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like to think that I was “green” when it was just a color. As a young child, I remember wondering where all the trash went and being truly concerned that the world would eventually overflow with garbage. But then, when the garbage always seemed to magically disappear, I grew to forget about this awful plight. Lets face it, as humans it is much easier to ignore a problem than to face the reality. Even so, I was recycling and up-cycling everything possible before I knew what the terms meant.

“Everyday Sustainability” on page 16, talks about the importance of starting small at home, and we can all take these easy steps. For me, I sleep well at night knowing that I do contribute in small ways; I supply my own shopping bags, I look for sustainably sourced products, I re-use all plastics to the point of embarrassing my family and I generally seek out a minimalist existence. But, I dream big and now that I publish a “green” living magazine I feel an even greater responsibility to set an example. Some day soon I will drive a more efficient car, I will equip my home with a renewable energy source, I will compost and collect rainwater to name a few things on the list. In the meantime, however, I do what I can, step-by-step. My hope is that this little publication will also educate and serve as a reminder to all of our readers that there are things we can all do everyday that are meaningful. It is easy to assume we can’t make a difference and throw our hands in frustration, but perhaps if we are all starting small, the impact can be enormous.

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Open House at Allergy and Health Solutions in Medford

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icensed Clinical Social Worker Colleen Bridgid Fitzpatrick, owner of Instrumental Change-Counseling Beyond Talk Therapy, will present an Open House from 6 to 8 p.m., April 25, at Allergy and Health Solutions, in Medford.

Presented in conjunction with Carylann Bautz, owner of Allergy and Health Solutions, the presentation will Colleen Fitzpatrick focus on natural ways to approach anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and other illnesses that effect emotional well being.

Attendees will learn to use the approaches to help their minds, bodies and spirits.

“The most recent research indicates that physical well-being plays a large role in having an effective outcome emotionally,” explains Fitzpatrick. “Allergy and Health Solutions has gained national attention for its groundbreaking approaches to challenging physical illnesses.”

Location: 278 Tuckerton Rd. For more information or to register (required), call 609-654-4858 by April 18.

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present Beneficial Insects for Your Garden at 7 p.m., April 13, at the Camden County Parks Environmental Center, in Cherry Hill.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The third in the series of four homeowners’ classes, this course will be taught by Master Gardener Bernadette Eichinger. Attendees will learn the difference between good and bad bugs in the garden.

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ine Wind Zen Community, in Shamong, will host a day of enlightenment at the Natural World Retreat from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 7. The event includes a viewing of the documentary, Renewal—Stories from America’s Religious-Environmental Movement.

This retreat allows participants to view the current environmental crisis from a Buddhist perspective and learn what can be done about it. Discussions, meditation and lunch is included.

Cost: $10 per household. Location: 1301 Park Blvd. For more information or to register (suggested), call 856-216-7130, email njGarden@CamdenCounty.com or visit Camden.njaes.Rutgers.

Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members and free edu/garden. for benefactors. Location: 863 McKendimen Rd. For more information or to register (required), call 609-268-9151 or visit PineWind.org.

Professional Hypnosis Training in Mt. Laurel

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he Hypnosis Center of South Jersey, in Mt. Laurel, is accepting registration for the spring semester Certified Hypnosis Training program beginning May 2. Classes will be taught by Barbara Angelo, certified instructor and co-founder of the center.

Ideal for individuals seeking a new career helping others, as well as health and wellness workers who want to add hypnosis skills to their existing practice, students who complete this course will become certified hypnotists and members of the National Guild of Hypnotists, the oldest organization or its kind.

“Mindful hypnosis is not your old school idea of hypnosis,” explains Angelo. “It’s about focusing on what you want in your life, not what you don’t want. Hypnosis can relieve pain, stress and anxiety, and can help to get to the source of and clear many issues.”

For more information, call 609-458-6282, email Barb@ BarbAngelo.com or visit HypnosisCentersj.com/ hypnosis-training.html.

Two Open Houses at Liberty Lake Day Camp

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iberty Lake Day Camp, in Columbus, will host two open houses this month. The first will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 3, and the second will be held at the same time on April 16.

Children and adults will have the opportunity to meet Liberty Lake’s directors and take a personalized tour of the facilities, learning about the Freedom of Choice program. Kids can climb the rock wall, play ga-ga, make crafts, go fishing and roast s’mores over a camp fire.

“At Liberty Lake, it’s not just about the stuff—it’s actually more about character building and teaching young people the skills to be successful in the 21st century,” claims Liberty Lake owner and Director Andy Pritikin.

Location: 1195 Florence Columbus Rd. For more information, call 609-499-7820 or visit LibertyLakeDayCamp.com.

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Holos Touch Shows How to Reduce Chronic Knee Pain

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assage Therapist Dr. Dorothea Atkins, of Holos Touch, LLC, in Haddon Heights, has developed U.S. Knee self-massage, a proven and effective self-help technique that manages chronic knee pain. Atkins teaches this technique at the studio in monthly classes and workshops.

A certified manual lymph drainage therapist, Atkins offers self-care help to treat and empower anyone with lymphDr. Dorothea edema or chronic swelling. Her workAtkins shops provide an understanding of how the body connects and stimulates its natural healing abilities, using self-massage and muscle release techniques to enhance blood circulation and reduce pain.

“Self-massage on the knees worked perfectly,” explains Medford patient E. Anderson. “Muscle tap and first tap brought relief to my knees and other places. I sleep at night with no pain. I wake up with no pain. When humidity causes twinges, I know exactly what to do.”

Location: 17 White Horse Pike, Ste. 6. For more information or to register for an upcoming workshop, call 856-546-7500.

orld Tai Chi and Qigong Day will take place around the globe on April 30. T’ai Chi Chih, Seijaku, Guigen Qigong and Reiki Master Teacher Siobhan Hutchinson, the founder of Next Step Strategies, will host a local gathering at 10 a.m. in New Egypt, beginning with a Tai Chi Chih practice at 10 a.m. Experienced practitioners and novices can join in this practice, featuring easy, gentle movements done in unison. The many health benefits of these exercises will also be discussed.

Participants can attend an afternoon workshop on personal transformation through tai chi and meditation presented by Dr. Chang-Shin-Jih. A professor, co-author of The Tao of Jesus and a certified instructor of many holistic healing modalities, Jih offers seminars in the fields of healing rituals of body and mind in world religions and inter-religious dialogue among Christians, Buddhists and Native Americans.

Cost: $10 advanced registration, $15 at the door. $50 for workshop in advance, $75 day of event. For more information or to register, call 609-752-1048 or email Siobhan@ NextStepStrategiesllc.com.

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Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation

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oga for Living, in Cherry Hill, will host two free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes this month. The first will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m., April 10, followed by another from 1:30 to 3 p.m., April 11. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR helps improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, manage difficult situations and emotions, enhance communication and improve health.

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

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

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

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multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease.

The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis.

The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

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esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof.

The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors

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study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24year period.

The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury.

Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent.

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

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n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both.

Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both.

The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies.

Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking.

Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins.

Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing.

Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals

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cientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most prevalently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or polyfluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol.

The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercury-laden seafoods, phthalates-containing fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol.

Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods.

The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”

Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease

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review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi.

The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being.

“Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen.

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Mediterranean Diet Found to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

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recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that eating a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) reduces the risk of breast cancer significantly. The study assigned over 4,000 women to three eating plans: a Mediterranean diet supplemented with EVOO, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts and a control group asked to reduce fat in a standard diet.

The women were followed for almost five years and controlled for variables such as age, smoking status, body mass index, family history of cancer and level of physical activity. The research found that the women who ate the Mediterranean diet with EVOO had a 68 percent lower risk for breast cancer.

In addition, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and overall risk of death.

Proven one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet is recommended by many healthcare professionals to help promote a longer and healthier life.

Source: Melissa Josselson, naturopathic doctor. For more information, call 856-472-9495 or visit MyNaturalDoctor.com.

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The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils.

Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge.

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Bee Kind The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18.

Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.”

On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the well-documented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

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Greenpeace Issues Report on Seafood As a link between the oceans and consumers, supermarkets play a pivotal role in the destruction of our oceans and have big opportunities to help protect them. Greenpeace evaluates major U.S. retailers for seafood sustainability in four key areas.

Policies examine the systems in place that govern a company’s purchasing decisions and how it avoids supporting destructive practices. They encourage retailers to enforce strong standards for both the wild-caught and farm-raised seafood in their stores. They also evaluate retailers’ participation in coalitions and initiatives that promote seafood sustainability and ocean conservation such as supporting sustainable fishing, calling for protection of vital marine habitat and working to stop human rights abuses in the seafood industry. Finally, the need for labeling and transparency takes into account retailers’ levels of truthfulness about where and how they source their seafood and how clearly this is communicated to customers. The group’s Red List Inventory, a scientifically compiled list of 22 marine species that don’t belong in supermarkets, is at Tinyurl.com/GreenpeaceRedList.

View the store ratings at Seafood.GreenpeaceUSA.org/grocery-store-scorecard.

GMO-Free Germany

Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt.

Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by longterm consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements.

Working Worms

They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste Mealworms can safely and effectively biodegrade certain types of plastic waste, according to groundbreaking new research from Stanford University and China’s Beihang University. In two newly released companion studies, researchers reveal that microorganisms living in the mealworm’s gut effectively break down Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings.

Plastic waste takes notoriously long to biodegrade; a single water bottle is estimated to take 450 years to break down in a landfill. Due to poor waste management, plastic waste often ends up in the environment, and research reveals that 90 percent of all seabirds and up to 25 percent of fish sold in markets have plastic waste in their stomachs.

Worms that dined regularly on plastic appeared to be as healthy as their non-plastic-eating companions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics and microbeads.

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The naturally occurring proliferation of a particular species of bacteria (marinobacters) that eats untreated oil was completely curtailed when the spill was replaced with dispersed oil. This could be a worst-case scenario, because marine life would continue to be exposed to it over many years, if not decades.

According to the report Environmental and Health Impacts of the BP Gulf Oil Spill, “As compared with only oil, Corexit-laden oil is four times more lethal; dispersed oil is 10 times more deadly than the dispersant alone.”

The Center for Biological Diversity reports, “One of the dispersants used at the BP spill, Corexit 9527A, contains the toxin 2-butoxyethanol, which may cause injury to red blood cells, kidneys or the liver with repeated or excessive exposure.”

Many nations have since outlawed the use of dispersants in their territorial waters in response to these revelations.

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Free Park-ing National Parks Announce Fee-Free Days The National Park Service turns 100 years young in 2016 and is offering free admission on special days. Next up are April 16 to 24, National Park Week; August 25 to 28, its birthday celebration; September 24, National Public Lands Day; and November 11, Veterans Day. They invite everyone to come out and play.

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While America will choose its next president this November, voters in Oregon may also vote on the right to local community self-government, enabling protection of citizens’ fundamental rights and prohibiting corporate activities that violate them. The Oregonians for Community Rights group, formed by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), submitted a constitutional amendment proposal to the secretary of state in January as a prelude to a larger signature-gathering effort to qualify the measure for the state ballot.

Concurrently, the CELDF is supporting other community initiatives on various topics that may inspire other regions to also be active at the grassroots level. For example, Oregon’s Coos County Protection Council is currently finishing its signature gathering to place a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance on a special ballot in May. It would protect citizens’ rights to clean air and water and the production of sustainable, localized energy, instead of county approval of several potential non-green energy projects.

Oregon’s Columbia County Sustainable Action for Green Energy is gathering signatures for a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance for its November ballot that would protect the county from fossil fuel projects like coal and oil trains and a proposed methanol plant, and close two natural gas power plants by 2025. Other state groups are seeking to have November ballots in Lane and Lincoln counties include bans on aerial pesticide spraying. A Lane County group has filed a local food system charter amendment that would ban GMO (genetically modified) crops locally.

“Community rights are driven by the people in the community, not by any organization targeting potential activism,” says Kai Huschke, Northwest and Hawaii community organizer of the CELDF, which has supported 200-plus separate community initiatives. Particularly active states have included New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. “Organizing typically comes about due to a localized threat. It means settling into a long-term battle to change the structure of government, having resolve and organizing beyond just a ballot vote.”

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

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or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day.

Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi16

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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.”

This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.”

A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine.

“We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.”

Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable.

“Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes.

Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian.

I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.”

Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging.

Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization.

“People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

Consume Less

“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin.

“It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.”

We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up.

“There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse.

Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy.

“We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.”

Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres.

“A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse.

Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.”

The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability.

Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.”

Library books provide his primary source of inspiration.

The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families.

“We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown.

An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment.

“The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown.

“I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.”

Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest.

“When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

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people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.”

“Last August, I started a tenure-track position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.”

She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community.

“The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done.

I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.”

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun. natural awakenings

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Building a Better Park

Camden County Leads the Way In Sustainable Practices

by Kate Morgan

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amden County’s freeholders are not afraid to get dirty. They can often be found re-potting seedlings, wielding hoses or tending to greenery at the county’s 10-acre Lakeland Complex, in Gloucester Township.

The environmental park boasts three greenhouses, a children’s sensory garden and outdoor classroom, a bicycle sharing program and a tool lending library. A repurposed building on the property houses the county’s office of sustainability—the first of its kind in the state.

Though it’s now a haven of sustainability, the park had much humbler beginnings. In 2012, there was just one 100-foot-long greenhouse and the century-old Regan Building on the property, both shuttered and unused.

The building was used over the years as a psychiatric facility, a civil defense office and a youth detention center, but was abandoned in the 1990s. The state continued to run a youth program at the greenhouse, but packed up the operation in 2012.

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Then-Freeholder Michelle Gentek-Mayer was elected that same year, and soon put a plan in action to rehabilitate the property. The first initiative she undertook was filling the greenhouse with plants destined for the landscaping plots around the county’s public buildings and parks. Through a partnership with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardner’s program, the greenhouse produced 8,000 plants that first year. The following growing season, production more than doubled, and a second greenhouse was erected. Growing the plants took just a few hundred dollars in supplies, but resulted in the county saving thousands.

“In the two greenhouses that are on the complex now, we grow about 15,000 plants—both annuals and perennials—that end up in our parks,” Freeholder Jonathan Young says. “It saves us about $10,000 a year that we’d otherwise spend buying those plants, not to mention it’s saving energy and saving the fuel that would be used transporting the plants here.”

The success of the growing program sparked county-wide interest in the sustainability department, which expanded quickly, requiring an office of its own. The renovations to the Regan Building were completed using surplus materials from other county facilities and donations from community members.

“We had this building right next to the greenhouses, and we wanted to have somewhere to house our sustainability unit,” Young says. “We renovated the 100-year-old Regan Building, and transformed one floor into our sustainability department for the county.

We also use the building to house a lot of our programs, and there are classrooms where we teach preschool and grade school classes about recycling and sustainability.”

Also housed in the Regan Building is the county’s first tool lending library, where residents can check out wrenches and screwdrivers, rakes and shovels or power drills and chainsaws, and simply bring them back when they’re finished.

“It’s the epitome of a ‘reuse, repurpose’ program,” Young says. “If you’re cleaning out your garage, basement or attic, instead of throwing these tools away and having them end up in our landfills, we ask residents to donate them. We get them into good working order and then any resident can come down and borrow them on the honor system. It’s going really well, and it means there’s all this machinery that won’t just get buried underground at a landfill in the county.”

This spring, a third greenhouse recently constructed on the grounds will house a hydroponic growing system designed to produce a harvest of fruits and vegetables. The produce will then be sold to residents and, potentially, to local restaurants, to offset the cost of hiring homeless and formerly homeless veterans to tend the crops.

“We have an abundance of homeless vets we’re working to find housing for,” Young says. “They’ll start to come down and work in the greenhouse, and it’ll be a success on both fronts. They’re making an income and helping the community, and we’re ending up with produce we can sell.

Not only are we being sustainable,

growing with a hydroponic system, but we’re also trying to get people to eat healthier, and eat local.”

Another highlight of the park is the sensory garden, designed by a local girl scout as her Gold Award project and built using donations from local hardware stores. The garden includes plants with pleasant textures and scents, designed to stimulate the senses of visiting children from the county’s Division of Programs for People with Disabilities.

Young says the county’s future plans for the park include bike paths and a sustainable Christmas tree program. County residents could take home a Christmas tree with its root ball intact, and bring it back after the holidays to be planted.

The complex is open to the public, and Young says those interested in volunteering in the greenhouse are welcome to stop by during business hours.

“We can never get enough volunteers,” he says. “It’s always open to the public, and residents are more than welcome to stop down, sign up and volunteer their time. Right now we

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Young says the county will continue to develop more programs to encourage and improve sustainability.

He sees the initiatives as necessary for the future of not just Camden County, but the whole planet.

“We’re constantly trying to figure out how to change the carbon footprint of Camden County,” he says. “It just makes sense. There’s obviously a need for change—we were wearing short-sleeve shirts in February. If everybody can just do their little part, things start to change over time. The idea is to make sure my grandkids and your grandkids and their grandkids are breathing fresh air. If everyone just does their part, just a little bit, we’ll definitely be a better world for it.”

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ast fall’s allergies were still occurring in December due to the warm weather. Some people have been experiencing spring allergies since late February and the symptoms are on the rise with this warm weather. We have had some of the highest pollen seasons for the past two years, including last year’s “Pollen Tsunami”. The reason for last year’s very high pollen count was the delayed spring, combined with moisture from the abundant snowfall. Normally we would have a variety of trees and plants blooming at various times during the late winter and spring but last year it took place all at once, making it visually stunning but a dreadful spring for allergy sufferers.

This year gave us very little snowfall but it looks as though the very mild winter combined with higher than normal late winter temperatures will bring us very high pollen counts as well. Here are some simple tips you can try to follow to help deal with your allergies:

Shower at Night

Take showers every night when you are in for the evening, to wash off all of the pollen, especially from your hair, so you don’t breathe it in all night long. If you have been gardening, mowing the lawn or doing another outdoor activity take a shower as well to wash off the pollen.

It’s beneficial to also not keep pollen-laden clothes in your bedroom.

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Give Your Sinuses a Shower!

• Do this in the evening and in the morning as well. If you have been out for a walk, bike or hike and feel your sinuses acting up, this is a good time to wash out your sinuses and take a shower as well.

Simply Saline has a great product that mists higher into the sinuses and has an allergy formula that has a little more salt to soothe the mucous membranes and dry out some of the mucous without leaving you too dry like allergy medications can. They also have a children’s version. Some people use a neti pot, but this feels odd for many people, especially young children. Feel free to try either option.

Dawn and Dusk Awareness

• Avoid exercising in the early morning and at dusk when the pollen is being released more and is in our breathing zone more.

Be Aware of Storms

• Avoid being outside right before it rains especially before a thunderstorm as the increase in moisture and pressure combined with the wind, releases the pollen. If you are in your car during a storm, put the air conditioner on and recirculate the air. Many people feel better after the storm as the pollen is cleared. If you feel worse after the storm, you may be reacting to mold or pressure changes.

Massage Your Scalp

• The most affective is to massage your scalp over your ears, then behind your ears and work your way around the base of your hairline/ neck, all along those bumpy bones (your occiput). This’ll help decrease inflammation and will help your sinuses drain.

Alternative OTC Medications

• Homeopathics can help allergies.

Some are specific to symptoms but there are some general allergy formulas by companies such as Hylands, Heel, Simalasan, and Vogel among others. There are liquids, nose sprays, eye drops, tablets and pellets. Many are safe for young children and are pleasant to taste. Most are available at your local health food store.

• Some common supplements used for allergies are nettle, Vitamin C, turmeric, quercetin, fish oil and probiotics.

Honey Helps

• Take some local honey and/or local bee pollen to help manage symptoms. The key is that it’s local as it’ll contain pollen from our area to help with plants in this area; these are different than plants from other regions like out west. Many people prefer raw unfiltered or low-temperature, processed honey as it protects the various nutrients.

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Developing Aspiration with Our Children

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hen our children our young, we often ask them what they want to be when they grow up. Typical answers range from “a fireman,” “a ballerina,” and “a pro athlete” and we smile, pat them on the head and tell them that they can be anything they want to be in life.

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tunately hear things like, “I don’t like basketball, I stink at it,” or “I don’t like art; I can’t draw.” Where do they learn this? Most likely from the parents and grown-ups around them.

As a former professional musician, I constantly hear adults (not kids) say “I can’t sing; I have a terrible voice,” or “I could never get up on stage in front of people.” Why do we do this? It may appear to just be a lack of confidence, but it’s actually more a fear of failure—

of looking bad in front of your kids and other adults.

As parents and caregivers, we need to set an example by putting aside our own likes and dislikes, and not vocalizing our lack of confidence in those areas. Kids love when adults fail or make mistakes. For example, when kids see mom or dad or a grandparent putting on a harness at a rock climbing gym—being scared, failing at first, trying again and succeeding—it teaches them that failure is just a stepping stone to success.

We tell our counselors at Liberty Lake that when they fail at something, or even make a mistake, not to cover it up, but to talk to the kids about it, tell them how you feel (embarrassed, frustrated, etc.) and show the kids how to laugh it off and move forward.

Every child has some kind of “super power” and it’s up to us as caregivers to find what it is. At Liberty Lake, we encourage children to try things like beekeeping, high ropes adventure, mountain biking, sculpture, archery, boating, fishing, rocketry, fencing, videography, rock band instruments—opportunities that kids don’t experience at home. Eighty percent of surveyed parents last summer felt that their children experienced an improvement in trying new things since attending camp. I attribute this to both the exposure to so many new activities, as well as the encouragement and support of our staff. We can do this at home as well, but we need to set the example ourselves!

Andy Pritikin is the president of the American Camp Association, NY/NJ and owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp located at 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., in Bordentown. For more information, visit LibertyLakeDayCamp. com or call 609-499-7820.

There is a place just hours away where you can find peace and thrive. Where you’ll be surrounded by abundant natural beauty, clean air and space; not condos, crowds or endless traffic. Located on the Eastern Shore just over 3 hours from the DC area.

There are 23 parcels available ranging from 3 to 22 acres and priced from $60,000 to $98,000. Each is fully buildable with well & septic approvals. All are near the shoreline, some with excellent water views. Amenities include paved roads, utilities, common areas, community dock with launching ramp and a private sandy beach. Vacation now and build later, camping and RVs allowed. Ideal equestrian locale with many miles of riding trails.

Low property taxes. Protective local zoning will help preserve the area’s rural character.

Virginia’s Eastern Shore is a narrow peninsula with the Atlantic Ocean on one side and Chesapeake Bay on the other. The Gulf Stream runs just offshore giving the area a nearly perfect climate with short mild winters (snow is rare). Ranked 2nd for the most sunny days on the East Coast. The land is high ground and well protected from coastal storms and flooding. This property has rich fertile farming soils and an aquifer with abundant pure water. Nearby are wineries, a food co-op, organic farms & great seafood.

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Amoriello’s: Come as Strangers, Leave as Eternal Friends

by Ethan Stoetzer

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here’s a sign on the wall at Amoriello’s Hair Designs. Though weathered by 18 years of sun and fluorescent lighting, hair spray and the echoes of customers that have since come and gone, its adage has not faded.

It reads, “Enter as strangers, leave as friends.”

For co-owners Pat and Sally Amoriello, the sign isn’t just a home decoration; it’s a way of life—a philosophy that has led them to become both the family and the business owners they are today.

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At Amoriello’s, the customer experience is different than many “upscale salons”, says Pat Amoriello.

Having been involved with the hair styling industry since the mid-1970s, both Amoriello and his wife came to the realization that the salons they had gained experience in lacked in building relationships with clients and staff and ownership. Clients entered as strangers, and left as such, with the exception of a new hairdo. At Amoriello’s, the virtue of caring is taken seriously, and to great length.

In addition to a more client-centered approach to hair styling, Amoriello offers a unique experience in that all products at the salon, from hair dye to hair spray, are organic.

In 2000, Sally Amoriello was diagnosed with breast cancer. Caught between the pursuit of passion and the diagnoses, the Amoriellos decided that in order to continue their careers they needed to adjust their environment.

They decided to make the switch to organic hair products.

“When a client walks into a salon, it smells like ammonia,” Amoriello says.

“Clients spend about an hour with the chemicals and leave. What often goes unnoticed is that [hair stylists] work with these chemicals for almost eight hours a day, five days a week.”

Also, several years before his wife’s diagnosis, Amoriello was diagnosed with an allergy to Paraphenylenediamine (PPD), an ingredient in permanent hair dye. Whenever he came into contact with traditional hair dye, he’d break out into an itching rash on his hands.

After extensive research, the Amoriellos finally discovered a trusted product they felt comfortable using on their clients.

“You’d be amazed,” Amoriello says. “All the products that say organic, aren’t really organic at all.”

Amoriello believes that there’s never a “100 percent organic” product. Hair products will need some level of chemical to interact with hair; some products have fewer chemicals than others.

The Amoriellos decided to become certified in a European line of organic hair products, made from natural oils from nuts and flowers. The entire staff was certified afterwards.

Traditional hair dye uses ammonia to expose the hair cuticle, which allows the color to be absorbed into the hair; a lot of the time, these colors are chemically made. The organic hair product doesn’t use ammonia at all.

Each client has a consultation with a hair stylist to decide on the color desired, and the dye is then made from scratch. Because of a lack of chemicals, clients are told that not all colors that they’re used to can be made. Hair stylists take advantage of heating and cooling sessions to open the cuticles, as well as a scalp massage to break down the color molecules.

“It’s quite an involved experience between the client and the stylist,” Amoriello says. “The massage part is very relaxing.”

Amoriello says that anyone allergic to normal hair products, whether by skin contact or by fumes, will find the organic treatment a viable alternative.

“If you enter my salon, it doesn’t smell like a normal salon,” Amoriello says.

In addition to offering organic

hair products, Amoriello’s also follows the virtue of caring by hosting a trip to Italy, open to their staff, clients and strangers. What began as a trip for he and Sally in 2004 has become a tour group that visits the country every three years. This year, the group will be visiting the lakes region of the country.

The Amoriellos hope to continue their 18-year commitment to friends and family in Medford, New Jersey, by staying away from the glamour of the

upscale salon, and bringing clients into a friendly atmosphere, where they can feel comfortable about the products in their hair.

“There shouldn’t be a trade-off for the cost of a hair product and the safety of its use,” says Amoriello.

Amoriello Hair Designs is located in Ironstone Village, 560 Stokes Rd., in Medford. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-6542127 or visit AmorielloHairDesigns.com.

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Did You Know the U.S. is not Water-Wise?

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.S. citizens use more water than any other country in the world, around 100 gallons per person per day, and pay less than most other industrialized countries for water. Knowledge is power. Now that you know, you can help protect this rare life-sustaining resource. Take the water use challenge—seek to become a part of the newest and chicest of social climbers: the Wise Water Misers Club. This is an honor-system status club (not a real club) that will not only save water, but save you money, too.

Here are some easy ways to be a member of the club:

1) Keep a photo, painting or other water image where you use water most, as a reminder.

2) Turn off water while shaving, brushing your teeth or other similar tasks.

3) Use low-flow toilets or put a one-liter soda bottle filled with water in your tank.

4) Upgrade appliances with ones that have EnergyStar ratings; they are also water-wise.

5) Check for leaks (even a slow drip can add up) as every drop counts.

6) Share the information and urge others to become Wise Water Misers.

Plus, http://www3.EPA.gov/ watersense and Water.USGS.gov/edu are very helpful websites to find out more about being water-wise.

Cindy Zipf is executive director of Clean Ocean Action. For more information or to help improve and protect our waterways, call the organization at 732-872-0111, email info@CleanOceanAction or visit CleanOceanAction.org.

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WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking

by Linda Sechrist

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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath.

Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals.

Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers

and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.”

Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations.

Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not.

“Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a

Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.

Water is the foundation of life.

Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network.

Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection.

“Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are

inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law.

“Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them— the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments.

Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world.

Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness.

“The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But

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Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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ty Office of Land Preservation, and the New Jersey Green Acres program. The idea of such a natural treasure becoming a developed subdivision was unfathomable, so they took action. The groups acted together to conduct a grassroots campaign including placing yard signs, advocating and educating about the preservation process and raising funds to be able to purchase the property from the development company.

Nearly eight years later, in November 2015, the land was officially preserved as Gloucester County’s first state park, Tall Pines State Preserve.

This parcel that began as a wooded area will forever remain a natural haven. In honor of this historic achievement, the SJLWT honored the Board of Freeholders of Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Office of Land Preservation with its 2016 Trust Award at the nonprofit’s annual dinner earlier this year. Including its role in the pres2006. The vegetation on the property also ervation of Tall Pines State Preserve, the served as a buffer zone among the deSJLWT has assisted in preserving more veloped areas that surrounded it, acting than 2,100 acres of farmland and open as a filtration system for the local water space throughout South Jersey. supply. The perfect harmony of the land Tall Pines State Preserve is open to and water resources caught the attention the public for outdoor recreation, of the South Jersey Land & Water Trust including walking, jogging, cycling, (SJLWT), a local, nonprofit group that fo- picnicking and bird watching. The cuses on farmland and open space pres- preserve is located on Bark Bridge Road in Sewell, just west of the intersection ervation, education and advocacy about with Woodbury-Glassboro Road (Route environmental issues facing the South 553). Regular cleanups of the area will Jersey area, and ensuring the availability be conducted by SJLWT and the Friends of natural spaces for future generations. of Tall Pines group, which have partThe effort to preserve this property began in full force in 2008, with involve- nered to ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the park; those interested ment from local groups like SJLWT, the in volunteering to participate in a Friends of Tall Pines, and the Gloucester cleanup, sign up for SJLWT’s e-newsletCounty Nature Club, as well as Mantua ter through the website listed below. As Township, the Board of Freeholders of Gloucester County, the Gloucester Coun- part of SJLWT’s monthly Walk in the Woods series, the inaugural Walk at Tall Pines will be held on April 2. Subscribe to SJLWT online to find out about future walks, which are a great place to bring your camera and binoculars for birdwatching.

Tall Pines State Preserve: Gloucester County’s First State Park

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hat do the nonprofit South Jersey Land & Water Trust, former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Ron Jaworski and the world’s first illuminated nighttime golf course have in common? These three seemingly-unrelated things converge in one place: the recently preserved Tall Pines State Preserve in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

This 111-acre parcel of land that straddles Mantua and Deptford townships was originally forested woodlands, then an asparagus field before it became a golf course named Tall Pines in the early 1950s. The course became the first in the world to offer “nighttime golf,” according to an August 1963 article in the Daytona Beach Morning Journal.

This groundbreaking idea didn’t catch on as expected, but the course continued operating until it was purchased in 1984

by Jaworski. The course was Jaworski’s first purchase in what was to become a South Jersey golf empire, and it was renamed “Ron Jaworski’s Eagles’ Nest.”

Many readers may also fondly recall the nightclub and restaurant on the property.

It was then sold, becoming Maple Ridge Golf Course, and was then acquired in 2006 by a development company which obtained preliminary approvals to build 123 housing units on the property.

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To learn more about SJLWT’s mission, ongoing programs and preserved properties, visit SJLandWater.org. To stay up-to-date on SJLWT’s activities and other volunteer opportunities, follow on Facebook, join the Meetup group and/ or subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter, visit the website.

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Everyone Wants to Go to Heaven - No One Wants to Die

by Seijaku Roshi

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undamental to the world’s great religions and spiritual traditions is the teaching which points to the Zen-Buddhist notion that, “This self I call myself is not who I really am” and that the realization of my “true self” is quintessential before anything can or will change. This realization is what Buddhist refer to as “Enlightenment”— that moment followed by consecutive moments of continually realizing and living from a place of authenticity which results in living a lifetime marked by wisdom, skillfulness and independent of our conditioning.

Everyone wants to go to Heaven, everyone wants Enlightenment, however, very few people want to do what is necessary to get there—no one wants to die. Realizing the Kingdom of Heaven within you, realizing your true self, Enlightenment, is not an achievement accomplished by just trying to be a better person or a new year’s resolution to get there, neither is it achieved by reading a few self-help books or taking an occasional meditation or yoga class.

Enlightenment is a mystical, organic and ontological transformative experience which happens in the heart and awakens the entire person.

When Moses came off the mountain after his encounter with The Source he was barely recognizable, when Jesus resurrected after dying even those who lived with him for years did not at first

recognize him. Enlightenment is a total transformation and can only happen in the heart which lives and learns and thrives experientially. We see the world and ourselves as we truly are only when the mind and heart have converged through this mystical conversion which takes place only when the “conditioned-self” our false self has died, making way for our “true identity” our true self to surface.

Whenever the ancient Zen Masters were asked, “What happens after Enlightenment?” they replied, “Ten thousand more hours of meditation.”

Enlightenment is not an event but rather a consciousness, an awareness which requires, like all form of consciousness, nurturing. We do not awake and never tire again. We are

unlimited fields of potential limited and subject to these limited life-forms subject to thoughts and emotions and vulnerable only when we do not maintain “right mind-right heart”. Enlightenment is a seed filled with unlimited wisdom and potential. Like all seed they require a conducive environment to change, to grow, and to thrive. There is a Zen saying, “Practice is everything, everything is practice.” It’s all interconnected. All we have to do is connect it all and then keep it connected. As I often remind my students, “You are Buddha, act accordingly.”

I love you.

Seijaku Roshi is an American Zen Master, parent, priest, author, LifeCoach, keynote speaker and visionary pioneer of the principles of “authentic spirituality”. He is the founder of The Zen Society and Abbot of the Pine Wind Zen Community/Jizo-an Monastery, in Shamong, NJ. For more information, call 609-268-9151 or visit TheZenSociety.org.

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ier alternative to the status quo is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports.

Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years

to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers.

“Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tast-

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Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856.

Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid.

Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves.

Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennel-like flavor with Pink Plume celery.

Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh.

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blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says.

Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

Flowers

Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant.

“Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle.

“Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.”

To be novel, serve the Albino beet.

Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste.

Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds.

She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction.

“Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in a several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors.

Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The drought-resistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep root system and provides cover for songbirds in the West. ~BBB Seed

“Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.”

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Safe Seed Sources In switching to heirloom varieties, first replace species known to have been subjected to higher concentrations of pesticides. The Environmental Working Group’s no-go list includes apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spinach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imported snap peas, potatoes, hot peppers, kale and collard greens. Here are sources of alternative garden heirloom species.

Directory of heirloom nurseries by state Tinyurl.com/HeirloomNurseries Baker Creek Seed Company, Mansfield, Missouri RareSeeds.com Video at Tinyurl.com/BakerCreekSeed Seed Savers Exchange, Decorah, Iowa, nonprofit SeedSavers.org Hosts largest U.S. seed swap BBB Seed, Boulder, Colorado bbbseed.com Regional wildflower seed and grass seed mixes Strawbery Banke Museum, Portsmouth, New Hampshire Tinyurl.com/SeedSavingTips

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Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea.

Her 300-square-foot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and natural awakenings

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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour.

Serve with toasted slices of bread.

Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

Salsa Morada Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings

1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste

Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more.

Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes.

Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes.

Yields: Five cups (five 8-oz jars) 1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional) Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan.

Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft.

Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender.

Reheat in a clean preserving pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, and then adjust the heat factor with additional pepper to taste.

Pour into sterilized jars and seal.

Source: Adapted from a recipe courtesy of William Woys Weaver.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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Look for Non-GMOs The Non-GMO Project label on U.S. food products assures consumers they have no genetically modified ingredients. Now a few seed companies are starting to display the butterfly label, as well.

“As demand for non-GMO choices continues to rise, farmers are seeking more non-GMO seed,” says Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project. “Similarly, smaller farms and home gardeners are choosing to plant more organic and non-GMO varieties.”

High Mowing Organic Seeds, in Wolcott, Vermont, is the current leader, with 700 Non-GMO Project-verified seeds. Company President Tom Stearns explains, “We continue to hear about GMO concerns from our customers and while we are certified organic, that doesn’t say anything about GMO contamination.” His team helped develop a verification program for seeds because they wanted third-party verification of their claims.

“We’d spent a huge amount of time implementing preventative measures and did GMO testing, but felt this wasn’t enough,” he notes.

Stearns reports that there are many more genetically engineered plants than most people realize. “Some 40 GMO plant species include petunia and endive,” he says. Plus, “Contamination risks exist even when a GMO crop isn’t commercially approved, like when GMO wheat escapes field trials.”

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ince the nomadic days of humanity, the institution of the pharmacy has always been about maintaining community, both physically and metaphorically.

It’s always been about curing people while ensuring the continuation of a culture. At the Marlton Pharmacy, curing patients of their ailments while prescribing life-altering habits, has always been the philosophy of co-owners Harry and Nittal Lodha.

Nittal Lodha grew up in India, with pressure from her parents to enter into the sciences. Not sure if she was prepared for the rigors of anatomy and surgery to become a doctor, or if she had the desire to become a dentist, Lodha chose to study pharmacy.

Since earning her license in 2003, she has gone on to work for several pharmacies, while also earning an anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine fellowship. She incorporates this knowledge by complementing traditional pharmacy care with a variety of natural and holistic products. Six years ago, she and her husband decided to open up a neighborhood pharmacy in Woodbury, New Jersey. After four years, they decided to open a flagship location closer to home, in Marlton, New Jersey. What originally started out as the sole work of Lodha and her husband has grown to encompass approximately 30 full- and part-time employees.

Yet, both pharmacies differ from the typical drug store most are comfortable with today. The Marlton Pharmacy offers a unique experience to patients with different needs. In addition to filling

normal prescriptions, the pharmacy also specializes in compounding prescriptions, in which medications are handmade by pharmacists, specially tailored to the needs of the patient. For example, if a patient is allergic to a specific medication, doctors might recommend a compounded prescription which is specially tailored to alleviate the negative side effects of a particular medicine.

Lodha says that the pharmacy compounds topical ointments, which allow medication to be absorbed through the skin. These medications are not available for over the counter or commercial use, but are designed specifically for patients with special medical conditions.

The pharmacy also specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy for women and men with specific medical conditions as well as health and wellness. The health and wellness pro-

gram is designed by Lodha and tailored to patients that want to make improvements to their lifestyle.

The most significant health and wellness program patients participate in, says Lodha, is the weight-loss program. A special nutrition plan, exercise regiment and lifestyle evaluation plan is tailored for each patient, so as to have care custom-designed for each individual.

“It’s about finding out the cause of any disease or any symptoms they have,” Lodha says, “and to find out the cause and try to help them, nutritionally, to get better.”

Lodha believes that modern medicine focuses more on alleviating the symptoms, often times neglecting to address the problem creating the symptom.

“With these specialties and techniques, we’re able to find what ails patients, and we see a major improvement when all the specialties are taken advantage of,” Lodha says.

Pharmacies used to be corner stores, where people could get cough syrup or fill prescriptions; medications used to be made in front of patients’ eyes. While the pharmacy has grown to help millions, the trade off is a lack of personality.

“I know everyone here,” Lodha says. “I know the patients and we ask how they’re doing, and we know their medical history.”

For the Marlton Pharmacy, the focus is about maintaining the sense of community by curing ailments, and preserving a culture. Lodha believes that the money made is nice, but in the end, it all comes down to the patient getting better.

Marlton Pharmacy is located at 1 Eves Dr., #101 in Marlton and 160 N. Broad St. in Woodbury. For more information, call 856-983-9002, email info@ MarltonRX.com or visit MarltonRX.com.

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Because studies from institutions such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the University of Maryland show that a poor diet contributes to a host of illnesses and longer recovery time after surgery—all of which increase healthcare costs—it befits hospitals to embrace healthier eating. Now, a dozen pioneering hospitals have their own on-site farms and others are partnering with local

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“In a paradigm shift, hospitals are realizing the value of producing fresh, local, organic food for their patients,” says Mark Smallwood, executive director of the nonprofit Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It recently partnered with St. Luke’s University Hospital, in nearby Bethlehem, to help support operations of the hospital’s 10-acre organic farm that yields 30 varieties of vegetables and fruits served in hospital meals to support patient recovery. New mothers are sent home with baskets of fresh produce to help instill healthy eating habits.

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director of community health for St. Luke’s University Health Network. She cites the higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants as contributing to a reduced incidence of heart disease and some cancers and a lowered risk for other common conditions such as allergies, and hyperactivity in children.

Hospital farms also benefit the environment and facilitate other healing ways. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor’s hospital farm, created in 2010 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a win-win-win solution. “We can model the connection between food and health to our patients, visitors, staff and community,” says hospital spokesperson Laura Blodgett.

Their Health Care Without Harm pledge commits the hospital to providing local, nutritious and sustainable food.

The farm repurposed some of the hospital’s 340-acre campus, eliminating considerable lawn mowing and chemicals. Today, its organic produce also supplies an on-site farmers’ market. Most recently, collaboration with a rehab hospital treating traumatic brain injuries resulted in a solar-heated greenhouse to continually produce organic food using raised beds and a Ferris-wheel-style planting system that enables patients to experience gardening as agritherapy. “Patients love the hands-on healing of tending the garden,” says Blodgett.

Another innovative hospital is Watertown Regional Medical Center, in rural Wisconsin. Its farm, located behind the 90-bed hospital, raises 60 pesticide-free crops a year, including vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers. “We believe that food is medicine,” says Executive Chef Justin Johnson. He also serves his healthier fare to the public via special dinners in the hospital’s café, celebrating spring and fall harvests.

In Arcata, California, Mad River Community Hospital’s designated farmer, Isaiah Webb, tills six plots and two greenhouses to supply organic carrots, beets, tomatoes, basil, potatoes, sweet corn, artichokes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, blueberries, apples and strawberries to patients and guests. An in-house work/share program encourages hospital employees to volunteer gardening time for a share of the produce.

A three-way partnership of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center, all in the Burlington area, combines community supported agriculture (CSA) and physicians’ prescriptions for healthier eating. Diane Imrie, director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen, comments, “If we want to have a ‘well’ community, they have to be well fed.” Paid student farmers from 15 to 21 years old grow and harvest eight acres of fruits and vegetables for selected doctor-recommended patients in the 12-week-growing season program. Patients gain an appreciation of healthy eating that remains with them, thus decreasing their need for acute medical care.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farm-to-institution programs like these both provide healthy food to hospital patients and help develop sustainable regional food systems. We all benefit from such healing ripples in the healthcare pond.

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Yoga and Sound Meditation Workshop – 6:308:30pm.With Dalien, aka 13 Hands, professor of yoga, Grammy nominee. An integrative workshop combining yoga, sound, movement, breath, your chakras and it’s healing effects on the nervous and immune systems. Best night’s sleep ever. $30. Yoga in the Pines, 13 Trenton Rd, Browns Mills. Pre-registration required: YogaInThePines.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Sustainable Sips – 6:30-8:30pm. Hosted by the Tri-County Alliance Task Force. Network with other local sustainability enthusiasts. Private room. Each participant pays for their own food and beverages. Free.

No registration required. Rack’s Pub & Grill, 2021 N Black Horse Pike, Williamstown. 856-875-9700. For more info, Patrick McDevitt: 609-254-3817 or Facebook: Tri-County Sustainability Alliance.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Weekend Meditation and Mindfulness Training: A Changing Season Healing Sesshin –7am, Sat-11am, Sun. Here is the opportunity to draw from the tremendous strength of people practicing together and expereince the deep stillness that lies within each of us. Includes meditation, chanting, silent meals, work practice and Dharma teaching. Full or partial registrations available. Nonmembers: $75/full, $35/partial, includes lunch. Free/Benefactors. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Hike the Batona Trail in 5 Wks: Section 1 – 9am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Distance of about 9.5 miles. Section 1 of our 5 weekly section hikes of the complete Batona Trail. If you plan to hike all 5 wks, please preregister early for each week. Can also hike individual sections. There will be a limit on the amount of hikers each week because of the shuttling involved. Check Meetup for updates. Meet at Evans Bridge, Rte 563 Washington Township and shuttle to the start of the trail in Bass River State Forest. Leaders: Paul Baumhauer, 609706-3676, baumhapa@aol.com; Valerie Danzey: 856-397-9519, vdanzey1@verizon.net.

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Annual Spring Cleanup at Saddler’s Woods – 9:30am-1pm. Volunteers are needed to remove litter and debris, weed invasive plants and maintain trails. Saddler’s Woods, 250 Macarthur Blvd, Haddon Township. To sign up: 856-869-7372 or Janet@SaddlersWoods.org. SaddlersWoods.org.

Animal Energy Healing Level I Workshop – 9:30am-5pm. Make a deeper connection with your animal, learn energy healing for dogs, cats, horses – all animals. Assist with healing/calming an animal and behavioral problems. $80, $15/manual fee. Waterford. Register: 856-220-3667 or MindBodyAndSpiritWellnessCenter.com.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home.

Petsmart Deptford, 2000 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj. org. awanj.org.

Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion – Apr 2-3. 12-6pm, Sat; 1-6pm, Sun. With Ed Zadlow D.ay (Premananda). He guides students through classical Yoga and traditional Ayurveda, along with special usages of pranayama, mantra and meditation aimed at self-healing, psychological well-being and self-realization. $175. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Nutritional Wellness Center Seminar – 1:30pm. Speakers: Sean Inselberg and Jocelyn Flay on techniques that heal on vibrational, emotional and physical levels. Discover methods that bring about alignment to one’s true potential. Learn the importance of being aware of emotions and understanding the guidance that they offer. Learn a special technique to clean up thinking and feel better in any given moment. Also demo on Neuro Emotional. Nutritional Wellness Center, 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra. Space limited; register: 856-4992160. NutritionalWellnessNJ.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 S’mores & Tours at Liberty Lake Day Camp – Also Apr 16. 11am-3pm. Climbing Tower, GaGa, crafts, fishing, s’mores, and tours of the facility. 1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Columbus.

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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 first reiki session. $235.

Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-4563888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritual Healing.com.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Ste 130, Sewell.

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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: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

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Volunteer Workday at Whitesbog Preservation Trust – 10am-3pm. Have fun with friends working in the gardens, the General Store, repairing trails or working around the Village.

Free lunch provided. Whitesbog Village, Brendan Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Registration required: 609-8934646. Whitesbog.org.

Qigong/Tai Chi – 8:30-9:30am. With Sifu Lou. Tired? Stressed out? Lost your focus? This class may be the answer. Improve balance, core body strength, reduce anxiety, insomnia, and improve bone density, just a few of the benefits. No mat or experience necessary. $9. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

Eckankar HU Song and Worship Service – 10am-12pm. Come learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. It will be followed by the Worship Service that includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: Heaven is a State of Consciousness. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

Whitesbog Village Tour – 1pm. Stroll the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the workers’ cottage and other museums and buildings that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5 donation per person. Whitesbog Village, Brendan Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Register: 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Free Public Education Workshop: Spring Cleanse – 6:45-8pm. Learn about the importance of gently cleansing the body with real food. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or Info@nhicsouth jersey.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 1 – 6:30-8pm.

Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs the life of your bike.

Join us for this introductory class to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei. com/stores/marlton.html.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Happiest Baby on the Block – 10-11:30am.

New parents will learn the step-by-step process to soothe the fussiest infant in minutes and help baby sleep longer. Babies should attend with you. Taught by a certified Happiest Baby instructor. $40/couple includes instruction DVD, soothing sounds CD and swaddle blanket. Virtua Voorhees Hospital, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman Conference Ctr, Voorhees. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – 6-8pm. Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. Sustainable CherryHill.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 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 Road, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609859-8860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Easy Trial Work at Unexpected Wildlife Refuge – 9:30am-1pm. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Easy trail work, painting on waterproofing of existing wooden signs and clipping branches so signs are visible. This is a beautiful beaver refuge, so it’s wet and swampy. Waterproof boots are a plus; wet feet possible. Bring gloves and clippers. Wear old clothes. Bring lunch and beverage. Check Meetup for updates. 110 Unexpected Rd, Newfield. Camper Pat@hotmail.com.

Newton Creek Stream Clean-Up – 10am-1pm.

Join the South Jersey Land and Water Trust and the Tri-County Sustainability Alliance for a clean-up along the Newton Creek, Camden.

Help remove debris that can harm our waterways, and help install bollards to prevent future dumping. Perfect volunteer event for all ages and backgrounds. Grabbers, bags and gloves provided. Meeting at the intersection of Cushing Rd & Republic Rd, Camden. To register, Mike Hogan: HoganPhoto@verizon.net.

Chakra & Aura Healing – 11am-6pm. Learn the 7 major chakras and their functions, how to determine imbalances, heal and balance the chakras using crystals, oils and exercises. Learn how the aura is connected to the chakras and how the aura can be healed and strengthened. $235. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-4563888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritual Healing.com.

Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm.

Do you want to try backpacking but worry about carrying a heavy pack? 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.

America the Beautiful: A Celebration of our National Parks – 2pm. Presentation is a photographic slide show highlighting 35 National Park units visited by Park Naturalist Jennifer Bulava over the span of the last 16 years.

Come learn and be inspired by America’s National Parks. Free. Burlington County Library Auditorium, 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton.

609-265-5858.

Zen Studies Circle: Spirit – 7-9pm. What is spirit? What does it mean to be spiritual? Ongoing classes are designed to inform and enlighten participants about living authentic spiritual lives in the world. Suggested donation $10.

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

Learn the Foundations of Yoga – 2-4pm. In this interactive workshop learn basic yoga poses and modifications, breathing techniques, and the purpose, history, styles and benefits of yoga to practice safely and effectively in any class. $39. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

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Mid-Wissahickon Valley Hike – 10:45am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. 5 or 7 miles, moderate pace. We’ll check out Devils Pool, traverse the Fingerspan Bridge and climb our way to the Indian Statue. Rugged terrain. Sturdy shoes required. Wimp out at 5 miles. Bring or buy lunch at the Valley Green Inn. No pets. Inclement weather may cancel. Check Meetup for updates. Meet at Henry Ave & Walnut Ln parking area. Leader, Rich Kranz: 856-316-6292.

Would You Like to Talk to An Angel? Now it is Your Turn – 12:30pm. Gerry Gavin channels the angel Margaret and addresses your questions. Booksigning. Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Pkwy, Mt. Laurel. WellnessWorkers: 856-435-3427. More info and to register: Gavin-Luncheon.eventbrite.com.

Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 3-4:30pm. As developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Get an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving the quality of your life.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

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

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

MONDAY, APRIL 11 Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 1:30-3pm. As developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Get an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving the quality of your life.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Quit Smoking – Apr 11, 18, 25. 6:30-7:30pm.

Smokers trying to kick the habit will learn how to better manage stress, develop new routines, and change behaviors during this free 3-session support group overseen by a trained tobacco treatment specialist. Free. Virtua Memorial, 175 Madison Ave, 1st Fl Conference Ctr, Mt. Holly. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Yoga for True Beginners: 8-Wk Series – Tuesdays, Apr 12-May 31. 5:15-6:15pm. Learn the basic poses, breathing practices and yoga philosophy that bring peace of mind, improved flex-

ibility and increase strength and vitality. Class will provide a strong foundation for practicing yoga safely and knowledgeably either in a class setting or at home. $80. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

balanced and healthy. Based on Eden’s Energy Medicine book, led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Acu-HealthCenter.com.

Trail Running Basics – 6:30-8pm. Trail running can be a great change of pace from the jog around the neighborhood. Learn about technique, training, clothing and footwear specific to the sport of trail running. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Extreme Communication: Connecting to the Other Side – 7-9pm. Lisa Miliaresis will be sharing her exceptional gift of mediumship to help you connect with loved ones who live on the other side. An evening of channeling and connection with Spirit. $45. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800.

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Everything but Daylilies: Longwood Lessons and More – 7-9pm. Horticultural Society of South Jersey monthly meeting. Speaker Beth Creveling will be discussing companion plantings with daylilies. She has a certificate in ornamental plants from Longwood Gardens. Her garden contains over 2,200 daylilies. Free.

Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. More info, Gwenne Baile: 856816-8508 or HSSJ.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Heart and Soul: Cardiac Support Group – 4:30-6:30pm. Professionally facilitated support group provides education aimed at improving and maintaining cardiac health. Together we solve problems, share experiences and advice.

Our topic this session will be: Let’s Discuss Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators. Free. Virtua Health and Wellness Center Washington Twp, 239 Hurffville Cross Keys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Beneficial Insects for Your Garden – 6:30pm, sign in; 7pm, talk. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Camden County. Learn what the difference is between the good and bad bugs in your garden. Speaker: Bernadette Eichinger, Master Gardener. $10/household. Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-216-7130, NJGarden@CamdenCounty. com or Camden.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Food and Equipment – 6:30-8pm. Whether you are thru hiking or just taking a short weekend trip, REI Outdoor School can help you prepare for the trail. Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Evening Contemplation and Tea – 7-8:30pm.

Includes guided meditation, liturgy with prayer requests and group discussion over tea. Suggested donation $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Paddling for our Ocean: Tales Collected While Paddling America’s Water Ways – 7:30pm.

Margo Pellagrino, an avid kayaker and crusader for our waterways, will tell us about the folks she has met while paddling who live, love, and work to protect our water resources. Sierra Club Meeting. Haddonfield Friends School, Meeting Room, 47 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield. Facebook.com/WestJerseyGroupNJSC.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Learn Donna Eden’s Daily Routine and other techniques to keep your energies

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 5K Run for Clean Air – 9am. Philadelphia’s largest Earth Day Celebration. A certified green event, which also includes a 3K walk, Kids’ Fun Run and more. Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. More info: 5kRunForCleanAir.org.

Cupping and Guasha Class – 9am-3pm. Learn how to effectively use the ancient Chinese healing techniques, guasha and cupping in this intensive, hands-on class. Taught by Paula Anderson, Acupuncturist with 20 years of experience using these techniques and loves to use cupping and guasha in her practice.

4.5 hrs CEUs (NCCAOM pending). $150, kit $60.Ohana Center, 1892 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. For more info or to RSVP: 856-2229444, Acu-HealthCenter.com.

Naturalist-Led Saturday Walk – 10:3011:30am. 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: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

S’mores & Tours at Liberty Lake Day Camp – 11am-3pm. Climbing Tower, Ga-Ga, crafts, fishing, s’mores, and tours of the facility.

1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Columbus. 609499-7820.

Tribal Belly Dance – 1-3pm. With Megan Marchese. Learn basic movements based on the American Tribal Style format of belly dance.

Fundamental movements and concepts covered including posture, formations, basic slow and fast moves, isolations, and how to lead and follow within a group. Dancers of any size, age or dance experience welcome. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

An Evening with Seijaku Roshi – 7-9pm.

Join us for an evening of thought-provoking, heart-opening and ultimately life-changing discussion presented by Pine Wind’s Zen Master. $15/individuals, $25/spouses, partners.

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

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Sunday Morning Program – 9-11am. Includes a brief instruction on Zen meditation and Zendo etiquette followed by seated and walking meditation and Dharma talk. Suggested donation $5. Guests encouraged to arrive by 8:45am.

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

Hike Historic Smithville Park – 10am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Hike 4 miles at an easy pace. Bring water. Check Meetup for updates.

Meet at the Smith’s Woods parking lot (2nd parking lot) off of E Railroad Ave. Take Rte 38 to Smithville Rd. Leader, Janet Horton: 609706-5691, janeth1@comcast.net Chakra Clearing through Sound Healing with the Crystal Bowls – 10:30am-12:30pm. With Michele Halliwell. Experience healing, balancing and relaxation with the pure tones of the quartz crystal singing bowls. Balance your chakras and re-energize your auric-field as you are immersed in a spectrum of meditative sound. $25. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: The SanctuaryForYoga.com.

Intuitive Development Class – 11am-4pm. Students learn to develop their 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. $165. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-456-3888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Connect with Nature: Walking Tour of the Rancocas State Park – 1:30-3pm. Join RNC Sanctuary Director Susan Buffalino on an interpretive hike utilizing trails in the western section of the park, a local gem. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. With Nicole DeSantos & Linda Sheehan. Let go, look in and center yourself. Go deep with gentle supported poses using bolsters, blankets and pillows. Restorative yoga creates profound shifts in the nervous system, allowing a physiological shift to deep restfulness and well-being. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Drive Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our certified bike techs to learn about your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain and adjust front & rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/member, $65/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm.

Vaccines: Education & Information from a holistic perspective. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-6676805 or Info@nhicsouthjersey.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Wild Utah: America’s Redrock Wilderness – 6:30-8pm. A multi-media slideshow documenting citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern Utah’s spectacular canyon country as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

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Live Well, Live Strong: Diabetes Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Support group facilitated by certified diabetes educators. Join other people with diabetes to share experiences, tips and coping techniques. Learn about the newest advances in self-management and treatment.

Family and friends are welcome. Light refreshments provided. Free. Virtua Health and Wellness Center, 239 Hurffville Cross Keys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 888847-8823 or Virtua.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Spiritual Discussion Class – 3-4pm. Learn techniques to open your awareness of your spiritual life beyond the physical. Join us in this month’s topic: Soul’s Life in the Human Body. Free.

Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 609-261-0019.

Find Your Park – 6:30-8pm. Join REI as we help you Find Your Park and discover the best spots to recreate locally along with the firsthand knowledge you will need to enjoy your time on the trails. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei. com/stores/marlton.html.

Meet Your Inner Child – 6:30-8pm. Guided by Maryann Miller. Learn about the concept of the inner child and the incredible healing associated with it. Then take the sacred loving journey inward to meet with your inner child. $20. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Prevent/Support Bladder Leakage – 7pm. Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, and Pelvic Floor Specialist, shares about common misconceptions related to bladder and pelvic issues that are often thought of as part of life and age. As a pelvic floor specialist, she will explain how specific physical therapy can improve and restore healthy bladder and sexual function. Free.

Hosted by the Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. LourdesCare, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. RSVP, Judy: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@ Wellness4Living.com.

Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health through Awareness presents Dr. Leo McCormick who will be discussing: How to get VIP treatment from your physician and create a mutually satisfying relationship with quality patient care being the primary focus. For more info or to register: 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Plant Milk Made Simple – 6:30-8pm. A fun and informative plant milk class presented by GMO Free NJ. Homemade plant milk is delicious and surprisingly easy to make.

Learn how to make your own plant milk without added ingredients. All the different nuts, seeds, and grains that can be used to make plant milk will be discussed. There will be jars of plant milk to take home, while supplies last. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. For more details: 856-4252221 or GMOFreeNJ.com/Events.

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Gathering of the Heart of Consciousness – 7-8:30pm. The Heart of Consciousness is a Collective Voice of all who walk in our world.

Through our hearts we connect to our spirit and through our spirit we converge with all the universal energies. As we gather in the circle of the Heart of Consciousness we bring forth our divinity and journey through the mysteries of Who We Are. Hosted by Shiya Stone. Free.

SuperFoods Café located in The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 856-4724344. ShiyaStone@gmail.com.

Reiki Level 3 Master/Teacher Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 2. Students will be attuned 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. 609-456-3888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 PPA’s Earth Day Native Plant Sale – Trees, shrubs and wildflowers native to the Pinelands will be for sale. PPA Headquarters at Bishop Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton. More info: PinelandsAlliance.org.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. PetValu Sicklerville, 611 Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville.

856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj.org. awanj.org.

Introduction to Nia – 1-2:30pm. Discover how The Joy of Movement can be your direct path to whole body wellness with this introduction to Nia’s unique and playful blend of martial arts, dance and healing arts, cultivating a bright spirit, strong body and clear mind.

For all fitness levels. Taught by Rebecca Narva, Certified Nia Black Belt. $20. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaFor Living.net.

Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra – 1-3pm.

With Shelly Schneider. IRest, integrative restoration is a form of meditative self-inquiry from the teachings of yoga, which will help to induce deep relaxation throughout the body and mind. Learn how to eliminate stress, resolve trauma, depression, anxiety, fear and insomnia. This practice provides guidelines for investigating self-limiting beliefs to live a content and full life. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Earth and Arbor Day Family Festival – Apr 23-24. 1-4pm. Celebrate Earth Day amid the beauty of children’s themed gardens and the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House. Includes planting activities, crafts and educational activities to learn about and to help celebrate Mother Earth. Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riverside Dr, Camden. 856-365-9741. Camden ChildrensGarden.org.

Moonlight Walk at Historic Whitesbog Village – 7pm. Join our walk, learn about Whitesbog, and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks (weather permitting) are between 3 & 5 miles in length and led by experienced leaders. $5 donation per person, free/ age 10 and under. Whitesbog Village, Brendan Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Registration requested: 609893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Arbor Day Festival – 12-4pm. Includes a Master gardener presentation, interpretive hikes, displays, a children’s poster contest, a middle school Tree Poetry Contest, children’s activities, and refreshments. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Details: RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 25 Open House: Allergy and Health Solutions – 6-8pm. With Colleen Brigid Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW, owner of Instrumental Change-Counseling Beyond Talk Therapy and Carylann Bautz, owner of Allergy and Health Solutions.

Focusing on natural ways to approach anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder as well as other illnesses that effect emotional wellbeing. Allergy and Health Solutions, 278 Tuckerton Rd, Medford. RSVP by Apr 18: 609654-4858.

Mountain Biking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Join REI Mountain Bike experts to learn about the bikes, essential gear, safety and responsibility on the trail, basic bike maintenance and more. Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 A Backpack with Benefits – 10am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Moderate mid-week backpack on the Batona Trail from Evans Bridge to Batsto with an overnight stop at the Buttonwood campsite. We’ll have a campfire plus the use of running water and flush toilets across the street at Crowley’s Landing. Everyone responsible for their equipment and food/ beverages. Must preregister. Total mileage approx 11 miles. Meet at the end of the Batsto Historic Village Visitor Center parking lot. To register, leader, Rosemarie Mason: romason@ comcast.net.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27 Meditation Service for the Departed – 7-8:30pm. Along with chanting and silent reflection, you are invited to place your personal prayer in writing on the altar. The Monks of Pine Wind will offer regular prayers that your request be fulfilled. Suggested donation $5.

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

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Prince Charles and His Organic Garden DVD Showing – 7:30pm. South Jersey Organic Gardeners’ Club. Barrington VFW, now called the Senior Center, 109 Shreve Ave, Barrington.

More info, Gwenne: 856-816-8508 or dwhiteschetter@juno.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – Enter the Cosmic Rhythm with easy, gentle movements that help improve health and well-being. For beginners, newbies and practitioners. $10/advance, $15/ at door.

Provocative afternoon workshop extra fee. Registration holds your spot as space is limited. New Egypt. Must register for details: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

7th Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival Sustainable – 10am-2pm. Family Fun Bike Ride kicks off the festival at 8am with 2- & 9-mile rides (must wear helmet). Includes: Local entertainment on 2 stages; plant exchange; green vendors & crafters; delicious healthy food; guided trail walk and more. Rain or shine. Free admission.

Croft Farm, Bortons Mill & Brace rds, Cherry Hill. Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: SustainableCherryHill.org.

World Tai Chi Day –12:30-3pm. Tai chi is a Chinese form of slow, graceful series of flowing movement. It is easy and enjoyable to learn. It is great for balance, posture and improving overall health. All levels of physical condition welcome. $10/nonmembers. Register in person by Apr 23. William G. Rohrer Center for Health Fitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Virtua.org.

Sound Healing and Gong Bath – 1:30-4pm. With Devpreet Kaur. Clear and balance every chakra, associated organ and endocrine gland during this powerful afternoon of chakra-specific crystal sound healing and gong bath. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Laughter Yoga Special – 1:30-2:30pm. Come celebrate World Laughter Day with this simple and fun way to reduce stress and promote world peace through playful, healthy exercises and connection. Tap into your inner joy and leave smiling from the inside out. Family friendly. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

MONDAY, MAY 2

Healing Benefits of Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Come to this free session and meet licensed and board-certified acupuncturist Cathleen Wright, MSAc, LAc, BSN, RN, an experienced clinician at the Virtua Center for Integrative Medicine.

Receive a discount on your first treatment by attending this session. Virtua Health and Wellness Center Washington Twp, 239 Hurffville-CrossKeys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 844-896-6367 or Virtua.org.

Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm.

Children’s Health: Common Illnesses and How to Keep Kids Healthy. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-6676805 or Info@nhicsouthjersey.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 10

Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm.

Stress & Fatigue: Adrenal Health & You. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request.

Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or Info@nhicsouth jersey.com.

MONDAY, MAY 16

Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm.

Mental Health: The Gut-Brain Connection.

Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or Info@ nhicsouthjersey.com.

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daily Gentle Yoga for Your Back – Discover Svaroopa® Yoga. A therapeutic style of yoga that relieves tensions and stress. 6 ongoing drop-in classes available per week. Private sessions also available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. For more info, Rhonda Leone, Yoga Therapist and Advanced Svaroopa Yoga Teacher: 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Calling all Yoga Teachers: Yoga Therapy Training: Developing a Private Yoga Therapy Session – Apr 16 & 17. 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. For yoga teachers, entry level or above, looking to continue studying yoga and its therapeutic value, as well as yoga teachers, wanting to develop private sessions with students/clients to help them individually with their health issues and support on their spiritual path. Serious yoga student with a minimum of two years consistent practice will be considered. $425. Includes 15 CEU credits. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Eden Energy Medicine Foundations Program – Apr 21-24; July 7-10; Sept 22-25; Dec 8-11.

6-10pm, Thurs; 9am-6pm, Fri-Sun. Taught by Geoffrey White, EEM-AP with teaching assistants will be Elsie Kerns, EEM-AP, Marty Levine EEM-CP and Denise Paolini, EEM-CP. Each weekend is replete with lectures and presentations about energy medicine as well as carefully guided practice with the support of experienced Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioners. Mt. Laurel. For more info, John: 856-222-4600 or Geoffrey White, 609-4681286 (text, vm), GeoffreysEnergy@gmail.com.

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retreat SATURDAY, MAY 7

Natural World Retreat – 8am-6pm. A day of sheer enlightenment as we look at our interdependence on our ecosystem from a Buddhist perspective with a good hard look at the current environmental crisis and what we can do about it. Includes the viewing of the documentary, Renewal—Stories from America’s Religious –Environmental Movement, great discussions, meditation, and lunch. $45/nonmembers, $35/members, free/Benefactors. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151, PineWind.org.

Private Integrative Medicine Info Session – Schedule a free private 15-20-min information session with either integrative medicine physician Polina Karmazin, MD, or board-certified acupuncturist Cathleen Wright, MSAc. Learn about the proven benefits of acupuncture, biopuncture or homeopathy and how they can help treat arthritis, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, anxiety and so much more. Receive a free gift when you schedule your first treatment. Virtua Center for Integrative Medicine locations in Voorhees, Moorestown & Sewell. 844-8966367. Virtua.org.

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

Metaphysical Development Circle – 2nd & 4th Sun. 1pm: Training class clairvoyance, higher awareness, mediumship. 2pm: Meditation and Messages. Drop-ins welcome. Medium/Author Robert Egby. Donations appreciated. 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-3515878. See Bulletin Board at Robert-Egby.com.

Meditation for Inner Peace – 1-2pm. With Meditation Teacher, John Baker. Drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. $10/class.

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

Family Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. Improve focus, strength and flexibility while having fun together and reducing stress. Open to children ages 8+ and extended family members. $13/adults, $10/ kids; class card discounts available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Mindfulness Meditation Class (MBSR) – 5:306:30pm. With Linda Townshend. Research shows that mindfulness meditation practice can restore emotional balance, reduce stress, and

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greatly improve health. With practice one can discover new relaxed ways of responding to life’s challenges. $13/drop-in, $10/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. For additional Mindfulness Classes: YogaForLiving.net.

monday Yoga Flow All Levels – 9:45-10:45am, Mon, Wed, Fri. 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.

Group Meditation with Drew – 6:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your subconscious is coached to accept new positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and filled with thoughts of hope and trust, opening your mind to infinite possibilities. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. 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. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

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

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.

Slow Hatha Flow with Jess – 12:15pm. $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.

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Yin/Vin Flow – 7-8:15pm. With Karin Otto. Yin uses long-held relaxed floor postures to stretch and stimulate the deep connective “Yin” tissues

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of the body. Vinyasa allows us to then flow into the fluidity of our “Yang” practice. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9537800. To register: TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Moorestown Walks – 7:30pm. 1st Tues. With Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Approx 3 miles. Moderate pace. Different routes through Moorestown’s historic streets. A walk on suburban streets and sidewalks to stretch the legs after work on a mid-week night with good company and conversation. Meet across from the Moorestown Library on 2nd St in the Municipal Parking Lot. Leader, David Bicking: 609-3322109, dbickin@yahoo.com. ocsj.org.

wednesday Early Dawn Meditation – 5:30-7am. 2nd, 3rd & 4th week of the month, Wed-Fri. Start your day off right. Come sit and meditate with us and 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.

609-975-8379.

Group Meditation with Drew – 12:15pm. $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.

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

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

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

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

Supplies provided. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-8452611. WoodburyLibrary.org.

thursday Learn to be a Community Herbalist – This oneyear certification class meets on the third Sunday of each month for a year. In this class you will learn to master over 90 plants, ID local medical plants, how to harvest, process and make products with local Piney Herbals. Serious Inquiry only. Class starts in April, we will harvest by the Medicine wheel and the moon cycles. Information spirit2soleconnection@yahoo.com Mommy & Me Yoga – 1:15-2:15pm. With Ceiara Panetta. Enjoy this special time connecting and

bonding with your new little one. Also, giving you the chance to be around other new moms.

Feel free to bring an infant carrier, although, it is not necessary. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Yoga Basics for Beginners – 6-7pm. Learn and experience the integrative benefits of yoga for the mind, body, and “sol.” Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Vigorous Vinyasa with Carly – 6:15pm. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 7-8:30pm. With Livshabad Kaur. Awaken your spirit and discover your true potential with kundalini yoga. Kundalini is a powerful spiritual energy that lies with us all.

Kundalini yoga helps you unlock this energy.

The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

friday 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.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing.

The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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

saturday Saturday Morning Flow with Carly – 9:15am. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

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.

Power Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. With Linda Naulty-Lamond. Pleasantly challenging yet safe for all levels tone, strength, improve flexibility and stamina. $15/drop-in; discount cards available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

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. 856-404-7287. Pictures: YogaFor Living.net.

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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 JOIN LEADING HEALTH PRACTITIONERS – At well-established Holistic Health Center in Moorestown, NJ. One full-time room available plus part-time room furnished for massage. We’re in our 12th year of supporting a wide clientele seeking natural health services. For more info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Info@ Acu-HealthCenter.com.

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

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

HEALING ENERGY CENTER LOOKING FOR FULL-TIME PRACTITIONERS TO SUBLET ROOMS – 2 large rooms, plenty of parking, handicap accessible, 1st floor, professional atmosphere.

Moorestown area. Barbara: 609-760-8410.

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 Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, 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 25.

BIOFEEDBACK INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & BIOFEEDBACK CLINIC 813 E Gate Dr, Ste B Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 856-222-9965 IMBC@PointsOfPower.org BiofeedbackNJ.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.

We specialize in a wide variety of conditions, some of which include: ADD/ADHD, POTS, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, headaches, insomnia and other sleep disorders, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder, OCD, ODD, stress management, depression, constipation, chronic pain, and so much more..

ALLERGY

BIONETIC HEALING

MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST

HELP WANTED

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER

Regenerate Health and Wellness 2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 500, Voorhees 609-332-1324 RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com

Got allergies? Food sensitivities? Try AAT/Advanced Allergy 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 12.

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

Adriana Lefkowitz is a holistic nutritionist and a Certified Bionetic Practitioner. She uses a SpectraVision scan to identify stressors. All your supplements are tested to ensure proper absorption by your body. Using data from the scan she balances your body with homeopathy and low laser light therapy to achieve health and wellness. See ad, page 6.

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CHIROPRACTOR

INTIMACY COUNSELING

DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS

HOLLIE S. CHAMBERS, MSW

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

Health & Intimacy Consultant 4Healing Soulutions, LLC 609-381-0119 Hollie@4HealingSoulutions.com 4HealingSoulutions.com

D r. D e C o t i i s s p e c i a l i z e s i n wellness-based Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and e x t e r n a l s t r e s s e s . 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.

A health and intimacy coach, group facilitator and sex educator promoting sexual health and sexual empowerment. A clinical social worker trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Based Therapy (SFBT) with special interest in positive psychology and play therapy. Individual and group sessions designed based on your special needs and goals with a playful approach.

FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK

KARIN HIRSCH

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

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

HEALING MODALITIES 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 D r. B i d w e l l i s d e d i c a t e d t o providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad, page 21.

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. See ad, page 30.

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ENERGYWORK SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT 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.

MARILYN EPPOLITE

The Wisdom Within The Wisdom Within Moorestown office/Skype or phone sessions 856-236-5973 TheWisdomWithin.net Transform your Chaos to Calm!

Calm your worried mind, manage your inner critic, and connect to your Wisdom Within, through drugfree energy techniques, mindfulness and spiritual counseling. Clarify and accomplish goals, guided by your deepest Wisdom. Schedule your complimentary 21-min Call to Transformation on website.

Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live. ~Henry Van Dyke

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

Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing™. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad, page 19.

HEALTH COUNSELING LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 6.

HYPNOTHERAPY BRIAN STEMETZKI

901 Rte 168, Ste 103, Turnersville 856-266-4983 ABetterTomorrowCounselingServices.com Brian Stemetzki is a licensed LCSW, NBCCH and a level 2-trained EMDR clinician. He provides a wide variety of treatment methods such as Hypnotherapy, EMDR and EFT that can help you reach your goals quicker and easier. See ad, page 35.

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 11.

ROBERT EGBY, CH, DHP

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a boardcertified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 6.

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

I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction Life Coach. Are you ready to start attracting what you want instead of what you don’t want? The first phone session is free.

Hypnosis Healing & Beyond 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert-Egby.com

Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions. We rebuild positive values including selfconfidence, self-worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and self-hypnosis training, higher self and spirit communication.

Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE

MASSAGE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

MEDIUM

ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYT

Medium, Spiritual Educator, Author Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.com YogaCenterOfMedford.com AlainePortner.com A gifted medium, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and guardian of the Yoga Center of Medford. The Center has enriched the lives of the community for over a generation.

During the course of her professional journey, Alaine has fine-tuned her ability as a medium and then fused it with her love of meditation to offer a unique and transformative experience. Individual and group sessions are now available.

MINDFULNESS TEACHER & LIFE COACH JEN PERRY, MA, MSED

215-292-5056 JenPerry7@mac.com HeartfulnessConsulting.com Ready to live life from your heart?

Learn mindfulness and heartfulness techniques to skillfully work with fears, stress, blocks and self-defeating behaviors and unlock the power of your heart to live an authentic, joy-filled life. I work with parents, children, teens and adults individually and in classes.

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

Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has DR. STEVEN HORVITZ proven published results for the past Institute for Medical Wellness decade. Other services include 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ certified manual lymph drainage, and 856-231-0590 relief for various chronic conditions. See ads, pages DrHorvitz.com 7 and 9.

Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative Either you run the day or the approach. We look for causes and day runs you. triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and ~Jim Rohn next day appointments are available. See ad, page 8.

NATURAL MEDICINE SEAN CHRISTOPHER INSELBERG, ACN, NET, NRT

Nutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com Sean Christopher Inselberg is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist Practicing Nutrition Response testing and Neuro Emotional Technique. He uses non-invasive testing to uncover the root cause of symptoms and disease. The techniques are clinically proven to help restore the body back to optimal health. Using an advanced form of applied kinesiology, the testing shows any structural impairments, nutritional deficiencies, hidden infections and emotional stressors that can all become barriers to achieving good health. See ad, page 47.

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NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING

MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 MyNaturalDoctor.com

Holistic healthcare for all ages and a variety of health conditions.

Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and non-toxic therapies. See ad, page 34.

NUMEROLOGIST TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING JAMIE MOUNT, CHHC, BSED

Oh How Healthy, LLC Family Nutrition and Wellness Coaching 21 Haines Mill Rd Delran NJ 08075 856-630-1249 OhHowHealthy.com I am a school teacher turned family nutrition coach. I’ve seen how food directly affects mood, behavior, energy levels and ability to think in children and adults alike. I believe that it’s imperative to make a shift as a family for real change to happen. I help families reach goals of healthier living easily and without breaking the bank. I do this by providing families with the tools they’ll need as well as hold them accountable.

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HEALERS UNIVERSE

ANDREW J. ASSINI, MA, LCADC

Want to know where you Source from? What role you play in the Earth’s evolution? What are the Soul Purposes underlying the greatest issues and challenges of your life?

“Discover the Universe Within” sessions can allow you to truly “Know Thyself” and create the life you dream. Or 75-/90-min Earth/Galactic Alignment sessions to set you back on course. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection.

Assini, a licensed addictions counselor and transformation specialist, blends wisdom traditions & practices with empirically-supported psychotherapeutic interventions to provide a holistic and spirituallygrounded healing experience for motivated individuals seeking to recover, change & transform. Visit ConsciousContact. org for more information. See ad, page 35.

Andrea Regal, Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com

REAL ESTATE SHERI SMITH, CRS GRI ABR SFR, LIFE COACH

Broker Associate, BHHS Fox & Roach 41 S Haddon Ave, Haddonfield NJ 08033 856-616-7006 FrontDoorKey@gmail.com Smith Real Estate Solutions was created with the idea in mind that there is a large stress factor involved in finding one’s home from the fear of the unknown (the process) to not having a source to have simple housing questions answered. Taking a holistic approach, ultimate goals are taken into consideration along with knowledge of the market to help clients understand and achieve their pathway whether buying, selling, renting or simply needing some guidance. See ad, page 15.

Conscious Contact 12 Girard Rd., Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-863-3549 ConsciousContact.org

WELLNESS CENTER THE CENTER…LIFE IN BALANCE 609-975-8379 TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com TheCenterLifeInBalance.com

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 47.

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

Yo g a , M i n d f u l n e s s Meditation, Ayurveda and a variety of classes, workshops and retreats.

See ad, page 30.

SHAMANIC HEALING ZEN LIFE COACHING DANA REYNOLDS, MA/M.ED.

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

SEIJAKU ROSHI

Pine Winds Zen Center Cherry Hill & Shamong locations 609-268-9151 Seijaku@Jizo-An.org A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-onone private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training).

Adults, couples, families, executives, professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad, page 29.

Services and Classes Focused on Balancing Mind, Body and Spirit

SuperFoods Café & Market Organic, nutrient dense food, smoothies & snacks in a fun, educational environment

Divine Elements Boutique Angel Cards, Books, Crystals, Incense, Jewelry & more

A community of holistic practitioners offering:

acupuncture, angel card readings, coaching, BioMat, energy work, hypnosis, intuitive readings, massage, numerology, nutritional counseling, past life exploration, Reiki, sound healing & more

Group workshops & events • Cooking Demonstrations • Meditation • Psychic & Healing Fair & more

Come in to browse, chat, or raise your energy!

45 South Main St., Medford • 609.975.8379

TheCenterLifeInBalance.com TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com

What is Your Body Telling You? Find out what through our non-invasive testing which checks the body for:

• Vitamin and Mineral Deficiencies • Food Sensitivities/Allergies • Metal and Chemical Toxicities

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Structural Issues Psycho Somatic Stressors Active Scar Foci Immune Challenges- Candida, Bacteria, Virus and Parasites

Once we determine your body’s unique needs, we create a personalized, clinical nutritional program designed to restore your body back to optimal health, naturally.

Nutritional Wellness Center 1 Cinnaminson Avenue, Palmyra, NJ 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com

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