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Directory of Advertisers Thank you for being part of our community! Adjust Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Advanced Frequency Energy Spa . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Aesthetic Family Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23, 40

Alternative Therapies Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof

Balance for Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Be the Medicine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Benny’s Bodega . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Sharon Bruckman on Celebrating a Labor of Love

Blue Skai Healing / AO Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Cathy Ludwig Ed.S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CCS Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Center for Systemic Dentistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Graceful Aging

Dr. Andy Rosenfarb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Everyday Organizing Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Healing Pathways . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

24 Thyroid-Friendly Eating

Holistic Dental Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hypnosis Counseling Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

27 Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

Inner Soul Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Lisa’s Thermography & Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Living Waters Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

28 Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments

Personally Yours Lingerie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Portal of Healing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Redwood Cleaning NJ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Hibernate Bedding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Growing Young in Nature

RegeneSpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Sparkle With Angels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Starseed Bakery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 The Hair for Life Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Transcend Breathwork . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Departments 8 News Briefs 12 Health Briefs 14 Eco Tip 16 Global Briefs 18 Wise Words

Trauma Alchemy Mastery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

20 Feature Story 24 Conscious Eating 27 Inspiration 28 Healing Ways 30 Green Living

32 Calendar 35 Classifieds 36 Resource Guide

Underground Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Whole Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 * New / Returning Advertisers Let them know you found them in

Natural Awakenings North Central NJ! January 2024

Publisher’s Letter NORTH CENTRAL NJ EDITION CONTACT US Joe Dunne Publisher Joe@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com 908-405-1515 • Fax 239-920-5147

In my publisher’s letter last January, I wrote about personal commitments on an every day level. To work on ourselves, to make sure our attitude, behaviors, and good actions were intact and aligned to grow as a person. To grow, improve and make progress as a mom or dad, as a better friend, and a better human. In addition, we suggested that helping others was helping ourselves, and how important that is to our souls.

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Now, one year later, I look over how I’ve done. Over this past year I have worked on my own suggestions, my tolerJoe Dunne, Publisher ance, my acceptance, and my decisions. So much improves when I concentrated on changing me, the one person I do have control over. For me, the biggest surprise of the year has been the decisions I made to release stress. When I pay attention to who I am, how I act and what I want to change, thoughts just seem to appear. Awareness and clarity expose denial. When I set the time aside to review me, when my desires are to improve, although not easy, I can face my fears, understand my true honesty, and understand the protective barriers I have built. This is what has allowed me to absolutely change my life for the better. When I made a hard decision but a correct one to drop the stress that was affecting my life, the reward has been life changing for me. So my non-resolution for 2024 is facing fears, removing stress, nurturing myself, applauding myself and others. In general, to stay on the good side of who I am. A person looking for progress in my development as a human being. As you may know I love the motto “See the good.” My hope for everyone is we can see the good in ourselves. It seems to be an area we brush aside quite easily. On the AA coin there is another motto, “To thy own self be true”. In 2024 and thereafter be proud of yourself, be good to yourself, be a better person. Everyone around you will reap the rewards along with you. My wish for all of us is to live life, enjoy it all, be a good person, spread peace, help others, be compassionate, don’t judge, and keep improving. Make 2024 and every year a year of hope, while appreciating and being true to you.

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It was 30 years ago this month that Natural Awakenings was first launched in Naples, Florida. We offer a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers that have come to know and love this media brand and allowed it to flourish. We are deeply grateful to the advertisers and community partners that promote green living, healthy people, healthy pets and a healthy planet with their products, services and information. Without them and the readers that support them, this magazine could not offer outstanding journalism and inspirational content each month without cost to the community. As has been the practice for the last 30 years, Natural Awakenings continues to adapt its concepts, content and communication to reflect the needs of our community without losing sight of our mission. This month’s new look is the first of several exciting enhancements that are coming in 2024. See the article and list of what’s new in 2024 on pages 10 and 11.

Graceful Aging Webcast Series Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series, the first of which begins with Gladys McGarey, M.D., the Mother of Holistic Medicine, 103 years young and author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-YearOld Doctor’s Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age.

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Natural Awakenings 30th Anniversary

Join us for an unforgettable Health and Wellness Retreat on February 17-25, where attendees experience the perfect blend of twice daily yoga in a private space, breathwork, reiki, Thai massage, assisted stretching and, of course, fun in the midst of a gorgeous jungle preserve. Dean Cramp, founder of Transcend Breathwork, shares, “This retreat will take your practice and your peace to the next level level, and rejuvenate you beyond belief.”

Retreat coordinator, Aja Novellino of Maja Yoga, shares that Téva Hotel & Jungle Reserve is centered on 20 hectares of pristine forest, offers hiking trails, permaculture food gardens, a jungle-view swimming pool, beach shuttle, a top-notch restaurant featuring fresh, flavorful, healthy cuisine, a yoga and wellness shala in the forest, a reliable high-speed internet connection, and opportunities to see abundant wildlife right from your window. Additional options for attendees include sushi cooking class, chocolate and coffee plantation tours, zip lining adventure, and Full Moon cacao ceremony to seal the energies. This outstanding 8-night retreat is only $1800 per person, double occupancy, and includes airport shuttle. Reserve your space today. For more information, contact aja@majayoga.com, call/text 201-3661132 and visit MajaYoga.com. See ad, page 9.

Healing Pathways In a commitment to make trauma-informed therapy more accessible, Healing Pathways is thrilled to introduce a unique opportunity. From January 22 to May 4, 2024, they are offering counseling sessions with their skilled student intern, Patricia Sonia, at a reduced rate of $30 per session.

fostering a compassionate, trauma- informed environment. Patricia’s background in art therapy adds a unique dimension to her practice, ensuring a comprehensive and personalized therapeutic experience.

Patricia Sonia, currently pursuing her second master’s degree in social work, brings a wealth of experience to the field of mental health. With her first master’s degree in art therapy, she offers a holistic, and culturally inclusive approach to healing, as she can provide counseling in both English and Spanish.

As a trauma-informed therapy practice, Healing Pathways understands the importance of making quality mental health care accessible to all. Patricia’s reduced-rate sessions provide an opportunity for individuals to embark on a transformative journey without financial barriers. Seize this chance to work with Patricia and take a positive step towards healing and relief.

The internship period presents an invaluable chance for individuals seeking support to engage in sessions that are not only cost-effective but also delivered by a therapist dedicated to

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Carolann Cola Salinardo, owner of CCS Nutrition LLC, is a clinical nutritionist with a functional medicine philosophy that accepts all major insurances. After losing her husband to pancreatic cancer in 2007, Salinardo decided to embrace her lifelong interest in nutrition as a calling. During his care at a top hospital by a renowned physician, food and nutrition were never mentioned. The absence of something so fundamental to health drove her to change her career to something she felt mattered. She returned to school for a masters in nutrition and became a certified nutrition specialist that now serves patients by integrating diet and lifestyle for whole health solutions. With a non-judgemental acceptance of where people are in their wellness journey, Salinardo educates and empowers patients to live long healthy lives by knowing what works for them and their body. Initial consultations in person in her Cranford office are available. Following sessions are usually virtual as most patients find it easier to schedule. Located in Cranford. For information contact 908-591-9793, bewell. ccs@gmail.com and visit CCSNutrition.net. See ad, page 15.

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30th Anniversary by Kimberly Whittle Humans are social creatures by nature, and leaning into community is key to a long and healthy life. Look no further than the five so-called Blue Zones in places around the planet where people regularly live to be 100 years old. While eating nutritious food and exercising regularly are important aspects to a healthy lifestyle, Dan Buettner, a Blue Zones expert, believes part of the secret to a long and healthy life is finding purpose and doing it with help from a meaningful community. Buettner’s observations are supported by research. An article published in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine summarized the significant evidence that connection to a community helps people physically and mentally with improvements in weight control, blood sugar levels, cancer survival, cardiovascular health and overall mental health, as well as a notable mitigation of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms. In a Brigham Young University meta-analysis of 148 studies to determine the effect of social relationships on the risk of mortality, researchers reported that social connections with friends, family, neighbors or colleagues improved the odds of living longer by 50 percent. A Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope Natural Awakenings, a pioneering magazine founded to educate and connect communities for healthy living on a healthy planet, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. In this digital era, Natural Awakenings continues to stand at the vanguard along with its parent company, KnoWEwell, and its Regenerative Whole Health Hub (Hub). The one-of-its-kind Hub uniquely builds communities, enables trusted connections to people and businesses, provides evidence-based resources, as well as local provider and thought-leader education and healing programs. As global stressors continue to arise, now more than ever, it’s important to us at Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation and KnoWEwell to expand our community’s impact to inspire, empower and connect our ecosystem locally, nationally and globally. We will be bringing our readers immersive engagement and learning opportunities, and amplifying our local businesses through multimedia publishing and business services in our local Natural Awakenings online communities, as well as within KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Hub. As we enter our fourth decade, our print magazine will continue to grow while we embrace the everexpanding new era of digital enlightenment. We intend to continue to be a beacon of hope and a connector for safe, trusted connections to real people, authentic experts, education, and our natural, integrative and whole-health communities. We are creating new opportunities for our readers to learn from and engage with local business owners, as well as national and global experts through the Hub by:

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30th Anniversary Bringing articles to life and expanding services to local business owners to help them share their unique qualities, expertise and stories in online inspirational and educational webcasts and videos Engaging online community book discussions with luminaries such as Deepak Chopra (see ChopraQuantumBodyDiscussion.KnoWEwell.com) Providing access to immersive learning directories and 200-plus topic-specific communities Helping people find their best-matched providers, community members, businesses and locally grown foods based on their needs, values and preferences Saving members money with discounts on organic foods, courses, healing programs, products and services We promise to remain steadfast in our commitment to high-quality, evidence-based journalism to help our readers stay current and make informed decisions for sustainable, regenerative healthy living. Beginning this month and throughout our 30th year, we invite our readers and business owners to check out what’s new in our print magazines and online. We hope everyone loves our fresh new magazine design this month. We invite all to engage and connect with like-minded communities, submit feedback for a chance to be included in the new, “Members Comments” department of our magazine, and share your favorite businesses to help us continue to build trusted resources locally and globally. Together, we will be the change we seek in the world to build regenerative communities one at a time to achieve WELLthier Living: Happy. Healthy. Abundant. Purpose-Filled, People and Planet. Kimberly Whittle is the founder and CEO of KnoWEwell, P.B.C., and the CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation. Learn more about her personal journey and purpose at KnoWEwell.com/written-content/steppingstones-WELLthier-living. What’s New and Coming in 2024 at Natural Awakenings

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Health Briefs BLOOD TEST TO DETECT PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Long COVID has left millions with ongoing fatigue, cognitive issues, heart rate and blood pressure variation, and other debilitating symptoms. Recent findings reported in the journal Nature may help scientists develop a blood test to diagnose the illness. The study involved a cross section of 268 individuals—152 with long COVID and 116 without it as a control group. Blood testing revealed significant differences between the two test groups. Long COVID patients exhibited irregularities in the activity of immune system T cells and B cells that help fight off germs, as well as significantly lower levels of cortisol, a hormone that helps people feel alert and awake. Dormant viruses, such as Epstein-Barr that causes mononucleosis, were activated in the long COVID patients. While the scientists did not find significant evidence that long COVID was the result of an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks itself, they suggested future studies would be needed to identify immune system problems. They also recommended further inquiry to understand cortisol’s role in long COVID and to determine whether dormant viruses are causing symptoms. Long COVID affects one in 13 Americans, according to a survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Researchers led by a team from Duke Health have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease, which afflicts 10 million people globally and is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. The illness causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms start slowly and worsen over time. Until now, diagnosing Parkinson’s relied on a person’s medical history, a neurological examination and observable symptoms. An accurate diagnosis is critical because there are other disorders with Parkinson’s-like symptoms that require different treatments. The Duke Health blood test focuses on DNA damage in mitochondria, the energy-converting factories within cells. Patients with Parkinson’s had higher levels of mitochondrial DNA damage in blood cells, as compared to patients without the disease. The test also detects specific genetic mutations that are associated with an increased risk of the disease, which may be able to help doctors predetermine whether certain therapies would be effective on their patients. Researchers hope the new blood test will not only diagnose Parkinson’s disease, but also identify drugs that reverse or halt mitochondrial DNA damage and the disease process.

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BLOOD MARKERS OF LONG COVID IDENTIFIED

An article in Neurotoxicology and Teratology, a publication dedicated to the effects of chemical and physical agents on the nervous system, investigated the association between fluoride exposure in drinking water and cognitive deficits among children. The study involved 74 school-aged children living in rural Ethiopia. Researchers measured the participants’ exposure to fluoride through samples of community-based drinking-water wells and urine samples.

The study’s authors highlighted the need for additional studies involving children and adults to understand the potential neurotoxicity of low fluoride levels known to protect against dental cavities, as well as the effects of elevated fluoride levels in drinking water. Such research is essential to protect the cognitive health of children and to inform public health policymaking.

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Cognitive performance was measured using two assessments: the children’s ability to draw familiar objects and a standardized memory and new-learning assessment. The results showed that fluoride levels in drinking water were negatively associated with cognitive function, and that cognitive deficits were particularly strong among children exposed to high levels of fluoride.

CANNABIS SYNDROME

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a rare, but growing, condition of repeated and severe bouts of vomiting experienced by some marijuana users. The syndrome is difficult to predict or diagnose at this time, although its prevalence may be associated with the increased use and potency of the drug. Some long-term, daily marijuana users develop CHS late in life, while some young people also suffer from it after a few years of heavy smoking. THC, the psychoactive component of marijuana, is thought to be responsible for CHS symptoms, because it binds to receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system that regulate sleep and other bodily functions.

SLEEP REGULARITY FOR LONGER LIFE

The findings from a study published in the journal Sleep highlight that sleep regularity, defined as the day-to-day consistency of sleep-wake timing, is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. The Sleep Regularity Index (SRI) was calculated from over 10 million hours of data from 60,977 participants in the UK Biobank. The study found that a higher SRI was associated with a 20 to 57 percent lower risk of mortality, even after adjusting for various factors such as age, sex, ethnicity, lifestyle and health biomarkers. Sleep regularity was associated with lower risks of all-cause, cancer and cardiometabolic mortality across the top four SRI groups compared to the least regular group. Importantly, sleep regularity outperformed sleep duration as a predictor of mortality risk, indicating its potential as an important predictor of health and longevity. Further research is needed to establish causality and explore the underlying mechanisms.

Although the exact mechanisms that trigger this illness remain unclear, mounting evidence suggests that prolonged cannabis use can lead to the rewiring of receptors and nerves in the gut and esophageal sphincter, leading to CHS symptoms. Some patients have found relief by rubbing creams with capsaicin—a chili pepper extract—on their arms or belly. Experts believe that the warming sensation created by these balms activates a receptor in the stomach that can calm nausea and vomiting. Aleksandr Kravtsov/ Getty

Since 1945, cities and municipalities in the United States have added fluoride to community water systems to prevent tooth decay. As of 2020, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 73 percent of Americans have fluoridated water; however, there is growing concern about the negative effects of fluoride exposure.

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FLUORIDE EXPOSURE AND COGNITIVE DEFICITS IN CHILDREN

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Eco Tip

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According to the U.S. Department of Energy, just one hour of sunlight can provide the Earth with enough energy to power the globe for an entire year. Solar panels are a remarkable technology to harness that abundant energy and convert it into clean electricity. By installing solar panels on roofs, homeowners can significantly reduce their reliance on conventional energy sources and contribute to a greener future.

metadata analysis of 200 green-roof research studies. The analysis reported multiple benefits from living roofs. They act as insulators, reducing the need for heating and cooling and thereby lowering energy consumption.

Green roofs add beauty and value to the building and are expected to last twice as long as conventional roofs. They also improve air quality by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen; reduce the urban heat-island effect; and retain rainwater,

thereby mitigating stormwater runoff and preventing the flow of pollutants into rivers and lakes. Green roofs provide new habitats for plants, birds, insects and other wildlife that struggle to find shelter in concrete jungles. By bringing nature back into cities, we can foster biodiversity and create a more harmonious coexistence between humans and the natural world. Visit SFTool.gov for more information on green roofs.

Aside from their environmental benefits, solar panels can also save money on electricity bills. Research by Solar Reviews concludes that solar panel systems can pay for themselves within nine to 12 years through energy savings and various incentives. Plus, according to The Appraisal Journal, a home’s value can increase by $20 for every $1 reduction in yearly energy bills, making solar an excellent long-term investment. To get an estimate on how much can be saved by installing solar panels on a home, visit UnderstandSolar.org.

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AVOIDING THE SINGULARITY

Singularity is a hypothetical future point where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible. It was thought to be decades away, giving humans time to plan. But Ben Goertzel, Ph.D., CEO of SingularityNET and a leading artificial-intelligence scientist, predicts that singularity is fewer than 10 years away. Goertzel believes that the advent of artificial general intelligence (AGI) is just around the corner, citing the progress made by large language models like Meta’s Llama2 and OpenAI’s GPT-4. These systems have increased global enthusiasm for AGI, leading to more resources, money and human energy invested in its development. AGI could create or modify its own algorithms, essentially teaching itself—something that currently available artificial intelligence does not do. Despite the numerous benefits that AGI could bring, some people are concerned about the potential risks associated with the technology. Detractors worry that AGI could become more intelligent than humans, leading to drastic unforeseeable changes in civilization. While it is difficult to predict the exact timeline in which AGI will become a reality, it is important to consider the ethical implications of this technology, ensuring that its development aligns with human values and does not lead to unintended negative consequences. 16

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Scientists have successfully followed the movements of a 17,000-year-old woolly mammoth named Kik, shedding light on the ancient mammal’s epic journeys across Alaska. This groundbreaking study, published in Smithsonian magazine, used isotopes found in mammoth tusks to trace the animal’s travels in unprecedented detail. The arctic woolly mammoth, which stood 12 feet tall and had tusks up to 12 feet long, roamed the Alaskan interior during the Ice Age. Kik’s range expanded as he grew, covering vast distances between the Brooks Range and the Alaska Range. The research revealed that mammoths walked much farther than previously believed. To create an accurate map of Kik’s journey, the researchers also collected isotopic data from rodents in Alaska. By analyzing the strontium isotopes in these rodents’ teeth, they were able to establish a strontium map of Alaska. The team then matched the strontium values in Kik’s tusk to the strontium map, allowing them to trace his travels and connect the dots of his route. Science Photo Library

UPCYCLING PLASTICS INTO SOAP

Plastic waste has become a global environmental crisis, leading scientists to explore innovative methods for reusing and transforming it. A research study published in the journal Science provides evidence of the successful upcycling of polyethylene and polypropylene into a surfactant, the primary component of soap. The methods employed by the scientists led to a high conversion rate of 80 percent.

BUILDING CLIMATE-PROOFED HOMES

Yasmeen Lari, an 82-year-old Pakistani architect, is leading an initiative to transform how Pakistan rebuilds after natural disasters by abandoning the reliance on concrete and embracing local architectural traditions. Pakistan is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, and the increasing frequency and intensity of floods demand sustainable and resilient solutions. By using local materials and design techniques, Lari addresses the environmental impact of construction, reducing carbon emissions and embracing a more climate-friendly approach. She uses cheap, locally available, low-carbon materials to construct flood-resilient homes. This includes incorporating raised platforms and bamboo roofing waterproofed with straw and tarpaulin. The walls incorporate bamboo panels reinforced with earth and lime, ensuring waterproof structures that can withstand heavy rains. To implement her ideas, Lari founded the Heritage Foundation of Pakistan, which trains villagers how to work with these sustainable materials. Her goal is to build 1 million homes by 2024.

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I noticed a need for a platform that could bring together all the holistic-living resources available in our community. This was before smartphones, social media and the internet. If you didn’t see it in print, you didn’t know what was happening in your hometown. Our mission statement today is as clear as it was in 1994: to be a natural lifestyle publication that empowers people in our communities with the knowledge, resources and connections to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

Sharon Bruckman On Celebrating a Labor of Love by Sandra Yeyati

n 1994, Sharon Bruckman started a natural health, conscious living magazine called Natural Awakenings in Naples, Florida. Within a few years and with the help of partners and collaborators, she turned that single edition into a national franchise. In an industry that has seen so many publications fail, Natural Awakenings thrived under her steady leadership, at its zenith amassing 95 franchisee-publishers across the U.S., including Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Last year, Bruckman sold Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation to KnoWEwell, P.B.C., while still retaining her original magazine, essentially switching roles from franchisor to franchisee. As Natural Awakenings celebrates its 30th anniversary, she reflects upon her journey.

What inspired you to launch Natural Awakenings magazine?

It was divine intervention. I was going through a big transition in my life and praying about my livelihood—asking God to use my talents and passions to serve others in a way that felt fulfilling—and I heard a voice say, “Start a magazine.” It was surprising, because I had no background in publishing, so I started exploring the possibilities.

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How did the decision to turn it into a franchise come about?

I had a knack for starting up small businesses based on passions of mine, but when I launched the first edition of Natural Awakenings, I never considered franchising it until I met John Voell II, who had a background in it. The whole thing was intimidating for me, especially in the beginning. I’ve had to step out of my comfort zone most of the time in this business, but I’ve come to understand that being out of my comfort zone isn’t a bad thing. It’s an exciting place where I can grow, open myself to new possibilities and feel most alive. Luckily, I learned how to manage the business one new franchise at a time, and our staff and skillsets grew with each new publisher who brought their own strengths and perspectives to the family. It became a collaborative environment. I loved how the publishers got used to working together and solving issues.

What are the qualities of a successful team leader?

One is leading with your heart. I discovered that people need to feel valued and hear they’re doing a great job. I often express my appreciation and empower them to let their talents and strengths shine. People need love, kindness and encouragement. I don’t hold onto grudges and come to each encounter fresh. I strive to be open and honest.

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I’ve learned over the years how to be a better mediator and negotiator through challenging conversations with publishers and staff members. The key is to reach for the highest and best result for everyone involved. It isn’t about being right. I don’t jump to the battlefield. I’ll speak my mind about the difficult stuff in a noncombative way—a way that comes from my heart and with openness, so people can feel safe to respond on that level.

At one of our publishers’ conferences, I remember motivational speaker Chik Shank of LifePower Seminars had us walking on glass and fire, bending steel bars and performing other amazing feats. We did things we never believed we could do, and it changed your whole perspective. That was one of our most powerful conferences; when people left, they said, “I didn’t think I could walk on fire; I guess I can sell an ad.” It’s about breaking through belief systems.

To succeed, you also need tenacity, a willingness to work hard and clarity about your mission. Overwhelm is the norm in this business, making it necessary to practice extreme self care. People say my best trait is how well I handle stress and always have a calming effect or attitude.

Do you have any mantras or personal beliefs that provide strength or resilience?

How did you help the franchisee-publishers succeed?

Working with publishers, you could predict which would thrive and which wouldn’t, depending upon their beliefs and statements. The ones that said, “No one wants to advertise,” you knew weren’t going to make it because of their attitude. The publishers that worked on their personal growth and on creating and manifesting what they wanted were much more likely to succeed.

I like using “I am” statements because they’re two of the most powerful words. What you put after them shapes your reality. I’ll assert: I am vibrantly healthy. I am loved. I am full of abundance. I am always protected.

I remind myself to stay in the present. When feeling discouraged or challenged, I turn to a YouTube video by Esther Hicks, who says repeatedly, “Everything always works out for me.” The way she says it, accompanied by lovely background music, makes it sound so sensible. If you repeat it enough, you begin to believe it. Sandra Yeyati is the national editor of Natural Awakenings.

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Graceful Aging

Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled by Carrie Jackson

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eople are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible. It’s about extending our health span as much as our lifespan. While genetics play a role in how we experience the aging process, advancements in science are helping us understand that how we manage our mindset, physical activity, stress levels and diet can have just as much of an impact. By redefining what it means to get older and finding deeper meaning, we can embrace aging with grace and gratitude, rather than resist it. Many factors are within our control, and it is possible to live a fulfilling and vibrant life well into our twilight years.

At nearly 103 years young, Dr. Gladys McGarey wrote the book on graceful aging. As the author of The Well-Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, she suggests that we reframe aging as an opportunity rather than a loss, thereby pioneering a new 20

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way of thinking about disease and health. “At 102, I’m losing my eyesight, but my insight has improved,” says the cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association. “I have trouble reading but can listen to audiobooks and have deep conversations with people. If we look for illness and pain at the end of life, that’s what our bodies will show us. But if we reach for health, joy, laughter and other realities of true humanity, that’s what we will find.” McGarey asserts that our medical community is trained to eliminate pain and illness rather than learn from their messages. “If we can lean into what understanding a disease shows us, we can discover true wisdom,” she explains. “You can hold onto the pain, or you can hold onto what you learn from the pain. When my son was training to be an orthopedic surgeon, he confided that he was afraid to have people’s lives in his hands. I responded that if he thinks he’s the one who does the healing, he has a right to be scared. Doctors provide the technology to turn the

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healing over to the patient, and we have the core knowledge of what to do inside of us.” McGarey is a firm believer that forgiveness is essential to freeing up stuck energy. Life has to move, she says, and letting go of feelings that may be lingering in our subconscious allows us to move forward with grace. “If we hang on to the dark places in our lives, we will get stuck. Pay attention to your dreams, both during the day and night, because they hold the truth. We all came here for a reason and have our life’s purpose. If you find that, you will always be fulfilled and can embrace the aging process instead of fighting it,” she says. Renowned alternative medicine advocate Deepak Chopra, M.D., is an author, speaker and founder of the Chopra Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to research on well-being and humanitarianism. His latest book, Quantum Body: The New Science for Living a Longer, Healthier, More Vital Life, outlines how we can harness the power of the quantum body to significantly improve our physical and mental wellness, leading to a more fulfilling aging process. According to Chopra, our well-being depends entirely on the quantum ﬁeld, which exists on a subatomic level and is the infinite source of everyday reality that affects our thoughts, feelings, sensations and biological responses. “Your quantum body is the central hub for every process that requires intelligence, just as a power plant is the central hub for everything that requires electricity. The prospect of having your quantum body fail you is far more serious than any single symptom of disease and aging. Well-being is weakened whenever there is a failure of intelligence and is strengthened when intelligence ﬂows naturally,” he explains. Disease and aging are further downstream in the intelligence flow, Chopra notes, and when someone succumbs to a heart attack or cancer, intelligence has failed in either the cardiovascular system or a single malignant

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cell. “Instead of being anxious about cells, tissues, organs and systems, which aren’t under your control, you can live from the source where all controls are overseen by your quantum body. Here, all information is perfect, the ﬂow of intelligence is never wrong or distorted, and the creative possibilities for the future are boundless,” Chopra contends. One vital aspect of healthy aging that we can control is our approach to stress management, which Chopra says most people don’t take seriously enough. Stress can come from myriad sources, including family and social relationships; workplace stresses; a poor-quality diet; deficient sleeping habits; lack of exercise and downtime; and constant distractions from texting, video games and around-the-clock news reports. That is why it is more important than ever to develop tools for self-care. “The frenetic pace of modern life has overwhelmed the autonomic nervous system, which is responsible for all the processes, from heartbeat to respiration and digestion, that run independently of your conscious actions,” Chopra advises. “Medical research validates how essential stress management is, but what needs to change are socially ingrained attitudes that persuade us to tolerate stress beyond what our bodies and psyches are designed for.” Chopra encourages prioritizing deep sleep, tuning into breath and awareness, and mindful exercises to return to our zero point—a state of rest from which activity springs. “Your awareness experiences the zero point as silent, calm, alert and pregnant with boundless possibilities, where you have access to your next thought,” he explains. Embracing instead of resisting our quantum body further helps the energy flow. “The most natural way to live is in your dharma, or your truth,” Chopra says. “The greatest gift of self-awareness is that you can prove this to yourself every day by living with love, truth, beauty and bliss as your goal. Ultimate January 2024

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well-being requires no less, and living from your source reveals that the inﬁnite is personal and within reach. Physical well-being exists if you are able to live a long life in good health; mental well-being exists if you retain clear, sharp thinking; psychological well-being exists if you are free of anxiety and depression; and spiritual well-being exists if your life has higher purpose and meaning.”

Tom O’Bryan, DC, age 70, and his 2-year-old son

With more than 40 years of experience as a functional medicine doctor, Tom O’Bryan, DC, DACBN, CIFM, is an internationally recognized speaker and writer on chronic disease and metabolic disorders. He defines graceful aging as a state of full body function, without limitations and with rational expectations for what the body can do. O’Bryan points to the so-called Blue Zones, with an extraordinarily high percentage of people living into their 90s and above, as examples of those gracefully aging. “The lifestyle of people living in these areas includes

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daily rituals that reduce stress and reverse the inflammation associated with stress. As a result, they are able to live long, fruitful, happy lives as contributing and engaged members of society,” he notes. O’Bryan believes that the greatest contribution to living a vital life is identifying and reducing the triggers of inflammation in our bodies, which can largely be accomplished with lifestyle modifications. “According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 14 of the top 15 causes of death are related to chronic inflammatory diseases. Many people address inflammation with medication, but they don’t realize that food is the best medicine,” he explains. “With diet being the largest source of inflammation activation in the body, it’s important to question what’s on the end of our fork and nourish the body with an anti-inflammatory diet, including berries, leafy greens, garlic, curcumin and plenty of pure water. Your body always wants to be healthier, and if we identify and reduce our exposure to the triggers of inflammation, the inflammation calms down.” Reducing inflammation also allows the central nervous system to settle into restand-digest mode, which can help the body age more gracefully. “Inflammation is the immune system’s response to harmful stimuli,” O’Bryan says. “An activated immune system is a life-saving, non-negotiable state that sets our sympathetic nervous system into fight-or-flight mode. When we are stressed or fighting for our lives, our heart rate is fast; our breathing is short, sharp and shallow; and our muscles are tight and ready for action. When inflammation decreases, our bodies are able to calm down and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. In that very relaxed state, your heart rate is slow; your breath is deep; your muscles are relaxed; and your brain is open, expansive and daydreaming of new possibilities in life. That’s when healing and regeneration occurs.”

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Thyroid-Friendly Eating How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food

“For women, an especially critical time to check thyroid health is during perimenopause years, when thyroid function can often waver, becoming underactive. Even if lab tests are normal, it is important to speak with a physician that understands the symptoms of hypothyroidism,” says Anna Cabeca, an obstetrician-gynecologist and women’s health expert in Brunswick, Georgia. “Most people can improve or reverse it radically. Diet is very powerful. Start with your shopping list and at the top write: Food is medicine.”

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haped like a butterfly, the thyroid gland in the neck plays a critical role in overall health, as it produces a series of hormones that regulate metabolism, brain development, bone maintenance, and heart, muscle and digestive functions. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine.

amounts of thyroid hormones. Common symptoms like weight gain, fatigue, inability to tolerate cold temperatures and hair loss should not be ignored. Diagnosis is aided by a blood test that measures levels of thyroid-stimulating hormones. While most cases of an underactive thyroid are mild or cause few obvious symptoms, the disease can become severe if it is left untreated.

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate

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should be screened for it. If they have it, they should have hope,” says Alan Christianson, a naturopathic endocrinologist and author of The Thyroid Reset Diet: Reverse Hypothyroidism and Hashimoto's Symptoms With a Proven IodineBalancing Plan.

Offering hope, Michigan-based obstetrician-gynecologist Tabatha Barber says, “It’s often about doing less, not more, to help improve thyroid function. Don’t be afraid that this is something you have to live with forever.” As a teenager, Barber was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that affects the thyroid gland and often causes hypothyroidism. She has learned how to modify her diet for relief.

SKIP THE GLUTEN

“Gluten is the main trigger that really seems to irritate the immune system,” says Barber. “A lot of people don’t realize that gluten is in some sauces, salad dressings, seasonings, medication fillers and more. It can be enough to keep the inflammation associated with hypothyroidism going.”

BALANCE IODINE

“Iodine is the Goldilocks mineral,” says Christianson. “It’s important to not consume too much or too little. Those with thyroid disease usually get too much. When they do, it inflames and slows the thyroid.” In such cases, he recommends eating a wide range of unprocessed food

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and avoiding ingredients with the highest iodine content, such as fish and other seafood, iodized salt, seaweeds, grains and most dairy.

MONITOR INGREDIENTS

Barber prioritizes the elimination of artificial ingredients and additives, saying, “It’s about really getting back to basics, eating unprocessed meats, vegetables and some fruits.” She recommends consuming foods rich in zinc and selenium, such as shellfish, legumes, seeds, nuts and diary, as they send signals to the thyroid to produce the right hormone levels. Cabeca shaves selenium-rich Brazil nuts on soups or salads. “Keep them as a staple in the kitchen,” she advises, adding that balance is important when selecting zincand selenium-rich foods because some of them, like dairy, may also contain high levels of iodine.

EAT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Cabeca finds clever ways to sneak anti-inflammatory ingredients into her recipes. For her kafta kabobs, for example, she combines ground meat with finely chopped parsley, garlic, tomatoes or dried shiso leaves and tops them with cashew butter or tahini sauce. Similarly, she uses plenty of parsley in her tabouleh—a traditional Middle Eastern salad—and replaces the customary bulgur wheat with chopped Brussels sprouts or cauliflower. According to Northwestern Medicine, cauliflower can be part of a healthy thyroid diet, along with other cruciferous vegetables. “These are foods that I grew up on,” Cabeca says, noting that parsley is a natural diuretic that is also good for the thyroid. Veronica Hinke is a food historian and author of The Last Night on the Titanic: Unsinkable Drinking, Dining and Style; Titanic: The Official Cookbook and Harry Potter: Afternoon Tea Magic. Learn more at FoodStringer.com. 25

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Letting the Seasons Enrich Us by Marlaina Donato

or most of us, the first half of our lives is spent tilling the soil of our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, time engraves its signature onto our skin and weaves strands of silver into our hair, and we are presented with the unexpected but inevitable question of what comes next. The soil of Mother Earth is made fertile only by the debris of seasons. There would be no life without nature’s perpetual act of letting go and the sacred and inevitable growth that comes from decay. As we age, like trees in winter, our energy travels deep down into our roots—our bones. Only then can we stand sovereign, a stable

foundation for others. Only when we are full of seasons can we offer the sweetest fruit in the form of shared knowledge, skills and hard-earned wisdom. Most of all, we become living examples of the Chinese proverb: “To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.”

Here are a few ways to enjoy the riches of the journey: • Instead of giving a loved one a storebought gift to mark an important milestone, write a letter filled with practical and loving advice for the road ahead. • Mentor a younger person or peer. Teach them how to make bread, paint a canvas, start a garden, fix a sink or make a quilt. Pay your passions forward • Visit a relative or a stranger at a retirement home and ask them to share their stories. Marlaina Donato is an author, wise-woman mentor and painter. Connect at Jaguar Flower.art.

Accepting the aging process can be challenging and sometimes frightening, but if we lean closer and listen to what the wisdom years have to offer, our journey can become more joyful. The stories of our seasons can be a wellspring bubbling to the surface in conversations, filling empty cups with empathy, hope and humor. We sit at a table called humanity. Let us create

January 2024

Healing Ways

Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments A New Frontier in Disease Reversal by Dana Thacker, BSN, RN

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cognitive decline using brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), genetic testing and other biomarkers. The scientists then designed an individualized, precision medical protocol for each patient.

ccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, and the numbers are expected to rise to nearly 13 million by 2050. In addition to the loss of cherished memories, more than 11 million unpaid caregivers provide an estimated 18 billion hours of care for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients annually. Given the costs and burdens of the disease, many people wonder whether Alzheimer’s is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible.

MECHANISMS OF ALZHEIMER’S

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe Alzheimer’s disease as a neurodegenerative condition that results in cognitive decline, memory loss and deficits 28

in language and behavior. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and the most common reason for dementia in older adults. During the early stages of the disease, neurons within the brain become damaged without apparent symptoms. This destruction can occur for a decade without recognition, resulting in delayed diagnosis and treatment. Protein buildup forces healthy neurons to stop functioning and sever connections, which likely provokes brain cell death and shrinkage.

BREAKTHROUGH IN TREATMENT

Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease offers new hope for patients. Twenty-five participants with pre-Alzheimer’s or early-stage dementia were evaluated to identify potential contributors to

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Cognitive testing after the nine-month treatments showed that 84 percent of the participants not only maintained neurological function, but also improved cognition. A follow-up MRI also showed an increase in gray matter volume. The researchers noted in their report that a larger, controlled trial is warranted. “Dementia is not a death sentence,” states Kat Toups, a functional medicine psychiatrist and co-contributor to the precision treatment research. In her own practice, she embraces a patient-centric, multimodal approach to treating Alzheimer’s that focuses on three components—infection, inflammation and immunity. By reducing inflammation and treating infections, she asserts, the body is ready to receive immune-building therapies.

ANSWERING THE SKEPTICS

“Mainstream medicine has been going about [Alzheimer’s treatment] the wrong way. I was taught to make a diagnosis, then write a prescription for something that doesn’t work,” says Dr. Dale Bredesen, a co-contributor to the aforementioned study. Recent trials have suggested that current pharmaceutical treatments for Alzheimer’s, such as Donanemab, merely slow

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the rate of disease progression, rather than reverse its effects. With his personalized, precision-medicine approach, Bredesen aims to do better. He equates Alzheimer’s to COVID-19, noting, “When the pandemic hit, nations entered protection mode. Economies suffered and went into a recession. In the same way, receptors within our brain can also go into a recession or protection mode. However, when these same receptors receive adequate resources, they continue to grow and make connections. Neurons shift from protection mode to connection mode, reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s.”

THE BREDESEN PROTOCOL

Based on his research, Bredesen asserts that Alzheimer’s is the result of an imbalance in the brain’s neuroplasticity signaling. He has identified 36 factors that can trigger

downsizing in the brain, including metabolic derangement, poor nutrient status, lack of trophic support [chemical signaling] and exposure to viruses. The Bredesen Protocol is designed to change a patient’s biochemistry to correct those imbalances by addressing patient-specific triggers. Apollo Health, where Bredesen is chief science officer, has developed a software algorithm that uses patient data from medical questionnaires, laboratory testing

and cognitive assessments to offer an analysis of the patient’s cognitive risk factors and a personalized treatment plan designed to prevent and reverse cognitive decline. The patient works with practitioners and coaches trained in the protocol to implement the treatment plan, which covers seven areas: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, brain stimulation, detoxification and supplements. The individualized nature of Bredesen’s Protocol is foundational to the program’s success. To learn more or to find a practitioner or coach trained in the Bredesen Protocol visit ApolloHealthCo.com/bredesen-protocol. Dana Thacker is a registered nurse with a passion for cures over treatments and naturopathy over pharmaceuticals.

January 2024

Green Living

Growing Young in Nature How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

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pending time outdoors is a valuable pastime for individuals in their golden years. Besides being exceedingly pleasurable, communing with nature, breathing fresh air, feeling the warmth of the sun or hearing birdsong can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. For seniors, exposure to green and blue spaces inspires a more active lifestyle that is both spiritually and socially engaged, thereby offsetting the challenges of chronic illness, disability and isolation. Whether playing Scrabble under the shade of a tree, strolling along the banks of a lake with friends or planting flowers and herbs in a raised garden bed, adding that outdoor element to any activity is a win-win.

PHYSICAL REWARDS

A vigorous workout outside is not necessary to derive benefits. Fresh air boosts the immune system by increasing white blood cell production. Merely living near trees can extend a person’s lifespan by up to 12 years, according to a Harvard University study of 30

more than 100,000 women over an eightyear period. Another study of 350,000 people in Holland found that green spaces can improve overall health, reduce health complaints, lower the propensity for psychiatric illness and engender a general feeling of improved health. “Exposure to natural light fosters the synthesis of vitamin D, which is crucial for bone health and mood regulation,” says Dr. Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University. “Participating in outdoor activities such as walking, gardening or simply enjoying nature contributes to improved physical fitness.”

a reduction of illnesses such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and respiratory issues.

MENTAL AND COGNITIVE IMPROVEMENTS

Nature offers mental and cognitive benefits to seniors. While simply viewing pictures of natural settings can reduce mental fatigue, a walk outside offers a greater positive impact. A University of Michigan study found that spending time outdoors can enhance memory and attention span by up to 20 percent. Forest bathing—a wilderness walk while engaging the senses—originated in Japan and has become increasingly popular with older populations. A study in Singapore found that seniors engaged in a horticulture program experienced improvements in sleep, cognitive function and psychological well-being, as well as a reduction in anxiety. Older populations that engage in more strenuous activities like walking, biking or running in natural settings have a lower risk of mental health issues. Green and blue spaces foster feelings of renewal, restoration and spiritual connection, while physical activity in such settings enhances mood, reduces depression risks, lowers stress and improves cognitive function.

EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS

Loneliness and isolation greatly impact seniors, and social interactions outside can help alleviate some of this loneliness. Nature provides space for multi-generational social interaction and engagement, including planned activities with friends and family or impromptu gatherings with neighbors. Gardening improves physical strength, Those with access to green space have a flexibility and overall health and quality of stronger sense of unity and belonging with life. Older adults that regularly take walks their community. report less pain and sleep problems compared to adults that don’t get outside every “Mindful walking is a simple way to get startday. Nature also promotes healthier blood ed building a relationship with the outdoors pressure, higher energy levels, lower heart and is conducive to experiencing nature in a rate, reduced stress, less chronic pain and positive way while being present,” says John

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Dattilo, Ph.D., a professor in leisure studies at Pennsylvania State University. “To do this, we pay attention to the environment and notice things through our senses. We focus on what we are grateful for, including our surroundings or other aspects of our life.”

OVERCOMING BARRIERS TO OUTDOOR ENGAGEMENT

The main barriers stopping seniors from getting outside are mobility limitations, accessibility issues and safety concerns. One study found reduced mobility was the primary factor limiting nature experiences for older populations. “If we have a fear of falling, then we reduce our movement. If we reduce our movement, then we are more likely to fall, and that spirals,” says Dattilo. Caretakers can help by encouraging seniors to pick the activities they want to do, without stifling their interests. “If people pursue activities they have interest in, they are much more likely to experience leisure,” says Dattilo. “And leisure gives us meaning and purpose in life. It also helps us feel authentic. It’s not as much about recreational activity, and more about engagement.” If seniors want to venture beyond their homes, choose accessible locations where there are paved paths, shelter and bathrooms. Come prepared for the activity. Dress comfortably, use mobility aids, apply sun protection and bring water and snacks. For those that are uncomfortable spending time in nature alone, invite others or join a senior-friendly program, class or event. If leaving the home or bed is no longer an option, give virtual reality a try, which has been shown to provide seniors with some of the benefits of the outdoors. There are many commercially available virtual reality applications such as Google Earth VR and Wander on Meta Quest. Kelcie Ottoes is a writer for sustainable businesses and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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January 2024

Calendar of Events Calendar events must be received via email or submitted online by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email kathy@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com or NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com to submit online.

MONDAY, JANUARY 1 New Year’s Grounding & Clearing – 12noon-2pm & 2-4pm. 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), for this two-hour guided hypnotic, reiki infused journey to clear away what no longer serves you! Space is limited (8 people). $40 at door or PayPal at: hgmertine@gmail.com. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-652-7962 or 908283-0117. AlternativeTherapiesWork.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 Begin Anew – 6-7:30pm. The new year is a time to look within and reset our intentions. Join spiritual life coach Maureen Bender and yoga instructor Laura Knott for an energetic reset to begin 2024 with a fresh perspective. During this 1.5 hour workshop, we will observe our emotional obstacles and begin the process of transformation with journaling, a guided tantric meditation practice, and Reiki. $30. Riverside Wellness & Enchantments, 23 Bridge St., Milford. Book online at RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com. For information call 908-403-6653 or visit RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com.

SUNDAY, January 7 Yoga Six Breathwork Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Led by Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork. Yoga Six, 210 Route 206 South, Chester. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/upcomingevents/. Nirvana Breathwork Workshop – 5-6:30pm. Led by Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork. Breathwork is a term for various breathing practices in which the conscious control of breathing is said to influence a person’s mental, emotional, or physical state, with a therapeutic effect. Breathwork may be helpful for relaxation and stress in a similar way to meditation. Nirvana Infrared, 61 Berdan Ave., Wayne. $50, preregistration required. For details and to register Nirvanainfrared.com/events. Special Event: Akashic Records or Medium Reading – 1-7pm The Akashic Records hold information about your soul’s past, present and future. During an Akashic Records reading, Cherise taps into your records, offering you channeled messages from your guides, masters, teachers and loved ones. Session is 45-60 minutes. $125 per person. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 and visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10

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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. 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. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 Metaphysical Wellness Fair – 12noon-4pm. Maja Yoga, 510 E. Main St., Denville. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork. com/upcoming-events/. Dancing with Dragons – 7:30-9:30pm. Dragons are ancient celestial beings that are here to help guide us, protect us and work with us as we go through life. Lauren creates a sacred space for you to be able to connect with dragons and have them be more present on your spiritual journey. Includes guided meditation and opportunity to power dance. $25; preRegistration is required. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. For information call 848-217-2371 and visit AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14 Pendulum Divination Workshop – 12noon2pm. Develop your psychic talents! Learn the art of pendulum divination with Howard Mertine of Alternative Therapies Work & Alien Ink Tattoos. Connect with your higher self, lost loved ones and 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 or PayPal: hgmertine@gmail.com. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Route 206 South, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-652-7962 or 908-2830117.

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. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com. Soul Shamanism 101 Advanced Spiritual Journey – 1/20-21; 10am-4pm; in person or Zoom. Experience an Ancient Wisdom practice that offers you direct access to your soul, who you are, and why you are here, and guides you in how to live your true Self. Profound awareness, wisdom, healing, clearing, and ongoing access to your personal and spiritual growth journey evolve as you deepen this practice. This first-level class talk by Janet StraightArrow begins a lifetime journey of higher-level spiritual living, healing, and being your true Self now. $625/$650. Be The Medicine ( O n l i n e I n - P e r s o n -S e s s i o n s - C l a s s e s Retreats), 247 North Road, Chester. 973-6472500. BeTheMedicine.com. 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). $40 at door or PayPal at: hgmertine@gmail.com. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Rt 206 S, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-652-7962 or 908-2830117. AlternativeTherapiesWork.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

Rejuvenation Retreat at Riverside – 12noon4:30pm. Our Rejuvenation Retreat offers a variety of stress-reducing activities including restorative yoga, meditation, Reiki, sound healing, and crystal healing. Allow yourself to destress and find your center again in a peaceful and welcoming environment. $111. Riverside Wellness & Enchantments, 23 Bridge St., Milford. Book online at RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com. For information call 908-403-6653 or visit RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com.

Pendulum Divination Workshop – 12noon2pm. Develop your psychic talents! Learn the art of pendulum divination with Howard Mertine of Alternative Therapies Work & Alien Ink Tattoos. Connect with your higher self, lost loved ones and 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 or PayPal: hgmertine@gmail.com. Alien Ink Tattoos, 264 Route 206 South, Unit 3, Flanders. For information call 973-652-7962 or 908-283-0117.

Singing Bowls with Ruth Ratliiff – 4:30pm. 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.

Thrive Body and Soul Yoga Breathwork Workshop – 2-3:30pm. Led by Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork. Thrive Yoga, 626 Main Rd., Towaco. $50, pre-registration req. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork. com/upcoming-events/.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 22 Change Your Life with Hypnosis – 6-8:45pm. Barry Wolfson leads three one-hour sessions. Take any or all. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6-7pm. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7-8pm. Reduce Stress with Hypnosis – 8-8:45pm. $60 each session. Hunterdon Co. Polytech, 8 Bartles Corner Rd., Flemington. For information, contact Barry at 908-303-7767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 27 Transformational Breathwork Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Led by Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork. Maja Yoga, 510 E. Main St., Denville. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/ upcoming-events/. Past Lives Regression Workshop – 6-8pm. Join Howard Mertine (Alternative Therapies Work, LLC) with Ellen Petroski Perkins & Greg Perkins (Gaia’s Gifts), 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. $30. RSVP as space is limited to 12 people. Pay at door or at paypal.me/gaiasgiftsnj/30. Ellen Perkins at Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. For information, call 908-223-1331 or email Ellen at perkins145@comcast.net. GaiasGifts.net.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Transformational Breathwork Workshop

– 12:30-2pm. Led by Dean Cramp of Transcend Breathwork. Zen Den Yoga, 518 Main St., Boonton. For details and to register, visit HealingAndBreathwork.com/ upcoming-events/.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 Somatic Healing and Sound – 7-8:30pm. Join Leslee Penny for a transformative class that combines the healing powers of somatic sound, breathwork, and stretching for a holistic well-being experience. Somatic sound healing utilizes vibrations to promote balance and harmony, while breathwork enhances awareness, releases tension, and integrates mind-body connections. Somatic stretching focuses on mindful flexibility, gentle movements, and wholebody integration to improve movement patterns. Take the first step toward a more balanced and empowered life. $35. Riverside Wellness & Enchantments, 23 Bridge St., Milford. Book online at RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com. For information call 908-403-6653 or visit RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.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, 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.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 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. 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/.

SATURDAY, MARCH 2-3 Reiki 1 Energy Healing Training – 10am4pm. Heal You and Others Comprehensive Course. This practical, comprehensive, professional-level course offers personal healing and energy work teachings in addition to Reiki attunements, meditations, and practice, with everyone receiving an entire healing session: Usui Reiki 1 Certificate, Reiki 1 book, and class recordings. This class focuses on Self Healing and Spiritual Growth and Helping others and animals. Instructor: Janet StraightArrow. $390/$425. Be The Medicine, 247 North Road, Chester. 973-647-2500. BetheMedicine.com.

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One Hour Yoga – Each day except Monday. Class begins with meditation and end with a final relaxation/restorative practice. $18. Riverside Wellness & Enchantments, 23 Bridge St., Milford. Book at RiversideWellnessandEnchantments. com. 908-403-6653.

Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 2-3pm. Students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi plus principles of alignment. No prereq req. Led by Patty Pagano. $80/4-wk or drop in $25. Private sessions available. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. 908-392-1313 or pattygigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

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. Advanced Frequency Energy Spa, 431 Rte 22 E (Bishop’s Plaza), Whitehouse Station. 888-460-4050, text 908-864-8111. AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com. Spiritual Life Coaching – 12noon5pm. Learn to trust yourself through reaching for a better understanding of why we do what we do. $55. Riverside Wellness & Enchantments, 23 Bridge St., Milford. 908-403-6653. Book online at RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com. Singing Bowls with Ruth Ratliiff – 4:30pm; 2nd Sunday each month.. 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. AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com.

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Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong - Beyond Beginners – 12noon-1pm. Patty Pagano guides students into greater depth analysis and refinement of movements. Prerequisite Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong for beginners. Series discounts: $80/4-wk or drop in $25. Private sessions also available. Martinsville Community Center, 1961 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 908392-1313 or pattygigongforhealing@gmail. com. QiGongForHealing.com.

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Boot Camp with Eric – 6:05-6:50pm. Eric Ferguson will take you through muscle building exercises and some cardio. $30. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown Borough. 908-268-7430. yoga-loka.com/ booking-classes.html. Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong - Beyond Beginners – 8-9pm; Zoom. Patty Pagano guides students into greater depth analysis and refinement of movements. Prerequisite Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong for beginners. Series discounts: $60/4-wk or drop in $20. 908-392-1313 or pattygigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

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Wu ji Jing Gong Taichi Beyond Beginners – 5-6pm. Patty Pagano leads class focused on the healing aspect of the art with emphasis on developing taichi self practice to gather and direct Qi within your body. Prereq: Wu Ji Jing Gong Taichi for Beginners. Led by Patty Pagano. Series disc: $80/4-wk or drop in $25. Martinsville Community Center, 1961 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. Private sessions available. 908-392-1313 or pattygigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com. 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. DivineWingsOfFlight.com.

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. 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. 888-460-4050, text 908-864-8111. AdvancedFrequencyEnergySpa.com.

Thursday Spiritual Life Coaching – 12noon5pm. Learn to trust yourself through reaching for a better understanding of why we do what we do. $55. Riverside Wellness & Enchantments, 23 Bridge St., Milford. 908-403-6653. Book online at RiversideWellnessandEnchantments.com.

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Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 1pm; Zoom. Students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi plus principles of alignment. No prereq req. Led by Patty Pagano. Series disc: $60/4-wk or drop in $20. Private sessions available. 908-392-1313 or pattygigongforhealing@ gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com. Wu Ji Jing Gong Qi Gong: Beginners – 7:30-8:30pm. Students learn 15 meditative and repeating movements that will help you relax and open your mind, body and qi plus principles of alignment. No prereq req. Led by Patty Pagano. Series disc: $80/4-wk or drop in $20. Martinsville Community Ctr, 1962 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. Private sessions available. 908-392-1313 or pattygigongforhealing@gmail.com. QiGongForHealing.com.

Friday Friday Psychic Readings and Energy Healings – 2-7pm. 10-minute Reading or Energy Healing for $30. Walk-in or appt. A Year and a Day Mystical Shoppe, 413 Bond St., Asbury Park. 848-217-2371. Ayearandadaymysticalshoppe@yahoo. com. AYearAndADayMysticalShoppe.com.

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