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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.

15 HOW TO EVALUATE

YOUR WEIGHT-LOSS PROGRAM

By David Rendelstein, D.C.

20 FRESH FOOD TRENDS Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn

23 POWERHOUSE HERBS Four Backyard Plants Protect Against Disease by Kathleen Barnes

25 FOOD REVOLUTION IN A TANK

Aquaponics Offers Year-Round Homegrown Fish and Veggies by Avery Mack

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Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond

30 GLUTEN-FREE ON THE GO 28 Safe Eating Away from Home

by Judith Fertig

32 FROM “WHY ME?”

TO “THANK YOU!” Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist

34 TWEET THOSE

FITNESS GOALS Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track by Tamara Grand

36 DOG SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Dog Troops Also Earn Badges and Go to Camp by Sandra Murphy

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letterfromthepublisher If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. ~Anne Bradstreet

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an it really be that spring will arrive soon? As I write this, I still have a snowbank several feet high in front of my house (apparently the end of a cul-de-sac is the best place for municipal snow plows to pile their harvest) and icicles hanging from the eaves. It’s an act of faith on my part to believe that the buds and crocuses will ever burst forth and gardening get under way. But editorial calendars do not lie. This month we present our annual Food and Garden issue, focused on growing and selecting the best foods for you and your family. “Powerhouse Herbs” on page 23 will give you extra motivation to start an herb garden, even if it’s just on your windowsill. Learn how turmeric, plantain, dandelion and ginger can be used to protect against disease and enhance health. It’s no surprise that interest in local, regional and sustainable foods is here to stay. In “Fresh Food Trends” on page 20, we explore these interests with a closer look at foraging, fermented foods, pasture feeding, and the role that faith plays in food production. In our Green Living column, we take a look at aquaponics, a method of food cultivation that blends fish farming with soilless gardening to create a mutually beneficial combination of the two. An aquaponic system can be established indoors or out, and for commercial or personal use. Interested? You can experiment with the idea in a 20-gallon aquarium. If food intolerances plague you or your children, you’ll want to read “Gluten-Free on the Go,” and “Action Plan for Parents: Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities.” Both articles deliver useful and actionable information to improve your health and quality of life. Growing our own food or purchasing it at area farms is the best way to ensure that our food is fresh, organic, and local. And farming and gardening help us achieve emotional and physical balance, connect to the earth, and share with our communities. LocalHarvest.com is a great resource for finding locally grown and marketed food, CSAs, farmers markets, food co-ops, and more. Log on today to find sources in your area. Happy Spring!

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newsbriefs Neat Retreats’ Upcoming Events Inside/Out Shop Makes Its Debut Retreats, a NJ/ in High Bridge NeatNYC-based company that sponsors holistic retreats locally and internationally, was created five years ago by friends and instructors Jo Ann Jones and Kathy Landers to provide friendly holistic retreats in wonderful places. Close to home, it will hold its fourth annual Women’s Escape, May 2–4, at the Pocono Environmental Education Center in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania. The event features yoga, Reiki, communication, awareness, and sessions offering stress relief, with free time to spend on the lake and walks in the woods. Sign up by March 1 for discounts. Its international event is a Wine, Yoga and Reiki retreat in the south of France, July 4–10. This retreat will include visits to wineries, medieval cities and castles and is within walking distance of the medieval pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Special classes include the psoas and the chakras, private psoas release work, and other yoga classes by guest instructors from the Paris studio of Atelier Marias. Reiki certification is offered if desired. Retreat fees are allinclusive except for airfare offered at a very reasonable rate. For more information and to register, visit NeatRetreats.com or email NeatRetreats@gmail.com.

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ecently opened on Main Street in High Bridge, Inside/Out, a shop offering a combination of mystical, whimsical, green, and handmade items, is the brainchild of Christina Lynn Whited, founder of the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences and the One Spirit Festival. The shop’s name celebrates the spiritual connection between heart and home, which describes Inside/ Out’s offerings for the home and the yard. Hours are Thursday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm. “I wanted to take the wonderful energy of the One Spirit Festival and extend it to a year-long celebration,” states Whited. “Everything in the shop should bring a smile to the face of those who enter: From the crystals, fairies and gnomes, to the whimsical 1940s puppy salt-and-pepper shakers, to all the very special handmade items, every element here is meant to bring joy.” The shop also offers a broad selection of items related to angels and celestial motifs as well as inter-dimensional photos. Whited has even made angels for the yard from recycled wood. “I grew up watching my father transform ramshackle houses into magical homes through the artistry of his woodworking. My design abilities just seem to naturally flow in that direction as well.” Whited is best known in design circles for her work recycling vintage chenille bedspreads into clothing and new items for the home, and in metaphysical circles for her work as a channel, healer, and teacher, through the Circle of Intention, which has offered a varied series of classes for the past six years, and the One Spirit Festival, a metaphysical and holistic fair held twice yearly in Clinton. For more information, visit InsideOutOnMain.com.

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healthbriefs Getting the Most Out of a Home Workout

e know that regular exercise is a key ingredient to living a long and healthy life: It tones the body; strengthens muscles, bones, and the immune system; helps us get a good night’s sleep; and improves our cognitive function. But we don’t need to go to a gym to get great fitness results. It is possible to get excellent results at home using just your body’s weight or resistance bands. Most exercises can be modified for those who have been sedentary or who do not yet have the necessary muscular strength to perform them in their standard forms. Knowing how to get the most out of exercising at home is perfect for people who are not comfortable in a gym environment or who are too busy to spend the time it takes to drive to the gym; it is especially useful for those who travel frequently and want to have an effective exercise routine when they’re on the road. Here are a few simple but very effective workouts to do at home that will both strengthen and tone muscles. Push-ups — Push-ups strengthen the chest, arm, and back muscles and also the stabilizing muscles of the back and front of the body. The standard version of this exercise is usually quite difficult for people who have not been working out, especially women, but it can be modified: Stand approximately one foot away from the wall with hands on the wall at chest level and shoulder width apart. Slowly lean into the wall until your nose almost touches it, then push away slowly and steadily, keeping your body as straight as possible. When this version of the pushup becomes easy to do for 15 reps, transition to doing a push-up with your hands on a bench or chair seat (stabilized of course!), and then once sufficient strength has been developed, you can perform the standard push-up on the floor. Squats —The squat works the muscles of the lower body: legs, both front and back (quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes). Again, for someone who has not been working out, the standard squat may present a challenge. What many find helpful

is to step about two inches away from a chair – facing away from it as if you are going to sit down. Keeping your back straight and chin up, slowly lower yourself to where you are touching the chair and then immediately stand up, repeating up to 15 times. Adding resistance bands or weights make the squat more challenging and helps to build strength. Balance — A simple but effective exercise for increasing balance is standing on one leg. With feet hip width apart, lift one leg off the floor and hold the position as long as you can maintain good form, up to 30 seconds, and then repeat with the other leg. It’s a good idea to stand next to a wall when doing this exercise, as many people are surprised at how difficult they find it at first. And for cardiorespiratory fitness, there are few things more invigorating than getting out for a brisk walk in the sunshine and fresh air on a regular basis. Exercise has been called the fountain of youth, and most will agree that life is more fun when you’re fit. As with any exercise program, if you have been sedentary or have a medical condition, check with your doctor before performing any of these exercises. For information on personal fitness training in your home, contact Diana Baumann Mario, ACE-certified fitness trainer, at 973-713-5170.

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Vitamin E Hope for Cancer Care

lusive anti-cancer elements of vitamin E, natural tocopherols, have been identified by researchers at Ohio State University as being able to deactivate an enzyme essential for cancer cell survival. Although both alpha and gamma forms of natural tocopherols worked, the gamma was the most potent in shutting down the troublesome enzyme. Through manipulating the structure of the gamma molecule, the scientists were able to create an agent 20 times more effective than the original vitamin. In mice, this agent reduced the size of prostate cancer tumors. Over-the-counter vitamin E supplements are limited because many use synthetic forms that do not contain the natural gamma tocopherols. The study’s authors, led by Ching-Shih Chen, Ph.D., note that the human body cannot absorb the high dosages of natural vitamin E required to achieve the anti-cancer effect; their goal is to develop a safe pill that could be taken daily for cancer prevention.

Superfoods Defend Against Radiation

wo superfoods show promise for protecting people from radiation damage— cruciferous vegetables and miso, a food paste made from fermented soybeans. Scientists have identified a specific chemical byproduct, 3,3’diindolylmethane (DIM), derived from the digestion of cruciferous vegetables and especially concentrated in broccoli, that is responsible for the defensive effect. The source of miso’s beneficial properties needs further investigation, but appears to stem from the fermentation process. Research led by Gary Firestone, Ph.D., of the University of California-Berkley, and physician Eliot Rosen, Ph.D., of Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., concluded that administering supplemental DIM before or immediately following lethal levels of radiation exposure protected rats from immediate death. If clinical trials with humans are successful, the compound could be used to minimize acute radiation sickness. A comprehensive research review published in the Journal of Toxicologic Pathology lends credence to miso’s shielding power. Mice that ate miso a week before irradiation appeared to be protected from radiation injury.

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utting people back in balance is the theory behind the art of Rolfing, which works to break up scar tissue and balance the spine. Rolfing “teaches” the body to realign through proper balance and by getting stressed muscles to relax. Rolfing’s aim is to break down tight connective tissues to let the muscles become more flexible while the body is realigned and the spine straightened into a more functional mode. In this mode, pain disappears. Both shoulder problems that stem from the back and thoracic spine and chronic lumbar problems that have caused a person’s pelvis to become offset can be helped by Rolfing. Conditions in which restrictions and problems with balance are caused by chronic scar tissue pain after a major surgery can also be alleviated. Many people suffering from chronic problems that have not improved through other therapies or techniques have shown great improvement through Rolfing. While yoga, chiropractic, and other methods offer pain relief, Rolfing seems to last longer, with many patients returning only once a year for a “tune-up.” Edward Hemberger, a certified Structural Integration specialist, also practices Active Release Therapy, Muscle Release Therapy, and Neuromuscular Therapy. Formerly a massage therapist for several U.S. Olympic squads, he has also worked with local sports franchises and has trained under Dr. Thomas Findley the past nine years as an Advanced Rolfer, working at the North Jersey Pain Management Center in Hackensack and the Veterans Administration Hospital in East Orange. For more information, visit HembergerStructuralIntegration.com. See ad on page 7.

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DIY Projects Keep Seniors Moving Legumes T Improve Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure he British Journal of Sports Medicine reports that a generally active daily life that includes do-it-yourself activities and projects like gardening and car maintenance can cut the risks of heart attacks and strokes by as much as 30 percent and prolong life among adults 60 and over. These routine activities may be as beneficial as exercising for older adults because they decrease total sedentary time, the researchers say. Scientists in Stockholm, Sweden, tracked more than 4,000 men and women for an average of 12.5 years, starting at age 60. At the start of the study, regardless of exercise habits, high levels of other physical activity were associated with smaller waists and lower levels of potentially harmful blood fats in both sexes, and lower levels of glucose, insulin and clotting factor levels in men. Those with higher levels of other physical activity were also significantly less likely to experience metabolic syndrome, a first cardiovascular disease event, and early mortality from any cause. The same was true for individuals that undertook high levels of formal exercise, even if it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t routine. Participants that both exercised regularly and were often physically active in their daily life had the lowest risk profile of all.

Coconut Oil Manages Cholesterol, Shrinks Waistlines

educed physical activity and increased consumption of carbohydrates and saturated fats fuel increased rates of obesity, cardiovascular disease and insulin resistance, plus abnormal lipid content in the blood. Although coconut oil is a saturated fat, its chemical composition appears to prevent it from generating negative effects on lipid profiles, according to a growing body of research. In an earlier study published in Lipids, women that exhibited abdominal obesity consumed supplements of either coconut oil or soybean oil. Throughout the 12-week trial, both groups followed the same weight-loss diet. At the end, the coconut oil group presented a higher level of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or protective cholesterol, and smaller waistlines, while the soybean oil group showed lower HDL levels and an increase in total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) plus a less desirable LDL-to-HDL ratio. In a later study published in the Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, consumption of coconut oil was again associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women. Researchers that conducted a concurrent pilot study with male and female subjects found that men also experienced shrinking waistlines when supplementing with coconut oil. They explain that coconut oil contains mainly medium-chain fatty acids, which rapidly convert into energy, thereby circumventing the cycle that makes cholesterol and stores fat (Pharmacology).

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cup of beans a day may keep the doctor away. In a randomized trial published in the Archives of Internal Medicine of 121 participants diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, daily consumption of approximately one cup of legumes (peas and beans) was found to improve glycemic control and reduce systolic blood pressure and heart rate, thereby reducing participantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; calculated risk score for coronary heart disease (CHD). Body weight, waist circumference and fasting blood glucose and triglyceride levels also decreased on the legume diet. Legumes appear to make dietary carbohydrates digest more slowly and with a lower glycemic index, which has been associated with reduced hypertension and fewer CHD events in pre-diabetic individuals.

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How to Evaluate Your Weight-Loss Program By David Rendelstein, D.C.

here is a classic scene in the TV series Seinfeld in which Jerry and George are desperately trying to work on their television script. The two hem and haw, looking for any excuse not to begin. After a couple of days with nothing accomplished — except for some big talk about what they intend to do — Jerry stares at the nearly blank page and, in his uniquely Seinfeldian way, concludes, “We need something here.” For many of us, that is exactly what starting a weight-loss program feels like. We first ponder it for a while, then proclaim, sometimes for months, we’re going to start, until the day arrives when we realize, “We need something here.” The something is always the sticking point, isn’t it? We know exactly what it is we want: thinner, happier, healthier selves. It’s the how that’s at issue. The choices are endless: Yoga, Pilates, Herbalife, Jenny Craig, Slimfast, Atkins, MMA, Zumba, Weight Watchers, just to name a few. We do “need something here”— and we need it fast. We know that obesity leads to conditions such as diabetes and heart disease that can ultimately kill us, but perhaps more than any other human affliction, obesity causes countless “mini-deaths.” Guilt, shame, scorn, pity, grief: Obesity brings with it the entire spectrum of human suffering. A weightloss vehicle is precisely what’s needed, but as anyone who has ever broken down while on a family vacation can tell you, not all vehicles are created equal. Here, then, are tools to evaluate your weight-loss program so that you can choose the one which will, at long last, get you to your destination.

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on another object” — in this case, the earth. For our purposes, weight is not the major issue; body fat is. We want to be lean — without extra fat hanging from places where it has no business. Nobody dreams of walking on a beach and hearing “Wow, he is exerting significantly less gravitational force upon the sand than last summer.” Lean muscle tissue weighs three times as much as fat. It is also metabolically active, meaning it burns calories at rest, is healthier, and much sexier. A program that does not distinguish between weight loss and fat loss is likely to result in a greater proportional loss of muscle and water weight. Those losses have a negative effect on your metabolism, energy level, and long-term success. If your regimen is not tracking body fat percentage, lean muscle mass, and water levels, it is likely not a fatloss program.

2. Does your program involve cleansing and detoxification of the cells? It is no exaggeration to say that in the modern industrialized world, we are under a constant chemical assault. There are more than 82,000 chemicals registered with the federal government. They are in the air we breathe, the food we eat, the products we use to clean our homes, and those we use to cleanse ourselves. The average American has 700 toxic metals and chemical residues stored in his or her body. The body quarantines these toxins in fat because they will do much less harm there than they would if released into the bloodstream. So, in the presence of toxins, our bodies are incentivized to hold on to fat!

3. Does your program address hormone imbalance? If the earlier mentioned toxins don’t scare you, there is a special class of chemicals that can wreak havoc on all of our bodily systems and hurl us straight into the gnashing teeth of obesity. They are called hormone (or endocrine) disruptors, and they do precisely what their name suggests: They mess with our hormones.

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If we were designing the Ideal Weight Loss Program (IWLP), most of us would agree that its primary goal should be achieving optimal health overall. While this would seem to be a given, it’s not: It’s possible to be so myopically focused on weight loss that we sacrifice health in the process. Think of all of the desperate things human beings do to drop a few pounds: ingesting dangerous amphetamines, undergoing liposuction, submitting to Lap-Band surgery, binging and purging, receiving injections, and so on. None of these have normalizing, rebalancing, and revitalizing of the body as their main objective. All things being equal, energy out exceeding energy in equals weight loss. Unfortunately, all things are not equal; economic and environmental factors have made sure of that. The IWLP would address all the causes of excess body fat — and make our bodies healthier and minds sharper in the process. Surely, this is the something we all need here. Dr. David Rendelstein is a licensed chiropractor and the president of Thintech Weight Loss and Nutrition, distributor of the Nutrimost Ultimate Fat Loss System. Connect at 908-376-6062 or visit Thintechweightloss.com. See ad on page 17.

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Gardening as Spiritual Practice Cycles of Growth Cultivate Our Divinity by April Thompson

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ardening is not about having or taking; it’s about giving,” says Connecticut psychotherapist Gunilla Norris, author of A Mystic Garden: Working with Soil, Attending to Soul. “And in giving, the garden gives back to you.” She deems the art of practicing gratitude in the garden as an intentional path for cultivating spirituality.“Every day, go out and thank the ground. Life is burgeoning all around us, all the time,” she continues. “If we can just appreciate that, it’s a big deal.” It’s hard not to be humbled and awed by the miracle of life when we see a seedling push its tiny green head above ground, lean toward the sun and unfurl its first set of leaves. Each bit of plant life is simply fulfilling its mission to grow and be. “Gardening enhances our relationship to the Earth. Through gardening, we are helping to heal the planet, which is part of the work we are all called to do,” remarks Al Fritsch, a Jesuit priest in Ravenna, Kentucky, and author of the e-book, Spiritual Growth Through Domestic Gardening (free at EarthHealing.info/garden.htm). Over his lifetime, Fritsch has helped turn a parking lot, a section of church lawn, and overgrown bottomland all into thriving gardens. In his view, “It gives us a sense of home, roots us in place.”

We can even discover our personal calling through cultivating a garden while gleaning endless spiritual lessons: Here dwells patience and an appreciation for the natural order of things; no fertilizer can force a flower to bloom before its time. Here resides mindfulness as we learn to notice changes in the plants under our care and discern what they need to thrive. Here abides interdependence; we wouldn’t have carrots, corn or cherries without the bats, birds, and bees playing in the pollen. In a garden, we naturally accept the cycle of life, death and rebirth as we bid adieu to the joy of seasonal colors and let flowerbeds rest in peace, anticipating their budding and blooming again. Just as the fruits of growing a garden exceed the doing—the weeding and seeding and countless other tasks—so do the riches of tending a spiritual life surpass the striving. We do well to rejoice in the sacred space created, cherishing every spiritual quality nurtured within and reflected in the Divine handiwork. Breathing in the floral perfume carried by the breeze and reveling in the multi-hued textures of living artistry, we celebrate the fact that we too, are playing our part of the natural miracle of life.

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Fresh Food Trends Natural Trailblazers in Sustainable Eating by Melinda Hemmelgarn

Food experts have listed local, regional and sustainable foods among the top food trends for 2014. Consumers’ heightened environmental awareness and their love for fresh flavors are responsible.

here’s even a new term, “hyperlocal”, to describe produce harvested fresh from onsite gardens at restaurants, schools, supermarkets and hospitals—all designed for sourcing tasty, nutrient-rich foods minus the fuelguzzling transportation costs. Adding emphasis to the need to preserve vital local food sources, the United Nations has designated 2014 as the International Year of Family Farming.

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souri to palmetto berries in Florida and seaweed in California, Mother Nature provides a feast at her children’s feet. Commonly foraged foods include nuts, mushrooms, greens, herbs, fruits and even shellfish. To learn how to identify regional native wild foods and cash in on some “free” nutritious meals, foragers need to know where and when to harvest their bounty. Conservation departments and state and national parks often offer helpful field guides and recipes. Jill Nussinow, also known as The Veggie Queen, a registered dietitian and cookbook author in Santa Rosa, California, characterizes foraging as “nature’s treasure hunt.” Nussinow says she forages for the thrill of it and because, “It puts you very much in touch with the seasons.” On her typical foraging excursions through forests and on beaches, Nussinow notes, “You never know what you might find: mushrooms, berries, miner’s lettuce, mustard pods or sea vegetables. It’s free food, there for the picking.” However, she warns, “You have to know what you are doing. Some wild foods can be harmful.” For example, Nussinow advises getting to know about mushrooms before venturing forth to pick them. She recommends the book Mushrooms Demystified, by David Arora, as a learning tool, and checking with local mycological associations for safe mushroom identification. She also likes the advice of “Wildman” Steve Brill, of New York City, who publishes educational articles at WildmanSteveBrill.com. “He knows more about wild foods than anyone I know,” she says. Vermont wildcrafter Nova Kim teaches her students not only how to identify wild edibles, but also how to harvest them sustainably. It’s critical to make sure wild foods will be available for future generations.

Fermentation

Kefir, kimchi, kombucha and sauerkraut all owe their unique flavors to fermentation. Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes From Around the World, is a self-described “fermentation revivalist”. He explains how microorganisms, such as lactic acid NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

bacteria that are universally present on raw vegetables and in milk, transform fresh food into preserved sustenance. Katz recalls how his boyhood love for sour pickles grew to an “obsession with all things fermented.” An abundant garden crop of cabbage left him wondering, “What are we going to do with all that cabbage?” The answer came naturally: “Let’s make sauerkraut.” Subsequently, Katz has become an international expert on the art and science of fermentation from wine to brine and beyond, collecting recipes and wisdom from past generations (WildFermentation.com). He observes, “Every single culture enjoys fermented foods.” Increasing respect and reverence for fermented foods and related communities of beneficial microorganisms is a new frontier in nutrition and medical sciences. For example, several researchers at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics annual meeting last fall in Houston, Texas, described the connections between the trillions of bacteria living in the human gut, known as the “microbiota”, and mental and physical health. Kelly Tappenden, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition and gastrointestinal physiology with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, explained that gut bacteria play a variety of roles, including assisting in the digestion and absorption of nutrients; influencing gene expression; supporting the immune system; and affecting body weight and susceptibility to chronic disease.

Feed Matters

The popular adage, “We are what we eat,” applies to animals, as well. New research from Washington State University shows that organic whole milk from pasture-fed cows contains 62 percent higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids compared to conventional, or non-organic, whole milk. The striking difference is accounted for by the fact that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national organic program legally requires that organic cows have access to pasture throughout the grazing season. The more time cows spend on high-quality pasture, which includes grass, legumes and hay, the more beneficial the fats will be in their milk. On the other hand, when ruminant animals, designed to graze on pasture, are fed a steady diet of corn and soy, both their milk and meat contain less beneficial fat. According to Captain Joseph Hibbeln, a lipid biochemist and physician at the National Institutes of Health, American diets have become deficient in omega-3 fatty acids over the past 100 years, largely because of industrial agriculture. Hibbeln believes that consuming more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes Americans can make to reduce the risk of chronic diseases, improve mental health and enhance children’s brain and eye development, including boosting their IQs. Coldwater fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines provide excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, dairy and meat from animals raised on pasture can improve our intake, as well.

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Hyperlocal Superstars Food Corps is a national nonprofit with a mission to improve school food and thus children’s health and lifelong potential. Active in 15 states, it places teams of young teachers in limited-resource communities to establish school gardens, provide food-based nutrition education and supplement school meals with garden fresh produce. Visit FoodCorps.org. ability from her faith-based perspective of Franciscan spirituality. She believes that, “When we connect our spirituality with the daily act of eating, we can eat in a way that leads to a right relationship with our Creator.” By bridging spirituality with nutrition and the food system, Moltzen hopes to raise awareness of how people can care for their body as a temple and live in right relationship with the Earth, which she perceives as “the larger house of God.” Fred Bahnson, director of the Food, Faith and Religious Leadership Initiative at Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity, in Winston-Salem, North Caro-

lina, is the author of Soil and Sacrament: A Spiritual Memoir of Food and Faith. His book takes the reader on a journey to four different faith communities— Catholic, Protestant, Pentecostal and Jewish—to explore connections between spiritual nourishment and the cultivation of food. Bahnson speaks about sacred soil and the communities of mystical microorganisms that lie within and create the foundation for sustenance. He also describes the special power of communal gardens, which welcome all and provide nourishing food, yet come to satisfy more than physical hunger. Regardless of religious denomination, Amanda Archibald, a registered dietitian in Boulder, Colorado, believes, “We are in a new era of food—one that embraces and honors food producers and food systems that respect soil, environment and humanity itself.” 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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Mother Nature’s most potent healing herbs are already on most spice racks or growing nearby, often right outside the door.

erbs, respected for their healing properties for millennia, have been widely used by traditional healers with great success. Now clinical science supports their medicinal qualities. Pharmaceutical companies routinely extract active ingredients from

herbs for common medications, including the potent pain reliever codeine, derived from Papaver somniferum; the head-clearing antihistamines ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, from Ephedra sinica; and taxol, the chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat several types

of cancer, including breast cancer, from Taxus brevifolia. These are among the findings according to Leslie Taylor, a naturopath and herbalist headquartered in Milam County, Texas, and author of The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs. Even among an abundance of healing herbs, some stand out as nature’s “superherbs” that provide an array of medical properties, according to Rosemary Gladstar, of Barre, Vermont, the renowned author of Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health and related works. Two of these, she notes, are widely considered nuisance weeds. Plantain (Plantago major): Commonly used externally for poultices, open wounds, blood poisoning and bee stings, it also helps relieve a wider variety of skin irritations. According to a study published in the Indian Journal of Pharmacology, this common “weed” fortifies the liver and reduces inflammation, which may reduce the risk for many kinds of chronic diseases. At least one study, published in the journal Planta Medica, suggests that plantain can enhance the immune system to help fight cancer and infectious diseases. “Plantain is considered a survival herb because of its high nutritional value,” advises Gladstar, who founded the California School of Herbal Studies, in Sonoma County, in 1978. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry confirms it’s an excellent source of alpha-tocopherol, a natural form of vitamin E and beta

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inflammatory properties, ginger makes a delicious and healing tea and an enticing spice in a variety of dishes. This herbal powerhouse has at least 477 active ingredients, according to Beyond Aspirin, by Thomas M. Newmark and Paul Schulick. Considerable research confirms ginger’s effectiveness against a variety of digestive problems, including nausea from both morning sickness and chemotherapy. Research from Florida’s University of Miami also confirms its usefulness in reducing knee pain. “Ginger is a good-tasting herb to treat any type of bacterial, fungal of viral infection,” says Linda Mix, a retired registered nurse in Rogersville, Tennesse, and author of Herbs for Life! The health benefits of these four vital herbs are easily accessed by growing them in a home garden or pot or via extracted supplements.

Herb: A plant or a part of a plant that is used as medicine or to give flavor to food. ~ Merriam Webster Georgia, author of Curcumin: The 21st Century Cure and co-host of the Duke and the Doctor radio show. Several human and animal studies have shown that curcumin can be an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, both in prevention and to slow or even stop its progress. One Australian study showed that curcumin helps rid the body of heavy metals that may be an underlying cause of the memory-robbing disease. Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, found that curcumin helped dissolve the plaques and tangles of brain material characteristic to Alzheimer’s. Curcumin is also known to be effective in lessening depression and preventing heart disease, some types of cancer and diabetes, says McBarron. Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Primarily used for its considerable anti-

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icture a salad of mixed lettuces or romaine accented with microgreens and ripe, red tomatoes alongside an entrée of tilapia, complemented by a dessert of fresh strawberries—all organic, eco-friendly and freshly harvested, even in the middle of winter. The ingredients for this meal don’t have to travel many miles to reach the table—they can be found just several feet away, thanks to aquaponics. “Aquaculture is fish farming, hydroponics is soilless gardening,” explains Becca Self, executive director of educational nonprofit FoodChain, in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. “Aquaponics is a mutually beneficial blend of the two. Our indoor aquaponics system produces about 150 pounds of fresh tilapia every month, plus nearly 200 pounds of lettuces, herbs and microgreens.” FoodChain, which shares production space in a former bread factory with Smithtown Seafood and West Sixth Brewing, hosted 2,000 guests and was the destination for 54 field trips last year by farmers, church groups, Rotary clubs and students of all grade levels. The seafood restaurant’s website notes, “We can step outside our back door into the farm for our superfood salad

greens, herbs and tilapia.” FoodChain is also finding a way to use waste grain from the microbrewery as fish food. According to brewmaster Robin Sither, the grain is free of genetic engineering, but not organic. He notes that it’s rare for a brewery to use organic grain. The general hydroponics concept dates back to ancient practices in Chinese rice fields, Egyptian bottomlands flooded by the Nile River and Aztec floating gardens perched on low rafts layered with rich bottom muck. By the early 20th century, chemists had identified solutions of 13 specific nutrients which, added to water, could entirely substitute for fertile soil. That’s when William F. Gericke, Ph.D., of the University of CaliforniaBerkeley, took the science of hydroponics into commercial production. “In today’s space-efficient, closed, recirculating aquaponic systems that combine fish tanks and plant troughs, fish waste provides fertilizer for the plants, while the plants clean the water for fish,” says Gina Cavaliero, owner of Green Acre Aquaponics, in Brooksville, Florida. The 2013 Aquaponics Association Conference, in Tucson, Arizona, reported that aquaponic plants grow

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n recent years, Pediatrician William Sears has seen many more cases of asthma and eczema in his San Clemente, California, office. Dairy and wheat remain the biggest culprits, but experts believe new factors may be contributing to the rise in food sensitivities, including synthetic additives like partially hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and flavors and sweeteners, plus genetically modified ingredients. Often undiagnosed and untreated, food intolerances can cause long-term tissue damage, warns Sears, author of The NDD Book, which addresses what he calls nutrient deficit disorder without resorting to drugs. Increasingly, kids are developing formerly adultonset diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity, depression, cardiovascular disease and acid reflux, he says. If it seems that a child is having a dietary reaction, first look for clues. “A lot of parents already suspect the answer,” says Kelly Dorfman, a licensed nutritionist dietitian and author of What’s Eating Your Child? Become a “nutrition detective”, she suggests. Here’s how to assess conditions and find solutions.

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Suspects: Intolerance to casein—a protein prevalent in dairy cow milk different from its form in breast milk that can get into mothers’ milk or formula— tends to irritate an infant’s gut lining, causing gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and then chronic ear infections or constipation, says Dorfman.

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Action: Remove dairy from the baby’s and nursing mom’s diet for at least a week. For formula feeding, choose a brand made with predigested casein or whey. To heal baby’s damaged intestinal lining, give 10 billion CFU (colony forming units) daily of probiotic bacteria, mixed in a bottle or sprinkled on food.

Chronic Diarrhea

Suspects: Intolerance to gluten (a protein in wheat and other grains) or lactose (dairy sugar). Diarrhea, the gastrointestinal tract’s way of eliminating problematic

substances, plus gas and bloating, often accompany these intolerances. Lactose intolerance is usually a root cause and is present in nearly everyone that’s gluten intolerant, Dorfman says. Action: Get a blood test to check for celiac disease, then eliminate gluten for at least a month. Although the diarrhea could end within a week, “You need a few weeks to see a trend,” counsels Dorfman. Consume fermented dairy products like cheese and yogurt, which have low lactose levels; cream dairy products may also test OK.

Chronic Ear Infections

Suspects: Dairy intolerance and for many, soy sensitivity. Some research has shown that 90 percent of kids with recurring ear infections or ear fluid have food reactions, corroborated by Dorfman’s patients. Action: Quit dairy and soy for several months to verify a correlation. Dorfman recommends eliminating soy milk, soy yogurt and tofu, adding that ultrasensitive individuals may need to avoid processed foods that contain soy byproducts.

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Suspects: Reaction to gluten, casein (in dairy products) and eggs plus oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, lemons, strawberries and pineapple.

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Suspects: Sensitivity to artificial colors or sugar. According to Sears, children’s underdeveloped blood-brain barrier increases vulnerability to the neurotoxic effects of chemical food additives, including artificial colors and monosodium glutamate (MSG). Action: When possible, buy organic foods certified to contain no artificial colors. Otherwise, scrutinize food labels for the nine petroleum-based synthetic dyes in U.S. foods: Blue 1 and 2, Citrus Red 2, Green 3, Orange B, Red 3 and 40, Yellow 5 and 6. Avoid ingredients like high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, glucose, fructose, cane sugar and syrup—all added sugars.

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Suspects: Gluten sensitivity is traditionally associated exclusively with digestive disturbances, but some recent studies have linked it to neurological symptoms, from moodiness and chronic headaches to ADHD and coordination loss. Action: Eliminate gluten for a month to assess a potential connection between mood and food, possibly signaled by excessive eating of a certain food.

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Suspects: Gluten sensitivity or zinc deficiency. Because gluten intolerance interferes with nutrient absorption, suffering kids often fail to thrive. “Small size—height or weight—is a classic symptom of celiac disease,” Dorfman advises. Zinc could be another factor; it normalizes appetite and through its relationship with growth hormones, helps the body develop. If levels are too low, growth will be abnormally stunted. In such cases, a child may rarely be hungry, be a picky eater or complain that food smells or tastes funny, Dorfman says. Action: Eliminate gluten consumption for a month. A blood test by a pediatrician can determine serum zinc levels, or buy a zinc sulfate taste test online. After sipping a zinc sulfate solution, the child will report either tasting nothing (indicating deficiency) or a bad flavor (no deficiency). Zinc-rich foods include beef, chicken, beans, pumpkin seeds, cashews and chickpeas. To counter a deficiency, ask a family healthcare provider for an age-appropriate supplement dose. Pamela Bond is the managing editor of Natural Foods Merchandiser.

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pack the leftovers for lunch. I like to vary the side dishes a bit if I pack side dishes at all, and toss in fruit and more vegetables,” she says. Chan likes to use a bento-style lunch box with several compartments, plus thermal containers, so she can enjoy a variety of gluten-free lunch options.

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lthough following a diet without gluten has become easier due to increased availability and labeling of gluten-free foods, we still need to know how to make sure which foods strictly qualify. We always have more control in our own kitchen, yet we’re not always eating at home. Natural Awakenings asked experts to comment on reasons for the demand and offer practical tips and tactics for healthy eating on the go. According to the Center for Celiac Research & Treatment, 18 million Americans are now gluten sensitive, 3 million more suffer from celiac disease, and the numbers continue to skyrocket, says Dr. David Perlmutter, a neurologist and author of Grain Brain. Gluten, a naturally occurring protein in wheat, barley and rye, is prevalent in the modern American diet. Perlmutter points to new wheat hybrids and increasing amounts of gluten in processed foods as exacerbating the problem. He particularly cites today’s overuse of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medications as contributors to “inappropriate and excessive reactions to what might otherwise have represented a non-threatening protein like gluten.”

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Jules Shepard, a mother of two in Washington, D.C., and author of Free for All Cooking: 150 Easy Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy who also shares recipes at Blog.JulesGlutenFree.com, remembers when going out for a glutenfree lunch was difficult. “The friendly 30

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lunch spots my coworkers and I used to enjoy on a weekly and sometimes even daily basis were no longer friendly for me,” she says. “There was nothing on the menu I could eat, and it seemed better for everyone if I simply stayed in the office. But it isolated me socially from my colleagues and deprived me of a much-needed midday break that had been such an enjoyable part of my routine.” Attending catered breakfasts or lunches for office meetings also presented difficulties. Shepard learned that it’s best to be prepared and pack something, even if it’s only a snack. “Some of my favorites include fresh fruit, like apples or bananas with peanut or almond butter, washed berries, applesauce, coconut yogurt, hummus and red peppers, trail mix, dry cereals like granola, and nutrition bars. I keep a variety of these bars in my purse and car year-round, so I’m never bored with my choices.” “Gluten-free instant oatmeal is a staple in my life,” advises Shepard. She never leaves home without it, regardless of the length of the trip. “All you need is a cup or a bowl and some boiling water. Be sure to buy certified glutenfree oats, because regular oats can be contaminated with gluten grains.” Shepard also recommends avoiding pre-sweetened varieties. Kate Chan, a teacher and mother of two in suburban Seattle, Washington, who has been following a gluten-free diet since 2000, has solved the problem of eating healthy at work another way: The family cooks extra the night before. “While cleaning up the kitchen, I just

In Los Angeles, California, Kristine Kidd, former food editor at Bon Appétit, has recently returned to gluten-free eating. On her menu-planning and recipe blog, KristineKidd.com, and in her cookbook, Weeknight Gluten Free, she recommends whole, fresh foods from farmers’ markets that are naturally gluten-free. When she and her husband hike the Sierra Mountains, she carries homemade, high-fiber, gluten-free cookies to eat on the way up and packs gluten-free soups such as butternut squash and black bean, corn tortillas with fresh fillings, and fruit for a delicious lunch upon reaching the peak. Some gluten-free snacks can contain as many empty calories as other types of junk food, notes Registered Dietitian Katharine Tallmadge. “Many ‘gluten-free’ products are made with refined, unenriched grains and starches, which contain plenty of calories, but few vitamins or minerals.” She agrees with Kidd and others that choosing whole, natural, fresh foods, which are naturally glutenfree, makes for healthy eating wherever we go. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Wayne Dyer on the Value of Hard Lessons by Linda Sechrist

fter four decades teaching selfdevelopment and empowerment and authoring more than 30 bestselling books, Wayne W. Dyer, Ph.D., shares dozens of events from his life in his latest work, I Can See Clearly Now. In unflinching detail, he relates vivid impressions of encountering many forks in the road, from his youth in Detroit to the present day, and reflects on these events from his current perspective, noting what lessons he ultimately learned.

What has writing this book taught you and how can it help others better understand their own lives?

My biggest lesson was that our whole life is like a checkerboard. When I looked back on my life, I began to realize this and gained an awareness of the fact that there’s something else moving all of the pieces around. The key to attracting this mystical guidance into your life is to start with awareness that all things are possible and to forget about yourself. When you get your ego out of the picture, your inner mantra isn’t, “What’s in it for me? and “How much more can I get?” Instead, when your inner mantra is, “How may I serve or what may I do for you?” and you practice consistently living this way, you attract this mystical guidance. I have found that the more I do this, the 32

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more these miracles show up. There are 60 chapters in the book. Every time I finished one, I would think: “Now I can see clearly why I had to go through all of these experiences and learn all these lessons.” As a result, I suggest that whenever something happens that leads you to ask, “Why is this happening to me?” shift instead to the awareness that all experiences, no matter what, are gifts.

You describe the influential patterns and motivators in your life as diamonds and stones; how would you characterize your childhood years in foster homes? I can now see that spending the better part of my first decade in a series of foster homes was all a part of God’s infallible plan for me. I believe I was in a type of training camp for becoming a teacher of higher spiritual and commonsense principles. If I was going to spend my adult life teaching, lecturing and writing on self-reliance, then I obviously needed to learn to rely upon myself and be in a position to never be dissuaded from this awareness. What better training ground for teaching this than an early childhood that required a sense of independence and need for self-sufficiency? Now that I know

that every encounter, challenge and situation is a spectacular thread in a tapestry, and that each represents and defines my life, I am deeply grateful for them all. Each of us has a mission of some kind to fulfill at the moment we make the shift from nowhere to now here, from spirit to form. I’ve seen firsthand how this universe has a creative source of energy supporting it that is literally the matrix of all matter. Nothing occurs by happenstance anywhere, because this universal mind is perpetually on call, going about its miraculous ways in terms of infinite possibilities.

What can you see clearly about your role as a parent?

I’ve watched my eight children show up from birth with their unique personalities and blossom into their own awakenings. I know for certain that the one Divine mind that is responsible for all of creation has a hand in this engaging mystery. Same parents, same environment, same culture and yet eight individuals, with their own distinctive character traits. Khalil Gibran stated it perfectly in The Prophet: “Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself. NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com

They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.” Each of my children had their blueprint from God. My job has been to guide, then step aside and let whatever is inside them that is their own uniqueness steer the course of their lives.

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What has your life taught you about prayer? I feel that the prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi says it best: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love. Where there is darkness, let me bring light. Where there is sadness, let me bring joy.” The masters I’ve studied pray to become more godly, more like where we originally came from. My prayer is always, “Help me to remind myself to get rid of this ego and to be like You are. Help me to be my highest self, the place within that is God.” Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Visit ItsAllAboutWe. com for the extended interview.

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umans are inherently social creatures. Most of us enjoy the company of others and spend much of our waking time engaging in social interactions with colleagues, friends and family. People that spend a lot of time together often adopt one another’s eating and exercise habits—sometimes for the better, but often for the worse. At least one positive side to wishing to conform socially is unexpected. Finding the right circle of friends—our own personal support group—can make sticking to an exercise schedule or diet easier. It’s a key factor in the popularity of organized weight-loss groups and exercise classes. Studies published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology and the Journal of Obesity demonstrate that just having a weight-loss or fitness support system in place results in better adherence to diet and exercise with more pounds shed and kept off over the

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long term. Researchers believe that in addition to the motivation and accountability supporters provide, benefits are also enhanced by learning through observing; changing our behavior through watching the actions and outcomes of others’ behavior. If we don’t have physical access to a local support group, we can access one online or create our own, using one of the following social media platforms.

Facebook

The leading social networking website includes thousands of community and group pages devoted to weight loss, exercise and healthy living. Its search function helps find one that fits our needs. Make an introduction and join the discussion. Participating in a special challenge helps everyone stay motivated.

Twitter

This micro-blogging site is informal and fast-paced, providing nearly instantaneous feedback. Use Twitter to identify friends with similar health and fitness goals. Follow links to motivational photos, low-calorie recipes and at-home workouts. Tweeting when feeling the urge to eat virtually guarantees that we’ll receive a helpful response in a minute or two. Twitter chats are also a fabulous way to connect with an established and helpful healthy living tribe.

A visual smorgasbord of clean-eating recipes, at-home workouts and inspirational photos keeps spirits up.

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Pinterest accesses photos throughout the Internet that we can grab and “pin” to a personal online vision board. It’s also possible to create a visual cookbook, pinning recipes to, for example, clean eating, Paleo, pumpkin and oatmeal themed boards. It’s fun to connect with our favorite healthy living peeps and start following their boards for continuous injections of inspiration and motivation.

Instagram

Love to take photos using a smartphone? Instagram provides a platform for sharing snippets of our day via pictures. Fitness fans regularly “Instagram” their meals and workouts, in part to remain accountable to their online followers, but also to help motivate themselves and others to make healthy choices each day.

YouTube

Our go-to resource for music videos is also home to hundreds of healthy living “channels”. Want to follow someone’s 100-pound weight-loss journey, learn how to cook quinoa or follow along with free, at-home workout videos? This is the place. Watch, share and comment on a favorite YouTube video to become part of its online community. The key to using social media to improve our health and fitness is inherent in the name. It’s a friendly way to interact, participate and engage with others. Tamara Grand, Ph.D., is a certified personal trainer and a group fitness and indoor cycling instructor in Port Moody, British Columbia, in Canada. Her new book is Ultimate Booty Workouts. She contributes to Life.Gaiam.com and blogs at FitKnitChick.com.

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bers often say they come to camp just for the fun and camaraderie, but they usually end up collecting badges like the rest of us. It’s a great reminder of what you and your dog did at camp together.” One of Holloway’s dog scouts has special needs. Lottie Moon is a double merle, all-white, Australian shepherd that doesn’t let being deaf or blind slow her down. Last year she surprised her owner by earning an agility badge at

camp. “I think she sees shadows and movements. I place a dowel rod in front of the jump and she knows that when she touches it, it’s time go airborne,” says Holloway. “Lottie inspires and motivates me.” Holloway received the Dog Scout’s 2013 Excellence in Writing Award for her blog at Lottie-SeeingInto Darkness.blogspot.com. Many Dog Scout troops serve their communities to show how dogs can and should be integrated into daily life. In Wyoming Valley, near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Phyllis Sinavage, office manager for a wholesale distributor, reports on recent activities conducted by Troop 221. “We’ve donated oxygen masks for pets to local fire departments and emergency services. We raise funds to buy them and also have oxygen mask angels that donate the price of a mask in memory of a pet. One third grade class raised enough money to purchase two masks after we visited and did a bite prevention class.” The Dog Scouts of America Hike-a-Thon, in May, is the nonprofit organization’s annual fundraiser, open

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SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Center for Well Being Open House—11am–3pm. Discover the new Center for Well Being. Meet board-certified physicians and practitioners who specialize in holistic and integrative medicine. Group and individual acupuncture, therapeutic massage, meditation classes, mindfulness-based stress reduction, TRIM & FIT Weight Loss Program, The LOFT: a new fitness center. Bring a friend and receive a $5 coupon toward future services. Free. Center for Well Being, 357 Springfield Avenue, Summit. 908-598-7997. AtlanticHealth.org/ CenterforWellbeing. Crystal Pyramid Technique Level I—11am–6pm. The Crystal Pyramid Technique (CPT) is a healing modality that focuses on healing and raising your vibration and frequency for self-healing and to bring forth Divine Christ Consciousness Energy. Includes manual, meditation CD and awakening oil. $333. Crystal Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 9, Denville. 908-963-2628. Lisa.bellini@ gmail.com. LisaBellini.net.

TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Healing Through Sound Energy—7:15–9:30pm. The Association for Higher Awareness presents T Love and Healing Through the Frequencies of Sound. The Masonic Temple 39 Maple Avenue, Morristown; $10 donation at the door 973-492-2121. Rockserene@aol.com. Ahanj.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Sacred Geometry I—11am–4pm. Sacred Geometry is the study and contemplation of Divine Proportion and the geometric patterns that are fundamental to the creation and structure of the Universe. $85 Contact Phyllis Francene to RSVP and for details. CHAE, 2115 Millburn Ave, Maplewood. 732-5875330. CenterforHealingandEmpowerment.com

Astral Travel—5–9pm. Astral Travel is the art or science of expanding one’s consciousness in order to travel outside the physical body. $85 Contact Phyllis Francene to RSVP and for details. CHAE, 2115 Millburn Ave, Maplewood. 732-587-5330. CenterforHealingandEmpowerment.com

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Be The Medicine—Usui Reiki 1 Training— 9am–6pm. Comprehensive 1.5-day class offers advanced teachings in addition to basic Reiki. $300. Be The Medicine, 18 Bank Street, Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janetoasis@aol.com. BetheMedicine.com.

Yoga Under the Moon with Ivy GiacchinoBerrocal—7–8:30pm. Join Ivy & Scott for a deep meditative flow yoga class. Ivy is attuned to the cycles of the moon and Scott creates the best beats to practice to. Drop-in rates: $18; Student/Senior, $14. The Karuna Shala, 10 Herman Street, Glen Ridge. 973-743-1211. Ivy@thekarunashala.org. TheKarunaShala.com.

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Sacred Geometry II—must have taken SG I manual healing crystal pack and sacred handing down of crystal healing and reading and space clearing investment $250 to Contact Phyllis Francene to RSVP and for details. CHAE, 2115 Millburn Ave, Maplewood. 732-587-5330. CenterforHealingandEmpowerment.com

Empower Thyself Program—11am–7pm. 3/15 & 3/16. This two-day program is one of the oldest teachings on the planet and is a unique way of becoming more involved with the Light Work conducted by the Hierarchy of Light. Includes manual and handing down of sacred lineage and tools. Investment: $650. Contact Phyllis Francene to RSVP and for details. CHAE, 2115 Millburn Ave, Maplewood. 732-587-5330. CenterforHealingandEmpowerment.com.

MONDAY MARCH 10 Is Your Water Aging You—6–7pm. Free radicals accelerate the aging process which leave our immune systems weakened and susceptible to the dangers of an overly acidic environment. You can change the rate at which your body ages using this amazing technology used by celebrities like Beyonce, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. MAXLIFE, 9 Franklin St., Suite 2, Morristown. 973-292-0222. info@EnjoyMaxlifeNow.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Calm Mamas Comfort Measures for Childbirth—7–8:30pm. Relaxation, comfort, and calming techniques for use during childbirth led by certified DONA Birth Doula. Preregister on website. Free. Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Li-

Meditation & Spiritual Practice—12–4pm. A meditation practice changes your life in all ways, allowing peace and joy. A new class every month. RSVP required. $100 prepaid by 2/6. $125 at the door. Bring notebook. Includes recording tools and practices. Oasis For The Soul—Be The Medicine, 18 Bank Street, Suite 300, Morristown. 973-647-2500. Janet@bethemedicine.com. BetheMedicine.com.

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March 15, 2014 1-3pm Dr. Benjamin Lane, Nutritional Optometrist AT LAST! Hear Dr. Lane talk about patients who have “Real Reversal of Eye and Vision Problems.” Discover the essential vitamins and eye exercises to protect your eyes. Identify how to improve Dry Eyes, Glaucoma, Cataracts, Floaters, Macular Degeneration, Eye Strain Headaches and see results in the first Optometry Exam. 1pm –3pm. Free. RSVP. NUTRITIONAL OPTOMETRY ASSOCIATES, 16 North Beverwyck Road, Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 Dr.Lane@NutriOptom.com 973-335-0111 Directions: NutriOptom.com.

May 31, 2014 ECKANKAR presents a FREE seminar and afternoon workshop, “Adventures in Living the Spiritual Life” at the Woodbridge Hilton, 120 Wood Ave South, Iselin, NJ from 1 to 8:30pm. The seminar features a Spiritual Experiences Room where guests may explore their inner wisdom, share experiences, and have a unique encounter with how spirit works in their everyday lives. Check us out at booth C-401 at the Mind Body Spirit Expo on May 2 – 4 at the Garden State Exhibit Center in Somerset.For more information visit Eckankar-nj.org or leave a message at 800-870-9139.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 5 Principles for Creating a Healthier, Happier, More Satisfying and Relaxed Lifestyle—7–9pm. The Integrative Wellness Network will host Rich Dowling as he shares the five fundamental principles of human nature that, if understood and practiced, will offer an individual opportunity for achieving more of his/her desire. $7. The Presbyterian Church in Morristown, 65 South Street, Morristown. 551-574-9500. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Morristown High School, Early Street, Morristown. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep

savethedate THE SCIENCE OF SOUL AND SELF HELIOSOUL WORKSHOP March 8-9, 10am – 6pm HeliOSoul™ is a system of tapping into the internal spiritual energy that exists in all living forms, using energy, lights, colors, numbers, and geometry as tools. Receive downloads of lights, energy, information, release outdated programs and soul contracts. E RA SunChild is Russian born Spiritual Healer and the founder of HeliOSoul™ Way of Spiritual Healing; $245 includes two-day event, manual, lunch, or $145 for single day of your choice. SunChildomain.com. 973-610-5472.

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Relaxation Through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm. Learn several easy techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $55. Morristown High School, Early Street, Morristown. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Pilates Open House—6:30–8:30pm. Celebrate the first day of spring with a Pilates class including apparatus, fitness fashion by Cabi, massage and Reiki, and refreshments. Bring a friend for a discount on future Pilates classes. $20. PRO Pilates, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. Pilateswithamy@ verizon.net. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis–7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm. Learn several easy techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $55. Bloomfield Hypnosis Counseling Center, 554 Bloomfield Avenue, Bloomfield. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22 Teresa Speaks with Teresa—7:30–10pm. Teresa will share details of the hierarchy of the angelic realm and demonstrate how you can experience angelic guides every day to assist you in learning and living your divine truth. Members, $10; Guests, $15 (senior & student discounts available). Sponsored by the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey at the Central Unitarian Church, 156 Forest Avenue, Paramus. MetaphysicalCenterofNewJersey.org.

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How To Have 14 hours Of Energy for your 12 Hour Days—6:30–7:30pm. Let us show you how easy it is to increase your energy, get healthier, have energy for the fun things in your life, sleep better, and wake up rested. Empower yourself with tools and learn tips and the best part is, it will only take an hour! MAXLIFE, 9 Franklin St., Suite 2, Morristown. 973-292-0222. info@EnjoyMaxlifeNow.com

TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis—6:30–7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $60. Parsippany High School, 24 Rita Drive, Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis—7:30–8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $60. Parsippany High School, 24 Rita Drive, Parsippany. 908996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation Through Hypnosis—8:30–9:30pm. Learn several easy techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $60. Parsippany High School, 24 Rita Drive, Parsippany. 908-996-3311. HypnosisNJ.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 30 Tibetan Singing Bowl Meditation–4–5pm. With Sandee Moreta and Kati Walker. Magnificent Tibetan singing bowls create waves of vibration designed to align the energy centers and create a deep state of meditation. $10. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Road, Madison. 973-966-5311. Staff@ studioyoganj.com. StudioYogaNJ.com.

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Meditation Class—7–9pm every Monday. Balance body, mind, and spirit with meditation, breathing, crystals, acupressure and essential oils. Yoga teachers: Rev. Bill, Reiki master, and Rev. Judith, MSW. Suggested donation: $10. RSVP 973-585-4661. Succasunna.

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Yoga Therapy—9:30am.Mondays. Heal your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual bodies through expert instruction and personal attention. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

Summit Unitarian Worship Service—9:30 and 11:15am throughout the regular church year. The Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Prenatal Yoga—9–10:15am. For the Mother Goddess and her growing baby! $18 drop-in or class package.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship—Worship services at 10am. Children and Youth Religious Education at 9am. 21 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown. 973-540-1177, ext. 201. Institute for Spiritual Development—10am. First and third Sundays. Psychic and spiritual development & healing. Masonic Lodge #93, 170 Main St., Madison. ISD-Madison.org. 973-437-4370. Center for Spiritual Living~Morristown—11am Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by refreshments at noon in Friendship Hall. 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Unity of SussexCounty—11am. Sunday Celebration and Youth Program, followed by fellowship in Wakeman Hall. 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-3836277. UnityofSussex.org. Sound Healing Sundays—2–6pm. First Sundays. From gongs, to singing bowls, to sound circles, to group singing, join us as we raise our vibrations and clear our energy fields with sound. Donations welcome. Pot luck. Growing With The Seasons, 8 11 M a i n S t . , B o o n t o n . 9 7 3 - 2 2 2 - 6 7 6 2 . GrowingWithTheSeasons.com. Drum Jam—3–5pm. Third Sundays. Open to all; beginners to experienced musicians. Some gather for spiritual reasons, others for an opportunity to socialize or try something different. $10 donation. Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway, 973-985-7548. RestStopRejuvenate.com. Free Meditation Class—4–5pm. Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org. Free Community Yoga Classes—4:30–5:30pm. Free; donations appreciated. PurpleOmYoga.com. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 W., Denville. 973343-2848. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm Sundays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am. Mondays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-584-6664.YogaWest. com. Yoga—Noon–1pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, creating a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Pilates Sculpt—Noon–1pm. Try your first class for free. 973-895-9925. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. Pilateswithamy@verzon. net. Proptnj.com. Noontime Energy Enhancing Blasts of Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon–1pm Mondays. Lunchtime energy healing. Register at 908-8793937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Restorative Yoga—3:30–4:30pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. This is a deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Posture Fit ©—3:30–4:15 pm. Use props and weights to strengthen, tone, improve balance and coordination, challenge your mind, strengthen core and back. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003.

Tai Chi & Qigong—7pm Mondays.All levels, featuring Qigong for energy, Sun Style Tai Chi, and meditations for health. Institute for Spiritual Development,15 Sparta Ave., Sparta. More info at 973-786-6466 or MarkSGallagher@hotmail.com. Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group—7–8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong. Bilyofjefferson@yahoo.com.Bily.org. Meditation and Healing Group—7:30pm. First and third Mondays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Montville. Free. No experience necessary. Call Harriet at 973-702-8443for directions and info. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Mondays.Unity of Montclair, 84 Orange Rd., Montclair. $10 suggested donation. Contact Connie at 973-239-8402 for details.UnityofMontclair.com. Psychic Readings with Sue—7:30–9pm Mondays. Call 908-879-3937 to schedule an appt. Held at The Art of the Heart at 15 Perry St., Chester. Yoga for Ultimate Beginners—8–9pm. For students brand new to yoga, this series covers the fundamentals of yoga from alignment basics to class etiquette. $90 for six weeks. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Rte. 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. PurpleOmYoga.com.

tuesday Early Morning Kigong/Tai Chi—6–7am. Start your day with a fresh and recharged mind and body. Harmony Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield.HarmonyMeditation.com. 908-301-9642.

Qigong—6–7pm. Gentle exercises designed to generate energy flow. Contact Renee Dorn, 551574-9500; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. Prosperity Yoga w/Madeline—7–8pm. Second Mondays. Awaken and balance your Kundalini life energy and invite prosperity into your flow. $15. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com. Awareness Through Movement—7–8pm. Gentle movement lessons suitable for everyone, even those limited by pain, injuries or neurological conditions. Contact Beatrice Basso, 973-294-4059; Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. Monday Night Meditation Circle—7–8pm every Monday. Relax and recharge with Reiki Master Victoria at Monday Night Meditation @ Evolve Restorative Therapy. Feel the healing energy flow! Evolve Restorative Therapy, 523 Westfield Ave., 3rd Floor, Westfield. 908-361-6376.

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Chair Yoga—7am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga while sitting on a chair. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph.973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com. Yoga Foundations—9:15–10:15am. Learn the foundations of yoga in a safe, encouraging environment, while releasing stress and tension. $10/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com.

The Spirit Gathering Church—7:15pm. Tuesdays. Prayer, energy healing, discussion, meditation and mediumship. Held in the rear of Yoga West, 86 Main St., Succasunna. 973-876-2449. Office@ TheSpiritGathering.net.TheSpiritGathering.net.

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

Restorative Yoga—7:30pm.Tuesdays. Shed stress and unleash your body’s innate healing capacities through comfortably supported guided relaxations. Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

White Oak Yoga—9:30–10:45am or 5:45–7pm, mixed level. $10 or $50 for six classes. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900. WhiteOakCenter.com.

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

Pilates Mat with Props—10–11am. A traditional mat workout along with the magic circle, weights, stability balls and barre with flow and control. Try a complimentary class. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ. com or 973-895-2003.

Yoga for Teens & Tweens—3:45–5:45pm. Aquarian Yoga Center, 641 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair. 908-884-4984. AquarianYogaCenter.com. Prenatal Yoga—4–5pm. Focus on breathing exercises that increase body and mental awareness for a healthy and happy mom-to-be. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Doctor’s note mandatory to participate. Yoga—5–6pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, creating a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301. Yoga Level 1—6–7pm.Learn basic postures, breathing styles and meditation. Contact Jean Marie: 908850-6475. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester.

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Meditation—7–7:30pm. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette.973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org.

Yo Grow Yoga—9:45am.Growing you from the inside out.Awaken and balance the flow of your Kundalini life energy. Free. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

Awareness Through Movement Classes with Diane Bates—12:30, 2:00 and 4:30pmTuesdays. Ease pain, improve posture, prevent injury, increase energy and reduce stress. $15. Held at 24 Elm St., Room 1, Morristown. Call 973-534-8122 or email Diane.Bates7@Mac.com for more info.

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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.

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.

The Morris Music Men Quartet—7:30pm. Tuesdays. Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 300 Shunpike Rd., Chatham. Sing and socialize. Newcomers always welcome. 877-808-8697. MorrisMusicMen.org. Restorative Yoga—7:30pm Tuesdays. Community House, Madison. Contact Anitateresap@aol.com for schedule and details. 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. 973-383-6277. The Gathering—7:30–9:30pm. First and third Tuesdays. Worship service with Christina Lynn Whited. Offering of $10–$20 requested. Call 908638-9066to register. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. CircleOfIntention.com. Gentle Yoga—8pm. Includes a wide range of yoga poses, breath awareness, alignments, relaxation, and meditation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com.

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

Yo Bro Yoga—7pm. Tuesdays. Building the Brotherhood, yoga with Bernayogi (aka Phil Bernarducci), $10. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-222-6762. GrowingWiththeSeasons.com.

Booty Barre Body Sculpting—9:15am. Get in on the greatest total-body workout close to home. Energize and trim down the abs, hips, waist, buttocks, thighs and upper body. With Barbara Place at LM/ Sparta Studio. $13pp. 973-903-0147.

Meditation and Healing Group—7pm.Second and fourth Tuesdays. Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, Towaco. Free. No experience necessary. Call Peggy at 973-299-0172 for directions and info.

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

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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. Restorative Yoga Therapy—10:30am. Calm the mind, feel supported, de-stress while reaping all the benefits of a yoga practice. With Barbara Place at LM/Sparta Studio. $10pp. 973-903-0147. Healing Meditations with Rev. Frankie—Noon. Center for Spiritual Living, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. Free. 973-539-3333. Cardio/Pilates Apparatus Circuit—12pm. Pilates at Pro Physical Therapy, 2 Emery Ave., Randolph. 973-895-9925. PilateswithAmy@verizon.net. Proptnj.com. T’ai Chi Chih®—3:30-4:30pm.T’ai Chi Chih is a “moving meditation” consisting of 19 movements and one pose. Helps circulate and balance the vital life force in the body and is helpful for osteoporosis, bone density, and balance. Can be done standing or sitting. $10. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Fit Kids-4 Life—5–5:30pm. Your kids will get a great full body workout through a variety of fun activities and sports, like soccer, boxing and dance! The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph. WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-895-2003. Pilates for Everyone—5–6pm.Lengthen, strengthen, stretch and tone. Move in Grace, 294 Main St., Chester. For more information, contact Carrie Oesmann: 201-919-7811. Chi Kung (Qigong) for Women—5:30–6:30pm meets every week in Verona to practice gentle, relaxing, and healing movement. All ages and levels welcome. Info and directions at 973-857-9536. Monthly Reiki Bodywork Practice Sessions— 6–9pm.Second Wednesdays. Practitioners of all levels of Reiki or energy training join to offer one another energy healing sessions. $25. At Be The Medicine, 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. BetheMedicine.com. Guided Meditation & Chanting—6–7pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield. $14 per class or $72 for 6. Preregister at 908-232-1355. Teen Yoga—6:30—7:30pm.Age 13+. Teens learn to listen to their bodies as they move at their own pace promoting peacefulness, mental clarity and improved self-esteem.Carol’s Yoga Youngsters,

145 Washington St., Morristown.973-898-0544. Ctr4child@verizon.net. CarolsYogaYoungsters.com Beginner Yoga Adult Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays.Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-9440555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St. Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com. Yoga as Medicine—6:15–7:30pm Explore the interface of Hatha Yoga and Ayurvedic medicine. All levels welcome. The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 208, 2nd Fl., Glen Ridge. Adult Yoga Class—6:30–7:30pm Wednesdays. Drop-in, $25.4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 3sessions, $45. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Prenatal Yoga—6:30–7:45 pm. Wednesdays. New students: $67 for 5 classes. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Suite 215, Madison. 973-9665311. Staff@StudioYogaNJ.com.StudioYogaNJ.com. Free Meditation Class—7–8pm.Learn how to manage stress and emotions through breathing techniques and meditation. A perfect introduction to meditation. Free. Art of Living Foundation, Parsippany PAL Bldg., 33 Baldwin Rd., Parsippany. 973-400-9191. Parsippany@us.artofliving.org Women’s Healing Circle—7–9pm First Wednesdays. Support, share, bond and attain deep peace through guided meditation. Led by Lindsey Sass. Preregister at 973-714-0765. $30. The Healing Center, 142 Main St., Bloomingdale. Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown—7–9pm First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 973-219-8092 or Wen5500@hotmail. com. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown. Introduction to Soto Zen Practice—7:15pm. Hands-on instruction and explanation for seated and walking meditation. Dharma talk and discussion. By donation. Rev. Shofu Keegan, Empty Hand Zen Group, 22 Lackawanna Plaza, Montclair. 908-6728782. EmptyHandZen.org. A Course in Miracles Study Group—7:15–9pm. Westfield Yoga Studio, 231 Elmer St., Westfield.$10. Call in advance: 908-232-1355. Intuitive Tantric Meditation—7:30pm. Wednesdays. Still your mind, experience your inner energies, and enjoy love & peace.Sadhana Yoga, 150 River Road, Unit M4, Montville. 973-265-0665 or SadhanaNJ.com.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network—7:30pm. 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. AA Meeting (O-B-ST)—8pm. Wednesdays. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United MethodistChurch, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford. Reiki Circle—8–9pm. Every other Wednesday. Check website for dates. Gentle intro to Reiki, guided meditation and Reiki sample. $10 suggested donation. Miriam’s Well Healing, 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207, Montclair; 917-202-0475. MiriamsWellHealing.com.

thursday Early Morning Meditation—6–7am. Start your day with a fresh and recharged mind and body. Harmony Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield.HarmonyMeditation.com. 908-301-9642. Morning Chi Kung (Qigong)—8:30–9:15am. All welcome. The WAE Center at TempleB’nai Shalom, 300 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange. 973-857-9536. ZUMBA—9–9:50am. The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ. com or 973-895-2003. Yo Grow Yoga—9:45am. Awaken and balance the flow of your Kundalini life energy. Free. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-2226762. GrowingwiththeSeasons.com. Beginner Yoga Adult Class 10–11am. Thursdays. Drop-in, $20. 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; New student 2 sessions for $20. More info at 973-9440555.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheYogaWayNJ.com. Beginner Yoga Adult Class—11am–noon. Thursdays.Drop-ins, $20; 4 sessions, $65; 8 sessions, $120.Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Healthy Food Prep Classes with Phyllis Deering—Noon, Third Thursdays. Learn about delicious and healthy food preparation.$25; 4 for $75.

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2014 JANUARY

health & wellness

plus: health coaches FEBRUARY

rethinking heart health plus: stress relief MARCH

food & garden

plus: gluten-free foods APRIL

green living

plus: healthy home MAY

women’s wellness plus: bodywork JUNE

inspired living

plus: men’s wellness JULY

food watch

plus: natural medicine cabinet AUGUST

transformative education plus: children’s health SEPTEMBER

Contact Marnie at MountainLakes Organic Co-op, LLC, 10 Vale Dr., Mountain Lakes. 973-335-4469. FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com. Lunch & Learn—Noon–1pm.Thursdays. $10. Register at 908-879-3937. The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St, Chester. TheArtofTheHeart-Chester.com. Yoga Pilates Fusion—2–3pm. Combines yoga and Pilates, leaving you calm, refreshed, invigorated and toned. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Restorative Yoga—3–4pm. Restore, relax, and unwind. A deepening centering yoga class for bringing you back to your calmest self. $10. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Please bring your own yoga mat. White Oak Yoga—4:15–5:15pm Gentle Yoga. Taught by Elizabeth Bell. Sparta Ambulance Bldg., 14 Sparta Ave., 973-729-1900.WhiteOakCenter. com. Yoga—5–6pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath, which create a connection between the body and the mind. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. 973-971-6301. Evening Yoga Series—6:15pm–7:30pm. For adults. All levels yoga series. Advance registration and monthly payment is required; Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Parent/Child Yoga 6:30–7:30pm Thursdays. More info at 973-944-0555. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 18 Elm St., Morristown. TheWholeChildNJ.com.

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Reiki Share—6:30–9pm Fourth Thursdays. Experience Reiki’s healing touch by giving or receiving. All welcome. Free. Aquarian Sun, 212A Main St., Lincoln Park. 973-686-9100. AquarianSun.net.

plus: chiropractic and acupuncture

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.

conscious caretaking plus: yoga

sustainable communities NOVEMBER

personal empowerment plus: beauty

DECEMBER

awakening humanity plus: holiday themes

Oasis for the Soul Spiritual Salon—7–9:30pm. Second Thursdays. Experience deep meditations, teachings, discussions and healing immediately relevant to all in profound ways. $40. At Be The Medicine 18 Bank St., Suite 300, Morristown. RSVP 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com. iwc Women’s Group—7–8:30pm. Thursdays. Therapeutic discussion group led by licensed professional counselors processing all life issues including depression, anxiety, grief and loss, divorce, life transition, stress, aging, care-giving, etc. iwc for medical, mind and body. 401 Rte. 24, Chester. Call for information: 908-879-8700. Hypnosis & NLP Certification—7–9pm. Become a certified hypnotherapist & NLP practitioner. Eleven separate classes and the convenience of paying per class, or do certification separate. First 5 for NLP and last 6 for hypnotherapist.Huna Healing Center, 23 Diamond Spring Rd., Suite 5, Denville. HunaHealingCenter.com. HunaHealingCenter@ yahoo.com. 973-224-6773.

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The Sussex County Chapter of Holistic Moms— 7pm. Second Thursdays. Free. Held at Holy Counselor Lutheran Church, 68 Sand Hill Rd., Sussex. 973-347-1246. TiggerNorton04@gmail.com. Sacred Light Circle of Intention, Prayer, Meditation, and Healing—7–9 pm, first and third Thursdays. Suggested offering, $11.DivineAlchemy111@ gmail.com or 973-366-8765. Held at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. RestStopRejuvenate.com. 973-985-7548. Adult Survivors of Child Abuse Support Group Meeting—7:30–9pm. We follow the ASCA meeting format and our goal is mutual support in a gentle and nonjudgmental environment. Ascasupport.org or Ascamnj@yahoo.com. The Morristown Chapter of ASCA, Church of the Redeemer, 36 South St., Morristown. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. MiraclesCourse.org. Summit. Betsy Zipkin. 732-469-0234. A Course in Miracles—7:30pm Second Thursdays. Study group for the course in spiritual psychotherapy. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityofSussex.org. Gentle Yoga—8pm. An effective approach to develop flexibility and strength and encourage deep relaxation. $7 per class. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte. 10 West, Randolph. 973866-5776. RandolphPRWC.com. Gentle Yoga with Daniella Hurley—8pm. Randolph Pain Relief & Wellness Center, 540 Rte.10 West, Randolph. 973-866-5224.

friday Yoga Flow—9:15–10:30am.$10/class.Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-896-0030. BreathingRoomCenter.com. Beginners Yoga with Shirley Sahaja Sicsko— 9:30am Fridays. Yoga West Holistic Center, 86 Main St., Succasunna; 973-584-6664.YogaWest.com. Morning Yoga Series—9:30am–10:45am for adults. All levels yoga series. Essex County Environmental Center, 621-B Eagle Rock Ave., Roseland. 973-228-8776. Morning Meditation—10–11am Fridays. Held at TheArt of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. RSVP at 908879-3937.More info at TheArtoftheHeart-Chester. com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting—10:30am– Noon.Twelve-step group to support those losing weight or wishing to maintain long-term weight loss. Free. Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, 75 Ridgedale Ave., Cedar Knolls. Call before attending to confirm with Angie: 973-794-3443.Wjioa.org. Ongoing Qigong with Sal Canzonieri—Noon Fridays.Held at The Art of the Heart, 15 Perry St., Chester. Call Sue at 908-879-3937 for pricing & more info. TheArtoftheHeart-Chester.com. Yoga—Noon–1pm. Gentle poses that focus on movements with the breath. $10. Please bring your own yoga mat. Center for Well Being, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown.973-971-6301.

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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.

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.

Drum Circle—6pm. Weekly drum circle to get your spirit flowing with the ancient healing art of drumming. Learn new skills; connect with others in this warm and welcoming space. $20/class. Breathing Room Center, 735 Rte. 94, Newton. 973-997-0116. HoopNDrums@Yahoo.com. BreathingRoomCenter. com.

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

Sisterhood Satsangs—7–9pm. First Fridays. Monthly gathering of women: breathwork, Kundalini yoga, singing, sharing, listening. $22. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-2226762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com.

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.

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.973-562-5844. 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.

saturday Coffee House—Second Saturdays.Call for time. Performances by one or more musical groups, or open mic performances by singers, poets, and comedians. Modest entrance fee. Summit Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave., Summit. 908-273-3245. Adult Yoga—7:45am Saturdays. Drop-in, $25; 4 sessions, $75; 8 sessions, $130; 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. Prenatal Yoga—9am–10:15pm.The Karuna Shala, 855 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Glen Ridge. Booty Barre Body Sculpting—9:15am. Get in on the greatest total-body workout close to home. Energize and trim down the abs, hips, waist, buttocks, thighs and upper body. With Barbara Place at LM/ Sparta Studio. $13pp. 973-903-0147. 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.

Head2Toe Strength and Cardio—10–10:50am.A full-body workout with 8 stations in a complete circuit. Small class size to focus on your needs and goals.The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, Randolph Medical Arts Building, 765 Rte. 10 East, Randolph.WellnessCenterNWJ.com or 973-8952003. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting—10–11:30am.Twelve-step recovery for food obsession, overeating, under-eating and bulimia. St. Clare’s Hospital Dover Campus, 400 West Blackwell St., Conference Room C, Dover. 973 945 2704. Erm514@comcast.net. FoodAddicts.org. 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. Restorative Yoga Therapy—10:30am. Calm the mind, feel supported, de-stress while reaping all the benefits of a yoga practice. With Barbara Place at LM/Sparta Studio. $10pp. 973-903-0147. Prenatal Yoga—10:30–11:45am. Helps relieve back pain, increase flexibility & teaches relaxation techniques. KulaYogaWellness.com; 25 Main St., Stanhope. Meditation and Visualization Class—11:30am– 12:15pm. Learn visualization techniques and gain access to tools that will allow you to achieve a deep and meaningful meditation practice. $5. Body & Brain Yoga Meditation Center, 241 North Ave. West, Westfield. 908-301-9642. HarmonyMeditation.com. Maintain Your Seasonal Health—12 noon– 2:30pm.Join Deven Lilburn for monthly workshops designed to help you maintain your health as the seasons change. Kundalini Yoga and more. Growing With The Seasons, 811 Main St., Boonton. 973-2226762. GrowingWithTheSeasons.com. Hatha 1 Yoga—12:15pm.Yoga for You, LLC, Olde Lafayette Village, Building J, Rtes. 15 & 94 intersection, Lafayette. 973-714-4462. Integrated Yoga for Boys—1:15–2pm Saturdays. Pediatric Therapy & Yoga of Morris, LLC, 14 Elm St., Morristown. 201-213-1294. Swingin’ Tern—8–11pm.Beginners’ Workshop, 7:30pm. First and third Saturdays. Contra and square dancing to live music.$10 adults/$5 students with ID.The First Presbyterian Church, 14 Hanover Rd., East Hanover.973-295-6864. FolkProject.org.

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communityresourceguide CHIROPRACTIC MAXLIFE – DR. TANYA MAXIMOFF, CCSP

9 Franklin Street Suite 2, Morristown, NJ 973-292-0222 info@enjoymaxlifenow.com enjoymaxlifenow@yahoo.com

Has pain been putting your life on hold? Maybe it’s time you took a different approach. MAXLIFE’s integrated approach to chronic pain includes customized care programs including Chiropractic, Cold Laser, Massage, Designed Clinical Nutrition, Acupuncture and Thermography. Call for a complimentary consultation and learn how we are different and how we can help you take your life back. DISCOVER HEALTH, REDISCOVER LIFE. See ad page 29.

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 16.

DENTISTRY PHILIP MEMOLI, DMD, FAGD, CNC

Center for Systemic Dentistry Holistic, Biological and General Dentistry Certified Nutritional Consultant 438 Springfield Avenue Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 908-464-9144 Systemicdentistry.org

Dr. Memoli has undergone extensive training in both traditional and alternative dentistry. He has taught dental acupuncture, homeopathy, herbology, nutrition and neural therapy. He lectures in the post-graduate Institute for Systemic Dentistry in subjects such as restorative dentistry, biocompatibility, dental stress and function, infectious diseases and periodontal

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therapy. A comprehensive examination is offered in which underlying causes, dental disease, and potential systemic effects are assessed. Dr. Timothy MacLaga, his associate, practices holistic pediatric and general dentistry and focuses on nutritional, orthodontic, composite restorations and early periodontal prevention.

EDUCATION, ENERGY & COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES BE THE MEDICINE, LIVE THE POWER YOU!

Janet StraightArrow, Energy Master, Shaman, Spiritual Coach 973-647-2500 • Bethemedicine.com Janet@bethemedicine.com

Experience Profound Healing, Learning and Solutions. StraightArrow’s 46 years of research and practice in mind-body-spirit medicine with renowned teachers from around the world, brings a full tool bag and expertise in each transformative session and class. Integrative Healer and Coach, Shaman, Spiritual Guide, Mentor to Healers, Soul Retrievals, Reiki Master, Training and Ceremonies.

CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED

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

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

THE FEMININE FACE OF GOD

Sandy Sanford/Healing Practitioner 973-493-8409

Each one of our energy centers have psychological aspects and belief systems which are held in distortion. Through working on the mind, body and consciousness of her clients; Sandy facilitates healing by shedding light on and assisting in the release of old patterns. Sandy also offers private sessions and workshops which heal and release the old way of being to free the individual from recreating old patterns and re-create life from an authentic place of BEING.

HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES AWAKENING WELLNESS, LLC

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

During a hands-on-bodywork session, Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension from the client’s body. The client benefits from the treatments on a physical, emotional and energetic level. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of its stuck stress will improve the client’s health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered in their lives. Take the first step to improve your health and call today for an appointment.

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 20.

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 23 Diamond Spring Road, Suite 5 Denville, NJ 07834 973-796-4661 HunaHealingCenter@Yahoo.com HunaHealingCenter.com

The Center offers different modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs. Classes, Certifications, Healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 16.

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HOLISTIC NUTRITION / EDUCATION CHRISTINE GRASSO, CHHC, RYT

Certified Holistic Health and Nutrition Coach, Digestive Health Expert, Yoga Teacher Body in Mind 140 Morris Street Morristown, NJ 07960 and by phone 201-787-4950 info@christinegrasso.com ChristineGrasso.com

Are you struggling to lose weight? Hooked on sugar, carbs, or caffeine? Troubled by digestive concerns like acid reflux or IBS? Looking for balance? Identify your hidden food allergies, re-balance your digestion, and shed those stubborn pounds. Get your energy back and kick those crazy cravings with easy, healthy recipes customized for YOU. Customized cleanses and IgG food sensitivity blood testing available. Offering private nutrition coaching and yoga sessions, group programs, phone sessions, and classes. Sign up for Christine’s top energy-boosting tips and waistlinebusting recipes at ChristineGrasso.com.

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Diet & Lifestyle Coaching and Cooking Instruction Sharon Goldner, Certified Health Coach & Chef 36 S. Martine Ave, 2nd flr, Fanwood, NJ 07023 Sharon@RecipeforaHealthyLife.com 908-242-3763 • RecipeforaHealthyLife.com

Do you have a gluten sensitivity or food allergy? Would you like to lose weight with delicious food? Do you depend on sugar or caffeine to boost your mood or energy?Get empowered with a new skill set to reach your goals!Transition to a diet that will satisfy your hunger, give you energy and control your weight. Learn how to manage a gluten-free or allergy-free diet at home and on-the-go. Cook together at my office. Ask about individual and group programs. Free 20-minute phone consultation.

SUSAN RICHTER, RN, CNC, CCH, LDHS

Next Level Healing of NJ, Inc 166 Franklin Road, Denville 973-586-0629 info@NextLevelHealing.com

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

HYPNOSIS HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER 554 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield 28 Mine St., Flemington 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 908-996-3311 . Hypnosisnj.com

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Robert Bruckner, C.Ht. Certified by National Guild of Hypnotists and International Medical and Dental Hypnosis Association. 205 Ridgedale Avenue, 2nd fl. Florham Park, NJ 07932 RBruckner@MajorMindset.com 973-370-2100 • MajorMindset.com

Overcome your challenges and feel better with Major Mindset Hypnosis. Experience positive change in weeks or months, not years, just by unlocking your subconscious. Major Mindset Hypnosis helps clients overcome fears, become more confident and stress free, eliminate bad habits, encourage and promote positive behaviors, manage pain and much more. Free telephone consultation with the hypnotist. See ads on pages 25 and 27.

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

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

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

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

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

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Your one source for all your natural and organic needs! Natural deli, certified organic produce, knowledgeable vitamin staff, and complete grocery and dairy selection. Open seven days a week.See ad on page 11.

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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 elementsmassage.com for locations near you.

PSYCHOTHERAPY NJCONNECTNOW, LLC

Diana J. Krafcik, LCSW, LCADC Psychotherapist/Addiction Specialist Morris Plains/Morristown, NJ 201-400-0520

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Are you ready to focus on the solution rather than remaining stuck in the problem? I’m here to support you on your path toward healing and recovery. Provide individual, couples therapy and various support groups, that include mindfulness meditation, DBT skills training, coping skills and relapse prevention. Specialize in treating individuals with depression, anxiety, BPD, self injury, trauma, addictions.

JOANNA M. FARRELL, LCSW

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

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

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SOUND THERAPY

JUDITH A. HANCOX, MSW, LCSW, BCETS

Board Certified Expert in Traumatic Stress Founder-Shiome Therapy™ Certified in Yoga, Gestalt, EMDR Energy Psychology (EvTFT) And Children’s Therapy Succasunna, NJ 973-585-4660 • JudithHancox@gmail.com Shiome.com • WhiteWolfStore.com

As a social worker and holistic educator for over 20 years, Judith dedicates herself to the empowerment of others in her healing work. Shiome Therapy™ weaves diverse healing modalities, ancient wisdom and modern science to help you safely and effectively accelerate your emotional healing process. In order to support her clients’ emotional healing, she created a CD, ‘Creating Healthy Boundaries’ and ‘Energy Balancing Meditation’ Book and CD. They are available exclusively at Shiome. com. See ad on page 8.

LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, M.A., L.P.C Pompton Plains (Route 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com

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

Nancy Puckett-Dunn 19 State Rt 10 E., Ste 25, Succasunna, NJ 862-251-4637 • TheDavisCenter.com Info@TheDavisCenter.com

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

WELLSPRING LEARNING, LLC

15 Brant Avenue, Suite 8 Clark, NJ 07066 908-922-3309 contact@wellspringlearningcenter.com TomatisTherapy.com

Wellspring Learning is a certified provider of the Tomatis Method. Using state of the art techniques, positive change is achieved by teaching an individual how to listen. It allows children and adults to realize their maximum potential with greater ease and flow in the areas of communication, learning, attention, motor coordination, personal development, and emotional well being. The program can be done at center or from home. Free consultation available.

YOGA AQUARIAN YOGA CENTER

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MIRIAM’S WELL HEALING LLC

Claire M. Schwartz BA, Reiki Master Teacher, Spiritual Counselor Interfaith Minister 460 Bloomfield Ave., Suite 207 Montclair, NJ 07042 917-202-0475 - MiriamsWellHealing.com MiriamsWellHealing@yahoo.com

THE DAVIS CENTER

Try the holistic path to healing. I combine counseling with affirmations & Reiki to break through barriers, then give you empowering tools to transform your world. Specializing in grief recovery, trauma healing, and grounding. No more suffering in helplessness – happiness is your birthright! Let’s turn your Suffering into Serenity. Free ½ hour consultation. See ad on page 11.

More than a yoga center, your spiritual home. The first Kundalini Yoga Center in New Jersey. We are located in the heart of Montclair. We offer Kundalini Yoga and meditation classes to all ages. Workshops, concerts, kirtan, dance classes and training are offered on a weekly basis.

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The CareOne Difference

CareOne at Madison Avenue is a beautiful and historic mansion-style 158 bed sub-acute and long-term care facility located at 151 Madison Avenue in Morristown. CareOne at Madison Avenue differentiates itself by providing: · Rehab services available 7 days a week · Customer service programs that make every resident feel like they are home · Administration and nursing supervisory coverage 7 days a week · Staffing ratios that far exceed NJ required minimum staffing levels

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Our office’s reputation has spread so far that we now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime. We also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening. Upon entering our front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time. Among our practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Our main focus is on COSMeTIC and FULL MOUTH reCONSTrUCTION cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular Orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, migraines, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Our office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained. This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why our motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.” Aesthetic Family Dentistry is pleased to offer Gentle Laser Periodontal Therapy (GLPT) to treat moderate to advanced gum disease, a condition linked to other serious health issues including heart disease and diabetes. This gentle and less invasive superior state-of-the-art procedure eliminates the need for traditional surgery. Oral DNA and HPV testing is also available to determine a patient’s periodontal health, as well as detect any possible genetic proclivity toward gum issues.

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