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espite the easiest access to healthcare and information, and the most advanced medical technology in the world, is the American population any healthier? It doesn’t seem so. Americans spent $307 billion on prescription drugs in 2010, much of it to control diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, allergies, headaches, depression and digestive problems. Many of these drugs cause side effects that sound worse than the original disease. Have you listened to a television pharmaceutical ad recently? For any given medication, the seemingly endless list of side effects might include liver and kidney damage, bleeding, depression, dizziness, allergic reaction, nausea, or sudden death. And we’re taking these drugs to feel better? I would never want to deprive Americans of a beneficial prescription drug or medical procedure. They have their place. However, many of the maladies mentioned earlier can be prevented with nutrition and exercise. Given the choice between a lifetime full of drugs, depression and fear of sudden death or blueberries, greens and outdoor fun, which would you opt for? Hence, “Changing the Way America Eats” on page 22. Author Melinda Hemmelgarn points to how using local, farm-fresh food not only improves our health, but also our enjoyment, sense of community, environment and security. Americans are expected to spend $7 billion on local farm-to-consumer food this year. It’s not much compared to the $307 billion spent on drugs, but it’s a record number, and a step in the right direction. If you suffer from any condition linked to chronic inflammation (such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Crohn’s disease, or atherosclerosis), our Healing Ways column will give you a specific list of foods that may help, and point you to more information from authorities on the subject. We also provide tips for “Eating Well on a Budget” because we don’t believe that price should prevent anyone from making healthy choices. If you need advice on how to incorporate fresh foods into your diet, just look through our pages for nutritionists, naturopaths, chefs and organic markets waiting to serve you! And as spring approaches, there will be more opportunities to get fresh food direct from the farm. Keep reading Natural Awakenings in print and online throughout the year for listings of farmers markets, farm-to-table restaurants, recipes and other resources. Wishing you health and happiness,

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elcome spring by attending a weekend self-care retreat, March 23–25, at the beautiful St. Marguerite’s Retreat Center, in Mendham, sponsored by Jean Marie DuHamel and Mary Ellen Ricks. Open to men and women, the retreat will feature yoga (no experience necessary), a nature hike, nutrition lessons, acupressure, aromatherapy, drumming, intuitive listening, reflection, group discussion, and delicious meals prepared by the center’s staff. To register, visit Sophiacoaching.com. For more information, contact Jean Marie DuHamel at JeanMarie@sophiacoaching.com or Mary Ellen Ricks at YogaMarys@ yahoo.com.

Women’s Wellness Club Offers Breakthroughs to Weight Loss Resistance

oin Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach, on Wednesday, March 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., to “Break Through Your Resistant Weight Loss and Feel Young and Alive Again,” in a meeting of the Women’s Wellness Club at the Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Road, Morris Plains. In this meeting, Grasso will offer breakthrough strategies to achieving and maintaining weight loss. Grasso’s approach to weight loss takes into account the individual’s body type, lifestyle, career and personal relationships, since no one “way of eating” works for everyone. As Grasso says, “The choices women make right now will affect how they’ll feel this summer when it’s time to step Christine Grasso into that bathing suit and shorts. Long-term, sustainable weight loss may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. Women’s Wellness Club members are enjoying the food they eat every day, craving healthy foods instead of junk food, boosting their energy, and trimming down their waistlines.” Visit ChristineGrasso.com to sign up for the Women’s Wellness Club. Call Christine at 201-787-4950 or email Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com. See ad on page 45.

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Strawberry Jerry LoFaro After ruling out his initial career choices of paleontologist, zoologist, baseball player and Good Humor ice cream man, Jerry LoFaro parlayed his lifetime interest in dinosaurs and other animals, fantasy, art history and literature into a successful career as an illustrator. His art—always striking and often humorous—has been featured on book covers for major publishers and in advertising and promotional campaigns for clients including Nike, Disney, National Geographic, The Discovery Channel and TIME magazine. Celestial Seasonings has commissioned LoFaro to create tea, coffee and seasonings package designs, even entrusting him to update the company’s famous icon, Sleepytime Bear. Recently, he was honored with a gold medal from the Society of Illustrators. “Superficially, I’d describe my work as realism,” says LoFaro. “However, much of what I’ve done in content is conceptual, with surreal flourishes.” Prior to 2002, he worked primarily with acrylics; now, he uses Photoshop to create digital art. LoFaro also treasures the rural beauty of his New Hampshire surroundings and confides, “My life revolves around walking out to my studio in the woods, listening to great music, and being creative.” View the artist’s portfolio at JerryLoFaro. com. 10

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ith the addition of eight adjunct practitioners, The Room Above (TRA), 2 East Main St., Brookside, now offers more avenues to well-being and more ways to kindle the creative and intuitive fire, all under one roof. With its first anniversary on the horizon, TRA welcomes Joe Crisanti, Irene Sonja Fanane, Maggi Hutchinson, Colleen McSpirit, Tracey Revak, Donna Reynolds, Jeanne Rice, and Michael Zaikowski to its staff, providing clients an even wider array of natural ways to enrich their lives, heal their bodies, and rejuvenate their spirits. Joe Crisanti offers a series of biweekly transformative group meditations with a focus on deep soul-source connection. Irene Sonja Fanane, angel therapy practitioner and founder of Awakening to Angels, will guide heart-centered angelic group meditations and offer individual guidance. Maggi Hutchinson, a certified healing touch instructor, will share enjoyable, effective techniques to support health and relieve stress. Colleen McSpirit eases into each class with gentle yoga followed by a Crystal Bowl group meditation. Tracey Revak, a Soma-Energetics sound and vibration therapist, brings individuals into deep restorative states, with Solfegge tuning forks. Herbalist Donna Reynolds opens her Ayurvedic kitchen in a series of info-packed, user-joyful herbal workshops on cooking, menopause, and gardening. Jeanne Rice welcomes participants to dive into their individual wisdom by tracking patterns and emotions in a unique journaling experience. Michael Zaikowski, clairvoyant spiritual counselor, sidereal astrologer, and Reiki Master Teacher, will be available for individual readings. “The sheer breadth of offerings these talented professionals present is exciting,” says Ellen Mooney, one of TRA’s cooperative partners. “Along with our current practitioners, our newest invite a unique path of empowerment, vitality, rejuvenation to all who step through our door.” For more information, call 973-531-7692, email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com or see this issue’s Calendar of Events. See ad on page 44.

Madison Yoga and Tai Chi Offers Free Classes with Book Purchase

n The Call of Sedona: Journey of The Heart, a New York Times bestseller by Ilchi Lee, the author shares his remarkable awakenings and heart-expanding inspirations experienced in Sedona, Arizona, long acknowledged as a place of uplifting healing energy and spiritual vibrations. Lee, the author of more than thirty books and founder of the Body & Brain Holistic Yoga centers, also offers advice on meditation and enlightened living, helping the reader reconnect to her inner-self and realize the greatness that lies within each of us. The book has inspired meditation circles throughout the country. This month, Madison Yoga and Tai Chi, 46 Main Street, second floor, in Madison, is offering a two-week Free Class Pass (for meditation, breathing, yoga, and tai chi classes) to those who purchase The Call of Sedona. For more information, call 973-377-4567; visit CallOfSedona.com and BodyNBrain.com/Madison. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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You Are What You Eat by Melissa Gagne

e’ve all heard the old adage “You are what you eat,” but how many of us have taken the time to think about what it really means? The food we eat provides more than just fuel for our bodies; it is the raw material used to build our skin, hair, muscle, and bone. The nutrients in our food are key in synthesizing our hormones, neurotransmitters, and enzymes. We literally ARE what we EAT! Having a proper balance of macronutrients (protein, fat, and carbohydrates) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) is essential to our overall good health. Therefore, the most well-rounded treatment plan for common medical problems such as allergies, arthritis, Melissa Gagne, ND respiratory conditions, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, heart Naturopathic Doctor disease, menopause, chronic fatigue, weight issues and cancer should include nutritional counseling. Denville Medical now provides nutritional counseling and weight loss/management counseling as part of its medical care. During your initial nutritional consultation, Dr. Gagne promises to get to know you as a whole person, taking time to assess your health goals, current dietary intake, and dietary habits. She also works one on one to formulate a nutritional plan best suited for individual needs and lifestyle. Follow-up visits are scheduled to support you in following the nutrition plan as well as to discuss any problems or difficulties you are facing. Call today to schedule your first appointment! Denville Medical accepts most insurance for nutritional counseling. Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center, 161 E. Main St. (Route 53) Denville, NJ 07834. 973-627-7888. DenvilleMedical.com. See ad on page 2.

Does Our Food Control Our Genes?

he old adage, “You are what you eat,” may be literally true. Based on findings from a groundbreaking study by researchers at Nanjing University, in China, the connection between our food’s biochemistry and our own may be more intimate than we imagined. The researchers discovered that tiny RNAs (a mirror-image form of DNA), or microRNAs, usually found in plants, were circulating in human blood; one of the most common sources was rice, a staple of their native subjects’ diets. After conducting tests with mice, they found that microRNAs were capable of altering cell function and directly manipulating the expression of genes. The study results, published in the journal Cell Research, suggest that the human body is a highly integrated ecosystem and suggest that genetic changes in one species may trigger alterations in another.

Kudos for BacteriaBusting Coriander

il derived from the aromatic coriander plant—one of the 20 most popular essential oils worldwide—has applications beyond aromatherapy as a food additive and is widely used in Mediterranean cuisine. Coriander oil’s reputed health benefits include relieving pain, easing cramps and convulsions, aiding digestion, curing nausea and fighting fungal infections. Now, researchers from the University of Beira Interior, in Portugal, have specifically found that the oil is highly effective in killing bacterial strains such as Escherichia coli (E. coli), Salmonella enterica, Bacillus cereus and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). Thus, coriander oil may be useful in preventing and treating food-borne illnesses. “Coriander oil could also become a natural alternative to common antibiotics,” says study leader Dr. Fernanda Domingues. Source: Society for General Microbiology 12

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High Fiber Trumps Low Fat

hen food shopping, concentrate on fiber content, rather than just the amount of fat, suggests a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association. New Michigan State University (MSU) research suggests that foods high in fiber—but not necessarily low in saturated fats or cholesterol—are tied to lowering the risk of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes in teens; it’s a generation noted to be at high risk for developing chronic disease, due in part to the popularity of processed foods with this age group. The researchers found that due to low consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and beans, the teens’ total dietary fiber intake was about 13 grams a day, well below the recommended 26 grams and 38 grams for female and male adolescents, respectively. “Our study reinforced the current dietary recommendations for fiber intake by including a variety of plant-based foods,” says lead author Joseph Carlson, a registered dietician and associate professor at MSU. “It may be better to focus on including these foods than to focus, as is commonly done, on excluding foods high in saturated fat.” Teens are not the only ones that benefit from a fiber-rich diet. A recent report published in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed that adult women and men that eat at least 26 grams and 30 grams of fiber a day, respectively, had a reduced risk of death from cardiovascular, infectious and respiratory diseases.

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new, in-depth guide to the benefits of grass-fed beef is now available from Animal Welfare Approved, a national nonprofit organization that audits, certifies and supports farmers that raise their animals according to the highest welfare standards, and outdoors on pasture or range. The Grassfed Primer, available as a free download at AnimalWelfareApproved.org/consumers/ food-labels, notes that grass-fed meat and dairy products offer health benefits via higher levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and vitamin E, and can reduce the risk of E. coli infection. Scientists now believe that CLA may be one of humanity’s most potent defenses against cancer.

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Clear and Present: Christina Lynn Whited This spiritual healer and channeler uses metaphysical tools to release “psychic baggage” and unlock energies. by Susan Bloom

hristina Lynn Whited’s unique skills were first brought to the limelight years ago when she was featured in People magazine for channeling the late chef James Beard for a psychic-intuitive cookbook she wrote. She’s had a keen sense of her abilities as a spiritual healer, channeler, and teacher ever since. “I had a spiritual awakening in 1987 after the birth of my third child and realized I had the innate ability to see spirits and remember past lives of service to the universe,” Whited says. “It was transforming and opened the door to my clairvoyance.” And it proved to be the beginning of twenty-five years of dedication to helping others attain spiritual clarity and experience greater light and peace. Today, through the Circle of Intention, the High Bridge-based school she founded four years ago, and her affiliated Church of All Creation, Whited provides specialized expertise in helping to clear auras, chakras, geomagnetic energies in the land, and Akashic records of blockage and trauma—many of which, she says, were unknowingly accumulated in past lives—for clients. Through tools such as Soul Path Clearance, Unconscious Scripts Release, and Quantum Leap Healing, Whited helps clients “unblock energies, release stalemates, and overcome bad habits.” She adds, “The benefit is that you feel lighter, your burdens fall away, opportunities open up, and your outlook changes for the better.” A warm and affable woman with a strong connection to Mother Mary and the cosmic universe, Whited is passionate about creating a community of shared spiritual experience and helping others to understand and tap into their own divine being. “My job as a healer and teacher is to facilitate the release of as much psychic baggage as possible and give clients the tools they need to move forward on their own in a positive and productive way,” she explains. “I work in other dimensions, so I can connect energetically from anywhere in the world and through a variety of mediums, whether in person, over the phone, or via the internet.” Whited concludes, “There are a growing number of people who are aware of the need to take energetic responsibility for their own healing and the peace and healing of the planet. We’re all hard-wired with the same abilities….some have just practiced more than others. The objective here is to spread more light and awaken within each person their own intuitive abilities.” For more information on the Circle of Intention, its schedule of classes, or the Church of All Creation, call 908-638-9066 or visit CircleOfIntention.com. Freelancer Susan Bloom writes weekly Health and Food features for New Jersey’s Asbury Park Press and specializes in topics related to nutrition, fitness, and healthy lifestyles. natural awakenings

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s a nutritionist, I spend a great deal of my teaching and consulting time addressing the overwhelming amount of misinformation in the media about food and supplements. Even magazines that traditionally printed helpful health information now bow to their pharmaceutical and chemical advertisers who have entered the “health” field by producing vitamins and so-called “natural” foods. It’s no wonder so many people are confused about nutritional supplements and the quality of our food in general. With the advent of recent trade agreements, much of our produce is grown in other countries, so we have no control over the pesticides and fertilizers used on those foods shipped to the United States. Thus, Americans are being poisoned by chemicals whose use is not allowed by American farmers. The recent recall of orange juice in the United States, due to the chemical contamination of oranges grown in Brazil, was an eye-opener for many consumers. American orange-juice products were recalled because, even though advertised as 100% American grown, they were laced with cheaper oranges from Brazil, where the use of chemicals is legal. Other foreign-grown products are similarly contaminated. Will our government be able to recall them all? We can’t even trust produce grown in America as safe or of high quality. There is an ongoing battle between safefood advocates and grocery store chains, including Whole Foods Markets, over the use of the term “natural.” These chains are being

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petitioned to discontinue carrying products allowed by law to be called “natural,” when in reality they are grown using genetically engineered (GE) seeds. The Food & Drug Administration has disallowed all labeling of foods grown using GE seeds, stating that if people knew food was genetically engineered, they would not purchase it. The quality of our food, or lack thereof, has taken its toll on the collective health of Americans. In 2007, in an article titled “U.S. Lags Behind 41 Nations in Life Span,” the Associated Press, citing statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau, said, “For decades, the United States has been slipping in international rankings of life expectancy, as other countries improve health care, nutrition and lifestyles. Countries that surpass the United States include Japan and most European countries, as well as Jordan, Guam and the Cayman Islands.” But it’s not only the quality of American food that’s questionable; it’s also the way we ship and prepare our food. Each level of harvesting, packaging and shipping further degrades nutrition. Buying organic is fine when the produce is local, but if it’s shipped from across the country, its nutritional quality is degraded to varying degrees. Add to that the degradation of nutrients caused by storage, processing, and overcooking, as well as a poor selection of foods by consumers in general, and it’s not hard to see why it’s hard to be nutritionally sound in America through food alone. So, Americans have wisely turned to nutritional supplementation. As a rule, I distrust pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers of supplements. These companies can spend the most money advertising their “nutritionals” because they make the most money on their cheap products. Their advertising misinforms us that all we need to be healthy is a one-aday multivitamin. They also make and advertise other groups of imbalanced concoctions for building bones and warding off colds. These are the supplements generally recommended by most pharmacists and physicians because they have been led to trust chemical manufacturers and are rarely educated in nutrition. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

In truth, we can’t get all the nutrients we need for a day in just one pill; it would be far too large to swallow! Our body requires food (nutrients) all day long to function well. Since the body metabolizes the nutrients it needs and then discards those it doesn’t need every few hours, it requires more to be sent through the body’s systems. We do not store our vital nutrients—we must receive them throughout the day. Not all people need supplements, but those who are malnourished, who do not receive adequate nutrition daily, do. Supplements are also beneficial for people with various diseases and ailments, ranging from depression, arthritis, and weight and hormone imbalance to bowel/digestive, sight/hearing and sleep disorders. But even healthy people benefit from a basic supplemental package including a multivitamin taken three to four times a day with meals; a B-complex vitamin, again taken three times a day with meals; Vitamin C; and Vitamin D3. I think that if a person can take only one supplement, it should be Omega Three in the form of fish, krill or flaxseed oil, taken three to four times a day with meals. This supplement contains nutrients vital for brain, heart and weight management, among many other functions. If everyone who needed Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin D3 and Omega Three were taking sufficient amounts, antidepressants and other mind-altering drugs and most heart problems would become obsolete. As always, all supplements should be purchased from reputable sources and not through cut-rate suppliers or drugstores. By taking quality nutritional supplements throughout the day, we can again become as nourished as our ancestors were through the food that sustained them. Dian Freeman has a private nutritional consultation practice in Morristown and is currently working on her doctorate at Drew University. A health freedom advocate, Dian teaches a nutritional certification course, practices Ondamed biofeedback, holds seminars, lectures widely and may be reached at 973-2674816 or by visiting WellnessSimplified. com. See ad on this page.

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ilm Producer Brian Wendel’s concern for the many Americans suffering from multiple chronic diseases, as well as the strain this puts on our nation’s health care system and economy, sparked the idea for documenting what doctors researching the issue have to say about it. In his latest film, Forks Over Knives, these pioneering thinkers examine the claim that most, if not all, of the degenerative diseases afflicting humanity can be controlled or reversed by avoiding the ingestion of animal-based and processed foods; more, they make a compelling case that switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet can restore health. Much of the foundational science showing why a plant-based diet of whole foods is not only best for everyone’s health, but also for the planet, comes from noted nutrition research pioneer T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D. He has summarized his results in his book, The China Study, co-authored with his son, Dr. Thomas M. Campbell. His 1980 study of 130 Chinese villages, involving 6,500 adults and their families, directly tied the consumption of animal protein-based foods to the development of cancer and heart disease. Based on his research, Colin Campbell, teamed up with Dr. Junshi Chen, currently a senior research professor with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in Beijing, specifically characterized casein, a protein found in milk from mammals, as “the most relevant carcinogen ever identified.” With con-

crete evidence in hand, and accounting for other diet and lifestyle factors, the pair went on to conclude that consuming whole, plant-based foods offers the best strategy for improving health and preventing serious diseases. Other solid science presented in the film comes from Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn, Jr., whose 150 scientific articles complement the 1995 publication of his peer-acclaimed book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease, which summarizes the results of his long-term research on arresting and reversing coronary artery disease through nutrition. In his two decades of global research, Esselstyn, who directs the cardiovascular prevention and reversal program at the Cleveland Clinic

Wellness Institute, found that wherever people ate a plant-based diet, cancer and cardiovascular diseases were rare. In many of the case histories and personal stories chronicled in Forks Over Knives, diet was used as a treatment for various diseases and cited as being more effective than prescription drugs. Anthony Yen and Evelyn Oswick, for example, attest how their lives were saved by switching to a whole-foods, plant-based diet after a lifetime of illness that included multiple heart attacks and surgeries, as well as chronic chest pain. Treatment under the care of Esselstyn succeeded in reversing advanced-stage heart disease in both cases. Today, they enjoy active lives full of friends, family and meaningful work. Social media channels such as Facebook have been vital to spreading the word about the effective solutions presented by the Forks Over Knives film and companion book (complete with recipes). Wendel reports inspiring posts such as, “Your film changed my life,” or “I no longer require diabetes medication.” Potential savings in costs to people and the planet are vast. Consider, for instance, that according to the Polytechnic Institute of New York University, if the entire U.S. population were to adopt a plant-based diet for just one day, the nation would save at least 100 billion gallons of drinking water, enough to supply every person in every home in New England for nearly four months. Wendel foresees the ForksOver Knives.com website ultimately expanding into a news resource, linking people with information provided by leading experts in the whole-foods, plant-based world via various media platforms. It will also provide opportunities to blog with experts, listen to live broadcasts about food preparation and find resources to help individuals transition to a healthier, plant-based diet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Changing the Way America Eats Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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tion, “different varieties of the same species,” have “statistically different nutrient contents.” In other words, each variety promises a unique mix of health-protecting compounds. Supermarkets must rely on crops and animal products that can withstand long-distance travel and also meet uniform appearance standards. Small farmers serving local markets, on the other hand, can better preserve the legacy of biologically diverse heirloom crops and heritage breeds because of the shorter distances between field and plate. An heirloom tomato picked ripe at peak flavor can’t survive a lengthy commute, but nothing tastes better when it’s plucked fresh from the vine and still warm from the sun. Planting diverse, region-specific crops also reduces the burden of weeds, pests and plant diseases—and any related chemical use—and helps provide safe nourishment for pollinators and wildlife, as well. No wonder the Organic Farming Research Foundation characterizes farmers as the largest group of ecosystem managers on Earth. Everyone can support a cause that feeds us well while caring for the planet.

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Stephanie Coughlin, a farmer in San Diego, California, says: “If you don’t have local farms, you don’t have local security.” Across the country, communities are proving how a few conscious buyers can improve everyone’s access to high-quality local foods. Farm to Hospital: As director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen Health Care, in Burlington, Vermont, Registered Dietitian Diane Imrie has the power to influence the economic security and sustainability of her community and surrounding region. Imrie sources approximately 40 percent of the food served at her hospital from farms located within a day’s drive. In her work, she helps keep farmers on their land while providing higher quality food to patients and staff. The facility also supports onsite gardens, which yielded $2,000 worth of produce in 2011, despite Vermont’s

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short growing season. The hospital food is so popular that its café serves downtown businesspeople, further bolstering profitability and community benefits. For local maple sugar producer Bernie Comeau, Imrie’s consistent purchases provide an income he can count on every month. Imrie is glad to note that for farmers, selling their food to the hospital is “like a stamp of approval.” Marydale DeBor, who founded and led the “plow to plate” comprehensive food and disease-prevention initiative associated with Connecticut’s New Milford Hospital, maintains that, “Institutional leadership is critical.” She says that thanks to a supportive CEO that believed in bringing farm-fresh foods to hospital food services, their retail café more than doubled its revenue within two years. DeBor believes that hospital food should set an example for public health. “We need to support beginning farmers, and more food hubs and new distribution systems to facilitate access,” she says. “Consumers need to let their hospitals know they should focus on good food and nutrition.” Farm to Restaurant: Leigh Lockhart, owner of Main Squeeze Natural Foods Café and Juice Bar, in Columbia, Missouri, buys supplies directly from local organic farmers and never quibbles about price. She composts any food waste in her garden, where she grows some of the produce used in her restaurant. Rather than large plates of cheap food, Lockhart serves portions within U.S. Dietary Guidelines, comprising higher quality, more satisfying meals. Relationships with chefs are important to farmers, advises Carol Ann Sayle, owner of Boggy Creek Organic Farm, in Austin, Texas. Farmers can rely on a sure buyer; chefs appreciate dependable and high quality food; and customers return because of the great taste. Farm to School: Organic farmer Don Bustos, program director for the American Friends Service Committee of

New Mexico, trains beginning farmers and ranchers in ways to provide food to the Albuquerque Public School District and beyond. For example, farmers grow crops during the winter in solarpowered greenhouses, and aggregate their products to meet school needs. Mobile meat processing and distribution networks also create jobs while keeping small farmers economically and environmentally viable, explains Bustos. Local agriculture fuels strong communities and fresh local foods help children thrive. In the Pacific Northwest, AmeriCorps volunteer Emma Brewster works with the Real Food Challenge, a national youthbased program that encourages colleges and universities to shift 20 percent of their food budgets to farm-fresh, locally sourced foods. Brewster works with Lucy Norris, project manager for the Puget Sound Food Network, which creates opportunities beyond farmers’ markets for local area farmers to connect with regional processors, distributors and end users, including Seattle Public Schools.

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Regardless of occupation, many people feel a natural urge to work with the soil and witness the miracle of seeds sprouting new life. Rose HaydenSmith, Ph.D., a garden historian and a designated leader in sustainable food systems at the University of California–Davis, points out that victory gardens established during World War II succeeded in producing about 40 percent of our nation’s vegetables. In both world wars, she says, our national leadership “recognized that food and health were vital national security issues.” They still are today. Melinda Hemmelgarn, a.k.a. the Food Sleuth (FoodSleuth@gmail.com), is a registered dietitian, writer and radio host, based in Columbia, Missouri. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media – a Focus on Photography to Re-vitalize Agriculture and Strengthen Democracy to increase advocacy for organic farmers (Enduring-Image. blogspot.com). Learn more at Food Sleuth Radio at kopn.org.

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tend to have plenty of niche areas such as empty lots, rooftops and the ends of streets that new urban gardeners are using for growing fresh crops like salad greens and tomatoes.”

Rooftop Raised-Beds

Urban farmers in the United States are now transforming an increasingly significant portion of the country’s millions of acres of flat rooftops. Launched in 2010, New York’s Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm operation (BrooklynGrangeFarm. com), totaling nearly an acre atop a mid-rise warehouse, is among the largest of its kind. Sometimes called “vertigo farming”, because the farmers overlook an urban skyline, these enterprises re-green the landscape, wisely manage rainwater and rebuild affordable local fresh food systems.

Window Gardens

Windowfarm co-founders Rebecca Bray and Britta Riley (Windowfarms.org/story) help homeowners grow some of their own food in window spaces year-round. Their research-and-develop-it-yourself hydroponic system project facilitates plant cultivation without soil, using nutrient-infused water pumped through a series of growing containers. To date, more than 20,000 people have downloaded plans for their own Windowfarm.

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or everyone that feels surrounded by a concrete jungle occasionally relieved by a pocket park, green strip or landscaped median, the concept of finding a place to grow their own food may seem like a fantasy. Fortunately, backyard, rooftop and community gardens are good ideas that are coming on strong. Around the country, productive green spaces are replacing paved lots and lawns with edible perennials and seasonal crops that enable folks to eat better and fresher, while reducing the family food bill. “Food plants can be grown anywhere, including on a high-rise balcony, miles from the nearest farm,” says David Tracey, author of Urban Agriculture: Ideas and Designs for the New Food Revolution. “You just need to meet the plant’s basic requirements for sunlight, water and a few nutrients. Cities are great places to grow specific kinds of food; they

Alleyway Wonders

In the East Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago, flowers, ferns and ivy gardens have replaced concrete alleyways thanks to Podmajersky, a local real estate development firm. The lush gardens provide a tranquil sanctuary from city bustle and an aesthetically pleasing and inspiring surrounding for the Chicago Arts District, home to 1,500 artists and other creative entrepreneurs.

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Aquaponics is a well-organized way to sustainably raise fish and fresh produce together. “It mimics natural recirculation of resources in wetlands in a constructed dual-use ecosystem; the only inputs are fish feed and a small amount of power,” explains Sylvia Bernstein, author of Aquaponic Gardening and founder of TheAquaponicSource.com. “Because an aquaponic system can be set up anywhere, including warehouses, parking lots and exhausted fields, it is ideally suited to help localize food production and provide an alternative to clearing more land to feed our future.”

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“When your space is limited, you start to think creatively about how to best use it,” notes Tracey. “Consider all three dimensions of a balcony or other narrow areas to maximize growing potential. Climbing vines such as grapes and berries, hanging pots with tomatoes and nasturtium, and fruit trees in half-barrels are great ways to grow more food in a small space. The crops don’t know they’re in a pot.” natural awakenings

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schoolyards that are collectively farmed for food, relaxation or social camaraderie. Co-gardening a neighbor’s lot and sharing the harvest is another option.

Eating the Lawn LocalHarvest.org lists some 2,500 community gardens in its database, as does the American Community Gardening Association (CommunityGarden.org). Herbs also love containers. Some plants, like tomatoes, can even be grown upside-down to more efficiently use limited space.

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“Community gardens are an excellent solution for those with the garden itch and no good land to scratch,” advises Roger Doiron, founder of Kitchen Gardeners International (Kitchen Gardeners.org), a nonprofit community of 20,000 members that has been cultivating change since 2008. Community gardens have taken over empty city lots, church lawns and

Put into food production, America’s 25 million acres of lawns could go a long way toward reducing the environmental cost of transporting produce hundreds or thousands of miles. Americans growing their own food isn’t a pie-in-the-sky fantasy. As University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith confirms, “During the peak year for Victory Gardens, 1943, some government estimates indicated that up to 40 percent of the fresh fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front were produced in school, home, community and workplace gardens.” “One of the first steps in bringing healthy foods to the forefront of society is bringing them to the front and center of our living spaces,” concludes Doiron. “Growing food in small spaces is all about doing what you can with what you have. It’s a matter of changing our notion of potential foodproducing landscapes.” It does wonders for people’s connection to nature, too. John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist are co-authors of Farmstead Chef (FarmsteadChef.com), ECOpreneuring and Rural Renaissance. Their award-winning Inn Serendipity B&B (InnSerendipity.com) operates completely on renewable energy.

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In tough economic times, many families include food in their spending cuts. How can we tighten our budget and yet still eat well?

ix months ago, Josh Viertel threw down the “value meal” gauntlet in a major way. The Slow Food USA president challenged cooks around the country to create a family-friendly feast for under $5. Many responded, sharing their tips and tricks at SlowFoodUSA. org/5Challenge. Here are some favorites.

Setting a Budget

Five dollars per meal for 21 meals a week, plus snacks, neatly totals the $125 weekly food budget set by the Leake family, of Charlotte, North Carolina. Lisa and Jason Leake, parents of two young daughters, first explored what it would be like to eliminate processed food from their diet, which they describe in their blog at 28

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100DaysofRealFood.com. Their success led to the additional challenge of eating real food on a budget. “Having a realistic weekly budget is helpful, because you can’t go too far over budget before you realize you are in trouble,” advises Lisa Leake. To make it even easier to stay on track, she makes it a habit to shop near home and uses cash instead of credit.

Seasonal Shopping

“If we shop for seasonal produce and freeze or can surplus from our local farmers’ market, we can eat well all year and still eat frugally,” advises Rebecca Miller, a macrobiotic and healing foods caterer from Overland Park, Kansas. “When fresh blueberries are $3 a cup at the grocery during the off-season, for example, we can still enjoy canned berries in recipes or thawed from the freezer on our morning oatmeal.”

Eating Down the Fridge

Seattle-based Kim O’Donnel, author of The Meatlover’s Meatless Cookbook, blogs about family meals for USA Today. “I regularly emphasize what I call ‘eating down the frig,’” she says. “That means making use of what we’ve got on hand, like generations before us that also went through food shortages. We’re just out of practice.” One way to help ourselves learn, says O’Donnel, is to stock a “smarter” pantry. Staples include different varieties of dried beans; lentils; quickcooking grains such as quinoa, bulgur, couscous and purple barley; garbanzo beans; brown and black rice; and a few BPA-free canned goods like tomatoes, black beans and chickpeas. “If we take our time and watch for good deals, we can build a pantry at a low cost,” she says, because such ingredients are basically “blank slates.” As just one example of a low-cost, pantry-based meal, O’Donnel might start with cooked red lentils, then add fresh ginger and garlic, sautéed onion with cumin, and fresh

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Jane Zieha, a certified public accountant, knows that feeding people and watching the bottom line can go together. She owns the acclaimed Blue Bird Bistro, in Kansas City, Missouri. An avowed all-natural, organic, sustainable and local foods passionista, Zieha has stayed true to the principles of her Pennsylvania upbringing. “I didn’t eat like anybody else growing up,” she says. “We never ate packaged food. We ate what was fresh. When I was old enough to go to a friend’s house for dinner, I was surprised at how they ate.” Today, both at home and at work, Zieha continues to select the best that local farmers can provide. “I don’t start with a recipe and then find the food, like most chefs and restaurants do,” she explains. “I find the ingredients and then go from there.”

Meat as a Condiment

More expensive ingredients, such as heritage turkey, can bring more flavor and texture to an entrée as an ingredient instead of a standalone part of a meal, advises Zieha. She might feature heritage turkey in an enchilada filling, pasta or savory bread pudding, so that a little goes a long way. It also makes sense to shop for varieties of fish or cuts of meat that aren’t widely popular or that take longer to cook. Slow Food’s Viertel, who shops near Brooklyn, New York, remarks: “I buy ‘trash fish’—sea robin, squid, mackerel, sardines—because they are cheaper and I believe, taste best. The same is true of the other meats I buy. I never cook pork chops or filet mignon; I cook oxtail and short ribs.” Then, O’Donnel adds, the frugal cook turns bones of roasted poultry or trimmings from a whole fish into a delicious stock. Any homemade broth can be just the frozen asset we need for yet another tasty “value” meal. Cookbook author Judith Fertig writes at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

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t’s important to note that wounds and infections would never heal without the presence of acute inflammation, the body’s normal biological response to harmful pathogens, damaged cells and irritants. Although this protective measure to initiate the body’s natural healing response is often misrepresented as being synonymous with infection, it is not; even when the inflammation is caused by infection. Dr. Vijay Jain, an expert in ayurvedic medicine, explains how the system normally works: “An infection brings about an acute inflammatory response and also summons the aid of immune system cells such as lymphocytes—thymus cells (T cells), bursaderived cells (B cells) and natural killer (NK) cells—as well as monocytes (a type of white blood cell). These then migrate through the bloodstream to eliminate specific pathogens or pathogen-infected cells.”

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MONDAY, MARCH 5 Healings for St. Jude Hospital—8 a.m.–7 p.m. Make $25 donation to St. Jude Hospital through HHC website only and receive a 30-minute Reiki healing. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com. HunaHealingCenter.com. Transformational Guided Meditations with Joe Crisanti—7:30 p.m. These meditations are performed with the Pillars of Transformation, extraordinary energies, whose purpose is to help you renew and maintain a conscious connection to Divine Source, to the “One Consciousness.” The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 6 Walkabouts—10 a.m.–11 a.m. Engages young children with seasonal stories, songs, crafts and more. Ages 3–5. Please call 973-543-6004 or email Info@ SchiffNaturePreserve.org to reserve your space. Or register online SchiffNaturePreserve.org Cost: $10 Members; $15 Nonmembers. 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. 973-543-6004. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Shed unwanted pounds and keep

savethedate SOLAZZARE OPTIMAL LIFE PROGRAM Mondays, April 16 – June 11 The Solazzare Optimal Life Program is an inspiring eight-week course that shares the keys to optimizing your life and expanding into your highest potential. In this program you will • Practice and experience the amazing benefits of mindful breathing. • Awaken to the power of living in the Present. • Discover the relationship between gratitude and living on a higher plane. • Reconnect to your heart’s truth and wisdom. • Utilize the power of your mind productively. • Create a simple, fun action plan for an important life goal. • Realize your potential and ability to create the life you want. • Enjoy creating your OPTIMAL LIFE daily. Solazzare.com. 908-202-1949.

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them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Journal To The Self with Jeanne Rice—7– 9:30pm. Discover the health and wellness benefits of journal writing in this four-week workshop. Fee: $199 includes journal and supplies. Register by calling Jeanne Rice at 973-219-2580 or online at ReflectiveWritingCoach.com. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. Group Healing—7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Experience the power of Etheric Healing in a group session. FREE Lecture will be followed by a powerful Group Healing. Space is limited, so please RSVP. Lecture: FREE | Group Healing: $42 Register at 732-927-1116 or healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St., Mendham. The Tuning Effect—8:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Bring mind and body back in tune with the Tuning Effect, a new way to manage and overcome challenges by learning to harness the power of your mind. $55. Parsippany Hills High School, 20 Rita Drive, Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7 Reiki Circle Intro—8 p.m.–9 p.m. Gentle Intro to Reiki, a guided meditation, and a Reiki sample. All questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, LLC, 26 West Park Place, 2nd floor, Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8 How Going Gluten-Free Can Change Your Life Teleclass—7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Learn how to identify if you are gluten-sensitive and how to make glutenfree living easy with delicious recipes. $17. Hosted by Christine Grasso, holistic nutrition coach. Reg-

savethedate SOUND THERAPY INFORMATION SESSION THE DAVIS CENTER, 19 State Rt. 10 E, Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ; TheDavisCenter. com. Specializing in sound-based therapies for learning, development and wellness. All disabilities, all ages, all wellness challenges. Make positive change with sound therapy. We use The Davis Model of Sound Intervention and offer a Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol to determine if, when, how long, and in what order the many sound-based therapies can be appropriately applied. Recognized as the world’s premier sound therapy center. Offering AIT, Tomatis, BioAcoustics and more. In office or at home programs available. Experience our powerful Sound Relaxation Water Bed! Discover how sound changes the energy of the body for a more balanced life! Call 862-251-4637; Info@TheDavisCenter.com.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 10 Reiki II Certification Workshop—11 a.m.–5 p.m. Continue your journey and learn to heal others both present and long distance using the Usui Symbols. Level II Attunement. $200. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. New Life Boxer Rescue—11 a.m.–2 p.m. Come see some of our fosters. Groomer on the Go will be cutting nails for $10 and all monies will be donated to NLBR! Free. Cherrybrook, 734 South Avenue, Garwood.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11 Free 10-Minute Chair Massage—Noon–2 p.m. Release tension and enjoy a few minutes of relaxation. Free. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. Info@RespiraSalt.com. RespiraSalt.com. Your Apothecary Kitchen with Herbalist Donna Reynolds—1:30 p.m.–3 p.m. Hands-on workshop as we discuss and demonstrate how to make your own kitchen remedies. Attendees take home a sample salve and liniment. $25/person. The Room Above, 2 East Main St, Brookside. 201-650-7500. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 13 Working with Crystals—6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Learn about the different crystals: how they emit and transmute energy and how they heal and protect. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908-283-6375. Lisa.Bellini@ gmail.com. LisaBellini.net. Journal To The Self with Jeanne Rice—7– 9:30pm. Discover the health and wellness benefits of journal writing in this four-week workshop. Fee: $199 includes journal and supplies. Register by calling Jeanne Rice at 973-219-2580 or online at ReflectiveWritingCoach.com. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. Remote Group Healing—8 p.m.–9 p.m. Receive all the healing benefits of Group Healing remotely from the comfort of your own home. Provides healing support, energetic activations and attunements specific to your needs and path. $42. Register by calling 732-927-1116 or visiting healingaia.com. healingaia Holistic Wellness, 13 E Main St., Mendham. Support@healingaia.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 Yoga of Eating Club for Women: 7 Simple Steps to Release Those Crazy Cravings – Without Feeling Deprived!—8 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Upgrade your diet in a sustainable way! Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Hosted by Christine Grasso, holistic health coach, yoga teacher. Register at PurpleOmYoga.com or email Claire@purpleomyoga.com. $59–$65/month. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 15 Group Past Life Regression—6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Guided meditations to recall past lives which have had the most impact upon this lifetime. Limited seating; must preregister. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908963-2628. Lisa.Bellini@gmail.com. LisaBellini.net.

SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Sunset Kirtan—5:30 p.m.–7 p.m. Sunset Kirtan with 40-year Kirtan practitioners Laksmi Nrsimha das and his wife Pattarajni. Let sound balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd, Madison; 973-966-5311. Staff@studioyoganj. com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 18 Allamuchy Sheiks Jug Band—3 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Billed as the “last of the psychedelic jug bands,” the Allamuchy Sheiks play a mix of musical styles drawn from the rural and urban string bands of the American South. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@ studioyoganj.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 19 Are You Going Through the Awakening?—6:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Do you wake up at 3:30? Do you feel fear or anxiety? Can you feel that “something is happening,” but can’t put your finger on it? You are not alone. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908-283-6375. Lisa. Bellini@gmail.com. LisaBellini.net. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $52.

Caldwell High School, Westville Avenue, Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $52. Caldwell High School, Westville Avenue, Caldwell. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com. Transformational Guided Meditations with Joe Crisanti—7:30 p.m. These meditations are performed with the Pillars of Transformation, extraordinary energies, whose purpose is to help you renew and maintain a conscious connection to Divine Source, to the “One Consciousness.” The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. Email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $52. Columbia High School, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com. Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $52. Columbia High School, 17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Women’s Wellness Club: How to Break Through Your Weight Loss Barriers So You Can Feel Young and Alive Again—7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. In this ongoing club, discover the secrets of weight loss, energy, and how to stop stomach pain. Hosted by Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach. $37–$47. Register at ChristineGrasso.com. 201787-4950 or Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com. Mt Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Floor, Morris Plains.

savethedate savethedate event listings are designed for significant, exclusive, future, or multi-date events that require planning or reservations. Total word count cannot exceed 125 words. Websites are accepted. Cost per listing is $30. Email Listings to Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com by the 10th of the month prior to listing month. The Positive Parent with Diane Lang—7 p.m. Author of Baby Steps: The Path from Motherhood to Career and Creating Balance and Finding Happiness will share her expertise and advice. Appropriate for parents who have children ages 2–13. DLCounseling.com. $5. Wayne YMCA, 1 Pike Drive, Wayne. 973-595-0100. aliebman@MetroYMCAs.org. WayneYMCA.org. Reiki Circle Intro—8 p.m.–9 p.m. Gentle intro to Reiki, a guided meditation, and a Reiki sample. All questions welcome! $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, LLC, 26 West Park Place, 2nd floor, Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 22 Professional Development: Early Childhood Education Curriculum—9 a.m.–3 p.m. For adults. 973-228-8776. . Fee: $25. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. The Joy of Mindful Eating—6 p.m.–8 p.m. Also March 29, April 5 and 12. Revolutionize your relationship with food, learn to cope with cravings, cultivate mindfulness and enjoyment in eating. Bring writing materials for taking notes. Four sessions: $160. Integrative Medicine, Morristown Medical Center, C-Level, Morristown. 973-971-6301.

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Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $49. Union YMCA, Union. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained, in a safe, effective program. $49. Union YMCA, Union. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $49. Morristown High School, Early St., Morristown. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 23 Awakening the Senses Retreat—March 23–25. This retreat offers men and women an opportunity to awaken their senses in a quiet setting. Contact Jean Marie at jeanmarie@sophiacoaching.com or Mary Ellen Ricks at yogamarys@yahoo.com. St. Marguerite’s Retreat Center, Mendham. His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche—7:30 p.m. Tibetan Buddhist Master public talk: “Love Free From Doubt.” $20. Brookside Community Club, One East Main Street, Brookside. 973-525-4867. Events@ ShenpenAmerica.org. ShenpenAmerica.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 24 Flower Press Workshop—10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For adults and children ages 14 and up. Learn the art of growing, conditioning and designing with pressed flowers. 973-228-8776. All materials are included. $30. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. 973-228-8776. Stop Smoking Forever Hypnosis Clinic—Noon5pm. Comfort Suites, Rt 46W, Budd Lake $75—Ask about our GUARANTEE!! Reservations: 908-8524635 or Garry@Hyp4Life.com. Hyp4Life.com His Eminence Dzogchen Rinpoche—11 a.m.–4 p.m. Tibetan Buddhist master Tara Empowerment and public talk: “Recognizing Genuine Love.” $110. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown. 973-525-4867. Events@ShenpenAmerica.org. ShenpenAmerica.org. Reiki Master / Teacher Certification—11 a.m.–5 p.m. Two-day class, March 24 and 31. Become certified to heal using the Master Symbol and offer your own classes by teaching and certifying others. Preregister. $300. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com. HunaHealingCenter.com.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained in a safe, effective program. $49. Morristown High School, Early St., Morristown. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. The Tuning Effect—8:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Bring mind and body back in tune with the Tuning Effect, a new way to manage and overcome challenges by learning to harness the power of your mind. $50. Morristown High School, Early St., Morristown. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Therapeutic and Stress Relief Workshop—7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Learn stress-reduction techniques for greater health and wellbeing. Enjoy a guided visualization and a few minutes of salt therapy for a deep state of release. Space is limited. RSVP required to Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. $25. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave, Berkeley Heights. 908-665-0333. RespiraSalt.com. Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $52. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-9963311. HypnosisNJ.com. The Tuning Effect—8:30 p.m.–9:15 p.m. Bring mind and body back in tune with the Tuning Effect, a new way to manage and overcome challenges by learning to harness the power of your mind. $49. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Past Life Regressionist Certification—11 a.m.–5 p.m. Become certified to teach your own classes. Levels of consciousness, aura, meditation, deepening techniques, scripts. Experience a past life regression and practice on others. Preregister. $225. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. 973-224-6773. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com. HunaHealingCenter.com.

Speaking with Spirit with Mediums Ro Cappiello, Gale Haas & Peggy Tierney—7 p.m.–9 p.m. Connect to loved ones in Spirit. These sessions prove tremendously healing and uplifting to Spirit and the loved ones. $35. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. RoYoga@aol.com.

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Your Apothecary Kitchen—10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For adults. Hands-on workshop as we discuss and demonstrate how to make your own kitchen remedies. Register: 973-228-8776. $30. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland.

Nature as Our Personal Coach—6:30 p.m.–8 p.m. For adults. The messages and tools we receive from nature can be wonderful coaching tools for personal exploration. Beth Tunis, MA, LMFT, will lead this workshop. $15. Essex County Environmental

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Lunchtime Chi Kung (Qigong)—Noon–1pm Mondays. Held at Clear Mountain Zen Center, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. More info at 973-857-9536 or Miriam@mir-yam.com. Mir-Yam.com.

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Beginner Yoga Adult Class—Noon–1pm Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130; New Student promotion 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9am & 10:45am. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23-25 Washington St (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.

Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunch time energy healing. $15. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Yoga for Kids—4:30–5:15pm 6–9- yr.-olds. Mondays. 6 wks. $69; $14 drop-in. Must register. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village, Madison. 973-966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. Tai Chi—5pm Mondays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Meditation—6:30pm Mondays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Morning Satsang with Rev. Jaganath Carrera—10am–Noon. $25. Presented by Yoga Life Society. Held at Serenity Yoga & Wellness Spa, 1244 McBride Ave., Woodland Park. YogaLifeSociety.com. Orange Unitarian Worship Service—10:30am The First Unitarian Universalist Church of Essex County, 35 Cleveland St., Orange. 973-674-0010. EssexUU.org. 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. Chatham Drum Circle & Sacred Circle of Sound—3pm Third Sundays. Friends (Quaker) Meeting House, Southern Blvd., Chatham Twp. Donations welcome. No calls Sunday: 973-657-9696 or 212-475-1090.

M.E.L.T. at Purple Om Yoga—7:30–8:30pm. Five Sundays February 26 thru March 25. Self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue. $100. Purple Om Yoga. 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. Register at PurpleOmYoga.com or 973-343-2848. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

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

Restorative Yoga—10:30–11:30am Mondays. Gibbons Holistic Chiropractic & Wellness Centre, 601 Jefferson Rd., Suite 102, Parsippany. 973-887-0860. Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon. Mondays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

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The Radiant Self: Women’s Creative & Spiritual Exploration Group—9:30– 11:30am Mondays. Delve deeper within and discover your radiant self and how to express her. Must register. Nonrefundable $40 registration fee; $20 weekly fee. More info at 908-879-3937 or TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com.

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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. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm Third Mondays. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Must register Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Reiki in the Salt Room—7–8:30pm Second and fourth Mondays. Enjoy Reiki in the salt room; includes guided meditation, intro to Reiki, chair treatments, and a few minutes of salt therapy. $20. Register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm First three Mondays. Gather with two to five family members and attempt to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@ Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Mondays. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Herbal Medicine and Essential Oils, Physical and Metaphysical Healing—7–9pm Last Mondays. Goddess In Eden (housed in Blu Lotus), 20 Church St., Montclair. 732-745-7455. VirginiaAhearn@ optonline.net or Robin@GoddessInEden.com. VirginiaAhearn.com or GoddessInEden.com. 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. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester. Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9pm First Mondays. 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife. com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rt. 206, Suite 3, Augusta.

tuesday Morris County Striders Running Club ~ Tuesday Night Track Workouts—Check website for time. Currently at Mountain Lakes High School track. See MorrisCountyStriders.com and click Activities. Pete at PLee@us.Fujitsu.com. Open Sky Yoga—9:15–10:30am Mixed Level. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. SchiffNaturePreserve. org. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org.

Mendham. 973-543-6004. SchiffNaturePreserve. org. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org. M.E.L.T. at Studio Yoga—12:15—1:15pm Five Tuesdays February 28 thru March 27. Self-treatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue, to combat chronic pain, improve athletic performance and decrease the accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures of everyday living. Bring water. $89. Held at Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. Must register at StudioYogaNJ.com or 973-966-5311. Intro to Nia—3:15pm Tuesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy, and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net. 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. North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 East Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600.

Yoga—5pm Tuesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details.

Cross Bike Rides—5:30pm On trails, some pavement. +/- 2 hrs at a moderate pace. All welcome. Bring lights. Meet at Van Dessel Sports, 55 Market St., Morristown. More info at Edwin@VanDesselSports .com. NjBikeRacing.com.

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

Girl’s Yoga Class—5:30–6:30pm Tuesdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. CHi Positive Energy Network—6–8pm Every other Tuesday. Northern NJ Spirit Connections, Business Referrals & New Clients. RSVP CeCe at 973-285-7590 or CeCe@CHiConsultant.com. Held at The Paris Inn Restaurant, 1292 Alps Rd., Wayne. Visit CHiConsultant.com/eVents for details and directions. 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. Meditation—7–7:30pm Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Mother/Daughter Yoga—7–8pm Tuesdays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm Mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Open Sky Yoga—10:45am–Noon. Beginners. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd.,

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

Preschool Yoga Class—4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays. More info at 201-213-1294. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St. Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.Health.OfficeLive.com.

Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963 7911. Info@AndreaGrace.com.

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Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm Second and Fourth Tuesdays. Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of NJ, in Towaco. Free. Contact Peggy Tierney for directions and info at 973-299-0172. Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and Third Tuesdays. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10-$20 requested. Call 908638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Happy Soles Scottish Country Dance Classes, Fanwood—7:30–10pm Tuesdays from Sept thru May. Beginners welcome; no exp. or partner necessary. Fanwood Presbyterian Church, 74 S. Martine Ave. at LaGrande Ave., Fanwood. $3 per class. More info at 732-356-3923 or Loretta.Holz@gmail.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bi-monthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ whiteoakcenter.com. Parent-Child Group—9–11am. Parents, caregivers, and their children. Emerson Lily Free School, 55 Lackawanna Dr., Stanhope. Kelly Coyle DiNorcia. Home.HomeWebs.com. Groups.yahoo.com.

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Free 8 Week Vinyasa Yoga—9:15am-10:15am. Free. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church mall Rd, Springfield. Reserve: 973-3794320 Ptspin@hotmail.com.

Restorative Yoga—4:30pm Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30– 10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details.

Zumba—5:30pm Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-9716301.

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. Kundalini Yoga—10am Wednesdays. Upper Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com. AkalsukhSingh.com. Vinyasa Yoga with Katarina (Kat) Baresic—11am Wednesdays. Mixed Level (Beginner/Intermediate). Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. YogaWest.com. 973-584-6664. M.E.L.T. at Studio Yoga—11am–Noon. Five Wednesdays February 29 thru March 28. Selftreatment system that restores the supportiveness of the body’s connective tissue, to combat chronic pain, improve athletic performance and decrease the accumulated stress caused by repetitive postures of everyday living. $89. Held at Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. Must register at StudioYogaNJ .com or 973-966-5311. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit *NEW*—Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph. 973-895-9925. Pilateswithamy@verizon. net. Proptnj.com. Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Mahoney— 1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment.. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. 973-543-6329. MMahon123@aol.com. Yoga/Pilates Fusion—3:30pm Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536. Hatha/Vinyasa Yoga with Karin Stoetzer—5:30– 6:30pm Wednesdays. 10 classes $150; $17 drop-ins. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Connect with Karin at 973-392-7795 or Karin@ MelodicYoga.com. Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:15–7:15pm Wednesdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 sessions $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in $25. 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

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. 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. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com or Home. HomeWebs.com/HMNWestMorrisCtyNJ/. Sierra Club General Meeting—7:30pm Loantaka Group. Second Wednesdays. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St, Chatham. Directions: NewJersey.SierraClub.org. Health & Wellness Professional Network ~Wellness Seminars—7:30–8:30pm Maplewood Memorial Library. Co-sponsored by HWPN and the Maplewood Library. Info Ilona Hress at GrowConscious@optonline.net. HWPN.org. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913.

A Course in Miracles—7–8:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro. 908-322-8181.

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.

Women’s Wellness Club—7–8:30pm Third Wednesdays. Hosted by Christine Grasso, Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Yoga Teacher. $37–$47 month. Must register at Christine.grasso@hotmail.com or 201-787-4950. Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Fl., Morris Plains. ChristineGrasso.com.

Reiki Circle—8–9pm Wednesdays. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing at Wellness on the Green, 26 W. Park Pl., 2nd Fl., Morristown. 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@ yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

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Yoga of Eating Club for Women—8–9:30pm Second and Fourth Wednesdays. Women who want to reduce anxiety, balance and maintain their weight, stop emotional eating and stomach pain, and build community with other like-minded women. Purple Om Yoga Studio, 3118 Route 10 W., Denville. Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com or 201-787-4950. ChristineGrasso.com.

thursday Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thursdays. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. For more info and to register email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, W. Orange. 973-857-9536. Be the Medicine ~ Refresh, Renew and Reclaim You—10am–Noon. Second and Fourth Thursdays. Deep meditation, teachings and tools to live your life. $35. Must register at 973-647-2500. Janet StraightArrow, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BeTheMedicine.com. Talk & Tour with Tyrone—10am–12 noon. Whole Foods Market, 235 Prospect Ave. West Orange. Call 973-669-3196. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–Noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins $20; 4 sessions $65; 8 session $120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Intro to Yoga Pilates—Noon. Thursdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. 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, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com.

White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter. com. Personalized Fitness Consultations—5–8pm Thursdays. Learn how to lose weight and tone safely and effectively, and what to buy to set up your in-home exercise program. By appt. $20. Ryan Chiropractic, 961 Rt. 10 E., Randolph. 973-252-6040. 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. Guided Astral Travel—6:30pm–7:15pm Third Thursdays. Increase mental ability, have control in your dreams and create the consciousness to master your life. $15. Sacred Light Center LLC, 25 1/2 Wall St., Rockaway. 973-784-4211. SacredLightCenter.com. Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 1574 Rt. 23 N, Suite C, Butler. 973-686-9100. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. AquarianSun.net. Feng Shui Specialized Workshops—7pm. Continue to clarify how you want to create your life, clear clutter and find prosperity. The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Brookside. 201-400-4669 mzanoni@ optonline.net. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm. Second Thursdays. Guest speakers, “Mom’s Nights Out,” play dates. Connecting mothers who care about holistic health and green living. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@ gmail.com. Chair Yoga in the Salt Room—7–8pm Stretch and perform gentle yoga postures in the salt room. $120 for six classes; $25 per class. Must register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. 908-6650333. RespiraSalt.com. Poetry Well Gathering—7–9pm Second Thursdays. Share original work or your favorite poems. Suggested donation $10; includes tea/coffee and a light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. Call Vicki at 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

The Mystical Poet’s Society—7–9pm Last Thursdays. Explore poetry, prose, prayers and intuitive thoughts of Mystical poets. Please bring your writing quill and parchment. $10 includes beverage and light snack. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Be The Medicine ~ Apprentice To You—7–9:30pm First and Third Thursdays. Tools are taught to awaken you to live purposefully and freely. For healers, teachers, spiritual seekers. Janet StraightArrow, Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth— 7:30pm Thursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP 908-461-0141 or drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. NJ Business Expansion Club—7:30–9pm Thursdays. Learn step by step how to organize and manage your business more effectively so you may succeed in this economy. Free. WISE Business Expansion Club, 324 Morris Ave., Elizabeth. 908-355-0300. Nap@Peravia.com. 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. Health and Wellness Professional Network Scotch Plains Meeting—7:30–9pm First Thursdays. Bring business cards and brochures and network with your wellness community. Jewish Community Center of Central New Jersey, 1391 Martine Ave. Topics and info: Hwpn.org. Women’s Interest Group—7:30–9:15pm every other Thursday. Call to confirm date. Speak with women about health, marital, family and personal issues. The Riverview Marriage & Family Counseling Center, 43 Powhatatan Way, Mt. Olive. 908-850-5778. TrumpNetwork Presentation—8pm Thursdays. Timing is the key to success. Held at Jersey Chiropractic and Wellness Center, 35 West Main St., Suite 202, Denville. RSVP 908 461-0141. Office: 973 625-7800. Drjerz@aol.com.

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Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rt 10 West, Randolph. (973) 866-5224.

friday 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 Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30– 11am Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536. Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11am Friday. Every class concludes with guided relaxation and a few minutes of salt therapy. $15. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. Must register at 908-665-0333 or Info@RespiraSalt.com. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org. Zumba—11am Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon. Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Body Tuning with certified Soma Energetic Therapist, Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 East Main St., Mendham-Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail. com. Contact Tracey at Revak172@comcast.net or 908-296-5631. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm 12step 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. Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Frer. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com. Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.

Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm Third Fridays. Includes ceremonial practices of shamans, discussion of animal totems and more. RSVP. Healing Zone, 127 Valley Rd, Montclair. 973-746-3334. Massage4Bliss.com. Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-5625844. DivineBooks.net. Chanting & Drumming Circle—7:15–9pm Fridays. Bring your drum or call to reserve one of ours. $5 donation. Refreshments available. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. 908-232-1355. AA Meeting—7:30pm St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555. 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. Evening Satsang with Rev. Jaganath Carrera— 7:30–9:30pm Fridays. $15. Presented by Yoga Life Society. Held at Akasha, 265 Rt. 34 N., Rear Bldg., Colts Neck. YogaLifeSociety.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 $7; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian 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 Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in $25; 4 sessions $75; 8 sessions $130.00; New Student 3 sessions $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ. health.officelive.com. White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg, 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. Pre-Natal Yoga—9am-10:15pm. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Spiritual Readings with Aine C—10am–Noon. Third Saturdays. Receive messages and insights

from Spirit’s loving guidance. Call for appt. Sacred Light Center, 25 ½ Wall St., Rockaway. 973-7844211. SacredLightCenter.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am12:15pm 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. Nia—11am Saturdays. Nia offers light cardio, strength and flexibility movement blending dance, healing and martial arts. Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664. YogaWest.com. Integrated Yoga for Girls—11:15am–12:15pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. TheWholeChildNJ@gmail.com. Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm. Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462. Psychic Saturday—Noon–3pm First Saturday. Psychic/Tarot Readings. $20/15 mins. $45/30 mins. Cassette tape of reading. SoulJourney, 194 Main St, Butler. 973-838-6564. SoulJourney.com. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Yoga—3-4:15pm A challenging, yet relaxing class. $15. Melodic Yoga, 163 Rt. 46 W. Rockaway. 973392-7795. Karin@MelodicYoga.com. Facebook. com/MelodicYoga. Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm 7:30pm Beginners’ Workshop. First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org. Open Mic hosted by Chris Fonden & Joe Fischetti— 8–11pm Third Saturdays. Musicians, singers, poets, and comedians welcome to jam. $12. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave, Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. The Laughter Experiment—8–9:30pm Last Saturdays. Open Mic for comics. Must register by 8pm $10; participants and audience. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.

extended events New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc—Rescue group looking to rehome dogs and cats. NewHopePetRescue@ aol.com. Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org. Pet Adoption—Noah’s Ark, 1915 Rt. 46 W., Ledgewood. 973-347-0378. NoahsArkNJ.org. Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave & West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

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Biofeedback uses sensors attached to the body to magnify your body’s reactions in the form of a signal (lights, sounds, numbers, and colors) increasing awareness about your response at the present moment. Using this information or feedback along with therapeutic techniques you can learn how to regulate central nervous system functions, calming mind and body. Also called applied psychophysiology, biofeedback is a well researched and effective complimentary medical treatment for conditions such as chronic pain, stress related problems, anxiety with somatic components (muscle tension, gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, tics, and pain) and attention disorders. It is also beneficial for improving performance in academics (reducing test anxiety, improving focused concentration). Please visit the above website for more details.

CHIROPRACTIC STEWART FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

Gary C. Stewart DC 43 Newark-Pompton Tpke. Riverdale NJ 07457 973-835-5773 • www.stewartfamilychiro.com

God centered, Family oriented, Innate healing, Natural Wellness. Infants to seniors. For over 25 years, Dr. Stewart has been helping people become whole and healthy, expressing all the life and vitality their Creator intended.

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In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks. ~John Muir

LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

Ann Ochs Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified, Advanced Level Certified National Board for Colon Therapy Body Ecology Diet Certified 26 Elm Street, Morristown 973-998-6550 • ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com

Ann Ochs has more than eight years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. The Center is under the medical direction of Kristine Profeta-Gedroic, MD, FAAFP. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 11.

THE CLEANSING CENTER

A PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE CLINIC Colon Hydrotherapy Heavy Metal & Chemical Detoxification IV Vitamin Therapy 90 Millburn Avenue, Millburn 973-313-0028 • TheCleansingCenter.com

The Cleansing Center in Millburn, provides colonics in a medical environment by a registered nurse and under the direction of a physician. Additional services include: IV Vitamins, Heavy Metal & Chemical Detoxification with Mega Dose IV Vitamins and Chelation and Detox massage. To schedule a free consultation, call 973-313-0028. Visit TheCleansingCenter.com for more information. See ads on pages 3, 32.

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

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

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

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

FRESH LOOK ON LIFE

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

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

SETTIE NAVE

Sacred Light Center LLC SacredLightCenter.com

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

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THE ROOM ABOVE, LLC

CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER

2 East Main Street, Brookside, NJ 07926 theroomabove.6@gmail.com TheRoomAbove.com Above the Art Studio, next door to the Post Office. Just … look up! (for Mapquest directions: 2 East Main St. Morristown, NJ 07960)

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

HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES AWAKENING WELLNESS, LLC

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

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

AQUARIAN SUN HEALING & LEARNING CENTER

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

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

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

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

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Holistic Healing and Teaching Center Etheric Healing In-Person & Remote Group & Pet Healing - Medical Intuition Guardian Angel Readings - Aromatherapy Spiritual Development Classes & Counseling Holistic Massage - Raindrop Technique 13 E Main St - Mendham, NJ 07945 732-927-1116 - Support@healingaia.com healingaia.com

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

HUNA HEALING CENTER

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

The Center off ers differ ent modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs. Classes, Certifications, Healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 17.

Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. ~Albert Einstein

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HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, AADP

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

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

DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

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

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

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

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

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

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goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness. ~Dalai Lama

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

Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs. See ad on page 7.

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

At Wortzel Integrative Dental Care we focus on your mouth/body connection. As you improve your oral health, you improve your overall health and well-being. We invite you to balance your oral health through an individualized plan to integrate the health of your teeth, gums, bite and smile. The goal of Integrative Dental Care is to enhance the quality of your life. We are conveniently located in Mountainside, New Jersey. Please call us to learn what Wortzel Integrative Dental care can do for you. See ad on page 26.

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

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Paulette LaConte Registered Nurse, Massage Therapist, Healing Touch Practitioner, Push Therapist 23 Church Street, Denville 201 400 8913 • pglaconte@optonline.net DenvilleHeartsAndHands.com

When Fluff is Not Enough! Experience the therapeutic benefit of Push Therapy for chronic muscle pain, or have a customized Massage - Swedish, Pregnancy, LaStone or Lomi Lomi. All Massages can include lotion blended with Therapeutic Oils based on your needs. Classes for Infant Massage, Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster are available.

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THE DAVIS CENTER

Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your dreams, and actualize your potential? You CAN create the Life You Desire... I can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Using proven techniques such as Holistic Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, Reiki and Dream Interpretation, I help teens & adults create happier, healthier, more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Allow me to assist you!

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The world’s premier sound therapy center, offering sound-based therapy—The Davis Model of Sound Intervention®. All ages, all disabilities/wellness issues. Start with The Diagnostic Evaluation for Therapy Protocol (DETP®). Therapies: AIT, Tomatis®, BioAcoustics™, and more. Change the energy of the body by repatterning the energy frequencies (sound) of the body. We make change with learning, development and wellness challenges!

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

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