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Your Mouth Tells a Story

Oral Health Offers Clues to Whole-Body Health

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FEBRUARY 2016 Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 YOUR MOUTH

TELLS A STORY

Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

20 LOCAL ALTERNATIVES IN MOUTH AND DENTAL CARE The Whole Body Approach By Julie Grodsky

23 THE POWER

It Sustains, Nourishes and Supports Us by Judith Fertig

26 YOUR DIAGNOSIS IS NOT YOU

Four Truths for Evaluating Your Health

By Douglas J. Pucci

29 MINDFUL MINUTES FOR LITTLE ONES

Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax by Julianne Hale

36 ECO-FRIENDLY DATING

Going Online Makes It Easier by Avery Mack

38 PLAN NOW AND

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y 2016 is off to a great start. Among other things I have exciting travel plans taking shape, fresh ideas for the magazine, and some wonderful new people orbiting through my world. The year already has a different energy than 2015 did. Last year many ideas were put into motion; this year, it feels like they will quickly come to fruition. Whether it’s good preparation, the planets in position, or my thoughts finally attracting the right response from the universe, I feel everything clicking into place. Part of that stems from the people in my life that are there when I need them—friends. We explore that subject this month with articles on friendship. A short, but powerful, piece is our Inspiration column (page 34), “Deep Listening,” which explains what an invaluable gift our wholehearted attention is to our friends and family. In “The Power of Friendship,” I especially appreciate the author’s focus on the importance of making friends of different ages, languages and social status. Many of the friends I’ve made in the last year are of this type, and the differences have enriched the relationships immensely. What’s more important than similarity of age, gender, or background is that the people I surround myself with are upbeat and positive, laugh easily, and offer a heartfelt smile to others. Friends like that help those around them live happier, more productive lives. Our second theme in February is Functional Dentistry’s perspective on how dental health affects the body’s health. In “Your Mouth Tells a Story,” on page 18, author Linda Sechrist discusses links between oral health, nutrition, sleep apnea, and cardiovascular health. We follow that with an article profiling outstanding local dental health resources and practitioners who embrace the whole body approach. To round the theme out, one of those practitioners, Dr. David Grayson, fills us in on his natural solution for calming dental anxiety: hypnosis. You can read more about that in his healthbrief on page 10. Sharing experiences is what strengthens friendships, so don’t forget to check out our calendar of events online and in print, and make plans to attend some of the upcoming body-mind-spirit events. Best wishes for your health and happiness,

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newsbriefs Morris Habitat for Humanity’s 11th Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala Salutes Award Winners and Sponsors

n February 27, Morris Habitat for Humanity will celebrate its 11th Annual Hearts & Hammers Gala at the Meadow Wood Manor in Randolph from 6 to 10pm. Tickets are $250. The gala is Morris Habitat’s signature fundraiser to support the group’s efforts to build houses and create homes for families in need throughout Morris County. Morris Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing, rehabilitating and preserving homes; advocating for fair and just housing policies; and providing training and access to resources to help families improve their living conditions. The event features hors d’oeuvres, a full-course meal and desserts; a silent auction; and music and dancing. The gala also recognizes three members of the Morris Habitat family who have given generously of their time and expertise: Peter Wentworth, Wentworth Associates, will receive the Founders Award; Travelers Insurance, the Corporate Partnership Award; and Jim Mullen, Esquire, the Beth Everett Award. Corporate sponsorships have always had a big impact on how much Morris Habitat can accomplish and they are still available for the event. Morris Habitat serves the community in a very special way. As explained by Morris Habitat’s CEO, Blair Bravo, “Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials from individuals all the way up to corporations, Morris Habitat for Humanity builds and rehabilitates houses in partnership with families in need. Every dollar raised helps local hardworking families achieve the American dream of homeownership. Our yearly gala celebrates this commitment and those who support us.” The group hopes to achieve its goal of serving 200 new families over the next four years.

The Peace Within Spa & Wellness Center Supports Tomorrows Children’s Fund

he Peace Within Spa & Wellness Center, 63 Beaverbrook Road, Suite 105, in Lincoln Park, will be donating a percentage of the proceeds from every massage purchased during the month of February to the Tomorrows Children’s Fund. Nancy Barrett, the spa’s owner, has been working with the Tomorrows Children’s Fund since 1999, running annual fundraisers to collect toys and money for children suffering from cancer and other terminal diseases. “Today as a small business owner, I am blessed to be able to help these wonderful children and their families even more,” says Barrett. To help a child in need, book a massage today and simply mention promo code “TCF.” For more information about the Tomorrows Children’s Fund, visit Tcfkid.org. To learn more about the Peace Within Spa & Wellness Center, visit ThePeaceWithinSpa.com or call 973-872-6600. See ad on page 25.

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Dr. Bonnie Lynn Barnhart Opens SPA Chiropractic, LLC in Fairfield

Six-Weekend Herbal Apprenticeship at Heartstone Herbal School

n herbal apprenticeship program will be held one weekend a month between May and October, 2016, at Heartstone Herbal School, at 301 Brink Road, Van Etten, in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of New York. The dates are May 20–22, June 24–26, July 22–24, August 19–21, September 16–18 and October 14–16. This indepth, residential course offers an experience-based foundation for the lifelong journey of becoming a practitioner of herbal medicine, and spans three seasons, to intimately learn about plants over the course of their life cycles. The program teaches participants about plant identification and medicinal properties; diverse medicines including teas, tinctures, oils, creams and salves; ethical wild-crafting; and anatomy and physiology of the body. Activities are designed to deepen a personal relationship with the natural world. The school is located at the Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials, whose mission includes carrying the principles of right relationship and gratitude for life into opportunities for learning and action. These are woven into the fabric of the apprenticeship. Heartstone courses are taught by co-directors Kris Miller and Tammi Sweet, along with special event guest instructors. Tuition for the entire course is $2,200 and includes most meals, supplies, rustic accommodations, and an online course. A nonrefundable $250 deposit is required, and payment programs and $250 in work trade are available. There are also earlybird discounts when paid in full: by March 1, $200, and by April 1, $100. For more information, call 607-589-4619, email Info@Heart-Stone.com or visit Heart-Stone.com. See ad on page 15.

airﬁeld is now home to Dr. Bonnie Lynn Barnhart’s SPA Chiropractic, LLC, located at 376 Hollywood Avenue, near Route 46. Dr. Barnhart is a chiropractic physician who focuses on treating prenatal and pediatric patients. As a holistic practitioner and family-oriented chiropractor, she draws upon her concentrations in maternity, pediatrics and sports to provide an all-encompassing family experience. Among the services offered by SPA Chiropractic are chiropractic care, nutrition, massage therapy, acupuncture, bio-mats and more, all within a local, safe, family-friendly environment. That environment also includes a children’s play area so that parents receiving adjustments don’t have to find sitters. Dr. Barnhart is currently working with several ob-gyns and midwives to aid their pregnant patients with lower back pain and help improve labor and delivery. For more information, visit MySPAChiro. com. See the ad on page 52.

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Soulmate Class to be Held in Randolph

eshma Shah, a Certified ThetaHealing® practitioner, will hold an Intro to Soulmate class in Randolph on Friday, February 11 from 7 to 9pm. If you are single and looking for “the one” or in a relationship and want to rejuvenate the spark, come to this class to learn how ThetaHealing® can help you invite or reignite love into your life. The cost is $35 per person. ThetaHealing® is a holistic healing method that works with the subconscious mind in order to harmonize physical, mental and emotional well-being. Blocks, fears and traumas are easily and effectively treated and released. For more information and to register, visit Reshma-shah.com or call Reshma at 908-264-4344. See ad on page 53.

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healthbriefs Overcoming Dental Anxiety

any people feel anxious when they visit a dentist. Anxiety associated with dental treatments is commonplace; in fact, even the word “dentist” can set a grown man’s or woman’s heart fluttering. There are several methods to deal with such anxiety. One of the most commonly used methods is drugs. Patients can take a pill to help them relax before the treatment. Another is general anesthesia in which frightened individuals are made semi-conscious or unconscious to have their treatment performed. Neither of these methods, however, is without potential complica-

tion. Drugs can make people feel groggy for hours afterward and have adverse side effects. General anesthesia also poses risks and requires patients to have someone drive them home after the procedure. Most importantly, neither approach is natural or holistic. There is an approach, however, that poses no risk and offers an alternative: hypnosis. Hypnosis is natural, safe and highly effective when used properly. Instead of entering the dental office with dread, imagine walking in with a positive, happy and cheerful frame of mind. This is entirely possible through the use of hypnosis. A patient is placed in hypnosis as soon as he or she is seated in the dental chair and gently guided into an imaginary comfortable and relaxing locale. Most people choose a beach scene to place themselves in. They then send their minds to this relaxing spot and allow their bodies to remain in the treatment room, where the required dental procedures are performed comfortably and without anxiety. Once the procedures are completed, the patient is re-alerted and is able to return to her regular activities relaxed, refreshed and anxiety free. Much of the fear associated with dental treatments involves “needle-phobia”: people often dread dental injections. Patients have been known to turn pale, faint and even run out of the treatment room when faced with the thought of having a needle inserted into their gums. Through hypnosis, however, the mouth can be made numb without the use or even mention of the word “needle, “injection” or “shot.” I have performed fillings, crowns and root canal treatments using only hypnosis as anesthesia. Of course, not every individual is capable of this profound degree of hypnosis. But the vast majority of people are able to be hypnotized to a depth that will allow them to be able to overcome their fear and have their treatment performed safely, effectively and without any further potential side effect. Hypnosis can also be used therapeutically to enhance good dental habits by helping patients to stop smoking, grinding their teeth, and snoring. Dr. David Grayson uses hypnosis in his dental practice in Parsippany to help anxious patients overcome their fears. For more information, call 973-984-8020 or visit Graysondds.com. See ad on this page.

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Rolfing as an Alternative to Chiropractic Therapy By Ed Hemberger

f you’re suffering chronic pain that a dozen trips to the chiropractor haven’t made any better, you may want to check out one of the hottest trends around: Rolfing. Rolfing, developed by Dr. Ida P. Rolf, is also known as structural integration. Rolf was a biochemist who was influenced by osteopathy, physical therapy, and yoga. Research has established some of Rolfing’s benefits. In 1998, the UCLA Department of Kinesiology found that Rolfing resulted in smoother, larger, less constrained movements, as well as better posture. Rolfing frees the unhealthy binding of tissues, allowing muscles and bones to return to a balanced position. Rolfing enthusiasts say that when they’ve been treated, their bodies return to a proper alignment — eliminating or reducing chronic pain, improving coordination, and increasing overall energy and health. As a Certified Structural Integration practitioner, I use Rolfing to help patients stretch and open fascia, or muscle sheaths, in order to correct patterns of misalignment in the head, shoulders, pelvis, and legs. Rolfing helps with the functions of breathing and digestion, and it’s also been shown to improve physical and mental health. While Rolfing is generally designed to occur in a ten-week series, some people have reported feeling better just after one or two treatments. We try to be as thorough as possible and use one session to focus on just one part of the body, so we

recommend that people go through the whole series. Rolfing may involve temporary pain when pressure is applied, but it’s simply the reaction of damaged tissue being released from adhesion to other tissues. If it hurts a little, it’s working. Ed Hemberger has been mentored by Dr. Thomas Findley, M.D., Ph.D., and has been a Rolfing practitioner for the past12 years. He was selected to provide treatment for two U.S. Olympic teams and has worked at the Veterans Hospital in East Orange to help vets alleviate conditions such as poor posture, arthritis, and muscle problems in the shoulders and upper back. For more information, visit Hembergerstructuralintegration.com. See the ad on page 12.

High-Fructose Sweetener Aggravates Asthma and Bronchitis

large study from the New York Medical College and the University of Massachusetts found that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is linked to a greater risk of asthma and chronic bronchitis. The research included 2,801 people between the ages of 20 and 55 years old. The scientists utilized health data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey of 2003 to 2006 to compare people with a history of chronic bronchitis. The study measured the types of soft drinks consumed, eliminating risks related to known asthma relationships such as smoking. The researchers found those that drank five or more HFCS-containing sodas per week had an 80 percent increased incidence of chronic bronchitis. Greater intake of HFCS has also been linked with higher risk of other health conditions, including diabetes and obesity.

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esearch published in the International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry has concluded mothers that chew natural xylitol gum regularly will significantly reduce oral infections of mutans streptococcus bacteria in their infants. Five research teams and 11 randomized studies of 601 mothers and their children showed 46 percent fewer infections of the bacteria, which is the central species responsible for dental caries and periodontal disease. The studies included children that were 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months old. Other research supports the claim of xylitol’s beneficial nature. A study from the University of Manchester, in England, analyzing data from 4,216 schoolchildren, showed that using toothpaste containing xylitol with fluoride resulted in 13 percent less tooth decay than using toothpaste with fluoride only.

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Olive Oil Compound Kills Cancer Cells

esearchers from Rutgers University have found that an ingredient in olive oil will kill cancer cells in under an hour. The researchers tested a compound called oleocanthal, a central component of extra virgin olive oil, and found that it caused the premature death of cancer cells in the laboratory by puncturing cancer cell vesicles, called lysosomes. “We needed to determine if oleocanthal was targeting that protein and causing the cells to die,” says Paul Breslin, Ph.D., a professor of nutritional sciences in the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences at Rutgers and co-author of the study, published in Molecular and Cellular Oncology. The research also found that the olive oil compound didn’t damage healthy cells. Breslin states that the compound merely “put them to sleep” for a day, after which they resumed their normal, healthy functioning. Senior author David Foster, Ph.D., of Hunter College, points out that additional studies are necessary to determine if the compound halts tumor growth. “We also need to understand why it is that cancerous cells are more sensitive to oleocanthal than non-cancerous cells,” he says.

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s we age, our brains shrink, a condition linked to cognitive impairment. According to a study from Columbia University, a healthy diet can help reduce such occurrences. The researchers studied 674 adults with an average age of 80. They were divided into two groups, depending upon their diets, and given magnetic resonance imaging scans to measure total brain volume and thickness. It was found that those following diets that most closely resembled the Mediterranean diet—less meat and more vegetables and fish—had larger brain sizes with less shrinking. The researchers equated the average size difference between the groups to about five years of aging. Dr. Yian Gu, a neuropsychology professor at Columbia University, says, “This is another study consistent with previous studies that indicate the Mediterranean diet is an overall healthy diet.”

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

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McCormick Going Non-GMO

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Super Bowl Eco-Stadium Gains National Spotlight The 50th Super Bowl will take place February 7 at the brandnew Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, outside San Francisco, and the anniversary isn’t the only thing that’s historic. As part of a trend toward sustainability in athletic facilities, it’s the greenest and most technologically advanced professional football stadium in the U.S. The structure is designed to support sustainability, located on a site with accessible public transportation plus a bike path to encourage fans to pedal to and from games. Its predominantly open and airy, environmentally friendly building plan also takes advantage of the Silicon Valley climate. One outstanding feature is the green roof atop the suite tower on the west side of the stadium. Another is the three solar bridges connecting the main parking area to the stadium that generate energy from hundreds of solar panels. All of the wood used was repurposed from a local airplane hangar at Moffett Field, in Mountain View, California, and other reclaimed building products were used where possible. Reclaimed water sources serve potable and non-potable uses, including playing field irrigation. The local suppliers providing farm-to-table food menus also are required to practice composting and recycling to the greatest extent possible. For more information, visit LevisStadium.com.

McCormick, the world’s largest spice company, plans to eliminate almost all genetically modified (GMO) ingredients from their product line by 2016. In response to increased consumer demand for healthier options, 80 percent of its overall gourmet herb and spice business in the U.S. will be both organic and non-GMO by 2016, as well as all McCormick-branded herbs, spices and extracts sold in the U.S. They will voluntarily label the updated products to inform consumers as part of a commitment to transparency and consumer education. The first product introduced, a non-GMO vanilla extract, is already available. McCormick also uses steam treatments in its processing to preserve the health benefits of spices instead of the ionizing irradiation used by competitors. Although food radiation is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, some studies link it to significant health problems. “Our consumers are increasingly interested in quality flavors with pure ingredients in their food,” says McCormick President and Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Kurzius. “Our efforts prove that we are listening to consumers and are committed to continuing to evolve.” Source: NaturalNews.com

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Young Children Can Unlearn Racial Stereotyping New research by Paul Quinn, a professor of psychological and brain sciences at the University of Delaware, and his collaborators across the globe, have found a simple exercise that can undo the unconscious racial biases that may begin to develop as early as infancy. Quinn learned that 3-month-olds begin showing a visual preference for the same race they see most often in their daily lives. By 9 months, infants not only distinguish racial categories, but also become less able to tell different individuals apart if they are members of a less-familiar race. In the experiment, the scientists morphed together photos of African and Asian faces to create ambiguous images that looked equally African and Asian. As a result, Quinn reports, “At 9 months, they didn’t respond to the differences between the African and Asian categories, but instead they had two less discriminatory broad categories; ‘own race’ and ‘other race’. We think it might be a precursor to an initial ‘in group/out group’ differentiation and suggest that perceptual and social processing of faces may overlap, even in infants.” Source: LaboratoryEquipment.com

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Adidas Using Plastic Ocean Debris to Make Shoes Athletic shoemaker Adidas has teamed up with New York-based Parley for the Oceans, a multidisciplinary organization with a passion for protecting the oceans, to make footwear out of garbage. Available soon, the soft upper part of the shoe is knitted entirely from waste and debris pulled from the ocean, including yarn and fibers—just some of the estimated 5.25 trillion pieces of trash in the sea. With no extra material left over, nothing goes to waste; the shoes also incorporate illegal fishing nets taken from poachers. Adidas executive Eric Liedtke suggests the technology could move beyond shoes and find its way to T-shirts, shorts and other apparel. A full line of similar consumer-ready products will be integrated into the Adidas line this year. The larger issue goes beyond recycling and repurposing to avoid waste altogether. Plastic takes more than 450 years to decompose, so conservationists and researchers at Parley for the Oceans hope to re-imagine plastics by designing a renewable solution. In cleaning up our oceans, we protect ecosystems, food sources, jobs and local economies. Source: Upworthy

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Weather Website Tracks Climate Change A new website, WXshift.org, published by the hybrid science and journalism nonprofit Climate Central, provides climate projections for a specific location along with the day’s weather. In addition to a typical forecast of highs and lows, UV (ultraviolet rays) index, wind and times of sunrise and sunset, it graphically shows if the area indicates a warming

Shrine Circus Ends Wild Animal Acts Bill Cunningham, CEO of Dallasbased Fun Time Shows, the largest Shrine Circus producer in the country, says he’ll no longer produce shows featuring elephants, tigers, lions or other wild animals. Cunningham says, “These animals are very special; we cohabit the Earth with them and they are deserving of our respect and awe. They’re not here to perform tricks for our entertainment.” He says, “I’ve tried to listen to the mothers that said they didn’t want their kids to grow up and learn that the animals they saw had been probed, poked, prodded and chained to a floor.” The move has received an outpouring of support from outside the industry, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Cunningham’s Shrine Circuses will still feature high wire acts, human cannonballs, trapeze artists and motorcycle tricks, along with performing horses and dogs. “The horses and dogs act in true collaboration with their owners,” says Cunningham. “We feel the audience still wants to see domestic animals.” Source: GreenSourceDFW.org

uptick and by how much. A 40-year-trend-to-date display offers a projection to 2050 and what the weather will be like for the next generation. Geoff Grant, director of digital media for Climate Central, says, “This is just putting weather and climate data together. There’s no spin to it. The weather is how everyone experiences climate.” WXshift draws from 2,000 weather stations across the country and 100 years of temperature, rain and snow data to create customized climate graphics. Tutorials explain such topics as the difference between dew point and humidity, along with news and information about relevant issues. Source: DailyClimate.org

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Reducing Coffee Shop Waste For many, getting a coffee to go at a favorite spot on the way to work or while dropping the kids off at school and running errands is a weekday ritual. It also warms up the body on cold mornings in northern regions this time of year. The java might taste even better if we reduce the amount of waste traditionally involved. Here are a few ways to better cherish Earth’s resources. Teichmann Avoid the paper cup; carry a reus{Graphic Designer} able thermos or insulatedwww.eriktdesign.com bottle instead as a matter of routine. Author and activist Beth Terry, in her book Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Can Too suggests both stainless steel beverage containers and mugs. She also recommends glass mason jars and points out that EcoJarz recently began making stainless steel caps and lids instead of plastic. Learn more at MyPlasticFreeLife.com. Terry further cites the unhealthy aspects of continual use of paper cups because, “Many are lined with plastic, and the plastic lids are often the equivalent of Styrofoam.” If caught without a favorite reusable container, Treehugger.com’s Katherine Martinko recommends at least giving an old paper cup one more turn. “It’s not a zero waste solution, but if you’ve already got a paper cup in your car or kitchen, you might as well extend its life. Wash and hand it over the next time you get a coffee,” she suggests. “It will still do the job.” For those that add cream, milk or sugar to coffee, consider the waste involved just in the plastic and wood stirrers provided by the shop that are tossed in the trash after serving their one-time function. “Avoid all of them,” advises Terry. “Carry a clean utensil in the car,” such as a bamboo tableware or a spork (combination spoon and fork). Cutting down or weaning off of dairy, sugar and especially sugar substitutes is another healthful move.

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Functional Dentistry Connects Oral Health to Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease by Linda Sechrist

he focus of functional medicine—whole person health care—easily expands to include dentists trained in oral systemic health. Currently embraced by a small percentage of today’s farsighted dentists and doctors, this relatively new field of prevention and wellness views the mouth as a key portal when considering the status of the whole body. Similar to the way doctors of Oriental medicine assess the heart’s pulse to help diagnose health issues throughout the body, these systemic health dentists consider the gums, tongue, teeth and throat to be key signals of overall health. American Academy for Oral Systemic Health (AAOSH) Executive Director Bobbie Delsasso was a periodontal hygienist for more than 30 years before becoming a consultant and public speaker on the larger perspective. “I taught patients about the importance of good nutrition and alerted them to consult their physician regarding what their mouth health might indicate about their body’s health,” she says. While the academy educates dental professionals to understand the internal workings of nutrition and what the mouth reveals about overall well-being, “Less than 6 percent of physicians even learn adequate basics of nutrition in medical schools,” she notes.

by physician Bradley Bale and Amy Doneen, an advanced registered nurse practitioner, co-founders of the Bale/Doneen Method for the prevention of heart attack, stroke and diabetes. Mike Milligan, a doctor of dental medicine, founder of Eastland Dental Center, in Bloomington, Illinois, and AAOSH president, explains that heart attack and stroke are triggered by an inflammatory process which can be initiated or exacerbated by periodontal disease and abscessed teeth. Thomas Nabors, a doctor of dental surgery and an authority in molecular analysis and genetic risk assessment for periodontal diseases, provides clinical proof that supports the growing association between medicine and dentistry. “Since our inaugural AAOSH conference [in 2010], Bradley, Amy and Tom have continued to provide the current science and clinical backdrop to the oral/ systemic connection to cardiovascular wellness,” says Milligan.

concerns such as snoring and sleep apnea. “Snoring is typically caused by muscles and tissues relaxing in the throat and mouth, resulting in decreased space in the airway passage and vibration of tissues. Eventually, individuals can develop sleep apnea, which can also result in hypertension and other problems,” advises Milligan. In sleep apnea, the sleeper’s breathing pauses often or produces hypopnea, slowed or shallow breathing for 10 or more seconds at a time. Fewer than five episodes per hour is normal, with five to 15 considered mild apnea, 15 to 30 moderate and more than 30 severe. Although 20 percent of Americans may have sleep apnea—typically associated with insomnia, tiredness and less oxygen in the body—95 percent of affected individuals go undiagnosed. To help, Milligan suggests that before going to bed we lower the thermostat in the bedroom and avoid drinking alcohol, smoking, watching television or working on a computer.

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Natural Pathways Massage Therapy, LLC Improved breathing helps assuage snoring, sleep apnea, asthma, hay fever and nasal congestion. Milligan cites Patrick McKeown’s work, explained in his book The Oxygen Advantage. An authority on the Buteyko Breathing Method, McKeown explains how improved breathing dramatically improves oxygenation, releases more energy and supports lifelong health and well-being. Muscle retraining using orofacial myofunctional therapy can help prevent sleep apnea and also abate temporomandibular joint disorders. This new field is concerned with orofacial functional patterns and postures when teeth are apart, their status 95 percent of each day and night. It also retrains muscles to keep the tongue at the roof of the mouth and the lips together to prevent breathing through the mouth, correct swallowing function and eliminate poor oral habits such as thumb sucking. Three mechanical treatments for sleep apnea include mandibular advancement oral devices used to move the lower jaw forward, a continuous positive airway pressure machine to aid airway functioning, or surgery, which is the last resort. “The real opportunity for catching and preventing this is with children 5 to 10 years old, when their jaws are developing,” says Milligan. He further cites links discovered between the mouth and brain. “Oral spirochetes, which normally live in the mouth, have been found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Judith Miklossy, from the International Association for Alzheimer’s, spoke at an AAOSH conference about the link between oral bacteria and dementia, and Garth Ehrlich, Ph.D., professor of microbiology, immunology and otolaryngology at Drexel University College of Medicine, addressed rheumatoid arthritis and certain types of cancers. All of these links are more than enough reasons why good oral hygiene is essential to good health,” says Milligan. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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s the saying goes, “We are what we eat.” But we can’t expect to fuel our bodies with nutritious foods if we fail to care for our teeth. As healthconscious consumers, we now have options when it comes to dental care through holistic dentistry, also known as biological dentistry. Holistic dentistry offers alternative modalities for treatment and a consideration of the patient’s health and wellness as a whole. It also recognizes each person as unique, with good dental health an essential part of whole body health. Within our region, there are a number of holistic practitioners whose alternative treatments may make a trip to the dentist less stressful — and more personal.

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With more than 30 years of experience as a dentist, Dr. Philip Memoli begins by assessing a patient’s dental past, present, and future. He provides patients with a comprehensive program of nutrition and homeopathic counseling that takes into consideration their teeth and jaw development. By embracing the tenet of holistic dentistry that believes good health is more than the absence of disease, he assesses patients’ tooth development and mineralization, decay, and jaw development to prevent larger health problems from developing in the future. Dr. Memoli also specializes in the safe removal of amalgam Dr. Philip Memoli fillings that may contain mercury or other toxic substances. For this, he offers an all-embracing exam that addresses multiple issues. In contrast to conventional methods such as chelation, an intense method utilizing intravenous injections, Dr. Memoli focuses on nutrition and homeopathy 20

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In addition to his extensive training in all aspects of dentistry, Dr. David N. Grayson, DDS, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Hypnosis in Dentistry, one of only 17 people Dr. David Grayson worldwide who have achieved that level of training and competence. Dr. Grayson is able to use the safe, natural, and highly effective application of hypnosis to relax and calm anxious and tense patients, avoiding the need for narcotics. Working with the patient, he can use hypnosis to make routine cleanings more comfortable, ease anxiety, and help reduce pain and discomfort during and after procedures like fillings, root canals, and extractions. And, since there are no drugs involved with the treatment, there is no danger of adverse reactions or that “groggy” feeling so often associated with medications. See ad on page 10.

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At-home dental care has become more important as fewer people have access to dental insurance, according to Kelly Kaplan, president of the Natural Dentist. A company offering mouth and dental care products, the Natural Dentist began in a Saratoga Springs kitchen by a dentist with an interest in herbal remedies who set out to concoct a home dental care product that was naturally based and free of harmful ingredients. Initially offered only in dental offices, the products bearing the Natural Dentist name have since become available nationwide in stores including Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Whole Foods, and more. The Natural Dentist mouthwashes in both fluoride and fluoride-free versions donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contain chlorhexidine, a common ingredient in mouthwashes that can stain teeth and damage taste buds. Whether you are a cancer patient looking to ease the pain of mouth sores or a parent concerned with future adverse health effects on your children, these products are a natural alternative that can be found locally. See ad on page 31. Julie Grodsky resides in Stanhope, NJ where she currently teaches Kripalu Yoga locally. A freelance writer with a bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in anthropology, Julie finds interest in all aspects of culture, from global to local.

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ships can help us “shed pounds, sleep better, stop smoking and even survive a major illness.” An ongoing, two-decade-plus study of nearly 1,500 seniors by the Flinders University Centre for Ageing Studies, in Australia, found those with a large network of friends outliving others with the fewest friends by 22 percent. The University of Chicago National Opinion Research Center also reports people with five or more close friends as 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy” than those maintaining fewer confidants. “Friends past and present play powerful and often unappreciated roles in determining our sense of self and the direction of our lives,” says Flora. “Even in a supposedly meritocratic society, friends give jobs and assignments to each other, so having friends that share your career interests and aspirations can get you much farther than you could ever get on your own.”

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hildhood friends Matt Damon and Ben Affleck collaborated on the Oscar-winning screenplay for Good Will Hunting. Fierce tennis competitors Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki like to get together for a gal-pal getaway after a major match. Country music artists Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood married following an 18-year friendship; “We had a lot more

in common than I ever dreamed we did,” says Brooks. Rafts of research confirm how friendship enriches us. Carlin Flora, of New York City, spent years as a Psychology Today writer and editor before penning Friendfluence: The Surprising Ways Friends Make Us Who We Are. She notes that among the varied and perhaps unforeseen benefits, friend-

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Today, making and keeping friends can be challenging, due to distance, frequent life changes, overprotective parenting and substituting social media for more intimate face time. It all makes friendship more fluid than we might realize, says Shasta Nelson, the San Francisco founder of GirlFriendCircles. com, a women’s friendship matching site and author of Friendships Don’t Just Happen: The Guide to Creating a Meaningful Circle of Girlfriends, plus the upcoming book, Frientimacy, about deepening such relationships.

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How to Make Good Friends by Shasta Nelson

Three Necessary Ingredients

Both friendship and romantic bonds are developed when three things occur: We feel satisfied, which happens when an interaction has more positivity than negativity. We feel safe, which comes when we commit to consistent time with each other. We feel seen, which we experience when we practice revealing ourselves and expressing vulnerability. Here’s a formula for creating meaningful connections: Positivity + Consistency + Vulnerability = Frientimacy.

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It usually takes most people six to eight interactions with someone new before they start feeling like friends. The sooner they schedule such occasions, the sooner the rewards. c Be open to making new friends. c Make the first move; repeat.

“Most of us replace half of our close friends every seven years,” says Nelson. Although this might seem alarming, she considers it a natural ebb and flow. “We all need a couple of very close friends, while others that come and go might just be what we currently need—at work or school, among firsttime parents, in a new neighborhood, starting a job, in retirement or during some other life change,” she says. Canadian Greg Tjosvold, a married middle school teacher in Vancouver, Canada, has enjoyed great friendships with women, including his wife, partly because he doesn’t relate to men’s generally competitive nature and interest in sports. But when a close female friend moved away, he wanted to expand his circle to include men. He joined a group called The Barley Brethren that sample craft beers and talk about life. Although not into suds, he values “having a safe and enjoyable place to discuss deep issues, victories and temporary setbacks.” He admits, “That’s over-simplification, though.” Finding a group of men he can feel a part of has validated him, making this unique man still feel like one of the guys. Nelson categorizes the concentric circles of developing friendship as starting with a mutually agreeable acquaintance or contact, and then moving emotionally closer with someone that we find similarities with. Then the original bond can enter the confirmed

One Ratio

To keep a friendship going, remember that it has to have a positivity-to-negativity ratio of at least five-to-one. That means sharing five times more fun and feel-good moments than stressors that can range from disappointments and frustrations to jealousies. By definition, to be and keep a good friend requires that both parties bring satisfying positivity to the relationship. Source: Adapted from Frientimacy: How to Deepen Friendships for Lifelong Intimacy by Shasta Nelson; scheduled for release in March. 24

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Hallmarks of good friendship include staying in touch and being consistently positive and vulnerable, so as we reveal ourselves over time, we can be authentic with each other.

friend category. A group of friends, like a longtime book club, can constitute a community. The highest level is the committed friend that has evolved into a trusted and valuable life companion. Sarah Huntsman Reed, a medical counselor in Kansas City, Missouri, has such a lifelong friend. She met Doug Reed, now a pharmacist, when both were in their high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress. Reed had a great sense of humor, Sarah remembers. “He’s still the most honest yet kindest person I’ve met,” she says. Soon, their mothers became friends, too, and the two teens would pair up for family weddings. Then she went to college and married and he moved away; yet they stayed in touch through mutual friends and their moms, catching up in person when he returned to his hometown. Seventeen years after they first met, by which time Sarah was divorced, the two discussed taking their friendship to the next level and soon married. “It was a big decision to commit, because we knew so much about each other,” she says. “But we prefer each other’s company, and it was the best thing we ever did.”

Safety Net In trying times, friends can surround us with positive energy, says Madisyn Taylor, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the spiritual blog DailyOm, in Ashland, Oregon. “The people we love form a protective barrier that buffers and shields us from many of the world’s more crippling blows,” including receiving hurtful slights from others. How we make friends has been altered by today’s social landscape, which includes working parents and Amber Alerts. The days of children freely roaming their neighborhood discovering friends to play with are, unfortunately, over, says Jennifer S. White, a Toledo, Ohio, blogger and author of The Art of Parenting: Love Letters from a Mother. “My long-term friendships from childhood were all built around being neighbors and playing together just because we wanted to,” recalls White. With today’s safety concerns and work-life challenges, parents now set up playdates, a more structured, less organic way of fostering childhood friendships.

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White has some misgivings about this modern-day approach. “When I think about that one little gleaming seed of truth at the heart of why, it’s often because I don’t think it’s fair that I have to be a popular ‘playdate mom’ for my kid to have some friends.”

Besties and Buddies Automatic playdates—with siblings—often enhance family ties through lifelong friendships. Sally Ekus is a culinary talent representative in Florence, Massachusetts. Her younger sister, Amelia, is the general manager of Twitter Cafe, in New York City, and lives in Brooklyn. Both foodies have knife-and-fork tattoos. Sally is more into meal ingredients and preparation, while Amelia loves pouring wine and making sure everyone is comfortable. “Together,” says Sally, “we create total hospitality, from lavish Passover seders to Friday nights with friends.” She notes that her sister is the only other person who understands what the world looks like through the Ekus girls’ perspective. Some adults might never meet face-to-face, but become friends via social media. American Jamie Schler, co-owner of the Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, with her native-born husband, says, “Social media [especially Facebook posts] is how I meet and make personal friends and keep in touch on a daily basis. As an expat, this is important because I often feel far from family and friends that understand me, share common interests and ideas and speak the same language—and I don’t necessarily mean English.” Her high-tech circle ranges from hometown pals to new friends in the food community and political forums. She raves, “It’s a place where I find them all at the same time!”

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Nelson remarks, “No one is saying Facebook should replace visits, nights out and phone calls, but in a world where most of us wish we felt closer to a few more people, it doesn’t hurt to use every tool at our disposal for creating connections.” Differences in age needn’t be a hurdle in forging friendships. Candelaria Silva-Collins, an arts marketing professional in Boston, attended area social gatherings where she regularly encountered a museum director and his wife. “They seemed like a fantastic couple,” she says, and began a friendship with the older woman, despite their being from different generations. “My friend teaches me a lot about being vital and vibrant,” she says.

Expanding Circles

Becoming friends with people of different ages, languages and social standing gives us a spiritual workout, advises Nelson. With a master’s degree in divinity, Nelson views friendship as a type of health club in which we develop our empathy, forgiveness and compassion muscles through practice. “Friendships are the way we become better people,” she says. Furthermore, the process, especially with people unlike us, leads to a better world. “Being able to inherently care for people we know makes it easier to do the same for people we’ve not met yet,” says Nelson. World peace happens one friend at a time. Freelance writer Judith Fertig also blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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life and time that elapses before the patient sees again some of her own earliest struggles spring back to life in her own child — the baby’s same symptoms that the mother herself has dealt with repeated in circles.

Truth No. 1 – You Can’t Medicate Your Way Back to Health. There is a pang of vulnerability once you come to learn that the road ahead will be difficult and finding once again that the same medicinal treatment is still the only treatment being offered today. Have you ever awakened with a headache that lasted all day, for days on end, and nothing you tried worked? Or maybe you have taken over-the-counter pain medications for years to curb certain aches and pains, just enough to get through the work day. And then one day those stop working. Not only do they stop working, but the symptoms actually worsen.

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hronic conditions and ailments that won’t go away end up rooting themselves so deeply into the lives and into the psyches of patients that by the time they make it to my office, they are in anguish. The

search for a doctor and the effort to seek out meaning behind the symptoms is a memory that is difficult to erase. In some cases it’s been a whole lifetime, from childhood to parenthood, the full generational circle of

Truth No. 2 – Your Diagnosis is a Powerful Naming Convention, a Label; It Is Not You. One of the myths about having a diagnosis is that it will, in and of itself, catalyze a whole body of knowledge and a cure. That it will create an A-ha! moment and put into motion a new set of standards and practices never before revealed. The reality can be disappointing. A diagnosis is simply a label; it is a name for a collection of symptoms that is given for the purposes of assigning value. With a diagnosis, the doctor can provide justification to the insurance company for additional testing and for the prescribing of medical devices or drugs. It can give the patient a name that she can spend hours on the internet searching.

Truth No. 3 – Your Current Health Status Is Not Your True Potential. What becomes plainly evident is that nearly all diagnoses begin with a very

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because it makes them feel great. These same benefits apply to children as their developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat.

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merican kids’ school, after-school and weekend schedules now rival the hectic pace of their multitasking parents. Like their adult counterparts, youngsters need time to decompress from the pressures of life and be present

in their own skin, and yoga provides the tools to accomplish this. Most adults take to their yoga mat to create harmony in their body and mind, increase flexibility and balance, build muscle tone and strength, and

“Breathing and mindfulness practices are important for children,” explains Mariam Gates, the Santa Cruz, California, creator of the Kid Power Yoga Program and author of Good Morning Yoga and the upcoming Good Night Yoga. “There is so much that children are not in control of in their everyday lives; to give them a way to physically process their experience, to self-soothe and find their own internal source of strength, is crucial.” “Having kids experience simply paying attention to their breath as it comes all the way in and moves all the way out can serve them well in every area of their lives going forward,” says Gates. In the classroom, it transfers to learning skills benefited by the ability to focus. From toddlers to teens, children can have a difficult time processing and controlling their emotions, which are vital life skills. Carla Tantillo, founder of Mindful Practices, a Chicago-area wellness organization, has found that yoga and the practice of mindfulness help children express themselves in constructive ways. She observes, “In any situation, especially in communities where reactivity, impul-

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Cultivating Mindfulness in the Classroom by Julianne Hale

hen Scott Frauenheim, director of the Chicago International Charter School (CICS) West Belden, noticed that some students in his kindergarten through eighth grade urban classrooms were not fully engaged, he decided to focus the 2014-2015 school year on mindfulness for both students and faculty. He enlisted the help of Mindful Practices, a Chicagobased school wellness organization founded by Carla Tantillo. Using the strategies Tantillo recommends in her book Cooling Down Your Classroom, teachers were taught to involve students in mindful minutes—short bursts of simple yoga poses, breathing exercises and other techniques—to

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cultivate mindfulness. The initiative proved to be powerful and helpful, explains Frauenheim. “Soon students were able to identify areas of personal need throughout the day and cultivate mindfulness within themselves using what they learned.” The program concluded last year, but CICS West Belden teachers and students continue to use designated time to practice mindfulness in the morning and as a classroom mental reset when they notice that students are distracted or unfocused during the day. Mindful Practices’ innovative programs have achieved similar success in other elementary, middle and high schools in the Chicago area.

siveness and violent solutions are modeled, yoga empowers children to pause and take a breath so they can own what’s happened, move through it and move on.” “I like yoga because it makes me feel like there is calm all around me,” says 8-year-old Biko Cooper. Dee Marie, the Boulder, Colorado, founder and executive director of Calming Kids, a nonprofit program that integrates yoga into the classroom to foster a nonviolent atmosphere, says, “When a child learns through yoga how to feel a sense of themselves and begins to understand their self-worth and stand tall in their power, they can begin to regulate their breath and their emotions.” These invaluable skills stay with children through adulthood.

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Educators are starting to take notice of yoga’s benefits for children, including those with attention deficit disorders or autism, but yoga practice is still rare among school-age children. As encouragement, “Make it fun,” advises Gates. “It’s essential to create experiences that feel accessible and enjoyable for kids. They must feel empowered to do it themselves and take over the experience.” Six-year-old Carmen Wheeler likes doing yoga with her dad. “Yoga gets me feeling strong and it really calms me down,” she says. Music can help children relax and focus during their practice. Soothing basic instrumentals are good to start; an Internet

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search for yoga music for kids reveals many options. Parents can assist by incorporating yoga into a child’s daily bedtime ritual. “Do whatever they are willing to do with them,” counsels Marie. “Start by lying on the bedroom floor, doing stretches and focusing on breathing. Then move to the bed and teach some relaxation and visualization techniques.” Marie cautions parents against insisting that their child’s yoga practice mirror their own. “We have to meet children where they are.” Adults think that yoga has to look a certain way, but sometimes children don’t necessarily want to do the postures we’re familiar with. The best teaching reaches each individual child in a way that resonates with them because yoga is a lifestyle, not an exercise regimen,” she says. Yoga novices and parents that prefer specific guidance can take advantage of local studio classes for children and families or use DVDs, online streaming services and instruction books. Kevin Day, age 5, regularly starts his days with a Boat pose. “I like it because you can do it with a friend,” he says. Lisa Flynn, the Dover, New Hampshire, founder and chief executive officer of ChildLight Yoga and Yoga 4 Classrooms, is optimistic about the future. “In 10 years, I envision social and emotional learning, yoga, and mindfulness integrated at every school and mandated by educational policy,” she says. In addition to improved physical, social, emotional and cognitive health and wellness of the students, teachers and parents, she foresees “a positive shift in the overall school climate.” Julianne Hale is a freelance writer and Natural Awakenings franchise magazine editor in Cleveland, TN.

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hile downhill Alpine skiing offers spurts of intense action in-between times spent driving to and from resorts and standing in line at lifts, all that’s needed for Nordic cross-country skiing is a few inches of snow and strap-on skis to transform any nearby park, wooded trail or spacious

backyard into a quiet, serene eco-playground. The similar dry-land recreation of Nordic walking that uses poles can be enjoyed year-round.

Ski Season Techniques

Both the standard Nordic form of what’s also known as free-heel skiing and the

more challenging Telemark style, able to incorporate hilly terrains, have northern European roots. Cross-country skis are longer and thinner than downhill versions. Instead of placing the entire foot in a bulky, stiff boot affixed to an alpine ski, only the toe section of a sneakerlike boot adheres to a cross-country ski, enabling a fuller gliding motion. Gliding over relatively flat terrain while leaning slightly forward, it’s important to keep weight evenly distributed over both skis. Continuously moving ahead in a left-right-left-right motion with a long gait creates a full-body workout as each opposing arm plants a pole and pushes on it to carry the skier into the next step. Cross-country skis aren’t made for sudden stops, so stay alert; gentle, sideto-side skidding employing both legs or turning the front of both skis inward to form a triangle effects stopping. With experience, the skis can be used more like long ice skates, pushing both ahead and outward on them to move slightly faster on wide, groomed, flat surfaces. Vermont native Bill Koch, the only American to win an Olympic crosscountry ski medal—silver at the 1976 Innsbruck Games—helped popularize the recreational sport in America. On February 20, the 2016 Slumberland American Birkebeiner, North America’s largest annual cross-country ski race, is expected to attract about 10,000 participants on a 55K course from Cable to Hayward, Wisconsin (Birkie.com).

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nificant growth in its popularity in recent years. “Both cross-country skiing and Nordic walking are great full-body workouts that use 90 percent of your muscles and treat both the upper and lower parts of the body like machines.” Suitable for all ages, including those that have balance or health issues or can’t run anymore, the walking poles act as extensions of the hands. Their rubber or metal tips work on any surface, such as streets, sidewalks, gravel, sand, dirt or grass. Compared to regular walking, Zimmerman says the

Nordic style burns up to 40 percent more calories, tones the arms and upper body, reduces stress on knees and joints, and safely boosts the intensity of exercises to yield additional heart and lung benefits. Ski and general sports equipment retailers that sell and rent equipment also host informative clinics. Check out local retailers for local ski club group outings. Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance writer and editor, including for Natural Awakenings.

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erhaps one of the most precious and powerful gifts we give another person is to really listen to them with quiet, fascinated attention and our whole being; fully present. Deep listening occurs at the heart level, and we must ask ourselves how often we listen to each other so completely. Such listening is a creative force. We expand, ideas come to life and grow and we remember who we are. It brings forth our inner spirit, intelligence, or true self, and opens up the space for us to thrive. Sometimes we have to do a lot of listening before another’s inner being feels replenished. Some people just need to talk and go on and on, usually in a superficial, nervous manner. This often happens because they have not been truly listened to. Patience is required to be a listening presence for such a person long enough that they get to their center point of tranquility and peace. The results of such listening are extraordinary. Some would call them miracles. Listening well takes time, skill and a readiness to slow down to afford time for reflection and to let go of expectations, judgments, boredom, self-assertiveness and defensiveness. When two people listen deeply to one another, we sense that we are present not only to each other, but also to something beyond our individual selves; something spiritual, holy or sacred. Once we experience the depth of being listened to like this, we naturally begin to listen to be present with another. We notice what occurs when we interrupt someone and when we don’t. We watch what unfolds when another stops speaking and we ask, “Is there anything else?” Listening is an art that calls for practice. Imagine if we all spent just a few minutes each day choosing to practice the art of listening; of being fully present with the person we are with. Being truly listened to and understood yields a sigh of contentment and joy. Kay Lindahl, of Long Beach, CA, is the author of The Sacred Art of Listening, from which this was adapted with permission from SkyLight Paths Publishing.

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by Kay Lindahl Pay attention to the environment. Stop other activities to listen. Clear your desk. Turn off background noise or move to a quiet corner. Be present. Listen with an open, appreciative and curious mind rather than evaluating what’s being said. Put your own agenda aside. Stop talking. One person speaks at a time without interruption. Listen for understanding. No one is required to agree with or believe what they hear. Let empathy and compassion take the lead; put yourself in their shoes. Ask for clarification. It can help a listener understand what’s being expressed. Pause before speaking. Allow the speaker to complete their thought, and then wait a few seconds before responding. Also ask, “Is there anything else?” There almost always is. Listen to yourself. Inquire of your inner voice, “What wants to be expressed next?” Signal that they’ve been heard. Encouraging body language includes empathetic facial expressions, nodding and sympathetic postures. Adapted from The Top Ten Powerful Listening Practices on the author’s website SacredListening.com.

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mericans are staying single longer these days. Instead of marrying in our early 20s like in the 1960s, today we’re more likely to be upwards of 27 before committing. Careers and family obligations are among the factors causing delays, allowing couples to learn what really matters before they walk down the aisle. “A good partner is someone that encourages you to be your authentic self,”

says Jill Crosby, host of the online dating website NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com from Mount Shasta, California. “There are always some compromises, but similar core values and respect for each other make a good relationship even better.” Online dating isn’t just for the unmarried, post-college crowd. Widowed and divorced singles also find it a good way to ease into a renewed social life. According to a Northwestern University

Dates can still spring from chance meetings, fix-ups by friends and family or workplace encounters, but these generally have the same success rate as finding the proverbial needle in a haystack. Adding must-have characteristics such as an eco-friendly lifestyle might land an aspirant in the shallow end of the dating pool unless it is pre-screened by a conscious dating site. Discovering a potential partner via a dedicated online site enables members to refine their list of desired attributes versus deal-breakers, modifying their own profile accordingly. Elements of success stories usually include both prospects keeping an open mind while exploring a mutually compatible dating site. Honest communication is the most vital link in this get-to-know-you venue, but the goal is to meet, not become pen pals. When interest proceeds beyond onsite messaging, texting may follow, which tends to diminish fears of saying the wrong thing that could delay or prevent a more in-depth reply. Textpert, a free app that crowdsources text messages, comes to the rescue with suggested responses by other members to help anyone encountering writer’s block.

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Distance Hurdles

Long distance isn’t often a deterrent when love is right. A California vegan that spent four years on multiple vegan dating sites found her match thousands of miles away in New York through NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com. When an eventual first meeting is more than a quick coffee date, prior Skype or FaceTime chats can confirm that the photo is current and messages were more than pickup lines. “Technology has made a tremendous difference in price, accessibility and reach,” says Crosby. “Members now post selfies as headshots, shoot their own videos and can access potential matches anywhere in the world.”

Discerning Kindred Spirits

Not all online relationships are love matches. Sometimes it’s enough to find like-minded people. “Natural AwakeningsSingles.com is a safe place to talk about spiritual awakening without someone looking at you like you have three heads. I’ve met a number of people who speak my language,” says Sharmaine Monteith, a sales manager in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. “When people care about the environment, it changes who they are and how they live. My profile maps my beliefs and my heart.” A University of Chicago study asked 20,000 people that married between 2005 and 2012 how they met. One third said online; half used another kind of dating service. Another telling statistic showed that those that met at work, in a bar or by blind date were 25 percent more likely to divorce. Researchers think this is because online daters know each other better before meeting. When folks fudge a bit in their profile, it’s mostly about weight and height.

Green Hot Spots

“It’s easier to find a vegan date in the produce aisle of the grocery store than at the beach,” advises April Masini, a New York City author of four relationship books and the AskApril.com advice column. “Whether you’re looking in person or online for dates, focus on the areas where you’d naturally find others who are green like you.” Community gardens, river cleanups and Earth Day celebrations spring to mind. Make a green impression by wearing clothing made of sustainable fabrics and offering a small gift of a fair trade item, organic chocolates or native wildflower bouquet. The choice of going to a locally sourced restaurant will include an eco-friendly ride to get there. A 2014 study by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that 50 percent of Americans over the age of 16 are unmarried—yet most believe marriage is extremely important. With all the people still looking for love, online meetups can dramatically improve success.

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Plan Now and Plant by Spring

So if you are snuggled up

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ith the full force of winter finally here, you may be dreaming of a warm-weather getaway or the coming of spring. And with spring comes the opportunity to eat more local, freshly harvested organic fruits and vegetables. Local produce can be no more than a few feet away if you start planning for your own garden right now. Here are the first

by the fireplace, get out your seed catalogs, start here before you know it!

of your choices will fit into your garden (see “Garden Planning”) and are easy to grow from seeds or seedlings. There are so many wonderful choices that will be producing by the spring or early summer. Recommendations include spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, lettuces, cabbage, arugula, radishes and Swiss chard. New gardeners should order seeds that will be planted directly in the garden, whereas more advanced gardeners can grow selected seedlings under a grow light or on a sunny window sill (more on that next month).

few steps that we take when planning our gardens and that you can consider if you are planning your own:

Garden Planning: Now that you

Design and Size of Your Garden Bed: The first task is to decide on the

size of your garden bed. Size will be determined by the types of produce you plan to grow and the number of people you will be providing produce for. Vegetables such as sweet corn, potatoes, winter squash and pumpkins require a very large space. A typical family of four selecting these crops would need a minimum of a 10’ by 20’ garden. Excluding these vegetables, a family of four can get by with a 10’ by 12’ garden. If you use high-density gardening techniques with a raised bed design, a 4’ by 12’ garden may do the trick.

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tant. First and foremost, find a location with a minimum of 8 hours of available sun. The garden also needs to be near a convenient water source and ideally should be as close to the kitchen as possible.

Spring Vegetable Selections: Now

comes the fun part: get some seed catalogs and start selecting your family favorites! You will need to make sure all

have a garden size and a wish list of produce, you can plot out the garden. There are many great online planning apps available (we use the Mother Earth News gardening app). You can also use graph paper to create your garden plan and, using a book such as Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Gardening, divide your garden design into 1-inch squares (1 inch = 1 foot scale). The number of your selected vegetables that can be planted in each square foot can be found in Mel’s book. Those are just a few of the steps to plan for your own garden. We will provide a few more tips next month. So if you are snuggled up by the fireplace, get out your seed catalogs, start planning, and spring will be here before you know it! Yard2Kitchen designs, builds, and maintains organic garden beds in New Jersey. Contact Kenny Baldo at 732410-6173 for more information or a consultation or visit Yard2Kitchen.com. See ad on page 30.

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ncient grains are making a comeback. Grown since Neolithic times about 10,000 years ago, varieties of barley, corn, millet and rice have helped assuage the hunger of many communities. Today, yellow millet, dark red wholegrain sorghum, brown quinoa and exotic black rice can help alleviate food shortages. According to Harry Balzer, an expert surveyor of food and diet trends with The NPD Group, concerns about grains and gluten have prompted about a third of Americans to try to cut back on both since 2012. About 1 percent of the population has celiac disease, estimates the Celiac Disease Foundation, but many more prefer not to eat gluten. Many ancient grains are naturally gluten-free, including amaranth, buckwheat, millet, quinoa, rice and teff. “Some think that a grain-free way of eating is healthier and also better for the planet,” says food writer Maria Speck, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, author of Ancient Grains for Modern Meals and Simply Ancient Grains.

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“But that may be too simplistic, a characteristic of many diet trends.”

Better for Our Health

Whole grains fill us up and provide fiber, both necessary for maintaining optimum digestion and weight, says Kathleen Barnes, a widely published natural health expert in Brevard, North Carolina. Eating more whole grains has been previously associated with a lower risk of major diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, based on studies by the University of Minnesota and Lund University, in Sweden. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Harvard School of Public Health department of nutrition, agrees that whole grains are one of the major healthful foods for prevention of major chronic diseases. He’s the lead author of a new Harvard study of data associating consumption of whole grains with a 9 percent reduction in overall mortality and up to 15 percent fewer cardiovascular fatalities during two 25-year-long research initiatives that followed 74,000 woman and 43,000 men. The researchers cited substituting whole grains for refined grains and red meat as likely contributors to longer life. “Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, beneficial fiber and even some protein,” observes Speck. With a German father and a Greek mother, she grew up in two cultures where grains are a part of everyday meals. “We eat them because they taste good.”

Better for Local Farmers

Sourcing and eating more organic and GMO-free whole grains (absent modified genetics) can help support local farmers, Speck maintains. Choose barley from Four Star Farms, in Massachusetts; heirloom grits from Anson Mills, in South Carolina; quinoa from White Mountain Farm, in Colorado; or heirloom Japanese rice from Koda Farms, in California.

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Stir in the garlic and the herbs thyme and savory, and then cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Watch closely, so as not to burn the pieces.

Buckwheat and Beet Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1½ cups chopped red onion (1 medium) ¾ tsp fine sea salt 2 tsp minced garlic (2 cloves) ¼ tsp dried thyme ¾ tsp dried savory or ½ tsp more dried thyme ¾ cup raw buckwheat groats (not kasha) 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 cups raw shredded beets, preferably red (1 large or 2 small) 1 to 2 tsp honey 1 cup purified water (approximately) 2 tsp sherry vinegar, or more as needed Horseradish Yogurt ¾ cup whole milk or 2% Greek yogurt 3 Tbsp retail horseradish, with liquid

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Cardamom-Infused Black Rice Porridge with Blueberries and Pistachios

Stir in the buckwheat groats and cook, stirring occasionally and monitoring, until the grains take on some color, about 2 minutes.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Add the broth (beware of splatter), the remaining ½ tsp salt and the pepper and bring to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pan.

Porridge 1 cup half-and-half, plus more as needed 3 Tbsp maple syrup, or more as needed ¾ tsp ground cardamom 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 4 to 6 Tbsp pomegranate seeds, for garnish 3 Tbsp lightly toasted chopped plain pistachios, for garnish

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the buckwheat is tender, about 15 minutes. While it simmers, prepare the horseradish yogurt topping: Combine the horseradish, salt and pepper in a small bowl and beat until smooth using a fork. Season with more salt and pepper to taste. To finish, stir in the beets and 1 tsp of the honey and then add about 1 cup of water to reach a preferred consistency. Remove the pot from the heat, cover and allow to sit for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften. Add the vinegar and taste for seasoning. Depending on the beets’ sweetness, maybe add another teaspoon of honey and a bit more vinegar to balance it, and perhaps a tad more salt and pepper. The seasoning is forgiving because the topping will bring the flavors together. Ladle the soup into four bowls, garnish with a dollop of the yogurt topping and serve at once.

Black Rice ¾ cup black rice 2 whole green cardamom pods 1½ cups boiling purified water

Start the rice the night before: Add the rice and cardamom pods to a large, heavy saucepan. Pour over the boiling water, cover and let sit at room temperature or overnight (or chill, covered, for up to 2 days). The next morning, make the porridge: Add 1 cup of half-and-half, the maple syrup and ground cardamom to the saucepan with the rice, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Uncover, decrease the heat to retain a lively simmer, and cook, stirring once occasionally, until the rice is tender with a slight chew, 5 to 7 minutes.

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Remove the cardamom pods, if preferred. Add the blueberries and simmer gently until they are warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes more.

the pepper; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

To finish, add ¼ to ½ cup more halfand-half to reach a desired consistency. Taste for sweetness and adjust with more maple syrup if needed.

Stir in the millet and green olives.

Decrease the heat to maintain a light boil and cook, uncovered, for 3 minutes. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust (keeping in mind that olives and feta cheese are typically salty).

Divide between 4 to 6 breakfast bowls. Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon of pomegranate seeds and 1 teaspoon of chopped pistachios. Serve warm.

Remove the pot from the heat, sprinkle with the feta and cover to allow the cheese to soften.

Greek Millet Saganaki with Shrimp and Ouzo Millet 1¼ cups purified water ¾ cup millet 1 bay leaf Pinch of fine sea salt Saganaki 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped yellow onion (1 small) 1 clove garlic, peeled and slightly crushed 1 small hot green chili, minced (optional) ¼ tsp fine sea salt 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 (28-oz) BPA-free can whole tomatoes, crushed in a bowl ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ cup green pimiento-stuffed olives, halved if large 4 oz coarsely crumbled Greek feta cheese (about 1 cup), preferably made from sheep’s milk

Decrease the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Uncover, remove the bay leaf and set aside to cool. Meanwhile, make the saganaki. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until it shimmers. Add the onion, garlic, chili and salt; cook, stirring frequently, until the onion softens and turns light golden, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, until it darkens, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes with their juices and

To prepare the shrimp (or tofu), season them with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp. Cook, undisturbed, until the shrimp or tofu pieces turn golden, 1 to 2 minutes, and then flip them with a spatula and cook until the shrimp are just opaque throughout or the tofu has warmed through, 1 to 2 more minutes, depending on the size. Add the ouzo and cook until it’s syrupy, about 30 seconds. Using a spatula, briskly remove the shrimp from the pan and arrange on top of the millet. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve at once. All recipes adapted from Simply Ancient Grains or Ancient Grains for Modern Meals, by Maria Speck, courtesy of Ten Speed Press.

Shrimp 1 lb jumbo shell-on shrimp from a reputable fishmonger, deveined and patted dry (or substitute firm tofu, cut into bite-sized pieces) Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 /3 cup ouzo or other aniseflavored liqueur ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley To prepare the millet, bring the water, millet, bay leaf, and salt to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan.

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moment, doing the best I can every day. I’ve also learned to be kind to myself when I’m failing to do so or something is annoying me due to some unfortunate imbalance.

Alyssa Milano’s Anti-Aging Secrets Her Natural Lifestyle Choices Keep Her Young by Gerry Strauss

lyssa Milano has grown up, and most of us have grown up with her. From her days as preteen tomboy Samantha Miceli on Who’s the Boss? to witchy woman Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed, the actress has been a vibrant, relatable and beautiful persona we’ve come to know via television. She was even named a UNICEF ambassador in 2004. Today, with a young family, her Touch licensed sports apparel line, and the wisdom that accompanies adulthood, her commitment to a natural, eco-friendly lifestyle has become another hallmark of her life.

What connection do you see between eating organic foods and maintaining the energy level that your busy life requires?

I think everything that you put into your body has a connection to how well we function in daily life. As a mom of two, eating organic is a priority; when organic is not an option, it’s about finding the healthiest accessible choices. I eat tomatoes like other people eat fruit and love papaya. I would put avocado on anything. I also like to cook with healthful herbs and spices like garlic and onions, which is natural for an Italian like me. We keep genetically modified foods out of our house.

Which fitness habits embodied by others have you made your own?

In my Who’s the Boss? days, Tony Danza and Judith Light were always active 44

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and athletic. Tony would bring in a tap dance teacher and Judith a private trainer during lunch breaks. Being tutored on the set, I had no physical education classes or sports activities, so it was super-important for me to see how self-motivated they were to stay fit and in shape. Their example instilled a desire to take care of myself as an adult.

What role does nature play in your daily life?

I love being outside in my organic garden three or more times a week. Also, the kids and I regularly head outside, which is an easy place to keep them happily and healthfully occupied without my having to jump through hoops.

How do you and your husband keep both your friendship and love vibrant? We work hard at maintaining a good and healthy marriage, which can be tested in tough times. I believe that it’s vital to have the ability to laugh; you have to find humor in things, reminding yourself and each other that there is something funny in every daily activity, no matter how mundane or hard. When there’s no time to eat together or be intimate, shared laughter is an easy thing to achieve together. Done daily, it can only make the marriage stronger. We enjoy date nights once or twice a week when my parents take care of the kids. I’ll put on mascara and change out of yoga pants, even if we’re just hanging out together. Then we do little things like asking how each other’s day went and caring about the answer. We also look for ways we can help each other throughout the week.

What actions does your family emphasize in being stewards of the Earth?

As an advocate of breastfeeding, which benefits do you think are especially good for mother and child?

In the beginning, a primary benefit is giving your child quality nourishment, including healthy antibodies and other goodies to support health. As they start eating solids, it’s still about maintaining that intimate connection until they’re ready to be weaned and you’re ready to surrender this last physical bond.

We try to be as eco-friendly as possible, including having lights on timers, conserving water and being kind to animals. I cannot stress how important it is to visit a farm and organic gardens and orchards with children so that they see where their food comes from. We can’t take good food for granted.

In addition to a naturally healthy lifestyle, what else do you credit for your enduring youthfulness?

How do you balance family life with your acting career?

My secret is happiness. I’ve always said that as long as my laugh lines are deeper than my frown lines, I’m living a good life.

It’s a hard balance for anyone, especially one who’s detail-oriented and a bit of a perfectionist, like me. The most important thing is to be in the

Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Changing Destiny: Approaches to Ascension Alchemy—7:30pm. With Dr. Oren Pelechaty. Doors open at 7pm. $10. Sponsored by the Association for Higher Awareness. The Masonic Temple, 39 Maple St., Morristown. AHANJ.org.

Free Lecture on Stem Cells and PRP—7pm. Have you been told you need arthroscopic surgery? Come join us for a free educational lecture about how stem cells and PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) therapies can help you heal. We specialize in nonsurgical solutions for sports, spine and orthopedic injuries. Fourth floor of the Advanced Medical Center at Cedar Knolls, 197 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call 973-9988309 or go to NJRegenerativeInstitute.com.

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Registration required, fee is $80. Angelina Colonna Calogero, accredited T’ai Chi Chih teacher. seashells1951@gmail.com, 973-879-3918.

Dark Chocolate Sweets for your Valentine— 6–7:30pm. Make your sweetheart swoon with delicious and decadent dark chocolate treats. February is National Heart Month. Come join us in preparing and sampling your favorite heart healthy dark chocolate desserts. $20. 973-971-6301. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. ChambersCenterforWellbeing.org.

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AHA PRESENTS “THE FOUNDATIONS OF ANIMAL COMMUNICATION” WITH BARBARA GOODFRIEND Experience the language of the animal kingdom. March 1, 2016 Doors open at 7:00; the program starts at 7:30 p.m. $10 donation at the door. The Masonic Temple 39 Maple Street, Morristown, NJ AHANJ.org

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Maple Sugaring Demonstration—2pm. (Check website for additional dates and times). Immerse yourself in the maple sugaring process from start to finish by identifying and tapping maple trees, collecting sap, and seeing syrup made over a woodfired evaporator. $3. 973-635-6629. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, Chatham Township. MorrisParks.net.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7 A Winter’s Day on the Farm—12 noon–4pm. Enjoy cold-weather fun with ice cutting, maple tree tapping, sawing wood and a wagon ride. $8/adult, children’s and senior’s discounts. 973-326-7645. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road, Morris Township. MorrisParks.net.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Monthly New Moon Ceremony/Circle—7–9pm. iwc proudly presents: Monthly New Moon Ceremony & Circle with Janet StraightArrow, integrative medical intuitive energy healer, astrologer & teacher. Learn how to work with the astrological cycles, meditate, and rejuvenate. $40. Preregister at 908879-8700. iwc integrative wellness center,401 Rte. 24, Gen. Nathan Cooper Bldg., Chester. iwcnj.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Primordial Sound Meditation Program Developed by Dr. Deepak Chopra—Fri. 6–8pm and Sat. 10am–3pm. A two day course where you will be introduced to the basic principles of meditation in a group setting and receive your personal mantra. $350. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301. ChambersCenterforWellbeing.org. Intro to Soulmate Class—7–9pm. Love is everywhere. If you are single and looking for “the one” or in a relationship and want to rejuvenate the spark, come to this intro class to learn how ThetaHealing® can help you invite love into your life. $35. Randolph location. 908-264-4344. Info@ reshmashah.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Archangel Self-Help Series: Jophiel—3–4:30pm. iwc proudly presents Archangel Self-Help Series: Jophiel. Presented by Jennifer Church, professional intuitive energy healer, guided healing meditations, personal messages and insights. $100. Preregister at 908-879-8700. iwc integrative wellness center,401 Rte. 24, Gen. Nathan Cooper Bldg., Chester. iwcnj. org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Vibrational Healing with Singing Bowls—1–2pm. The ethereal sounds of seven metal bowls from the Himalayas can draw us inward, opening and quieting our inner space. Come listen to the healing sounds of the Himalayan Singing Bowls as you are guided to follow your breath, relax and find balance. $15. Bring a yoga mat. 973-971-4890. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. ChambersCenterforWellBeing.org.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Cook Your Way to Good Health—6–7:30pm. Four Wednesdays. Four-week nutrition and cooking series will teach you the foundations of good health through food. Each week you will be given simple and applicable lessons on healthy eating. Nutritionists will show you how to prepare quick and easy everyday meals, while providing you with tastings and recipes that you and your family are sure to love. $80. 973-971-4890. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. ChambersCenterforWellBeing.org. Navigating Your Money Story—7:30–9pm. Using a mindful approach, come explore power points that can change your “life with money.” $30. Preregister 973-577-6921. Sponsored by Coach Beth of AWorkingLifeCoach. NJCHL, 292 Bloomfield Ave., 2nd Floor, Montclair. AWorkingLifeCoach.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Vibrational Healing with Singing Bowls—6:30– 7:30pm. The ethereal sounds of seven metal bowls from the Himalayas can draw us inward, opening and quieting our inner space. Come listen to the healing sounds of the Himalayan Singing Bowls as you are guided to follow your breath, relax and find balance. $15. Bring a yoga mat. 973-971-4890. Chambers Center for Well Being, 435 South St., Morristown. ChambersCenterforWellBeing.org.

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Osh Squash B’Gosh: A Childhood Nutrition Workshop—7–8:30pm. A panel discussion featuring Janet Kopchinski, registered pediatric dietician of Be Well Morristown, and Shaun Ananko, director of agriculture and education at Grow It Green Morristown. Receive a sample meal plan for your child. $10. Sponsored by Grow It Green Morristown. 973-206-4177. Hyatt Morristown at Headquarters Plaza, 3 Speedwell Ave., Morristown. GrowitGreenMorristown.org/foodforthought.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 Meditation Workshop—11am–noon. Three consecutive Fridays. Introduction to this healthy practice. Beneficial to mind, body and spirit. Led by Cesar Godoy. Free. Preregister. 973-635-4565. Chatham Senior Center, 58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham. ChathamSeniorCenter.org Sunday, February 28 Drum Healing Circle—1–4pm. Experience the healing of body, mind, and spirit through sacred drumming. Free. Contact Allison at Aallison.vorel@ gmail.com with any questions. 18 North Glen Ave., Mt. Arlington. Introduction to ThetaHealing®—11am–12:30pm. In this introductory talk you will get to know the basic technique of ThetaHealing®. Learn to use your intuition, identify your limiting beliefs and recognize how to address them. We will close with a group Thetahealing® manifestation meditation that will allow you to call in your life’s desires. Westfield location. 908-264-4344. Reshma-shah.com.

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sunday Free Zen Meditation Group Sit—7–8:30am. Led by Kurt Spellmeyer of ColdMountainZen.org at Kula Yoga Wellness, 25 Main St., Stanhope. For info, email Rcr111@optonline.net. Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 9 & 11am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 203. Yoga—10–11am. $10. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison.ISD-Madison.org.973-437-4370. Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am 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—11am.Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. Unity Spiritual Center of Morris County—11am. 221 Main Street, 2nd floor VFW Bldg., Boonton. 973-331-1776.

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Meditation—1–3pm. Join us in the crystal room, by the fireside for meditation class with essential oils. Facilitated by Rev. William and Judith Hancox, meditation teachers since 1980. $15/each, $25/ couple.RSVP 973-585-4661. Succasunna location.

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Drum Jam—3–5pm. Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather

for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Free Meditation Class—4–5pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org. Spiritual Discussion Group—5:50-8:30pm. Sundays. A variety of topics. $5. RSVP 908-879-3937. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

monday Yoga Therapy—9:30am.Mondays. Heal your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies through expert instruction and personal attention. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am. Mondays.Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com. Free Blood Pressure and Glucose Testing—10am3pm. Overlook Downtown 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. 908-598-7997. Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—11am-noon. Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeartChester.com. Gentle Yoga—11am–noon. Extra gentle yoga for those who enjoy moving slowly and gently, those who have not exercised in a while and those in recovery or receiving physical therapy. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com. Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.Pilateswithamy@verzon. net. Proptnj.com.

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Posture Fit©—3:30–4:15 pm. Use props and weights to strengthen, tone, improve balance and coordination, challenge your mind, strengthen core and back. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ .com or 973-895-2003.

Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Beginner Yoga—5:30–6:45pm, A true beginner class well-suited for the newcomer to Yoga or for those who love to continue focusing on the fundamentals of the basic Yoga poses and correct breathing. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com.

Qigong—6–7pm. Gentle exercises designed to generate energy flow. Contact Renee Dorn, 551574-9500; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

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Stress Reduction Group—6–7pm. $15. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301.

Divorce Support Group in Chester—7–8pm. First Mondays. Open to anyone currently struggling with divorce-related issues. 154 Route 206, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Chester. Free. 908-832-2305.

Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/ class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

Awareness Through Movement—7–8pm. Gentle movement lessons suitable for everyone, even those limited by pain, injuries or neurological conditions. Contact Beatrice Basso, 973-294-4059; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

Christpaths—9:30am–12pm.Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. 908-277-2120. Information@ Interweave.org.Interweave.org.

Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

Yoga Instructor Certification—9:30am–12:30pm Tuesdays. Call or see TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com for details. 908-879-9648. School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St. Chester.

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm 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. Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group—7–8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong. Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details.UnityofMontclair.com.

Qi Gong/Tai Chi—11am–12pm. Designed for all levels with each participant working at his/her individual level of ability. $60 for 10 class session. Senior Center of the Chathams, Chatham Twp. Municipal Bldg. Gym, 58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham. 973-635-4565. ChathamSeniorCenter.org. Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30pmTuesdays. 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. Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm.Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com. Yoga for Kids (Ages 2 to 4)—5:00–5:45pm. Drop in $25. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 16-18 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com

Yoga Level 1—6–7pm.Learn basic postures, breathing styles and meditation. Contact Jean Marie: 908850-6475. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm 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. YogaFlow—6:45–8pm Tuesdays. $15/Class or $50/4classes. Family Chiropractic Center, 28 Bowling Green Pky. Suite 1A, Lake Hopatcong. 973-6635633. HartmanChiropractic.com. Come Experience Enlightenment—7pm Tuesdays. Experience how to change every aspect of your life. We teach how to create using Thought Energy. Thought in Motion, 127 Valley Rd. Montclair, NJ ThoughtinMotion.net Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100. Meditation—7–7:30pm.Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm.Tuesdays.Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-876-2449. TheSpiritGathering.net. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Shed stress and unleash your body’s innate healing capacities

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through comfortably supported guided relaxations. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Rd., Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536. Prenatal Yoga—5:45–6:45pm. A beautiful class designed especially for expectant mothers to learn how to breathe, relax, stretch, and connect with the precious life within. The School of Royal Yoga, 57 Main St., Chester. 908-879-9648. TheRoyalPathwaysInc.com.

A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234.

Chanting Circle—6-7pm. Wednesdays. With Jonathan Jung. $15. RSVP 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St. Chester. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com

Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. 973-383-6277.

Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355.

Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30– 9pm. You and up to five family members will sit with three to five mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Netcong. Contact Garry at 908-852-4635 or Garry@ hyp4life.com.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—6:30pm. First Wednesdays. Mid-week renewal services.21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-5401177 x203.

The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm.First and third Tuesdays. Worship service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908638-9066to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.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. Pilates Mat/Tower—9–9:50am. Adding spring resistance to your Pilates workout can take your mat skills to the next level, building strength, coordination and balance. Limited to four participants. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30– 10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Stress Reduction Group—12–1pm. $15. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.973-895-9925.PilateswithAmy@verizon.net. Proptnj.com. Pilates for Everyone—5–6pm.Lengthen, strengthen, stretch and tone. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. For more information, contact Carrie Oesmann: 201-919-7811.

Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm.Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown.973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. Wednesdays. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Conscious Living: Transmuting Painful Emotions—6:30–8pm. Deepen your connection to your true self by increasing awareness, shifting perceptions, and transmuting fears and painful emotions, so you can experience the the expansion that results in higher dimensional living. $20. Poral of Healing, 50 Main St., Chester. 201-841-0358. PortalofHealing.com

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$10. Call in advance: 908-232-1355. Intuitive Tantric Meditation—7:30pm.Wednesdays. Still your mind, experience your inner energies, and enjoy love & peace. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm.FirstWednesdays.Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm. Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm.Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

thursday Free BodySculpt Class—8:30–9:15am. Weekly. Free. Carefully and gently strengthen and tone your core and body using light weights and props. Benessere, the center for wellness, 510 Morris Ave., Summit, 908-277-4080 BenessereNJ.com

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Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm 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. Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or Wen5500@hotmail. com. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown. Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm. 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.

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Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536. Iyengar Yoga—9-10am. Weekly. $10 donation. 20 Robert Dr., East Hanover. 386-383-4393. HealingWavesYoga.com. YogaFlow—9:30–10:40am Thursdays. $15/Class or $50/4classes. Family Chiropractic Center, 28 Bowling Green Pky. Suite 1A, Lake Hopatcong. 973-663-5633. HartmanChiropractic.com. Qi Gong/Tai Chi—11am–12pm. Designed for all levels with each participant working at his/her individual level of ability. $60 for 10 class session. Senior Center of the Chathams, Chatham Twp. Municipal Bldg. Gym, 58 Meyersville Rd., Chatham. 973-635-4565. ChathamSeniorCenter.org. 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. Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm.Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Adolescent & Teen Boys Yoga (Elementary and Middle School)—6–6:45pm. More info at 973944-0555. The Yoga Way Center, 16-18 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park.973-686-9100. AquarianSun.net.

Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.973-224-6773. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm.Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. RestStopRejuvenate.com. 973-985-7548. Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.973-383-6277.UnityofSussex.org.

friday Yoga Flow—9:15–10:30am.$10/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna; 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com.

Potluck and Spiritual Chat—7-9pm. Free. Bring a potluck dish to share, share in a safe, loving environment. Tree of Health Center, 55 Newton-Sparta Rd., Unit 107, Newton. 973-500-8813.

Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am for adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776.

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Yoga with Daniella—7pm.Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation. Daniella.Hurley@yahoo.com.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937.More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

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Chi Do Moving Water Meditation—7–9pm. Based on Dr. Emoto’s principles, positive thoughts collectively create a vibration and frequency to spread throughout the surrounding community and to the world. Must RSVP. $10. Phyllis Francene,732-587-5330. Professional Building, 2115 Millburn Ave., Maplewood.

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Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. Twelve-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443.Wjioa.org. Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—11am-noon. Held at The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Kripalu Yoga with Stacy Ackerman—11am– 12:15pm. Healing/calming mixed level class. Spe-

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cialty is age 45+. Beginners always welcome. First class $10. Bright Heart Yoga, 1225 Sussex Tpke, Randolph (back building, 3rd floor). 973-216-5829 or stacyayoga@optonline.net Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm. Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org. Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming. Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@ Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Monthly Kirtan w/ Raghavendra & Tara— 7–9pm. Second Fridays. Bring your open heart to join us in chanting names of the Divine. Chants sheet & Chai provided. $5 donation at the door. Karuna Shala Yoga & Ayurveda, 10 Herman St., Glen Ridge. 973-743-1211. TheKarunaShala.com. Shadow Illumination:Embrace the Dark and the Light—7–8pm. Fourth Fridays. Shadow Illumination is a Journey of awakening out of the unconscious patterns of behavior that are controlling your life and holding you back from the peace, joy, and Love you desire. $20.Portal of Healing located at Center for the Soul, 50 Main St. Top Floor, Chester. PortalofHealing.com Healing Sanctuary—7pm. Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com. Shadow Illumination: Embrace the Dark and the Light—7–8:30pm. Fourth Fridays. A journey of awakening out of the unconscious patterns of behavior that are controlling your life and holding you back from the peace, joy, and Love you desire. Portal of Healing, 50 Main St., Top Floor, Chester. PortalofHealing.com

Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org. Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.

saturday White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta.973-729-1900.WhiteOakCenter.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am. First Saturdays.331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. “I Am That I Am” Guided Meditation and Practice—8:30–9:30am. Saturdays. With Rev. Sue Freeman. $15. RSVP 908-879-3937. TheArtoftheHeartChester.com The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., Chester. Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15am.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Spin & Stretch—9–10am.The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ. com or973-895-2003. Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit.908-277-2120.Interweave.org.

AA Meeting—7:30pm.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

Reiki Class—10:30am. Taught by Roxana Salas of the Roxamor Center. County College of Morris, 30 Schuyler Place, Suite 220 B, Morristown. RoxamorCenter.com.

A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org. The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $8; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian

Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245.

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T’ai Chi—10–11:30am. $20. Chambers Center for Well Being. 435 South St., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am– 12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com.

Evening of Prayer and Healing—7:30–9:30pm. Third Fridays. Join the Universal Healing family to heal all life on this planet and in this solar system, galaxy and universe. Bring finger foods to share. Growing Consciousness, 54 Canfield Rd., Morristown. Free. 973-292-5090.

Crossroads Coffeehouse—8pm. Second Saturdays. For more than 15 years, the Crossroads Coffee House movement has been bringing musical talent to local audiences for a great night of inexpensive entertainment in the Morris County area. Donations accepted. Coffees, teas, desserts for sale. Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Road, Flanders. 973-584-7149.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting—10–11:30am.Twelve-step recovery for food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell St., Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. Erm514@comcast.net. FoodAddicts.org.

Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15.Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley.973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.

Dances of Universal Peace—7:30–9pm First Fridays. Sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing. Interweave (Calvary) at the Unitarian Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. $10.Interweave.org.

Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm.Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm.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. FolkProject.org.

Prenatal Yoga—10:30–11:45am. Helps relieve back pain, increase flexibility & teaches relaxation techniques. KulaYogaWellness.com; 25 Main St., Stanhope. Charity Yoga Class—11am–12pm. Different charity each month. Suggested donation $10. LokaYoga, 15 Church St., Liberty Corner. 908-655-5147. LokaYoga.com Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm.Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

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Reshma is a certified ThetaHealing® Teacher and Practitioner with a passion in helping individuals recognize their limiting belief patterns and tap into their true potential. Her students learn the practice of Thetahealing® and her clients benefit from one on one sessions healing them from illness, trauma, chronic pail, spiritual and emotional restriction giving them miraculous transformations. Reshma specializes in working with children and their parents teaching them mediation, the use of alteration in life style with Thetahealing® and the power of developing intuitive abilities to transform their lives to their desires. As per debut month, the first time clients get 25% off their first session.

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Dr. Fox is a board certified family medicine physician who has a passion for helping people balance and heal the body, the mind, and the spirit to achieve complete and meaningful health. After training at Brown University, Dr. Fox went on to become an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. At Renew, she utilizes all aspects of her extensive training to create a customized health assessment and plan for her patients. Be good to yourself, contact Dr. Fox today!

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise 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. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. They 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 the 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 the 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 sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Their main focus is on CoSMeT IC 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, migraines, 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. Their 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 their motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.” Aesthetic Family Dentistry is pleased to offer Gentle Laser Periodontal Therapy (GLPT) to treat moderate to advanced gum disease, a condition linked to other serious health issues including heart disease and diabetes. This gentle and less invasive superior state-of-the-art procedure eliminates the need for traditional surgery. oral DNA and HPV testing is also available to determine a patient’s periodontal health, as well as detect any possible genetic proclivity toward gum issues.

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