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newsbriefs The Diet Connection: Four Nutrition Secrets to Save Your Life
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enetically Modified Organisms (GMO)-Free New Jersey will present a From Garden to Pantry, Preserving the Harvest workshop from 9 a.m. to noon, October 3, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in Collingswood. Participants will learn the water bath canning method with Gwenne Baile and lacto-fermentation with Keith Monahan and Barbara Thomas, bringing them closer to food sovereignty. Each student will bring home a jar of applesauce and Korean kimchi. Workshop participants should bring an apron, a paring knife and a hair tie or bandana to the event. Cost: $25 donation. Location: 832 Park Ave., Collingswood. To register, visit gmoFreeNJCanning.BrownPaperTickets. com. For more information, call 856-425-2221, email Info@ gmoFreeNJ.com or visit gmoFreeNJ.com.
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ood and Water Watch, a nonprofit organization that champions clean food and water for all, will conduct a one-day Climate and Energy Forum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., October 31, in the Trustees Pavilion at Ramapo College, in Mahwah. Seeking to bridge the gap between local energy infrastructure fights and the larger movement to end fossil fuel dependence, the forum will include workshops, speakers, panels, training classes and skill-sharing sessions. The event will help participants build the skills necessary to engage in all levels of grassroots organization and critical climate and energy policy making; connect people around the state to share best practices, and enhance skills and knowledge; and dig deeper into the inadequacies of the current policy options to combat climate change, and explore common sense and just policy solutions to the current crisis. As the fossil fuel industry pushes the planet towards critical tipping points, Food & Water Watch members are seeing people and communities rise up to defend their homes from extreme energy activities. A global people-powered movement is afoot with just enough time to shift away from fossil fuels towards a new economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Cost: $15 donation. Location: 505 Ramapo Valley Rd. For more information or to register (required), call Lena Smith at 732-839-0878 or email LSmith@fwWatch.org.
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Bonnie Hart Offers The Art of Letting Go Workshop
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tress-Relief Specialist Bonnie Hart is offering The Art of Letting Go workshop twice in the coming weeks. The first event will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., October 2, at Yoga for Living, in Cherry Hill. The second workshop will be from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., November 5, at The Yoga Center, in Medford. Designed to relieve depression, anxiety, fear, anger, grief and any emotion causing a block to health and happiness, the workshop builds on both the ancient yoga and modern psychology principle that the way we think influences the way we feel. Participants will experience a presentation, group discussion, letting go ceremony and the creation of a bookmark with a positive affirmation. “When we think better, we feel better,” explains Hart. “Stressful thinking produces physical ailments. For example, holding onto anger can create a stiff neck or depression can weaken the immune system, but when a person addresses their unhealthy habits of thinking and makes productive changes, their emotional and physical health improves.” Cost: $20 preregistration, $25 at door. Locations and Contacts: Yoga For Living, 1926 Greentree Rd., Cherry Hill. Call 856-404-7287 or visit YogaForLiving.net. The Yoga Center, 417 Stokes Rd., Medford. Call 609-654-9400 or visit YogaCenterOfMedford.com. For more information or to register (suggested), call 609-970-3401 or visit BonnieHart.org.
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ajaka Yoga is expanding to meet the growing demand for holistic wellness and alternative medicine with the official opening of a new Wellness Center at 377 South Main Street, in Williamstown, on October 25. The Wellness Center will offer a variety of yoga class, workshops, nutritional counseling and coaching, Reiki, aromatherapy, therapeutic massage and many more holistic healing options. For more information, call 609-231-6706 or visit MajakaYoga.com.
Self-Help Pioneer Wayne Dyer Dies
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ayne Dyer, Ph.D., the internationally known author and speaker in the field of self-development and spiritual growth, died of heart failure August 30 at his home in Hawaii. Over the span of his four-decade career, he wrote 42 books, including 21 New York Times best-sellers, earning him the affectionate nickname “The Father of Motivation” among his fans. Dyer had a doctorate in educational counseling and worked as a college professor and clinical psychologist before realizing that he wanted to make the principles of self-discovery and personal growth available to the general public. In 1976 he began his career as an author by writing Your Erroneous Zones, which would become one of the best-selling books of all time. He would go on to create several audio programs and videos and appear on thousands of television and radio shows over the course of his career. After publishing a string of bestsellers on the practical psychology of self-improvement, Dyer began to explore the spiritual aspects of human experience. “My purpose is to help people look at themselves and begin to shift their concepts,” he said at the time. “Remember, we are not our country, our race or religion. We are eternal spirits. Seeing ourselves as spiritual beings without labels is a way to transform the world and reach a sacred place for all of humanity.” In lieu of flowers, Dyer’s family suggests a donation in his name to one of the following causes he was passionate about: gun safety (Everytown.org), non-GMO foods (JustLabelIt.org), and education (Wayne.edu—click on “Give to WSU”).
Seed Sovereignty: Saving Seeds and Building Community
Don’t Waste the Harvest Festival and Barn Dance
enetically Modified Organisms (GMO)-Free New Jersey will present Seed Sovereignty: Saving Seeds and Building Community at 6:30 p.m., October 15, at the Collingswood Library. Free and open to the public, this meeting helps attendees discover the connection between seed saving and food justice. It includes a seed swap, a talk by Keith Monahan about seed saving and food sovereignty, and a group discussion about establishing a community seed library. Participants are encouraged to bring their seeds and ideas. All attendees will have the opportunity to take seeds home.
riple Oaks Nursery, in Franklinville, will host a Don’t Waste the Harvest Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., followed by a Barn Dance from 6 to 8 p.m., October 17. Visitors will enjoy old-fashioned favorites at this 21st- century version of a harvest festival, including craft vendors, garden tours, presentations and information booths. The Jersey Corn Pickers will play during the dance. Attendees will also take part in the Pumpkin Challenge, discovering unusual and tasty ways to use pumpkins that don’t involve dumping them in the trash at the end of the day. New Jersey has more than 2,500 acres in pumpkin and squash production, resulting in 5 percent of the fresh market pumpkins sold in the U.S., ranking the state among the top 15 pumpkin-producing states in the nation. Hubbub, a charity promoting innovative approaches to environmental and fashion issues, has challenged Triple Oaks Nursery to make every morsel of pumpkin count, using every last morsel, from roasted seeds to pies, pound cakes and salads.
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U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids
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2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.
Non-Natural Painkillers Double Depression Risk
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eginning a meditation practice can seem like a daunting task. Many of us are competitive and want to be the best at everything. If we find out that meditating for 30 minutes is ideal, we take it to the next level and go for 45 minutes. While this type of thinking may work in sports and competition, it can create an adversarial and contentious practice in meditation. The intent of meditation is to engage in contemplative reflection with the purpose of reaching a heightened level of spiritual awareness. The contemplative reflection does not have to follow a specific time requirement, it just has to exist. For those of us with crazy schedules and busy lives, it might be helpful to throw out the notion of one extended period of meditation during each day and focus instead on short meditations throughout the day. One solution is to start the practice of bathroom meditations. Keep a list of inspirational and spiritual quotes handy—try a smart phone list app—and let your bladder be a reminder that it is time to meditate. Pull up one quote, read it and set the timer for a few minutes of quiet, reflective time. These few minutes, spread throughout the day, can bring peace, serenity and harmony to daily life. Source: Kim Grike, a Natural Awakenings South Jersey edition Reader.
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Bright Future
Upbeat Forecast for Long-Term Emissions New data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that overall domestic energy consumption is slowing and isn’t expected to grow much over the next 25 years, despite a growing economy and population. Usage is forecast to rise 0.3 percent annually between now and 2040, or just half the expected population growth rate, and dramatically less than the 2.4 percent projections for economic growth through 2040. Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are expected to increase only 0.1 percent in the same period. Thanks to a public embrace of energy efficiency, residential fuel consumption may not grow at all over the next quarter-century. With more Americans driving electric and other energy-efficient vehicles, energy use in the transportation sector will decline slightly and gasoline consumption is expected to drop more than 20 percent by 2040. Industrial energy use is expected to grow at less than 1 percent. College students nationwide are supporting the reported progress by conducting divestment campaigns at universities, including Divest Harvard. At a recent event, alumni, including Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, and former Colorado Senator Tim Wirth, joined students in protesting any investment of the school’s huge endowment fund in fossil fuel companies. Source: eia.gov/consumption/residential
Corn Row
Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.-grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals.
Warnings Heeded
New York State Bans Fracking The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a seven-year review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting high-volume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. High-volume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com
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Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and labor-intensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests. Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company
Nano No-No
EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers. Source: OrganicConsumers.org
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Congress Fails to Respond to Centers for Disease Control Whistleblower On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible changes in how the medical community views vaccines. According to documents cited in Posey’s testimony, Dr. William Thompson, a vaccine safety researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed to Posey that he attended a meeting in which he was directed to destroy data in the CDC’s research that demonstrated a clear link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Understanding the gravity of this directive, Thompson reported that he had retained copies of the documents, which he gave to Posey, along with other records that demonstrate fraud within the CDC’s vaccine safety research. Posey pleaded on the House floor, “Mr. Speaker, I believe it’s our duty to ensure that the documents Dr. Thompson provided are not ignored. Therefore, I will provide them to members of Congress and the House committees upon request. Considering the nature of the whistleblower’s documents, as well as the involvement of the CDC, a hearing and a thorough investigation is warranted.” As of press time, Congress had taken no action to address Posey’s testimony. To demand hearings, contact the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, Representative Jason Chaffetz, at 202-2257751 or OpenCongress.org/people/ show/412270; or the Homeland Security and Government Operations Committee Chairman, Senator Ron Johnson, at 202-224-5323 or Open Congress.org/people/show/412496_ Ron_Johnson. Find local representatives at OpenCongress.org/people.
Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rotted-hollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks. “These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (Arbor Day.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.
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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social 14
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justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.
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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and cre-
ating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.
People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change.
If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.
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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts.
Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.
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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show,
he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion
Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. natural awakenings
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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change.
“The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problem-solving activities nurture democracy.
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This small sampling of individuals whose actions are affirming their heart’s directives is not random and signals a larger movement. It represents author Anodea Judith’s explanation for the evolution of our human journey, captured in the title and essence of her book Waking the Global Heart: Humanity’s Rite of Passage from the Love of Power to the Power of Love. James O’Dea, author of The Conscious Activist, says, “As we evolve, we recognize that it’s the heart which holds the great key to our collective healing, to real civility, the courage to face our own shadow and true progress.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.
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Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve.” So is “resolve” the missing ingredient in most people’s efforts to create real and lasting changes in their lives? Take for example one’s weight-loss effort, getting to the gym, trying to stop procrastinating, cleaning that closet or practicing to be more compassionate; without resolve we might as well stay on the sofa. Now I believe that at all times we already know what we
need to do, we just don’t like it. Most people never get past their habitual behavior of finding “excuses” as to why “they can’t”. My 6-year-old daughter, who is my teacher on many levels, always says to me whenever I tell her she can’t, “But I can try.” Everything is “mind” and every achievement is a function of the way one thinks or the nature of one’s thinking process. The Buddha taught, “The thought manifests as the word. The word manifests as the deed. The deed develops into habit. And the habit hardens into character. So watch the thought and its ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings.” We are the sum of the habitual thoughts we have accumulated
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Animal Chiropractic The Benefits of a Well-Adjusted Pet by Linda Sechrist
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lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.
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standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veterinarian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine interverte-
bral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that develop the core muscles which hold the spine firmly in place. “I don’t want to repeatedly see a dog for the same issues when it’s possible for the animal to maintain the adjustment with the owner’s help,” notes Gigliotti, who is among a few doctors that have completed advanced neurology training for animals at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. “Animal chiropractic techniques can also help with symptoms such as lameness, skin problems, bladder and bowel irregularities, sight and hearing loss, breathing difficulties, food and environmental allergies and gait abnormalities,” advises Doctor of Chiropractic Sherry Bresnahan. Licensed in the care of humans and animals, she holds AVCA certification and applies her extensive postgraduate training at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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“A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or, ‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiropractic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any creature, which can speak volumes about their health challenges. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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f I offered you a bruised banana, you probably wouldn’t be interested,” says Jonathan Deutsch, Ph.D., director of Drexel University’s Center for Hospitality and Sport Management. “But what if I offered you some banana ice cream on a hot summer day? I bet you’d find that a lot more appealing.” It was this simple observation that inspired a new model for recovering would-be wasted—or surplus—food and repurposing it to feed hungry people, generate revenue and even create jobs. The model was recently piloted in West Philadelphia, home to a large population of low-income and food-insecure individuals, as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Food Recovery Challenge with support from Brown’s Super Stores. Compiled by researchers from Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, Cabrini College and the EPA, the results were published in Food and Nutrition Sciences, a peer-reviewed international journal dedicated to the latest advancements in food and nutrition sciences. The report also projects the amount of food that could be saved if the program was replicated nationally. Roughly one-third of all global food gets wasted, according to the report. In the United States, that number is even higher, with nearly 40 percent of all food
going to waste, making it one of the most wasteful countries in the world. Supermarkets—where fresh produce is routinely taken off the shelves for cosmetic reasons—are a major source of this food waste. It was here that the researchers chose to focus on saving food loss and channeling this food stream in new and efficient ways to those in hunger. Drexel culinary arts and food science students collected thousands of pounds of bruised or misshapen fruits and vegetables from area supermarkets and developed products and recipes in the student-run Drexel Food Lab to put them to better use. These new, more appealing products could then be served or sold, diverting the food items from the landfill and creating a more sustainable food system, dubbed the Food System-Sensitive Methodology (FSSM) by the researchers. To illustrate the model, Deutsch returned to the banana example. “As soon as bananas are ripe, they are pulled from supermarket shelves because they’ll be overripe by the time the consumer gets them home and may get thrown in the trash,” he says. Although many supermarkets now donate such surplus foods to soup kitchens or shelters, items like overripe or bruised bananas may still end up in the trash because they are unappealing, even to someone who is food insecure.
“We took a look at what was happening and realized that it was just shifting the problem and not actually solving it,” says Deutsch. Next, the Drexel Food Lab looked at the food items that were commonly going to waste—bananas, tomatoes, greens, sweet potatoes—and developed lowcost, limited-skill ways to repurpose these surplus food items. “So, for example, we took those brown bananas, peeled them, froze them and food processed them to create banana ice cream, which is much more appealing. If we then wholesaled those products back to the grocery store, they could be sold at nearly double the price.” In an evaluation of just one month of the program, the researchers found that 35,000 pounds of surplus produce were gathered from 11 area supermarkets. If the surplus produce was purchased for a reduced price of $0.25 per pound and was processed into value-added food products such as veggie chips, jams and smoothie bases, it could then be wholesaled back to the same supermarket or other community-based retailers for $2 per pound.
These products could then be retailed at double the price, the researchers estimate, generating more than $90,000 in monthly gross revenue, enough to support several employees at a family wage. Applying FSSM, the preliminary results suggest that the potential production inputs nationally would be about 1.1 billion pounds annually. According to the researchers, the scalable economic, social and environmental opportunities are substantial. “An important way to address global food security is to make better use of the
food already produced,” the researchers wrote. “[The FSSM model] could help relieve chronic hunger and address the cost barriers that prevent these important sources of healthy dietary nutrients from reaching lower income people in the U.S. …The possibility for other foods, such as meats, grains and dairy, to increase diversion of food waste to hunger relief only brightens this outlook.” For more information, call Alex McKechnie at 215-895-2705 or email AMcKechnie@Drexel.edu.
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utumn’s shorter days remind us how precious time is, especially when we can spend the hours with good friends and loved ones. That’s why Chicago mothers and bloggers Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay decided to try slow cooking with a Zen approach in creating family meals. With the time they save in food preparation—especially when one recipe can yield an extra lunch or dinner—they free up moments for both family interaction and their own spiritual practices. “Slow cooking with the sacred intention of slowing down creates a sense of peace and calm after a full day of work and school,” says Barnhart. Once she transitioned to this kind of meal planning and preparation on a regular basis, she realized that it allows her to be more attentive to her family’s needs while a healthy, tasty dinner basically cooks itself. With extra time for meditation and yoga in her daily life, she realizes increased clarity and focus for other interests and demands. 24
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McKay enjoys the creative challenge of making family-pleasing, whole food recipes and converting conventionally cooked recipes for use with a slow cooker. “I especially love the bounty of the autumn harvest, which includes seasonal picks from our family’s urban garden,” she says. She’s found that root vegetables, squash, pumpkin, leeks, mushrooms, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, apples, pears and nuts all translate well to lower temperature cooking for a longer period. Whether it’s a quick preparation that allows for other activities or a more contemplative, mindful endeavor that can be relaxing in itself, the recipes on the pair’s website, TheZenOf SlowCooking.com, are highly suited for busy people.
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Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers
and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Mindful Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk
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Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled
8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top. Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.
Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.
Millet and Miso Stuffed Acorn Squash with Sriracha Dressing Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes
Root Vegetable Gratin with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 cup or 2 medium parsnips, diced to ½ inch 2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano
Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt All recipes adapted from TheZenOf SlowCooking.com by Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay. natural awakenings
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y her mid-20s, medical professionals correlated Lynn DeLaurentis’ uncharacteristic aches and pains to old age. The prescription antidepressants and painkillers were just side effects of raising a family. Sleeping 16 hours a day was just because of the strain. Often unable to finish sentences, and occasionally lost in daze, DeLaurentis tried to find help, one last time. “I couldn’t take the painkillers because I was already sleeping too much. This life was not a life to live,” she told herself. In search of relief, DeLaurentis came in contact with an alternative medicine doctor by the name of Samuel Verghese. According to New Jersey medical standards, there is no licensing board for “alternative medicine”. Dr. Verghese received his M.D.(AM) from Madurai University External Medical Degree Program and a Ph.D. in psychology from the Cambridge Graduate School System in India.
After her first extensive visit, Verghese diagnosed her with fibromyalgia. Wanting to test the facts herself, DeLaurentis went online and says her “jaw dropped.” Within six months of treatment at Verghese’s facility, Integrative Medicine and Biofeedback Clinic (Mount Laurel, New JerseyJ), the list of pains, aches, and symptoms that DeLaurentis had been keeping in her pocket, from doctor to doctor, disappeared. In that same time, DeLaurentis knew what she wanted to do with her career: to help people, like herself, experience joy again. DeLaurentis is a certified Biofeedback specialist, has a master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University, in Viginia, is a national certified counselor, and holds several other certifications related to working with trauma patients and eating disorders. She has been with the Integrative Medicine and Biofeedback Clinic for 10 years. Verghese has been treating
clients in South Jersey, at various clinics, for over 40 years, starting his own clinic with James Claire (DO). The clinic offers a unique Biofeedback Therapy program, which translates the body’s response to stressors such as nervousness, pain, ADD, ADHD, anxiety and other ailments, into a computational reading. The therapy allows the patient to witness the point where they react to stressors, in order to address both how they respond and what to do to remove the autonomic response. “Things are typically spiraling out of control for people when they come to us,” DeLaurentis explained. “They’re set for the flight response when they should be calm. If they’re on edge all the time and have been there so long, they don’t know how to relax.” The clinic also specializes in neurofeedback, a non-traditional approach to addressing brainwave activity to enhance attention, reduce impulsivity and hyperactive behaviors. The substantially researched technology has been in use since the 1970s, and within the last five years, has been used by Olympic athletes to fine-tune their skills through “zone-performance training”. In addition to alternative strategies to handling stressors and conditions, the clinic also has on staff a nurse, nutritionists, massage therapists and counselors. The clinic recommends natural plant-based supplements to help the body promote healing for conditions often treated with traditional medications without the possible negative side effects. The body uses these plant-based supplements like food to promote proper organ function, body detoxification, and neuro and immune-modulation. DeLaurentis began as receptionist at the clinic after encouragement and mentoring from Verghese, who saw her interest and potential as she healed and actively worked to understand all aspects of the clinic. She worked her way up, getting certified in Biofeedback, as well as in nutrition and counseling. What keeps her going is seeing the change in people who felt like change wasn’t possible. “My highlight, isn’t any one thing,” DeLaurentis said. “It’s when someone follows the program and has
success. When two to three months in, the intensity or how often the symptoms occur are dropping, there’s a real joy to that.” DeLaurentis says that the clinic sees a lot of referrals from locally acclaimed medical institutions like Jefferson Headache Clinic, to treat people that do not respond to traditional health care. When not working to ease the pain of others, DeLaurentis is committed to building and raising her family. She also
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The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/ locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”
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A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.
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Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make
Change from yard shoes to greenhouse shoes to avoid cross-contamination. good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to table-ready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.
Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps
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his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agita30
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tion, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, caused by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”
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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side ef-
fects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”
A Holistic Approach
An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.”
A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life.
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GMOs Link to Depression Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go hand-in-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documentary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by German researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for mood-lifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingredients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.
Heaven Within by Wayne Dyer
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eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter. I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears. I now see spiritual energy in everyone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses. When I can do so, all negative judgment dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the life-giving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating! Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the opportunity to be in a continual state of gratitude
and awe. I see miracles everywhere. Try changing your view of the world to one of awe and wonder. Rather than looking for miracles, shift to seeing everything as miraculous. By being in a state of awe, you won’t be able to mentally experience boredom or disappointment. Try seeing the invisible Divine flowing through and supporting everyone and everything. A rainstorm becomes a miraculous event, the lightning a fascinating display of electrical fireworks, the thunder a booming reminder of the invisible power of nature. Live the mystery by beginning to perceive what average eyes fail to notice. Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. (May 10, 1940 – Aug. 29, 2015), affectionately called the “father of motivation” by his fans, was an internationally renowned author, speaker and pioneer in the field of selfdevelopment. Over the four decades of his career, he wrote more than 40 books (including 21 New York Times bestsellers), created numerous audio programs and videos and appeared on thousands of television and radio shows.
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calendarofevents Email NASouthJersey@gmail.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Woofstock 2015 – 11am-4pm. Voorhees Animal Orphanage’s 19th annual shelter festival featuring crafts, demonstrations, exhibits, gourmet food court, live music, raffles, and fun for the entire family. John Connolly Park, Voorhees. 856-6279111. vaonj.org. Breathing Techniques and Meditation Workshop – 12-1:30pm. Beginner friendly workshop. Learn the dynamics of breathing and simple, accessible techniques through yoga postures, breathing exercises and meditation to soothe the nervous system and lower stress. $30. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W (rear), Hainesport. 609-410-7264. Stefanie@Taken BackToNature.com. Neck and Shoulders Workshop: Unraveling the Knots Together – 2-5pm. With Yoga Therapist Rhonda Clarke. Feel the neck and shoulder tensions melting away as we release the stress that gets us all knotted up. Learn effective movements you can do at work or home. $40. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net. Awake The Life of Yogananda – 4-5:30pm. Free showing of the multiple award-winning 2014 film that chronicles the life of Paramahansa Yogananda. Documentary examines the world of yoga, modern and ancient, east and west, and explores why millions today have embraced its timeless teachings. The OmniWell Center, 55 N Lakeview Dr, Gibbsboro. 856-309-9355. SNJMeditation@ comcast.net.
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Boost Your Positivity – With award-winning author Lu Hanessian The same old thinking gets the same old results. Join Lu for this uplifting workshop that gives you the results to shift negative thought patterns to all that’s possible. $25. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-404-7287 or Yoga ForLiving.net. Half Day Sitting – 7am-12pm. Short meditation intensive, perfect for beginners, and experienced students too, providing a way to deepen your practice. Includes Dharma talk and breakfast. Lunch offered for those staying for Zen Circle. $25, $35/full day (includes the Zen Circle). Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Moving on to Fall Crops and Cooler Weather – 8:30am1pm. Warm up your kitchen with fresh chicken or turkey pot pies, artisan breads and baked goods, homemade cheese spreads, artisan chocolates and fall produce jams. Cut flowers too. Free Cooking Demo, 10am with Cara Griffin, Pumpkin Cake and Caramel Sauce. Live music with Jimmy Mannix. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Seasonal Botany Tour: Fall – 10am-12pm. Join Robyn A. Jeney, Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association’s Director of Forest Management, for a botanical tour. Rain date, Oct 4. $2/person. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E Ormond Ave. Register: 856-869-7372. SaddlersWoods.org. Gloucester County Animal Shelter Open House – 11am-4pm. Celebrating our 25th anniversary. 1200 N Delsea Dr, Clayton. 856-881-2828. GloucesterCountyNJ.gov/depts/a/shelter.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
Mindfulness for Kids – Sundays, Oct 4-25. Through fun interactive activities, mindfulness increases concentration, self-awareness and facilitates emotional regulation, learning how to quiet the mind and settle oneself during stressful situations. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-404-7287 or YogaFor Living.net.
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Community Yoga – 9am. The 1st Sun each month our center offers a community yoga class. Class embraces all levels. Bring your bodies and minds into greater peace. Newcomers welcome. Families encouraged. Free/members, suggested $5 donation for guests. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenter OfMedford.com. Interpretive Trail Hike – 1-2pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free/member, $4/person, $10/family. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, Rancocas NatureCenter.org. The Five Rhythms of Life – 1-4pm. With Elsie Kerns & Denise Paolini. Everyone has a dominant rhythm. These Five Rhythms influence our behaviors, health and emotions. Learn your rhythm and how to recognize everyone else’s to help you navigate relationships. Voorhees. 856988-7426. Chado-Zazen – 3-5pm. Combining the beauty of the Japanese Tea Ceremony with the serenity of meditation to create an afternoon of peace, harmony, friendship and tranquility. Limited registration. $50. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
Meditation and Messages through Mediumship – 5:30pm. Alchemy exists with medium, Alaine Portner, E-RYT, in combination with meditation, messaging and harmonic sounds. She communicates with the energies of loved ones and receives symbolic messages, both personal and purposeful to you. Limited to 8 participants; pre-registration required. $65. Skype sessions available. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
South Jersey Thoroughbred Rescue 2nd Annual Benefit Golf Outing – Registration includes lunch, dinner, greens fees, golf cart: $145/golfer; $550/foursome; $30 dinner only. Little Mille Country Club. Erin Hurley: SJTR@comcast.net. SJTBAdoption.org. 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. Learn Massage for Relaxation – 7-9pm. Join in or watch as you learn basic massage for the back, feet, head, neck and shoulders, generating that relaxation response. Suitable for people with little and no massage background, Instructor: Bill Curry, Licensed Massage Therapist. $25. Bring a Friend for a $10 discount for the both of you ($40). Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. RSVP: 856-222-9444 or Info@ Acu-HealthCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7
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. SustainableCherryHill.org.
Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. 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. Imagine New Lyrics Songwriting Group – 7-8pm. With Emily Sutin. Can you daydream or imagine the things you would like to have in your life? This is a fun way to bring those musings to life. Create personalized lyrics based on the original melody of John Lennon’s Imagine. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. Zen Studies Circle – Oct 7 & 28. 7-8:30pm. An evening of meditation, liturgy and Dharma teaching for the beginner as well as the more seasoned student. Suggested donation $10. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. PineWind.org.
Strudel. Live music with Jessica Carroll. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter. com. Alignment, Foundation & Core Yoga Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Learn the proper alignment and foundation for more advanced poses as well as gain an understanding of the core which involves the muscles of the pelvic floor, abdominals and back. All levels welcome. $30. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Registration required: 609-410-7264. Stefanie@TakenBackTo Nature.com. Arms & Abs Anatomy Workshop – 1-3pm. Shelly Schneider teaches the vital connection of the muscles of the arms connect the upper body with the lower body in yoga and how to increase your core strength. $30. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.
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Community HU Song – 10-10:30am. Come learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019. Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm. Celebrate the experience of the Light and Sound of God through the Eckankar Worship Service. Service includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on month’s topic: Finding Wisdom from the Heart: Using your God-Given Creativity. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14
The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali – Thursday, Oct 8-29. 6-9pm. With Shiva Das. Immerse yourself into the primary underlying philosophy of yoga. Learn: history of Vedic Philosophy and Culture; Patanjali the Ancient Sage; purpose and goal of yoga; obstacles on the yogic path; the 8-fold practice of ashtanga yoga; results of yogic practice, nature of enlightenment. $108/series. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Learn Donna Eden’s Daily Routine and other techniques to keep your energies balanced and healthy. Based on Eden’s Energy Medicine book, led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. $15. No prior experience needed. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Acu-HealthCenter.com. Reiki Healing Circle – 7:30pm. Reiki is the movement of natural healing energy through your body and spirit. At this gathering we will offer and receive Reiki to clear, balance and nurture your self. $10/preregistered, $15/at door. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9
Autumn Foliage & Mindfulness Living – Oct 9-12. A truly holistic, nurturing weekend for mind, body and soul. Deerfield Spa in the Poconos. For more info: 570-223-0160 or Deerfield Spa.com. Become a Professional and Certified Reflexologist – 7-9pm. Still Point Yoga Center is hosting a state of the art curriculum in The Art and Science of Reflexology this fall. Come to our Open House and find out about The CORE of Reflexology Education. Explore this effective and holistic way to help the body and mind through the feet and hands. Still Point Yoga Center, 1 Kelly Drivers Ln, Laurel Springs. 856-227-0999. StillPointYoga Center.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Our Fall Harvest Continues – 8:30am-1pm. Stock up on sweet and crunchy Jersey apples. And there’s so much more in season. Baked goods, cheeses, breads, local honey and eggs, too. Free Cooking Demo with Jolynn Deloach, Homemade Apple
Camden County Animal Shelter’s 2nd Annual Pledge-A-Paw Dog Walk – 12-4pm. Join animal supporters from our community. Includes 1k dog walk, fun-packed day of entertainment, music, contests, games. Camden County College, Black wood Campus. ccasnj.org. Soul Play Mini-Retreat: Re-Discovering Your Passion through Creativity – 12:30-4:30pm. With Tiffany Soska. Reconnect with our Divine purpose through the power of play. Create mandalas, moon mala bracelets and magic. Receive an oracle card reading. All materials included. No previous art experience necessary. $89. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Walking the Path of the Healer – 1-4pm. With Andrea Regal. Healers, Light Workers and Sacred Path Seekers. Learn to navigate between maintaining a sensitive open heart and the energies of suffering the world. Experience an afternoon of discovery, re-formation and revitalization. Voorhees. 856-470-8981. Wellness Workers@aol.com. 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. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12
Marketing Seminar for Private Practice Owners and Freelance Professionals – 6:30-9pm. Branding without pressure. $25. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. To register, Miriam: 609-230-1079. Details: CreativeBusiness Practices.com.
Fall Tree/Leaf ID – 10:30am-12pm. Pre-registration required. $7/RNC members; $9/nonmembers Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNature Center.org. Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 11am-3pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. You might just fall in love. Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Sewell. 856-4242288. Adoptions@awanj.org. Vivid Kids: Tools for Growing a Confident and Cooperative Child – 7-9pm. In 6 weeks transform the relationship with your child by using the Nurtured Heart Approach© (NHA). NHA works for all children, toddlers to teens, even the not-so-easy ones. $145. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: My VividKids.com. Annual Dig Pink Game and Fundraiser – 4pm. Lenape vs Seneca Dig Pink Volleyball Game. Funds raised for Side-Out Foundation go toward a clinical trial specifically for patients with stage 4 breast cancer, the most advanced form of the disease and the least funded area of research. 235 Hartford Rd, Medford. Side-Out.org. 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 and rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/ member, $65/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Seed Sovereignty: Saving Seeds & Building Community – 6:30pm. Come find out the connection between seed saving and food justice. Meeting includes a seed swap, a talk by Keith Monahan about seed saving and food sovereignty, and a group discussion about establishing a community seed library. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: 856-425-2221 or RSVP@ gmofreenj.com. Learn more: GMOfreeNJ.com. Pop Up Wellness Fair – 6:30-8:30pm. Join a host of practitioners to experience a wonderful sampling of services for your well-being. Elsie Kearns, Energy readings; DeCotiis Chiropractic, Wellness Screenings; Laurie Taylor, Skincare; Laura Knopp, Chair Massage; Sheri Krauss, Acupuncture; Tammy Hughel, Infrared Biomat; Adam Travia, Herbal Consult; Kimberly Spair, Make and Take a Roll on made with oils. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. Hosted by Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. LourdesCare, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. RSVP, Judy: 609221-2285; Tammy@WellnessForLiving.com. Yoga Nidra: Reclined Meditation – 7:30pm. An Indian tradition referred to as “sleep of the yogis.” Experience a deep sense of calm with guided visualization techniques. It melts away tiredness and tension in the body, awakening to clarity. Beginners welcome. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Canoe/Kayak the Batsto River – 9:30am. Celebrate Pinelands Month with a canoe/kayak trip on the Batsto River. More info: PinelandsAdventures.org.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Support your Local Farms – 8:30am-1pm. Lots of cranberries, apples, and other cooler weather crops still in. Artisan breads, fresh eggs, local honey and jams for those warm scones. Local crafters and artists. Free Wine Making Demo, 10am with Ray Samulis. Live music with The Genies. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Fall Stewardship Event – 9:30am-1pm. Volunteers needed to help us spruce up Saddler’s Woods. Pick up litter, refurbish trails, plant native trees and weed invasive plants. Tools and refreshments provided. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E Ormond Ave. Register by Oct 10: 856-869-7372. SaddlersWoods.org.
Naturalist-Led Saturday Walk – 10:30-11:30am. Join an RNC naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers. $3/RNC members; $5/nonmembers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, Rancocas NatureCenter.org. Clear Chakras, Release Toxins & Calm the Body, Mind & Spirit – 11am-3pm. With Elsie Kerns, EEM-AP & Geoff White, EEM-AP. Learn to clear chakras for self and others, release toxins from the body by stimulating the neurolymphatic system and bring peace and calm to the body, mind and spirit. Cherry Hill. 856-988-7426 or 609-468-1286. Don’t Waste the Harvest Festival & Barn Dance – 11am-5pm, Festival; 6-8pm, barn dance. Includes craft vendors, garden tours; presentations; information booths. We’ll challenge you to find
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Sunday Morning Zen Meditation – 9:3011:30am. Includes 3 periods of seated and walking meditation and Dharma talk. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Family Yoga – 10:30am. Enjoy the benefits of yoga with your entire family. A fun way to mindfully connect with your loved ones and move through yoga asana, meditation and breathing exercises in a safe and nurturing space. $10/person. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com. Introduction to Natural Healing – 1-3:30pm. With Peter Pajil, ND. Naturopathic Medicine recognizes the integrity of the whole person. Dr. Pajil will present the ABC’s of natural health. Learn lifestyle choices that foster recovery, build health and prevent illness. Voorhees. 856-470-8981. WellnessWorkers@aol.com. Walk in the Wild: Light – 2pm. A leisurely ramble along the trails on the Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust. Meet in the parking lot at the end of Rankin Ave, Deptford. 856-579-4441. OldPineFarm.org. Arm Balance and Inversions – 2-4pm. With Charolotte Cato. Find your balance safely and successfully with step-by-step instructions to get into a variety of arm balances and inversions. Learn how to fire up your core to create a strong foundation and techniques for successful lift-offs. $30. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Group Clearing and Light Grid Activation – 6-8pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Gathering as a group to relax and receive an energetic clearing of our human filters/programs. As we release these denser energies from the system we can also heal karmic and past life issues, as well as, family lineages. $20/pre-registered; limited space. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21
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: The Spiritual Nature of Dreams. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 609-261-0019. Angelica – 6:30pm. Throughout history, saints and mystics have worked with the angelic realm. Explore ways to connect with our angels through color, sound, oils and learn their messages. Medford. More info: 609-509-3772 or TerraAurum@ hotmail.com. Getting to Know your GoPro: GoPro Basics – 6:30-8pm. Will focus on the camera’s user interface, video capture, image settings and accessories. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
Burlington County Farmers’ Market: It’s a Great Time of Year to Celebrate Local – 8:30am1pm. Farm-raised chicken, lamb, beef and pork, chicken and turkey pot pies, artisan cheeses, baked goods and fresh roasted coffee. Live music with Opus Soul. Free Demo, 10am with Tea For All brewing Chai and Chai Lattes. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Animal Energy Healing Level II Workshop – 9:30am-5pm. Animal Level I prerequisite. Incorporating long distance healing plus other modalities and various techniques to assist animals with their healing. $110; $15/manual. Waterford. Register: 856-220-3667 or MindBodyAndSpirit WellnessCenter.com.
savethedate Holistic Health Extravaganza – 9:30am-5pm. 30+ holistic practitioners and crafters. New Egypt. More info: 609-752-1048, Siobhan@ NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. Bigger and even healthier in our new location. More readers, more healing modalities, free talks and snacking at our SuperFoods Café & Market. All 20-min private sessions on hour and half-hour, $30. Register early. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. Food Day – 11am-2pm. Celebrate local, healthy, sustainable food from across the region. Enjoy samples; learn how to eat sustainably on a budget; get to know local and organic. Free. Unitarian Cherry Hill High School East, Kresson Rd, Cherry Hill. Registration info: Sustainable CherryHill.org. Weight Loss through Nutritional Balancing Seminar – 1-2:30pm. Discover how you can permanently lose weight healthfully. Learn about different metabolic types, how weight loss occurs on a nutritional balancing program, weight loss topics, the benefits of yoga for weight loss and more. $15; Hair tissue mineral analysis $75 (workshop special & optional). Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Registration required: 609-410-7264. Stefanie@ Taken BackToNature.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
Hike the Franklin Parker Preserve – 10am. Celebrate Pinelands Month with an easy-paced fiveto-six mile hike on the Yellow Trail at the Franklin Parker Preserve. Leashed dogs welcome. Rain cancels. Meet at Speedwell entrance off Rte 563, Woodland Township. Info: 609-259-3734. Open House: Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey – 11am-3pm. Celebrate their 6-month anniversary in their new Cherry Hill location, and welcome new Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner Christy Panichelli to the office. Local food provided, nutrition information, and free health screenings. 1050 Kings Hwy, N Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or Info@nhic SouthJersey.com. nhicsouthjersey.com. Living Your Yoga – 12-2:30pm. With Joanne Gentile. For students and yoga teachers. This special class will focus on yoga philosophy, an active asana practice, a soothing pranayama practice & the quiet practice of self-inquiry meditation. $30/preregistration, $35/at door. Still Point Yoga Center, 1 Kelly Drivers Ln, Laurel Springs. 856227-0999. StillPointYogaCenter.com.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness presents Susan Silberstein, PhD. She will speak on the “The Diet Connection,” and explain the scientific research that has demonstrated dramatic ways in which dietary and lifestyle choices can affect overall health. Webinars held the 4th Wed. For more info or to register: 856-596-5834 or TDINJ.com. Zen Studies Circle – 7-8:30pm. See Oct 7 listing. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River – 10am. Celebrate Pinelands Month with an 8-mile trip on the Jewel of the Pinelands. Rentals not available. Meet at Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego Rd. Info: 609-259-3734.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Journey of the Soul Weekend – Oct 30-Nov 1. Working with the Spiritual Realm and Soul’s purpose. Best Halloween costume wins free weekend at Deerfield Spa. For more info: 570-223-0160 or DeerfieldSpa.com. “Re-Frame” Workshop – Join award-winning author Lu Hanessian to discover how changing the way we see things changes the way we think, feel and live. $25. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Register: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.
plan ahead THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 “The Art Of Letting Go” – 7:15pm. A workshop designed to help us let go of thoughts and emotions that are weighing us down. The symbolism of Autumn Trees leaves falling helps facilitate the “letting go” process. Includes presentation, group discussion, “letting go” ceremony and creating a book mark with a positive affirmation that students take home. $20/pre-registration, $25/at door. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Crystal Healing for Animals – 9:30am-5pm. Learn how to work with crystals for animals; use pendulums; construct crystal grid layouts; and prepare crystal elixirs. Waterford. Register: 856-220-3667 or MindBodyAndSpiritWellness Center.com.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Marketing Seminar - Website Content & Blogging. 6:30- 9 PM at AcuHealth Holistic Center, 100 West Camden Ave., Moorestown, NJ. Visit CreativeBusinessPractices.com. for details, $25. Call Miriam to register 609-230-1079.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Usui Reiki Master Certification Class – 9:30am5pm. Deepen your experience with the Reiki energy. Class consists of discussion, practicing techniques and attunements, and giving and receiving Reiki. Manual included. $220; 7.0 NCTMB Contact hrs. Waterford. Register: 856-220-3667 or MindBodyAndSpiritWellness Center.com.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
Burlington County Farmers’ Market: A Spooky Last Day of Our Regular Season – 8:30am-1pm. The last day for some of our regular season vendors, so stock. Authentic Greek Cuisine Cooking Demo, 10am with Kuzina by Sofia. Storytelling with the Moorestown Library, 11am. Live music with Bad Dogz. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Food & Water Watch Climate and Energy Forum – 9am-3pm. Building a Movement for a Safe, Healthy and Just Future. Includes workshops, speakers, panels, trainings and skill sharing. $15 suggested donation. Ramapo College, Trustees Pavilion, 505 Ramapo Valley Rd, Mahwah. To register, Lena Smith: 732-839-0878 or lsmith@fwwatch.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10
Women’s Silent Retreat – 1:30-6:30pm. A gentle quiet space in which to unwind, de-stress and be nourished. Reconnect and recharge. A women’s Ayurveda treatment is included to help unwind the tensions. $95. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.
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Barre Classes – 11am. Barre fuses together several disciplines: yoga, Pilates and ballet. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOf Medford.com.
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Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. A cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates empowerment with martial arts, joy of movement through dance arts and healing arts with yoga stretches. $13/dropin, $10/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Yoga ForLiving.net.
Donate Your Soles to the Animal Welfare Association – Thru Nov 10. Help us raise funds by donating your new or gently worn, used shoes. Goal to collect 2,500 pairs and raise $1,000 for our homeless pets. Drop shoes off in the drop boxes in the Adoptions Center or Pet Clinic, 500 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees. awanj.org. Gentle Yoga for Your Back – If you are looking for an effective therapy for back pain discover Svaroopa® yoga. A therapeutic style of yoga that relieves tensions and stress. Free intro class, Oct 23, 5:30-6:30pm. 6 ongoing drop-in classes available per week. Private sessions also available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. For more info, Rhonda Clarke, Yoga Therapist and Advanced Svaroopa Yoga Teach er: 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.nett.
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.
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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.
Guided Meditation with Deepinder – 8:309:30am. 3rd Sun. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, Bruni Square, 1351 Rte 38W (rear), Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.
Marketing Strategies for Private Practice Owners and Freelance Professionals – 6:30-9pm. 2nd Mon. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. $25. Info & to register, Miriam: 609-230-1079. CreativeBusinessPractices.com.
Sundays on Station with Sustainable Haddon Heights – Thru Oct. 9:30am-1pm. Each week the group will be having demonstrations on various aspects of sustainability and gardening. Stop by the table after you make your purchases at the market. For each reusable bag you have used, receive an entry into the weekly contest. 600 block of Station Ave, Haddon Heights. SustainableHaddonHeights.org. Meditation – 10:30am. Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.
tuesday Hatha Yoga – 8am. All levels with Lisa O’Brien, or 6:30pm, vinyasa flow with Dawn Ciallella. $15/drop-in or ask about unlimited monthly memberships. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. Elevate YourHealth.com.
Walk this Way – 6:30pm. Weekly walking group with Haddonfield Running Co. and Chandler Wellness Care. 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. I n f o / r e g i st e r : 8 5 6 - 8 7 4 - 8 1 9 4 o r C h a n d le r WellnessCare.com. Postural Alignment Class – 6:45-7:45pm. With Deb Freeman. Strong and balanced posture is the foundation for health. Gentle corrective exercises return your body to proper alignment, function and balance. $13/drop-in, $10/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.
wednesday Dawn Meditation – 5:45-7am. Wed-Fri, except Oct 9 & week of Oct 19. Join us for a healthy mental breakfast that nourishes and prepares you to meet the day’s challenges. No registration required. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. 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. Creative Writing – 2-3:30pm. Course designed to be a true creative writing class. If you have ever wanted to write, now is the opportunity to try doing it within an accepting circle of writers. Class ongoing and will become a way for you to finally find your voice and to tell your story. Eilandarts Center, 21 S Centre St, Merchantville. Ni@Eilandarts.com. Eilandarts.com. Beginner Yoga Series – 5pm. Ashtanga with Linda Naulty, 6:15pm. $15/drop-in or ask about unlimited monthly memberships. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.
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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. Metaphysical Development Circle – 6:308:30pm. Higher awareness, meditation, mindfulness, spirit communication, dowsing and more. Medium and author Robert Egby. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated. 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-351-5878. Check “Bulletin Board” at Robert-Egby.com. Meditation – 7-8pm. All are welcome. Experience the many benefits of regular meditation. Free. 911 N Broad St, Woodbury. 856-848-5500. WoodburyWellnessCenter.com. 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. Yoga Nidra – 7:15-8:15pm. With Lori Wallch. The deepest possible states of relaxation you can obtain while still maintaining full consciousness. It is performed in savasana; there is no movement during class, just deep relaxation through listening to the teacher’s instructions. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.
thursday YogaBlaast – 9:15-10:15am. With Lauri Andreacchio. A heart pumping blend of yoga and kick boxing. The perfect complement to your yoga practice as it adds in that cardio that we all need. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Qigong: A Mindful Moving Meditation – 1011am & 8:15-9:15pm. An ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical movement, breathing techniques and focused intention. All levels welcome. Chairs provided. $13/drop-in, $10/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaFor Living.net. Mindful Movement and Meditation – 10:3011:45am. With Lori Volpe. A slower paced yoga class inviting you to explore the sensations of the body and how movement affects the body. Meditation techniques taught and explored. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. The SanctuaryForYoga.com. Vinyasa Flow – 6:15pm. With Rose Saunders. $15/drop-in or ask about unlimited monthly memberships. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.
Mindfulness Meditation Class (MBSR) – 7-8pm. Research shows that mindfulness meditation practice can restore emotional balance, reduce stress, and 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. YogaForLiving.net. Evening Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Not held Oct 22. Includes a brief instruction along with periods of seated and walking meditation. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Yin/Vin Flow – 7:15-8:30pm. With Liz Monaghan. A fusion of yin yoga and vinyasa flow. Blend balances the yin and the yang, solar and lunar, strength and receptivity, leaving you feeling clarity, whole and deeply peaceful. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Yoga Meditation – 7:30pm. With Lisa O’Brien. $15/drop-in or ask about unlimited monthly memberships. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. Elevate YourHealth.com.
friday Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. Yoga Nidra with Lori –6:30-7:30pm. 2nd Fri. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, Bruni Square, 1351 Rte 38W (rear), Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.
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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES LOOKING FOR LICENSED AND INSURED PROFESSIONAL – To use our space 1-4 sessions weekly. South Jersey. Chandler Wellness Care: 856-874-8194 or ChandlerWellnessCare.com.
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: YogaForLiving.net. M O O R E S T O W N A LT E R N AT I V E H E A LT H C E N T E R – Looking for healing energy practitioners. Two large rooms available. Great Location, plenty of parking, minutes from Rte 38 & 295. Call Barbara at Angel’s Hands LLC: 609-760-8410. MOORESTOWN HOLISTIC HEALTH OFFICE – Beautiful rooms for rent. Room available full time, includes utilities. Main road, high visibility, parking on premises. For more info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Info@ Acu-HealthCenter.com.
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Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Thanksgiving. 8am-12pm. Rain or shine. Between Collings & Irvin aves along Patco. CollingswoodMarket.com. Burlington County Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 31. 8:30am-1pm. Rain or shine. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAg Center.com.
LIVE WITH ME AT PINE WIND ZEN COMMUNITY SHAMONG – Perfect for someone with a yoga or meditation practice; school teacher; writer; poet; student. I am looking for a Spiritual Roommate to share beautiful Pine Wind with. 609-268-9151. seijaku@jizo-an.org. PineWind.org.
Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. With Dawn Ciallella. $15/drop-in or ask about unlimited monthly memberships. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.
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SERENE AND TRANQUIL – 600-sq-ft space conveniently located on Rte. 38 in Hainesport. Yoga, Massage Therapy, Energy Therapy, Workshops, etc. Call 267-664-3236.
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Live in Joy Yoga 118 W. Merchant St. 856-546-1006 LiveInJoyYoga.com We offer Ayurvedic, Hatha, Kundalini & Vinyasa Yoga group & private classes, Reiki, Thai Massage, Inspirational workshops, Ayurvedic Skincare & much Joy!
CHERRY HILL
Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd. 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation, Ayurveda, and a variety of classes, workshops and retreats.
GLASSBORO
Samma Vayama Well-Being (SVWB) 12 Girard St. 856-863-3549 SVWB.org SVWB offers weekly yoga and meditation classes. Please visit website for more information.
Brett Passarella 609.707.1096
Therapeutic Massage • State Certified • Deep Tissue • Neuromuscular • Cranial Sacral • Shiatsu • Reflexology • Swedish • Chair Massage
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Sol Yoga 1351 Rte. 38W 267-664-3236 SolYogaNJ.com All Levels Vinyasa Flow, Gentle and Restorative, Meditation, Workshops.
LAUREL SPRINGS
Still Point Yoga Center 1 Kelly Drivers Lane 856-227-0999 or 856-627-7048 StillPointYogaCenter.com Yoga Classes - All Levels & Styles, Prenatal, Kids, Self-Inquiry Meditation, Massage, Workshops, Trainings - 200-hr Yoga Teacher, Kid’s Yoga, 110-hr Reflexology.
MEDFORD
The Sanctuary for Yoga 43 S. Main St. Medford, NJ 08055 609-953-7800 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com tbheiser1@verizon.net A true sanctuary where students find peace, love, and balance. Offering tools to draw upon inner wisdom, strength and stress reduction through regular practice, workshops and Reiki.
The Yoga Center of Medford 417 Stokes Rd. 609-654-9400 YogaCenterOfMedford.com A Variety of Styles and Class Levels, Meditation, Mediumship, Retreats, Teacher Training.
MOORESTOWN
Temenos Center 720 E. Main St., Ste. 1A 856-722-9043 TemenosCenter.com Yoga Therapy, Individual and Group, Krishnamacharya Lineage, Mindfulness classes; Psychotherapy, Yoga for anxiety, depression and PTSD, Mindful eating, Stress reduction.
MULLICA HILL
Blissful Yoga 43 S. Main St. 609-505-0323 BlissfulYogaMullicaHill.com Surrender and Endure - Our ‘Inner’ Asanas. Yoga isn’t just about the body. Let Blissful Yoga lead you in.
WILLIAMSTOWN
Majaka Yoga 377 S. Main St. 609-231-6706 MajakaYoga.com All levels yoga, Kids yoga, Meditation, Reiki, workshops.
EnErgy MEdicinE Geoffrey White, EEM-AP Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner For deep and meaningful healing
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Geoff brings almost 10 years of professional energy medicine experience to Mt. Laurel. He is passionate about energy work and Donna Eden’s protocols that balance the nine energy systems—from the chakras to the basic GRID.
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ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS RENEÉ ROBERTSON, LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPIST Restoration-You Inc. 720 E Main St, Ste 1-D Moorestown, NJ 856-437-0430 Restoration-You.com
What if there was a much easier way to deal with stress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, gentle touch on 32 points on the scalp that starts a flow of energy and erases years of fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold us back. Sessions include powerful tools to use in everyday situations. Energetic Massage and Bodywork for Women.
ACUPUNCTURE FRANCHESCA ISAAC, LAC, DIPL. AC., HHC Acupuncture, Holistic Health Coach 860 Rte 168, Ste 104 Turnersville, NJ 08012 856-401-9550
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.
ADDICTION / SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING ANDREW J. ASSINI, MA, LCADC Conscious Contact 12 Girard Rd., Glassboro, NJ 08028 856-863-3549 ConsciousContact.org
Assini is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) and recovering addict with over nine years clean whose approach effectively synthesizes ancient wisdom traditions with modern evidence-based interventions. Conscious Contact provides substance abuse counseling and spiritual guidance services. See ad, page 9.
ALLERGIES ALLERGY & HEALTH SOLUTIONS CENTER CARYLANN BAUTZ, CNC, CMT
“Naet” 24-Hr Allergy Elimination Therapy Crystal Light Bed Healing 609-654-4858 FeelLikeUs.net 30 years in business. NAET allergy elimination technique. Results in 24 hours, no needles. Natural solution for allergies and sensitivities, detox and weight loss. Balance the system naturally. Lose weight, feel and look younger. Special packages available.
MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST 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 29.
BIOFEEDBACK INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & BIOFEEDBACK CLINIC 813 E Gate Dr, Ste B Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 856-222-9965 IMBC@PointsOfPower.org BiofeedbackNJ.com
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. See ad, page 23.
BIONETIC HEALING INSIGHT TO YOUR WELLNESS 18 Serenity Ct Southampton, NJ 08088 856-834-2344
Adriana Lefkowitz is a holistic nutritionist and a Certified Bionetic Practitioner. She uses a SpectraVision scan to identify stressors. All your supplements are tested to ensure proper absorption by your body. Using data from the scan she balances your body with homeopathy and low laser light therapy to achieve health and wellness. See ad, page 3.
CHIROPRACTOR DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS
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30 W Holly Ave Pitman, NJ 08071 856-218-1330 Fddec@WellnessSpeakers.org
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 27.
Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellnessbased Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.
Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus
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The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad, page 22.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY ALLERGY & HEALTH SOLUTIONS CENTER CARYLANN BAUTZ, CNC, CMT
ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYT
Experienced Medium, Spiritual Educator, Author 417 Stokes Road Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 AlainePortner.com Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.com YogaCenterOfMedford.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. See ad, page 36.
LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM
“Naet” 24-Hr Allergy Elimination Therapy Colon Hydrotherapy, Crystal Light Bed Healing 609-654-4858 FeelLikeUs.net
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.
30 years in business. The only closed system in the area. Safe and sanitary. Professionally trained therapists perform procedure.
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CONSULTING MIRIAM STAVOLA
609-230-1079 Marketing Consultant to Private Practice Owners & Freelance Professionals CreativeBusinessPractices.com Combining her extensive training, teaching and practice in metaphysics with years of business administration, Miriam applies spiritual principles to management and marketing. Focusing on professional growth through personal development, she guides clients to uniquely tailor their services for optimum exposure and expansion.
The Wisdom Within Energy healing, flower essences, akashic readings and spiritual counseling 856-236-5973 New website: video meditations and tips on living a balanced emotional life. TheWisdomWithin.net A balanced energy system is the foundation of health. Marilyn, a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and a certified flower essence therapist, guides you to an experience of a balanced energy field as the secret to emotional balance and in finding solutions to the challenges of life. Children, teens, adults. In-person or phone/Skype sessions.
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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 SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT 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 26.
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 T h e r m o g r a p h i c Te c h n i c i a n , 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 3.
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 8.
DR. STEVEN HORVITZ
Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 2.
PHILIP GETSON, DO 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 28.
ROBERT EGBY, CH, DHP
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 CHANDLER WELLNESS CARE
Khayriyyah Chandler, DO 25 A Tanner St, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 856-874-8194 Fax: 877-876-2833 ChandlerWellnessCare@gmail.com ChandlerWellnessCare.com Direct Pay family practice in downtown Haddonfield. 24/7 access to Dr, 30-min visits, house calls, skype and telemedicine visits. Integrative medicine. Osteopathic manipulation. Weight loss management. Shop with Dr. Vitamin Injections. Postpartum and youth services. Tai chi and Education Series. Weekly walking group on Kings Hwy, Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Book online.
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 Board Certified 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 3.
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.
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.
NATURAL MEDICINE SEAN CHRISTOPHER INSELBERG, ACN, NET, NRT
Nutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com Sean Christopher Inselberg is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist Practicing Nutrition Response testing and Neuro Emotional Technique. He uses non-invasive testing to uncover the root cause of symptoms and disease. The techniques are clinically proven to help restore the body back to optimal health. Using an advanced form of applied kinesiology, the testing shows any structural impairments, nutritional deficiencies, hidden infections and emotional stressors that can all become barriers to achieving good health. See ad, page 6.
NUMEROLOGIST TRACI ROSENBERG, MA
Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com
MASSAGE THERAPY ENERGY PRACTITIONER BARB HIBSMAN, LMT, CRM, MEMBER AMTA
Body work, Energy Healing, Space Clearing Moorestown & Mercerville 609-240-3699 Barb has over 17 years of experience helping the body heal itself through modalities such as Integrative Massage, Raindrop, Reflexology, Reiki/IET, Chakra Balancing and Removing Energy Blockages. For home and office energy balancing, she is certified in space clearing through dowsing.
Join the region’s leading 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.
It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well. ~René Descartes
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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING
JAMIE MOUNT, CHHC, BSED Oh How Healthy! Nutrition and Wellness Coaching 21 Haines Mill Rd Delran, NJ 08075 856-630-1249 OhHowHealthy.com
Trying to lose weight? Gain energy? Make smarter food choices for yourself and your family? Jamie Mount helps create balance by offering guidance and inspiration to help clients shift their behavior to healthier habits by making step-bystep changes to diet and lifestyle.
DONNA WOOD
Certified Nutritionist Health Haven, 1381 New Jersey Rte. 38 Hainesport, NJ 08036 609-346-7696 HealthHavenInc.com Donna Wood, a certified nutritionist, focuses on nutritional counseling and dietary guidance. Disease does not occur without a cause or imbalance. Discover the “root” of your imbalance. Learn to make better food and lifestyle choices. Gain selfawareness through our services. Call for an appointment. See ad, page 29.
PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE
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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.
ZEN LIFE COACHING 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 18.
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