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New Advancement in Regenerative Medicine Repairs Nerves and Restores Balance!
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eural Prolotherapy (NPT) also known as Perineural Injection Therapy is one of the newest advances in Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine. Discovered by Dr. John Lyftogt of New Zealand, This treatment focuses on cutaneous nerves and their deeper branches as a source of pain. These injured or damaged nerves can lead to pain and inflammation called neurogenic inflammatory pain. NPT uses FDA approved medications to treat chronic pain (neuropathic pain) caused by musculoskeletal injuries. Neural Prolotherapy is a natural way to help reduce you pain and keep you active. This is a safe procedure with limited side effects. Most patients experience a significant reduction in pain shortly after the procedure. This initial relief usually lasts from 2472 hours after the first treatment with the relief lasting progressively longer with subsequent treatments. Anywhere from 2-6 treatments may be needed for acute pain and possibly more for chronic pain.
How Does It Work?: The treatment consists of a series of small injections immediately under the skin targeting painful and sensitive nerves with medications that block nerve pain .The difference from other nerve blocks is that this treatment targets the receptors that cause chronic pain where standard nerve blocks do not. What most other pain physicians do not yet realize is they are treating the wrong receptor and wrong nerves which only temporarily blocks the receptor causing chronic pain The substances used typically are FDA approved sugar-based medications diluted in sterile water. It has been clinically shown that this combination will give immediate pain relief. It has been discovered that the special receptor when in balance, allows normal nutrient flow of Nerve Growth Factor which provides health and balance to muscle, tendon, nerves and joints. With nerve injury this flow is lost causing a backup of inflammatory substances which cause chronic pain and tissue degeneration. This treatment repairs these nerves and restores this balance reversing pain and allowing the body to heal itself and reverse this damage. An accurate diagnosis is the first step. A D V E R T O R I A L
Identifying the cause of pain which is usually due to persistent, non-healing sensory nerves which are causing pain and inflammation that inhibits healing is the key to treatment. Dr. Magaziner has been performing orthopedic regenerative procedures 20 or more years since 1994 which is longer than most pain management physicians in the US and has been in practice since 1989. He lectures Nationally on these treatments and is considered one of the authorities in this field by his peers. With his experience, Dr. Magaziner recommends the appropriate treatment plan to insure the best possible clinical outcomes. If you suffer from any of the following conditions, Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) treatment may be able to help you: Neuropathy (Nerve pain), chronic regional pain, headaches & facial pain, neck, mid back, lower back pain, joint pain, post-surgical and failed joint replacement pain, trigeminal neuralgia and failed back surgery.
Dr. Magaziner’s credentials include: Director Center for Spine Sports Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine Assistant Professor New York Medical College Clinical Professor Robert Wood Johnson University Dept. of Anesthesiology Past CEO NJ Interventional Pain Society Past President New Jersey Society of Rehabilitation Medicine Middlesex County Medical Society Executive Board Member Past delegate to NJ Medical Society and advisor to the NJ Medicare Committee
20 years experience in Orthopedic Regenerative Treatments The Center for Spine, Sports, Pain Management and Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine is located at 2186 Route 27, Suite 2 D, North Brunswick, NJ. For information please visit DrEMagaziner. com or call 877-817-3273.
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attended four soccer games this week. My son, who just turned 12, plays on a travel soccer team. I am waiting patiently for the gymnastic competition to start for my twin eight-year-olds this month. I’m amazed at how quickly the years have passed. There’s no better barometer for the passage of time than how fast the children grow. It was just over three years ago when this magazine launched that I had a third-grader and two kindergartners. Now the conversations have turned to middle school, homework projects, an expected amount of adolescent angst and the future of the planet and society. In this month’s feature, Linda Sechrist shares how the increasing compassion of younger activists is helping to write a new story for the Earth and awakening a global heart. I’m often challenged to see compassion or positive change occurring -- if and when I watch network news or look online. Maybe I’m just looking in the wrong places. I remain optimistic that a bright future awaits us, hidden from view like the bottom of an iceberg and obscured by media battles for our eyeballs via sensationalism and negative headlines. My optimism is not based solely on the potential of my children’s generation, but on the efforts of many ordinary people across all generations who are engaging, as Linda writes, in “local and online communities to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy and support social justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water.” I’ve met and seen many of these passionate and compassionate ordinary people in my daily travels in our region. They are you. They are us. They are the health and wellness practitioners, small business owners, local activists and mothers and fathers who comprise our community and our readership. Our community is filled with so many wonderful people that I have met and with others of like mind on the path spreading hope and compassion for a changing world. I am always impressed by so many people in our community having so much appreciation for our magazine. I truly am so blessed by the synergy of creativity that results when a small group sharing a common vision works together for the greater good. Five years from now, my son will be thinking about colleges and my daughters will be entering the world of middle school. That’s hard to envision, yet there is hope for the future as we all continue to create ‘a common vision working together for the greater good’ living in the present and remembering to feel good, live simply and laugh more. Many blessings…
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newsbriefs Honor Yoga Supports ARDS Just Breathe Campaign Do you have a special event in the community? Open a new office? Move? Recently become certified in a new modality?
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onor Yoga has developed the Just Breathe magnet campaign, helping to educate and remind people of the role and importance of pranayama (breath) in our lives and to support the ARDS Foundation, a nonprofit organization aimed at championing the cure, education and support of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, a life-threatening lung condition that prevents enough oxygen from getting to the lungs and into the blood. There are about 150,000 cases reported per year in the U.S. and there is no known cure. Throughout the month of September, 100 percent of Just Breathe magnet proceeds will be donated to the ARDS Foundation. Join the Honor Yoga community and support ARDS education and the ARDS Foundation by purchasing a Just Breathe magnet at its studio for only $5. Honor Yoga recognized this life-threatening condition and knew that as a community that practices the importance of breath daily, they could educate the entire community on the subject—for we can live weeks without food, days without water, but only minutes without breath. Honor Yoga studios are located in Hamilton, Pennington, Mansfield, Millstone, Manalapan, Jackson and Hillsborough. For more information about ARDS, visit ardsusa.com. For more information about Honor Yoga, visit HonorYoga.com.
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xcitement is building in the quaint town of New Egypt for the annual Holistic Health Extravaganza from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 24, at the American Legion. This event brings many varied and experienced practitioners together under one roof. “Shopping local, green and natural, while relaxing and raising funds for two local programs, is a unique experience,” comments event 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,” continues Hutchinson. “The event grows each year and includes handmade, natural, green, locally made gifts and services, while helping to raise money and awareness for two local organizations, Plumsted Township Trap, Neuter and Release Program and the local Holiday Food Basket Program.” Practitioners, modalities and products present at this year’s event include aryurvedic reflexology, foot detoxification baths, a henna artist, craniosacral massage, singing bowls, herbal teas, essential oils and soaps, a feng shui specialist, free health screenings, aura photography, crystals, minerals, Earth jewelry and chakra-inspired and -energized jewelry. Entrance fee $5 includes two raffle tickets. Location: 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt. For more information, call Hutchinson at 609-752-1048, email Siobhan@ NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or visit NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. See ad on page 39.
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Hypnosis Can Help Change Your Life
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ypnosis is used for many purposes these days. It has grown more in favor in recent years as a treatment for positive behavioral changes, and hypnosis/hypnotherapy has become one of the more mainstream alternative treatments. Certified hypnotherapists today treat everything from weight loss, stress management to smoking cessation, as well as soothing patients in preparation for painful medical procedures. “Hypnosis can affect the symptoms of anxiety, and possibly benefit people with anxiety disorders,” comments Barry Wolfson, MS. Wolfson continues, “There are four anxiety-related problems that hypnotism is commonly used to address including physical tension, emotional strain/moodiness, sleeping problems and phobic reactions. My approach to treatment includes both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy, dependent upon the individual and specific ailment.” Offices located in Princeton, Flemington and Livingston. For more information about hypnosis treatment options, contact Barry Wolfson at the Hypnosis Counseling Center at 908-303-7767 or visit HypnosisNJ.com. See ad on page 9.
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onsider taking a free, fall horse-drawn wagon tour at Howell Farms, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on October 17. Wagons will leave from the farmyard continuously on a first-come, first-serve basis with tours lasting approximately 20 minutes. During the tours, visitors will get a chance to meet the farmers and horses that work the 130-acre “living history” farm. Guides will explain how fields are readied for planting winter crops such as wheat and rye. A wheelchair accessible wagon is available. Location: Howell Living Farm, 70 Wooden’s Ln., Lambertville. For more information, call 609-737-3299 or visit HowellFarm.org.
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f you’re ready to learn the principles of prosperity and abundant living, then a Prosperity Plus workshop, led by the renowned Edwin Gaines, is for you. The Center for Spiritual Living is offering the activity from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on November 14 in Princeton. The workshop will offer ways to achieve a life of true prosperity, enjoying a vitally alive and healthy body through which you experience relationships that are always satisfying and intimate, honest and nurturing; work that you love so much that it’s not work—it’s play; and all the money you need. Cost: donation. Location: Masonic Center, 345 River Rd., Princeton. For more information, call 609-924-8422 or visit CSLPrinceton.org. See ad on page 19. NAMercer.com
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onsider experiencing a family fun weekend at Terhune Orchards in October this fall season and pick your own apples or pumpkins from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, enjoy pony and wagon rides, a corn stalk maze, a barnyard full of animals plus much more. Plenty of delicious food will be available—soups, chili, hot dogs, pies, apple cider donuts, apple cider and more. Terhune Orchards will feature live music played by some of the area’s best local talent from noon to 4 p.m. on both days. Admission to the festival area includes a corn maze, hay bale maze, wagon rides, pedal tractors, barnyard animals, music, play tractors and painting pumpkins.
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Cost: $5 for ages 3 and over. No fee to enter farm store, winery or u-pick apples area; additional cost for other activities. Location: 330 Cold Soil Rd., Princeton. For more information, call 609-924-2310 or visit TerhuneOrchards.com.
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elebrate NOFA-NJ’s 30th anniversary with a Harvest Dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. on November 7 in Pennington. The Harvest Dinner is NOFA-NJ’s Signature Food Event, showcasing sustainable restaurants and local food purveyors throughout the Garden State. This is a ticketed event featuring local wine and brews as well as talented New Jersey chefs and artisan farmers. Attendees are NOFA-NJ members and the general public who believe in and promote organic and sustainable food production in New Jersey. The evening includes appetizers, cocktails, plated tastings, dessert, a silent auction, music and talks by Meg and Gary Hirshberg of Stonyfield Farm. Cost: $85/person. Location: Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd., Pennington. For more information, call 908-371-1111 or visit NOFANJ.org.
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ocal experienced intuitive and life coach Deb Farina, owner of Awareness Life Coaching, LLC, offers possibility coaching solutions via phone for those interested in taking the next step to connect with their true wants and possibilities not previously imagined by following appropriate approaches. With customization and short-term intent, this option—being offered for free for a limited time to readers to see if such a coaching solution might be suitable—allows you the flexibility to pick the duration and number of sessions based on your pace. “The 20-minute free consultation is not usually available to everyone. It’s a unique opportunity for you to be heard and receive a sample of intuitive guidance as well as ‘in-the-moment’ coaching support on anything of importance to you,” says Farina, who seeks to create more peace, happiness and prosperity in clients’ lives via workshops, webinars and session coaching via phone calls, emails and purpose readings. Possibility coaching allows you to see options you hadn’t before, create more clarity and find solutions that are tailored to you. “Clients that have benefited from this option include those who are looking for a change, struggling with a life decision or ready to take the leap into a new area. It’s also useful to those considering becoming an entrepreneur along with established entrepreneurs looking for more connection to their services,” adds Farina. For more information, email DebFarina@AwarenessLifeCoaching. com or visit AwarenessLifeCoaching. com. Mention Natural Awakenings when requesting free consult. See ad on page 23.
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ew Jersey residents that are in their senior year in high school this year and are planning a career in agriculture or science may apply for the New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award. One winner will be selected and awarded a $500 scholarship to honor their achievements. The New Jersey Agricultural Achievement Award, sponsored by Dr. Amy Butewicz, a former New Jersey Equestrian of the Year, was started because of her desire to give back to the community. This scholarship is meant to assist its recipient in beginning their future in agriculture. The qualifications for receiving this award include submitting an application with resume along with an essay answering the question, “How has your involvement within your respective nominating organization helped to shape your future career choice?” In addition, a contestant is required to be a current, active member of an organization either on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board and/or represented at the Youth Reception portion of the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention. Each organization on the New Jersey Equine Advisory Board and a participant of the State Agricultural Convention is able to nominate a maximum of two contestants. The winner of the Agricultural Achievement Award must attend the annual New Jersey Bred Equine Breeders Award Luncheon to be held on January 24, 2016 in Eastampton, and will read his or her essay to the attendees. For more information, visit NJ.gov/agriculture/index.shtml. To access an application, visit JerseyEquine.NJ.gov/agachievementapplform.pdf.
kudos Raritan Township has preserved the 44-acre property along the Plum Brook, in partnership with D&R Greenway, Hunterdon County, New Jersey Conservation Foundation, NJ Water Supply Authority and the Green Acres Program. In addition to connecting existing preserved lands, this property also protects significant water supplies and natural resources. The property includes high-quality habitat for migratory birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians and aquatic invertebrates. It supports forest dwelling species like rosebreasted grosbeak, wood thrush, scarlet tanager, wood peewee and ovenbird. The diverse forest of oaks, tulip trees and black gum hosts many flowering shrubs and wildflowers. “This property along the Plum Brook is of high-ecological value and expands on lands D&R Greenway and Raritan Township have protected along the waterway. We are pleased to join with our partners to preserve habitat for salamanders and birds like the rose-breasted grosbeak that has been heard singing in the woods,” comments Linda J. Mead, D&R Greenway president & CEO. D&R Greenway Land Trust is located at One Preservation Place, Princeton. For more information, call 609-924-4646 or visit DRGreenway.org.
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Computers and Your Child’s Eyesight
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s an optometrist who focuses his practice on children’s eyesight, Dr. Nicholas Despotidis, OD, FAAO, is often questioned by parents, “Are computers and video games hurting my child’s eyesight?” The answer is not simple, but the solution may be. A CNN segment in 2011 reviewed the topic of myopia development in children. Although it focused on children in Hong Kong, the problem may be more severe in the suburbs of New Jersey as electronics, indoor extracurricular activities and scholastic pressure keep our children indoors too much. In responding to concerned parents, Despotidis suggests having children play outdoors two to three hours a day. This is very different than for previous generations, when playing outside was to some the only extracurricular activity. While the belief that prolonged close-up activities like reading and playing computer games cause nearsightedness (myopia) is popularly held, new research indicates that a deficiency of sunlight is the true culprit. Kathryn Rose, Ph.D., a leading international researcher of visual disorders at the University of Sydney’s Faculty of Health Sciences, told CNN,“Our hypothesis that the mechanism of the effect of light was mediated by retinal dopamine, a known inhibitor of eye growth whose release is stimulated by light, has also been supported by animal experiments. All of these studies confirm a consistent link between the time spent outdoors and the prevention of myopia, possibly crucially mediated by the at least ten-fold increase in light levels between indoor lighting and being outside. It’s highly likely that there is a direct connection between time spent outside and preventing myopia. One of the observations from the studies conducted so far is that the effect of light on the prevention of the development of myopia may have a threshold effect, that is both the level of light required and the duration of light exposure may need to reach critical amounts before light has its preventive effect.”
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GIVE YOUR BUSINESS Red/Purple Produce is Best AN ENERGY for Our Weight and Heart N BOOST
ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.
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study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.
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study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.” According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated.
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2015 study has found that larger opioid medication doses increase the incidence of depression in a Veterans Administration study of 355 pain patients. An opioid is a pharmaceutical compound, such as morphine, that produces an analgesic effect in the nervous system. The study, published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, followed patients with low-back pain for two years. The patients were taking varying doses of opioid pain killers, rated by their morphine-equivalent dose. The researchers found that higher doses resulted in a doubling of depression incidences. According to Dr. James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, natural herbal alternatives to painkiller drugs that are free of the side effect include meadowsweet, ginger, willow bark, clove, lavender, eucalyptus, red pepper and rosemary.
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2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~Helen Keller
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Story Glory
National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26-week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.
Nano No-No
EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers.
Warnings Heeded
New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com
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Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and laborintensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests. Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company
Bright Future
Upbeat Forecast for Long-Term Emissions New data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that overall domestic energy consumption is slowing and isn’t expected to grow much over the next 25 years, despite a growing economy and population. Usage is forecast to rise 0.3 percent annually between now and 2040, or just half the expected population growth rate, and dramatically less than the 2.4 percent projections for economic growth through 2040. Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are expected to increase only 0.1 percent in the same period. Thanks to a public embrace of energy efficiency, residential fuel consumption may not grow at all over the next quarter-century. With more Americans driving electric and other energy-efficient vehicles, energy use in the transportation sector will decline slightly and gasoline consumption is expected to drop more than 20 percent by 2040. Industrial energy use is expected to grow at less than 1 percent. College students nationwide are supporting the reported progress by conducting divestment campaigns at universities, including Divest Harvard. At a recent event, alumni, including Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, and former Colorado Senator Tim Wirth, joined students in protesting any investment of the school’s huge endowment fund in fossil fuel companies. Source: eia.gov/consumption/residential natural awakenings
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On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible changes in how the medical community views vaccines. According to documents cited in Posey’s testimony, Dr. William Thompson, a vaccine safety researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed to Posey that he attended a meeting in which he was directed to destroy data in the CDC’s research that demonstrated a clear link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Understanding the gravity of this directive, Thompson reported that he had retained copies of the documents, which he gave to Posey, along with other records that demonstrate fraud within the CDC’s vaccine safety research. Posey pleaded on the House floor, “Mr. Speaker, I believe it’s our duty to ensure that the documents Dr. Thompson provided are not ignored. Therefore, I will provide them to members of Congress and the House committees upon request. Considering the nature of the whistleblower’s documents, as well as the involvement of the CDC, a hearing and a thorough investigation is warranted.” As of press time, Congress had taken no action to address Posey’s testimony.
Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit
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November 1 is Extra Mile Day Shawn Anderson’s mission is to empower 1 million people to answer the question, “Why live a life that is unfulfilling?” He created Extra Mile Day held on November 1 to remind people that they each have the power to create positive changes in families, organizations and communities when they go the extra mile. This year, more than 400 mayors have committed to supporting the event to make an Extra Mile Day declaration. In 2009, Anderson pedaled solo across the U.S. and interviewed 200 people that had gone the extra mile to overcome dramatic setbacks or had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. He says, “I was thrilled when 23 mayors supported the mission in that inaugural year.” His Facebook page now boasts 20,000 fans. Submit a story at ExtraMileAmerica.org and visit Facebook.com/ExtraMileAmerica.
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Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rotted-hollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks. “These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (Arbor Day.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf. org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.
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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist
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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social 18
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justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.
Hearts Afire
When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creat-
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ing a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.
People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change.
If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.
Hearts Joining Hearts
At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. CLB Ad.qxp_Layout 2 9/6/15 10:11 PM Page 1
Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.
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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech con-
cept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cuttingedge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion
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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change.
“The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problemsolving activities nurture democracy.
Waking Up
This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.
Join the Heartbeat of Change Common Dreams CommonDreams.org Conscious Elders Network ConsciousElders.org Democracy Collaborative DemocracyCollaborative.org Democracy Now! DemocracyNow.org Functional Forum FunctionalForum.com Generation Waking Up GenerationWakingUp.org Green Hour Radio GreenHourRadio.com Images and Voices of Hope ivoh.org James O’Dea JamesODea.com Naomi Klein NaomiKlein.org Nature’s Trust/The Children’s Climate Crusade BillMoyers.com/episode/full-showclimate-crusade Pachamama Alliance Pachamama.org The Next System Project TheNextSystem.org Transition United States TransitionUS.org Walking Civics WalkingCivics.com
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EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal? by Kathleen Barnes
21st-century girls are reaching puberty at dramatically earlier ages than their mothers and grandmothers.
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any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates. A 2009 Danish study also showed that their country’s girls were developing breasts a full year earlier than those born 15 years earlier.
Burgers, Fries and Sodas to Blame
The rise in childhood obesity is the major culprit in today’s lower ages of puberty, according to the 2011 study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in the age at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.” 22
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Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital; Deardorff is a clinical psychologist researching pubertal development at the University of California, Berkeley. They cite one foundational study from the 1980s that showed for every BMI point increase, the age of first menstruation dropped by about one month.
Toxic Soup
Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting chemicals are undoubtedly a culprit in the early puberty epidemic, says Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, who publishes widely on the topic of natural medicine.
Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.”
The Stress Monster
“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.
Added Risks
“Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more
Signs to Watch for in Boys Scant information exists charting puberty trends in boys, although medical researcher Dr. Frank Biro’s findings show that unlike overweight girls, some obese boys tend to reach puberty later than average. Professionals at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio, suggest talking with a doctor if
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12 Foods to Buy Organic The Environmental Working Group reports that these foods are the most heavily contaminated with pesticides, so look for organic versions and prioritize them on the family grocery list. 1. Apples 2. Peaches 3. Nectarines 4. Strawberries 5. Grapes 6. Celery 7. Spinach 8. Sweet bell peppers 9. Cucumbers 10. Cherry tomatoes 11. Snap peas (imported) 12. Potatoes
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anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.
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These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl.com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com. natural awakenings
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caused by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”
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NATURAL MOOD BOOSTERS Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants by Kathleen Barnes
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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, 24
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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”
A Holistic Approach
An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer.
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GMOs Link to Depression Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go handin-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documentary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by German researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for mood-lifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingredients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.
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Spinal Alignment’s Far-Reaching Effects Internal Organs and Immune System Respond by Mark Joachim
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he World Health Organization defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Dorland’s Medical Dictionary claims it is a state of wholeness where your body’s organs are functioning 100 percent of the time. Chiropractic, a distinct science, art and philosophy of health and healing, concerns itself with the relationship between the structure (mainly the spine) and the function (primarily coordinated by the nervous system) of the human body as that relationship affects the restoration and maintenance of health. Since your brain and nervous system control the function of your cells, tissues and organs, it is important for the nervous system to operate at 100 percent for optimal health. Your spine protects your spinal cord; when a spinal bone shifts out of normal alignment, it may produce abnormal motion and damaging pressure on spinal nerves. If this vertebral subluxation condition is present, it may interrupt the vital nerve flow within your body. Doctors of chiropractic are the only doctors who are trained to correct subluxations by performing gentle spinal adjustments. Research over the years has shown that correcting vertebral subluxations is effective in eliminating symptoms such as pain without the use of drugs or surgery; chiropractic care has also been shown to have profound effects in restoring health to the body. In fact, in the November 1921 issue of Medical Times, Henry Winsor, M.D., questioned the ability of chiropractic care to correct subluxations, remove nerve interference to the body’s organs and improve health and prevent disease. As part of an experiment, he dissected human and 26
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animal cadavers to see if there was a relationship between any diseased internal organs discovered on autopsy and the vertebrae and nerves that went to the organs. In a three-study series permitted through the University of Pennsylvania, the doctor found a nearly 100 percent correlation between “minor curvatures” and vertebrae subluxations with diseases of the internal organs. For examples, he found that all 20 cases with heart and pericardium conditions and all 26 cases of lung disease had subluxations in the upper thoracic area T1 through T5. In all nine cases of stomach, 13 of liver, five of gallstone and three of pancreatic diseases had mid-thoracic subluxations from T5 to T9. All 17 cases of kidney disease had misalignments from T10 to 12, while the eight of prostate and bladder disease had L1-3 misalignments and the 2 uterine conditions had L2 issues. Other researchers have confirmed Winsor’s discovery and chiropractic’s effectiveness on people of all ages, even newborns. A German medical doctor, G. Gutzman, examined more than 1,000 infants. He concluded in a paper published in 1987 in Manuelle Medizin that blocked nerve impulses at the atlas—the first vertebrae in the neck the sits under the skull—cause many clinical features from central motor impairment to lower resistance to infections, especially in the ear, nose and throat. Gutzman concluded that approximately 80 percent of all children have atlas subluxations. He further stated that “chiropractic and radiological examinations are of decisive importance for diagnosis of the syndrome.” Gutzman also mentioned that he was “constantly amazed how, even with the slightest adjustment
The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease. ~Thomas A. Edison with the index finger, the clinical picture normalizes, sometimes gradually, but often immediately.” Chiropractic adjustments have been shown to boost the coordinated responses of the nervous system and immune system. In 1975, Ronald Pero, Ph.D., chief of cancer prevention research at New York’s Preventive Medicine Institute and professor in environmental health at New York University, began researching the most scientifically valid ways to estimate individual susceptibility to various chronic diseases. He has conducted a tremendous amount of research in this area that includes over 160 published reports in peer-reviewed journals. Pero was fascinated by the relationship cancer-inducing agents had on the endocrine system. Since the nervous system regulates hormone balance, he hypothesized that the nervous system had to also have a strong influence on one’s susceptibility to cancer. To support this argument he found a substantial amount of literature linking various kinds of spinal cord injuries and cancer. Pero found that these injuries led to a very high rate of lymphomas and lymphatic leukemias. This understanding led Pero to consider chiropractic care as a means of reducing the risk of immune breakdown and the onset of disease. Pero’s team measured 107 individuals who had received long-term chiropractic care. The chiropractic patients were shown to have a 200 percent greater immune competence than people who had not received chiropractic care. In addition, they had a 400 percent greater immune competence than people with cancer or serious diseases. Interestingly, Pero found no decline with the various age groups in the study demonstrating that the DNA-repairing enzymes were just as present in long-term chiropractic senior groups as they were in the younger groups. “Chiropractic may optimize whatever genetic abilities you have so that you can fully resist serious disease... I have never seen a group other than this show a 200 percent increase over normal patients,” he concluded. Doctors of chiropractic are not only interested in treating your spinal symptoms but they are also concerned with your overall health and wellness. They distinguish between disease in the body and disease under the hypothesis that the body was malfunctioning (dis-ease) long before the disease was diagnosed. Their work is focused on restoring normal function proactively rather than waiting to treat the disease. Mark Joachim, DC, FIAMA, can be reached at 203-838-1555. His practice, Associates in Family Chiropractic and Natural Health Care, PC, is located at 156 East Ave., Norwalk, CT.
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three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/ locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”
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Greenhouse Magic Eat Homegrown Organic Veggies Year-Round by Avery Mack
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uch of America’s supermarket produce is expected to ripen in trucks, stores or at home after traveling many hundreds of miles from field to table. During the past six years, as Americans’ hunger for fresher, bettertasting food has deepened, the number of home gardens has risen by 8 percent, to 113 million. That’s more than one for every three people. Organic gardeners and others find that adding a greenhouse provides just-picked fruit and vegetables at their natural peak of ripeness and significantly extends the growing season. Preplanted seeds and seedlings flourish in the protected environment and provide robust plants for an outdoor garden. Many vegetables, especially greens, can provide multiple harvests in the greenhouse well into the colder months.
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in Jamestown, Rhode Island. “I grew olive trees from seed, but they were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number
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A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.
Southern Climes, Too
Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to table-ready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.
Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership direc-
microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense
tor for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have
Change from yard shoes to greenhouse shoes to avoid cross-contamination. of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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reenhouses can be elaborate or simple, bought or homemade from recycled storm windows and architectural scrap, designed with peaked roofs, hoops or geodesic domes. Some are set on a raised platform to stay above snow and flood levels. Kits at home improvement stores come in many sizes; Ikea even has a mini-greenhouse suitable for a windowsill. Sustainable passive solar models are the latest twist. Add a hammock or lounge chair for a tranquil getaway spot. A whimsical greenhouse built on a platform allows for deep Canadian snows. Recycled 1800s windows comprise both walls and roof with colorfully painted decorations safeguarding
birds as they fly nearby (Tinyurl.com/ Window-Greenhouse). Built in 1936, the art deco-styled Jewel Box, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an outstanding example of greenhouse design, with more than 15,000 square feet of vertical glass and five stair-stepped roofs. Horizontal metal surfaces prevent weather damage (Tinyurl.com/Jewel BoxGreenhouse). Washington State Environmental Chemist David Stone built a greenhouse using Ferrock, a carbon-negative material he invented as a cement substitute. Inside it, winter temperatures remain at 60 degrees, even though it’s near the Canadian border (Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Greenhouse).
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In Mesa, Arizona, a swimming pool is home to tilapia and chickens, wheat and grapes, tomatoes and sweet potatoes. The closed-loop aquaponic farm is an almost entirely self-sustaining ecosystem (Tinyurl.com/PoolGreenhouse). For more ideas, visit Tinyurl.com/ Building-Greenhouses and Tinyurl.com/ SalvageGreenhouses.
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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable. Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere—an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass. According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces 30
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are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. According to Michael Sandler, a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (MindfulRunning.org), being present is paramount to safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy music while running, but you have to be tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says Sandler, currently based near New York City. “Sometimes runners get injured when changing footwear or surfaces without being aware of how that affects their running. You’re more likely to move faster on cement, than on grass; each surface dictates a different stride.” Some softer surfaces such as grass, trails and sand tend to be more uneven, which can lead to trips, falls and related injuries and require more exertion. In a recent University of Michigan study, walkers expended up to 25 percent more energy on an uneven
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surface than on a smooth one, while runners experienced no difference in exertion levels. This benefits those that may be walking for weight loss, accelerating calorie burn.
Helpful Change-Ups
Ferris recommends that runners and walkers mix up terrains to recruit different muscle groups and make them work in new ways. As a result, a strong inland runner may struggle to complete a run on a beach, which draws more upon the calf muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease into it, rather than making an abrupt shift. Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety is the spice of running. “I love to switch it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails one day, tracks the next,” says Fuller, an asthmatic who took up running 13 years ago to mitigate its effects. Fuller encourages new runners, even those with preexisting conditions, to consider different types of runs. “I recently coached a woman working toward her first 5K in Baltimore. She said she had bad knees and only felt comfortable running on a treadmill,” relates Fuller. “We’ve slowly worked in trail runs and hill work to the point where she now enjoys training on hills to get strong for a race.” However, Fuller ultimately tells runners to follow their body’s intuition regarding training. “I dislike treadmills, so I don’t use them. If you don’t like something, even if another seasoned runner recommends it, don’t do it,” she counsels, recalling her own unhappy event runs on Venice Beach sand and a New Jersey boardwalk. “Your body will tell you what it needs.” Being conscious of the mind-body connection can deepen the benefits of running and other workouts—mentally, physically and spiritually—according to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, worldwide leader of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, nine-time marathoner and author of Running with the Mind of Meditation. “Instead of spacing out [during] exercise, say, ‘I’m going to be present and relate to my breathing and movement’,” he counsels. “That’s healthy for the mind and the body.” Whatever’s beneath their feet, mindful runners can discover the joys of physical and mental synchronization. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices. “Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs 32
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while a healthy, tasty dinner basically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands. McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor
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that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.
Slow Cooking 101
Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay.
Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Mindful Fall Recipes salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 cup or 2 medium parsnips, diced to ½ inch 2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano 8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top. Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with
Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk
Sweet and Spicy Baked Apples Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut oil 5 medium or 4 large apples 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ cup soft brown, maple or date sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend or apple pie spice blend Ice cream topper to serve Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours.
Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.
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Rutgers Gardens Fall Festival – Noon-4pm. Free admission. Fun family day in the Gardens including tours, festive games, and pumpkin painting. 140 Log Cabin Rd, East Brunswick. 732-932-8451.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 Pathwork: Journey to Acceptance Lecture – 7-9pm. Free. Pathwork, a body of practical spiritual wisdom, presents a step by step journey of self-discovery. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609584-5900.
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.
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From Garden to Pantry – 9am-noon. Learn the water bath canning method with Gwenne Baile and lacto-fermentation with Keith Monahan and Barbara Thomas. Make your very own jars of applesauce and traditional Korean kimchi, bring apron, paring knife and a hair tie/bandana. Cost: $25 donation. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 832 Park Av, Collingswood. 856-425-2221.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Hoagland on trail for glimpse into nocturnal world of glowworms, listen for flying squirrels and call owls. . Cost $8/$12, member/non-member. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Autumn Foliage & Mindfulness Living – See October 9 listing. Deerfield Spa, Poconos.
Empty Your Mental Trash Can – 10:30am. What are your beliefs that keep your from claiming your prosperity? 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.
Breath & Meditation Workshop – 10am-noon. Free. Evans Chiropractic, 3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
Homemade Ricotta and Mozzarella Stretching Class – Noon-2pm. Instructors teach how easy this cheese is to make in your own home. In this fun and informative class learn how milk is transformed into curds and how curds become cheese. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville. Cost $65. 609-219-0053.
Guided Aromatic Meditation – 7-8pm. Develop relaxed awareness and clarity. Focus will be guided using breath, aroma and intention attuning by aroma therapist Gemma Bianchi. Cost $10. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Reiki Level 2 Certification – 2-6pm. To deepen the effect and experience of Reiki 1. Pre-requisite Reiki level 1 training. 7 nursing contact hours. Cost $160. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900. Follow Your Path…Intuitive Guidance included – 7-8:30pm. Looking for more direction, more connection, and more happiness in your life? Whether starting your journey or to confirm next steps, workshop provides direction for purposeful path. Receive clarity, confirmation and 1:1 intuitive guidance from Deb Farina. Cost $22. Center for Relaxation & Healing, 666 Plainsboro Rd., Bldg 600, Ste 635, Plainsboro. Space limited. For details and to register, visit AwarenessLifeCoaching.com/ options/workshops.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Autumn Foliage & Mindfulness Living – Join for a holistic, nurturing weekend for mind, body & soul. Deerfield Spa, Poconos. For more information call 570-223-0160. Reiki Level 2 Certification – 2-6pm. See October 8 listing. Hamilton. Exploring the Night – 8-9:30pm. Explore the wonders of the night at onset of Autumn. Join Jeff
Chiropractic Open House – Noon-3pm. Free. Open House offering free spinal screenings, free reiki, chair massage, angle card readings, food and Yogi tea. Evans Chiropractic, 3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199.
Environmental Art for Pre-teens – 1-3pm. 4 week course. Students use new materials, found objects, recycling and concepts to promote clean environment. Final projects will be individual sculptures, house designs and urban planning proposals. . Cost $95/$120, member/non-member. Stony BrookMillstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592. LOTUS (Laws of the Universe Scholars) Women’s Group – 11am. Topic; Listen to what you say, and you’ll know what you believe and therefore create. Join Sunny van Vlijmen and the LOTUS ladies for a lively discussion on how to deliberately employ the Laws of Attraction to create happiness, success, health, wealth and more. Main Street Café, Rte 27, Kingston. Registration required. Cost $10 plus required purchase one food item and beverage. 609-275-3881.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Autumn Foliage & Mindfulness Living – See October 9 listing. Deerfield Spa, Poconos. I Can Afford to Give – 10:30am. Is the fear of giving really a belief in lack? Join Rev Rich Volk. 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.
Nutritious is Delicious – 11:30am-noon. Classes are led by a registered dietician. Includes taste sampling and recipes to take home. Register at least 3 days prior to class. Cool Soups on Hot Days Refreshing summer meals loaded with fruits and veggies. Cost $10. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900. Apples & Squash Preserving – 6-8pm. Learn to preserve the local harvest with Jammin’ Crepes Co-Founder & Cornell University Cooperative Extension Master Food Preserver, Kim Rizk. Jammin’ Crepes, 20 Nassau St, Princeton. Cost $50/$125, class/series. 609-219-0053. Stop Smoking/Lose Weight /and Relaxation through Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Stop smoking with hypnosis. Smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session through hypnosis. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Av, Edison. Cost $49. Register and call Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Backyard Habitat for Birds – 7-8:30pm. Free. Pat Sutton, noted NJ naturalist and author, will showcase native trees, shrubs, vines, wildflowers, and even weeds that are most beneficial to birds and other wildlife. Learn garden maintenance techniques that will help property owners avoid common practices that harm rather than benefit wildlife. Hamilton Public Library, 1 Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr Way, Hamilton. Registration required, 609-989-6830. Lose Weight through Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Weight loss is easily and painlessly attained through hypnosis. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Av, Edison. Cost $49. Register and call Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Relaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Av, Edison. Cost $49. Register and call Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Car Fit Checkup Event – 9-11am. Free. As we age, changes in our vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and even height may require modifications to our vehicles to help us feel more confident and comfortable behind the wheel. The CarFit program helps make vehicle adjustments to better “fit” the driver, which will provide the driver with greater comfort and better vehicle control. Hamilton YMCA, 1315 Whitehorse-Mercerville Rd, Hamilton. 888-897-8979.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18 Fall Wagon Tours – 10am-3:30pm. Free. Wagons will leave from farmyard continuously on firstcome, first serve basis. Wheelchair accessible. Howell Living Farm, 70 Wooden’s Ln, Lambertville. 609-737-3299. The Rich are Rich for a Reason – 10:30am. Learn to think and act like the rich. 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.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 Cooking with Fred – 6pm. Fred Seitz is preparing oven-roasted chicken with garden-fresh root vegetables. Cost $12. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Take a Walk on the Wild Side – 8:30-9:30am. Join Senior Naturalist Allison Jackson with a walk to observe seasonal changes and enjoy outdoors on the trails. Cost Free for members/$5 non-member. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592. 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
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Not So Scary Halloween – 5:30-8:30pm. Consider a not so scary Halloween event at Fernbrook Farms, Rt 545, Chesterfield. Call for details, 609-298-4028. Great Pumpkin Carve-Out – 6:30-8:30pm. Free for adults and families 10yo+. Carve a jack-o-lantern to donate to the Nature of the Night Halloween Hike. This is BYOG, bring your own gourd, refreshments provided. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592. Nature of the Night Hike & Campfire – 4-5:30 & 6:30-8:30pm. Annual family-friendly 4-6yo time slot 1 and 7-12yo time slot 2 night hike at Watershed Reserve. Includes campfire in the woods with stories and roasted marshmallows. Hikes begin every 20 minutes, last hike 8pm. Registration required. Cost $10/$25,$35 pp/family time 1, family time 2. Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. 609-737-7592.
Not So Scary Halloween – 5:30-8:30pm. See October 23 listing. Chesterfield.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Holistic Health Extravaganza – 9:30am-5pm. 4th annual. Event brings many varied and experienced practitioners under one roof. American Legion Post, 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt. For more information call 609-752-1048. What is a Science of Mind Practitioner? – 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. LOTUS (Laws of the Universe Scholars) Women’s Group – 11am. Topic; How to align your thinking with your desires. Join Sunny van Vlijmen and the LOTUS ladies for a lively discussion on how to deliberately employ the Laws of Attraction to create happiness, success, health, wealth and more. Main Street Café, Rte 27, Kingston. Registration required. Cost $10 plus required purchase one food item and beverage. 609-275-3881. Not So Scary Halloween – 5:30-8:30pm. See October 23 listing. Chesterfield.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Stop Smoking/Lose Weight /and Relaxation through Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Stop smoking with hypnosis. Smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session through hypnosis. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. West Windsor High School, West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS, 346 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Jct. Cost $48. Register and call Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Lose Weight through Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Weight loss is easily and painlessly attained through hypnosis. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. West Windsor High School, West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS, 346 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Jct. Cost $48. Register and call Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Relaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. West Windsor High School, West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS, 346 Clarksville Rd, Princeton Jct. Cost $48. Register and call Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767.
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Journey of the Soul Weekend – Work with Spiritual Realm & Soul’s purpose. Best Halloween costume wins free weekend at Deerfield Spa. Deerfield Spa, Poconos. For more information call 570-223-0160
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31 Happy Halloween Journey of the Soul Weekend – See October 30 listing. Deerfield Spa, Poconos. Environmental Art for Pre-teens – 1-3pm.See October 10 listing. Pennington.
Plan Ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 NOFA-NJ Anniversary Harvest Dinner – 6-9pm. Harvest Dinner is NOFA-NJ’s signature food event, showcasing sustainable restaurants and local food purveyors from the Garden State. Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington. Cost $85/person. 908-371-1111.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Homemade Ricotta and Mozzarella Stretching Class – Noon-2pm. Instructors teach how easy this cheese is to make in your own home. In this fun and informative class learn how milk is transformed into curds and how curds become cheese. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville. Cost $65. 609-219-0053.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Want More Abundance? Workshop – 10am12:30pm. Led by Edwin Gaines, learn principles of prosperity and abundant living through Center for Spiritual Living Princeton. Masonic Temple, 345 River Rd, Princeton. Cost: donation. 609-924-8422. Farmstead Cheese Making Class – 1pm. Like farmers and ranchers around the world, learn age old recipes used to preserve the milk harvest. After a brief discussion around the history of farmer’s cheese, you’ll take part in making paneer and queso blanco, and then participate in a demonstration using your cheeses. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville. Cost $80. 609-219-0053.
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ongoingevents daily Reiki with Eden Energy Medicine – By appointment. Balance your energies and tap into your body’s natural healing ability with our relaxing sessions. Each individual is unique and we customize to fit your needs, with techniques you can use to continue your journey. Call Siobhan at 609-752-1048.
sunday Meditation for Stress Reduction – 10-11am, 2nd Sunday. Learn basic types of meditation and find what works for you. Cost $15. Newtown Yoga, 17 Barkley St, Newtown. Lee Culver, 610-888-4606. Spiritual Awakening Service – 10:30 am. If you are looking for a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people, we encourage you to come to one of our Sunday Transformation Services and mingle afterwards with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton holds services every Sunday at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd, Princeton. 609-924-8422. Soup Kitchen – 4:30-6pm. 3rd Sun. Volunteers arrive at 3pm. Free hot meal served. VFW Post 5700, 140 Dutch Neck Rd, Hightstown. Information: Adrenne 609-336-7260.
monday Energy Monday – Get a free shake and receive an energy boost in any retro blend. Retro Fitness of Bordentown, 860 206S, Bordentown. 609-372-4020. Rise to the Task Free Dinner – 4-5:30pm. Free community dinner. First Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 320 N Main St, Hightstown. For more info contact Rise office at 609-443-4464. Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chih – 6:30pm. 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 VFW, 77 Christine Ave, Hamilton. For more information, additional locations, & to learn how to save on class fee, contact Siobhan at 609-752-1048.
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Thick Up Thursday – Get a shake and receive an extra free scoop of protein or creatine in any retro blend. Retro Fitness of Bordentown, 860 206S, Bordentown. 609-372-4020.
Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chih – 6:30pm. 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 American Legion, 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt. For more information, additional locations, & to learn how to save on class fee, contact Siobhan at 609-752-1048.
4 Mom’s Networking Hour – 1-2pm. Weekly parenting topics with RWJ Hamilton experts and sharing with other moms. RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton. 609-584-5900.
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 Farmer’s 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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CPAP Workshop – 6pm. 3rd Thurs. Free workshop provided by the Sleep Care Center for patients with sleep disorders. A respiratory therapist will provide CPAP education, adjust CPAP pressures, refit masks and discuss the importance of CPAP/BiPAP usage. RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton. 609-584-6681.
friday Breastfeeding Support Group – 11am-12pm. Expectant parents will learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, getting started, positioning, nutrition, pumping and avoiding common problems. Facilitated by Lactation Consultant. Free. PHC Community Education & Outreach Program, 731 Alexander Rd, Ste 3, Princeton. 888-897-8979. Men in Retirement – 2pm. 1st Friday. This social group for men meets and have regularly scheduled small group activities. Come and meet other men who are making or have made the transition into retirement. Suzanne Patterson Bldg, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 45 Stockton St, Princeton. 609-924-7108. Happy Friday – 4-8pm. Retro blends for $3. Retro Fitness of Bordentown, 860 206S, Bordentown. 609-372-4020.
saturday Discover the Serenity of T’ai Chih – 9 and 11am. 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 9 in Newton or 11 in Langhorne, PA. For more information, additional locations, & to learn how to save on class fee, contact Siobhan at 609-752-1048. WWFM Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market. Princeton Junction Train Station, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot (Alexander Rd & Vaughn Dr), Princeton Junction.
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