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Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

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GIVING AND RECEIVING

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CHILDREN NEED

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How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast

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Gratitude—A Way of Life

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n this Thanksgiving eve, I’m thinking of the millions of people traveling to celebrate with family, loved ones and friends. We will sit around our tables and profess our gratitude. I have seen this tradition produce surprise and awkward moments, even struggle, just to acknowledge what we are grateful for. It shouldn’t be that hard when you spend time thinking about it.

There is a saying, “there but for the grace of God, go Joe & Asta Dunne, Publishers I”. Living in gratitude allows me the chance to put things in proper perspective, to not be a victim of circumstance, to accept what is and counterbalance my thinking, to center myself. If one has been blessed with love, life, family, and friends, it’s wise to never forget to be grateful.

No one will take the money, cars, houses, or jewels with them. I have never heard a person on their death bed say they wish they had gone to the office more or worked harder. There are people in the world burdened with unbearable conditions and circumstances, and nothing inspires me more, humbles me more than when I see them turn the lemon into lemonade. They have this unbelievable mindset of gratitude and acceptance, and sometimes—most times—they are smiling. Think on that for a second.

Gratitude is something I am very passionate about. I have learned that I need a plan and a few action steps to maintain a positive attitude, to see the good and feel grateful for all that I have. My life is my responsibility, and so is the decision to bring in the good stuff. For that to happen, gratitude is key.

When life gets difficult, when stuff happens, when reality is not the way I want it to be, when pain and suffering are unavoidable, gratitude is the mental path I need to be on. It leads me to acceptance. It pushes me forward. Gratitude delivers the mindset needed to breathe, adjust, and continue when life gets difficult.

I maintain that practicing gratitude, not just in the holiday season but every day, cannot hurt. In time, practicing gratitude becomes a habit that slowly moves me in inches to contentment and happiness. Gratitude is a way of life. In my eyes, it’s the better alternative.

As we move into this holiday season of celebration and see our year of 2024 edging ever closer, I propose a movement of everyday gratitude. It’s a good spiritual present to ourselves.

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In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Snoozing is more common among younger people and night owls.

For those using this feature, drowsiness and shorter sleep is more common.

The study also sought to determine the effects of snoozing on 31 habitual snoozers. The first morning, the participants repeatedly hit the button to gain 30 extra minutes, and on the second morning, the participants got up on the first alarm. The researchers reported that 30 minutes of snoozing either improved or did not affect performance on cognitive tests administered directly upon rising, as compared to an abrupt awakening. There were no clear effects from snoozing on cortisol awakening response, morning sleepiness, mood or overnight sleep.

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control estimates that 37.3 million Americans, or 11.3 percent of the population, have diabetes, which means the body does not produce enough insulin, causing too much blood glucose (sugar) to stay in the bloodstream. Over time, diabetes can cause serious health problems, such as heart disease, vision loss and kidney disease.

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. The 15-person control group had the same equipment placed on their back, but the light was not turned on.

The result was a significant reduction in blood sugar levels in the group exposed to red light following a glucose intake by the participants. Over a two-hour period following the therapy, maximum glucose spiking was reduced by 5.1 percent. Red light exposure can be used to reduce blood glucose spikes following meals as a safe, non-invasive treatment for diabetes management at home.

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A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. The drug has been in use for nearly a century and is an ingredient in more than 200 over-the-counter decongestants. Drug stores have begun removing these products from the shelves.

The decision by the FDA was the result of decades of research and an unwavering commitment by two University of Florida pharmacists to remove decongestants from the market that contained an ingredient that was no better than a placebo.

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RetiSpec, a Toronto-based medical imaging company, claims to have developed an AI algorithm for its eye scanner that can detect signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms develop, as well as Parkinson’s, vascular dementia and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

California-based NeuroVision Imaging uses its AI-enhanced retinal imaging system to look for the buildup of certain proteins or blood vessels with a twisted shape, which are both associated with Alzheimer’s disease.

Rui Chang, Ph.D., a researcher at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, built an AI model to identify genetic triggers linked to Alzheimer’s, which would otherwise potentially take a decade to identify. His model will be tested in a clinical trial led

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Deepak Chopra

ON THE QUANTUM BODY AND ACHIEVING PEACE

by Kimberly Whittle

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eepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time. He is the founder of The Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to research on well-being and humanitarianism, and Chopra Global, a health company at the intersection of science and spirituality. Chopra also is a clinical professor of family medicine and public health at the University of California San Diego and serves as a senior scientist with Gallup, Inc. He has authored more than 90 books translated into more than 43 languages, including numerous bestsellers.

Chopra collaborated with Jack Tuszynski, Ph.D., a physicist, and Brian Fertig, M.D., an endocrinologist, on his latest book, Quantum Body: The New Science of Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life.

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It is a celebration of the most surprising turn in my life. When I was practicing medicine at an exhaustive, hectic pace more than 30 years ago, I started meditating and had a life-changing breakthrough vision of a human body shimmering as a visual image—the quantum mechanical body. I became a writer, and my book, Quantum Healing, gave me my first boost.

But at the time, the topic of meditation was considered fringe. Thirty-seven years later, the fringe has moved to the center, and new studies are overturning long-held mainstream medical beliefs. Hence, the time seemed right to take a second bite of the apple.

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What do you mean by the quantum body?

Our physical body is an activity in consciousness. You experience your body through the five senses. Physical reality is experienced in the field of awareness that is outside of our body, and the field of awareness inside our body is called the interoceptive awareness. Meditation helps us transcend our physical and mental body and takes us to the source of all experience, including the experience of mind and body. Pure consciousness is the source of mind-body and the universe. The causal body is the source of every experience we have; it is your soul and the same thing as your quantum body. Quantum body exists to bring about all the healing needed at every level.

How can we modulate our epigenetic activity and restore homeostasis to reduce stress and inflammation?

Mind and body are inseparably one.

By increasing our awareness of bodily processes through interoception, we can self-regulate our body. We can do this through meditation, practicing vagal breathing and vagal activation, doing yoga and through movement. The greatest gift of self-awareness is to live with love, truth, beauty and bliss as your goal. Ultimate well-being requires no less.

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Today, everyone is taking sides and is in conflict because they don’t agree with the perspective of others. As long as you engage in recycling trauma, the trauma leads to inflammation and disease in the body and in mental disorders. We have an inflamed world and will never solve this problem by any one side becoming the victor, because the intergenerational trauma will last for hundreds, if not thousands, of years.

This is the history of humanity since we were hunters and gatherers. Now the same tribal mindset spells extinction. We are

sleepwalking to extinction unless we wake up. There is no hope for climate change, social and economic justice, racism, prejudice, health or joy. We need to cool down the world’s inflammation by starting with ourselves and creating an ecosystem where we can bring peace to our own families, social environment, ecosystem of relationships and communities; then we can reach a critical mass. A lot of people do agree that consciousness is a field and that we can aspire to a more peaceful, just, sustainable, healthier and joyful world.

The Chopra Foundation has launched two programs. The Certification in the Soul of Leadership is about how you become a spiritual leader, which I have taught at Kellogg [School of Management at Northwestern University] and Columbia [University] and given talks about at Harvard [University]. We received a grant to offer it free of charge. The other certification, Becoming a Peace as the Way Facilitator, is only $9.99. If you can’t afford it, we give it for free. If you focus on these two things and get the critical mass of people out there, the change we want to see in the world will happen.

That you exist should be a perpetual surprise, and you should be full of gratitude for existence itself. That is the most holy and sacred experience that we can have.

What I am grateful for is that I exist.

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Baby-Talking Dolphins

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In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young. Bottlenose dolphin mothers use a higher pitch of their whistles when communicating with their calves. They also employ a signature whistle that functions like a name, and calves learn their names and those of their mother and members of their pod early on.

Scientists from Florida’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program have been recording the whistles of adult female dolphins and their calves for decades. Analysis of the recordings of 19 pairs of mothers and calves found that dolphin mothers produced signature whistles with a significantly higher maximum frequency and wider frequency ranges when they were with their calves than not with them.

It is thought that the baby talk enhances a calf’s attention, allowing for bonding with their mother and vocal learning.

The research may provide insight into the evolution of vocal learning, a prerequisite for language.

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A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. The structure predates the evolution of Homo sapiens by more than 120,000 years.

Archaeologists found two preserved interlocking logs joined side-to-side by an intentionally cut notch. Tool marks were found on both logs, along with a collection of wooden tools. The study authors believe that the logs may have been used to build a raised platform, walkway or foundation for a dwelling in an area subject to periodic flooding. The discovery challenges the view that Stone Age hominini were nomadic. To estimate the age of the logs and tools, the team used luminescence dating techniques that roughly calculate the last time minerals in the sand surrounding the items were exposed to sunlight.

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Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

Experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. There are a growing number of startups working on the issue with dollars generated from the carbon credit market. Here are three examples.

Seattle-based Lithos Carbon is spreading ground-up basalt on the soil. When rainwater mixes with the basalt, it traps CO2 as bicarbonate, which eventually flows to the ocean where it is stored for millions of years. Lithos buys basalt dust, a mining byproduct from quarries, and pays farmers to spread it instead of lime. Through this method, they expect to remove 20,000 tons of CO2 in 2023 while improving crop yields.

The nonprofit research organization Carbon to Sea Initiative is funding an experiment to see if modifying the ocean’s alkalinity could be an effective way to remove CO2. The team believes that increasing the alkalinity will convert CO2 already in the ocean into stable bicarbonate and carbonate molecules that sink to the bottom and, in turn, allow the water to absorb more CO2 from the air.

Experiments are underway off the coast of Massachusetts. Much more work is needed to make it scalable and safe, as the alkalinity enhancement may pose risks to marine life.

Living Carbon, a California-based biotechnology company, has genetically modified poplar trees with pumpkin and green algae genes to make them grow faster. The trees absorb CO2 and turn it into wood at an increased rate. Pumpkins and green algae have genes that make the process of photosynthesis more efficient. In the greenhouse, the modified trees grew 53 percent faster than their natural counterparts. Trees have been planted outdoors to see if they produce similar results. Only female trees that don’t produce pollen are used to reduce the potential reproduction of trees with the altered genes.

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California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The law will be enforced beginning in 2027. Already banned by the European Union and other countries, the four culprits are red dye No. 3, potassium bromate, brominated vegetable oil and propylparaben, which are used in some brands of orange soda, icing, hamburger rolls, candies and processed foods.

Red dye No. 3, which is derived from petroleum, makes medicines and foods bright red. The FDA already bans it from cosmetics because studies show that high doses cause cancer in lab animals. Potassium bromate, used to improve the texture of baked goods, has also been linked to cancer in lab animals. Brominated vegetable oil in citrus drinks has been tied to behavioral and reproductive issues in lab animals, among other issues. Propylparaben is a cosmetic and food preservative that is believed to be an endocrine disruptor.

Keeping the Power Grid Humming To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages. But, as the country endeavors to switch to more sustainable forms of energy, it is estimated that half of the total electricity from coalfired power plants will be eliminated by 2026, only to be replaced by renewable sources like wind and solar power, which are not as consistently reliable and subject to volatile weather events.

A new solution is needed to keep the power grid humming during this transition. While inverters have traditionally been used in micro-grids and small electric power systems to facilitate the interface between the power production or power storage equipment and the grid, the challenge is to scale them for large power grids that incorporate renewable energy. The U.S. Department of Energy is funding a $25 million grid-forming inverter effort. The initial focus is on setting technical specifications for the equipment and testing inverters from different manufacturers for performance and the ability to work together.

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onating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else.

More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing.

These purchases can extend the life of the garment, reduce textile waste and ameliorate the clothing industry’s impact on the environment. However, not all donations get a second home.

Clothing Donation Tips UNDERSTANDING WHERE SECONDHAND ITEMS GO

What Happens to Used Clothing

In the United States, 85 percent of textile products are discarded and end up in an incinerator or landfill. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that Americans create 16 million tons of textile waste every year. Globally, the textile industry accounts for 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The remaining 15 percent of used clothing passes through charities, salvage buyers, recycling facilities and sometimes other countries before it reaches the end of its life. Understanding what happens to donated clothing and making intentional, quality donations can increase the odds of it finding its way to somebody’s closet.

The journey for donated clothes depends on its condition and where it was donated.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology estimates that 20 percent of donations are directly sold at thrift and charity outlets. Once it hits the racks, the donated clothing has a couple of weeks to a few months to sell before it is taken to salvage buyers.

Of the remaining 80 percent of donated clothing, the largest portion is exported for reuse or resale. The U.S. exports more than 700,000 tons of used clothing every year, with most going to Latin America and Africa. The remaining donations are either recycled into new textiles or repurposed as industrial rags, home insulation or stuffing for upholstered furniture and car seats.

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Before donating to an organization, assess the quality of the item. “The rise in fast fashion means that consumers are choosing to purchase a higher volume of clothing overall, meaning more is ending up in donation bins,” says Erin Houston, co-founder of WearWell, an ethical and sustainable marketplace for clothing and other goods.

“But because fast fashion pieces are notoriously poorly constructed, that item that

was worn only a few times might only last the next person a couple of wears before it begins to fall apart.”

If the piece is fast fashion, consider donating it directly to a textile recycler, provided it is not made of synthetic fibers.

Otherwise, try to find a new home for the unwanted piece first.

Host a clothing swap or post on a local buy-nothing page to find neighbors that need the items.

Look for entities that specify where the donated item will be redistributed. “With organizations like I Support The Girls [ISTG], a donor knows exactly where their donations are going,” says Dana Marlowe, ISTG founder and executive director. “We can handle the quality control ourselves and ensure that as little as possible ends up as waste or is recycled improperly. As a hyper-focused nonprofit that narrows in on gently used bras of all kinds, we don’t have to sort through every clothing and product type under the sun.”

If there isn’t a hyper-specific donation center for an item, consider one of the following options: n LOCAL THRIFT STORES AND SECONDHAND SHOPS resell gently used, wearable items. n ANIMAL SHELTERS take blankets, sheets and towels for kennels. n WOMEN’S SHELTERS accept gently used items, especially professional attire. n SCHOOLS need children’s jackets, hats, gloves and pants. n HOMELESS SHELTERS AND CHURCHES hold clothing drives to fulfill community needs. n VINTAGE STORES are ideal for items that are simply outdated. n NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS like Goodwill or Salvation Army resell donations.

Most donation centers have guidelines to ensure they can use or redistribute the items. While dropping off clothes, don’t forget to browse the racks and buy an item or two to support the outlet.

Avoid roadside bins and overseas donations. These are often textile recycling companies that pose as charitable organizations, and wearable clothes are downcycled into rags, rather than re-worn.

Clothes sent overseas are often resold at bargain prices, but potentially at the cost of local manufacturers. Imported used clothing can also be a local environmental burden. In Ghana, the world’s largest importer of secondhand clothing, an estimated 40 percent is considered unsellable, and 70 percent of those items are illegally dumped, resulting in environmental damage to rivers and seas.

Certain items shouldn’t be donated and may need to be recycled or thrown out, such as clothing with tears, stains, odor, mold or dirt, as well as, for sanitary reasons, underwear, socks and worn-out shoes.

Kelcie Ottoes is a writer for sustainable businesses and contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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n today’s fast-paced world, where self-interest often takes precedence, the capacity for generosity can make a huge impact. Giving and supporting others fosters a more openhearted society, paving the way for greater connection and unity.

A study published in Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being shows that gratitude can increase self-esteem and long-term well-being, leading to greater fulfillment in myriad areas of life. In this season of giving (and throughout the year), gratitude can help shift perspectives on everyday circumstances and remind us of what really matters. Stories of people supporting one another through their generosity can move and inspire us to make every day a little brighter.

Gratitude is often felt the most by those that have been helped through a loss or trauma. When her young adult son was afflicted with devastating ulcerative colitis, Phyllis Johnson remembers feeling desperate and frustrated by traditional medicine practitioners unable to help. “Watching

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Feeding the Hungry Generosity is often shared by the very people that have been on the receiving end. For Frieda Holly, experiencing homelessness changed her perspective and ignited a desire to help others. More than three decades ago, the Chicago resident was forced to move her family out of their apartment when her youngest son tested positive for lead poisoning. Unable to find housing on such short notice, Holly lived for six months with her children in a nearby shelter and was transformed by the experience.

“It was not what I expected,” she remembers. “They treated us with extreme kindness, and I had never felt so loved and taken care of, especially in such a down moment. When we moved out, I wanted to share that feeling and generosity with others.”

Holly began collecting food from nearby pantries and making soup for the community out of her new home. What started as providing a meal to a few people quickly grew into a bustling soup kitchen. Today, Frieda’s Place has been a cornerstone in the community for 35 years. “A soup kitchen is different from a pantry, because a warm meal touches people’s heart and soul. I put a little love into every meal and make my guests feel special,” she muses.

Some of her guests are regulars, others come by once or twice, and everyone is welcome at her table.

While Holly runs the kitchen on her own, she is never alone.

“Volunteers from the community stop by all the time to help out.

Every day that we’re open, people drop off clothing, toiletries and other essential items,” she says. Much of the food is donated from nonprofits, such as the Chicago Greater Food Depository, and businesses, such as Trader Joe’s, and Holly makes do with whatever she’s given.

“Most days, I wake up not knowing what I’m serving that day, but it always works out, and my guests are always grateful for a hot meal,” says Holly. “People come to Frieda’s Place for more than just the food; they are craving emotional attention and connection. If I can give them more love or even just listen, it’s a spark in their day that may have ripple effects.”

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a loved one suffer is the most helpless and isolating feeling,” she recalls. Her son finally found relief after introducing complementary and integrative therapies, and Johnson set out to help others that were not so fortunate.

“If I didn’t have the cash, I don’t know what we would have done,” Johnson remarks, acknowledging her privilege. In 2013, she founded eFundYourHealth.org, a South Carolina-based nonprofit, to encourage and support community giving when conventional health care and health insurance are inadequate.

“We pull from a team of passionate experts in the integrative and alternative health community who want to change the world,” she explains.

Patients apply for grants for the care they need that is not covered by insurance. They are required to raise a minimum of $500 on their own, and eFundYourHealth.org connects with donors to meet the rest. According to Johnson, this model of people helping each other benefits everyone, including donors, patients and healthcare providers. “The patients are able to receive the often essential care they need and deserve to heal, and the donors and practitioners are making a vital difference in someone else’s life.

The sense of gratitude connects everyone and heightens the healing process,” she says.

Johnson identifies with the desperation of family members that would do anything to help their loved ones and says that serving others is the only option for her. “When someone you care about is suffering, not being able to make them better is excruciating.

Once you’ve been through a traumatic experience, it builds a fire within you. Turning that into empowerment becomes part of your calling, and you are driven to ensure that others don’t have to go through the same thing,” she asserts.

Ruth Westreich never thought she would become a philanthropist.

The California native grew up in poverty as a young caregiver for her ill mother. When a generous employer from a teenage job funded her college tuition, she was inspired to pay it forward.

Westreich set out to help anyone she could by sharing her time, attention and financial resources.

A passion for the arts set the groundwork for The Westreich Foundation, primarily funded by her affluent husband, who saw how impactful her work could be with the right support. Now in its 20th year, the organization funds programs and individuals at the intersection of art and healing, focusing on the welfare and education of youth, restorative farming and organic agriculture, scientific research and independent investigative journalism.

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Westreich explains. “We fund a lot of early adopters with big ideas that need investigating. We are especially interested in highlighting the dangers that need to be exposed in things like PFAS [per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances] and other chemicals that are harmful to the overall health of the planet.” The Westreich Foundation helped fund the nonprofits, scientific research and journalists that eventually uncovered the dangers of Monsanto’s weedkiller RoundUp. A painter herself, Westreich is deeply moved by the power of the arts in healing, and the foundation combines thought-provoking art, activism and philanthropy to engage and unite people.

“By supporting and elevating these passionate groups, we are encouraged that their work will result in an exponential impact that can be scaled for dramatic changes in human and planetary health,” she asserts. “Gratitude emanates between our donors and our recipients. They are incredibly grateful for the support, and I am equally grateful to be able to give. More than the money, it’s the relationships that make us all feel the richest. I believe in the law of attraction and know in my heart that the more you give, the more you get back.”

Spreading Holistic Hope and Gratitude When Suzan Walter co-founded the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA), her knowledge and understanding of holistic health was limited. The businesswoman and parent of two children

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“During my grief, I read Bernie Siegel’s book Love, Medicine & Miracles and learned about terminally ill patients who took control of their illnesses and extended their lives beyond medical predictions,” she recalls, adding that her friend with cancer came to believe that he would recover. He accepted treatment and lived another two months. According to Walter, when he stopped believing, the treatments stopped working, and he died.

Seeing firsthand the power that positivity could have in healing, Walter committed to learning more about holistic wellness and eventually founded AHHA, a free, online clearinghouse of resources and articles to support active self-care and healthy lifestyle changes.

“We encourage the powerful, whole-person approach to health care that integrates physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. We are connecting and empowering holistic warriors with the resources to help them heal and a community to help support them,” Walter explains. “I am humbled and blessed that by being willing to serve, these opportunities to leave the world a little better have emerged. My friend was asked at the end of his life if there was any meaning he could take away from his suffering, to which he responded, ‘It allowed me to let others in and receive their love.’ Gratitude enabled him to find a gift, even under the most dire circumstances, and that is a beautiful lesson.”

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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every year. Consider reusing old gift wrap or upcycling newspaper, maps or magazine pages. For a longer lasting option, invest in cloth wrappings. Remember to throw wrapping paper in the recycling bin as long as it doesn’t contain metallic, glitter or velvet elements.

SEND DIGITAL INVITATIONS. Save paper and reduce waste by embracing the digital era and sending electronic invitations. Online platforms offer stylish and customizable options for spreading holiday cheer while minimizing the environmental impact.

CHOOSE LOCAL AND SEASONAL INGREDIENTS. By opting for locally sourced, organic produce, we support local farmers and reduce the carbon footprint associated with long-distance transportation. Additionally, selecting ingredients that are in season ensures freshness and flavor.

CHOOSE SUSTAINABLE DECOR. Instead of buying disposable party decorations, opt for reusable and eco-friendly alternatives. Consider using natural elements, such as pine cones, branches and leaves, to create a rustic and festive atmosphere. Repurpose items from around the home, like mason jars or old wine bottles, and turn them into beautiful candle holders or festive centerpieces.

WRAP DIFFERENTLY. Landfills add 2.3 million pounds of wrapping paper

EMBRACE REUSABLE TABLEWARE. Ditch the disposable plastic plates and cutlery and choose biodegradable or compostable alternatives. If there isn’t enough regular tableware for each guest, mix and match or borrow some from a neighbor.

CONSERVE ENERGY. Turn down the thermostat a few degrees to save energy. If it’s chilly outside, encourage guests to bring their own sweaters or blankets. Make use of natural light

during the day and switch to energy-efficient LED light bulbs when the sun goes down.

PREPARE A ZERO-WASTE MENU. Plan the holiday menu carefully to avoid over-purchasing or overcooking. Ask guests to bring reusable containers for leftovers, which can be transformed into delicious new dishes or donated to food banks to help those in need.

COMPOST. Instead of throwing food scraps into the trash, composting reduces landfill waste and creates nutrient-rich soil. Be sure to provide clearly marked recycling and compost bins to make it easy for guests to dispose of their waste properly.

GIVE SUSTAINABLE PARTY FAVORS. Instead of traditional party favors that often go unused or end up in the trash, consider giving guests eco-friendly gifts. Reusable BPA-free water bottles, organic seeds or handmade products from local artisans will spread guilt-free cheer. Not only are these gifts more meaningful, they also serve as a reminder of the importance of sustainability.

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Why Mercury-Free, Mercury-Safe Dentistry Matters

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hile the phrase “mad as a hatter” might bring up images of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, what it described was hardly the stuff of fantasy.

Back in the 18th and 19th centuries, workers typically used mercury to convert animal pelts into felt for hats. Mercury is highly toxic, especially to the brain.

Exposed to so much of the stuff, hat makers often developed tremors (known as “hatter’s shakes”), speech difficulties, emotional instability, and hallucinations. A hat maker could appear quite literally “mad” or “crazy.”

Yet Some Thought Filling Teeth with This Toxin Was a Good Idea

Despite mercury’s known danger to human health, an early 19th century English chemist used mercury in an alloy he had developed for filling decayed or damaged teeth. By 1830, American dentists had begun using this dental amalgam, and it wasn’t long before harmful effects were being reported.

Ultimately, our country’s first professional association of dentists, the American Society of Dental Surgeons, took a stand and discouraged the use of mercury amalgam. They even required their members to take a pledge that they would never use the material.

But some dentists kept using it, largely for the same reasons it continues to be used by many dentists today: Amalgam is cheaper, and it’s faster and easier to place than

alternative materials, so you can treat more patients in less time. These renegade dentists eventually formed a rival organization that went on to normalize mercury fillings: the American Dental Association (ADA).

Waking Up to the Dangers of Dental Mercury

For over 150 years, the ADA held that mercury fillings were completely safe.

Even after the FDA updated its guidance in 2020 and now discourages the use of amalgam in nearly two-thirds of the American population, the ADA held firm. “Dentists have used dental amalgam for a long time, and we know that it’s durable, reliable and safe,” said ADA President Chad P. Gehani in a news release issued in response to that new guidance.

Recently, the ADA started to pivot.

According to Charles Brown of Consumers for Dental Choice, the ADA “substantially realigned its position on amalgam, pulling back from its hard-line position of pushing amalgam onto American consumers,” as reflected in the organization’s mercury policy statement.

• They no longer say mercury amalgam poses no health hazards.

• They now support reducing environmental mercury, much of which comes courtesy of the dental industry.

• They have withdrawn its policy of supporting dental boards in attacking mercury-free dentists.

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Other events led up to this, of course.

First came the Minamata Convention on Mercury, a global treaty that includes provisions toward a phase down of dental mercury. The FDA’s revised guidance followed years of other nations, including those in the EU, taking action to limit the use of dental amalgam. Soon, the two biggest makers of dental problems opted to quit the amalgam business altogether.

This was all helped along by people becoming more informed about the risks of mercury fillings and the availability of nontoxic alternatives that are also far more aesthetic.

All this is a welcome change.

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HDC is SMART certified as well, so when a patient chooses to have their mercury fillings replaced with biocompatible restorations, they can rest assured that they will be protected from excess exposure that could trigger the onset of illness or worsen existing conditions.

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kills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Beyond academic knowledge, there are essential character and life skills that they need to master to help them grow into responsible, empathetic and resilient individuals.

Fostering Skill Development “Character skills should be intentionally taught and reinforced throughout a child’s educational journey,” says Ronald Bubnowski, an elementary school principal and Boy Scouts of America leader in New Jersey. “When we teach kids character skills, we are investing in the future generation of change-makers and leaders who will make this world a better place.”

Character skills contribute to moral and ethical growth and help equip children to face the challenges of the world with confidence and integrity.

Life skills are acquired gradually, starting from a very young age. As soon as children start interacting with their environment, they begin to develop fundamental skills. According to Laura Markham, a clinical psychologist and founder of Aha! Parenting, “Children are never too young to learn life skills.” For example, when a comforting parent tends to a crying baby, the baby learns to trust the people in their world and that they are worthy of being cared for. This is a building block for self-confidence.

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Life skills are not a one-size-fits-all concept. The skills that are most important for children to learn differ depending on their age and stage of development. When they are around 6 to 12 months old, a child can roll, sit, pull up to stand, crawl, vocalize, suck their fingers or pacifier, and hold and study a toy. This is an appropriate time to allow a child to learn how to self-regulate, an important skill for all ages. A good place to practice is during naps and at bedtime. Don’t be surprised that a child lets out only a few cries and then soothes themselves to sleep.

Teaching toddlers life skills is about role modeling; they learn by example. Some key life skills to teach during these years include feeding oneself, brushing teeth, following directions, washing hands, using the bathroom independently, manners and communicating needs and feelings.

By age 3, children start to socialize and make attempts to please others. Most skills acquired at this age come from socializing with other kids their age, whether that’s with siblings, at day care, nursery school, mommy-and-me groups or at the park.

They should develop empathy and cooperation. As they begin to explore the world around them unassisted, it is essential to focus on developing basic skills that allow them to feel independent and capable.

Some key life skills to teach children during early childhood include tying their shoelaces, dressing themselves, cleaning up their toys and managing simple conflicts with siblings.

As children move through elementary school, character development expands as part of the development of their identity.

They learn more complex skills, such as time management, decision making, the importance of respecting others’ opinions and peaceful conflict resolution.

Creating a Learning Environment Teaching life and character skills to children requires a multifaceted approach involving guidance, practice and positive reinforcement. It is crucial to create a supportive environment that encourages them to explore and learn through hands-on experiences. Here are some effective strategies:

n CHALLENGE A CHILD AT EVERY AGE. They are

growing fast, and what they couldn’t do today they may be ready to do tomorrow.

n LEAD BY EXAMPLE. Children learn best by observing the behaviors and actions of adults around them.

n PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRACTICE. Create

tasks or chores that allow them to apply the skills they learn to reinforce their understanding and build confidence.

n USE STORYTELLING AND PLAY. Engaging children

in storytelling and play activities can make the process of learning life and character skills more enjoyable and memorable. Through storytelling, children can learn valuable lessons and understand the importance of various skills in different situations.

n ENCOURAGE INDEPENDENCE AND PROB-

LEM-SOLVING. Allowing children to make decisions and solve problems on their own fosters independence and critical thinking. By providing guidance and support, adults can empower children to become more self-reliant. “Giving children a safe and supportive environment in which to fail and learn is part of the process, too,” says Bubnowski.

Visit HealthyChildren.org from the American Academy of Pediatrics and Tinyurl.com/LearnTheSignsActEarly from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control for tools and tips at every stage of a child’s development.

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nclusivity and respect are at the heart of a memorable and enjoyable experience around the holiday table. “Nothing can spoil a wonderful holiday faster than when your family or friends are unable to enjoy your delicious food,” says Julie Matthews, a certified nutrition consultant and founder of Nourishing Hope. From allergies to religious restrictions and ethical choices, understanding and accommodating guests’ diverse dietary needs is the foundation of a successful gathering.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, more than 17 percent of the adult population is on a special diet on any given day. Food Allergy Research and Education reports that 85 million Americans have life-threatening food allergies and intolerances. Plant-based diets are also on the rise, with 5 to 6 percent of Americans identifying as vegetarians.

Preparation and Communication With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. “Communication is an important first step when it comes to accommodating your guests’ dietary needs,” advises Yvonne Maffei, chef and

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creator of MyHalalKitchen.com. “Speak to them in advance to gain insight into their needs, giving yourself enough time to plan your menu and shop for any unique ingredients you might need.”

“To make sure that guests with specific dietary constraints don’t feel isolated or singled out at the table, try to replicate the same dishes for everyone. It’s also helpful for each dish to be labeled so guests don’t have to ask, particularly if it’s a large gathering or buffet style,” says Maffei.

“Prepare as much as possible ahead of time, if not all of it,” says Matthews. “It makes the environment feel more inviting, and you are able to focus on your guests. If other people are bringing dishes, ask them for the recipe ahead of time so that you can inform your guests.”

Food Allergies Party hosts need to pay special attention to food allergies, intolerances and sensitivities, which can cause uncomfortable or even life-threatening reactions, including bloating, diarrhea, skin reactions, swelling, breathing difficulties and anaphylactic shock. To prevent cross-contamination and provide peace of mind for guests, designate allergy-friendly cooking utensils, cutting boards and dishes. Here are a few substitutions for the most common offenders.

DAIRY: For those with lactose intolerance or a dairy allergy, serve plant-based milks made with almonds, soy or oats. Replace butter with coconut oil, olive oil or plantbased butters.

EGGS: Substitute with applesauce, mashed bananas or commercial egg replacers, especially in baking. Tofu is a good alternative for scrambled eggs.

PEANUTS: Eliminate the potential for crossover allergies by avoiding other nuts that are processed in the same facilities as peanuts. Sunflower seed butter, tahini and almond butter are tasty and healthy alternatives in recipes.

TREE NUTS: Use sunflower, pumpkin and flax seeds instead of tree nuts. Coconut or dried fruits can add texture and flavor. Roasted chickpeas are a crunchy, nutritious alternative.

SEAFOOD: Lean meats, legumes, tofu, seitan, jackfruit and mushrooms can be used as alternatives to fish and shellfish in recipes.

Vegan fish substitutes are also available.

GLUTEN: Use flours made with almonds, coconut, rice or buckwheat. Quinoa works well in salads or as a main dish. Cross-contamination is a concern; choose products that are labeled gluten-free. Use gluten-free flour to thicken gravies.

SOY: Coconut aminos or tamari can substitute for soy sauce. For recipes that call for tofu, seitan or jackfruit may be used.

SESAME: Sunflower or pumpkin seeds and almond butter can replace sesame seeds or tahini in recipes.

MUSTARD: Turmeric mixed with a little vinegar can be a suitable alternative in many recipes.

Restrictive Diets

like stevia or erythritol.

Whether for health, weight loss, ethical or religious reasons, guests may be following a specific diet that omits ingredients. To respect and support their needs, here are a few recommended substitutions.

Low-FODMAP: This diet for people with irritable bowel syndrome eliminates numerous irritants. Garlic-infused oil can be an alternative to fresh garlic, and lactose-free dairy or almond milk can replace regular milk.

VEGAN: Offer recipes made with tofu, lentils and beans as protein sources, and nutritional yeast as a cheese substitute.

Replace dairy with plant-based milks.

VEGETARIAN: Celebrate the wonders of the plant kingdom with hearty vegetable roasts and scrumptious vegan desserts.

PALEO: For this diet that focuses on whole foods, substitute regular flour with almond or coconut flour, and refined sugar with honey or pure maple syrup.

KETOGENIC: Common low-carb, highfat alternatives include non-starchy vegetables, such as cauliflower, and sweeteners

HALAL: Omit alcohol and pork products. Use meat and poultry that is processed according to Islamic law. Replace alcohol-based flavor extracts with real vanilla beans.

KOSHER: Follow the dietary laws of kashrut based on the Torah and the oral tradition.

Madiha Saeed is a holistic, functional and integrative doctor in Naperville, Illinois, and director of education for Documenting Hope and KnoWEwell.

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DATE COOKIES YIELD: 25 COOKIES 3 cups almond flour ½ cup nut butter of choice ½ cup honey 3 eggs 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1½ cups baking dates, pitted and chopped Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except the dates until smooth. Line a cookie sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Scoop about a tablespoon of batter and roll into a round ball. In the middle of the ball, press ½ teaspoon of dates into the center, rolling again to surround the dates with cookie dough. Place on a cookie sheet, flattening slightly. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let cool before serving.

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Power Flow Yoga Morristown, 40 Market St., Morristown. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/upcomingevents/.

Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm.

Join us as we take a look into your past.

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7:30-8:30pm. Reduce Stress with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. $60 each session. For more information and link to sessions, contact Barry at 908-303-7767, 610-353-2330 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com.

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 Quantum Experiences: The Power of Restorative Healing Tones FREE Webinar – 8:30pm. Come join us to learn how your emotions could be negatively affecting areas of your body and how to reset with personalized frequency music. From a 10-sec voice clip, this technology can measure your voice tones to then generate balancing audios to diminish frequencies that are in excess and supplement those that are lacking. This can reduce anxiety, help with insomnia, and restore overall balance to the body. To register, email blueskaihealing@gmail.com or visit TapLink. cc/blueskaihealing.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 9-11:45am. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 9-10am.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 10-11am.

Reduce Stress with Hypnosis – 11-11:45am. $60 each session. Hypnosis Counseling Center, 28 Mine St., Flemington. For more information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com.

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Breathwork Workshop – 5-6:30pm. Led

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Nirvana Infrared Yoga, Wayne. $50. Preregister at NirvanaInfrared.com/events. For details, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/ upcoming-events/.

Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm.

Let’s take a look into your past—past lives, that is! Join Howard Mertine (of Alternative Therapies Work, LLC) in partnership with Everett Magie (of Alien Ink Tattoos), as we host a two-hour guided hypnotic journey to take you into your own past lives! You may even uncover why you do some of the things you do in your current life! Space is limited (10 people). $40 at door or PayPal at: hgmertine@ gmail.com. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973652-7962. AlternativeTherapiesWork.com.

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Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:15pm; Zoom. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour virtual sessions. Take any or all for tools to help you change your life for the better. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis –

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collagen, bacteria, viruses, mold, metals, & parasites to help reach a more balanced state. They will also discover how to imprint and broadcast frequencies (eg, sleep to your home or abundance to your office) and how to make your own homeopathic remedies and detoxes and scan your supplement library to see what is most in resonance with your body to take each day. It is time we take our own health back into our hands.To register, email blueskaihealing@gmail.com or visit TapLink. cc/blueskaihealing.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16 SoulCare Shop & Vibe Wellness Faire – 12noon-5pm. Book a breathwork session with Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork at this unitue alternative/holistic wellness fair.

27 E. Main St., Rockaway. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/ upcoming-events/.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Free Breathwork Class – 11:15am12:15pm. Led by Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork. Crunch Fitness Morristown, 118 Headquarters Plaza, Morristown. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork. com/upcoming-events/.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 FREE Frequency Webinar: A Vibe Above the Competition – 12noon. A lunch presentation for all holistic doctors, dentists, veterinarians, naturopaths, chiropractors, nutritionists, energy healers, and wellness enthusiasts who would like to add bio-resonance technology into your practices. Learn how practitioners are using an innovative quantum technology to expand their businesses and improve client outcomes. To register, email blueskaihealing@gmail.com or visit TapLink. cc/blueskaihealing.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28 Red Light Therapy Presentation – 8:30pm, EDT; via Zoom. Learn how the red light therapy device is used to target acne, rejuvenate the skin, stimulate collagen activity, target blemishes and other signs of aging, assist in pain relief, support vasodilation, reactivate nutrients and more. Attendance is free; however, registration is limited to 50 people. Reserve your spot today by emailing: blueskaihealing@gmail.com or calling/texting: 973-493-3139. TapLink.cc/ blueskaihealing.

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plan ahead MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2024 New Year’s Grounding & Clearing – 12noon2pm. Start the new year off grounded and clear. Eliminate past baggage and start the New Year with an edge! Join Howard Mertine (of Alternative Therapies Work, LLC) in partnership with Everett Magie (of Alien Ink Tattoos), as we host a two-hour guided hypnotic, reiki infused journey to clear away what no longer serves you!

Giving you a fresh start for the new year to come! This is one event you will not want to miss! Space is limited (10 people). $40 at door or PayPal at: hgmertine@gmail. com. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-6527962. AlternativeTherapiesWork.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Costa Rica Yoga and Healing Retreat – Feb. 17-25, 2024. Take your practice and your peace to the next level. Instructors include Dean Cramp of Transcend Healing Breathwork. Early bird discount $300 if registered by Dec. 10 at MajaYoga.com/ retreats. Teva Hotal & Jungle Reserve, aja@majayoga.com. For details, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/upcomingevents/

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sundays Qi Gong with JoeyG – 10:30am. Join us in the Scalar Energy Field for an hour of qi gong with an energetic kick. $40. Advanced Frequency Energy Spa, 431 Rte 22 E (Bishop’s Plaza), Whitehouse Station. For details call 888-460-4050, text 908-8648111. AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com.

Online Breathwork – 7:30pm. Don’t miss out on this weekly Breathwork class with Dean Cramp. People have been practicing Breathwork for thousands of years. Join us to experience what controlled breathing can do for your mind, body and emotional health. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/upcomingevents/

mondays Breathe, Meditate & Be Happy – 6:30pm.

Learn SKY Breath Meditation to be energized and efficient for healthy living and happy relationships. Free. RSVP http://tiny.cc/ breathe-summit. For information, Maya. yagnik@us.artofliving.org or 908-3766729. ArtOfLiving.org.

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greater depth analysis and refinement of movements. Prerequisite Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong for beginners. Series discounts: $60/4wk or drop in $20. For more information and class link contact Patty Pagano at 908-3921313 or pattygigongforhealing@gmail.com.

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tuesday Mediumship, Intuitive, & Psychic Development Circle – 7-9pm. This on-going, interactive workshop series is presented in a way that assists in building intuitive muscle.

Maureen guides participants in connecting with their intuition. This is a spiritual growing environment, and each week will focus on different techniques to help you unfold and develop to the next level. Every class will be different in development lessons.

All levels welcome! $15; RSVP to Maureen 908-955-3282. Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Flr, Chester. PortalOfHealing.com.

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wednesdays Meditation4Sobriety – 5:30-6:30pm, online, Chakra, 12-step Meditationoin including Simple breathwork, mudras, guided visual meditations, and journaling with Tanya D, founder of The Peace We Crave. Donation-based. For questions email tanyad@thepeacewecrave.com, and visit yoga4sobriety.com/schedule.

Yoga with Roberta – 6:30pm. Join us in the Scalar Energy Field for an hour of yoga with an energetic kick. $40. Advanced Frequency Energy Spa, 431 Rte 22 E (Bishop’s Plaza), Whitehouse Station. For details call 888-460-4050, text 908-8648111. AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com.

thursdays Science of Breath – 6:30pm. Learn SKY Breath Meditation to be energized and efficient for healthy living and happy relationships. Free. RSVP http://aolf. co/Science-of-breath. For information, Morriscounty@us.artofliving.org or 973833-2193. ArtOfLiving.org.

Mad Monk Tai Chi – time/days varies.

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Thurs. classes: 5:30pm Advanced Form (sword, sensing hands); 6:30pm Beginners Form. Sat. class, 9:15am Beginners Form.

Led by Jody Rubel. Location at Lakeland UU Fellowship, 231 Parish Dr., Wayne. For more information, 201-508-7257 and visit JodyRubel.wixsite.com/madmonk-tai-chi.

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Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health and passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad, pages 13.

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14 Hibernia Road, Rockaway 862-330-8706 transcendhealingbreath@gmail.com HealingAndBreathwork.com License Number: 0450958626 Transcend Healing and Breathwork offers both Private and group Breathwork sessions both in-person and online. We use the power of the breath to release stuck emotions and energy so that the client can heal.

We also offer Life coaching services that can be coupled with the power of Breathwork to allow the client get back into the flow of life. See ad, page 9.

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Art of Living- Morris county, a team of facilitators and volunteers bring the mission of Art of living, to bring stress free living to the Morris & Sussex county residents. They conduct events and Workshops teaching Breathwork, Meditation and Yoga designed for various age groups, SKY kids for 8-12 year olds, SKY teens for 13-17 year old and SKY Breath Meditation for 18 and above. See ad, page 31.

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Art of Living- Union county, a team of facilitators and volunteers bring the mission of Art of living, to bring stress free living to the Union & Essex county residents. They conduct events and Workshops teaching Breathwork, Meditation and Yoga designed for various age groups, SKY kids for 8-12 year olds, SKY teens for 13-17 year old and SKY Breath Meditation for 18 and above. See ad, page 31.

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Holistic healers Nicole and Alex use a quantum healing device to communicate with the body via subtle bio-frequencies and electromagnetic signals to identify areas that are out of balance, then shift the body back to homeostasis. We also help holistic practitioners and others integrate this technology into their practices and lives. See ad, page 29.

Coaching Law Of Attraction Life Coach David Scott Bartky, CLOALC 973-444-7301 David@LifeCoachDavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com

David is a certified and experienced Law of Attraction life coach. His clients all have great success because he teaches them powerful processes and techniques so they can attract what they want, instead of what they don’t want in all areas of life (both materialistically and emotionally). The Law of Attraction is always responding to you, so if you’re ready to say “Yes!” to attracting what you want, and/or improving your life in some way, contact David today.

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Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad, pages 13.

Holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as teeth and gums. By treating the cause, not just the symptoms, Dr. Gashinsky helps improve his patients’ quality of life through dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad, page 3 .

85 Green Pond Road, #3, Rockaway 973-957-0836 AdjustNJ.com Drs. Jason and Marissa Abaza are board certified doctors of chiropractic. Drawn together by a shared passion of natural health and the innate power of the body, Drs. Jason and Marissa are on a mission to build the healthiest community in the world with their neurologically based, drug-free approach to health and healing. See ad, page 7.

Colon Hydrotherapy Living Waters Wellness Center Ann Ochs • Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified 26 Elm St, Morristown 973-998-6550 • ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com

Ann Ochs has more than 20 years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. Call today Cosmetics – Organic. See ad, page 38.

Enzyme Nutrition Next Level Healing Of NJ, Inc.

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