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he winter has been so long and so severe that I am more eager than usual to start spring cleaning and clearing clutter. It’s not a task I usually look forward to, but 2014 promises to be a year where I’ll be making a fresh start on a number of fronts. Although the weather is still chilly, I’m looking forward to opening the windows and letting fresh air into my office. I don’t especially look forward to cleaning those windows, but know the results will be worth the effort if I do. I’ll be referring to our article “Home-Made Eco-Cleaners” on page 33 for helpful recipes to make safe, inexpensive cleansers and detergents. I’ve been able to shed a few pounds over the winter, so one of my first tasks will be going through spring and summer clothing to weed out and donate anything that doesn’t fit (fun) and then filling in with a shopping trip or two (even more fun!). Old files, paperback books and year-old magazines will be next to go; I’ve promised not to replace them. Sherry Onweller, a local professional organizer, claims that an organized home brings happiness and health. I agree. “Clutter can cause people to feel stressed, as if they are in a fog, anxious, antsy and even feel the need to just get away. Conversely, the feelings they have when they are in a controlled, tidy, decluttered environment are those of happiness, calm, balance and peace,” says Sherry. Read more in the Health Brief she contributed on page 15. Other ways to make a fresh start this spring are detoxing and destressing. Dr. Lisa Lewis, a Montclair-based naturopath and acupuncturist, provides an explanation of adrenal fatigue brought on by winter stress, and tips for treating it (page 17). In honor of Earth Day on April 22, we’ve also packed this green issue with ways to improve the quality of our lives by greening our daily lifestyles. “Live Green, Save Big” on page 27 explains the impact our major purchasing decisions can make. “Backyard Birds and Butterflies” on page 31 reminds us to get outside with our kids and enjoy the earth we’re trying to save. Happy April,
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newsbriefs One Spirit Festival in Clinton Marks Fifth Anniversary
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he One Spirit Festival, a holistic-metaphysical fair held each spring and fall, sponsored by the Church of All Creation and the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, turns five this month. The festival, held on Sunday, April 27, at the Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead Street, features free lectures on various holistic and spiritual topics throughout the day. Fifteen-minute appointments are available with a variety of psychics and can be booked in advance online at the festival’s website. There will be wellness counselors, spiritual centers and classes, chair massages and energy healing sessions both inside the building and in the yard. Attendees can also learn about the benefits of sound healing and energized water. A large group of artisans will offer their creative works on the center’s lawn, and other vendors will offer nutritional products and crystals for sale. “We are so honored to be a continuing part of this community and to be able to expand the awareness of the alternative and mystical aspects of life through the One Spirit Festival,” states Christina Lynn Whited, organizer. “We extoll the innate connection we all have to that loving force that is larger than our individual selves, no matter what name it is given. It flows through all life, inspiring us to acts of courage, to good deeds, creative pursuits, and more. Consequently, we focus our attention at the festival on mysticism, healing, alternative health options, and handmade items by local artisans that embody that creative spirit.” The One Spirit Festival offers participants the chance to connect with the angels and their own spirit guides. The possibilities are vast and the offered information comes from the heart and many years of experience on the part of the practitioners, who are prescreened and hand-selected. For more information, visit OneSpiritFestival.org. You may also contact Christina at 908-638-9066 for further details. See ad on page 43.
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Cranford Church Hosts “Stirring the Pot: How Food Makes Us Sick, Keeps Us Well and Drives Us Crazy”
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eginning this month, The Art of the Heart in Chester is offering new classes and series of classes to help seekers of all kinds to learn about holistic modalities, ancient wisdom and more! In “Ancient Wisdom for Modern Day Seekers,” an ongoing series of two classes per month, starting April 12, Sue Freeman and Sharon Gabriel define ancient wisdom, discuss differences between religion and spirituality, and offer a retrospective glance over the ages. Future classes will be experiential in nature and cover a variety of spiritual topics focused on ancient wisdom. The healer’s co-op at The Art of the Heart, which made its debut in February, will offer a new class the first Saturday of the month from its group of healers. The next talk will be with Lynn Pridmore on Saturday, April 5 at 10am on 5th Dimensional Energies and the 5D Aura. She will offer sessions afterward. And on the second Wednesday of every month, immediately following Qigong, Sal Canzonieri will offer a class that focuses on transformation, wellness, and a variety of other topics. The topic of his next class, on Wednesday, April 9 at 7pm, is Tantric Living Through Healing Love. It focuses on prosperity and fulfillment in life! In addition to these new offerings, The Art of the Heart will host more Ladies Nights Out, Fun Evening Out for Gals & Guys, Readers Days, Healers Days and more. For more information about upcoming classes and events, visit TheArtOfTheHeart-chester.com. See ad on page 16.
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newsbriefs May Brings the Mind Body Spirit Expo to the Garden State Exhibit Center
Free Spring Detox Workshop Coming to Grassroots, Morristown
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or 18 years, the Mind Body Spirit Expo has been the largest natural health and human potential expo in the Tri-State area. This year, the expo makes its home from May 2 to 4 at the Garden State Exhibit Center, Somerset. The expo features three days of renowned guest speakers including Proof of Heaven author Dr. Eben Alexander; New York Times bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein; spiritual teacher and healer Deborah King; intuition expert Colette Baron-Reid; and medium and spiritual coach Gail Thackray. Also featured are workshops and lectures on meditation, emotional and spiritual healing, dreams, chakras, and angels. Psychics and body workers will be on hand, and attendees can visit more than 100 exhibitor booths, ranging from aura photography to gems and jewelry. This year’s expo includes a special focus on yoga, offering space where free classes will be taught by some of the best yoga studios in the area. (Bring your own mat, please.) There will also be live entertainment throughout the weekend, with music, dancing, chanting, drumming and much more. Hours are Friday, 4pm–9pm; Saturday, 10am–8pm; and Sunday, 10am–6pm. Attendees on line Saturday and/or Sunday before 10am get in for $5. Regular Admission is $15 each day. Friday is $5; free for Seniors/Students with current ID.
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co-Organic Services LLC of East Hanover is now offering customers an all-natural, organic, environmentally sustainable outdoor insect control for mosquitoes, ticks and other nonbeneficial insects. Unlike traditional pest control companies that spray harmful chemical pesticides, Eco-Organic uses products sourced from plant extracts and natural oils, safe for the environment, children, and pets. On arrival to a property, Eco-Organic prepares a check list of potential harborage sites and removes any standing water from pots, birdbaths, etc. The service provides routine interval spraying of national organics program-compliant products throughout the season to control unwanted insects. Programs and products are tailored to suit the customer and property needs. For best results, interval treatments of organic sprays should begin in early spring (mosquitoes become active at 50 degrees) and continue through the fall, allowing for the products’ residual effects to protect properties throughout the season. Special event protection is available, which includes two applications prior to an outdoor event to create a barrier to control unwanted pests. For more information, visit EcoOrganicServices.com or call 973-809-1180. See ad on page 20. 10
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oin Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach, for a free workshop on “7 Super-Easy Strategies to Detox Your Body and Spring Back to Life” on Thursday, April 24 from 6:30 to 7:30pm at Grassroots Market, 66 Morris Street, in Morristown. Grasso will share the best foods to triple your energy, safe and natural ways to detoxify your body, and simple self-care techniques to refresh and revitalize you. As manager Leslie Serao, shares, “At Grassroots Natural Market, one of our goals is to acquaint the Morristown community with local health experts in a variety of fields. Our customers always ask us how to detoxify and energize themselves. So we decided to bring Christine in to help educate our community about the best foods and practices for cleansing.” Grasso offers her clients customized, easy-to-follow cleanses and IgG food sensitivity blood tests to alleviate stomach pain and help them shed stubborn pounds. She will be offering a special on her services during the class. Grasso will also share why eating some so-called “healthy” foods could actually be ruining your health, as well as strategies to upgrade your diet in a sustainable way. Seating for this class is limited. RSVP by 4/21 to guarantee your place by calling Grassroots Natural Market at 973-290-0050 or drop by the store. Learn more about Grasso’s approach at ChristineGrasso.com or contact her at Info@christinegrasso.com. See ads on pages 11, 47 and 48.
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enessere, the Center for Wellness, is now open in a beautifully restored silk mill at 510 Morris Avenue in Summit. Benessere offers a transformative atmosphere in which guests can relax and focus on cultivating healthy lifestyles while undergoing a private training and rehabilitation program. To nurture the mind, body and spirit, Benessere hosts an invigorating yoga program that guides guests through a variety of styles and Ayurvedic cleansing techniques for a complete revitalizing experience. Private classes in life management, personal growth, weight loss, mandala art therapy, meditation, and a host of other modalities are also offered. All are designed to foster good habits and nurture well-being. For relaxation, Benessere’s 60-minute neurosedative treatment helps even the most stressed and overwhelmed clients to unwind. For more information, stop in, call for an appointment at 908-277-4080, or visit Benesserenj.com.
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newsbriefs Specialized Holistic Addiction Treatment for Law Enforcement Personnel
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Morris Urology Institutes New Wellness Program
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he vision of two Denville urologists to improve the overall health of their patients prompted them to institute a new wellness program in their practice at 16 Pocono Road, Suite 205. At Morris Urology, part of Garden State Urology, Drs. Colton and Zimmerman developed Wellness for Life to combat the poor eating habits of overweight, stressed patients—habits that exacerbated already existing medical conditions. Their wellness and anti-aging program is targeted at patients with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, and other significant health issues by doing more than prescribing medications that serve only as “Band-Aids”; they knew that for their patients to reach optimal health, they needed to get to the root of their problems. Their first step was to hire Kelly Walsh, a nutritionist and grad student at the College of St. Elizabeth, as their Wellness for Life clinical coordinator. The program aims to enhance patients’ quality of life by improving eating habits, energy levels, body composition, sexual vitality and stress levels. The Wellness for Life program develops a personalized diet plan based on each patient’s individual needs. A biophotonic scanner is used to identify a patient’s antioxidant levels and along with data based on one’s personal diet, the physicians can recommend nutritional supplements to address each patient’s needs, aimed at restoring balance and hormone optimization and improving mood and libido. They also regularly monitor blood hormone levels and may order other laboratory tests to ensure proper levels are achieved. Understanding that healthful food is only one part of the wellness equation, Drs. Colton and Zimmerman also focus on exercise and stress management. They encourage patients to use the Fitbit pedometer to monitor their weight by tracking caloric intake as well as calories burned. This has been shown to help them reach their personal goals. The device can also be used to monitor sleep habits, an important consideration in the quest for health and wellness. Other ways in which they help patients achieve wellness include natural stress-reduction tools and athletics. Dr. Colton, a martial arts practitioner with a special interest in tai chi and qigong, helps patients manage stress by incorporating these traditional Chinese exercises into their daily lives. Dr Zimmerman, a former collegiate athlete continues to compete in 3 on 3 basketball tournaments across the country and has valuable experience working as a personal trainer. Above all, Drs. Colton and Zimmerman and their team of wellness professionals are happy to answer questions and develop individualized plans to help each person realize his or her personal wellness goal. For more information, call Tracie Van Hook, CPC, Practice Manager, at 973-627-0060 ext. 707, or visit MorrisUrology. com. See ad on page 2. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com
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he Community Supported Garden (CSG) at Genesis Farm, 41B Silver Lake Road in Blairstown, will host an Earth Day celebration and Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 11am to 4pm. (Rain date is April 27.) This free public event will highlight local agriculture, healthy food and the natural beauty and bounty of northwestern New Jersey. Activities for children and adults include hayrides, field and greenhouse tours, plant walks, cooking demonstrations, animal and nature activities, food sampling, wine tasting, live music and more. Farmers Judy von Handorf, Smadar English and Mike Baki will be on hand to discuss community supported agriculture, year-round farming, and the sustainable organic techniques that Genesis Farm has been developing for 26 years. The CSG at Genesis Farm has about 30 acres in field production and greenhouses, producing vegetables, grains, fruit, herbs and flowers. It features an apprentice program that has taught many people how to grow healthy food. Many members make their pickups an outing for the whole family. Approximately 300 families join the farm every year to receive a share of the harvest. Membership is open to all and new members are signing up now for the spring season. Most come to the farm in Blairstown to pick up their shares, but there are pickup locations in Basking Ridge, Caldwell/Verona, Glen Rock, High Bridge/Clinton, Madison, Montclair, Morristown, Maplewood/ South Orange, Parsippany, Scotch Plains, Sparta, and Teaneck/Cresskill.
Center for Well Being Announces April Lectures
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he Center for Well Being, located in Morristown, Summit and Montville, is a place of healing, where physicians and healthcare providers are trained to prevent and treat disease using evidenced-based medicine from more than 200 global healing traditions. Patients receive the best of western medicine combined with innovative lifestyle changes and treatments, designed to balance body, mind, and spirit. The center offers monthly educational lectures open to the public in its Morristown and Summit locations. Upcoming April lectures are as follows: Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction — April 2, 11:30–1:00pm. Free. A popular nine-week program to help you manage stress and chronic pain. “Nutrition for the Cell Mem’Brain” with Integrative Physician — April 9, 6:30– 7:30pm. Free. Learn how the cell membrane, not the nucleus, controls the actions and functions of the cell, and how to provide the proper nutrition for its function. “TRIM & FIT” Medical Weight Loss Program — April 9 & 23, 6:30–7:30pm. Free. Learn about a new 12-week program that includes a healthy diet and exercise program under medical supervision. “Whole Grain Salads” with Our Whole Foods Chef — April 16, 5:30–7:00pm. $10. Learn how to pack your salad bowl with delicious and healthy whole grains. “Nutritional Deficiencies in Children with ADHD” with Integrative Physician — April 17 & 22, 6:30–7:30pm. Free. Learn the benefits of a holistic approach when working with children with ADHD. These include healthy diet, identifying nutritional deficiencies, adding supplements and looking at environmental conditions. For more information, locations and to register for any of the lectures above, please call the Center for Well Being at 973-971-6301 or visit AtlanticHealth.org/ centerforwellbeing.
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form of somatic education that uses gentle movement and directed attention to improve movement and enhance human functioning, the Feldenkrais Method works to increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement. These improvements will often generalize to enhance functioning in other aspects of your life. Named after its originator, Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais, D.Sc. (1904–1984), a Russian-born physicist, judo expert, mechanical engineer and educator, it’s based on principles of physics, biomechanics and an empirical understanding of learning and human development. By expanding the self-image through movement sequences that bring attention to the parts of the self that are out of awareness, the Method enables students to include more of themselves in their functioning
movements. Students become more aware of their habitual neuromuscular patterns and rigidities and expand options for new ways of moving. By increasing sensitivity, the Feldenkrais Method helps people live life more fully, efficiently and comfortably. Who Benefits from the Feldenkrais Method? Anyone—young or old, physically challenged or physically fit—can benefit from the Method. People with chronic or acute pain of the back, neck, shoulder, hip, legs or knee, as well as those dealing with central nervous system conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, and stroke, find relief through the Feldenkrais Method. Seniors enjoy using it to retain or regain their ability to move without strain or discomfort. Musicians, actors and artists can extend their abilities and enhance creativity, and many people have found it improves their self-image. Overall, those who practice the Feldenkrais Method report greater ease of movement, an increased sense of vitality, and feelings of peaceful relaxation, centering and balance. Many say they feel taller and lighter, breathe more freely and find that discomforts have eased. What Happens in a Feldenkrais Method Session? Feldenkrais work is done in two formats: group classes and private lessons. In group classes, called Awareness Through Movement, the Feldenkrais teacher verbally leads you through a sequence of movements in basic positions: sitting or lying on the floor, standing or sitting in a chair. Private Feldenkrais lessons, called Functional Integration, are tailored to each student’s individual learning needs. The teacher guides your movements through touch. But in both kinds of sessions, those learning the Feldenkrais Method are referred to as students rather than clients or patients. That name reinforces our view of the Method as an educational process—one in which all are invited to learn and benefit. Beatrice Basso, MS, GCFP, has been a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner since 2006; her office is located in Chester. She is also a pioneer teacher for Walk For Life, which was developed by Ruthy Alon based on the Feldenkrais Method. Basso is a member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America. For more information and a list of Feldenkrais practitioners, visit the Guild’s website at Feldenkrais.com. Connect with Beatrice Basso at Bassobe2@gmail.com and visit MoveinGrace.com. See ad on page 30.
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n organized home is a healthy home. By that, I don’t mean you need to have a cold or minimalist environment, but rather a comfortable place where you are able to find what you need and take pride in what you have. A truly organized home is one in which everything you have is what you truly use: where wasteful duplication of items is minimized, so that all of the items are meaningful and useful to you. Through years spent as a professional organizer in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, I’ve found that people can have different reactions to disorganized spaces, but in general, such spaces tend to deplete our positive energy. Clutter can cause people to feel stressed, as if they are in a fog, anxious, antsy and even feel the need to just get away. Conversely, the feelings they have when they are in a controlled, tidy, decluttered environment are those of happiness, calm, balance and peace. It is so important for our well-being that we be a steward of our things and make a positive impact on the environment by paring down, only buying what we need and love, and repurposing and donating what we do not use or need. As an organizer, my goal is to help people attain this sense of balance and peace. Kudos to you if you already have an organized home, and if not, take a deep breath and think about what you can pare down. Select a room to start with, and begin the process of decluttering. If there are items that you are holding onto for emotional reasons, think about the memories you have attributed to these items, and recognize that the memories themselves will always stay with you. Next, channel your thoughts into thinking about the pleasure or use that someone else can get from the item. For things that you want to retain because they serve an important function in your life, celebrate them by finding a worthy spot for them in your home. Continue this process throughout the room you are working on and then proceed to the rest of the spaces in your home. If you, like many people, find the decluttering process to be difficult or stressful, a professional organizer can help. We leverage our skills and experience to help you pare things down and set up your space in a pleasing and effective way that will allow you to celebrate the items that are to be kept and help you to create a happy and healthy home for your family. Sherry Onweller, professional organizer, is the owner of Everyday Organizing Solutions by Sherry, a professional organizing company in NJ, offering customized organizing solutions to residential and business clients. To learn more, visit EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com or contact Sherry at 908-619-4561. See ad on page 48.
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live leaf may provide nature’s answer to diabetes treatment. A recent study from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, suggests that olive leaf extract can help reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas. The researchers tested 46 middle-aged, obese adults at risk for developing metabolic syndrome-related Type 2 diabetes. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, olive leaf extract outperformed the diabetes drug metformin and “significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell secretory capacity,” according to the researchers. Insulin helps escort glucose into the body’s cells.
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inter serves such an amazing purpose for inward reflection. During this unusually cold and snowy winter, however, many people had difficulty adapting to the additional stressors placed on their bodies. The adrenals (stress glands) worked really hard and the results of chronic, prolonged stress can be adrenal exhaustion or adrenal fatigue. Some signs of adrenal exhaustion or fatigue are physical and emotional fatigue, depression, lack of drive/motivation, abdominal fat accumulation, seasonal allergies, salt craving, insomnia, back pain and body aches, recurring colds or flu, high or low blood sugar, high and then low blood pressure, and hormone imbalance (especially hot flashes). Now that winter is finally behind us, it’s a great time to discuss stress and adrenal health because April is National Stress Awareness Month. Sponsored since 1992 by the nonprofit Health Resource Network (HRN), this designation offers the opportunity to increase public awareness of both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. Surprisingly, adrenal exhaustion affects children as well as adults. It can last from a few days to several months, but most people recover within several weeks. For efficient recovery, a clinician needs to identify the right treat-
ment strategy using skillful interpretation of test results, proper lifestyle recommendations, and nutritional support (right time, right dose, right delivery system). Nutritional supplement recommendations may include the following: • Vitamin C — The highest levels of this vitamin are found in the adrenal glands and the body uses and releases more Vitamin C during periods of stress. • Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) — Critical for the adrenal glands to produce stress hormones. • Vitamin E — Absorbs and neutralizes damaging free radicals in the adrenal glands. • Vitamin D — Helps boost the immune system. • Hormones such as Pregnenolone and DHEA can be used to boost adrenal function. They should be taken when prescribed by a clinician and are intended for short-term use only. • Herb or botanicals such as Ashwagandha, Siberian ginseng, and licorice help to manage the stress response and support adrenal function. Lifestyle recommendations to support adrenal fatigue recovery may include: • Getting plenty of sleep • A diet full of healthful whole foods including vegetables, with a protein drink in the morning • Beneficial exercise such as walking or yoga • Meditation and relaxation. Finally, laughter, fun, play, enjoyment: All are essential to achieving optimal health and wellness — and make life truly worth living! Dr. Lisa Lewis, ND, Lac., is a leading naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, healthy living expert and the author of Stop Stressing Me Out: 7 Strategies to Overcome Overwhelm & Conquer Disease Naturally. She is the owner of the Lewis Healing Institute and partner of NatureDrs, a nutritional supplement and wellness company. Learn more about Dr. Lewis at DrLisaLewis.com. See ad on page 12.
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Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Home Renovations Aggravate Indoor Pollutants Childhood Asthma P N roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards. An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations. Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.
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ew research suggests that renovation planning should involve more than just picking the right colors and styles; doing it right may help prevent childhood respiratory conditions. Researchers from St. Louis University, in Missouri, linked home renovations with increased wheezing, asthma and chronic coughing among children living in the home. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 31,049 children between the ages of 2 and 14 years old from seven Chinese cities over a two-year period. Previous research has also reached a similar conclusion, identifying some specific materials responsible for increased childhood respiratory disorders. A Russian study of 5,951 children ages 8 to 12 found that increased asthma and wheezing were related to recently completed painting, as well as the installation of new linoleum flooring, synthetic carpets, particleboard and wall coverings. That study, published in the same journal states, “Exposure levels are the highest during and shortly after painting, but low levels of exposure may remain for several months. Wooden furniture, as well as painted or varnished and new furniture, is likely to emit chemical substances.” A 2002 study of New York children published in the Journal of Urban Health found similar results.
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Trees Are Trying Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us
Forests have a finite capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) might alter the carbon and nitrogen content of ecosystems. In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not significantly increased by high CO2. While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.
Marine Maneuvers Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $16 million on 17 tidal and wave projects to sustainably and efficiently capture energy from waves, tides and currents. The projects will also help gather crucial data on how these devices interact with the surrounding environment. The DOE will also spend $13.5 million on eight projects to help U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. Specifically, the projects will focus on developing new components and software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly to optimize power production. Source: Ecoseed.org
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A Fresh Look at Furnishings that Last Why not expand on the spring tradition of home cleaning by appraising existing home furnishings and décor to see how rearrangements can freshen the whole presentation? Employing a few basic creative strategies will yield long-lasting beauty, cost savings, health benefits and utility, all adding up to enhanced sustainability. Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, new-to-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle. org. Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world. Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, English ivy, gerbera (African) daisy, chrysanthemum and peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other
repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor. Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight furniture and bare walls at the other,” says professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.” Furniture arrangements are best when they allow light to flow through spaces with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and small-group conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond. Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet. Additional sources: GreenPages.org and GreenAmerica.org
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dventures in Living the Spiritual Life is the topic Bill Elberty, lifelong educator and spiritual seeker, will present at the Eckankar Satsang Society of New Jersey’s annual seminar on Saturday, May 31, from 1 to 8:30pm, at the Woodbridge Hilton, 20 Wood Avenue South, in Iselin. Elberty is an ECK Clergy member, Vermont’s regional ECK spiritual leader, and student of Eckankar, the Religion of the Light and Sound of God. His dual role as student and teacher has humbled him and created a love of learning and spiritual discovery. Recently, Kristina Mondo interviewed Elberty about how learning and listening to his heart have helped him find his spiritual truth. KM: How would you advise individuals to embrace life as an adventure, and what does that mean to you? BE: No matter what your religion or spiritual belief, practice it in daily life. The true spiritual parables are written each day by those who practice their spiritual life through service of the love and truth in the simplest and most complex challenges. One of my favorite ways to embrace life’s spiritual adventure is to listen to people’s stories and hold those stories in the grace of God until the storyteller realizes the gift he has shared. People of all backgrounds and faiths have taught me more than they will ever know.
the next step of their spiritual journey. These exercises are an individual way to discover one’s personal relationship with God. The advantage of regularly setting 15–20 minutes aside to explore that spiritual relationship is a key for everyone. A simple exercise that has led to profound spiritual peace in my life is singing HU, an ancient name for God. When sung aloud or inwardly, it harmonizes us with Spirit, with God. Any individual, no matter their faith or belief, can sing HU for their spiritual benefit. KM: What is the most valuable lesson you can impart from the ECK teachings? BE: Every individual holds the key to his relationship with God, the Holy Spirit, the Creator . . . the source of life. My most valuable lesson has been to be grateful for each moment in God and to express that gratitude by practicing and applying my spiritual lessons in each moment of daily life. We hold the door open or closed to God’s love. Serving that truth in each moment opens that moment to a potential undefined by limits or biases. KM: You have many different roles in Eckankar. Do you ever find it difficult to have harmony between all your duties and maintaining work-life balance? BE: I approach all my roles with the same initial impulse . . . “How can I best serve God in this moment?” There is just that, so I have no stress and welcome the understanding that I have plenty of room for improvement. The Adventures in Living the Spiritual Life seminar is free for those new to the teachings of Eckankar. For more information, visit Eckankar-nj.org, email Spirituality@ eckankar-nj.org, or call 800-870-9139.
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f you’re a business owner, company manager or team leader, you no doubt try to hire individuals who are competent, skilled and capable. It is likely that you also want your employees or staff to be engaged and supportive of their co-workers and your enterprise. Your postings for open positions may include words such as creative, resilient, adaptable, and motivated. Even though identifying and hiring people with those sorts of qualities is itself an accomplishment, a smart leader understands that the recruiting effort does not end on the start date of a new hire. According to a recent Conference Board survey of CEOs worldwide, the greatest challenge faced by company decision makers was “how best to develop, engage, manage, and retain talent.” Whether a company is small or large, retention of valued employees is a primary concern for business owners and leaders. Talented employees are easier to retain when they are engaged. An engaged employee is one who is fully absorbed by, and enthusiastic about, his or her work and so takes positive action to further the organization’s reputation and interests. “Engaged” is not synonymous with “happy,” but we know that a happy employee is much more likely to become — and stay — engaged. A happy work environment also stimulates innovation and commitment. It makes good employees want to stay. Creating a Culture That Values Employees So, how do you create happy? You need a company culture that values leadership, teamwork, integrity and transparency. However, to ingrain those values in the culture of a company, those at the top, even if only a sole proprietor, need to “walk” the “talk” — by having frequent, open communication on matters that concern the company and its employees and by fostering an environment that encourages the free exchange of ideas. Other requirements for a happy workplace include opportunities for professional growth and a system that reliably recognizes employees for a job well done. Money, of course, is likely to be an important component of any successful reward system. However, employee rewards can also take the form of programs that reduce workplace stress, promote self-awareness and nurture a strong sense of belonging. If employees are provided with an opportunity to develop skills and insights that help them decompress and manage stress in their personal lives, they 24
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can, and will, apply those skills and insights in the workplace. Allowing Teamwork to Evolve When a group of individuals who work together are allowed an opportunity to connect, grow and have fun together, they evolve into a team. And as a team, with a stake in each other’s success, they will spend far less time of their workday on unproductive or counterproductive efforts, discussions and thoughts. When people feel reinvigorated, they are better able to focus and to think strategically. “Happy” starts to permeate the workplace. Promoting Wellness Many people today, of all ages, are exploring holistic approaches to health and well-being. They place a high value on the opportunity to learn and practice new (and sometimes ancient) methods of caring for themselves and those around them. It’s not necessary to form a wellness division within your company to reward employees with an opportunity to benefit from practices that support mind, body and spirit. You can create these opportunities by arranging periodic workshops, half-day retreats or team-building events. Alternatively, you can provide employees with access to an independent practitioner such as a life coach or nutrition counselor, or even by holding weekly yoga classes in a conference room. These offerings communicate to your employees that you value them as individuals and that their overall well-being is important to you and the company. As a leader, what will you do to promote happy and create a positive work environment? How will you demonstrate a professional and personal commitment to your team? Keep in mind that while it’s wonderful to hire great people, it’s even more rewarding overhearing them tell others how much they love their jobs — and where they work! Fran McConnell, CPC, ELI-MP, is a certified professional coach, workshop facilitator, and former human resources executive at a Fortune 100 firm. She is owner and founder of The Balanced Owl, LLC. Connect with Fran at Fran@thebalancedowl.com or visit TheBalancedOwl.com. See ad on page 22.
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A proven practice for supporting health and self-healing, qigong has been used in China for millennia to maintain and improve physical, mental and emotional well-being.
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i” (pronounced chee) refers to the life force or vital energy present in all things throughout the universe while “gong” means dedicated effort or steady practice of a skill. Qigong is the art of working intensely with this energy, cultivating life force. Acupuncture physician and qigong instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita Springs, Florida, became passionate about qigong while working as a stockbroker in need of stress relief. He compares qigong’s movement of energy in the body to water running through a hose: “Qi is concentrated in channels throughout the body. Think of the qi as water and those channels as a garden hose branching out to every aspect of the individual. Stress, whether physical or emotional, can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the body, letting energy flow more efficiently, allowing the body to heal itself.” Qigong styles vary, but Hayley remarks that most involve slow move-
ment, focused awareness and special breathing techniques. Many describe the practice as a moving meditation. Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often described as the mother of tai chi. When the quiet, internal energy art of qigong mixed with the powerful external martial arts, it developed into tai chi.” She emphasizes that the focus of qigong is less on its physical mechanics and more on understanding how the vital force moves through the body and can be used to enhance health and longevity. Inside the body, there’s an integrated network of subtle energy centers that international Qigong Master Robert Peng believes are connected to the capacity for genuine happiness. The goal is to awaken and pack these centers with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle movements over and over, you can develop the body’s capacity to draw qi from the universe. It can be stored in these centers and later channeled back
through the body to empower your daily activities,” explains Peng, author of The Master Key: The Qigong Secret for Vitality, Love, and Wisdom. He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel. The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively). Harmonizing all three is ideal. Peng advises that when these essential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible. “You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness. Conversations flow more smoothly. Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.” Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.” While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from athletic conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks. The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal
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routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.” Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings. With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.
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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.
1. Buying a Home
When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor
ecological sense, and isn’t good for our health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying. Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness. Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your
Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices. But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget. For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.” In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health. Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People. Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free
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much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.
3. Choosing a Car
We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one. Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy. A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one. Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasolinepowered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.
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The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com
4. Buying American
According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy. The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and
jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods. Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains. Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.
5. Getting Healthy
Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, ban-
ning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet. Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition. To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help
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keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods. By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits— like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too. Crissy Trask is the author of Go Green, Spend Less, Live Better. Connect at CrissyTrask.com.
Green Housing Yields Social and Security Benefits n Large-home inhabitants may go all day without seeing one another and communication and togetherness can suffer. Family members living in small homes can more easily cultivate strong communications and cohesion. n Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. n Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. n Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. n The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls. Source: GreenMatters.com
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Backyard Birds and Butterflies Native Habitats Draw Critters and Delight Kids by Avery Mack
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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination. Josh Stasik, a father of three and owner of SweetSeed.com, in Syracuse, New York, sees firsthand how feeding winged wonders can be an inexpensive way to start a new family activity. “My mom taught me about flowers and bird feeders. I hope my kids will someday pass the information along to their children,” he says. Habitat plantings and available foods determine what creatures will visit.
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“Native plants attract native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice. Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.” Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their migration sites. Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca,
New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon. org/Christmas-birdcount). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, follows in February (gbbc.BirdCount. Bird photos courtesy of Susan Gottlieb, of Venice, California org). “In our yard, we have five nesting boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.” He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour. The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species. “You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania. Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour. Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden that includes parsley. “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.” Rabbits add another dimension to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and
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butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base. Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants. Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide. Visit Tinyurl.com/BunnyShelters. City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat. Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient. Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles. A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death. Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains. Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.” One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products. For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity. “We’re cutting through all the marketing and getting back to basics,” says Matt. Affordability is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent
Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carcinogenic and isn’t absorbed through skin. Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves. Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency. Use it to whiten grout and remove stains.
costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand. Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.
Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.”
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Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free.
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All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors. For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray. Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens. Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse
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kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping. Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks.
by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent of the world’s population, use 30 percent of the world’s paper, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion pounds of this comes from paper towels, mostly landfilled because grimesoaked paper is non-recyclable. Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads.
Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap. Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color). Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.
In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by-10-inch squares to use with a homemade allpurpose cleaner. Use cloth towels for drying hands.
Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond. Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.
At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins for every-day.
Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil. Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop. Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond. For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-anda-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner. Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
In the bathroom: Substitute chlorine-laden disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean. Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags separately each week. Combine a half-cup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness.
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primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried sporeside-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets. Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium. Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—long-chain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-betaglucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions.
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oday, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them. University of California-Berkeley research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes. “Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low
in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.” As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight. The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom. Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg. Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D—
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Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs. Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to be cooked to release their health-giving benefits,” explains Hobbs. Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.” Thankfully, finding these tasty superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years. Case Adams is a California naturopath and author of 25 books on natural healing. Learn more at CaseAdams.com.
My Tacos by Cate Moss Makes a healthy filling for tacos and enchiladas, or crumble as a topper on deluxe nachos. They taste as good as they smell, and like chili they taste almost better as leftovers. Fills 12 large tacos, or more paired with fillings such as chopped leafy lettuce or guacamole.
1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 cup corn 1 chopped sweet pepper (add hot peppers if desired) 1 small handful of chopped olives 4 shakes of soy sauce 1 Tbsp spiced hot chocolate 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup broth or water Sauté mushrooms, protein and onions until crispy (uncrowded in the pan).
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ity kids are often taught that nature is out there beyond the city limits, but one science educator and photographer shows how everyday nature has the power to transform. You can take Molly Steinwald out of the city, but you’ll never get the city out of her. Growing up as a free-school-lunch kid on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, she notes, “I didn’t do the skiing and mountain climbing thing.” Instead, she found solace watching ants parade across the sidewalk or tracing the intricate lines on a leaf. Yet when she graduated from high school, Steinwald traveled as far as she could from those city streets, earning a degree in biology, and then a master’s degree in ecology researching kangaroo rats in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains. Still, the city always tugged at her. “I was really excited about big nature,” Steinwald says. “But I kept coming back to small-scale, mundane nature that I knew as a kid. I felt I needed to get back to help people who never see this stuff.” Today, Steinwald is doing just that. She is now pursuing a Ph.D. researching human interactions with nature in built environments. As director of science education and research at the Phipps Conservatory, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has been charged with reimagining urban environmental education and reaching out to at-risk youth. Her basic assumption is: One doesn’t have to go to a national park, or even a city park, to connect with the natural world. It’s crawling past us on the sidewalk or drifting through the air right under our nose. That, she says, is where city kids can forge a lasting connection with nature—if they’re paying attention. As one of the many ways to get kids to tune in, Steinwald directs programs that arm them with digital cameras and challenges them to take pictures of the fragments of nature they find on the streets. The approach is a departure from the belief held by some that “nature” is defined as parks or green spaces—places apart from our everyday lives. Lisa Graumlich, dean of the University of Washington School of the Environment, says Steinwald is making waves in environmental education circles: “She was an urban kid. She brings the voice of someone from a different economic class to the table.” Graumlich says it makes intuitive sense that connecting with street-level nature will help build a lasting bond with the natural world. The next challenge is figuring out how to provide kids with more of these experiences: “It may be as simple as a mom walking home from the bus stop with bags of groceries and two children in tow, feeling like she has time to look at a sidewalk crack with them.” “A lot of nature in the city is really small,” Steinwald observes. “I want to show these kids that even if their nature is small, it’s still darned good nature.”
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TUESDAY, APRIL 1 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. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Weight Management 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. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Uplifting your Life with the Power of Feng Shui—7:30pm. Renae Jensen will share key Feng Shui secrets and strategies to help you embrace the life you dream about. $10. Association for Higher Awareness. The Masonic Temple, 39 Maple Street, Morristown. Renae@designharmony.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis—8:30–9:15pm. You can reduce your stress using creative visualization, imagery, and hypnosis techniques, improving the quality of your life. Achieve relaxation without much effort or time. $55. Roxbury High School, 1 Bryant Drive, Succasunna. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.
FRIDAY, APRIL 4 Introduction to Organic Landscaping—6:30– 8:30pm. For adults. Considering transitioning your landscaping practices from traditional to organic? Don’t know how to get started? Rutgers Cooperative Extension staff will introduce the basics of organic landscaping and help you get the ball rolling. Meet in Garibaldi Hall. Advance registration:$15. Essex County Environmental Center, 973-228-8776. “A Journey into Another Life” with TV Personality Cindy Nolte—7:30–9pm. Brief mediumship
readings of random guests in the audience. Journey to another lifetime to obtain lessons that can be applied to this life. Proceeds to benefit Donna Scheibner. $40 in advance. FreshLookonLife.com. 973-383-6847. Sussex County Community College, 1 College Hill Road, Newton.
SATURDAY, APRIL 5 Amazonian Shamanism with Jason Martin—7:30– 10pm. Join us for an introduction to Amazonian Shamanism, a healing and spiritual practice that uses the many medicinal plants of the rainforest. Jason will also talk about his book Voluptua: A Novel in which Amazonian Shamanism is a principal theme. Signed copies will be available for purchase. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey. Members, $10; Guests, $15. Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Avenue, Paramus. MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014 The Masonic Temple 39 Maple Street, Morristown, NJ $10 donation at the door 7:00 pm Join us as we explore the Source which breathes life through everyone and everything. Accept the invitation to breathe more deeply, lovingly, wisely, playfully and powerfully. AHANJ.ORG
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30pm–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—7:30pm–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.
Diamonds for Kale 2nd Annual Gala—7–10pm. Come dance the night away as Grow It Green celebrates its commitment to building common ground and growing community. Enjoy a signature drink and artisan appetizers from the renowned chef Thomas Donohoe of End of Elm. Silent auction and green swag bag courtesy of our sponsors. GrowItGreenMorristown.org. $125. The Kellogg Club, 20 Colles Ave, Morristown. 201-874-5481.
TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30pm–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $59. Caldwell High School, Westville Avenue, Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Weight Management with Hypnosis—7:30pm– 8:30pm. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $59. Caldwell High School, Westville Avenue, Caldwell. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.
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SUNDAY, APRIL 13 Adult Sibling Loss Support Group—7–8:30pm. The Morris Area chapter of The Compassionate Friends is holding an Adult Sibling Loss support group for anyone 18+ who has lost a sibling. Rehab Institute of Morris Medical Center, 95 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Rt. 202, 3/4 mile south of the Green, Morristown. 973-285-1580. Ajmoller@optonline.net. CompassionateFriends.org.
TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Become Resilient with Fascia Training—7pm. During the Integrative Wellness Network meeting, Renee Dorn will review the concept of fascia training, discuss how to care for your body’s fascial network and share examples of training techniques to develop a strong and resilient body. $7. The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 65 South Street, Morristown. 551-574-9500.
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Want Better Vision?—1-3pm. See Dr. Benjamin Lane, Nutritional Optometrist for real reversal with vitamins, natural foods, RX eyeglasses. Free. Nutritional Optometry Associates, 16 Beverwyk Rd., Lake Hiawatha. NutriOptom.com
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 An Introduction to Astrology—7:30pm. Presented by Doria Gambino, professional astrologer. MountTaborNJ.org, 973-586-1564. Free. The Bethel, 26 Simpson Ave., Mount Tabor. 973-625-8548. Carol. titus@yahoo.com.
PAST LIFE REGRESSION WORKSHOP Saturday, May 10, 2014 12:30pm to 5:30pm Gurukul Yoga, Bridgewater
Spring Detox Workshop—6:30–7:30pm. Join Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach, for a FREE workshop on “7 Super-Easy Strategies to Detox Your Body and Spring Back to Life” at Grassroots Market in Morristown. Grasso will share the best foods to triple your energy, safe and natural ways to detoxify your body, and simple self-care techniques to refresh and revitalize you. Free. Grassroots Natural Market, 66 Morris St., Morristown. 973-290-0050.
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Run2Health: Montclair 5K—9–10:30am. Help us raise money to fight cancer in 2014. This race is part of the Run2Health running series sponsored by the American Cancer Fund. 5K run followed by a 1-mile family walk. Registration begins at 8am. Race begins at 9am. **Register by April 12 to receive a free T-shirt and wristband! $30. Brookdale Park, 473 Watchung Ave., Montclair. Run2Health.com.
SUNDAY, APRIL 27 One Spirit Festival—11am–5pm. The annual One Spirit Festival presents readers, holistic vendors, free lectures, and crafters in a positive and uplifting atmosphere. Crystals, healers, herbs, jewelry, stained glass, and more. Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead Street, Clinton. OneSpiritFestival.org. YOGA, Relaxation & Meditation Workshop— 1–3pm. iwc Seminar Sunday presents a Yoga, Relaxation & Meditation workshop. Learn from acclaimed international yoga teacher Melissa Ryan Dahbi. $50. Seating limited to 12. Call to reserve: 908-879-8700. iwc Integrative Wellness Center, 401 Route 24, Nathan Cooper Building, Chester. Vjm64@aol.com. Iwcnj.com. Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation—4–5pm. Tibetan singing bowl meditation with Sandee Moreta, Kati Walker and Denise Mihalik. $10 suggested donation. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Room 301, Madison. 973-966-5311. StudioYogaNJ.com.
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sunday Free Zen Meditation Group Sit—7–8:30am. Led by Kurt Spellmeyer of ColdMountainZen.org at Kula Yoga Wellness, 25 Main St., Stanhope. For info, email Rcr111@optonline.net. Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908273-3245. 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. Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison.ISD-Madison.org.973-437-4370. Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of Sussex County—11am.Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. Sound Healing Sundays—2–6pm. First and Third Sundays. From gongs, to singing bowls, to sound circles, to group singing, join us as we raise our vibrations and clear our energy fields with sound. Donations. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com. Drum Jam—3–5pm. Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com.
Free Meditation Class—4–5pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org.
Posture Fit©—3:30–4:15 pm. Use props and weights to strengthen, tone, improve balance and coordination, challenge your mind, strengthen core and back. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ .com or 973-895-2003. Qigong—6–7pm. Gentle exercises designed to generate energy flow. Contact Renee Dorn, 551574-9500; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.
Free Community Yoga Classes—4:30–5:30pm. Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973343-2848.
Divorce Support Group in Chester—7–8pm. First Mondays. Open to anyone currently struggling with divorce-related issues. 154 Route 206, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Chester. Free. 908-832-2305.
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Prosperity Yoga w/Madeline—7–8pm.Second Mondays. Awaken and balance your Kundalini life energy and invite prosperity into your flow. $15. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.
Yoga Therapy—9:30am.Mondays. Heal your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies through expert instruction and personal attention. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am.Mondays.Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664.YogaWest. com. Yoga—Noon–1pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, creating a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.Pilateswithamy@verzon. net. Proptnj.com. Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-8793937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:30pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301.
Awareness Through Movement—7–8pm. Gentle movement lessons suitable for everyone, even those limited by pain, injuries or neurological conditions. Contact Beatrice Basso, 973-294-4059; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376. Meditation Class—7–9pm every Monday. Balance body, mind, and spirit with meditation, breathing, crystals, acupressure and essential oils. Yoga teachers: Rev. Bill, Reiki master, and Rev. Judith, MSW. Suggested donation: $10. RSVP 973-585-4661. Succasunna. Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays. All levels, featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development,15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com. Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group—7–8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong. Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm.First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New
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Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Harriet at 973-702-8443for directions and info. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays. Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details.UnityofMontclair.com. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester. Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.
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Meditation and Healing Group—7pm.Second and fourth Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.
Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/ class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030.BreathingRoomCenter.com.
Meditation—7–8pm Tuesdays. Beginners and advanced are welcome to join a weekly guided meditation. Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. Donation: $10. Call or email Suzanne@AquarianSun.net before 5pm Tuesday to reserve a spot. 973-686-9100.
Pilates Mat with Props—10–11am. A traditional mat workout along with the magic circle, weights, stability balls and barre with flow and control. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ. com or 973-895-2003.
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SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net.
Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph.973-866-5776.RandolphPRWC.com.
White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm, mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900.WhiteOakCenter.com.
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Yoga Level 1—6–7pm.Learn basic postures, breathing styles and meditation. Contact Jean Marie: 908850-6475. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.
Yo Bro Yoga—7pm. Tuesdays. Building the Brotherhood, yoga with Bernayogi(aka Phil Bernarducci), $10.Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWiththeSeasons. com.
Christpaths—9:30am–12pm.Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave., Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. 908-277-2120. Information@ Interweave.org.Interweave.org.
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Yoga—5–6pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, creating a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301.
Early Morning Kigong/Tai Chi—6–7am. Start your day with a fresh and recharged mind and body. Harmony Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield.HarmonyMeditation.com.908-301-9642.
Yoga with Madeline—9am. Awaken and balance your life energy and learn how to grow your seed. $15. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton.973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons. com.
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Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30pmTuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.
Meditation—7–7:30pm.Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm.Tuesdays.Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-876-2449. TheSpiritGathering.net. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Shed stress and unleash your body’s innate healing capacities through comfortably supported guided relaxations. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Rd., Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit—7:30– 9pm. You and up to five family members will sit with three to five mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Netcong. Contact Garry at 908-852-4635 or Garry@ hyp4life.com. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm.Tuesdays.Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details.
Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm.Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair.908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com.
A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234.
Prenatal Yoga—4–5pm. Focus on breathing exercises that increase body and mental awareness for a healthy and happy mom-to-be. $10. Please
Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. 973-383-6277.
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The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm.First and third Tuesdays. Worship service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908638-9066to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Gentle Yoga—8pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph.973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.
wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com. 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. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph.973-895-9925.PilateswithAmy@verizon. net.Proptnj.com. T’ai Chi Chih®—3:30-4:30pm.T’ai Chi Chih is a “moving meditation” consisting of 19 movements and one pose. Helps circulate and balance the vital life force in the body and is helpful for osteoporosis, bone density, and balance. Can be done standing or sitting.$10.Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Fit Kids-4 Life—5–5:30pm. Your kids will get a great full body workout through a variety of fun activities and sports, like soccer, boxing and dance! The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Pilates for Everyone—5–6pm.Lengthen, strengthen, stretch and tone. Move in Grace, 294 Main
St., Chester. For more information, contact Carrie Oesmann: 201-919-7811. 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. Monthly Reiki Bodywork Practice Sessions— 6–9pm.Second Wednesdays. Practitioners of all levels of Reiki or energy training join to offer one another energy healing sessions. $25. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com. Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Teen Yoga—6:30–7:30pm.Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown.973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-944-0555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com. Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $25.4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. Wednesdays. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-9665311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com. StudioYogaNJ. com. Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30.The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale.
Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or Wen5500@hotmail. com. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown. Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$10. Call in advance: 908-232-1355. Intuitive Tantric Meditation—7:30pm.Wednesdays. Still your mind, experience your inner energies, and enjoy love & peace. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm.FirstWednesdays.Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm. Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm.Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9pm.Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample.$10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair; 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing.com.
thursday Early Morning Meditation—6–7am. Start your day with a fresh and recharged mind and body. Harmony Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield.HarmonyMeditation.com. 908-301-9642. Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536.
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Zumba—9–9:50am.The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Yo Grow Yoga—9:45am. Awaken and balance the flow of your Kundalini life energy. Free. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-2226762. GrowingwiththeSeasons.com. Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am.Thursdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-9440555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com. 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. 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. Yoga Pilates Fusion—2–3pm. Combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Restorative Yoga—3–4pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. A deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10.Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Please bring your own yoga mat. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.
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Yoga—5–6pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, which create a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. 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. Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com. Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park.973-686-9100. AquarianSun.net. Yoga with Daniella—7pm.Yoga for all levels. $5 suggested donation. The First Presbyterian Church, 11-13 Main St., Franklin. $5 suggested donation. Daniella.Hurley@yahoo.com. Chi Do Moving Water Meditation—7–9pm. Based on Dr. Emoto’s principles, positive thoughts
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collectively create a vibration and frequency to spread throughout the surrounding community and to the world. Must RSVP. $10. Phyllis Francene,732-587-5330. Professional Building, 2115 Millburn Ave., Maplewood. Oasis for the Soul Spiritual Salon—7–9:30pm. Second Thursdays. Experience deep meditations, teachings, discussions and healing immediately relevant to all in profound ways.$40. At Be The Medicine 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. RSVP 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselors processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700. Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist. Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com.973-224-6773. The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm.Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. RestStopRejuvenate.com. 973-985-7548. Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.973-383-6277.UnityofSussex.org. Gentle Yoga—8pm.An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com. Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte.10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.
friday Yoga Flow—9:15–10:30am.$10/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton.973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.
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Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna; 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com. 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. 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. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. Twelve-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443.Wjioa.org. 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. Yoga—Noon–1pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Debtors Anonymous Meeting—5:30–6:30pm. Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. Njpada.org. Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming. Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter. com. Monthly Kirtan w/ Raghavendra & Tara— 7–9pm. Second Fridays. Bring your open heart to join us in chanting names of the Divine. Chants sheet & Chai provided. $5 donation at the door. Karuna Shala Yoga & Ayurveda, 10 Herman St., Glen Ridge. 973-743-1211. TheKarunaShala.com. Sisterhood Satsangs—7–9pm. First Fridays. Monthly gathering of women: breathwork, Kundalini yoga, singing, sharing, listening. $22. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-2226762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.
Dances of Universal Peace—7:30–9pmFirst Fridays. Sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing. Interweave (Calvary) at the Unitarian Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. $10.Interweave.org. 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. A Course in Miracles—8pm every other Friday. Contact June at 973-366-4455. Miracles-Course.org. The Minstrel—8–11pm Fridays. Concert series. Refreshments served. Admission $8; children 12 and under free. 973-335-9489. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. FolkProject.org. Festival.FolkProject.org. Al-Anon Meeting—8–9:30pm Center for Practical Spirituality – Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rsci.org.
saturday 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 Ave., 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.
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. Prenatal Yoga—10:30–11:45am. Helps relieve back pain, increase flexibility & teaches relaxation techniques. KulaYogaWellness.com; 25 Main St., Stanhope. Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30am– 12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5.Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield.908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com. Maintain Your Health—12 noon–2:30pm. Join Deven Lilburn for monthly workshops designed to help you maintain your health as the seasons change. Kundalini Yoga and more. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com. Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm.Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.
Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown.TheWholeChildNJ@ gmail.com.
Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm.Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm.First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music. $10 adults/$5 students with ID. The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.
White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta.973-729-1900.WhiteOakCenter.com.
Crossroads Coffeehouse—8pm. Second Saturdays. For more than 15 years, the Crossroads Coffee House movement has been bringing musical talent to local audiences for a great night of inexpensive entertainment in the Morris County area. Donations accepted. Coffees, teas, desserts for sale. Crossroads Community Church, 104 Bartley Road, Flanders. 973-584-7149.
“Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am. First Saturdays.331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown.973-539-3114. Rrsci.org. Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge.
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.
Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit.908-277-2120.Interweave.org.
Messages from the Other Side—7–9pm Third Fridays. Held at Eleven on Main Café, 11 Main St., High Bridge. Must register at 908-638-8888 or ElevenOnMain@live.com. $10 includes coffee or tea. Sponsored by Circle of Intention. CircleofIntention.com.
Angelically Guided Shadow Exploration Workshops—11am–12pm. Saturdays in April. Embrace the Divinity in you by reclaiming the aspects of yourself you are denying. Portal of Healing, Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. PortalofHealing. com 201-841-0358.
Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15.Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley.973-562-5844. DivineBooks.net.
Head2Toe Strength and Cardio—10–10:50am.A full-body workout with 8 stations in a complete circuit. Small class size to focus on your needs and goals. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.
AA Meeting—7:30pm.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting—10–11:30am.Twelve-step recovery for food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell St., Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. Erm514@comcast.net. FoodAddicts.org.
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Dr. Memoli has undergone extensive training in both traditional and alternative dentistry. He has taught dental acupuncture, homeopathy, herbology, nutrition and neural therapy. He lectures in the post-graduate Institute for Systemic Dentistry in subjects such as restorative dentistry, biocompatibility, dental stress and function, infectious diseases and periodontal therapy. A comprehensive examination is offered in which underlying causes, dental disease, and potential systemic effects are assessed. Dr. Timothy MacLaga, his associate, practices holistic pediatric and general dentistry and focuses on nutritional, orthodontic, composite restorations and early periodontal prevention.
EDUCATION, ENERGY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES BE THE MEDICINE, LIVE THE POWER YOU!
Janet StraightArrow, Energy Master, Shaman, Spiritual Coach 973-647-2500 • Bethemedicine.com Janet@bethemedicine.com
Experience Profound Healing, Learning and Solutions. StraightArrow’s 46 years of research and practice in mind-body-spirit medicine with renowned teachers from around the world, brings a full tool bag and expertise in each transformative session and class. Integrative Healer and Coach, Shaman, Spiritual Guide, Mentor to Healers, Soul Retrievals, Reiki Master, Training and Ceremonies.
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It’s important to recognize that humans are not the measure of all things... The Earth is the measure of all things. ~James Balog
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Spiritual Transformational Consultant CircleOfIntention.com • 908-638-9066
Are you feeling stuck or blocked? Unseen energy from past lives may be having a profound impact upon your present circumstances. Change your life for the better in ONE HOUR! Experience Soul Path Clearance, Unconscious Scripts Release, Energy Healing, Past Life Therapy, and Crystal Bowl Sound Healing for pain, chronic conditions, and overall wellness.
THE FEMININE FACE OF GOD
Sandy Sanford/Healing Practitioner 973-493-8409
Each one of our energy centers have psychological aspects and belief systems which are held in distortion. Through working on the mind, body and consciousness of her clients; Sandy facilitates healing by shedding light on and assisting in the release of old patterns. Sandy also offers private sessions and workshops which heal and release the old way of being to free the individual from recreating old patterns and re-create life from an authentic place of BEING.
HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES
AWAKENING WELLNESS, LLC
Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction Office located in: The Abbey 355 Madison Ave. • Morristown, NJ 07960 973-479-2229 • Awakening4Wellness.com
During a hands-on-bodywork session, Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension from the client’s body. The client benefits from the treatments on a physical, emotional and energetic level. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of its stuck stress will improve the client’s health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered in their lives. Take the first step to improve your health and call today for an appointment.
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CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER
Alternative Healing & Spiritual School of Enlightenment Lisa Bellini, CPT 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 9 Denville, NJ 07834 908-963-2628 • LisaBellini.net
Next Level Healing of NJ, Inc 166 Franklin Road, Denville 973-586-0629 info@NextLevelHealing.com
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.
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 973-796-4661 HunaHealingCenter@Yahoo.com HunaHealingCenter.com
The Center offers different 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 11.
HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION
CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, RYT
Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Digestive Health Expert, Yoga Teacher Body in Mind 140 Morris Street Morristown, NJ 07960 and by phone 201-787-4950 info@christinegrasso.com ChristineGrasso.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.
HYPNOSIS HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield 28 Mine St., Flemington 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 908-996-3311 . Hypnosisnj.com
With 27 years of experience Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs. See ad on page 7.
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Are you struggling to lose weight? Hooked on sugar, carbs, or caffeine? Troubled by digestive concerns like acid reflux or IBS? Looking for balance? Identify your hidden food allergies, re-balance your digestion, and shed those stubborn pounds. Get your energy back and kick those crazy cravings with easy, healthy recipes customized for YOU. Customized cleanses and IgG food sensitivity blood testing available. Offering private nutrition coaching and yoga sessions, group programs, phone sessions, and classes. Sign up for Christine’s top energy-boosting tips and waistlinebusting recipes at ChristineGrasso.com.
Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908 852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com
Incorporating traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities is Garry’s forte. Using traditional hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. He has expanded his practice to include Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss author of “Many Lives, Many Masters.”
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MAJOR MINDSET HYPNOSIS
Robert Bruckner, C.Ht. Certified by National Guild of Hypnotists and International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association. 205 Ridgedale Avenue, 2nd fl. Florham Park, NJ 07932 RBruckner@MajorMindset.com 973-370-2100 • MajorMindset.com
Overcome your challenges and feel better with Major Mindset Hypnosis. Experience positive change in weeks or months, not years, just by unlocking your subconscious. Major Mindset Hypnosis helps clients overcome fears, become more confident and stress free, eliminate bad habits, encourage and promote positive behaviors, manage pain and much more. Free telephone consultation with the hypnotist. See ads on pages 22 and 26.
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.
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LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C Pompton Plains (Route 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com
EVERYDAY ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS BY SHERRY
Sherry Onweller-Professional Organizerserving NJ 908-619-4561 email: SOnweller@aol.com EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com
Everyday Organizing Solutions by Sherry provides sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and decluttering services to residential and business clients, as well as helping female adults with ADD get their physical space/time management in order and helping children and teens to get organized.
Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your dreams, and actualize your potential? You CAN create the Life You Desire... I can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Using proven techniques such as Holistic Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, Reiki and Dream Interpretation, I help teens & adults create happier, healthier, more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Allow me to assist you!
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Diana J. Krafcik, LCSW, LCADC Psychotherapist/Addiction Specialist Morris Plains/Morristown, NJ 201-400-0520
Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to focus on the solution rather than remaining stuck in the problem? I’m here to support you on your path toward healing and recovery. Provide individual, couples therapy and various support groups, that include mindfulness meditation, DBT skills training, coping skills and relapse prevention. Specialize in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, BPD, self injury, trauma, addictions.
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Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress Founder-Shiome Therapy™ Certified in Yoga, Gestalt, EMDR Energy Psychology (EvTFT) And Children’s Therapy Succasunna, NJ 973-585-4660 • JudithHancox@gmail.com Shiome.com • WhiteWolfStore.com
As a social worker and holistic educator for over 20 years, Judith dedicates herself to the empowerment of others in her healing work. Shiome Therapy™ weaves diverse healing modalities, ancient wisdom and modern science to help you safely and effectively accelerate your emotional healing process. In order to support her clients’ emotional healing, she created a CD, ‘Creating Healthy Boundaries’ and ‘Energy Balancing Meditation’ Book and CD. They are available exclusively at Shiome. com. See ad on page 8.
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!
WELLSPRING LEARNING, LLC
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Wellspring Learning is a certified provider of the Tomatis Method. Using state of the art techniques, positive change is achieved by teaching an individual how to listen. It allows children and adults to realize their maximum potential with greater ease and flow in the areas of communication, learning, attention, motor coordination, personal development, and emotional well being. The program can be done at center or from home. Free consultation available.
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The CareOne Difference Specialized rehabilitation program for cancer patients Care One at Madison Avenue is now a STAR certified facility, the first in the state of NJ. The program is specific to our Oncology patients. S.T.A.R = Survivorship Training And Rehab 3 Steps Forward... Reduce Fatigue • Reduce Pain • Improve Cognitive Function CareOne at Madison Avenue differentiates itself by providing: · Rehab services available 7 days a week · Customer service programs that make every resident feel like they are home · Administration and nursing supervisory coverage 7 days a week · Staffing ratios that far exceed NJ required minimum staffing levels
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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. They also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening. Upon entering the front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among the practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Their main focus is on CoSMeT IC and FULL MoUTH reCoNSTrUCTIoN cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, migraines, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Their office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why their motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.” Aesthetic Family Dentistry is pleased to offer Gentle Laser Periodontal Therapy (GLPT) to treat moderate to advanced gum disease, a condition linked to other serious health issues including heart disease and diabetes. This gentle and less invasive superior state-of-the-art procedure eliminates the need for traditional surgery. oral DNA and HPV testing is also available to determine a patient’s periodontal health, as well as detect any possible genetic proclivity toward gum issues.
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