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

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26 RELISHING RAW FOOD Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant by Beth Bader

28 WACKY WORKOUTS More Giggles Than Groans

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32 LETTING KIDS

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35 SAVOR SUMMER

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love to travel, but during the summer, home is my favorite place. While others are planning beach vacations and road trips, I’m happily thinking about summer right here in Randolph, NJ. I do take a short road trip or two, visiting my mom or exploring with friends, but a little part of me begrudges the time spent away. What’s so great about summer at home? Here’s my list:

1. Peach pies, especially my mother’s recipe 2. Fresh BLTs, and no, I don’t feel bad about the bread, bacon, or mayo 3. Opening all the windows 4. Catching the sun sparkling on Shongum Lake 5. Waking early enough to catch the dew 6. Afternoon naps 7. Walking the dogs after dinner 8. Roadside farm markets 9. Fireflies at dusk 10. Remembering summer as a kid in West Virginia 11. Fourth of July fireworks, especially the giant white sizzlers 12. Outdoor concerts 13. Honeysuckle vines 14. Sunlight through the trees on the Randolph trails 15. Finding frogs and turtles in my yard 16. Dinner on the deck with friends and family 17. My husband’s barbecue sauce 18. Coffee ice cream with espresso chips at the Denville Dairy 19. A new book, or two, or three 20. White linen skirts 21. Going barefoot 22. Reading in my hammock 23. Hanging fairy lights on my porch 24. Following “my” swan family as the babies grow 25. Campfires — with a guitar, please

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newsbriefs Free Mini-Sessions, Wine & Cheese at Art of the Heart

n Saturday, July 13, The Art of the Heart in Chester will celebrate its fourth anniversary with a full day of special events. Beginning at 10am, the shop will offer a variety of free miniworkshops on Qigong, meditation, manifesting, essential oils and much more. Those who participate will also receive a gift. In the evening, beginning at 6pm, there will be a wine and cheese reception with live music. Attendees are welcome to come for all or just part of the day. The anniversary celebration also offers other spiritually minded and holistic people the chance to network with each other. The Art of the Heart is both a store, with crystals, handcrafted jewelry and other items for purchase, and a learning center offering classes. Owner Sue Freeman has created a unique place of community and spirituality that she’s happy to share. For more information, contact Sue at 908-879-3937 or email Sue@ theartoftheheart-chester.com. Visit TheArtOfTheHeart-chester.com. See ad on page 4.

Jefferson Township Writer-Teacher Launches Interactive Magazine for Moms

odi Ciampa of Jefferson Township recently launched From One Mother to Another, or FOMTA, an interactive magazine “for all moms no matter what age or stage of life they are in,” according to Ciampa. This former seventh-grade reading and writing teacher, HuffPost parent and Patch blogger lives by the mantra that no one can help everyone, but everyone can help someone. “That is the basic premise of my magazine,” says Ciampa, “to help other mothers the way I was helped by the mothers before me. Even if only for a moment, it really does make a difference.” What makes FOMTA interactive is that Ciampa encourages mothers (as well as fathers, guardians, caretakers, and others) to contribute to a theme. “This way our readers will have access to multiple suggestions, tips and opinions literally at their fingertips,” she says. Ciampa’s ultimate goal is to create a community of moms outside the walls of a traditional community. She wants mothers to feel comfortable expressing and sharing their feelings to help themselves and others at the same time. “Asking for help doesn’t make you weak, it only makes you better. And sometimes, all it takes is for someone to listen. These are the two most important lessons I’ve learned since becoming a mom,” says FOMTA’s creator, mother to a 10-yearold and a 6-year-old. “To me, knowing you are not alone can make all the difference in the world.” To read From One Mother to Another and become a contributor, go to Fomta.us. See ad on this page.

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ollowing a highly successful health expo last year, the Center for Pranic Healing will host its second Energy Wellness Expp on August 17 & 18 at the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan. Expo attendees will learn how “prana,” the energy that animates life, can be used to improve and enhance virtually every aspect of life ranging from health to career, relationships, spirituality and finances. Pranic Healing is a completely non-invasive, non-superstitious, non-religious, no-touch energy healing that balances the body, mind and spirit. Anyone can learn Pranic Healing and it has been shown to effectively relieve stress and pain. This year‘s talks will feature the teachings of Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, the founder of Modern Pranic Healing. Topics include “Relationship Healing,” “Power of Forgiving,” “The Road Map to Success” and other relevant talks. Experience ‘Meditation on Twin Hearts,’ a special loving-kindness meditation that opens the heart as one blesses Mother Earth with peace and love. Expo attendees may receive a Pranic Healing session. “Most attendees in last year’s Energy Wellness Expo described their experience as enlightening and transformational. This Pranic Healing experience is priceless,” says Master Marilag Mendoza, one of only nine Master Pranic Healers in the world, who teach all the higher workshops offered by the Center for Pranic Healing. Brooklyn-based musician Michel Nasrallah encountered Pranic Healing when looking for a non-surgical solution for herniated discs. “Doctors told me I needed surgery, but I found Pranic Healing. Now, I’m as good as new.” How far ranging can the knowledge of Pranic Healing be in one’s life? Master Marilag says, “Everything we do in life involves energy. When energy is flowing freely and abundantly in any aspect of our life, success in that area is guaranteed. This includes good health, harmonious relationships, prosperity, successful career, and spiritual growth – all needed for a healthy, balanced, and happy lifestyle.”

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newsbriefs Taste of Dawn Food Store Offers Farm-Fresh Organic Produce

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very other Saturday, beginning on July 6, Ebb and Flow Vegetable Farm will be delivering fresh harvested vegetables to Taste of Dawn Natural Foods in Butler. They plan to offer salad greens, kale, radishes, tomatoes, zucchini, beans, garlic, beets, carrots, and more. “The locals are hungry for it and we sell out every time. Especially the kale,” says Taste of Dawn owner Fred Shafer. Ebb and Flow Farm is owned and run by Fred’s son, Forrest Shafer, and Jocelyn Hoch in rural Wayne County, PA. They use only natural fertilizers, non-GMO seed, hand weeding, and practice the fundamentals of biodynamic farming and permaculture. Together Jocelyn and Forrest started a custom jewelry art business that became successful enough to subsidize their entire farm enterprise. All proceeds go towards their mission to build a education center on the farm that teaches the art of organic healthy living. Taste of Dawn Natural Foods has been offering supplements, herbal remedies, natural body care products and whole nutrition to the community for 37 years. Produce shares are also available by pre-ordering through EbbAndFlowFarm@ gmail.com, and can be picked up at Taste of Dawn, 192 Main Street, Butler.

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n Tuesday, July 16, at 7 pm, Renee Dorn of the Integrative Wellness Network will facilitate an interactive workshop that incorporates basic steps from popular dances with a focus on body alignment, breath, and technique to increase energy and shape the body. The workshop will be held at the Presbyterian Church, 65 South Street, in Morristown, with a fee of $7. It will include steps from such popular dances as salsa, meringue, mambo and others. Dorn, a certified Zumba and AAFA group fitness instructor, believes that if there is an exercise that lifts the spirits, dancing is it! Participants are advised to consult their physician before beginning any exercise or weight-loss program. The Integrative Wellness Network is a group of wellness practitioners providing information on sustained wellness, disease prevention and natural healing methodologies. The group meets on the third Tuesday of every month at the Presbyterian Church, 7 p.m., with parking available next door. Anyone interested in personal and collective well-being is invited. For more information, contact Renee Dorn at 551-574-9500 or Cesar Godoy at 973-216-4070.

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healthbriefs Three Foods to Try This Summer Lori Lee

he wider you cast your food net, the easier it is to eat a delicious plantbased diet that is good for your health and the planet. Here are three new candidates to add to your summer menus: 1. Red Lentils: Every cooked cup contains a hefty 16 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber! Just combine 1 cup of red lentils with 2 cups of water, 1 bay leaf and 1 clove of garlic. Simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and garlic and stir in a pinch of salt. Drizzle with 2 tsps. of olive oil per serving. Makes 3 one-cup servings. 2. Baby Bok Choy: A cooked cup is loaded with vitamins A and C and is surprisingly high in potassium, calcium, and iron — and only 20 calories! Just stirfry 1 lb. in a hot skillet with 1 Tbsp. of peanut oil and 1 tsp. each of minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook about 3 minutes. Drizzle with a tsp. each of reduced-sodium soy sauce and toasted sesame oil. 3. Broccoli Rabe: Blanch to remove some of its bitterness, then turn it into a cold vegetable salad or quickly sauté or stir-fry it. A great source of calcium, iron, potassium, and vitamins A, C, and K.

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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome. According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and antidiabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”

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t is peak season for iced tea, but this warm-weather favorite may not be the ideal choice to counter dehydration. Iced tea made from black tea contains high concentrations of oxalate, one of the key chemicals that lead to the formation of kidney stones, a common disorder of the urinary tract that affects about 10 percent of the U.S. population. “For people that have a tendency to form the most common type of kidney stones, iced tea is one of the worst things to drink,” reports Dr. John Milner, an assistant professor with the Department of Urology at Loyola University Chicago’s Stritch School of Medicine. While all black tea contains oxalate, dietitians note that people tend to imbibe more of it when it’s on ice than when it’s hot.

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healthbriefs A Minute to Manage On-the-Job Stress Tiffiny Marinelli

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ow often have we heard people say that going to work makes them sick? How many times do co-workers complain about difficulties with their boss? How often do people continue to work at full speed, despite suffering from pain or injuries? These are all symptoms of workplace stress. We all know a certain amount of stress comes with the job, but excessive stress takes a toll on productivity as well as on your physical and emotional health. Job stress is a major source of stress for American adults, and it has escalated over the past few decades. Although you can’t control everything in your work environment, it doesn’t mean you’re powerless. Managing workplace stress isn’t about making huge changes or rethinking career ambitions. Taking control of workplace stress is about focusing on the one thing that’s always within your control: you. Even if stuck in a difficult or stressful situation, you can minimize the negative effects of stress. Many workplace stressors start with perception. What one person may perceive as a stressful event, another may perceive as a means of motivation. Changing what you perceive as stressful helps you deal with stressors more effectively, and that change starts with the mind. Relaxing your mind and your muscles can help reduce stress, ease tension, and allow you to regain control over your emotions. Even allowing yourself just one minute to relax during your workday can help you manage stress more effectively and make the right decisions. So the next time you find yourself in a situation where you need to diffuse tension and stress, take one minute and follow these steps: • If you can, sit with your eyes closed. If not, focus your eyes on any stationary object. • Choose a word to focus on such as “breathe,” “calm” or “peace.”

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

Strolling of the Heifers, a Vermont-based local food advocacy group, has released its second annual Locavore Index, tracking the availability and use of locally produced foods and ranking states based on their committed support. Using recent data from multiple sources, the index incorporates farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture (CSA) operations and food hubs in its per capita comparison of consumer interest in eating locally sourced foods, known as locavorism. The top five states for accessibility of local foods are Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Iowa; the bottom five are Florida, Louisiana, Arizona, Nevada and Texas. The organization’s Executive Director, Orly Munzing, says the purpose of the index is to encourage local food efforts by supporting farm-to-school programs, urging hospitals and nursing homes to purchase local foods and asking supermarkets to buy from local farms.

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Natural Fiber Is Stronger Than Steel Nanocellulose, a material derived from tree fiber and some grain stalks, could now potentially be sourced from blue-green algae in sufficient quantities to cost-efficiently create ultra-thin media displays, lightweight body armor, a one-pound boat that carries up to 1,000 pounds of cargo, and a wide range of other products. R. Malcolm Brown, Jr., Ph.D., a biology professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented his team’s findings at an American Chemical Society conference as a major step toward “one of the most important discoveries in plant biology.” Brown’s method uses genes from the family of bacteria that produces vinegar and secretes nanocellulose. The genetically altered algae, known as cyanobacteria, are entirely self-sustaining. They produce their own food from sunlight and water and absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, offering a natural way to reduce this major greenhouse gas. Brown says bacterial nanocellulose can be used to create ballistic glass, aerospace materials or even wound dressings, because it retains its stiffness and strength even when submerged in liquid. Its most obvious application would be in paper, cardboard and display industries. Source: TheVerge.com

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Honeybee-Killing Pesticides Banned in Europe Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key factor. Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a twoyear ban on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, starting this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees. Source: Voice of America

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Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Beware of medications that rob your body of vital nutrients By Theresa Luu, M.D.

Are you suffering from a lack of energy? Depression? Memory loss or brain fog? Joint pain and muscle aches? Palpitations? Digestive problems? Chronic pain? Headaches? While these conditions seem unrelated, they may all result from the medications you’re taking!

lthough prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can have beneficial and even life-saving effects, millions of Americans suffer from an almost completely ignored epidemic of drug-induced nutrient depletion (DIND) that can cause serious health problems. Most people, including healthcare professionals, are completely unaware of the dangerous side effects these medications create in depleting vital nutrients. In fact, it’s estimated that up to 30 percent of pharmaceutical side effects are the result of drug-induced nutrient depletion. Drugs can deplete the body’s natural stores of vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. While some of these side effects may be merely unpleasant, others can be life-threatening and can increase the risk of developing other chronic illnesses.

What drugs cause nutrient depletion? More than 1,000 of the most commonly prescribed prescription drugs and many OTC medications deplete the body of specific vital nutrients. These include the following kinds of drugs: • cholesterol-lowering statins • anticonvulsants • anti-acid/heartburn • oral contraceptives and • antidiabetic hormone replacement • antihypertensive therapy • anti-inflammatory • antibiotics

Who is at risk for drug-induced nutrient depletion? Most Americans already fall short on their dietary intake of important vitamins and minerals because they regularly eat nutritionally deficient meals, filled with empty calories from high sugar and processed foods, especially fast foods. In 14

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fact, a recent study, “What America’s Missing: a 2011 Report on the Nation’s Nutrient Gap,” revealed that 90 percent of Americans are nutrient deficient. Another nutritional survey reported that 80 percent of Americans fail to consume the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for one or more of the essential nutrients on a daily basis. For example, 73 percent of those surveyed were not getting enough zinc in their diets, 65 percent were deficient in calcium, 62 percent were low in magnesium, 56 percent in vitamin A, and 54 percent in vitamin B6. If these already nutritionally deficient people take medications, the drugs will further starve their bodies of essential nutrients. And that will increase their likelihood of developing additional health problems and chronic illnesses, including heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoporosis, anemia, and neurologic symptoms.

How many people are at risk of developing drug-induced nutrient depletion? More Americans than ever are taking prescription drugs; this trend will continue, along with the increased incidence of chronic illnesses in adults and now even in children, especially obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, depression and asthma. More than half of all American adults regularly take at least one prescription drug, and one fifth take four or more. One of four children and teenagers is also on a medication for a chronic illness. Many of the conditions we as physicians see in our everyday practice may actually be related to nutrient depletion. Unfortunately, many physicians try to address the symptoms arising from drug-induced nutrient depletion by prescribing even more drugs, compounding the problem. Therefore, millions of Americans are already suffering from DIND — or at a very high risk of developing it. That depletion has the potential to create more health problems, leading to more medications, further exacerbating nutritional deficiencies. What a vicious cycle!

Does your doctor know about drug-induced nutrient depletion? Drug-induced nutrient depletion is a topic that physicians and other healthcare practitioners should be aware of, but most know very little about it. Unfortunately, the subject is rarely part of medical school curricula, so most doctors are unlikely to instruct their patients to supplement the prescriptions they give them. Despite hundreds of scientific studies on DIND that have appeared in medical journals for decades, throughout the world, most of this information has not been publicized to health professionals or the general public. Fortunately, all this research has been organized and reported in The Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion Handbook by Ross Pelton, R.Ph., and James Lavelle, R.Ph. More recent books NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

emphasizing DIND are Supplement Your Prescription: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Know About Nutrition by Hyla Cass, M.D., and Drug Muggers: Which Medications Are Robbing Your Body of Essential Nutrients — And Natural Ways to Restore Them, by Suzy Cohen, R.Ph.

How do drugs cause nutrient depletion? Drug-induced nutrient depletion can occur through several mechanisms. Some drugs interfere with the absorption of nutrients, while others may lead to increased excretion. Some drugs may block the action or production of certain nutrients within the cells. Eventually, these nutritional deficiencies can become significant, causing severe side effects, especially when the medications are taken for long periods. Well-known mechanisms are: 1. Absorption – Drugs can change the environment in the gastrointestinal tract in a way that reduces the absorption of needed vitamins and minerals that are in food. For example, anti-acid/heartburn medications decrease the acidic environment in the gut, decreasing calcium absorption that requires an acidic environment for optimal absorption. People who take an acid suppressor can have reduced calcium absorption, leading to risks of osteoporosis and skeletal fractures. 2. Excretion – Some drugs can increase the rate at which the body breaks down a nutrient or eliminates it through the kidneys. Diuretics increase fluid and electrolyte loss through the urine, causing depletion of water-soluble nutrients, including vitamin B, magnesium, and potassium, leading to muscle spasm, cramping, palpitation, and headaches. 3. Metabolism – Drugs can change how the body utilizes certain nutrients or change biochemical pathways involved in the formation of a nutrient. Statin drugs inhibit the pathway of cholesterol production; at the same time, they inhibit the production of coenzyme Q10, which is vital for cellular energy and heart health, causing increased fatigue, muscle aches, or even heart failure.

depletions caused by a medication. With appropriate nutritional supplementation, we can control or at least minimize those side effects and prevent longer-term health complications associated with DIND. It’s our chance to live a longer and healthier life! Theresa Luu, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, earned a neurobiology degree from the University of Pennsylvania and attended medical school at Emory University, where she completed extensive training and served as chief resident. Through her research in integrative and nutritional medicine and now through the clinical studies she’s conducting, she has come to realize the importance of nutritional support for her cardiac patients, both preoperatively and postoperatively, and has seen improved outcomes. She has also led the clinical formulation of the first multivitamin line developed to address drug-induced nutrient depletion (Replenish multivitamins). For more information, visit ReplenishVitamins.com. See ad on this page.

What can you do to avoid drug-induced nutrient depletion? Every person who takes or gives prescription drugs needs to know about druginduced nutrient depletion. The only solution to averting drug-induced nutritional deficiencies is to replace the depleted nutrients through nutritional supplements, dietary sources, or both. If you are one of the many Americans who find yourself needing to take medications on a long-term basis, then you must supplement the essential nutrients that they steal. Taking a natural supplement along with the medication will replenish the essential vitamins and minerals that are lost. Supplements will not only minimize or prevent unwanted side effects caused by the drug, but also increase the effectiveness and compliance of the medication.

What’s the bottom line? Drug-induced nutrient depletion is a serious issue — and it’s not one that’s likely to go away, with so many people taking prescription or OTC medications. Patients need to be aware that these medications can lead to severe nutrient deficiencies. And physicians, in evaluating patients’ symptoms, need to assess whether those symptoms are due to the illness, to the side effects of the drugs or to nutrient

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Banish Acid Reflux Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn

by Linda Sechrist

early everyone has some reflux, the upward backflow of the stomach’s contents into the esophagus connecting the stomach with the throat, or even up into the throat itself. When it occurs more than twice a week, reflux can progress from a minor irritation causing heartburn to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When the throat is most affected, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Untreated, LPR can damage the throat, airway, and lungs. If left untreated, GERD can damage the digestive system and cause precancerous Barrett’s esophagus or even esophageal cancer. “In the United States, the prevalence of esophageal cancer has increased 850 percent since 1975, according to National Cancer Institute statistics,” says Dr. Jamie Koufman who has been studying acid reflux for three decades as part of her pioneering work as a laryngologist, specializing in treating voice disorders and diseases of the larynx. She is founding director of the Voice Institute of New York and the primary author of Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure. Koufman prescribes combining science, medicine and culinary arts to treat the ailment, which she mainly blames on the acidification of the American diet, along with increases in saturated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and agricultural pesticides. Consider that almost all bottled or canned foods have an acidity level of 4 or lower on the pH scale—a key measurement in medicine, biology and nutrition, and significant in Koufman’s clinical research and conclusions from examining upwards of 250,000 patients. “Soft drinks are the major risk factor for reflux,” she notes.

A single statistic from the American Beverage Association highlights the problem: In 2010, the average 12-to-29-yearold American consumed 160 gallons of acidified soft drinks, nearly a half-gallon a day. “Trends in the prevalence of reflux parallel soft drink consumption over time, especially in young people,” says Koufman. She clarifies that the term “acid reflux” is misleading because the problem centers on the digestive enzyme pepsin, which is manufactured in the stomach to break down proteins into more easily digestible particles. It is activated by the acid in high-acid foods. “If there is no protein around that needs digesting, pepsin can gnaw on the lining of your throat and esophagus,” explains Koufman, who is a professor of clinical otolaryngology at New York Medical College. She has seen many reflux cases misdiagnosed as something else. “It’s common for doctors to mistake reflux symptoms of hoarseness, postnasal drip, chronic throat clearing, trouble in swallowing or sore throat and cough for asthma, sinusitis or allergies.” She adds that heartburn and indigestion are sometimes treated with over-thecounter antacids, which are ineffective for these. Koufman helps her patients, including professional singers, to overcome acid reflux with a two-week detoxification program consisting of a low-acid, low-fat, pH-balanced diet. “For two weeks, avoid acidic foods (nothing below pH 4),” she advises. “Eat fish, poultry, tofu, melons, bananas, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and cereals, mushrooms and green vegetables. Refrain from fried foods, chocolate and soft drinks.

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Basically, consume nothing out of a bottle or a can, except for water.” She remarks that reflux is definitely curable by following a proper diet, although it can still take up to a year for a person to become totally symptom-free. Noted Integrative Physician Andrew Weil agrees with Koufman’s recommendations. He suggests developing an exercise and relaxation strategy, because stress and anxiety worsen reflux symptoms, as well as increasing fiber intake by eating more whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and staying hydrated by drinking plenty of purified water. Keep a log to track foods and beverages that worsen symptoms, and avoid alcohol and stimulants like caffeinated beverages and tobacco that irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Weil also suggests ingesting a slippery elm supplement according to label directions, which can help heal irritated digestive tract tissues, and chewing a tablet of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) or taking a half-teaspoon of a DGL supplement powder before meals and at bedtime. Reduce doses after symptoms are under control. “For most people, there is probably a middle road—having an occasional glass of orange juice or soda doesn’t cause reflux disease—but if that’s all you drink day in and day out, it’s likely to create a problem. For people with known reflux disease, a period of ‘acid/pepsin detox’ makes good sense,” concludes Koufman. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interview.

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n summer, when many fruits, herbs and vegetables are at their peak, it makes sense to harness their power for the family’s benefit. “Some people flock to plant-empowered living for better health, others because of their spiritual beliefs, to support animal welfare, respect the environment or best of all, because it tastes great,” says wellness activist Kris Carr, a documentary filmmaker, New York Times bestselling author and the educational force behind KrisCarr.com. Carr joined the wellness revolution after being diagnosed with a rare disease. It proved to be the incentive she needed to change her eating habits and find renewed power and energy. Her new book, Crazy Sexy Kitchen, with recipes by Chef Chad Sarno, celebrates the colors, flavors and powers of plants that nourish us at the cellular level. Her main tenets include a focus on: Reducing inflammation. Inflammation is caused by what we eat, drink, smoke, think (stress), live in (environment), or don’t do well (lack of exercise). At the cellular level, it can lead to allergies, arthritis, asthma, heart disease, diabetes, 18

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digestive disorders and cancer, according to Victoria Drake, Ph.D., of the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, who culled the latest research (LPI.OregonState.edu/ infocenter/inflammation.html). Creating an acid/alkaline balance. “Tilting the pH scale in the alkaline direction is easy with a diet filled with mineralrich plant foods,” says Carr. It also means minimizing meat, dairy, sugar, eggs, commercially processed foods, coffee and alcohol. Drinking produce. Green juices and green smoothies are ideal. “They are the most important part of my personal daily practice, one that I will never abandon,” Carr notes. Carr and her husband, Brian Fassett, whom she met when he edited her documentary, Crazy Sexy Cancer, share the juice and smoothie making responsibilities. “We make enough to have two 12-ounce servings of green drinks a day. Our recipes are often guided by what’s available in the fridge,” she advises. The secret is a three-to-one ratio of three veggies for every piece of fruit. Kale reigns in their home. The dark leafy superfood is especially suited for smoothies, salads and sautés. They like kale’s generous helping of vitamin K for maintaining strong bones. Carr’s Crazy Sexy Kale Salad is dressed with vinaigrette that includes flax oil, which she notes is high in omega-3s to promote healthy brain function. It’s also a well-known antiinflammatory food. “Make sure to buy cold-pressed, organic flax oil in a dark bottle and store it in the fridge,” she advises, “because light and heat may turn the oil rancid. I like Barlean’s brand, but there are many other quality flax oils available. Since it is sensitive to heat, I use it mostly in salad dressings and smoothies.” Carr maintains that, “By decreasing the amount of acidic inflammatory foods while increasing the amount of healthy and alkaline plant foods, you flood your body with vitamins, minerals, cancer-fighting phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber.” This supports the body in maintaining and repairing itself. She further points out, “Once your body repairs, it can renew. That’s big-healer medicine. You might as well get a business card that reads: self-care shaman.” Award-winning cookbook author Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

Easy Summer Recipes “Many of my recipes have been influenced by cultural experiences, twists on favorite childhood meals or newly discovered ingredients,” says Chef Chad Sarno. “The strawberry smoothie is among Kris Carr’s favorites. Few dishes have proved to be as timeless and widely beloved as the kale salad.”

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Crazy Sexy Fridge Foods Each week, Kris Carr stocks her fridge with what she considers “whole, plant-based deliciousness.” One of the biggest secrets of eating healthy, she says, is being prepared. “Always keep a well-stocked arsenal of healthy ingredients at your disposal,” she advises. “At the very least, you’ll always be ready to whip up a green juice or smoothie.” n Canning jars filled with n Flax oil ready-to-drink homen Flax bread made smoothies and n Vegan buttery spread green juices n Vegan mayonnaise n Kale, parsley, spinach, n Raw sauerkraut cauliflower, cucumber, n Vegan sausages bell peppers and citrus fruits n Cacao powder

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Kale is the king of leafy veggies and rules this prevention-rocks salad. Serve it solo with a favorite cooked grain, or wrapped in nori or a gluten-free tortilla. Crown this kale creation by adding chopped fresh herbs or favorite diced vegetables. To be fancy, serve the salad wrapped in a cucumber slice. Yields 2 to 3 servings 1 bunch kale, any variety, shredded by hand 1 cup diced bell peppers, red, yellow or orange ¼ cup chopped parsley 1½ avocados with pit removed, chopped 2 Tbsp flax oil 1½ tsp lemon juice Sea salt, to taste Pinch of cayenne, to taste 1 cucumber Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Massage and mix using both hands to “wilt” the kale and cream the avocado (takes just a minute or two). Then serve. For a fun touch, cut a thin lengthwise slice of cucumber and create a circle to outline each serving of salad, stitching the ends of the cucumber slice together with a toothpick. Place the salad in the cucumber ring and then serve. Source: Adapted from Crazy Sexy Kitchen: 150 Plant-Empowered Recipes to Ignite a Mouthwatering Revolution, by Kris Carr with Chef Chad Sarno. natural awakenings

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Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.

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The Latest Facts About Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More by Melinda Hemmelgarn

ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition.

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports the local economy and contributes to food security. Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better. Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants. Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.

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Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.” The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval. Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregon-based Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broadspectrum pesticides kill beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.

Demand for GMO Labeling

Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products

containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, should give the movement a major push, as well. The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engineered food. Seifert says, “I have a responsibility to my children to hand on to them a world that is not poisoned irreparably.” As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.”

Seed Freedom and Food Choice

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Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book. Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library. Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.

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Grilled fish makes a lean, heart-healthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations. For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from industrial aquaculture,

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plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems. Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness. The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.

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lin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hard-to-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibioticresistant E. coli bacteria in chickens. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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“Look first for the USDA Certified Organic label. Next, look for other words and terms on the package indicating it comprises natural, humane, free-range, grassfed and GM- or GE-free ingredients. Watch out for chemical preservatives, artificial coloring, byproducts, GMOs, irradiation/radioisotope treatment, hormones and antibiotics. In short, seek out whole organic foods appropriate to the species.”

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ike a canary in a coal mine, dogs serve as sentinels, drawing our attention to health hazards in our shared home environment and in the products and byproducts of the food industry.

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In the mid-1990s, as genetically engineered or modified (GE, GM or GMO), corn and soy were becoming increasingly prominent ingredients in both pet food products and feed for farm animals, the number of dogs reported suffering from a specific cluster of health problems increased. It also became evident from discussion among veterinarians and dog owners that such health problems occurred more often among dogs eating pet food that included GM crops than those consuming food produced from conventional crops. The conditions most cited included allergies, asthma, atopic (severe) dermatitis and other skin problems, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis, recurrent diarrhea, vomiting and indigestion, plus abnormalities in liver, pancreas and immune system functions. People often reported failed treatments and harmful side effects to prescribed remedies (e.g. steroids), as well as problems with various manufactured 24

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prescription diets after their attending veterinarians diagnosed their animals with these conditions. According to a 2011 study in the journal Cell Research, in engineering crops like corn and soybean, novel proteins are created that can assault the immune system and cause allergies and illnesses, especially in the offspring of mothers fed GMO foods. Diminished nutrient content is a concurrent issue. “The results of most of the few independent studies conducted with GM foods indicate that they may cause hepatic, pancreatic, renal and reproductive effects and may alter hematological, biochemical and immunologic parameters,”concluded Artemis Dona and Ioannis S. Arvanitoyannis, of the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at the University of Athens Medical School, in their 2009 study on the effect of GM foods on animals. Such problems are caused partly by the inherent genetic instability of GM plants, which can result in spontaneous and unpredictable mutations (Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering Reviews). DNA in GM foods is altered by the genetic engineering process; it can be incorporated by gut bacteria and may alter their

behavior and ecology in the digestive tract. Likewise, when digestive bacteria incorporate material from antibiotic-resistant genes, engineered into patented GM foods crops to identify them, it could have serious health implications, according to Jeffrey M. Smith in his book, Genetic Roulette, and Terje Traavik and Jack Heinemann, co-authors of Genetic Engineering and Omitted Health Research.

What Pet Owners Can Do Look for pet foods that are free of GM corn and soy, and/or organically certified. Pet food

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manufacturers that use U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic ingredients—and especially those that don’t use corn, soy, canola, cotton byproducts (oil and cake) or sugar beet, which are more commonly genetically engineered, or imported rice, which can have GM strains—can legitimately claim “No GMO Ingredients” on their packaging. Information, plus tips on avoiding hidden GMO ingredients are available at NonGMOShoppingGuide.com. Many websites also provide recipes for home-prepared diets for companion animals, including DogCatHome PreparedDiet.com. Let responsible pet food manufacturers know of consumers’ concerns and heed Hippocrates’ advice to let our food be our medicine and our medicine be our food. Enlightened citizen action is an integral part of the necessary revolution in natural agriculture aimed at promoting more ecologically sound, sustainable and humane farming practices, a healthier environment and more healthful, wholesome and affordable food for us and our canine companions.

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years, and what role has raw food played? I grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese. Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray. One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swimsuit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it.

So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately. Today I eat raw food as an anti-aging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My holistic lifestyle no longer includes any over-the-counter drugs. These days, my system runs efficiently, like an electric golf cart. When I need to go, I go. When I need to stop and sleep, I sleep. The body can work phenomenally well if we just let it.

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“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point? Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups. You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado. Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it. Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.

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How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings? I look for foods that I know will be raw. If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it. There’s a bit of discipline in this. You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need. I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.

Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge? My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw. When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.

Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet? Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure. Beth Bader is the co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club and blogs at CleanerPlateClub.com.

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What do bikini-clad gorillas, hoop dancing, aerial silk acrobatics, anti-gravity yoga and Pilates on the water have in common? They are among the most enjoyable ways to burn calories and increase strength.

On the Run

In Mankato, Minnesota, runners and walkers dressed like gorillas, many embellished with bikinis, tutus and football jerseys, take part in the annual Gorilla Run to benefit the nonprofit North Mankato Miracle League and Fallenstein Field, a fully accessible softball field for children with mental or physical challenges. This year, a local DJ dressed as a banana led the pack of 600 gorillas through the 2.4-mile course, raising $30,000. Next April, pro athletes and other volunteers will again pitch in to set the pace for other cities that want to ape their act. Travis Snyder’s family-friendly Color Run, founded in Draper, Utah, and launched in Tempe, Arizona, in early 2012, has caught on in more than 100 U.S. cities as a way for novice runners to have a stress-free, untimed, fun day. Sixty percent of the participants have never run a 5K (three-plus miles) race before. Staff and volunteers throw brightly colored cornstarch on the runners at regular intervals, making the finish line a virtual rainbow. The larger runs boast thousands of participants. There are only two rules: wear a white shirt at the starting line and finish plastered in color. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

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For anyone looking for a unique water workout, Tatiana Lovechenko, founder of Fort Lauderdale Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP), has an answer. “We have paddleboard boot camps and sunrise and sunset tours, on the ocean or the Intracoastal Waterway, based on conditions. Safe and eco-friendly LED lights, our latest innovation, let us see the fish below and make sure boats see us at night.” Their SUP manatee tour is particularly popular. “This endangered species congregates in less-traveled waterways. They often come up out of the water to look at us,” says Lovechenko.

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Aerial silk classes take exercising to new heights. Cirque du Soleil-style and more elegant than rope climbing, students don’t have to be in peak shape to start. “Just show up and want to learn,” says international performing aerialist Laura Witwer, who teaches how to climb fabric attached to steel rigging 16 to 25 feet high in New York City spaces. “We work close to the floor for beginners,” she explains. “They learn to climb, then to hang upside-down, and then tie knots. We’ve had all body sizes, shapes and ages in class; it’s a great way to stretch and add strength.” Yoga can also take to the air with anti-gravity classes that position participants in fabric slings or hammocks that relax joints and help the body realign itself. Christopher Harrison, founder and

artistic director of AntiGravity Yoga, in New York City, is a former worldclass gymnast and professional dancer on Broadway, two professions that are tough on the body. “As an aging athlete whose passion continued, but whose body had been ripped apart by numerous surgeries, yoga healed and rejuvenated my mind and body,” he remarks. “In order to take pressure off the joints, I took my performance company from tumbling off the ground to hanging up into the air by inventing apparatus that allowed us to fly.” Whether by land, sea or air, adventurous souls are discovering new ways to recharge mind, spirit and body. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StlSandy@MindSpring.com.

If basic SUP isn’t enough, onboard yoga or Pilates can be added. “It’s easy on the joints for those with knee or ankle problems,” Lovechenko advises. Regardless of the level of experience, “Yoga paddleboarding naturally calls for a calm mind, steady breathing and attention to balance. With Pilates, working out on a board in water that’s 10 to 20 feet deep activates a different set of muscles.”

Dancing on Land

Hoopnotica, on a roll here and in Europe, reintroduces play into physical fitness with fresh, fun, expressive movements (Tinyurl.com/Hoopnotica Lessons). Instructional DVDs and classes are available to revive and enhance childhood hooping abilities. “Hooping spans genres from classical to hip-hop, tribal to lyrical, depending on who’s spinning the hoop and what’s spinning on the turntable,” says Jacqui Becker, Hoopnotica’s director of content development and lead master trainer, in Brooklyn, New York. “When I carry a hoop around town, people light up. It’s like walking a puppy, but an even better workout, with no cleanup.”

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A Green Night’s Sleep for Travelers Pioneers Show the Way to Eco-Friendly Stays by Avery Mack

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hen your company motto is ‘true to nature’, you have to follow through,” says Tom Tabler, director of sales and marketing for the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. “We look at everything, from the biodegradable ink pens in the guest rooms to the staff’s summer uniform.” Managers’ sport coats consist of lightweight plastic fibers and rubber from recycled materials. “They breathe fine, are comfortable and look great,” Tabler remarks. Hotel construction adhered to eco-friendly practices. A 100-acre bird sanctuary followed the onsite discovery of endangered golden-cheeked warblers. The 36-hole golf course is certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and deemed the most eco-friendly in the United States by the PGA Tour. The hotel’s four pools and a lazy river for tubing honor the region’s dry climate; water reclamation via closed loop natural catchments and rain retention ponds keep guests afloat 30

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and the golf course green. Also in Texas, the Four Seasons Hotel Austin has a “zero waste” goal, requiring the recycling of 90 percent of all onsite waste. Shadowboxes above trash cans show guests examples of what is and isn’t recyclable, while unused soap and other toiletries are donated to local women’s shelters. “We have placed sufficient containers, so there’s no excuse not to recycle,” says Kerri Holden, senior director of public relations. “In April, we were at

the 70 percent compliance mark. We hope to reach our 90 percent goal by year’s end.” She notes that after management cancelled weekly dumpster service, only one six-by-six-foot trash container remains. Even worn linens become cleaning rags. The saltwater swimming pool uses soda ash, rather than harsher chlorine chemical treatments. Kitchen scraps are composted and become fertilizer for the hotel’s herb and vegetable garden and flowerbeds. Natural compost bags in guest rooms collect banana peels, apple cores and other organic food waste. At the end of the year, guests that composted during their visit receive a thank-you letter and The Nature Conservancy plants a tree in their name in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest, one of the world’s most endangered tropical forests (PlantABillion.org). Boston’s Colonnade Hotel, built in the 1970s, grows greener with each upgrade. “We replace systems with the greenest possible solutions,” explains Keith Alexander, director of property operations. Guest room windows have been replaced with filmed and insulating twinned panes to save power year-round. Electrolyzed water is now used for cleaning; a higher pH works as a nontoxic degreaser, while a lower pH turns water into a sanitizer, eliminating the need for chemical cleansers and gloves. Next, the hotel plans to install a large commercial dishwasher that will use electrolyzed water instead of chlorine-based cleaners. California’s Cavallo Point Lodge, near San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, opened in Sausalito in 2008 as the newest national park lodge and the only one with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. It was built in the early 1900s to house Fort Baker’s military families. While renovations have enlarged the rooms, wood door framing maintains the rustic appearance and the wood floors are either original or made from repurposed wood. “We learned a lot while updating the lodge,” says General Manager Euan Taylor. “We discovered that the tin ceiling tiles were painted with lead-based paint. Instead of using harsh chemicals, we froze each tile, gave it a slight twist and the paint fell off.”

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Unsurprisingly, food for the lodge restaurant and onsite cooking school is purchased from local farmers. In Big Sur, California, the awardwinning Post Ranch Inn specializes in repurposing materials. Wood from old growth redwood wine casks accent walls in guest rooms. Fallen trees become benches dotting walkways. Dinnerware is made from recycled glass and any broken plates are recycled again. The honey used for a special spa facial treatment comes from 18 onsite beehives. Daily updates on energy savings via the Inn’s 208 kW, 990-panel solar power system can be viewed at Tinyurl. com/PostRanchInnMonitor.

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Oregon’s The Resort at the Mountain, in Welches, installed an additional 11,000 indigenous plants throughout its 300-acre property in 2009, in the spirit of the nearby Mount Hood National Forest. The mountain is home to the only ski lodge certified by the Sustainable Travel Institute, using United Nations criteria. “We are a base camp for skiers, hikers, off-road bikers and fly fishermen,” says General Manager John Erickson. “Our ‘field to stream’ menu features northwest products and of course, fish.” The resort’s golf course, following the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program, uses natural methods for weed control. “We pull them up,” says Erickson. “Wildflowers get to stay where they are.” Golfers and fishermen volunteer to help keep the course in good shape and the water channels clear for salmon and steelhead. From the golf course, visitors can see the salmon swimming upstream. “Most of the fishermen catch and release,” says Erickson. “We want to be good stewards of the land.”

More Sustainable Hotels While many hotels are implementing energy- and water-saving measures and recycling, some are taking even more Earth-friendly steps in their operations and services. Best Western Plus Boulder Inn, in Boulder, Colorado, is solar powered and supplies bicycles for guests. Forty 1° North, in Newport, Rhode Island, provides in-room electronic newspaper delivery via iPads, saving 700 pounds of waste per month. Hyatt at Olive 8, in Seattle, Washington, has an 8,355-square-foot living rooftop that provides an urban habitat for birds, bees and butterflies and reduces storm water runoff to city sewers. The InterContinental New York Times Square has two green rooftops that feature low-maintenance, droughttolerant plants to help regulate the building’s temperature. A resident beehive produced 40 pounds of locally sourced honey in its initial harvest. Kimpton’s Hotel Monaco, in Portland, Oregon, offers guests a 50 percent discount on parking for hybrid cars, plus complimentary electric car charging. Shore Hotel, in Santa Monica, California, offers a Green Concierge program with information on local farmers’ markets, eco-friendly shopping and fair trade espresso spots, plus access to hybrid taxis, bicycles and walking tours.

In the Finger Lakes area of upstate New York, the Hotel Skyler, a former temple and theater, the third hotel in the U.S. and 10th in the world to achieve Platinum LEED certification, is heated by a geothermal gas pump and outfitted with salvaged architecture. Element hotels [in Colorado, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey and Texas] offer green kitchens, spa baths, in-room recycle bins, magnetic guest room door signs, electric vehicle chargers, in-room filtered tap water and bikes to borrow. Chicago’s Hotel Felix, built in 1926, has gone so green that even its sculptures are made from reclaimed materials. Houston’s Magnolia Hotel provides bus passes for employees. In Massachusetts, the Inn at Field Farm, in Williamstown, and the Inn at Castle Hill, in Ipswich, are owned by a statewide land trust and nonprofit conservation organization, The Trustees of Reservations. The Omni Hotel, in Dallas, is the largest gold-certified LEED hotel outside Las Vegas. Pennsylvania’s Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia relies on microturbines to provide 100 percent of the daily hot water needs and 15 percent of heating requirements. The W Austin Hotel uses only recyclable containers—no Styrofoam is allowed.

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Well-meaning attempts to fill a child’s summer with enriching activities may do more harm than good. Why not let kids just be kids?

otions of summer as endless free Self-initiated and self-directed play time—to climb trees, chase firemeans the child is calling the shots and flies, build a fort in the woods, learning what comes naturally. If a child maybe set up a lemonade stand—have strums a guitar because he loves it, been supplanted in many families by that’s play. When being instructed, the pricey summer camps or other highly child may enjoy the experience, but it’s structured activities. But unstructured not the same, because the motivation is play isn’t wasted time; it’s the work of at least partly external. childhood, a vehicle for The American Thinking back to our Academy of Pediatdeveloping a basic set of life skills. Research recommends that own best childhood rics published in Early children play outside as memory, it won’t be much as possible—for Childhood Research & Practice shows that least 60 minutes a a class or lesson, but at children that attend day—yet almost half of the time we were play-based rather than America’s youth rouacademic preschools tinely aren’t getting any allowed to just be. become better students. time outside, according Child development expert David to study findings reported in the Archives Elkind, Ph.D., author of The Power of of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Play, maintains, “Play is essential to Outdoor play helps combat childhood positive human development.” Various obesity, acquaints them with their larger types teach new concepts and conenvironment and supports coping skills. tribute to skills, including helpful peer Every child is different. But as Dr. relations and ways to deal with stress. Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a professor of 32

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pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania and a leading expert on resilience, remarks, “Every child needs free, unscheduled time to master his or her environment.” Play is valuable because it miniaturizes the world to a manageable size and primes kids for learning. Consider the complexities involved in a game of chase. Kids develop social skills in organizing and agreeing on rules, and then participate in the physical and creative actions of the actual activity while resolving conflicts or disagreements during its course—providing a foundation for excelling in school and even the business world. Solitary play also provides problem-solving practice. A young girl playing with her dolls may try out different ways of handling the situation if one of them “steals” a treat from the dollhouse cookie jar before tea is served. Because youth haven’t yet developed a capacity for abstract thinking, they learn and discover more about themselves mainly by doing. Developing small self-sufficiencies gives kids a sense of power in a world in which they are, in fact, small and powerless. This is why kids love to imagine dragon-slaying scenarios. Taking risks and being successful in independent play can increase confidence and prepare them to resist peer pressures and stand up to bullying. Given our global challenges, tomorrow’s adults will need the skills developed by such play—innovation, creativity, collaboration and ethical problem solving—more than any preceding generation. A major IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries in 2010 found that the single most sought-after trait in a CEO is creativity. To survive and thrive, our sense of self must be shaped internally, not externally. We need to learn and focus on what we’re good at and like to do; that’s why it’s vital to have kids try lots of different activities, rather than immersing them full-time in parental preferences and dictated experiences. Leading experts in the field agree that considerable daily, unguided time not devoted to any structured activity facilitates their investment in the emotional energy required to develop their own identities.

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In the end, learnIt is this sense of self Most experts agree ing who we are prithat provides a home base—a place to retreat, that kids should have marily takes place not throughout life. more unstructured in the act of doing, but in the quiet spaces be Ultimately, everyfree time than tween things, when we one must rely on their own resources and structured playtime. can reflect upon what we have done and sense of self or they’ll always be looking for ~ Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg who we are. The more of these quiet spaces external direction and families provide for kids, the better. validation. Mental health workers say that produces kids that take unnecesMadeline Levine, Ph.D., a clinical sary risks, have poor coping skills and psychologist and educator in San Franare vulnerable to substance abuse. cisco, CA, is the author of New York Business leaders say such a tendency Times bestsellers, Teach Your Children produces workers that need too much Well and The Price of Privilege. See time, resources and direction to be MadelineLevine.com/category/blogs. really valuable.

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settlers. A large elastic band becomes a Chinese jump rope. Tree twigs or small branches work for stickball or double ball, a game played by native peoples on this continent hundreds of years before Jamestown or Plymouth Rock. Larger tree limbs can be cut into eight-to-10inch sections for use in mölkky, a popular Finnish tossing contest that is gaining favor here (move over corn hole). Several games only require a ball, and many more don’t require any apparatus at all. Think of the copycat games such as Follow-the-Leader or Red Light/ Green Light, or the Hide ’n Seek games, Fox and Hound, Ghost in the Graveyard and Capture the Flag. They offer as many variations on a theme as they do hours of exercise, communing with nature, conflict resolution and unstructured, untallied play. We’ll never get all the way back to the time when neighborhoods and the games we played were children’s only babysitters, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it the old college try. Paul Tukey is co-author of Tag, Toss & Run and founder of SafeLawns.org, which includes outdoor games resources.

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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys. “Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (Simplicity Journey.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.” Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list. Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candysweet berries, rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets. Get wet. Go skinny-dipping in a hidden creek, run through sprinklers in shorts or swimsuit or round up the neighborhood kids for a trip to a local water park, lake or public pool. Water games like Marco Polo and underwater tea parties never grow old, even for grown-ups. Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves. Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea. Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic con-

certs, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party. Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing ample time for unexpected stops. Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments. Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard. Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers. Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make breadand-butter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year. Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies. Summer is the best time to just be. “Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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MONDAY, JULY 8 Pranic Healer’s 3-Day Rejuvenation Retreats— July 8–July 11. Must be a Basic Pranic Healing graduate. Retreat from the outside world to reconnect to your higher self. Located in the beautiful Catskills. Contact Susan at 201-896-8500 or PranicHealingusa@gmail.com. New Moon Celebration & Healing Gong—6:30– 8:45pm. Event includes a long session of deep meditative relaxation with the Healing Gong. $20 pre/$25 door. (Mention Natural Awakenings to receive 20 percent off.) Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Pranic Crystal Healing—9am–6pm. Two-day course, July 11 and 12. Learn the many uses and advantages of using crystals for healing. Must be a Basic Pranic Healing graduate. Prerequisite for Pranic Face Lift and Pranic Body Sculpting workshops. Location in the beautiful Catskills. Contact Susan at 201-896-8500 or PranicHealingusa@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 Toltec Mitote and Vision Quest Weekend Retreat in Vermont—July 12–14. Join Shaman Janet StraightArrow in ceremonies and journeys to awaken Self in deep practices and overnight dreaming work. Sunday we will move into our own space on the earth for four hours of vision, reflection and experience. BeTheMedicine.com. 973-647-2500.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Pranic Body Sculpting and Pranic Facelift— 2-day workshop, July 13 and 14. An advanced workshop for those who have taken Pranic Crystal Healing. Emotions and energy affect our physical body: Learn to remove wrinkles and inches in just a weekend without chemicals or operations. Location is in upstate New York. Call 201-896-8500 or visit PranicHealingUSA.com. Face and Body Makeover Day—9am–6pm. Professional make-up artist and hairdresser will teach you how to enhance your natural beauty. Use fresh fruits and vegetables for facial masks, scrubs and toners. Vegetarian meals served. Open to all. In the beautiful Catskills Mountains in New York. Call Susan at 201-896-8500 to register. Visit PranicHealingUSA.com. Art of the Heart Anniversary Celebration— 10am–10pm. Free mini-workshops, and a wine & cheese celebration at 6pm. RSVP to 908-8793937. Art of the Heart, 15 Perry Street, Chester. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Nutritional Well-Being and Awareness—11am– 12:30pm. Join Neil Andrews on a journey to strengthen your Divine Consciousness with natural foods. Learn the benefits of a healthier eating lifestyle and making the correct food choices. $25. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. HunaHealingCenter.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 16 Arhatic Yoga Preparatory Level. A modern mystery school of advanced spiritual teachings, energy work, and meditations, designed to nurture inner peace and spiritual growth for the practitioner. Join us in the Catskills Mountains where you feel one with nature. Call Susan at 201-896-8500 or email us at PranicHealingusa@gmail.com. PranicHealingUSA.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 25 Summer Movie Night—6:30–9pm. Watch The World According to Monsanto, with light snack with discussion of GMO foods led by Lori Lee, MA, RD, CPT. $10 nonmembers, $5 members. RSVP by July 18 to 973-895-2003. Space is limited. Fit 4 Life Studio, The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, 765 Route 10 East, Randolph.

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Nutritional Well-Being and Awareness—11am– 12:30pm. Join Neil Andrews on a journey to strengthen your Divine Consciousness with natural foods. Learn the benefits of a healthier eating lifestyle and making the correct food choices. $25. The Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. 973-267-4809. HunaHealingCenter.com.

Butterfly Gardening Workshop—12–1:30pm. Adults and children 8 and over. Learn to garden for butterflies with Jean Greely, an Essex County Rutgers Master Gardener and butterfly enthusiast. Includes a few minutes in the live butterfly tent. $9 per adult, $7 per child. Advance registration required. Essex County Environmental Center, 621B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. 973-228-8776.

Grow Your Own Salad—7pm–9pm. Join Rutgers Master Gardeners of Essex County as they introduce the basics of creating a small vegetable/salad garden. $9. Advance registration required. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland. 973-228-8776.

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Morris County 4-H Fair—Four days: 7/18, 4–10pm; 7/19 & 7/20, 10am–10pm; 7/21, 10am– 4pm. Animal shows, live music, performances,

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SUNDAY, JULY 28 iwc Mindshift Class—1–3pm. Learn how to recognize negative thought patterns and how to shift your mind to a more positive, calming place. Presented by Valerie Merton, LPC, NCC, ACS. $50. Call for reservation as seating is limited. 908-879-8700. iwc, 401 Route 24, Nathan Cooper Building, Chester. Iwcnj.com.

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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.

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.

Outdoor Bootcamp Class—2pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp)

Fresh Freedom Call Ministry—9:30am–3pm. This nonprofit organization ministers and serves lunch to more than 75 people each week at Fresh Anointing International Church, 23–25 Washington St. (corner of James St.), Newark. FreshFreedomCall.org or call 973-713-2145.

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.

Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201.

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monday Morning Yoga—9:15–10:15am. Morning yoga flow. $15. Theater Dance Center, 230 Rte. 206, Unit 403, Flanders. 908-892-3802. Alyssia.Saporito@ live.com. MySweetOm.wordpress.com. Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am. Mondays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna, 973-584-6664. YogaWest. com. Strength Training—11–11:45am. A class for toning and strengthening muscles. Perfect for bone health: Love your muscles and your bones. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 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—3:30–4:15pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 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. 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. Reiki Healing Circle in the Salt Room—7–8:30pm. Second and fourth Mondays. Experience restoration, relaxation, and balance. Includes guided meditation, an introduction to Reiki, chair treatments, and salt therapy. $25. Register at Info@RespiraSalt.com or 908-665-0333. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. Meditation in the Salt Room—7–8pm. Every third Monday. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or info@RespiraSalt.com. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Psychic Mediumship—7–9pm. First three Mondays. Gather with an individual or up to five family members to contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. Bring a digital recorder. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@ Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Psychic Development Class—7–9pm Last Monday of the month. $10. Held in Netcong. Call 908-852-4635 to register. Garry@Hyp4life.com. HYP4LIFE.com. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Harriet at 973-702-8443 for 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.

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Law of Attraction Meeting—7:30–9pm First Mondays. 973-383-6847 or Cindy@FreshLookonLife. com. FreshLookonLife.com. Fresh Look on Life, 31 Rte. 206, Suite 3, Augusta. 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.

tuesday Sunrise Yoga—6:45am. Weekly. Start your morning with some peaceful flowing yoga, then take that energy into the rest of your day! Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-896-0030. 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. DrSimon@randolphprwc.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Christpaths—9:30am–12pm. Second Tuesdays. Monthly spiritual sharing and practice group. Christ Church, Short Hills. Yearly tuition: $175. Christ Church, 66 Highland Ave, Short Hills. 908-2772120. Information@Interweave.org. Interweave.org. White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm, mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30 pm. Tuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info. Gentle Yoga Plus Class—1:15–2 pm. For those new to yoga. Sign up online at WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm. Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com. Prenatal Yoga—4:15–5pm. Please bring a note from your MD indicating that you are cleared to participate. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. Strength Training—6–6:45pm. Stronger muscles can help build stronger bones, and in this class we will strengthen and tone all the large muscle groups for a stronger you. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. SMART Recovery—6:30–8pm Tuesdays. Secular, science-based recovery group for support and assistance with all forms of addictive behavior. Free. Roxbury Twp. Library. 201-774-8323. SmartRox@ Optimum.net. Meditation and Healing Group—7pm. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

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Monthly Archangel Meditation & Message Circle with Judy Toma—7pm. Every 2nd Tuesday. Goddess in Eden, 20 Church St., Montclair (Inside Blu Lotus). 973-919-3600 to register. $20.

Free 8-Week Vinyasa Yoga—-9:15am–10:15am. First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, 37 Church Mall Rd., Springfield. Reserve: 973-379-4320. Ptspin@hotmail.com.

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.

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

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. DrSimon@RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Meditation—7–7:30pm Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Reiki Circle for Everyone—7–8:30pm First Tuesdays. Learn more about this natural healing modality or brush up on your skills. By donation. Andrea Grace at the Center for Natural Healing, Kings Plaza, Upper Level, 430 Springfield Ave., Ste. 209, Berkeley Heights. 908-963-7911. Info@ AndreaGrace.com. The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Facilitated by Rev. Susan C. Nigra, CHt. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. Donations appreciated. 973-691-9244 or 973-876-2449. Office@TheSpiritGathering.net. TheSpiritGathering.net. The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen. org. North American Butterfly Association—7:30pm First Tuesdays. Frelinghuysen Arboretum Education Center, 53 E. Hanover Ave., Morristown. 973-326-7600. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Miracles-Course. org. Garwood. Call Betsy Zipkin at 732-469-0234. Book Study Group—7:30–9pm Held at Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. UnityofSussex.org. More info: 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm First and third Tuesdays. Worship Service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908-638-9066 to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com.

wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op—Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com.

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. Mommy and Me Yoga—10:30–11:15am. For children ages 3 & 4. Children learn ‘peaceful’ breathing as they flow through a series of poses and create their own. Carol’s Yoga Youngsters, 145 Washington St., Morristown. 973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—Noon. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. PilateswithAmy@verizon.net. Proptnj.com. Healing Touch Sessions with Maureen Mahoney—1:30pm–4:30pm. By appointment. The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. 973-5436329. MMahon123@aol.com. Yoga Pilates Fusion—3:30–4:15pm. This class combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. Restorative Yoga—4:30–5:15pm. A great class for unwinding and relaxing. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.

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—6:30–7:30pmWednesdays. Drop-in, $25. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. 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 Creative Writing Workshop—7–9:30pm. Every other Wednesday through June 26. Through prompts and reading out loud, you will write, listen and learn in a safe, nurturing circle. The Room Above, 2 East Main Street, Brookside. 973-978-5282. KaneCreativeConsulting.com. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $10. Call in advance 908-232-1355.

Mat Pilates Mixed Levels Class—6:15–7:10 pm. Traditional mat exercises with props. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or call 973-895-2003.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com. International Folk Dancing—7:30–11pm Wednesdays. First hour dedicated to beginners and new dances. Mountain Lakes Community Church, 48 Briarcliff Rd., Mountain Lakes. $5. 973-627-4386 or 973-539-7020 or 973-635-4913. 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.

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Reiki Circle—8–9pm Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. Questions welcome. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair; 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

$120. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294.

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

Body Sculpt Class—8–8:50 am. Total body toning and conditioning. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973895-2003. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. Yoga with Kathleen Margiotta—8–9am Thursdays. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. For more info and to register, email TheRoomAbove.6@gmail.com. Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. Movement is simple and adjustable to your needs. The WAE Center at Temple B’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536. Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St, Brookside (Mendham Twp.). 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. Yoga Pilates Fusion—12–12:45pm. A lunchtime class that brings together the best of yoga and Pilates for a balanced workout. $10. Healthy Lifestyles Center, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave, Morristown. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thursdays. Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions,

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.

Women’s Heart Support Group—1–2pm. Support group especially for women, run by a holistic RN, offering education and support for those diagnosed with heart disease or treated for heart issues. $10. Healthy Lifestyles, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter. com. Outdoor Bootcamp Class—6pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp.). 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. Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. With Patricia Videgain. Nourish yourself and your baby through the practice of yoga postures, breathing and relaxation. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ. com. StudioYogaNJ.com. 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. Suzanne@ AquarianSun.net. 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. Themed Thursdays (Yoga)—7–8pm. Learn about the yoga sutras, the chakra system, or allow a simple inspirational reading to help focus and guide your practice. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselor 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

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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. Taking Control of Your Own Health and Wealth— 7:30pmThursdays. Discover the difference between opportunity and success. Free. RSVP: 908-461-0141 or Drjerz@aol.com. 35 W. Main St., Denville. 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 973-866-5776. DrSimon@ RandolphPRWC.com. RandolphPRWC.com. Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

friday Fit Body Class—8–8:50 am. Express cardio workout with weights. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Outdoor Bootcamp Class—9:30am. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp.). 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.

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Healing Chi Kung (Qigong) Meditation—9:30– 11am, Standing and seated meditation practiced, Chi Kung principals and theory taught. Blu Lotus, 20 Church St., Montclair. Call before attending first class. 973-857-9536.

Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Tasting Life Twice: A Monthly Writing Circle—9:30–11:30am. Come to one session, or come to all. $20 drop-in. Interweave, 31 Woodland Ave. (2nd Floor of Calvary Episcopal Church’s Parish Office), Summit. 908-277-2120. Interweave.org.

Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908-879-3937. More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Meditation in the Salt Room—10–11am. Mindfulness-based stress reduction and other meditation techniques. Bring a meditation pillow or sit in one of our chairs. RSVP required. 908-665-0333 or info@RespiraSalt.com. $15. Respira Salt Wellness Center, 472 Springfield Ave., Berkeley Heights. RespiraSalt.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon. 12-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443. Wjioa.org. Zumba—11am Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Yoga—Noon. Fridays. $10. The Healthy Lifestyles Center at the Gagnon Cardiovascular Institute at Morristown Medical Center. 973-971-6301. Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon Fridays. Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Body Tuning with Certified Soma Energetic Therapist Tracey Revak—1:30–4:30pm Fridays. Experience deep relaxation and rebalance your chakras. By appt. Held at The Room Above, 2 E. Main St., Brookside. TheRoomAbove.6@gmail. com. Contact Tracey at Revak172@comcast.net or 908-296-5631. Outdoor Bootcamp Class—2pm. Work at your own pace and get in shape with Brad Sims Personal Training. $10. 908-247-7063, Info@BradSimsPT. com. The Room Above, 2 West Main St., Brookside (Mendham Twp.). 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. Starts last Fri in June. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@Yahoo. com. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Healing Sanctuary—7pm Third Fridays. Experience an evening of quiet meditation and healing. Open to all. Free. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 127 Broad St., Washington. 908-362-6360. SachaCenter.com. 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. Reiki Share—7–9pm Fridays. Join with other Reiki practitioners and experience working on others. Suggested donation $10-$15. Divine Inspirations Bookstore, 217 Franklin Ave., Nutley. 973-5625844. DivineBooks.net. AA Meeting—7:30pm. St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555. Dances of Universal Peace—7:30–9pm. First Fridays. Sacred circle dancing and joyous group singing. Interweave (Calvary) at the Unitarian Church, 31 Woodland Ave., Summit. $10. Interweave.org. 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.

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 Street, Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. Erm514@comcast.net. FoodAddicts.org. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:15am– 12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335 1717. Wjioa.com. Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30sm– 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. Mat Pilates Plus Class—Noon–1 pm. Intermediateadvanced Pilates on the mat with flow and props. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 E., Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. 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. 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., E. Hanover. 973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

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Coffee House—Second Saturdays. Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3 sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ@ gmail.com. White Oak Yoga—8–9am Mixed level. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., Sparta. 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com. “Men Who Care” Men’s Meeting—8:30–10am First Saturdays. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Rrsci.org.

New Hope Pet Rescue, Inc.—Rescue group looking to rehome dogs and cats. NewHopePetRescue@ aol.com. Randolph Animal Pound—Adopt your new best friend. Sussex Tpk. and Morris Tpk. in Randolph. 973-989-7090. AllOrphans.PetFinder.org. Angel Paws Pet Adoption—Adopt or sponsor a cat. Inman Ave. &West St., Colonia. 732-340-1199. AngelPaws.org.

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communityresourceguide ACUPUNCTURE BALANCE ACUPUNCTURE CENTER Susannah Pitman, MS, LAc 1000 Main Street, Boonton, NJ 973-257-8924 www.balanceacupuncturecenter.com balance.acupuncture.center@gmail.com

Susannah uses acupuncture to treat a wide variety of conditions, including pain, gastrointestinal issues, menstrual problems and many other conditions. With her massage therapy background, Susannahʼs approach to acupuncture is remarkably gentle and highly effective. Techniques include Kiiko Style Acupuncture, gua sha, cupping and moxibustion. Each treatment is customized to your own needs with the focus of bringing your health back in balance.

COACHING RIPPLE EFFECT COACHING

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

COLON HYDROTHERAPY LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

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

Ann Ochs has more than eight years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. The Center is under the medical direction of Kristine Profeta-Gedroic, MD, FAAFP. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 27.

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FRESH LOOK ON LIFE

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

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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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.

EDUCATIONAL TUTORING ORTON-GILLINGHAM TUTORING: READING AND MATH Inspire Integrated Education Pre-K—5 Leslie Weissglass InspireNJ.com • Leslie@inspireNJ.com (973) 271-8709

Making learning fun and interesting. Free-one hour consultation. I support home schoolers, too! Westfield Area

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Angelic Practitioner The Urban Muse 82 Broadway, Denville, NJ 07834 973-627-3455 • UrbanMuse.com

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

Awaken your spiritual side. Connect with your Angels to overcome life’s obstacles. Receive guidance in the areas of health, family, love, finances and self-esteem. You will have the opportunity to feel their healing powers and nurturing qualities. Learn more about them, how to interpret their messages and how they will interact with you in everyday life. Denise Joy will guide you through this spiritual process as well as select angelic cards for specific situations. She will then interpret them for you to bring messages from the angelic realm.See ad on page 22.

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 on to improve your health and call today for an appointment.

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AQUARIAN SUN HEALING & LEARNING CENTER

212 A Main Street, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 973-686-9100 • AquariunSun.net

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

CRYSTAL HEALING CENTER

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

Lisa is dedicated to helping people raise their vibration and facilitate physical, emotional, mental and spiritual healing. Lisa connects with clients from her heart and without judgment. Lisa is a graduate & Guide of the 7th Ray Mystery School & Certified RM, CPT, Ordained Minister, Hypnotherapist, NLP, Past Life Regr. Uniting ancient wisdom with modern modalities. See ad on page 21.

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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 973-267-4809 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 21.

HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

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

SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS

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

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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 5.

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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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Elements massage therapists listen to your needs and employ the proper techniques to deliver a truly therapeutic experience. Experience the rejuvenating benefits of massage therapy today and discover the positive effect it can have on your body and your well-being. Call to schedule a session, or visit us today - walk-ins welcome! See ad on page 9.

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Did you know that massage increases circulation and stimulates the flow of lymph enabling your body’s natural mechanisms to heal more efficiently? Massage also releases endorphins, the body’s natural painkiller. My therapeutic massage is customized to meet your specific needs whether they are relaxation or pain relief. Be sure to ask about spa parties, whether table or chair, massage is sure to be a fun addition to any special occasion. Book your appointment today!

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As a social worker and holistic educator in practice for over 20 years, Judith dedicates herself to the empowerment of others in her healing work. She is the Founder of Shiome Therapy™ (2009), which weaves diverse healing modalities,

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

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The Integrative Wellness Center provides quality healthcare services in a spa-like setting to help you feel better inside and out. We offer psychological evaluations for adolescents and adults, medication management, individual, couples and family therapy, group therapy, massage therapy, chiropractic care, nutritional counseling, acupuncture and education.

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