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s my brain is taxed by print deadlines and the last-minute details of publishing this issue, what I wouldn’t give for a sharper mind and better memory! Thankfully, A Brain-Building Blueprint, on page 17, offers help. Although cognition begins to decrease after age 30 (a very distant memory for me, indeed), there are some natural steps we can take to stop and even reverse the decline. Most of us know that losing weight is good for your looks and your overall health. I was surprised to learn that studies show a restricted calorie intake is also good for your brain. A reduction in calories over just a few months’ time can have a profound effect on boosting memory. Exercise and a brain-boosting diet compound the benefits. You’ll also find some great information on brain development in babies and children (How a Brain Grows, p. 20), how unresolved conflict and stress can affect your brain and body (How Can We All Get Along? p. 22), and for Valentine’s Day, how embracing imperfection in relationships leads to more happiness and satisfaction. (Wabi Sabi Love, p. 28). I’m excited to announce that Natural Awakenings is giving away a trip for two to the Farm of Life in Costa Rica. I’ve been to Costa Rica three times, most recently last month, and can attest to its breathtaking beauty. My husband tells me that the minute I step outside the San José airport, my attitude changes. Whether it’s the sun, the warmth of the people, or my Latin heritage, I instantly feel at home and full of well-being. Costa Rica’s official slogan is “The Happiest Country in the World.” So it’s no wonder that a popular expression heard there is Pura Vida, literally “pure life,” but as used in greetings, it symbolizes the idea of simply enjoying life. The country claims six percent of the biodiversity in the world, values ecotourism, and has not had a standing army since 1949. (Not to mention producing some of the best coffee in the world!) While I love any kind of NA contest, this one really thrills me. To enter, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com/contests/farmoflife. I hope it’s one of you who wins! Pura Vida,

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newsbriefs Morris Habitat for Humanity’s Seventh-Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala

eld at the Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, the Morris Habitat for Humanity’s Seventh-Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala on February 18 offers an elegant and exciting evening of dining, dancing to the music of local group Tropical Storm, a wine pull and silent auction, all to benefit the organization’s mission to help working families achieve the American dream of home ownership. Homeowner families and volunteers will soon be breaking ground for ten new homes to be constructed in 2012, and Morris Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $150,000 to accomplish that goal. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, silent-auction preview and wine pull at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7. Individual tickets are $250 per person. Morris Habitat for Humanity (MHfH) is a nonprofit housing ministry dedicated to providing decent, affordable housing for low-income families in Morris County. Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, MHfH builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need; it has served 107 families with its homebuilding and home-repair projects since 1985. In addition, proceeds from its ReStore, which opened in May 2007, have built five homes and diverted more than 1,000 tons (of what would have been discarded materials) from landfills. For more information about MHfH, call 973-891-1934 or visit MorrisHabitat.org. To learn more about the ReStore, call 973-366-3358 or visit MorrisRestore.org.

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M.E.L.T. Classes Offered in Denville and Madison

he MELT Method is a self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue through a series of easy, precise techniques using simple, specialized equipment, like soft foam rollers and small balls. Join M.E.L.T. instructor Hilary Bilkis at Purple Om Yoga in Denville for a free introduction to the MELT Hand and Foot Treatment on Friday, February 3, at 11:30 a.m. A 90-minute Hilary Bilkis introductory class for the body will be offered on Saturday, February 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Purple Om and on Tuesday, February 14, from 12:15 to 1:45, at Studio Yoga in Madison. Both sessions are $30. MELT self-treatment techniques are easy to learn and have been proven to effectively rehydrate connective tissue as well as quiet and rebalance the nervous system, providing lasting results that include reacquired space in joints, improved flexibility and mobility, increased range of motion, better quality of sleep, and fewer aches and pains. For more information about these and other classes, visit PurpleOmYoga.com and StudioYogaNJ.com. To contact Hilary Bilkis, email Hilary@awakening4wellness.com. Visit MeltMethod.com for informative videos and news clips.

Coming Home Again: A Spiritual Retreat to Reconnect with Nature

n Saturday, February 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Fletcher Harper, executive director of GreenFaith and one of the nation’s premier interfaith environmental leaders, will lead a one-day contemplative retreat for people of any spiritual tradition to help them reconnect with their roots in nature. The retreat will be held at the Community of St. John Baptist, 82 West Fletcher Harper Main Street, Mendham, and is cosponsored by the church and Interweave. Fletcher, an Episcopal priest, has helped GreenFaith develop innovative programs linking religious belief and practice to the environment. A graduate of Princeton University and Union Theological Seminary, he served as a parish priest for ten years and in leadership positions in the Episcopal Church before becoming GreenFaith’s executive director. The retreat, which features a presentation, discussion, silence and a shared midday meal, offers participants the chance to recall outdoor spiritual experiences and learn basic outdoor meditation techniques. The cost is $50; $45 for Interweave members. To register, visit Interweave.org or call 908-277-2120. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center Welcomes Naturopath to Its Practice

enville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Gagne, ND, to its practice. As a naturopathic doctor, Gagne brings a wide range of experience in homeopathic and herbal medical practices, health care administration and lifestyle counseling. Those skills are in tune with the recent addition of Denville Medical’s nutrition and weight-loss services and complement its established approach to balanced individual and family healthcare. Dr. Gagne’s education and experience in the healing art of Naturopathy will bring a new dimension to Denville Medical’s already expansive practice, which has served the community for twenty-five years. As one of the Dr. Melissa Gagne most advanced medical rehabilitation centers in northern New Jersey, Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center offers a team of medical doctors, physical therapists, and chiropractors, providing an interdisciplinary approach to the evaluation and treatment of pain. Naturopathic Medicine combines the latest in medical advances and cuttingedge research with the wisdom of the ages from the world’s greatest healers. By adding a Naturopathic doctor to its ranks, Denville Medical is now able to offer even greater holistic and preventative treatments to ensure the highest quality of care to its patients. Naturopathic doctors are trained in the use of prescription drugs along with a keen understanding of the body’s inherent ability to restore and maintain its own good health, leading to positive results in identifying and removing barriers to treatments for conditions as varied as allergies, respiratory ailments, chronic pain, heart disease, fibromyalgia, menopause, chronic fatigue and cancer. With the addition of Dr. Gagne, Denville Medical and Sports Rehabilitation Center enhances its mission of “providing a qualified team of healthcare professionals with a full spectrum of treatment options and expert pain management.” For more information, visit DenvilleMedical.com or email KerryK@ denvillemedical.com. See ad on page 2.

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newsbriefs Enneagram Workshop in Mendham

ister Laura Katharine will present an Enneagram Workshop– Enneagram II: Relationship on Saturday, February 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Community of St. John Baptist, 82 West Main St., Mendham. The workshop fee, $40, includes lunch. The Enneagram is a powerful and dynamic personality system that describes nine distinct and fundamentally different patterns of thinking, feeling and acting. Its name comes from the Greek ennea, “nine,” and grammos, “model.” This symbol has its roots in the Middle East in ancient spiritual traditions and is represented by a circle enclosing nine equidistant points connected by nine intersected lines. The nine points represent the ways in which the nine different personality types perceive and defend their realities. No one of the types is better or worse than any other. Each type has its own way of viewing life, its own mental and emotional preoccupations, and its own talents and abilities. Sr. Laura Katharine has been an Episcopalian Sister since 1964 and is a member of the Community of St. John Baptist. In her tenure, she has attended numerous Enneagram workshops and has guided many individuals and couples by way of the Enneagram. Attendance is limited to twelve persons; please contact Jean Marie at Network@csjb.org with your reservation.

Fourth-Annual Local Harvest Sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ

n Saturday, February 11 (snow date: February 12), from noon to 4 p.m., Slow Food Northern NJ will hold its fourth-annual Local Harvest: Farms, Food, and Family, at Morristown High School, 50 Early Street, Morristown. Sponsored by Slow Food Northern NJ in partnership with the Morris County Park Commission, the event will bring together more than 20 local farmers and food artisans for an afternoon of sustainably, locally produced foods to stock up on for the winter. Visitors can purchase seasonal vegetables and fruit, grass-fed and finished beef and pork, poultry, eggs, cheese, breads, teas, and prepared foods from local growers and producers while learning about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and purchasing seasonal farm shares. Participating CSAs are the Community Supported Garden and School Lunch Farm in Morris County. Participating vendors include Appleridge Farm, Good Fields Farm, Rogowski Farm, Best Fruit Farm, Bobolink Dairy & Bakeyard, Churutabis Farm, Harvest Home Meats, and Valley Shepherd Creamery. Arthur & Friends, an entrepreneurial training program for adults with disabilities, will sell locally grown hydroponic greens. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm’s interpretive display on early farm life, sustainable farming, and heritage breeds will round out the program. Slow Food Northern NJ is dedicated to spreading awareness and nurturing appreciation of slowing down to enjoy healthful, locally grown food by connecting New Jersey residents with earth-friendly farmers, chefs, and food makers. The goal of Slow Food Northern NJ is to develop school gardens in every town in northern NJ. A three-dollar suggested donation will go to support those gardens. 10

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The Tuning Effect Available in Group Seminars

arry Wolfson, director of the Hypnosis Counseling Center, with offices in Bloomfield, Flemington, and Frenchtown, recently announced that the center is now instructing the Tuning Effect technique in group seminars. Upcoming seminars will be held in Bayonne, Fair Lawn, Edison, Morristown, Parsippany, North Brunswick, Rutherford, Princeton, Roxbury and Hamilton Township. The Tuning Effect brings attention, eye movement, and breathing together to produce a strongly felt sense of mental confidence and security. Like learning how to ride a bicycle, skip rope, or type, this practice coordinates attention, vision, and action without the need of complex mental processing. Designed to bring people back to their emotional center and a natural balanced state in which challenges and obstacles can be met and overcome, the Tuning Effect is easily mastered and doesn’t require ongoing sessions. Individual clients learn the technique in just two half-hour sessions or one group session. The Hypnosis Counseling Center has more than 25 years of experience in helping clients to attain their goals and successfully change their lives for the better. The center provides group counseling sessions for smoking cessation, weight loss and stress management, among other things, at more than 30 adult schools, while specially designed programs are currently offered in corporate settings. For more information about the Hypnosis Counseling Center, contact Barry Wolfson at 908-996-3311 or visit HypnosisNJ.com. See ad on page 25.

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healthbrief A CHANGE OF HEART: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOOD FEELINGS AND GOOD HEALTH by Jill Broderick MS, OTR, BCB

id you know that you could alter the rhythm of your heartbeat simply by changing your emotional response? Heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback is a tool that measures the difference between each beat of the heart, producing a pattern reflecting oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s psychophysiological (mental, emotional and physiological) state. The heart does not beat in even intervals, even when we are at rest. Influences from the central nervous system change this beat or rhythm as needed to meet the demands of daily life. Heart signals or patterns seen using HRV have a significant impact on brain functions such as attention, perception, memory and problem-solving skills. Stress and negative emotions affect this rhythm /pattern seen with HRV biofeedback by making it appear disordered. Negative emotions and stress influence the heart-brain neural connections, sending signals to our brain that that can inhibit higher-level cognitive function. Have you ever wondered why you couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of a good response to a difficult situation when stressed but could come up with something later on when you were more relaxed? When we are angry, frustrated or anxious, our heart rate variability becomes more irregular. The brain receives cues from the heart, bathing the nervous system with stress hormones. The body responds by shifting into a stress response, increasing blood pressure, respiration and brain wave activity. Over time, stress and negative emotions leave our bodies exhausted and depleted and may adversely effect our health. Conversely, when we use breathing techniques coupled with positive emotion, we are able to change the pattern or trace we see (using HRV biofeedback) into what is referred to as a coherent pattern or coherence. Instead of seeing an irregular, jagged pattern on the biofeedback device, we see a more regular sinus rhythm (wave pattern). We can see in real time how breath work and positive emotions shift the heart rate variability feedback into a more desirable response, showing us how we are able to better regulate our own physiology. As HRV increases or improves, it has a regulating effect on respiration, blood pressure and brain wave activity. Improved heart rate variability helps the body restore balance and facilitates improved cognitive performance. The mind and body are in a more resilient state, better able to respond to daily demands. Heart rate variability biofeedback used along with breath work and positive feeling can help people improve their quality of life and daily performance. Positive emotions such as love, compassion and forgiveness can help create a more stable HRV pattern. The heart, in turn, sends input to the brain, facilitating improved attention, problem solving, and communication. Alert yet calm, we are more easily able to think, respond and access the better part of ourselves. It all starts with a commitment to try something new and a simple change of heart. Jill Broderick has 25 years of professional experience as an occupational therapist, specializing in treatment of adult patients with chronic pain conditions, neurological disorders and stress-related illness. Board-certified in biofeedback, she has developed her expertise in applied psychophysiology to help patients develop self-regulatory skills to quiet the central nervous system, enabling them to change their response to stress and pain without medication. Visit JillBroderick.com to learn more about the benefits of biofeedback. See ad on page 43.

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Virgin Forests are Irreplaceable

Vanishing Species

Counting our Natural Blessings A study by Canada’s Dalhousie University postulates that as many as 86 percent of Earth’s species are still unknown, and millions of organisms will remain undiscovered as extinctions accelerate worldwide at 10 to 100 times their natural rate. If, as the study’s co-author Boris Worm suggests, our planet is home to 8.7 million species, it means scientists have cataloged fewer than 15 percent of species now alive. Many unknown organisms will wink out of existence before they can even be recorded. Although the catalog of mammals and birds may be nearly complete, inventories of other classes of life are far behind. Only 7 percent of the predicted number of fungi and fewer than 10 percent of all ocean life forms have been identified. Categorizing a new organism is more complicated than discovering one. “It’s a long process,” Worm explains. “Most scientists will describe dozens of species in their lifetime, if they’re really lucky. What’s been discovered so far are those things that are easy to find, that are conspicuous, that are relatively large. There is an age of discovery ahead of us when we could find out so much more of what lives with us on this planet.” Source: National Geographic

Big Book

Encyclopedia of Life Update The second edition of the Smithsonian Institution’s free, online collaborative Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) is now easier to use. It also has been vastly expanded, offering information on more than one-third of all known species on Earth, including hundreds of thousands of images and videos. With the updated format, users can easily find species of interest; create personal collections of photos and information; find or upload pictures, videos and sounds; and share comments, questions and expertise with users worldwide that share similar interests. EOL.org seeks to become a microscope in reverse, helping users to discern large-scale patterns. By aggregating for analysis information on Earth’s estimated 1.9 million known species, scientists say EOL could, for example, help map vectors of human disease; reveal mysteries behind longevity; suggest substitute plant pollinators for a swelling list of places where honeybees no longer provide the function; and foster strategies to slow the spread of invasive species. All EOL information is available for reuse and is licensed under Creative Commons and other Open Access free licenses.

Analysis by an international team of researchers of more than 100 studies comparing wildlife in forests that had been modified with those that had not confirms the crucial role that virgin forests play in conserving the natural world. The researchers conclude in the journal Nature that, “When it comes to maintaining tropical biodiversity, there is no substitute for primary forests.” The worldwide meta-study found that most species, notably birds, do much better in virgin tracts than in areas that have been cleared for agriculture, plantations or agro-forestry or selectively logged for certain types of trees. In all but the latter, the overall impact on biodiversity was marked. In all cases, the variety of plants and animals was depleted more severely than the sheer number of organisms present. Surprisingly, total mammal populations may do better under some kinds of forest modification, although this may be because opportunistic animals such as rats multiply even as the diversity of mammals drops. Birds, insects and plants experience an unequivocal loss. The study addresses how best to specifically preserve nature across the tropics, where most human population growth and rapid development is occurring. It compares the effects of “land-sharing”, where farming and other development enables wildlife to share the same space, and “land-sparing”, which provides entitlement areas to wildlife while humans use other segments as intensely as they like. Source: BBC News

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om may have said that hot water washes best, but don’t give cold-water detergents the cold shoulder—today’s new products deliver clean laundry that’s easy on the pocketbook and the planet. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an average American family annually washes nearly 400 loads of laundry. Because heating the water accounts for 90 percent of the energy used by a washing machine, using only hot or warm water in a toploading electric washer annually produces an average 2,407 pounds of CO2 pollution—equivalent to two cross-country flights. Many conventional cold-water detergents still contain toxic chemicals that when drained, end up in waterways, creating a host of environmental woes and exposing wildlife to endocrine disruptors. For both clean and green clothes, buy biodegradable laundry detergents made with plant oils and other natural ingredients that are free of phosphates, bleach and surfactants such as petroleum-based nonylphenol ethoxylates, or NPE. Kinder to the planet, greener choices are also gentler on the skin. Consumers concerned about killing bacteria, dust mites and other allergens may be tempted to turn on the hot water tap for sheets, linens and underwear, but Philip Tierno,

Jr., Ph.D., a professor of microbiology and pathology at the New York University School of Medicine, says that most of the hot water people use is not hot enough anyway. “You need water that’s between 140 and 150 degrees to kill germs,” he advises. Tierno, author of The Secret Life of Germs, notes that the sun is one of nature’s most efficient germ killers, so letting clothes dry outdoors is a good eco-option. “The ultraviolet radiation kills germs,” he advises, “and it’s just as effective as bleach.” Natural disinfectants that can be added during rinsing include white vinegar (one-half cup per load); grapefruit seed extract (one teaspoon); tea tree oil (two teaspoons); and lavender or peppermint essential oil (a few drops), which also imparts a fresh fragrance. Find more tips on the Sierra Club’s website at Tinyurl.com/3kh2dpf, plus eco-wise products including pre-wash treatments, non-chlorine bleach and laundry liquids at Natural Awakenings’ online store, NAWebstore.com.

“Who is Looking for an Answer to Awful Headaches and Migraines?” Dear Friend, Every day, people come to see me looking for an answer to those agonizing headaches they’ve endured for years. Many have been to several doctors, tried several drugs, and have had very expensive tests. My patient, Roseann, had migraine headaches since first grade. She’d been to generalists, specialists, had CAT scans, MRI’s, and been on some powerful medications . . . all of which didn’t help. She suffered for 20 years. Another patient, Aggie, just went three weeks without a migraine for the first time in years (she hadn’t gone longer than a few days without one). All that suffering, when the answer was just removing nerve pressure in their spines. Their cases are not unusual at all. “This month I’m reaching out to people with headaches.” It bothers me that many have been told there is no answer for them, when perhaps there is. No doctor can guarantee a cure; however, chiropractic care has been shown to help countless people. And, it’s not just migraines and headaches. I’m blessed to help people with chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. I often see people who’ve come to me as a “last resort.” As a chiropractor, I do things differently. I’m not going to give you medications to cover up symptoms because my job is to get to the root cause of the health problems. You need to know that I don’t “cure” anyone. Your body is designed to always strive to heal itself. Sometimes, nerve interference gets in the way of that inborn striving towards health. What I do is remove nerve pressure, and allow the body to heal itself. I’m not a miracle worker; your body is the real miracle. Although all people respond differently to care, most people who see a chiropractor are satisfied. Thanks, and God Bless. Fred Rossi, D.C. Bring in this article by February 28th and I’ll give you a new patient exam for $67 with x-rays, paraspinal thermal imaging . . . the whole thing ($260 value). Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that we have family plans. You can call me, or Maya, at ROSSI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC. We can help you.

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Healing Energy Spiritual counselor, Reiki master, and crystal healer Lisa Bellini helps clients clear out their “emotional debris” and awaken their true selves by Susan Bloom

n a fast-paced society increasingly obsessed with headlines, material possessions, and technology, it can be difficult for people to connect to their real identity and understand their true calling. Helping people make this allimportant connection, however, is Lisa Bellini’s mission, one heart at a time. Founder of the Crystal Healing Center in Denville, the 48-year-old Hackettstown resident was awakened to her own lifelong calling as a spiritual counselor following a debilitating spinal injury that immobilized her for several years. “I had always understood things intuitively, predicted things before they occurred, and had out-of-body experiences,” she said, “but my accident forced me to go inside and accept that these gifts were given to me for a higher purpose —to help people raise their vibrations and release the emotional baggage holding them back.” Identified by many leaders in the spiritual arena as an Indigo soul— one of a special group of individuals guided by extreme sensitivity, inner knowing, and empathy—Bellini uses a number of healing techniques to help clients identify blockages and clear out the emotional debris impairing their achievement of greater happiness or life potential. Among these tools are palm readings, Reiki, the use of speciallyblended awakening oils created by Bellini, and the involvement of the Crystal Pyramid Technique (CPT), which helps amplify life-force energy and facilitates healing through the principles of resonance and entrainment. “Through

their ability to refract light and channel energy, crystals have long been known to help realign the chakras and support the healing process,” Bellini says. “By surrounding people with a full grid of crystals specially selected for their unique needs and aspirations, we cleanse, energize, and imbue different parts of their body with vibrations to bring them to a higher level of consciousness, happiness, and purpose.”

Most of all, Bellini believes, “People need to have faith in themselves and not hold onto silly or insignificant things, which can negatively affect them mentally and physically. I love and am energized by the ability to help people release their negative emotions, see their life path, understand how they connect to the larger universe, and achieve greater happiness.” For Bellini, “It’s about helping people move into their power and find who they truly are and what their purpose is—this is how we can elevate our whole society.” For more information on the Crystal Healing Center, Bellini’s schedule of classes, lecture tours, and support groups, or to book her for home readings/healings for individuals or groups, call 908-963-2628 or visit LisaBellini.net. See ad on page 23. Freelancer Susan Bloom writes weekly Health and Food features for New Jersey’s Asbury Park Press and specializes in topics related to nutrition, fitness and healthy lifestyles.

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“People seem to expect that as soon as we start to need reading glasses, we should also expect some of these cognitive issues to arise, but it does not need to be that way,” says Naples, Florida-based Neurology Doctor David Perlmutter, co-author of Power up Your Brain. “You can absolutely do things early on in life and throughout your lifetime that work to maintain the bulk and function of the brain.”

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How to Keep the Mind Young and Memory Sharp by Lisa Marshall

“Have you seen my keys?” “Now, why did I come in here?” “Her name is on the tip of my tongue.” If you catch yourself uttering such phrases, listen up:

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emory generally starts to decline in our 30s, as the brain shrinks with age. One of the first and most prominent signs is that ‘tip of the tongue’ phenomenon,” advises neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D., co-author of Welcome to Your Brain. Studies show that the adult brain can shrink as much as one-half to 1 percent annually in midlife, as neurons in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus wither and the branches between them thin. Add hormonal changes, which can starve gray matter of nour-

ishing estrogen and progesterone; less-than-stellar cardiovascular health, which tends to limit blood flow to the brain; and a gummy protein called amyloid plaque, which can hamper neuronal function; and cognitive decline may be exacerbated. Already, one in five people older than 65 suffer from “mild cognitive impairment” (persistent memory problems severe enough to be noticeable by others). According to the Alzheimer’s Association, if we live to age 90, as many as half of us could ultimately be diagnosed with that disease.

genes that code for a protein called brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF),” explains Perlmutter. “BDNF is significantly enhanced in people that simply cut down their calorie consumption.” Several animal and human studies support this conclusion. One 2009 study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, divided 50 men and women age 50 and older into three groups that slashed calorie intake by 20 percent, 30 percent and not at all. After three months, the groups that restricted their calories saw their verbal memory scores jump by more than 20 percent. Perlmutter notes that just being overweight in the prime of life can promote excess inflammation and free radical production—two enemies of a healthy brain. A 2005 study of 10,000 men and women conducted by researchers at Kaiser Permanente found that people that were obese in their

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early 40s had a 74 percent increased risk of developing dementia later in life. “Just a 25 percent reduction in calories over one month’s time can have a profound effect on boosting memory,” Perlmutter notes. Eat a brain-building diet. Aside from cutting calories, experts say it’s critical to load up on foods that boost neurogenesis (the development of new brain cells) and stall brain atrophy. Eating more fish (or omega-3 supplements), adding fruits and vegetables and cutting back on refined carbohydrates do just that, advises Dr. Christiane Northrup, obstetrician, gynecologist and author of Women’s Bodies Women’s Wisdom. “The brain is mostly made up of omega-3 fats, and many women, in particular, are lacking them in their diet,” she observes. Perlmutter notes that supplementing one’s intake of omega-3 fatty acid DHA, present in fatty fish and marine algae, has been shown to switch on the genes that jumpstart BDNF production.

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DHA is also anti-inflammatory and promotes healthy blood flow to the brain. But people shouldn’t wait too long to load up on it. One 2010 trial of 485 healthy adults with mild memory complaints found that those who took 900 milligrams per day of algae-based DHA supplements for six months made significantly fewer errors on memory tests than they had at the study’s onset. Another study by the National Institute on Aging, however, found that DHA supplementation had little impact on patients once severe dementia had set in. So, sooner is better. Healthy fats aside, dark-colored fruits such as blackberries, blueberries and plums are all rich with antioxidants, substances known to scavenge cell-damaging free radicals in the brain. Also, cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain a powerful compound called sulforaphane, believed to boost the body’s own production of antioxidants. One famous 2005 study followed 13,388 women over several decades, and found that those that ate the most cruciferous vegetables and leafy greens stayed mentally sharp for far longer than those that ate the least. New research from Rush University, in Chicago, further suggests that a deficiency of B12, found in fish, liver, milk and eggs, may hasten brain shrinkage as previously functioning cells die off. Overloading on refined carbohydrates like white flour, pasta and potatoes carries a similar result. “Elevated blood sugar can destroy the brain,” advises Perlmutter, pointing to a 2005 study in the journal Neurology, which linked accelerated brain shrinkage with elevated blood sugar. Prevent hormonal havoc. Ebbing hormones can also have a measurable impact on our ability to recall words and follow through on tasks, says Hawaii naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Natural Choices for Women’s Health.

One 2009 University of California study of 2,362 women between the ages of 42 and 52 found that 60 percent suffered memory and mental-processing problems. “I hear about it almost every day from women in my practice,” comments Steelsmith. “They’re trying to find the word for, say, ‘garlic’ or ‘pen,’ and it just won’t come to them. It can be very frustrating.” Steelsmith notes that estrogen plays a critical role in influencing verbal and spatial memory and fine motor skills and bolstering the blood-brain barrier to keep toxins out. Meanwhile, progesterone acts on the same brain receptors that Valium does, promoting calm and aiding sleep. In the days immediately prior to menstruation, when estrogen and progesterone levels are low, or once women begin to approach menopause and they stay low, the brain feels it. In an ideal world, the adrenal glands kick in to pick up where the ovaries leave off—producing sex hormones. “But women that are stressed out or not nourishing themselves tend to experience adrenal fatigue, so their adrenals are not able to act as a secondary source of hormones,” says Steelsmith. For ovulating women, she recommends taking 100 to 175 milligrams (mg) daily of the herb Rhodiola rosea during the second half of the menstrual cycle to support fatigued adrenal glands and ward off hormone-related brain fog. If the condition occurs only for a few days before a menstrual period, and is accompanied by tender breasts, lack of sleep and heavy monthly bleeding, the problem may be low progesterone. For that, try the herb chaste tree berry during the second half of the menstrual cycle, or consider a low dose, over-the-counter progesterone cream, says Northrup. For post-menopausal women, she recommends taking up to 50 mg per day

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of pregnenolone, an adrenal hormone that the body naturally converts into estrogen and progesterone. (While pregnenolone is available over the counter, Steelsmith suggests that women have a naturopath first test their hormone levels in order to determine an appropriate dose.) Or, older men and women experiencing age-related memory loss can try a soy-based nutritional supplement called phosphatidylserine (PS), which is believed to bolster cell-to-cell communication and levels of the memoryboosting neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Exercise mind and body. Aamodt notes that a common cause of cognitive decline is the accumulation of clogged blood vessels in the brain that choke off blood and oxygen. Thus, “Regular exercise is the single most useful thing you can do to maintain your cognitive abilities later in life,” she says. Recent studies by researchers at the University of Illinois and elsewhere have shown that as little as 45 minutes of aerobic exercise, three times per week, may not only stall age-related brain atrophy in the elderly, but even help regenerate parts of the brain that have withered. “There is no medication on the planet that can do that,” says Perlmutter. Brain exercise is helpful, as well. Exposure to new experiences prompts the brain to literally lay down new neuronal networks, becoming stronger. A 2009 Mayo Clinic study found that of 1,300 people ages 70 to 89, those that had regularly engaged in mentally challenging activities in their 50s and 60s (such as playing games, quilting, building model airplanes, or learning a new language or instrument) were 40 percent less likely to suffer memory problems. The key, advise the experts, is not to stick with the same crossword puzzle for years. Instead, try something new. As Steelsmith puts it: “Use it or lose it.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer headquartered near Boulder, CO. Connect at Lisa@LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Parents that believe playing Beethoven for their infant, investing in educational videos for their toddler or forcing schoolage youngsters to sit still and study for hours will help them to build a better brain have another “think” coming.

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eople are anxious to do everything they can to improve their child’s intelligence, yet many are focusing their energy in places where they are not getting the best payoff for it,” says neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt, Ph.D., co-author of Welcome to Your Child’s Brain: How the Mind Grows from Conception to College. In their new book, Aamodt and Princeton University Neuroscience Professor Sam Wang try to dispel what they believe are many myths that have led parents to worry too much about the 20

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influence they can have on a child’s cognitive development and in some cases, have led to doing more harm than good. Aamodt says that genetics and thousands of years of human evolution have already exerted a heavy influence on a child’s developmental future before he or she is born. In the absence of abuse and neglect, and with good nutrition and a stimulating environment, a child’s brain “raises itself” in many ways, the authors maintain. Meanwhile, they argue that there is little scientific evidence showing that factors like birth

order and exposure to classical music and educational videos have an impact on cognitive development. “Children come ‘out of the box’ with individual temperaments that strongly influence the possible paths they can take through life,” Aamodt observes. “Most parents believe that they can have a bigger influence on their child’s personalities than they actually do. They should relax and enjoy their kids more.” The authors offer these scientifically backed tips for parents and caregivers to influence a child’s developing brain: Don’t stress during pregnancy. “The hormones produced in the mother’s body during stressful times can cross over into the placenta, exposing the child. If it’s a chronic condition, it can lead to problems with brain development,” counsels Aamodt. One 2008 review paper from Harvard Medical School led researchers to conclude that babies born to stressed mothers are more likely to suffer from autism spectrum disorders. Others, from researchers in Canada and the UK, found that women that endure natural disasters while pregnant are more likely to have babies that suffer from schizophrenia, decreased IQ and depression. Animal research has repeatedly demonstrated that babies of stressed mothers often grow up with touchy stressresponse systems. Switch off the baby videos. University of Washington researchers have found that baby educational videos, like Baby Einstein and Brainy Baby fail to boost language skills and may actually slow acquisition of vocabulary. “For every hour per day spent watching baby DVDs and videos, infants understood an average of six to eight fewer words than infants that did not watch them,” the report said. Other research by the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that exposure to action-packed videos may increase the risk of development of attention disorders. “Babies are wired to learn from other people, and every period of time they are not interacting with people because they are watching TV

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interferes with that face-to-face interaction,” says Aamodt. Teach a second language. Bilingual children consistently outperform single-language speakers in tests of executive brain function (a measure of organizational and planning skills) and tend to be better at making choices and understanding other people’s perspectives, Aamodt says. “The very first act of speech for a bilingual person is picking which language to use, and you do that based on your understanding of the other person’s perspective.” Aamodt recommends exposing youngsters to a second language in infancy—if possible, just by speaking to them in a different language—and exploring more formal instruction before the age of 8. Foster self-control. “Ultimately, parents can make the biggest difference in their child’s adult quality of life by promoting self-control,” Aamodt says. Recent research published in the journal Science and elsewhere suggests that children with greater self-control (meaning they can resist temptation, stay on task and control their own behavior) achieve greater success in school, the workplace and their personal lives. “Preschool children’s ability to resist temptation is a much better predictor of academic success than their IQ scores,” Aamodt notes. She recommends engaging and progressively more challenging tasks. “You want to stretch the child just a little; get them to do something a little bit hard, but that they can succeed at if they concentrate.” Encourage study breaks. “Some very old science tells us that to learn effectively, you need to take breaks and allow your brain to consolidate what you have already learned before you go back and try to learn some more,” says Aamodt. “If you study a total of an hour, you will learn twice as much if you break it up into two 30-minute spans.” Hooray for recess!

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significant amount of wearand-tear on the body comes from prolonged unresolved conflict—from not letting go, holding grudges and reliving situations over and over in your head,” says Raj Dhasi, a Toronto-based conflict management consultant who specializes in the physiological impacts of conflict. “But if conflict happens and my mindset is: ‘I can handle this. We can work through this,’ that is phenomenally beneficial for the brain and body.” Dhasi explains that when faced with any conflict—whether it’s an angry boss, disgruntled neighbor, political opponent or untidy teen in the house— our limbic system responds swiftly by igniting a cascade of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol and spiking our heart rate and blood pressure. Meanwhile, our prefrontal cortex— the part of the brain responsible for thinking things through and putting the brakes on emotional, irrational behaviors—begins to slowly light up. The fundamental problem is that in the race to mount a response, the limbic system often wins, prompting us to greet conflict impulsively by raising our voice and saying things we later regret before our rational brain has time to step in. On the flip side, many of us avoid conflict altogether, harboring discontent in such a way that we feel powerless or even threatened. Making matters worse,

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our fight-or-flight response never quite goes away, says Gary Harper, author of The Joy of Conflict Resolution: Transforming Victims, Villains and Heroes in the Workplace and at Home. “More people are stressed out by not dealing with a conflict than with dealing with it,” Harper observes. “If you deal with it in the moment, it allows you to let it go.”

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Harper advises that one way to deal with conflict on the spot is to pause and give our more rational side a chance to arrive at a solution. “Before you react, slow down, take a deep breath and listen to your inner dialogue,” he says. “In that deep breath, you might realize that you need five minutes [to consider a response].” If you still remain in attack mode, it might not be the best time to respond. He adds that while no conflict should be avoided altogether, careful consideration might lead us to conclude that some battles aren’t worth fighting. Ask yourself: How important is this person to me? How important is this issue to me? “If neither is vital to you, save your energy for a better use. If the issue is not important, but the relationship is, it’s okay to accommodate or give in sometimes,” he says.

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Some conflicts are worth confronting. Then, Barbara Pachter, a business communications consultant and author of The Power of Positive Confrontation, offers what she calls the WAC approach for dealing with most cases of work and family conflict. W: Ask yourself: What is really bothering me? “A lot of times, people don’t do

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this. They just say, ‘This person is a jerk,’ rather than specifying the problem.” A: Ask them for a solution. “We often complain, but we don’t identify a solution,” she says. “Determine what is going to solve the problem for you and ask for it.” C: Check in. “Turn it over to the other person and ask for their response. Inquire: ‘Is this possible? What do you think?’” All the while, stay curious about the other person’s perspective, suggests Harper. “We tend to see ourselves as the innocent victim, or we go into hero mode and tend to see the other person as the villain,” he says. “Of course, the other person is doing the same thing, and that makes collaboration tough.” Instead, ask sincere questions—and really listen.

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Terrie McCants, coordinator of the conflict resolution program at Kansas State University, notes that in some cases, especially when deeply held values such as politics or faith are involved, resolving conflict isn’t necessarily about reaching an agreement. “You cannot negotiate people’s values. Sometimes, these are things that people are willing to lie down and die for,” she says. “Instead, sometimes you might need to agree to disagree.” In the end, whether the conflict is a minor disagreement at home, a workplace quarrel or a complicated political dispute, the process of properly working through it can leave both parties feeling stronger and improve their communities. “Conflict forces you to problem-solve collaboratively and come up with options and elegant solutions,” she explains. “If handled well, it can add brilliant things to your life.” Lisa Shumate is a freelance writer in Boulder, CO.

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lastic is nearly impossible to avoid these days, but we should beware of its health impacts. First, consider that the chemicals that form plastic compounds are let loose when plastic becomes worn, scratched or heated. When we use plastic containers for food and drinks and these chemicals are freed up, they can enter our food supply and contribute to a toxic buildup in our bodies. Exposure to such chemicals poses particular danger to pregnant women, babies and young children, whose hormone and brain development can be more easily affected by such toxic insults. Next, consider that Americans annually send more than 29 million tons of plastic to landfills, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Once there, it deteriorates, yet never fully breaks down. Plastic is one of the least recycled forms of packaging, due to its myriad recycling codes and disposable convenience (consider how many of us return plastic grocery bags to the store). Even worse, countless plastic bags, containers, six-pack rings, beverage 24

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straws and other plastic human detritus have found their way into our oceans. The United Nations Environment Programme estimates there are currently 46,000 pieces of plastic in every square mile of ocean. Plastic garbage patches entangle, choke and kill turtles, dolphins and other sea life or, after the eroding effects of sun and saltwater, disintegrate into microscopic plastic pellets consumed by fish, which then wind up on our dinner plates. Here are some ubiquitous plastics of concern and practical ways to avoid using them. Plastic food storage containers. With plastic storage containers (particularly polycarbonate plastic, with a 7 recycling number or resin identification code), the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is of primary concern. BPA molecules are linked to form the plastic, but some molecules can escape and leach into food contents. BPA is a known hormone disruptor that has been tied to miscarriage, prostate and breast cancer, obesity and in children, behavioral and cogni-

Plastic water and soda bottles. Flimsy plastic beverage bottles (bearing a number 1 recycling symbol) are made with polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a petroleum-based plastic that can leach antimony, a metal linked to lung disease, heart problems and stomach ulcers at high concentrations; and phthalates, a common plasticizer associated with male genital deformities, low sperm counts, early puberty, susceptibility to allergens and autism. Hot conditions (such as the inside of a car) increase the leaching potential, as can reuse. Alternative: Invest in a few stainless steel reusable water bottles. Plastic sandwich bags. Most plastic sandwich bags are made from lowdensity polyethylene (LDPE), indicated by resin code 4. Although not known to leach chemicals (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s still wise to avoid microwaving them, however), they contribute to the massive quantity of plastic waste produced each year. Alternatives: Many reusable cloth lunch bags plus glass, bamboo and stainless steel snack containers are available. Clear food packaging, plastic squeeze bottles and peanut butter containers. Many pre-wrapped items in the deli or produce section, as well as condiment squeeze bottles and peanut butter containers bearing a number 3 code, are made with polyvinyl chloride or PVC, one of the most dangerous plastics. During the production of PVC, harmful chemicals like lead, dioxins and vinyl chloride are released that have been tied to health outcomes ranging from learning and behavioral problems to cancer and birth defects. Fatty foods such as cheeses and meats wrapped in number 3 plastics are particularly prone to leaching phthalates. Alternatives: Opt for food thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not wrapped in plastic, such as meat from a butcher or deli counter, rather than

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pre-packaged in the refrigerated bin. Also consider switching to condiments and peanut butters packaged in glass. Styrofoam takeout containers. Polystyrene foam is technically a number 6 plastic. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s common in to-go containers and egg cartons, and the styrene that can leach out is tied to many health impacts, including neurological damage and harm to the liver and kidneys. Further, styrene is known to build up in body fat, increasing its toxic potential over time. Alternatives: Shop at natural grocery stores and places where customers can bring their own containers. With egg

cartons, opt for cardboard, preferably made from recycled material. Brita Belli is the editor of E-The Environmental Magazine. Find green home kitchenware at Natural Awakeningsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; online store, NAWebstore.com. Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, epa.gov; United Nations Environment Programme, unep.org; Healthy Child Healthy World, HealthyChild.org; Our Stolen Future, OurStolenFuture.org.

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increasing body temperature; boosting self-confidence; taking thoughts off of worries; and promoting social interaction, thus equipping individuals to better cope with life’s ups and downs. “Exercise is sometimes stigmatized as an activity that’s hot, sticky and not fun,” notes Jess Martin, a wellness coordinator with the nationwide network of Healthstat, Inc. clinics, headquartered in North Carolina. “We encourage our participants to instead think of exercise as fun. Running, lifting weights and other fitness activities certainly get your heart pumping, but so can less intense forms of exercise. While we encourage everyone to have 30-minute workouts, you can also benefit from shorter intervals, such as two 15-minute or even three 10-minute sessions a day.” As Martin notes, people that work out with a buddy are more likely to be accountable to an exercise routine. Strengthening healthy social bonds reduces stresses at the same time. “When you don’t exercise, the muscles of the body and the heart atrophy, he says. The more you exercise, the lower the heart rate tends to become, and the more efficient the heart function.”

Exercise to Beat the Blues

Staying Active Lifts Our Spirits by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos

Depression affects about one in 10 adults each year and nearly twice as many women as men, according to the American Psychiatric Association. Although exercise may feel like the last thing you want to do when feeling blue, it’s a sure way to climb out of the morass.

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n winter months, people get sluggish in many ways, and the resulting buildup of toxins can make them feel achy. They often interpret their fatigue and tension as depression, but that’s not necessarily so,” says Carolyn Dean, a pioneering physician, naturopath, nutritionist and author, with 25 years of experience treating diet and health issues. “The best, most natural way to pull toxins out of the body is through movement,” she advises. Becoming active is a good way to both lift depression and promote overall health, including a healthy heart, one of the largest and most vital muscles in the body. Getting off the couch often begins by identifying what you enjoy and will be most likely to continue doing. Setting reasonable goals is important. If you haven’t exercised in awhile or feel guilty for taking time out of an already busy day, try starting with a five-minute workout, and then increase the duration as you get stronger.

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Dean suggests that one good way to start is by walking and using a pedometer, or climbing stairs with a step-counter (10,000 steps a day is a reachable goal). You can make a game of competing against yourself. Invite friends to walk with you or create your own walking club to help stay on track with a cardio-exercise routine. Walking your dog or borrowing a neighbor’s pooch for a stroll around the neighborhood is fun. Inject additional movement into daily routines via gardening, washing the car or playing with children.

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Although the scientific links between exercise and reduced anxiety and depression aren’t entirely known, it is clear that working out can help anyone relax and feel better. The Mayo Clinic reports that exercise helps ease depression by releasing feel good brain chemicals in the body; reducing immune system chemicals;

“Daily exercise should be as much a part of your routine as meals,” counsels Dr. Gabriela Cora, vice-chair of the Council on Communications for the American Psychiatric Association, author, wellness and well-being coach and former researcher in mood and anxiety disorders at the National Institutes of Health. “This is even truer for busy people, because so many these days are sedentary; everyone needs to find a balance for any lack of energy flow.” She points out that while many tend to think of exercise as a hobby, it is really one of the four pillars of biological health—sleep, relaxation, nutrition and exercise. Note: Consult with a physician for advice about what exercise and level of intensity is best for you. If you exercise regularly, but anxiety or depression symptoms still interfere with daily life, follow up with a doctor or other qualified mental health provider. Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer in Jacksonville, FL. Connect at 904-371-7751.

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partner. Listening with our mutual respect and lightheart, we come to see heartedness. Research We shift our with it, too. Discernby Psychologist Sanchoices from ing the hidden dance dra Murray, Ph.D., “what I want,” between partners brings at the University emotional maturity to of Buffalo, reveals to what is our relationships as that donning “roseultimately we shift our focus from colored glasses” best for the what’s wrong to what’s and idealizing our right. This new, true view partner leads to more relationship. deeply bonds us and is a happiness and satisfackey to everlasting love—and tion in a relationship, and any harmonious relationship. that the happiest couples focus Spiritual teacher David Deon what’s right. In what is known as ida counsels, “Practicing love the Pygmalion effect, the greater the often means… surrendering all hold expectation placed upon people, the on the familiar act you call ‘me.’” By better they perform. choosing to turn everyday conflict Keeping an open heart and mind into compassion, we cultivate a more also prepares us to receive our partloving relationship through humor, ner’s best expectations and highest listening, intimacy and generosity, level of caring, even if it might seem even when someone is acting out, different than what we expect. When refusing to listen or shutting down. we choose to lovingly accept each Acceptance and its counterpart, other, let go of issues and apologize understanding, are crucial to achievfor any wrongdoing, it transforms the ing relationship harmony. It’s the relationship. highest form of love and, like most Overall, we better appreciate things worth striving for, requires the bigger picture and go from being patience, commitment, personal reannoyed to enjoyed! sponsibility, playfulness and practice. Imagine how great it is to feel loved Bestselling author Arielle Ford is a all the time by a friend and partner— leader in the personal growth and during the good, the bad and everycontemporary spirituality movement. thing in-between. Her new release is Wabi Sabi Love It starts when we shift our per(WabiSabiLove.com). Subscribe to a ception and see our mate’s behavior free Soulmate Secret newsletter at through a gentler and kinder lens of ArielleFord.com. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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Keep in mind that we can’t solve burnout with the same level of consciousness that created it. We have to catch ourselves in the act of overlooking our true needs, stop, do a selfinquiry that looks at things as they are, and pinpoint what drains our energy, as well as what brings us to life.

The Benefits of Burnout An oxymoron? Not according to psychologist Joan Borysenko.

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oan Borysenko, Ph.D., a pioneer in integrative medicine, is a renowned expert on the mind-body connection. Her work has been foundational in an international health care revolution that recognizes the role of meaning and the spiritual dimension of life as integral aspects of health and healing. Most recently, the Harvard-trained biologist and psychologist explored the anatomy of burnout with Facebook friends in her latest book, Fried: Why You Burn Out and How to Revive.

What does it mean to physically, emotionally and spiritually burn out? When you’re stressed out, you keep chasing the same old carrot, whatever that may be for you. But when you’re burned out, you eventually give up the chase. The hope that you can create a meaningful life fizzles and you find yourself sitting in the ashes of your dreams. In a culture wedded to positive thinking, burnout and its first cousin, depression, are thought of as disorders in need of a fix. What if instead, we see them as losses of naïveté, false identities and faulty assumptions that are making way for a more authentic life? What if we viewed burnout as an invitation to come into alignment with a more elegant expression of our gifts, relationships and overall life energy? The late psychologist Herbert Freudenberger, Ph.D., who first popularized the concept in his 1980 book, Burnout: The High Cost of High Achievement, believed the condition is a painful affliction of good people trying to give their very best. He defined 30

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it as “the extinction of motivation or incentive, especially where one’s devotion to a cause or relationship fails to produce the desired results.”

In order to follow my own advice, I completely changed the way I live. I realized that at age 66, I needed to pay more attention to my physical body. Physical therapy and Pilates floor exercises are now a priority five days a week, as well as yoga, both of which have helped to correct my hip joint problems. For aerobic exercise, I walk fast for 45 minutes at least five days a week. In inclement weather, I ride an indoor bike. My husband and I switched to a plant-based diet of organic whole foods, so we now set aside more time to plan, shop and cook. We also make more time for family and friends. We still both work, but fewer hours than before. In other words, I do what I can within a framework of love. I choose to do what is important to me—activities that give me life and energy.

What is it about living “in the now” that feels so enlivening?

Why do we burn out even when we regularly use selfcare practices? Many people are shocked to learn that even though I’m a positive person, with a regular yoga and meditation practice, as well as healthy eating habits, I have burned out more than once. Ironically, but predictably, I was trying to do and be my best. I find that for many people that intellectualize a great portion of their lives, burnout doesn’t become real until they are not only physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted, but are also in pain. Knowing ourselves and our limitations is essential, because our tendency is to become complacent and think we’re too busy to tend to our well-being, or else believe we can do even more because we practice self-care.

When we live in our heads and intellectualize, we tend to spin negative thoughts that hurt our physical health and sap our energy. By actively focusing on what we are doing in the moment, we can engage our senses, more thoroughly enjoy ourselves and have an awareness of being that is not possible when we are ruminating over past memories or projecting ourselves into daydreams about a far-off future. In such present moments, because we are relaxed and open to our inner wisdom, as well as our interconnection with the exquisite wholeness of life, we feel the most vital and alive. Connect at JoanBorysenko.com and Facebook.com/pages/Joan-Borysenko/ 211406562428.

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calendarofevents WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1 The 7 Foods that Give You that Just-Walked-Outof-Yoga-Class Feeling—8–9:30 p.m. Join Christine Grasso, Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach and Yoga Teacher, to learn the best foods to increase your energy, strength, and balance on and off the mat. Find out why eating too much or too little of certain foods can contribute to weight gain and emotional eating. Get motivated with strategies to upgrade your diet and lifestyle in a guilt-free, sustainable way. Free. Held at Purple Om Yoga Studio, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. Must register at Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com or by calling 201-787-4950. ChristineGrasso.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m. Smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session through hypnosis. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49. Greater Morristown YMCA, 79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Group Past-Life Regression—6:30–9 p.m. You will be guided through detailed meditations to recall past lives that have had the most impact upon this lifetime. Questions will be answered to help you develop a fuller understanding of the information you retrieve. Must preregister. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd,, Ste. 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. Lisa.Bellini@gmail.com. LisaBellini.net.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30 p.m. Weight loss is easily and painlessly attained through hypnosis. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $49. Greater Morristown YMCA, 79 Horsehill Rd., Cedar Knolls. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3 M.E.L.T. Free Hand and Foot Treatment Class— 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Join MELT Instructor Hilary Bilkis for an introduction to the MELT Hand & Foot Treatment. This simple self-treatment provides relief from neck and low back pain, arthritis, bunions, plantar fasciitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. Bring water. Held at Purple Om Yoga. 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. Must register at PurpleOmYoga.com or 973-343-2848.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 The Enneagram Workshop—9 a.m–4 p.m. Sr. Laura Katherine teaches about the Enneagram, a powerful and dynamic personality system. $40 includes lunch. Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham. Register at Network@CSJB.org. Your Medicinal Backyard with Donna Reynolds, Herbalist—1:30–4:30 p.m. Presented in a PowerPoint format, medicinal actions of 40 common weeds are introduced that can, and do, grow in your yard and provide healing, including trees, spices and Italian herbs/weeds. A nourishing tea will be sampled. $20. Register at 201-650-7500 or Donna@ WillowMoonHerbals.com. Held at The Room

Full Moon Hike: Great Horned Owls—5–6:30 p.m. Enjoy a night hike. You may be rewarded by hearing the call of the Great Horned Owl. $10. Schiff Natural Lands Trust, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. SchiffNaturePreserve.org. Sunset Kirtan—5–7 p.m. Enjoy the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ. com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Past Life Recall—2–4 p.m. You will be guided through detailed meditations to recall past lives that have had the most impact upon this lifetime. Questions will be answered to help you develop a fuller understanding of the information you retrieve. Must preregister. $25. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Spiritual Development—6:30–9 p.m. Introduction to energy reading, awakening the third eye, past life face and beginner’s telepathy. Must register. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Ste. 9, Denville. 908-283-6375. Lisa.Bellini@gmail. com. LisaBellini.net.

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Friday, March 23 Brookside Community Club 1 E. Main Street, Brookside, NJ, 07926 973-525-4867 We often enter into relationships with the hope that someone else will make us happy but in return we give love conditionally. When love is based on reason and our expectations are not met, we gradually become dissatisfied, doubting ourselves and our relationships. Ancient wisdom traditions teach that all suffering comes by thinking only of ourselves and when we put others first in our thoughts and actions, our relationships will bring genuine fulfilment. Dzogchen Rinpoche will explain that when we practice the four immeasurables of loving kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity we can experience unconditional love. Events@shenpenamerica.org ShenpenAmerica.org

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Flavors of Italy-Vegan Style Saturday February 18, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $59 Vegan Cooking Basics “Veganize your favorite dishes” Saturday March 3, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $59 Vegan Burgers and Sides Learn to make your own veggie burgers, fries, slaws and salads Saturday May 5, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. $59 Vegan Living 101-How to live without exploiting animals Tuesday, May 8, 6-8:30 p.m. $34 Students take home their culinary creations and recipes. Classes are held in the CCM Teaching Kitchen, and size is limited. Please contact us at 973-328-5187 for further information or go toccm.edu/businesscommunity. Register on-line using Web Advisor.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Walkabouts—10–11 a.m. Ages 3–5. Children will enjoy seasonal stories, songs and crafts about how animals stay warm in the winter. $10 members; $15 non-members. Schiff Natural Lands Trust, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. Hope@ SchiffNaturePreserve.org. SchiffNaturePreserve.org. Lovin’ Nature Valentines—4:15–5:45 p.m. All ages; children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. Everything you need to create up to 20 oneof-a kind valentines. .$10 per child. Schiff Natural Lands Trust, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org. SchiffNaturePreserve.org.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Introduction to Be The Medicine ~ Live the Power of You—7:30–9 p.m. Gain wisdom and knowledge to live solutions in all areas of your life. Free. Register at 973-647-2500 or Janet@BeTheMedicine.com. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Ste. 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Dream Analysis with Neil Andrews—10 a.m.–7 p.m. Learn to understand the messages and guidance that your dreams hold. By appt. only. $30. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Ste. 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. Info@HunaHealingCenter. com. HunaHealingCenter.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Snowshoe Hike and Clinic—8:30–11 a.m. Learn to snowshoe with Schiff Natural Lands Trust and Basecamp Adventure Outfitters; clinic begins at their Bernardsville store. Equipment available for rent. All levels welcome. Weather dependent. Call Basecamp at 908-204-9919 to register. BaseCampAdventure.com. $10 p.p. Base Camp Adventure Outfitters, 30 Olcott Square, Bernardsville. Schiff Natural Lands Trust, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve. org. SchiffNaturePreserve.org. The White Oak Center One-Day Retreat—9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Yoga & Mindfulness of Breath Meditation with Therapeutic Essential Oils, tea & vegetarian, gluten-free lunch, nature study with a meditative hike at Kittatinny Valley State Park; returning for tea and a deep relaxation & Guided Imagery Hypnosis for accomplishing your goals, inner peace and happiness. $85. Two for $140. Held at The Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave. Preregister at 973-729-1900; mail payment to White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta, NJ 07871. WhiteOakCenter.com. Introduction to M.E.L.T.—11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Join MELT Instructor Hilary Bilkis to learn simple self-care techniques, with soft foam rollers and small balls, to rebalance your nervous system, allowing your entire body to function with less stress and greater efficiency. Must be able to sit and lay on the floor. Bring water. $30. Held at Purple Om Yoga. 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. Must register at PurpleOmYoga.com or 973-343-2848.

How to Read Tea Leaves—7–9:00 p.m. Explore the history of tea and tea drinking and delve into the interpretation of images in the base of a tea cup; includes hands-on practice and interpretation of many different photographs of tea cups and saucers. $25; also available on Webinar. Must register. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Healing Hands II—2–4 p.m. This section of Healing Hands reveals the emotional trauma that can be held in the aura and shows you how to release it, replacing it with Universal Life Force. Parts I & II are prerequisites for further sessions. Part I make-up class prior to this one. Call for info. $25. Must register. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com. Love the Skin You’re In ~ A Workshop for Teen Girls—3–5:30 p.m. Learn how to create vibrant health from the inside out. Topics include “Your Body Is a Temple,” “I Am Me and That’s Okay,” as well as nourishing foods to help you feel great, feeding your mind positive thoughts. $35 p.p. Commit to Change, Pilates & Yoga Studio, 2 Lackawanna Pl., Morristown. 303-349-0711. PositivelyYouCoaching@gmail.com. PositivelyYouCoaching.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Gluten-Free Cooking Class—7–8:30 p.m. $25. Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Mt. Tabor Rd., 2nd. Fl., Morris Plains. 973-270-7624. JenniferPercival@hotmail.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Happy Valentine’s Day Introduction to M.E.L.T.—11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Join MELT Instructor Hilary Bilkis to learn simple selfcare techniques, with soft foam rollers and small balls, to rebalance your nervous system allowing your entire body to function with less stress and with greater efficiency. Must be able to sit and lay on the floor. Bring water. $30. Held at Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. Must register at StudioYogaNJ.com or 973-966-5311.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Working with Crystals—6:30-9 p.m. Learn about crystals and their ability to emit, transmute, and magnify energy, their healing properties and clearing and charging techniques. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd,, Ste. 9, Denville. 908963-2628. Lisa.Bellini@gmail.com. LisaBellini.net.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Partner Pilates Valentine Special—6:30–7:30 p.m. Traditional Pilates exercises modified to be enjoyed with a partner. Physically support and stretch against each other in mind and body to increase strength and flexibility, improve stamina and reduce tension. $25 per couple. Must register; limited to 3 couples. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9927. PilatesWithAmy@ verizon.net. ProPTNJ.com.

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Discovering Your Past Lives—7–8:30 p.m. Learn to gather information about a past life through regression. $20. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Ste. 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. Info@ HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com. Finding Prosperity in the New Year with Feng Shui Specialist Michelle Zanoni—7–8:30 p.m. Learn to identify beliefs and blocks to having your heart’s desires and receive time-tested enhancements for creating wealth and abundance. $35 class; three classes, $90. Register at 201-400-4669 or MZanoni@optonline.net. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30 p.m. Smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session through hypnosis. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30 p.m. Weight loss is easily and painlessly attained through hypnosis. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Ave. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Schiff’s Great Backyard Bird Count—8–11 a.m. or 1–4 p.m. Join Schiff staff and volunteers to seek out some overwintering feathered friends. Data collected will be added to the Southern Morris County bird count data. Free. Schiff Natural Lands Trust, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973543-6004. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org. SchiffNaturePreserve.org.

Winter Salon with Gourmet Luncheon: Five Steps to Health and Healing with Dr. Sharon Rasa—10 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn to integrate your physical self with an awareness of the energy body, mental body and more. $90. Hosted by Deanna Trust. Denville, NJ. Call 973-366-3570 to register. Snow date Feb. 25. Reclaim Amazing Health ~ Foundation Class to Be The Medicine—10 a.m.–3 p.m. Learn tools to live life from a place of power, wisdom and knowledge, and know how to help yourself. $125. Register at Janet@BeTheMedicine.com or 973-647-2500. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Ste. 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com. Anti-Bully & Anti-Abduction Workshop—1–3 p.m. Children & teens from first through twelfth grades will learn awareness, avoidance, boundary setting and simple ways to remember and execute them. $40. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Ste. 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. Info@ HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com. Past Life Dowsing—2–4 p.m. Work with charts and learn how to pin down details of a particular past life. Previous exp. with either dowsing or Personal Kinesiology prerequisite. $25 Must register; also Webinar. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@ CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Astrological Overview of 2012 with Michael Zaikowski—2–4 p.m. Learn planetary trends and their influences for the New Year. $35. Reservations and birth info required from each participant by February 12 for a personal chart. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Children’s Vacation Program: Hibernation and Dens—9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. or 1–4 p.m. Ages 6–12. Activities and games center around the mammals found at Schiff and how they survive the winter. Bring a snack and water bottle. $15 members; $20 nonmembers. Schiff Natural Lands Trust, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. Hope@ SchiffNaturePreserve.org. SchiffNaturePreserve.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Crystal Gridding—6:30–9 p.m. Learn about the process of arranging quartz and other crystals into Sacred Geometric Patterns and performing a ceremony intending to access higher levels of consciousness. $35. Must register. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd,, Ste. 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. Lisa.Bellini@gmail.com. LisaBellini.net.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Clutter Clearing with Feng Shui Specialist Michelle Zanoni—7–8:30 p.m. Learn why you keep clutter and how it can adversely affect areas of your life such as finances, emotional well-being and health. $35 class; three classes, $90. Register at 201-400-4669 or MZanoni@optonline.net. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., MendhamBrookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Coming Home Again ~ A Day Retreat to Reconnect with Nature—9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Practices to move beyond our modern disconnection with nature in this interactive retreat. Community of St. John Baptist, Mendham. $50. Register at Interweave.org or 908-277-2120.

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Marma Therapy with Vishnu—Noon–7 p.m. Marma Points are specific points located on the body and encouraged into a state of balance, thereby harmonizing the entire mind and physiology. Call for an appt. $126 per session. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave, Ste. 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. 973-743-1211. Ivy@TheKarunaShala.org. TheKarunaShala.org. Herbs 101: Using Your Spice Rack as a Medicine Cabinet with Donna Reynolds, Herbalist—1:30–2:30 p.m. An introductory class to the medicinal properties of culinary herbs commonly used in food preparation; tea sampling included. $20. Register at 201-650-7500 or Donna@ WillowMoonHerbals.com. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Spiritcraft: Make a Mandala—2–4 p.m. Mandalas are typically concentric circles of pattern and color, fanning out from a center point. Colored pencils, markers and paper supplied. Bring a compass if you can. $25. Must register. Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. Christina@CircleofIntention.com. CircleOfIntention.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Reiki II—10 a.m.–5 p.m. Learn to heal using the 3 Usui Symbols. Manual, certificate and pendulum included. $200. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Ste. 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. Info@HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Your Chakras—7–8:30 p.m. Learn how chakras work, how to balance them, and how to heal them for overall well-being. $30; manual included. Must register. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Ste. 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. Info@ HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com. The Protected Healer—7–9 p.m. Learn tools to deepen your awareness and increase your energy and healing while you assist others. Presented by Janet StraightArrow at Essex County Holistic Mentorship Network Meeting. RSVP to Dr. Michael Magwood, Chiropractic Wellness Center of Clifton, 1425 Broad St., Ste. 4, Clifton. 973-773-8244. DrMagwood.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 29 Strengthen and Protect Your Aura—6:30–9:30 p.m. Learn how extraneous forces can affect you and your energy system as physical, mental or emotional imbalance. $35. Must register. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd,, Ste. 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. Lisa.Bellini@gmail.com. LisaBellini.net.

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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.

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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.

Morris County Career Network—9–11 a.m. Second and fourth Mondays. Practice your pitch, exchange business ideas, etc. Held at St. Peter’s Church Parish Hall, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. Parking provided by Assumption Church at lower lot behind 95 Maple Ave. Ekujan@ccm.edu.

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall. org or call 973-713-2145. Morning Satsang with Rev. Jaganath Carrera—10 a.m.–Noon. Sundays. $25. Presented by Yoga Life Society. Held at Serenity Yoga & Wellness Spa, 1244 McBride Ave., Woodland Park. YogaLifeSociety.com. Orange Unitarian Worship Service—10:30 a.m. The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Essex County, 35 Cleveland St., Orange. 973-674-0010. EssexUU.org. 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. Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5 p.m. Sundays. Open to all. Free; donations appreciated. More info contact Nancy Candea at 973-874-YOGA (9642) or visit PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. 973-343-2848. M.E.L.T. at Purple Om Yoga—7:30–8:30 p.m. Five Sundays February 26 thru March 25. The MELT Method is a breakthrough self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue to combat chronic pain, improve athletic performance and decrease the accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures of everyday living, helping to improve your overall feelings of wellness. Must be able to sit and lay on the floor. Bring water. $100. Held at Purple Om Yoga. 3118

The Radiant Self: Women’s Creative & Spiritual Exploration Group—9:30–11:30 a.m. Delve deeper within and discover your radiant self and how to express her. Must register. Nonrefundable $40 registration fee; $20 weekly fee. More info at 908-879-3937 or TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. 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. Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973887-0860. Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon. Mondays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Lunchtime Chi Kung (Qigong)—Noon–1 p.m. Mondays. Reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance your immune system. $20 per class or $90 for six classes. Held at Clear Mountain Zen Center, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. More info 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. $15. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Yoga for Kids—4:30–5:15 p.m. 6–9-yr.-olds. Mondays. 6 wks. $69; $14 drop-in. Must register. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village, Madison. 973-966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. Tai Chi—5 p.m. Mondays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

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Meditation—6:30 p.m. Mondays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Martial Arts of Zen—6:30–8 p.m. Mondays. Classes led by Jeff Eisenberg, 6th degree Black Belt. Zen Center, 393 Crescent Ave, Wyckoff. 201-891-9100. Office@ZenGarland.org. HighZen.org. Tai Chi & Qigong—7 p.m. Mondays. All levels. Featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development, 15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@ hotmail.com. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Third Mondays. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Must register Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Reiki in the Salt Room—7–8:30 p.m. Second and fourth Mondays. Enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $20. Register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com.

affirmations, and meditative visualizations. Please arrive 5 mins. Early and bring a yoga mat and two towels or blankets. Members $30; non-members $45. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. SchiffNaturePreserve.org. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org. PiYo—11 a.m.–Noon. Tuesdays. Combines strength training, core conditioning, and dynamic movement in an up-tempo, nonspiritual environment. Must preregister. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com. M.E.L.T. at Studio Yoga—12:15—1:15 p.m. Five Tuesdays, February 28 thru March 27. The MELT Method is a breakthrough self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue, to combat chronic pain, improve athletic performance and decrease the accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures of everyday living; helping to improve your overall feelings of wellness. Must be able to sit and lay on the floor. Bring water. $89. Held at Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. Must register at StudioYogaNJ. com or 973-966-5311. Intro to Nia—3:15 p.m. Tuesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Psychic Mediumship—7–9 p.m. First three 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. 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. Herbal Medicine and Essential Oils, Physical and Metaphysical Healing—7–9 p.m. Last Mondays. Includes meditation, healing properties of 2–3 herbs and 2–3 essential oils, proper dosage and preparation. $45 per class; $115 for 3 or $325 for 9. Goddess In Eden (housed in Blu Lotus), 20 Church St., Montclair. 732-745-7455. VirginiaAhearn@optonline.net or Robin@ GoddessInEden.com. VirginiaAhearn.com or GoddessInEden.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. First 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.

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.

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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 973-239-8402 for details. UnityofMontclair.com.

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Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce stress. $15. Held 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. Yoga—5 p.m. Tuesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

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. Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation and Healing—7–9 p.m. Second & fourth Tuesdays. Suggested offering $11. More info at Divine. Alchemy111@gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.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.

Journal to the Self with Jeanne Rice—7–9 p.m. Tuesdays February 21-March 13. Learn quick and easy writing techniques that create self-awareness to help you track cycles, patterns and trends in your life, safely release tension, anger and strong emotions, access the wisdom of your subconscious mind and unlock the mysteries of your dreams. $199 includes journal and supplies. Register at ReflectiveWritingCoach.com or 973-219-2580. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., MendhamBrookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

CHi Positive Energy Network—6–8 p.m. Every other Tuesday. Northern NJ Spirit Connections, Business Referrals & New Clients. RSVP CeCe at 973-285-7590 or CeCe@CHiConsultant.com. Held at The Paris Inn Restaurant, 1292 Alps Rd., Wayne. Visit CHiConsultant.com/eVents for details and directions.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15 p.m. Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net.

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.

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.

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.

Meditation—7–7:30 p.m. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. 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.

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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 908638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Happy Soles Scottish Country Dance Classes, Fanwood—7:30–10 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept thru May. Beginners welcome; no exp. or partner necessary. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 S. Martine Ave. at LaGrande Ave., Fanwood. $3 per class. More info at 732-356-3923 or Loretta.Holz@gmail.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or btrautz@ whiteoakcenter.com. 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. 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. Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45 a.m. Healing therapeutic and restorative poses will be incorporated as well as strengthening and energizing poses that will help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. All levels welcome. $18 per class or $55 package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. 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). 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. M.E.L.T. at Studio Yoga—11 a.m.–Noon. Five Wednesdays, February 29 thru March 28. The MELT Method is a breakthrough self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue, to combat chronic pain, improve athletic performance and decrease the accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures of everyday living; helping to improve your overall feelings of wellness. Must be able to sit and lay on the floor. Bring water. $89. Held at Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. Must register at StudioYogaNJ.com or 973-966-5311.

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Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Yoga/Pilates Fusion—3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Restorative Yoga—4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Zumba—5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 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. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga with Karin Stoetzer— 5:30–6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. 10 classes $150; $17 drop-ins. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@ gmail.com. Connect with Karin at 973-392-7795 or Karin@MelodicYoga.com. 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. 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. Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30 p.m. Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine through asana, pranayama, bandhas, kriyas, meditation, mantra and other time-honored healing and purification practices. All levels welcome. $18 per class or $55 package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. 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. A Course in Miracles—7–8:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course .org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro. 908-322-8181.

Women’s Wellness Club—7–8:30 p.m. Third Wednesdays. Hosted by Christine Grasso, Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Yoga Teacher. $37–$47 month. Must register at Christine.grasso@hotmail.com or 201-787-4950. Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Fl., Morris Plains. ChristineGrasso.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. 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. 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. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30 p.m. First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com or Home.HomeWebs.com/HMNWestMorrisCtyNJ/. Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30 p.m. Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: NewJersey.SierraClub.org. 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. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11 p.m. Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-6274386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8 p.m. Wednesdays. 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 welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. 917202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com. Yoga of Eating Club for Women—8–9:30 p.m. Second and Fourth Wednesdays. Women who want to reduce anxiety, balance and maintain their weight, stop emotional eating and stomach pain, and build community with other like-minded women are welcome to attend. Hosted by Christine Grasso. Purple Om Yoga Studio, 3118 Route 10 W., Denville. Christine.grasso@hotmail.com or 201-787-4950. ChristineGrasso.com.

thursday Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9 a.m. Thursdays. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. For more info and to register, email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. 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. Be the Medicine ~ Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10 a.m.–Noon. Second and fourth Thursdays. 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. Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10 a.m.–Noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange. Call 973-669-3196. 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. PiYo—11 a.m.–Noon. Thursdays. Combines strength training, core conditioning, and dynamic movement in an up-tempo, non-spiritual environment. Must preregister. $20. Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Morristown, 140 Morris St., Morristown. 973-993-9222. DanceMorristown.com.

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$120 for six classes; $25 per class. Must register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-6650333. RespiraSalt.com.

Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—Noon. Third Thursdays. 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. 973-335-4469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com.

Poetry Well Gathering—7–9 p.m. Second Thursdays. 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.

Lunch & Learn—Noon–1 p.m. Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

The Mystical Poet’s Society—7–9 p.m. Last Thursdays. Explore poetry, prose, prayers and intuitive thoughts of Mystical poets. 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.

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. Special Needs Yoga—5:15–6 p.m. Thursdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Guided Astral Travel—6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Third Thursdays. Increase mental ability, have control in your dreams and create the consciousness to master your life. $15. Sacred Light Center LLC, 25 1/2 Wall St., Rockaway. 973-784-4211. SacredLightCenter.com. 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. Guest speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” play dates. Connecting mothers who care about holistic health and green living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@ gmail.com. Chair Yoga in the Salt Room—7–8 p.m. Stretch and perform gentle yoga postures in the salt room.

Be The Medicine ~ Apprentice To You—7–9:30 p.m. First and third Thursdays. Tools are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely. For healers, teachers, spiritual seekers. Janet StraightArrow, Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.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. NJ Business Expansion Club—7:30–9 p.m. Thursdays. Learn step by step how to organize and manage your business more effectively so you may succeed in this economy. Free. WISE Business Expansion Club, 324 Morris Ave., Elizabeth. 908-355-0300. Nap@Peravia.com.

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. Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Morning Meditation—10–11 a.m. Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11 a.m. Friday. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. Must register at 908-665-0333 or Info@RespiraSalt.com. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30 a.m.– Noon. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org. Zumba—11 a.m. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234.

Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

A Course in Miracles—7:30 p.m. Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon. Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch Plains Meeting—7:30–9 p.m. First Thursdays. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. Topics and info: Hwpn.org.

Body Tuning with certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30 p.m. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., MendhamBrookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Contact Tracey at Revak172@comcast.net or 908-296-5631.

Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15 p.m. every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. The Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30 p.m. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church,

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saturday Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. 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.

White Oak Yoga—8–9 a.m. Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10 a.m. First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. Books & Bagels—9:30–10:30 a.m. Saturday. Teens and adults only. No registration required. Randolph Township Library, Quiet Study Rm., 28 Calais Rd. 973-895-3556. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15 a.m.12:15 p.m. 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. Introductory Pilates Reformer Class—Noon. Saturdays. Free. Mind Body Spirit, Pilates and Gyrotonic Studio, 228 South Ave., Fanwood. 908288-7551. NJMindBodySpirit.com. 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. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2 p.m. Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Yoga—3-4:15 p.m. A challenging, yet relaxing class. $15. Melodic Yoga, 163 Rt. 46 W. Rockaway. 973392-7795. Karin@MelodicYoga.com. Facebook. com/MelodicYoga Swingin’ Tern—8–11 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Beginners’ Workshop. First and Third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-295-6864. Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti—8–11 p.m. Third Saturdays. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. $12. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Laughter Experiment—8–9:30 p.m. Last Saturdays. Open Mic for comics. Must register by 8 p.m. $10; participants and audience. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-9857548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

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Create a new and more joyful life. Whether because of divorce, separation or loss, transition coaching will assist you in navigating through the sometimes-overwhelming changes we all go through. Through supportive, encouraging and action-based coaching techniques and tools, clarify and create the next chapter of your story. Heal, grow and live to your full potential. See ad on p. 27.

Janet StraightArrow, Medical Intuitive, Shaman 18 Bank St, Morristown, NJ 07960 and by Skype and Phone 973-647-2500 • BeTheMedicine.com Janet@BeTheMedicine.com Experience Profound Healing, Learning and Solutions. Janet’s 43 years of research and practice in mind-body-spirit medicine, including intense study with renowned healers from around the world, brings a full tool bag and expertise to each transformational session and class. Medical Intuitive, Energy Healer, Reiki Master, Shaman, Mentor to Healers, Spiritual Guide, Integrative Healer and Coach, Soul Retrievals, Training, Ceremonies. See ad on p. 37.

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CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED

Spiritual Transformational Consultant CircleOfIntention.com • 908-638-9066

Are you feeling stuck or blocked? Unseen energy from past lives may be having a profound impact upon your present circumstances. Change your life for the better in ONE HOUR! Experience Soul Path Clearance, Unconscious Scripts Release, Energy Healing, Past Life Therapy, and Crystal Bowl Sound Healing for pain, chronic conditions, and overall wellness.

FRESH LOOK ON LIFE

Cindy Nolte 31 Route 206, Augusta, NJ 07822 973-383-6847 • FreshLookOnLife.com

Fresh Look on Life is designed to empower others to take a “fresh look” at their lives. Whether you are a busy professional in need of stress management, struggling with a health issue, want to change a habit, or develop a new understanding of yourself and the world around you, this might be just what you were looking for. Cindy Nolte holds certifications as a Reiki Master/Teacher, Animal Reiki Master/Teacher, Jin Shin Jyutsu Practitioner (Acupressure), Hypnotist, Past Life Regression Hypnotist, and in the Life Transformation Method. See ad on page 16.

SETTIE NAVE

Sacred Light Center LLC SacredLightCenter.com

Settie is an initiate in the Hermetic Arts, Esoteric Arts and Sacred Sciences. She is a Spiritual Instructor, Inter-faith Ceremonial Master, Kabbalist, FengShui-Interior-Designer, Reiki Master/Teacher, T’ai Chi-Ch’uan Instructor, Light Worker as well as an Art Teacher who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and is New Jersey certified. She is initiated in the King Solomon Tradition and specializes in Kabbalah, Rites of Passage and Advanced Esoteric Training, which is training that empowers you and encourages you to know yourself and live a truly magickal life. It helps to strengthen your life force, prepare you to work with high magick, motivate you to work in the light and use magick as a way of life in the form of a mystery school not a religion. Since 1999, Settie has successfully trained students all over the USA and Canada.

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THE ROOM ABOVE, LLC

CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER

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Energize your spirit and transform your life! Joyfully offering: Aromatherapy, Crystals, Dowsing, Drumming, Feng Shui, Healing Touch, Massage, Meditation, Raindrop Technique, Reiki, Shamanic Healing, Therapeutic Touch, Tibetan Singing Bowls, Writing Workshops, Yoga & More! Email now to sign up for unique workshops, exciting events, make an appointment or subscribe to The Room’s juicy newsletter. Visit us on Facebook: The Room Above LLC.

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Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing Office located in: The Abbey 355 Madison Ave. • Morristown, NJ 07960 973-479-2229 • Awakening4Wellness.com

During a hands-on bodywork session, Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension from the client’s body. The client benefits from the treatments on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. Using her intuitive abilities, Hilary facilitates and encourages the body’s self-healing process by removing restrictions in the connective tissue, removing energy blockages and stored emotion, and clearing soul programming. All of which may be affecting the clients health, ability to feel peaceful, centered and empowered in their lives. Take the first step on your healing journey and call today for an appointment.

AQUARIAN SUN HEALING & LEARNING CENTER

1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler, NJ 07405 973-686-9100 • AquariunSun.net

Under the direction of Dr. Suhail S. Jarroush, PhD, DCH., Doctor of Clinical Hypnotherapy and Ancient Healing Arts, and Ms. Suzanne Bini, RSMT, Reiki Seichim Master Teacher, the staff of the Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, a place of peace and knowledge, will help you heal your body, engage the power of your mind, feed your soul, release your stress, relieve your pains, eliminate your anxieties, purge your fears and gain control of your life without relying solely on prescribed medicine or over-the-counter drugs. Call us now. You are not alone in this struggle. We can help you. Visit our website for more information on our specialized combinations of ancient and modern healing techniques, workshops and self-awareness classes.

Alternative Healing & Spiritual School of Enlightenment Lisa Bellini, CPT 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 9 Denville, NJ 07834 908-963-2628 • LisaBellini.net

Lisa is dedicated to helping people raise their vibration and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Lisa connects with clients from her heart and without judgment. Lisa is a graduate & Guide of the 7th Ray Mystery School & Certified RM, CPT, Ordained Minister, Hypnotherapist, NLP, Past Life Regr. Uniting ancient wisdom with modern modalities. See ad on page 23.

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Our mission is to guide each individual in uncovering and healing the root of emotional and physical diseases by offering healing and guidance that assists on all levels— physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Beyond healing services, we teach techniques to integrate healing, transformation and connection to one’s Higher Self, empowering each individual with the tools needed to achieve Holistic Wellness in everyday life.

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 5 Denville, NJ 07834 973-224-6773 HunaHealingCenter@Yahoo.com HunaHealingCenter.com

The Center off ers differ ent modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs. Classes, Certifications, Healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 23.

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HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, AADP

Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Digestive Health Expert, Yoga Teacher Mt. Tabor Healing Center 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Floor Morris Plains, NJ 07950 and by phone 201-787-4950 • christine.grasso@hotmail.com ChristineGrasso.com

Want more energy? Hooked on sugar, carbs, or caffeine? Struggling with digestive concerns like acid reflux or IBS? Looking for balance? Learn easy, healthy recipes customized for YOU, master meal planning, and shed pounds. Experience stress reduction in a motivational, supportive, and guilt-free environment. Christine offers nutrition coaching and gentle yoga movement private sessions, group programs, phone sessions, and classes. Certified by the American Association for Drugless Practitioners.

DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 • WellnessSimplified.com

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters & Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies.

SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS Next Level Healing of NJ, Inc 166 Franklin Road, Denville 973-586-0629 info@NextLevelHealing.com

Do you suffer from symptoms that do not prove to be a diagnosis? Do you acquire new symptoms when treating old ones? Do you wonder if the vitamins and supplements you take are really helping? Headaches, stiff sore joints, indigestion, gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, sleeplessness, depression and anxiety are a few of the symptoms that are not answered by medicine, but can be relieved with enzyme formulas. Join Susan at a monthly lecture and learn how the Loomis System uses physiology and basic science to determine your source of stress. Treatment of chronic and acute conditions is with 100% food formulas and self healing practices. Sign up for Susan’s free newsletter at NextLevelHealing.com, and call for the next lecture date: 973-586-0629.

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Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908 852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com

Incorporating traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities is Garry’s forte. Using traditional hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. He has expanded his practice to include Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss author of “Many Lives, Many Masters.”

BARRY WOLFSON

554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield 28 Mine St., Flemington 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown 908-996-3311 . Hypnosisnj.com

Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs. See ad on page 25.

INTEGRATIVE DENTAL THERAPY WORTZEL INTEGRATIVE DENTAL CARE Mountainside, NJ 908-654-5151 •IntegrativeDentalCare.com

At Wortzel Integrative Dental Care we focus on your mouth/body connection. As you improve your oral health, you improve your overall health and well-being. We invite you to balance your oral health through an individualized plan to integrate the health of your teeth, gums, bite and smile. The goal of Integrative Dental Care is to enhance the quality of your life. We are conveniently located in Mountainside, New Jersey. Please call us to learn what Wortzel Integrative Dental care can do for you. See ad on page 7.

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SERVICES Holistic Psychotherapy – I take a holistic approach to addictions and provide respectful, non-confrontational psychotherapy utilizing motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). I take a strengths-based approach and work with you to achieve your goals. I provide substance abuse evaluations for court as well. Please call 862-2109841 or jstiverscounselor@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment. Pain Management through Massage Therapy Delivered to You! Wellness In-Site. Therapeutic treatment in the comfort of your home or work office is convenient and affordable! Visit wellnessinsite. massagetherapy.com for more information!

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NEVER BE WITHOUT TEETH, INCLUDING IMPLANTS Patients travel from around the country to Denville, in search of the perfect smile. Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our office’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. We also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening. Upon entering our front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among our practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over fifty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 23,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on cosmetic and full mouth reconstruction cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Our office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why our motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

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Alan B. Steiner, DMD • Derek Fine, DMD • Jenni Kwiatkowski, DDS