The Legacy of Fatherhood

June is our “Men’s Month Issue. Naturally, it falls in the month of Father’s Day—beyond a doubt my favorite holiday of the year. I have been a father for over 53 years and to this day the experience of fathering continues to challenge and reward me with dividends way beyond the material world.

Nothing in the world moves me more than a dedicated dad. When I look at fathers today, the younger generation especially, it makes me proud to know fatherhood has evolved, that men have come so far and we are now able to reap the rewards of the involved father.

It seems to me that parenting, my contribution as a father, is the most important legacy of my life. I am extremely proud that our contributions as men to our children, to our families and to our legacy has evolved Fathers—be proud. Happy Father’s day and keep growing..

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Grand Opening Celebration for Longevity Veterinary Center in Whippany

NJ’s largest and most advanced integrative veterinary center welcomes all to its Grand Opening and Pet Adoption event, from 11am-3pm on June 4. Festivities include giveaways, live music, free dental exams for pets, meeting pet vendors and more.

Longevity Veterinary Center is a 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility offering conventional and holistic pet therapies for all pets, including exotic animals. The center specializes in alternative therapies including acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, nutritional consultations, and innovative Microbiome Restorative Therapy (MBRT). The clinic also offers nutritional counseling, herbal medicine, non-anesthetic dentistry (NAD), and other complementary therapies to support pets’ health.

“Our holistic approach allows us to treat a wide range of conditions, from chronic pain and a variety of cancers to anxiety and behavioral issues,” said Dr. Gerald Buchoff, holistic veterinarian and owner of Longevity Veterinary Center. “We believe in a collaborative approach to veterinary care, working closely with pet parents to develop a customized treatment plan that meets their pet’s unique needs.”

Longevity Veterinary Center’s team of highly trained professionals is committed to helping pets achieve optimal health through a combination of conventional and alternative therapies. They believe in treating the root cause of an issue and finding the best treatment possible, drawing from both conventional and holistic medicine.

Location: Longevity Veterinary Center, 265 Route 10 East, Whippany. For information, visit lvcnj.com or call 973-606-1101. See ad, page 13.

Advanced Reiki Master Healer-Teacher Training with Janet StraightArrow

Experience true mastery in healing and life as a Reiki master with advanced healer-teacher training led by Janet StraightArrow. This comprehensive 6-month program begins on June 17, and prepares students to assist people as a healing and teaching presence and facilitator. Many students have already completed Reiki 1 & 2, and some have master certificates though the number one prerequisite is a desire for full Reiki training and true mastery. StraightArrow, who became a Reiki master in 1996, loves teaching and sees it as a significant purpose in her work and life. Mentoring students along the way is an important part of the training she offers.

The coursework includes instruction on medical intuition, advanced energy studies from many traditions, work with animals, land, and buildings, ethics, and so much more. Upon graduation, students will be confident in their abilities and ready to live and share Reiki personally and professionally, both in person and at a distance. “To be a master, we walk in wisdom, grace, and health on all levels. We continually heal ourselves as we learn to help others,” states StraightArrow.

For information, contact Janet at Janet@Bethemedicine.com, 973-647-2500 or BeTheMedicine.com/Events. See ad, page 21.

Introducing the AO Scan: Your Hand-Held Wellness Center

At7pm, EDT, on June 20, Nicole and Alex Rodrigues, owners of BlueSkai Healing, invite all to attend a Zoom presentation on the AO Scan Technology. This state-of-the-art frequency technology provides a timely and cost-effective way to collect relevant information that clients, friends, and family may require to make life-altering decisions about their body. Attendees will learn how the AO technology is used to scan and optimize chakras, meridians, organs, skeletal and muscular systems, hormones, enzymes, vitamins, nerves, collagen, bacteria, viruses, mold, metals and parasites to help reach a more balanced state. It truly is a wellness center that we can hold in our palm. Now is the time to take our own health back into our own hands—learn the amazing benefits of frequency healing with powerful results and zero side effects. Presentation attendance is free, however, registration is limited to 50 people. Reserve your spot today.

For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Nicole or Alex Rodrigues at 973-493-3139 or blueskaihealing@gmail.com, and visit Taplink.cc/blueskaihealing. See ad, page 27.

Get Ready For Farm Days 2023!

Ethos Farm Project is excited to announce Farm Days Festival 2023 on September 9-10. This amazing event will be held at Ethos Farm, a historic 342-acre farm in Long Valley, NJ over a weekend filled with inspiring speakers focusing on the ethics of eating and how whole plant-based food is medicine.

Expert speakers from across the country will be presenting over the weekend including PeterSinger, Rich Roll, Dr. Dean Sherzai, Dr Ayesha Sherzai, Dr. Columbus Batiste, Dr. Meagan Grega, Sara Farley, Brittany Jaroudi, Bob Quinn and EFP Founder, Dr. Ronald Weiss.

Topics include the impact of our diets on health, climate change, and how what we eat impacts the rights of nature. There will be yoga, tours of the regenerative and organic farm, movement and mindfulness activities, and whole food plantbased (sugar, oil, salt free) food for sale courtesy of The Kellyn Foundation.

Dr. Ronald Weiss states “I tell people that there is no reason to feel powerless when it comes to improving their own personal health, acting to reverse climate change and the decline of species. Three times a day, every time we sit down to eat, each one of us has the opportunity to regenerate our health and the health of our planet. So, consider what’s at the end of your fork, it’s the single most powerful thing you can do everyday. As Greta Thunberg says, ‘The only thing we need more than hope is action.’”

Ethos Farm Project is a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to address the interconnected nature of how agriculture affects human health, planetary health, and our relationship with nature through our hands-on educational programming.

Tickets for the Farm Days Festival 2023 can be purchased at EthosFarmProject.org/FarmDays. To request a scholarship, email inquiry@ethosfarmproject.org.

Location: 177 West Mill Rd., Long Valley. For information, call 908867-0060 or email inquiry@ethosfarmproject.org. EthosFarmProject.org. See ad, page 11.

Grand Open House Celebration

FromJune 6-10, drop by Advanced Frequency Energy Spa in Whitehouse Station for their Grand Open House Celebration. Enjoy demonstrations, hors d’oeuvres and giveaways while you learn about the outstanding range of cutting-edge technologies and frequency therapies they offer that stimulates cellular energy, detoxifies the body and restores optimal health.