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No More Pain! Dr. Magaziner can help you recover from Traumatic Injuries
Getting The Proper Care after a Car Accident is Crucial Dr. Magaziner has been caring for accident victims for over 25 years. His philosophy is to provide a comprehensive evaluation as soon as possible after the accident. The reason that timing is critical, even after a low-speed car accident, is that the forces exerted on the body during a collision can cause a lot of hidden softtissue injuries that may not show up until days or weeks after the car injury occurred. Emergency room doctors have to focus on immediate, lifethreatening injuries first. More often than not once a life-threatening injury is ruled out auto accident victims, are sent home from the emergency room with some pain relievers and little to no recommendation for further treatment. This type of trauma commonly causes muscle, ligament, joint and disc injuries which if not promptly treated could lead to more serious and chronic conditions. Absolutely do not under estimate the seriousness of your injuries regardless of the amount of pain you are immediately experiencing. You need to pay attention to the warning signs such as: Neck pain or stiffness, headaches, dizziness, back pain, confusion or trouble
concentrating, numbness or tingling, ringing in the ears, jaw pain, depression and fatigue. Dr. Magaziner specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of acute traumatic injuries. Once an accurate diagnosis is made, Dr. Magaziner will design a specific treatment plan for your condition. Dr. Magaziner’s philosophy is to start with the more conservative treatments (less invasive) first such as physical therapy or chiropractic care. The Center for Spine, Sports, Pain Management and Orthopedics Regenerative Medicine centrally located in North Brunswick, New Jersey, specializes in non-invasive interventional pain treatments designed to reduce pain and heal the injured regions. There are many nonsurgical treatments which are effective
in the treatment of traumatic injuries. Highly respected by his peers, Dr. Magaziner has been the CEO of the New Jersey Interventional Pain Society, a clinical professor at Robert Wood Johnson University and an assistant professor at the New York Medical College. Dr. Magaziner is on the cutting edge of new procedures designed to reduce pain and regenerate injured tissue. He has successfully treated thousands of patient’s who have suffered a traumatic injury. If you have suffered a traumatic injury and have acute or chronic pain, call our office today to schedule a comprehensive evaluation to determine how we can help!
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34 GIVING BIRTH NATURALLY
Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery
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ach birth is individually distinct for both mother and child. I’ve been blessed to have welcomed three children through two amazing child-birthing experiences, beginning the moment I learned that my husband and I were expecting. The pregnancy with my son Kyle was easy going right up until I went into labor. I chose to forego an epidural in favor of experiencing the glorious event with only a bit of medicine to take the edge off the contractions. It all went smoothly and my babe was out of the womb and into my arms within a few hours. Never before had I experienced such love at first sight. My second pregnancy presented the surprise of two bundles of joy, fondly known in mothers’ circles as “double trouble”. Adequately feeding both girls as well as myself proved to be a special challenge, and the pregnancy felt longer and harder than before. I was relieved to carry them to near full-term and more than ready for them to break out there. This time an epidural was recommended in case emergency surgery was needed to free them. A few hours after contractions started my water broke and within an hour I greeted the two sisters within two minutes of each other. I embraced the miracle of twins and the beauty in their differences at once. Even though I was in my 30s when I welcomed my children to the world, I was woefully unprepared to make the multitude of decisions required. If I’d known then what I know now, I would have devoted more time to learning about natural birth options and the resources available to help plan and accomplish a safe, natural birthing experience. Today, complementary modalities like hypnosis, massage, yoga therapy, chiropractic treatments and acupuncture can help alleviate much of the discomfort of pregnancy and labor. In “Giving Birth Naturally: Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention,” Meredith Montgomery clues in mothers-to-be. Alaina Broach’s companion news brief, “Do You Have a Doula?” offers insights and tips from one of our hometown doulas. Continuing our celebration of the women in our lives in this Women’s Health issue, Lisa Marshall reports on “Rethinking Breast Health: Natural Ways to Keep Breasts Smooth, Pain-Free and Firm, while Reducing the Risk of Cancer.” It’s vital that we stay in tune with our body and regularly check for changes. Here’s an easy way to remember to give yourself some TLC: Touch your breasts; can you feel anything unusual? Look for changes; is there any change in shape or texture? Check out anything unusual with your doctor. Nobody knows your body like you do and being in tune with yourself puts you miles ahead. To your health,
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newsbriefs Do You Have a Doula?
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appy International Doula Month. May has received this designation, a time to celebrate women who serve other women and families during childbirth and the postpartum period after mother and baby are home. In recognition, Alaina Broach, CEO and founder of Ahava Doula Service, is hosting a free meet-and-greet cookout at 2 p.m. on May 23 in Hamilton’s Kuser Park. “Many have never heard of a doula (pronounced ‘dool-a’) and some aren’t sure what a doula does,” comments Broach. She continues, “Come to the event and learn, ask questions and have fun while getting something to eat.” The term doula is a Greek word that means “servant” and today has come to mean “a woman who serves.” Doula is a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to a mother and father before, during, and just after birth. “Child-bearing women, couples, midwives, physicians, and labor and delivery nurses appreciate the resources, techniques, knowledge and continuous empathetic support a doula provides. For new expecting parents or for women without a partner, a doula’s training helps alleviate fear of the onset of labor, allowing mom to labor at home longer until the needed time to transition to the hospital,” adds Broach. Location: 2612 Kuser Rd., Hamilton. For more information and to make reservations, call Broach at 609-789-3154 or email AHavaDoula@gmail.com. Mention this Natural Awakenings news brief to receive a 50 percent discount on labor and postpartum packages.
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Cost: $25/pre-register by May 26; $50/at event. Children 6 and under free. Location: ETS Campus, 660 Rosedale Rd., Princeton. For more information, register and for full/half marathon questions, call Heather at HomeFront at 609-989-9417 x150, email HeatherL@HomeFrontNJ.org or visit FirstGiving.com/HomeFront/ HomeFront-RunWalk-2015.
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Holistic Health Extravaganza in Newtown
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xcitement is building in Newtown, Pennsylvania, for the upcoming free Holistic Health Extravaganza from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 6, bringing many experienced practitioners together under one roof. “Shopping local, green and natural, while relaxing and learning about holistic health, is a unique experience,” states the event’s host Siobhan Hutchinson of Next Step Strategies, LLC. “Our vision is to introduce people to self-empowerment with natural health techniques such as massage, yoga, tai chi, reflexology and what Dr. Oz keeps referring to as the next frontier, Energy Medicine,” adds Hutchinson. “The event includes handmade, natural, green, locally made gifts and services, while introducing a variety of programs provided by the Newtown Parks and Recreation. We hope to include some free health screenings and we are currently reaching out to area practitioners.” The event is currently seeking the following vendors or professionals for the venue: aryuvedic specialists, foot detox baths, henna artist, craniosacral and massage therapists, singing bowls, herbal teas, essential oils/soaps, feng shui specialist for home or office, aura photography, crystals, minerals and Earth jewelry. Location: Newtown Township Administration Building, 100 Municipal Dr., Newtown, PA. For more information, call Newtown Parks and Recreation at 215-9682800 x239 or visit NewtownFun.com.
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ark your calendar for D&R Greenway Land Trust’s annual Down to Earth Ball, at 6:30 p.m. on June 6 at the barn complex at St. Michaels Farm Preserve in Hopewell. Have fun on a farm, that has been preserved by D&R Greenway with a cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing. This is D&R Greenway’s key fundraiser to support preservation and stewardship throughout New Jersey. Event sponsorships are also available. “This night is planned to celebrate our farming heritage and the bounty of the land,” says D&R Greenway Land Trust President and CEO Linda Mead. Foods served will be farm-fresh; there’ll be a new (traditional) signature drink and a lighthearted dessert bar will top it off. Guests are encouraged to “dress west” and wear comfortable kick-up-your-heels shoes. Cost: $125/person. Location: off Aunt Molly’s Rd., St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, Hopewell. For more information, arrange sponsorships or purchase tickets, call Deb Kilmer at 609-924-4646 or email DKilmer@DRGreenway.org.
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Honor Yoga Starts New Therapeutic Program in Hamilton
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onor Yoga recently announced they are adding a new program to their offerings, Honor Yoga Therapeutics. “This program will provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for participants, regardless of their ability or health challenge, to experience the benefits of yoga,” comments Erica Milcarek of Honor Yoga. Milcarek continues, “Honor Yoga Therapeutics is designed to make yoga accessible and available to anyone who wants to benefit from the practice of yoga, while recovering from, or living with, any injury or illness. The program will focus on providing modifications and options for each participant’s own yoga practice along with improving the balance of the body and mind with breath work (pranayama), poses (asanas) and meditation. It will empower students to improve their health and well-being through the teachings and practice of yoga, all based on their particular needs and conditions.” Location: 621 N. Rt. 130, Hamilton. For more information, call Milcarek at 609240-6125, email Erica@HonorYoga.com or visit HonorYoga.com.
Jersey Cares Day 2015
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n May 2, join over 2,000 volunteers across the state for the 17th annual Jersey Cares Day. This year, there are many new family-friendly opportunities to engage volunteers of all ages with busy schedules. So whether you have 15 minutes or three hours to give, you can take action on Jersey Cares Day 2015. With 37 sites in 11 counties across New Jersey, you can easily find a project location near you. For more information including the full list of events, visit JerseyCares.org/Jersey_ Cares_Day.
Fire Up Your Outdoor Party Plans
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pring is finally in the air again, and it’s that time of year when backyard and other outdoor events become the focus of our planning and activities. Fired Up Events is poised to make the season and then summer even more enjoyable with expanded options of its services. The company, co-owned by Mark Augustyn and Mike Law, has been providing party rentals and event planning for the greater Mercer County area since 2009. This year, rentals include a hot air balloon; castle bounce; an 18-foot-long inflatable slide; 33-foot inflatable obstacle course; popcorn; frozen drink-making machines; and much more. Onsite personnel can include grill attendants, bartenders and party planners. Both Augustyn and Law are career firefighters. Therefore, they are committed to the community and their families (both at home and at the firehouse). With young families of their own, Augustyn comments, “We understand the demands placed on all of us. Our goal is to take your dreams and ideas for your backyard event and make them a reality.” For more information, call 609-743-8884 or visit FireUpEvents.com. See ad on page 21. 10
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Violets Tour the World
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reate your own itinerary and travel with African violets as they tour the world. The Garden State African Violet Club presents its free 64th Annual Show and Sale from noon to 4 p.m. on May 2 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 3 at the Mercer County Community College Student Center, in West Windsor. Just pack your bags and get on board. This year’s spectacular show, themed Violets Tour The World, will feature America’s favorite houseplants— African violets—in horticultural forms and flower arrangements, displayed as international cities or natural wonders of the world. Don’t miss the opportunity to see hundreds of judged plants on display, grown by local club enthusiasts and prominent growers. No reservations are required. Experts will be on hand to answer questions. Workshops on many topics will be available, including African Violets Basic Care, 1 p.m., and Plant Propagation Using Leaf Cuttings at 2:15 p.m., both on May 2; and Streptocarpus Basic Care at noon and Dish and Natural Garden Design demonstrations, 1:15 p.m., both on May 3. There’ll also be drawings for plant giveaways and award-winning plants from commercial and club members available for sale. Location: Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd,, West Windsor. For more information, visit the Garden State African Violet Club at Princetonol.com/groups/gsavc/.
National Bike Month Charity Tour Benefiting the Garden State Community Kitchen
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he Garden State Community Kitchen is partnering with NJ bike tours, Whole Earth Center, Terhune Orchards and Kopps Cycles to kick off National Bike Month with a 12-mile tour starting at 10 a.m. on May 2 in Princeton. Beginning at Kopp’s Cycles in Princeton, cycle to Whole Earth Center for food and celebrations and join them in kicking off their Random Acts of Community where they give away over $2,000 in gift cards for local businesses. Continue riding to Terhune Orchards and get free admission to their Spring Festival. Finish at Kopp’s for a free water bottle and 10 percent discount day-off. Full support with first aid, CPR and bike mechanic-trained NJ bike tour guides and SAG vehicle support will also be provided. All proceeds will go to the Garden State Community Kitchen. Cost $35/entry fee. For more information and to register, contact Jake Herway at 801-548-2285, email NJBikeTours@gmail.com or visit NJBikeTours.com. Location: Kopp’s Cycles, Princeton.
Introduction to Hypnosis at Rutgers University
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he Hypnosis Counseling Center, with offices in Flemington, Livingston and Princeton, will be presenting Introduction to Hypnosis at Rutgers University in New Brunswick from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on May 13, 20 and 27. This workshop series, led by Barry Wolfson, MS, will educate social workers, counselors and therapists in the art of hypnosis and its many benefits including healthier behavior for themselves and their clients. In this series, spanning all three evenings, participants will learn the history of hypnosis, its myths and benefits, and receive practical handson experience and training. The course can also be taken by anyone with an interest in learning about hypnosis. A total of 7.5 Clinical CEUs will be awarded for completion.
Cost: $225. Location: 390 George St., New Brunswick. For more information, call 908-996-331 or visit HypnosisNJ.com. See ad on page 13.
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angita Patel, holistic practitioner, author of Embrace Your Natural Ability to Heal and host of the Embrace Your Inner Self and Empower Yourself radio show, will host a three-day healing retreat from June 3 to 5 at the Molly Pincher Inn, in Red Bank. Patel comments, “My goal for this retreat is to personally guide you to bring limitless abundance to your health, relationship and career pathways.” The program will expound on the theory and practice of age-old methods for transforming difficult situations and experiences into ease and well-being. Through guided practices, wisdom teachings, experiential exercises, healing stories, dialogue and inner training, participants will receive an immersive demonstration for awakening the heart and mind—offering skills to aid professionals and deepen the practice of mediators, including such areas as directed healing; inner witnessing; compassion and forgiveness; refining clarity of intention; and mindfulness towards the body, thoughts and emotions. Patel adds, “When we see the spirit of leaders like Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and the Dalai Lama, we come to realize what is possible when we meet the world from a place of loving awareness. By cultivating our capacity for balance and attunement, we can experience joyful embodiment of inner liberation, no matter what the outer circumstances.” Cost: $797/person, includes breakfast, lunch and snacks; doesn’t include accommodations. Optional group dinner, separate fee. Location: 88 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. For hotel reservations, call 800-221-1372. For more information or to register for event, visit LimitlessLifeTransformations. com. See ad on page 35.
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arvard Medical School researchers working at the Massachusetts General Hospital have determined that meditation can improve brain health. The researchers studied 16 volunteers that took part in an eight-week mindfulness meditation study at the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness. The participants conducted mindfulness meditation exercises for an average of 27 minutes a day. Before and after the trial, the subjects were given tests and magnetic resonance imaging of their brains. The researchers found that the practice of mindfulness meditation resulted in increased gray matter density in the hippocampus of the brain, an area associated with increased memory and learning capacity, plus a greater sense of compassion and introspection.
HEART DISEASE DETECTED EARLY WITH BREATH TESTING
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esearch published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has found that breath testing can reveal potential heart disease and artery problems quickly and efficiently. Testing 31 patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) together with 34 healthy control subjects, the study found that concentrations of volatile gases such as propanol, ethanol and ammonia were significantly different among the heart disease patients. It also found that the breath can reveal specific details about the heart’s condition. The breath test can be analyzed in fewer than 30 minutes.
Italian Court Links Boy’s Autism to a Vaccine
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ast September, a Milan Court held in favor of plaintiffs that claimed that three doses of the hexavalent GlaxoSmithKline vaccine Infanrix Hexa that were administered to an infant beginning in 2006 caused autism later when he was a young boy. The vaccine is used for polio, diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis B, whooping cough and haemophilus influenzae type B. After hearing from several medical experts, the court ruled that the child likely suffered autism and brain damage as a result of the vaccine’s content of mercury and aluminum, combined with a genetic mutation in the child rendering greater susceptibility. The ruling ordered damages to be paid by the Italian government’s national vaccine injury compensation program. The court’s decision was also based upon GlaxoSmithKline’s list of possible adverse events resulting from the vaccine, which included five cases of autism during clinical trials. Today in the U.S., most vaccines routinely given to children under 6 years of age are free of thimerosal, a mercury-derived preservative.
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Weight Gain in Moms Lowers Toxins in Newborns
READY TO LOSE WEIGHT? SPRING INTO SHAPE! As seen recently on Dr. Oz Hypnosis is the most effective way to lose weight! As Proven in Studies at Harvard, Yale, Columbia and Mt. Sinai Hospital.
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any expectant mothers try to know about everything they put into and onto their bodies as multiple studies are finding that infants are exposed to toxins during pregnancy. A new study of 325 expectant mothers has determined that the baby’s exposure to toxins in the womb decreases when the mother’s weight gain during pregnancy approaches the guidelines recommended by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2009. Women that are underweight at the start of pregnancy are advised to gain between 28 and 40 pounds, women of a healthy weight 25 to 35 pounds, overweight women 15 to 25 pounds and obese women 11 to 20 pounds. The researchers found that expectant mothers with a gestational weight that meets or exceeds the IOM guidelines gave birth to infants with reduced toxin levels. In their analysis of the umbilical cord blood of mothers from Spain, the researchers tested for 14 pesticides and 21 other environmental toxins, including seven polychlorobiphenyls (PCB). Other influencers such as age, education and fish consumption may also be relevant.
To Get Healthy, Get a Healthy Partner
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aving a healthier partner may be one of the best things to do for our own health. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Internal Medicine finds that losing weight, stopping smoking or becoming more active is easier with a partner that has led the way in any or all healthy pursuits. The study authors reviewed data collected by the UK Health Behavior Research Center at the University College London that followed 3,700 couples between 2002 and 2012—most of them ages 50 and older and married. Those that smoked at the beginning of the study were more likely to quit by the end of it if their partners quit smoking, and those that were physically inactive at the beginning of the study were more likely to become active if their partners did so first. About two-thirds of the men became newly active during the course of the study. Men with wives that had lost weight were more likely to also shed pounds during the study, and women with husbands that didn’t lose weight were less likely to do so through the study period.
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Corporate Climate
Companies Slowly Embrace Sustainability The 2015 State of Green Business report (Tinyurl. com/2015GreenBusinessReport), which assesses the environmental performances of companies worldwide, along with the trends to watch, is produced by GreenBiz, in partnership with Trucost. Collectively, companies have been nibbling at the edges of challenges such as climate change, food security, ecosystems preservation and resource efficiency. One measure of corporate engagement going forward will be proactive involvement on political issues that could accelerate the transition to a low-carbon and more sustainable economy. It remains to be seen whether companies can afford to sit on the sidelines, letting the political process unfold, or worse, play defense against changes that might roil their status quo. 2015 will be an interesting year on multiple fronts, especially with the launch of the new sustainable development goals at the United Nations (UN) in New York this fall, along with UN climate talks in Paris in December. Both will be tests of corporate engagement and resolve in driving the kinds of change many of their CEOs publicly call for. The reports’ findings of companies’ progress in greenhouse gas and emissions, air pollutants, water use and solid waste production are all leveling off or even declining.
Animal Genocide
‘Lethal Control’ Trades Off Species Over the next four years, the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will shoot 16,000 double-crested cormorants nesting near the Columbia River, in Oregon, at a cost of $1.5 million a year and eliminate almost 100 sea lions because both feed on endangered salmon and steelhead trout. “If people knew how many animals are killed at taxpayer expense, they’d be horrified,” says Camilla Fox, executive director of Project Coyote, a San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit. Termed “lethal control”, there’s a growing trend to kill one species to protect another, and not all methods used are humane. In 2012, Dennis Orthmeyer, acting director of California’s Wildlife Services, said, “We pride ourselves on our ability to get it done without many people knowing about it.” Climate change, reduced habitat and food supplies, and the introduction of non-native species are the result of human interference. “With society’s growing footprint, lethal control can only increase,” observes Michael Scott, a University of Idaho ecologist. A plan to poison 4,000 ravens will protect greater sage grouse. More mountain lions will be killed to save bighorn sheep. The human rampage goes on, and concerned citizens are advised to urge lawmakers to end lethal control and protect wildlife habitat sustainably. Take action at Tinyurl.com/AnimalLiberationFrontCampaign. 14
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Dirty Dollars
Stores Filled with Toxic Products HealthyStuff, a project of the Michiganbased Ecology Center, in collaboration with the Campaign for Healthier Solutions (CHS), has released a report, A Day Late and a Dollar Short: Discount Retailers are Falling Behind on Safer Chemicals, about toxic chemicals found in dollar store products. It includes test results for 164 dollar store products such as toys, jewelry, school supplies and household items and found that 81 percent contained at least one hazardous chemical above a level that generates concern. The campaign sent a letter to the CEOs of the four largest dollar store chains, including Family Dollar, Dollar Tree, Dollar General, and 99 Cents Only, urging them to stop the sale of these unsafe products, especially to communities of low-income and ethnic families that already live in more polluted areas and food deserts, and adopt policies that will instead protect both customers and their own businesses. Combined, these discount chains have annual sales totaling more than $36 billion and operate more stores nationally than Walmart. The CHS is asking for a comprehensive set of reforms; communities need to let dollar store chains know that they want safer products and join local and national efforts advocating for nontoxic products. Scroll to Dollar Store Report at Healthy Stuff.org for the complete test results. Take action at NontoxicDollarStores.org.
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Farmers Share Farm Machinery Instead of buying or renting expensive specialized machinery, farmers in Maine can now join a “lending library” of farm tools on short-term loan by using the Shared-Use Farm Equipment Pool, a partnership between the Maine Farmland Trust (MFT) and the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association. There are already equipment co-ops and joint machinery ownerships around the country; now the sharing economy being established in urban areas seems to be catching on in rural America, too. For a $100 annual fee, members can gain access to a seedbed cultivator, twoshank sub-soiler, plastic mulch layer, tine weeder, and strip and ridge tillers. The 1,200-pound mulch layer, for instance, retails for more than $2,000. Each piece is undeniably useful, but pricey, especially given the cost per use. Farmers have a three-day window to use the tools. The pool came about when Mike Gold, an MFT staff member, saw the need to lower costs for both new and seasoned farmers. Currently, most of the tool pool members are newer vegetable farmers, but Gold says there’s appeal for established land stewards, too: “They see the opportunity to use that one piece of equipment that they may only need once a year or once every few years.”
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Women Marathoners Better at Maintaining Speed Danish researchers studying almost 2 million marathon results from 131 marathon races over a period of five years have concluded that women are 18.6 percent better than men at maintaining a consistent pace overall, compared to the first and the last parts of the distance. Among the population studied, 68.5 percent were men and 31.5 percent were women. The research further suggests that both men and women “burn out” en route and could improve their marathon results significantly simply by starting slower.
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Bee-Toxic Pesticide Approved The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved cyantraniliprole, a new systemic pesticide that is toxic to bees, for agricultural use and has set allowable residue limits on almonds, berries, leafy vegetables and milk. The EPA also approved it as a seed treatment, so it may show up in GMO (genetically modified) seeds in the future. Cyantraniliprole has been proven to cause liver toxicity, and the EPA notes that it also alters the stability of the thyroid as tested on laboratory rats. Although the agency maintains that the pesticide is not a direct thyroid toxicant, any indirect effects on this glandular function are likely to disrupt the endocrine system. As its current endocrine disruptor screening program is still in the process of validating tests, EPA registration of the new active ingredient is questionable. Source: EcoWatch.com
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RETHINKING BREAST HEALTH Natural ways to keep breasts smooth, pain-free and firm, while reducing the risk of cancer. by Lisa Marshall
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e’ve been conditioned to narrowly define breast health in terms of pink ribbon campaigns, cancer awareness marches and cold, steel mammography machines. Nearly 30 years after anticancer drug maker Imperial Chemical Industries (now AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals) established the first National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October 1985, many women have come to equate healthy breasts with cancer-free breasts, and assume the most important thing they can do is undergo regular screening. But amid this chorus, some women’s health advocates are striving to get a different message across: There are a host of steps women can take to not only fend off disease in the future, but keep their breasts in optimal condition today. “We need to change the conversation about our breasts from how to avoid breast cancer and detect it early to how to have healthy breasts and enjoy them,” says Dr. Christiane Northrup, an obstetrician and gynecologist from Yarmouth, Maine, and author of the new book Goddesses Never Age: The Secret Prescription for Radiance, Vitality, and Well-Being.
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In adolescence, breast changes are the first to signal the arrival of womanhood. When she’s aroused, a woman’s nipples harden and change color. When a woman gives birth, her breasts fill with life-giving milk. “In all these ways, your breasts are deeply connected to your femininity, compassion and sensuality,” says Hawaiian Naturopathic Doctor 16
Laurie Steelsmith, co-author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health. Because breasts are extremely sensitive to hormonal fluctuations throughout the body, they can also serve as a barometer of overall health. “If you’re having chronic breast symptoms, it can be your body’s wisdom saying, ‘Help. Something’s wrong.’ Women need to listen.” While some premenstrual swelling and tenderness is normal, exaggerated or persistent pain is often a sign of systemic estrogen dominance in relation to progesterone. It’s common in the years leading up to menopause, but can also hint at impaired thyroid function, because low levels of thyroid hormones have been shown to boost estrogen in breast tissue, advises Steelsmith. Large, fluid-filled cysts or fibrous lumps, while non-cancerous, can also be a reflection of overexposure to harmful chemicals and toxin buildup, combined with poor lymph flow, notes Dr. Elizabeth Vaughan, an integrative physician in Greensboro, North Carolina. “If a woman has lumpy, bumpy breasts, they probably contain too many toxins, and those toxins are primarily estrogenic.” Addressing such symptoms is important not only to relieve discomfort, but also
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because excess estrogen can fuel future cancer risk, says Vaughan. Any new, suspicious lump should be evaluated by a professional. Also, severe breast tenderness combined with nipple discharge could be a sign of infection or a problem with the pituitary gland, so it should also be checked. But typically, subtle natural healthcare steps can go a long way toward restoring breast wellness. For nipple tenderness, Steelsmith recommends chaste-tree berry (175 milligrams [mg] of powdered extract or 40 drops daily). The herbal supplement mimics naturally occurring progesterone in the body, helping to counter estrogen dominance. Vitamin E (400 to 800 international units [IU] per day) and evening primrose oil (1,500 mg twice a day) have also been shown to alleviate breast tenderness. For fibrous or cyst-filled breasts, Vaughan advises supplementing with iodine (up to 12.5 mg per day via kelp, seaweed or oral tablets) or applying an iodine solution to the breasts at night. A key constituent of thyroid hormones, iodine helps the liver convert unfriendly forms of estrogen into friendlier forms and flush toxins out of lymph nodes in the breast. Also, steer clear of chocolate and coffee, because caffeine is
believed to interact with enzymes in the breast, exaggerating pain and lumpiness. Also consider ditching the bra, says Vaughan. Brassieres can constrict lymph nodes and hinder blood circulation in breasts, locking toxins in and aggravating fibrocystic symptoms. The link between bras and breast cancer risk remains hotly debated, with one 2014 U.S. National Cancer Institute study of 1,400 women concluding unequivocally that, “There’s no evidence that wearing a bra increases a woman’s risk of breast cancer,” while smaller studies from the United States, China, Venezuela, Scotland and Africa suggest a link. Vaughan, the founder of BraFree.org, says the science is compelling enough that she has chosen to keep her own bra use to a minimum and advises her patients to do the same. “Obviously, there are certain sports where you should wear a sports bra and there are certain dresses that only look right with a bra,” says Vaughan. At a minimum, avoid wearing a bra to bed and steer clear of underwires and overly tight bras that leave red marks. “This is not about guilt-tripping women into never wearing a bra. It’s about wearing a bra less.”
Beautiful Breasts Naturally Too small or too big, lopsided or riddled with stretch marks… it seems almost every woman has a complaint about the appearance of her breasts.
That’s a problem, says Northrup, because, “Healthy breasts are breasts that are loved. We have to stop beating them up.” According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women getting breast implants for cosmetic reasons ballooned from 212,500 in 2000 to 286,254 in 2014. Physicians—including Northrup— claim that modern implants don’t, in the majority of cases, promote disease like older silicone implants did. Yet even plastic surgeons warn that having implants should be fully thought out, and at some point they’ll probably have to come out. “They are manmade devices, and are not intended to be lifelong. At some point, you will probably have to have further surgery,” says Dr. Anureet Bajaj, an Oklahoma City plastic surgeon. Bajaj notes that implants can rupture, forming scar tissue and lending irregular shape to the breast. Often, as a woman ages and her body changes, the larger breasts she chose in her 20s no longer look right and may cause back and shoulder pain. In some cases, implants can also lead to loss of nipple sensitivity. For these and other reasons, 23,774 women—including actress Melissa Gilbert and model Victoria Beckham—had their implants removed in 2014, often following up with a breast lift (using their own tissue) to restore their shape.
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Vaughan sees breast implant removal as a wise and courageous choice to restore optimal breast health. Better yet, don’t get implants in the first place. “There are a lot of other things you can do to improve the appearance of your breasts,” she advises. Vaughan recommends breastperking exercises like dumbbell bench presses and flys that tone the pectoral muscles beneath the breasts, making them more resilient and look larger. To prevent or reverse sagging, she again urges women to go bra-free. “We have ligaments in the upper outer quadrant of our breasts called Cooper’s ligaments, and they’re responsible for holding our breasts up. Just like your muscles atrophy when you put your arm in a sling, your Cooper’s ligaments atrophy if you wear a bra all the time.” In one unpublished, yet highly publicized 2013 study, French Exercise Physiologist Jean-Denis Rouillon measured the busts of 330 women ages 18 to 35 over a period of 15 years and found those that regularly wore a bra had droopier breasts with lower nipples than those that didn’t. In another, smaller, Japanese study, researchers found that when women stopped wearing a bra for three months, their breasts perked up. Those worried about stretch marks also have options. They can be a sign of inadequate copper, which promotes collagen integrity and helps skin stretch without injury, says Steelsmith. If rapid weight gain is occurring due to adolescence, pregnancy or for other reasons, try taking copper supplements or applying a topical copper spray on the breasts. Remember to massage your breasts daily, not only as a “search and destroy mission” for early detection of cancerous lumps, says Northrup, but as a way to get waste products flowing out and loving energy flowing in. “It concerns me that women feel pressured to think of their breasts as two potentially pre-malignant lesions sitting on their chests,” Northrup says. “These are organs of nourishment and pleasure for both ourselves and others. We need to remember that, too.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com. 18
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ccording to the American Cancer Society, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and nearly 40,000 will die annually of the disease. But at least 38 percent of those diagnoses could be prevented via diet and lifestyle changes, affirms the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). “For decades, the dominant public message about breast cancer has been about early detection,” says Medical Doctor Robert Pendergrast, an associate professor at the Medical College of Georgia, in Augusta, and author of Breast Cancer: Reduce Your Risk with Foods You Love. “Screening is important, but not nearly enough attention is being paid to prevention.” Here’s what we can do to keep cancer at bay or from recurring. Eat more veggies: Cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, are loaded with indole-3-carbinol, or I3C, a potent anticancer compound that helps break down excess estrogen and convert it into a more friendly, or benign form, says Steelsmith. One study in Alternative Medicine Review found that women that ate high amounts of cruciferous vegetables were 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer over 30 years. I3C can also be taken as a supplement (300 milligrams [mg] per day). Eat more fiber, especially flax: Fiber, via whole grains, fruits and vegetables, helps flush out toxins including unfriendly estrogen. Flax contains cancer-fighting compounds called lignans, which block the effects of excess or unfriendly estrogen on cells. Drink less alcohol: Alcohol boosts estrogen levels in women and is broken down in the liver to acetaldehyde, a known toxin that causes cancer in laboratory animals, notes Naturopath
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Laurie Steelsmith. According to the AICR, a woman that has five drinks per week boosts her risk by 5 percent. Two or more drinks per day boosts such risk by more than 40 percent. Skip the barbecue: Charring meat produces carcinogenic compounds called heterocyclic amines. A study of 42,000 women, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, found that those that routinely ate welldone hamburger, beef or bacon had four times the risk of those that opted for medium or medium-rare. Keep weight in check: Excessive estrogen, which lives in fat cells, fuels cancer risk. According to the AICR, a woman with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 (obese) has a 13 percent higher risk of cancer than a woman with a BMI of 25 (slightly overweight). Spice up life: Curcumin from the turmeric plant has been shown in many studies to have potent immune-boosting and anticancer properties, reactivating sleeping tumor-suppressor genes that can kill cancer cells. De-stress: Growing evidence that includes studies from Ohio State University suggest that stress can boost the risk of breast cancer and recurrence, plus heighten its aggressiveness by altering hormones and impairing immunity. One study from Finland’s University of Helsinki followed 10,808 Finnish women for 15 years and found as much as double the rate of breast cancer among those that had experienced a divorce or death of a spouse or family member. Drink green tea: It’s loaded with epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a potent antioxidant believed to suppress new blood vessel growth in tumors and keep cancerous cells from invading healthy tissue.
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hen Sandy Messonnier was diagnosed with breast cancer, she faced scary treatment decisions as doctors pressured her to consider all means available. “I was more afraid of the treatment than the cancer itself,” says Messonnier, 52, of Plano, Texas. “I kept feeling like I was being lumped into one big category of all women that got breast cancer, rather than treated as an individual.” With the help of her holistic veterinarian husband Shawn Messonnier, Sandy took a more measured approach, blending conventional and complementary medicine in an individualized protocol the couple describes in their book, Breast Choices for the Best Chances: Your Breasts, Your Life, and How You Can Win the Battle! After careful consideration, Sandy opted for two lumpectomies three weeks apart, instead of a mastectomy, to remove the small tumor. The second one was done to clear up a few remaining cells indicated by a biopsy. Meanwhile, she
took supplements including green tea and coriolus mushrooms to impede the spread of the cancer cells. Several tests helped determine if she needed chemotherapy and the optimum dose for some of her supplements. The results prompted her to decline chemotherapy and opt for a brief stint of radiation while taking the supplements quercetin and curcumin to help combat the fatigue and other side effects. Afterward, she cleansed her body with homeopathic mistletoe, herbal milk thistle and other detoxifying supplements. Then she began the work of keeping
cancer at bay. “A lot of doctors never talk to you about what you are going to do after the poisoning [chemo], the burning and surgery,” she says. “Rather than taking a cancer-fighting drug, I chose to be more mindful of what I do with my body.” Her regimen called for committing to keeping up with the healthy diet, plus regular walks, yoga and Pilates that she believes helped keep the cancer relatively mild to begin with. But she also made some life changes to address the one thing she believes may have driven the outbreak in the first place—stress. She made peace with her mother, which reduced a lot of stress, began to cultivate a spiritual life and now takes time to meditate or walk when she feels even lightly stressed. She also vowed to keep the fear of recurrence from overwhelming her. “Many women never stop worrying about it,” she observes. “That is toxic energy you are putting back into your body.” As of this October, Messonnier will be five years cancer-free. Her advice for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer: “Chemotherapy, radiation and mastectomy are not among the right choices for all women. There are other options, depending on the type of cancer. Don’t be so fearful that you make hasty decisions you don’t need to make.”
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It’s important to give the child the same food that the family eats, but in smaller servings. This allows the child to watch others eat and enjoy the same meal.
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How to Instill Healthy Lifelong Habits by Clancy Cash Harrison
Starting at conception, the early years of a child’s life are a perfect window of opportunity to establish a foundation of healthy eating.
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ant a child to love veggies? Here are simple tips parents can practice in the first three years to establish lifelong good eating habits. Start early. We all know that eating healthy during pregnancy will help a baby grow, but many may not realize that an infant can taste flavors in utero and through breast milk. Eating a variety of fresh produce during pregnancy and breastfeeding helps shape a healthy diet later in life. Treat weaning as a time for the infant to explore the texture, taste and aroma of an array of foods. After six months of exclusive breastfeeding, food can be introduced, although breast milk is still the primary source of nutrients. Small, repeated exposures to many foods during this stage will help minimize refusals to try or accept foods in the toddler years. Children’s foods should be exploding with nutrients. Offering a 20
variety of organic produce ensures optimal nutrition and decreases chemical exposure. Research reported by the Harvard Medical School and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, among others, shows that richly colored foods help build dense bones, powerful brains and tough immunity. Good candidates include butternut squash, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, carrots, broccoli, berries and citrus. Also go for those naturally high in iron, such as peas, leafy greens, apricots, raisins and legumes. Avoid anything high in sugar and other sweeteners, hydrogenated oils, artificial colorings and other harmful additives. Another important yet often overlooked foundation of healthy eating is encouraging a child to self-regulate his or her calorie intake. Self-regulation starts on the first day of breastfeeding and is carried through adulthood. Respecting a child’s decision to end a
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meal allows them to control their own food intake. Common signals infants use to end a meal include turning their head away, arching back, throwing food on the floor and showing an interest in other activities. To encourage self-regulation, always serve meals and healthy snacks on a schedule and allow the child to feed himself when possible. As early as 7 months of age, most healthy infants are developmentally ready to do this, which should optimize nutrient consumption, increase participation in family meals and contribute to a less stressful mealtime. Appropriate foods for self-feeding should easily melt in an infant’s mouth and be a safe size, such as soft fruits and cooked vegetables. To prevent choking, avoid round, hard and sticky foods such as whole grapes, peanuts, popcorn and nut or seed butters. Don’t be afraid to add mild herbs and spices to a child’s food. An easy way to teach healthy flavor preferences, develop taste buds and reduce pickiness when they’re older is to expose children to many foods, textures and aromas. A dash of cumin in smashed avocado or freshly chopped mint mixed with diced strawberries introduces new perspective on a favorite food. Food refusal is inevitable, normal behavior. Children will love a food one day and hate it the next. Rethinking the definition of variety empowers parents to reintroduce a not-so-favorite food many times. If children don’t like the way an item feels or looks, they may not taste it. The refusal of a carrot doesn’t necessarily doom carrots. They can be coined, minced, mashed, puréed and diced to change the texture, plus they can be served cold, at room temperature or tepid.
A child’s early adventurous eating increases the willingness to experiment with a wider range of less familiar foods as a young adult in a multicultural foodscape. Kids are not born reciting an alphabet; it takes time and practice to read and learn a new language. Similarly, it requires time and patient practice to establish a healthy foundation for eating. Have faith in the family’s ability to make eating together enjoyable for everyone.
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Kid Feeding Tips by Clancy Cash Harrison n Holding off on fruits as a first food to prevent development of a sweet tooth is a myth. A sweet taste preference is engrained in an infant’s DNA (Annual Review of Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care). n Restricting foods high in sugar and fat increases a child’s preference for them. Then, when sweets are made available, the child feels compelled to overeat them (Appetite; The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; Proceedings of the Nutrition Society). n Most children will refuse a new food and by age 2, become afraid of anything new. Therefore, introduce a large variety of foods early in life (Appetite; International Journal of Obesity). n Infants and children can regulate calorie needs based on current growth patterns and age. Some days an infant will eat large amounts of food, on others very little. n Pressuring a child to eat is a behavior associated with unhealthy eating habits. Not only does it set them up for long-term food aversions, it teaches them to distrust their internal feelings of hunger and fullness, often leading to a habit of overeating.
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Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. ~Michael Pollan
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e read the labels touting low sugar, carbs, fats and calories. We try this and that diet, hoping the pounds will melt away. Yet more than a third of U.S. adults, nearly 80 million of us, remain overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta. The problem might be that we’re getting the wrong advice. While most weight-loss plans focus on reducing calories, recent research shows that vegan and vegetarian dietary patterns can result in more weight loss than those that include meat, without even emphasizing caloric restriction. Scientists at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, point to their study, How Plant-Based Do We Need to Be to Achieve Weight Loss? Study participants were divided into five groups, according to eating style, from vegan to flexitarian to carnivore, and monitored for an eight-week period. At the end of the evaluation, those that followed an entirely plant-based diet achieved the greatest weight loss. Study leader Gabrielle Turner-McGrievy, Ph.D., notes, “Many researchers agree that vegan eating styles are tied to lower BMI [body mass index], lower prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and less weight gain with age.” Can it really be that simple… eat more plants and lose weight? “Yes,” says clean food coach Jeannette Bessinger, of Newport, Rhode Island. “Most people could benefit from eating more vegetables.” Co-author of Natural Solutions for Digestive Health with Naturopath Jillian Sarno Teta, Bessinger advises her clients to start by eating more green, leafy vegetables. 24
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Vegetables contribute to weight control in several ways, says Bessinger. They fill us up and help calm cravings. Plus, when plants become the bulk of what we eat, we naturally consume fewer high-fat, high-calorie foods. For an easy appetite-control strategy, Bessinger suggests having a cup of vegetable soup about 10 minutes before a meal. “It shuts off your appetite valve and you’ll eat noticeably less,” she says, while still feeling full. She also recommends slowing down and being mindful when we eat. Vegetables help us do that. “It takes two-and-a-half minutes to eat a piece of cheesecake, but much more time to eat a big salad,” she says. For New York City-based Victoria Moran, author of Main Street Vegan and The Good Karma Diet, losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle became easier once she adopted a vegan diet. “I’ve been through life and loss and ages 40 and 50, and my weight stays steady, some 60 pounds less than it once was,” she says. “Every year when I put away my winter clothes and get out my summer clothes, they fit.” Her eating strategy is easy, too. “Make your plate look like a Christmas tree,” says Moran, “mostly green with
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Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Keys by Gerry Strauss
How do you manage to consistently eat local organic food instead of fast food?
My mother was a gourmet chef and an advocate of organic food, so we always had amazing meals growing up. Eating organic produce that’s in season locally seems to help me assimilate nutrition more readily. Whenever I can, I also try to tap into biodynamic agriculture, which takes an even broader holistic approach to food production and nutrition. I view GMOs [genetically modified foods] as toxic to the system. As a self-taught chef, I like to cook at least 80 percent of my food at home 26
and bring meals to work so I don’t stress about food during the day. It feels good to get people together in the kitchen and I’ve taught friends how to cook healthy foods in simple ways, so they now bring their own meals with them to work. It’s all about preparation, so that you’re not just grabbing something on the run. Knowing what’s going into the food we’re eating is important. photo by Michael Simon
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rom That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Yet Prepon’s recent discovery that she’d been falling short in nourishing her body as effectively as possible has set in motion a complete redirection of lifestyle, from her diet to fitness routine. Now working on a book about clean living and eating due out next year, Prepon has rededicated herself to educating us just as much as she’s entertained us through the years.
Why do you include a lot of soup in your diet? With all of the GMO food sprayed with chemicals in the typical American diet and the other environmental toxins everyone has to deal with, our gut flora, intestines and bodies in general are becoming compromised. Ten years ago, few had even heard of gluten allergies unless you had celiac disease, which was rare even then. Now, everywhere you go, there’s a gluten-free option. I love eating soup because the healthful ingredients I use are broken down completely, so the body can immediately assimilate needed micronutrients, which help heal us from the inside out. I’m talking about homemade broth from grass-fed beef bones,
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so you get the marrow; I’m partial to knuckle bones. I always have soup broth in my refrigerator.
What’s key to your ability to naturally stay healthy and fit in the midst of an intense schedule of work and travel? I love modalities like acupuncture, massage … all of that. I fully believe in keeping energy flowing to benefit the functioning of all our organs. As school kids, we learn about the circulatory system and central nervous system, but who knows much about the lymphatic system? It’s extremely important, and people are starting to get the idea. Activities like yoga, swimming and bouncing on the trampoline can help.
Do you see society’s penchant for medicating as a way to avoid listening to and addressing our body’s real needs? I do. That’s why I study Eastern medicine, because I feel that Western medicine treats problems and Eastern medicine prevents problems from happening. I grew up in a family of doctors and “full-on” Western medicine and respect the medical community. Unfortunately, these days, most people are continually medicated and they’re not getting better. As a society, we tend to just take a drug to handle a symptom instead of addressing the actual cause of the problem.
As a celebrity, do you see yourself as a conduit to facilitate a shift away from unnatural lifestyles? Yes. The reason I decided to write a book was because I’ve been struggling with a bunch of different ailments in secret for a long time. When I began working with my integrated health coach, Elizabeth Troy, I started to heal for the first time in all the years of reading books on health, diet and fitness, seeing doctors, taking loads of pills and spending crazy amounts of money on all of these activities. I want to help people struggling to regain their health to get answers. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.
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decided to claim their trauma as an experience, instead of taking it on as an identity?” she queries. “Maybe it would be the start of defining ourselves by who we have become and who we are becoming.” As Jarvis well knows, there are, in her words, “powerful forces” pushing us to do just the opposite. In 2005, she found herself in the same position as her friend, having recovered from cancer and trying to sort out what it all meant. “We don’t all have to start a foundation or write a book,” to claim meaning for ourselves, she says. “Maybe we make one small decision that can bring about a big change.” For some, this has meant exchanging a disease-prone view of themselves for a more inspired outlook. Too often, though, mustering the humility to adopt such a perspective can seem just as difficult as climbing down from whatever tortuous experience we’re clinging to. Yet, it’s essential. As those familiar with the Bible know, a central event of Jesus’ life, his crucifixion, was followed by his even more compelling resurrection, a term that thought leader Mary Baker Eddy describes as “spiritualization of thought; a new and higher idea of immortality, or spiritual existence; material belief yielding to spiritual understanding.” The good news is that such transformation is not exclusive, but available to anyone. Whether it’s at the urging of a chaplain or another counselor or our own divine inspiration that’s encouraging us to move on, we owe it to ourselves to begin discovering who and what we really are.
MOVING BEYOND SURVIVAL
Our True Identity Surpasses Any Disease by Eric Nelson
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et down off your cross.” Harsh words, especially coming from a longtime hospital chaplain when the woman she was addressing had just learned she was cancer-free. Regardless, “Within two minutes, she started retelling the story of her diagnosis, surgery and chemo,” recounted Debra Jarvis, affectionately known as “The Irreverent Reverend”, during a TEDMED talk in Washington, D.C. “She was using words like suffering, agony, struggle... and ended with, ‘I felt crucified.’” It was then that Jarvis asked this woman to do what would likely require more of her than anything she’d done before. Over the years, Jarvis has observed the tendency for us to identify ourselves by our wounds as “survivors” of something that does not and should not define us. “What if people
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My Children Wear Glasses, Too! by Nicholas Despotidis
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yopia, or nearsightedness, is a growing concern of many parents. It seems that children are starting to wear eyeglasses at a much younger age than in the past. This was the case with my own two children. Even though my wife and I didn’t start wearing eyeglasses until college, our sons began in the second grade! The purpose of this article is to discuss the possible reasons why this may be happening. What is myopia? The term, also known as nearsightedness, is a condition of the eye that refers to a person’s inability to see objects at a distance. People who have myopia see far objects as blurry, while close objects appear clear. Myopia occurs when the eyeball is slightly longer than usual from front to back. This causes light rays to focus at a point in front of the retina, rather than directly on its surface. Nearsightedness often runs in families and usually appears in childhood. Traditionally, eye doctors would tell concerned parents that their children’s vision was worsening due to heredity. However, a disturbing trend has emerged. More and more, children are becoming nearsighted even though their parents have no vision problems. A New York Times’ story stated that the prevalence of myopia has risen significantly over the past 20 years in the United States. So if genetics is not the only factor, what else contributes to myopia? In addition to genetics, the increase in myopia in youngsters seems to be influenced by environmental fac-
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tors and activities that mirror adult work-like experiences. Simply put, our children are spending more and more time indoors—reading, studying and playing games on and other usage of electronic devices like computers, smart phones and tablets. There are several theories to why spending time indoors may be contributing to our children requiring eyeglasses. Recently, researchers suspect that outdoor light helps prevent our children’s eyes from developing myopia. In fact, they recommend that children spend about two and one-half hours a day playing outdoors to help prevent them from needing glasses for nearsightedness. This wasn’t a problem when I was a youngster, but in today’s times, having children play outdoors has become less common. In fact, between many parents working outside the home, increased academic demands and a plethora of entertainment inside our homes, playing outdoors has become the exception, not the norm. This is unfortunate in many ways, but the reason scientists believe more and more of our children are wearing eyeglasses is attributed to the significant time they spend indoors. Parents can take action. Sometimes the simplest of habits can make a huge difference. Here are just a few suggestions that attempt to limit the amount of continuous reading or work-like activities that our children partake: • Encourage your children to play outdoors daily • Reserve computer game use and TV for the weekends
Orthokeratology utilizes specially designed contact lenses that don’t have a prescription, but instead gently reshape the cornea while you sleep. • Ask your child to take a break from screen time or in tense reading, every 20 minutes to help change their focus
• Use good posture while reading Also, consider contacts lenses. Earlier this year, I spoke at an eye conference, Vision by Design, in Chicago. The meeting centered on the use of specially designed “retainer” contact lenses that reshape the front surface of the eye, the cornea, in an effort to restore clear vision during the day. Orthokeratology utilizes specially designed contact lenses that don’t have a prescription, but instead gently reshape the cornea while you sleep. These retainer lenses are worn only at night and removed during the day, allowing for clear vision without the use of eyeglasses or daytime contacts. The lenses must be worn nightly. Researchers presented preliminary information on clinical studies that specifically investigated myopia progression and orthokeratology. Early studies seem to demonstrate that children who wear orthokeratology lenses show less progression in deterioration of vision than children that wear eyeglasses. My two sons have worn orthokeratology lenses since 1999 and the vision of both of them has not deteriorated at all. This is very encouraging, especially because they needed eyeglasses at such a young age. So, can we conquer myopia? It doesn’t appear that we’ll be able to do so in the near future. However, we can help tame it. With parental education, consistent use of “visual hygiene” techniques I’ve suggested and regular eye examinations, I feel we can limit the growing number of children becoming nearsighted.
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Upcycled Décor Old and Oh-So-Stylish by Avery Mack life. When buying reclaimed wood, ask about its origin; factory pieces might still retain unhealthy contaminants.
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Search the words recycled, repurposed and upcycled on Pinterest, Etsy or any search engine to picture results ranked from simple-to-do to how-in-the-world astonishment. Light fixtures can be made from almost anything. Cookie jars and books turn into lamps, wine bottles become a chandelier—go homespun or industrial, follow a theme or incorporate a hobby. Freshen lamp shades using old sewing patterns, vintage fabrics or ribbon applied as découpage. A coat of paint transforms tacky, tarnished brass chandeliers into elegant décor. At a flea market, look for boxes of stainless forks, knives and spoons— avoid costly sterling silver that can tarnish. A drill, frame, wiring and bulb later, we can have an intriguing hang30
ing light or lamp. Combining a chafing dish, silverware and assorted tea cups in a chandelier creates artful lighting.
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Chairs are plentiful in garage and whole-house sales, flea markets and on Craigslist. Sometimes all that’s needed is a coat of paint and fun fabric. New cushions, bought or made, are easy upgrades. Recovering a padded seat only requires the right amount of fabric and a sturdy staple gun. Mismatched chairs, painted a neutral color and redone with the same fabric, turn a mishmash of styles into a coordinated set. Chevron (zig zag) or checkerboard patterns in black and white are popular—understated, yet posh. Bright colors in a pop art style or 70s florals brighten any room and give the owner style points. Benches created from a bookcase, shortened dresser or car parts can be padded or plain and incorporate storage capacity. A child’s bench may have been a skateboard in its former
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Old dressers and desks are frequent throwaway finds. Often big and bulky, scratched and ugly, it’s easier to set them out for pickup than list them for sale. Paint can transform a desk that shows its age into a welcome addition to a home office. For added interest or to hide imperfections, découpage with maps, postcards, kid’s artwork, pages from beyond-repair cookbooks or old sheet music. Need a shelf above the desk? A pair of old shutters works well; cast iron brackets add flair. Matching or complementary paint colors will make the pieces look like they belong together. Broken pieces of furniture can live on if cobbled together. A coffee table’s sturdy legs and frame, an old window and a little paint combine to furnish a unique table with built-in storage. To protect fragile glass and create an even surface, top with a sheet of Plexiglass or sturdy beveled-edge glass. Look beyond what is there and imagine what it could be. Ideas are everywhere, especially with spring cleanouts, garage sales and flea markets. Expect upcycling to become an obsession, because everything will become a possibility. photo courtesy of Jessica-Allyn.com
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ld furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. At graduation, it was moved to the curb to be picked up by incoming students or the trash man. Now, with the influx of TV shows like Flea Market Flip and American Pickers, the DIY Network, HGTV and complementary books and magazines, vintage and mid-century recyclables barely touch the curb before being reinvented. Lighting, storage and seating provide ample opportunities for one-of-a-kind creations of imagination, vision and innovation.
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MUSCLES Weightlifting Makes Us Fit,
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omen who shy away from the traditionally male-centric weight rooms might want to reconsider. Standing their ground amid the deadlift bars and iron plates could lead to a host of unimagined benefits. Research has found that among other things, hoisting dumbbells can amp up the fat burn, ward off some common diseases and make women stronger, both inside and out.
Burn Calories When Resting
Aerobic activity can burn more calories while doing it (e.g., 14 to 16 per minute when running), but strength training prolongs the burn, even when resting afterward, according to Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., of Quincy, Massachusetts, who publishes widely on the topic in scientific journals, magazine articles and books. Women will burn fewer calories while pumping iron than when running (between eight and 10 calories a minute), but because of weightlifting’s action— traumatizing muscle tissue and forcing it to rebuild—muscle recovery requires increased expenditure of energy, and thus calories, when the person is at rest. The research shows a revved-up burn of between 5 percent and 7 percent for three full days after a workout, says Westcott, who developed the exercise science major at Quincy College and has reviewed and directed strengthtraining research for more than 25 years. “On average, a woman burns an extra 100 calories a day by having done 30 minutes of strength training twice a week. That’s an extra 3,000 calories a month, or nearly an extra pound of fat she can burn.” Additional “free” calorie burning comes from the afterburn effect. By initiating the anaerobic, rather than aerobic, system, weightlifting requires more energy just to return to the resting state. “So, after you finish a workout, you will burn approximately 30 percent of the amount of calories you burned during the workout in the first hour afterward as your body transitions back. It’s a bonus of resistance training.” “It’s like there’s a furnace inside you,” says Naturopathic Doctor and CrossFit instructor Holly Lucille, of West Hollywood, California. The more buff a woman becomes, the more fat she burns. “It can help minimize that natural effect of 32
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slowed metabolism as you age and control body weight,” she notes. To maximize the burn, eat a healthy combined protein/ carb snack within an hour of the workout, advises Jen Hoehl, a personal trainer in New York City, who says, “Adding amino acids helps the muscles rebuild more efficiently.” Westcott agrees, adding that 90 percent of studies he’s reviewed concur that about 25 extra grams of protein such as a Greek yogurt, more for heavier men, just before or after a workout, enhances fat loss, bone strength and lean muscle gain.
Don’t Fear ‘Hulk’ Bulk
Experts agree that it’s impossible for women to look like the Hulk character of comic book fame. “They don’t have enough anabolic hormones, such as testosterone,” Westcott explains. “Our team has written 26 books on strength training, with not one title exclusively for women. The muscles are exactly the same for both genders, so the same training works, but women will just get toned, not bulky.” “I train a lot of tiny girls that deadlift 225,” Hoehl says. One tip: Don’t overeat, a mistake many women make when starting out. “Often, people will be hungrier, and they lose track of what they eat or think, ‘Now I can reward myself,’” Lucille explains. “You have to figure out what your new normal is. Eat lean, clean protein.” All three experts agree that braving the free-weight area boosts success at toning and trimming the whole body. “If you use free weights, you use your core and more muscle groups to help stabilize both the weight and your body, which is often
standing,” Hoehl explains, versus machines that are often worked while sitting, and generally exercise only one targeted muscle group at a time.
Recover Muscle
Weightlifters also slow Mother Nature’s habit of stealing muscle during aging. “Women lose an average of five pounds of muscle per decade after age 30 until menopause, when the rate increases even more,” Westcott says. Studies have found that during a woman’s first six months of twice-weekly weight training, she can rebuild about one-quarter pound of muscle per week, he says. Because becoming stronger makes everything from chores to other kinds of workouts easier, women become firmer, fitter and more self-confident, Lucille observes. Independence rises, along with self-esteem. “As with all things in life: If you push against resistance, you get stronger,” she says. “That’s true both mentally and physically.”
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ayne Westcott, who has served as a consultant for many national organizations, from the U.S. Air Force to the American Council on Exercise, points to the relevant body of research he’s studied, which shows that the health benefits of building muscle can also help ward off many diseases and debilitating conditions. 4 Osteoporosis, by building up bone tissue 4 Diabetes, by increasing lean muscle, which helps the body regulate blood sugar levels 4 Heart disease, by increasing the good cholesterol and lowering the bad 4 Stroke, by lowering resting blood pressure
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Giving Birth Naturally Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention by Meredith Montgomery
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other countries, but that abor and delivery Most births wasn’t always the case. is a natural process should be viewed In 1900, 95 percent of that can be enjoyed. “It’s not something as a natural life all U.S. births took place in the home; when more to be afraid of,” says process instead moved to hospitals here Mel Campbell, author in the early 20th century, of The Yoga of Pregnancy. of a potential midwives still typically “It’s a wonderful and beautiful experience. We medical emergency. handled the delivery in other countries, someneed to remember that ~Abby Epstein, The times without a doctor the body is designed for Business of Being Born present. In America, giving birth.” obstetrics became a Natural childbirth profession and a doctor-attended birth uses few or no artificial medical interin a hospital was promoted as a safer ventions such as drugs, continuous alternative. By 1938, half of domestic fetal monitoring, forceps delivery or episiotomies (cuts to enlarge the vaginal births took place in hospitals, and by opening). According to the U.S. Centers 1960 it rose to 97 percent. Currently, for Disease Control (CDC), 32.7 percent midwives attend less than 8 percent of births here, and fewer than 1 percent of deliveries were by Cesarean section occur outside a hospital. in 2013—most performed in situations Natural labor and delivery in a where a vaginal birth would have posed hospital is possible, but, “It’s hard to a relatively low risk to the health of mother and child. Entirely natural child- have an unmedicated birth in many hospitals if you don’t know your rights, birth is now rare here compared with understand your physiology and have
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a doula by your side helping you avoid unnecessary interventions,” says Ina May Gaskin, a pioneering midwife and author of Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth. Key factors to discuss include fetal monitoring, intravenous tubes and the option to eat or drink during labor.
Benefits of Home Births
Women choose home births and homey birthing centers because they labor there more comfortably, feel more in control of the process and can more easily avoid interventions. Many moms seek out a midwife’s services because they don’t want to repeat the conventional hospital experience that accompanied their first baby’s arrival. When actress Ricki Lake gave birth to her second child in her home bathtub with the assistance of a midwife, she felt empowered by doing it on her own terms. “Giving birth wasn’t an illness, something that needed to be numbed. It was something to be experi-
By 2006 Cesarean delivery was the number one surgical procedure in American hospitals. ~U.S. Centers for Disease Control enced,” she says. When women let their bodies naturally lead, labor can last as little as 20 minutes or as long as two weeks, and the spectrum of pain intensity is equally broad. A healthy prenatal lifestyle that prepares a mom-to-be for a natural physical, emotional and spiritual experience of childbirth is highly beneficial.
Compassionate Self-Care
“Pregnancy’s not the time to overexert yourself; let go of the temptation to overachieve and instead practice breathing and mindfulness,” advises Campbell. “If you’re experiencing morning sickness, try to embrace it and how it serves you. By doing so, you’ll be more in tune with your body. These lessons are gifts you can take with you into labor.” She reminds women that the baby is always getting nourishment from all that mom eats and breathes in, and also feeds off of her feelings and emotions. “The more we can feel at peace with ourselves and incorporate the baby into our being, the more we feel a connection and union,” she says. “It’s vital that you let your body’s innate wisdom be your guide and respect any cues it may give.” Campbell guides expectant mothers through a yoga practice that embraces the changes occurring each trimester. For example, a more physical practice in the second trimester utilizes the surge of energy to build stamina and strength, while opening the heart, hips and pelvis. Complementary relaxation techniques for labor include breathing practices, visualization, meditation and massage. When a mother isn’t connected to monitors and tubes, she’s free to experiment with positions and props
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There is a great deal of fear and ignorance about allowing labor and birth to proceed without disturbance. Rates of routine intervention are so high, most nurses and physicians rarely see a fully natural birth. ~Ina May Gaskin such as balls, bars and pillows, plus a warm shower or bath. If a hospital birth is planned, Gaskin notes that labor often slows once a woman leaves the comfort of home, and recommends laboring at home as long as possible. There is no way to predict the course of labor and delivery when women let nature take the lead. Campbell, a mother of three, says, “I tried to focus on the intention of what I wanted for my birthing experience, while also surrendering expectations, knowing that I would have whatever type of birth I was supposed to have.” She adds, “The breath is the most important thing—it keeps us in the moment, helps us to relax and supports us through labor.” While the home birth option is important to America’s new generation of trailblazing women, it’s also significant on a macro level. Gaskin explains, “It’s hard for staff to change routine practices in hospitals but home births make innovation possible.” Home births demonstrated that women don’t require routine episiotomies and have shown how maternal mobility and position changes can help labor progress and free badly stuck babies (earlier methods often injured mother and child). Gaskin has found, “Wherever and however you decide to give birth, your experience will impact your emotions, mind, body and spirit for the rest of your life. No one should have a home birth who doesn’t want one, but it must be one of the choices.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
A Mother’s Guide to Natural Childbirth by Meredith Montgomery
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etermining the best birth setting for a mother necessitates sound planning. If an unmedicated birth is a goal, these insights may help in making decisions. Home birth takes place in the comfort of home, typically with the assistance of a midwife, and is suitable for a healthy woman with a low-risk pregnancy. She is able to wear her own clothing and eat as she pleases. Because monitoring of mother and baby is done intermittently, she is free to move around. Confirm the midwife’s certification with the American Midwifery Certification Board and ask how many home births she’s attended and which obstetricians she consults. Discuss the signs and symptoms that might necessitate a move to the hospital and how quickly it can be done. While a midwife’s fee is often far less than the cost of a hospital birth, not all insurance companies cover home births. A birth center provides personalized, family-centered care in a homelike environment for healthy women. Practitioners follow principles of problem prevention, sensitivity, safety, appropriate medical intervention and cost-effectiveness. A certified nursemidwife typically delivers the baby, but the collaborative practice team also
includes obstetricians, pediatricians and other specialists. Mothers experience personal freedoms similar to a home birth, and tubs for water births are usually available, plus other birthing props such as squatting bars, stools and balls. The center should be accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Birth Centers. Inquire what the protocol for care will be if complications arise, learn what the center’s charges for care cover and confirm if the family’s insurance policy will pay for the services provided. A hospital generally has access to the latest medical technology, making it a preferred option for medium-to-highrisk pregnancies. With proper preparations, an unmedicated birth is possible in this traditional setting. Investigate their rates of Cesarean births and episiotomies and the determining parameters. To allow for an active labor, request intermittent fetal monitoring, avoid intravenous fluids and ask about the availability of birthing props. Become familiar with hospital policies, such as who can be in the delivery room and whether the baby will stay with mom after the birth. If a nurse midwife is not on staff, consider hiring a doula to assist in preparing for and carrying out the family’s birth plan.
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calendarofevents 1-Day Intensive Spiritual Seminar – 9am-4pm. Join Brenda Morgan and Tom Egan for an intensive one-day spiritual enrichment seminar. Cost $97/person. Euphemia Gallery, 200 N. Main St, Hightstown. For more information and to register, call 609-651-2855. Bike Drive/Donation – 9am-noon. Bike drive to benefit Trenton Bike Exchange. Donate bikes at PEAC Health Fitness Center, 1440 Lower Ferry Rd, Ewing. 609-883-2000. Charity Bike Tour – 10am. Garden State Community Kitchen is partnering with NJ bike tours, Whole Earth Center, Terhune Orchards and Kopps Cycles to kick off National Bike Month with a 12 mile tour in Princeton. Cost $35/entry. Info and register, Jake Herway at 801-548-2285. Kite Day – 10am-5pm. Kite Day is a perfect time to explore the farm and celebrate spring. Children of all ages and adults can join in the fun and fly kites that sail over pasture. Children games, visit farm animals and more. Admission $5/person over 3. Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Rd, Princeton. 609-924-2310. Violets Tour the World – Noon-4pm. Free. Garden State African Violet Club presents 64th annual show and sale. Experts on hand for questions and many workshops to attend. Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor. Princetonol.com/groups/gsavc/.
SUNDAY, MAY 3 Kite Day – 10am-5pm. See May 2 listing. Princeton. Why You Must Learn to Set Goals – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.
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Azalea Festival – 10am-4pm. Free. Enjoy Sayen Botanical Garden’s display of over 250,000 flowering bulbs, dogwoods, azaleas and rhododendrons. 155 Hughes Drive, Hamilton. 609-586-0311.
Holistic Health Extravaganza Bringing many experienced practitioners together under one roof. Vendors needed. Free.
June 6 • 10am-5pm. Newtown Township Administration Building, 100 Municipal Dr, Newtown, PA. For more information, call Newtown Parks and Recreation at 215-968-2800 x239.
Nature’s Camouflage After School Class – 4:155:30pm. Children 6-10 years old explore the Reserve with a Teacher-Naturalists. Outdoor discoveries, hikes, seasonal surprises. Class size limited, registration required. Cost $10/$15, member/non-member. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6 Fragile Beginnings Preschool Class – 1-2:30pm. See May 5 listing. Pennington. Guided Aromatic Meditation – 7-8pm. Mindful Walking Meditation Dedicate your attention to the sensation of walking. Aromatic plant essences will be used to help with the breath and overall experience. Cost: $10. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
Violets Tour the World – 11am-3pm. See May 2 listing. West Windsor.
D&R Greenway Native Plant Sale – 3-6pm. Annual spring native plant sale. Native plant specialist offer advice on best choice plants for healthy ecosystem. D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Pl, Princeton. 609-924-4646.
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Fragile Beginnings Preschool Class – 10-11:30am. Register for 4 classes, receive 5th free. Discover many different kinds of eggs from insects to bird eggs. Learn how difference animals care for their eggs. Class size limited, registration required. Children 3-5 year old. Cost $10/$15, member/nonmember. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592.
Bike Drive/Donation – 9am-noon. See May 2 listing. Ewing.
Waldorf in the Woods – 1-2:30pm. 6-week, allweather, enrichment program for little ones, inspired by the forest kindergartens of Europe and rooted in the Waldorf tradition of imagination, exploration, and practical activity. Children enjoy walk through the woods, free play beside the creek, a nature craft, and a snack and story around the fire before rejoining civilization. Cost $220/child ages 5-6. Waldorf School of Princeton, 1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton. Register at 609-466-1970x140.
D&R Greenway Native Plant Sale – 9am-noon. See May 8 listing. Princeton. Engineering with the Sun – 9:30am-noon. Children 8-12 years old design a house and build a model using what is know about the sun’s journey. Registration required. Cost $15/$20, member/non-member. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592. Eco-Printing on Fabric – 10am-3pm. 15yo+ learn how to imbed natural pigments into fabric. Naturalist-led walk on trails to collect leaves, nuts, berries, bark, flowers and more for use in studio – forming a dye batgh and creating prints. No experience needed. Cost $50/$60, member/non-member. Stony BrookMillstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592.
Mother’s Day Brunch – 10:30am-1:30pm. Enjoy Mother’s Day brunch under the tent on the terrace at the Inn at Fernbrook. Cost $55/$25,adult/age 4 to10, under 3 free. Reservations required. Fernbrook Farms, Rte 545, Chesterfield. 609-298-4028. The Joy Factor: Living in the Flow – 10:30am. Guest speaker Rev Patrick Harboula, author of The Magic of the Soul.” Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.
MONDAY, MAY 11 Lunch with a Naturalist – 11:30am-12:30pm. Parents and children 5-10 years old pack lunch and a Teacher-Naturalist for a nature-themed lunch. Enjoy lunch with a nature mini-lesson and hands-on activity. Registration not required. Cost $5/child. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592. Nutritious is Delicious – 1-2pm. Classes are led by a registered dietician. Includes taste sampling and recipes to take home. Register at least 3 days prior to class. Heart Month Specialties Cooking “heart healthy” is a gift to yourself and those you care about. Cost $10. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
TUESDAY, MAY 12 Wiggly Worms Preschool Class – 10-11:30am. Children 3-5 years old search for slimy friends, learn how to do the Wiggly Worm dance, and more. Class size limited, registration required. Cost $10/$15, member/non-member. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592. Shape for Life – 6:30pm. Free. Learn to change your lifestyle and permanently lose weight. Jill Nitz, bariatric coordinator, who specializes in the treatment of obesity, discusses RWJ Hamilton’s Comprehensive Weight Loss Program. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 Wiggly Worms Preschool Class – 1-2:30pm. See May 12 listing. Pennington. Introduction to Hypnosis – 6:30-9pm. 3-part workshop series led by Barry Wolfson from Hypnosis Counseling Center. Cost $225. 7.5 CEUs awarded for completion. Rutgers University, 390 George St, New Brunswick. 908-996-3331.
THURSDAY, MAY 14 Retired, What’s Next? – 2-3pm. Free. So much
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of our life and identity revolves around work. This supportive group will discuss the joys, concerns and challenges of having extra time and making decisions about how to use it to create fulfillment. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900. Thinking About Retirement? – 6:30-8pm. Free. Retirement planning is about finances and lifestyle. Join Eleanor Szymanski and Carol King to explore options. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
SATURDAY, MAY 16 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 9-10am. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Cost $55. Fairlawn High School, Berdan Av, Fairlawn. 908-996-3311. Learn How to Make Cheese – 10am-2pm. Double-header cheese making class. Ricotta and mozzarella. Cost $65, payment made at reservation. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville. To register or for information call 609-219-0053. Lose Weight thru Hypnosis – 10-11am. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Cost $55. Fairlawn High School, Berdan Av, Fairlawn. 908-996-3311. Relaxation thru Hypnosis – 11am-noon. Learn several easy to use daily techniques to reduce stress in your life. Cost $55. Fairlawn High School, Berdan Av, Fairlawn. 908-996-3311. Watershed Nature Camp Open House – 2-4pm. Free. Kid age 3-16 and families can learn about the summer camp program. Drop-ins welcome. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-924-8777.
Introduction to Hypnosis – 6:30-9pm. See May 13 listing. New Brunswick. Health Rhythm Drumming – 7-8pm. Group drumming is fun and good for you, strengthens the immune system and reduces stress. Drums provided. Cost $15/person. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609584-5900.
Meet and Greet Doula Cookout – 2pm. Free. Meet and greet local Doula event. Learn, ask questions and have something to eat. Kuser Park, 2612 Kuser Rd, Hamilton. Reservations call 609-789-1354.
SUNDAY, MAY 31 HomeFront Run/Walk for Hope in Princeton – 10am. 7th annual 5K and 1 mile run/walk for Hope. Proceeds support homeless children to attend summer camps. Cost $25/$50, advance/door. ETS Campus, 660 Rosedale Rd, Princeton. To register call Heather at 609-989-9417 x150.
SUNDAY, MAY 24 Is the Science of Mind a Leading Edge Teaching? – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.
Work or Play this Summer: The Choice is Yours – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.
Are You a Spiritual Edgewalker? – 1-4pm. Workshop with Rev Dr Jim Lockhard. Learn what edgewalkers, flamekeepers heartenders, placeholders, and doomsayers are. Cost $30/$35, advance/ door. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.
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Nature’s Camouflage After School Class – 4:155:30pm. See May 5 listing. Pennington.
Giving Your Money Away – 10:30am. Learn about the 4th and final law of 4 spiritual laws. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.
Introduction to Hypnosis – 6:30-9pm. See May 13 listing. New Brunswick.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Plein Air Painting – 10am-2pm. 16yo+. Explore tradition of watercolor painting outdoors. Learn qualities of natural light, how color defines forms, brush strokes, textures and more. Bring bag lunch. Cost $50/$60 member/non-member. Stony BrookMillstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-924-8777.
Reiki Level 1 Certification – 10am-2pm. Receive certification upon completion of class taught by Pam Jones, RN. 7 nursing contact hours awarded. Cost $160. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
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Nature’s Camouflage After School Class – 4:155:30pm. See May 5 listing. Pennington.
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Stress Management in Life Experience – 6:308pm. Free. Take control of your emotional health. Learn how to relieve stress and anxiety and bring joy. Amy D. Cohen certified practitioner and teacher of flower remedies. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609584-5900.
Nutritious is Delicious – 9:30-10:30am. Classes are led by a registered dietician. Includes taste sampling and recipes to take home. Register at least 3 days prior to class. Heart Month Specialties Cooking “heart healthy” is a gift to yourself and those you care about. Cost $10. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
Reiki Sharing Evening – 7-9pm. Trained practitioners are invited to share Reiki with each other. Bring a pillow and a small sheet and blanket. Cost: $5. RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. 609-584-5900.
FRIDAY, JUNE 6 D&R Down to Earth Ball – 6:30pm. D&R Greenway Land Trust annual Down to Earth Ball. Cocktail reception followed by dinner and dancing. Sponsorships available. Cost $125/person. St. Michael’s Farm Preserve, off Aunt Molly’s Rd, Hopewell. Tickets call Deb Kilmer at 609-924-4646.
THURSDAY, MAY 28 Senior Health & Fitness Day – 10am-noon. Free. Personal trainer Ivan Vasev will lead group in chair exercises you can do at home. BP screenings too. RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. 609-584-5900.
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WEDNESDAY Meta Boost Wednesday – Get a shake and receive a free metabolic boost in any retro blend. Retro Fitness of Bordentown, 860 206S, Bordentown. 609-372-4020. Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chih – 8:45am. Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chi Chih (Joy thru Movement Class). Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Join class at Energy for Healing, 4446 Main St, Kingston. For more information, additional locations, & to learn how to save on class fee, contact Siobhan at 609-752-1048. Bright Beginnings – 10:30-11:30am. This informative, relaxed group is for parents and caregivers of infants. Each week focuses on a different topic of interest to new parents, and guest speakers are occasionally featured. Infants and children under 4 years of age are welcome to attend with the parent or caregiver. $5 payable at door. Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, Princeton North Shopping Center, 1225 State Rd, Princeton. 609-683-7888. Hopewell Community Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Indoor Community Farmers market. Vegetables, fruits, meats, fresh mozzarella cheese, eggs, pies, cookies, pot pies, beef, chicken, kielbasa, bacon, pork, marrow bones, chirizo, black bean cake, mushrooms and more. 17 Railroad Av, Hopewell. 908-996-3362. Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chih – 5:30pm. Starting October 15. Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chi Chih (Joy thru Movement Class). Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Join class at Clare Estate Library, 201 Crosswicks St, Bordentown. For more information, additional locations, & to learn how to save on class fee, contact Siobhan at 609-752-1048.
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Adventure to The Remote Costa With an Exotic Stand Up
Paddleboard Vacation
Rica
November 6th - 10th 2015.
November 11th - 16th 2015. SUP Yoga Certification Take your SUP Yoga practice further with SUP YOGA Teacher Training in beautiful Costa Rica, Combining the best of yoga teacher training, waterman skills training and the experience of a SUP Yoga professional for the best SUP Yoga Teacher Training program you can find.
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Sup Yoga Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) yoga is great way to enhance your yoga practice. Instead of a mat, we use a board, the slightly unstable surface works your musculature system in a different way than a regular practice. And, what could be more peaceful than doing your asanas while in calm waters completely surrounded by nature.
NaPali Coast Kauai Paddleboard adventure to the remote and untamed segment of Kauai called the Na Pali (Many Cliffs) coast. Humpback whales, tropical birds, and dolphins are just a few treasures.
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