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After an Accident

Getting Proper Care is Crucial Dr. Magaziner has been caring for accident victims for over 25 years.

His philosophy is to provide a comprehensive evaluation as soon as possible after the accident. The reason that timing is critical, even after a low-speed car accident, is that the forces exerted on the body during a collision can cause a lot of hidden soft-tissue injuries that may not show up until days or weeks after the car injury occurred.

Emergency room doctors have to focus on immediate, life-threatening injuries first. More often than not once a life-threatening injury is ruled out auto accident victims, are sent home from the emergency room with some pain relievers and little to no recommendation for further treatment.

This type of trauma commonly causes muscle, ligament, joint and disc injuries which if not promptly treated could lead to more serious and chronic conditions. Absolutely do not under estimate the seriousness of your injuries regardless of the amount of pain you are immediately experiencing.

You need to pay attention to the warning signs such as: Neck pain or stiffness, headaches, dizziness, back

pain, confusion or trouble concentrating, numbness or tingling, ringing in the ears, jaw pain, depression and fatigue.

Dr. Magaziner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute traumatic injuries. Once an accurate diagnosis is made, Dr. Magaziner will design a specific treatment plan for your condition.

Dr. Magaziner’s philosophy is to start with the more conservative treatments (less invasive) first such as physical therapy or chiropractic care. The Center for Spine, Sports, Pain Management and Orthopedics Regenerative Medicine centrally located in North Brunswick, New Jersey, specializes in non-invasive interventional pain treatments designed to reduce pain and heal the injured regions. There are many nonsurgical treatments which are effective in the treatment of traumatic injuries.

Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Magaziner has been the CEO of the New Jersey Interventional Pain Society, a clinical

professor at Robert Wood Johnson University and an assistant professor at the New York Medical College. Dr. Magaziner is on the cutting edge of new procedures designed to reduce pain and regenerate injured tissue. He has successfully treated thousands of patient’s who have suffered a traumatic injury.

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Contents 30 THE ROOTS OF GOOD HEALTH

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Thriving on a Plant-Based Diet

34 MEATLESS MAKEOVER

A Plant-Based Spin on Classic Dishes

38 VEGAN FITNESS

A Healthy Choice for Body and Planet

28 COLD-BUSTERS Natural Remedies for Kids

42 HEMP GETS HOT

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Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

40 RONNIE CUMMINS on Growing a Movement

20 CBD’S NEW FRONTIER Help for Mental Health

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SYNCHRONICITY

The Power of Meaningful Coincidence

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Spiritual Conversation Circle and Soup Supper

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ome share a meal with other seekers and explore how spirituality impacts a person’s life. This Spiritual Conversation Circle, hosted at 7 p.m., every Thursday, is open to the authentic self, everyone has something valuable to bring to the table.

There is room at this supper table for more people to share their unique spiritual perspective, their love or disappointment

would happen if the community included people of different religious traditions?

What would happen if an atheist, a nihilist, a born-again Christian, a former Jew/former Episcopalian turned to metaphysics, a spiritual seeker, a “recovering Catholic” and a heretical Presbyterian sat down and got real about their spiritual journeys over supper? What happens is a brave spiritual community.

The Spiritual Conversation Circle and Soup Supper is a place to be fed: body and soul. Meet other spiritual seekers, discover the rich diversity of spiritual practice. SupMentored by Jesus; Unapologetically Progressive; Social with their faith tradition, their search for Justice Driven; LGBTQI+ Welcoming; Spiritually Curious; pers are free, although donations to defer something truer than anyInterfaith religious institu- the cost of the meal are welcomed. Please A GreenFaith Sanctuary; Friendly tion can express.

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n Chinese astrology, 2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat and marks a fresh beginning of the 12-year cycle.

Coupled with the vernal equinox, this is a double beginning this year, making it the perfect time for a life reset. From noon to 4 p.m., on March 21, the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey is pleased to present a workshop featuring philosophy teacher and 25th generation Taoist spiritual healer, Dr. Mei Jin Lu, who will combine teachings respecting the vernal equinox and the Year of the Metal Rat. This is an opportunity to gain an indepth understanding of Eastern healing modalities and will focus on planning important events.

In this packed-full workshop, Lu will cover how the Year of the Metal Rat will affect people, society and the environment, including this year’s dramatic impact on thinking and behavior patterns, when to manifest goals and how to avoid negative patterns.

Additionally, she will delve into how the energy of the spring equinox can assist in removing blocks and releasing negative energy in order to progress. One can take this opportunity to renew

interests and passions that have been hibernating through the winter.

Combining the symbolism of the above traditional observances of the spring equinox, with the Year of the Metal Rat tips and guidance, will energize the year and provide the tools to effectively plan important activities with a high confidence of success.

Tickets: $55 non-member, $40 MCNJ/ USHQA member, $25 Students with ID. Dr. Mei Jin Lu Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel Plaza Ballroom, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown. To register, visit MetaphysicalCenter.org. For more information, call 973-702-8443. MetaphysicalCenter.org. See ad, page 4.

The Metaphysical Center of New Jersey is a modern day Mystery School, and a non-profit 501(c)(3) volunteer organization founded in 1956

by Donald H. Yott. It is dedicated to providing education through a 13 level course of study in Metaphysics and Parapsychology, and hosts a variety of events such as monthly lectures, workshops, field trips, ceremonies, book discussion and meditation groups.

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ew Jersey Natural Medicine strongly believes in the benefits of a holistic approach to treatment, with a focus on Naturopathic, Chinee and Biological Medicine. The practice is pleased to officially announce the inclusion of two incredible practitioners, Dr. Adam Dombrowski and Dr. Krista Imre. They share the values upheld by the practice and have a passion for helping their patients find renewed health in a gentle, natural way.

Dr. Adam Dombrowski ND LAC Dr. Adam’s warmth, purity of practice and approach to health has drawn numerous patients to him at NJNM. The significant health changes that he has been able to help his clients achieve is based solely on his use of natural therapies, naturopathic medicine, lifestyle medicine and acupuncture. He chose the route of holistic medicine after recognizing the shortcomings of conventional medicine, particularly as he saw his father debilitated by chronic disease after the 9/11 attacks. Holistic medicine provided stability in his father’s condition when nothing else worked.

Dr. Adam believes in achieving optimal health through use of holistic therapies and strives to treat disease in the same way. He knows that health is mostly determined by lifestyle and the body’s ability to heal itself. With his passion and focus, Dr. Adam is helping his clients turn their health around and live their best lives.

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look for art in everyday life,” says cover artist Nancy Helm, such as the contrasting textures and colors of vegetables on an old cutting board depicted on our cover, Artichokes and Tomatoes.

Helm enjoys working with oil paints because of the soft-focus photorealistic effects offered by this slower-drying medium. Her pieces range from cheerful portraits in bold colors to dramatic skyscapes of thunderheads.

Art has been a lifelong passion for Helm, who remembers drawing still lifes at age 5 from scenes staged by her mother. In her teens, she discovered the joy of en plein air painting, spending hours drawing and painting the lush flowers and landscapes of northern California.

As an adult, Helm studied Oriental brush painting in Seoul, South Korea, where she taught English. She also received a bachelor’s degree in fine art with a concentration in medical illustration from California State University, Northridge.

Having lived in Canada, South Korea and several states in the U.S., Helm currently lives with her husband and son in Simi Valley, California, where she works full time as a registered nurse and pursues her love of painting and bicycling.

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain

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It’s long been known that vigorous, sweaty aerobics strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, but the latest research from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga enhances many of those same brain structures and functions. The analysis, published in Brain Plasticity, examined 11 studies that used brain-imaging techniques to evaluate outcomes of hatha yoga, which involves body movements, meditation and breathing exercises. The researchers concluded that the hippocampus, which is involved in memory processing and typically shrinks with age, increased in volume with yoga. The amygdala, which helps regulate emotions, tends to be larger in yoga practitioners. Other brain regions that are larger or more efficient in enthusiasts are the prefrontal cortex, essential to planning and decision-making; the default mode network, involved in planning and memory; and the cingulate cortex, which plays a key role in emotional regulation, learning and memory.

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Researchers from Beijing Geriatric Hospital, in a meta-analysis of 12 studies involving 47,523 patients with cardiovascular disease, found that those that supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.

Folic acid, which the study authors called a “safe and inexpensive therapy,” lowers levels of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to heart disease; research indicates that 0.5 to 5 milligrams daily can reduce homocysteine levels by approximately 25 percent.

Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers reported in the European Journal of Nutrition.

In a nationwide study, 1,271 women and 1,235 men over age 60 gave blood samples, answered questionnaires about the previous day’s food and drinks, and performed cognitive tests to measure working memory, brain processing speed and sustained attention.

Women, but not men, performed more poorly if they were not in the “sweet spot” of just enough hydration, typically around two liters a day. “As we age, our water reserves decline due to reductions in muscle mass, our kidneys become less effective at retaining water and hormonal signals that trigger thirst and motivate water intake become blunted,” explains lead author Hilary Bethancourt, in urging greater attention to hydration levels.

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Fresh evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links type B ultraviolet (UVB) exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases. University of British Columbia researchers divided 21 healthy young women into two groups: Nine took vitamin D supplements during Vancouver’s long, dark winter, and 12 didn’t. After three months, only the non-supplement-takers tested as being deficient in vitamin D. Both groups were exposed to three, one-minute, full-body UVB light sessions; within a week, vitamin D levels increased 10 percent on average and the gut microbiota diversity of the low-D group rose to match that of the sufficient-D group. Along with other probiotic bacteria, Lachnospiraceae species, typically low in the guts of people with inflammatory diseases, increased with the UVB exposure.

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MATRIX REPATTERNING Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep Women that toss and turn at night might sleep better if they pass up sugary treats for fruit, suggests a new study from Columbia University. Examining records of nearly 50,000 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative, researchers found those that consumed a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—were more likely to develop insomnia. Women with a diet that included higher amounts of vegetables, fiber and whole fruit (not juice) were less likely to have trouble sleeping. “When blood sugar is raised quickly, your body reacts by releasing insulin, and the resulting drop in blood sugar can lead to the release of hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which can interfere with sleep,” explains senior author James Gangwisch, Ph.D.

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Try Vitamins and Garlic to Lower Gastric Cancer Risk In a rural region of China where gastric cancer is common, researchers found in a two-decade study that two approaches—antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements— protected against it. Both methods, as well as a garlic supplement, significantly reduced death rates from the cancer.

Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute researchers enrolled 3,365 residents ages 35 to 64 from 13 villages with symptoms of H. pylori, a gut bacteria linked to increased risk of ulcers and cancer. Two weeks of conventional antibiotics treatment reduced the risk of gastric cancer over a 22-year period, and twice-daily supplements of 250 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C, 100 international units of vitamin E and 37.5 micrograms of selenium taken for seven years also reduced gastric cancer incidence. Garlic in the form of 400 mg aged garlic extract and one mg of steam-distilled garlic oil was given to a third group for seven years. All three treatments significantly slashed the gastric cancer fatality rate.

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Electric propulsion has long been a goal of aviation manufacturers to lessen the carbon footprint of air travel.

On December 11, Vancouver, Canada-based Harbour Air launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft. Founder and CEO Greg McDougall piloted a 1956 de Havilland Beaver seaplane, rechristened the ePlane. Retrofitted with a 750-horsepower magni500 motor by MagniX, it took off from a dock on the Fraser River in Richmond, British Columbia, and flew for four minutes. The certification process will take one to two years. After that, the retrofits of the company’s existing fleet of small planes can begin. The challenge for airlines seeking to go green with large aircraft is that current technology leaves electric engines relatively weak for their weight and they have a short battery life, but these factors do not deter Harbour Air, which went carbon-neutral in 2007 and flies mostly short hops in the Northwest.

Tequila Waste Turned into Bio-Straws

Jose Cuervo, the bestselling tequila maker globally, has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into a more sustainable alternative to regular plastic straws. The biodegradable drinking straw will decompose up to 200 times faster than regular plastic. Made with an agave bio-based and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved composite, the new straws replace about a third of the polymers used in traditional straw production, and at the end of its lifecycle a straw can be consumed by microorganisms to fully biodegrade within one to five years in landfill conditions. The company plans to distribute millions of the straws this year at bars, restaurants and Jose Cuervo events across the U.S. and Mexico.

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Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with a new state-of-the-art, waste-to-power plant that powers 200,000 homes and doubles—actually, sextuples—as a ski slope, a climbing wall, a viewing tower, a hiking and running trail network, and a bar and restaurant. Named Copenhill, “It is the cleanest waste-to-energy power plant in the world,” says architect Bjarke Ingels.

“It is a crystal clear example of ‘Hedonistic Sustainability’ because a sustainable city is not only better for the environment, it is also more enjoyable for the lives of its citizens.” The building, 278 feet tall at its apex, has a glass elevator for viewing the inner workings of how the city’s trash is transformed into both electricity and heating, as well Palau Bans Chemicals as the best view in town of the to Save Reefs harbor. It has three ski lifts that Palau is the first country in the serve a one-third-mile course world to ban ecologically harmful coated with a special “plastic sunscreens containing oxybengrass” that provides the perzone and octinoxate. Studies have fect friction for both skiing and found the ingredients cause coral snowboarding. It even features DNA to mutate in the larval stage, the tallest climbing wall in the which prevents coral from growing world, designed with overhangs properly and makes it more susceptiand ledges of white, like an icy ble to bleaching. Palau, with a popumountain. Ingels says 97 perlation of about 20,000 people spread cent of Copenhagen residents across 340 islands between Ausget their heating as a byproduct tralia and Japan, is a diving hotspot of energy production from an for tourists, and one of its lagoons integrated system in which the has been named an official UNESelectricity, heating and waste CO World Heritage Site. President disposal are combined into a Tommy Remengesau says, “We have single process. Copenhagen to live and respect the environment, has a goal of becoming the because the world’s first carbon-neutral city environment is the nest of life.” by 2025.

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ICON, an Austin-based startup, built the first permitted 3D-printed house in the U.S. in its hometown in 2018. Since then, the company has built a small neighborhood in Mexico and launched its Vulcan II printer, which can produce houses measuring up to 2,000 square feet. San Francisco-based Apis Cor is another company in the 3D-printing space: It has just completed a two-story, 6,900-square-foot building in Dubai and it plans to build a demonstration house in Santa Barbara, California, this year. Another tech startup, Haus.me, has opened an assembly plant in Reno, where it plans to ship its first off-the-grid models to buyers in Nevada, California and Arizona. In the Netherlands, a consortium of companies has set up a factory with 3D-printing machines that use concrete; it plans to supply materials for five homes to be built in the city of Eindhoven. The upside of using 3D-printing techniques for building houses include lower cost, less waste and reduced construction time—six weeks versus six months. Current barriers include a lack of regulation and building codes, and a limit on the types of materials that can be used. The process is limited largely to plastics and concrete, and homes requiring wood or steel still need to use traditional methods.

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Smells of Nature Lower Physiological Stress In a virtual reality experiment, people recovered faster from a small electric shock when they smelled a mix of natural scents in a forest scene or grass in a park scene than when they smelled diesel or tar in an urban setting. Researchers at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences hypothesized that natural environments would reduce stress faster than a non-natural one. After administering the small shock to induce stress, they tracked how quickly participants’ skin conductance levels rose and fell in each of the three environments. The pleasant natural scents were the strongest predictor of reduced stress, both during the initial shock response and in recovery, suggesting that odor might have a much more profound effect on reducing stress than sights and sounds. As study coauthor Johan Lundström, a neuropsychologist at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute, theorized smell is wired to bypass the thalamus, the brain’s switchboard, to go directly to the hypothalamus and olfactory cortex, creating a more immediate response than visual or auditory stimuli.

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York Association of Naturopathic Physi The use of CBD in tinctures, capcians. “It’s really important for people to sules and lotions has grown exponentially, know their options and to keep looking for along with the science to prove its efficacy what works for them,” he says. in remediating physical pain. Newer, but The Feel-Good Molecule equally as robust, is the viability of CBD as CBD, a compound extracted from the a remedy for mental health-related issues, hemp plant, is appealing because it can experts say, pointing to anxiety, depression raise the level of cannabinoids—feel-good and stress as the top three applications. molecules naturally created within the However, as an unregulated suphuman body. “When we can’t sleep or are plement, CBD presents a challenge for

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We imagine the people suffering who need support and think about how we are growing the plants to help them.

product is to know where their CBD comes from, experts say. Lara Miller is an organic farmer in Lafayette, Colorado, who in 2017 dedicated a parcel of her two-acre farm to growing hemp for her business, North Field Farmacy. “I added in hemp because it is a dynamic plant that produces fiber, seed and medicine for us humans, ~Lara Miller all at the same time,” she says. stressed out, cannabinoid levels go way down,” Bongiorno says.

Miller’s small, women-owned business grows the leafy plants While prescription drugs overwhelm the body with adverse side outdoors in organic soil and harvests by hand. “We test in the field, effects, CBD can healthfully bring back balance. post-harvest, during extraction and in the final product,” she says.

But CBD won’t trigger an altered state because there is little to “We know our product is clean and pure and potent.” no tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive chemical in mar- This isn’t always the case. A 2017 study published in the ijuana that produces a high, he says, adding that he starts patients at Journal of the American Medical Association showed that in 84 CBD a low daily dose of 25 milligrams. products sold online by 31 companies, 26 percent contained less

It’s important to talk with a physician about drug interacCBD than the amount listed on the label. tions, Bongiorno says. For instance, CBD can increase levels of

Miller receives weekly calls from those wanting to purchase blood-thinning medications, according to a 2017 study published in her plants and start a CBD business. “What bothers me the most is Epilepsy & Behavior Case Reports. that not one person has asked how my hemp is grown,” she says. “It

CBD can possibly treat a wide range of conditions, from fear of all feels like a big grab; the integrity isn’t there.” public speaking to bipolar and post-traumatic stress disorders, but

Miller continues to decline these requests and spends her days more research is needed, experts say. A 2018 clinical trial published on the farm, where—come harvest time—she, alongside her crew, in JAMA Psychiatry suggests CBD offers potential in treating psyengages in some visualizations. “We imagine the people suffering chosis. More recently, researchers in a 2019 case study of 27 patients who need support and think about how we are growing the plants published by the Permanente Journal concluded, “Cannabidiol may to help them.” hold benefit for anxiety-related disorders.”

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Nature Basics: Sociology 101

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ccording to the FDA, there are over 24,000 different kinds of prescription drugs on the market. Each of these was created and developed with a specific purpose in mind, most often for treating maladies.

There seems to be a prescription drug for every disease, ailment, symptom, condition, disorder, illness, reaction and interactions, no matter how minuscule or severe, and certainly everything in between. Unfortunately, many times the drugs fall short on delivery. Oftentimes, these prescription drugs can wreak havoc in the body, creating a new set of symptoms that are not even related to the condition in the first place. Another

prescription is needed because of what a current prescription is causing in the body. It just doesn’t make sense.

It’s too bad that there isn’t a drug that could treat numerous conditions at the same time, so patients wouldn’t have to take multiple drugs and deal with the side effects of each. Oh, wait a minute, there is—it’s marijuana. Over the years, and certainly more recently in the U.S., marijuana has been shown to treat many conditions.

What’s interesting about this revelation is that for years many people were medicating and balancing the body’s natural systems without even realizing it. People were consuming marijuana to reach a euphoric high and an uplifted state of mind. They smoked

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marijuana for that reason, but didn’t understand that the plant was also helping to maintain a healthy body.

Times are different today. Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, and people are waking up to the fact that marijuana is not the taboo plant that so many people were raised to believe. The health benefits of marijuana have been known throughout the world for millennia. Progress here in the U.S. stalled out in the 1930s when it became illegal. The slow acceptance can be described using basic sociology. Marijuana was outlawed because it got people high, even though it was legal and sold as a medication in this country just over 100 years ago. It was labeled rebellious and those who partook were rebels. Society’s views were led to believe that there was nothing good about the marijuana plant.

Several generations of Americans grew up to believe that marijuana was malevolent, a gateway to harder drugs and that it would lead to a fiendish lifestyle. Thank goodness for the hippie movement, when consuming marijuana made a comeback in the public eye—even while withstanding the jeers being thrown, fueled by societal judgement. Marijuana persevered through it all. It couldn’t be eradicated or stomped out. Even with societal norms influencing public opinion, marijuana is a weed.

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Marijuana may not be the cure-all medication, but unlike the narrow purpose of prescription drugs, it does work with the body, repairing and balancing it in many ways and in different areas of the body. So, in society’s eyes, pot smokers were rebels. That ideology is still prevalent in areas around the country. It’s sad really, that some people are still following worn out beliefs and viewing anything to do with

marijuana as “bad”. Ironically, the rebels of yesteryear may have been seen as socially deviant, when in reality they were warding off possible seizures, helping control pain that otherwise would have been present, calming anxiety, relaxing the fatigued body and even warding off, and in some circumstances curing, cancer.

One plant, one medicine. It medicates and heals a long list of diseases, ailments and symptoms. It’s natural and not synthetic. Another prescription will not be

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The top seven benefits of CBD for women’s health are: premenstrual syndrome (PMS); anxiety and depression; anti-aging; mental health; pain and stress; menopause; and digestion and inflammation.

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Eating Greener

Tips for Plant-Based Living Eating more fruits and vegetables as part of a plantbased diet is catching on. In 2019, more than one third of Americans said they plan to incorporate more plant-based foods into their diets to achieve their wellness resolutions, according to data company YouGov. For those new to “green eating”—and even for veggie-minded veterans—lots of helpful information is available now on what to consider in buying, preparing, re-using and discarding food.

The Environmental Working Group’s website at ewg.org/foodnews makes it easy to research pesticide levels in produce.

Check out the Clean Fifteen and Dirty Dozen—the most toxin-free and toxin-heavy fruits and vegetables—along with related news and developments.

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Composting combines food scraps with lawn and garden trimmings and more into a nutrient-rich, natural garden fertilizer. A useful guide to composting basics by the Environmental Protection Agency can be found at epa.gov/recycle/composting-home.

The phenomenon of food scrapping—using the parts of produce in recipes that are often thrown out— saves money in shopping, is easier on

the environment and pleasingly leads to creative and innovative meals. A number of cookbooks are dedicated to the subject, including Cooking With Scraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and Stems into Delicious Meals, by Lindsay-Jean Hard and Scraps, Peels, and Stems: Recipes and Tips for Rethinking Food Waste at Home, by Jill Lightner.

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both viruses and bacteria, and in a Pennsylvania State University study, a bedtime teaspoon of buckwheat honey beat out dextromethorphan, a cough suppressant used in over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, in helping kids sleep better and cough less. (But don’t give honey to a kid under age 1 because of the risk of botulism.)

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arch brings the first whiffs of fragrant spring air, along with a heightened chance of runny noses, coughs, sore throats and congestion in youngsters. The spring and fall months are the most likely times to catch a cold because seasonal allergens inflame nostrils, making it easier for cold viruses to have their way. Although many worried parents reach for cold and cough medicines, antihistamines or even antibiotics, there is little evidence that these ease symptoms or hasten recovery, and they may even cause harm, according to reports from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

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proaches for symptoms, including sponging for fevers as well as hydration, honey and chest rubs. A metastudy published in American Family Physician in 2012 found that treatment with buckwheat honey, Umcka ColdCare, nasal saline irrigation, a vapor rub or zinc sulfate “may decrease cold symptoms in children.” Here are those and some other natural strategies:

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drinking water, add a spritz of lemon, ginger, crushed berries or fruit juice to give it some flavor,” advises Heather Tynan, ND, of Evergreen Naturopathic,

child’s congestion, but choose natural ingredients like aloe, eucalyptus, lavender and rosemary; that’s a safer bet than the standard mentholated products which can cause breathing problems in toddlers.

Natural alternatives are sold at health food stores, and a do-it-yourself version can be made simply by mixing together one cup of coconut oil, 20 drops of eucalyptus oil and 10 drops of peppermint oil.

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Essential oils to fight infection: A combination of

five essential oils—clove, lemon, cinnamon bark, eucalyptus and rosemary, commonly known as four thieves—has antibacterial, antiseptic, antiviral and immune-stimulating properties, says Tynan.

“Diffuse it in your child’s room, or dilute well (about one to two drops per five milliliters of carrier oil) and apply under their nose, behind their ears and on the back of

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Saltwater gargle for a sore throat: As soon as anyone

in her family shows signs of getting sick, they begin gargling with salt water, says Tangela Walker-Craft, a mother and former teacher in Lakeland, Florida. “Saltwater loosens mucus and flushes bacteria out of the throat. It will also help to reduce swelling,” she says.

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Elderberry or Umcka to ease symptoms: A recent

meta-analysis in Complementary Therapies in Medicine concluded that elderberry syrup (in stores as Sambucol) reduces the duration and severity of cold and flu symptoms. “The syrup is sweet and delicious, so typically very easy to get children to take,” says naturopathic doctor Kiera Smialek, of Scottsdale, Arizona.

Umcka ColdCare, based on the South African geranium, halved cold symptoms in five days compared to a placebo in a University of Chicago study.

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Zinc sulfate to shorten a cold: If taken within the first

24 hours of symptoms, zinc sulfate tablets or syrup can reduce colds by a day or more, studies suggest.

Warming socks to boost immunity: This odd-sound-

ing strategy “increases circulation, decreases chest congestion and increases the activity of the immune system,” says Smialek.

Soak a pair of cotton socks in ice cold water.

Wring them out and place them on the child’s feet. Cover them with thick dry socks, ideally wool. Keep them on overnight. In the morning, the wet, cotton socks will be dry.

“Remember, the best remedies for cold and flu are rest and time,” says Tynan. In the meantime, though, steps like these “can help you kick it much faster and reduce some symptoms while you’re doing so.”

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It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life.

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hether identifying as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, flexitarian or other veggie-friendly variant, a growing number of Americans are moving away from meat products and toward plant-rich foods. Most come to a plant-based diet for personal, planetary or animal welfare reasons; however, they stay for the flavorful foods they discover along their dietary journey and the health benefits they reap.

Marly McMillen-Beelman was prescribed medications to alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. “I knew I didn’t want to be on prescriptions, so I decided to change my diet, beginning by giving up meat, dairy and eggs. I immediately felt much better and my symptoms went away naturally,” says the Kansas

by April Thompson City, Missouri, author of The Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook and founder of Chopped Academy, an online resource for food bloggers. “Now I eat an even greater variety of food than I did before I went vegan.”

While only 3 percent of Americans identified as vegan and 5 percent as vegetarian in a recent Gallup Poll, a 2018 report by restaurant consultants Baum + Whiteman indicates that about 83 percent are eating more plant-based foods.

Embarking on a plant-based diet is a lifelong adventure, but it can take time to adjust. Experts recommend a healthy dose of self-love with the newfound fondness for fruits and veggies. “Give yourself some slack and realize that dietary changes do not happen overnight,” says

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April Murray, a registered dietician in Costa Mesa, California. “Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils.”

A plant-oriented diet also can be flexible; health advocates encourage individuals to find a diet that works for them and their families. Leah Webb, the Asheville, North Carolina, author of Simple and Delicious Recipes for Cooking with Whole Foods on a Restrictive Diet, has adapted her diet over time to accommodate her family’s health needs.

Although Webb has always maintained a plant-rich diet, she began incorporating some animal products when her son was born. “He had severe food allergies and asthma, and needed a more diverse diet,”

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explains Webb, whose daughter also has cystic fibrosis. Cutting out grains was a game-changer in “calming down his gut, where most of immune response lies,” says Webb. “He is now off asthma medication and the number of allergens he suffers from has dropped from seven to two.”

Webb’s family eats bountifully from their backyard garden, complemented by meat and produce from local farmers’ markets, where she can be certain the foods were produced sustainably and humanely.

“I use meat to flavor soups or accent vegetables, rather than as the star of the show.

I like to focus on real flavors, using lots of garlic, herbs and spices,” says Webb.

Murray, author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook: 300 Recipes for Starting—and Maintaining—the Pegan Diet, follows that diet, a mash-up of paleo and vegan regimens that focuses on whole, fresh and sustainable food high in healthy fats and vitamins. The Pegan diet eschews refined sugar and highly processed foods, while allowing meat, poultry, fish and eggs, as well as gluten-free grains, legumes and dairy products in small amounts.

“This diet can be helpful to different people in so many ways,” says Murray.

“For people with diabetes and blood sugar dysregulation, this high-fiber diet can

Start with familiar plant-based foods you already enjoy, and ease into trying new foods, whether tempeh or lentils. ~April Murray help lower blood sugar and insulin levels.

Heart health will improve, as you’ll be eating less animal products, which can be high in cholesterol and saturated fat. Many individuals also find themselves losing unwanted weight as they get filled up so quickly with these whole foods.”

Plant-Based Nutrition Made Easy

While some worry about getting sufficient nutrients on a largely plant-based diet, nutrition experts say these fears are unfounded. “People think they need to calculate every nutrient, but if you eat a plant-centered, whole-foods diet, you will get every vitamin and mineral you need to thrive,” says Ocean Robbins, co-founder of the Food Revolution Network and author of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal Your Body, Feel Great, and Transform Your World. Legumes, nuts and seeds are all healthy, abundant sources of protein and iron.

Reed Mangels, author of Your Complete Vegan Pregnancy: Your All-in-One Guide to a Healthy, Holistic, Plant-Based Pregnancy, busts the myth that cow’s milk is a must for growing bones. “Calcium, vitamin D and protein are the nutrients we usually associate with bone health. One easy way to get all three is a soy-based or pea protein-based plant milk that is fortified with calcium and vitamin D,” says Mangels, adding that green vegetables like kale, bok choy, collards and broccoli are great sources of calcium.

“‘Eating the rainbow’ is great way to make sure you’re consuming a variety of nutrients,” offers London-based Ben Pook, who co-authored the cookbook So Vegan in 5 with his partner Roxy Pope. “Many vitamins, minerals and antioxidants bring their own distinctive colors to fruits and vegetables, so preparing colorful meals is a simple way of getting as many nutrients into your diet as possible.”

Getting Social

Dietary changes can be challenging to navigate initially, particularly when faced with social situations ranging from family gatherings to cohabitation. Having a good plan going into such situations can help ease the transition, say experts. “Never show up to an event hungry. You will be more likely to make a good decision if you

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avigating the lexicon of plant-based diets can be tricky, and choosing a diet even trickier. Here’s a brief guide to some of the commonly used terms.

Flexitarians eat a mainly vegetarian diet, but will consume meat on occasion.

Pegans (a term coined by Dr. Mark Hyman, who follows the diet) focus on eating vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, meat, fish and eggs, while avoiding dairy, grains, legumes, sugar and processed foods.

Pescatarians like radio host Howard Stern eat fish, seafood and other forms of animal products such as dairy, but don’t eat other forms of meat such as chicken, beef or pork.

Plant-based diets, followed by celebrities like Ben Stiller, consist mostly or entirely of foods derived from plants, including vegetables, grains, nuts, seeds, legumes and fruits, with few or no animal products.

Vegans don’t consume any animal products, including eggs, dairy, honey or gelatin. Famous vegans include Ellen DeGeneres, Betty White, Beyonce, Bill Clinton, Madonna and Venus Williams.

Vegetarians refrain from meat and seafood, but will consume dairy or other animal byproducts such as honey. Well-known vegetarians include Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Doris Day, Jane Goodall, Kristen Wiig and Prince.

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are nourished. On the way there, remind yourself why you are making the transition to plant-based eating,” suggests Murray.

“I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. If I go to a family dinner and someone has made something special for me, but they used a non-vegan cheese, I will respect my family member’s effort and eat some of it. These situations will pop up from time to time, and the more you can be compassionate with yourself, the better,” says McMillen-Beelman.

“If you are living with people who are not joining you in making a dietary shift, agree to respect each other’s choices. Make it a shared learning journey rather than a power struggle,” says Robbins. For example, he suggests making a vegetarian base and allowing those that want animal products to add them as toppings. A burrito bar can accommodate all diets by allowing people to add their own fixings to a base of beans and tortillas, whether those be dairy options like cheese and sour cream or vegan-friendly guacamole and salsa.

For families with kids, being flexible and inclusive can help make changes feel more positive and sustainable. “We never eat processed foods at home, but parties are that time I tell my kids they can eat

I call myself a secular vegan because I don’t have a dogmatic approach to the way I eat. ~Marly McMillen-Beelman whatever they want,” says Webb.

“Get your children involved, so that they are more engaged in the eating experience. Let your children pick out recipes or snacks for the week. Make the food look pretty and it will taste more satisfying,” adds Murray.

Plant Prep Made Easy

Plant-based chefs have plenty of kitchen hacks for making food prep and planning fun and easy. Robbins suggests finding go-to recipes to put on repeat. “Your prep time goes down a lot as you make the same dish, and the familiarity will help you develop lasting habits around new food patterns,” he says.

Webb incorporates a healthy protein, fat and vegetable into every meal, even breakfast, but cooks in batches and freezes portions or repurposes leftovers to simplify mealtimes. “You’ll get burned out if you try to cook something from scratch every meal,” says Webb. “We eat a lot of eggs

because we raise chickens, so I’ll do baked frittatas I can reheat during the week.”

Advance meal prep can take the pressure off busy times like the weekday breakfast rush, adds Robbins. One of his favorite breakfasts involves soaking oats and chia seeds overnight, which he tops in the morning with some unsweetened soy or coconut milk, chopped banana, frozen blueberries, and a dash of maple syrup, vanilla and nutmeg. “It’s full of omega-3 fatty acids, protein, antioxidants and phytonutrients,” he says.

Webb encourages people to get out of their food comfort zones by experimenting with approximate ingredients, like swapping kabocha or honeynut squash for butternut squash.

Robbins also suggests making social connections with others on the same path by cooking them a meal, organizing a meal swap or sharing extras. “It’s not a diet or a fad; it’s a way of life. Start where you are and remember it’s not about perfection, it’s about progress. Have love, dignity and compassion toward yourself and others along the journey,” he says.

April Thompson is a freelance writer based in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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any new regimens begin with gusto, only to be abandoned because old diets die hard. Here are some expert tips for eating well over the long haul.

“Find plant-based options at your favorite restaurants, and be open to new flavors. I promise you, your taste buds will change,” says April Murray, dietician and author of The Everything Pegan Diet Cookbook. To keep the momentum and inspiration going, follow plant-based chefs on social media, she adds.

When switching to a plant-based diet, some miss the rich, fatty flavors found in meat, says Ben Pook, co-author of So Vegan in 5. “The trick we found is using ingredients rich in umami, which is a flavor commonly found in meat. One

of our favorites is miso paste (fermented soybeans), which has an intense savory taste. We often add it to stews, pies and even pastas to deliver more depth of flavor.

Soy sauce and porcini mushrooms are also a great substitute.”

“Sustainable change doesn’t happen overnight. If not sure what to cook, start with one big salad a week. When you get the hang of that, add in something else, like prepping snacks from scratch. Small things add up over time,” says Leah Webb, author of The Grain-Free, Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free Family Cookbook.

“Seek out loved ones who share your food values and nurture those relationships. You might be surprised how many people around you are also quietly trying

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to achieve similar goals,” says Ocean Robbins, founder of the Food Revolution Network.

“We put a lot of pressure on ourselves when we first switched to a plantbased diet. Shopping for vegan food and eating out at restaurants felt very overwhelming, and we found ourselves spending hours checking food labels.

We’ve come to realize that veganism isn’t black or white and encourage others not to worry about making mistakes along the way,” shares Pook.

If we can’t resist temptation on occasion, that’s okay too, Murray says. “That one unhealthy meal won’t undo all the hard work you’ve put in. Get right back on track the next morning. Positivity is key.”

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substitute for the classic beef Wellington.

“We use portobello mushrooms for their meaty texture, which we surround with a sage and onion stuffing—all wrapped in vegan puff pastry to create a centerpiece worthy of any dinner party,” says Pook, whose cookbook features dozens of plant-based recipes that contain only five ingredients each, such as a broccoli alfredo with cashews, broccolini, tagliatelle pasta, nutritional yeast and garlic.

Nuts can also work wonders in a vegetarian dish, such as Pook and Pope’s walnut meat tacos, which blend toasted walnuts together with spices like cumin, paprika, garlic and chili powder to create a mince-like texture built into a taco with toppings galore.

Many classic dishes can also be adapted by simply leaving out the meat and letting the spices, herbs and vegetables shine through; for example, in a vegan shepherd’s pie, go with penne pasta with red sauce or a garlicky pesto with extra nuts, greens and olive oil in lieu of cheese.

Sweet tooth cravings can be satisfied with healthy, plant-based versions of classic desserts, substituting aquafaba (the starchy liquid left over from canned beans) instead of frothy egg whites, or olive oil or avocado for butter.

Nut butters can also add a touch of richness to a dish, whether sweet or savory.

“I love making a peanut coconut milk curry soup with onions, mushrooms and bok choy, with peanut butter, lime juice and soy sauce blended into the coconut milk for a luxurious flavor and texture. It’s great over potatoes, quinoa or rice,” says Robbins.

“Vegan food doesn’t need to be expensive, boring or complicated,” Pook says. “There really are endless possibilities when it comes to cooking with plants, so don’t be afraid to experiment and create your own twist.”

hen contemplating a shift tofermented, soy-based, high-protein prodward a plant-based diet, some uct with a nutty flavor. may prematurely mourn the

“A lot of people like using tempeh, loss of their favorite meaty classics. Luckily, tofu or jackfruit for a meaty texture. It enterprising vegan chefs have experimentneeds to be well seasoned, but so does ed with flavors and textures that will lure meat,” suggests Ocean Robbins, author almost any palate into loving a plant-based of The 31-Day Food Revolution: Heal version of their favorite dishes without Your Body, Feel Great, & Transform Your resorting to processed foods.

World. “To mimic cheese, some com “Plant-based versions of classic dishes bination of nuts and nutritional yeast, offer all the nutritional benefits of plants cultured nut cheeses or plant-based milks without the cholesterol and saturated fats works nicely.” from animal products,” says chef and au McMillen-Beelman likes using thor Marly McMillen-Beelman. “You don’t jackfruit for a “pulled pork” sandwich or have to abandon all your favorite foods to taco, the tropical fruit being packed with become vegan—just veganize them.” vitamin C, protein, calcium, potassium

The Kansas City chef makes carrot and iron. Her slow-cooked version leans “dogs”, for example, by roasting carrots on whole-food ingredients, including pear in a savory mix of tamari, agave, miso, and cranberries, to add natural sweetness paprika and garlic for a cookout-worthy and phytonutrients. “I use canned jackfruit treat. McMillen-Beelman’s cookbook The because it’s much easier to find and cook Everything Vegan Meal Prep Cookbook with than the expensive jumbo whole also offers many bean- and legume-based fruit,” she says. versions of classic sandwiches, like a vegan

Ben Pook, the London co-author “Big Mac” with quinoa and pinto beans; a with Roxy Pope of So Vegan in 5, says burger made from oats, black beans and mushrooms lend substance and umami Connect with Washington, D.C.-based pecans; meatballs from tofu and lentils; flavor to vegan dishes such as a mushfreelance writer April Thompson at and a chicken salad based on tempeh, a room, sage and onion Wellington as a AprilWrites.com.

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with the remaining dry ingredients and a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix everything together, then set aside.

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Combine the plant-based milk and apple cider vinegar in a separate bowl. Let sit for a minute or two until the milk curdles and turns into a “buttermilk”. Then add the hot sauce and mix everything together until the ingredients are well combined. Set aside.

Meanwhile, add the flour to a small plate and set aside. Press the tofu if required.

(Extra-firm tofu contains very little moisture, so this step isn’t always necessary.)

Then slice the block in half and break the tofu into bite-sized pieces with hands.

Vegan Popcorn ‘Chicken’ Yields: 4 to 6 servings 10.5 oz extra-firm tofu Sea salt and pepper ½ cup flour Vegetable oil Dry ingredients: 3.5 oz paprika-flavored chips 4 Tbsp flour 2 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp garlic powder Wet ingredients: ½ cup plant-based milk ½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp hot sauce To serve: Tomato ketchup Vegan mayonnaise Crush the paprika crisps between a clean tea towel using a rolling pin until no big pieces remain. Transfer to a bowl along

Season the tofu on both sides with salt and pepper; dip tofu into the flour, followed by the milk mixture, then the crisp mixture. Repeat until all the tofu pieces have been coated.

Add the vegetable oil to a pan until it’s ¼-inch deep. Tip: Use a wok to reduce the amount of oil needed. Heat the oil on medium-high. Drop a tiny amount of the dry mixture; if it starts sizzling as soon as it hits the oil, it’s ready.

Carefully add half a dozen or so tofu pieces to the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes on each side or until the tofu begins to brown and is extra crispy. It’s important to not overcrowd the pan, as it can lower the temperature of the oil.

When the tofu is ready, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a plate lined with parchment paper; immediately season it with some extra salt, which will help make it even crispier. Repeat until all the tofu pieces are cooked. Serve with a favorite dip, such as one made by combining equal amounts of tomato ketchup and vegan mayo.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

Walnut Meat Tacos Yields: 4 servings Walnut meat: 14 oz walnuts 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 2 tsp chili powder 1½ Tbsp ground cumin 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 2 tsp maple syrup 2.5 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil Sea salt Black bean mixture: 9 oz canned sweet corn 14 oz canned black beans Sea salt and pepper ½ lime Handful of fresh cilantro Salsa: 9 oz cherry tomatoes 1 green chili 1 red onion 1 lime Handful of fresh cilantro Sea salt and pepper To serve: 2 avocados ½ lime 8-10 small corn tortillas Vegan yogurt March 2020

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Meanwhile, drain and rinse the black beans and sweet corn. Transfer them to a separate pan and stir in a generous pinch of salt and pepper, as well as the juice from the lime.

Heat through for 5 minutes on a medium heat. Remove the pan from the heat, roughly chop the cilantro and stir it into the beans and sweet corn.

Add the cooked walnuts, garlic and spices to a food processor along with the balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, sun-dried tomatoes (drain as much oil as possible) and a pinch of salt.

Process for a minute or two until the walnut mixture turns into a mince-like texture.

Next, prepare the salsa by slicing the cherry tomatoes into quarters and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Peel and dice the red onion, slice the chili (leave the seeds in if spicy is preferred) and roughly chop the cilantro leaves, adding all to the mixing bowl. Squeeze the juice from the lime into the bowl, along with a generous pinch of salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

Meanwhile, heat through the tortillas in a pan over a low-medium heat.

Slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh and mash it in a bowl along with juice from half a lime.

When you’re ready to assemble your tacos, spoon a few tablespoons of the walnut mixture on top of a tortilla, followed by the bean mixture, salsa and a dollop of mashed avocado. Top with a drizzle of vegan yogurt. Repeat for the remaining tacos.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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Toast the walnuts in a pan over a medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until they begin to smoke. Keep an eye on them and stir occasionally to prevent them burning. Then peel and dice the garlic and add it to the walnuts along with the smoked paprika, chili powder and ground cumin. Stir to coat the walnuts in the spices, then cook for 2 minutes.

Mushroom, Sage and Onion Wellington An absolute showstopper and the perfect dish to make for friends on a Sunday afternoon alongside some tasty, roasted vegetables.

Yields: 4 servings 8 Portobello mushrooms 3 onions 10 sage leaves 4.2 oz walnuts 2 (11 oz) sheets of dairy-free puff pastry Preheat oven to 425° F and line a large baking tray with baking paper. Wipe any excess dirt off the mushrooms and place five of them in an ovenproof dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with sea salt and pepper, then bake for 15 minutes.

Remove the mushrooms from the oven and set aside, leaving the oven switched on for later.

Meanwhile, quarter the remaining mushrooms; peel and roughly chop the onions and add to a food processor along with sage leaves, walnuts, ½ teaspoon of salt

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and 1 teaspoon of pepper. Process to form a smooth paste, then fry in a pan over a medium-high heat for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

Roll out one sheet of pastry onto the lined baking tray. Spread a third of the paste down the middle of the pastry lengthways, spreading it 2 inches wide and leaving the same length clear at each end.

Turn the baked mushrooms upside-down to drain excess juices, then place three of the mushrooms, gills facing up, on top of the paste along the middle of the pastry.

Add the remaining two mushrooms, gills facing down, between the three mushrooms. Spoon the remaining paste around the mushrooms to cover them on all sides.

Place the second sheet of pastry on top and use your fingers to seal the edges together.

Trim around the Wellington roughly one inch away from the filling, discarding the excess pastry as you go. Lightly score the Wellington with diagonal lines at 1-inch intervals and brush with olive oil. Bake in the oven for 50 minutes, until the pastry turns a lovely golden brown. Remove from the oven and serve in slices.

Adapted from So Vegan in 5 by Roxy Pope and Ben Pook.

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advocacy. A third of them o march or not to march, felt a compelling desire that is the question. Are to stand up for what they millennials like the children believe in, while the rest of the 60s who were ready would rather keep their to stand up for what they opinions to themselves. believed in? Are they happy Some of those who would to take a backseat and watch abstain from marching said the world go by with apathetthat, if pushed, they would ic eyes? act on their beliefs but I recently asked my peers otherwise would prefer to what they were passionate quietly support what they about and how far they would believed in in a non-dego to uphold their beliefs. monstrative manner.

The causes ranged from Isabella Dussias I believe this small preventing ocean pollution sampling accurately reto sexual assault, bullying, flects society. Albeit vocal, most protesters discrimination of sexual orientation, the are still the minority. While it often takes promotion of women’s rights and autism

just a few profound voices, most people, both then and now, would not make waves in the ocean of society. However, those that are engaged in the promotion of their cause feel a responsibility to try to effect change. They’ll tread water; they’ll march; they’ll do whatever they need to do. Because of the human spirit and inherent idealism of youth, the times and causes may have changed, but there may be less of a generational gap than you might think.

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Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the “YOUniverse” as a whole. ~Torre Washington a plant-powered diet fosters a healthier cardio-metabolic profile.

According to Dutch researchers, amping up nutrition from plants may also lower the risk of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.

Devotees report unexpected perks.

“I recover faster. I also have more natural energy without the need for caffeine and reduced inflammation, as confirmed in blood tests,” says Matt Tullman, managing partner of the community-building website NoMeatAthlete.com and CEO of vegan supplement maker Complement, in Boulder, Colorado.

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Bolstering the diet with foods like quinoa, chia seeds, nut butters and vegan energy powders, as well as combining foods for a more complete protein profile, is important. For example, pairing wholegrain rice with beans makes a complete protein, says Stefanie Moir, international vegan fitness coach and founder of VeganAesthetics. co.uk, in Glasgow, Scotland.

“Eating a wide variety of foods across the plant kingdom ensures that you reach your fitness goals,” says Moir, who trains six days a week and opts for a breakfast of oats with nut butter and chia seeds. “If you want a ‘superfood’ component, you can add cacao powder for antioxidants and a great chocolate taste.”

Tullman acknowledges that there are some exceptions to protein requirements—especially for the elderly, individuals with certain chronic diseases and pregnant women—but he notes that daily protein needs are less than we’ve been conditioned to believe.

“If you track your macronutrients through a day, you’ll find that you’re getting adequate protein.”

Professional bodybuilder Torre Washington, in Tamarac, Florida, keeps it simple. “We’re all unique individuals, so it’s up to each person to test things without fear of lack.” The National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified coach loves antioxidant-rich blueberries, filling apples and potassium-packed bananas, and tends to choose calorically lower, nutritionally dense foods during periods that he’s competing.

Carey suggests vegan meal delivery services as an option and vegan-friendly restaurants in a pinch, but attests to an easy system of meal prep for consistency. “Some people like to meal prep one day a week—cooking brown rice, quinoa and chopping veggies.

This way, you can just throw it together when it’s time to eat,” she says. “You can also eat more simply and throw a bunch of yummy fruits or veggies into the blender for smoothies or soups.”

For added fortification, some experts recommend supplementing with vegan sources of vitamin B12, especially for active women in their child-bearing years and older individuals, because B12 absorption is compromised as we age. Adding a vegan source of vitamin D is also a wise choice if exposure to natural sunlight is not adequate.

The Big Picture

For the vegan athlete, workout gear that doesn’t contain wool or leather is the way to go. “Making conscious choices expands beyond your plate, and a lot of brands have vegan-friendly shoes,” says Moir. “The difference between ‘plant-based’ and ‘vegan’ has to do with ethical motivations and treatment of animals,” says Tullman. “Natural fibers such as cotton and synthetic fabrics like polyester are fine.”

The path of vegan fitness can not only offer health benefits, but also a personal connection to the Earth. “It’s given me an opportunity to share my journey with others and to allow them to reach their own specific goals,” says Washington. “Mentally, it’s given me more depth of thought and spiritually connected me with the ‘YOUniverse’ as a whole.”

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goal to reverse global or five decades, warming and end world human rights hunger by accelerating activist, jourthe transition to regennalist and author erative agriculture and Ronnie Cummins land management. has campaigned for natural health and the environment. Since What is Rehe co-founded the generation Organic Consumers International?

Association in 1998, the It’s a movement that nonprofit has grown spread when people to a network that’s 2 started to understand million people strong, that the climate crisis Every time you pull dedicated to promoting was very, very serious out your wallet, you organic food, regeneraand connected to other tive farming and comare either casting your crises we face—our merce through global vote for regeneration health and farmers not initiatives that integrate or the continuation of being able to make a public education, mardegeneration. Everything living, for example. It’s ketplace pressure, meabout identifying regendia outreach, litigation you buy is a vote. erative practices around and grassroots lobbying. the world, publicizing

His latest book, Grassroots Rising: A Call them and changing public policy. We use to Action on Climate, Farming, Food and a the slogan, “Healthy soil, healthy ecosysGreen New Deal (ChelseaGreen.com/product/ tem, healthy plants, healthy food, healthy grassroots-rising), focuses on Regeneration people, healthy animals, healthy climate.”

International, a global network that he and All these living systems are interconnected. other advocates spawned in 2015 with a

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Regeneration of one system impacts another, which will lead to stabilizing the climate.

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Regenerative farming is simply the next stage of organic, focusing on soil health, carbon sequestration and ecosystem restoration. We call it “regenerative organic” because people understand organic. But when we devised organic standards, we didn’t completely understand soil biology and the carbon cycle. Now we know that there’s important biological life below the soil. We understand carbon sequestration.

Regenerative organic farming rebuilds the soil, which improves food, health and eventually, the climate. It’s a transformation of the food system.

What will it require to achieve the goals of the Green New Deal, which calls for net zero emissions of greenhouse gases by 2030?

First, consumers need to understand the interconnectedness of things so that they make decisions to create market pressure.

Second, farmers, ranchers and land managers need to use regenerative best practices.

Third is political power and policy change to drive regeneration. We need elected officials to understand regenerative ideas and feel pressure from constituents. Officials need to hear that we don’t want our tax money used for degenerative practices.

Fourth is money. It will take trillions of dollars over the next decade, with much money coming from government funding.

But private investments also need to shift.

Our savings, pensions and retirement accounts need to be in financial institutions that place assets in regenerative, socially responsible investing.

How can we help address climate change on a personal level?

Every time you pull out your wallet, you are either casting your vote for regeneration or the continuation of degeneration.

Everything you buy is a vote. What you

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This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement. talk about and do every day is also extremely important. Americans spend half of their food dollars eating out. Learn to cook, invite people over for dinner, teach your kids how to cook. Eating is an agricultural act.

Everyone should also be active in civic organizations. Run for office. It doesn’t have to be in politics, it could be a conservation committee or school board. Do what you can do best inside this regenerative framework and you will have a big impact.

Things aren’t hopeless. It’s plausible that we are going to solve this. Unfortunately, it took until now for people to wake up. I believe people have an innate love for nature and other people, but if they’re hopeless and unaware, they’re going to behave as if they don’t care. There is an increasing common awareness and responsibility to get the job done. This is a spiritual movement as much as it is an agricultural and alternative energy movement.

What inspired you to write about this issue?

About 10 years ago, I learned that regenerative food, farming and land use, in combination with renewable energy and radical energy conservation, could solve the climate crisis. I did more research, helped form Regeneration International and then saw that there wasn’t a roadmap for regeneration. I needed to write the book so that the climate movement would understand regeneration and the food-farming-regeneration movement would understand climate. And I need for everyone to understand that there is hope.

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HEMP GETS HOT Meet the Hardest Working Plant on the Planet

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crop that was illegal in Right now, it’s hemp specialist at the Rodale U.S. soil for more than the Wild West Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Since hemp’s incluhalf a century is now of agriculture. sion in the 2018 Farm Bill, reaching for the sun. Industrial hemp, the low- or no-THC ~Dustin Enge Rodale’s hemp web page hits have grown 10-fold. cousin to marijuana, has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural Better Products researchers, manufacturers and consumers.

By 2019, America had become the world’s All parts of the hemp plant are useful in third-largest producer, behind Canada and multiple ways, and hemp has applications China, where it’s been cultivated for 8,500 in textiles, construction, bioremediation, years. technology, nutrition and health, including

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They can be eaten, ground into flour or pressed for oil that is used for cooking or in body care products.

The stems undergo decortication to separate the long outer fibers (bast) from the short inner fibers (hurd). Hemp hurd makes extremely durable hempcrete for construction, absorbent and dust-free animal bedding or pellets for heating stoves.

An exponential rise in the use of hemp is expected because it can replace products made from paper, wood, plastic, cotton and fossil fuels.

“Hemp fiber is going to dominate the market once we get to the full manufacturing potential,” says Erica Stark, executive director of the National Hemp Association, in Washington, D.C.

The first introductions consumers can expect include hemp paper products, such as plates and toilet paper, and biodegradable hemp bioplastics like cutlery and cups.

Construction materials and other products are expected to quickly follow.

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The Institute of Papermaking and Printing, at the Technical University of Lodz, Poland, did a 2015 study comparing making paper from wood to making it from hemp.

Among the findings: hemp takes four months to grow, while trees need 20 to 80 years. An acre of hemp can produce four or more times as much paper as an acre of trees. Hemp paper doesn’t need toxic bleaching and can be recycled twice as many times. Other studies concur.

Paper without deforestation would be a major benefit, but it’s a minor job on hemp’s profound résumé. “Hemp needs to be a part of every climate change conversation, not only because it sequesters huge amounts of carbon during cultivation, but also because construction products made out of hemp will continue to sequester carbon for up to 100 years,” says Stark.

Hemp could also help save the depleted soil on U.S. farmland that has been destroyed by tilling and synthetic fertilizers. “We have to rebuild the soil by putting carbon back in and increasing organic matter,” says Valentine. Hemp does this with a massive root biomass that breaks up compacted soils, improves water

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Fast-growing hemp naturally suppresses weeds, needs no pesticides and isn’t picky about soil, water or latitude. By comparison, cotton is water-intensive and uses 25 percent of the world’s pesticides.

Income for Farmers

Used in crop rotation, hemp’s soil-enhancing qualities can increase profits on subsequent crops. While cover crops don’t usually have return value, hemp provides additional revenue streams. But the revenue isn’t quite there yet, because the supply chain isn’t complete. Seed supply, farm equipment, education, processing facilities and manufacturers are all links that are developing simultaneously.

“Fiber processing facilities will be available soon. Manufacturers are anxious to start incorporating hemp,” says Stark.

The lack of buyers isn’t deterring farmers. Neither are warnings that current harvesting equipment can spark disaster when hemp fiber wraps around rotating parts, heats up and combusts.

Dustin Enge, a third-generation farmer in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, started Honey Creek Hemp in 2017. He planted six acres of hemp. “I think it’s a long-term viable commodity for farmers. Right now, it’s the Wild West of agriculture. Everyone is trying different things,” says Enge, who modified a harvester for hemp. “I spent about two hours harvesting and 20 hours torching the fiber off my equipment.” Even so, he will plant more acres when he knows it will sell.

Behold the sprouting of the hemp industry as an ancient plant takes root in the modern world.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@ gmail.com.

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hen we have an inner need that converges with an outside event, it is a meaningful coincidence known as synchronicity, and it happens to us all. It can be simple, like a playful sprite: recurring numbers or dates, all the lights turning green as we race to meet an appointment or a call from a faraway friend just when we want to talk to them.

Or it can be profound: a chance meeting with an employer looking for exactly our skills, unexpected money appearing when we’re in a pinch, a timely rescue or our grandmother’s favorite, obscure song coming on the radio or app just as we’re feeling teary-eyed on the anniversary of her death.

Whether they are lighthearted or life-changing, synchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. They open us to mystery and delight. They give us a sense of being taken care of. They nudge us to grow in scary, but life-affirming directions.

They awaken a sense of awe, which studies have shown to be the emotion most likely to make us reach out generously to others—and that evokes even more synchronicity. And they can make daily life a lark.

By its very nature, we can’t create synchronicity, but we can live life in a way that encourages it to show up. The

more engaged we are spiritually—whether that means prayer, meditation, walking in nature or loving others deeply—the more likely synchronicity is. Being open, self-honest, courageous, engaged, grateful and fully present summons it, which is where therapy, yoga and bodywork can be useful. But we don’t have to be saintly or enlightened; synchronicity is there for us all. It is simply the way the Universe works.

The first step is to notice synchronicity when it occurs, and honor it. As with humans, when we give it our attention and say thank you, it makes it more likely to show up in our life again.

At some point as our trust builds, synchronicity becomes simply the way our life works. Things show up as we need them and we are in the right place at the right time. Even when occurrences seemingly go awry, we glimpse an underlying order that gives us strength and purpose. Life becomes a steady stream of meaningfulness and inner and outer exploration. We find ourselves living in flow, attuned to life’s deepest currents and awash in deep gratitude.

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Kibble Quandary A Fresh Look at Pet Food

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ating healthy is Contaminants aren’t We are seeing more a family affair, the only concern. “Up to cancer, neurologic and that includes 50 percent of commerconditions and kidney cial foods are composed the family pet. However, what works for humans of meat meal and bydisease, and there may be less than optimal products,” says Armaiti is evidence that the for Fluffy or Fido, as May, DVM, owner of Dr. increase in these each requires a speMay’s Veterinary House diseases may be due cies-specific, nutritionCalls, in Los Angeles. ally balanced regimen.

These can include to harmful ingredients Most pet parents opt for meat from dead, dying, in commercial, commercial dog or cat diseased or disabled meat-based foods. food that comes in a bag animals, and even or a can, but many are rendered dogs and cats ~Armaiti May beginning to consider from animal shelters, more natural options. “Kibble is often the says May. “We are seeing more cancer, neumost economical way to feed your pet. But rologic conditions and kidney disease, and its processed state makes it the least optithere is evidence that the increase in these mal,” says Angie Krause, DVM, at Boulder diseases may be due to harmful ingredients Holistic Vet, in Colorado. in commercial, meat-based foods.”

Canned food is also heavily processed Healthy Alternative Diets and potentially toxic. In 2017, Clean Label Project, a nonprofit testing laboratory, com- Owners that switch from commercial foods report their animals display thicker coats, pleted a study of 1,084 pet food products, brighter eyes and greater energy. However, screening them for more than 130 toxins and contaminants linked to cancer and oth- dogs and cats require specific ranges of vitamins, minerals, fats and carbohydrates, so it’s er conditions. Results showed cadmium, a heavy metal, in 94 percent of the products, important to ensure that nutritional needs along with arsenic and lead. are met and a healthy balance is maintained.

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Pet food recalls have prompted some families to start cooking for their charges, but it’s not as simple as sharing the family dinner. “There are online calculators that can help you create and balance recipes for dogs and cats. Balancing a diet can be tedious and often requires added supplements,” says Krause.

Seeing a four-legged friend thrive was worth the extra time and cost for Yvonnda Stamp-Agent, a homemaker from Rockvale, Tennessee. Emma, a schnauzer mix, suffered from itchy skin, anal gland leakage, kidney crystals, vomiting and other problems. “We switched to home-cooked wild salmon and flounder protein with fresh organic vegetables and fruits, along with vitamin and mineral supplementation.” Emma recovered and is now an energetic 5-year-old.

n Raw The biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) diet, as described at BarfWorld. com, contains raw meats, vegetables and cooked grains and legumes. Proponents say it improves health from tooth to tail. “Buddha, my orange tabby, is 22 and no longer has an issue with hairballs,” says Kim Bolin, a Reno, Nevada real estate agent, who has fed raw for three years.

Stephanie Krause, in Keego Harbor, Michigan, says her three dogs are more relaxed, probably from the time and effort needed to eat large bones—and they haven’t needed a teeth cleaning since going raw. “After eating raw bones, there was plaque laying all over the floor.”

The BARF diet can be homemade, although most choose prepared frozen or freeze-dried products to ensure nutrient balance or to avoid handling raw meats.

Angie Krause says the diet is controversial, largely due to human health risks from pathogenic bacteria.

n Vegan and Vegetarian For ethical and environmental reasons, homemade or pre-made, plant-based diets for companion animals are becoming more popular. “If the 163 million dogs and cats in the U.S. were their own country, it would be the fifth-largest meat-eating country on

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Kibble is often the most economical way to feed your pet. But its processed state makes it the least optimal. ~Angie Krause the planet,” says May.

Cats cannot survive without meat, which provides the high protein, amino acids and other nutrients their bodies require.

However, a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association suggests that plant-based diets, possibly supplemented with vitamins B12 and D and some amino acids, can meet nutrition requirements of dogs.

“Dogs are omnivores, and can thrive on balanced, complete, plant-based diets.

They have nutrient requirements, not ingredient requirements,” says May.

Pet diets aren’t an all-or-nothing choice, says Angie Krause. “Eventually, my patient will always reveal what works for them. Listen to your pet’s body.”

Julie Peterson lives in rural Wisconsin. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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antosha, otherwise known as contentment, invites us into contentment by appreciating a calm center, a heart that is open in gratitude and practicing the paradox of “not seeking.” As Deborah Adele graciously explains in her interpretation of the yamas and niyamas, people in the West are always getting ready to live. We are raised to look forward to the next event, the next milestone, the next thing in life. How many times have you found yourself saying “I can’t wait for…”?

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Seeing the Sourlands with Jim Amons – 6:30-8pm. Gorgeous photography and rich stories on the tales of nature within the Sourlands, new book by beloved naturalist and photographer, Jim Amon, illustrates how much we have to learn from nature and all its inspiration. REI Princeton, 3371 Us 1,

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Naturopathic Mental Health Healing Group – 7-8pm. Therapeutic process and education group that focuses on using natures medicine and integrative tools to heal our emotions. $50. Center for Inner Transformations, 223 Rt 18, East Brunswick. Info@COITHealth.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Chant Along-Casual Kirtan Workshop – 1:302:30pm. Curious about Kirtan? Love the sound of the beautiful chants? You can join in and sing along, or just sit and listen. All welcome! Free. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. eZentialWellness.com.

Yoga Nidra Workshop – 3-4:30pm. Experience the practice of “yogic sleep.” This journey will leave you feeling deeply relaxed with guided meditation, soothing Quartz crystal bowls and group Reiki. $30. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/EVENTS.

minded people. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel – 11am12:30pm. Free Spiritual Discussion Series.

Experience spiritual tools to enhance your life. Explore your ability to get answers from Spirit. Tap into wisdom and knowledge of your inner worlds. Eckankar Center, 323 Main St., Metuchen. 800-870-9139.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 10 CBD Assisted Recovery Group – 7-8pm.

CBD wellness and recovery skills group that focuses on the healthy and effective use of CBD medicines. Includes CBD consumptions sampling. $60. Center for Inner Transformations, 223 Rt 18, East Brunswick.

Info@COITHealth.com. COITHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 3-6:15pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Our Beliefs Cause our Experiences – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner.

Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-

Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm. This share is for everyone,

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Feb. 28-March 1 & March 6-8 with Joe Zakscewski & Janet Oussaty OR April 17-19 & 24-26 with Patty Pagano & John Skeats Become a Qi Healer.

The first weekend is all about taking care of yourself with more than 25 Qi Gong remedies so you can learn how to attain and maintain balanced health. Second weekend is information, skills and practices for yourself and also for healing others. Rave reviews! Fri 5:30-9pm; Sat/Sun 9am-5pm Fee $850.

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Sunday, March 8 11am-12:30pm Free Book & Spiritual Discussion Have you ever had an “outer body experience”? Do you daydream, go places on the inner worlds? Is Soul travel an expansion of consciousness? Experience spiritual techniques to enhance your awareness.

Tap into the wisdom and knowledge of the last great frontier- Your Inner Worlds.

FREE and open to all.

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Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-6420989. karen@beherenowyoga108.com.

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Introducing Euphoralite – 6:30-8pm. Crystal discussion & education with Peter Jarvis.

Euphoralite has recently been discovered in South Dakota and contains up to 40 minerals & elements. Fee includes crystals. $81. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington.

RSVP: 908-223-1331 or Perkins145@ comcast.net. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz. Paypal.me/ GaiasGiftsNJ/81.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Master Class Cosmetic Spring Workshop – 2-4pm. Spring Makeup & Skin Care hands-on program with Jane Iredale professionals.

Learn how to properly apply cosmetics and latest tips/trends. Samples, gift w/ purchase, raffle. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP required: 908-6584900 or Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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Double Squatch Trail Race – Mar. 14-15.

7:30am- 3pm. Runners and hikers can sign up for a 5K, 3 hours or 6 hours on one or both days. Organized by Sassquad Trail Running, portion of proceeds benefit the Trail Conference. See website for pricing details.Trail head: Stokes State Forest, Stokes office parking lot, 1 Coursen Road, Branchville. Info: sassquadtrailrunning@ gmail.com. Nynjtc.org.

Introduction to Energy Medicine – 9am5pm. Mar. 14, 15. Energy for Healing, 4446 NJ-27, Kingston. 609-752-1048.

Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Get Out of Your Way and Get the World on Your Side – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton.

609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Wellness Wednesday: Nourishing Your Adrenals – 11am, 7pm. Dr. Conte, N.D. and herbalist Rob Sena. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP required: 908-6584900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Seeing the Sourlands with Jim Amons – 5-8pm. Join us for drinks at Sourland Mountain Spirits as we share the beautiful book by Jim Amon, Seeing the Sourlands: A book of photos and essays. Portion of drink sales to be donated to Sourland Conservancy.

Sourland Mountain Spirits, 30 Hopewell Rocky Hill Rd., Hopewell.

Ayurvedic Cleanse – Mar. 19, 26. 6pm.

Ancient art of nourishing your body, mind and spirit through its connection to nature.

Opportunity to deepen your connection to nature and to your own body, while simultaneously detoxing built up toxins.

Facilitator: Dr. Krista Imre, Naturopathic Doctor & Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Specialist. $180. RSVP: 973 267 2650. New Jersey Natural Medicine, 2424 Lamington Rd., Bedminster.

Cannabis for Mental Health: Group Therapy for Beginners – 7-8pm. An education, skills, support and process group for individuals new to using cannabis as an alternative medicine.

$50. Center for Inner Transformations, 223 Rt 18, East Brunswick. Info@COITHealth.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Women, Power and Freedom – 10am-12pm.

Open to all women. Safe space to share your fears, weaknesses and hearts and a supportive place to connect with other women, or just feel loving support and acceptance. Coffee. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton’s office, 812 State Road (Rt. 206 S), Ste 220, Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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Mala Workshop and Introduction to Japa Meditation – 1:30-3pm. Create your own mala then explore Japa meditation practice. $50/ includes all supplies for wooden bead mala; gemstone beads available at additional cost.

908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ202@gmail. com. YogaCentralNJ.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Sailing Through – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton.

609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Spring Equinox Sūrya Namaskāraha (Traditional Sun Salutation) – 2-4pm. Discover Sūrya Namaskāraha history and traditional practices, including Sanskrit chant. End the session with a few rounds of Sun Salutations followed by relaxation and mediation. $40.

908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ202@gmail. com. YogaCentralNJ.com.

ECKANKAR Sound of Soul Event – 11am12pm. Are you seeking spiritual growth and transformation? Experience HU, an ancient sacred mantra, that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. Chant HU, have contemplative

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Reiki I Training & Certification – 10:30am6:30pm. Learn ancient art of healing and selfempowerment. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $225. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Road, Branchburg.

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MONDAY, MARCH 23 Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm. This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-6420989. karen@beherenowyoga108.com.

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Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 10am-1pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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CBD Assisted Recovery Group – 7-8pm CBD wellness and recovery skills group that focuses on the healthy and effective use of CBD medicines. Includes CBD consumptions sampling. $60. Center for Inner Transformations, 223 Rt 18, East Brunswick.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 26 Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am6pm. Facilitator: Lisa Mack. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info: 609-618-6545.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27 Sound Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. A sound meditation experienced through the music of drumming, crystals goblets, rattles, chimes and voice. Guided by Pat Miller. $25.

Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. RSVP: 908-223-1331 or EnlightenedEffulgence@ ymail.com. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz. Paypal.me/ GaiasGiftsNJ/25.

Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo – 3/273/29. Fri: 5pm-6pm, Sat: 10am-7pm. Sun: 10am-5pm. Collective event dedicated to wellness, spiritual growth & the conscious evolution of humanity. Fri: $5 Fri. Sat: $10. Sun: $15. Weekend pass: $15. 97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. Info: 732-508-7990 or Info@HeartofOnenessHolisticExpo.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Reiki Level 1 Certification – March 2829. 11am-3pm. The attunement process is what makes Reiki stand apart from other healing systems, you cannot learn Reiki from reading, it has to be experienced. $150, $50 deposit required. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. RSVP: 908-223-1331 or Perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

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Medical Marijuana Program Card Drive – 12-6pm. Medical Marijuana as an alternative medicine. Comprehensive assessment & evaluation, brief intervention and referrals for medical marijuana as an alternative medicine for PTSD or Anxiety. The Cannabis Health Program at COIT, 223 Rt 18, East Brunswick.

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Restorative Yoga to Life Cello – 4:30-6pm.

Experience deep relaxation during this gentle practice designed to reduce stress and let go. Bach to the Beatles played on live cello with accompany this practice. $25. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

908-642-0989. karen@beherenowyoga108. com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Intro to BHN Yoga 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – 2pm. Learn about the Advanced Teacher Training, September 2020. More than asana, pranayama, meditation. Focus on yoga for special populations. Fine tune your teaching skills & more. Free. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

908-642-0989. karen@beherenowyoga108. com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Introduction to Energy Medicine – 9am-5pm.

Mar. 28, 29. Medicine in Balance, 940 Town Center Dr., F-90, Langhorne, PA. 609-7521048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC. com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Sacred Cacao Circle – 12-2pm. Includes cacao drink, meditation, Tibetan singing bowls, and Reiki. Connect with your Heart Chakra and release old traumas. $35. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/EVENTS. Let Yourself Be Loved – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people.

The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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Restorative Yoga with Deb Vari, E-RYT – 12-1:30pm. Restful, passive form of yoga designed to open the body deeply but gently.

Promotes deep relaxation, induces a feeling of profound peacefulness and allows the body and mind to move into stillness leaving you feeling refreshed rested and calm. $20.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Gentle.Yoga.@ hotmail.com or sandhillswellness@gmail. com. SandHillsWellness.com.

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PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Jesus’ Last Week and New Life – Apr. 5, 9, 10, 12. Sun: 10am; Thurs & Fri: 7pm. Experience the drama of Jesus’ last week and new life.

Cheer him on as king. Taste his last meal; mourn his suffering; witness his empty tomb. Free, donations appreciated. Christ Church: An Emerging Christian Community, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville.

908 722-2080. cpchurch@optonline.net.

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MONDAY, APRIL 6

Easter Resurrection Celebration – 1011:15am. Starts in the dark tomb then bursts into light and color (spring bulbs, balloons, singing) to celebrate God’s gift of unextinguishable life and hope. Free. Christ Church: An Emerging Christian Community, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville.

908 722-2080. cpchurch@optonline.net.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 17 Qi Healing Seminar/Workshops – Apri1 17-19 & 24-26. Fri: 5:30-9pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm.

T’ai Chi Chih for Balance & More – 6pm.

8-week class. Need better balance?

Concerned about high blood pressure?

Quality sleep a challenge? Space is limited.

1st 5 to register get class for free. SAVE before 3/25. The Gardens at Monroe, 189 Applegarth Rd., Monroe. 609-752-1048.

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6-day Seminar/Workshops in Qi Healing.

Instructors: Patty Pagano & John Skeats.

First weekend is all about taking care of yourself with more than 25 Qi Gong remedies to attain and maintain balanced health. Second weekend is info, skills and practices for yourself and others. $850.

Qi Gong for Healing, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd fl, Middlesex. 908-647-1563.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25

Spring Reset: 30-day Detox – Apr. 7-May 7. 6pm. Facilitators: Dr. Krista Imre and Dr. Jason Frigerio. Opportunity for health treatments as well as food shopping and recipe guidance. Boost your energy, lose weight, detoxify, decrease inflammation and strengthen your metabolism with accountability. $500. RSVP: 973 267 2650. New Jersey Natural Medicine, 2424 Lamington Rd., Bedminster.

2020 World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day – 9am-3pm.

All welcomed. Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood. 609-7521048. Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC. com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Jesus’ Last Supper Meal – 6:30-9:30pm.

Share a meal like Jesus’ last Passover meal. Contemplate stories of liberation and welcome the promise of hope. Part of Jesus’ Last Week observance. Free, donation for dinner appreciated. Christ Church: An Emerging Christian Community, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville.

908 722-2080. cpchurch@optonline.net.

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SUNDAY Worship and Fellowship – 10-11:15am. An Intimate Faith Conversation. Jesus mentored.

Unapologetically progressive. Social justice driven. LGBTQI+ welcomed. Spiritually curious. GreenFaith sanctuary. Interfaith friendly. Free. Christ Church: An Emerging Christian Community, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 908 722-2080. cpchurch@ optonline.net. ChristChurchEmerging.org.

Kundalini Yoga Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm.

Start your week rejuvenated with Kundalini, a yogic technology that unlocks the flow of energy through meditation which includes mantra, movement & breath practice. $15.

Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. Text: 908-303-3734. Call: 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Spiritual Awakening Sunday Service – 10:30 am. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Mingle afterwards with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd, Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am. Join us for prayer and meditation, song, an uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Youth programs offered.

Off hours: Sun, Wed, Thurs 10-2:30 pm. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

MONDAY Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53

Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

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Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 6-7:15pm.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732419-3551. SandHillsWellness.com.

Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi – 11am-12pm.

Easy and fun. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/ month. $20/drop-in. Reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 121pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm.4-week course. $60/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. Must preregister: 908-392-1313.

More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 7-8pm.

Instructor: Fran Maher. For students new to Tai Chi or new to the Wuji form. $60/month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

908-647-1563. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 10:30am.

Instructor: Fran Maher. $60/month. $20/ drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908647-1563 or 908-392-1313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner and Returning Tai Chi Chih – 1:30pm. Instructor: Janet Oussaty. Pre-registration required. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

Contact Janet: 908-635-1822. JOussaty@ comcast.net. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 6:30pm.

Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/mo, $20 dropin. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd floor, Middlesex. Info: 908392-1313 or QiGongforHealing.com.

WEDNESDAY Pilates Mat with Props – 9:30am. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body! Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

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TUESDAY

Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 10:30am.

Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/month. $20/ drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908647-1563 or 908-392-1313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Pilates Mat with Props – 6pm. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Goju Ryu Karate Classes – 7-8:30pm. Learn self-defense, get fit, lose weight, gain focus.

Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Free trial. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park.

Register: GojuRyuBujutsu@gmail.com. 732421-7116. SandHillsWellness.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can

Beginner Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 7:30pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/ month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. Must preregister: 908-392-1313.

More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

There’s something for everyone at Sand Hills!

We offer a diverse selection of programs in a safe, warm environment to support Body, Mind and Spirit.

Reiki, Massage Therapy, Yoga, Alzheimer’s Support Group, Gong Bath Meditation, Piloxing, Crafting, Creative Writing plus special workshops and retreats...just to name a few.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center 57 Sand Hills Road Kendall Park, NJ 08824

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T’ai Chi Chih for Balance & More – 6:30pm.

Starts Mar. 19. 8-week class. Need better balance? oncerned about high blood pressure?

Quality sleep a challenge? Space is limited.

RSVP by 3/1: $125. Mercer Meetings, 1970 Rte. 33, Hamilton. 609-752-1048. Siobhan@ NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Spiritual Conversation Circle and Soup Supper – 7-8:30pm. Share a meal with other seekers and explore spiritual journeying. This conversation circle is open to your authentic self. Come as who you are.

Free, donations appreciated. Christ Church: An Emerging Christian Community, 1600 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. RSVP

by Wednesday. 908 722-2080. cpchurch@ optonline.net. ChristChurchEmerging.org.

Mindfulness Meditation with Daria Hartman – 11:30am-12:30pm. Reduce stress, anxiety and negative emotion as well as sharpen your concetration skills. $15. 57 Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Info: DariaHartman33@ gmail.com. SandHillsWellness.com.

FRIDAY Beginner Qi Gong (Wuji Jing Gong) – 12:30pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/ month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-392-1313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Tarot 101 – 6:30-8:30pm. New to Tarot? This 4-week course that will work through the Major Arcana, the four suits and start with classic spreads. All levels. $30/class. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. RSVP: 908223-1331 or Perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz. Paypal.me/GaiasGiftsNJ/30.

SATURDAY Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am-12:15pm. Special “moms-to-be” yoga. Practicing together often allows bonding with each other through this experience. $100/Series 6-pack. $20/ drop in. Registration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste. 202, Flemington.

Info: 908-642-0989 or email karen@beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Goju Ryu Karate Classes – 3:30-5:30pm.

Learn self-defense, get fit, lose weight, gain focus. Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Free trial. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: GojuRyuBujutsu@gmail.com.

732-421-7116. SandHillsWellness.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

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Acupuncture

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Clinical Hypnotherapy

Acupuncture Works Center

Ayurvedashram Holistic Wellness Center

Inner Truth Hypnotherapy and Meditation Center

Kristin A. Dudley LAc

84 Park Ave, Ste G-103C, Flemington 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with 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. De-stress in a nurturing and healing envi-

roment. See ad, page 51.

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.

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 41.

2070 Route 1, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick 732-658-6122 MyAyurvedashram@gmail.com MyAyurvedashram.com Experience the personalized body-mind-spirit approach of Ayurveda, a 5000-yearold healing science from India and one of the oldest system of medicine in the world! Ayurveda consultations and Panchakarma (detox) therapies by experienced and trained Ayurvedic practitioners. We specialize in pain management, hormonal imbalance, auto-immune disorders and pediatric wellness. Mention NaturalAwakenings and get 25% OFF your initial consultation! See ad, page 26.

CBD Products

Sonia Singh, LCSW, LCADC The Happy Therapist TM 223 Route 18, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 732 – 508 -0052 • info@coithealth.com COITHEALTH.COM

Alternative mental health & substance abuse therapies that incorporate integrative and naturopathic healing options, in addition to traditional methods. Executively directed by The Happy Therapist TM, COIT specializes in assisting individuals in achieving resolve through naturopathic and cognitive tools that enhance and optimize their overall well-being. See ad, page 18, 21.

Clinical hypnosis is a natural yet altered state of mind with numerous beneficial characteristics.

Evidence-based services include clinical hypnotherapy, medical support clinical hypnotherapy and integral hypnotherapy. Clinical hypnotherapy is available in private or group sessions. Confidentiality is assured within HIPAA regulations.

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Eden Energy Medicine/ Sound Meditation RedTail Energetics

Mom N Pop CBD & Wellness Shop Ray Brown, Jr.

5 Locations in NJ/PA 484-415-5037 MomNPopCBDShop.com CBD is a natural pain reliever and anti-inflammatory with no addictive properties. However, not all CDB products are created equally. We use the latest scientific knowledge and experienced professionals to create top of the line CBD products at affordable prices. See ad, page 25.

Alternative Mental Health Chinese Healing Arts Center of Inner Transformations

Tori Valspirit 908-617-1545 hypnotherapy@valspirit.com InnerTruthHypnotherapy.com

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

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 healing modalities—Eden Energy Medicine, which corrects imbalances in nine different energy systems, and Sound Meditation with authentic bronze Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs.

Education/Schools Waldorf School Of Princeton 1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton 609-466-1970, x115 PrincetonWaldorf.org

The Waldorf curriculum, used in 1,000+ schools School worldwide, integrates arts, of Princeton academics, movement, and music, emphasizing social and environmental responsibility. The hands-on approach is screen free.

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Cedar Hill Preparatory School

Gifts/Natural/Handmade

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Gaia’s Gifts

152 Cedar Grove Lane, Somerset 732-356-5400

Ellen Perkins

Facebook.com/cedarhillprep/ Early Education Program

CHP believes a nurturing program that fosters emotional, social, and cognitive skills through a scaffolded learning evironment of structured and unstructured experiences is imperative in Preschool. We aim to provide a diverse environment, abundant space and stimulating activities as we strive to empower children to reach their unique potential.

Local, handcrafted items including wall art, fiber art, jewelry, small furniture, leather work, soaps, lotions, local honey, loose tea and flower vibrational essences. Variety of rocks and crystals in personal size or display pieces, Himalayan salt lamps and so much more. See ad, page 40.

Hiking Essential Oils

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Essentials Kingdom

600 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah 201- 512-9348 office@nynjtc.org nynjtc.org

Elaine Bacio

650-678-3128 elainebacio@hotmail.com EssentialsKingdom.com

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Elaine is a Certified Health Coach specializing in Essential Oil Education. She helps women find their emotional anchor and unleash their spiritual purpose using the high vibrational frequencies of doTERRA essential oils.

Schedule a free consultation to experience her work.

Since 1920, the Trail Conference has been building, maintaining, and protecting what is now more than 2,100 miles of trails in the NY-NJ metropolitan area. It’s thanks to the dedication of volunteers and supporters that we all can have safe and enjoyable outdoor experiences. To find hikes, events, volunteer, become a member, or donate, go to nynjtc. org.

Holistic Chiropractors Dr. Paul M. Bizzaro, DC

Functional Medicine

81 S Main St, Yardley, PA 215-493-6589 • DrPaulBizzaro.com

Morningstar Family Health Center

My mission is to educate people to the benefits of chiropractic, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle.

Over 40 years experience (personally and professionally) allows me to relate to your problem(s).

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 19.

54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 MorningStarFHC.com

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 37.

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Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center

Holistic Women’s Health

Dr Jennifer Redmond

Wellspring Women’s Health

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 27.

Holistic Dentistry The Center For Advanced Health Through Dentistry Dr. Joseph R. Mele, DDS, FIND, CNC 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 29.

Holistic Dental Center Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS

91 Millburn Ave, Milburn 973-457-4688 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.

Princeton Center For Dental Aesthetics Dr. Kiersten Huckel, DMD Dr. Kirk Huckel, DMD, FAGD

11 Chambers St, Princeton 609-924-1414 • PrincetonDentist.com We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. Please contact us to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 45.

Sarah Wallis CNM NCMP WHNP-BC 280 Rolling Knolls Way, Bridgewater 732-456-6262 call or text Wellspring-GYN.com

Holistic gynecology specializing in hormone balance, sexual health, chronic pelvic pain and menopause wellness including bio-identical hormone replacement. Integrative fertility support.

Come see us for a gentle exam and in-depth evaluation from a Certified Nurse Midwife / Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. House calls available!

Integrative Holistic Consultant Sunny van Vlijmen

939 Ridge Rd, Suite 2D, Monmouth Junction 609-275-3881 FindHappinessNow.com Do you want real and lasting change? My professional background of 20+ years in alternative healing and personal development has taught me what works and what doesn’t. If you’re ready for change, schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation, today. See ad, page 28.

Integrative/Functional MD

Hypnosis & Reiki

Integrative Health & Wellness Associates

Energy Health & Wellness LLC

Minal Vazirani, MD

Michele Dellavalle, CH, CHTP, ART Clinton & Flemington #908-403-2045 EnergyHealth4Wellness@gmail.com ReikiEHW.com Employs complimentary methods to treat individuals in a holistic manner helping clients reach their goals and highest possible level of mental, physical & spiritual well-being.

Offering 5-Path Hypnosis®, 7th Path Self-Hypnosis®, Reiki, Healing Touch, Crystal Healing & Meditations.

Hypnotherapy

Dr. V is triple board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, plus additional training in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine, and Yoga Therapy. She has published on integrative approaches to gut health.

Committed to helping patients get to the root cause of health concerns to create an individualized integrative lifestyle prescription for optimal wellness. Functional Medicine Testing and Nutritional Testing is performed when indicated. See ad, page 42.

Integrative Psychotherapy

Inner Truth Hypnotherapy and Meditation Center Tori Valspirit

Clinical hypnosis is a natural yet altered state of mind with numerous beneficial characteristics. Evidence-based services include clinical hypnotherapy, medical support clinical hypnotherapy and integral hypnotherapy. Clinical hypnotherapy is available in private or group sessions. Confidentiality is assured within HIPAA regulations. See ad, page 13.

Bobbie Lynn Edwards LPC, NCC,M.Ed

Licensed Psychotherapist 15 E. Main St., Clinton 908-892-8978 • HunterdonTherapist.com

908-617-1545 hypnotherapy@valspirit.com InnerTruthHypnotherapy.com

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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.

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Massage - Therapy

MLS Laser Therapy

Nutrition

Body Be Well Massage

MLS Laser Therapy

Lauren Curtis, LMT

Dr. Paul Bizzaro, DC

Sunrise Nutrition & Wellness Center

615 Mountain Blvd, Watchung 908-333-7746 Lauren@BodyBeWellMassage.com BodyBeWellMassage.com Lauren Curtis, LMT is a New Jersey State Licensed massage therapist, who specializes in various forms of massage, including Oncology, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Aromatherapy and Chair massage. She is also trained in Foot Reflexology and Reiki.

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 15.

Meditation/Spiritual Center For Healing and Empowerment Phyllis Livera

172 Washington Valley Rd, Suite 3, Warren 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.

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81 S Main St, Yardley, PA 215-493-6589 DrPaulBizzaro.com Get permanent relief for your pain without drugs, shots or surgery with FDA approved Laser Therapy.

Benefits include Speedy healing process, pain free, extremely safe with no known side effects. Don’t live in pain anymore. See ad, page 19.

Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. John Harrington 137 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown 908-441-2276 drharrington@SunriseNutritionCenter.com SunriseNutritionCenter.com You may be suffering from nutritional deficiencies, toxin overload, chronic infections and bad lifestyle habits. Get checked today!

We are dedicated to providing a health improvement program unique to your body. We aim to improve your health through nutrition and other safe, non-invasive therapies. See ad, page 23.

New Jersey Natural Medicine Dr. Jason Frigerio ND, LAC Dr. Krista Imre, ND Dr. Adam Dombrowski ND, LAC 2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster 973 267 2650 NJNaturalMedicine.com

Since opening in 2004, NJNM has seen and treated countless patients with Naturopathic, Chinese, Ayurvedic and Biological Medicine. Some people come to NJNM to improve and maintain their health, while others come seeking treatments outside of the traditional medical sphere. Regardless of the reason for the visit, the guiding principal remains constant: to observe and treat the whole person, not just his or her 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 12.

Naturopathic School Health Queen

Avis Gardell-Feldstein 1 Shadowbrook Lane Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 732-547-1196 (phone or text) HealthqueenAvis@gmail.com HealthQueenAvis.com We are so excited to be able to bring the most cutting edge information in the Health Industry through our Certification in Naturopathy. Private consultations with Matrix Decoder diagnostics and Biofeedback plus testing available for Food Sensitivities, Hormones and more! See ad, page 9.

Pain Relief/Management East Coast Spine, Sports, And Regenerative Medicine Edward Magaziner, MD

2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate and eliminate injury or pain, and its causes.

Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad, page 2.

Reiki & Hypnosis Alice Rich Reiki Center Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher

Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing, Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628 alice@AliceRichReikiCenter.com AliceRichReikiCenter.com Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey.

Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.

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Relationship Coach

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Foot reflexology applies pressure to reflex points to remove toxins, clear neural pathways and improve internal organ and system functioning. Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles and ill-fitting footwear. See ad, page 41.

Thermography gives an early look at the most important indicator of a potential health problem – inflammation. Early stage disease screening is an area in which thermography excels. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, or you are merely curious about the state of your health, thermography can help provide answers. Radiation-free breast and full body screenings for men and women. See ad, page 38.

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Relationship Coaching can help you repair these difficult situations, bringing clarity and restoring harmony. Eight years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad, page 20.

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Vision/Eye Health

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Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, ND, LAc,

323 Main St, Metuchen 800-870-9139 Eckankar-NJ.org

A truly spiritual way of life for the individual in modern times. Teachings provide a framework and spiritual tools for anyone to explore their own spiritual experiences. Studies of Dreams, Past Lives, Soul Travel.

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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 41.

Wellness Center

Janet StraightArrow

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Shamanic Healing, Energy Medicine, Past Life, Medical Intuition, Life, Health, Spiritual Coaching, Astrology Readings, House and Land Clearings. In person, phone or Skype. Professional Reiki, Shamanism and Medical Intuitive Training. Retreats. 40 years’ experience.

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1 Lamington Rd Branchburg 908-526-0002 • Lori@eZentialWellness.com eZentialWellness.com Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, & Ashtanga Yoga for all levels. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for a while, we see each of you as unique individuals who deserve to feel happy, healthy & welcome! Also offering Mindfulness classes, Reiki certification and Yoga teacher training. See Yoga Profile, page 46.

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had colds going round and round, but not me.”

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Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 a way to kill viruses and in years.” years since. bacteria.

Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after.

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The Holistic Dental Center Working Together with Other Holistic Practitioners to Create a True Holistic Approach to Your Health

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team approach to your overall health and it starts at the Holistic they don’t see, I do, and vice versa, seeing dental infections and Dental Center in Millburn, New Jersey, with their highly skilled how they can affect organ systems through meridians or directly and team of trained professionals in holistic and biological dentistry. From utilizing the benefits of networking with a holistic practitioner can and their award winning doctors and their state of the art technology to does make all the difference in patient care…I wouldn’t have it any their use of ozone and self-healing therapies, they are committed other way,” Dr. Gashinsky says about working with other practitioners. to not only treating your dental related symptoms, but also, the root So if you’re looking for an approach that is inclusive of all aspects cause thereby eliminating disease and promoting optimal health. of holistic care, visit Dr. Gashinsky and his team at The Holistic Dental Little did conventional practitioners know so many years ago that Center in Millburn, New Jersey. It’s their priority to ensure complete it took more than just looking at the mouth. A generation ago there holistic care by promoting the benefits of holism. “It’s not just your was a disconnect, a thought that our mouth and teeth had no bearing teeth anymore,” as he says, “It never was,” but now they have the on the health of the rest of our body. Now more and more research ability to not just treat overall disease but truly prevent and promote has been showing that there is a strong connection between dental whole body wellness. disease and systemic health. Dr. Gashinsky, Holistic Dentist, has always known that. A holistic approach to health is multifaceted, so he Other than being a dentist for 40 years, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, is a certified nutritional consultant, Accredited by the International Academy has built a network of healthcare practitioners to assist his patients in of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, SMART certified and a Naturopathic obtaining their desired level of optimal wellness. doctor “My passion for learning is never complete, I will continue to Working hand in hand with Naturopaths, Functional Medicine research and learn the latest in alternative treatments and team up practitioners and many others in the field of holistic medicine has with the best in the fields of holistic and alternative medicine to bring expanded Dr. Gashinsky’s ability to help more people. “I find it to be my patients the best treatments available, this I can assure you.” incredibly fulfilling to work synergistically with these practitioners to be able to improve patients’ health so dramatically. Some are coming Holistic Dental Center is located at 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, to me so very sick and by working together we’re seeing drastic New Jersey. For more information, call (973) 457-4688 or visit improvements in their quality of life,” says Dr. Gashinsky.

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Dr. Gashinsky feels strongly in the need to practice in such a manner as to take patients whole health into consideration. So much so, that he traveled to Switzerland this past spring to visit the Paracelsus Clinic and Swiss BioHealth Clinic; two healthcare models that promote the oral-body connection, to study their holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Gashinsky says, “To truly practice holism; the thought that everything is understood in relation to the whole and not just its parts, it’s important to remember that when treating a person it’s not just what one practitioner does, but how they can work together to improve the final outcome.”

“Finding and working with like minded practitioners to help my patients has not only been professionally satisfying, but also on a personal level knowing that my patients are being well taken care of,” say Dr. Gashinksy. “Finding and addressing the root cause of disease in all our disciplines is the key to success in our patients’ health. What __________________________________________ A D V E R T O R I A L __________________________________________