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t’s been quite a year socially, politically and environmentally. As we bring the year in chapter to a close and the dust settles from holiday chaos, most of us invariably reflect on the past year and devise our plan of action to better ourselves in the form of resolutions.

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I like to reduce my guiding life principles down to the lowest common denominator. In terms of spiritual philosophy, “Do Unto Others…” pretty much covers it all for me. As it pertains to effecting change in our lives, I will refer to a favorite quote from Tony Robbins: “Change happens when the pain of staying the same is greater than the pain of change.” So if we truly desire change, perhaps there is an easier path that involves deeply connecting with our higher, best selves. When this takes place it becomes impossible to engage in self-sabotaging behaviors because we love and respect ourselves too much. It happens organically.

Shifting our emotional connection in this way is conceptually simple, but granted a tricky process. When I figure out the trick I’ll let you know… LOL. So, staying true to the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, we bring you health, wellness, and of course, weight loss themes this month. And when you slip up, feel free to patronize the local breweries that are committed to sustainability featured on pages 20 and 21.

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Group airport transfer, flight, hotel with breakfast and lunch, surf school, board rental and workshops are all included in the retreat. Participants will enjoy a full-day rainforest excursion and a sunset catamaran trip. Expert advice to help travelers get the most out of their stay will be provided for all attendees.

“Participants in this complete immersion in nature and spiritual growth can begin to prepare by starting the purification process at home,” says Joe Schmidt, of Cape May Surf Club. “People start exercising, eating healthy and connecting with spirit more in anticipation of this retreat.”

For more information or to register, call 609-675-0398, email JSchmidt@CapeMaySurfClub.com or visit CapeMaySurfClub.com.

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oul Sanctuary, in Moorestown, will host an EveryONE level weekend training in the AngelicEnergetics method, a restorative method of healing for the benefit of the self and others, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 21 and 22.

Through instruction from Kathy Milano, Ph.D., participants will awaken their essential nature, deepen Angelic partnerships, enhance intuitive awareness and experience harmonious well-being. The AngelicEnergetics method involves a conscious partnership with the Archangels of the Seven Rays who support divine light transmissions to restore the harmonious flow of life force energy. Each unique transmission generates a release of energetic interference within the energy system, allowing transformation to occur at the foundational level of the energetic structure, impacting all areas of life.

Milano says, “As you experience healing in disrupted areas of life, awaken inner competencies and rediscover your essential nature, you learn that you can navigate life’s joys and challenges more wholeheartedly, soulfully and meaningfully.”

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newsbriefs Local Experts Explore Drinking Water

Planning for 2017 Seed to Sovereignty Projects

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he Tri-County Sustainability Alliance will host Connecting the Drops, a free discussion about local drinking water at 2 p.m., January 8, at the Camden County Regional Emergency Training Facility, in Blackwood.

Attendees will learn about the safety and source of their drinking water, including municipal and private well water.

MO-Free NJ will host a planning session for this year’s Seed to Sovereignty projects at 7 p.m., January 19, at the Collingswood Library.

Part of a new series covering topics and events related to food sovereignty, the session is free and open to gardeners, foodies, crafters and herb enthusiast. A discussion of a possible luffa soap ring, in which seeds are disseminated and luffa gourds are harvested and processed into soap rings, will take place at the session.

Attendees will help determine the topics to address in this new series.

Location: 420 Woodbury Turnersville Rd. For more information or to register (recommended), call 609-304-1297 or visit tcsaHub.org.

Location: 771 Haddon Ave., Collingswood. For more information or to RSVP (recommended), call 856-425-2221, email rsvp@gmoFreenj.com or visit gmoFreenj.com.

Replenish Center Expands Offerings

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eplenish Center for Natural Bioidentical Hormone Restoration (BHRT), in Willingboro, is well known for its individualized treatment regimen to help women and men restore their hormones to optimal levels.

Through this treatment, the center has helped many patients have more energy, feel better and relieve symptoms safely and effectively without the side effects of synthetic hormone replacement. BHRT is not the center’s only specialty. Many more services are available.

Owned by Dr. Camille Semple-Daly, a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who is certified in aesthetic medicine and specializes in functional medicine, the Replenish Center offers physician-supervised, weight-loss plans that include Hcg for Weight Loss and the Lifestyle Weight Loss Program. Both help to identify the causes of weight gain and safely help clients lose excess pounds and maintain their weight. In addition, Semple-Daly offers aesthetic medicine, including neurotoxins such as Dysport, Botox and Xeomin; facial fillers, including Restylane, Juvederm and Belotero; laser therapy and more.

The Replenish Center also features a full range of gynecological and obstetric services, as well as hair restoration using micro-needling and purified active ingredients.

ionetic Practitioner Jennifer Bitting, of Thrive! Health and Wellness, in Williamstown, is offering therapy to free the flow of energy in the body associated with dairy, grains, dust, pollen, molds and more. She assesses any blockages present in the body and builds a personalized therapy, introduced by non-invasive, low-level laser therapy, for specific acupuncture points on the body. Supportive products may also be recommended.

This protocol, combined with inJennifer Bitting sight technology, makes desensitization easy, fast and thorough. It is appropriate for all ages, including children. Insight delivers powerful homeopathic frequencies to reset the body’s response to these substances in real time.

Frequency-based therapy also helps with microbiome balance. “As researchers learn more about the microbes that keep us healthy, we are coming to understand how subtle imbalances in our microbial populations can also cause diseases and how restoring the balance may lead to cures,” explains Bitting. “There is very little you need to do to prepare. Just drink water and be adequately hydrated. Then simply watch as your relationship with old stressors shifts in the coming days to weeks and you feel more energetic, aware and content.”

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hermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness will host a free holistic health webinar, presented by Wendy Beth Rosen, an education consultant specializing in vision-related learning problems, metacognition and environmental education, from 7 to 8 p.m., January 25. The webinar will be based upon her book, The Hidden Link Between Vision and Learning: Why Millions of Learning Disabled Children Are Misdiagnosed.

Our extraordinary sense of vision involves more than two dozen lesser-known skills that help us navigate our way through life. When one or more of these skills are not functioning optimally, our capabilities are compromised in ways we are often not aware of. “When this occurs in a child, their ability to learn and succeed in school is greatly affected,” says Rosen. “Vision-related learning problems affect one in four school-age children, yet knowledge about these types of vision problems is scant. Consequently, many children are not receiving the correct diagnosis and the help they need in order to succeed in school.”

Many symptoms of vision-related learning problems can mimic other conditions, leading to countless numbers of children who are classified as special education students or are medicated (or both), who may be wrongly diagnosed.

Few people are aware that a breakdown in the visual system can also be at the core of a learning disability. At present, visual skills are not routinely and comprehensively examined to determine if a deficit is present and interfering with a child’s capacity for learning.

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The South Jersey Spine Center and Weight Loss Clinic, in Medford, will offer in-house weight-loss seminars to help achieve lasting results at 6:30 p.m., January 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31.

Attendees will learn about the doctor-supervised Chirothin weight-loss program that allows clients to lose between 20 and 35 pounds in 42 days. The affordable program requires no special shakes, prepackaged food, drugs or exercise and includes one-on-one evaluations.

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newsbriefs Third Annual Cape May Awakening Retreat

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ricia Heiser, founder of The Sanctuary for Yoga, along with Psychic Medium of Extreme Communications Lisa Miliaresis, will host the third annual Cape May Awakening Retreat, January 20 to 22, at Congress Hall.

Combining their individual practices, Heiser and Miliaresis will bring a complementary awareness to the symbolic language of Lisa Miliaresis and Tricia Heiser the soul. Yogis and fans of the metaphysical will be able to let their worldly concerns go as they share a weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and interactive awakening classes. Attendees can explore the lovely town of Cape May during lunch and evening breaks.

Cost: $275 (does not include lodging). Location: 200 Congress Hall. For more information, contact Tricia at 609953-7800 or visit TheSanctuaryForYoga.com, or contact Lisa at Lisa@2Communicate.net or visit 2Communicate.net. For lodging inquiries, mention the retreat and call Congress Hall at 609-884-8421 or visit CapeResorts.com.

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opies of the first Pinelands National Reserve wall calendars are now available free of charge at three parks and forests in the Pinelands.

Funded by the National Park Service, the calendars can be picked up at the Bass River State Forest office, the Batsto Visitor Center and the office at Brendan Byrne State Forest.

Featuring 38 stunning photos that showcase the natural, cultural and historic treasures found in the 1.1-million-acre Pinelands National Reserve of southern New Jersey, the calendar was designed and printed at Rowan College at Burlington County. All photos were taken by members of the Pinelands Commission’s staff.

In addition to photos, the calendar includes state and federal holidays, dates of commission meetings and important dates in Pinelands’ history.

Locations: Bass River, 762 Stage Rd., Bass River Township, 609-296-1114; Batsto, 4110 Nesco Rd., Hammonton, 609561-0024; Brendan Byrne, Mile Marker 1, Hwy. Rte. 72 E., Woodland Township, 609-726-1191.

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oga for Living, in Cherry Hill, will host a free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class this month. The class will take place from 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. on January 3. Developed

by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR helps improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, enhance communication and improve health.

The workshop provides participants with an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving quality of life. Instructor Linda Townshend will review the fundamentals of MBSR and use meditation and awareness exercises to teach participants how to become familiar with this practical, proven approach that has helped thousands of people achieve greater balance, vitality and health.

Topics include what mindfulness is and how it can reduce stress and enhance well being, basic mindfulness techniques and the application of mindfulness in day-to-day living. “We live in a fast-paced, stressful world and often feel pressured by technology, responsibilities and even our own negative self-beliefs,” says Townshend. “Mindfulness allows us to center ourselves and put the power of our happiness back in our own hands.”

r. Jewel Amui-Bellon has added the MonaLisa Touch, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared, in-office procedure that helps post-menopausal women and breast cancer survivors in her practice at Women for Women Medical Associates, in Marlton.

The MonaLisa Touch uses a fractional carbon dioxide laser to significantly improve the vaginal tissue. It requires Dr. Jewel no anesthesia and takes less than five Amui-Bellon minutes per treatment. This is particularly helpful for the roughly 2250,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year and the millions of post-menopausal women in the U.S who suffer from an array of gynecological concerns connected with declining estrogen levels.

Amui-Bellon is one of the first physicians in Marlton to offer this procedure. “The MonaLisa Touch is a real breakthrough for feminine health,” she explains. “I am grateful I am able to offer my patients this treatment”.

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Post-Holiday Detoxification Cleanse

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radia’s Treasure Metaphysical Shop, in Merchantville, will sponsor an eight-week, in-depth tarot course from 7-9 p.m., beginning February 10, and continuing on Fridays through March 31.

Taught by Debra Branda-Canady, the course teaches students how to develop their intuitive skills on the Aradia’s Aradia’s highest level. She draws upon her more Treasure Metaphysical than 40 years of experience to cover Treasure Shop the basics of tarot study and reading, as Metaphysical well as modules on psychic development, journaling, types Shopand of spreads and how to expand them, ethicalInspiring practices Phone 488-8187 Gifts(856) for Mind, Body & Spirit Readings, Reiki Sessions and Classes AradiasTreasure.com professionalism.

he baked goods and fatty treats available to us during the holidays can be difficult, if not impossible, to resist.

This can create fallout in our bodies and minds. Nutritional Wellness Center, in Palmyra, is offering a post-holiday detoxification cleanse this month to help clients recover from the holiday hangover.

Nutritional Using Autonomic Response Wellness Center Testing to measure the body’s neuroof South Jersey logical response down to the cellular level, the 21-day cleanse is personalized for each client. The test checks meridian points for sensitivities and autoimmune responses to create the right cleanse combination. Each cleanse includes a protein powder, a detoxification agent, whole food fiber to clean out the colon and a guide to help participants make better food choices.

The benefits from this custom program include weight loss, increased energy, clearer thinking, better digestion, decreased bloating, clearer skin, shinier hair, better sleep and less toxins. It is not a diet and clients are able to eat three meals per day.

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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals

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study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal exposure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern California between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state-sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment.

It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurodevelopment in fetuses.

The researchers selected participants based on previous health diagnoses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present.

“The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevelopment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.

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clinical trial from the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine found that participants in a six-day, ayurvedic-based, well-being program showed metabolic improvements in blood tests for inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk (CDR) and cholesterol levels.

Study participants consisted of 119 healthy men and women between the ages of 30 and 80. Sixty-five experienced a panchakarma program, a detox and rejuvenation protocol involving a vegetarian diet, meditation, yoga, massage, herbal therapy and other healing therapies. The other 54 served as a control group. Blood was analyzed before and after the test period.

The researchers, led by Dr. Deepak Chopra, found measurable decreases in 12 phosphatidycholines (cell-membrane chemicals) associated with cholesterol, inflammation, CDR and Type 2 diabetes risk. They acknowledge that due to the short duration of the trial, the immediate changes were likely attributable to the vegetarian diet; more research is needed to determine the complementary role of the other therapies.

“It appears that a one-week panchakarma program can significantly alter the metabolic profile of the person undergoing it,” remarks Chopra.

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esearch from the Ohio State University College of Public Health, in Columbus, suggests that the risk of childhood obesity, a growing concern in the U.S., can be reduced by putting children to bed before 8 p.m.

The researchers examined reports from mothers of 977 4-and-a-half-year-old children born in 1991 regarding their typical weekday bedtimes. The answers were divided into three categories: 8 p.m. or earlier, between 8 and 9 p.m. and later. Responses were compared to the obesity levels of the same children at an average age of 15.

Of the group with the earliest bedtime, comprising about 25 percent of the subjects, only one in 10 were obese, compared to 16 percent of those with childhood bedtimes between 8 and 9 p.m., representing 50 percent of the subjects. The youngsters that went to bed the latest reported a 23 percent obesity rate, the highest overall.

Dr. Meena Khan, a sleep medicine specialist at the university’s Wexner Medical Study Center, comments about the challenge of maintaining proper bedtimes: “Kids do well with a schedule and a routine.”

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he 2012 National Health Interview Survey, published in 2015, included a survey on the use of complementary medicine practices. Nearly 45,000 Americans were questioned, including more than 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 17.

The survey found that nearly 12 percent of children had used complementary medicine, either in a practice or product, during the year studied. The most common form of alternative medicine among children was natural supplements, such as fish oil, probiotics and melatonin. Chiropractic care and yoga were also popular choices.

Researchers found that parents sought complementary approaches most often for children due to back or neck pain, musculoskeletal conditions, colds, anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder or insomnia.

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study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in July confirms that physical activity in midlife can help reduce the chances of developing cognitive impairment in old age. Scientists studied data on the physical activity levels from 3,050 twins in Finland given questionnaires in 1975 and 1981.

A phone interview more than 25 years later served as a follow-up cognitive evaluation, and the subjects were divided into three categories: cognitively impaired, suffering mild cognitive impairment or cognitively healthy. Individuals that participated in vigorous physical activity when they were middle-aged displayed lower levels of cognitive impairment compared to those that did less vigorous exercise.

Early Job Satisfaction Supports LongTerm Health

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esearchers from Ohio State University, in Columbus, started with data from 6,432 participants in the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, conducted in 1979, to study the impact that early job satisfaction has upon health as we age. The new study examined reports of job satisfaction on a scale of one (dislike very much) to four (like very much) for participants between the ages of 25 and 39. Then they compared the responses to mental and physical health reports measured after the participants turned 40.

Those that reported low job satisfaction throughout their 20s and 30s exhibited higher levels of emotional problems, depression, sleep problems and excessive worry. Individuals that started out satisfied with their jobs but became less satisfied over time also faced sleep and anxiety difficulties, but exhibited less depression. The participants that reported increasing job satisfaction in their 20s and 30s reported fewer mental health problems.

The correlation between physical health after 40 and early job satisfaction was not as strong, but university associate professor of sociology Hui Zheng notes, “Increased anxiety and depression could lead to cardiovascular or other health problems that won’t show up until they are older.”

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Massive Tree-Planting Against Climate Change Indian officials report that volunteers planted more than 49 million trees on a single day in 2016, surpassing the 2013 world record of 850,000 in Pakistan. An estimated 800,000 volunteers worked for 24 hours planting 80 species of saplings raised in local nurseries along roads, railways and other public land.

The effort is part of the commitment India made at the Paris Climate Conference in December 2015. The country agreed to spend $6 billion to reforest 12 percent of its land and bring the total forest cover to 235 million acres by 2030, or about 29 percent of its territory.

Trees sequester carbon dioxide from the air and reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. India has experienced substantial loss of its forest cover in recent centuries as people cut down trees for firewood, pasture and development. Still, saplings need water and care and are susceptible to disease. Mortality rates can reach 40 percent after such massive tree plantings.

Other countries are also replanting trees. Last December, African nations pledged to reforest 100 million hectares (386 square miles). A wide range of stakeholders from countries to companies also signed on to the non-binding New York Declaration of Forests that month, with the goal of halving deforestation by 2020 and ending it by 2030. szefei/Shutterstock.com

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Maryland is the first state in the nation to pass strict restrictions on pesticides thought to be responsible for significant reductions in bee populations with enactment of its Pollinator Protection Act. Maryland lost more than 60 percent of its hives in 2015, each containing up to 20,000 honeybees, making it one of the states with the highest recorded declines. The national average is about 42 percent, yet across the country, farmers and gardeners are still using pesticides linked to colony collapse disorder. Globally, more than one-third of the world’s food supply could be at risk if these and other pollinators are lost.

Neonicotinoids are one potent class of systemic pesticides introduced to agriculture in the 1990s that have been linked to bees’ demise. In recent years, pesticides such as Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B Gon, and AllIn-One Rose & Flower Care have been made available to consumers and beekeepers have noticed a corresponding increase in bee deaths.

The Maryland law bans the use of neonicotinoids by everyday consumers that have been spraying home gardens and trees with these deadly pesticides. Farmers and professional gardeners are exempt from the law. A similar law is awaiting the governor’s signature in Connecticut. Although the U.S. Department of Agriculture has not officially recognized the well-researched link, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing it.

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Website Screens Packaging for Toxin Although food manufacturers have pledged to voluntarily eliminate bisphenol A (BPA)—an endocrine disruptor linked to developmental problems in fetuses, infants and children—in their packaging materials, it’s still found in the lining of many canned goods.

Recent testing by an advocacy group found BPA in 70 percent of nearly 200 samples, including products from Campbell and Kroger, which have joined the pledge.

“It’s in beer, coffee, tea, energy drinks and aerosol cans for whipped cream... it’s everywhere,” says Samara Geller, a database and research analyst with the Environmental Working Group (EWG). According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, BPA is safe at the levels people are exposed to via canned foods, but many consumers would rather not take the risk.

Consequently, EWG created a new tool to help consumers avoid the 16,000 products that may have BPA in their packaging. The numbers listed on package UPC codes can be compared against the database at Tinyurl.com/EWG-BPA-Lookup.

“Our main goal was to get this out quickly to as many people as possible,” says Geller. “The UPC code is really your best defense to finding out what they’re talking about,” because product names can change.

Lobster Liberation

Monks Free Creatures from Certain Doom A handful of monks from the Great Enlightenment Buddhist Institute Society living on Canada’s Prince Edward Island spent a day buying up all the live lobsters they could find at the local fish market, and then chartered a boat. Once out to sea, they recited a brief prayer over their writhing cargo and set them loose in the Atlantic.

“The whole purpose for us is to cultivate this compassion toward others,” says one of the monks. “It doesn’t have to be lobsters, it can be worms, flies, any animals; it can also be driving slower, so we don’t run over little critters on the street.”

One participant, Victoria Fan, says, “It’s rethinking the way you normally see these creatures. Their happiness is as important as your happiness, their suffering is as important as your suffering.”

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California lawmakers have enacted a bill that aims to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. It extends previous efforts such as the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 instituted to reduce emissions by 2020, along with another piece of legislation that vows to boost legislative oversight of climate change programs organized by the California Air Resources Board.

Supporters say that emissions rules have created new jobs and led to billions of dollars of investment in California’s clean energy sector. Opponents argue that the strict targets have caused some job losses, particularly in oil manufacturing.

The state, having the world’s eighth-largest economy, has further announced a goal of fighting climate change and improving air quality by putting 1.5 million zero-emission state cars on the road by 2025.

Aerotoxic syndrome is the medical term for the illness caused by exposure to contaminated air in jet aircraft, and it’s causing that ailment, plus the permanent disability and even death of airline employees and passengers. Whistleblowers have been met with ridicule and termination. The problem has been called the “asbestos of the airline industry” by critics. French scientist Jean-Cristophe Balouet, Ph.D., who discovered the syndrome in 1999, thinks it may have already affected 250,000 pilots, cabin crew and passengers worldwide.

In 1963, aircraft moved from drawing fresh air into the cabin to “bleeding” part of it from the engines. The synthetic oil used by jets contains organophosphates used in pesticides and nerve gas, and was banned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for residential use in 2001 because of known toxicity.

The byproducts of these carcinogenic organophosphates can also include aldehydes and carbon monoxide.

Airplane seals wear out and there are no chemical sensors onboard aircraft to detect fumes— only noses to detect the “dirty sock” odor. The Aerotoxic Association continues to push for air quality detectors on all planes and the Cabin Air Quality Act sponsored by California Senator Dianne Feinstein.

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Feeding wild birds helps fuel them and provides viewing pleasure, yet a communal feeder may hold hidden risks, reports a recent study in Ecology Letters.

In reviewing 20 published research papers on host/pathogen interactions in human-fed wild populations, researchers at the University of Georgia’s Odum School of Ecology, in Athens, found that intentional feeding changed their behavior and diet enough to foster potentially harmful growth of parasites and viruses.

“Feeders can bring unexpected species and more birds together more frequently than normal, facilitating conditions for parasites and other contaminates,” says lead researcher Daniel Becker. Birds crowding into tight spaces to reach tasty morsels also makes it easier for pathogens like house finch eye disease and respiratory ailments to be passed among them.

Maintain cleanliness. Stephen Kress, director of the National Audubon Society’s Project Puffin, advises that safe bird feeding includes completely scrubbing out feeders with a 10 percent non-chlorinated bleach solution at least a few times a year, and certainly between seasons.

Be food-specific. While using bird seed mixtures to attract a wide range of species is cheaper, such food usually includes fillers like milo that most birds quickly pass through, making a mess under the feeder that can make birds sick.

Kress suggests, “Buy specific seeds for specific feeders—like cracked corn and millet in one and only sunflowers in another. This decreases interactions between species that eat the different seeds and dramatically cuts waste.”

Creative option. Try some peanut butter and other healthful ingredients, suggests Julie Craves, supervisor of avian research at the Rogue River Bird Observatory at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, in a recent edition of BirdWatching magazine.

“It’s high in fat, protein and calories.” Avoid nut butter made with the artificial sweetener xylitol, as it can kill birds.

She recommends mixing one part organic peanut butter with four or five parts plain, non-GMO (genetically modified) cornmeal and add oats and raisins. Plain or chunky works. “The dough can then be shaped into portions that will fit in suet feeders or logs, or just placed in feeding trays.”

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he latest National Health Interview Survey available, from 2012, shows an annual expenditure of $30.2 billion in out-of-pocket costs for complementary health approaches, benefiting 33 percent of adults and 12 percent of children, and representing about 10 percent of out-of-pocket U.S. healthcare costs. Insurance rarely covers complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in full. As provider networks shrink, premiums rise and the future of healthcare reform remains uncertain, health-conscious consumers

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yearn for innovative ways to afford this kind of care.

Membership-Based Care

When Dr. Chad Krisel worked at an urgent care center, he saw up to 55 patients a day. Since opening Integrative Family Medicine of Asheville (IntegrativeAsheville.org), in North Carolina, with Dr. Brian Lewis, he averages 12 patients a day. His team provides a membership-based practice in a payment model known as direct primary care (DPC).

Endorsed by the American Academy of Family Physicians, DPC is broadly accessible. By applying simplicity, sustainability, quality and collaboration, their integrative practice provides comprehensive care for less than what many pay for phone service. “DPC removes traditional financial incentives and conflicts of interest because membership fees fund us. Our only incentive is to help and heal patients,” Krisel explains.

Paying for memberships out-of-pocket (often electing high-deductible plans) or via a health-sharing plan, clients value coverage that includes annual wellness exams, phone or virtual appointments and educational classes, plus follow-ups and urgent care at minimal costs.

The U.S. mainstream fee-for-service approach, whether paid by insurance or cash, has been criticized for encouraging unnecessary tests and procedures because doctors are paid for services performed. To maintain income, they typically shorten appointments to increase the number of patients they see.

Lewis emphasizes, “Time is the valuable factor in DPC—healthy lifestyle changes, which can prevent or reverse 70 percent of health concerns, cannot be communicated in 10 minutes.”

Medical Cost-Sharing

For generations, Christian communities have operated health care sharing ministries (HCSM) to collectively share the cost of each other’s medical bills as an alternative to outside insurance. Members are exempt from current Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) mandates.

Liberty HealthShare, a nonprofit HCSM chartered by the Mennonite church, believes that everyone has the right to practice religion as they see fit.

Their members share a commitment to personal health and sharing in the burden of health expenses with others that have these values.

“Many in the functional and integrative medical arenas also believe in these principles,” says Tom Blue, of Richmond, Virginia, a director with The Institute for Functional Medicine. “Cost sharing feels very familiar; you present your card to your provider, but there’s no set network of providers, which is favorable for those seeking more progressive forms of care.”

Expanding upon this model, Blue worked with the company to create its

Liberty Direct program (LibertyDirect.org).

Individuals pay an annual membership fee plus a monthly share amount. After fulfilling their annual unshared amount of out-of-pocket expenses (similar to a deductible), participants’ healthcare costs—including approved naturopathic and alternative treatments—can be submitted as expenses to be shared by the group.

Liberty Direct provides financial advantages to DPC practitioners and patients by subsidizing membership fees; it favors nutrition over chronic prescription dependence by reimbursing physician-prescribed nutritional supplement and pharmaceutical expenses under the same terms.

Members must be in good health with a lifestyle that helps sustain wellness, including good nutrition, exercise and abstinence from tobacco use and drug and alcohol abuse. The program also accepts approximately 7 percent of applicants on provisional terms when pre-existing conditions such as hypertension, obesity and diabetes can be improved through lifestyle changes.

They pay an extra fee per month to cover the cost of a health coach; when they achieve their goals, they become full members paying regular rates.

“The economics are staggering,” says Blue, who used to pay $760 a month for insurance with a $12,400 deductible and now pays a monthly share of $449 with a family unshared amount of

$1,500. HCSMs are affordable because of restricted overhead budgets. Plus, they appeal to natural-health conscious clients and can decline unsuitable applicants.

“This concept of communal cost sharing works—Liberty’s share amounts decreased in 2013 and have not changed since,” comments Blue.

GreenSurance

Told she was past medical hope, Kari Gray, of Kahului, Hawaii, sought to heal from cancer using natural medicine.

“When thousands of dollars spent for natural protocols were denied reimbursement by my insurance company, I saw that the system needs to change,” Gray recalls.

CAM therapies still deemed “unproven” by traditional insurance companies gave Gray a second chance at life. Following remission, she began a 20-year search for alternative medicine insurance. Finding none, in 2014, she created GreenSurance (MyGreenSurance.com).

Serving people that proactively care for their health and prefer natural medicine as primary care, GreenSurance developed an evidence-based and science-backed list of 40-plus covered CAM modalities, including thermography, energy therapy, biofeedback, essential oils and homeopathy. It also covers conventional medical and emergency care.

Enrollees of the member-owned organization are supplied third-party payer information for provider direct billing

once the member’s out-of-pocket amount is met. They use any state-licensed provider and the program is often more affordable than traditional insurance.

GreenSurance is currently investing resources to broaden consumer access to the tax advantages of a health spending account (HSA). H.R. 1752 would allow enrollees in any healthcare-sharing program to open an HSA. “Simply, we’re a co-op whose members empower us to create an exempt program that protects members from ACA penalties and traditional health insurance,” says Gray.

“More, we’re a grassroots movement for change.”

Krisel notes, “Doctors too, are livid about the current status of America’s healthcare system. Be vocal about what’s important to you. The more voices heard in Washington, the more change we’ll see.”

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How Green Is Your Brew?

Bringing Sustainability to the World of Craft Beer

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ave you noticed a recent influx in the number of craft breweries popping up in New Jersey? There’s a reason. Beer- and brewery-related legislation in the state has relaxed in the past few years, making it easier for breweries to open and operate. Many local craft breweries are embracing sustainability through their production processes, giving patrons a warm feeling—both from helping the environment and literally after consuming a beer or two.

Throughout the brewing process, there are many opportunities to implement sustainable practices. From sourcing local ingredients to reducing waste, water and energy use, many South Jersey breweries are going above and beyond to ensure that their products don’t put excessive pressure on the environment.

In addition to serving handcrafted, unique and often imaginative local beer, several operations offer creative solutions to the environmental challenges of manufacturing. Before diving into the solutions, here’s a brief introduction to the brewing process: According to the 500-year-old Reinheitsgebot, a German beer purity law, beer should consist of only four ingredients: water, grain, yeast and hops. While modern brewers have experimented with others to create different flavor profiles, the core backbone of ingredients remains the same.

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2. The grain is then soaked in water to extract those sugars, which creates a sweet grain-water known as wort; 3. The wort is boiled to concentrate the sugars, and hops (flowers that were originally used for preserving beer) are added at different intervals to add aroma or bitterness.

4. The concentrated wort is cooled to a temperature conducive to yeast survival; if the wort is too hot, the yeast will die. Yeast is “pitched” into the cooled wort, where it consumes the sugars from the grain, producing alcohol and carbon dioxide. The final product is the carbonated, alcoholic beverage enjoyed worldwide.

5. Beer can be ready to consume as soon as three weeks after brewing or it can be aged for months inside stainless steel tanks or oak barrels. It can be stored or “racked” on top of fruits, berries, oak chips or any other ingredient that provides an additional layer of complexity and flavor.

6. Finally, beer is served in the taproom of a brewery or packaged and distributed to retail outlets.

Sourcing Local Ingredients

Cape May Brewing Company, in Cape May, New Jersey, recently released Three Plows, a brew that was crafted solely from state ingredients, including Salem County malted barley and hops, water from the brewery’s on-site 2,000-foot well and a yeast strain from a manufacturer in Hillsborough. According

to President Ryan Krill, this beer was intended to pay homage to New Jersey’s commitment to agriculture and the brewery’s own commitment to sustainability, which they see as “just doing the right thing.”

For the Exit Series of beers from Flying Fish Brewery, in Somerdale, New Jersey, which features specialty ingredients found at exits along the New Jersey Turnpike, ingredients were sourced locally as often as possible. “For Exit 1, [Bayshore Oyster Stout], I drove down to Bivalve to get oysters which were in the water the day before we brewed. For our upcoming Exit 2 beer, we used barley, hops and rosemary that were grown in New Jersey. We’ve used New Jersey blueberries in Exit 3 [Blueberry Braggot] and New Jersey honey in a couple of the beers. If it’s a New Jersey-grown ingredient, we try to use it in the beer,” claims founder and president Gene Muller. “I’ve always believed in sustainability, even before I knew what sustainability was, and it helps our brewery create the kind of quality beer that our customers want.”

Co-owners and brewmasters at Tomfoolery Brewery, in Hammonton, New Jersey, Shawn Grigus and Gayle D’Abate, have partnered with local grain and hop farmers to utilize more locally grown ingredients, including blueberries in their corresponding beer, which’ll soon carry the Jersey Fresh designation.

Tomfoolery also has plans to grow a few hop plants of its own at its location.

Water Reduction

Brewing beer is a water-intensive process, often requiring hundreds of gallons to brew just one batch. Through their innovative steam recapture and water recirculation techniques, Flying Fish Brewery estimates that brewing five gallons of beer generates one gallon of hot water, which is used to brew the next batch. According to Muller, Flying Fish is “always looking for pilot programs to improve and continue to fine-tune our operations so we can reduce our footprint even more.” In addition to using less water, it’s also cognizant of the wastewater it produces, which led to the creation of demonstration rain gardens on the property, in partnership with the Rutgers Co-op Extension, the Pinelands Preservation Alliance and the County

Soil Conservation District. These native plant gardens serve as a beautiful educational opportunity for brewery visitors.

Three 3’s Brewery, in Hammonton, noticed that its biggest water waster was from cooling the wort to a temperature where yeast can survive, which led to the implementation of a continuously circulating “loop” to recapture all the cooling water, which eliminates wastewater during the cooling process.

Energy Reduction

Beer production can also be energy-intensive, particularly when heating water and boiling wort for many hours.

Flying Fish Brewery gets 10 percent of its energy needs from the 470 solar panels on the building’s roof and have seen a significant reduction in natural gas usage by investing in a high-efficiency boiler. When chilling the wort before pitching yeast, they use a heat exchange system to capture the heat from the cooling wort and use that hot water as steam to sanitize glassware and equipment, rather than using chemical sanitizers.

Cape May Brewing Company has also implemented innovative water saving and heat-exchanging technologies, along with hiring a new Brew Master that’s focused on efficiency. The heat-exchange system used at Cape May allows brewing water to be heated from 130 degrees to the required 180 degrees, instead of starting at the initial temperature of the well water, which is about 50 degrees. Overall energy savings can be extrapolated when multiplied by the 8,000 barrels (about 252,000 gallons) of beer that Cape May produces each year. Cape May recently installed a beer garden on the property, resulting in energy savings simply providing additional square footage without needing to air condition the outdoor space.

Tomfoolery Brewery, whose building previously housed a brewery until the 1990s, didn’t need too much renovation to make the space usable for the current operations. In the near future, Grigus and D’Abate plan to move the tasting room into the previous brewery’s insulated cooling room to reduce energy costs by air conditioning or heating a much smaller space.

Waste Reduction

Consuming a pint of beer in a tasting room creates less waste because the beer doesn’t have to be packaged, shipped or distributed. Even on the beer that it distributes, however, Spellbound Brewing, in Mt. Holly, New Jersey, has committed to reducing its waste by packaging its beer in cans rather than bottles. Aluminum cans are more easily recycled than glass bottles and they weigh less, allowing them to be transported more economically. Most breweries offer the option of taking home a growler, a 64-ounce container that can be refilled multiple times. In addition, Tomfoolery Brewing has made its beer more beach-friendly by offering unbreakable, reusable and 100 percent recyclable plastic growlers. When Dave Tomasello, owner and brewer at Three 3’s Brewery, purchased the brewery’s building, he made a special effort to repurpose the lumber from demolition to build walls and countertops, and salvaged walk-in coolers from a restaurant that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. Three 3’s also carefully “washes” its yeast so it can be pitched multiple times, reducing costs for the brewery and ultimately the consumer.

Closing the Cycle

Once the sugars have been extracted from the cracked grain to create wort, “spent grain” is left over, often hundreds of pounds per batch of beer brewed. To prevent wasting this byproduct, many breweries have partnered with local farms to offer additional feed for cattle and other livestock. Spellbound Brewing donates about 200 tons per year to local

farms, and both Tomfoolery Brewing and Three 3’s give their spent grain to Rare Courage, a farm in Hammonton that raises cattle, horses, chickens and pigs. Three 3’s also uses some of its spent grain to create dog treats that keep their four-legged brewery friends happy.

Cape May Brewing creates no waste when they brew; their spent grain feeds animals or gets composted at several local farms, and local dairy farmers visit Flying Fish Brewery twice a week to pick up the 3,000 pounds of spent grain, centrifuged yeast and hop residue that are produced with each batch of beer.

Most of our breweries encourage patrons to bring food and some offer board games, trivia or other entertainment. New Jersey law requires a tour or educational experience before consuming beer at a brewery, so grab some friends, learn something new and enjoy the unique brews that South Jersey has to offer.

Ultimately, locally crafted beers are more sustainable than national brands due to the reduced distribution costs. The efforts these smaller-scale operations put into implementing creative solutions allows consumers to feel good, knowing they are helping the environment while they sip. Cheers!

Cape May Brewing Co., 1288 Hornet Rd., Cape May, NJ, CapeMayBrewery. com; Flying Fish Brewing Co., 900 Kennedy Blvd., Somerdale, NJ, FlyingFish.com; Spellbound Brewing, 10 Lippincott Ln., Ste. 12, Mt. Holly, NJ, SpellboundBrewing.com; Three 3’s Brewing Co., 50 13th St., Hammonton, NJ; Tomfoolery Brewing Co. 334 Washington St., Hammonton, NJ, TomfooleryBrewing.com.

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Quiet Mind, Quiet Body

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sity. Happiness (which is essential for good health) is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” Apart from a genuine sense of happiness or as we Buddhists prefer, a sense of “contentment” with ourselves and the world, good health is not achievable. Merton explained that we cannot expect to ever be content while living at the level of intensity our modern lifestyles with their cultural and social goals and objectives demand of us. We cannot “have our cake and eat it too”. In the end, health and well-being is a function of a “quiet mind which leads to a quiet body”. When the body is in a state of serenity—whether in meditation practice, recovery, or simply at rest—it is at its optimum position for healing and renewal, resulting in good health and longevity.

ike most ideas surrounding the human experience in our society today, there continues to be an unbalanced approach when it comes to health and well-being. There remains too much emphasis on diet and exercise alone as the solution to achieve both. Only recently has medical science begun to explore what Buddhists hold to be the other essential ingredient, the one the mind plays for achieving a healthy and vibrant body. It has only been in the last two decades that medical science has seriously explored ancient practices in mindfulness and various forms of meditation as part of the prescription for achieving optimum health and well-being.

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While a healthy diet for the body remains essential, it is equally true for the mind. Exposing ourselves all day to conversations characterized by criticism and judgment, craving and desiring, places the greatest stress on the mind/ body reality of our existence. The mind is like any computer; “junk in, junk out” applies here.

The Buddha taught, “We become what we think.” We also become whatever we invest our hearts and energies in: We are our priorities. If the mind is in a constant state of pursuit and never content or satisfied, the brain is constantly flooding the body with hormones and other chemicals necessary for survival. No one can long remain healthy no matter diet and exercise while in an endless “fight or flight” mode.

Begin your day with “just one breath,” bring your attention to your body and know the breath you breath in and breath out; throughout your day, regularly return to “just this,” just this breath. Create opportunities to deliberately and consciously focus on your breath as you imagine yourself in a state of complete contentment. Stop focusing on “what’s not so,” and pay attention to “what’s so” in this moment, without bringing criticism or judgment of any kind to the moment. Minimize exposure to radio and TV which does not elevate the spirit. Stop judging, qualifying or criticizing your life.

Simply take care of business. The future will take care of itself. Start there.

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Dr. Pileggi’s CMT integrates aspects of myofascial release, Rolfing, trigger point and myotherapy, lymphatic massage, and Asian massage methods such as tui na and shiatsu into a unified approach to soft-tissue adjustment.

“I treat a lot of sports-medicine patients and can address problems both acute and chronic,” says Pileggi, Dean of the Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies. Conditions that he commonly works with include sprains, contusions, muscle spasms (caused by overuse or chronic tension), arthritis, rheumatic conditions, and postsurgical tightness or adhesions.

For example, his interventions can serve to break up scar tissue at the site of a joint replacement.

Pileggi, who also receives international patients and works with professional athletes, uses his hands to manipulate connective and muscular structures. The intervention begins gently and may progress deeply. The therapist—who at the University of Vermont completed his master’s degree in holistic health sciences and earned his doctorate in holistic arts and practices (with a concentration on physiotherapy)—focuses the treatment session on a specific physical function or target area. The ability of CMT to effect changes in muscles, muscle groups, cartilaginous tissue and the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous systems often means dramatic relief for patients from new or longstanding limitations that have reduced movement, strength or range of motion.

CMT may involve one visit or several visits spaced across weeks. It successfully activates circulation, calms or stimulates weak or damaged nerves, helps restore tone and flexibility, relaxes strictures, and improves bodily alignment and posture.

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“We expect teenagers to act rationally, but there are many reasons why their brains aren’t taking them there,” says Jensen. “Acknowledging this can lower frustration levels for everyone.”

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eer pressure and body consciousness are universal challenges facing teens and their parents. Experts find that by modeling healthy habits and maintaining open lines of communication, adults can help foster healthy independent thinking and responses to inevitable situations.

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Some teen struggles are literally all in their heads, according to Dr. Frances

Jensen, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, in Philadelphia. “The brain is the last organ to mature, and isn’t fully complete until young people reach their late 20s. This allows the brain to adapt to its environment, which can be both good and bad,” says Jensen, author of The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist’s Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults.

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Teens learn more from experience than lectures, so parents should facilitate positive experiences and influences at home, advises Carla Atherton, director of The Healthy Family Formula, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, which fosters family well-being by holistically addressing root causes of poor health. Such activities can include regularly preparing meals together and going for family walks, rather than eating dinner in front of the TV.

“Doing everything you can to connect with kids while they are in an environment you can control gives them a good foundation they can take into the world,” says Atherton, the mother of three teens.

Parents have to give trust to gain kids’ trust stresses educator Naomi Katz, of Galilee, Israel, author of Beautiful: Being an Empowered Young Woman.

“Create an environment where kids feel like they don’t have to hide or lie about anything,” Katz says. She also encourages parents to empower adolescents in decision making: Rather than telling them not to try drugs or alcohol “because I said so,” provide them real facts to help them draw their own conclusions.

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In today’s hyper-connected world, Katz observes, “Social dynamics can get really confusing and painful and impact kids in far-reaching ways. We used to come home from school and be away from those issues until the next day; now that break doesn’t come because of social media and smartphones.”

Katz recommends encouraging journaling or other forms of selfexpression to help teens unplug and reflect. Breathing exercises can help calm nerves and allow them to think more clearly in tough social situations before they react. Katz also suggests teens set aside time each week for a feel-good activity like playing sports or music, to give them a reliable source of pleasure and accomplishment, no matter what else is going on in their lives.

Stay Alert to Signs

cues without making flash judgments or placing blame, says Atherton, For example, a parent that notices her teen eating differently or obsessed with working out should consider initiating a conversation with him or her about body image.

Talking to teens about images in the media can help them gain a more balanced and positive self-perspective.

“You can tell your kids, ‘These advertising images are trying to sell you someone’s idea of a perfect look, but it’s not reality,’” says Atherton.

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to cope with, parents need to cultivate their own sense of inner calm; to be the rock that they can cling to. “Caring adults need to give teens a periodic frontal lobe assist,” says Jensen. “It helps when we share more details and insights about how we organize our lives and make decisions. Modeling the rationality and empathy that teenagers may lack can be an effective counterbalance.”

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Despite a parent’s best efforts, kids can and will make unhealthy choices, and parents need to be prepared to manage the consequences. If a child is suspected or found to be engaging in dangerous or addictive behaviors like self-harming or an eating disorder, it’s important to address these immediately, seeking professional help if needed, counsels Katz.

Jensen remarks that it’s easier to learn unhealthy patterns when the brain is malleable, and addictive behaviors are harder to eliminate than if they are acquired as an adult.

The signs of unhealthy behaviors can be subtle, so it’s important to recognize

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Functional Medicine for Pets Why the Best Vets Use It

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any pet owners have chosen functional medicine for their own care, so they logically turn to it for their four-legged family members, as well. Most veterinarians are still unfamiliar with this approach to pet health care and may even discourage its use because they see it as being out of synch with conventional ideology.

Functional medicine addresses the underlying causes of disease, using a systems-oriented approach and engaging patients and doctors in a partnership designed to improve health. This evolved practice better addresses individual needs than a traditional approach that focuses on illness and treating disease rather than restoring overall health. By shifting from an allopathic platform to a more holistic, patient-centered one, functional medicine addresses the whole pet, not just a set of symptoms.

prescribed treatments such as drugs or perform surgery to treat the immediate problem or symptom. This approach works well for pets experiencing a crisis, but isn’t appropriate for restoring health when animals have chronic disorders.

It also doesn’t help them to at least live comfortably with incurable problems without the side effects often caused by extensive administration of medications.

Conventional veterinary science lacks the proper tools for preventing and treating complex, chronic disease. In most cases, it doesn’t take into account an individual’s unique genetic makeup or exposure to toxins such as too many vaccines, drugs or environmental chemicals.

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always focuses on the unique nature of the patient; there is no “one treatment fits all” mentality. Functional medicine vets are specifically trained to assess the underlying causes of complex, chronic disease and to apply strategies such as nutrition, diet and naturopathic remedies to both treat and prevent these illnesses. They can ably help the increasing number of pets suffering from complex, chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, cancer, allergies, arthritis, seizures, bowel and bladder problems and immune system disorders.

Functional medicine best addresses these concerns because it involves understanding the origins, prevention and treatment of ailments and emphasizes customized care. The goal is to promote health as a positive force well beyond the absence of disease.

It’s possible for many pets to appear to be healthy while specialized, noninvasive testing shows underlying issues that must be addressed if illness is to be prevented. Conventional medicine either doesn’t offer such testing or ignores minor abnormalities, placing the pet at risk for developing serious and potentially irreversible problems.

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An integrative, science-based healthcare approach considers interactions in the pet’s history, physiology and lifestyle that might lead to problems. All of the diagnostic and treatment modalities are based upon proven scientific principles and follow evidence-based medicine to yield the best results in terms of total function.

Functional medicine integrates traditional Western medical practices with what are sometimes considered “holistic” or “complementary” healing methods. The focus is on prevention through nutrition, diet and exercise; use of the latest laboratory testing and other diagnostic techniques; and prescribed combinations of botanical medicines, supplements, therapeutic diets and detoxification programs, using drugs only when necessary as a last, rather than a first, resort. This whole-pet approach allows doctors to choose whichever therapies are best for each patient.

Holistic vets see many patients for which conventional medicine has proven ineffective. Sometimes conventional doctors back away from offering treatment, either because the pet is “too old,” the treatment is “too expensive” or the results are unlikely to be “satisfactory.” Functional medicine can help many of these so-called hopeless cases, return pets to health and often heal disease after principles of functional medicine have been consistently applied to the pet’s everyday lifestyle.

Finding a functional medicine vet is challenging, but worth the effort.

Focusing on the individual needs of a pet ensures the optimum chance for achieving and sustaining proper health.

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Food Sensitivity/Allergy

Bite into a food we’re sensitive to and our body switches into “fight-or-flight” mode. It stores fat and water, releases histamines that widen blood vessels and inflame tissue, and cranks out stress hormones like epinephrine and norepinephrine that make us want to eat more of that food.

“You literally get a high so that you crave more,” says Smith. She notes that unlike true allergies, which can prompt an immediate reaction, food intolerances often manifest subtly over several days. When we are repeatedly exposed to a food we’re sensitive to, we feel bloated and sluggish, regardless of the calorie count.

Allergy medications can also prompt weight gain, in part by boosting appetite. One study by Yale researchers found people that regularly ingested antihistamines like Zyrtec and Allegra were far more likely to be overweight than those not using them.

What to do: First, cut out the most-craved foods. “If someone tells me they just cannot live without cheese, I assume they are allergic to it,” says Smith. Or, try an elimination diet. Ban common allergens like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts and gluten (if possible, try sticking to only rice and lamb—two hypoallergenic foods—for four days).

Then reintroduce other foods slowly and monitor the results. To combat seasonal allergies naturally, try vitamin C, quercetin and butterbur supplements.

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Certainly, diet and exercise are key, experts emphasize.

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One survey of 14,000 dieters published in the International Journal of Obesity found that only one in six had ever been able to lose 10 percent of their body weight and keep it off for a year.

Another study, published in the last year in Obesity, followed up with 14 contestants from the 2009 TV reality show The Biggest Loser and found that despite efforts to keep their eating and exercise habits on track, 13 had regained significant weight since the competition. Four are heavier now than before participating on the show.

Diet experts say the battle of the bulge has been exceedingly hard to win for one clear reason: We’re oversimplifying the solution and underestimating the saboteurs. “We’re learning that it’s not as simple as calories-in and calories-out,” says Dr. Pamela Wartian Smith, an Ann Arbor, Michigan, physician specializing in functional and nutritional medicine and author of Why You Can’t Lose Weight.

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Underperforming Thyroid

The thyroid serves as a key metabolism regulator, dictating how efficiently the heart beats and muscles contract, how quickly the body turns nutrients into energy, and how well we burn off stored fat. When thyroid hormone production falls, metabolism can also decrease by as much as 40 percent.

Yet as many as four in 13 women suffer from a thyroid hormone deficiency, says Toronto naturopathic doctor Natasha Turner, author of the new book The Hormone Boost. “You can diet and exercise until you are blue in the face, but if your thyroid is out of balance, you won’t achieve the body you’re looking for,” she says.

“It’s a common cause of weight gain.”

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What to do: Get tested for levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) and, if possible, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) also. TSH signals the thyroid to make more T4, the inactive form of thyroid hormone that is converted into T3, the form the body is able to use. Abnormal blood levels of any of these can impact metabolism adversely, and a TSH test alone may be unable to identify a problem, caution Smith and Turner.

In some cases, medication may be required. Otherwise, move to embrace lifestyle habits that reduce stress levels, because the stress hormone cortisol can inhibit thyroid function.

Get eight hours of sleep; sleep deprivation also impairs thyroid function. Eat lots of fiber, which helps the body eliminate excess estrogen and other thyroid-damaging metabolic byproducts.

Also, stock up on foods containing tyrosine (almonds and avocadoes), and selenium (Brazil nuts). In some cases, if an iodine deficiency is at play, a doctor may suggest iodine supplements or iodine-rich foods like kelp and sea bass.

Imbalanced Gut

The trillions of microorganisms in our gut have a profound impact on our ability to maintain a healthy weight, says Dr. Raphael Kellman, a New York City physician practicing functional medicine and author of The Microbiome Diet. “The gut bacteria are the gatekeepers of the calories that enter our body,” he explains.

Research shows that certain species of bacteria aid in the metabolizing of carbohydrates, while others help break down fats and protein. Some turn on genes that fight inflammation; others influence how well the body responds to insulin. Diversity and balance of helpful bacteria species are keys to health.

“If changes in the percentages of certain bacteria occur, the microbiome loses its ability to help us maintain a healthy weight,” says Kellman. In one landmark 21st-century study by University of Colorado researchers, swapping the gut bacteria of a skinny mouse with that of an obese one made the skinny mouse gain weight.

What to do: Go easy on antibiotics, which can wipe out gut bacteria diversity. Load up on fermented foods like kim chi, sauerkraut, kefir and yogurt. Eat lots of inulin-containing plant fiber to give desirable bacteria something to chew on, and consider taking a probiotic supplement until weight loss and health goals are achieved.

Overdoing Diets

As The Biggest Loser contestants learned, losing too much weight too fast can bring metabolism to a screeching halt; the body, coaxed into starvation mode, moves to conserve fuel and store fat.

“If you try to lose weight by drastically slashing calorie intake and going crazy on the cardio machines, you’ll do more harm than good,” says Turner. Performing intense cardiovascular exercise such as running, cycling or swimming for more than 45 minutes can make cortisol levels surge, accelerating muscle loss and impairing the immune system. That’s counterproductive because muscles burn calories at rest, too.

Consistent over-exercise can also prompt the stressed body to respond in a fight-or-flight fashion, storing more belly fat and leading to the “skinny but fat” body composition common among models and marathon runners, she says.

Skipping meals can prompt the key thyroid hormone T3 to fall off too, further slowing metabolism. Plus, six weeks into a restrictive weight-loss program, levels of the feel-good hormones dopamine and serotonin also start to decline, killing motivation and fueling cravings. The result is a weight plateau or even weight gain.

What to do: Unless walking, limit workouts to 40 minutes, advises Turner. Instead of slogging away at a steady pace on the treadmill, try intervals (short, high-intensity efforts separated by brief rest periods), which have been shown to boost both fat burning and cardiovascular fitness. For example: five-minute warm-up, one-minute run at fast pace, one-minute run at moderate pace, repeat 10 times, five-minute cool-down. Also, incorporate strength training into three workouts each week.

Include some fat, protein and carbohydrates with every meal.

If insisting on counting calories, shoot for 450 to 500 per meal and 150 per snack for women; 500 to 600 per meal and 200 to 300 per snack for men. Every week to 10 days, enjoy a carb-loaded “cheat meal” such as pancakes or pasta; it supports any languishing

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Dark, Cold, Stressful Workplaces

Alan Hedge, Ph.D., a workplace design researcher with Cornell University, in New York, says women, who tend to have less muscle and body hair to provide natural warmth, are at particular risk of packing on pounds due to an overly cold environment. “When the body is cold, it adapts by laying down insulation, which is fat,” he says. Even without eating extra calories, if we’re constantly cold at work, as 31 percent of women are according to a recent CareerBuilder survey, we tend to gain about a pound or two per year, says Hedge.

Other research, conducted at Northwestern University, in Illinois, shows that workers exposed to more light in the morning weigh about 1.4 pounds less on average than those toiling in windowless cubicles. The suspected reason is that morning light triggers a cascade of hormones that positively impact appetite and metabolism. Another study, by Ohio State University researchers, found women that experienced a stressful event at work or elsewhere and then ate a fat- and calorie-laden meal the next day burned 100 fewer calories from that meal than non-stressed workers.

What to do: At work, move the desk toward a window or at least take a walk every morning. Bring a space heater, extra sweater or hot tea fixings. After an ultra-stressful workday, eat especially healthfully that night.

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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Then a solitary bird flies across our field of vision. Noticing it takes our attention away from the stillness of the sky to instead track its movement as it flies by. Then we start thinking about the bird: “I wonder where it’s coming from and going? Why is it alone?

Has it lost its mate?” At that point, we are no longer feeling calm, but concerned.

Inside of each of us, right now, there is a “big blue sky” of awareness with all kinds of “birds” flying around, including thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and anything in the external world that catches our attention.

Attaining a consistent inner calm is possible by learning to be more interested in and attentive to the conscious awareness that is calmly observing what’s going on in our thinking, emotions, bodily sensations and life.

We can live permanently engaged with this awareness and the inner dominion it contains instead of being helplessly caught up in the content of our own or others’ thinking or emotion, which are often conditioned by the world to be more negative than positive.

As we mature in this skill, we discover that such awareness is always still, silent, peaceful, powerful, unlimited and infinite. It reflects who we really are as opposed to who we think we are. Through practice, it becomes our natural way of being and we awake to an excellent way of living.

To experience this, try the Gently Alert Attention Wide Open (GAAWO) technique.

Look at something that’s straight ahead while simultaneously letting the gaze gently open up wider, looking neither left nor right, using passive peripheral vision. Now do the same with up and down, so gentle alertness encompasses an even greater scope. As we do this, we will likely notice that our thoughts are stilled and we feel more present, calm and quiet than a moment earlier.

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AARP Driver Safety Program 2017 – 9am4pm. Also Jan 12. Refine your driving skills & learn about defensive driving techniques at this refresher course that is approved by the National Safety Council. You don’t even need to be over 55. No written or road test given. $15/AARP Members, $20/nonmembers.

175 Madison Ave, Mount Holly. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 1

New Year’s Day Yoga – 9-10am & 10:3011:30am. Start your first yoga in 2017 with us.

Offering Power Hour and Yoga 101. Cash only $5. Majaka Yoga, 377 S Main St, Williamstown.

609-231-6706. MajakaYoga.com.

Yoga for the New Year – 10-11:30am. With Janet Watkins. Get a fresh start to the New Year with a deep de-toxifying yoga practice and inspirational lessons from the deity of auspicious beginnings, Ganesha. This all-level class includes deep twists for purification and pranayama for mental clarity. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

New Year’s Day Retreat – 11am-4pm. Get clear and focused for a wonderful New Year. Starting with a guided contemplation to manifest your true heart desires, 11am-12:30pm; delicious vegetarian lunch, nourishment for the body and soul, 12:30-1:30pm; ending with a Release and Renew ceremony with crystal bowls, 2-4pm. Come for one part or the whole day. $25/workshop or day retreat with lunch $59. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 3

Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – 6:45-8:15pm. As developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. An overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress, feelings of overwhelm and improving the quality of your life. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287, Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net or YogaForLiving.net.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4

Yoga for Outdoor Enthusiasts – 6:30-8pm.

Join REI’s professional yoga instructor for a class tailored to help enhance your pursuit of season specific outdoor activities. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

A Course in Spirituality, the Path of the Spiritual Warrior – 7-9pm. A continuing course designed to inform and enlighten participants on living authentic spiritual lives in the world. $15 suggestion donation for those not registered for the series. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 5

Yoga for True Beginners – Thursdays, Jan 5-Feb 9. 5:45-6:45pm. 6-wk series. Learn the basic poses, breathing practices and yoga philosophy that bring peace of mind, improved flexibility and increase strength and vitality. $60.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Getting to Know your GoPro: GoPro Basics – 6:30-8pm. Join our GoPro experts who will focus on the camera’s user interface, video capture, image settings and accessories. Free. REI

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In Search of the Lost Asana: Yoga with the Moody Blues – 6-7:30pm. Join Jimmy​ Sell in this special all-levels class ​as we search for that elusive Lost Asana with the ethereal music of the Moody Blues as a backdrop. $15 or class card.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

The Thru-Hiker’s Secret – 6:30-8:30pm. Explore the physical, psychological and logistical secrets that can help you earn the coveted moniker of “Thru-hiker.” Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

Yoga for True Beginners – Saturdays, Jan 7-Feb 11. 11am-12pm. 6-wk series. Learn the basic poses, breathing practices and yoga philosophy that bring peace of mind, improved flexibility and increase strength and vitality. $60. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

Eckankar HU Song and Worship Service – 10am-12pm. Come learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. It will be followed by the Worship Service that includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: Living on Holy Ground.

Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths.

Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation: Rebirth & Release – 10:30am-12:30pm. With Devepreet.

During this “Release and Re-birthing” you release memories that prevent you from moving forward. Observe from a safe space of “the witness” to break the shackles of trauma, fear and self-sabotage to live from your Highest Self. $20/ pre-register, $25/at door if space available. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveIn JoyYoga.com.

Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Certification Class – 11am6pm. Both levels in a 1-day class. Become attuned to both levels, learn history and principles of reiki, chakra and aura scanning, self- healing and healing others, distant healing, and give first reiki session. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

609-445-HEAL. Registration required: Genesis SpiritualHealing.com.

Connecting the Drops – 2pm. Do you have municipal water or a private well? Do you know where your drinking water comes from? Is it safe? Join the Tri-County Sustainability Alliance to hear local experts discuss our drinking water. Free. Camden County Regional Emergency Training Facility, 420 Woodbury Turnersville Rd, Blackwood. 609-304-1297. Register: TCSAHub.org.

Survival Skills for Diabetes (DSRIP Program) – 10am-2pm. This community group education class for uninsured, under insured (Medicaid) or charity care patients with diabetes. Educators provide valuable information about, healthy eating, fitness, disease management and financial issues associates with having the disease. Classes available in multiple locations. Free. 2225 Evesham Rd, Ste 103, Voorhees. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

Majaka Kids’ Yoga – 5:30-6:15pm. 5-wk series.

Come join our fun kids’ yoga. Kids will receive so much benefit from fun yoga poses and breathing techniques. Age 4-11. Majaka Yoga, 377 S Main St, Williamstown. 609-231-6706. MajakaYoga.com.

Members and Guests “Yard Sale” Auction – 7pm. Presented by the Horticultural Society of South Jersey. Bring new or gently used items to donate. A great way to pass on any unwanted holiday gifts that someone else may treasure.

Gardening items always wanted but not mandatory. Free admission. Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. More info, Gwenne Baile: 856-816-8108. HSSJ.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

Heart & Soul Cardiac Support Group – 4:306pm. Topic: Ready-Set-Goal Meeting my Heart Health Goals. Education and information aimed at improving and maintaining cardiac health.

Share emotions, adjustments, and advice. Physicians and other experts speak frequently. Free.

100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

Evening Contemplation, Conversation and Tea – 7-9pm. Includes a period of quiet contemplation and reflection and a teaching followed by conversation over a cup of tea. $10 suggested donation.

Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

Creating a Positive Birth Experience 2017 – 6:30-8:30pm. The birth of your baby is a memorable moment. Let’s make it a positive one.

Learn how from Jodi Green, a certified doula with 15 years of experience. Topics: Assembling your birth team; Preparing for a positive birth; How to feel empowered throughout the birth process; Making informed decisions during your labor and delivery. $30/couple, $15/person. 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

Snowshoeing Basics – 6:30-8pm. Will focus on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

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Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. For more info: 856-425-2221 or email sjseeds@gmofreenj.com.

Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Learn Donna Eden’s Daily Routine and other techniques to keep your energies balanced and healthy. Based on Eden’s Energy Medicine book, led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Acu-HealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 13

Vision Board Class/Goal Setting and EFT Blockage Breakthrough – 9am-3pm. With Marilyn Eppolite. Isn’t your life worth a full day’s attention to create your vision for an amazing 2017? Guided meditation, creative play and goal setting templates producing a visual representation of goals, to support your best year ever! Includes a mini-class in tapping (EFT) to clear goal-stopping false beliefs. $79 before Jan 5, $99 after. Inquire for group rate. Burl Co Ag Center, Moorestown. Register: 856-236-5973 or TheWisdomWithin.net.

New Jersey Pinelands Commission Monthly Meeting – 9:30am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-8598860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 14

Not Two: Making our Whole Lives the Path of the Spiritual Warrior – 9am-6pm. Oneday retreat. Join us as we examine the nature of our discontent, its causes and the tools for transforming it. $45 includes lunch. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

Registration required by Jan 4: 609-268-9151.

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Meditation for Everyone – 12-2:30pm. Indulge in some much deserved self-care by given yourself permission to relax and restore. Workshop designed to learn meditation basics. Everyone can meditate. Majaka Yoga, 377 S Main St, Williamstown. 609-231-6706. MajakaYoga.com.

Sankalpa Retreat Day: Honoring the Heart’s Desire – 1-6pm. In Sanskrit the word Sankalpa means “intention born from the heart.” Welcome your heart’s wisdom to reveal and affirm your intentions through meditation, movement, self-inquiry and sound. $65. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 15

Channels of Divine Wisdom – Kathy Milano encourages you to deepen into the gift of being a Channel of Divine Wisdom for self and others. Experience a light transmission from the Archangels to strengthen intuitive pathways and explore three archetypal styles of Wisdom Transmission: the Oracle, the Scribe, and the Transmitter. $55. Susan Duval Seminars: Boyscouts of America, 1 Scout Way, Doylestown, PA. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano.com.

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The Basics of Raising Backyard Chickens in the Suburbs and City –1-3:30pm. Snow date Jan 29. Presented by Camden County Chickens. Learn how easy it is to set up a coop, select hens and care for them year-round as well as the legal issues in your town and what you can do about them. Presenter: Gwenne Baile, Chair of Camden County Chickens. $10/person. Camden County Parks Department Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration advised: 856-816-8508 or GBaile@ verizon.net.

Walk in the Wild – 2pm. Fireside chat and workshop with Freddie Patane. Learn how to create cordage (aka string and rope) out of natural fibers found in wild landscapes. Practice these skills hands-on with synthetic and natural materials. Free. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford. 856-217-9138.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 6-7:30pm.

With Linda Sheehan. Let go, look in and center yourself. Go deep with gentle supported poses using bolsters, blankets and pillows. Restorative yoga creates profound shifts in the nervous system, allowing a physiological shift to deep restfulness and well-being. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

Hunters of the Sky – 11am & 1pm. Enjoy a special day of programs at the Refuge. Kids can also make a special craft inside the Nature Center. All ages welcome. Program included with the price of admission. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. CedarRun.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) – Tuesdays, Jan 17-Mar 7. 6:45-9:15pm.

With Linda Townshend. Winter enrollment now open. This 8-wk course developed by Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn and the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Center for Mindfulness, teaches students how to use mindfulness meditation to relate differently to life’s feeling of overwhelm, its stresses and our reaction to them. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18

Spiritual Wisdom Discussion Class – 3-4pm.

Learn techniques to open your awareness of your spiritual life beyond the physical. Join us in this month’s topic: Spiritual Wisdom on Karma and Reincarnation. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

Parkinson’s Support Group 2017 – 6-9pm. In addition to strong emotional support, group provides the latest medical information on Parkinson’s disease, including medications & exercise programs. Meet 3rd Wed each month in a caring, friendly atmosphere & share self-help strategies with others. Free. 175 Madison Ave, Mount Holly. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

Winter Camping Basics – 6:30-8pm. Learn how to plan, stay warm, select winter appropriate gear and what to expect when setting up camp and during your overnight. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

January Juicing Jubilee – 7pm. Juicing can change your life. Just ask juicing expert Cherie Calboum. Juice and sample freshly made juices and view a video by “the juice lady” Cherie who presented at the 2016 Truth About Cancer Symposium. Hosted by Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. Free. LourdesCare, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. RSVP, Judy: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@ Wellness4Living.com.

Soshin: Beginners Mind Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Includes instruction on zen meditation, mindfulness practices and zendo etiquette. Designed for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. Taught by a senior monk. $10 suggested donation. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 19

Mantra & Meditations for Peace – 6:30-8pm.

Join studio owners Julie & Janet for an evening dedicated to peace on all levels: for ourselves, all beings everywhere and the Earth. Together we will amplify and raise the vibration of peace using mantra and meditation in like-minded community. Free. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Meal Planning Workshop – 7pm. Come for some taste testing and free meal plans. Registration required, space limited 856-881-4103, iInfo@thrivehw.com, Facebook.com/thrivehw.

Seed to Sovereignty – 7pm. Gardeners, foodies, crafters and herb enthusiasts help plan 2017 Seed to Sovereignty projects. Join GMO Free NJ developing this new series which will cover topics and events related to food sovereignty. There may be a Luffa Soap ring arc, where seeds are disseminated to plant and grow. Then the luffa gourds are harvested and processed into soap rings. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. RSVP: 856-425-2221 or RSVP@GMOFreeNJ.com. GMOFreeNJ.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20

Learn the Amazing Magic of Earth Energies – 6:30-8:30pm. With Robert Egby. The basics of dowsing with rods and pendulum and the intriguing phenomenon of Earth energies will be discussed. Learn how to find the positive energies for relaxation, healing, meditation and creative thought around your home and anywhere else you choose. $35. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Laughter Yoga – 7-8pm. A simple yet uplifting practice of breathing and laughing that releases happy chemicals. Let’s come together in community and solidarity to help cultivate world peace through laughter, connection, and joy. Offered monthly. $13/drop-in, $10/senior, student; bring a friend for free. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Yoga ForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 21

AngelicEnergetics with Kathy Milano – Jan 21-22. 9am-5pm. AngelicEnergetics™ EveryONE level training with Kathy Milano, PhD. Learn an Archangelic energy healing method incorporating WholeHearted energy psychology and Divine Light transmissions. Empowers

self-healing, awakening to Essential Nature, deepening Angelic partnerships, enhancing intuitive awareness, inviting harmonious wellbeing. Required for AngelicEnergetics Practitioner training. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981.

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Community Cleanup at Lake Worth – 10am1pm. Join the South Jersey Land & Water Trust for our first cleanup of the new year. Event will not take place if there is snow on the ground.

Lake Worth, Lindenwold. RSVP for cancellation notification: MHogan@SJLandWater.org.

Yoga for Absolute First Timers – 11am-1pm.

Would like to start yoga, but don’t know where/ how to start it? This workshop is design to learn basic poses and some breath techniques, so you will be able to take any classes. Majaka Yoga, 377 S Main St, Williamstown. 609-231-6706.

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Embracing Your Gift of Mediumship – 11am6pm. Learn how to develop one’s gift as a medium and provide professional mediumship sessions. Learn about spirit guides, how to connect to the spirit world and deliver loving messages from loved ones on the other side. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Yoga Anatomy Weekend – Jan 21-22. 126pm, Sat; 1-6pm, Sun. With Shelly Schneider, E-RYT500. CEUs for yoga teachers. Learn principles of anatomy and physiology, and how they relate to yoga practice. Through discussion lecture and posture clinics, learn how specific organ systems work to support yogic practices including pranayama, asana and meditation, interrelationship of energy, chakras and bandhas, proper alignment and technique and prevention of injury. $175. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Volunteer Information Session – 2pm. Our volunteers are truly the lifeblood of the organization. Join us to learn valuable skills while helping us to accomplish our mission. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Register: CedarRun.org.

An Evening with Seijaku Roshi – 7-9pm.

Monthly zen chat offers an evening of thought-provoking, heart-opening and ultimately life-changing discussion. Pay at the door: $15/ individuals, $25/spouse & partners. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 22

Intuitive & Mediumship Development Group – 1-4pm. For trained intuitives and mediums only. Must bring class certificate if not a student at GSHMC. Mediums must be trained in Evidential Mediumship. Mediums will get to practice connecting with spirit and intuitives will practice giving intuitive readings. $22. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Building Self-Esteem in Tween and Teens 2017 – 1:30-3:30pm. Girls deserve and need to feel good about themselves. Bring your 10-14yr old daughter to this interactive and nurturing program to learn the essential elements of strong

self-esteem. $30/mother/daughter. Virtua’s Health & Wellness Center Moorestown, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

Local Food for Thought 3 – 2-4pm. Learn about CSAs (Community-Supported Agriculture) as well as speak to representatives from other local food groups and hear Julie Pierre from Our Yards Farm CSA speak about organic vegetable gardens. Free. Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill. Gwenne Baile: 856-8168508 or GBaile@verizon.net.

Group Clearing and Light Grid Activation – 6-8pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Receive an energetic clearing of our human filters/programs.

As we release these denser energies from the system we can also heal karmic and past life issues, as well as, family lineages. $20/pre-registered; limited space. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 23

Breakfast Club Virtua Memorial Hospital – 9-10:30am. Part of Virtua’s VIP program for mature adults. Join old friends & make new ones while enjoying breakfast with a featured speaker. $6; payment is due at the door. 175 Madison Ave, Mount Holly. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

lightness of being throughout your whole being. $44. More info, Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Stargazing at the Refuge – 5pm. Spend some time with us under the stars and join us for a night filled with starwatching and a lesson in astronomy. Telescopes available for use, but may also bring own. Rain/snow cancels event. $5/ person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: CedarRun.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Amaya Consciousness Healing Class – 11am4pm. Learn this alternative method of energy healing which reconnects the present human self with its divine I AM presence, inspiring spiritual awakening and inner peace. Excellent addition for a reiki practitioner. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon Fundraiser – 1-4pm. With Love Alive Band. Tickets includes live music, homemade soups and desserts, and one full pour or a sampler of Human Village beer. $25 until January 22, $30 after. Human Village Brewing Company, 148 S Broadway, Pitman. Tickets: SJLandWater.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25

A Call to Love – 6:30-8pm. With Maryann Pino Miller. What if every relationship, bump in the road, success was a call to love? What if you answered that call? What would your life be like? What would you be? Is it time to find out? $23. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Ski/Snowboard Waxing Basics – 6:30-8pm.

Taking care of your skis/board will help you have a great time on the slopes. Our technician will examine how and why waxes work and base preparation. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 28

Winter Birding Walk in the Woods – 10am1pm. Join the South Jersey Land & Water Trust for the first Walk in the Woods of the new year. Event will not take place if there is snow on the ground. Cooper River Park. RSVP for cancellation notification: MHogan@SJLandWater.org.

Reiki Level 3 Master/Teacher Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 2. Be attuned to the Master symbol, learn to attune others to reiki, how to incorporate crystals with reiki, advanced reiki techniques, and give first session and attunement as a Reiki Master Teacher. $365. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton.

609-445-HEAL. Registration required: Genesis SpiritualHealing.com.

Angelic Spavasanaaaah – 2-4pm. Unwind within the nourishing energy of an Angelic Journey created especially for the group led by Dr. Kathy Milano as your body and subtle energy system is loving attended to by the talented body and energy workers from Soul Sanctuary and Live in Joy Yoga to awaken a sense of wholeness, peace, and

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 7th Annual Women’s Health Expo – 10am2pm. Includes: health screenings, massages, fitness & work-outs, pampering, make-overs, cooking demos, shopping, door prizes, healthy Wawa snacks, yoga & tai chi and much more.

Free admission & parking. Lenape High School, 235 Hartford Rd, Medford. 800-555-1990 option #4. DemandDeborah.org.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Wisdom of the Tarot Course – Fridays, Feb 10-Mar 31. 7-9pm. With Debra Branda-Canady.

Course covers the basics of tarot study and reading, modules on psychic development, journaling, types of spreads and how to expand them, ethical practices and professionalism. $125. Aradia’s Treasure Metaphysical Shop, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. 856-488-8187. Aradias Treasure@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17

savethedate Real Health Conference – Feb 17-18. Educational sessions led by experts in various fields of sustainable, organic agriculture. Speakers discuss topics such as nutrition; human and animal health; livestock breeding and selection; soil remediation; cover cropping; and real food processing. Lancaster Agriculture Products, 60 N Ronks Rd, Ronks, PA. More info & tickets: LancasterAg.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

savethedate Angelic Immersion with Kathy Milano – 10am4pm. Immerse within energetic transmissions and wisdom teachings of the Archangels of the Seven Rays. Intimate experience for Angelic connection, partner work, and group ceremony. Experience flowing Angelic messages within group support. 14 participants only. $88. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano. com.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

savethedate Sacred Immersion Retreat with Kathy Milano – May 4-7. A weekend exploration of WholeHearted Mystical Living at Cranaleith Spiritual Center in Philadelphia. Deepen within the Mystery with Divine Feminine Wisdom transmissions flowing through Kathy, Yoga and Chanting with Julie Fischer, Sacred Art with Mary Law, initiations with the Masters, meditation, chanting, dancing, energy medicine, AngelicEnergetics techniques, inspired writing, group sharing, free time in nature, and Sacred Ceremony within Spiral Matrix of Light.

Dive in. Cranaleith: Northeast Philadelphia, PA. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano.com.

retreat FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 Cape May Awakening Retreat – Jan 20-22.

With Lisa Miliaresis, psychic medium & author of Extreme Communications and Tricia Heiser, RYT, Reiki Master & founder of The Sanctuary for Yoga. Immerse yourself in light as we share a weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and awakening. Be introduced to tools that can be used to tap into your intuition and awaken your awareness to the light within you. $275. Congress Hall, Cape May. For more info: 609-953-7800, TheSanctuary ForYoga.com or 2Communicate.net.

training FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 Children’s Yoga Certification Level 1 – Jan 1315. 6-9pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat & Sun. With Tiffany Soska of Teeny Yogini. This comprehensive workshop will empower you to teach yoga to children from 18 mos-18 yrs of age. Share your passion for yoga with the ones that create the future. Ccourse intended for those that wish to make a difference in the lives of children. Prior yoga experience is not necessary, but helpful. $525; registration required by Jan 6. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9537800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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ongoing Basic Life Support CPR Courses 2017 – Multiple dates and times available. This 4-hr program includes training for healthcare professionals in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) & choking skills for infants, children & adults, as well as 2-rescuer CPR, the use of barrier devices & training on automated external defibrillators (AED). $75. 523 Fellowship Rd, Ste 220, Mount Laurel.

To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

Family & Friends CPR for Adults, Infants and Children 2017 – Multiple dates and time available. Program geared towards family members, friends and members of the general community who want to learn how to perform CPR for adults, infants and children, and who do not need a course completion card. $30/person, $50/couple. 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman CC, Voorhees. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

One Day Childbirth 2017 – 10am-3pm. Multiple dates available. Great for couples with time constraints or fluctuating schedules; class is a combination of our Labor Basics and Breathing & Relaxation class. Recommended that couples attend the Baby Basics class to supplement information given on caring for a newborn. $90/couple. Multiple locations. To register: 888-Virtua-3 or Virtua.org.

sunday Meditation – 10am. Joyful Gathering SpirituSoul Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Ceiara Panetta. All levels. As you flow through postures, be guided to use your breath and body to celebrate and connect with Spirit. The simplicity of the practice will leave you feeling refreshed, calm and connected. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800.

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Meditation – 10am. Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.

Meditation for Inner Peace – 1-2pm. With Meditation Teacher, John Baker. Drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. $10/class. Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood. 267-702-3817. MeditationInSouthJersey@gmail.com. MeditationInSouthJersey.org.

monday Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. A non-impact cardio dance fitness class that empowers people of all shapes and sizes to find your joy of movement. $13/ drop-in, $10/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287.

YogaForLiving.net.

Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm.

2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your subconscious is coached to accept new positive uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and is filled with thoughts of hope and trust, opening your

mind to infinite possibilities. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Working Session Meeting: Sustainable Haddon Heights – 7pm. 1st Mon. Meetings are open to all interested volunteers. Haddon Heights Public Library, lower level, 608 Station Ave. SustainableHaddonHeights.org.

Yoga for Your Back – 7-8pm. Learn gentle yet effective Svaroopa® yoga poses that provides a release of deep core tension in the back, the sources of discomfort and pain for many. Instructions included so you can safely practice at home to keep the benefits achieved in class while gaining greater health benefits, freedom of movement and flexibility. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

tuesday Back to Basics Yoga – 10am. With Bonnie Hart.

Class begins with meditation. Then moves into simple stretches, building to postures that tone and firm the body while relaxing the mind. Each posture targets specific chakras/energy centers of the body so that the entire energy system is rebalanced. Concludes with deep relaxation. Provides stress relief and rejuvenation. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: BonnieHart.org.

All Levels Yoga – 10:30-11:30am & 7-8pm. Also Thurs, 10:30-11:30am. All ages. All levels. Healing yoga positions, Breathing techniques and relaxation. $10. Massage by Laura, 3 Deltona Ln, Marlton. 856-287-5840. Laura@MassageByLaura.net. MassageByLaura.net.

Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236.

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Tuesday Evening Meditation and Prayers – Jan 3, 10, 17, 31. 7-8:30pm. Includes seated and walking meditation, Dharma teaching and Q&A. $5 suggested donation. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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wednesday Natural Health: Fresh Organic Produce Delivery – Wed & Fri. Delivery times vary. Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood-Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. For more info: 856-7841021. NaturalHealthNJ.com.

Early Dawn Meditation – 5:30-6:30am. Wed-Fri, 1st 3 wks of month. Start your day off right. Come meditate with us for the entire time or any part of it. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151.

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Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Gentle Chair Yoga for Cancer Recovery – 2-3pm. Class designed specifically for those recovering from cancer and it’s treatments, and is open only to cancer survivors. Will warm up the body safely, engage in meditative breathing, and flow into gentle yoga poses mindfully with support and stability. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – Thru June. 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community.

The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. SustainableCherryHill.org.

Salutations to the Moon – 6:30-7:30pm. With Nicole DeSanto. End the day with a practice of Chandra Namaskar sequence to help you unwind and cool down the body, while bringing your focus inward and calming the mind for balance. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Ancestral Healing & Ki/Qi Cultivation Training Classes with Shamanic Sounds – 7pm.

Free qi energy healing and light channeling sessions also available for attendees after class.

Sponsored by Mount Meru Holistic. Drop-in any week, but call to register as space may be limited. For more info see the South Jersey Qi power healing/Sacred Shaman Chants Meetup group. Call about on-going classes in Cherry Hill for qi cultivation and healing. $15-$25 donation preferred. 401 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill. Dana 856-993-1786. MtMeruHolistic.com.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8pm. With Buddhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Tenzin. Drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. $10/class.

Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood. 267-702-3817. MeditationInSouthJersey@gmail.com. MeditationIn SouthJersey.org.

Lettering Arts – 7-8:30pm. With Maureen Peters.

All skill levels welcome to learn the art of calligraphy and to create unique pieces using brush work, resists, embossing, stamping and more.

Supplies provided. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-845-2611.

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thursday Mindful Movement & Meditation – 10:3011:45am. With Lori Volpe. Enjoy a slower paced class inviting you to explore the sensations of the body and how the movements affect the body. Go deep inside and learn to listen to your inner voice. Meditation techniques taught and explored. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford.

609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Qigong – 11am-12pm. With Juhi Singhal. A moving meditation with simple mindful movements to clear, revitalize and energize your mind body and soul. $13/drop-in; discounted class cards available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Mysore-Style Ashtanga Yoga – 6-8pm. With Sarah LaFleur. In this traditional ashtanga yoga class practitioners receive individualized instruction in a group setting. Beginner’s package: $40/3 classes; regular class cards $75/5 classes. Dropins discouraged and interested attendees must reserve space. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. Register: SarahLaFleurYoga@gmail.com.

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friday Free Demo of Class II Infrared Laser – Come for a free demonstration of how the laser can work for your specific skin issues. Insight2yourwellness, 18 Serenity Court, Southampton. 856834 2344. Insight2yourwellness.net.

Friday Flow – 9:45-10:45am. With Michelle.

Build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and release tension. An active class where poses creatively flow from one to the next, synchronizing breath with movement. A great all-purpose class. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport.

267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Yoga & Crystal Bowls – 10am. With Bonnie Hart.

Class begins with meditation. Then moves into simple stretches, building to postures that tone and firm the body while relaxing the mind. Each posture targets specific chakras/energy centers of the body so that the entire energy system is rebalanced. Concludes with deep relaxation to the sound of crystal bowls. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: BonnieHart.org.

Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. With Theresa & Lori.

A gentle form of hatha yoga. The chair is used to lend support, to help with balance and allow you to go deeper in your pose. All levels. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Friday Nite Fitness Hike – 7pm. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks. Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Rd, Woodland Township. Leaders, Bob Hodges: RLHHLR@aol.com. ocsj.org.

saturday Refresh and Renew Yoga – 10:15-11:15am.

Start your weekend by clearing out the chaos and stressors of the week. Class will guide you through a flowing series of purifying and restorative postures. All levels. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236.

SolYogaNJ.com.

Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burlington County Animal Alliance: bcaaofnj.org.

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to NASouthJersey@gmail.com.

Deadline is the 10th of the month.

FOR RENT CHERRY HILL WELLNESS CENTER – Beautiful 900-sq-ft studio with hardwood floors for workshops, yoga and more. Counseling rooms available for individual therapy, body work or massage. Very reasonable monthly, daily and hourly rates available. Great location off 295, plenty of parking, local restaurants next door. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. Pictures: YogaForLiving.net.

EXCELLENT MOORESTOWN LOCATION!! – Professional building, plenty of parking, 1st floor. Quiet and serene center, perfect for the Healing and or Holistic Practitioner. Large room, full-time status $450/mo. For viewing, Barbara: 609-760-8410.

PRIVATE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE – Within medical/professional office in Washington Professional Campus, Turnersville. Reasonable rates.

Great location for a licensed mental health therapist or CMT. Access to common waiting room and restrooms. Current occupants include a chiropractor, acupuncturist, PT, hypnotist, mental health counselor, etc. Excellent opportunity for cohesive professional relationship. Graduated rent possible. Rte 168 near Rte 42. 856-401-9550.

PRIVATE PARTIES AT YOGA FOR LIVING IN CHERRY HILL – ​Choose from one of our suggested themed packages, or get creative and design one of your own! Enjoy exclusive use of the space, including use of the kitchen area before and after your class or event. Parties for children and adults, bridals parties, too. Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Call to discuss your special party request: 856-404-7287. More info: YogaForLiving.net.

YOGA, PILATES, DANCE OR RELATED WORKSHOPS – Studio space for rent in Hainesport. Great location on Rte 38. 267-664-3236.

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communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email NASouthJersey@gmail.com to request our media kit.

ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS RENEÉ ROBERTSON, LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST Restoration-You Inc. 720 E Main St, Ste 1-D Moorestown, NJ 856-437-0430 Restoration-You.com

What if there was a much easier way to deal with stress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, gentle touch on 32 points on the scalp that starts a flow of energy and erases years of fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold us back. Sessions include powerful tools to use in everyday situations. Energetic Massage and Bodywork for Women.

ACUPUNCTURE FRANCHESCA ISAAC, LAC, DIPL. AC., HHC Acupuncture, Holistic Health Coach 860 Rte 168, Ste 104 Turnersville, NJ 08012 856-401-9550 FranchescaIsaac.com

Franchesca Isaac is a nationally New Jersey-licensed Acupuncturist and a certified holistic health counselor.

Acupuncture is known to help a wide variety of conditions including; migraines, back pain, neck pain, digestive issues, allergies, menstrual symptoms, and menopausal symptoms. Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how acupuncture can help.

MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST Regenerate Health and Wellness 2 Split Rock Dr, Ste 12, Cherry Hill 609-332-1324 RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com

Acupuncture, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), cupping, detoxification, nutrition, and relaxation techniques for acute and chronic pain, stress, concussions, overuse injuries, digestive and immune conditions, and more. AAT offers a non-invasive and effective approach in treating allergy and sensitivity symptoms. See ad, page 16.

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AWAKENED LIVING ANDREW J. ASSINI, MA 12 Girard Rd S Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-347-SVWB svwb.org ConsciousContact.org

Assini, a licensed mental health professional, university professor, and recovering addict, is the founder of Samma Vayama WellBeing, a center for awakened living, and Conscious Contact, a private counseling and transformation practice. See ad, page 32.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ay u r v e d a , n u t r i t i o n , y o g a , meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ad, page 27.

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE RESTORATION THERAPY DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical

Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/ GYN and Aesthetic Medicine. She has practiced Functional and Integrative Medicine for over a decade and has helped thousands of men and women restore balance with BHRT. See ad on page 3.

BIONETIC HEALING INSIGHT TO YOUR WELLNESS 18 Serenity Ct Southampton, NJ 08088 856-834-2344

Adriana Lefkowitz is a holistic nutritionist and a Certified Bionetic Practitioner. She uses a SpectraVision scan to identify stressors. All your supplements are tested to ensure proper absorption by your body. Using data from the scan she balances your body with homeopathy and low laser light therapy to achieve health and wellness. See ad, page 10.

CHIROPRACTOR DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS 30 W Holly Ave Pitman, NJ 08071 856-218-1330 Fddec@WellnessSpeakers.org

Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellnessbased Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction.

Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching.

See ad, page 16.

COUNSELING COLLEEN BRIGID FITZPATRICK, LCSW Instrumental Change Medford, NJ; Haddonfield, NJ 609-313-4341 InstrumentalChangeLLC.com

Mind, body, spirit counseling for all ages. Colleen Brigid Fitzpatrick is a licensed clinical social worker, Certified in Neurologic Music Therapy with advanced training in many areas. Her integration of various treatments have helped children, teens and adults achieve a balance in their lives.

ENERGYWORK LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

Experienced Energy Intuitive and Yoga Teacher 856-261-0554 BlissBodyNJ.com Lisa O’Brien is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master and energy intuitive offering private and group sessions. She specializes in clearing blockages and negative programs out of the energy system for healing and advancement on one’s path.

HEALING MODALITIES

HYPNOTHERAPY

SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey 1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 NHICSouthJersey.com

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com

Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Te s t i n g ™ . S a r a h O u t l a w i s a Master Herbalist and Advanced N u t r i t i o n R e s p o n s e Te s t i n g P r a c t i t i o n e r o ff e r i n g a n o n invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all a g e s . I n d i v i d u a l i z e d , t a rg e t e d n u t r i t i o n programs designed for every client. See ad, page 6.

HEALTH COUNSELING

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 DrHorvitz.com

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

MARILYN EPPOLITE

Transform your Chaos to Calm! Calm your worried mind, manage your inner critic, and connect to your Wisdom Within, through drug-free energy techniques, mindfulness and spiritual counseling. Clarify and accomplish goals, guided by your deepest Wisdom.

Schedule your complimentary 21-min Call to Transformation on website.

Liesha Getson is a BoardCertified Thermographic Te c h n i c i a n , H o l i s t i c H e a l t h Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 9.

FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK

HEALTH FOOD STORE

KARIN HIRSCH

Lotus Living Space Feng Shui, Physical Radiesthesia, Energy Therapy, Shamanic Healing 201-993-6588 Info@LotusLivingSpace.com LotusLivingSpace.com A healthy body, mind and spirit need a balanced and positive environment.

Karin is a certified Feng Shui Master and Professional Dowser for Geopathic Stress, Electromagnetic Frequencies, Energy Intrusions and Product Sensitivities. She also offers IET®, Shamanic Healing and Psychopomp work to heal mind and spirit.

INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

The Wisdom Within Moorestown office/Skype or phone sessions 856-236-5973 TheWisdomWithin.net

Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 21.

NATURAL HEALTH

Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood- Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold.

856-784-1021 NaturalHealthNJ.com For a complete selection of vitamins, homeopathics, body care, bulk herbs, bulk grains, packaged foods, frozen foods, organic produce, snacks. Open 7 days. MonFri, 9am-8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 10am5pm. See ad, page 3.

Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 2.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a boardcertified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 9.

Only do what your heart tells you. ~Princess Diana

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LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH DAVID BARTKY, LOACC Phone Coaching At Its Best 973-444-7301 Info@LifeCoachDavid.com

I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction Life Coach. Are you ready to start attracting what you want instead of what you d o n ’t w a n t ? T h e f i r s t p h o n e session is free.

MASSAGE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT DOROTHEA ATKINS, TH.D., RN, LMT Holos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-546-7500 dr.dottyatkins@gmail.com HolosTouchLLC.com

Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade. Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and relief for various chronic conditions. See ad, page 28.

MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL RIZZIERI SCHOOL FOR THE HEALING ARTS STUDENT SPA

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-810-7548 RizzieriSchoolOfMassage.com Our spa treatments are customized based on time, and your needs and expectations. We use Aveda’s Elemental Nature Questionnaire to determine the appropriate service to meet your needs. We customize your treatment, technique and products, along with essential oil aroma based on your personal preference. See ad, page 29.

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EXTREME COMMUNICATION Lisa Miliaresis, Medium & Author 856-439-0472 Lisa@2Communicate.net 2Communicate.net

Lisa offers private channeling, group channeling and private counseling session for those looking for direction to develop their own personal practice.

MENOPAUSAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 w4wma.com

It is a known fact that millions of women after the menopausal transition, undergo changes in their vaginal health and suffer from vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. The changes in vaginal health is due to declining estrogen levels. Current management of these symptoms include Estrogens and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Not all women can take estrogens for symptomatic relief. The MonaLisa Touch therapy is an effective in-office, nonhormornal therapy, with no downtime. Most women have called it life changing. It is similar to the annual pelvic exam. Many women have reported symptomatic relief after the first treatment. See ad on page 25.

NATURAL MEDICINE SEAN CHRISTOPHER INSELBERG, ACN, NET, NRT

Nutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com Sean Christopher Inselberg is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist Practicing Nutrition Response testing and Neuro Emotional Technique. He uses non-invasive testing to uncover the root cause of symptoms and disease. The techniques are clinically proven to help restore the body back to optimal health. Using an advanced form of applied kinesiology, the testing shows any structural impairments, nutritional deficiencies, hidden infections and emotional stressors that can all become barriers to achieving good health. See ad, page 6.

NUMEROLOGIST TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com J o i n t h e r e g i o n ’s l e a d i n g numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires.

Traci will help you realize your full potential.

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING

METAPHYSICAL SERVICES KIMARA

Intuitive Advisor, Medium & Soul Coach The Blessed Self 609-353-7210 Facebook: The Blessed Self Twitter: @Kimara_Medium TheBlessedSelf.com Internationally recognized Psychic Medium, Reiki Master and Soul Coach, Kimara empowers clients to discover purpose, develop intuition, and find clarity. Connect with loved ones who’ve crossed over to experience joy, healing, closure and forgiveness. Phone, video, and in-person sessions, workshops, retreats, private and group readings are available.

HEALERS UNIVERSE

Andrea Regal, Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com Want to know where you Source from? What role you play in the Earth’s evolution? What are the Soul Purposes underlying the greatest issues and challenges of your life? “Discover the Universe Within” sessions can allow you to truly “Know Thyself” and create the life you dream. Or 75-/90-min Earth/ Galactic Alignment sessions to set you back on course. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection.

PSYCHOLOGIST KATHY MILANO, PHD, DCEP

Clinical Psychologist Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-778-1981 DocMilano@KathyMilano.com KathyMilano.com

Kathy Milano is a NJ licensed psychologist (#3686) with a Diplomate in Comprehensive Energy Psychology who specializes in treating trauma and using an integrative, WholeHearted model in her private practice. She founded Soul Sanctuary to enrich exploration of healing, personal growth, and the spiritual journey. As an intuitive, Kathy offers workshops and retreats which empower intuitive skill development, connection with the Divine, and integration of mind, body, spirit, energy techniques in daily life. See ad, page 35.

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

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End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician Supervised Weight Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight. Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/GYN and Aesthetic Medicine. She has practiced Functional and Integrative medicine for over a decade. See ad on page 3.

Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 w4wma.com

Dr. Jewel Amui-Bellon is a wellrespected board-certified OBGYN in Marlton, NJ. She provides excellent individualized gynecologic and preventative care for women. In addition, she is committed to providing a wholistic, gentle, and compassionate way to conception for women who have been told they cannot carry out successful pregnancy outcomes.

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See ad, page 25.

ZEN LIFE COACHING

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SEIJAKU ROSHI DANA REYNOLDS, MA/M.ED.

Mount Meru Holistic Pranic and Shamanic Healing Cherry Hill/Medford area 856-993-1786 MtMeruHolistic.com Healer/clairvoyant with 30 years experience. Qi pranic healing involves a shamanic method of bodywork and channeling Qi (Chi or Ki), which taps into the energetic ancestral consciousness to powerfully address disease, chronic illness and imbalance at all levels. Revitalizes, rejuvenates cells, expels toxins, balances hormones and powers up immunity. Tackles all disorders of the body, mind and environment.

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Lighting Up Your Pathway to Positive Changes Christine Hopkins, MA, BC-DMT 856-265-9815 Shamanism is helpful for getting unstuck on long-term problems and clearing trauma residue. My shamanic methods are personalized to energize your effectiveness in any area of your life. I bring 25 years professional experience in body-mind-spirit wellness to this work. My clients have experienced significant results. See ad, page 32.

You cannot have a positive life and a negative mind. ~Joyce Meyer

THE CENTER…LIFE IN BALANCE

Pine Winds Zen Center Cherry Hill & Shamong locations 609-268-9151 Seijaku@Jizo-An.org

Awareness Coaching, THE CENTER with Maryann Miller, Life in Balance and Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-of-sorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 32.

A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-onone private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training). Adults, couples, families, executives, professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad, page 22.

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YOGA FOR LIVING 1926 Greentree Rd 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net

Yoga, Mindfulness M e d i t a t i o n , Ayurveda and a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. See ad, page 32.

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