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s I previewed October’s issue, the content in “Born to Eat Wild” resonated with me instantly. I have always been interested in personal nutrition and have followed every available government recommended chart. I’ve tried low-fat, high-grain dietary programs and read the research on food pyramids and the rationale behind them. After more than 30 years of accepting the prevailing nutritional information, I decided to trust my own common sense and depart from what was generally accepted as a “healthy” diet.

It’s interesting to see how mainstream dietary recommendations have, and continue to change. For example, what was traditionally the most important part of our daily diet in the food pyramid (grains), now appears to cause many maladjusted physical conditions. Certainly today’s over-processing of our foods has contributed to this. I have always been very active and worked out regularly, so my interest in nutrition has never been for the purpose of weight loss but more to achieve optimal performance in my physical endeavors. When I was younger, I played sports. Later, I became heavily involved in martial arts and I am currently a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor in South Jersey. While I cannot speak to specific weight loss needs or calorie counting diets, what we are talking about is following a daily eating routine to make you feel healthy, energetic, and able to work, enjoy a daily workout and some healthy personal time as well. In Judith Fertig’s article, I believe there is a lot of good advice. She speaks of eating “wild” which may touch on the similar principles of the latest Paleo or Primal eating plans. Personally, I don’t think any of these are too far off the mark, but I make my daily routine even more simple. I try to eat animal protein only from organic, grass fed, wild sources, as well as anything that’s easily edible straight from the ground. I limit fruit to a piece or two daily. Now of course that means my grain and starch intake is almost non-existent, and I consume a bare minimum amount of sugar or artificial sweeteners. Almost all of my nutrients come from the amount of varied vegetables I consume on a daily basis. The benefit of this is tremendous because it means I’m getting my phytonutrients naturally. I have been fortunate to be able to fine tune my optimal nutrition requirements, but the point is that there isn’t any one size fits all for everyone. Many of our advertisers are experts in naturally assessing nutritional deficiencies and tailoring a plan to correct them. So, if you have low energy levels, feel sub optimal in your physical activities, or just know that your diet is poor and contributes to negative physical consequences in your life, seek out some holistic advice. And stick to consuming foods that are as close to nature as possible.

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icensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist Jane Fox will offer an eight-week Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness Meditation program from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m., Tuesdays, beginning October 18, at Temenos, a Center for Psychotherapy and Personal Growth, in Moorestown. Scientific research shows that mindfulness helps with stress, chronic pain, headaches, addiction, overeating, chronic and life-threatening illness, high blood pressure, insomnia, anxiety and depression. The practice enhances memory, concentration, decision-making and creativity, relationship skills and empathy, self-esteem, self-compassion, vitality and the capacity for joy. Attendees will learn to relax their way through life’s crises, large and small, in this complete program. Fox will emphasize mindful self-compassion and basic neuroscience. Location: 720 E. Main St., Ste. 1-A. For more information or to register, call 856-722-9043 ext. 3, email JaneFoxlcsw@msn. com or visit TemenosCenter.com.

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hermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness will host a free Holistic Health Webinar from 7 to 8 p.m., October 26. Board-Certified Naturopathic Doctor and Certified Natural Health Professional Sue Massie will present Lyme: The Great Imitator. With the number of confirmed Lyme disease cases on the rise, individuals are becoming more aware of the primary physical indicators of the disease: tick bite, a bulls-eye Dr. Sue Massie rash around the area, fever and joint pain. Many individuals and physicians remain unaware of the devastating neurological effects that the disease can have. Lyme disease is now confirmed as the root cause of many diagnoses, including Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and many other degenerative, neurological diseases. Well-versed in holistic, drug-free programs with lasting results, Massie has a practice in Red Bank. She specializes in degenerative, neurological diseases such as Lyme disease, fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. She is committed to identifying the root cause of her patients’ problem and teaching them how to detoxify, cleanse, nourish and rebuild their health. For more information or to register, call 856-596-5834 or visit the Webinars and Events pages at tdinj.com.

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n December of last year, Congress extended the federal tax credits on solar projects. Originally set to expire at the end of 2016, homeowners can continue to receive a 30 percent tax credit on solar projects through 2019. The rate will diminish to 26 percent in 2020 and to 22 percent in 2021. Only the owner of the solar system can take advantage of these federal and state tax credits and many solar companies are leasing the systems to their customer, thus reaping all of the financial rewards of the tax credits. M. Rosenblatt Roofing and Siding’s New Roof Plus Solar program ensures that customers own the solar energy system and receive all the tax credits without any out-of-pocket costs. For more information, call 856-751-8656 or visit Since1929.com.

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hrive Health and Wellness, in Williamstown, is joining forces with Relax With Us Studio to bring clients two methods for relaxation and rejuvenation. Massage, stretching and reflexology are offered as complementary services that can be added to a BioMat session. Stretches help relieve stiff joints and provide muscle pliability for better range of motion and reflexology uses pressure points on the foot to help with relaxation. The BioMat is a medical-grade heatJennifer Bitting ing mat that uses far-infrared rays, which were discovered by NASA to be the safest, most beneficial light wave therapy, penetrating six to eight inches and stimulating the body in many positive ways. It is made of amethyst quartz channels that cover the entire surface. When heated, these channels act as a natural conductor of light waves and negative ions, which deliver a molecular level massage. The BioMat relieves minor muscle pain, increases blood circulation, reduces stress and fatigue, soothes and relaxes, eases joint pain and stiffness, supports the immune system, reduces inflammation, increases tissue oxygen, provides temporary relief of muscle spasm, temporarily increases local circulation where applied and more. Location: 1606 Hessian Dr. For more information, call 856881-4103 or visit Facebook.com/thrivehw.

Grand Opening of Curvy Girl Consignments

urvy Girl Consignments, Haddonfield’s newest consignment shop for sizes 12 and up, will celebrate its Grand Opening from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 15. Located at 221A Kings Highway East, the store’s owners Rhonda and Patty Leone will be on hand to to introduce visitors to their store, along with Curvy Girl’s resident color and fashion coordinator. The event features a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon. Rhonda and Patty are dedicated to helping women feel beautiful just as they are, as well as supporting global and local sustainability through consigning and reusing clothing and other items. Featuring a relaxed and fun shopping destination, shoppers can find brand-name outfits to match their body type and price range. For more information, call 856-448-4348 or visit Facebook. com/curvygirlconsignmentnj.

Knee Self-Massage Technique Classes in Haddon Heights

r. Dorothea Atkins, registered nurse, licensed massage therapist and chief executive officer of Holos Touch LLC, will teach a Knee Self-Massage Class from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m., October 26 and November 29, at Holos Touch, in Haddon Heights. The hands-on class requires only that the participants wear comfortable clothes with access to thigh muscles. The technique is done while sitting in a chair. Participants will understand the importance of self-care and normal knee Dr. Dorothea function, learn the knee self-massage Atkins techniques, discuss medical and complementary treatments, integrate the technique with exercise and apply it to reduce knee swelling and pain management. Researchers predict that approximately one in two people may develop systematic knee osteoarthritis (OA) in their lifetime. Atkins developed, researched and published the knee self-massage technique for her doctoral dissertation. This original research study proved that massaging the quadriceps muscles decreased knee pain and improved mobility. During the past three years, Atkins has taught individual and groups this effective practice for knee pain management.

It’s a Networking Event! Halo Wellness Center in Marlton invites you to a

Natural Awakenings Networking Event Tuesday, November 1 7-9pm What an incredible opportunity! Meet holistic and integrative health practitioners, yoga instructors, nutritionists, herbalists, massage therapists, biological dentists and like-minded people who share the vision of holistic wellness in our community. Open to the public as well as professionals Exchange information, find a business link, and a referral source Light refreshments and beverages served. Location:

Halo Wellness Center Home of the only Himalayan Salt Therapy Room in South Jersey 968 NJ-73, Marlton, NJ 08053 Please RSVP by October 27th: Michele Marcinko Halo Wellness Owner (856) 574-4433 michele@halowellnessctr.com

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Cost: $80. Location: 17 White Horse Pk., Ste. 6. For more information or to register (required), call 856-428-5486, email Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com or visit HolosTouchllc.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs MOM’s Organic Market Opens in Cherry Hill

OM’s Organic Market has opened its first South Jersey location at 1631 Kings Highway North, in Cherry Hill. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to take advantage of the store’s sizable selection of bulk items. All of MOM’s produce is certified organic and the store is committed to sustainability. Water bottles are banned, plastic bags are not used and the company boasts a 93 percent recycling rate. For more information, call 856-685-5760.

Empowered Light Holistic Expo in Oaks, Pennsylvania

he Empowered Light Holistic Expo, a new event “to help bring a sense of empowerment to each of us,” according to founder Sue Greenwald, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., October 28; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 29; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 30, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall D, in Oaks, Pennsylvania. The event’s focus is on healthier lifestyles, including nutrition and food, stress reduction and self-care, alternative healing therapies and spiritual experiences. Speakers, authors, practitioners and psychic mediums will make presentations and conduct workshops, classes and sessions on alternative healing modalities, health and wellness topics and spiritual practices; healthy foods and raffle prizes also will be available, as will yoga classes and meditations. Many Expo activities and products are free while others require a small fee. “Our rushed society causes the average person to feel stressed, leading to illness, unhappiness and a deep feeling of powerlessness,” says Greenwald, who also founded Thrive Yoga & Wellness Center, in Malvern, Pennsylvania, adding that event attendees should depart feeling inspired, with a greater sense of purpose as they come to experience “deeper relaxation, healing and a sense of peace.” Location: 100 Station Ave. For attendance, vendor, sponsor, advertiser or volunteer information, email EmpoweredLight Expo@gmail.com or visit EmpoweredLight.com.

Hilltop Healing Offers Latest Hormone Test at Cost

Natural Health Celebrates 40 Years

n support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Hilltop Healing, in Sewell, is offering the newest, most accurate and easy-to-perform hormone test, Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH), to women, during the month of October at cost. No appointment is needed. Interested women can request a home test kit by phone or email. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in America today and this growing epidemic is taking the lives of our wives, mothers, sisters and daughters at an alarming rate. The DUTCH test provides Dr. James Tighe important values that assist in evaluating a woman’s risk for developing an estrogen-based cancer. “Hilltop Healing provides cutting-edge diagnostic testing and is one of the few clinics in the tristate area that utilizes the DUTCH Test to design a science-based, individualized plan to restore hormone balance with an effective whole body detoxification and weight management program,” explains Dr. James Tighe, DC, the director of Hilltop Healing, LLC. Call (856) 468-3509, email hilltophealingllc@ gmail.com or visit www.hilltophealing.com for more information!

atural Health, in Lindenwold, will celebrate 40 years in business this month by offering a 40 percent discount on select products in every department through the end of October. The store offers a complete selection of vitamins, homeopathics, body care, bulk herbs, bulk grains, packaged foods, frozen foods, organic produce and snacks. Fresh produce is delivered to the store every Wednesday and Friday.

Location: 105 Berry Lane, Sewell, NJ 08080. For more information or to make an appointment, call 856-468-3509, email HilltipHealingllc@gmail.com or visit HilltopHealing.com.

Three Workshops at Wellness Workers Holistic Health

ellness Workers Holistic Health, in Voorhees, is offering three enlightening and practical workshops this month. Robert Egby, expert dowser, author and speaker, will present Learn the Magic of Earth Energies: Dowsing Your Way to a More Healthy and Positive Life from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 9, at Cooper Corner Martial Arts Studio, in Voorhees. Registered Nurse Sharon Gibson will present Aromatherapy: More than Just a Scent from noon to 3 p.m., October 23, at Cooper Corner Martial Arts. Attendees will learn the properties and healing benefits of essential oils, along with how to use them safely and effectively. Gibson is a seasonal aromatherapy instructor and a certified practitioner of clinical aromatherapy. Wellness with Elsie will present Energy Medicine 101 and 102 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 22 and 23, at Ohana Health and Wellness Center, in Cherry Hill. Taught by Elsie Kerns, students will learn a five-minute daily energy routine, stress management, grounding, centering and balancing the body’s organs in the 101 class. The 102 class offers techniques for moving energy, handling pain and energy testing. Locations: Cooper Corner Martial Arts Studio, 201 KressonGibbsboro Rd., 856-435-3427 or email WellnessWorkers@aol. com. Ohana Health and Wellness Center, 1892 Greentree Rd. Call 856-988-7426 or email Elsie@WellnessWithElsie.com.

Location: Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of BlackwoodClementon Rd., and Laurel Rod., Gloucester Township. For more information, call 856-784-1021 or visit NaturalHealthnj.com.

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newsbriefs Virtua Hosts Annual Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference

irtua for Women, in Cherry Hill, will host its annual Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Conference from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 8. The event includes a light breakfast and a sit-down lunch. Devoted to healthy solutions for the issues that women face in midlife, this rejuvenating day includes expert-led health sessions, enlightening wellness and beauty experiences and more. Virtua experts will be on hand for candid conversations and interactive health sessions. Award-winning author and Life Coach Mel Robbins will give a presentation. Cost: $40. Location: 2349 W. Marlton Pk. For more information, call 888-847-8823 or visit Virtua.org/conference.

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Kimco Green Pest Control Offers Autumn Comprehensive Treatments

imco Green, in Haddon Township and Marlton, is offering a residential autumn comprehensive insect control treatment. The organic products used by the company will kill the eggs and larvae outside of the home, eliminating or significantly reducing potential insect populations next spring. Most people think that the insect population dies off in the winter but many insects live for several years and go into a hibernation stage when the weather gets cold, only to reappear at the first hint of spring. In addition, several social insects lie somewhere between normal behavior and hibernation, surviving the cold months by gathering an abundance of food in the fall in anticipation of the cold weather. These insects slow down their activity, moving further into their nests and huddling close with others. An autumn comprehensive treatment helps disrupt the cycle by eliminating the eggs and larvae and treating areas inside and out to repel adults and move them away from the home. All Kimco treatments are 100 percent organic and safe for pets, people and the environment. For more information, call 856-596-4055 or visit KimcoGreen.com.

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Soul Sanctuary Celebrates Fifth Birthday with Open House

Vegetarian Society of South Jersey Celebrates Anniversary

oul Sanctuary, in Moorestown, is celebrating five years of empowering transformation through integrative services and workshops this month with an Open House on Tuesday, October 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors can tour the Soul Sanctuary and attend owner Kathy Milano’s Treasure Mapping workshop. Angelic Energetics sessions will be offered, along with treasure mapping angel card readings, foot massages, free meditations, Haitian art for sale, prizes and foods. Donations will benefit the Children of Love Orphanage, in Haiti. Milano created Soul Sanctuary to offer a sacred space for individuals and groups to explore healing and growth. “At Soul Sanctuary, we celebrate the restoration of wholeness as each person is empowered to witness the beauty, strength and skill already embedded within them,” she explains. “Entering this Sanctuary for your soul is enough to begin the natural process of letting go of disempowering beliefs as you discover the perfect insight and invitation within the mystery of the space.”

he Vegetarian Society of South Jersey (VSSJ) will celebrate its 30th anniversary from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 19, at Medford Leas. Attendees can enjoy a vegan-friendly lunch, cooking demonstrations, live music, a silent auction and giveaways. Keynote speaker Victoria Moran, the author of The Good Karma Diet, will present The Look-Great, Feel-Amazing, Change-the-World Lifestyle. Three additional speakers and a panel discussion will be included in the celebration. An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization, VSSJ is dedicated to supporting, providing social activities for and educating the public on the benefits of a plantbased diet.

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esearch from Austria’s University of Graz has found that high-dose vitamin D3 significantly alters the gut’s microbiome for the better. The researchers tested 16 healthy people for eight weeks, giving them a dose of 980 international units (IU) per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight. At this rate, a 150-pound person would take more than 66,000 IU per day. The scientists took samples from the stomach, small intestines, colon and stool before and after the testing period. They also tested for bacteria species using gene sequencing and measured T-cell counts. Afterward, the subjects showed reductions in disease-producing bacteria and increased diversity among their gut probiotics. The research also discovered that the high-dose vitamin D3 supplementation increased immunity in the gut. “Vitamin D3 modulates the gut microbiome of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which might explain its positive influence on gastrointestinal diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease or bacterial infections,” the researchers explain.

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new study from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine reports that preventable medical errors are killing far more people than previously thought. The research estimates that a quarter-million Americans die every year as a result of medical errors, constituting the third-leading cause of death in the U.S. This is a substantial increase from the 98,000 deaths from medical errors reported in a 1999 study from the Institute of Medicine, now the National Academy of Medicine. Lead researcher and Professor of Surgery at Johns Hopkins Dr. Martin Makary clarifies that medical errors include mistakes by doctors, along with systemic problems related to communication breakdowns when patients are passed between departments. “It boils down to people dying from the care that they receive, rather than the disease for which they are seeking care,” he observes. One of the problems highlighted is a lack of public reporting. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does not require hospital-error reporting in deaths, which makes it difficult to accumulate related statistics. “The CDC should update reporting requirements for vital statistics so that physicians report whether there was any error that led to a preventable death,” says Makary. “We all know how common it is and how infrequently it’s openly discussed.” Dr. Frederick van Pelt, with the healthcare consultancy Chartis Group, says that severe injuries resulting from medical errors are also often overlooked. “Some estimates would put this number at 40 times the death rate.” He indicates that this gets buried in the milieu of expected suffering and pain that care providers are daily exposed to following any surgical procedure.

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cientists from the University of Colorado have determined that individuals older than 65 that run three times a week will likely burn oxygen at the same rate as a 20-year-old runner. Despite being more than four decades older, these runners spend a similar amount of metabolic energy as their younger counterparts. Published in the American College of Sports Medicine journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, the study tested 15 older and 15 younger runners. Each ran a minimum of three times a week for at least 30 minutes each time during the prior six months. The subjects were tested on a specialized treadmill that measured the force applied to the running belt. Each person ran for five minutes during each test at different speeds between 4.5 and 6.5 miles per hour. Regardless of running mechanics and technique, the older runners utilized their metabolic energy at a similar rate as the young runners at all speeds. “Our prior research suggests that the muscles themselves are becoming less efficient. I think of it as your body is like a car. Your body has its own fuel efficiency, and what we’ve seen is that the fuel efficiency in muscles is reduced in older adults that are sedentary or only walk occasionally,” says lead researcher and Professor of Kinesiology Justus Ortega.

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esearch published in the American Journal of Medicine found that treating people with a blend of cold-pressed sesame oil and rice bran oil significantly normalizes blood glucose levels. Testing involved 400 men and women for eight weeks, including 300 that had been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, by replacing cooking oils in their diet with a blend of sesame and rice bran oil. The researchers, from Japan’s Fukuoka University and India’s Council of Medical Research, divided the patients into four groups. For two months, 100 healthy people and 100 Type 2 diabetes patients replaced their cooking oils with the sesame/rice bran blend, another 100 Type 2 diabetes patients were treated with five milligrams per day of the diabetes drug glibenclamide (glynase in the U.S.) and the remaining 100 Type 2 diabetes patients were treated with a combination of the same dosage of glibenclamide, along with consuming the sesame/rice bran oil blend over the two-month period. After four weeks and eight weeks, the researchers found the diabetes patients that consumed the oil blend had significant reductions in fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels. They also had lower levels of glycated hemoglobin, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol) and improved high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (“good” cholesterol). Those treated with the diabetes drug without consuming the oil blend showed none of the same improvements.

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esearch published in Psychological Science, the journal of the Association for Psychological Science, has found that positive moods can be transferred from one person to another via human sweat. The scientists from Utrecht University, in the Netherlands, tested 12 young men and 36 young women. The men were given clean shirts and absorbent pads were attached to their armpits while they watched video clips that induced several emotional states—fear, happiness or neutral. The researchers then stored the absorbent pads for each emotion into sealed jars. The 36 women were then tested with each of the absorbent pads randomly, with five-minute breaks in-between. They placed their chins on a special rest that held the absorbent pad underneath. The research was double-blind, so neither the researchers nor subjects knew which pads they were exposed to. During each exposure, the women’s facial expressions were recorded. The researchers determined that the women had facial expressions reflecting the emotion induced by the videos the men watched, based on the activity of the women’s facial muscles. Senior researcher Gün Semin, of Utrecht University, says, “Our study shows that being exposed to sweat produced under happiness induces a simulacrum of happiness in receivers and induces a contagion of the emotional state. This suggests that somebody that’s happy will infuse others in their vicinity with happiness. In a way, happiness sweat is somewhat like smiling—it’s infectious.”

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One in Five Plant Species May Face Extinction A new report from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in the UK, has issued the first comprehensive assessment of plant life, the inaugural State of the World’s Plants, and found that one in five plants may be at risk of extinction due to invasive species, disease and changing landscapes. Researchers also have determined that just 30,000 plant species have a documented use out of hundreds of thousands of known species. These are only the vascular plants that have specialized tissue for sucking up water through their systems. Over the years, different people and agencies have identified the same plant at both different times and locations, so they may have accumulated multiple names. The Kew researchers determined that each plant in the International Plant Names Index had, on average, 2.7 different species names. By cutting out the duplicates from more than a million different names, the Kew report was able to pare down the known species to 391,000. In the Arctic, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a doomsday bank buried in the side of a mountain, contains more than 800,000 samples representing 5,100 different crops and their relatives.

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Monsanto, the U.S.-based, multinational producer of agricultural products infamous for its controversial Roundup herbicide, will be “sued” for crimes against humanity in the independent International Criminal Court, in The Hague, Netherlands, on World Food Day, October 16. Plaintiffs include the Organic Consumers Association, International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements, Navdanya, Regeneration International, and Millions Against Monsanto, along with dozens of global food, farming and environmental justice groups. The court, developed in 2011, will use the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights to assess damages for Monsanto’s acts against humans and the environment. The court will also attempt to reform international criminal law to include crimes against the environment, or ecocide, as a prosecutable criminal offense. It has determined that prosecuting ecocide as a criminal offense is the only way to guarantee the rights of humans to a healthy environment and the right of nature to be protected.

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Ari Jónsson, a 32-year-old student at the Iceland Academy of the Arts, has invented an all-natural water bottle that holds its shape when full and decomposes when empty. He debuted his creation at the DesignMarch 2016 festival in Reykjavík, Iceland. The only two materials needed to create the bottle are agar, a gelatinous substance that comes from red algae, and water. “I just followed the path in what I was researching, trying to find new ways to use materials,” says Jónsson, who combined the two ingredients, heated the mixture, poured it into a mold, and then quickly cooled it. The H2O binds and thickens the agar when cooled, retaining the shape of the water bottle mold, explains Jónsson. When the finished bottle is empty, “It will rot like other foods.” The bottles can sustainably decompose in soil, although Jónsson has yet to determine exactly how long that process will take. A plastic water bottle takes more than 1,000 years to biodegrade, and in the U.S., more than 2 million tons of the containers are languishing in landfills.

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Older incandescent light bulbs have been phased out in many countries because they waste huge amounts of energy as heat, but scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have reported in Nature Nanotechnology that they are finding a way to recycle the waste energy and focus it back onto the filament, where it’s re-emitted as visible light. Their innovative structure is made from thin, stacked layers of a type of light-controlling crystal that allows visible wavelengths to pass through while reflecting infrared back to the filament as if striking a mirror. Traditional bulbs are banned in the European Union and Canada, and their manufacture and importation are being phased out in the U.S. They’ve been replaced by more expensive compact fluorescent (CFL) and light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs, which are significantly more efficient. In theory, the crystal structures could boost the efficiency of incandescent bulbs to 40 percent, making them three times more efficient than the best available LED and CFL bulbs. Source: BBC

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Meeting Basic Needs Komal Ahmad was unaware that her single act of kindness in simply offering to share her lunch with a homeless veteran in 2011 while she was attending the UniKomal Ahmad versity of California, Berkeley, would lead to a multiplying mission to feed America’s hungry. His heartfelt expression of gratitude for his first meal in three days sparked an epiphany: Her school was regularly throwing away thousands of pounds of food while neighbors were going hungry. Today, Ahmad is the founder and CEO of Copia, an app that matches nonprofits serving in-need veterans, children, women and others with companies that have leftover gourmet food. Following the 2016 Super Bowl, she used Copia’s technology to organize food pickups throughout the San Francisco Bay area. What she

didn’t want food to go to waste and created the Project Green Fork certification program after learning that 95 percent of restaurant waste can be diverted from landfills. Her nonprofit helps restau- Janet Boscarino rants to conserve water and energy, develop recycling and composting systems and switch to biodegradable containers and environmentally friendly cleaning operations. Boscarino’s experience in business development and sales, combined with her disdain for litter, led her to found the nonprofit Clean Memphis, which began in 2008 with volunteer crews picking up litter. In recent years, the initiative’s community-wide strategy has expanded to involve local governments, businesses, neighborhoods, faith-based organizations and 20 local “sustainable schools”. In 2017, Project Green Fork will become a part of Clean Memphis. Throughout two decades of educational activism, John G. Heim’s passion for clean water as a human right John G. Heim has not waned.

The founder and leader of The SWFL Clean Water Movement, headquartered in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, persisted even when many business owners considered him a nuisance, driving off tourists. As infestations of blue-green algae blooms have reached emergency levels, Heim’s ongoing grassroots campaign to increase awareness of water quality issues that’s backed by social media recently brought him to Washington, D.C., to make his case before Congress. The nonprofit’s 18,000 members have succeeded in bringing national attention to the thick muck now plaguing both Florida coasts. They’re working to alter nutrient-laden discharges from Lake Okeechobee that send agricultural toxins and rain overflow down the Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie rivers and out into vital estuaries. Scott Bunn’s Seneca Treehouse Project, launched in 2010, grew from his building background in a family of entrepreneurs to encompass design/build services and education Scott Bunn in eco-housing and ethical living. Bunn’s original Seneca, South Carolina, homestead and acreage includes apprentice learning programs teaching practical skills in cultivating permaculture, growing food, building structures, working with tools and living in an intentional community. “For the next six years, our goal is to annually train 50 people that will train 50 more people. Continuing this exponential growth pattern means the potential for 312 million more people living more compatibly and lightly upon the Earth. We’ve already established collaborations with six other cities around the U.S. that can potentially duplicate our efforts,” says Bunn.

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As an Emmy Award-winning trumpeter, composer, educator and co-founder, conductor and artistic director of the Chicago Jazz Philharmonic (CJP), Orbert Davis is dedicated to multi-genre projects. His collaborative research in 2012 while in Cuba on a people-to-people exchange accompanied by fellow musicians and River North Dance Chicago’s Artistic Director Frank Chaves (now retired) proved to be a multifaceted boon. It generated the philharmonic’s Havana Blue live performance in 2013 and ignited a weeklong cul-

tural exchange with Cuba’s Universidad Ciudad de las Artes (ISA) during his return trip for the Orbert Davis Havana International Jazz Festival in 2014. President Barak Obama’s announcement of the normalization of Cuban/U.S. diplomatic relations opened up the possibility for a continuing CJP/ISA relationship, as well as their 2015 landmark partnered event when 37 ISA students traveled to Chicago to perform Scenes from Life: Cuba at Chicago’s Auditorium Theatre. Davis promises more such events to come. All of these individuals represent a small percentage of the game-changers actively moving to create an alternative future. Estés observes, “What is needed for dramatic change is an accumulation of acts; adding, adding to, adding more, continuing. We know that it does not take everyone on Earth to bring justice and peace, but only a small, determined group that will not give up during the first, second or hundredth gale.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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veryone wants to be happy; just ask them, “What do you want?” and they’ll say, “I want to be happy.” If you ask them what does that mean, you may get a stare or perhaps they’ll say, “You know, I want to be happy!” They might tell they want “more,” or perhaps “better,” and always, “different”. Never tell them this, “You’re never really ever going to be happy, you know—Happy.” Buddhism teaches us that happiness is available to all of us—right here, right now. Happiness pervades the whole Universe. Most of us however are never really happy or we’re happy sometimes. That’s because either our expectations of happiness are unreasonable and unrealistic (having nothing to do with the reality of the cosmos) or, because the happiness most of us seek is “conditional”. It always requires certain “conditions to be present” in order for “happiness” to be present. One of the other reasons we never “find happiness” is because we are always “in the pursuit of happiness”; you know that inalienable right, looking for it in places we will either never find it or only for a while. We look for it in our jobs, other people, wealth, false security, possessions and certainly vacations. I can never understand why we look for it in vacations, they always end—you gotta go back to work and see if it follows you there.

The Buddha talked about a happiness that was not conditional or temporary, not dependent on any particular circumstance or situation. You can know it, you can know it now but you’ll have to let go of the way you think it’s possible. In Zen we call it, “Learning to be Content”. It involves giving up your “pursuit of happiness” and looking for it in persons, places or things, and being “present” to it in the here and now and the circumstances and situations of your life as they are now. It’s a spiritual practice I call, “Just take care of business.” Just take care of your life: The people in your life, your family, friends, your neighborhood, your commitments. Stop looking for a better life, family, friends, address and commitments. This is what it really means “to be

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When the economy faltered in 2008, Dave Marciniak, owner and lead designer at Revolutionary Gardens, in Culpeper, Virginia, offered eco-friendly services. “I focus on a few key points and design to make the outdoors a place where people want to be,” he says. Even for urbanites, fresh garden herbs are available thanks to ecopreneurs like Andy Avramenko, who created TrendyThing, in New York City. “The edible plants our bike messengers distribute come from

local farmers,” he explains. Basil, parsley, dill, lettuce and other herbs and greens are available for all five boroughs; potted plants arrive fresh weekly via subscription. In addition to cleaning homes, Debbie Sardone, owner of Speed Cleaning, in Lewisville, Texas, saw an opportunity to manufacture her own green cleaning products. They’re part of a full-line online catalog. Ryan Riley and his wife, Ashley Spitz, of Los Angeles, own and operate Biz Bagz, dog waste bags made in America from bio-based resins and recycled plastics. He notes the genesis of their idea: “Landfills are anaerobic, so biodegradable bags don’t get the oxygen required to break down. Compostable bags are available, but few places provide composting services. We offer a cleaner alternative.” Another pet-inspired idea was spawned when Kevin Li, of Manhattan, New York, left his puppy home alone for the first time. He invented an app-operated remote control ball with a camera called PlayDate (Tinyurl.com/ RemoteBallApp).

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People- and planet-friendly personal care products address other ongoing customer needs. Nitya Gulati, founder of Sugarloom Cosmetics, in Ashburn, Virginia, specializes in Americanmade, vegan, cruelty- and toxin-free nail polish. She advises, “Look for ‘five-free’ on the label, which means no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate, toluene and allergens camphor and formaldehyde resin. Watch out for guanine, made from fish scales, found in glittery polishes. Oleic acid, a thickener, is animal fat. Vibrant reds may contain carmine, made from boiled, crushed beetles.” She warns that products tested by a third party can obscure animal testing during product development. Amelia Swaggert and Elizabeth Ripps, co-founders of California Scrub Company, in Los Angeles, upcycle coffee grounds into a natural facial scrub. They’ve eliminated plastic at every step of production from sourcing to packaging. They’re also helping to keep the world’s oceans from becoming plastic soup by supporting the Beat the Microbead campaign. (BeatTheMicrobead.org/en). Maintaining a professional look while living green can be a challenge. OneSavvyMother.com found a stylish, eco-friendly, lightweight and durable tote bag designed by Natalie Therése. The vegan cork tote is made in Boxford, Massachusetts. Shavings from the bark of the cork oak tree grown in Portugal are transformed into ultrathin sheets to produce cork fabric; the certified organic cotton lining is produced in Korea and China in certified Global Organic Textile Standard and fair trade facilities.

Out and About Mya Zeronis saw a need for healthy food and stepped out of her comfort zone to fulfill it through her extra VEGANza Pgh restaurant and its catering arm, Lean Chef en Route, recognized by Sustainable Pittsburgh. “We source locally, compost produce scraps, serve meat- and dairy-free menu options, practice food waste management with root-to-stem preparation and maintain energy conservation,” she says. Customers are encouraged to bike

to the restaurant; there’s even a bicycle air pump and flat tire repair kit on the premises if emergencies arise. Shared bikes are a welcome addition at colleges for budget-minded and time-strapped students. Rented by the hour or day, they’re a convenient, healthy and non-polluting way to get around campus. New York University at Buffalo students can remotely locate, rent and unlock GPS-enabled bikes. At Williams College, in Williamstown, Massachusetts, the Purple Bike Coa-

lition provides free use of bikes and a staffed repair station; a cargo bike helps transport larger objects. Entrepreneurs are creative by nature; seeing a need and asking, “What if?” Eco-friendly, green-minded entrepreneurs take ideas a step farther, working to ensure the health of consumers and the planet. They succeed as they serve and inspire us all. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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r. Steven Horvitz knew from an early age that he wanted to be a doctor. His father was a family doctor, and Horvitz remembers admiring the way his father ran his practice, building good, trusting relationships with his patients. Horvitz claims, “It was ingrained from an early age, I never considered doing anything else.” However, Horvitz knew he wanted to be a different type of doctor; he felt he was a “why” kid—wanting to get as close as possible to initiating the cause of things. This led him to pursue a more holistic approach to medicine, which consists of treating the cause of a disease rather than its symptoms. “I came to holistic medicine myself, although my father probably practiced holistic medicine without really knowing it.”

This innate curiosity led the Philadelphia native to major in chemistry at Dickinson College. He then pursued a medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he graduated in 1991. After finishing his Family Practice Residency in 1994, Horvitz began working for a doctor, which led to opening his own practice in Moorestown in 1998. It started out as a traditional practice, but by 2005, Horvitz was no longer enjoying his job. “I was working longer hours, getting less joy out of it, and I felt there were too many external influences from the government and insurance companies, so I started researching other ways to practice medicine yet still maintain my independence.”

As a result, Horvitz opened his current practice, the Institute for Medical Wellness, in 2008. This was New Jersey’s first Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, an arrangement in which, rather than submitting claims through insurance companies, patients pay a yearly or monthly fee for medical services. Horvitz sees fewer than 1,000 patients instead of the typical 2,500 patients seen by traditional doctors. This allows him to spend more time with his patients, and more time asking “why” to get to the root causes of their ailments and create an individualized plan of care for each patient. “This is what people want and what doctors want,” Horvitz says. “I get to spend more time with patients and help people more. When it comes to health care, the current system doesn’t do it justice. I was practicing DPC before DPC had a name.” Direct Primary Care has proven to be a successful model for him. “How many doctors can say they enjoy going to work every day? I do. The healthcare system may be crazy, but my office is its own little system. It feels good to know that my patients value my work and what I bring to them, that they choose my practice over their other healthcare options. That’s what makes me want to come to work. Why wouldn’t you want to go somewhere where you’re wanted, where you’re valued?” Horvitz treats patients’ ailments with a combination of risk management, diet, nutrition, lifestyle accommodations and exercise. “Everything is about balance,” he advises. “My practice is re-balancing people’s lives, while letting them maintain freedom and control over their health. My patients want to be healthy and happy, and I want them to be healthy and happy. Our incentives align.” Horvitz wants to make sure that the regimen he prescribes is exactly what that individual needs, claiming, “I don’t treat populations, I treat individuals.” The Institute for Medical Wellness is located at 110 Marter Avenue, Suite 408, Moorestown, NJ 08057. For more information, to make an appointment or sign up for the practice’s free newsletter, call 856-231-0590 or visit DrHorvitz.com.

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Natural Remedies Help Kids Heal by Kathleen Barnes

he household is settling for the night when the 5-yearold cries out, “My throat hurts!” “There’s no need to panic,” says Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, in Pecos, New Mexico, an integrative physician and chief medical officer of Weil Lifestyle. “It’s pretty easy to figure out if it’s strep throat, which requires antibiotics, or something you can treat at home.” Only 10 to 20 percent of sore throats in children are caused by Streptococcus bacteria which, if not properly treated, can lead to heart damage. The first question to ask is, “What are the symptoms?” If these include sudden onset of a severe and worsening sore throat without any complaints of scratchiness; a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit or more; headache or stomach pain; and the lack of a stuffy nose, cough or sign of a cold—a trip to the pediatrician is essential and a course of antibiotics is necessary, says Low Dog. The vast majority of youngsters’ sore throats, which may accompany a common cold, are caused by viruses and will heal on their own in about a week. Many natural remedies will help children feel better and relieve the pain; some cost so little they are nearly free. Salt water gargle: “A glass of warm water with half a teaspoon of sea salt swirled into it is an old-school remedy that works well for kids at least 5 years old,” says Erika Krumbeck, a naturopathic doctor and licensed primary care physician practicing pediatrics in Missoula, Montana. She notes that a salt water gargle can also moderate the symptoms of strep until the child can see a doctor. The Mayo Clinic Book of Home Remedies confirms that the salt water draws excess fluid from inflamed throat tissues. It also loosens mucus and removes other irritants, including bacteria, allergens and fungi. Just make sure children don’t swallow the salt water, counsels Krumbeck.

Warm compresses: A warm water compress using a wet hand towel applied for 10 or 15 minutes every hour loosens mucus and is soothing. “It’s amazing how effective these familiar practices are,” says Krumbeck. “Grandma knew what she was doing.” Lemon juice and honey: “Honey is sweet, so kids love it,” says certified nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, of New York and Los Angeles. This traditional recipe works because the honey has antibacterial properties and the lemon juice is packed with immune-boosting antioxidants. Snyder cautions that babies younger than 12 months old should never be given honey because their immune systems cannot handle the bacterial spores sometimes present in the sweet treat. Elderberry: The tiny purple berries of the Sambucus nigra L. plant shortens the duration of colds and flu often suffered by air travelers, according to research that includes a large Australian study. Elderberry syrup appeals to kids because it tastes delicious. Low Dog recommends keeping a bottle on hand at all times because it’s hard to know when a child will complain of a scratchy throat. “This yummy syrup is good for all ages. It’s so safe. I love it,” says Low Dog, adding, “Plus, you can always use it on whole-grain pancakes.” Sage and Echinacea: Drinking sage tea and gargling with echinacea are old-time remedies for sore throats that now have scientific backing, says Snyder. Go for a twofer and add a little echinacea to the tea, she suggests. A Swiss study showed that an echinacea/sage spray soothed sore throat symptoms just as well as a chlorhexidine/lidocaine spray, which can have side effects that include more swelling and even allergic reactions; the suggested spray should not be used with children under 12. Pairing up a dose of safe and gentle, time-tested sore throat recipes with a big hug will go far toward relieving most little ones’ suffering. Kathleen Barnes has authored numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

UNSAFE DRUGS Acetaminophen, a popular ingredient in over-the-counter children’s cold medicines like Tylenol, has been linked to twice the risk of developing asthma. Immediate side effects can include rapid heart rate and convulsions. Ephedrine, pseudophedrine and phenylephrine are popular ingredients in children’s cold medications even though the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says they’re not effective. Side effects include the possibility of unsupervised children overdosing on the sugary concoctions and can even prove fatal. In 2008, the FDA warned parents not to use any such cold medications for children under 4. Antibiotics are not effective against the viruses that cause most colds and flu. Antibiotics kill bacteria like those associated with strep throat, not viruses. Using antibiotics for a cold can actually lead to future antibiotic resistance. natural awakenings

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While many of us like to meditate, some can’t sit still. Walking a labyrinth provides an enticing alternative.

n archetypal labyrinth gently leads us in a circular path inward toward a center and then back out again. Found in ancient cultures from African, Celtic and Greek to Native American, they became especially popular fixtures in Medieval European churches; one of the most renowned is in France’s Chartres Cathedral. Depictions of labyrinths have been included in paintings, pottery, tapestries

and in Hopi baskets as a sacred symbol of Mother Earth. Several American tribes saw the pattern as a medicine wheel. Celts may have regarded it as a never-ending knot or circle. While some of the oldest known labyrinths decorate cave walls in Spain, today they grace diverse locations ranging from spas and wellness centers to parks, gardens, university campuses and even prisons. “Labyrinths can be outdoors or indoors. Permanent labyrinths may

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be made of stones, rocks, bricks or inlaid stones. Temporary labyrinths can be painted on grass or made with all sorts of things for a particular purpose or appropriate to a specific cause,” explains Diane Rudebock, Ed.D., resource vice president and research chair of the Labyrinth Society, in Trumansburg, New York. “Walking a labyrinth is useful for those that sometimes have a hard time being outwardly still and drawing themselves inward. You must move your body, and because you’re focused on the path while you’re walking it, it’s easier to drop wholly into the journey and let go of all else,” says Anne Bull, of Veriditas, a Petaluma, California, nonprofit that supports new labyrinth designs to suit the spiritual needs of hospitals, schools and retreat centers. The group also sponsors a worldwide directory at LabyrinthLocator.com.

Individual Approaches

A labyrinth walk typically involves three stages. The first is for releasing extraneous thoughts on the way to the center. Upon arriving in the stillness of that point, the participant opens heart and mind to receive whatever message or wisdom is intended for them. The return path is the integration phase, to make a fresh insight our own. Participants should approach their walk in different ways: One may have a specific question or intention in mind; another may be open to whatever occurs during their meditation; yet another may repeat a meditative mantra. One might even choose to bypass the path entirely in order to sit contemplatively at its center. Unlike a maze, it’s impossible to lose our way

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with the circular path serving as a simple and reliable guide. Although scientific research on labyrinth meditation has been limited to participant questionnaires, future studies may incorporate the use of functional magnetic resonance imaging technology to measure brain activity and record what individuals experience. Labyrinths located in settings like hospitals and prisons lend themselves to such research, says Rudebock. As a Veriditas-certified labyrinth facilitator, she conducts workshops and observes, “Walks are unique to each individual and may not produce uniform or replicable results.” At its core, the experience is about listening to our truest self, away from the cacophony of modern life. “I believe that the world needs places where our souls can be quiet,” remarks Jean Richardson, director of the Kirkridge Retreat and Study Center, in Bangor, Pennsylvania, which includes a seven-circuit labyrinth. “Retreat centers and labyrinths are places where we can listen to our inner heart, feel our inner calling and tap into our own divine nature. I think deep listening is not always valued in a world where we are rewarded for being busy and keeping our schedules full.”

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Today, labyrinths—indoor, outdoor, natural, urban, secular and religious—are found in or near many communities. Following the lead of California’s Golden Door Spa, in Escondido, which pioneered the use of a labyrinth in a spa setting, many spas now incorporate them in their wellness or mindfulness programs. Labyrinthine invitations to a mindfulness practice are open to everyone. “A labyrinth can bridge all beliefs, faiths, religions and walks of life,” says Bull. “You can walk a labyrinth no matter what you believe. Benefits come in walking it with an open mind and open heart.”

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Dentists of New Jersey, in Haddon Township, make it a point to keep current on the ongoing education provided by the IAOMT’s group of interdisciplinary and independent medical and scientific research professionals that advocate for safe dentistry with biocompatible materials. Silver, a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, belongs to numerous professional organizations such as the Holistic Dentistry Association (HDA) and IAOMT, which describe holistic and biological dentistry as an attitude that can be applied to all facets of dental practice as well as overall health care. “It was easy to align with the their perspectives on the health of the mouth because I have long had a holistic view of the mouth as an integral part of the health of the whole person,” says Silver, whose memberships provide him with access to valuable education that he uses in numerous ways to provide treatment for patients while considering their biological terrain. To determine a patient’s sensitivity to particular dental materials, one of Silver’s reliable testing devices is the Quantum Infinity Pro. This biofeedback device with software determines what is best for the overall health of their body and mouth. “I don’t use mercury amalgam because the scientific evidence presented by IOMT has established beyond any doubt that chronic exposure to mercury, in the quantity released by amalgam, causes physiological harm,” says Silver, who notes that the biofeedback device is a good tool that acts like a second option. He also tests patients for their sensitivity level by a standard blood test. Silver also uses other progressive protocols in areas such as addressing sleep apnea, a potentially life-threatening condition that has only recently attracted the interest of dentists and sleep specialists as well as a great deal of public attention. Silver suggests an oral dental appliance as a treatment option for children that snore loudly, suffer from poor sleep and whose teeth might later require more serious orthodontic devices. A simple appliance helps a

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child get a more restful sleep, which restores their alertness during school hours. Undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea may contribute to daytime sleepiness and behavioral problems including difficulties in school. Following a night of poor sleep, children are more likely to be hyperactive and have difficulty paying attention. “Preventive appliances help to create a larger airway and change the shape of the mouth as well as the position of the jaw to make room for the tongue to lay in its correct position at the roof of the mouth. From such a preventive perspective, problems can be corrected early in life and the benefits continue long into adulthood. This solution does however require parent cooperation to make sure children use them,” advises Silver. Silver takes pride in the fact that he practices in the same office and location where his father began his career as a dentist in the 1940s. “We have been seeing patients in this office for 60 years and we are still using the same old-fashioned ‘patient first’ style that my dad role-modeled for me when I joined his practice in 1982. I am on a first-name basis with the majority of my patients, which I’ve known for so long,” says Silver. The majority of Silver’s new patients do their research before making an appointment. They are committed to their health and know what they want. While some are mothers and fathers who are looking for holistic treatments for their children, all are interested in Silver’s philosophy of promoting health and vitality as well as restoration from the perspective of form and function. Biological Dentists of New Jersey offers a wide variety of procedures from routine dental exams to a more integrative holistic approach to comprehensive dental services such as non-surgical periodontal therapy, TMJ therapy, and therapy for sleep apnea, as well as biocompatible material testing, and cosmetic dentistry.

Tree-Mendous Love How Trees Care for Each Other by Melissa Breyer

rom learning to communicate to physically caring for each other, the secret lives of trees are wildly deep and complex. “They can count, learn and remember; nurse sick neighbors; warn each other of danger by sending electrical signals across a fungal network known as the ‘wood wide web’; and keep the ancient stumps of long-felled companions alive for centuries by feeding them a sugar solution through their roots,” reveals Peter Wohlleben, a German forest ranger and author of The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate— Discoveries from a Secret World, released in September. Upon seeing two soaring beeches in the forest, Wohlleben observes, “These trees are friends. See how the thick branches point away from each other? That’s so they don’t block their buddy’s light. Sometimes, pairs are so interconnected at the roots that when one tree dies, the other one dies, too.” Wohlleben is rekindling a re-imagination of trees even as many people consider their role is only to supply us with oxygen and wood. Using a mix of scientific research and his own observations from studying forestry and working in the forest since 1987, the man who speaks for the trees does so in decidedly anthropomorphic terms.

“Scientific language removes all the emotion, and people don’t understand it anymore. I use a human language. When I say, ‘Trees suckle their children,’ everyone knows immediately what I mean,” he says. After years of working for the state forestry administration in RhinelandPalatinate, and then as a forester managing 3,000 acres of woods near Cologne, he began to understand that contemporary practices were not serving the trees or those that depend on them very well. Artificially spacing out trees ensures that trees get more sunlight and grow faster, but naturalists report that trees exist less like individuals and more as communal beings. By working together in networks and sharing resources, they increase their resistance to potentially damaging influences. After researching alternative approaches, Wohlleben began implementing some revolutionary concepts. He replaced heavy machinery with horses, stopped using insecticides and let the woods become wilder. The pilot German forest plot went from losing money to posting a profit in two years. As Dr. Seuss’ tree-loving Lorax says, “I speak for the trees. I speak for the trees, for the trees have no tongues.” Melissa Breyer, of Brooklyn, NY, is the editor of Treehugger.com, from which this article was adapted.

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Born to Eat Wild Why Ancestral Diets Boost Health by Judith Fertig

n The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals, Michael Pollan surmised that we’d be healthier if we ate the way our great-grandparents did. It would mean sticking to regularly scheduled meals instead of impulsive snacking, having a meat or protein item comprise only a quarter of our plate, adding fresh vegetables and eliminating junk food. We must look further back than our immediate ancestors, counters Jo Robinson, a food journalist who surveyed more than 6,000 scientific research studies before writing her bestselling Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health. She has also co-authored several other books, including The Omega Diet: The Lifesaving Nutritional Program Based on the Diet of the Island of Crete.

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“Many believe we have dumbed down the nutrition in our food over the past 100 years,” says Robinson, who lives and gardens on Vashon Island, Washington. “Research shows we have been breeding out proteins and minerals and most importantly, antioxidants, for much longer.” She points out that the hunter-gatherer diet encompassed many wild foods that tasted more bitter, astringent, sour and earthy than the sweet blandness in today’s fruits and vegetables. Wild foods offered a wider variety of phytonutrients, but came at 34

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a cost—the time required to hunt and gather enough food for a day, let alone a season. “Then, 12,000 years ago, we had a better idea—gardening,” says Robinson. “We evolved to 20 varieties in a garden versus 150 in wild plants.” First, farmers chose sweet, starchy, mild-tasting, oil-rich foods such as figs, dates and olives. “We’re hard-wired to choose high-calorie foods because they’re directly connected to the pleasure centers of the brain,” she adds. After that, the trend to grow sweeter-tasting, less nutritious plants snowballed. Robinson cites research that found adding one Golden Delicious apple to the daily diet of a small group of overweight men led to higher levels of undesirable low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides due to its high-fructose content and low levels of antioxidants (International Journal of Preventive Medicine).

Wilder Options Even organic farming methods, in which the soil is naturally enriched, can’t return all those lost nutrients to our food. Rather than advocate that we return to eating wild foods, Robinson suggests finding wild equivalents. Even those that follow a paleo diet—presumably eaten by early humans and consisting chiefly of meat, fish, vegetables and fruit, excluding dairy, grain products and commercially processed items—could use further refine-

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ments in the produce they choose. She recommends specific varieties of fruits and vegetables and explains the benefits of “wild” foods such as meat, eggs and dairy from livestock and poultry fed on grass on her website, EatWild.com. We can make smarter choices, seeking wilder-type varieties of foods at the grocery store, farmers’ market and garden seed companies. In general, they are more vividly colored, especially from red to purple, and less sweet. Brightly colored fruits and vegetables indicate a botanical sunscreen the plant produces to protect itself from ultraviolet light and other external threats, notes Robinson; it’s an indication of a higher antioxidant activity. “Find as many purple foods as possible because they have anthocyanins, known to fight cancer and inflammation,” suggests Robinson. “The original carrot from Afghanistan is purple. It’s only been orange for the past 400 years when it was bred to salute the royal House of Orange, in the Netherlands.” According to Robinson, we can also prepare our foods in ways that maximize their phytonutrient content. Eat freshpicked asparagus and broccoli immediately or their natural sugars and antioxidants disappear. Let chopped or pressed garlic sit for 10 minutes before using so its pungent allicin—the healthy compound that benefits our health—will increase. Tear fresh lettuce the day before eating and keep it fresh in a plastic bag with poked holes, to allow the still-living lettuce to rally its healthy compounds as if its battered leaves were repelling an insect attack. This emerging science of polyphenols, the technical term for phytonutrients in our food, will be explosive, predicts this pioneering research-based author. “There’s a new study just about every month,” she finds. It can all lead toward breeding and growing more nutritious foods that are more readily accessible to everyone. Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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he old way of thinking about fruits and vegetables is ‘the more, the better,’ regardless of what you choose,” says wild food expert Jo Robinson. “Unfortunately, the most popular ones are the least nutritious, like Golden Delicious apples and supersweet corn.” In Eating on the Wild Side, Robinson cites considerable research that shows we can make better choices within each food category by simply selecting varieties closer to their wild ancestors. Generally, the most phytonutrient-rich options include kale, spinach, lettuces, asparagus and artichokes. Here are other top tips from the literature.

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lmost 60 percent of America’s pet cats are overweight, according to a survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. Feline obesity can lead to joint pain, hinder self-grooming and make it harder to use the litter box, all resulting in fat cats being left at shelters by frustrated owners. Chubby kitties also are more prone to osteoarthritis, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, respiratory problems and non-allergic skin conditions. “Potential health problems make overweight cats harder to adopt,” says Deanna Schmidt, with the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in Pittsburgh. “On Fat Cat Tuesdays, we waive the adoption fee for cats 14 pounds and over. We counsel adoptive families and follow up so that ongoing healthy eating and exercise continues to melt away the pounds.” Experts advise that a house cat should maintain the sleek, fluid motion of a jungle cat. Viewed from above, healthy cats have a distinct waistline, an inward curve between the rib cage and hips. Pick it up and step on the scale. The pet’s weight should comprise between six to 10 36

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pounds of the total. “The first time I saw healthy cats, I thought they looked small because I’d become used to seeing fat cats,” recalls Traci Pichette, founder of Pumeli tea and gift boxes, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She’s not alone in her assessment.

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While free-feeding dry food is easier for owners and allows a cat to snack at will, some take advantage and overeat, often from boredom. To help the transition from always-available dry food to mealtime wet food, use kibble as a special treat. Food puzzles, widely available online or in pet supply stores, will keep Kitty busy during the day. Homemade feeding puzzles work, too; put a small amount of kibble in a cardboard tube or small box, tape the end shut and randomly cut small holes in the sides. Kitty will have to roll the tube or fit a paw inside to retrieve a treat. “Free-feeding dry food is comparable to a constant supply of Fritos on our desk,” says Jackson Galaxy, author of Cat Daddy. “As far as the myth that dry food cleans teeth, I ask, do you floss with Melba toast? Dry food leaves plaque. A

grain-free, wet food adds needed moisture and fat to their diet. A cat’s teeth are designed to rip and tear, not crunch.” “Changing my cat’s food to an allwet diet slimmed her down to a healthy weight. I hated the smell, but it made sense to me that dry food was just carbs,” says Pichette. “At first, she whined at not having food all the time, but got used to it, and now she can eat treats in moderation. The cool thing is we’re all enjoying her increased energy and playfulness.” Cats are obligate carnivores, which means their natural diet comprises 90 percent meat and 10 percent vegetable matter. A roaming cat’s native routine is to search for food, hunt, catch and eat, groom and nap. Because each catch is small, they eat frequently. “There’s still an ancestor cat inside domesticated felines, a ‘raw’ cat that wants to hunt for its food,” explains Galaxy. “We need to play into that thinking and feed at intervals; ideally, every five hours or so, or at least in the morning, after work and about an hourand-a-half before bedtime.” While the family’s morning and evening schedules mean just a quick scoop of food in the bowl, the third meal should be an interactive one. “A battery-operated toy or waving a laser light around is not play,” says Galaxy. “Interactive play is not texting with one hand and wiggling the fishing pole toy with the other. You have to get up and move to let the cat search for the toy, watch and wait, then pounce. It engages the animal mentally and physically and brings the raw cat to the surface. When you reach the point of diminishing returns, the pet is tired and it’s time for a meal.” His foundation improves lives of shelter animals, teaching staff to clicker train, entertain and exercise their cats to make them more adoptable. After an active day, the cat will be ready for bed, syncing its rhythm with the rest of the household. “A full play session satisfies natural instincts and prevents the cat from hunting your ankles as you sleep,” advises Galaxy. “It’s not a luxury to have a variety of toys; it’s a necessity for having a quality relationship with a healthy cat.” Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Chiropractic to the Rescue It Helps IBD, ADHD, PMS and Other Conditions by Edward Group

hiropractic care corrects spinal alignment abnormalities as a means of treating a wide range of health problems. Addressing skeletal and muscular disorders and relieving pain are just the beginning. Research studies reported in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics and the journal of healing science Explore have found chiropractic beneficial in treating connective tissue abnormalities, infant lactose intolerance and even autism. More than $13 billion is spent annually on chiropractic health services, making it the largest alternative health practice in the U.S. Science supports its usefulness in addressing a wide range of conditions. Bell’s Palsy. Recovery varies among patients as chiropractors create patient-centric treatment programs designed to improve facial motion and hearing, relieve pain and address other nerve-related issues (Archives of Internal Medicine; Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). A Canadian survey of chiroprac-

tors has reported success in using spinal manipulation to relieve IBD, colitis and other bowel disorders (Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology). Cancer. The Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine publishes numerous studies of therapies supporting cancer patients suffering the side effects of conventional treatment. The American Journal of Clinical Oncology reports that chiropractic care rates as one of the leading alternative medical treatments for pain management, among other related benefits. Chiropractic offers economical and effective strategies that may help quality of life, as discussed in Seminars in Oncology Nursing. High Blood Pressure. While many relevant studies can’t yet generalize results, the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics documents success by chiropractors treating hypertension without the downside of medical drugs that can include the risk of stroke (University of Alabama at Birmingham). Chronic Sinusitis. Patients with nasal and sinus passages that don’t drain

properly due to physical or nerve-related causes may find relief through chiropractic care. A study cited in the same journal showed that patients experienced relief of all related symptoms after a single adjustment. Arthritis. A study published in a journal from the the University of Virginia School of Medicine Center for the Study of Complementary and Alternative Therapies notes that arthritis patients obtaining chiropractic care enjoyed better health and quality of life than those that did not. Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). In clinical studies, combining manual spinal adjustment with soft tissue therapy has been found to relieve PMS discomfort. In one study, two groups of women were tested, switching off in receiving chiropractic adjustments or a placebo alternative. Each time, the group receiving chiropractic adjustments reported the greatest improvements (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A study published in Explore suggests that chiropractic care combined with other holistic elements such as appropriate nutrition may provide a more gentle, yet effective approach than conventional psychotropic drugs. It employed chiropractic treatment for boys 9 to 13 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Spinal manipulation with nutritional supplementation was reported to improve hyperactivity, inattentiveness, impulsiveness and behavioral, social and emotional difficulties. Headaches. Based on recent studies, spinal manipulation has proven effective against migraines and headaches originating from the neck. Manual therapy of the spine, along with neck exercises, promotes improvement in patients with neck-related headaches. Side effects are rare and minor (Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics). Dr. Edward Group is CEO and co-founder of the Global Healing Center, in Houston, TX (GlobalHealingCenter.com). He is a doctor of chiropractic trained in naturopathy, herbals and clinical nutrition; author of The Green Body Cleanse; and a diplomate of the American Board of Functional Medicine.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Hampton Furnace Exploration: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 10am. Explore a serene Atlantic White Cedar swamp and discover life in a Pine Barrens stream between the Upper Batsto River and Skit Branch creek. $25/adults, $15/children. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. REI Marlton Garage Sale – 10am-2pm. Score epic deals at this member-only event; if not a member can join at the event. Find slightly used or returned gear, and clothing for way less than what you’d pay for it new. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-8101938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html. THRIVE: Moving Forward Towards a Healthier You, Women’s Cancer Awareness – 11am-2pm. About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer during their lifetime. Interactive event on spirituality and wellness, exercise, and healthy nutrition for life; tips for breast cancer survivors; make-up tutorials

with Rizzieri Salon and more. Lunch will be served. Limited space available. Free. Virtua Moorestown Health & Wellness Center, 401 Young Ave. To register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org. Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 124pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petsmart Woodury, 2000 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj.org. awanj.org. Pine Barrens Discovery Tour: A Guided Field Trip in the Pinelands – 1-4pm. Trek along the edges of the Mullica River and discover its secrets. $35/adults, $20/age 8-15. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. Laughter Yoga PlayShop – 2-4pm. Family friendly. Play more, stress less. Uplifting, energizing, and fun this Playshop creates smiles from the inside out. Simple movements, laughter, deep breathing exercises and mindfulness will tap into your inner joy and

create connection with others. Plus, learn the health benefits of laughter and deep breathing. $20. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 Batsto River Guided Trip: A Guided Paddling Trip – 8:30am-4pm. Explore on water and land and learn about Pine Barrens habitats, history, plants and animals. $60/person (canoe or kayak), $50/person (bring own canoe or kayak). Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-2680189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. Chakra Clearing through Sound Healing with the Crystal Bowls – 10:30am-12pm. With Michele Halliwell. Join us on this sound journey of the quartz crystal singing bowls as we ride the sound currents into higher states of consciousness for peace, harmony and balance. $25. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org. Inner Guidance: Discussion & Discovery Workshop – 2-4pm. Presented by Eckankar in NJ. Topics: the various forms inner guidance takes, how to strengthen your inner connection and listening skills, and using spiritual tools to get answers and guidance in your life. All welcome. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. 800-870-9139. Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org. Eckankar-NJ.org. naMAMAste Yoga – Oct 2, 9, 16. 7-8:30pm. A yoga series specifically for moms with Stephanie Varnum. Please join us in this special 3-wk yoga series that blends postures and breathing exercises to help mothers find balance, be more patient, cultivate self-compassion and build strength. $20/class, $45/series. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Mommy & Me Yoga – Tuesdays, Oct 4-25. 11:15am12:15pm. 4-wk series with Cindy Irvin. Class will explore yoga for both the parent and child. A fun bonding experience allowing the participants to learn skills and practice at home. Class also uses Shavasna meditation and may complete a craft of activity. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Yin Yoga – Tuesdays, Oct 4-25. 7:30-8:30pm. With April O’Malley. A passive yoga where we sink into postures for extended intervals. These longer held poses of yin yoga eases flexibility to connective tissue, cultivating core flexibility and restores the body and mind. $15/drop-in or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 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. Suggestion donation: $15 for those not registered for the series. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 AARP Driver Safety Program 2016 – 9am-4pm. Refine your driving skills and learn about defensive

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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. Cancellations must be received 48 hrs in advance. $15/members, $20/nonmembers. Must be paid with cash (exact amount), money orders and checks made payable to AARP. Virtua Health and Wellness Center, 239 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org. The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Oct 6, 13, 27. 6-9pm. With Shiva Das. Immerse yourself into the primary underlying philosophy of yoga. Topics: The history of vedic philosophy and culture; Patanjali the Ancient Sage; the purpose and goal of yoga; the obstacles on the yogic path; the 8-fold practice of ashtanga yoga; the results of yogic practice, the nature of enlightenment. $30/evening, $75/series. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 7-8:30pm. Join an REI backpacking expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Intuitive Living Series: Empowered by the Angels – Thursdays, Oct 6-27. 7-9:30pm. Mentoring by Kathy Milano will enhance natural intuitive style. Explore practical techniques for discerning Divine Guidance: engaging Angelic Mentors, meditation, inspired writing, Treasure Mapping Process, partner work and more. 16 participants. $160/series, $44/class. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Kirtan with Wah! – 8pm. An intimate evening of mantras, singing, stories, teachings. The first female to bring kirtan music to the West in the 1990s. Her Savasana CDs have sold over 70,000 copies worldwide. $20; pre-registration required. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Zen Circle: Half-Day Sitting – 8am-12pm. Short zazen intensives are perfect for those new to Zen meditation as well as for the more experienced student. The morning offers a time of silence and stillness and will be introduced and concluded with a Dharma teaching. Light breakfast between 7 & 7:30am. $25. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. The Virtua Women’s Conference – 8am-3pm. This rejuvenating day includes expert-led health sessions,

wellness and beauty experiences and much more. Sessions geared toward women over age 40; topics on menopause strategies, stress reduction and weight management, followed by an uplifting keynote presentation by Mel Robbins, life coach, talk show host and award-winning author. $40. Crowne Plaza, 2349 W Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill. Register & more info: 888-VIRTUA-3 or Virtua.org/Conference. Canoeing Lessons – 9am-12pm. Learn the basics of canoeing with instructor John Volpa. Ages 10 and up. $35/person. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Both levels in a 1-day class. Be attuned to both levels, learn history and principles of reiki, chakra and aura scanning, self-healing and healing others, distant healing, and give their first reiki session. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com. Mullica River 101: A Guided Paddling Trip in the Pinelands – 1-4pm. Take a trip down the Mullica River from Atsion to Beaver Dam with guide and naturalist John Volpa. Ages 8 and up. $50/person (canoe or kayak), $40/person (bring own canoe or kayak). Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Learn the Magic of Earth Energies: Dowsing Your Way to a More Healthy and Positive Life – 10:30am3pm. With Robert Egby, expert dowser, author and speaker. A comprehensive workbook is included on how to use L-rods, pendulums and even fingers to detect positive and healthful Earth energies. Cooper Corner Martial Arts Studio, 201 Kresson-Gibbsboro Rd, Voorhees. Info: 856-435-3427 or WellnessWorkers@ aol.com. Registration: EgbyDowsing.eventbrite.com. Walk on the Wild Side – 1:30pm. A themed hike through the Refuge. Trails are family friendly. $10/ adult, $8/child age 4 & up, free/ages 3 & under free. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: CedarRun.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Mullica River 101: A Guided Paddling Trip in the Pinelands – 9am-12pm & 1-4pm. See Oct 8 listing. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or Pinelands Adventures.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Soul Talk with Tricia Heiser – 10:30-11:45am. This class is unique in that we talk about different topics each time, but they will always be uplifting, and soul fulfilling. This month, will talk about numerology. $20. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Irises: Arranged and Unarranged – 7pm. Horticultural Society of South Jersey. Join Svetlana McCoy-Rusanova as she talks about all things Iris. She is a certified judge for the American Iris Society and has exhibited in many iris shows and especially enjoys arranging irises. Free. Carmen Tilelli Hall, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. 856-816-8508. hssj.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Pinelands Research Series – 10-11am. Topic: Testosterone, Growth, and Body Size in Eastern Fence Lizards: It’s Not What You Think. Speakers: Nicholas Pollock, Lecturer at Univ of TX Arlington & Henry John-Alder, Prof Rutgers Univ. Pinelands Commission, 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. state. nj.us/pinelands/science/pineseries. Bike Maintenance: Trail & Roadside Repair – 7-8:30pm. Our Bike Techs will demonstrate field repairs to get you going and keep you rolling. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Evening Contemplation and Tea – 7-8:30pm. Includes a period of quiet contemplation and reflection, evening liturgy with prayer requests, and dharma talk over tea. Suggested donation: $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 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: 609-859-8860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands. Community Yoga Class – 6-7:15pm. With Jimmy Sell. A great way to end your week. Unwind in this community class designed for all shapes and sizes focusing on yoga postures, breathing, meditation, relaxation and philosophy. $5. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Haunted Hike to End Hunger – 7-9pm. Kayla, the Outdoor Discovery School Leader at L.L. Bean, Marlton invites you to join her at Rancocas for a New Jersey folk lore-inspired, night time trail hike. Bring non-per-

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ishable food items to donate. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: llbean. com/marlton. RancocasNatureCenter.org. Yoga for Men and Home-Brewed Beer Tasting – 7-9pm. Men have the world to gain by practicing yoga. So what’s holding them back? Explore why men should be getting on their mats as often as women. In this workshop, all levels of men are welcome, regardless of fitness level or yoga experience. A introduction to the practice of yoga, followed by homebrewed beer tasting. Sign up: 609-231-6706 or MajakaYoga.com. 377 S. Main Street, WIlliamstown, NJ. Spheres of Influence – 7-9:30pm. Andrea Regal will guide you to create your own personal Orb, sourcing from your soul’s essence and guided by your internal compass to maintain serenity, joy and stability amidst the turmoil and turbulence of the outer world. There’ll be deep Earth and cosmic sourced energetic transmissions and energy field readings. $25/advance, $35/day of. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Register: 856-222-9444. Acu-HealthCenter.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 Batsto River Guided Trip: A Guided Paddling Trip – 8:30am-4pm. See Oct 2 listing. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. The Art of Zen Parenting – 9am-12pm. A monthly discussion aimed at creating a more compassionate and kinder home for parents and children. Introduces parents to basic Zen principles and includes a Dharma teaching along with techniques for mindfulness and meditation. Bring the kids for supervised arts and crafts and meditation while parents are in the seminar. $30/family. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Fall Stewardship Day at Saddler’s Woods – 9:30am1pm. Join us for our annual cleanup event. Volunteers of all ages are needed to help remove litter and debris, plant native species, weed invasive plants and maintain trails. 250 Macarthur Blvd, Haddon Township. Register by Oct 8: SaddlersWoods.org. Overlooked Causes of Immunity and How to Address Them - 10:15am. Glenn Gruby from Functional Health & Acupuncture Institute will discuss Root Causes of autoimmunity and natural ways to optimize immune health, including effective foods and supplements to promote healing. Cherry Hill Library. Register at FHAInstitute.com. Naturalist-Led Saturday Walk – 10:30-11:30am. Join an RNC naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org. Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 124pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petsmart Marlton, 315 W Rte 70, Marlton. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@ awanj.org. awanj.org. A Special Evening with Seijaku Roshi: The Donning of the Masks – 7-9pm. An evening of thought-provoking, heart-opening and ultimately life-changing discussion on how we are limited by our attachment to the “false self,” and how we can detach from that “ego delusion” to liberate ourselves. Pay at the door: $15/individuals, $25/spouse & partners. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. PineWind.org.

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Full Moon Night Hike – 8-9:30pm. Enjoy a guided hike under the light of the full moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. $10/person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: CedarRun.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Embracing Your Intuitive Gifts – 11am-6pm. Learn to develop intuitive abilities and how to give professional intuitive readings through photo reading, psychometry and reading for fellow students. Includes meditation to meet spirit guides and more. $265. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com. Walk in the Wild – 2pm. Join Elizabeth Kligge at Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust for a relaxed stroll through the land trust. Elizabeth will show us the bounty that nature provides all around us each and every day in the form of roots, shoots, stems, leaves, fruits and bark. Learn to identify and harvest wild edible, medicinal and utilitarian plants. Free. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Rankin Ave, off Good Intent Rd in Blackwood Terrace. Info, Charlie White: 856-217-9138. Live in Joy’s Birthday Party Celebration – 2-6pm. Join us for an afternoon of fun, community, live music with Blues artist Norman Taylor, mini-sessions and silent auction to benefit Love Orphanage in Haiti. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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savethedate Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness Meditation – Tuesdays, Oct 18-Dec 6 or 13. 9:4511:45am. With Jane Fox, LCSW. An 8-wk program in learning to relax your way through life’s crises, large and small. Complete Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction program. Special emphasis on mindful self-compassion and basic neuroscience. Temenos, a Center for Psychotherapy and Personal Growth, 720 E Main St, Ste 1-A, Moorestown. 856-722-9043 x 3. JaneFoxlcsw@msn.com. TemenosCenter.com. Meet Beauty Counter – 10:30-11:45am. With Tricia Heiser. Discover why we want to get safe products into the hands of everyone. Join us for coffee, treats and a conversation that will change the way you look at beauty. Products available for sampling. Free. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9537800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Mind, Body & Soul 2016 – 12-1:30pm. Part of Virtua’s VIP program for mature adults. Stimulate your mind and enrich your soul, all while enjoying a delicious meal. Features discussions on interesting health and lifestyle topics. Usually meets on the 3rd Tues each month. $6. 1000 Atlantic Ave, Camden. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org. Diabetes Expo 2016 – 6:30-8pm. Visit with representatives from diabetes product companies. See demonstrations of the newest glucose meters, insulin pens and insulin pumps. Talk with a Virtua Certified Diabetes Educator about your diabetes and learn more about Virtua services; healthy recipes and food samples; door prizes and give-aways. Free. Details: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org. The Greater Woodbury Garden Club Meeting – 7pm. Program given by Mary Cummings, Program Coordinator, Gloucester County Certified Gardeners. Topic: Proper Pruning. Central Baptist Church, 37 S

Jackson St, Woodbury. Barbara Haase: 856-904-6870 or BarbaraRyder2@verizion.net.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19 Parkinson’s Support Group – 6:45-8pm. In addition to strong emotional support, this group provides the latest medical information on Parkinson’s disease, including medications and exercise programs. Meet with us once a month in a caring, friendly atmosphere and share self-help strategies with others. Everyone welcome. Free 75 Madison Ave, Conference Center 1st Fl, Mount Holly. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org. It’s All About Love, Love, Love! – 7pm. Maryann Miller, co-owner of The Center, Life in Balance in Medford is going to focus on the importance of women loving themselves first. As women, we often put others first, however Maryann is a spiritual teacher, author and Reiki II practitioner who will give you the tools you need to treat yourself with love on a daily basis. Free. Hosted by the Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. LourdesCare, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. RSVP, Judy: 609-2212285 or Tammy@Wellness4Living.com. Kym Durham Live! – 7pm. Kym will briefly discuss her connections to the physical and spiritual worlds and deliver messages as received. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Registration required by Oct 5: svwb.org. Soshin- Beginners Meditation and Mindfulness Class – 7-9pm. Includes instruction on Zen Meditation, Mindfulness Practices and Zendo Etiquette. Taught by Senior Monk. Suggested donation: $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Growing Garlic, Sowing Shallots – 6:30pm. Grow your own culinary necessities. Everyone cooks with garlic and shallots, don’t they? This informational talk by Keith Monahan will give the basics needed for gardeners of all levels to plant now and harvest next summer. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. RSVP: 856-425-2221 or RSVP@GMOFreeNJ.com. GMOFreeNJ.com. Introduction to Tribal Belly Dance – 6:30-7:45pm. With Meghan Marchese. Learn basic movements based on the American Tribal Style (ATS) format of belly dance. Fundamental movements and concepts. No belly baring necessary. $15 or use class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

savethedate Navigating Menopause Naturally – Oct 20 & 27. 7-9pm. Join us for 2 evenings, 4 presentations by 4 experts to manage menopause naturally. Sponsored by the Burlington County Advisory Council on Women & Depts of Health, Human Services & Resource Conservation. Topics include nutritional eating (Tiffany Swinton), fitness training (Darren Garland), energy-based emotional balance (Marilyn Eppolite), and natural/bio-identical hormone restoration therapy (Camille Semple-Daly, DO, FACOOG). $25. Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd (at Hartford Rd), Moorestown. To register: 609-265-5548.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Stress Release Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Kids are back to school and getting ready for upcoming holidays. It is perfect time to manage your stress. In this

workshop learn how to activate body’s relaxation response. All are welcome. Sign up: 609-231-6706 or MajakaYoga.com. How to Read Tea Leaves – 7-9pm. With Beth O’Brien. When is a cup of tea more than a cup of tea? When you can read the tea leaves. Learn about this form of divination, its history, symbols, and how to interpret the tea leaves. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Registration/info: 609975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Canoeing Lessons – 9am-12pm. See Oct 8 listing. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. How to Ride a Bike for Adults: BYOBike – 9am12pm. If you feel shaky on two wheels, this is the class for you. Our professional instructors will patiently teach you the basic skills of riding a bike, including how to balance, steer, and brake. Must bring own bike and helmet. $65/member, $85/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Energy Medicine 101-102 – Oct 22 & 23. 9am4pm. Presented by Wellness with Elsie. Both classes offer 6 CE for each level for nurses (AHNA) and massage therapists (NCTMB). EM101 introduces Eden Energy Medicine basics. Learn a 5-min Daily Energy Routine, stress management, grounding, centering, and balancing the body’s organs. EM102 offers techniques for moving energy, handling pain and energy testing. Ohana Health & Wellness Center, 1892 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Info: 856-988-7426 or Elsie@WellnessWithElsie. com. Register: emoct2016.EventBrite.com. Angelic Illumination: Up Close and Personal – 9:30am-12:30pm. Kathy Milano will offer an Archangelic Attunment to empower your intuitive capabilities followed by practices to enhance your Angelic communication. Kathy and the Angels will offer mentoring via Q&A to offer personal guidance. $44. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano.com.

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5th Annual Holistic Health Extravaganza – 9:30am-5pm. Experience and shop for unusual, holistic, green, locally made/crafted items and services/sessions. Entrance fee is $5, which supports our local fundraiser & gives you 2 raffle tickets. American Legion, 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt. 609-752-1048. Siobhan@ NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Certified Crystal Healer Class – 11am-7pm. Become a Certified Crystal Healer in this 1-day, accelerated learning class. Learn basic and advanced crystal healing layouts, techniques, and perform a full crystal healing session on a fellow classmate. $365. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com. How to Ride a Bike: Kids Ages 8-11 – 1-3pm. Is your child struggling to learn how to ride their bike? Our kid-friendly instructors will help them with their first lesson. $65/member, $85/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Reiki Level 3 Master/Teacher Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 2. Be at-

tuned to the Master symbol, learn to attune others to reiki, incorporating crystals with reiki, advanced reiki techniques, and give their first session and attunement as a Reiki Master Teacher. $365. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com. Aromatherapy: More Than Just a Scent – 12-3pm. Sharon Gibson RN, BSN, introduces properties and healing benefits of essential oils, and guides participants in using them effectively and safely in their own life and family. Cooper Corner Martial Arts Studio, 201 Kresson-Gibbsboro Rd, Voorhees. Info: 856435-3427 or WellnessWorkers@aol.com. Registration: AromatherapyWithSharon.eventbrite.com. Mullica River 101: A Guided Paddling Trip in the Pinelands – 1-4pm. See Oct 8 listing. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. 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. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24 Reiki Share/Energy Healing Exchange – 2-5pm. Join fellow practitioners of reiki and other energy healing methods to exchange energetic healing and balancing. There will also be time for discussion to share experiences and knowledge and to ask questions. Practitioners only. Other energy healing methods welcome. $11. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Breast Cancer Support Group – 6-7pm. This free, women-only support group focuses on women who have been newly diagnosed or are in active treatment for breast cancer. The group offers an opportunity to get emotional support, to learn how to navigate through your treatment options and to share concerns and triumphs. Professionally facilitated by oncology social worker Lisa Rosenberry, MS, MSW, LCSW. Free. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave, Conference Center 1st Fl, Mount Holly. Register: 844-896-6367 or Virtua.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness presents Dr. Sue Massie, a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor as well as a Certified Natural Health Professional (CNHP). Topic: Lyme: The Great Imitator. Please join us as Dr. Massie shares her personal experience as well as the latest information on Lyme disease. For more info or to register: 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com.

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Empowered Light Holistic Expo – Oct 28-30. 5-9pm, Fri; 10am-6pm, Sat; 10am-5pm, Sun. Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus

on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Hall D, Oaks, PA. Sue Greenwald: 484-459-3082, Empowered LightExpo@gmail.com. EmpoweredLight.com. Grateful Dead Yoga – 6-7:30pm. Come out and stretch your limbs at an all-levels yoga class with Jimmy Sell, while grooving to the music of the Grateful Dead. Just in time for Halloween. $15 or use class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 Soul Sanctuary’s 5th Birthday Open House – 9:30am-3pm. Kathy’s Treasure Mapping workshop reveals Soul Sanctuary as an oracle followed by AngelicEnergetics sessions, Treasure Mapping Angel Card readings, foot massage, free meditations, Haitian art sale, prizes and food. All donations for services benefit the children of Love Orphanage, Haiti. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981. Register: KathyMilano.com. Autumn Botany Tour at Saddler’s Woods – 10am12pm. Walk will focus on identification of native flora in the autumn months, with emphasis on seeds and fruits. Led by Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association (SWCA) Director of Forest Management Robyn A. Jeney. $2/person. Info & register: 856-8697372 or Robyn@SaddlersWoods.org. Bark in the Park – 12-2pm. A fun day for dogs and their people to come out to Timber Creek Dog Park and enjoy playtime and games. We always offer our exclusive Bark-tini™ dog cocktails, games, and information for pet owners. 236 Taylor Ave, Gloucester Township. awanj.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Batsto River Guided Trip: A Guided Paddling Trip – 8:30am-4pm. See Oct 2 listing. Pinelands Adventures, 1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong. More info & to register: 609-268-0189 or PinelandsAdventures.org. New Moon Ceremony – 7-9pm. With Mary Weraksa Lorito. The New Moon symbolizes beginnings, opportunity to reset our intentions. Creating sacred space, chanting and offering to the sacred fire provide the channel to refresh our dreams and desires. What do you want to draw into your life? Bring a small stick. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Registration/info: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

plan ahead TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Day of the Dead Celebration – 7pm. With Lisa Miliaresis, medium and Tricia Heiser, founder of The Sanctuary of Yoga. Celebrate life with group channeling, guided meditation and more. $45. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration suggested: 609-953-7800. The SanctuaryForYoga.com. 2Communicate.net. Natural Awakenings Networking Party – 7-9pm. Meet holistic and integrative health practitioners, yoga instructors, nutritionists, herbalists, massage therapists, biological dentists and like-minded people who share the vision of holistic well in our community. All welcome. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton, Marlton. RSVP by Oct 27, Michele Marcinko: 856-574-4433, Michele@ HaloWellnessCtr.com or Michelle Vacanti: 267644-3236, NASouthJersey@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Gentle Chair Yoga for Cancer Recovery – Wednesdays, Nov 2-30. 2-3pm. With Julie Fischer. A unique yoga style that creatively adapts traditional yoga poses to be done while seated. This class designed specifically for those recovering from cancer and its treatments, and is open only to cancer survivors. $10/class, $40/series. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Children’s Yoga Certification: Level 1 – Nov 11-13. 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 mos18 yrs. Share your passion for yoga with the ones that create the future. Prior yoga experience is not necessary, but helpful. $525. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Registration required by Nov 1: 609-953-7800, TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Gifts of the Archangels – 9:30am-12:30pm. Kathy Milano introduces Archangels, Archeiai, and 3 Divine Rays. Guided visits to 3 etheric retreats attunes energy field, balances chakras, and offers Archangelic guidance. Learn to activate these relationships/energies in own practice. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-7781981. KathyMilano.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Vegetarian Society of South Jersey (VSSJ) 30th Anniversary Celebration – 10am-5pm. Eat a delicious lunch (vegan-friendly); listen to dynamic speakers; and enjoy cooking demos, live music, a silent auction, plus giveaways. Medford Leas, One Medford Leas Way, Medford. For more info & to register: 609848-8341 or vssj.com.

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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. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. 856-778-1981. KathyMilano.com.

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200-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training – Become a yoga instructor or simply deepen your understanding of yoga (perfect for anybody who wishes to teach or not). Our Ayurvedic Yoga 200hr certification program allows students to not only delve deeper into the spirit of living and experiencing the many layers of yoga and Ayurveda, but also understand the foundational teachings. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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sunday Sunday Morning Program – Oct 2 & 30. 9-10:30am. Includes guided meditation followed by morning prayers. Guests encouraged to arrive by 8:45am. Suggested donation: $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Sunday Salutations – 9:15am. With Kristin. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. Sundays on Station with Sustainable Haddon Heights – Thru Oct. 9:30am-1pm. Each week the group will be having demonstrations on various aspects of sustainability and gardening. Stop by the table after you make your purchases at the market. For each reusable bag you have used, receive an entry into the weekly contest. 600 block of Station Ave, Haddon Heights. SustainableHaddonHeights.org. Meditation – 10am. Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826. Brunch with the Beatles Yoga – 11:15am. With Kristin. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. 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. MeditationInSouth Jersey@gmail.com. MeditationInSouthJersey.org.

monday Group Meditation – 6:15pm. With Drew. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. Living in Oneness – 6:30-7:30pm. 4th Mon. Discussion around the new energy concepts for the conscious shift into oneness. Learn how to make practical application of the concepts to your everyday life. Based on the book, The Oneness of It All by Maryann Pino Miller. Free. 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. Sustainable HaddonHeights.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. Hatha Flow – 12:15pm. With Kristin. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. Afterschool Asanas – 4:15pm. With Kristi. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. Beginners and Beyond – 6:15pm. With Daveki. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. 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. SolYogaNJ.com. Yoga4Sobriety with Kristin – 8pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

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, first 3 wks of Oct. 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. PineWind.org. 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. 609975-8379. Mixed Level Hatha – 12:15pm. With Daveki. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 4:15pm. With Teja Shanti Kaur. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. 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. 609-2383449. SustainableCherryHill.org. Group Meditation – 6:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.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. 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. MeditationInSouth Jersey@gmail.com. MeditationInSouthJersey.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. WoodburyLibrary.org.

thursday Lunch Time Yoga – 12-1pm. With Megan Marchese. For all levels of experience and flexibility, and is great for beginners. Modifications and variations are introduced so that all participants can receive the benefits. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Soul Flow – 12:15pm. With Kristin. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. 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. Drop-ins discouraged and interested attendees must reserve space. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. Register: SarahLaFleur Yoga@gmail.com. SarahLaFleurYoga.com.

Vigorous Vinyasa – 6:15pm. With Carly. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. Shikantaza or “Just Sitting” & Evening Prayers – 7-8pm. Experience a form of meditation in which one focuses on everything that is experienced: thoughts, sounds and feelings. Followed by evening prayers. Suggested donation: $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Yoga4Sobriety – 8pm. With Carly. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

friday 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. Introduction to Kundalini Yoga – 10:15am. With Teja Shanti Kaur. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org. 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.

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Prenatal Yoga – 10-11:30am. With Tricia Heiser. Enhance your pregnancy with prenatal yoga and keep the body healthy, the mind stress-free and promote a deeper connection between mother and baby. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. 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.

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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. PRIVATE PARTY’S 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.

Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Thanksgiving. 8am-12pm. Rain or shine. Between Collings & Irvin aves along Patco. Collingswood Market.com. Burlington County Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 29. 8:30am-1pm. Rain or shine. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Saturday Morning Flow – 9:15am. With Carly. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

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

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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.

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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 46.

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 28.

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Got allergies? Food sensitivities? Tr y A AT / A d v a n c e d A l l e r g y Therapeutics. Melisa Skyrm, LAc, is now bringing this exclusive and needed service to South Jersey. It has helped many with respiratory and food sensitivity symptoms. Call today to get ahead of allergy season! See ad, page 15.

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.

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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, page14.

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 s o c i a l w o r k e r, C e r t i f i e d i n 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.

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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.

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Awareness Coaching, THE CENTER with Maryann Miller, and Life in Balance 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-ofsorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 6.

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