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New Advancement in Regenerative Medicine Repairs Nerves and Restores Balance!

What is Neural Prolotherapy?

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.

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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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s I write my monthly letter to you, it’s freezing outside and the snow is covering the ground. In fact, last night the news mentioned we are experiencing January weather right now in New Jersey. I’m sure by the time you read this the weather will be considerably warmer, but no too warm yet, and the flowers will be starting to bloom. This time of year, I get inspired to go outside and plant something, even if it’s my herbs in their pots or flowers in their beds. It’s all about digging into the earth and planting something great that will grow in to something beautiful. Whether it puts a smile on your face to look outside and see a colorful plant, or use those herbs to enhance a perfect meal, plant something! I am not going to be able to make a garden this year as I had hoped, but I will have to tackle that next year. Though I might plant a nice section of wild ginger with those little adorable heart- shaped leaves. In our article Eco Yards, Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes, by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko , “From the Midwest to New England, Wild ginger makes a nice, low ground-cover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Pennick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone. This is also a fantastic time of year to go for a bike ride; there are plenty of parks locally to choose from—Mercer County, Veterans, Rosedale are just naming a few. If you are not a cyclist or don’t have a bike, explore a new trail. We recently went to the Goat Hill Overlook—what an amazing hike and beautiful sights too. There is also the Princeton Towpath that connects many towns, so you can hop on the path and head many ways—and walk along the water too. Enjoy all of what nature has to offer and take advantage of the great outdoors.

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You are Water, It Must Flow

hen the Water flows smoothly and unobstructed it is happy. Water flow is a perfect parallel to your flow of life energy aka Qi. When the Qi-energy flows well, you are happy, effective at the work and carry the pressures of life with ease. Qi-energy can get stuck and may cause physical and emotional health challenges. In Shiatsu, practitioners work on physical pain and discomfort while simultaneously recognizing and releasing the existing energetic reason. “Once the session is over, your energy flows well but the pressure of the life constantly slows it down and creates different blockages,” comments Andrzej Leszczynski founder of Healing Touch Healing Movement. “To continue wellbeing, the practitioner educates you in ways of maintain the flow of life energy (Qi). Sometimes adding a few minutes of daily practice will be enough to stay well for an extended time.” Shiatsu sessions are practiced either on the massage table or on the futon on the floor. Receiver is fully clothed, sometime even wrapped in the light blanket to support the feeling of comfort and safety. Location: Integrated Fitness, 215 N Main St, Pennington. For over 16 years Shiatsu sessions are offered in this area as a part of Healing Touch Healing Movement programs. For more information contact Andrzej at 609-7423140 or visit HealingTouchHealing Movement.com. See ad on page 9.

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ake the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle at the Empowered Light Holistic Expo from 5 to 9 p.m., April 28, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 29 and 30, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, in Oaks. Now in its second year, the expo’s focus is on holistic lifestyles, spiritual classes and personal development. “So many people are looking for answers. They need healthier ways to handle the increasing stress they’re facing,” says the expo’s founder, Sue Greenwald, who is also the owner of Thrive Yoga, in Malvern. “The event offers structure, new friends, new ideas and, most of all, a community where people feel supported.” Participants can take part in yoga, meditation, tai chi, sound healing, reiki and massage demonstrations, and choose from over 30 workshops and lectures during the weekend. Renowned spiritual medium Joseph Tittel is among the scheduled speakers along with experts on topics such as essential oils and developing your intuition. “We have dozens of vendors with a variety of merchandise, such as salt lamps, candles, tapestries and gems,” adds Greenwald. “But the expo isn’t about selling stuff; it’s about fostering a fun and healing environment for the community to explore and connect.” Admission is $5 on Fri., $10 on Sat. and Sun., and $20 for a weekend pass. Location: 100 Station Ave. For more information, call 484-459-3082, email Empowered Light@gmail.com or visit EmpoweredLight.com. See event calendar listing, page32.

Farm Store Expansion Complete in Lawrenceville

herry Grove Farm, in Lawrenceville, made the decision to expand the footprint of the farm store by breaking down an internal wall and taking over some storage space. All renovations are completed and the new farm store layout is ready for customers to take advantage of. “The decision was long in the making,” comments manager Kathy Simon. “We looked at our space restrictions, and talked to our customers about what sorts of new items they would like to see in the store. The variety of quality foods being made locally is inspiring so we decided to make the leap.” The store gained three additional windows, adding both light and air, and added enough space for two additional cold cases. These additions will facilitate better displays of their pasture-raised meats (grass-fed and finished) as well as add additional prepared foods like soups, pastas, sauces and roasting chickens. Location: 3200 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville. Store hours starting in April, everyday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 609-219-0053 or visit CherryGroveFarm.com. See ad on page 27 and mention NAMercer for discount.

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t’s springtime and you have been hibernating over the winter and now’s the time to get back into shape, especially before the bathing suit season. If you diet, you know the routine: you get serious and lose some weight, feel better and relax, and the lost weight comes back. How can we stop the yo-yo dieting? Hypnosis can be the solution. It has been cited as a highly effective way to lose weight through studies by Harvard, Yale and Columbia universities, Mount Sinai plus on Dr. Oz and Dateline NBC. The problem lies not in the body, but the mind. Attitudes toward food and ourselves lead to our behaviors and resulting physical health. If we can get beneath the surface and look at psychological factors involved, we can change our relationship to food forever. Hypnosis teaches how to eat satisfying, healthy meals, get to an ideal weight and stay there. The Hypnosis Counseling Center assesses clients’ past experiences your current patterns. They identify the subconscious elements that contribute to unhealthy attitudes and develop a plan unique to your needs. Each client receives a personalized audio tape that reaffirms the positive messages needed to get healthier each day. Clients put down the guilt-and-reward approach to weight loss and enjoy a variety of foods while losing weight. One customer, after losing 105 pounds, wrote, “I feel confident that I am not going to gain back the weight… I wish I had attended this class years sooner!” Hypnosis is safe, medically approved and can work. Barry Wolfson, MS, is the director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center, which has been in practice for 30-plus years. It also provides classes to help people build confidence, overcome anxiety and quit smoking. Location: 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton. Offices also in Flemington, Livingston, King of Prussia, PA, and Fort Myers, FL. For more information, call 908-303-7767 or visit HypnosisNJ.com. See ad on page 9.

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study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

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2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aß-induced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition. The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors. In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events. The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, doubleblind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo. Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

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The Pacific island nation of Kiribati has established the world’s second-largest (1.3 million-square-mile) shark sanctuary, which bans commercial fishing throughout, and has also expanded the Micronesia Regional Shark Sanctuary. The possession, trade and sale of sharks and shark products are also prohibited in these areas as is the use of fishing gear such as wire leaders for targeting sharks. Worldwide, about 100 million sharks are killed each year in commercial fisheries. Nearly 30 percent of all known shark species assessed by scientists are now threatened with extinction. Sharks are particularly vulnerable to overfishing because they mature and reproduce slowly. Many Pacific island nations have established shark sanctuaries, recognizing the valuable ecosystem and economic roles that healthy populations provide. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora recently added 13 shark and mobula ray species to its list, a step toward ensuring sustainable and legal trade of these species.

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Traffic Pollution Chokes Big Cities Worldwide When air pollution blanketed Paris for three days, authorities called it the worst bout in 10 years and made public transit free. For the fourth time in 20 years, the city instituted a system based on alternating odd and even license plate numbers to keep certain vehicles off city streets, effectively cutting daily traffic in half; it’s the first time the ban’s been maintained for consecutive days. “Cars are poisoning the air,” says Paris city hall transport official Herve Levife. “We need to take preventive measures.” Three other cities—Athens, Madrid and Mexico City—will ban diesel engines by 2025 as part of a similar effort. Beijing, China’s capital city, has such dirty skies from cars and coal that protective masks are commonplace despite emissions restrictions and power plant closures, partly due to pollutants from neighboring regions. Paris leads the world in monthly car-free days, but several large metro cities participate in an international car-free day each September 22, including Washington, D.C., Seattle and Long Island, New York. Source: EcoWatch.com 14

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Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society

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In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen. Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight. Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly. Source: CNN

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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.” Source: MercarisCompany.com

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. 16

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Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawn-free yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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In sunny and well-drained areas of the South, Penick suggests Gulf muhly, an ornamental grass. “Its fall blooms resemble pink cotton candy floating above its green leaves.” In Florida, flowering sunshine mimosa with fernlike leaves and other natural groundcovers are low maintenance. “Basket grass is a low, evergreen grass-like plant with long, spaghetti-type

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

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Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they

replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can

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also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snowstorms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.” For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says. Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself. “You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength. “Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says. The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.” Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice

by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicine-certified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.” When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the after-party, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.” The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey.

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Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.

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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help foster a healthier, more comfortable and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director of the Evergreen Institute and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy.

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“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

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“The energy recovery ventilator, or ERV, ensures fresh air in tightly sealed homes

with little heat loss,” adds Chiras. The UltimateAir RecoupAerator, a wholehouse air filtration ERV, also flushes out harmful airborne pollutants commonly found in residences, replacing them with clean, fresh, healthy air.

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“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

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Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

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Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net. natural awakenings

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ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS A Key to Good Health by Shawn Messonnier

nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of

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gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are

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stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy.

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Eggs-pert Advice How to Buy Good Eggs from Happy Hens by Judith Fertig

anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole. Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.

How to Read an Egg Carton Deciphering the language on an egg carton is a first step. Diet affects flavor. “Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh 26

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herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario. “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide

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physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.

Egg Nutrition

Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kristin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammation-fighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.” Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “Pasture-Raised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

More than 90 percent of eggs sold today come from giant egg factories. ~ Pete and Gerry’s, America’s first Certified Humane egg producer

Eggs to Trust Here’s Humane Farm Animal Care’s Adele Douglass’ short list of sources for wellraised eggs. Kirkland Signature Organic Eggs, at Costco, are Certified Humane. While not pastureraised, they’re cage-free. Costco has partnered with several small family farms throughout the country, which guarantees peace of mind for Costco and gives these smaller purveyors a steady stream of business. Vital Farms, of Austin, Texas, supplies eggs to stores throughout many of the southern and western states. They specialize in Pasture-Raised and Certified Humane eggs, produced by about 90 family farms. Recently, they pioneered a process to make “culling” (killing non-egg-bearing male chicks) more humane. Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, headquartered in Monroe, New Hampshire, works with more than 30 family farms in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Their eggs are Organic and Certified Humane, as the chickens live in spacious barns with outdoor access. “Most of the year, they roam outside our barns as they please on organically grown grass amid clover and wildflowers,” says owner Jesse Laflamme. “At the same time, we also have to ensure our hens are safe from predators and communicable diseases from wild birds.”

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Holistic Dentistry

A Whole Body Approach to a Healthy Smile

ithin the last 50 years, American consumers of health care have ventured beyond conventional medicine to alternative and holistic approaches to wellness. Many medical and dental practitioners now offer treatments aimed to address the whole person and not only resolve symptoms. This holistic approach maintains that the whole is more than the sum of the parts. For those practicing dentistry, the approach is often called biological or holistic dentistry. A holistic dentist seeks biocompatibility in treatment of a patient. They use materials and remedies that are nontoxic, acceptable to the immune system and cause no harm. The holistic practitioner also recognizes the impact of the environment and nutrition in a patient’s life; all materials or substances a patient comes in contact with, inhales or ingests can affect wellness. Both mercury-based amalgam fillings and fluoridated water are potential sources of toxicity and therefore a prime concern of holistic dentists. For dental practitioners, a holistic approach often develops directly from serving patients with chronic health issues. A patient suffering with a chronic illness such as MS, Parkinson’s, chronic fatigue syndrome and hyper reactivity could become concerned about other areas of inflammation in the body, like the mouth, or any source of toxicity, such as the mercury in 28

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metal fillings. At the same time, a holistic dentist may find the source of illness is related to infection or inflammation in the oral cavity. A holistic dentist will also consider each patient’s sensitivity to toxic materials, another potential source of symptoms. Use of the Clifford Test in a holistic practice is key to identifying each patient’s unique sensitivity profile.

The Clifford Test

Many holistic practitioners will recommend the Clifford Test for new patients. The test, which requires a blood sample, evaluates each individual patient for reactivity to 94 chemical groups and over 17,000 brand-named dental products. Test results will reveal reactivity to both products and by-products produced as materials deteriorate during a lifetime of wear. The test helps to address patient concerns in the most meticulous and accurate manner by only using materials in treatment, prosthesis or restorations that are compatible with the patient’s unique sensitivities. This approach ensures a healthy patient as well as optimal durability and functionality over the lifetime of the treatment. The test may reveal sensitivity to toxic materials used in conventional dentistry, like mercury and fluoride. Such

way to introduce it into the infected area is through ozonated water. Harmless ozonated water can get to the bottom of an infection with a minimum of drilling and discomfort. Ideally, a root canal procedure saves the infected tooth by effectively removing deep decay. Saving the tooth maintains the natural bite and costs less and avoids the discomfort of an extraction. The use of ozone water and ozone gas provides a safe and thorough deep cleaning of dental pulp and an infected nerve. Ozone therapy works quickly, so root canal therapy usually takes just one visit.

Interceptive Orthodontics The Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants doctors: (L-R) Kiersten Huckel, DMD, Kirk Huckel, DMD, and Ruxandra Balescu, DMD information allows treatment with biocompatible materials for healthier results.

Amalgam Fillings

Often called silver fillings, amalgam fillings actually contain an unstable combination of mercury and silver. Mercury, an element toxic to humans, makes up 45 to 55 percent of the compound. The filling produces mercury vapor, a toxic byproduct, as it breaks down. Chronic exposure to mercury can increase the risk of physiological harm. Though a holistic practitioner may recommend removal of amalgam, the patient should ensure the practice has the safest possible approach to mercury removal. The SMART (Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique) technique, developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), protects the patient, provider and staff alike. The high volume evacuation (HVE) suction is the best tool for removing mercury vapor and amalgam particulates from the operating field. It dramatically reduces the spatter of particles, directing them efficiently into the suction tube. Use of a dental dam will isolate the tooth and large-chunking of the amalgam with a constant cool water spray will reduce vapor emissions during removal. SMART removal also includes safe disposal protocols. A complete checklist is available at iaomt.org. A holistic doctor, naturopath or herbalist may advise removal and replacement of the amalgam filling for patients that choose a complete lifestyle change. Patients that have tested positive for heavy metal poisoning or wish to complete a fullbody heavy metal cleanse or detoxification often seek out a dentist to remove amalgam. Once removed, a provider and patient may choose from many safer options for the restoration such as composite or porcelain, all of which provide the desired durability, functionality and aesthetics. Individual results of the Clifford Test will inform the best choice for the restoration.

Ozone Therapy/Root Canal

Another critical tool of a holistic practice is ozone therapy in which application of a concentrated form of oxygen painlessly eliminates an underlying infection in gum and bone tissue. Although dental ozone can be used in a gas form, the easiest

Interceptive orthodontics allows a dentist to intervene early in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development to prevent a malocclusion and maintain normal dentition. When working with children, a holistic dentist may find an airway obstruction and direct the family to an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist (ENT) to treat the obstruction in conjunction with an orthodontic appliance. The treatments together can ensure harmonious growth and potentially prevent a malocclusion. Other conditions responding well to early intervention include bite correction. Working in concert with the natural growth process, interceptive orthodontics may shorten orthodontic treatment, lessen the severity of the malocclusion and the pain associated with conventional orthodontic procedures.

Fluoridated Water

According to the World Health Organization, tooth decay has declined equally in developed countries that fluoridate water and those that do not and 40 percent of American teenagers show signs of fluoride overexposure. Fluorideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s affects on other parts of the body are still unknown, but the fluoride added to water in the U.S. does not occur naturally and is, in fact, a toxic industrial byproduct. A holistic dentist will only recommend a fluoride treatment in very limited cases and when it can be applied topically, or painted on, to avoid unnecessary exposure. In fact, Xylitol offers better cavity control. Often used in gum, it is a natural sweetener and offers anti-cavity properties.

Essential Oils and Homeopathic Remedies

Many patients endure severe anxiety about dental procedures. Along with offering biocompatible services, a holistic dentist may use essential oils and homeopathic remedies when appropriate to improve the dental visit. A holistic practice may diffuse essential oils in the treatment area to enhance the patient experience such as lavender to provide a calming environment. Supplements may be recommended in preparation for or following a procedure to address postoperative discomfort and sometimes to replace painkillers. He/she may take a minimalist view of pain medications, requesting a patient begin with a homeopathic remedy and keep stronger pain medications as a last resort. The Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics and Implants offers a full range of dental services grounded in a holistic philosophy at 11 Chambers St., Princeton. For more information, call 609-9241414 or visit PrincetonDentist.com. See ad on page 25. natural awakenings

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NEW WAVE Kids Organize to Save Our Oceans by April Thompson

arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness youth enthusiasm for related issues. Six summits have convened hundreds of concerned young change-makers and adult professionals. “Young people learn about current threats to marine life and become inspired by peers sharing ideas and successes,” 30

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says Russell. Planning and skill-building sessions fuel action, often assisted by microgrants to help kick-start community projects. Russell is also involved with the nonprofit EarthEcho International, which activates young leaders through peer-topeer networks. One recent campaign, 3T4E, encouraged youth worldwide to pick up three pieces of trash on November 1 and document their efforts. Nearly 2 million social media impressions later, they’ve reached youth in 24 states, in 19 countries and on six continents, according to Executive Director Mia DeMezza. Founded by siblings Philippe and Alexandra Cousteau, the Washington, D.C., EarthEcho shares service learning stories that record steps young people are taking to mitigate local waterway issues. In a virtual classroom field trip series, they can explore issues such as oceanic dead zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the

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generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com. Aila Images/Shutterstock.com

Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution. Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment. During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends. Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December. Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale. In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point. Such student initiatives demonstrate how simple solutions, driven by passionate advocates, can improve our troubled waters.

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The Heart of the Wild Reveals Our Spiritual Life Excerpts from “America’s National Parks” from The Hour of Land

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t was standing inside I was held in a I learned early Nothing. Timpanogos Cave (a darkness so deep that my on we live by eyes seemed shut even national monument) as an 8-year-old child that marked they were open. All wild mercy. though me. Hiking to the entrance I could hear was the sound of the cave with our church group, we of water dripping and the beating heart were ushered in by a park ranger. Imof the mountain. mediately, the cool air locked inside the I don’t know how long I stood inside mountain enveloped us and we wore Timpanogos Cave before our church it as loose clothing. Immense stalacleader realized I was missing, but it was tites and stalagmites hung down from long enough to have experienced how the ceiling and rose up from the floor, fear moves out of panic toward wonder. declaring themselves teeth. We were Inside the cave, I knew I would be found. inside the gaping mouth of an animal What I didn’t know was what would find and we were careful not to disturb the me—the spirit of Timpanogos. beast, traversing the cave on a narrow To this day, my spiritual life is found constructed walkway above the floor so inside the heart of the wild. I do not fear as not to disturb its fragility. But it was it, I court it. When I am away, I anticipate the Great Heart of Timpanogos Cave my return, needing to touch stone, rock, that captured my attention. water, the trunks of trees, the sway of When everyone else left the chargrasses, the barbs of a feather, the fur left ismatic form, I stayed. I needed more behind by a shedding bison. time to be closer to it, to watch its red Wallace Stegner, a mentor of mine, orange aura pulsating in the cavernous wrote: “If we preserved as parks only space of shadows. I wanted to touch those places that have no economic the heart, run the palms of my hands on possibilities, we would have no parks. its side, believing that if I did, I could And in the decades to come, it will not better understand my own heart, which be only the buffalo and the trumpeter was invisible to me. I was only inches swan that need sanctuaries. Our own away, wondering whether it would be species is going to need them, too. It cold or hot to the touch. It looked like needs them now.” ice, but it registered as fire. Suddenly, I heard the heavy door Excerpts from The Hour of Land: A slam and darkness clamp down. The Personal Topography of America’s group left without me. I was forgotNational Parks by Terry Tempest Williams, ten—alone—locked inside the cave. reprinted with permission. Learn more at I waved my hand in front of my face. CoyoteClan.com/index.html. natural awakenings

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SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Can Order and Enthusiasm Get Along? – 10:30am. Join a warm, dynamic community of spiritually minded people at Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

MONDAY, APRIL 3 Stop Smoking With Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Cost $49. Abington High School, 900 Highland Av, Abington, PA. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767. Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Cost $49. Abington High School, 900 Highland Av, Abington, PA. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. You can reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Cost $49. Abington High School, 900 Highland Av, Abington, PA. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767.

Empowered Light Holistic Expo Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology as well as angelic and intuitive readings.

April 28-30 • Friday 5-9pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-6pm Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D&E, Oaks, PA

Call Sue Greenwald 484-459-3082 Rd, Lawrenceville. 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 $15. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.

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Spring Renewal – 10-11:30am. 4-week program. Recharge your energy and recreate your life with Kundalini Yoga and meditations. Cost $14/$15, individual class/series. Calm Waters Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

Anatomy of a Cheese Board – 6-8pm. There is no bad time for a cheese board. They are easy and quick to prepare, and apply to myriad occasions: Last minute guests? Cocktail party? Afternoon snack? Cheese board. Join on farm and learn how to make. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville

Anyone Can Garden – 7pm. Free. F Come and discover why gardening is for everyone! Learn about specialized products, ergonomic tools, ways to make yard work easier, and how to garden using containers and hanging baskets. Presented by Barbara J. Bromley, Mercer County Horticulturist. Registration

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Parent Night Out – 6-10pm. Are you in serious need of a date night? Now’s your chance. PNO babysitting provides gymnastics, relay races, trapeze, trampoline, swimming, pizza dinner, and group games. Cost $35/$20 child/sibling. Schafer Sports Center, 5 Graphics Dr, Ewing. 609-393-5855.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Renunciation and Regenerative Life, or What Must I Surrender to Live Forever? – 10:30am. Join a warm, dynamic community of spiritually minded people at Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. Reiki Share – 6-8pm. Attend a gathering of practitioners for practicing the art of energy healing. Event practitioners work in small groups and exchange energy healing. This circle is filled with learning, positive vibes, and fun. Cost $20/person. Center For Relaxation & Healing, 666 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro. 609-495-4229.

MONDAY, APRIL 10 Reiki Level 1 Live – 7-9pm. Get your reiki Course from your home office, or from your living room. Convenient yet comprehensive. This is a “live” class and not the on-line do-it-yourself class. RaykiLove. com. Call 609-495-4229 for more information.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Yoga for Beginners – 10:30-noon. Free. Learn simple and powerful yoga postures to improve stability and balance. No physical agility or prior yoga experience needed. Bring a mat or large towel. Instructor Aruna, is a trained Isha facilitator. MCLS, Hightstown Branch, 114 Franklin St, Hightstown. 609-448-1474.

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Must register, limited space. Call Siobhan Hutchinson at 609-752-1048. Bordentown.

Farmstead Cheese – 11am-2pm. In this hands-on class you’ll build on the principles taught in our ricotta-mozzarella class, learning how to make three classic farmstead cheeses from different parts of the globe: basket cheese, cottage cheese, and paneer. Cost $85/person. Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville. 609-219-0053.

Eternal Life is Lived Now! – 10:30am. Join a warm, dynamic community of spiritually minded people at Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rte. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

Health Rhythm Drumming – 7-8pm. Group drumming is good fun and good for you. An evidencebased program, strengthens the immune system and reduces stress. Drums provided or bring your own. Cost $15/person. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.

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Women’s Bike Maintenance – 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Class is an informative presentation that will familiarize you with different parts of a bike while showing you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire, and manage other minor adjustments. REI Princeton, Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville. 609-750-1938.

Autism Basics: Diagnosis, Interventions and Resources – 7pm. Free.This information session provides an overview of the signs of autism, diagnostic evaluations, clinical assessments and interventions for the management of symptoms, community resources and accessibility. MCLS, Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd, Pennington. 609-737-2610.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

Autism Awareness Presentation – 1:30pm. Free. Shannon Schafer from Schafer Sports Center will share her experiences working with Autistic children at their newly expanded sports activity complex. MCLS, Hopewell Branch, 245 Pennington-Titusville Rd, Pennington. 609-737-2610.

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Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. You can reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Cost $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd, Edison. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767.

Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Cost $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Av, Edison. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. You can reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Cost $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Av, Edison. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Parent Night Out – 6-10pm. Are you in serious need of a date night? Now’s your chance. PNO babysitting provides gymnastics, relay races, trapeze, trampoline, swimming, pizza dinner, and group games. Cost $35/$20 child/sibling. Schafer Sports Center, 5 Graphics Dr, Ewing. 609-393-5855.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Time to Spring Clean Our Minds! – 10:30am. Join a warm, dynamic community of spiritually minded people at Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Center

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Kundalini Yoga Workshop – 3-6pm. Spring Cleaning for the Subconscious Mind. The Kriya for “House Cleaning I.” Powerful method for releasing the toxins held in the subconscious mind. Cost $40/$45, advance/door. Calm Waters Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

FRIDAY, MAY 5 Kid & Teen Yoga Certification – Learn how to teach yoga to children and teenagers. Part 1 of 2 step, 95 hour program with Felicia Holts, ERYT, RCYT. Cost $459/$499, before/after April 15. Calm Waters Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Night Running Essentials – 6:30-8:30pm. Free. Join nocturnal runners to learn about the opportunities for night runs in your area, and gain insights to maximize your safety and fun. REI Princeton, Mercer Mall, Lawrenceville. 609-750-1938.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Parent Night Out –6-10pm. Are you in serious need of a date night? Now’s your chance. PNO babysitting provides gymnastics, relay races, trapeze, trampoline, swimming, pizza dinner, and group games. Cost $35/$20 child/sibling. Schafer Sports Center, 5 Graphics Dr, Ewing. 609-393-5855.

Stop Smoking With Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Cost $55. Princeton High School, Moore Rd. Princeton. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767. Lose Weight With Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. Cost $55. Princeton High School, Moore Rd. Princeton. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767. Relaxation Through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. You can reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. Cost $55. Princeton High School, Moore Rd. Princeton. Barry Wolfson 908-303-7767.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 Reiki Sharing Evening – 7-9pm. For Reiki practitioners only to share Reiki with each other. Bring pillow, small sheet and blanket. Cost $5. RWJ Health & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton. Register 609-584-5900.

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Empowered Light Holistic Expo - 5-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-6pm. Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well

as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, purchase unique gifts and natural products for personal and home care. The focus is on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E, Oaks, Pennsylvania. Sue Greenwald 484-459-3082.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – 10am. Free. Enter the Cosmic Rhythm with easy, gentle movements that help improve health & well-being. Ask about the afternoon workshop & its fee. Must register, limited space. Call Siobhan Hutchinson at 609-752-1048. Bordentown.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 The Power of Love Heals Everything! – 10:30am. Join a warm, dynamic community of spiritually minded people at Sunday Transformation Service, followed by refreshments and conversation. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton. Services are held at the Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199. Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – 10-11:30am. Learn how to live a life of joy and ease through breath work, body stretching, body work (Kriyas) and Healing Gong Meditation. Taught by Krishnan Amrit. Cost $16/$70/$120, drop in/5 classes/10 classes. Calm Water Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

By Appointment - Struggling with a chronic condition or feel there is no where else to turn? Let’s work together to balance energies and create a customized strategy for you. Appointments at the Inn at Laurita in New Egypt or your home. For more information and registration call 609-752-1048.

Breast Feeding Support Group – 11am-noon. Free support group to answer your questions and share your experiences with other nursing mothers. UMCP Breast Health Center, East Windsor Medical Commons 2, 300B Princeton-Hightstown Rd, East Windsor.

sunday CPR Adult & Child – 1-2pm. April 2 only. Free. This course is designed for family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn CPR but do not need a course completion card. Princeton YWCA, 59 Paul Robeson Pl, Princeton. 888-897-8979.

Discover the Serenity of Tai Chi Chih – 6:30pm. Joy through movement class for beginners. Christ Presbyterian Church, Klockner Av, Hamilton. For more information and to register call 609-752-1048. Tai Chi – 7-8pm. Comfortable, generous, light and stable. All levels are welcome to attend. Evans Chiropractic, 3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199.

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.

Hatha Yoga – 7:15-8:15. Taught by Tracey Yagos. Cost $12/class. Calm Water Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

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Qigong for Stress – 11:30am-12:30pm. To punch it out, this class is adaptation of Shaolin Song Shon Kung Fu. Not fighting, but do lot of kicking, punching, stamping and screaming. Designed for those in good physical shape who need to maintain emotional balance. Cost $20 or buy 6 classes and get 1 free. Integrated Fitness, 215 N Main St, Pennington. 609-742-3140.

Postpartum Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm.This class will focus on strengthening and toning the body after birth. Breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques will be integrated. No previous yoga experience is necessary. However, clearance from a medical professional is required. Cost $10. PHCS, 731 Alexander Rd, Ste 103, Princeton. 888-897-8979.

Kundalini Meditation – 7-8pm. Learn to quiet the mind and calm the heart. Meditation is like going to the gym for your mind. Cost $10/class. Calm Water Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

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Yin Qigong – 7-8:30pm. Free. Yin Qigong challenges focus, concentration, and coordination while helping achieve a clear, undisturbed mind. Improves joint flexibility, muscle strength, and posture. With practice, learn ability to move energy along Me-

ridians to promote healing of internal organs and systems. Cost $20 or buy 6 classes and get 1 free. Integrated Fitness, 215 N Main St, Pennington. 609-742-3140.

thursday Kundalini Breathwork & Meditation w/Healing Gong – 9:15-10:30am. Kundalini Yoga offers powerful tools for developing ones intuition, vitality, and connectivity, taking us beyond the mind to where we can follow our hearts. Cost $12. Evans Chiropractic, 3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199. Bliss Restorative Yoga/Kundalini Meditation w/Healing Gong – 6-7:30pm. Cost $12. Evans Chiropractic, 3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199. Therapeutic Yoga – 10-11am. Free. Practice mindful awareness as you explore simple yoga stretches and breathing techniques to enhance your wellness. Taught by a certified yoga for cancer instructor. No experience is necessary. UMCP, 1 Plainsboro Rd, Plainsboro. 888-897-8979.

SATURDAY Kundalini Breathwork & Meditation w/Healing Gong – 8:30-9:30am. Kundalini Yoga offers powerful tools for developing ones intuition, vitality, and connectivity, taking us beyond the mind to where we can follow our hearts. Cost $12. Evans Chiropractic, 3679 Nottingham Way, Hamilton. 609-586-9199. 3 Step Qigong – 9:30-11am. Three Step Qigong consists of three exercises, which can be performed in 10 minutes, and will keep you well. The secret to qigong’s effectiveness lies in the way the exercises are performed. You will learn these techniques over the course of the class. Personal Qi Gong training is also available for those who prefer a more individual rhythm. Cost $25/person. Registration preferred. Healing Touch Healing Movement, 178 Tamarack Circle, Montgomery. 609-742-3140. Kundalini Yoga & Meditation – 10-11:30am. Cost $16/$70/$120, drop in/5 classes/10 classes. Calm Water Wellness & Yoga Center, 2378 Rte 33, Robbinsville. 609-259-1547.

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