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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 for your appointment today! to improve the final outcome.”

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tress and worry seem to go hand-in-hand, yet so many of us refuse to acknowledge their impact and affects. Many of us blow it off, determined to fight through it by telling ourselves that it is not that heavy, or I should be able to handle this. Most likely you can, or I can, but to not listen to our bodies, the science, the evidence, and think “not me” is, Joe Dunne, Publisher in my experience, a mistake. And to be honest, I make that mistake daily. Why? Because I do not always listen to the common-sense principles I have been taught.

Nor do I pay attention to the words I have read that make sense. For example, these words caught my attention a long time ago—”All the worry in the world will never add another day to your life.” And “Control what you have control over…leave the rest to the universe.” Both seem true but what is the solution? How do I stop worrying? Can I stop worrying? I don’t know if eliminating worry is possible, but certainly we all can cut down on the quantity of things we find to worry about. Most of the time, I worry about things I have no control over, so why do I try to control them when it only continues the worry cycle?

I know that being aware and having a desire to change my thinking is the key. This solid principle of good mental health is easy to write on paper, but it is hard to bring into practice. Why is that? Because changing behavior is about a process, a commitment, a desire to improve, and it takes practice and more practice. The trick for me is simply to do the best I can. Staying in the moment is so very hard but staying in the day is manageable. Doing the next right thing and dealing with life as it is presented to me is manageable.

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iyama Yoga & Wellness Studios is excited to announce the November opening of its new shala in the historic village of Roseland, New Jersey. “We are honored to bring traditional yoga and the healing arts to Essex County. Roseland is the largest of our four locations and includes non-heated and heated yoga, Ayurvedic counseling, integral sound therapy, reiki energy healing, Ayurvedic crystal healing, Barre fusion to name a few,” shares founder Nicole Zornitzer.

Additional offerings include monthly workshops, sound baths and intensive certification programs such as RYT 200 & 300 Therapeutic Teacher Training, 30-Hour Yin Teacher Training, Reiki Energy Training, and International Barre Teacher Training.

Niyama Yoga Shalas mission statement is Svadhaya, “The Art of Self-Study” and this represents the essence of yoga. Zornitzer has 30+ years experience in therapeutic yoga and brings to the community the purest representation of what yoga was meant to be.

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n trying times, stress management and health are extremely important. The Wellness Gala offers a unique collection of avenues to stay healthy and stress free through acupuncture, massage, aromatherapy, nutrition, chiropractic and more. The gala features experts in the fields of health, beauty, and wellness offering demonstrations, mini-sessions, and workshops from 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., on November 14 at Birchwood Manor in Whippany. There will be unique vendors, live music, and hors d’oeuvres. The keynote speaker is renowned intuitive counselor and psychic medium Anthony Mrocka, and featured speaker Meaghan Murphy author of Your Fully Charged Life. A meet and greet with Concetta Bertoldi, medium and NY Times bestselling author, is planned where she will be signing her new book, I Kissed a Ghost and I Liked It. General admission - $25 in advance, $35 at the door; Keynote Speaker(includes general admission) - $50 in advance, $60 at the door; Premier Pass (includes keynote ticket, additional guest speakers, and swag bag) - $68 in advance, $85 at the door.

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Open Houses at Modern Acupuncture in Florham Park

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cupuncture has been around for centuries, yet it’s a new territory for many. Modern Acupuncture demystifies the process and helps people understand that not only does it work, but it treats the whole person. Join us from 12noon to 4 p.m., on October 3 and October 10 for Open House events at its Florham Park location. Enjoy free refreshments.

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Owner Joan Arata shares, “This ancient therapy helps reduce anxiety, reduce stress, improve sleep and so much more. Come in for help with a specific ailment or try the Glow Treatment to experience no-tox Beauty. Everyone is invited to come to our Open Houses to learn about the benefits of acupuncture and relaxation for the entire family.”

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Natural Awakening Readers... Looking for a More Natural Approach for Your Dentistry?

Choosing a new dentist can be a real challenge.

How do you know who is really a holistic dentist? Here are several things to look out for, when choosing...

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Community Nights at Blossoming Into Light in Chester

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ach Thursday evening, Blossoming into Light welcomes all to its weekly Community Night. Held from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m., this is the perfect time to stop in and learn about classes and events, crystals, Himalayan Salt Lamps and custom-made energetic sprays and special opportunities. A one-hour intro class is also held each week for a small group.

Class topics include crystals, essential oils, sound healing, and more. Each of these classes is $20 and requires pre-registration.

In addition, there is a unique collection of crystals, essential oils, specially crafted energetic sprays and more is available to purchase. Spend $75 or more and receive a free Himalayan salt lamp.

Blossoming Into Light also offers in-depth classes and certification programs. Visit the website for full details, and Eventbrite for registration.

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Soul Shamanism is a signature work offering advanced Shamanism levels that are centered on us having a direct experience with our soul and higher levels of spiritual wisdom and knowledge and healing. A recent student shares, “My Soul Shamanism class with Janet was profound. She helped me open doors and explored my mission and my soul. I am processing the experience and know that I will be stronger and more aligned as a result. I recommend this journey for anyone who wants to learn more about him or herself and find a healthier paradigm for living.”

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

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Early exposures to certain foods shape preferences that endure through adulthood, studies show, which is why research from the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Buffalo has raised concerns about the added sugar prominent in many baby formulas, especially cows’ milk formulas. The researchers tested 97 infants and 44 toddlers that were either breastfed or given various formulas for up to 15 months. The infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar. The sugar in formulas was found to be almost double the amount of sugar in breast milk. The researchers theorized that the added sugar not only raised the risk of weight gain, but also made it likely the children drank a greater amount. “Efforts by policymakers and pediatricians to educate mothers on lower-sugar options when breastfeeding is not feasible may enhance preventive measures of childhood obesity,” write the authors.

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

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Yoga Corner

The Five Kleshas Finding Immortality

by Nicole Zornitzer

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

The Five Kleshas Avidya – Ignorance

Ignorance creates separation from present time, from others and, most importantly, from ourselves and our dharma. We must ask ourselves what creates this ignorance?

Have we forgotten that we are part of a much larger cosmos and connected to all living beings? The natural effect of feeling disconnected from source and others is that we in turn rely upon our ego self. We compare ourselves with others, we may compete or judge others to feel our selfworth.

Asmita – Ego Reliance

As we dive deeper into this sense of ego

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

Raga – Attachment

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

Dvesha – Aversion

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

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

Abhinevesha – Fear of Death

Lastly, we explore fear of death. This is probably the toughest one for many. The idea of life ending, of spirit dying, of loss of loved ones—how do we come to terms with this topic when we are so connected to what is here and now (or at least what some believe is here and now)? This is where the ego enters again, the ego-reliant individual believes that nothing exists beyond this physical world, that if the body dies so does the spirit. Yoga invites us to explore this deeper, to go beyond the here and now and to embrace what could be or what was with appreciation.

Life is a journey, a laboratory, as I frequently discuss. What would happen if we all decided to become that explorer, that scientist of sorts and arose each morning and just witnessed without judgment? A dedicated yoga practice brings one back to awareness so that we can fully experience this life and shine this illumination on the confusion or kleshas that enter daily. Yoga provides an avenue of sincere truth, an opportunity to see what connects us all.

Here is a prayer or mantra that I often recite internally that speaks to the kleshas.

It is a prayer for self-knowledge and most importantly clarity for what is: Om, asato maa sat gamaya (Lead me from unreal to real) Tamaso maa jyotir gamaya (Lead me from darkness to light) Mrtyor maa amritam gamaya (Lead me from fear of death to knowledge of immortality) Nicole Zornitzer, ERYT 1000, yoga therapist, founder of Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala, located in Randolph, New Jersey; Upper Lake Mohawk in Sparta, New Jersey; Roseland, New Jersey; and Delray Beach in Florida.

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Michaeleen Doucleff on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting

by Julie Peterson We’ve lost this social support and structure.

Parents have to look for guidance from parenting “experts” online and in books.

Unfortunately, these experts offer a narrow view of parenting styles, tools and methods.

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What was the catalyst that led you to travel the world with a toddler to research parenting methods?

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ational Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff literally searched the world to learn how to be a better parent.

She learned how to raise kind and helpful children, and detailed the journey in a book, Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.

Doucleff learned the basics of parenting from experiences gathered with her 3-yearold daughter among the Maya in the Yucatan, the Inuit above the Arctic Circle and the Hadzabe in Tanzania. The hunter-gatherer parents that she encountered convinced Doucleff that modern parenting needs to be overhauled and that there is a path to healthier families.

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21st-century parenting?

Western parents have, in many ways, forgotten how to relate to children in a way that’s calm, peaceful and cooperative. We don’t really know how to cooperate with them or teach them how to cooperate with us.

Instead, our relationship with kids centers around control. I think this is a major reason for the epidemic of depression and anxiety among American children. They have little autonomy, but they also feel disconnected from the parents because they don’t know how to cooperate with them. At the end of the day, kids are lonely.

For tens of thousands of years, parents learned how to be moms and dads from older people who lived in their homes or nearby.

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When my daughter Rosy was 2 years old, my husband and I were really struggling as parents. Rosy was having a lot of tantrums, which often included hitting and biting. I read a ton of books and blogs, and everything I tried seemed to make her tantrums worse.

Then NPR sent me to a tiny Maya village in the Yucatan for a story about children’s attention. While I was there, the moms and dads showed me this whole other approach to parenting and relating to children, which is super gentle, calm and peaceful.

There’s no yelling, arguing, bickering or even nagging. The children are respectful to their parents, kind to their siblings and very helpful. I tried out a few of the elements with Rosy and I was stunned at how well they worked.

How did you choose the Maya, Inuit and Hadzabe communities?

In general, these three cultures excel in aspects of parenting with which Western culture really struggles. The Maya parents are incredibly skilled at raising helpful and cooperative children. Inuit parents have these wonderful and sophisticated tools for teaching children … how to control their

anger and other types of emotional regulation. And the Hadzabe families are world experts at raising confident, self-sufficient kids. The childhood anxiety and depression common in the United States is essentially nonexistent in these communities.

When did you notice a positive change in your parenting and relationship with your daughter?

Many of the tips and ideas in Hunt, Gather, Parent changed Rosy and our relationship right away. For example, when I started including Rosy in household chores and cut back on the “child-centered” activities, her behavior improved essentially overnight. She needed more connection, more responsibility and more ways to contribute.

Other parts of the book involve mind shifts or changes in my own behavior.

Those took longer to have an impact on Rosy. But I was the slow one. Once I changed, she immediately followed.

Why will ancient methods of parenting from huntergatherer families, what you coined “TEAM parenting,” work for parents everywhere?

These methods are about the parent-child relationship, which is the same around the world, especially when children are young. The TEAM [Togetherness, Encouragement, Autonomy and Minimal interference] parenting method is a way of relating to children that’s independent of the surroundings or environment.

For example, in Tanzania, a 5-year-old girl learns to cooperate by helping her mom gather baobab pods or carrying a jug of water back from the river. In San Francisco, Rosy is learning to cooperate and be helpful in the same way by being included in household chores. She rinses dishes, scrambles the eggs, carries a small bag of groceries to the car at the supermarket. The details are different from place to place, but the concept is the same.

Julie Peterson writes about health and wellness from rural Wisconsin. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Healthy Breast Basics Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

by Sandra Yeyati

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ne in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus.com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.”

“Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao.

Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, non-GMO soy like tofu or edamame may decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but avoid bad soy that’s added to processed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.”

Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response.

Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy

bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in non-organic foods.”

Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains.

Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter.com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins.

“Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains.

Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood.

According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system.

Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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WALK ABOUT Simple Steps to Well-Being

by Laura Paisley Beck stead of drive, go for it. If you’re stuck indoors, schedule 15-to-20-minute walks in your calendar.” It’s important to put it in the calendar because, he says, “You have to make it real.” McClerkin recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of brisk walking a day to increase blood flow throughout the entire body, especially the legs.

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eople that wear a fitness watch get a little buzz on the wrist as a reminder to get more steps in each hour, but many ignore the simple opportunity that exists to exercise upright for free anytime and anywhere. “Yes, we take walking for granted,” says Alexia McClerkin, a Houston chiropractor whose clients include professional and elite athletes. “Most people only walk as far as it takes to get to their car.”

Sitting is the New Smoking According to On Your Feet America, Americans sit 10 hours or more each day, and that sedentary habit is considered hazardous to our health. It may contribute to climbing obesity rates in the U.S., currently at 44.5 percent among those ages 40 to 59.

Today’s most common preventable diseases are directly linked to obesity, the key word being “preventable.”

Walking briskly daily has proven to increase metabolism, lower both blood pressure and resting heart rates, and burn calories. Other benefits include improving mobility, equilibrium and stamina.

Benjamin Horning, a Laguna Hills, California, chiropractor and author of A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Spine, says, “I’m a big believer that movement is life. I recommend that if you can move, get moving. Walking is a good starting point. If you can walk in20 Morris, Union, Sussex & Essex County Edition

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In the U.S., dogs and humans face similar obesity statistics with similar obesity-related health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Taking dogs out for brisk walks helps prevent and reduce those risks.

Horning says that people may not realize how walking a dog conditions their own bodies. With natural surfaces like grassy or gravel trails and dirt paths, “there are so many neurobiological adjustments you’re making,” he says. Every nature walk provides an opportunity for our bodies to practice balance and sharpen its reflexes.

Foundation Fundamentals “Proper shoes make a world of difference,” McClerkin says. They can help prevent plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and many other causes of pain and discomfort.

Anya Jensen, of AnyasReviews.com, a shoe review website, suffered painful foot health issues and discovered the life-changing results of wearing “barefoot” shoes, which have a flat sole and high flexibility. Now she makes it her mission to educate others that fashion doesn’t have to compromise health. “Walking was an important part of my health journey,” she says. “The feet literally are your foundation when you’re walking. Walking in

pointed-toed shoes, you’re missing out on so many benefits for your physical health.”

Jensen walks with her kids daily in nature and is proud of their mobility. “With the kids, we need a destination and we pack snacks,” she says. “I like how the world has opened up to us because we’re prepared.

We’re wearing the right shoes. We can encounter hills, rocks or the right tree.”

Heads Up McClerkin and Horning both ask patients to be mindful of their limitations when taking on a new physical activity and to be careful to prevent injuries when adding brisk walks to a daily routine for the first time.

“Too heavy a walk on cement and other hard surfaces like roads can cause shin splints,” McClerkin says. “Walk on a track to prevent injuries from an uneven surface.”

“Just be responsible,” says Horning. “Walking is so beneficial. The basics of health just can’t be ignored or taken for granted.”

Humans walk upright on two feet, unlike any other animal on Earth. Walking allows us to connect with our bodies and environment in a very special way, something we can take advantage of instead of taking for granted. Let’s go for a walk.

Laura Paisley Beck is a freelance writer in Madison, Wisconsin. Reach out at LauraPaisleyBeck@gmail.com.

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n Stretch before and after walking. n Wear proper shoes with good arch

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n Wear wicking clothing layers,

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

by Sandra Yeyati

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s scientists have been predicting, climate-related fires, floods and drought are becoming commonplace. Our children are seeing and hearing about them on social media and the news or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Kids have questions.

They’re afraid, anxious and angry about inheriting these problems.

“We’re living a climate emergency, so we should talk about it honestly with our children whenever they ask us. They deserve to hear it from trusted messengers, the people they know and love, such as parents, guardians and teachers,” says Harriet Shugarman, the New York City author of How to Talk to Your Kids About

Climate Change: Turning Angst into Action, who trained with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project and founded the online community ClimateMama.com.

Fostering a Love of Nature For our youngest children, “You want to be calming and reassuring, engendering a sense of safety and love of nature. This is the time to go outside and connect with the many delights of our world,” says integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the San Francisco author of All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal with Climate Change, an illustrated book for 8-to-12-year-olds published by the American Psychological Association.

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United Kingdom-based children’s book author Catherine Barr offers a gentle and enjoyable way to develop love and concern for nature in her 10 Reasons to Love picture book series that showcases endangered animals. “When talking to children that young, it’s important to present climate issues in positive ways, encouraging kindness, inclusivity, empathy and understanding,” says the former Greenpeace campaigner. “Young children are so impressionable. It’s best to empower them with hope than scare them unnecessarily.”

Still, Shugarman notes, “It’s not too young to say that we turn off lights when we leave a room to save energy. Sometimes our kids think that fruit comes

from the grocery store. We should remind them where it really grows.”

Learning the Facts Together According to Davenport, as kids reach 9 and beyond, they tend to be mentally and emotionally capable of processing more complex concepts and emotions. This is the time for parents to present vetted, science-based facts as objectively as possible. “There’s a tendency to want to either sugarcoat or over-dramatize. We flip from ‘It’s not so bad; it’ll be fine’, to ‘It’s too late; there’s nothing I can do.’ Neither of those views are helpful or accurate,” she explains.

Barr recommends that parents stick to the facts and encourage curiosity.

“Parents shouldn’t feel that they have to have all the answers. It can be a journey of learning with your children to look something up together,” the author of The Story of Climate Change advises.

“It’s also a good idea to empower kids to challenge grownups. A child can start a conversation at the dinner table by

asking, ‘Where did this fish come from?’ or ‘Could we grow our own carrots?’ or ‘Are we recycling?’”

Building Resiliency Davenport’s book toggles between the presentation of environmentally triggered realities and calming, reflective exercises such as journaling or deep breathing.

“The idea is that when you hear difficult news or have a difficult experience, you go back and forth between talking about or processing it and something that helps you regulate or calm your nervous system,” she explains. This approach helps to build resiliency, which Davenport defines as the capacity to stay present, open-minded, open-hearted and clear in the face of life’s challenges.

Finding Hope in Action “We can give our kids hope by pointing to people that are working to address the climate crisis, including the uprise of youth voices, as well as efforts to save animal species, build resiliency in cities and

reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Shugarman. “It’s also critical that parents show their kids that they care about the crisis and are doing things like reducing energy use, driving electric cars, voting for pro-climate candidates and supporting climate education in schools.”

“People think you have to talk about how awful the world is going to be, but I think you can turn that upside-down and offer a strong, positive message of hope,” says Barr. “We need to help kids understand that the choices they make and the things they do can lead to a more sustainable, fairer way of living.”

“According to climate scientists, if we don’t do anything, we’re in big trouble, and if we intervene and make significant changes, we’re still going to feel impacts, but it’s not too late,” says Davenport. “Encourage kids to become part of meaningful change. Our actions make a difference.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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

by Ronica O’Hara

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hen holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.”

The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas.

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not far from extended family. “A simpler life lets you focus on what’s important,” he says. “We have deep, deep conversations with our kids, and dinner can be a two-and-a-half-hour experience, with a game of cards and singing songs.”

Not everyone moves in such dramatic fashion toward a simpler lifestyle, but thanks in part to the lessons of COVID-19, intentionally living with less is gaining currency across the country. “The pandemic gave us an uninvited sample of a more minimalist and simple life, and we have all become acutely aware of what feels good to let go of and what’s really important to us,” says minimalist blogger Ema Hidlebaugh, of MinimizeMyMess.com.

According to research from the multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two out of

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cups. As one woman told her, “I’ve just realized I’m working my fingers to the bone to provide a home for my furniture!”

three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van.

There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth.

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With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity.

Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy.

“Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee

Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism, consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.”

A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations.

Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be life-changing. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably didn’t need to acquire,” she says.

Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas. Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland.

“Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

Ecological Simplicity This green approach means “to choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer stepby-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products.

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“With conscious simplicity, we can seek lives that are rich with experiences, satisfaction and learning, rather than packed with things,” writes Elgin.

Sometimes passion is the driver. Alex Honnold, the renowned rock climber profiled in Free Solo, lived in a van for 10 years while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan and other formidable peaks.

He donates one-third of his income to global solar power initiatives. Millennials like him are finding stuff less enticing: The Harris Group reports that 72 percent of them say they would rather spend money on experiences than material things.

A study from San Francisco State University found that the happiness of buying something new like a car or a laptop fades over time, while spending money on an experience provides joy long after the experience has ended.

Deeply held values can mandate a simpler life. Ross Martinie Eiler found his calling 15 years ago when he read about the voluntary poverty of the Catholic Worker Movement, which offers hospitality to the homeless in 178 centers worldwide. “It struck me as an authentic way of living that’s true to the beauty and goodness of the religion,” he says.

Today his life is built around the Bloomington, Indiana, Catholic Worker community.

He, his wife Andrea and their four children live communally in four houses with other members and guests, sharing meals, belongings and easy-going conversations with the homeless.

He tunes pianos part time for money, half of which he donates to the community. For fun, he pounds the keys in a rollicking boogie-woogie band.

The committed communal life isn’t always easy. “Every day there’s a new challenge that needs a new approach. Against my will, I’ve been forced to become a better person,” he chuckles.

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Lowering our impact on the planet means living more simply with less. Among other strategies, this means going without household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world.

For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable

lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

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Deeply held values, not money and possessions, shape this form of simpler living, sometimes called soulful or conscious simplicity. Its focus is on life-enhancing experiences, inner Denver-based health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at growth, spirituality, natural health, creativity, nurturing relationships and social action. Owning bling has little allure.

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Living Lighter Checklist Some Ways to Up Our Game in Simpler Living MINIMALIST SIMPLICITY

ECOLOGICAL SIMPLICITY

CONSCIOUS SIMPLICITY

n Buy only what we truly need

n Eat more plants, less meat

n Spend on experiences, not stuff

n Prune clothes and books

n Grow our own food

n Declutter, category by category

n Compost food scraps

n Minimize shopping online and offline

n Repair, don’t replace

n Go plastic-free in the house

n Purchase for quality, not quantity

n Conduct a home energy audit

n With each new purchase, give away something old

n Install solar for home energy

n Digitalize books and movies n Use a budgeting app to lower expenses n Reduce food waste n Go slow: slow food, slow fashion n Consider moving into a smaller space n Unsubscribe from catalogs and retail emails n Give away clothes not worn for a year n Re-examine social commitments n Use reusable tote bags for shopping

n Save water with toilet and shower eco-devices n Air-dry clothes n Switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle n Buy quality clothes in natural fabrics

n Scale back TV and cable n Savor nature with a daily walk n Plant trees locally n Volunteer often n Commit to a cause n Use holistic medicine practitioners n Take a personal growth course n Meditate or pray daily

n Recycle whenever possible

n Explore yoga, tai chi or a martial art

n Buy pre-used items

n Take up a creative pursuit

n Use reusable bags and food containers

n Explore the local area n Sign petitions or organize drives

n Make DIY beauty products and cleaners

n Get involved in a worthy cause

n Volunteer for local eco-activities

n Invest to delegitimize fossil fuels and deforestation

n Eliminate duplicates

n Boycott products that endanger wildlife

n Drive less and walk, bike and ride mass transit more

n Campaign for environmental policies and candidates

n Donate to worthy environmental or social causes

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n Choose paperless receipts

n Use green cleaning supplies

n Detox social media accounts

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Water Scarcity Woes A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

by Jeremiah Castelo

By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in areas of water stress as people will be unable to access the water they need. Climate change, population growth, agricultural demands and mismanagement of water resources all contribute to the growing water crisis.

The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion by 2050, leaving even more people in water-stressed conditions. An estimated 60 percent of all surface water on Earth comes from river basins shared by separate nations and almost 600 aquifers cross national boundaries. In places where water is already scarce, this can lead to geopolitical conflict.

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Three in 10 people on Earth currently do not have access to safe and clean water. According to the World Health Organization, 2.1 billion people do not have access to a safely managed water source.

An estimated 263 million people must travel over 30 minutes to access water that isn’t clean, and 159 million still drink from untreated surface water sources.

One in three people worldwide does not have access to a toilet. Around 2.3 billion people lack access to even basic sanitation services, forcing them to either practice open defecation or use pit latrines and buckets. Fecal contamination in the water supply is a major cause of deadly waterborne diseases such as hepatitis A, norovirus and E. coli.

Annually, 1.6 million people die from waterborne diseases. Of the 5 million people that become ill from bad water, most are children.

Water privatization causes harm.

When corporations site water bottling operations in developing countries like India and Bolivia, they significantly deplete supplies needed by local farmers. In the U.S., when a struggling public water or electricity utility sells their rights to a private corporation, household water and sewer services typically become, respectively, 59 percent and 63 percent more costly.

In the U.S., 2.1 trillion gallons of clean water is lost each year due to poor infrastructure, including old, leaky pipes and broken water mains. David Le France, CEO of the American Water Works Asso-

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ater scarcity is a legitimate concern.

It is true that the hydrologic cycle, the process in which the Earth circulates water throughout its ecosystems, is a closed-loop cycle that neither adds nor takes away water.

In theory, the amount of water on Earth will always remain the same. But problems occur when the hydrologic cycle is disrupted, causing some regions to grow arid while others get constant floods. The human activities that disrupt that process include the building of dams, the industrial pollution of waterways, the paving of roads, excessive drilling and bottled water privatization.

Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.

ciation, estimates that repairing America’s water infrastructure will be a trillion-dollar program. Due to divided efforts in governmental decision making, adequate policies and budgeting are often difficult to come by.

Often, water burdens fall upon women, some of whom walk four miles a day just to fetch water that is likely contaminated.

In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, it takes about six hours to carry a 44-pound container of water from a source that often has the potential to make them sick, according to the Global Water Institute.

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One-third of the world’s largest aquifers are water-stressed. Underground aquifers are naturally replenished through rainfall and surface water, but a deficit occurs when more water is pumped out than replenished. Eight of the biggest aquifers, including those in Saudi Arabia, northwestern India and Pakistan, are not being replenished at all.

Meeting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for the water crisis will cost $114 billion per year. Attaining these critical goals will be time-consuming, expensive and may face political division. Yet the cost of not doing so is also high. Addressing healthcare needs due to water-related diseases and poor sanitation costs $260 billion globally each year.

Water scarcity is real. To ignore it or to assume that it is only a problem of the developing world is to be blind to the reality that the rest of the world is experiencing. Excessive water consumption and poor water management are factors that can be controlled. Supporting clean water initiatives will certainly help the movement against the global water crisis. Finally, educating ourselves and raising awareness is a task we should all take on.

Jeremiah Castelo is the founder of World WaterReserve.com, which publishes information on water scarcity and purification methods. This article is excerpted and reprinted with permission.

Water Scarcity Solutions

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Save Water Limit the use of water and of washing machines. Take short showers instead of full baths.

Educate Empower people to help by showing them how to prevent and mitigate water scarcity problems now and in the future.

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Recycle Water Learn about and employ available technologies to recycle rainwater and other water used at home.

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Support Water Conservation Allocate money and time to help water conservation efforts around the world.

Improve Farming Practices Farming and irrigation practices and technologies need to become more efficient.

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Use Fewer Chemicals in Farming To ensure clean water and reduce water shortages, farmers need to decrease their use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which leads to groundwater pollution.

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Improve Sewage Systems Improving sewage systems in underserved areas will help to provide clean drinking water and prevent disease and water scarcity.

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Better Water Distribution Infrastructure To prevent severe water shortages in times of drought, efforts are needed to connect poor people in developing countries to public water supplies.

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Support Clean Water Initiatives Donate money, time and skills to organizations worldwide that are working to bring clean water to areas that don’t have it.

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ompanionship is one of our utmost necessities.

Food, water and shelter preserve life but connecting and interacting with others has allowed us to evolve and lead fulfilling lives. Trust, loyalty, constancy and sympathy are all traits that we look for when seeking out a friend. I never thought that I would find all of this and much more in my three dogs.

Initially, I did not want a dog. My parents always stressed that taking care of a dog is a lot of work, so I adopted this opinion too. I did not see the purpose in having a dog; I did not realize that a dog is much more than a pet. It was my younger sister’s big heart and desire to have a puppy that finally convinced my family to get one.

Steel, our first and oldest dog, truly changed my world. I remember coming home from school and immediately he would run to his toys and pick up a ball for me to play fetch with him. His playful nature brightened my days and always made me smile. I made it routine to take him

on long walks and sit in the backyard with him because we both loved being outdoors.

Three years later we got Coda and Monte, brothers from the same litter. Suddenly I was in favor of getting another dog so that Steel would have a companion during the day when we were all at school and work.

These two have brought so much joy and laughter to our household. They wrestle with each other all over the house and, unlike Steel, they show their love through big, wet kisses.

As their collective “master,” they are completely dependent on us to feed them, walk them and take care of them. In return, they are the most loyal and understanding friends that I have ever had. At the end of the day, you are the only person that they want to be with—to go on a walk, to play or to relax on the couch—because they do not have anywhere else to be nor would they want to be anywhere else. They have an innate sense of my feelings. While saying goodbye to them the day that I left

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The most important lesson which they have taught me is that you have lots of love to give. When we got Steel, then Coda and Monte, my heart expanded each time because I naturally came to love them all equally. They teach me every day how to live in the moment. They have no worries about the past or future; they find enjoyment in the present. This is an ideal vision of how I would like to live my life too.

In my family we started referring to the three of them as “the boys.” They are not just dogs. They have much wisdom to pass on to us. Bailey says it best in the movie A Dog’s Purpose: “Have fun, obviously. Whenever possible, find someone to save, and save them. Lick the ones you love. Don’t get all sad-faced about what happened and scrunchy-faced about what could. Just be here now.” Steel, Coda and Monte have brought so much happiness to my life; to be the recipient of unconditional love is truly special and the gift of living in the now is one that I will treasure long after they leave.

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BOTTLE Battles

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Throughout the country, land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities to accommodate their perspective and participation in the management of the land, wildlife and plants. Some tribes are using traditional knowledge of how to support wildlife, use prescribed fires and protect ancestral grounds.

In California, a land trust recently transferred 1,199 acres of redwood forest and prairie to the Esselen tribe. In Maine, the Five Tribes of the Wabanaki Confederacy recently reacquired a 150-acre island with the help of land trusts. Other recent land transfers to tribes with the goal of conservation have taken place in Oregon, New York and elsewhere.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge, a system of Indigenous management styles that evolved over centuries of culture immersed in nature, is increasingly seen by conservationists as synergistic with the global campaign to protect biodiversity and manage nature in a way that hedges against climate change. The Nature Conservancy has institutionalized the transfer of ecologically important land with its Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program worldwide. Erin Myers Madeira, director of the program, says, “Indigenous people are the original stewards of all the lands and waters in North America, and there’s an extensive knowledge and management practices that date back millennia.”

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The investment bank Lazard states that production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020. Today, electricity from large-scale solar plants costs an average of $.037 per kilowatt hour (kWh). New coal-powered plants cost three times as much; $.112/ kWh, with natural gas at $.059/kWh, nuclear at $.163/ kWh and wind at $.04/kWh. New, more efficient solar 34 Morris, Union, Sussex & Essex County Edition

A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found

by Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the UK University of Portsmouth. A paper, “Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate),” in the journal Joule, shows that enzyme-recycled PET has potential advantages over conventional, fossil-based methods across a broad spectrum of energy and carbon impacts.

The concept could lead to new opportunities for PET recycling and create a mechanism for recycling textiles and other materials also made from PET that traditionally are not recycled. PET ranks among the most abundantly produced synthetic polymers in the world; roughly 54 percent is used in the manufacture of clothing and carpet. “From all the plastics that were produced since the 1950s, less than 10 percent of it has ever been recycled,” says Avantika Singh, first author of the paper. “Most waste plastics end up in landfills.”

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panels will lower costs even further. Christian Breyer, a professor of solar economy at LUT University, in Finland, says, “We’re going to see solar power plants all over the world. In some places, wind power is still a bit cheaper,” depending on available sunlight.

Experts estimate that photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of around 60 million megawatts (MW) will be needed to supply the entire world with electricity. That’s 70 times more than all of today’s existing solar capacity.

The industrial sector needs a lion’s share of that energy.

Starting in 2022, several Bayer Group chemical plants will run on 100 percent green electricity from a 590 MW solar power plant in southern Spain. For the energy-intensive steel industry, low-cost energy availability is a decisive factor when planning the location of new mills.

Aluminum plants, car factories, cement manufacturers and data centers are all powered by solar farms.

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A UK Environmental Justice Foundation report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. More than 50 percent of the Earth’s biological carbon is captured by animals and plants living in or around oceans, but this “blue carbon” and its associated ecosystems have

been neglected in climate policy, according to a letter accompanying the report. Conservation International notes that up to 10 times more carbon is stored in coastal habitats than in tropical forests. Seagrass meadows store nearly 20 billion tons of carbon worldwide. The report states that oceans could soak up large quantities of atmospheric carbon if their ecosystems are restored and protected.

Those ecosystems are threatened by rising water temperatures, acidification, overfishing and commercial shipping, and lead author Isabella Shraiman says, “There has been a tendency for policymakers to silo environmental action: conservation policy is formulated separately from decarbonization policy, to the detriment of both. What we need now is ambitious, holistic and joined-up action. Blue carbon solutions can be a low-hanging fruit within an ambitious climate mitigation policy portfolio and address the triple emergency of the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse and human rights.”

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Forever Chemicals Banned in Maine Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals”, are a class of 9,000 ubiquitous compounds found in fracking wells, food packaging, cookware, cosmetics and dental floss. They are resistant to degrading and accumulate in the environment and our bodies. In lieu of federal regulation, the state of Maine has enacted a wide-ranging ban on the use of all PFAS by 2030 for all purposes unless considered unavoidable. Chemical & Engineering News calls this action a world first. Lawmakers hope this precedent will motivate manufacturers and others in the industry to move to safer alternatives that don’t include toxic chemicals. European countries Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden are also considering restrictions on the use of PFAS.

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Cannabis and Canines How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

by Caroline Coile

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Topper is among the thousands of furry family members that have found relief with CBD, one of 113 cannabinoids found in cannabis (hemp) plants. Success stories abound of how CBD has helped dogs overcome anxiety, reduce seizures and even beat cancer.

Cannabinoids, including CBD and the psychoactive compound THC, are substances that mimic the naturally occurring chemicals produced in all vertebrates.

Receptors for these endocannabinoids are

found throughout the body, especially in the brain, nervous system and immune system, as well as the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, intestinal tract, muscles, bones and both the reproductive and circulatory systems. They act as master regulators that signal other systems when to speed up or slow down, working to stabilize the body and return it to homeostasis. Cannabinoids from the cannabis plant affect these same receptors, each in slightly different ways.

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truck with severe arthritis, Topper, a 7-year-old Ibizan Hound, was in such pain he could hardly walk. He had to be carried outside to eat or use the bathroom, and medication wasn’t working.

On a friend’s recommendation, his owner, Christy Moore, of Florence, Arizona, gave him cannabidiol (CBD). “Within three days, he could walk on all four legs and I was crying tears of joy,” she recalls. “It was the miracle we needed.”

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Unlike THC, which is toxic for dogs at prescribed human dosages, the most significant, documented side effects of CBD are diarrhea and changes in some liver enzyme values after several weeks. The main concern with CBD is that it inhibits cytochrome P450, a chemical in the body responsible for metabolizing most drugs.

That means CBD could affect the effective potency of a prescribed drug.

What Research Shows While thousands of reports on CBD’s effect on laboratory animals and humans have been published, only a few have been conducted with dogs or cats.

Still, CBD seems promising for arthritis, anxiety, itchiness and possibly seizures, cancer and other maladies.

ARTHRITIS: In a Cornell University study, some dogs were initially so decrepit that their owners considered euthanasia, but after just days on CBD they were trotting around and even climbing stairs. A Baylor University study found similar improvement.

ITCHINESS: An Australian study found CBD reduced itchiness, inflammation and skin lesions by 51 percent after eight weeks of treatment. An American study also found CBD significantly reduced reports of itchiness.

CANCER: Cannabinoids are reported to induce cancer cell death and prevent metastasis. A Cornell University study found that CBD along with a standard chemotherapy drug reduced cancer cell proliferation in vitro more than the chemotherapy drug alone. Anecdotal reports from veterinarians have claimed CBD shrunk cancer cells or put dogs into remission.

BEHAVIOR: Despite those reports, no controlled study has shown CBD to be more effective than prescription medications in reducing anxiety. A University of Kentucky study found physiological measurements of anxiety in response to noise were not significantly different for CBD versus a placebo, and were worse compared to trazodone (a

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The Quiet Power of Intuition lbert Einstein considered knowledge secondary to intuition and inspiration, and modern visionaries like Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg have all endorsed the practical magic of gut feelings. The rest of us that have had that unexpected hunch to take a chance in business or get off the highway via a different exit than we first planned are in good company.

Intuition—once a key factor in our ancestors’ ability to survive and later reduced to a New Age curiosity—is now a subject of research in the military, which has renamed it “sensemaking”. Beneath the clatter of modern living, the quiet voice within each of us is alive and well, an often-ignored superpower. Intuition gives us the opportunity to leave the comfortable shore of left-brain reasoning to dive into immediate somatic response. This sixth sense in our everyday toolbox can enable us to not only endure, but prosper.

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Womb work can help release heavy, toxic, old traumas and bring you back into sacred alignment! Join Dr. Rebecca as she guides this experience. $35/circle. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Reiki Level I Class – 10:30am-5pm. Learn the basics, about the chakras and energy management, hand positions for selfReiki and use with friends and family, and essential oils. Receive attunements, handbook and certificate. Led by Sue and Leslie. $50 deposit reserves space; $195 for entire class. Register at: https://www. eventbrite.com/e/reiki-level-i-trainingtickets-170551991598. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 Finding Freedom in Flight – 11:30an-1pm.An exploration of arm balances for beginners and advanced yogis. $55. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph, and 270 Sparta Ave., Sparta. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

Modern Acupuncture Open House at Florham Park – 12noon-4pm. Join us at this wonderful event to learn the anti-anxiety, anti-stress, improved sleep, immune support and other health benefits of acupunctue.

Enjoy refreshments. Tour the Zen Lounge.

Plus discounted same-day treatments and packages. Free to attend. Modern Acupuncture, 176 Columbia Pkwy., Florham Park. For more information call 973-7659500 or visit ModernAcupuncture.com/ nj001.

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

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Magical Living Series – 7pm. 12-Week Series: Make the Mundane  Magical!

Learn simple, subtle, magical ways of working with the natural forces of this world. Drop ins welcome. $499/12 weeks or $50 drop-in rate per class. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7 Simple Grids with Crystals Class – 7-8pm.

Learn to create a simple grid with crystals, how to select the crystals, select a purpose, and empower it. Great class for those unfamiliar with crystal grids but would like to sample a short class. Crystals are available for purchase, along with Himalayan salt lamps and Energetic Sprays. $20. Space is limited. Register at https://www.eventbrite. com/e/simple-grids-using-crystals-classtickets-170553439930. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9 Shamanic Medicine Program: Year 1 – 11am–6pm. Step into your spiritual calling.

Explore Shamanic healing tools while undergoing a Spirit-induced transformation of self. Ally with ancient powerful beings.

Legendary mentorship. $225/mo. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton.

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2nd Anniversary Celebration – 12noon-5pm.

Join our celebration of two years in our current location! Katherine of Light will have Light Language one-on-one appointments available ($80/hr, pre-book recommended).

Sue and Leslie also available for readings ($65 per 1/2hr). Snacks available. Share in our offerings and community. Gift certificates available. Spend $75 on products and/or gift certificates on this day and receive a beautiful Himalayan salt lamp to take home with you! Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268.

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deck and how to use it for self-discovery, reflection as well as divination. Classes 2 and 3 of 6. $20/class. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information or to RSVP, call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10 Modern Acupuncture Open House at Florham Park – 12noon-4pm. Join us at this wonderful event to learn the anti-anxiety, anti-stress, improved sleep, immune support and other health benefits of acupunctue.

Enjoy refreshments. Tour the Zen Lounge.

Plus discounted same-day treatments and packages. Free to attend. Modern Acupuncture, 176 Columbia Pkwy., Florham Park. For more information call 973-7659500 or visit ModernAcupuncture.com/ nj001.

Mastering Your Sun Salutations – 1-2pm.

Are you interested in understanding properly applying a sun salutation in your yoga practice? Join us as we breakdown Sun Salutations A & B with step-bystep guidance allowing for appropriate alignment and balance. $45. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph.

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Reiki Training – Level 1 – 12noon-5pm.Join our Reiki Master, Margaret Krupa for Level 1 Reiki Training. This training is part of our 5-step comprehensive Reiki Healing Training Program. Niyama Yoga Shalas, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@ gmail.com. NiyamaYogaShala.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16 Tapping For Kids – 11am. Teaches kids how to use tapping as a tool to help with challenging emotions. Ages 5+. Includes free chart to take home. $10/child. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 Psychic & Spiritual Wellbeing Fair – 12noon5pm. Presented by The Wellness Gala. Psychic readings 15 minutes only $30. Includes experts in the fields of health, beauty, and wellness as well as food and a silent auction.

Funds will be raised for the Saffin Pond swim team. Free General Admission. Camp Jefferson, 81 Weldon Rd., Lake Hopatcong.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22 Healing Ourselves: A Toltec Wisdom Retreat – 10/22, 12noon-10/24, 3pm. Go deeper into your process and understanding as Janet StraightArrow guides you through higher pearls of wisdom to have love and compassion for you as you open the doorways to deep release and resolution—inspiration, love, and clarity to help you move forward. Art Farm, Fawn Lane. Accord, NY. Be The Medicine Janet StraightArrow, shaman, sage, healer. $525 (prepaid by 8/15); $575 afterward.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28 Sound Bath – 7-8pm. Come rest, restore and renew while listening to Integral Sound Therapy Facilitator Graduate Nicole Zornitzer as she bathes the crowd in crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls and many other beautiful instruments. The benefits of sound healing are profound. Each event sells out so be sure to enroll ASAP. $45. Niyama Yoga Shala, 270 Sparta Ave., Upper Lake Mohawk, Sparta. For information call 973-500-2939 or email niyamayogastudio@gmail.com.

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

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

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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.

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Community Night – 6-8pm. Stop in to Blossoming into Light at 31 Fairmount Ave, Suite 105 in Chester NJ on Thursday evenings. Leslie and Sue will be available to share about our offerings and classes, and you can shop for crystals, energetic sprays and some beautiful Himalayan Salt Lamps. We will be offering a class each week.

Pre-registration will be required and these classes limited to six individuals. They will be listed on our website and on Eventbrite for registration. Classes are $20 per class. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount

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Qigong –7-8pm. In person or Zoom. Qigong is a way to create balance, harmony and wellbeing. Join Sal each week in-person (limited space for in-person) or via Zoom. $35 per class. To RSVP, text/call Sue at 862-2224268 or info@blossomingintolight-chester. com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. $35. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268.

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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.

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

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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 19.

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