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Adjust Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Advanced Frequency Energy Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Aesthetic Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 40 Alternative Therapies Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

14 Growing Hydroponic Produce at Home

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16 Mimi Guarneri on Treating the Heart With Love

Balance for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Be the Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Blue Skai Healing / AO Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cathy Ludwig Ed.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CCS Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Center for Systemic Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Dr. Andy Rosenfarb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

18 Fun and Stress-free Travel Tips

Everyday Organizing Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

20 Oral Health Tips to Prevent Heart Disease

Healing Pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

24 Lowering Our Battery Footprint 28 Therapy for SuperHumans

Flush Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Happy Wellness Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Hibernate Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Holistic Dental Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hypnosis Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Inner Soul Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 JAHC 2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 KnoWEwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Lisa’s Thermography & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 31

30 Homeopathy for Athletes

Living Waters Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

32 The Magic of Hugs

Personally Yours Lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Memories for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 National Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Portal of Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Redwood Cleaning NJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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RegeneSpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sparkle With Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Starseed Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Hair for Life Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Trauma Alchemy Mastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Departments 8 Local Briefs 10 Health Briefs 12 Global Briefs 14 Eco Tip 16 Wise Words

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18 All Aboard 20 Feature Story 24 Green Living 28 Therapy Spotlight 30 Fit Body

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Thoughts On Love With the month of February and Valentine’s Day approaching, it is natural to think of love.

These days we seem to love everybody. “I love you” is a signature sign off that has become a popular norm. I think it’s a positive thing to hear “I love you” so often, especially when Joe & Asta Dunne, Publishers you add meaningful hugs in addition to fist bumps and handshakes. Yes, it’s a nice change to see love being passed around out in the open. We seem to be owning and showing our feelings on a new level.

We’re learning that sharing is caring, and intimacy and vulnerability are pathways to love.

Yet, what is love? How do people love when they were never shown love? What are the challenges of trust? Can you learn to love? When I ask myself these questions, I always think of my dad. How did my father, who never had loving parents around, make me know that I was loved? He could never say “I love you” or hug you. His dedication to protection and provision coupled with putting family first was all he could do. While there wasn’t a real atmosphere of love, there certainly was an energy of love. As a child, and even as a young man, it was hard to understand. And like so much that goes into love, it has taken time and patience and understanding, and yes, experience to appreciate the gift behind the curtain.

Love can be a gentle, soft place to land. It can also be so overwhelming as to defy expression.

Love shifts, adjusts and transforms within each relationship. As we mix in backgrounds, nationalities, generational norms, our ability to open up, share and grow is challenged as new forms of loving emerge. And with each new expression, the world becomes a better, more interesting place.

The journey of love is different for each of us. I do believe that we all need to love and be loved. I know I did and do. So go forth and love some more.

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A Day Like Never Before in Fairfield

BlueSkai Healing Open House

From 1 to 5 p.m., on March 3, The Wellness Gala will present a panel of world-renowned intuitives and healers who will share prophetic messages and guidance, followed by Audience Q&A. Whether it’s matters of the heart, career choices, spiritual growth, or communicating with a loved one who has passed, this expert panel will cover it. They will take your burning questions and give prophetic messages and guidance.

Alex and Nicole Rodrigues of BlueSkai Healing will host an open house event from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., on February 24 at their new location at Vival Wellness Center in Verona. Vival offers osteopathy, craniosacral, and functional nutrition, and BlueSkai Healing offers biomagnetism, sound and vibrational healing, mind-body-spirit release, and bioresonance and frequency healing. Come meet the practitioners, see this beautiful center, and even experience a little sound healing in the yoga/meditation room. There will be raffle gifts and specials offered on bookings to all attendees.

The panel features Concetta Bertoldi, NY Times best-selling author and world renowned psychic medium, plus the intuitive talents of Dr. Robert Kandarjian, Dr. Jersey Wulster, and Lee Grabarczyk.

There will also be wine tasting, coffee and dessert, readings, healing sessions, massage, and unique vendors. Tickets are $45 in advance, and $55 at the door. Don’t miss this unique opportunity.

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When Dr. Stephen Roman, Jr., finished his medical subspecialty training 20 years ago, there were limited options in the treatment of pain. For many years, only minimal changes in offerings to patients became available. Recently, however, many breakthroughs have occurred in the treatment of spinal and joint pain. This includes new technologies such as regenerative medicine which has provided many new options that were not available just a few years ago.

“There are many patients that I have told throughout the years that there was nothing else I could do for them. Now I am inviting many of these patients back to learn about new technologies that were not available when I had last seen them,” shares Dr. Roman. Conditions amenable to new minimally-invasive treatment options include chronic low back pain caused by degenerated spinal discs. These are some of the patients that he is most excited to see because when he last saw them their options were usually limited to surgery or chronic prescription medication use. Other patients benefiting from recent advances include patients seeking alternative treatments to joint surgery.

“It’s an exciting time in medical history,” states Dr. Roman, “and I’m grateful to be a part of this historic leap in our approach to patient care.”

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Relaxing Colon Hydrotherapy at Flush Wellness Center As a child in the Caribbean Trinidad and Tobago, Leona Yhap’s parents and grandparents would cleanse her colon with bitter herbs and teas.

Although reluctant to take the cleanses, it always made her feel better. Later, she was introduced to colonics in NYC and found this wellness experience life changing.

Knowing the benefits of colon hydrotherapy first hand, Yhap pursued certification from Wood Colonic Hygienic Institute in Kissimmee, Florida, and also became certified as a holistic nutritionist. With over 12 years’ experience as a certified colon hydrotherapist, she is now the founder of Flush Wellness Center in Montclair.

At Flush Wellness Center a spa ambience uses the Woods gravity Method or Closed System colonic, which is odorless and has absolutely no smell. This is the safest and most gentle form of colon hydrotherapy, and effectively alleviates constipation, gas, bloating, weight loss, skin issues, brain fog, reduces inflammation and other abdominal discomforts. The water at Flush is purified by reverse osmosis and ultraviolet light exposure to filter out 99% of chemicals and kill pathogens.

Cleansing infusions are incorporated into the water which is customized to each individual to assist with detoxification.

The gravity system is not a machine; it works with a 5-gallon tank in which the gravity of the water flows gently into the large intestines and your natural peristalsis works for evacuation of the waste and gas. The water flowing into the colon is never forced. A colon therapist is required to be present with the client for the entire session, so the client is never left alone.

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EXERCISE IS GOOD FOR CHOLESTEROL

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A new study has uncovered details as to why exercise is beneficial for heart health and blood lipid levels at any age. The study reported in the journal Nutrients compared the physical activity and lipid levels of 45 older adults aged 60 to 80 with 63 younger adults aged 20 to 35. In addition to measuring high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol), the scientists also considered the size of the HDL particles, which provides insights into the type and functionality of HDL as it absorbs excess cholesterol from the blood and transports it back to the liver to be recycled or excreted in bile. Researchers found that, regardless of whether the individuals were younger or older, the physically active participants exhibited higher HDL, as well as more of the types of HDL that are cardio-protective, and a greater capacity to process cholesterol back to the liver, which is one of the key anti-atherosclerosis functions of HDL.

CBD PRODUCTS MAY BE HARMFUL TO CHILDREN

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first gene editing treatments for sickle cell disease. Co-developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals and CRISPR Therapeutics, the exa-cel treatment uses new technology to modify a gene involved in red blood cell shape and function. It is too early to say whether the treatment will be permanent and without side effects, as only about 100 people have undergone the procedure, and they have been followed for less than two years.

According to the National Institutes of Health, sickle cell disease is a group of genetic disorders that affect hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen to the body. In sickle-cell patients, red blood cells are crescent-shaped and do not bend, instead of being disc-shaped and flexible. This anomaly can block blood flow to the body, leading to strokes, eye problems, infections, fatigue and severe pain. Until now, a bone marrow transplant was the only cure.

CRISPR technology—short for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats—allows scientists to strategically modify the DNA of organisms. The exa-cel treatment involves removing a patient’s bone marrow stem cells, editing them using the CRISPR technology, destroying the untreated bone marrow and re-infusing the modified cells to replicate and repopulate the body.

Between January 1, 2021 and February 28, 2022, national poison control centers have responded to 2,362 exposure cases of delta-8 THC-containing products, 41 percent of which involved children. Most of those childhood exposures were unintentional and 45 percent of these kids required hospitalization. During the first 11 months of 2023, poison control centers managed 2,105 cases related to CBD. The FDA cautions that the marketing of these products may be appealing to children, and parents should be wary. If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. If there is a question about what a child has ingested, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

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In 2018, Congress legalized hemp farming and the sale of cannabidiol (CBD) products as long as they contained less than 0.3 percent of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical in cannabis plants that produces a high. As a result, companies began making CBD drinks, foods and other products, some of which may concentrate the delta-8 THC in manufacturing to levels nearing the potency of marijuana-derived delta-9 THC. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has neither approved nor regulated delta-8 THC, it has issued warnings about potential dangers. Oversight by states varies.

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According to a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), semaglutide, a medication sold as Ozempic by Novo Nordisk, may be associated with heart-health improvement. For one year, the researchers followed 529 obese participants that had heart failure with ejection fraction, a condition where the heart pumps normally but is too stiff to fill properly. Half of the participants received semaglutide, and the other half received a placebo. Participants on semaglutide had almost double the heart improvement as measured by a standard heart failure questionnaire. They also experienced an average reduction of body weight of 13.3 percent (compared to a 2.5 percent reduction in the placebo group) and could walk an extra 66 feet in six minutes.

In another study of semaglutide also published in NEJM, participants on the drug had a 20 percent lower risk of fatal and nonfatal heart attacks and strokes than those taking a placebo. The multi-center, double-blind, randomized trial included more than 17,600 obese participants aged 45 or older that had cardiovascular disease, but no history of diabetes. Half of the participants received the drug, while the other half were given a placebo and were followed for approximately 40 months.

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Dog parents are advised to contact a veterinarian if their pets exhibit symptoms such as coughing, fever, sneezing, nasal and/or eye discharge, intermittent loss of appetite and lethargy. When attending events or situations with a group of other dogs, owners are advised to ensure that theirs are properly vaccinated, have received all needed health checks and have a veterinarian available to address any health issues.

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The discovery is the result of a two-year effort by a team of scientists from the Endangered Wildlife Trust and the University of Pretoria as part of a campaign by the charity Re:wild to search for lost animal, plant and fungi species. Among their conservation efforts, Re:wild works to halt extinction and restore the world’s rarest, most threatened species.

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A respiratory illness with an unknown cause is affecting dogs across the United States. While respiratory infections are not uncommon, veterinarians are reporting very sick dogs with chronic coughs or pneumonia that last an unusually long time and do not respond to antibiotics. Common respiratory diagnostic testing for kennel cough has yielded mostly negative results. These cases have caused concern because they are at the severe end of the spectrum. While some deaths have been reported, they represent a small percentage of total cases. Efforts are underway to conduct widespread sampling of cases to diagnose the cause and implement a testing plan.

A blind mole thought to have been extinct since 1936 was found in the sand dunes of South Africa, where the burrowing mammal’s habitat had been decimated by diamond mining. As reported in the journal Biodiversity and Conservation, researchers used environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling and specially trained border collies along the west coast of South Africa to find the elusive De Winton golden mole. Its name is derived from the iridescent gold appearance of its fur coat, which secretes oil to facilitate its movement through sand. Because the creatures rarely leave their burrows and can detect movement above ground through vibrations, scientists relied on eDNA, which locates an animal using skin cells, hair and excretions they shed as they move.

AMMONIA-POWERED ENGINE

While the world has focused on electric vehicles (EV) as part of a response to climate change, other technologies are being explored. Toyota and Chinese auto maker Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC) have introduced an engine that is powered by ammonia.

Similar to technology used in ships and trucks, these novel engines are said to be able to produce 161 horsepower with a 90 percent reduction in carbon emissions compared to conventional fuels. Ammonia-powered cars would likely be less expensive than EVs because they eliminate the environmental, production and disposal issues related to their batteries.

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Using ammonia as a fuel source does introduce challenges. It is a toxic substance that can dissolve some metals, and excessive exposure in gas or liquid form can be deadly. The slow-burning fuel has about half the energy density of gasoline, making it finicky for use in cars.

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When it burns, ammonia is carbon-free and produces no CO2, hydrocarbons or soot, but it could release nitrogen into the atmosphere, leading to acid rain and impaired breathing.

GAC claims to have reduced nitrogen emissions by increasing the combustion pressure in the engine, so a safe and convenient infrastructure would need to be built to make its use viable.

Also, the energy needed to manufacture sufficient quantities of ammonia would need to be factored into any calculation of net environmental impacts.

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Growing Hydroponic Produce at Home H ydroponics is a method of gardening that does not use soil. The technique has been around since the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Aztec floating gardens. It is a fun, easy and eco-friendly way to grow fresh produce all year round.

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For do-it-yourselfers, free, detailed plans and videos for creating a system are available online without spending a fortune. Complete systems can also be purchased and assembled at home. There are several different types of hydroponic systems. The right one will depend on the space it will occupy, the types of plants grown and

the cost. Several systems have common components such as a reservoir to hold the water and nutrient solution, net pots to suspend the plants, growing media, and an air pump and air stones to supply oxygen to the plants. Systems that move the nutrient solution also require a water pump. Here are examples of the types of systems for home use.

Wicking Systems: Most beginners start with a passive hydroponic system that relies on a wick to bring the nutrient solution to the growing medium and the plant roots. A wicking system is best for smaller plants like lettuce, mint and basil. They are the easiest to set up and maintain, take up the least space and are the least expensive.

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Deep Water Culture (DWC): In this type of system, the plants are suspended over the reservoir and the roots are submerged in the nutrient solution. DWC is a low-cost, low-maintenance system.

Like the wicking system, DWC is not for large plants.

Nutrient Film: This technique delivers a constant thin film of nutrients and water to the roots, which are not submerged. The nutrient film technique ensures that the roots don’t suffocate, a risk with DWC. Vigilance is required to ensure that the roots do not overgrow and clog the channels. This is a great system for a green house.

Ebb and Flow: Also called the flood and drain system, it works by flooding a grow bed with a nutrient solution from the reservoir.

Gravity is used to slowly drain the solution from the grow bed and back into the reservoir. A timer is used to allow time for the roots to dry and oxygenate before being flooded again. This system can accommodate a large variety of fruits and vegetables.

Aeroponics: This system suspends plants in the air and the roots are misted with the nutrient solution. An aeroponics system is enclosed in frameworks or towers. Because the roots hang naked, the plants take in extra oxygen, accelerating their growth. This type of system uses less water than any other system, and their vertical structure permits them to be used in small spaces. However, aeroponics have the highest initial cost and are more challenging for the do-it-yourselfer. Aeroponics systems require more maintenance and attention than other home systems.

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

Begin with sterile seedlings or cuttings, as plants that have been in contact with soil can introduce harmful microbes into the hydroponic system. Use distilled or bottled water to reduce the risk of high levels of chlorine or other chemicals that can harm plants.

Lastly, monitor the pH levels to ensure proper nutrient uptake by the plants.

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Mimi Guarneri on Treating the Heart With Love

by Sandra Yeyati

Guarneri is board certified in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology and integrative holistic medicine. She is a founder and president of The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine; co-founder and medical director of Guarneri Integrative Health, in La Jolla, California; and a clinical associate professor at University of California, San Diego.

In 2012, The Institute for Functional Medicine honored her with the Linus Pauling Functional Medicine Lifetime Achievement Award. Guarneri is the author of The Heart Speaks: A Cardiologist Reveals the Secret Language of Healing and 108 Pearls to Awaken Your Healing Potential.

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mind, emotions and spirit. If you have a tree with sick fruit on it, you can keep cutting off the branches, or you can ask, what does the tree need? Does it need more sunlight or water? How is the soil? Does it have minerals?

With patients, the question we should be asking is why does someone have diabetes, high blood pressure or heart disease? And then you ask, what is the soil of a human life made of?

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have major, life-changing events—death of a spouse or child, divorce—all of a sudden, they start having cancer, sudden death and heart attacks.

So, when I look at someone that had a heart attack, I don’t just want to know about their symptoms the day of the attack. I also want to know what was going on six months before, because that’s where you find the story.

How do you diagnose people by listening to their stories?

We know through research that relationships between patients and physicians affect outcome. People who bond with their physicians have lower cholesterol or blood sugar levels because they’re more likely to be compliant with medications. We also know that events don’t happen in isolation. When people

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fter graduating first in her class at The State University of New York Medical Center, Dr. Mimi Guarneri began her career at Scripps Clinic, in San Diego, as an attending physician in interventional cardiology, where she placed thousands of coronary stents. Recognizing the need for more comprehensive and holistic approaches, she founded the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine and served as medical director for 15 years, combining state-of-the-art cardiac imaging technology with lifestyle programs and alternative therapies like acupuncture, healing touch, meditation and yoga to diagnose, prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.

“I’ve been under stress. I lost my job. I lost my house. My wife told me they wanted a divorce.” This is where you start to get the stories that add up to the ultimate cardiovascular event.

How do you translate that inquiry into the healing journey?

Everyone needs something different at a different point in their life. Some people need to change what they’re eating or start walking, but then you have to look at why they’re not taking care of their physical body. Depressed people say, “I have 20 friends in this pack of cigarettes.” They don’t say, “Let me eat Brussels sprouts and take a walk.” I have to deal with the underlying issue, which could be things like depression, stress or loneliness. I also want to know my patient’s spirituality, because if they believe in a higher power, we can tap into that to give them strength and help transform what’s going on.

What tools do you have in your integrative medical arsenal?

The whole framework of integrative medicine is to understand and use the wisdom of other global healing traditions. For a patient with back pain, I may use healing touch, acupuncture, massage and medication. I may send somebody who is stressed to transcendental meditation training. I may pull from Ayurveda to help people with digestive issues.

The most important thing is looking at your life and finding joy, meaning, purpose, looking at where you can serve, where you can connect. This is the piece that is missing in many people’s lives. Also, look at where you are holding onto anger. Have you done your forgiveness work? How can you begin to practice gratitude?

Why do you say that patients are motivated not by fear but by caring?

They’re motivated by love. Love is the secret ingredient. People will do everything for three months after a heart attack because they’re terrified, and then they go back to their old ways. They start to gain weight because they never did the deep work to look at what got them there in the first place.

A perfect example is one of my heart patients who came in with a walker. She said she had sciatica, and immediately we gave her a shot for her pain. We also did some acupuncture. I got a beautiful message from her the next day, which made no mention of the shot or the acupuncture. Instead, she said, “I felt so much better from the second you gave me a hug.” It’s that kind of connection that makes all the difference.

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spreadsheet, list the days and dates of travel, and for each day, mentally step thought the schedule, considering the elements above, and list out what clothing, shoes and outerwear and any special items that will be needed by day.

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Travel should be enjoyable, energizing, and exciting! It can take one on new adventures and give wonderful new perspectives. However, for some people, preparing for upcoming journeys can be stressful and overwhelming. As the late winter and spring travel seasons draw nearer, it is helpful to come up with a methodical plan for trip preparation. Trip planning, packing and anticipating the adventures one will have can be part of the fun, and something to embrace and celebrate. Doing some advanced thinking and planning can help make travel stress-free.

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Start with a Plan The first key strategy is to have a plan. Take a step back and consider these critical elements of planning any trip and use this as the formula to start thinking about the items that will be needed. What is the type of travel as far as the purpose; is it for business or for leisure? Look at the extended weather forecast for the areas where the travel will be and think about the temperature, weather conditions and related clothing. Will the weather change drastically throughout the day and night? Think about how long the trip will be as far as the number of days and whether there will be access to a washer and dryer while away. Next think about the types of activities that one will be doing, i.e., business meetings, outdoor sports, social events, etc.

Pack Early Never wait until the last minute to pack, doing so creates unneeded stress and the possibility of mistakes. A few weeks in advance, on a piece of paper, word document or

Coordinate Thoughtfully When executing the plan above, think about whether it is possible to have a uniform/capsule wardrobe by sticking with a standardized color theme to minimize shoes, bags and to be able to mix and match. Choose fabrics that don’t wrinkle and can be used for different purposes on different days.

Minimize the valuables and jewelry that are to be brought. Be sure to pack bedtime and workout clothes as well. Choose one tote bag or a stylish backpack that can double as a personal item bag to bring on the plane, as well as being used as a daily bag to take along each day. Always wear the bulkiest outfit and shoes on the flight if possible.

Aim to bring only one coat or jacket if that is feasible. It may be wise to include an extra pair of comfortable shoes, in case the ones being worn get wet or cause blisters, and to include sunglasses, a laundry bag, a packable raincoat and an umbrella.

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As it gets closer to the departure date, lay out all the outfits and decide how to organize the actual suitcase. Packing cubes can be very helpful and can be multicolored or uniformly colored (depending on preference) and labeled with a label-maker. Cubes can be packed by individual outfit or by clothing category (as in all t-shirts together). Once the cubes are loaded, try fitting everything into the suitcase to be used.

Don’t Forget the Details Be sure to also include a toiletries bag with makeup, lotions, shaving supplies, hair products, etc. Be sure to pack and bring essentials such as: chargers, medications, glasses and contact lenses (and a copy of the prescription), passport, driver’s license, keys, cash, credit and debit cards, maps, tickets if needed and the like.

By taking the time in advance to map out and plan for upcoming travel, it will make the trip feel much less stressful and calmer. Save the information put together as far as the packing list above, slip it into a sheet protector and use it as a starting point for each subsequent trip.

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Oral Health Tips to Prevent Heart Disease How Regular Trips to the Dentist Can Save a Life

by Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNS

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eart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and, despite public opinion, it is just as deadly for women as it is for men. The illness was responsible for a staggering one in every four male deaths and one in every five female deaths in 2021, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And yet, it is preventable 90 percent of the time 20

with the right lifestyle choices, such as saying goodbye to cigarettes, eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, reducing alcohol intake and keeping stress at bay.

Other powerful precautions relate to oral health. Left untreated, gum disease and sleep apnea have the potential to cause dire cardiovascular consequences. The good news is that

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treatments are available to decrease and often eradicate their threat.

GUM DISEASE AND THE HEART

Although blood pressure and cholesterol are considered major risk factors for heart disease, there is another culprit that should not be ignored: inflammation. While arterial inflammation may be the vascular response to harmful assaults such as infections or injuries, it can also arise when there is an imbalance in the gut microbiome or inflammation of the gums—also known as periodontal disease.

According to the National Institutes of Health, gum disease affects 47 percent of adults aged 30 or older and 70 percent of adults by age 65. Bleeding gums are telltale signs of gingivitis, which can promote the growth of disease-causing bacteria and produce substantial, body-wide inflammation.

A 2021 study published in Scientific Reports evaluated the effect that oral health problems

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had on all-cause, cardiovascular disease and respiratory mortality. Scientists followed almost 3,000 white and African American men and women aged 70 to 79, as well as just over 7,700 British men aged 40 to 59 for nine and 15 years, respectively. Researchers reported that periodontal disease was associated with increased cardiovascular mortality in the American group, a finding that was consistent with a similar study of older people in Taiwan. The scientists also noted that tooth loss and cumulative oral health problems correlated with higher all-cause mortality and higher respiratory mortality, while dry mouth appeared to be related to only all-cause mortality.

A 2012 study published in Kardiologia Polska of people with diabetes and periodontal disease showed that gum inflammation was highly correlated with increasing arterial plaque, as well as increases in markers of inflammation and blood pressure levels, suggesting a significant connection between periodontal disease and an increased risk of atherosclerosis.

Another study published in 2013 in the Journal of the American Heart Association followed more than 400 subjects over three years and found that greater gum inflammation and higher growth of pathological bacterial species in the gums were strongly associated with increased growth of arterial plaque. The researchers concluded that an improvement in periodontal status was associated with less progression in carotid atherosclerosis, thereby emphasizing the importance of gum care as a possible preventive health measure.

PREVENTING GUM INFLAMMATION

In addition to a healthy diet, exercise and stress management, taking measures to improve dental hygiene will go a long way toward reducing the risk of heart disease. A dental hygienist can easily identify gingivitis and probe for deep gum pockets—an indication of periodontal disease—while a simple saliva test can determine the presence of February 2024

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SLEEP APNEA

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Considered and treated as an oral health issue, sleep apnea increases the risk for heart disease. According to the American Medical Association, approximately 30 million Americans experience sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed with the condition where breathing and air flow repeatedly stops and starts. People that suffer from this ailment are more likely to experience abnormal heart rhythms, hypertension, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes, the Mayo Clinic cautions.

disease-causing gum species. The following measures are recommended: • Brush teeth for two minutes twice daily, ideally with an electric toothbrush.

• Floss and use a Waterpik every day.

• Visit the dental hygienist two to four times

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per year for a thorough cleaning.

• Have the dentist measure gum-pocket depth to check for inflammation.

• Especially for those with gum disease, have saliva tested for bad bacteria at least annually.

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Sleep apnea gradually worsens over time. As the airway increasingly fails to deliver air to the lungs, oxygen levels drop, causing adverse impacts on the heart and brain. Three factors decrease airflow: weight gain, aging and, for some people, genetics. When a person puts on extra weight, their neck thickens, diminishing the airway, and as we age, tissues in the neck become softer and sag.

The symptoms for sleep apnea include excessive daytime sleepiness, loud snoring, noticeable stops in breathing at night, awakening with a dry mouth and morning headaches. These symptoms should prompt a discussion with a physician or dentist to schedule an overnight sleep test to confirm a diagnosis—either in a sleep laboratory or at home, depending on the degree of symptoms.

The mainstay of treatment for those with

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sleep apnea is a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device worn over the nose or mouth to maintain pressure in the airway, keeping it open during sleep. Alternatively, a dentist can fit a patient with a mandibular device to help open the airway. The implement looks like a mouthguard that pushes the jaw forward to make the airway larger and improve airflow at night.

Another technique is to tape a patient’s mouth shut while sleeping to force breathing through the nose. Continuous nose breathing helps promote nitric oxide in the bloodstream, which induces the relaxation and dilation of blood vessels and airways.

Duct tape or another household tape should not be used for this, as there are specially designed, hypoallergenic strips that are shaped to sit directly on the lips. Some have a small vent that allows for a little mouth breathing.

In a small study published in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, mouth taping led to significantly less snoring and fewer instances of lapsed breathing in 30 patients with mild sleep apnea.

After starting a chosen therapy, the overnight sleep test should be repeated to confirm that the airway is open and adequate oxygenation levels are being maintained. Additional tips to reduce sleep apnea include: • Lose weight. According to the Sleep Foundation, a loss of 5 to 10 percent of total weight improves obstructive sleep apnea by 38 percent, and weight loss of more than 10 percent results in a nearly 49 percent improvement.

• Avoid alcohol and sleeping medications before bedtime, which suppress breathing and cause the airway to sag.

• Change from back-sleeping to side-sleeping. More than 50 percent of people with sleep apnea find that their symptoms worsen when they sleep on their backs.

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Lowering Our Battery Footprint A Look at Personal Strategies and Emerging Technologies

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mericans love their disposable batteries. Every year, they buy and discard about 3 billion of these small-sized power sources that keep cellphones, flashlights, toys and computer accessories running. Lithium-ion and alkaline batteries dominate the market due to their efficiency and versatility. While single-use batteries significantly tax the environment, advancements in production, lifespan and recycling can lead to a greener future.

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It isn’t easy to create batteries. For one thing, minerals must be extracted from the Earth.

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the concentrated brine is processed to harvest the metal. This practice can lead to the contamination of local ecosystems and water basins, toxic emissions and respiratory issues for people living nearby.

While sending any item to a landfill is problematic, batteries are especially complicated because they are made with toxic elements such as cadmium, lead, nickel and electrolytes, as well as other chemicals, all of which can leach into the soil and water system. In addition, lithium can ignite and release chemicals into the air.

According to Heal The Planet, Americans create 180,000 tons of hazardous waste from batteries annually, including 86,000 tons from alkaline batteries and 160 million cellphone batteries.

Although alkaline batteries may legally be thrown out in the regular trash because they fall below federal hazardous waste standards, conscientious citizens recycle them when that option is available, as they contain dangerous elements, including lead. Button cell batteries used in watches and garage door openers contain tiny amounts of mercury and should be recycled. Rechargeable batteries should be taken to a local recycling facility that specializes in batteries.

“Sustainability is everything for battery manufacturers, despite what a lot of people think,” says Chris Groves, manager at Groves Batteries and the proprietor of TITAN Lithium. “Recycling is imperative to a sustainable market, as recycled materials can be put back into production chains at a lower cost.” A broad-ranging solution is a circular battery economy: a model of production and consumption that extends the life of a battery and its components as long as possible by sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling its materials.

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Recycling old EV batteries will help keep up with demand and reduce their environmental impact. A report from the International Energy Agency estimates that by 2040, recycled quantities of copper, lithium, nickel and cobalt from spent EV batteries could reduce supply requirements for these minerals by about 10 percent.

Most retired EV batteries still have some storage and energy capabilities, even if they are not at their original power levels. Alternative uses for old batteries are being explored, including solar power storage, energy for streetlights or as backup generators in homes. One study in Nature Communications predicts that short-term power grid storage demand could be met by 2030 across most regions using old EV batteries.

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Solutions for more sustainable batteries are being explored.

“New chemistries are focused on using non-rare earth materials like sodium or sulfur, which we have in abundance and are a lot less damaging than lithium mines to extract,” says Groves.

Iron-air batteries are currently being developed as energy storage.

They are ten times cheaper than lithium batteries and use iron, one of Earth’s most abundant resources. Lithium manganese iron phosphate batteries could be the only battery a car will ever need.

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They have a range of more than 600 miles on a single charge and a potential 2.4-million-mile lifetime. Solid-state batteries use lithium, but they generate more power and can take up to seven times more charges in their lifetime without the risk of explosion.

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Rechargeable Batteries: Do not leave rechargeable batteries plugged in all the time and do not allow them to drain their power to zero. Power down devices to avoid extra use. On cellphones, turn off the location mode and use the lower-power mode and dim-light settings.

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Homeopathy for Athletes Remedies to Address Common Sports Challenges

by Lauri Grossman, DC, CCH, RSHom(NA)

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eing physically active is vital to good health, but accidents and injuries are bound to happen. This is where homeopathy can shine. The soccer star David Beckham used homeopathy for his broken foot before competing in the World Cup. James Ellington, the British Olympic sprinter, used homeopathy for muscle and joint pain before his competitions. Champion figure skaters Jayne Torvill and Elvis Stojko used homeopathy for their bruises. These world-class athletes recognized that homeopathic medicines speed healing and get them back in training quickly, and without troublesome side effects.

situations. These remedies are based on traditional homeopathic practices and have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For dosages, consult with a local homeopath.

Gelsemium sempervirens can bolster the timid athlete that reports a weak stomach, a jittery feeling and weak knees before the starting gun goes off. It can restore their calm and equilibrium. This remedy can ease performance anxiety in other settings as

well; it’s a favorite of actors and musicians to relieve stage fright, and executives choose it to calm nerves before major business deals.

Nux vomica can help the athlete that is irritable, on edge and needs to chill out before climbing onto the racing block. It can also help the super-competitive kid that loses a game and lambasts fellow team members about how their actions led to the loss. Nux vomica helps them become more amenable to the idea that it is not okay to yell at teammates and shift their focus away from the loss and toward enjoyment of their sport.

Aurum metallicum is suited to the intense, idealistic competitor that sets impossibly high goals. From their perspective, it is their duty to win and become depressed if their team does not win. These people, young and old, are hard on themselves. Aurum metallicum can help soften the perspective on winning or losing and shift the mood away from depression. This remedy is also known for its ability to heal headaches that come on after experiencing loss or failure.

Arnica, bryonia, hypericum and ruta are goto remedies for sports injuries. According to the National Institutes of Health, more than 6 million Americans and 200 million people worldwide use homeopathy on a regular basis.

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Evaluating sports and activity injuries has changed. The most helpful remedies may turn out to be those that are not typically thought of for sports injuries. A person’s underlying sensitivities may necessitate a different remedy, one that addresses the whole person, even when their chief complaint is a sprain, bump or bruise.

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Magnesia phosphorica, which is made from magnesium and phosphorus, can help alleviate cramps and muscle spasms that would be improved by heat, such as those earned after a hard workout or challenging day on the golf course. It also offers temporary relief of menstrual cramps.

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Cuprum metallicum is another approach to managing sudden cramps, especially those in the limbs, hands and feet.

Arnica, which is made from a type of mountain daisy, assists the athlete and weekend warrior to relieve muscle aches and stiffness, swelling and discoloration from bruises.

It is also available in topical gel, cream and ointment forms that may be applied to the affected area.

Lauri Grossman is a chiropractor and certified homeopath in New York City. She has been practicing, teaching and presenting on homeopathy for more than 40 years, and she serves as president of the board of directors for the National Center for Homeopathy, a leader in homeopathic education for 50 years.

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The Magic of Hugs

by Marlaina Donato

During a hug, preferably the 20-second variety, we can experience a drop in anxiety, thanks to a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol and a friendly burst of the bonding hormone oxytocin. Hugging our spouse, a friend or someone after church can ward off the common cold while helping us feel less alone in a big world.

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Hugging is a language unto itself, showing others that they matter. Too often, we postpone physical contact, rushing out the door on the way to work. Couples sometimes reserve embraces only as a prelude to intimacy.

Children can be deprived of hugs because of generational and cultural reservation. In the end, most of us don’t have enough healthy, non-sexual touch, which can contribute to loneliness, depression and feelings of separateness. Whether we are born huggers or hug-phobic and warming up to the practice, lifting our arms to express affection or support another person can prove that there are safe places indeed.

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Here are a few suggestions to add hugs to the day.

• Compose “hug certificates” and put them in someone’s birthday card to use throughout the year.

• Hug a pillow when alone and surrender to the safe-place feeling.

• Give a child a hug before and after school, after a job well done or just because.

• Schedule two hugs a day with a partner and make sure they each are at least 20 seconds in duration.

• To respect possible past trauma around touch, ask someone if it’s okay to give them a hug.

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hrough the ages, various substances and lifestyle changes have been touted as panaceas, but even in our modern world there is one unexpected soul-elixir that might rival the others—the human hug.

Virginia Satir, a pioneer in family therapy, is famous for saying, “We need four hugs a day for survival. We need eight hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Even hugging a pet or stuffed animal can lower blood pressure, take the edge off pain and curb the effects of certain pro-inflammatory cytokines.

Calendar of Events Calendar events must be received via email or submitted online by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3 Chakra Balancing & Aura Cleansing – 6pm-8pm. Recharge Your Inner Battery.

Join Howard Mertine of Alternative Therapies Work, LLC, as he hosts a 2-hour guided hypnotic and Reiki-infused journey using mild frequencies to help balance damaged and weakened chakra points, as well as cleanse and reset your overall aura.

Leave feeling invigorated & rejuvenated.

Call or message to RSVP as seating is limited (8 people). Secure your seat with a paid reservation. $40 per person. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information and to RSVP, call 973-652-7962 or 908-283-0117, hgmertine@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Past Energy Grounding & Clearing – 1-3pm. Get grounded & cleared! Eliminate past baggage, and remove past negative energies Join Howard Mertine of Alternative Therapies Work, LLC, as he hosts a 2-hour guided hypnotic, reiki-infused journey to clear away what is no longer serving you. Giving you a fresh start for all of your future endeavors. Call or message to RSVP as seating is limited (8 people). Secure your seat with a paid reservation. $40 per person. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information and to RSVP call 973-652-7962 or 908-283-0117, hgmertine@ gmail.com. AlternativeTherapiesWork.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 An Evening of Mediumship & Spirit Art – 7-9pm. The 3 Mediums will contact Loved Ones on the Other Side and Rich will also be sketching the Spirit Energy that he sees coming through. $65. Infinity Holistic Center, 3108 Route 10 West, Unit 6, Unit 6, Denville. 973-945-4330. InnerSoulWellness. com/events.

Deep, Profound, Intense Beauty Filled. This Mitote will have an additional practice to help us awaken and release the illusions so we can see them inside and outside us. $300/$350. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. 973-6472500. BetheMedicine.com.

Singing Bowls with Ruth Ratliiff – 4pm. Join us in the Scalar Energy Field for an hour of singing bowls. $40.

Advanced Frequency Energy Spa, 431 Rte 22 E (Bishop’s Plaza), Whitehouse Station. 888-460-4050, text 908-864-8111.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Special Sound Healing – 7:30-8:30pm, EST. Come celebrate World Sound Healing Week with this special event. All attendees will receive their own personalized frequency music after the event. To register: Go to Taplink.cc/blueskaihealing.com and click Book an Appointment. For questions, email blueskaihealing@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 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 (8 people). Secure your seat with a paid reservation. $40 per person. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information and to RSVP call 973-652-7962 or 908-283-0117, hgmertine@gmail.com.

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Costa Rica Yoga and Healing Retreat – 2/1725. Full week of yoga, reiki, Thai massage, breathwork, meditation and friendship in an outstanding tropical reserve for only $1800.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9 New Moon Sound Healing – 7:30-8:30pm, EST. Sound healing uses the power of meditation, intention, and sound to clear stress, blockages, and energetic or emotional stagnation in the body. To register: Go to Taplink.cc/blueskaihealing. com and click Book an Appointment. For questions, email blueskaihealing@gmail. com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Toltec Shamanic Mitote Ceremony, Dreaming.

– 2/10-11; 2pm-10am. Overnight retreat. Join us for this unique opportunity to work with a Shaman in this high-energy experience, release what no longer serves you, and welcome the New Year in this fantastic ceremonial weekend retreat with Janet StraightArrow. Experience Transformation,

Mark Your Calendar Toltec Shamanic Mitote Ceremony, Dreaming Join Shaman Janet StraightArrow for this high-energy weekend retreat experience, release what no longer serves you, and welcome the New Year. Experience Transformation, Deep, Profound, Intense Beauty Filled.

Feb 10-11 • 2pm-10am Overnight Retreat • $300/$350 Be The Medicine 247 North Rd., Chester 973-647-2500 • BeTheMedicine.com

Take your practice and your peace to the next level. Instructors include Dean Cramp of Transcend Healing Breathwork. Teva Hotel & Jungle Reserve in beautiful Costa Rica. Register at MajaYoga.com/retreats (Referral code: TRANSCEND). For questions and more information email aja@majayoga. com and visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/ upcoming-events/.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Pendulum Divination Workshop – 1-3pm.

Develop your psychic talents Learn the art of pendulum divination! Join Howard Mertine of Alternative Therapies Work, as we host a class in the art of pendulum divination!

Connect with your higher self, lost loved ones & your own spirit guides. Receive divine answers to burning questions in minutes!

Includes booklet and pendulum kit. Call to RSVP as seating is limited (8 people). Secure your seat with a paid reservation. $40 per person. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information and to RSVP call 973-652-7962 or 908-283-0117, hgmertine@ gmail.com. AlternativeTherapiesWork.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6:309:15pm; Zoom. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour virtual sessions. Take any or all. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:307:30pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:308:30pm. Reduce Stress with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. $60 each session. For information and link to sessions, contact Barry at 908-303-7767, 610-353-2330 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 9-11:45am. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all. 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 information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com.

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BlueSkai Healing Open House – 1-4pm.

Celebrate our new beautiful location at Vival Wellness Center with us.

Meet practitioners, experience sound healings and so much more. Raffle gifts and specials offered on bookings. 685 Bloomfield Ave, Ste 201, Verona. 973493-3139. blueskaihealing@gmail.com.

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Basic Pranic Healing class – Feb. 24-25; 9am-5pm. This 2-day class teaches all the core Pranic Healing techniques so students

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SAVE THE DATE Reiki 1 Energy Healing Training Heal You and Others Comprehensive Course.

Reiki Master Janet StraightArrow leads this practical, comprehensive, professional-level course offers personal healing and energy work teachings in addition to Reiki attunements, meditations, and practice.

May 4-5 • 10am-4pm • $390 Be The Medicine 247 North Rd., Chester 973-647-2500 • BeTheMedicine.com

will be able to work on themselves and others. Included in the class tuition is luncheon and snacks both days, and a closing Fire Ceremony. Upon completion, all students will be eligible for Pranic Healing Bucks County’s practice groups and other activities for Pranic Healers. $450 (earlybird $425 by Feb. 1). Pranic Healing Bucks County, The Farm, 36 S. Middlebush Rd., Somerset.

For information call 267-300-4599, email PranicHealingBucksCounty@gmail.com, and visit JoyOfLearningPranicHealing.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Sound Healing – 4-5pm, EST. Sound healing uses the power of meditation, intention, and sound to clear stress, blockages, and energetic or emotional

stagnation in the body. To register: Go to Taplink.cc/blueskaihealing.com and click Book an Appointment. For questions, email blueskaihealing@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 3 Wellness Gala presents A Day Like Never Before – 1-5pm. Join us as our panel of worldrenowned psychic/intuitives and healers give prophetic messages and guidance on a variety of topics. Featuring Concetta Bertoldi, NY Times best-selling author and medium. Q&A Audience follow-up with personalized readings. Demonstrations and healing sessions with experts in the fields of health, beauty and wellness. Wine tasting, coffee and dessert, massage, intuitive readings, unique vendors and more! Ticket $45. Best Western Plus Fairfield Executive Inn, 216 Rte 46E, #234, Fairfield. Event sponsored by Calandra’s. For information and tickets: WellnessGala.com/events or 973-713-6811.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Channeling and Automatic Writing – 10am-5pm. An excellent opportunity to awaken spiritual connections and gifts, and write with greater flow for all your projects and marketing. Join Janet as she creates a high-energy container and opens you to a path of awareness to receive abundantly.

Tap into your wisdom and creativity concerning your life, health, daily life, soul purpose, and more. $325. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500.

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Priceless lifetime, life-changing whole health benefits for less than the cost of a smoothie a week!

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Happy Wellness Expo – 10am-7pm.

Over 100 National & Local Exhibitors.

Speakers, Demos, Prizes and Food. Super brands and unique products with a focus on wellness, natural lifestyle and alternative medicine. $10 admission fee for children. Kushner Academy, 110 South Orange Avenue, Livingston. 970-4202333. metz@realestateprosperityllc.com.

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Sunday Qi Gong with JoeyG – 10:30am. Join us in the Scalar Energy Field for an hour of qi gong with an energetic kick. $40.

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Additional words $1 each. To place listing, email content to Joe@NaturalAwakeningsNJ. com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

OFFERINGS – A unique gift shop for the mind, body and soul. Check out our collection of angels, candles, cards, crystals, crystal soaps, jewelry, sage, salt lamps, solar wind chimes, tea, t-shirts, tumbled stones and more. Card readings, classes and workshops available. Metaphysical & Spiritual Bliss, 19A Old Highway 22, Clinton. 908-268-8029. FB Metaphysical & Spiritual Bliss. Instagram @ cmatsen11

SAVE THE DATE Reiki 2 Advanced Training for Reiki 1 Grads Weekly on Tuesdays / Local & Zoom Reiki Master Janet StraightArrow leads this magical blend of Reiki attunements, teachings, and practice for self-healing and healing others to assist you in building your immunity, staying well and energized, and learning to send healing energy to someone in the next room or across the world.

Feb 27 - Mar 26 • 7-9:15pm • $525 Be The Medicine 247 North Rd., Chester 973-647-2500 • BeTheMedicine.com

Tuesday Mediumship, Intuitive, & Psychic Development Circle – 7-9pm. On-going, interactive workshop series presented in a way that assists in building intuitive muscle. Maureen guides participants in connecting with their intuition. 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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Wednesday Meet Lauren! – 4-5pm. Looking for a trauma-informed therapist? Meet with Lauren Lia LCSW for a free virtual 15-minute consultation to determine if she might be a good fit for your counseling needs!

Read about Lauren and her specialties at our website, Healing-Pathways.org/team.

Schedule via phone/text at 908-434-6008, or admin@healing- pathways.org.

Meditation4Sobriety – 5:30-6:30pm, online, Chakra, 12-step Meditation including breathwork, mudras, guided visual meditations, and journaling with Tanya D, founder of The Peace We Crave. Donationbased. tanyad@thepeacewecrave.com. yoga4sobriety.com/schedule.

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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.

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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.

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Coaching

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

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Chiropractic ADJUST HEALTH CENTER

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 4.

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This is the safest and most gentle form of colon hydrotherapy, and effectively alleviates constipation, gas, bloating, weight loss, skin issues, brain fog, reduces inflammation and other abdominal discomforts. See ad, page 8.

LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

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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 31.

Enzyme Nutrition NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

Susan Richter, RN, Nutritionist, CCH, LDHS Denville • 973-586-0626 NextLevelHealing.com Enzyme nutrition is becoming a sought after therapy for the underlying digestive issues related to autism, auto-immune 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, drug-free, and have no side effects. Regardless of age or diagnosis, correcting digestion, supporting the immune system, and following guidelines for healthy choices are the backbone of Susan’s successful private practice of 36 years. Call for a gentle approach to healing.

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Healing Ways

DR. ANDY ROSENFARB, ND, LAC,

HEALING PATHWAYS COUNSELING AND SUPERVISION CENTER

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com

Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in holistic eye health.

Learn of his astounding work in this area—call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy.

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Frequency Therapy ADVANCED FREQUENCY ENERGY SPA 431 Rt 22 E (Bishop’s Plaza) Whitehouse Station 888-460-4050, text 908-864-8111 AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com

We offer a comprehensive range of cutting-edge technologies that stimulate cellular energy detoxify the body, and restore optimal health. See ad, page 7.

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For over 35 years The Hair For Life Center has been helping women who experience hair loss.In as little as 2 to 3 hours we restore your hair to its natural state safely without using glues or extensions. For more information, visit at TheHairForLifeCenter.com. See ad, page 27.

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Healing Pathways is a private therapy practice offering trauma-informed, client centered counseling services to adults (18+). Our therapists hold specialties in EMDR, prolonged exposure therapy, art therapy, and other modalities all aimed at helping our valued clients achieve relief and healing. See ad, page 12.

Health & Wellness ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES WORK, LLC Howard G. Mertine C.Ht, RM, NLP 908-283-0117 • HGMertine@gmail.com

Alleviations of allergies, phobias, trauma, addictions, anxieties, PTSD & various other afflictions. Past life regressions, building confidence and self-esteem, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified NLP instructor and practitioner, Certified Reiki Master & practitioner, card reading and pendulum divination, motivational speaker and coach, holistic healer. See ad, page 11.

Holistic Dentistry HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER NJ 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn 973-457-4688 HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com

Holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as teeth and gums.

By treating the cause, not just the symptoms, Dr. Gashinsky helps improve his patients’ quality of life through dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad, page 3 .

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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 apacity to self-regulate. Heartmath+.

Hypnosis/ Hypnotherapy HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER Barry Wolfson Offices in Flemington, Princeton, Livingston NJ, and King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 HypnosisCounselingCenter.com

Over 35 years of experience.

We offer traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings, in person or virtual, for weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, public speaking, and more. See ad, page 9.

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER Linda West, BA, ACH 55 Madison Ave, Morristown 973-506-9654 MorrisHypnosisCenter.com

Advanced clinical hypnosis using interactive, personalized techniques; based on a lengthy interview at the first session and dialogues at following sessions. For weight loss, stress/anxiety, smoking, chronic pain, improved performance, trauma, substance use, sleep, fears/ phobias, anger, confidence, studying/memory issues, and more. Self-hypnosis is taught at the first extended session. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, or are overly burdened by negative thoughts or feelings, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge.

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Clark 1255 Raritan Rd. Unit 150

Past Life Regression Therapy & Hypnotherapy

Spiritual Healing, Teaching

CATHY LUDWIG, ED.S., LPC

Shaman, Healer, Sage, Reiki Master Teacher, Astrologist 973-647-2500 Janet@BeTheMedicine.com BeTheMedicine.com

109 Main St., Suite 1B, Succasunna 201-738-8311 • ludcat2001@gmail.com CathyLudwig.com 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 17.

Madison (Rose City) 222 Main St.

Metuchen 645 Middlesex Ave.

Millburn-Union 2245 Springfield Ave. Vauxhall

Montclair 701 Bloomfield Ave.

Morristown 110 Washington St.

Professional Organizer EVERYDAY ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS BY SHERRY LLC

Sherry Onweller, Professional Organizer, Life Strategy & Organizing Coach 908-619-4561 SOnweller@aol.com EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com Providing sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and decluttering services to residential and business clients, also helping adults with ADD to get their physical space and time management in order. Virtual and in-person sessions available. See ad, page 13.

Newark

JANET STRAIGHTARROW

Profound Healing, Clearing, Reclaim yourself, Enjoy life. 41 years of experience. Shamanic and Intuitive Energy Sessions. Soul Retrievals. Past Life, Ancestral, Current life healing. Business, Home, and Land clearings. Meditation, Shamanic, and Reiki Healers Training. and more. See ad, page 11.

Thermography LISA’S THERMOGRAPHY AND WELLNESS

Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ, NY & PA 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives an early look at the most important indicator of a potential health problem – inflammation. Early stage disease screening is an area in which thermography excels. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, or you are merely curious about the state of your health, thermography can help provide answers. Radiation-free breast and full body screenings for men and women. See ad, page 31.

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Parsippany 60 Waterview Blvd

Princeton 3495 US Rt 1 S

Ridgewood 44 Godwin Ave.

West Orange 235 Prospect Ave.

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