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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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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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22 FEATHERED FRIENDS

The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

24 CLIMATE CHANGE AND OUR HEALTH

The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

28 BREATHE EASY

Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

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30 HEALTHY HOME

How to Detoxify a Living Space

34 SPRING CLEANING THE BODY

Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

36 SHERYL DEVORE

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atural Awakenings is grateful to our dedicated readers, who share our mission to promote healthy living and a healthy planet. To honor and recognize their efforts to learn more and create a better life and world, Natural Awakenings is proud to offer the Natural Awakenings #NextChapter Scholarship.

The scholarship is open to individuals age 25 and older with no maximum age, who are enrolled or planning to enroll into a continued education program that promotes healthy living or a healthy planet. The education program may be a college, university, certification or other training program. This award of $500 is intended to help applicants with their education, materials or travel costs of their continued education program.

The intention of the Natural Awakenings #NextChapter Scholarship is to provide a recipient with some financial support as they strive to design or redesign their next professional chapter. The applicant must have a demonstrated desire to utilize their educational pursuit to advance their current or future professional path. The scholarship award must be used for tuition, books, supplies, travel or other related fees.

The application deadline is May 31, 2021. Finalists will be announced by June 11, 2021. Finalists will be required to submit a photo that they approve for use by Natural Awakenings Magazine. Finalists must also approve publication of their application essay.

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Its tribe consists of professional practitioners of a variety of disciplines and a wellness store to aid in the mind-body-spirit journey. Ayni accomplishes this via multiple forms of massage, spiritual counseling, holistic psychotherapy, certified shamanic and psychic development training, psychic readings and mediumship, movement therapy, energy healing, crystal infrared biomat sessions, detox programs, ministerial services, classes and events. View the testimonials online to see how Ayni shows up for their clients and students.

Ayni believes in empowering clients and students to live their best life. “Our professional practitioners are masterful in their medicine offerings to help you heal, connect, and grow,” shares Rev. Denise. “Ayni is a safe space where you can be your true self and meet your soul tribe. All are welcome and all paths are honored.”

Private sessions are done in-person or virtually. If coming for an in-person session, COVID-19 procedures apply.

Location: 9 Moran St., Newton. For more information, call/text Ayni at 862-268-3213 or visit AyniHealingArtsCenter.com. See ad, page 23.

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“We’re making lives better through the delivery of modern, approachable, consistent and affordable acupuncture care,” Arata says. “Everyone deserves to experience the benefits of acupuncture in a clean, therapeutic, spa-like environment by the top acupuncturists in the country. Improving our self-care improves our ability to deal with the ongoing changes to our everyday routines and supports our immunity as we move towards removing some of the restrictions of daily life that we have all been living through.”

Modern Acupuncture offers services that can make people feel better physically and emotionally, she says. Its acupuncture treatments reduce pain, stress and anxiety, thus boosting immunity, and its Glow treatments are designed to reduce fine lines and wrinkles without the use of toxic injections.

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Time to Pre-Order Kwee Jack Wild Alaskan Seafood

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usic from the Tao” was created by Michael Legge, a healing music composer who shares his unique healing music systems in clinical settings including hospitals and hospices, and in private practices. According to Legge, he fuses “powerful healing elements from Greece, baroque, jazz and Oriental medicine to achieve maximum effect.” This fusion corresponds perfectly with the meridians (energy pathways) of Oriental medicine: The Yin Voice (bass), corresponds to the deep organs while the Yang Voice (melody), corresponds to the hollow organs for a seamless balance throughout the 64 unique music tracks he calls “Transitions”.

As a perfectly balanced system, the “Transitions” are sensitive and responsive to whatever the intention is at the moment, many times shifting energy, stimulating fresh thoughts and feelings for the listener as well as causing energetic vibrations that can impact biological and emotional systems.

Due to Covid 19, Legge is offering the Transitions Portal for free public access, so that many others, either at home or institutionalized, can enjoy the benefits of this unique music modality.

For information, visit Transitions.MikeLegge.com.

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he spring pre-order season for sustainably-harvested, wild Alaskan salmon and halibut is underway as Kwee-Jack Fish Company’s crew prepares for the summer harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska. To locally source wild Alaskan seafood that is fisherman-direct, participate in their Community Supported Fishery (CSF). Full or half-shares are available, ranging from 7.5 pounds to 20 pounds. Shares will be ready for pick-up at the Florham Park CSF event scheduled for September 29.

“Our vivid red salmon filets are sushi-grade, with bones removed and skin on one side, individually vacuum-packaged as whole filets,” says Anna Echo-Hawk Sauder, CSF director. “Our white halibut filets are naturally boneless, with skin removed, individually vacuum packaged in portion-size servings. Both wild Alaskan harvests are frozen at the peak of freshness and offer amazing flavor and versatility for a variety of quick and nutritious mealtimes.”

Cost: Salmon/$163 for 10-lb. half-shares; $307 for 20-lb. shares.

Halibut/$215 for 7.5-lb. half-shares; $399 for 15-lb. shares. CSF pickup locations include Florham Park, NJ, and Altoona, Chambersburg and Lancaster, PA. Visit EatWildSalmon.com/NANJ to purchase sockeye salmon shares by May 25, and halibut shares by Jul. 15. For more information, call 717842-0180 or email Anna@EatWildSalmon.com. See ad, page 17.

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atalia Schweitzer, owner of Unlock Your Hidden Beauty, has always been passionate about beauty and helping individuals reach their desired look. Although fascinated by the work of plastic surgeons, Schwitzer became more interested in finding alternative measures to help people bring out their inner beauty without the high cost and discomfort of surgery. This is why she became a master artist of permanent makeup, as well as a licensed esthetician. Her training has included working with innovative and well-known permanent makeup artists from around the world.

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Drink Beet Juice to Lower Blood Pressure

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Hypertension is a global disease that particularly affects people in low-income communities, but a new study by the UK University of Nottingham suggests that beetroot juice may be a practical solution for people with high blood pressure that have little access to diagnostic help or money for medication. Researchers divided 47 people between 50 and 70 years of age in Tanzania into three groups. For 60 days, one group drank nitrate-rich beetroot juice and folic acid; another was given nitrate-rich beetroot juice and a placebo; and the third drank nitrate-depleted beetroot juice.

The researchers found that systolic blood pressure dropped by 10.8 millimeters (mm) Hg (mercury) in the nitrate-rich plus folic acid group and 6.1 mm Hg in the nitrate-rich and placebo group. Studies have shown that the high level of nitrates in beets is converted by the digestive system into nitric oxide, which relaxes and widens blood vessels.

Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health Iranian researchers tested 90 patients undergoing elective heart angioplasty, giving one group 500 milligrams (mg) curcumin, the second group 80 mg nano-curcumin, and the third a placebo. After eight weeks, both types of curcumin significantly improved cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels. They also boosted antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduced C-reactive protein levels, indicating less inflammation. The nano-curcumin, however, produced even better results in five of those indexes, leading the authors to conclude that the effects of curcumin on the nano formula may be more conducive for cardiac patients due to its high bioavailability. Nanocurcumin is made through a process that encapsulates the herb, allowing it to be metabolized better.

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ith anywhere between 11%-40% of the population suffering from chronic pain, Scott Gander and Zarina Vitebsky of ProTouch Physical Therapy believe choosing the right therapy is just as important as showing up for treatment. While physical therapy is an effective way to address and eliminate chronic pain, not all treatment plans are the same which can result in a relapse for the patient.

In 2015, Gander and Vitebsky set out to redefine what orthopedic and pelvic floor physical therapy should look like so they formed ProTouch Physical Therapy in Cranford, New Jersey – the only holistic physical therapy practice of its kind in the area. Just as importantly, they wanted their patients to experience long lasting relief rather than a band aid solution by taking a unified and holistic approach to treatment.

What is Holistic Physical Therapy?

The term, “holistic” refers to the whole or complete system rather than the parts. In the simplest form, it means treating the superficial symptoms from a whole-body perspective. We take that meaning one step further by combining traditional physical therapy with alternative treatments for a higher success rate.

Would you describe ProTouch Physical Therapy as holistic medicine?

Though we are first and foremost a traditional physical therapy practice, you absolutely can define us as such. We commonly

see patients with difficult-to-treat conditions. By the time they find us, there is usually a need for emotional healing as well.

We spend a lot of time listening to our patients and being compassionate; we notice this tends to result in a mind and body healing process.

How does ProTouch Physical Therapy differ from other practices in the area?

We create a customized plan for each patient that includes a minimum of 30 minutes hands-on manual therapy. Our patients are a part of our family and we do not believe in placing time restrictions on their treatment. Sometimes, we may even have two evaluations combining both an orthopedic and pelvic floor outlook to see if there is a relationship to the patient’s symptoms. We also offer a variety of treatments not available in competitive facilities.

What are some of the treatments that ProTouch uses?

Our treatments range from manual therapy, cold laser and electrical stimulation all the way to blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy, cupping, Arvigo abdominal massage, and visceral mobilization (VM). For a complete list of treatments, patients can visit the “How We Treat” section of our website.

Can you give an example of how using alternative treatments and a whole-body perspective helped one of your patients?

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We had a patient reach out to us after having a major surgery for endometriosis. She had a long vertical incision from above her belly button down to her pubis. The scar tissue from the incision made it difficult for her to lift her arms over her head and she was suffering from persistent pain near the incision site. None of her surgeons had an explanation for the pain as it worsened over the months. When she came to us, we used a technique called visceral mobilization (VM) to mobilize the scar tissue. Within one session, our patient was able to lift her arms over her head. We then deduced that the chronic pain on her abdomen was an entrapped nerve that could be traced to her back. We had her lie face down on a table and performed cupping to the area.

Upon getting up from the table, her pain immediately subsided and never returned.

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Everyone! We treat pediatrics all the way up to the elderly. We treat athletes, sexual dysfunction, prenatal and postpartum conditions, post-operative rehabilitation patients, vertigo, TMJ, incontinence, scoliosis and more.

Are your services covered by insurance?

Yes, we take insurance. However, all insurance plans are different. Prospective patients can start the process by calling our office and our team will verify benefit coverage for them prior to their first visit.

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his April 26 will mark six years since I came closer to death than I wish to recall. On that day in 2015, I was wheeled into the unknown by neurosurgeons as I locked eyes with my two children; not knowing if I would see them again.

Yet here I am. I am a survivor, always have been and will continue to be so for all who depend on me. Each day I continue to unravel my purpose here and each year I experience brand new challenges that were not predictable. What I have come to realize is maybe this is just it—this is my life, an ever-changing tapestry of experiences that are both good and bad. A healer once told me that my life will resemble a bell curve with many ups and many downs, and that it is my job to remain sane and strong during it all.

2021 marks the beginning of an adventure that will formally begin in 2025; my hike through the A.T.; otherwise known as the Appalachian Trail. This endeavor is one I have waited many years to come to fruition and it is one that I will not do alone. My son will be there with me; experiencing the wonders of nature and the challenges that will enter our paths. These challenges will be welcomed and test not only my physical ability, but more importantly my mental capacity and psychological stamina.

My desire to hike 2184 miles through the Appalachian Mountains is one that I have difficulty rationalizing to those who ask. Maybe it is my desire to connect with the earth, to watch the rise of the sun or moon while I bathe in the arms of nature.

Quite possibly it is my overwhelming need to feel a sense of utter exhaustion after fulfilling a life-long desire of mine. Maybe it is the excitement I see in my son’s eyes when

we discuss our plan. Or maybe, this trip will bring me one step closer to…me.

My life may not be all that different from those reading this. Maybe we are all inquisitive as to the why, the how or the when. What I know is that to wait to accomplish our life’s desires is succumbing to fear. I will not be fearful any longer, and my hope is that nor will you. I hope that through this experience I will understand more about who I am, what I am capable of, what nature will provide for me and what I can truly dispose of literally and figuratively. I hope to connect with a soul that was born in 1972 and has lived more chapters than the author anticipated. I hope that this beautiful earth will provide me with all that I need. I hope to walk 2184 miles back to the most authentic version of me; bare bones and naked.

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Feathered Friends The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

by Julie Peterson

Complex Commitment Birds follow only dogs and cats as the country’s favorite companion animals, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. Lovebirds, budgies and canaries have an average lifespan of eight or more years, but can live to be 20. Typically, larger birds live longer.

Because it’s common for birds to outlive their owners, the Avian Welfare Coalition, based in St. Paul, Minnesota, helps ensure these pets are included in wills and estate planning.

Birds need to chew, and if they play outside their cages, must be kept away from hazardous items. Besides droppings, birds also create dander and dust. “Cleaning her cage and the room is a two-hour project every week,” says Luther.

There’s also the potty mouth. Kata May learned some unsavory phrases from her previous owner. She sometimes screams, “Shut the hell up!” or, “Turn that #@%&ing thing up!” to get the TV at the desired volume.

Babette de Jongh, an animal communicator and romance author in Bay Minette, Alabama, once knew a bird that routinely screamed, “Fire!” resulting in 911 calls.

“Birds can be loud,” says de Jongh. “They generally try to be louder than the ambient noise in the room.”

Luther agrees, saying, “You can hear my bird yell from a city block away.”

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Happy and Healthy Talking birds are delightful. Some mimic human language, others understand word meanings and use them appropriately.

“Birds are as intelligent as a young child and as emotionally temperamental as a toddler,” says Mary Miller, who has raised budgies and the small- to medium-sized parrots known as conures at her home in Buffalo and has worked with other birds in rescue facilities.

Luther agrees that birds don’t just mimic what they hear. “They understand like a 2- to 3-year-old child. When we are cooking dinner, she will ask, ‘For me?’ or, ‘Can I have some?’”

Kata May also articulates her fondness for the pizza delivery person with, “I love you!” Then, “Mmmmmm, thank you,” in anticipation of a treat.

Even without words, birds are excellent companions. “If raised correctly and interacted with on a regular basis, birds can be very affectionate. They are highly intelligent and social animals, so they form deep and lasting bonds with humans,” says de Jongh.

Nutrition is key to a raising a bird.

Leslie Moran, a Reno-based holistic animal nutrition and care consultant, is working to end avian malnutrition through the Healthy Bird Project, which conducts nutritional research on exotic species. Traditional grain and seed mixes lack essential nutrients and contribute to unbalanced protein intake for caged and companion birds. Moran’s goal is to move

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ata May is a 30-inch-tall, blue-and-gold macaw. “It’s nice to come home and have a conversation with a snuggly bird,” says Joshua Luther, who took over care of the avian when he was 13 years old and she was 11. Now 17 years later, Kata May holds a commanding presence in Luther’s home in Columbus, Wisconsin. “She’s set up where our dining room should be, so my wife and I can sit and talk or play with her.”

Luther notes that the cherished pet has a bit of a temper and can bend the bars on her $1,000 cage if she’s bored or angry. Considering the bird has a bite force of 1,800 pounds per square inch, it’s sensible to keep her happy, which could be for another 50 years.

the food industry toward the inclusion of more wholesome choices. “Fresh fruits and vegetables can be purchased at the grocery store, but parrots need specific, high-quality, tropical bird food, which can be hard to find,” says Luther.

Keeping a tropical animal healthy also requires bathing, temperature control, clean air and water, exercise and mental stimulation. Costs vary. Owning a small parakeet could include the purchase or adoption price ($12 to $65); cage ($30 and up); food; toys; and checkups (typically less than $200 a year). A large macaw might cost $500 to $5,000. Supplies, food and vet care could top $2,000 the first year.

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Rosemary Wellner, of Mountainside, New Jersey, has owned parakeets, cockatiels and lovebirds. Currently, she has two parrots, the oldest is 24. “Many people do not understand… but birds feel true attraction for their companions—and who doesn’t want to be loved?” she says.

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The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

by Sandra Yeyati

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lobal warming is not just threatening polar bears far away in the Arctic, and its effects are not somewhere in the distant future. With every new wildfire, hurricane and flash flood, people are understanding that the warming of the planet poses dire consequences for human health right here, right now. It’s personal, and while some sectors of the population are unfairly and disproportionately impacted, we are all in harm’s way.

This is no time to panic, say climate and public health advocates, but rather a moment

for preparation, adaptation and mobilization. Prospects are hopeful as we tackle new realities together and evolve our conversations about climate change so we can build resilient, thriving communities. The good news is that many of the individual and policy changes we need to make are exciting opportunities for positive transformation and justice.

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The warming of the planet is becoming more noticeable. “That historic two weeks anywhere in the United States where it’s the heat wave of high summer is now six weeks to two months,” says Jay Lemery, M.D., professor of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado and co-author of Enviromedics: The Impact of Climate Change on Human Health. “There are parts of the Middle East now where you can’t be outside and meaningfully cool your body during certain parts of the day.”

“With warming, we’re seeing drought, wildfires, hurricanes, extreme precipitation, flooding and sea level rise, all of which have health consequences,” says Surili Patel, director of the Center for Climate, Health and Equity at the American Public Health Association. “With rising temperature and heat waves, we’re seeing heat stroke, dehydration, diarrheal disease, cardiovascular distress and respiratory illnesses. Extreme weather like wildfires, hurricanes and flooding cause direct injuries, as well as vector-borne illnesses (Lyme disease carried by ticks or dengue fever and malaria by mosquitoes), mold and

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harmful algal blooms that happen when it’s really hot, but also show up in places that otherwise wouldn’t have because of the combination of heat and flooding.”

Lemery notes that incidences of mosquito- and tick-borne diseases are moving higher in altitude and latitude, affecting historically naive populations that have not had levels of disease immunity, the infrastructure or cultural habits to protect them. “These are huge killers worldwide, and we’re seeing more and more of that,” he says.

“When you have a warmer winter, spring starts earlier, trees bloom early and pollen season starts early too, and longer exposure to pollen increases your risk of having an asthma attack,” says Professor Amir Sapkota at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, adding that the Northeast is heavily impacted by this phenomenon.

“Here in Colorado, in the summer heat, we have these huge swaths of wildfire smoke hanging over Denver, and people come in to the emergency department.

Their inhalers aren’t working anymore, and

they’re having chest pain and shortness of breath when they’re on oxygen at baseline,” says Lemery. “These are people normally able to walk across a parking lot with their walker and their oxygen, but now they can’t. We see this all summer long, and we admit them for asthma exacerbation, shortness of breath and COPD (i.e., emphysema), but what we don’t write down is that the air quality is the worst it’s been all year, or that it’s the hottest day of the year.”

“Air pollution contributes to climate change, but it also gets into your lungs

and irritates them, exacerbating chronic respiratory illnesses, and can even lead to a heart attack,” says Jennifer Roberts, director of the Path of Positive Communities program at EcoAmerica, noting that the biggest culprits are carbon emissions from coal-burning power plants, diesel fuels and ground-level ozone, which is created when pollution reacts to heat and sunlight.

“With sea level rise, things are flooding more often and we get septic tanks overflowing, sending fecal matter into our drinking water supplies and exposing us to

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without sea walls or in flood plains. As sea level rise proliferates, and that data is really straightforward, they’re going to be going under increased storm surge stress and flatout flooding.”

The Most Vulnerable Among Us Achievable Public Certain segments of the population are more Health Solutions at risk. “Lower socioeconomic groups are suffering more from extreme heat events.

The urban heat island effect, which unfortunately correlates very well with poorer neighborhoods, means that they’ll have heat waves seven to 10 degrees hotter in their neighborhoods than surrounding places with more green space,” Lemery says. “You see the public health infrastructure less robust to be able to attend to communities of color—like you saw with COVID. There are also physiologic vulnerabilities. Climate change affects the very young, the very old and the very sick much more because of their preexisting vulnerabilities, and then we have geographic vulnerabilities—people who live on the coast

The experts agree that it’s important to frame climate change as a public health issue because it brings a sense of urgency to act. “If it isn’t a crisis, if it isn’t something we’re seeing every day on the front page, then you forget about it. And when you forget about it, the funding doesn’t come,” says Patel, whose work focuses on underprivileged communities that need special attention and funding.

Sapkota advocates for the development of early warning systems so that local health departments can anticipate and adapt to impending extreme weather events, directing resources to the most impacted and vulnerable communities.

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In some cases, moving people out of flood plains and vulnerable coastal areas through eminent domain might be needed.

Lemery believes that doctors are in a prime position to counsel their patients on preventive measures against climate hazards with “credible messaging repeated over and over again with clarity and no hedging: Wear a mask. Stay indoors during high-heat events. Don’t let children play outdoors when the air quality index is at a dangerous level.”

There are many ways to mitigate threats.

As experts point out, we know what to do, and it’s just a matter of putting our attention and resources on their implementation. “One of the biggest ways is let’s remove the sources of harmful spewing pollution—move away from coal, oil and gas—and invest in clean sources of energy, which will also create jobs in these new industries,” says Patel.

Another big step would be to promote mass transit and active transportation— walking and biking—over individual, gas-guzzling vehicles. Patel advocates for local investments in bike lanes and sidewalks that encourage the switch. Both Lemery and Roberts express excitement about clean-running electric cars as potential game-changers in transportation.

Planting trees and vegetable gardens are easy, community-building solutions.

“Trees are very beneficial to everything from shade to water filtration to producing oxygen and taking up carbon,” says Roberts, who adds that much can be done to restore and protect streams, ponds and lakes from the ill effects of pollution and development. “You get volunteers to clean up the gunk and increase regulations for developers to keep stuff out of the waterways.”

Eco-Anxiety and Making Positive Change Jessica Schiff, a second-year master of science student at the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health, struggles with eco-anxiety—the depression, anxiety or dread associated with climate change. She says, “It impacts the decisions I make for my life and the future,

just trying to think about overall impacts. Where is my food coming from? Do I want to have kids or adopt? Should I live in the suburbs or the city because of transportation and fossil fuel consumption? This all adds a layer of unease or uncertainty about the future. Sometimes I look at Greta [Thunberg] and how far she’s taken things, and feel guilty about not taking things to such an extreme. Is it hypocritical for me to care about climate change but still eat meat occasionally or take a plane to explore the world?”

Schiff deals with eco-anxiety by taking action. “We’re not going to reverse climate change at this point, but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t take steps to slow it down or reduce emissions.

There are many small things we can each do, like biking or walking instead of taking a car or bus and reducing our use of plastic.

It’s a process. You can’t do it overnight, but if you make a lot of small changes, and if everybody makes small changes, that has a bigger effect.”

Roberts acknowledges the power of small, individual actions, but stresses that we should not let the big polluters off the hook.

“We need to continue to press for policy changes, holding polluters accountable, passing regulations based on protecting human health and climate, requiring cleaner cars and buildings, and more. That’s the only way we will get to the scale of change needed to truly bring global warming to a halt.”

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s the one in five Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis can miserably testify, the fragrant breezes of spring aren’t much fun when they bring on sneezing, coughing, watery eyes and a runny nose. The fifth-most common chronic disease in the country, allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever—is aggravated in spring by rising pollen levels, but can occur year-round from exposure to mold, household dust mites, pet dander and vehicular air pollution.

Common remedies like over-the-counter antihistamines and decongestants bring their own share of afflictions, including drowsiness, dry mouth, blurred vision and dizziness. “By undertaking natural therapy for allergies, however, one can avoid and mitigate the unpleasant symptoms of allergies with no need for medication,” says Carrie Lam, M.D., an integrative and functional medicine doctor in Tustin, California. “Instead of loading up on drugs, you can take care of yourself in a more natural way and avoid nasty side effects.” Here are some non-pharmaceutical approaches.

Probiotics: In a 173-person, double-blind study, a probiotic blend of Lactobacillus gasseri KS-13, Bifidobacterum bifidum G9-1 and Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 lowered hay fever symptoms and improved participants’ quality of life during allergy season, report University of Florida researchers in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. (Read labels to locate these strains in yogurts, kefirs and supplements.)

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Sublingual Immunotherapy: To desensitize the body, small amounts of specific allergens in the form of tablets or liquid drops are placed under the tongue, making it a gentler and safer process than allergy shots. Numerous studies have shown it to be safe and efficient in the treatment of respiratory tract allergies, reports JoAnn Yanez, ND, executive director of the Association of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges (AANMC). After getting a diagnosis and a first dose from a health practitioner, the tablets or drops can be taken at home.

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Quercetin: Found naturally in apples, berries, red grapes, red onions, red wine and black tea, this antioxidant inhibits the release of histamine and hampers the IgE antibodies formed during allergic reactions. As a 400-milligram (mg) supplement, it takes about a month to kick in.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica): When freeze-dried as an extract or used as a tea, this prickly roadside weed is a nontoxic

natural antihistamine. In one study, 58 percent of participants found that 300 mg per day relieved their symptoms.

Omega-3s: Anti-inflammatory fatty acids found in such foods as tuna, salmon, walnuts and flaxseed oil can help reduce symptoms, research suggests. In a Japanese study, eating fish lowered respiratory symptoms for women, while fast food and sugary drinks worsened respiratory stress.

Nasal Rinse: Using a neti pot with saline solution to rinse allergens out of nasal passages provides quick relief for stuffy, runny, irritated noses. In one study, people using them reported a 64 percent improvement in chronic sinus symptoms and a better quality of life. An ancient Ayurveda technique popularized by Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Oz, the pots cost about $20 in pharmacies.

Nasal sprays, although easier to use initially, aren’t as effective, studies show.

Unpasteurized Honey: “Local honey contains tiny amounts of pollen from nearby flowers, which can make you less sensitive when you’re exposed to them outdoors,” says chiropractor and nutritionist Josh Axe, Nashville-based author of Ancient Remedies. A Malaysian study of 40 hay fever sufferers found that high doses of local honey, taken along with an antihistamine, reduced sneezing and nasal decongestion more effectively than the antihistamine alone.

Acupuncture: Based on established research, the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation recommends acupuncture for hay fever patients that want to avoid pharmaceuticals.

Homeopathy: To stimulate the body’s natural healing process, homeopathy uses highly diluted doses of herbs and other substances. Although it’s best to work with a homeopath, two helpful remedies commonly found in health food stores are Allium cepa 30C, for watery eyes, sneezing and a runny or irritated nose; and Kali bichromicum 30C, for persistent sinus congestion with thick nasal discharge.

Anti-Allergen Cleaning: Simple steps recommended by AANMC to lower airborne allergens include using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in the vacuum cleaner; replacing AC filters frequently; changing out of clothes and showering when coming in from the outdoors to rinse off pollen; leaving shoes outside; changing the air filter in the car; and avoiding toxic inhalants with synthetic ingredients like perfumes, body sprays, scented candles, room sprays, air fresheners and dryer sheets.

Ronica O’Hara, a natural health writer, can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Healthy Home How to Detoxify a Living Space

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s the world moves into its second year of a viral pandemic, many of us are still spending most of our time at home—working, exercising, hanging out with family and as with any other year, cooking and cleaning. There’s no better time to take stock of these surroundings and purge them of any toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—that may be contributing to a harmful environment.

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Start with the air. Research shows that indoor air is two to five times more toxic than the air outside, due to inadequate ventilation. This condition, coupled with fumes from synthetic fibers, makeup, paints, cleansers or even a baby’s plastic toys, can contribute to health issues and a less environmentally beneficial abode. A straightforward solution—in addition to getting rid of the pollution-causing objects—is to open the windows and use fans to recirculate the air. A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter can safely remove many contaminants, but don’t spritz a commercial air freshener: A University of Washington study found that eight widely used air fresheners released an average of 18 chemicals into the air, some of them hazardous, including the likely human carcinogen acetaldehyde.

Purge plastics. Perfluorinated compounds PFAS and PFOS, known as “forever chemicals”, are found in nonstick cookware, water-re-

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pellent clothing, stain-resistant fabrics and carpets, some cosmetics, and products that resist grease, water and oil. They have been found to cause a wide range of health problems from kidney and testicular cancers to endocrine disruptions. Consider doing a clean sweep of the house to determine which of these can be replaced, paying special attention to plastics. “If you really limit plastics to a few things, you are fine,” says Heather Patisaul, Ph.D., a neuroscience and toxicology expert at North Carolina State University.

Reconsider kitchenware. Eliminate all nonstick cookware, Patisaul advises. “Use ceramic and other materials that do not have perfluorinated chemicals.”

Debbie Steinbock, a nutrition counselor at Mindful Family Medical, in Boulder, Colorado, suggests replacing plastic storage containers, which can leach chemicals when heated. “Use a cast iron skillet and use glass jars and mason jars for food storage.”

Chuck out toxic cleaners. Many commercial kitchen, bathroom and other cleaning products are loaded with chemicals linked to asthma, cancer, reproductive disorders, hormone disruption and neurotoxicity. They can be particularly toxic for children: A recent Canadian study found that repeated use of a disinfectant reduced beneficial gut bacteria in toddlers, probably contributing to obesity. A good place to start in cleaning out the cleaners is at the Environmental Working Group (EWG) website ewg.org; its Healthy Living Home Guide evaluates the health risks of 2,500 cleaning products. It also advises a simple strategy of using vinegar and water or baking soda.

Get the lead out. Andrew Rooney, deputy director at the National Toxicology Program of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, sees lead, which causes brain damage and other serious defects, as a major risk present in water supplies and the paint of older homes.

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Drinking water contamination comes from the distribution lines and plumbing fixtures, with lead leaching out from repairs or adjustments. “Having your household water tested by a certified lab is the best option to determine if you have water issues,” he says. Consult state and local health agencies for guidance on lead paint or lead in the water lines and how to remove it. Also consider a water filter: ConsumerReports.com has a comprehensive rating of models from pitchers to under-sink setups.

Take it a step further. The new EWG downloadable Healthy Living app makes it easy to use a smartphone to check out 120,000 products for toxic ingredients, including cosmetics and foods. “It has a barcode scanner to scan your favorite lipstick or shampoo, and it will pop up an ingredient list and give it a score,” says Patisaul. The database includes ingredients not found on packaging and scores products on a zero to 10 scale. “It pretty much has to be water to get a zero,” she says.

Yvette Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammettHull49@gmail.com.

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Spring Cleaning the Body Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

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s we shake off the sluggishness of winter, many of us feel an urge to “spring clean” our bodies with a detox or cleanse. Yet health experts say such programs should help jumpstart new healthy habits and not necessarily be seen as a short-term fix.

“The air we breathe, the water we drink, the cosmetics we use, the materials we build with and most notably, the food that we eat, are loaded with chemicals that are toxic to our metabolism,” says Alejandro Junger, a Los Angeles cardiologist, author and founder of CleanProgram.com. “The systems in the body designed to clear toxicity are overwhelmed, and this leads to the imbalances and damage that is at the root of most diseases today.”

Detoxification functions are performed by many different organs and tissues, including intestinal flora, the immune system, the nervous system and the liver, so its imbalances can manifest in diverse ways, according to Junger.

“Symptoms of detox imbalance include sleep and mood disorders, anxiety, rashes, lack of energy and libido, autoimmune disorders, inflammation and cancer.”

While some health professionals say that detoxes are unnecessary because the body is capable of cleansing itself, others make a compelling case for the need to help it along, given our heightened exposure to manmade toxic elements. Information of varying repute swirls around the internet, offering approaches ranging from juice cleanses to total fasts.

Simple dietary strategies can help sweep out toxins, explains Robin Foroutan, an integrative dietitian and nutritionist in New York City. She points to cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, broccoli, collards and kale, which promote cytochromes P450, a family of enzymes critical in helping toxins clear the body. She also recommends foods high in fiber that can bind to toxins and bile, and transport them out of the body through the stool. Berries, green tea and turmeric are also helpful for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; even water facilitates the excretion process, supports the lymphatic system and replenishes fluids lost through sweat. Using a water filter and eating organic foods when possible also reduces incoming toxins, she says.

Healthy smoothies are a great way to get water, fiber and easily digestible nutrients into our body at the same time, according to Junger.

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a smoothie can provide us the nutrients needed to support our energy for hours,” he says. Adding herbs like mint or holy basil (tulsi) and spices like turmeric and cinnamon elevate both flavor and healing.

Liquids such as celery juice provide highly concentrated nutrients and hydration, but lack the fiber of a blended drink. Both juices and smoothies give overtaxed digestive systems a needed break.

Deep Detox Fasting (occasionally for a prolonged period, such as three days without food) and intermittent fasting (abstaining from food for a shorter period, such as 16 hours per day on a regular basis) are great tools for deeper detoxification, says Junger. “Digestion takes energy and resources from the detox functions, so eating less, eating less often and allowing time for digestion to stop so that detox can intensify is crucial.”

For a comprehensive detox, experts recommend working with a health practitioner to assess toxic burdens and develop a personalized plan. Russell Jaffe, a physician in Ashburn, Virginia, crafts a detox program based on four self-assessments, including digestive transit time, urine pH, hydration levels and vitamin C levels.

Jaffe claims our bodies are burdened by excess acid, rendering them less resilient to stress and resulting in fatigue, illness and infection risks. “When we enjoy a diet rich in greens, fruits, vegetables, minerals and antioxidants, our cells become more alkaline and more resistant to everyday stress,” he states.

Experts emphasize that a short-term program must be part of a longer-lasting lifestyle and diet shift. “It is not enough to do periodic detoxes if you go back to old habits. I offer these programs as a jumpstart in hopes that participants feel so much better that they never want to go back to what they were doing and eating before,” says Junger.

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Detox Delights Sweet Mango Smoothie Sweet fruit paired with spinach for an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and super-green-detoxifying antioxidants won’t change the taste of this beloved fruit smoothie.

1 cup fresh or frozen mango 1 to 3 cups spinach ¼ cup packed mint ½ cup coconut water ½ cup coconut milk 1 Tbsp chia seeds 1 serving dairy-free protein powder Handful of ice Skin and chop mango. Wash spinach. Remove mint leaves from their stems and rinse them with water. Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high until smooth (30-60 seconds). Pour and serve immediately. Sprinkle chia seeds on top if desired.

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Vegetable Yum Soup Soups help provide the body with nutrient- and fiber-rich vegetables in an easy-to-digest format, while soup broths help supply water for detoxification and a sense of satiety.

Yield: 4 to 6 Servings 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1 garlic clove, minced 2 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated 1 stalk lemongrass, minced ½ tsp crushed red pepper ¾ cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped 5 to 6 cups vegetable stock 1 (14-oz) can coconut milk 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 3 Tbsp cilantro or parsley, chopped Heat the oil in a large pot and sauté garlic, ginger, lemongrass and crushed red pepper. Stir in the mushrooms, sweet potatoes and bell pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add the stock, bring to boil and then reduce heat. Simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the coconut milk and soy sauce, and stir. Serve sprinkled with cilantro or parsley (optional).

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Appreciating Nature and Wildlife

What can we do to try to protect and preserve the environment?

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s we spend more time outside for pandemic safety to exercise and reduce stress, Sheryl DeVore suggests maximizing these experiences by being more aware of the wonders we see and the need to preserve them.

The award-winning author of five books on science, health and nature also writes for the Birds & Blooms national magazine, the Chicago Tribune and Natural Awakenings Chicago.

With degrees in writing and education from Northwestern University and Northern Illinois University, respectively, plus extensive studies in biology and botany, she assists the Illinois Audubon Society, including writing for and editing a 2019 book on the state’s endangered species.

Is climate change impacting wildlife and nature?

Recent worldwide studies are showing how climate changes affect bird migration times, bloom times of plants and mammal behavior. All of this is interconnected and can harm the environment and the flora and the fauna that live within it. For example, we’re finding that the relationship between healthy oak woods and migratory birds like warblers is being affected by climate change. Warblers time their migrations to pass through regions when oaks are just starting to leaf out. Insects are attracted to the buds and the early leaves, and warblers

are attracted to the insects. Once the leaves emerge, chemicals in the oaks deter the insects and there isn’t any food for the warblers. Climate change can cause the oaks to leaf out early, so if warblers arrive on their normal schedule, they’ll find less food and therefore have less energy to make it to their nesting grounds. Plants and animals are trying to adapt in different ways, and this can be a huge issue if climate change continues.

Are there any new trends you’ve noticed in people growing vegetables at home?

Especially during the pandemic, people that have limited space are learning that they can grow their own food at home—growing vegetables and herbs in containers, both indoors and outdoors. Online classes can be helpful in teaching them to grow vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, spinach and peppers, which are great sources for antioxidants and vitamins. This trend coincides with the movement to eat healthier.

Have you seen any changes in how people observe nature during the pandemic?

When I go to forest preserves, parks and nature centers, even in my neighborhood, I have noticed more people, including families with their children, outdoors. Parents can inspire their children anywhere to learn

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to appreciate nature. Ask a child what kind of tree is in the yard. Maybe they can take a photo or draw a picture of it to create a memory and inspire them to want to learn more. Ask them, “What’s that bug on that plant?” or, “What is the bird that’s singing?”

There’s so much for them to enjoy.

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Sometimes people think they can’t make a difference as individuals. Small things can make a difference—have a ripple effect. People volunteer to return native habitats to their past, remove non-native species, plant new ones. Volunteers are planting and restoring prairies, woodlands. In your own backyard, you can plant native species or create a butterfly garden or capture rainwater in a rain barrel to water your plants, which will conserve resources. There are so many things you can do with the family.

Why should we care about endangered species?

Endangered species serve as canaries in a coal mine. When their numbers decline, that can be a signal that something is going wrong with the environment.

When DDT was widely used in the U.S., the bald eagle and other species began to decline. The DDT thinned their egg shells so they weren’t able to raise their young.

They showed us that DDT pollutes and harms the environment, and in turn, humans. By discovering that, by saving eagles, we helped save ourselves.

By protecting endangered species, we truly are saving ourselves. We don’t know what unknown species are out there that might be useful in helping to treat diseases. Anyone who sees an endangered species knows how satisfying an experience this is, and to me, it also translates to a healthier mind and body.

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lanet Earth is changing. Global warming and climate change place us and our surroundings in an increasingly precarious situation. To work toward a more promising future we must collectively make changes to our lifestyles.

It will seem difficult at first, and I will be first to admit that I too will be challenged to adjust my way of life. My aim is to provide you with a realistic vision of how we can rethink our relationship with nature to better protect it.

In one of my sustainability courses at college we learned about the Cornucopian Theory, which offers technological development as a viable solution to climate change. While it certainly would be a perfect world if we could rely on scientists and engineers to fix the damage that we have inflicted upon the environment, it is naive to place this responsibility solely on professionals in the field. Instead of passively hoping that others will mend the environmental issue, we can play a role in devising lasting solutions if we embrace these simple, yet different ideas.

There are two major shifts in mindset that we can begin to cultivate as a society. First, we often believe that nature is separate from us. We view it as something totally distinct from our daily lives; a place that we escape to. Rather, nature is all around us. It is the air that we breathe and the trillions of cells that make up our bod-

ies. It is woven into our most rudimental instincts of love, survival and comradery.

By closing the gap between nature and society, we are more likely to observe how the environment is deteriorating. This, in turn, should motivate us to safeguard it.

The second important concept is “the tragedy of the commons”. Ecologist Garrett Hardin coined the phrase to illustrate that our natural world’s resources, including the environment, are finite, yet we are unaware of how our individual actions impact our common pool. How can one person’s choices really make a difference? The choices of one person may seem insignificant, however, the impact of seven billion individuals’ choices leads to tragedy. If we process the fact that each of us has our own ecological footprint, we can then make constructive changes to our lives, such as purchasing environment-friendly, locally sourced products or reducing our rates of consumption.

There are many avenues for adopting small-scale means of reducing one’s impact on the environment. If the transition seems daunting, seek support from those who can provide ideas, insight and encouragement. If we devote our time and energy toward preserving the environment, then we can live harmoniously with this beautiful companion.

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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The COVID-19 pandemic may be with us for some time, but there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of the global environmental movement. The Biden administration will host world leaders at an Earth Day 2021 global climate summit on April 22. Many important environmental events have occurred on Earth Day since 1970, including the 2016 signing of the Paris Agreement, as Earth Day continues to be a momentous and unifying day each year. Be a part of this historic climate summit by taking action to restore the Earth.

For more information, visit the Earth Day Network at EarthDay.org.

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The ego gets a bad rap, but there is no need to eliminate the ego. It has been denigrated, feared, and wounded and needs healing and understanding. Janet StraightArrow will offer an empowering way to work with your ego structure as a friend and not a foe.

90 min. ZOOM class. $10. Be The Medicine (Online Sessions-Classes), 48 Frederick Place, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Mirabai. com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 17 Reiki Level I Class – 11am-5pm. In Level I, you will learn the history of Reiki, the benefits of Reiki, the hand positions for selfReiki and to give to others, plus we include essential oils to enhance Reiki. We’ll also share about energy management and have guided meditation to connect to your Reiki

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Ayni Healing Arts Center A full day of free mini-workshops and free mini-services, raffles and prizes, discounts and holistic services. And more!

SATURDAY, MAY 1 11am-7pm 9 Moran Street, Newton (Public parking next to bldg.) ~For information ~ 862-268-3213 aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com

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SATURDAY, APRIL 24 Open House – Noon-4pm. Blossoming into Light will be having an open house! Stop in and visit our space, do some shopping for crystals, sprays and Himalayan Salt Lamps. Have a reading. We’ll be adhering to the current regulations that are in effect on this day. You may want to schedule your reading in advance with either Sue or Leslie.If you can’t join in-person, ask about a virtual reading via Zoom or Phone.

Also you can do your shopping virtual as well!. $65 for 1/2 Hr Reading, $130 for 1 Hr Readijg. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268. blossomingintolight-chester.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 30 Art Night – 7-9pm. Green Point Juicery Presents Art Night. Enjoy an evening filled with Live Music from our very own Amanda!Stop by to check out or purchase art from local artists. With every purchase of art, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win free prizes!A limited menu of snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase.

Socia distancing guidelines will apply, please wear a mask. Indoor & Outdoor seating will be available.Contact gpjmorristown@ gmail.com for more details. Free entry. Green Point Juicery, 28 speedwell ave, Morristown.

973-500-3044.

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, MAY 1 Grand Opening at Ayni – 11am-7pm.

Celebrate with us! Free mini-workshops & mini-services, raffles, prizes, holistic serrvices and more. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. 862-268-3213.

AyniHealingArtsCenter.com Mala Making Workshops to Honor the Divine Feminine – 1-3:30pm. For all mothers, daughters and females who want to embrace the feminine. Join us for an afternoon of mala bead making and a japa mala meditation.

You will leave with your own special mala necklace. $75. Niyama Yoga Shala, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. Register on our APP or website. NiyamaYogaShala.com

JUNE 18-20 & JUNE 25-27 Niyama Yin Yoga 30 Hour Teacher Training A Yoga Alliance Accredited Training Program,

offering 30 hours of yin yoga training.

This program is for students of yoga as well as existing instructors looking to add this modality to their repertoire. Led by lead trainers at Niyama Yoga and held over two consecutive weekends in June.

Learn traditional yin postures, meditation, anatomy and pranayama. $695. Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala. 973-500-2939.

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OCTOBER 21-25 Niyama Annual Retreat – Join Niyama Yoga as we venture to the Catskill Mountains and experience Tibet in New York State.

This retreat will be at Menla Retreat Center and will include workshops, daily asana, meditation and some special guest speakers.

Spaces are limited and filling up. To reserve your spot contact the studio directly. Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala. 973-500-2939.

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ONGOING DAILY 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.

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TUESDAY Tai Chi with Sal via Zoom – 6:30-7:30pm.

Learn Tai Chi from the comfort of your home via Zoom. When permitted will include in-person option. $35. RSVP/Questions: Call or text Sue at 862-222-4268 or email info@blossomingintolight-chester.com.

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WEDNESDAY Focus on the Joints – 8:45-10am. This class focuses on warming up the body and moving the joints. Small movements reap big rewards as we move stuck energy through the body! Simple pranayama (breath work) and asana sequence is followed by relaxing savasana. Adults $18, Seniors/Students $16 or class card. Yoga Central, 953 US Hwy 202 North, Branchburg.

908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

THURSDAY Historic Downtown Jersey City WinterSpring Farmer’s Market – 4-6pm. On the Grove PATH Plaza: The winter-spring market happens every Thursday. Local produce, organic soap, food vendors and more. Free to Attend. Grove PATH Plaza, Grove Street, Jersey City. jcdowntown.org/events/farmersmarket.

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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SATURDAY Peace of Mind Meditation – 4/10-5/1; 11amnoon. Virtual class. All levels of practitioner welcome! Set aside 1 hour on a Saturday dedicated to YOUR “peace of mind.”

Meditation has been shown to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and help your brain function better. This weekly class is offered virtually and in-person. Space is limited; registration required. Call us or sign up on our website. $40 for series. Yoga Central, 953 US Hwy 202 North, Branchburg. 908707-0759. yogacentralnj202@gmail.com.

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INTUITIVE SERVICES READINGS: Oracle card and palmistry readings offered in person, phone, parties welcome. Spiritually guided channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you! Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

SUPERFOOD SEA MOSS: the superfood of the sea. Rids mucus, supports thyroid, 92 minerals, mood enhancer, weight loss, sexual health and fertility, joint health. Available in gel and raw form. Visit VibesOfLuxuryApothocary.com or email StarrScott@PuffsandPetals.com for wholesale information.

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Joan Arata 176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park 973-457-4467 ModAcu.com/nj001 Modern Acupuncture is revitalizing the ancient practice of acupuncture with enhanced fullbody 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 43.

Bakery/Specialty Starseed Bakery Linda Beg 100 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway 973-957-0500 StarseedBakery@gmail.com StarseedBakery.com 100% gluten-, dairy-, soy- and GMO-free retail and wholesale bakery. Available products: artisan breads, custom cakes, pies, cookies, desserts, seasonal, vegan, Paleo, natural sugars, nut-free. See ad, 30.

Natalia Schweitzer, Licensed Esthetician & Board Certified Permanent Makeup Artist 1236 US Highway 46 West, Suite B-1 Parsippany 862-432-9074 UnlockYHB@gmail.com UnlockYHB.com We provide natural permanent makeup application: microblading (hairstroke brows), powdered brows, eyeliner, lip blush, 3D realistic areola and nipple reconstruction, and natural skin rejuvenation treatments. Our permanent makeup and skin rejuvenation services can help enhance your natural beauty and make you feel more relaxed, confident and beautiful. See ad, page 7.

Brain Training FBT - Functional Brain Training Dr. Don Joergens 862-777-8612 info@functionalbraintraining.com FunctionalBrainTraining.com Unlike conventional medicine we assess the function between areas within the two sides of the hemispherical brain. This allows a deeply revealing approach to where unbalanced strengths and weaknesses create your issue.

Then we physically create symmetry, making you whole. See ad, page 21.

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Coaching Law Of Attraction Life Coach David Scott Bartky, CLOALC 973-444-7301 David@LifeCoachDavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com D a v i d i s a ce r t i f i e d a n d 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.

Coaching/Counseling/ Therapy Mindful Experiences Linda LaMarca Schuler, MA, LPC 908-689-6896 lindaschuler@rocketmail.com LindaLaMarca.com

Your mental and emotional well-being is key to living an abundant, healthy, peaceful existence yet reaching out to a therapist may feel uncomfortable. I employ a spiritual, holistic, educational and heart centered philosophy. Virtual sessions are judgment free; HIPPA secure. Plus online courses. See ad, page 19.

Colon Hydrotherapy 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

Energy Healing Balanced Healings LLC Ines Calderon PA-C Energy Healing Practitioner Reiki, Esoteric Healing, & Craniosacral Therapy 3108 Route 10 W, Unit 6, Denville 973-664-7613 balancedhealings@gmail.com balancedhealings.com Ines has training in reiki, esoteric healing, and craniosacral therapy.

She integrates the three modalities to serve her clients by reducing stress and improving their mindbody-spirit connection. Her goal is to empower her clients to create balance in their lives and establish optimal health. She is currently offering remote energy healing sessions, both reiki and esoteric healing can be done remotely.

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Rev. Denise and Joshua Zoppi 9 Moran St., Newton Call or Text: 862-268-3213 AyniHealingArtsCenter.com Massage, Certified Shamanic Healing and Psychic Development Courses, Holistic Psychotherapy, Shamanic Healing Ceremony, Readings and Mediumship, Spiritual Counseling, Ministerial Services, Movement Therapy, Retreats. In-person or Virtual Sessions. 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 j u s t t h e s y m p t o m s , D r.

Gashinsky helps improve his patients’ quality of life through dental care that respects and honors the body. See ads,

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 food-based, drugfree, 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.

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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, science-based 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 selfregulate. Heartmath+.

Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction 973-479-2229 • Awakening4Wellness.com Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension.

Treatment benefits physical, emotional and energetic levels.

Hilary facilitates the body’s selfhealing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of stuck stress improves health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered.

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 our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis. I also teach you self-hypnosis. Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, releasing the past, performance, obsessive thoughts, substance use, sleep, fears, confidence and attention issues.

Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. 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.

54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 MorningStarFHC.com MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membershipbased practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care.

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Orthopedic & Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy

Past Life Regression Therapy & Hypnotherapy

ProTouch Physical Therapy

Cathy Ludwig, Ed.S., LPC

Scott Gander, MSPT & Zarina Vitebsky, MSPT 570 South Avenue, Bldg G, Ste C, Cranford 908-325-6556 contact@protouchpt.com ProTouchPT.com We are a holistic Physical Therapy practice focused on treating patients from a whole body perspective.

Fro m h a n d s- o n m a n u a l massage to cupping, we use a custom tailored approach with a variety of modalities to treat our patients. We take insurance. See ad, page 9.

Psychotherapy Leslie Karen Lobell, MA, LPC Pompton Plains (Rte 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your dreams and actualize your potential? You CAN create the Life You Desire... I can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Using proven techniques such as Holistic Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, Reiki and Dream Interpretation, I help teens & adults create happier, healthier, more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Allow me to assist you! See ad, page

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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 16.

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 42.

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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 p e rs o n , p h o n e o r S ky p e.

Professional Reiki, Shamanism, and Medical Intuitive Training.

Retreats. 40 years’ experience. See ad, page 9.

Nicole Zornitzer, Founder 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph 270 Sparta Ave., Upper Lake Mohawk, Sparta 973-500-2939 NiyamaYogaShala.com Vinyasa, hot vinyasa, yin yoga, HIIT, barre fusion, yogalates, Pilates and Iyengar rope wall, plus private yoga therapy, ayurvedic counseling, reiki healing and Thai yoga bodywork. All programs are International Yoga Alliance accredited. See ad, page 27.

Thermography is “Health Discovery” a very important part of your preventive wellness program.

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FLORHAM PARK & SOHO Text GO FLO or GO SOHO to 89000 For $59 INTRO OFFER* 176 Columbia Turnpike, Florham Park, NJ 07932 | 973-765-9500 | modacu.com/nj001 65 West Houston Street, NY 10012 (SOHO) | 917-388-2886 | modacu.com/ny001

PAIN | STRESS | BEAUTY *New patients only. Must be local resident. Expires by 3/31/2022. The laws relating to the practice of acupuncture vary from state to state. Please visit modacu.com for clinic ownership information, offer details and any state specific disclaimers. Individual results may vary. Not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Franchises Available.

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