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12 productspotlight

13 healthbriefs 20 healingways

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28 healthykids 30 consciouseating

32 greenliving 34 calendarofevents

37 ongoingevents 42 classifieds 43 resourceguide

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letterfromthepublisher Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from. ~ Seth Godin

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f you’ve been reading my letters over the past months, you’ll know that I love to travel. So I’m particularly drawn to our article “Healthy Escapes, Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives.” My most “unplugged” travel experiences were also my most memorable. One was a camping trip, travelling by horseback through the mountains of Colorado. I was still in my twenties, but already feeling the stress of working a corporate job and commuting in and out of Manhattan. Though only a week long, it seemed that time passed more slowly on that trip; the horses set the pace while we took time to breathe and gaze at the spectacular vistas. The other was a boat trip down the Orinoco River in Venezuela. Again, having escaped just for a week or two from a hectic job in the city, time seemed to move at a different tempo. This time the river set the pace as we floated slowly by small villages and unspoiled jungle. Although simple, and uncomfortable at times, both trips completely reset my perspective, at least for a while, and were more rejuvenating than any resort vacation could ever be. Of course, after those trips, I returned to the grind, the commute into Manhattan, and the dizzying whirl of traffic and deadlines and noise. I’ve come lately to agree with author Seth Godin, who has another perspective. He says, “Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don’t need to escape from.” Publishing this magazine has helped me set up that kind of life. I hope reading it does the same for you. Our June issue also honors the men in our lives with feature articles about fathering and men’s health. We present a special interview with Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who took time to tell Natural Awakenings about his spirituality, creative pursuits, exercise regimen, and approach to a healthy lifestyle. Mayor Booker even shared some of his poetry with us, which you’ll find on pages 18 and 19. His wide-ranging interests and achievements should make him an inspiration to young men throughout the state. Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads out there, especially to my own, who I see far too rarely, but love very much.

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“Who is Looking for an Answer to Awful Headaches and Migraines?” Dear Friend, Every day, people come to see me looking for an answer to those agonizing headaches they’ve endured for years. Many have been to several doctors, tried several drugs, and have had very expensive tests. My patient, Roseann, had migraine headaches since first grade. She’d been to generalists, specialists, had CAT scans, MRI’s, and been on some powerful medications . . . all of which didn’t help. She suffered for 20 years. Another patient, Aggie, just went three weeks without a migraine for the first time in years (she hadn’t gone longer than a few days without one). All that suffering, when the answer was just removing nerve pressure in their spines. Their cases are not unusual at all. “This month I’m reaching out to people with headaches.” It bothers me that many have been told there is no answer for them, when perhaps there is. No doctor can guarantee a cure; however, chiropractic care has been shown to help countless people. And, it’s not just migraines and headaches. I’m blessed to help people with chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, carpal tunnel syndrome, numbness in limbs, athletic injuries, just to name a few. I often see people who’ve come to me as a “last resort.” As a chiropractor, I do things differently. I’m not going to give you medications to cover up symptoms because my job is to get to the root cause of the health problems. You need to know that I don’t “cure” anyone. Your body is designed to always strive to heal itself. Sometimes, nerve interference gets in the way of that inborn striving towards health. What I do is remove nerve pressure, and allow the body to heal itself. I’m not a miracle worker; your body is the real miracle. Although all people respond differently to care, most people who see a chiropractor are satisfied. Thanks, and God Bless. Fred Rossi, D.C. Bring in this article by June 30th and I’ll give you a new patient exam for $67 with x-rays, paraspinal thermal imaging . . . the whole thing ($260 value). Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that we have family plans. You can call me, or Maya, at ROSSI FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC. We can help you.

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newsbriefs New Cookbook and Nutrition Workshop Offered by NJ Dietician

usan Greeley, MS, RD, has recently published her first book, Lighten Up!, the latest installment in the popular Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook series, which feature recipes that incorporate convenient and specialty items sold at Trader Joe’s. Signed copies of the book will be included in Greeley’s upcoming nutrition workshop, “Lighten Up for Summer with Susan Greeley,” to be held Wednesday, June 6, 10am to noon, at the Elila Center in Berkeley Heights. Greeley is a registered dietitian of 17 years who has a nutrition consulting practice in Mountainside. As the mother of four young boys, Greeley understands the demands of a busy lifestyle, yet recognizes the need to maintain a consistent, nutritious diet. Greeley partnered with friend and fellow New Jerseyan Dan Komoda to photograph the recipes for the book. Greeley’s cookbook is focused on using fresh, healthy ingredients found at Trader Joe’s to create meals that help reduce the waistline without feeling deprived. The book also includes a “Two-Week Challenge” to jump-start weight loss, a guide to good carbs that will curb cravings and reduce belly fat, and easy ways to boost metabolism. Gluten-free and vegetarian recipes are included. Learn more about Greeley at SusanGreeley.com and about the workshop at ElilaCenter.com. Lighten Up! is available from CookTJ.com and Amazon.com.

The Way of the Rose Teachings Come to NJ and NY

o mark 2012 as “The Year of the Rose,” renowned international teacher Sandra Marie Humby will bring her “Way of the Rose” wisdom and workshops to New Jersey and New York this June and July in one-day formats from 10am to 4:30pm. The Way of the Rose is being hosted by Renae Jensen of Conscious Design Magazine and Design Harmony. Humby, a pranic healer and House Whisperer, has worked in the fields of design, metaphysics and empowerment of the feminine for more than 20 years. The Way of the Rose is a series of beautiful transformative programs working with the sacred wisdom and healing power contained within the geometry and vibration of the rose. The teachings originate from the wisdom of the Ancient Mystery schools and empower personal healing to work at a cellular level in the body, offering powerful personal transformative work. Classes offered are as follows. • Saturday, June 23, Spring Meadow Farm, Hope, NJ, and Sunday, June 24, New York Open Center, NYC: Rose Level 1, the first class in the series, is an introduction to the 11 core roses, a rose attunement and personal healing with the power of the rose. • Sunday, June 30, Spring Meadow Farm, Hope, NJ: Rose Level 2 (Prerequisite is Rose Level 1.) Participants have the chance to move on from the core Rose attunement to working more deeply with the Rose energies and grids, adding in the three Master Roses. • Sunday, July 1, New York Open Center, NYC: Rose Space Healing (Prerequisite is Rose Level 1.) Transform your inner architecture of belief, since everything changes from the inside out. In addition, Moongate Wellness, of Blairstown, NJ, will host a lecture by Humby on Wednesday, June 20. To attend Venus: The Rose and The Power of the Feminine with Sandra Marie Humby, call 908-362-6602 to register. The fee is $20. To learn more about the Way of the Rose workshops, contact Renae Jensen at 908-797-5225 or visit DesignHarmony.com.

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Nutritional Balancing at healingaia in Mendham

endham’s healingaia Holistic Wellness is honored to be the first wellness center in New Jersey to offer Nutritional Balancing Science. Staying true to their vision of Whole System Healing, Melissa Navarro and Julien Griffault have added this advanced nutritional healing program to their existing services to empower their clients with a safe, natural, physical healing alternative that supports a conscious, holistic lifestyle. Rather than viewing the body as a collection of unrelated parts, Navarro and Griffault believe that to create and maintain health, one’s entire life should be viewed as a Whole System. This means that diet, lifestyle, environment, relationships, and emotional-mental-spiritual state all play an integral role in maintaining health. Nutritional Balancing Science focuses on balancing an individual’s body chemistry and healing underlying stress patterns, rather than just chasing symptoms. Nutritional Balancing draws from many branches of science including biochemistry, physiology, nutrition, stress theory, pathology, psychology and ancient systems such as yin-yang healing. Using a properly performed hair mineral analysis, a personalized healing program is created that includes a diet and supplementary nutrients specific to one’s metabolic type, natural detoxification protocols and healthy lifestyle recommendations. Each program is targeted to raise one’s energy levels and provide the body with what it needs to heal naturally. As Navarro notes, “Health is not the absence of diagnosable disease, but rather a state of high resistance to all disease. When one is truly healthy, the body has the ability to protect and/or heal itself even in the presence of toxicity, infectious organisms and stresses of all kinds.” To learn more, visit healingaia.com/nutrition, call 732-927-1116 or email Support@ healingaia.com. See ad on page 44.

Wellness Weekend Workshop in New Brunswick

he weekend of June 22 to 24 features a Wellness Weekend Workshop at the Rutgers University Conference Center, located on more than twenty scenic wooded acres in New Brunswick. The workshop, which begins that Friday evening, provides opportunities for personal growth and renewal, heightened physical and emotional awareness, and skill development for living a mindful life. Workshop topics include Mindful Living, Healthy and Conscious Eating, Super Stress Reduction Techniques, Learning to Communicate Effectively, Attaining Inner Peace and Harmony, and Tapping the Power of the Mind with Hypnosis. There will also be ample time for rest, relaxation, reflection, and restoration with optional daily meditation, yoga, massage, singing bowls and much more. The fee for the weekend is $250 including accommodations and healthy gourmet meals. Wellness Weekend Workshops are sponsored by the Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey and the Folke Institute for Transformative Learning. For registration and other information, call 908-996-3311 or visit WellnessWeekendWorkshops.com. See ads on pages 2 and 5.

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newsbriefs Wagner Farm Arboretum Recipient of Whole Foods Five-Percent Day

arren Township’s Wagner Farm Arboretum recently received a check for $8,584 from Whole Foods Market as part of the natural food chain’s “Community Giving Day” program. The amount represented five percent of one day’s net sales at Whole Foods’ Millburn-Union and Madison stores. Whole Foods’ generous donation will help fund the arboretum’s Greenhouse Project, starting with the construction of three new greenhouses. These greenhouses will further Left to right: Lauren Swern, Kevin Gick, Whole Foods; Jonathan Jeans, Ann Marie the arboretum’s mission to provide educational programs, a native plantMcGowan, Laura Neff, Ila Gillenwater, Julie Gnoy, Meera Rao, Holly Hall, Barbara ing area and a butterfly conservatory, all available to the community. The Sullivan, and Carol Senff, Wagner Farm third greenhouse will be instrumental Arboretum trustees. in helping the arboretum’s Growingto-Give program, which provides a protected environment to grow fresh produce that is donated to local food banks. Established in 2004, Wagner Farm Arboretum is a nonprofit organization that provides environmental and horticultural education in ongoing events for children and adults through the development of plant life in a natural suburban learning setting. For more information, contact Suzanne Smith, the Wagner Farm Arboretum president, at 908-350-7383 or visit Wfafnj.org.

Sacred Vision Quest to be held at Shanti Mandir Ashram, Walden, NY

rom Sunday, July 22, to Saturday, July 28, take your spiritual practices and life to deeper and higher levels at the Shanti Mandir Ashram for a week away from the world. Preparation at home will be supported and guided as soon as you sign up. Three days and nights in your own sacred space in nature mid-week will help you birth yourself anew with the loving support of Rainbow Shaman Janet StraightArrow. Water (with electrolytes if you need them) and nature will be your nourishment for the fast, preceded and followed by nutritious food prepared by the ashram’s cook. For those who wish to quest during the day and sleep in camp at night, a special program will be arranged. Janet StraightArrow offers a shamanism class on June 9 and 10 in Morristown as preparation for the quest, to help participants connect to their deepest soul-selves. The costs are $775 for preparation, seven days and nights including food and a follow-up session with Janet StraightArrow. Payments may be made in installments, with a $200 deposit holding your place.

BoldHer Conference Coming to Morristown

he BoldHer Conference, “Infuse Your Self-Confidence with Laughter & Love,” which brings together a diverse community of women of all ages, will be held on June 9 at the Hyatt Hotel, in Morristown. The BoldHer principles are based on the following actions: Believe in Yourself, Own Your Actions and Reactions, Love Yourself Unconditionally, Don’t Give Up, Help Others Along the Way, Embrace Your Journey, and Remember to Laugh! The mission of the BoldHer Conference is to empower women by raising their confidence, since self-confidence leads to successful living. Without confidence, without boldness, women sacrifice achievement within themselves, their careers, their relationships, their health, and their wealth. Finally, they are robbed of the joy that should be part of living. By becoming self-confident and therefore bold, women can take healthy risks, stretch, grow, and achieve new levels of success—becoming less likely to live a mediocre life, in which they’re too afraid to move out of their comfort zone and seek their heart’s desires. Learn more at BoldHer.com.

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Wellness Mini-Expo, Probiotic Education at Whole Foods Madison

isit Whole Foods Market in Madison in the café on June 20 from 4 to 6pm for an afternoon of educational fun. Discover new ways to improve your health, meet local holistic and wellness businesses and enjoy some samples. Vendors including Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation, healingaia Holistic Wellness, Respira Salt Wellness Center, Loving Hut, Lori Moro Sports & Thai Massage Therapist, Younique Probiotics and more will be on hand to answer your questions. On June 21, at 5pm, visit Whole Foods to learn about the myths and benefits of probiotics. Whole Foods Market offers a variety of fermented foods and supplements to help you get your probiotics, the live and active cultures of beneficial bacteria that support digestive health and immunity. For more information about these and other events at Whole Foods Market in Madison, visit Wholefoodsmarket.com/ stores/MadisonNJ/store-calendar.

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healthbriefs Men’s Total Health: Start Feeling and Looking Younger

he essentials for optimal health and longevity are proper nutrition, exercise and hormone balance. In the United States, millions of men suffer from vitamin deficiencies, and only five percent of men seek treatment for those deficiencies. After the age of 30, men have a decrease in testosterone production. Low levels of testosterone may also be attributed to diabetes, obesity and excessive alcohol consumption. Being consistent with good health habits is the key to seeing results. Unfortunately, we are better at being consistent when it comes to doing things that are destructive to our health: More Americans are overweight and obese than ever before, and Dr. David Barrett more people die daily from degenerative disease. Daily multivitamins offer the best way to stay consistently healthy, but it’s important to consider quality when choosing a multivitamin. Many over-the-counter supplements are poorly manufactured, diluted, or composed of fillers, inactive ingredients that have no therapeutic value. Poorquality products negate the benefits of taking supplements. Some of the important nutrients to look for in a Total Health Pack of supplements are the following:

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DHEA —A hormone secreted by the adrenal glands, which serves as a precursor to testosterone. The use of DHEA for depression and weight loss management has been highly successful. DHEA may also increase energy, improve exercise capacity and increase libido. Vitamin B6—Essential in the formation of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin. These neurotransmitters play a key role in regulating mood. Chromium— Essential for sperm production. Studies have shown that chromium deficiency significantly lowers sperm count. In addition to chromium’s effect on reproduction, it also plays a critical role in sensitizing insulin, leading to normalization of blood sugar and decreased risk of developing diabetes. These nutrients and other nutritional support can help energize your life. Dr. David Barrett of Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center is the developer of Total Health Pack Nutraceuticals, which offers multivitamins to energize both men and women. According to Dr. Barrett, “Helping people achieve the highest quality of life possible has always been my goal as a physician. The Total Health Pack is unmatched in helping people do that on a daily basis by providing them with the nutritional support they need in convenient AM and PM packets. The quality and comprehensiveness of formulas is exceptional.” To learn more, call Denville Medical at 973-627-7888 or visit DenvilleMedical.com. See ad on page 2.

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healthbriefs ADHD Preschool Symptoms: Clues Most Parents Miss By Shelley Tzorfas

ttention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is defined by the National Institutes of Health as “a problem with inattentiveness, overactivity, impulsivity, or a combination” of these behaviors. It is also the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in childhood. Although ADHD can show up in children as early as the preschool years, the symptoms are often overlooked. Years ago, a preschool teacher might have called parents to explain that their child had displayed “odd” behaviors or just “did not seem to fit in.” Today, that kind of call is extremely rare. Teachers are hesitant to inform parents of these kinds of behaviors for a couple of reasons: Parents seem quick to blame the school and simply take their child to a different school, or some classes have so many children with these issues that it is fast becoming the “norm.” There is not one particular behavior that indicates early childhood ADHD but rather a group of behaviors. The key is early intervention: identifying these behaviors as ADHD before your child begins to struggle in elementary school. Symptoms to watch for are excessive whining and screaming, ignoring simple directions, bossiness, difficulty sleeping, speech delay, and recurrent infections. Clues to ADHD in Your Preschool Child • Your child “simply” ignores you. You call your child by name but are ignored. You ask your child to follow two or three simple instructions, and he refuses to do what was

asked. You ask your son to turn off the TV, and he ignores you. So you ask again, are seemingly “ignored” again, and resort to turning it off yourself. By this time, both you and your son have become tense. But is he really ignoring you? Your child simply may not be processing what you are saying. He may have an auditory processing disorder or an auditory glitch. You can check to see if this might be one part of the equation. Gently ask your child, “What did you hear me say?” If he attempts to repeat the instruction and cannot, you may just have an answer. Then imagine how much more difficult it would be for your child to repeat an instruction in a classroom setting, with at least 15 kids in the room, when he can’t repeat something in a one-on-one situation. In the above example, one solution is to make sure that you have eye contact when requesting that the TV be turned off. How your child responds to commands that involve directions is another clue. Words such as “next to,” “under,” “inside,” and so on are usually difficult concepts for children to understand who are at risk for ADHD. • Bossy behavior A child’s insistence on being the boss may mean that he or

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she is not learning social cues. Demands have the opposite effect of what your son or daughter is seeking, and other children can begin to become repelled by bossy behavior. Try using puppets to teach your child what works best when he or she is dealing with other children. • Problems sleeping Your child’s inability to fall asleep—or stay asleep—can affect both parents and children. Some parents have begun giving their children melatonin, found in most grocery stores and pharmacies. Melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain by the pineal gland and helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm. • Speech delays The later that speech develops in a child, the more likely he is to encounter problems. Therefore, the earlier speech therapy begins, the better the outcome. • Recurring infections If you child suffers from recurring infections, particularly ear infections, chances are that he or she is being given antibiotics to treat them. The problem with antibiotics is that while they kill the bacteria causing the infection, they also alter the “gut flora,” or healthy bacteria in the gut. Parents should look for other ways to prevent or reduce ear infections. Health food stores sell garlic oil made for children’s ears. And anytime antibiotics are used, acidophilus should be supplemented to restore the healthy bacteria in the gut. There are simple things all parents can do to make learning easier for their kids with ADHD: Play games with your preschooler emphasizing the command words. Bake with your child so that he or she learns the importance of sequencing (what ingredient comes first, second and so on). Teach him or her to organize by sorting items into colors, shapes and sizes. By observing your child and making just a few adjustments when he or she is in preschool, your unfocused or somewhat hyperactive child might just jump right into learning their ABCs with ease. Shelley Tzorfas, a tutor for more than 20 years, offers individualized instruction for those struggling with ADD, ADHD, dyslexia, and autistic spectrum disorders. See ad on page 28.

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Renaissance Man Leading with a firm hand and an open heart, Newark Mayor Cory Booker proves his worth as a politician, spiritualist, athlete, poet and national hero. Is there anything this man can’t do? by Susan Bloom

ry to catch up with Newark, NJ, mayor Cory Booker on any given day and you’ll find yourself struggling to keep a fast-paced schedule of executive meetings, press conferences, and ribbon cuttings interspersed with interviews and appearances on such high-profile news programs as Meet the Press. Since his 2006 inauguration, Booker has drawn local and national media attention for the major investment he’s attracting, the jobs he’s creating, and the sense of renewal and hope he’s bringing to an inner city struggling to find its way and prosper. In the process, the determined high-achiever has never shied away from a good fight, taking on crime in his city, making important strides for education, promoting environmental conservation, and building bridges throughout global communities based on a sincere openness to all cultures and faiths. As a result, this Rhodes Scholar, Yale Law School graduate, and national hero who recently made headlines for rescuing his next-door neighbor from a burning building, has been identified as not only a future contender for governor but also a likely presidential candidate who will continue to break political, economic and social barriers in

the name of enhancing the vitality and welfare of all he touches. Yet there’s much more to Cory Booker than meets the eye. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Bergen County, the warm and approachable 43-year-old manages to achieve balance in the face of a demanding and relentless work schedule—from more light-hearted guest appearances on such popular TV shows as Finding Your Roots and Restaurant Impossible to the recent concert of favorite rocker Bruce Springsteen that he attended in New York City. In between a hectic schedule

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Booker: I’ve always understood that whether it’s criticism or compliments, you can’t let either of those forces sway you. Being controlled by the ups or downs in life is not a good way to live. You have to be grounded in who you are, centered at your source and elevated from within. NA: Tell us about your choice to be a vegetarian. Booker: A preponderance of the evidence made me want to experiment with this lifestyle choice. I tried it while I was in college, and I found that my overall performance as an athlete [Booker played football for Stanford University] improved as a result, so I made it a permanent practice. NA: Tell us about your approach to the environment. Booker: Here in Newark, I’ve found that if we focus on greening our city, it accomplishes many goals, from saving money to creating jobs to helping the environment. As a result, we’re greening everything from housing developments to healthcare and more.

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I will not lie down and I’ll never say die Fallen to the ground — I still believe I can fly Curse me and you just make me strong Say I can’t and I will prove you wrong Set your traps and unleash your fire I won’t falter; I’ll find a way to fly even higher In the end you may think I missed my goal. . . But you will have it wrong; this is the secret to my soul: Success isn’t about attaining some prize, medal, or pin It’s not about what’s outside, but about being faithful to what’s in Don’t judge one by their difficulties or how many times they fall See instead did they have the courage to stand when the world said crawl See if they held to hope when others turned to despair See if they gave love when no one else seemed to care NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

See if they met every darkness with their unflinching light See if they stood their ground when others surrendered the fight Whether one lives long or is called home in their youth Our true obligation is every day to courageously tell our truth To play small, and deny the world your true spirit is perhaps the greatest sin So today, right now, YOU BE YOU, and you will always win.

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ithout hormones, the body’s chemical messengers affecting every human biological system, nothing works correctly. Testosterone, in particular, is critically important for male development, starting in the embryo, through puberty and into old age. After reaching peak levels in a man during his mid-to-late-20s, his testosterone level begins a slow decline. From the age of about 35, it drops by about 10 percent per decade for the rest of his life, accompanied by a slight increase in estrogen levels. While women experience physical markers when they enter menopause, there is no specific point at which men typically enter andropause, the less extreme male version of the change of life due to low hormone production. Related changes usually cause minor problems at first and then tend to become more severe. Medical studies from Seattle’s Veterans Administration Puget Sound Health Care System, the University of Washington and Harvard University show that testosterone deficiency contributes to reduced muscle and bone mass, male breast enlargement, depression, atherosclerosis, anemia and diabetes.

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will typically order a blood test for total testosterone, combining both forms. Older men often can show a normal total testosterone level, but have a low level of free testosterone. A saliva test brings clarity, because saliva only contains free hormones. Fifty-plus-year-old men with low free testosterone that show signs of hormone imbalance should consider natural supplementation, even when total testosterone is normal. It’s best to test before starting a rebalancing program and to retest after a few months. Establishing a record over time allows a man to monitor and adjust progress.

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Taking supportive steps in nutrition and lifestyle choices can make a big difference. Diet. Proper nutrition, embracing a full complement of vitamins and minerals, is essential. Eliminate red meat, cheese, fast food and processed snack foods, which can increase estrogen levels. Herbal supplements such as Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris), or puncture vine; ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba), Korean red ginseng (Panex ginseng) and maca (Lepidium meyenii or Lepidium peruvianum) can help by increasing testosterone levels, sexual libido or erectile function. Some influence testosterone levels directly; others help enhance function by indirectly providing nutrients to improve circulation and general sexual health.

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Weight control. Excess fat, particularly around the abdomen, stores and produces estrogen. Reducing fat tissue can help both lower estrogen and enhance testosterone. Environmental exposure. Endocrine disruptors, called xenoestrogens, from everyday exposure to toxic estrogenic industrial chemicals, can mimic the effects of estrogen in a man’s body. These routinely appear in petrochemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, meats, canned foods, personal care products and plastics. Bisphenol-A (BPA) in the lining of metal food cans is particularly dangerous. Avoid microwaving foods in plastic containers, even when they are labeled as microwave-safe. Research medications. Dr. Eugene R. Shippen, co-author of The Testosterone Syndrome, states, “High-dose statin drugs used to lower cholesterol definitely lower testosterone levels and are high on the list of causes of erectile dysfunction.” Exercise. Physically inactive people lose up to 5 percent of their total muscle mass per decade. Exercise helps to lower estrogen levels and enhance testosterone levels.

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hen Jeanna Freeman vacationed at Earthshine Mountain Lodge, in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, she wasn’t sure what to expect. Touted as a “techno-amenityfree property,” it specializes in off-thegrid getaways (EarthshineLodge.com), meaning no in-room TV and a chance to digitally detox. Guests are encouraged to ditch their cell phones and laptops in favor of a zip line adventure through the Smoky Mountains forest canopy and laid back log cabin informality. “Honestly, it was exhilarating being away from my cell phone,” admits Freeman, an interior designer from Collierville, Tennessee. “I hadn’t felt that good and ‘connected’ in a long time. I didn’t realize how much I needed that.” Her experience highlights the new buzzwords and phrases in vacation travel: unplug, reconnect, digital detox and healthy escape. What is it about

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unplugging that seems so refreshing and like an ideal vacation? Nicholas Carr, author of The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, explains that, “Using the Internet pushes us to a skimming and scanning form of thinking.” He occasionally unplugs to recover his attention span, noting, “A lot of our deepest thoughts only emerge when we’re able to pay attention to one thing.” For memoirist Pico Iyer, author of The Man Within My Head, “The urgency of slowing down—to find the time and space to think—is nothing new.” What is new is figuring out workable definitions of stillness and movement when we spend a lot of our time physically still, but mentally in motion. A noted travel writer for 20 years, Iyer likes to stay at monasteries around the world. He concludes, “Wiser souls have always reminded us that the more attention we pay to the moment, the

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Finding a clear stillpoint of one’s soul can also occur while moving and challenging our bodies. Exercise helps us break through not only physical boundaries, but emotional and spiritual barriers, as well. Barbara Bartocci, a long-distance cycler and author of Meditation in Motion, maintains that moving keeps both our brains and bodies healthier. “Research at The University of Arizona found that regular exercise appears to preserve key parts of the brain involved in attention and memory,” she notes. “It is well known that exercise helps to reduce anxiety, allay depression and generally improve mood, by prompting our bodies to release more endorphins.” Bartocci has experienced the power of these connections firsthand. “Active vacations are truly transformative,” she says emphatically. “When I bicycled across Iowa on RAGBRAI [The Des 26

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Moines Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa], we cycled 76 miles one day on hills with a constant 20-mile-per-hour headwind. It was a tough day, but I made it! My divorce was becoming final that summer, and completing that day gave me the encouraging inner message: ‘If I can cycle Iowa on the toughest day, I can re-cycle my life after divorce.’” She’s still moving along. Recently, she joined 500 other cyclists doing 60 miles a day for a week in Wisconsin. Bill Murphy, of Annapolis, Maryland, made his breakthrough at the Boulder Outdoor Survival School (boss-inc.com). “While I wanted an adventure and to put myself out there, I also wanted to know that I was in good hands,” he says about why he chose a guided trip. Murphy was already in good shape, having competed in a local Ironman event. Following an initial fitness assessment that involved testing his heart rate after running at high altitude, he was deemed fit to take part in an outdoor survival experience in Utah’s desert country. With a knife, wool jacket, cap, gloves, long underwear and suitable shoes—but no tent, sleeping bag or food—his group learned to live off the land with the assistance of three instructors in an initial phase of the program. “After two days we were given our backpack with the critical blanket, poncho and food rations. I have never been so happy to hear the words ‘1,500 calories’ in my life, and though I have

eaten at some wonderful restaurants, the soups we made with those rations tasted better than anything I have eaten in my life,” he says. Murphy learned how to purify water, make a tent from his poncho, start a fire with minimal tools and bed down in the cold without a sleeping bag or blanket. A crucial part of the survival training was the need to go even further when the group thought their adventure had ended. “We didn’t know whether that would be in 10 miles or 30,” he recalls. His ability to physically push past the mentally established timeframe led Murphy to see that he could also move beyond his either/or boundaries: either family or business; either business or adventure. “I realized that I don’t have to choose one over the other. I feel a better sense of balance now.” In other parts of the country, Outward Bound Adult Renewal also offers new experiences that test physical limits and present breakthrough opportunities (OutwardBound.org). It’s also known for programs that help teens get a better handle on life. Participants often rock climb the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia or sea kayak along the Pacific Northwest or North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Options for growth and renewal appear endless. Nearby or far away, for a few days or longer, a healthy escape can be truly restorative. Judith Fertig regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Children take comfort in the familiarity and lasting values of classic storylines.

DAD’S GOLDEN STORY HOUR Kids Listen with Their Entire Being by Clint Kelly

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oon, the brave little tailor and the beautiful Princess Minnie were happily married. And to think it all began with seven dead flies.” So ends The Brave Little Tailor, starring Mickey Mouse. Whenever I concluded reading with those words and attempted to close the well-worn book, I was inevitably hit with a chorus of, “Aw, Dad,” as they yearned for more. Why had my offspring narrowed the book selections to so few predictable favorites? Although the kids loved

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it, the constant repetition got to me. I rather empathized with the darker side of the original Brothers Grimm version of the tale. It’s not that I was opposed to pulling story duty. Children take comfort in the familiarity and lasting values of classic storylines. But at reading time, temptation whispered, “What they want is your time. It doesn’t matter what you read; just read…” A brief motor racing vignette in Road & Track, perhaps, or the latest ma-

jor league baseball trade analyses from Sports Illustrated? My mind would wander. They’d scold me. “Dad! You just said the little tailor caught seven flies in a row. It’s, ‘Seven flies at one blow,’ Dad.” Busted. Sadly, it wasn’t long before I was caught yet again. “Dad! It was Chicken Little who thought the sky was falling and The Little Red Hen who worked to bake the bread her lazy friends wouldn’t lift a finger to make. You always get them mixed up.” Verbal slips aside, the kids crowded closer. They jockeyed for position against my chest, listening to the whoosh of my heart, the cadence of the words and the conviction of my voice reverberating into their inner ears, down along their spinal columns and deep into their souls. Still, given the choice between Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle or the daily stock quotations, I’m afraid that Wall Street often muscled the good woman aside. My wife urged me to persist. “The children have me all day. If only for a half-hour every night, you’ve got a solid grip on the children. Don’t let them slip away.” Okay, I thought. Just as Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle had her magical cures for never-want-to-go-to-bedders, surely I could find a cure for my reading ennui. In fact, taking a page from the Little Tailor’s playbook, I found seven. First, I sometimes invited a “guest” reader. A Grover hand puppet and a gravelly voice kept me alert, delighted the kids and gave those stories a fresh new lease. The second remedy was to turn off the TV, ignore the phone and read by a lone lamplight that ringed me and my audience in a cozy glow. Third, for variety, we’d sometimes read in a “secret” place. Goldilocks acquires a new dimension when read under the kitchen table.

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My fourth remedy was to introduce dinner readings. “For the first course,” I’d say, “a heaping helping of Hansel and Gretel.” Tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches lend themselves nicely to this departure from standard fare. Fifth, I’d occasionally take a break by playing a talking book episode. It made old standbys like Tom Sawyer fresh again. As a sixth solution, when I assigned the kids parts in a story the plot took on a dimension that would often make us giggle. Even very young children that haven’t learned to read are able to memorize well-loved passages and recite lines verbatim. The seventh remedy was to spin original tales. When I was a boy, my mother created an entire forest world populated by clever animals: Fox, the sly one; Owl, the fusty Winston Churchill; and Beetle Boy, the action hero. I took what she began and created Further Adventures from the Deep, Dark Wood. While I didn’t feel every inch the polished spinner of tales early on, neither did I abdicate the richly fulfilling role of chief reader for our little tribe. The more interest I showed their beloved classics, the closer they snuggled. Remedies in hand, my attitude improved. I relaxed and became less attached to my “other” reading material. At story time, I soaked up the hugs, the laughter and the love.

Eyes sparking, minds receptive, the children’s slight bodies vibrate like tuning forks of language, wonder and virtue when we read together. Truth be told, I came to like having the most luxurious—and requested—lap around. Clint Kelly, a communications specialist for Seattle Pacific University, in Washington, authors tales for children and adults on topics ranging from dinosaurs to child rearing. Connect at ClintKelly Books.com.

Dads Booked as Heroes by Jeremy Adam Smith

athers show up comparatively rarely in children’s books. According to a review of 200 children’s books by David Anderson, Ph.D., and Mykol Hamilton, Ph.D., fathers appeared about half as often as mothers. Mothers were 10 times more likely to be depicted taking care of babies than fathers and twice as likely to be seen nurturing older children. Of course, moms are still most likely to be taking care of kids. But how does that help nontraditional families and other parents embrace broader caring role models? They can choose from this list of books that depict dads as co-parents and primary caregivers. n Mama’s Home!, by Paul Vos Benkowski, illustrated by Jennifer Herbert (Chronicle Books, ages 1-3) n Kisses for Daddy, by Frances Watts and David Legge (Little Hare Books, ages 1-5) n The Bunny Book (also published as When Bunny Grows Up), by Patricia M. and Richard Scarry (Golden Books, ages 1-5) n The Complete Adventures of Curious George, by Margret and H.A. Rey (Houghton Mifflin, ages 1-5) n Daddy’s Lullaby, by Tony Bradman, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft (Margaret K. McElderry Books, ages 2-5) n My Dad, by Anthony Browne (Macmillan, ages 2-5) n Daddy’s Home!, by Rosanne D. Parry, illustrated by David Leonard (Candy Cane Press, ages 2-5) n My Daddy and I, by P.K. Hallinan, author and illustrator (Candy Cane Press, ages 2-5) n Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (sequel is Knuffle Bunny Too: A Case of Mistaken Identity), by Mo Willems (Hyperion, ages 2-6) n Mama’s Coming Home, by Kate Banks, pictures by Tomek Bogacki (Farrar Straus Giroux, ages 3-6) n Daddy Calls Me Man, by Angela Johnson, paintings by Rhonda Mitchell (Orchard Books, ages 3-6) n Papa, Do You Love Me? by Barbara M. Joosse, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee (Chronicle Books, ages 3-6) n Tell Me One Thing, Dad, by Tom Pow, illustrated by Ian Andrew (Candlewick Press, ages 3-7) n Horton Hatches the Egg, by Dr. Seuss (Random House, ages 3-7) n And Tango Makes Three, by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, illustrated by Henry Cole (Simon & Schuster, ages 3-7) n A Father Like That, by Charlotte Zolotow, illustrated by LeUyen Pham (HarperCollins, ages 3-7) n Danny, Champion of the World, by Roald Dahl, illustrated by Quentin Blake (Knopf, ages 8-12) Jeremy Adam Smith is the author of The Daddy Shift and co-editor of Rad Dad: Dispatches from the Frontiers of Fatherhood. Connect at JeremyAdamSmith.com. natural awakenings

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On the Road Without Weight Gain How to Eat Healthy, Away From Home by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ealth-conscious and sustainably minded folks know how challenging it can be to eat well on the road. Most restaurants dotting interstates and airports offer supersized portions of soulless, processed foods, devoid of satisfying whole-food goodness or regional flair. They’re more like a drive-by shoot up of fat, sodium and sweeteners. Yet it is possible to find healthy foods while traveling, given a little preplanning that can add fun and excitement to the adventure. Whatever the mode of transportation, follow these tips from seasoned registered dietitians

to feel fit, trim and happy while out and about for business or pleasure.

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Once we feel hunger pangs, we’re more likely to eat whatever’s within arm’s reach, so for driving trips, take a cooler of healthy options that are kind to hips and waistlines. If flying, pack non-perishable snacks in a carry-on bag. Diana Dyer, an Ann Arbor, Michigan-based dietitian and organic farmer, has logged thousands of miles travelling and speaking about “food as medi-

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cine.” Her secret: “I carry dried organic fruits and vegetables, organic granola bars, organic nuts and organic peanut butter.” Before arriving at her hotel, she’ll ask the cab driver to take her to a local food co-op to pick up organic fresh fruits, juice and yogurt. Dyer is adamant about organic food, no matter where she goes, because she doesn’t want to consume hormones, antibiotics and agricultural chemical residues, many of which contribute to weight gain, especially in combination with typically high-fat Western diets. Dyer rejects hotel breakfast buffets too, which typically offer low-fiber, highly processed fare. Instead, she packs her own organic rolled oats, dried fruits, nuts and green tea. Then, all she needs is the hotel’s hot water to stir up a fortifying, satisfying, health-protecting breakfast. Hotel rooms with mini-refrigerators make it easy to store perishable items. If a fridge is unavailable, use the in-room ice bucket to keep milk, yogurt and cheese at a safe temperature. When road-tripping with children, a cooler will save money and time and provide a tasty and energizing on-the-spot picnic for road-weary, hungry travelers. Remember to bring silverware, napkins, cups and a blanket or tablecloth. Roadside rest areas and community parks provide free access to picnic tables, clean restrooms and a place to romp and stretch (read: burn calories). Plus, Mother Nature’s entertainment surely beats a potentially dirty, plastic, fast-food play space. When it’s time to restock supplies, ask for directions to the closest supermarket, food co-op, natural foods grocery store or farmers’ market. Most are located close to major highways.

Seek Out Farm-Fresh Foods and Regional, Ethnic Cuisine To find fresh fruits and vegetables while on the road, stop at state welcome centers for free maps and guides to farm stands and farmers’ markets to enjoy the taste of healthy local seasonal flavors. Before Lebanon, New Hampshirebased dietitian KC Wright goes on the road, she goes online to check department of agriculture websites for the states she’ll visit. She searches for both farmers’ markets and farm-to-restaurant programs. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

Also check a destination city’s calendar of events for regional and ethnic food festivals. The food won’t necessarily be low in calories, but will be high in the fun-factor. Simply share larger-than-life servings with travelling companions for the best of all worlds.

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Raleigh, North Carolina Dietitian Nicole Miller chooses vacation rentals over hotels when traveling so that she has ready access to a kitchen. Being able to prepare some of our own food saves money and slashes calories. Beware of all-you-can-eat buffets; they nearly guarantee overeating. Also be prepared to split entrées at most restaurants or order two items from the appetizer menu. Inquire about local menu items and ask how food is prepared. Request sauces, gravies and dressings “on the side” to control those extra calories. Having access to the Internet or a smart phone makes it even easier to locate healthy eating restaurants (as does asking folks at farmers’ markets). Dawn Brighid, project manager for Sustainable Table, notes, “Free apps like Yelp’s Menupages can be very helpful.” She recommends filtering searches with the word “healthy.”

Think Exercise and Hydration Many hotels have exercise rooms and swimming pools, but also ask for a walking map of the area to explore interesting sights on foot. State and national parks provide scenic and invigorating hiking trails. Bring a daypack for healthful snacks and water. Note that people often mistake hunger for thirst, and it’s easy to become dehydrated when travelling. Keep a refillable water bottle to refresh and reenergize. Here’s to fun, safe and healthy travels. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO. She co-created F.A.R.M.: Food, Art, Revolution Media to support organic farmers (Enduring-Image.blogspot.com). Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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America was once a wilderness paradise, with a diversity and abundance of life that staggers the imagination. Today, the American wilderness is vanishing rapidly. Activists at Rewilding.org want to reverse this trend.

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CAMPFIRE The Rugged Outdoors Requires Gentle Manners by Dave Foreman

or centuries, Americans that know how to live close to the land have traveled comfortably in wild country by using the resources of the wilderness. But today there are so many people out tramping around the last tiny areas of isolated, fragmented and injured wilderness that we can’t afford to play mountain man anymore; we have to tread more softly, out of respect and generosity of spirit toward the land and its wild inhabitants. Many books give helpful detailed instruction on low-impact trekking and camping techniques, but here are a few guidelines: Stay on designated switchbacks. Shortcutting across switchbacks on a trail causes erosion just as surely as loggers hauling trees upslope. Think before voiding. Locate designated toilet facilities and use them. On the trail, bag toilet paper and carry 32

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it out to a proper disposal site or safely burn it in a campfire. Human feces are a pollutant if not properly buried in a cat hole dug a few inches into the soil and thoroughly covered. Dig and dispose away from temporarily dry watercourses, campsites, trails and other places where hikers may tarry. In the right place, waste can provide food for insects and worms that live in the topsoil. Use existing fire rings. Also, only use downed and dead wood for campfires; never break limbs or twigs off dead or living trees. Never build a fire in overused or fragile areas like timberline lakeshores or above the tree line. Use a fire pan on raft and canoe trips and pack out the ashes or deposit them in the main current if that is allowed in river-specific rules. Better yet, rely on a backpacker’s camp stove. Pack it all out. No littering; and pick up trash found along the way.

Follow the rules on float trips. Invisible camping techniques involve the use of fire pans, portable toilets, proper disposal of dishwashing water and the like. A use-appropriate river permit will have clear instructions on minimumimpact techniques that when practiced, become a habit. Dress dully. The wilderness is no place for fluorescent colors on a tent, backpack or clothing. Wear khaki or light-colored clothing (some say yellow is best) to discourage mosquitoes, which hone in on dark colors (especially blue), color contrast and movement. Avoid hunting areas in designated seasons. Don’t camp by water in deserts. If we plop down and set up housekeeping at a rare water source, wildlife that counts on drinking from there will be repelled and may die from dehydration. Camp at least a quarter of a mile (farther is better) from isolated water sources. Keep pollutants away from waterways. Don’t wash dishes, clean fish, take a bath or introduce soap, grease or other pollutants (biodegradable or not) into backcountry streams, lakes, potholes or springs. Swimming (not soaping up) in well-watered areas is usually harmless. Leave native wildlife and natural objects intact. Many plants and animals are imperiled; in part, because of collection and sales of nature’s artifacts. Leave fossils, crystals and other treasures, including petroglyphs and potsherds, in place. Finally, drive slowly in wilderness areas to protect wildlife crossing access roads. Dave Foreman is co-author of The Big Outside Revised Edition and founder of The Rewilding Institute, headquartered in Albuquerque, NM (Rewilding.org).

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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 13th Annual Historic Morris Bike & Hike to benefit Morris Habitat for Humanity—7:30am–1pm. $30 team member, $40 individual or $65 family by May 22; add $5 later. Central Park of Morris County, 91 Central Avenue, Morris Plains. 973-891-1934. Sandra.rodriguez@morrishabitat.org. morrishabitat. org/event/bh_details/. Fourth Annual Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival—6:30–9:30pm. Attendees have the option to hike out to Woodbadge Lodge on beautiful trails to see these inspiring films. $15. Door prizes and campfire for kids ages 8and up. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. 973-543-6004. hope@schiffnaturepreserve.org. Wildlife Photography Workshop—9am–noon. Work with wildlife photography experts to perfect your craft! $25 for GSWA members, $40 for nonmembers. Register online at GreatSwamp.org/ EventReg.htm or call 973-538-3500. Great Swamp Watershed Association, 568 Tempe Wick Rd., Morristown. 973-538-3500.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9 BoldHer Conference: Infuse Your Self–Confidence with Laughter & Love—9:30am–5pm. BoldHer is an annual one-day conference bringing together a diverse community of women of all ages to infuse their self-confidence with laughter and love. $97. Hyatt, Morristown, 3 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown. 973–945–5958. Susan@IdentityMagazine. net. BoldHer.com.

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Sacred Divine Geometry—10am–noon. This very powerful seminar gives you an experience of heaven’s energies. It deals with the divine geometries and the three keys to heaven. Learn how to fill your home and work environment with abundance, protection and positive energy. $75. Sacred Light Center, Rockaway. 973–784–4211. Shamanism Workshop—10am–5pm. Two-day workshop, 6/9 and 6/10. Shamanic initiations, drumming, journeying and working with nature and the divine offers tools, teachings and wisdom to live a more meaningful life. Join Shaman Janet StraightArrow for the adventure. $325. BeTheMedicine.com. 973-647-2500.

SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Past Life Regressionist Certification—10am– 5pm. Help others explore their past lives through regression. This course will enable you to guide others through past lives and also teach your own classes. Preregister. $225. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973–224–6773. Lory@ HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com. Reiki Level I Certification—6–9pm. Become a Reiki practitioner and learn to heal using the Universal Life Force Energy. Manual and Certificate included. Must preregister for this 2-day class. Class 2 is held on June 14. $125. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973–224–6773. Lory@HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 11 Healings for St. Jude—8am–2pm. The Huna Healing Center will offer a complimentary half- hour Reiki healing for each $25 donation sent to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. The donation MUST be made through the St. Jude / Huna Healing Center web page only. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973–224–6773. HunaHealingCenter.com. Lory@HunaHealingCenter.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Remote Group Healing—8–9pm. Receive all the benefits of group healing remotely from the comfort of your own home. $42. Register at 732–927–1116 or healingaia.com. Support@healingaia.com. healingaia.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 Yoga of Eating Club for Women—8–9:30pm. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Learn to eat mindfully in a guilt–free way. In this ongoing club, find out how to avoid weight gain and emotional eating by reducing stress. Hosted by Christine Grasso, holistic health coach and yoga teacher. Register at PurpleOmYoga.com or to Claire@purpleomyoga. com. $59–65/month. Purple Om Yoga Studio, 3118 Route 10W, Morris Plains. 201–787–4950.

THURSDAY, JUNE 14 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $59. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908–996–3311 or 908–709–7601. HypnosisNJ.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $59. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908–996–3311 or 908–709–7601. HypnosisNJ.com. Stress Management—7:30–8:45pm. The art of creating a peaceful mind in a fast -aced society. Based on the ancient art of meditation and new scientific facts, this is an easy system that anyone of any age can use with maximum effect and minimum effort. $40. Sacred Light Center, Rockaway. 973–784– 4211. SettieNave@SacredLightCenter.com. The Tuning Effect—8:30–9:15pm. 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. $59. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908–996–3311 or 908–709–7601. HypnosisNJ.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 15 Dream Interpretation—7–8:15pm. Awaken to your dreams by understanding the personal messages given to you in sleep state. Exploring your own dreams is an adventure that will empower you. $40. Sacred Light Center, Rockaway. 973–784–4211. settienave@SacredLightCenter.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Get Outside! Volunteer Workday in Great Swamp—9am–1pm. Volunteer outdoors in the Great Swamp. Help needed to maintain and restore native wetland forest area. Great Swamp Watershed Association, 1 Tiger Lily Lane, Morristown. 973538-3500. Events@GreatSwamp.org. Greatswamp. ejoinme.org/Vol06162012.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation—4–5pm. With Sandee Moreta and Kati Walker. Tibetan singing bowls create waves of vibration designed to align the energy centers and create a deep state of meditation. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd, Madison; 973–966–5311. Staff@ StudioYogaNJ.com, StudioYogaNJ.com.

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boost energy, and stop stomach pain. Hosted by Christine Grasso, holistic health coach. Sign up by 6/4 at ChristineGrasso.com. 201–787–4950 or Christine.Grasso@hotmail.com. $89/month. Mt. Tabor Healing Center, 999 Tabor Road, 2nd Floor, Morris Plains. Venus, the Rose and the Power of the Feminine—7pm. With Sandra Marie Humby. $20. Moongate Wellness, Blairstown. 908-362-6602. MoongateWellness@embarqmail.com. Reiki Circle Intro—8–9pm. Come learn how Reiki’s healing energy can change your life through meditation and a Reiki session; 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, JUNE 21 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 908–996–3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 908–996–3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Summer Solstice Ceremony with Janet StraightArrow—7–9:30 pm. Join us to celebrate the coming of the summer in community. Drum, journey, dance, chant and deepen your connection to self-earth and community. $40. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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Personal Healing with the Power of the Rose The work is shared through visual imaging, storytelling and attuning to 11 powerful Rose energies which form the foundation of ‘The Way of The Rose’ work. $125 includes set of 11 Rose Cards New York Open Center, NYC 908 797-5225 DesignHarmony.com

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The Way of the Rose Workshop—10am–4pm. A program developed by Sandra Marie Humby that weaves together the history, sacred symbolism, geometry and the healing power of the Rose. Classes are designed to inspire and empower through sharing a direct experience of the energies. $125 includes your set of 11 The Way of the Rose cards. Spring Meadow Farm, 569 Route 519, Blairstown. 908 797–5225. Contact Renae Jensen at 908 797–5225 or Renae@ designharmony.com. DesignHarmony.com.

The Way of the Rose—10am–4:30pm. A program developed by Sandra Marie Humby that weaves together the history, sacred symbolism, geometry and the healing power of the Rose. Classes are designed to inspire and empower through sharing a direct experience of the energies. $125 includes your set of 11 The Way of the Rose cards. New York Open Center, NYC. Renae Jensen, 908 797–5225. Renae@designharmony.com. DesignHarmony.com.

Reiki 1 Intensive for Everyone—10 am–5 pm. Two-day class, 6/23 and 6/24. Complete USUI Reiki 1 Class, Attunements, and Certificate blended with Be The Medicine Teachings offers you the opportunity to take the experience into deep healing, understanding and use immediately. $325. 973-6472500. BeTheMedicine.com.

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Reiki Level II Certification—6–9pm. Reiki Level II Certification (Class 1 of 2; Class 2 on June 28). Continue your journey and learn to heal using the 3 Usui Symbols, practice hands-on healing, distance healing and also learn to heal using the pendulum. Preregister for this 2-day class. $200. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd, Suite 5, Denville. 973–224–6773. Lory@HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Yoga of Eating Club for Women—8–9:30pm. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Learn to eat mindfully in a guilt–free way. In this ongoing club, find out how to avoid weight gain and emotional eating by reducing stress. Hosted by Christine Grasso, holistic health coach and yoga teacher. Register at PurpleOmYoga.com or to Claire@purpleomyoga. com. $59–65/month. Purple Om Yoga Studio, 3118 Route 10W, Morris Plains. 201–787–4950.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Sunset Kirtan—5:30–7pm. Sunset Kirtan with 40-year Kirtan practitioners Laksmi Nrsimha das and his wife Pattarajni. Enjoy the yoga of voice, using sound to balance and soothe your mind and uplift your heart. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Third Floor, Madison. 973–966–5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ.com. Way of the Rose Level 2—10am–4:30pm. We move on from the core Rose attunement to working more deeply with the Rose energies and grids, adding in the 3 Master Roses, which hold the energies of the Divine Masculine, Divine Feminine and the Golden Flame. $125. Spring Meadow Farm, Hope. 908797–5225. DesignHarmony.com.

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sunday Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9am & 10:45am. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

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.

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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.

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.

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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. Free Community Yoga Classes—4–5pm Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rt. 10 W., Denville. 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.

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

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Pilates Sculpt—12pm–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph. Pilateswithamy@ verzon.net. Proptnj.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.

Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. $15. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.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.

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 Rd., 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. 973-9716301. 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 at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights.

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 Astrology Classes—Weekly Astrology Classes in Livingston. Also available for private reading and tutoring. For more info call Eytan 973-985-8845. Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com. RandolphPRWC.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. 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.

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.

Open Sky Yoga—10:45am–Noon. Beginners. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Rd., Mendham. 973-543-6004. SchiffNaturePreserve. org. Hope@SchiffNaturePreserve.org.

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.

Awareness through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—4:30–5:15pm Tuesdays.

Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Mondays. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.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.

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.

Intro to Nia—3:15pm Tuesdays. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301.

Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

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

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Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net. Level 1 Hatha Yoga—7:30pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc. com. RandolphPRWC.com. 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. 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. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—7–8:30pm Tuesdays. 12-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1 East Oak St. 877-717-3328 or Njpada.org. Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation and Healing—7–9pm 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. 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. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Betsy Zipkin 732-469-0234. 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.

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wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ whiteoakcenter.com. Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—-9:15am–10:15am. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd, Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320. Ptspin@hotmail.com. Chakra Yoga with Chant and Tibetan Yoga—9:30–10:45am Wednesdays. Westfield Yoga, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. Call 908-232-1355 for details. Yoga for Women’s Health—9:30–10:45am. Poses to help you better address menstruation, menopause, pelvic floor issues, and basic back care. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Kundalini Yoga—10am Wednesdays. Upper Montclair. 908-884-4984. Akalsukh@gmail.com. AkalsukhSingh.com. Children’s Yoga—10–11am. For ages 3–5. Must be toilet trained. This is a drop-off class. $20/class; $100 for all 6 classes. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 17 Briarwood Drive West, Berkeley Heights. 908665-0333. Info@respirasalt.com. respirasalt.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. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit *NEW*— noon. 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. 973-5436329. 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. Restorative Yoga—4:30pm Wednesdays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Zumba—5:30pm 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.

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Explore Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic Medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge.

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. 917202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New Student Three sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. A Course in Miracles—7–8:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Fanwood. Peter Ferraro. 908-322-8181. 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.

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.

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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.

consciousness that brings them mastery in their lives. $15. Sacred Light Center, temporary location, Morris Plains. 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.

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

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.

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

The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm. Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com.

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

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.

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--6:30-7:15pm. 3rd Thursdays. This is for people who want to increase mental ability, have control of their dreams and create the

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. Express Yoga—7:15pm. Designed to take the kinks and stress out of your day in only 45 minutes. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth—7:30pm Thursdays. Discover the differ-

ence between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP 908-461-0141 or drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. Western Mystery Study--7:30-8:15pm. Sacred Light Western Mystery Circle. Come and join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month. We share knowledge and discuss ideas. We are open to qualified seekers who wish to transform their lives for the better. $10. Sacred Light Center, temporary location, Morris Plains. 973-784-4211. SacredLightCenter. com. Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and non-judgmental environment. For more details visit Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.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. Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph 973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com. RandolphPRWC.com. 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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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 1st and 3rd Fridays. 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. Kripalu Mixed Level Yoga with Sr. Level Yoga Teacher, Stacy Ackerman—10:15–11:30 a.m. Begin each weekend with a nurturing practice taught by a seasoned teacher/yoga therapist. Beginners welcome. Yoga Way, 18 Elm Street, Morristown. Stacy at 973-895-9165 or Stacyayoga@optonline.net 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. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com.

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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.

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Essential Pilates—8am. Weekly. Try out a class for free at our award-winning studio. “Best in NJ 2011&2012!” Call to register: 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Avenue, Randolph. 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. Gentle Yoga—7:45am. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Route 10 West, Randolph.

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973-866-5776. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com. RandolphPRWC.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. Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit, NJ 908-277-2120 Interweave.org. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am– 12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com. 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.

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. Chow and Zen Healing Arts Center Saturday Sampler—Third Saturdays. Call for hours. Samples of different healing modalities: Art, Massage, Healthy Eating, etc. A singing crystal bowl circle starts at 4pm. 14 Bridge Street, Blairstown, NJ 07825. ChowAndZen.com. 908-362-1900 or Nikki@ChowAndZen.com. Free; Singing Bowl Circle, $15. 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. 973985-7548. 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.

Back Care Basics—11:45am-1:15pm. Weekly yoga classes designed for common back issues. (No class May 26). Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd, Madison, 973-966-5311, StudioYogaNJ.com Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm. Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462.

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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.

CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER

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

CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, AADP

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 22.

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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

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 o ff 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.

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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

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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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HYPNOTHERAPY HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER 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 ads on pages 3 & 5.

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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.”

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

Linda West, B.A., A.C.H. 973 506-9654 • 55 Madison Ave, Morristown • MorrisHypnosisCenter.com

Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis. I also teach you self-hypnosis. Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, test taking, anger, sports, obsessive thoughts, sensitive substances, sleep, fears, confidence, and attention issues. Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge. Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.

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 14.

MASSAGE

JOANNA M. FARRELL, LCSW

43 Maple Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960 201-650-4013

Thriving or just surviving? Therapy can make the difference! As a trained psychotherapist, I offer a holistic, mind-body-spirit approach to healing. I work in the present incorporating principles of traditional talk therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, along with EMDR and EFT tapping to support you in living life more fully and joyfully. Together we can build on your strengths, reduce distress and create new possibilities! Some insurance accepted, out-of –network provider for others. Call today to begin on your path to feeling great. License #44SC05392900.

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HEARTS AND HANDS, LLC

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.

NATURAL FOODS & PRODUCTS FOR WELL-BEING

Claire M. Schwartz BA, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor 26 W Park Pl , Morristown, NJ 07960 917-202-0475 • MiriamsWellHealing.com MiriamsWellHealing@Yahoo.com

Rediscover your True Self ~ Reiki Empowers Change! Weekly Circles; Private Sessions; Learn Reiki to have Self-Care at your fingertips. Healing Transformational Workshops. Ministerial Services. Insight - Compassion - Integrity.

SALT THERAPY RESPIRA SALT WELLNESS CENTER

472 Springfield Avenue • Berkeley Heights 908-665-0333 •RespiraSalt.com Info@RespiraSalt.com

Your one source for all your natural and organic needs! Natural deli, certified organic produce, knowledgeable vitamin staff, and complete grocery and dairy selection. Open seven days a week.

We provide a natural, drugfree treatment for asthma, allergies, a host of respiratory problems, and eczema. Children and adults receive the natural benefits of salt air in a negative ion environment. Sea salt promotes healing and boosts your immune system. Relax, heal, enjoy. Your first session is free! See ad on page 4.

PSYCHOTHERAPY

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GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET

20 First Avenue, Denville 973-627-5440 • GrassrootsMarket@verizon.net

LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C

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!

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!

Pompton Plains (Route 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com

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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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