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Questions to Ask Yourself: Do you tire more easily? Has the fire gone out of your sex life? Is it difficult to get and stay in shape? Are you eating the same and putting on weight? Are you having problems with memory? Have you lost some of your mental sharpness? Has your reaction time slowed? Problems with sleep, stress, anxiety? Are you suffering from hot flashes/night sweats? If you are feeling “burnt out,” starting to experience “quality of life issues” or are just going through the often talked about “mid-life crisis,” call us and ask about our comprehensive medical evaluation that may show you have a hormone deficiency.

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hink back to the long, cold days of January. What did you look forward to doing this summer? Shopping at farms stands, or even growing your own food? Hiking or boating? Reading an escapist novel and enjoying the sun? Or maybe you had more ambitious goals, such as losing weight, becoming more physically fit, or learning a new skill. Have you done it yet? For too many years, I missed the most enjoyable parts of the season, running from car to air conditioned office building to car again, waking up one day to realize that summer was over. Whatever your summer dreams, now is the time to make them happen; there is still time to make it a rich and rewarding season. If physical improvement is your aim, summer weather makes it easy to work out and enjoy yourself at the same time. If the heat permits, forget the gym and take the exercise outside. Try a new sport or game, and do it with friends if possible. Even reluctant exercisers can enjoy walking when the weather is nice. If mental or spiritual pursuits are more your thing, consider taking them outside, too. Try a class that meets outside instead of in a classroom. Many of our local parks and nature preserves offer outdoor classes in birdwatching, gardening, yoga, and more. Or create your own curriculum with audio books and podcasts to take on the road or trail. Although many people think silence is necessary for meditation, the sounds of nature can be just as peaceful. Take your meditation practice to the beach or woods for a change and just listen. The summer is ideal for meditating because the days are longer and the nights are warm. The soft chirping of crickets or the calming sound of ocean waves can bring you peace and make you feel more connected with the world around you. Finally, instead of spending your summer hurrying from activity to activity, feel free to allow your body to get the rest and recharging it needs. A bit of balance will allow you to make the most of this abundant season. As for me, I’m headed off to take a nap on the porch.

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Green Summerfest Features Open-Air Music, Wolves, Green Services

n August 13 and 14, Budd Lake’s beautiful Vasa Park will be home to the Green Summerfest, a two-day “open air” festival geared to families that features ecofriendly companies and green products, services, and networks as well as artisans displaying and selling crafts. It will also feature music by many of New Jersey’s best local bands and performers and food vendors offering traditional fare as well as vegetarian delights, fresh organic fruits and vegetables, and a beer and wine garden. The festival hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Mt. Olive Recreation Department. Local musicians include singer-songwriter Kathy Moser, the Quimby Mountain Band, Emily Barns, the Loretta Hagen band, Stone Flower, E’lissa Jones, Chuck Lambert and Weathered Sol. Events for kids include rides, performances by Starfish and Baze & His Silly Friends; a Saturday morning show by the Grand Falloons, teaching children ways to fight litter; and the Kids Zone, featuring kiddie rides, bounces, face painting, temporary tattoos, and arts & crafts. Howling Wolf Farms will have on hand its domestic-bred wolves, wolf-dog hybrids and northern breeds. Have your picture taken with two of its wolves featured in the Disney movie “Sorcerer’s Apprentice.” Green Sky Industries, a Summerfest sponsor, will be offering free document shredding for four hours each day (hours to be announced). Admission is free; parking is $5 per car. For more information, call 201-998-6311, email Events@JCPromotions.info or visit JCPromotions.info/pages/2011Green_Summerfest.html. See ad on page 18.

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Voices Around the World to Launch Indigo Teen Classes in Rockaway

oices Around the World, a group of like-hearted people from all fields of holistic healthcare, spiritual education and counseling dedicated to enhancing and promoting the abilities of Indigo children and adults, will begin classes in August for Indigo teens. For the first time ever, participants will be taught Reiki healing and become attuned to the Reiki symbols, leading to a Level I Certificate in Reiki healing. The Crystal Healing Center’s Lisa Bellini and the Huna Healing Center’s Lory Sison-Coppola will offer Usui Reiki Healing Level I on Tuesday, August 16, from noon to 3 p.m. for teens 12 to 17, at their centers located at 171 West Main Street, Suite 3, in Rockaway. The cost is $77; preregistration is required for the certificate. Lisa Bellini, founder of the Crystal Healing Center, is an internationally known Indigo adult and the mother of an Indigo child. Lisa became an advocate on behalf of Indigo children when her son was diagnosed with ADHD. Rather than resorting to conventional treatments, she found alternative ways for him to learn and taught him how to release conflict and anger instead of holding it in his heart. Lory SisonCoppola, founder of the Huna Healing Center and an Indigo adult, works with Crystal children. Voices Around the World will present its panel of experts followed by classes, support groups, special schools, specialized therapeutic modalities and even physical communities of likeminded and like-hearted supporters of the new consciousness, joining forces with individuals and organizations all over the globe. For more information, contact Lisa Bellini at 908-963-2628, or Lory SisonCoppola at 973-224-6773. For more information on Voices Around the World, visit VoicesAroundTheWorld.net.

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endham’s healingaia Holistic Wellness launches its “Giving Back” program this month by offering four children with autism free monthly Remote Etheric Healing sessions for six months. The center believes that children with autism spectrum disorders greatly benefit from the removal of specific etheric structures and deep subconscious blockages, allowing them to assimilate, integrate and utilize energy in a healthy, balanced way. Etheric Healing is an all-natural, hands-off energy modality that may bring a new level of balance to these children; it complements existing health and behavioral therapy. Each child in the Giving Back program will start with a private Remote Healing session, which will remove initial layers of energetic blockages and provide personal guidance to enhance healing. After this first session, Remote Group Healings will be performed monthly for five consecutive months to support these children in their ongoing healing and transformation. For more information, please visit healingaia’s Giving Back page at healingaia.com/giving-back.php. In addition, healingaia is giving back by offering ten new clients a 50 percent discount on their first Integrative Massage or Raindrop Technique session. Book an appointment now to become part of this group. For more information on these exclusive offers, call 732-927-1116 or email Melissa and Julien at Support@healingaia.com. Visit healingaia.com for a complete description of products and services. See ad on page 21.

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newsbriefs Healthy Lifestyles Integrative Medical Center Opens in Summit

verlook Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System, has recently opened the Atlantic Healthy Lifestyles Integrative Medicine Center at 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. Using an innovative, multidisciplinary approach, Healthy Lifestyles experts work as partners in the journey to better health. The Overlook Center offers health assessments to explore an individual’s current health conditions and recommendations on ways to improve health status; nutritional assessments and counseling to improve diet and promote weight loss; classes to increase physical Assemblyman Jon Bramnick, activity that are fun and address physical condicenter, joins Overlook Medical tion; services that reduce stress and improve Center staff (left to right) Mark overall mental well-being; mental and emotional Holtz, COO; Emilie Rowan, support and guidance; and acupuncture and Integrative Medicine; Linda medical massage. Reed, Integrative Medicine; and Classes, which include yoga, pilates, Tai Alan Lieber, President, at the Chi, Qi Gong, Zumba, meditation and Nia, opening of Atlantic Healthy are $10 per session. Nutritional counseling, Lifestyles Integrative Medicine lifestyle coaching, medical massage, Jin Shin Center. Jyutsu, reflexology, and craniosacral touch are $45 per hour. Acupuncture ranges from $75 to $120 per session, depending on patient needs. Holistic health and lifestyle assessments are $70 for one hour, and nutritional assessments are $45 per hour. The Overlook staff will assist clients in determining insurance coverage. In addition to the above classes, treatments and assessments, health screenings for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cholesterol are available on Mondays by appointment or on a walk-in basis. All other Integrative Medicine services are available Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information or to make an appointment, call 908-598-7997. See ad on page 17.

A Course in Creativity: Find and Follow Your Spark

ten-week course to guide individuals on their own path to discover or expand their creative passions will run Tuesdays from September 27 through November 29, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., at the Art Studio, 2 East Main St., Brookside. Facilitators June Shatken, founder of the Art Studio, and Kathy Kane, a KaizenMuse Creativity Coach® and an Amherst Writers and Artists affiliate, will guide participants in learning how to honor their natural creativity and achieve their potential. Creativity principles will be presented and discussed, and participants will explore their own dreams, learning to recognize where their dreams are already manifesting while being supported in their intentions to realize those dreams. Each session will include experiences such as guided imagery and art play. Tools and tips will be provided to help each person incorporate creative sparks into their everyday lives. The ten-week session costs $375 (including supplies). To register and for more information, call the Art Studio at 973-543-0101 and visit KaneCreativeConsulting.com and BrooksideArtStudio.com.

Eliminate obstacles to your goals – one small step at a time Explore your creative spirit – one small question at a time As a Kaizen-Muse Creativity coach the biggest impact I have on clients is helping them recover, discover and show up at their creativity. We work on banishing blocks such as fear, feeling overwhelmed and procrastination-barriers that appear in all aspects of everyday life. The Kaizen-Muse Creativity coaching model is compassionate and gives permission to be imperfect. Ask yourself if you’re fully connected to your creative spirit, if you need help getting unstuck, a Sherpa for your journey. Then, contact me to set up a 30 minute complimentary session.

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Holistic Mentorship Network Fundraiser Honors 9/11’s First Responders

he Holistic Membership Network (HMN) has teamed up with the Feal Good Foundation in a fundraiser that will serve as a day of remembrance and healing for the heroic 9/11 first responders, and the holistic practitioners who aided their recovery, at Brotherhood Winery in Washingtonville, N.Y., on September 11, 2011. A $10 donation at the door (children 12 and under admitted free) includes a commemorative healing session at 9:00 a.m., followed by breakfast, several bands—including Sharon Silverstein and the Peace Project—additional healing sessions throughout the day, dinner, a guest speaker, and a candlelight ceremony in remembrance of all whose lives were lost on 9/11. The daylong event also features various healers and holistic practitioners, more than thirty vendors, and catered fresh and local produce. As Garrett Winton, chairman and fundraising coordinator of the Project Planet Network, HMN’s environmental arm, says, “It’s been ten years and people are still suffering.” He adds that many are still fighting to have treatments—including those by holistic practitioners—covered by their health insurance. “Through this event we hope to raise awareness of the huge benefits that alternative healthcare can and will bring to the healthcare system we have right now,” said Linda Mitchell, founder of HMN, an international nonprofit trade association for holistic and wellness professionals that serves as an advocate for its members. For more information, visit HolisticMentorshipNetwork.com. See ad on page 33.

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Just Say No to Indoor Tanning

espite repeated warnings from dermatologists about the health dangers of tanning, results of a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology confirm that a large percentage of Caucasian teen girls and young women admitted using tanning beds or intentionally tanning outdoors during the past year. Thirty-two percent of respondents had used a tanning bed in the past year—one-fourth of them at least weekly, on average. An overwhelming majority (81 percent) of all respondents reported that they had tanned outdoors either frequently or occasionally during the past year. “Our survey underscores the importance of educating young women about the very real risks of tanning, as melanoma—the deadliest form of skin cancer—is increasing faster in females 15 to 29 years old than in males of the same age group,” says dermatologist Dr. Ronald L. Moy, president of the academy. “Most young women with melanoma are developing it on their torso, which may be the result of high-risk tanning behaviors such as indoor tanning. In my practice, I have had patients—young women with a history of using tanning beds—that have died from melanoma.”

NO JUNK FOOD BABIES

ew research published online in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology Journal suggests that pregnant mothers whose diets are high in sugar and fat deliver babies that are more likely to become junk food junkies themselves. According to the report, which used rats, such diets lead to changes in the fetal brain’s reward pathway, altering food preferences. The results may offer insight into the ever-increasing rate of human obesity and help explain why some people easily resist fatty and sugary foods, while others seem hopelessly addicted.

PICK A SAFER SUNSCREEN

ifting through marketing hype to find the best protection for exposed skin just got easier, thanks to the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) online 2011 Sunscreen Guide. After analyzing more than 600 beach and sports sunscreens, EWG recommends only one in five, noting that many include misleadingly high sun protection factor (SPF) ratings that may protect against ultraviolet short-wave (UVB) rays that cause sunburn, but leave skin at risk for ultraviolet long-wave (UVA) damage. Their research discovered that nearly one in three products in the guide is still laced with vitamin A ingredients that accelerate the growth of skin tumors and lesions, according to recent government studies. Find the guide at BreakingNews.ewg.org/2011sunscreen. natural awakenings

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communityprofile Nancy Smith, D.C.

I woke in the morning in a hospital bed, badly injured. Severe neck and lower back injuries was the diagnosis I was asked to digest when I regained consciousness. I saw the concern in my parents’ eyes and knew that this was bad. “But I’m a skier. I’m a runner. I have a tennis match this week.” The terms surgery, medication and life-long restrictions were being tossed around by the doctors. My parents nodded their acquiescence, as I sat dumbfounded and angry in my hospital bed. My inability to accept this prognosis was, I believe, the beginning of my journey to holistic health and ultimately into the field of chiropractic.

A lifelong resident of Mountain Lakes, Dr. Nancy Smith graduated from Mountain Lakes High School, attended the University of New Hampshire, and then pursued her degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic. She has been serving this community and Morris County for more than 25 years. Q. How did you begin your journey to holistic health and chiropractic? A. Unfortunately, my worst nightmare became the catalyst for my life’s work. In the early spring of 1977, I was a senior at the University of New Hampshire and was experiencing the same anxiety that I see in my daughter’s eyes today (she’s a college senior herself). “Where am I going?” Not a literal question, but a metaphorical one. I couldn’t see my path . . . how my life was going to unfold. Driving home one evening, pondering this question, I found myself caught off guard by a blinding snowstorm, not uncommon for this part of the country at this time of year. My crawling speed and tight grip on the wheel were of no value. My car skidded off the road and slammed into a tree. I was trapped and badly injured and I knew my car was buried deep in the woods and probably not visible from the road. “Oh my God, please don’t let me die here!” was my last conscious thought.

Q. How has chiropractic treatment helped you, personally? A. Today, I ski, I run, I play tennis, I travel, and I live the life of a vibrant, healthy woman. Through chiropractic treatment, I have fully healed from injuries that would have dictated much of my life had I sought another avenue [of treatment]. And I have helped countless people in our community do the same.

Q. Do you have a philosophy that guides your practice? A. My practice is guided by this simple belief: I seek to treat root issues. If you have pain, discomfort or any element of dis-ease, it has a source. This discomfort, your body’s signal, indicates a misalignment that impinges nerve flow (energy flow) and deprives your organs and tissues of the life force. Each spinal misalignment results in a direct and corresponding effect on your nervous system, and consequently on your overall health. Align the spine, and the body will heal itself. If you have a question you would like answered by Dr. Smith, email it to DrNancySmith@aol.com, call 973-267-7744, or visit her website, DrNancySmith.net.

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Kids, Go Out And Play! As a child, I remember my mother telling me and my siblings, “Kids, go out and play!” By the tone of exasperation in her voice, her motive may have been to get us out of her hair, but the result was that we received a very important nutrient from the sun: vitamin D. In the last few years, I’ve noticed fewer and fewer kids playing outside, which means that many kids today may be suffering from a lack of this important vitamin.

e most often associate vitamin D with its function in building bones. And it’s true: When combined with calcium and adequate magnesium, vitamin D is an important factor in building strong bones and teeth, which alone should encourage its use. But vitamin D does so much more: It regulates blood sugar, protects the heart and brain, and helps prevent cancer. A 2007 article in The Star Ledger reports that chronic use of prescription antidepressants and diabetes medications continues to rise among children and young teens. Depression and diabetes are two conditions that can be caused—or made worse—by a vitamin D deficiency. Australian researchers found that people with low vitamin D levels had a 57 percent increased risk of developing Type-2 diabetes compared with participants with blood levels in the recommended range. As Dr. Russell L. Blaylock, surgeon, author, and educator on nutrition, recently wrote in NewsMax Heath, “Vitamin D3 . . . has special effects on brain function. Deficiencies can cause mood disorders such as depression and anxiety. A number of studies have shown that low vitamin D3 levels increase one’s risk of major depression.” In addition, in a report published in The New York Times, scientists speculate that Vitamin D3 may stop skin cancer cells from turning malignant. The Journal of Epidemiology reported that women who spent more time in the sun as a teen had 29 percent less chance of getting breast cancer than those who spent only an hour a day. These studies are based on sun exposure, not light exposure. Those wearing a chemical sun block aren’t considered to be getting sun exposure. Personally, I would not eat anything cooked in chemicals, like plastic; by the same token I would not “cook” chemicals on my skin. Natural oils like coconut, almond or even olive oil would be a better choice to keep the skin lubricated. Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin; it requires skin oils to be produced. People on a low-fat diet are often at risk from not absorbing sufficient quantities of fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, E and D. Since the coating of our nerves are up to 75 percent fat, a low-fat diet with low levels of vitamin D absorption can lead or add to nerve damage and neurological prob-

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lems. A study published in NewsMax Health reports that “People who spent more time in the sun and had higher vitamin D levels were less likely to get multiple sclerosis.” When taking supplements, know that vitamin D2 is not a good source, often requiring 10 to 15 times the dosage one would need of vitamin D3. Health shop supplements will normally carry the best version, vitamin D3, while most medical sources of vitamin D use the difficult-to-absorb D2. When all is said and done, the best natural source of vitamin D is the sun. Humans have been playing and working in the sun for thousands of years; statistically, since we’ve been avoiding the sun and dietary fat, our collective health has never been worse. Of course, direct sunlight should be avoided in the middle of the day when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. It is important to be sensible and not overexpose the skin until it becomes acclimatized. A few days of high-quality antioxidant supplements before sun exposure should prime the skin to handle the sun without burning. People today, including children, have more chemically damaged, immune-deficient and oxidative-stressed skin than our ancestors had. Bringing the skin back up to par by taking the proper nutrients will help the whole body shape up as well. Food sources of vitamin D include tuna, salmon and egg yolks. Many foods in the dairy and grain families are “fortified” with vitamin D, but I would not count on the quality of vitamins artificially added to these processed foods. I drink raw milk with its natural fat and rarely touch today’s chemically grown grains. So, the next time you see kids playing outside, their moms, exasperated or not, should be commended for sending them out to soak up the rays. Dian Freeman has a private practice in Morristown, teaches a nutritional certification course, is certified in and practices Ondamed biofeedback, and lectures widely. She is currently enrolled at Drew University to obtain a doctorate in Medical Humanities. Dian may be reached at AboutHealth@att.net or by visiting WellnessSimplified.com. See ad on page 20.

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What shapes our lives are the questions we ask, refuse to ask, or never think to ask. —Sam Keen

Part 3: Go! by Kathy Kane

The following are some tips to get you started on taking small steps.

ourneys of positive change don’t follow a straight line. Are you finding that out? The route zigs and zags, loops and backtracks—but that’s all perfectly normal. If you are ready to GO, read on. If not, read on anyway! You may need to take some small steps to gain more clarity. Put your foot on the path and surrender to the creative process. While exploring and focusing, you kept your awareness up and your mind open. Small questions gave you “aha” moments and, perhaps, led to more questions. Did you notice synchronicity? People, ideas, opportunities just showing up? Exposure to new things may have led you in directions not considered before. Are you journaling? Have you tried writing about your journey “as if” it’s already happened? Have you accepted that this creative process does not have to be perfect? Continue these activities. These habits will serve you in all facets of life. We often become accosted by fear along our journey of change. This gremlin pops up in all sorts of guises: procrastination, overwhelm, perfectionism, self-sabotage. Not everyone—in fact, very few—go from point A to point B, C or D without a hitch. This is where small steps come in. We’ve spoken about Dr. Robert Maurer, Ph.D. and his book One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way. Dr. Maurer describes how the part of the brain that produces the fight-or-flight response leaps into action at the appearance of any challenge or change and “alerts parts of the body to prepare for action— and our access to the cortex, the thinking part of the brain, is restricted, and sometimes shut down.” Small steps help you stay below the fear radar. Small steps allow access to the thinking, creative part of the brain. Small steps change habits, gradually, slowly, permanently. 16

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• For example, you’ve determined that you need to find a new job. That’s a big goal, a goal that will certainly engage the fear response. Ask yourself what is one small step you can take today toward your goal, then break it down and make those steps smaller still. And maybe a little smaller than that. Allow yourself to think about it, daydream, and journal about it. Ignore the voice that tells you it is foolish, too much, you’re not ready, you’ve tried this once before and it didn’t work. Remember whose voice that is: the gremlin named Fear. This is just a first small step. Thinking and daydreaming are valid first small steps. Just be sure to follow with a second small step. • Ask yourself what worked in the past. (small question) What other challenges have you faced or goals have you reached and how did you do it? Could you do something similar this time?

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• Find a buddy. In Kaizen Muse Creativity coaching, we use Parallel Universe Time™. We check in with a partner, determine what we will do (small step) and how much time we will spend. To continue the job search example, your first small step might be to find your old résumé, register on a job search website or research job-search tactics. Pick one step, perform the task, and when the time is up, check back in with your buddy. Making appointments and having accountability makes getting something done so much easier. • What are some of your procrastination/avoidance tactics? Is it the internet, phone, computer games, TV, cleaning the kitchen floor? Try using a timer. Set the timer for five minutes, and work on your small step. You may want to go longer, or you may take a break and come back for another five minutes. Either way, you’ll be further along than if you did nothing! • Work with intention. Stating an intention sharpens your focus. It also activates the law of attraction and synchronicity. Stay present with that intention, whether for five minutes or an hour. When you get distracted, come back to your intention. As with meditation, this gets easier with practice. Now that you have an idea where you’d like to go, and some small steps and strategies to get started, GO! Remember that this route is not set in stone. There may be different stops along the way, and some may be around a curve and not visible right now. That’s okay. Remember your journey’s not a straight line—and relax and enjoy the trip! Kathy Kane is a certified KaizenMuse Creativity Coach® and an Amherst Writers and Artists affiliate. Connect with her at Kathy@KaneCreativeConsulting. com. See ad on page 10.

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Positive Parenting:

Questions to Ask Yourself 3.

What have you learned from your child? My child has made me see the joy in life. I revel in her innocence, blissfully unaware that the world has a dark side. I hear her laugh from the sheer enjoyment of flowers, the sky, or ice cream. She truly lives in the moment. I’ve also learned from my daughter that we are born happy, born to love life. This gives me the motivation to find that joy in my own life and share it with everyone around me. Think of the influence your kids have on you.

By Diane Lang

What type of parent are you? If you could score your parenting skills on a scale of one to ten, with one being the worst parent and ten being the best, where would you rate, and why? I’ve had more than fifty parents answer this question, and the most common score was five or less. As parents, we tend to think we are never doing enough for our kids. In our own eyes, we may be okay—but we could always do better, and we seem to have a knack for remembering everything we’ve done wrong: I just yelled at my daughter, I wasn’t fully listening, I couldn’t get off work to see her in a school play. Unfortunately, we rarely remember the good we’ve done.

What type of parent do you want to be? What personality traits do you need to work on as a parent? Think of all the traits that would make you the best possible role model for your kids. Remember, most traits are learned, which means you can adopt any new traits you think you’re lacking, such as patience, listening skills, empathy, and so on. It also means you can teach your kids some really great personality traits to help guide them through life in a positive way, such as respect for oneself and others, kindness, and gratitude.

What does my child need from me? Find out what your child really needs and wants—what her interests, likes and dislikes are. And make sure you listen to her. Don’t tune out, thinking you know what’s best for your child all the time. As a parent, you’re naturally protective, but by listening to your child and following her interests, you’ll help her grow and become her own person.

Do you find yourself “keeping up with the Jones”? Parents often compare themselves to other parents, and may try to compete with them. If

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When was the last time you said something positive to yourself or your spouse about your parenting techniques? Give yourself a break. We learn how to be parents through trial and error. We have help and support, but there’s no degree for parenting. Think about what you have done right, and allow your children to see your confidence; it will help them with their own sense of self.

What are your expectations for your children? Are they realistic? By making a list of your expectations, you’ll begin to see what’s doable and what’s not, and you won’t set your child or yourself up to fail.

Write a job description for yourself as a mom or dad. And be ready to rewrite it when your situation changes, such as becoming a single parent or starting to work outside the home. Your job description as a parent may change at any time. The following is an example of a job description for a mother: Help Wanted: Mom Job Requirements: A beautiful smile, warm eyes and a loving touch. Highly motivated and energetic individual with the ability to multitask, negotiate and manage time. A self-starter who is willing to learn new tasks, is organized, can delegate responsibility and manage

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Who are you outside of being a parent? You may define yourself as a parent, but it’s not all you are: You undoubtedly have outside interests, hobbies, and friends. And the more wellrounded person you are, the more your children have to admire about you. A happy parent = happy children. To be a good parent, you must first be a happy individual.

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Do you have a support network? The most successful parents have a strong support team. Don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it, no matter how hard it may be to do so. It was extremely hard for me, because I always thought I could handle everything. We may think we’re always in control, but once we have kids, things change. Think of a few people that you can turn to in an emergency—or just when you need a break. Whether it’s family or friends, keep their contact numbers close by. Be prepared for the unexpected, and parenting becomes much easier! Diane Lang, MA, is a therapist, educator and author of the book Creating Balance and Finding Happiness. Please visit Diane at DLCounseling. com for more information.

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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible. “We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California, pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.” Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread. Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophen-dosing errors. According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period. One in four children under 10 and one-third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of 22

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minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent. Market research firm IMS Health reports that spending on non-prescription pain medication for children spiked from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids. “I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.” Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can lead to serious health problems when left unchecked. But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection. “Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians. For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids. Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs. Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine. In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.” While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-thecounter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.” Here are some alternatives to try. Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.

Bug Bites

For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral. Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice.

Fever

“It’s important to know that most fevers don’t need to be treated unless they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears. “Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths, cold cloths on the forehead, and calling

the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees. Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.

Cough and Congestion

Apply an herbal vapor rub of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on. The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot. Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret

Diarrhea and Constipation

“Probiotics are the most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the journal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibiotic-induced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colonyforming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea. For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.

Earache

Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear. Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.

Growing Pains

While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients.

Heartburn

Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint.

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Seasonal Allergies

One of the most commonly recommended natural treatments for addressing seasonal allergy symptoms is stinging nettle, believed to modulate the production of the histamine that prompts noses to run and eyes to water and has been shown to be safe in adults. It comes in tincture, tea and capsule form. Mars also likes Allergena region-specific homeopathic allergy medicines, which deliver traces of local pollen to help the body develop immunity to them. Alternately, substitute citrus juices for milk during allergy season. Vitamin C has been shown to normalize histamine levels, while dairy products can boost mucous production.

Sore Throat

Stir one teaspoon of salt into eight ounces of water and gargle. “It is antiseptic and will make the pain go away,” counsels Mars. She also recommends using the infection-fighting herb Isatis root, in tincture or capsule form. McClafferty says to try a spoonful of honey; it has antimicrobial properties and may act as a cough suppressant.

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Oil of clove contains a compound called eugenol that serves as a natural pain killer and antibacterial agent. Baral recommends mixing no more than one drop of clove oil with honey and rubbing it on the gums (not recommended for children under 12 months). Or, saturate a clean cloth with calming chamomile tea or wintergreen tea, a natural analgesic, and let the baby chew on it. When children suffer from common ailments, it is natural for parents to wish to soothe their suffering as quickly as possible. Just be aware that, along with the physician and the pharmacist, there is still an important role to play for “Doctor Mom.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer and mother of four who lives near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

every aspect of supplement production. Will the public awaken to the threat and compel the FDA to back down, or will the agency succeed in eliminating safe supplement products, to the detriment of the consuming public?

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Dietary Supplement Industry at Risk

Call for Action

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to remove 20 to 30 percent of existing food supplement companies from the market, force a rise in prices and eliminate the availability of most, if not all, herbal supplements.

he most basic of human rights is that of selfgovernment over our own bodies, especially regarding individual choice over what nutrients to ingest and treatments to receive to sustain optimal health. Today, federal and state regulatory agencies constrict those rights by limiting our choices. Those restrictions on freedom are destined to continue. Recent examples include state dietitian licensing bills, global censorship of health information, and the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA; S. 510/HR 2751). Dietitian licensing bills designate those licensed by the American Dietetic Association as nutritionists and the sole dispensers of nutritional advice and recommendations. Global censorship of nutrientrelated disease treatment information by all Western governments that regulate drugs works to preserve a monopoly on therapeutic claims for

drug companies. The Food Safety Modernization Act requires that all companies that make food and dietary supplements be registered with the federal government for the first time, deprives those companies of access to the courts in favor of administrative tribunals, and forces those companies to pay for mandatory federal investigations. With passage of FSMA, which made every food and dietary supplement company operating in the United States subject to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensing, the regulators’ decades-old dream of ridding the market of supplements and leaving the field to FDA-approved drugs is closer to realization than ever before. The FSMA comes atop aggressive FDA implementation of new and costly current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) regulations, positioning the agency to regulate

Public outcry has helped stem FDA moves to eliminate dietary supplements from the market on dozens of occasions in the past, but has failed to reach a fever pitch in response to the latest round of regulatory efforts. Perhaps that is because the most recent efforts have arisen under a more palatable public interest justification: The argument that consumers must be protected from potentially unsafe products by permitting the FDA to run companies it thinks may threaten public health out of existence. The FDA’s current approach, using allegations of adulteration, contamination and misbranding—combined with cessation of distribution and recall of unapproved supplements—appears to be far more acceptable to the public than the argument that supplements in general should be removed from the market. It seems that the lesson FDA regulators have slowly learned is that people generally appear to be willing to permit regulatory abuses in the name of public safety. Moreover, under the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA), as interpreted by the federal courts, any promotion that associates a dietary supplement with a disease treatment claim is prohibited. That is so even if the claim is demonstrably true. Censoring information concerning the potential benefit of dietary ingredients shrouds the market in ignorance, depriving consumers of helpful, life-extending or life-saving information. Just one example is the FDA’s censorship of the association established in peer-reviewed scientific literature (some 6,000 articles) between Vitamin D and a reduction in the risk of certain kinds of cancer. All Americans could experience a reduction in cancer risk were that association made known at the point of sale, but FDA’s prior restraint (its ban on all claims associating a nutrient with a

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choices that minimize disease risk and maximize longevity, their improved health reduces their dependence on costly drug therapies which too often carry unwanted side effects. Imagine a world in which fruits and vegetables, as well as dietary supplements, could lawfully be accompanied by labels summarizing the dietary ingredients present, their effects and their potential for protecting against or fighting disease. In such a world, consumers would be truly active, engaged participants in their own health care. Jonathan W. Emord is a constitutional and administrative lawyer in Washington, D.C. The author of The Rise of Tyranny and Global Censorship of Health Information, he has defeated the FDA in federal court eight times. Visit Emord.com.

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Growing a Good Life from America’s Roots by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

Small-scale farming—whether it’s called hobby farming, market gardening, part-time truck farming or homesteading —satisfies many Americans’ yearning to work the land for pleasure, as well as profit. These days, you’re just as likely to find a hobby farm in the city or suburbs as on a country lane.

nyone serious about growing a large percentage of their own food, raising animals, tending colonies of bees, nurturing an orchard, generating their own renewable energy onsite or managing a timber stand or pond might be considered a hobby farmer. It’s about living close to the land, caring for it and letting it inspire daily life. It also can contribute to the family’s livelihood through sales of products such as honey, fresh produce, eggs or surplus energy. “Living on our farm allows us to engage with the natural world with its

seasonal patterns, provides many of our family’s needs in a sustainable way and offers a marvelous foundation for our homeschooling adventures,” enthuses Heidi Hankley, who lives with her husband and two kids in a straw-clay insulated home with a wood-fired masonry heater. Her husband commutes to his environmental engineering job in Madison, Wisconsin, and helps out after hours. Their seven-acre farm includes a small flock of hens for eggs, three beehives, an organic garden that sends Hankley to the farmers’ market once a

week in season, and three acres of tallgrass prairie. “We knew we wouldn’t need to cultivate all of our open land to meet our needs, so instead of leasing it out for more cropping and haying, we decided to restore it to prairie,” she explains. Their set-aside lands earn a per-acre payment from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Conservation Reserve Program. “When the farm is a lifestyle, not a way to earn a living, that’s hobby farming,” write Michael and Audrey Levatino in The Joy of Hobby Farming. They operate the 25-acre Ted’s Last Stand Farm and Gardens, outside Gordonsville, Virginia. “It doesn’t mean one isn’t serious about farming,” says Michael. “We have a thriving, diverse farm business ourselves, but we pay most of our personal expenses via outside employment.” On a residential lot in Santa Monica, California, Lewis Perkins nurtures an abundant orchard of avocados, oranges, guavas and pomegranates as a member of the Home Growers Circle for Forage restaurant, in Los Angeles. Each year, he sells more than 600 pounds of fresh citrus and herbs to Forage. He also harvests his own ginger, pecans, macadamia nuts and bay leaves. When not in the orchard, he works as a certified financial planner. “My garden is so satisfying,” says Perkins, who raises more than 30 fruits on his urban farm. “Sometimes I’ll spend an entire day working in my field, which comprises a 50-by-150foot city lot.”

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“A farm has its own spirituality that gives immense meaning and pleasure. It can’t be measured in acres or the quantity of animals and crops. A farm is a spiritual thing that feeds your soul, as its spirituality pours out of every building and bale of hay.” ~ Thomas Moore With enough pasture, livestock can be raised on small land holdings. Backyards work well for hens, while larger lots or a few acres may support goats, sheep, llamas, horses or a cow, depending on local ordinances. “You can raise goats on a very small acreage, but then need to supplement the pasture with hay and grain,” says Diana Kalscheur Murphy, owner of Dreamfarm, a community supported agriculture (CSA) enterprise in Cross Plains, Wisconsin. “We have 24 milking goats grazing on about three acres of pasture.” She moves the goats to different pastures in alternating years. Murphy’s goat’s milk cheeses have earned awards, paid the bills and led to making many new friends.

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Hobby farming, despite its name, demands hard work and often a commitment to re-skilling oneself. It may be necessary to learn the finer points of growing vegetables, pruning an orchard, canning pickles and birthing livestock. “To avoid trouble with the IRS, the most important thing is to show that you are working towards making a profit over several years,” advises Michael Levatino. Besides registering their business with state and federal agencies, hobby farmers must pay applicable sales taxes, keep a separate business bank account, and maintain records of business expenses and revenues. For hobby farmers, especially those with animals, there is no time off. In cold climates, winter is a time of processing, planning next year’s gardens or making repairs, while a farm in warmer regions can produce crops or other products year-round. “If everyone’s a part-time farmer, we can collectively go a long way toward living in a more healthy, just and sustainable world,” Levatino observes. “Many people primarily go into hobby farming so that they can make the jump from being a responsible consumer to a responsible producer.”

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JOY by Carolyn Rubenstein

Children daily teach us many lessons about the joys of life.

moves; they just move their bodies in ways that feel good to them—and they enjoy every minute of it. Hug your friends. Kids love to hug. They offer kisses easily. They snuggle and generally express themselves easily through touch. We can learn a lot from their openness. Wonder why, about everything. As adults, we tend to take the world around us for granted. We are so used to things being a certain way that we no longer question them. Children, though, are more curious. They want to know: Why do flowers grow in one place and not in another? What’s at the center of the Earth? Why do leaves change colors? The world delights and awes them on a daily basis. It can do the same for us, too, as long as we allow ourselves to remain curious about the wonders all around us. Carolyn Rubenstein is the author of Perseverance, and the founding president of a nonprofit that funds scholarships for young adult cancer survivors (cccScholarships.org).

If you’re not good at something, do it again. Kids often do many things badly at first. They fall off their bikes. They stumble in races. They try to hop on one foot, but can’t. They sing off key. It goes on and on. Yet, they usually don’t cry about their initial failures. If anything, they laugh them off. They enjoy the process of failing. And because they keep trying, they get better and eventually even good at many things. If you feel like crying, do it. As adults, we tend to hide our tears and try not to cry at all. This causes sadness and tension to linger longer. When kids are sad or frustrated, they scream and cry and bang their little fists and stomp their feet. Then, once they’ve had a good, cathartic moment, they recover with a smile and are ready to face the world again. Make up your own dance moves. Have you ever put on a Kidz Bop CD and watched a roomful of 4-year-olds react? It’s an amazing experience. The kids jump and hop and shimmy without a care in the world as to what they look like. They don’t worry about perfecting the latest dance

What Children Teach Us About Hope There is something about the way a young child sees the world that can make us believe in anything at all. Children seem to believe in miracles even before they happen. They believe that if they wish for something hard enough it will come true. Children have hope that when they blow on a dandelion or see the first star at night, their wishes will come true. Children know in their hearts that if they find a four-leaf clover they will have good luck. They put faith in the results of blowing out all the candles, with one breath. Don’t stop believing just because there are more candles to blow out. Source: WavesOfGratitude. blogspot.com

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FRIDAY AUGUST 5 Workshop for Yoga Teachers: Pairing Essential Oils with Asanas—7 p.m.–9 p.m. This 2-hour workshop combines asanas with oils to help relieve pain, insomnia, allergies, and headaches, and increase focus, inner balance and libido. OASIS at the Elila Center for Natural Healing, 430 Springfield Ave, Lower Level, Berkeley Heights. $145 (*Includes oil and diffuser). 732-239-3780; ElilaCenter.com

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 TREE WHISPERING®–HEALING WHISPERS—10 a.m.–1 p.m. For adults. Trees communicate Nature’s truth, balance and healthy design. Put your health puzzle together in a new way. Give healing gratitude back to trees/plants. After 1 p.m., Dr. Jim Conroy, the Tree Whisperer, will direct you in a hands-on, energy-based tree-healing session. Registration required: 201-745-5494. Meet in Garibaldi Hall, Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. $45. 973-228-8776. Free Introductory Pilates Reformer Class—12 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Come see our new studio. Free Introductory Pilates Reformer class. New clients only. Call 908-288-7551 or email Info@NJMindBodySpirit. com to sign up. NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Studio, 228 South Ave., Fanwood (across from Fanwood train station). Lorraine B. Moore—11 a.m.–3 p.m. Lorraine B. Moore, pet psychic/clairvoyant, can interpret mes-

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sages from your animals and find out what’s on their minds. This knowledge can help you, your handler, your vet and your pet live happier. Cost is $25 per session. Cash or check. Reservations required. Cherrybrook.com. Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, 704 North Ave, Garwood. $25. 908-232-0006.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 “Power Connection” Training Workshop in Intuitive Energy Healing—12:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Training workshop offers hands-on experience to discover or to expand Intuitive Energy Healing abilities. Learn how to assess, balance and correct the human energy field (Aura). $325. ($300 for practitioners and previous trainees). Six Degrees of Wellness, 25 Bloomfield Ave., Denville 973-713-6811.

MONDAY, AUGUST 8 Reiki Healing Circle in the Salt Room— 7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. $20. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance. Reiki reduces stress, strengthens the immune system, relieves pain, increases and balances energy, promotes healthy sleep, calmness and serenity. Includes guided meditation, an introduction to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $20. Space is limited. RSVP required. Info@RespiraSalt.com or call 908-6650333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Day of Healing—8 a.m.–7 p.m. HHC is offering a half-hour healing for $25 today only. All money is being donated to St. Jude’s Hospital. Instructions on website. Only donations made on Huna Healing Center page will be accepted. HunaHealingCenter. com. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Spiritual Development—6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Do you want to learn to read and feel energy? Tap into your psychic abilities? Everyone has these abilities and everyone can tap into them. Join us for a funfilled class to enhance your spiritual abilities. Must register for all classes. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. $35. 908-963-2628. LisaBellini.net

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Green Summerfest—11 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Green Summerfest is a 2-day open-air music festival featuring many of NJ’s best bands and performers. The event will bring an infusion of green ideas by showcasing eco-friendly companies, green products, services, and ideas. Special area for Arts & Crafts, the Kids Traveling Shindig, and interactive workshops. Vasa Park, Mt. Olive Township. Free admission, $5 parking. 201-998-6311. JCPromotions.com. Reiki Master Certification—10 a.m.–2 p.m. Take the final step and learn to heal using the Master Symbol. Become certified to teach. You will be

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Free Introductory Pilates Reformer Class—12 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Come see our new studio. Free Introductory Pilates Reformer class. New clients only. Call 908-288-7551 or email Info@NJMindBodySpirit.com to sign up. NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Studio, 228 South Ave., Fanwood (across from Fanwood train station). Creating The Life You Love with a Vision Board—1 p.m.–4 p.m. With the use of vision boards, you will create the life you love; adding affirmations adds empowerment to your dreams and desires, allowing you to create the reality you always dreamed of. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. $40. 908-963-2628. LisaBellini.net

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TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 FREE Lecture on Etheric Healing, Followed by Group Healing—7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Free lecture will be followed by a powerful Group Healing, drawing forth the transformative strength of the full moon energies. Space is limited, please RSVP. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St, Mendham. Lecture: Free; Group Healing: $42. 732-927-1116. healingaia.com. Reiki For Teens—12 p.m.–3 p.m. Reiki Level I Certification (Ages 12–17 ) Voices Around the World will be sponsoring a Reiki Class Level I. Children are born with Natural Healing Abilities; they will learn how to use that gift by accessing the energy from the Universe to heal others. They will be given the 4 attunements and will also learn about the Aura, Chakras, healing practice on other students. $77 HunaHealingCenter.com. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. 973-224-6773.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Reiki Circle—8 p.m.–9 p.m. Intro to Reiki, guided meditation and some Reiki to get you through the week. Unique and welcoming office. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 26 W Park Place, 2nd floor, Morristown. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 What Orgone Can Do for You— 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Having a piece of Orgone on your physical body or inside and outside of your home can protect you from psychic attacks, lower ultraviolet rays, and frequencies that come from other people’s negative thoughts, microwaves, TVs, electrical outlets, telephone wires and so much more. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. $35. 908-96-32628. LisaBellini.net

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Howling Wolf Farm Open House—1 p.m.–7 p.m. Free. Open house with farm tour, wild plant walk, pastured poultry tour, food preservation demonstration, followed by potluck. Full-food farm feeds its supporting partners vegetables and grass-based animal foods year round. Bring a dish to share. HowlingWolfFarm. com. 25 Swayze Mill Rd, Hope (use Blairstown for online directions).

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Free Introductory Pilates Reformer Class—12 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Come see our new studio. Free Introductory Pilates Reformer class. New clients only. Call 908-288-7551 or email Info@NJMindBodySpirit. com to sign up. NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Studio, 228 South Ave., Fanwood (across from Fanwood train station). Introduction to Reflexology: Healing with Hands on Feet!—10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Learn how massaging areas of the foot can soothe discomfort in other areas of the body. People in caring roles particularly benefit. No bodywork experience necessary. ElilaCenter. com. Oasis at the Elila Center for Natural Healing, 430 Springfield Avenue, Lower Level, Berkeley Heights. $85. 908-271-6670.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21 Sustenance on the Farm Dinner—5 p.m.–8 p.m. $155. Support Slow Food Northern NJ’s school garden programs. Enjoy amazing local and sustainable food at an elegant five-course dinner on the farm. Performances by local musicians. Cost: $155 per person. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morristown. SustenanceEvents.com Medical Intuitive-Certification Class—11 a.m.–6 p.m. A medical intuitive can energetically read the aura or energy field. Some can also intuit the condition of organs, glands, blood, and other organ systems of the body. This is a certification class. Preregistration required. $277. 908-963-2628 Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. LisaBellini.net

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Free Lecture on Etheric Healing + Essential Oils Followed by Emotional Release—7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Lecture on Etheric Healing will be followed by Emotional Release techniques with essential oils to clear emotional/mental blockages and trauma, and powerful Group Healing. Space is limited, so please RSVP. Lecture: FREE | Emotional Release + Group Healing: $52. 732-927-1116. healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St, Mendham.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24 Crystals and Chakras—12 p.m.–3 p.m. One of the nicest aspects of crystals is that they are color-coordinated with the energy centers called the chakras. We will provide a guide to help make working with crystals and the chakras easier. We will provide the crystals and pouch. VoicesAroundTheWorld.net. Crystal Healing Center, 171 W. Main St., Suite 3, Rockaway. $55. 908-963-2628. Spiritual Development Class—7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. This class will focus on meditation, palm reading, and automatic writing. Learn how to use your intuitive abilities and raise your vibrations. $20. 973-224-6773. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. HunaHealingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27 Public Speaking—10 a.m.–4 p.m. (also Aug. 28) Learn how to speak in front of small or large groups with confidence. Robert Burns will teach different

techniques that will make it simple, fun and easy to give presentations or speeches like a professional. Class 2 will be held on Sunday. Must register. $395. Check with your company about training reimbursement. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com. Huna Healing Center, 171 West Main St., Rockaway. Free Introductory Pilates Reformer Class—12 p.m.–1:00 p.m. Come see our new studio. Free Introductory Pilates Reformer class. New clients only. Call 908-288-7551 or email Info@NJMindBodySpirit.com to sign up. NJMindBodySpirit.com. Mind Body Spirit Studio, 228 South Ave., Fanwood (across from Fanwood train station). “Power Connection” Training Workshop in Intuitive Energy Healing—12:30 p.m.–6 p.m. Training workshop offers hands-on experience to discover or to expand Intuitive Energy Healing abilities. Learn how to assess, balance and correct the human energy field (aura). $325. ($300 for practitioners and previous trainees). Six Degrees of Wellness, 25 Bloomfield Ave., Denville. 973-713-6811. How to Teach Yoga in Gyms, Clubs, & Offices—1:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Practical tools for yoga teachers: teaching in challenging environments, teaching with a lack of props, using the equipment available, teaching yoga in places that have mixed styles of yoga, management that does not understand yoga, diplomacy skills, and how to interest students in the deeper aspects of yoga . With Joni Wellness. $57. 973-966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison.

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sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9 a.m. & 10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10 a.m. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9 a.m. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This nonprofit organization serves more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.), Newark. Monetary donations, food drives and fundraising are always needed. To learn more about Fresh Freedom Call, visit FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973887-0860. Summit Unitarian Church Worship Service—10:45 a.m. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Center for Spiritual Living ~ Morristown—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of Sussex County—11 a.m. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd, Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3 p.m. Third Sundays. Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-6579696 or 212-475-1090. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

monday Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m. Second and fourth Mondays. Provides a supportive environment to practice your pitch, exchange business ideas and discuss new ways of finding employment, creating opportunity or preparing a successful proposal. Hosted at the St. Peter’s Morristown Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. Parking is provided by Assumption Church at their lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave. Ekujan@ccm.edu. MOMS Club of Flanders Area—10 a.m. First Mondays. Connect with other stay-at-home moms

and their children. Nonprofit support group for families in Flanders, Roxbury Twp., and Chester. Email MomsClubFlanders@yahoo.com or visit MomsClubFlanders.Synthasite.com. Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30 a.m. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860. Lunchtime Chi Kung (Qigong)—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques, and focuses attention. The gentle, rhythmic movements reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. $20 per class or $90 for six classes. Sponsored by Mir-Yam School of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Meditation and held at Clear Mountain Zen Center, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. More info, contact Miriam at 973-857-9536 or Miriam@mir-yam.com. Mir-Yam.com. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130; New Student promotion 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing to get yourself charged up for the week. $15. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. TaChi/Chi Kung (Qigong) at Verona Yoga— 4:45–5:45 p.m. Mondays thru August 22. This ancient Chinese health care system is practiced for good health maintenance, healing, and vitality. The gentle, rhythmic movements of Chi Kung reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. $60 for six classes. Sponsored by Mir-Yam School of Tai Chi, Chi Kung, and Meditation and held at Verona Yoga and Wellness Center, 546 Bloomfield Ave., Verona. More info, contact Miriam at 973-857-9536 or Miriam@ mir-yam.com. Mir-Yam.com. Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Develop focus, concentration, breath control, power, spontaneity and Zen actualization while improving fitness and learning practical, reality-based personal protection. Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt. Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201-8919100. Office@ZenGarland.org. HighZen.org. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Second Mondays. Practice mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Class limited; must register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

Psychic Mediumship—7–9 p.m. The first 3 Mondays. Gather with two to five family members and attempt to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@ Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Psychic Development Class—7–9 p.m. The last Mondays. Includes psychic development exercises, metaphysical discussions and psychic and/or Mediumship “readings.” $10. Held in Netcong. Space is limited. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@ Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Mondays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-2398402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester. Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. Mondays. This meeting is intended to foster support for individuals who are incorporating this law into their life. Attendance limited; must register at 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife.com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

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tuesday Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday Night Track Workouts— Check website for time. Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track. See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities. Dues May to May: $15 individual, $20 family. Pete at PLee@us.Fujitsu.com. White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45 a.m. or 5:45–7 p.m. Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—Noon–12:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Nia—4:30 p.m. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. $10. Held at Integrated Medicine Center “Changing Lifestyles” in the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital. 973-971-6301. Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce stress. $15 class, everyone welcome. Offered at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane. Bates7@Mac.com for more info. Preschool Yoga Class—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com. Cross Bike Rides—5:30 p.m. On trails, some pavement. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome. Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market St., Morristown. More info at Edwin@VanDesselSports.com. NjBikeRacing.com. Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Qi Gong—5:45–6:30 p.m. Cultivate energy through controlled breathing and stretching exercises designed to calm mind and body. Instructor, Ameurfina H. Nazario, MS. Mind Body Center, 2nd floor, Pediatric Rec. Rm., 95 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-971-4575. Meditation Based on Jon Kabat-Zinn—6:30–7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Weekly Guided Meditation—6:30–7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Enrich your existing meditation practice, or ease into the beginning of your practice with guided journeys. $20. Register at 732-927-1116 or healingAia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E. Main St., Mendham. SMART Recovery—6:30–8 p.m. Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@Optimum.net. Tuesday Evening Meditation—6:45-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Each week there will be discussion about a type of meditation, followed by the practice. Unity of

Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Tuesday Evening Meditation—7–8 p.m. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation at the Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 1574 Rt. 23 N., Butler. $10. Call 973-686-9100 or email Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net before 4 p.m. Tuesday to reserve a spot. Mother/Daughter Yoga—7–8 p.m. Tuesdays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. Health.OfficeLive.com. Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@AndreaGrace.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30 p.m. Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. A night of prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. All welcome. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations accepted. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@ TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. North American Butterfly Association—7:30 p.m. First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600. Restorative Yoga—7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course.org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30 p.m. Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. No exp. necessary. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions and info at 973-299-0172. Book Study Group—7:30–9 p.m. Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30 p.m. First and third Tuesdays. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10-$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesday Parent-Child Group—9–11 a.m. Parents, caregivers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia. Home.HomeWebs.com. Groups.yahoo.com.

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Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga— 9:30–10:45 a.m. Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Kundalini Yoga—10 a.m. Wednesdays. A blend of asanas, movement, breathing techniques, meditation, chanting, music and dancing. $15. Upper Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com. AkalsukhSingh.com. Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11 a.m. Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). Build strength, stamina, balance and flexibility. Prerequisites: no major injuries and ability to perform basic standing poses with confidence. Not suitable for pregnant women. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Zumba—4:30–5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Changing Lifestyles, Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30 p.m. meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 sessions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Drop-in $25. 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Woman Rising: Domestic Violence Support Group—6:30–8 p.m. Every other Wednesday. Call to confirm dates. Donation. Must RSVP. The Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4Bliss.com. A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro, 908-322-8181.

Be the Medicine Counsel Circle ~ Community Building and Visioning—7–9 p.m. Second Wednesdays. Create a supportive community to work together to co-create a new future for yourself and the community at large. Kathy Smyly Miller, David Beck, D.C., Janet StraightArrow 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. OasisforTheSoul.com. 973-647-2500.

welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@ yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.

Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15 a.m. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange. 973-857-9536.

Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15 p.m. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma Talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org.

Be the Medicine - Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. Second and Fourth Thursdays. Experience deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9 p.m. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10 a.m.–12 noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange. Call 973-669-3196.

Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: NewJersey.SierraClub.org.

Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11 a.m.–Noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Wellness Seminars—7:30–8:30 p.m. Maplewood Memorial Library. Co-sponsored by HWPN and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at GrowConscious@optonline.net. HWPN.org.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering— Noon. Third Thursdays. Come each month and learn about delicious and healthy food preparation. $25; 4 for $75. Contact Marnie at Mountain Lakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr, Mountain Lakes. 973-3354469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.

International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m. Wednesdays. Learn dances and music from over 100 countries with ten instructors. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Refreshments served. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-5397020 or 973-635-4913. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Wednesdays. Going through the12 steps together you may write, make amends, pray and meditate, share what you have written, and/or take action as outlined by the steps. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9 p.m. Wednesdays. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions

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Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine—4:15–5 p.m. Thursdays.Yoga. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15 p.m. Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Yoga for Special Needs—5–5:45 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8 p.m. Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely and effectively, and what to buy to set up your in-home exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiropractic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040.

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Special Needs Yoga—5:15–6 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Meditative Art Class with Alicia DiGiovanni— 5:30–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Guided visualization to access your intuition and invoke your creativity, followed by artistic expressions in any art medium that calls to you. Residents $125; on-residents $135. All materials included, or bring your own. Sign up online at Register.communitypass.net or call 908464-0550. Berkeley Heights Community Center, 29 Park Ave., Berkeley Heights. Compassionate Communication Practice—6–7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Build closer, more loving relationships by practicing your skills in conflict resolution and empathetic communication. Ask@ANaturalAffinity.com. ANaturalAffinity.com. A Natural Affinity, a dating & social network for like-minded people. Reiki Share—6:30–9 p.m. Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms—7 pm. Second Thursdays. Meetings feature guest speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” and play dates. A national nonprofit organization connecting mothers who are passionate about holistic health and green living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second Thursdays. Open to all who have a desire to share original work or your favorite poems. Suggested donation $10; includes tea/coffee and a light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. Call Vicki at 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Mystical Poet’s Society—7–9 p.m. Last Thursdays. A “play date” to explore the poetry,

prose, prayers and intuitive thoughts of Mystical Poets such as Rumi, Gibran, Hafiz and Tagore. Please bring your writing quill and parchment. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Apprentice To You - Be the Medicine—7:15–9:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Tools from around the world are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely and to integrate into your job, family and life. Some weekend trainings. 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow. OasisForTheSoul.com. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30 p.m. Thursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. All welcome. RSVP 908-461-0141 or drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Thursdays. Held at Zion Lutheran Church, Fields Hall, 11 S c h o o l e y ’s M t n . R d . , L o n g Va l l e y. WestMorrisCtyNJ.HolisticMoms.org or email Chapter Leaders at HMNWestMorris@hotmail.com. A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234. Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch Plains Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. First Thursdays. Bring business cards and brochures and network with your wellness community. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. Topics and info: Hwpn.org. Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with women about health, marital, family and personal issues affecting life quality. Celebrate, change negatives to positives, be nurtured, feel joy. The Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778.

TrumpNetwork Presentation—8 p.m. Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908 461-0141. Office: 973 625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com.

friday Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30–11 a.m. Great practice if you want to invest in preventive medicine, self-healing, and/or energy work. Standing and sitted meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine— 10:00–10:45 a.m. Fridays. Beginner’s Zumba. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.– Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org. Changing Lifestyles Integrative Medicine Yoga— Noon–12:45 p.m. Fridays. $10. Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute, at Morristown Memorial Hospital, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Meditation—Noon–1 p.m. First and Third Fridays. Practice mindfulness based stress reduction and other meditation techniques; conclude with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy to rejuvenate mind, body and soul. $15. Space limited. Register at Tatyana@thejoyofbalance.com or at 908-347-5209. Respira Salt Wellness Ctr., 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Info@RespiraSalt.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, over-

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White Oak Yoga—8–9 a.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

Messages from the Other Side—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.

“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10 a.m. First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

Swingin’ Tern—8 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop. First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music in East Hanover. Beginners are welcome at the dance and are encouraged to come to the beginners’ workshop. Come alone or with a partner. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-551-4441.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9 p.m. Third Fridays. Empowers women with a history of female contributions from ancient times to the present. Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discussion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4Bliss.com. Reiki Share—7–9 p.m. Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net. Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9 p.m. Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355. AA Meeting—7:30 p.m. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555. Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30-9:30 p.m. Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Morristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

Books & Bagels—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday. Friends of the Randolph Library is sponsoring this event each week. Come meet your neighbors and share your list of favorite books. No registration required. Teens and adults only. Randolph Township Library, Quiet Study Rm., 28 Calais Rd. 973-895-3556. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com. Nia—11 a.m. Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com. GoddessBody Fitness for Women—11 a.m.–Noon. Saturdays. World dance movements celebrating the feminine body and spirit. Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ, 356 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. Start anytime. No dance exp. required. Call TaRessa Stovall: 609-304-3481. Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com.

A Course in Miracles—8 p.m. Every other Friday. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy for those looking to heal themselves of misperceptions causing the body to appear ill and the mind to be frightened, alone or not at peace. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org.

Psychic Saturday—Noon–3 p.m. First Saturday. Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com.

The Minstrel—8 p.m. Fridays. A concert series run by the Folk Project. Second Friday of the month open stage/audition night. Coffee, teas, and baked goods served. No alcohol or tobacco on the premises. Admission $7. All tickets sold at the door. Info and directions at 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org.

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Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30 p.m. Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturday Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908 273 3245. Adult Yoga—7:45 a.m. Saturdays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. health.officelive.com.

Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. All welcome to come, relax and enjoy. $12. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 973-9857548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Laughter Experiment—8–9:30 p.m. Last Saturdays. Like an Open Mic Plus, with opportunities for comics to develop material, for audiences to hear perfected routines and for performers and audience members to interact with each other in different and creative ways. Must register by 8 p.m. the night of the performance. $10; participants and audience. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

extended events Summer Special for Students at Studio Yoga— College and high school students with school ID are welcome to attend unlimited weekly classes through Labor Day for $135. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ. com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

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