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PEST CONTROL
KEEPING DOGS SAFE FROM TICKS AND FLEAS
by Karen Shaw Becker
Fleas and ticks are different types of pests; so, when considering how best to protect a dog, it is important to make a distinction—fleas are an annoyance, but ticks can be life-threatening. Many veterinarians recommend specific chemicals as a preventive solution, but this is often just a knee-jerk approach that uses chemicals to control nature. Instead, consider more natural alternatives that are both effective and non-toxic.
Fleas 101
Fleas are related to ants and beetles, feed on blood, and their bites can lead to irritation and skin allergies. They aren’t typically attracted to healthy pets; so, one of the best defenses against flea infestations is to feed a dog a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate, fresh-food diet that will help keep their immune system functioning optimally. It is also important to remove the environmental factors that can negatively impact immunity, including: n Poor water quality. Make sure to provide fluoride- and chlorine-free drinking water. n Too many vaccines. Insist that the veterinarian runs titer tests instead of giving unnecessary shots. n Toxic household chemicals, including cleaning products and dog beds treated with flame retardants. n Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used in the yard. n Toxic levels of electromagnetic fields from electrical devices in the home.
The Trouble with Ticks
Ticks are a type of arachnid related to mites, spiders and scorpions. Because ticks feed on many different animals (including humans, dogs, cats, squirrels, mice, opossums and deer), they are quite good at acquiring and transmitting diseases, some of which can be life-threatening.
Unfortunately, a single tick bite can expose a dog to multiple pathogens, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and babesiosis. Luckily, most dogs mount an effective immune response. Up to 90 percent of dogs may have been exposed to tick-borne pathogens, but most are able to fight off infection on their own.
The only way to know if a dog has effectively eliminated harmful bacteria is to follow up the typical blood test with a second test called a quantitative C6 that differentiates exposure from infection.
Large numbers of dogs each year are unnecessarily treated with extensive antibiotic therapy because their veterinarians panic after seeing a positive exposure and fail to check for infection.
To catch tick-borne infections before they take hold, ask the veterinarian to replace the standard annual heartworm test with the SNAP 4Dx Plus (from Idexx Labs) or the Accuplex4 tests (Antech Diagnostics), which screen for heartworm, Lyme disease and four other vector-borne diseases. Completing one of these simple blood tests every six to 12 months is the best way to protect a dog. In tick-infested areas, if a dog tests positive on either of those two tests, it should also be screened for babesia exposure with a polymerase chain reaction test.
Before Reaching for a Chemical
Pet parents should not automatically apply potentially toxic chemical agents to their dogs or around their home to repel or kill pests. The use of spot-on products may cause skin irritation, paralysis, seizures and even death, if used improperly, and there are effective, natural alternatives that are far safer. If these chemicals are used, follow these precautions: n Be very careful to follow dosing directions on the label. If a pet is at the low end of a dosage range, use the next lowest dosage.
Monitor the pet carefully afterwards for adverse reactions. Do not under any circumstances apply dog product to a cat. n Every other month, rotate chemicals with natural preventives, including diatomaceous earth, pet-friendly, essential oil products and natural deterrent collars. In many parts of the country,
Homemade Pest Deterrent for Dogs
An all-natural pest deterrent will help a dog avoid a good percentage of the pests they encounter, though not all of them.
To make it, mix eight ounces of pure water with four ounces of organic, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar, and add 10 drops of neem oil.
Neem oil is not an essential oil; it is an expelled or pressed oil. It is effective because fleas and ticks are repelled by it, and it doesn’t bother pets sensitive to odors. Catnip oil can also be used since it has been proven to be as effective as diethyltoluamide (DEET), the mosquito and tick spray humans use that has a number of toxic side effects. To add extra punch to the mixture, add five drops of lemon, lemongrass, eucalyptus or geranium essential oil.
Store the homemade pest deterrent in the fridge, and before a dog goes outside, mist them with it, being careful to avoid the eyes. The active ingredients, especially the essential oils, dissipate in about four hours, so the solution may have to be reapplied several times throughout the day.
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people can successfully control ticks with one chemical dose in the spring and one in late summer. n To detox a dog’s liver afterwards, give them a supplement such as milk thistle, a detox agent that helps to regenerate liver cells, or chlorella, a super green food. Work with an integrative veterinarian to determine the dosage; one dose daily for seven days following any chemical flea-, tick- or heartworm-preventive application is recommended.
Safe Options to Chemicals
There are safe, non-toxic alternatives for flea and tick control for dogs, and they do not have side effects, unlike virtually all forms of chemical pesticides. These include: n Cedar oil, specifically manufactured for pet health n Natural, food-grade diatomaceous earth, applied topically n A fresh-food diet that is nutritionally optimal and species-appropriate
It is important to bathe and brush a dog regularly and perform frequent full-body inspections using a flea and tick comb to check for parasite activity. If they spend a lot of time outdoors, be sure to check pets and people for ticks every night during tick season.
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Nature’s Virus Killer
Copper can stop a virus before it starts
By Doug Cornell
Scientists have discovered a natural way to kill germs fast.
Now thousands of people are using it against viruses and bacteria that cause illness.
Colds and many other illnesses start when viruses get in your nose and start multiplying. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and take over.
In hundreds of studies, EPA and university researchers confirm copper kills microbes almost instantly just by touch.
That’s why ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. They didn’t know about microbes like viruses and bacteria, but now we do.
“The antimicrobial activity of copper is well established.” National Institutes of Health.
Scientists say the high conductance of copper disrupts the electrical balance in a microbe cell by touch and destroys it in seconds.
Some hospitals tried copper for touch surfaces like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, which saved lives.
The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. He made a smooth copper probe with a tip to fit in the bottom of the nostril, where viruses collect.
When he felt a tickle in his nose like a cold about to start, he rubbed the copper gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold never got going. That was 2012. I have had zero colds since then.” “We don’t make product health claims,” he said, “so I can’t say cause and effect. But we know copper is antimicrobial.”
He asked relatives and friends to try it. They reported the same thing, so he patented CopperZap® and put it on the market.
Soon hundreds of people had tried it. Feedback was 99% positive if they used copper within 1-3 hours of the first sign of bad germs, like a tickle in the nose or a scratchy throat.
Users say:
“I can’t believe how good my nose feels.”
“Is it supposed to work that fast?”
“Sixteen flights, not a sniffle!”
“Best sleep I’ve had in years!”
The handle is curved and textured to increase contact. Copper can kill germs picked up on fingers and hands after you touch things other people have touched.
The EPA says copper works just as well when tarnished.
Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the science teams. He placed millions of viruses on a copper surface. “They started to die literally as soon as they touched it.”
Copper kills viruses almost instantly
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Preserve Our Planet This Earth Day
By Jared Zornitzer
Earth Day, an annual event in April, brings people across the planet together through their common views on policies and practices which impact the environment. In honor of this year’s Earth Day, it is fitting to discuss some of the reasons why I believe that we should care for the environment.
I grew up as a child of the outdoors. The fondest memories from my childhood revolve around spending time outside— time spent at school recess, going on bike rides with my family, and learning to play sports with my dad in the backyard are just a few. Nature was my space to explore, learn and make friends. The possibility of a world without nature or where nature comes second hand to our industrialized existence is hard to fathom but is quickly coming true.
If I could make one wish besides the health, safety and happiness of my children, it would be that they have a yard with trees and wildlife. I would hope for them to be able to go outside and take their first steps, learn to ride a bike, and complete other rites of passage in the outdoors like I did. Nature has been a steadfast companion in my life, and it is my absolute favorite place to be. It would be tragic if future generations do not have access to clean air, natural bodies of water or a healthy environment.
On top of the connection which humans have with nature, its health is vital to our existence on this planet. Through photosynthesis, plants produce the oxygen which we breathe. Our food comes from plants and animals. Simply put, we could not survive without nature. We must curtail deforestation, loss of ecosystems and pollution (microplastics in the ocean enter fish, resulting in humans ingesting toxins when they eat the fish) to maintain our symbiotic relationship with nature.
Additionally, by damaging the environment we are causing the death and extinction of numerous other living organisms. Whether it be cutting down plants to build on land or reducing an ecosystem to such a debilitated state that no animal can live there, humans are complicit in loss of life at a large scale. In short, we can be much better stewards of life and the environment.
Scientific studies demonstrate just how important it is that we implement more environmentally friendly practices. Projections show temperatures and sea levels rising at dangerous rates, and air quality rapidly decreasing. For the sake of our happiness and livelihoods, we must take immediate action and stop hurting the environment. Soon it will be too late to turn back.
Jared Zornitzer is a full-time college student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY studying engineering. An advocate of balancing work and school with exercise and healthy living, he loves hiking, biking, running, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and learning in his classes.
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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 MONDAY, APRIL 11
Toltec Mitote Shamanic Overnight Spring
Retreat – 4/2-3; 12 noon. We gather in a safe loving sacred space in nature to awaken more clarity, peace, joy, and love in your life. Private location in Southwestern Morris County, NJ. The Mitote is a profound ceremony in death and rebirth; this transformation which opens a new level of healing for you. $325. For information, call 973-647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine.com or visit BeTheMedicine.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 5
Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend in Concert
– 7:30-9:30pm. Celebrate the man who defined the folk-pop sound of the 1960s and ‘70s; is beloved by other musical giants including Bob Dylan; and is perhaps THE most prolific and greatest Canadian singersongwriter of all time: Gordon Lightfoot. Tickets start at $59. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville. 610-9171228. TheColonialTheatre.com/events/ live-music/gordon-lightfoot-the-legendin-concert-night-one.
THURSDAY, APRIL 7
Yin Yoga Sound Bath – 5:30pm. Join the Niyama Tribe for a beautiful restorative Yin Yoga Program all while being surrounded by the therapeutic sounds created by traditional Tibetan Bowls and Crystal Bowls. You will leave balanced, calm and restored. $40. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-5002939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.
SATURDAY, APRIL 9
Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 9-12noon. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 9-10am. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 10-11am. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 11-12noon. Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $60 each session. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St., Flemington. For more information, contact Barry at 973-378-7620 or 908-303-7767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:30pm; VIRTUAL. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $60 each session. Sponsored by Marple/Newtown Sq. Rec. Dept. For more information, contact Barry at 973-378-7620 or 908-3037767, or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com, or call Rick Ehnow at 610-353-2325. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 12
Palo Santos & Frankincense Energy
Cleansing – 6pm. Spring is a season of birth, new beginnings, renewal, and growth—a time for the earth to make manifest the latent potential within all things. Seeds are germinating, flowers budding, insects buzzing, leaves unfurling. Join the Niyama Tribe for a sacred practice that will fuse together medicinal Palo Santo and Frankincense Sacra as we prepare for this season and the changes that will occur physically, mentally, energetically and spiritually. $35. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 161 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.
New You for 2022 at Modern Acupuncture –
6-7pm. New You for 2022 is a one-hour event featuring four speakers from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 12 and April 26 at its Florham Park clinic. During this two-part series, attendees start anew and learn simple and healthy ways to feel better each day. Free. Space is limited. RSVP at Eventbrite.com/e/new-you-for2022-tickets-229820287667. 176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park. For more information, call 973-765-9500. ModAcu.com/nj001.
THURSDAY, APRIL 21
Monthly Movie Matinee: “West Side Story”
(2021 Version) – 1pm. Please join us for a screening of the film West Side Story (2021). An adaptation of the 1957 musical, West Side Story explores forbidden love and the rivalry between the Jets and the Sharks, two teenage street gangs of different ethnic backgrounds. Free to attend, refreshments also provided. North Bergen Public Library, 8411 Bergenline Avenue, North Bergen. nbpl.org/event/monthly-movie-matineemain-library.
SATURDAY, APRIL 23
Grand Opening Celebration for Green Life
Market in Wayne – 9am-6pm. This special event includes raffles, giveaways and free goodie bag to the first 100 customers along with the opportunity to explore all that this large and easy-to-shop-in store has to offer. Conveniently located near Willowbrook Mall. Check out the ad on page 9 and website for discounts and special offers. Location: 29 Route 23 South, Wayne. For information, call 973-837-8337 and visit GreenLifeMarket. com.
Health Yeah With Michelle at Shad Fest
– 4/23-24; 11am - 5pm. Visit Michelle’s booth to see all that Health Yeah! has to offer, and be sure to sign up for a drawing on Sunday to win a month of free sessions. Shad Fest, Lambertville’s Historic Shad Festival, features the area’s finest artists and crafters, great food, and family entertainment. Rain or shine event. Festival attendance is free. For information about Health Yeah with Michelle, call 973-420-9220 or visit HealthYeahWithMichelle.com. For festival details, visit LambertvilleChamber.com/ shad-fest.
SUNDAY, APRIL 24
Reiki Level I Class – 10:30am-5pm. Join Sue and Leslie for this Reiki Level I class. Learn about the history, benefits, chakras, plus more. We teach about the essential oils that work well with Reiki and you receive two attunements from each of us. Receive a handbook and a certificate. A great class to open you to energy healing. Learn the hand positions and how to do a session for self-Reiki and to use on friends and family. Those who attend in-person will have an opportunity to practice. Energy Exchange: $195 with a $95 deposit to reserve your space in class. In-Person or Virtual available. $195. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268. blossomingintolight-chester.com.
TUESDAY, APRIL 26
New You for 2022 at Modern Acupuncture –6-7pm. New You for 2022 is a one-hour event featuring four speakers from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on April 12 and April 26 at its Florham Park clinic. During this two-part series, attendees start anew and learn simple and healthy ways
to feel better each day. Free. Space is limited. RSVP at Eventbrite.com/e/new-you-for2022-tickets-229820287667. 176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park. For more information, call 973-765-9500. ModAcu.com/nj001.
SATURDAY, APRIL 30
Light Language Activation & Meditation
– 3:30-5pm. Join us at Blossoming into Light for a Light Language Activation and Meditation! We are excited to have Katherine of Light return! Light Language is the language of our soul and those who bring this light in may speak and/or write it. It activates our DNA to help us remember who we are and for us to have the ability to hold more light.She will also have several one-on-one appointments available. Reach out to us at info@blossomingintolight-chester.com for more information. $44.00. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268. blossomingintolightchester.com.
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THURSDAY, MAY 5
Sound & Gong Bath – 6pm. Come relax and receive the therapeutic benefits of sacred sound with the Niyama Tribe as we enter a new season and release what no longer serves us. $55. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 270 Sparta Ave., Sparta. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.
THURSDAY, MAY 19
Spring Renewal “Awakening Our Being
Human” 1 Day Mini Retreat – 10:30am-5pm (check in begins at 9am). Enjoy pampered luxury at Woolverton Inn, nestled on 10 park-like acres, surrounded by 300 acres of preserved farmland and forest. Retreat features two asana classes, meditative vinyasa flow to renew the mind, body, spirit connection, restorative yin yoga practice, Energy Cleansing Pranayama & Meditation workshop, workshop on applied yoga philosophy and goal setting along with body mapping and journaling to foster home practice and take what we learn on the mat off the mat into our daily lives. Plus the opportunity to explore the amazing grounds and absorb the beautiful surroundings. $450. Fee includes lunch and cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres. Location: 6 Woolverton Rd., Stockton. For details and to reserve your spot, visit NiyamaYogaShala.com/springrenewal-awakening-our-being-human.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Shamanic Medicine Wheel Retreat –
7/29-31; 2pm. Experience a unique blend of ceremonies from several traditions worldwide for a deep healing and awakening experience. The medicine wheel tells the story of our lives. The medicine wheel also brings in all directions, elements, inner and outer guidance, ancestors, and all of nature. Healing through the medicine wheel offers us profound new ways to look at our life, heal, and move forward with ease and grace. Led by Shaman Janet StraightArrow. $495/$545. Art Farm, 33 Fawn Ln, Accord, NY. For information, call Janet at 973-6472500 and visit BeTheMedicine.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
Summer Shamanic Vision Quest – 8/2628; 3pm. A Sacred Rite of Passage. A time for you. Pause and get off the track of your life to go inside and discover your authentic voice, needs, and choices, and your inner wisdom as a gift you give yourself. Are you moving through a significant change this year? Come for a powerful weekend of ceremony, journeys, transformation, and rebirth with Shaman Janet StraightArrow in this entire retreat space and sacred land in the Catskills. Sign up today to begin preparation for this life-changing ceremony. Fee: $575 by May 15; $625 thereafter. For information, call 973647-2500, email Janet@BeTheMedicine. com or visit BeTheMedicine.com.
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Qi Gong for Beginner Series – Times and days vary. Four 1-hour classes. Begin the gentle movements of a Qi Gong Tai Chi journey featuring Patty Pagano live online. First 1-hour class is Free! Check schedule or register at https://forms.gle/k2kcv9tVJ6X1QfpD8. For information contact Patty at 908-3921313 or PattyQigongforHealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.
sunday
Mastering Mindfulness with Amy Arvary
– Sundays; 2/6-4/10; 7-8pm, ZOOM. It’s Not Therapy, It’s Empowerment! Mastering Mindfulness is a series of weekly small-group live Zoom sessions on Sunday evenings designed to provide an immediate sense of relief, clarity and purpose. $50. Sign up now at AmyArvary.com/MasteringMindfulness.
wednesday
New Year, New You ‘22 – 6-7pm. 4th Wed. Let’s get together in a group session setting, the last Wednesday of every month to focus on making 2022 your best year yet. We will focus on all attributes of life to create positive and life-affirming changes. If you are interested in becoming a client of mine, you could attend these monthly events free of charge. . $49 per person/each session . Health Yeah! with Michelle, 243 N. Union St., Ste 201, Lambertville. 973-420-9220. healthyeahwithmichelle.com.
Spiritual / Intuitive Development
(Beginners) – 7-8:30pm. This circle is designed to assist your spiritual growth and develop your psychic/mediumship abilities. $25 registration; $15 per class. Inner Soul Wellness LLC, 3108 Rt. 10 west, Denville. 973-747-9404. InnerSoulWellness.com.
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Advanced Soul Shamanism Bi-Weekly
Class – 7-9:15pm. 2nd & 4th Wed, ZOOM. Join us for a great night of profound experiences. For all graduates of Soul Shamanism 101 and other Soul Shamanism classes. Experience new energy levels, wisdom, knowledge, healing, tools, and practices within this practice Zoom link is provided upon signing up. $60. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-SessionsClasses-Retreats), 247 North Rd., Chester. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.
thursday
Holistic Dentistry: Materials Reactivity
Testing – 8am-4pm. Learn about and discuss Materials Reactivity Testing with the expert holistic dentists at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants. Biocompatibility testing can be a good way to learn what dental materials may be best suited to your oral health needs. This free consultation has a $152 value. It’s your opportunity to benefit from the decades of experience we offer all of our patients. For patients who so choose, we can arrange the testing process. Free. Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics & Implants, 11 Chambers Street, Princeton. 609-924-1414. PrincetonDentist.com/ holistic-dentistry.
Soul Shamanism 101-Be One with Your Soul
– 4/21-5/19; 7-9:30pm ET; ZOOM. Initiations and Training. This class offers a profound experience and practice that is life changing. Discover your inner space of peace, wisdom, and divine connection. Knowing who you are as a soul and personality allows you to choose and live more fully each day. Led by Shaman Janet StraightArrow. Be on the lookout for next class. Be The Medicine (Online In-Person-Sessions-Classes-Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.
Self Awareness is the Key to Ascension –
3rd Thurs.; 7-9pm; In person or Zoom. This interactive workshop carries the intention of assisting participants in their personal evolutionary process. Each workshop includes Healing Meditations, Ascension Techniques and Soul Psychology. Facilitated by Debbie Carcuffe. $25. Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Flr., Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com.
Intuitive Development Circle – 2nd & 4th Thurs; 7-9pm. On-going interactive workshop series, Maureen will guide you in building your intuitive muscle. Each week focuses on different techniques and development lessons. All levels welcome! $15. Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Flr., Chester. For information, visit PortalOfHealing.com.
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Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, ND, LAc
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health. 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, pages 15.
Modern Acupuncture – Florham Park
Joan Arata 176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park 973-457-4467 ModAcu.com/nj001
Modern Acupuncture is revitalizing the ancient practice of acupuncture with enhanced full-body treatments using tiny needles (smaller than human hair) to access distinct points to help restore the body’s balance, alleviate pain, reduce stress, promote relaxation and/or improve overall well-being. See ad, page 47.
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David is a certified and experienced Law of Attraction life coach. His clients all have great success because he teaches them powerful processes and techniques so they can attract what they want, instead of what they don’t want in all areas of life (both materialistically and emotionally). The Law of Attraction is always responding to you, so if you’re ready to say “Yes!” to attracting what you want, and/or improving your life in some way, contact David today. Coaching sessions are held over the phone and the first session is always free.
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Living Waters Wellness Center
Ann Ochs • Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified, Advanced Level Certified National Board for Colon Therapy, Body Ecology Diet Certified 26 Elm St, Morristown 973-998-6550 • ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com
Ann Ochs has more than 20 years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. Call today Cosmetics – Organic. See ad, page 45
Enzyme Nutrition
Next Level Healing Of NJ, Inc.
Susan Richter, RN, Nutritionist, CCH, LDHS Denville • 973-586-0626 NextLevelHealing.com
Enzyme nutrition is rapidly becoming a sought after therapy for the underlying digestive issues related to autism, autoimmune diseases, chronic pain, skin problems, mood disorders, bowel issues and allergies. The system of analysis is scientific, non-invasive, and based on anatomy and physiology. The methods of correction are foodbased, drug-free, and have no side effects. Regardless of age or diagnosis, correcting digestion, supporting the immune system, and following guidelines for healthy choices are the backbone of Susan’s successful private practice of 36 years. If you are looking for a gentle approach to healing, call her.
Eye/Vision Health
Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, ND, LAc,
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health. 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, pages 15.
Zen Float Center
Sharon Decker 219 Park Ave, Scotch Plains 908-490-0005 zenfloat219@gmail.com ZenFloatCenter219.com
Float Your Way to Healing and Relaxation. A Unique, Safe, and Healthy way to Relax and Meditate.
Healing Arts
Ayni Healing Arts Center
Rev. Denise and Joshua Zoppi 9 Moran St., Newton Call or Text: 862-268-3213 AyniHealingArtsCenter.com
Services include: Wellness Gift Store, Massage, Holistic Treatments, Psychic Readings, Life Coaching, Mediumship, Past Life, Sound Therapy, Reiki, Shamanic Healing, Aromatherapy, Personal Growth and Development Classes, Teaching Programs, Ministerial Services, Workshops, Retreats, Events See ad, page 23.
Holistic Dental Center
Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS
91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn 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 ads, pages 3, 17.
Holistic Healing Services
Heartmath+
Linda Sercarz Certified Heartmath Coach Serving North Jersey & surrounding area 973-714-8650 • Sercarz@aol.com
Heartmath+ consists of simple heart-focused, sciencebased meditations. The techniques are designed to change the way your body responds to stress by learning to self-regulate. They create more resilience, coherence, clarity (even in stressful situations), and the capacity to self-regulate. Heartmath+. 327 US - 202, Bedminster 973-782-3227 info@quantumwellnessnj.com QuantumWellnessNJ.com Experience perfect relaxation at our premier spa and wellness center. Modalities include therapeutic massage, acupressure, reiki, cryotherapy and infrared saunas, yoga, floation therapy, workshops and more. See ad, page 7.
Hypnosis
Morris Hypnosis Center
Linda West, BA, ACH 55 Madison Ave, Morristown 973-506-9654 MorrisHypnosisCenter.com
Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at first session and dialogues at following sessions. Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, releasing the past, performance, obsessive thoughts, substance use, sleep, fears, confidence and attention issues. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge. Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.
Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy
Hypnosis Counseling Center
Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 908-303-7767 HypnosisCounselingCenter.com Over 35 years of experience. We offer traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings, in person or virtual, for weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, public speaking, and more. See ad, page 13.
“Good judgment comes from experience, and experience comes from bad judgment.” - Barry LePatner
Kamel Yassin 29 Route 23 South, Wayne 973-837-8337 973-725-4801 / cell kamel.yassin@yahoo.com GreenLifeMarket.com New location in Wayne, NJ next to the Willowbrook mall now open. Green Life Market is your next-level for a healthy Lifestyle. We are the source for quality Health foods that fits many diets and Vitamins and Supplements. Our Juice and Smoothie bar features 100% Organic fruits, Vegetables, plant based proteins and much more. Our full Service Deli features fresh made foods every day. In our Grab’N’Go section in all of our stores have lots of delicious foods from wraps, salads, raw foods and even prepared dinner entries. Green Life market is like no other store. See ad, page 48.
Meditation
Summit Transcendental Meditation Program
Randy Mackenzie and Alice Brickman 12 Bank St. Suite 104, Summit 908-522-0820 summit@tm.org TM.org/Summit The Transcendental Meditation Technique™ as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is a uniquely different meditation that easily provides a deep state of rest that enhances brain functioning and eliminates accumulated stress and fatigue. This scientifically proven tool practiced twice a day for 20 minutes, improves mental, physical and emotional health in a spontaneous manner. Personal and virtual instruction with a lifetime of follow up. See ad, page 31.
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Mountain Lakes
Denville • Madison
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Cathy Ludwig, Ed.S., LPC
109 Main St., Suite 1B, Succasunna 201-738-8311 • ludcat@optimum.net CathyLudwig.com
Do you want to make peace with your past? Self-acceptance and clarity are yours when you determine how the past is influencing the present and when you make conscious choices about the future. As a licensed psychotherapist, Cathy helps you experience healing in all areas of your life. Using the powerful and effective treatments of Past Life Regression Therapy or Hypnotherapy alone or in combination with talk therapy, Cathy helps you develop your full potential, resolve conflict and have more compassion for yourself and others. Call to discuss which treatment option will work best for you. See ad, page 35.
Seafood
KWEE JACK FISH CO
Wild Alaskan Salmon & Halibut Shares 717-842-0180 EatWildSalmon.com
Sustainably harvested wild Alaskan salmon and halibut available, fisherman-direct. Pre-order annually (spring) at EatWildSalmon.com for local pick-up (fall) of sushigrade delicious nutrition, deep-frozen at the peak of freshness to enjoy throughout the year. See ad, page 23.
Be The Medicine
Janet StraightArrow 973-647-2500 Janet@BeTheMedicine.com BeTheMedicine.com
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. See ad, page 11.
Thermography
Lisa’s Thermography and Wellness
Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ, NY & PA 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com
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 36.
Women's Wellness
Yoga/Wellness
Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala
Nicole Zornitzer, Founder 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph 161 Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland 270 Sparta Ave., Upper Lake Mohawk, Sparta 550 SE 6th Ave., Ste. 200K, Delray Bch, FL 973-500-2939 NiyamaYogaShala.com Therapeutic Yoga, Infrared Radiant Heated Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Barre Fusion, Iyengar Rope Wall, Private Yoga Therapy, Integral Sound Therapy, Reiki Energy Healing, Crystal Healing. Yoga Alliance Accredited training school for RYT 200, 300, Yin Yoga and Meditation.
Sound Therapy
Ruth Ratliff, Voice/Vibrational Sound Therapist
426 Mount Hermon Rd., Blairstown 908-399-2076 • ruthratliff59@gmail.com RuthRatliff.com
“The medicine of the future will be music and sound.” Edgar Cayce - Harness the power of sound therapy to access a state of serenity, health and well-being. Transform your life and how you live it. Certified/ Licensed Vibrational Sound Therapist offering in-person and virtual sound therapy sessions for individuals and groups.
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Colon Hydrotherapy using Angel of Water®, providing the ultimate in privacy and dignity.
Ann Ochs has more than 20 years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. • Advanced Certification from the International
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Experience cleansing in a warm, safe, spa-like environment. ColonHealthNJ.com 973-998-6550 • annlivingwaters@aol.com • 26 Elm Street • Morristown, NJ 07960
Crossword Puzzle
Look for clues in the articles in this month’s edition
Across
1 Animal with a shaggy mane 4 Shake, like aspen trees 8 Wyoming national park 9 Girl relation 10 Small forest 12 “Great blue” bird 13 Hold the title to 17 All the plant life in a region 19 Fuss 22 Work out future actions 23 Man, for one 25 The tallest trees in the world 29 Granola grain 30 Uninhabited area left in its original state 32 60 mins., abbr. 33 D.D.S.’s group 35 Virgin drink 36 Arborist’s concern
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1 Chesapeake, for example 2 Sockeye fish 3 Small recess 4 Sample 5 The interlinked environment 6 Vital pollinators 7 Bugling beasts 10 Naval rank, abbr. 11 Be indebted to 14 Turn over earth 15 Eclipse phenomenon 16 Preserve for future generations 18 The wonder the wild can bring about 20 Father 21 Native American dwelling 22 Kitchen utensils 24 Purple flower with a strong scent 26 Forest female 27 Dry riverbed 28 Backpacker’s quarters 31 Phrase of commitment, 2 words 34 Crater Lake National Park’s state, abbr. You can find the answers to this month’s puzzle by visiting NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com
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Grand Opening Celebration April 23 at Wayne location.
Additional stores in Butler and Andover.
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