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5 newsbriefs

8 healthbriefs

12 globalbriefs

16 ecotip 24 zenspiration 25 farmersmarkets 31 plantpurerecipes

35 calendar 40 classifieds 40 resourceguide

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

18 FOOD DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

22 FOOD GLEANING

Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry by Avery Mack

26 COLONY COLLAPSE DISORDER OF THE 22 HONEY BEES by Anita Collins

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30 VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION by Judith Fertig

32 ADVENTURES IN NATURE

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34 JEFFREY SMITH

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I read to her every night before bedtime. It helped her wind down and I enjoyed the quiet togetherness. Her favorite book, The Lorax, was always in the nightly lineup and I liked to save it for last so she heard its ultimate message just before sleep: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Now that my daughter is in high school, I like to think that her active social conscience and the fervor with which she tackles present-day issues like charitable donation drives, animal cruelty and environmental safety is tied to those peaceful teaching moments. In our hectic, driven and often narcissistically motivated society, we all too often overlook our individual responsibility to, as The Lorax simplified for us, “make things better.” It starts by caring. We may care enough to act for the greater good by feeding the hungry in our community, as Avery Mack reveals in “Food Gleaning,” on page 22, or by forwarding stewardship of our planet with a trip outside, as Harriet Shugarman explores in “Adventures in Nature,” on page 32. We’re daily offered innumerable ways to care. When I think about helping to care for people and the planet, I intentionally think small, knowing how easy it is to feel overwhelmed by the big picture. I like songwriter Jana Stanfield’s understanding that, “I can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good I can give.” For me, it starts with acts of kindness toward store attendants and carpooling commuters. Of course it’s nurturing to take part in a large-scale charity event or lend a hand in a bigger way, but I see all the small daily acts adding up to make an ever bigger difference. I wholeheartedly believe in the adage that a person is tallest when they are bending to help someone else. It only takes a little effort each day to feel like part of the solution. Good always starts in someone’s caring. To The Lorax way of living,

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New K-12 Democratic School Now Open

he South Jersey Sudbury School, the only kindergarten through 12th grade democratic school in southern New Jersey, is now open on 800 acres of preserved New Jersey Pinelands in Medford. The school will lease buildings and cabins from the YMCA throughout the school year. South Jersey Sudbury School offers children an environment of unparalleled freedom and responsibility. All rules and procedures are voted on during weekly school meetings, and students can spend their school day engaged in any activities they wish, as long as they adhere to school rules. There are no teachers, homework or exams. Staff members administer the school and are available as educational resources to students if called upon. “Research into how children learn indicates that free play is key to child development and happiness,” explains founder Brian Foglia. “Instruction and guided experiences inhibit the natural learning processes of many children and introduce negative thought patterns. There is mounting evidence that non-intervention is extremely important in allowing children to learn, hence the importance of alternative learning environments.” For more information, call 856-581-1229 or visit SouthJersey SudburySchool.org.

he South Jersey Resource Conservation and Development Council (SJRCD) and the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders will sponsor the ninth annual South Jersey Tour des Farms at 8 a.m., September 12, beginning at the Jack Allen Memorial Early Country Living Museum, in Vincentown. This annual event highlights the agricultural industry and preserved farmland efforts in South Jersey. Riders can choose a 15-mile, 29-mile or 54-mile ride, visiting farm stands along the route and purchasing fresh fruits, vegetables and other goods, which are shipped to the finish line. Each rider receives five Farm Bucks, good for purchases at any participating route farm on the day of the event, and a T-shirt. Light refreshments and water will be served at the start and finish of the race. The SJRCD promotes the wise use and conservation of natural and community resources to support the environmental and economic well-being of South Jersey. Cost: $45 individuals, $70 couples or pairs from same family. To register, visit Active.com. For more information, call 609613-5573 or email Coordinator@sjrcd.org.

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he Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey (NHIC) has moved to a new location next to the Cherry Hill Library at 1050 North Kings Highway, Suite 200. The new location will continue to offer safe, natural solutions to many health problems for adults and children. The services at NHIC include Nutrition Response Testing, a non-invasive testing for food sensitivities, immune system issues and metal and chemical toxicity to get to the root of symptoms. The test results are used to create individual, targeted nutrition programs to help with digestive issues, thyroid conditions, adrenal problems, fertility issues, premenstrual syndrome, acne, autoimmune diseases and more. Founder Sarah Outlaw is a master herbalist and advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner. She specializes in holistic care for the entire family. Natural Awakenings readers receive 50 percent off initial consultations and report of findings. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 856-667-6805 or visit nhicSouthJersey.com.

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aughing Buddha Hot Yoga Studio, in West Deptford, is offering massage therapy with Licensed Massage Therapist Kerrie Sullivan, the owner of Victorious Soul Healing, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily by appointment. When class is not in session, the yoga room is transformed into a beautiful massage room. An intuitive and healer, Sullivan combines her knowledge of metaphysics with her gift of healing hands to help clients receive deeper healing. Her energy works well with the studio to create a comfortable, healing environment for all clients. Location: 943 Kings Hwy., West Deptford. To schedule an appointment, call 857-357-6596 or email VictoriousSoul Healing@gmail.com.

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Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death

ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people. The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65. The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.”

Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk

eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend. Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life. The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years. The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.

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esearch from the University of Virginia and Emory University has found that just a few minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can significantly reduce high blood pressure among African-Americans. The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods. Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

XYLITOL More Innovative than Antibiotics The Power of Xylitol Xylitol’s effectiveness in oral health and usage as a sweetener is well-known. New research also shows its usefulness in upper respiratory health. However, people may not know the reason why it is so effective. Xylitol has a unique ability to interfere with bacterial adhesion.

Anti-Adhesion Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect was discovered by accident in 1996. A British medical journal published a study, which analyzed past research done with xylitol. Researchers found that there was an additional correlation between xylitol and upper respiratory infections—a correlation researchers didn’t see when the studies were performed originally. The 1996 study found that among the children tested in the studies, those who used xylitol chewing gum had 42% fewer ear infections. Researchers performed subsequent research to answer why there was this correlation. These studies supported the discovery of xylitol’s anti-adhesion property. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive effect interferes with bacteria sticking to tissue. In order for bacteria to thrive, they must attach to the cell membrane. There they metabolize and grow, creating a colony called a biofilm. When the body senses the bacteria, it reacts with various responses like congestion, runny nose, and inflammation. Traditionally, people fight against bacterial infections using antibiotics, attempting to kill the bacteria. However, the use of antibiotics produces resistant bacterial strains, which leads to more serious problems. Xylitol’s anti-adhesive property interferes with bacterial adhesion, resulting in bacteria not being able to colonize and thrive; eventually they are washed out. This is an innovative way to avoid antibiotic resistance. Instead of fighting against the bacteria, which can cause them to become stronger and more resistant, xylitol doesn’t allow the bacteria to cling to the cell and start its metabolic processes. Professionals advise people to regularly wash

their hands to prevent illness. But washing with only water isn’t enough; they must wash with soap. Similarly, just as people should wash their hands, they should also wash their nasal passages. A normal saline solution is like washing with only water. Washing with a nasal spray containing xylitol is like washing hands with soap. Bacteria and People Bacteria, like people, congregate together. This is called quorum sensing. When people start coming together, they form a town or city. Bacteria act similarly; as they sense other bacteria around, they create a biofilm—a bacterial “city.” If a group wanted to take over a city, historically they would send in soldiers to subdue the inhabitants so they could then occupy the city. However, there is no guarantee that they would control everyone, and there may be leftover survivors who rally together. But if that particular city were to have an extreme change in environment, the inhabitants wouldn’t be able to cope and they’d have to leave the city. Changing the environment is much more effective in expelling the inhabitants than attacking with soldiers.

What are Some of Xylitol’s Applications? Studies have shown numerous uses for xylitol, many of which deal with its adverse effects on bacterial adhesion. Sinus, ear, and respiratory infections begin in the nose as we breathe in bacteria which attempt to adhere to the cell membrane. With the use of nasal sprays containing xylitol, the bacteria found in the nose cannot stick to the tissue and are eventually flushed out. This, of course, leads to greater probability that they will not infect the body. Nurse Practitioner Sherril Sego, FNPCP, DNP, talks about the benefits of xylitol in this aspect. She says, “Saline nasal rinses containing xylitol have been found to be more effective than traditional saline rinses to reduce the symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis.” One of the best things about xylitol is that it is 100% natural and 100% safe. It’s no wonder so many people benefit from products containing xylitol. Do you want to benefit from them too? Go to xlear.com and look up the patented Xlear Nasal Spray.

Relating this back to bacteria, if we use antibiotics, we are sending in soldiers to subdue the bacteria. There will always be a fight between antibiotics and the microorganisms, with both attempting to get stronger. But if we alter the environment in our nasal and sinus passages so that bacteria cannot adhere to the cell surface, and thus thrive, we win the battle. natural awakenings

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers. The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night. After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

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study from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science has found that cats naturally eat less during the summer, indicating that owners can take such appetite swings in stride. The researchers studied 38 cats for four years. Their collars were implanted with a microchip that recorded the amount as they ate as much as they wanted from a dispenser. The team found that cats ate an average of 15 percent less in hot weather. Their eating decreased from June through August and increased from October to February. Eating levels were intermediate in the spring and fall. Study author Dr. Alex German observed, “Cats are more inclined to comfort eat when it’s cold outside, likely to be due to the extra energy they need to keep warm when out and about.”

Stress Ramps Up Inflammation

esearch led by Peggy Zoccola, Ph.D., an assistant professor of psychology at Ohio University, has found that dwelling upon events that are stressful can significantly increase inflammatory chemicals in the body. The researchers tested 34 healthy young women giving public presentations for job interviews. Afterward, half were asked to contemplate their performances while the others were asked to think about neutral events and images. While all of the women initially experienced significantly higher levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), the levels continued to rise for at least one hour afterward for the performance-ruminating group, but returned to normal during the same time period for those that pondered neutral thoughts. CRP is produced in the liver and is known to rise following an injury or in a chronic inflammatory condition. “The immune system plays an important role in various cardiovascular disorders such as heart disease, as well as cancer, dementia and autoimmune diseases,” states Zoccola.

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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now. U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional. “This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case. The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

Fresh Catch

Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise. The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while one-third of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas. By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents. Source: Mother Nature Network 12

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Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands. Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock. Source: Tinyurl.com/Wastewater FrackingUse

Protests Needed Food Industry Fudges GMO Facts The U.S. Right to Know nonprofit has issued a report, Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding with Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs (usrtk.org/seedybusiness.pdf). It outlines the food industry’s campaign to manipulate the media, public opinion and politics with disreputable tactics, company-sponsored science and public relations spin. Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the U.S. spending more than $100 million per year to defend genetically engineered food and crops and the pesticides that accompany them, the authors report. The purpose is to deceive the public, deflect efforts to win the right to know what’s in our food via labeling that’s now required in 64 countries and ultimately, to extend their profit stream at any cost to the public for as long as possible. Highlights include a history of the industry’s tactics to conceal information, ensure lack of government policy and testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attack credible scientists and journalists and support untrustworthy advocates and political machinations.

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Food Supplies Increasingly Under Siege Three hundred farmers recently took over the building and interrupted a meeting where the Brazil National Biosafety Technical Commission was deciding whether or not to introduce genetically engineered (GE/GM/ GMO) transgenic eucalyptus trees into their biosphere. These activists and thousands more around the country have halted plans temporarily, but the assault continues by international corporations bent on patenting and controlling the environment itself. At home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already approved the first corporate-sponsored, patented, genetically modified tree, ArborGen’s loblolly pine. Despite outspoken public opposition, the USDA approved it with no public oversight nor assessment of the environmental risks it poses. Grass-fed beef farmers, supplying an alternative that many seek to avoid GMO feed grain, now have to cope with the advent of genetically modified grass. The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Monsanto’s exclusive consumer sales agent for RoundUp glyphosate weed killer, intends to conduct field trials at the homes of company employees absent government oversight, because no laws currently prohibit or limit the planting of GMO grass. In February, the government approved the first genetically modified apple for commercial planting. The Arctic apple is part of a growing list of sanctioned GMO fresh produce, including papaya and sweet corn. A gene within the apple is altered so it resists browning and bruising. Many people die or go blind from vitamin A deficiency, so the Gates Foundation has funded research by Australia’s Queensland University of Technology to create a vitamin-enhanced, GMO “super banana”. Testing on humans will take place in the U.S. over a six-week period and researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020. Sign concerned-citizen petitions at Tinyurl.com/Credo-No-GMO-Trees and Tinyurl.com/Care2-No-GMO-Grass.

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Pipeline Project Communities in Burlington, Monmouth and Ocean County, as well as Pinelands activists, are raising concerns regarding a proposal by New Jersey Natural Gas to construct the Southern Reliability Link Pipeline, a 28-mile, 30inch high-pressure natural gas pipeline beginning in Chesterfield Township, in Burlington County, and going through North Hanover into Upper Freehold, in Monmouth County, crossing into Plumsted and Jackson, in Ocean County, and ending in Manchester Township. The proposed pipeline will also go through portions of the Pinelands. Food & Water Watch, an organization that champions healthy food and clean water for all, cites many concerns about the proposed pipeline project and encourages concerned citizens of the areas impacted by the project to contact their mayors and local leaders and ask them to protect the health, safety and well-being of their communities by passing a resolution opposing the Southern Reliability Link pipeline. The organization notes that pipelines are constantly at risk of leaks, spills and explosions, and that homes within 50 feet of the project can suffer from these types of accidents. Pipelines can also reduce property value and the construction machinery may have a long-term negative impact on the surrounding vegetation. Food & Water Watch also notes that the project will increase the community’s dependence on extreme energy sources and that it does not fall within the scope of the New Jersey Pinelands Commission’s comprehensive management plan. For more information, call Lena Smith, with Food & Water Watch, at 732-8390878, email LSmith@fwWatch.org or visit FoodAndWaterWatch.org. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs Bee Aware Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size. Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.” The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health.

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Fungi Clean Up Toxic Wastes For waterways, soil or even radioactively contaminated areas, the powerful use of mycelium to sequester contaminants is receiving significant attention. Leading American mycologist Paul Stamets, the pioneering founder of Fungi Perfecti, has been working for years with mycore mediation, using mycelium to clean up waste sites. He holds nine patents on the antiviral, pesticidal and remediative properties of mushroom mycelia. Stamets even has an eight-step plan for cleaning up radioactive poisoning and thinks fungi could remediate radiation at the melted reactor sites in Fukushima, Japan. The Ocean Blue Project (OceanBlueProject.org), based in Corvallis, Texas, uses locally grown oyster mushroom spores lodged in a coffee grounds mixture. Then they create a “bunker spawn” that’s put into a river to restore polluted aquatic habitat. As the mushrooms grow, they break down toxins and remove pollutants from the river. Mycore mediation also helps with weed control. Source: Permaculture.co.uk “The day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud, was greater than the risk it takes to blossom.” Anais Nin

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Two years in the making, the Topaz Solar Project, the world’s largest, has begun operating in California, powerful enough to supply 160,000 homes using 9 million photovoltaic solar panels installed across 9.5 square miles. Compared to fossil fuel technology, the facility is projected to remove 377,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year; equivalent to taking 73,000 cars off the road. Unlike some solar plants, Topaz requires no water to generate electricity and makes minimal sound because there are no moving parts, so its total environmental impact is minimal. In Hawaii, where 12 percent of homes have solar panels, handling surplus power is putting pressure on the state’s biggest utility, which now wants to reduce what it pays for the energy. Electricity there is pricey, with monthly bills of $600 to $700 not uncommon. The growing popularity of making electricity at home puts new pressures on old infrastructure like circuits and power lines and cuts into electric company revenue. As a result, many utilities are reducing incentives and adding steep fees. “Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California.

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Legendary musician Neil Young and his new band, Promise of the Real, featuring Willie Nelson’s sons Lukas and Micah Nelson, are calling out agribusiness giant Monsanto’s practices with a new album and summer concert tour. The band’s Rebel Content tour to support their new album The Monsanto Years will kick off on July 5 in Milwaukee and includes Young’s first-ever concert in Vermont, in Essex Junction, on July 19, a state that passed a law requiring food companies to label products that contain genetically modified ingredients. Young, a longtime critic of big agribusiness, has sharply criticized efforts by the Grocery Manufacturers Association to block the Vermont GMO labeling law. “Whatever you think of GMOs,” he maintains, “corporations should not be using massive lawsuits to overturn legitimate, democratic decisions that have strong public backing.” The tour also encompasses Denver, July 8 and 9; Lincoln, Nebraska, July 11; Cincinnati, July 13; Clarkston, Michigan, July 14; Camden, New Jersey, July 16; Bethel, New York, July 17; Wantagh, New York, July 21; Great Woods, Massachusetts, July 22; and Oro-Medonte, Ontario, July 24. Other dates may be added. For more information, visit NeilYoung.com.

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Protein-Rich Insects May Be Food of the Future As the world’s population grows, it makes sense to decrease consumption of animal protein. Approximately 70 percent of agricultural land and 30 percent of the total land on Earth is currently used to raise livestock, the world’s main source of protein. “Insects require less feed, water, land and energy to produce and their production generates substantially lower environmental pollutants, such as pesticides and greenhouse gases,” says Aaron Dossey, Ph.D., owner of All Things Bugs, in Gainesville, Florida, a company that provides protein-rich insect powder for commercial use. “Some insects are as much as 80 percent protein by weight and provide more essential amino acids than most other animal proteins,” reports Dossey. “They are also rich in nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids.” For example, on a dry-weight basis, crickets contain as much omega-3 fatty acids as salmon. Florence Dunkel, Ph.D., an associate professor of entomology at Montana State University and editor of The Food Insects Newsletter, states, “Eighty-five insect species in the U.S. are documented as potential food sources; worldwide, there are 1,900 species.” She cites locusts, grasshoppers, crickets, silk moth pupae and beetle and moth larvae among the top insects consumed as food worldwide. Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/InsectsAsFood.

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PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day. Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet. This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPure Nation’s 10-day food challenge. “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.” Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings. 16

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American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity. The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture. According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water. According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion: Reduce impervious surfaces. Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to erode topsoil. Use paving stones rather than a concrete slab to allow water to percolate down into the soil. Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants. Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off roofs, making it available for watering plants even when rain is sporadic. It supports both water and soil conservation efforts. Consider innovative products. Fiber mulch mats—small, biodegradable particles of wood, straw, coconut and other natural plant materials interlocked with mulch—blend with soil to keep moisture in the topsoil by acting as a top coating. (Review representative manufacturers’ products at LandscapePlanet. com and ErosionPollution.com.) Find the official soil for each state at Tinyurl.com/NativeStateSoils.

ecobrief Food Trucks in New York City Go Solar Food trucks have grown in popularity because the budget-friendly meals on wheels offer variety and convenience that many sit-down restaurants simply cannot compete with, but this growing food trend comes at a cost to the environment. New York City has addressed the environmental cost of food trucks by encouraging the city’s vendors to go solar. The city has launched an initiative to get 500 energy-efficient carts out on city streets by next summer. The pilot program will give food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the carts for five years at little to no extra cost. These carts will reduce emissions by implementing hybrid natural gas systems, along with solar energy. According to an analysis performed by Energy Vision, a clean-energy research firm, each cart is projected to cut greenhouse gas pollution by 60 percent, potentially slashing the levels of smog-causing nitrous oxide by about 95 percent. For more information, visit EnvironmentAmerica.org.

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their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.” Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Local Food Strengthens Communities

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation by Melinda Hemmelgarn

o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.” By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN). Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, 18

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the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people. John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world. “At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in

In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP. Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years. In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center. “Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.

In a food democracy, everyone is a stakeholder. Not only do people have equal access to food, but they’re informed, active, engaged and participating.

community of some 30,000 people thereby improving in 100 countries that are growing children’s diets, some of their own food. He spearhealth, school perheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s formance and future White House Garden. Doiron’s potential. “We are campaign to bring a food garden contributing to food back to the White House (presidents democracy by makJohn Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all ing sure every child we touch, regardless had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, of income, zip code history. Today, the first lady continues Sowing the Seeds of Victory and skin color, faith to champion garden-fresh food to or nation of origin, improve children’s health. has access to fresh, From his own 1,500-square-foot healthy, nutritious food that they help Growing Vegetables garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron grow,” says Ritz. and Democracy and his wife harvested 900 pounds of So far, his Green Bronx Machine After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleorganic fruits and vegetables worth community has raised 30,000 pounds ans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to $2,200 in a single season. “Talented of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” leave her high-powered job in New gardeners with more generous soils and Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED York City and return to her hometown climates are able to produce even more Talk. “My favorite crop is organically in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward. food in less space,” he says, “but maxigrown citizens—graduates, voters and “My parents raised me to contribute,” mizing production is not our only goal. students who are eating [better] and Mwendo explains. “My first name We’re also trying to maximize pleasure living healthier lives!” means ‘to build’ and my last name and health.” means ‘always progressing’.” Doiron believes, “Quality food is In 2009, Mwendo founded the Kitchen Gardens central to well-being and is one of the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), best ways to unite people of different Nourish the World a local nonprofit organization that countries and cultures around a comRoger Doiron is the founder and restores and strengthens what had once director of Kitchen Gardeners Inmon, positive agenda.” He’s convinced been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant ternational (KGI), an online global that kitchen gardens will play a critical community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens. “We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Experience the Difference of Biological Dentistry Mwendo. “The garden is for our comHealth Supported Dentistry Utilizing Biocompatible munity, by our community.” UnderMaterials and Homeopathic Remedies standing the value of involving children Safe Mercury Removal and teens, she adds, “Kids know they Evaluation of Chronically Infected Root Canals will be loved here. This is a nurturing Microscopic Analysis of Gum Bacteria environment.” TMJ and Chronic headache-Facial Pain Treatment Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a 621 White Horse Pike top 10 finalist in the Varkey FoundaHaddon Township, NJ 08107 tion’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching DrScottSilver@gmail.com youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

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role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers. As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a

terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage. “Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling. “Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a community burden.” Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties. California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-of-reach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit. The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food. While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated.

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day. TheHungerSite. GreaterGood.com Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year. The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes. The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org). Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor. Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time. It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry. Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in

1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals. Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved. Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or

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he dictionary defines “freedom” as, “the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint; The State of not being imprisoned or enslaved.” As Americans we interpret that to mean “the right to free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom to say and do whatever we want to, without hindrance or restraint”. The fact the “state” may bestow the rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” doesn’t itself guarantee freedom. While millions enjoy these liberties, so many of us still experience a sense of “hindrance or restraint” from living authentically and at the level of full self-expression, “Living lives of quiet desperation”.

Aung San Suu Kyi reminds us that, “The only real prison is fear, and the only real freedom is freedom from fear.” True freedom is a “state of mind” and is not a function of any particular liberty bestowed by the state; no amount of money can guarantee it, and no particular condition is required. There are numerous examples throughout history of people in prisons and in horrific conditions while imprisoned that experienced a sense of real freedom despite their circumstances or situation. I have always defined “freedom” as “the ability to remain grounded and confident of the circumstance or situation.” Freedom is not conditional and must be discovered within

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ourselves, not in the content of one’s life. This is “misdirection of attention” is why so many of us cannot find contentment in simplicity. We may enjoy the liberty to pursue happiness, but that pursuit seems to be endless for so many of us. We may possess great wealth, enjoy numerous possessions, but when we are afraid of losing any part of it, are we truly free? Whatever we are afraid of defines our life for us. The feeling or emotion of fear is natural but, when it is the driving force in our lives—we are not free even if we live in “the land of the free.” Liberty consists in learning to live one’s life authentically, in being at home in one’s own skin. Liberation from fear is a function of realizing who one truly is and learning how to offer oneself as a benefit to the world. It is nurtured and sustained only from the ground of authenticity and living life with integrity. Thomas Merton reminds us that, “Freedom of choice is not itself the perfection of liberty… The slave, in the spiritual order, is the man whose choices have destroyed all spontaneity in him and have delivered him over, bound hand and foot, to his own compulsions, idiosyncrasies and illusions, so that he never does what he really wants to do, but only what he has to do.” Let True Freedom Reign! Happy Fourth of July! Seijaku Roshi is the abbot of Jizoan Monastery, a Pine Wind Zen Community, in Shamong, New Jersey. For more information, call 609-268-9151 or visit TheZenSociety.org.

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he collapse of honey bee colonies is a phenomenon that has recently been occurring all over the world at an alarmingly increased rate, for reasons that are not entirely understood. It began in the fall of 2006 when a Pennsylvania commercial beekeeper reported severe losses of what had seemed to be thriving colonies. In the following months, beekeepers from around the U.S. reported as much as 80 to 100 percent losses of colonies. Prior to this, a normal level of colony deaths through the winter was about 10 to 30 percent. The reason for the collapse was a mystery, as the symptoms of these losses were unlike what is seen with known disease or parasites. The colonies would be filled with bees and then a few weeks later, all of the adult bees— thousands of them—would be gone without a trace. The colony would still have honey, brood (all stages of maturing worker bees) and sometimes a live queen and a few newly emerged adult workers. These conditions were unlike any commonly seen causes of death of a colony. With honey and pollen left, they had not starved to death. A normal response to lack of food would have been for the entire colony to flee, but the queen and all the bees would have flown away together and there most like-

ly would have been no immature bees left behind. The presence of eggs and brood meant the queen had not failed. If it had been a killing by recent spraying of pesticide, there would have been a pile of dead bees outside the hive. If severe disease was present, it would have been seen many weeks prior. The group of symptoms associated with a dead colony came to be called Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD). Within a few months, scientists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agriculture Research Service, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the Department of Entomology, Penn State University and other agencies were hard at work gathering information and samples from dead colonies that fit this description. They took samples of the bees that were left, the honey, the wax, the pollen stored in the wax comb and other components of the hives. The only thing all of the dead colonies had in common was Israeli Acute Paralysis virus (IBV), named so because it had first been described in Israeli honey bees. The USDA, which has a diagnostic laboratory for diseases and parasites receiving samples from beekeepers across the country, reviewed samples they had from previous years and found that IBV had been in the country for years before these events.

(male) bees raised in contaminated wax would also be affected to some extent. Some beekeepers were already removing older wax combs and making the bees produce new wax and build fresh, uncontaminated comb. Clearly CCD is not due to a single causative agent, but is the result of the buildup of a combination of stresses in a particular colony. So, there is no simple solution. Perhaps one of the new diseases or pesticides is a major contributor, but nonetheless, it is a case of the straw that broke the camel’s back: there is one additional stress too many for the bees to survive. Scientists proposed a number of different causes: Nosema cerana, a new variety of bee dysentery that was more virulent; a new class of pesticides called neonicotinoids that was just coming on the market; cell phone signals; lack of good pollen resources and greater impact of the serious parasite, Varroa destructor. In the 1970s there had been problems with a similar loss of colonies, but only in limited areas of Florida. The syndrome, called “disappearing disease” then, was finally attributed to poor quality pollen that lacked the necessary proteins for bees. Poor nutrition wasn’t the case in the most recent instances of the disappearing bees, as many of the CCD units still had large stores of good pollen in the combs that were left in the hives. The mystery remained. Considerable research had been done on the two new parasites and a variety of studies commenced on the possible newly found causes. However, none of these agents alone, when introduced to a healthy colony, would cause the same symptoms that were seen in so many of the dead hives. The next step, studying combinations of the causes, is much more difficult and costly, but the work is ongoing. A chemical analysis of beeswax that had been in hives for many years showed that there was a buildup in the wax of agricultural chemicals of all types. We know from studies of queen honey bees that rearing them in wax cells contaminated with miticide causes the queens to be smaller in size, weigh less and not perform as well as healthy queens when in colonies. Certainly worker and drone

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hink about a world where healthcare has no adverse side effects. Where you experience no pain during or after your healthcare procedures. Picture a world where our children look at us and ask incredulously, “Really!? Did people really used to swallow poisons to try to get well?” We have become so desensitized by our no-pain-no-gain attitudes that the onslaught of elective surgeries and pharmaceutical commercials letting us know that their newest pill may cause “severe stomach aches” or result in “sudden death” don’t even cause us to bat an eye. But mention the word healer to someone and it can induce responses anywhere from eye-rolling to images of flowing robes, crystals, incense and wands to inappropriate and reactive displays of anger and self-righteous indignation resembling road rage during rush

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Who can forget the TV screen visuals of the infamous slaps on foreheads, people falling over backwards and then a collection plate being distributed? These groups of people have taken the word “healing” as far away from its true essence as possible, presenting an image problem to be overcome by those who are legitimately involved in raising public awareness to the true credibility of non-allopathic healthcare approaches. And this has been used as fodder in an attempt by medicine to position itself as the purported authority over all other systems of healthcare, mostly those systems of which medicine actually knows very little—a dangerous position for us to find medicine in and for medicine to find itself in. Healthcare approaches such as acupuncture and chiropractic have done a stellar job of marrying science with more holistic Eastern and Western philosophies of healthcare. These are now accepted healthcare delivery systems and most health insurance programs cover them. But medicine would still like to refer to them as alternative, complementary or integrative medicine… when, in fact, they are more properly recognized as alternative, complementary or integrative healthcare, a group to which medicine is an equal card-carrying member. This, of course, places medicine on only equal— instead of superior—footing with other healthcare approaches, which may be more appropriate, more fortunate and, simply put, more in the public’s interest. A leading expert in the healing world, Dr. Eric Pearl, is helping to legitimize new forms of health practices and reestablish the word healing as a true health term, returning it to its rightful place in today’s healthcare lexicon. As founder of Reconnective Healing®, an advanced level of energy healthcare, and author of international bestseller The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself [HAY HOUSE], now in 39 languages, he travels worldwide educating healing practitioners of all fields in the art, science and philosophy of Reconnective Healing. He teaches them that there is no longer the need to add superstition and complex technique, fear-based ritual or protections or healing gadgets to their work. He points out that healing has nothing to do with faith, hope or belief and, in his tongue-in-cheek manner, admonishes about the ridiculousness of using “healing toys” in your practice.

Healing crystals, candles, protective rituals and the like are being used as marketing tools that promote fear disguised as love, fear instead of science. There was a time when fear and superstition ruled all, a time when those in power locked poor Galileo away for having the audacity to suggest that Earth revolved around the sun at a time when religion wanted us to believe that Earth was the center of the universe. So science and religion began to walk in seemingly opposite directions. And they thought they were able to walk in opposite directions because the Earth appeared to be flat. But it wasn’t. It was round. And so as science took its journey from believing that everything was separate and distinct into relativity into quantum into consciousness and truth, religion went on its journey to rediscover the spirituality that originally inspired it. And as the two journeyed in their seemingly opposite directions, they discovered that their journeys returned them to one another, bearing gifts of support, each for the other. Spirituality brought insights into where science was going, and science brought evidence of what spirituality had been telling us all along. Pearl is bringing the science back into healing, working with the medical community and conducting clinical studies with quantifiable results. Newer scientific understandings and concepts of quantum physics such as string theory, DNA evolution and the discovery not only of new levels of light, but that we as human beings actually emit measurable levels of light, as well as how we interact with one another’s energy fields show us that we affect the health of one another without even physically touching each other. “Most doctors don’t light a candle or look at your chakras before they treat you,” explains Pearl. “They don’t wave their hands around you to ward off evil because that has nothing to do with most medical practices. Science and health do not have emotions. There isn’t good and evil in science, and today’s healers no longer need to do these things either. What we do has nothing to do with faith, hope or belief. It just is. And the sooner everyone understands this, the better off we’ll all be.” In his book The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself (TheReconnection. com), Dr. Pearl talks about string theory and how energy, light and frequencies are closely tied to our senses and perception,

you may think between what we know about atoms and subatomic particles, light waves, the universe and your health. As doctors learn to see the human body both as connected to and an integral part of the universe, and not just a collection of cells, limbs and organs, progress is being made. It is clear that an important shift in the health industry is taking place that includes more and more types of alternative health practices. It has already begun with the medical community’s growing interest in and attention to ideas they formerly would have ignored. This is not just out of benevolence. The reality is that the world is moving forward and medicine has to make this move in order not to be left behind. Medicine is no longer God and the congregants are no longer coming to pray. At national health summits, you are now seeing practitioners of many healthcare disciplines on the same level as leading medical doctors. Alternative, complementary and integrative medicine has been replaced by complementary, alternative and integrative healthcare. It is often said that progress marches forward… one funeral at a time. Who knows, one day maybe the science geeks, the men and women of spirituality and the cool doctors will sit together at the same lunch table and see each other for what they really are—people healing people.

to our states of balance and, therefore, to our states of health: “String theory proposes that the shape and content of the entire universe is determined by vibrational frequencies in the heart of every single atom, every single particle. The effects of vibration go far beyond what our senses are easily able to distinguish. For example, the force that makes a magnet stick to your refrigerator is the same one that enables you to see the contents of the refrigerator when you open the door at night: electromagnetism. The only difference between magnetism and visible light is the frequency of the energy’s wave motion. What are colors? Different frequencies of visible light as interpreted by our brains. What are heat and cold? Different frequencies of molecular movement, again interpreted by our brains. In his seminars around the world, Eric teaches you how to facilitate healings not only for yourself, but for others. And he teaches you in the clearest, easiest and simplest way imaginable. Technique-free healing. Wow. What a concept! Wrapping your brain around these concepts can be daunting and many in the medical community would rather stick to what they have been taught in older textbooks and leave the “mad” science—today’s new understandings—to the geeks. But science marches forward. There is a much closer connection than

For more information about EricPearl, Reconnective Healing and upcoming Training programs, visit The Reconnection. com or call +1-323-960-0012. Michelle Bense is a freelance writer and editor for Natural Awakenings magazines. Connect with her at EditorMichelleBense@gmail.com.

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion. “You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own well-being, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says. Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier,

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but has less of an environmental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

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A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4. Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.” “No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government. The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources. Our food choices also affect the way in

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.” Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining. “We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently. This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson. In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food. NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth. “I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

PlantPure Nation Recipes

BBQ Jackfruit

Creamy Potato Salad

Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat. The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut.

This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours

Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces)

Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced ½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly. Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours. Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly. Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours. Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content. 4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good. 4 Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw.

Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks. Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender. Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Southwestern Bean Salad Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes

Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like. 1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste. Blend the vinegar, lime juice, agave, salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl. Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish. Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat. Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving. Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell. natural awakenings

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ADVENTURES IN NATURE Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks by Harriet Shugarman

ere’s how to entertain the kids, keep them healthy and get them outdoors this summer.

Where to Go Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to remind park visitors, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house or a county, state or local park.” Visits to in-state parks are easy to fit into a family’s summer plans and can generate lifelong treasured family traditions. Participating in programs or other exploratory adventures stimulate creative and critical thinking, challenge outdoor and athletic skills and can even teach life lessons. July is America’s Parks and Recreation Month, first designated by the 32

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National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.

What to Do Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature. Jessica Culverhouse, NRPA senior manager and a volunteer master naturalist, offers ways to channel digital habits. “Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with

Parks maintained by a range of entities are jewels to be discovered, cherished and preserved. the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says. Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera. If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-american-campout.aspx). This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park. Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles

from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer. Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.” National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-nearyou). Families learn more about native birds and Audubon hiking trails,

and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate. Audubon.org). Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs by Linda Sechrist

effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves? Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA 34

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scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems. When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic? Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie. Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods? Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO,

or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed. NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk. The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification. Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share. Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 2 Backpacker Magazine: Get Out More Tour – 6:30-8pm. Join Backpacker’s all-star team Becky and Keith Unruh for an engaging seminar full of trail tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.

SATURDAY, JULY 4 Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Celebrate Local – 8:30am-1pm. Everything you’ll need for the BBQ: in-season, local, fresh produce along with chicken, lamb, beef and pork for the grill, farmstead cheeses, local honey and right out of the oven baked goods to top off your celebration. Locally inspired artists and crafters too. Cooking Demo, 10am with Chef Cara Griffin, making a Fourth of July short cake paired with summer fruit. Live music with Warm Hearted Country. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 5 Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free/member, $4/person, $10/family. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, JULY 6 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. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 7 Tibetan Energy Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With Master Reiki Teacher Janice Gilpin. Experience a breath work practice to balance, center and align your energy field, along with gentle seated movement, chanting mantras and mudras, followed by 20 mins of meditation. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Elevated Camping: Hammocking Basics – 6:308pm. Hammocks are a versatile companion for any outdoor adventure, but sometimes levitation has a learning curve. Join our hammocking experts for some tips and tricks that will have you flying in no time. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.

FRIDAY, JULY 10 Breath of Life Session – 11am-1pm. Breath is our connection to life. Proper breathing eliminates 70% of the toxins in our bodies. Purpose is to speed up the healing process and begin to let go of stress. Breath work deepens our connection to spirit and has opened doors some never thought were possible. Please bring mat and towel. $35. More info, Cookie: 856-888-1567.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 Yoga for Runners – 8:30-10:30am. Yoga poses give runners more than just foot strength; they can help build mental endurance. Join Lauren, a yoga instructor and a triathlete, to help runners develop greater flexibility, fitness, and mental focus. Be ready to run a couple of miles. $20. Meet at Mary Duffy Memorial Park. Register: MajakaYoga.com. Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Christmas in July – 8:30am-1pm. Santa arrives at 11:30am while being escorted by his faithful reindeer. The Burlington County Marine Corps League will be collecting Toys for Tots. Vendors will be in the holiday spirit. Cookie decorating and a holiday craft. Seasonal vegetables, baked goods, honey, cheeses, prepared foods and cold drinks. Cooking Demo, 10am with John Drinkard, a competitive BBQ cook. Live music with The John Byrne Band. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass – 9am-2pm. REI teaches how to translate what is on your map to the surrounding area. $60/member, $80/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856810-1938 or rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Usui Reiki Master Certification Class – 9:30am-5pm. 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 MindBody AndSpiritWellnessCenter.com. Seasonal Botany Tour – 10am-12pm. Join Robyn A. Jeney, Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association’s Director of Forest Management, for a botanical tour of Saddler’s Woods. Space limited. $2/person. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E Ormond Ave. Info & register: 856-869-7372 or Robyn@ SaddlersWoods.org. Healthy Hike – 10:30-11:30am. Join a Rancocas naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. $3/RNC members, $5/nonmembers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNature Center.org.

Yoga and Aromatherapy Workshop – 1:303pm. Enrich your yoga experience with essential oils. In this workshop we will be introducing essential oils into our yoga practice; have the opportunity to make own personal blend to take home. $35. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Registration required: 609-781-6623. Stefanie@TakenBack ToNature.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 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: “The Spiritual Heritage of Soul.” Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019. Robin Renee & Faerie Elaine Silver: Two Divine Divas in a Concert of Love and Light – 7pm. Robin Renee and Elaine Silver join together once again for a prayer-formance creating an atmosphere of peace, bliss through singing, chanting and being in oneness. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, JULY 13 Kids Camp – July 13-Aug 13, Mon-Fri. 9-11am. $60/wk. Yoga by Robin, 25 E Main St, Marlton. 609-440-0824. RobinSollYoga.com. Kids Yoga Summer Camp – July 13-17. 11:15am-12:45pm. With Harmony. Join us for a 1-wk yoga adventure camp for kids ages 4-8, providing fun, education and a creative summer for your little yogi. $60/wk, $15/day. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-registration required: 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Kids Yoga Mini-Camp – July 13-17. 12:303pm. Kids will receive benefits from yoga. We will guide your kids through crafts, songs, and animated poses and basic stretches children will gain strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Majaka Yoga, 377 S Main St, Williamstown. 609-231-6706. Register: MajakaYoga.com. 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: 856810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Free Public Education Workshop: Five Barriers to Healing – 6:45-8pm. With Sarah Outlaw, Master Herbalist and Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner. Find out the 5 main reasons

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why you may have difficulty reaching optimum health, why these barriers are considered stressors to the body, why and how they cause nutritional deficiencies, and what can be done nutritionally to clear them so that you can be well and thrive. Free health screening upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or Info@ nhicsouthjersey.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 14 Kids Yoga – Tuesdays, July 14-Aug 18. 10:3011:30am. With Jeff Kelly. 6-wk session. Yoga is a wonderful tool for children, increasing self-awareness, building self-esteem and strengthening their bodies. It teaches how to calm the mind and manage emotions, thus sowing the seeds for a lifetime of well-being. $75. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. More Than Just Meetings: The 12 Steps – 7:30pm. A talk by Andrew J. Assini, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, detailing the transformative process of the 12 steps. $5. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd, Glassboro. Pre-registration by July 13: svwb.org. Yoga Nidra – 7:30-8:45pm. With Janet Watkins. Yoga nidra guides students through awareness of sensations, emotions and beliefs. Practice mindful yoga movements and asana, pranayama (breathing), chanting and a guided yoga nidra meditation. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. “Where In The Universe Are You?”: Free Conference Call – 7:30-9:30pm. Join other Seekers/Explorers to share pertinent observations and guidance to reveal the current energetics influencing your options. May include reading of your Energy Field and/or life situations by Andrea Regal. Must register: 856904-5566. HealersUniverse.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 15 Spiritual Discussion Class – 3-4pm. Wondering about past lives? This month’s Spiritual Discussion Class topic is “Insights on Karma and Reincarnation.” Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 609-261-0019.

Gourmet Camp Cooking – 6:30-8pm. We’ll break down some of the components of great meals and translate how to bring them into the outdoors. Free. Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/ marlton.html. Yoga Teacher Training Informational Meeting: Introducing New Weekend Certification Schedule – 7pm. Enrolling for 2016 graduation. Our 200-hr Teacher Training Program is open to those who are dedicated to yoga practice, as an upcoming Yoga teacher or to deeply enhance a personal practice. The requirements for joining the program, the incredible offerings from our talented teachers, and the wonderful YCOM community will be unveiled. Come early for a free class at 5:30pm. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com. Beginners Mind Meditation & Zendo Class – 7-8:30pm. An evening of instruction in meditation, liturgy and Zendo etiquette. Perfect for beginners as well as the more seasoned student. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Introduction to Dreams – 6:30-8:30pm. The language of the unconscious mind is symbolic in nature. Once you learn what the symbols mean and learn how to recall your dreams, you will then begin to access the deepest part of your essence and tap into your soul. Dreams can be used for guidance when making those difficult decisions. For beginners. Will discuss the different types of dreams and learn important universal symbols. $25. More info, Cookie: 856-888-1567. Laughter Yoga Summer Special – 7-8pm. Also held Aug 21. A simple yet uplifting practice of breathing, laughing and playful exercises that lifts our mood and energizes the body. A fun workout. It’s not yoga poses so it’s available to everyone, even from a chair. $13/drop-in, $8/ senior/student Bring a friend for free. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

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SATURDAY, JULY 18 Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Support Your Local Farmers – 8:30am-1pm. Local fruits and vegetables, prepared foods, baked goods, local honey, soaps, jams, farmstead cheeses and fresh eggs. Live music of Camille Peruto. Cooking Demo, 10am with Chef Jolynn Deloach, founder of In My Grandmother’s Kitchen. Learn how to hand-craft stuffed pasta. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Mindful Breathing & Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief – 11am. Pranayama, gentle asanas, and relaxation techniques facilitated by Daveki Keymoore. All levels welcome. $7. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd, Glassboro. Pre-registration by July 16: svwb.org. Ayurvedic Yoga Practice for the Summer Season – 1-2:30pm. Too hot to practice? Having trouble focusing? Learn how to cool your mind and body with an asana (yoga poses) class designed to beat the summer heat. Stretch, strengthen and learn practical ways to control your body’s air conditioning system. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. What Does It Mean To Be Truly Free? An Evening with Seijaku Roshi – 7-9pm. Join us for a life-changing discussion that gets to the heart of the matter, exploring questions such as: do we have free will or is independence an illusion? Where do I find my own freedom in an interdependent reality? $15/individuals, $20/partners. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 19 Walk in the Wild: Cooler in the Woods – 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. 856-5794441. OldPineFarm.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 Introduction to Essential Oils – 6:30-7:30pm. Come learn the tremendous benefits of essential oils and how you can take control of you and your family’s health by using natural, safe effective solutions for life’s daily issues. Free. Retro

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 Bike Maintenance Basics for Women – 6:308pm. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class for women designed 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.

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Reconnective Healing Training Programs – July 24-28. With Eric Pearl, DC. Level I & II Reconnective Healing Training Certification Program. Whether you’re looking to affect a change in your own life or want to facilitate healing for others, you will step into a new expanded awareness and learn how to more fully become the healing instrument you truly are. Philadelphia, PA. For info: 323-9600012 or TheReconnection.com.

Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness presents Thomas Wachtmann, DC. He provides the highest quality chiropractic care and customized clinical nutrition. Webinar will discuss how prevalent candida infections are, the damage it causes to the body and how to functionally get rid of it to restore proper balance and health. Webinars held the 4th Wed each month. For more info or to register: 856596-5834 or TDINJ.com.

“Freedom Is Choice” – 7-9:30pm. What would you like to have freedom from? Lack? Fear? Worry? Stress? Physical discomfort? Destructive patterns? Through transmissions of the “Tone of Liberation” dissolve the chains that bind and design your personal Declaration of Independence to create the life you choose. $25/preregistered, $30/at door. To register, Andrea Regal: 856-9045566. HealersUniverse.com.

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Painting Party with Heart & Soul – 6:458:45pm. With Kristy McAdams. An evening of “social artworking” nurturing your inner heartist. No experience necessary. All materials supplied. Leave with a full heart and a 16x20” canvas. Wear clothes to be creative in; bring your favorite snack. Limited to 10. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Full Day Serene Meditation Retreat – 7am-5pm. Experience the stillness and deep introspection that is intensive Zen-meditation training. Day includes periods of meditation, chanting, silent meals, dharma talk and closing ceremony. $45/ full day nonmembers; $35/half day nonmembers. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

Burlington County Farmers’ Market: Healthy Eating – 8:30am-1pm. Local produce from organic to heirloom, cut flowers, hanging baskets, annuals and perennials. Prepared foods, local honey, farmstead cheeses, baked goods and ice cold slow-brewed teas, along with locally inspired artists and crafters. Cooking Demo, 10am with Florence Bennett, preparing fresh summer salads. Live music with Sharis Swartley. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass – 9am-2pm. REI teaches how to translate what is on your map to the surrounding area. $60/ member, $80/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856-810-1938 or rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. Offering different avenues to healing. Those new to alternative healing can try one or more healing modalities. Intuitive/psychic readings: $40/20 mins; energy healing sessions, Reiki: $20/20 mins, BioMat: $10/20 mins. Appointments booked on hour and half hour. Walk-ins welcome. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. Crystal Healing for Animals – 10am-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 MindBodyAndSpiritWellnessCenter.com. Yoga in a Park – 1-2:30pm. With Derek. Classic vinyasa yoga practice filled with fun and back bending. Derek will break down the asanas and explain scientifically to deepen your regular practice. $25. Meet at Mary Duffy Memorial Park. Register: MajakaYoga.com.

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Build Your own Natural Medicine Cabinet and First Aid Kit Workshop – 1:303pm. Learn how to build a safe and effective medicine cabinet for the whole family with remedies for common ailments as well as for first aid. Topics: herbs, essential oils, teas, tinctures, antibacterial and antibiotic solutions, and more. Make an all-purpose antibacterial salve. $35. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Registration required: 609-781-6623. Stefanie@Taken BackToNature.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 26 Yoga on Horseback – 11am-12pm; 1-2pm. Did you know horses have documented therapeutic effects on the human body? It may be easy for you to do tree pose on a mat, how about on a horseback? It is incredible to hug a horse when you are forward folding. Majaka Yoga, 377 S Main St, Williamstown. 609-231-6706. Must preregister: MajakaYoga.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 28 Eating for Energy – 6:30-7:30pm. Presented by Jamie Mount, Certified Holistic Health Coach. Get to the bottom of low energy levels. Learn what foods are best to eat before and after workouts to help you get moving and feeling your best. Free. Retro Fitness of Moorestown, 200 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. 856-6301249. OhHowHealthy@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 29 Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Come learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. In this in-store class learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. $30/member, $50/ nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/ marlton.html.

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Saturday, August 1 Heal Your Life Workshop Leader Training – Aug 1-8. Become a licensed teacher in Louise Hay’s philosophy. Complete manuals and materials provided plus extensive follow-up. This training is approved by Louise and authorized by Hay House. $4,595 includes lodging and most meals. $400 discount for Natural Awakenings readers. Columbia, MD. 410-286-5591. HealYourLifeTraining.com/Maryland. Wilderness First Aid with WMI & REI – Aug 1-2. 9am-5pm. REI has partnered with the Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS to offer a 2-day course that will teach the wilderness medicine skills needed to recreate with confidence. $225/member, $255/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

MONDAY, AUGUST 10 Kids Yoga Camp: Ages 9-13 – Aug 10-14. With Tricia Heiser, RYT & Reiki Master & Michele Halliwell, Sound Healing Practitioner. A fun and interactive week integrating daily yoga, sound healing modalities (including drumming & crystal bowls) and learning about the chakras (energy centers) to create body awareness, reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence in a fun and holistic way. $125. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 30 Kirtan with Karin Otto – 7:30pm. Sound vibrations, sacred names, beautiful, moving melodies, singing meditation, kirtan is powerful and really fun. Chanting (mostly Sanskrit, but not always) has been a big part of yoga practice for centuries. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Shamanic Journeying Circle – 6:30pm. A discussion of the principles of shamanic journeying and the shamanic worldview, followed by a journeying circle facilitated by Ben Jezierski. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd, Glassboro. Pre-registration by July 29: svwb.org.

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daily $99 Unlimited Yoga Classes – 2 months. Yoga by Robin, 25 E Main St, Marlton. 609-440-0824. RobinSollYoga.com. Unlimited Yoga: Summer Special – Thru Aug 31. Enjoy the additional physical and health benefits of doing more yoga as well as improving your outlook on life. Only $135 for unlimited yoga, meditation or dance movement classes. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net. Yoga for Your Back – If you are looking for an effective therapy for back pain that does not involve drugs or medical procedures, discover Svaroopa® yoga. A therapeutic and gentle style of yoga that relieves tensions and stress from the spine. 6 classes offered a week. One-on-one private therapy available. Rhonda Clarke, Yoga Therapist and Advanced Svaroopa Yoga Teacher. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

sunday 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. Kundalini Summer Shape Up – 11am-12:30pm. With Devpreet Kaur. Getting in shape isn’t just about trimming your waistline, it’s so much more. Join us as we explore the physical, mental, spiritual aspects it takes to get and stay in good shape. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 31 Heart Dance – 6-7pm. A mind/body practice created to quiet the noise and chatter in the mind so we can better hear and listen to our own hearts. $13/drop-in, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 Bimini, Bahamas Dolphin Yoga Adventure – Oct 11-17. With Alaine Portner, medium and yogi. Create your human pod of like-minded sea seekers on this yoga retreat to Bimini, Bahamas. Discover the retreat of a lifetime. Release your own boundaries of adventure. Yoga, mediumship, breathwork, dolphin magic, Atlantis, energy transformation. The trip always fills to capacity. More info, Yoga Center of Medford: 609-654-9400, YogaCenterOfMedford.com or WildQuest.com.

monday Vinyasa Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Liz Monaghan. A dynamic and evolving style of yoga wherein the breath leads the body through movement encouraging exploration and creativity, while generating internal heat and intense focus. Building strength and flexibility. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. A cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates empowerment with martial arts, joy of movement with dance arts and healing arts with yoga stretches. Promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. $13, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. Yoga Mix – 6-7:15pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Combines light cardio, light weights, yoga, meditation and breath work for an all around approach to weight loss, toning muscles, strengthening bones, flexibility, stress relief and more. Bring 2-5-lb weights with you if you would like to enhance upper body strength. All-levels class. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. 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, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and Reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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. ElevateYourHealth.com. Yoga for True Beginners – 5:15-6:15pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing practices that bring peace of mind, improved flexibility and increase strength and vitality. Class provides a strong foundation for practicing yoga safely and knowledgeably either in a class setting or at home. $13/ drop-in, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. Walk this Way – 6:30pm. Weekly walking group with Haddonfield Running Co. and Chandler Wellness Care. 121 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. Info/register: 856-874-8194 or ChandlerWellnessCare.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, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

wednesday Dawn Meditation – 6-7am. Wed-Fri thru July 24. Start the day right with 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. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Postural Alignment Class – 11am-12pm. 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, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-4047287. YogaForLiving.net. 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, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609975-8379. Qigong Class: Lunch Time Recharger – 12:15pm. 40-min class so can attend during lunch break. Using controlled breathing with gentle movements, qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, improves immunity and much more. No special equipment needed. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. To register: 856-461-0060. 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. $8 Community Yoga – 6:15pm. An active class designed to build strength and flexibility while reducing stress. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, Bruni Square, 1351 Rte 38W (rear), Hainesport. 267664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com. Meditation – 7-8pm. All are welcome. Experience the many benefits of regular meditation. $10 donation requested. 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. 856-845-2611. WoodburyLibrary.org. Yoga Nidra – 7:15-8:15pm. With Lori Wallch. Yoga Nidra is a powerful method of reshaping your personality and changing the course of your life for the better. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 r TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Little Yogis – 9:30am. Children ages 3-6 have a playful, peaceful yoga adventure. They learn asana (poses) and prana (breathing) through creative games, puppets and songs. All while you take a class just across the hall. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.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. Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Classes – 7-8pm. Scientific research shows that mindfulness meditation practice can restore emotional balance, reduce stress, improve health and actually change the brain’s gray matter. With practice one can become aware of habitual reactions to stressors and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges. $13/drop-in, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. Evening Meditation – July 9, 16, 23. 7-8:30pm. 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. 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. ElevateYourHealth.com.

friday Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

saturday 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. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Free Plant Clinic – Thru Sept. 9am-12pm. 3rd Sat. Sponsored by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Camden County. Get answers to gardening questions. Bring plants or a piece of a diseased plant for identification and suggestions on how to treat. Bring a sample of any insect for identification. Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. 856216-7130. NJGarden@CamdenCounty.com. Camden.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden/eventsforpublic.html.

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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.

Mindful Movement & Meditation – 9:1510:15am. With Lori Volpe. A slower-paced class inviting you to explore the sensations of the body and how the movements affect the body. Learn how to reduce stress naturally. Meditation techniques taught and explored. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-9537800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Outdoor Yoga – July 11, 18, 25. 10-11am. Take your practice outside and gain a new perspective as you embrace the elements. Visit various parks in the South Jersey area. Open to all levels. $55/5-class card special, $14/drop-in. Historic Smithville Park, 803 Smithville Rd, Mt Holly. Registration required: 609781-6623, Stefanie@TakenBackToNature.com, OutdoorYogaSouthJersey.com.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SPACE TO RENT IN MERCHANTVILLE – 600-sq-ft room space, with chairs, tables. Call Spirit To Sole Connection: 856-834-0883.

FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL YOGA STUDIO/COUNSELING SPACE FOR RENT, CHERRY HILL – Looking for a great space and location to hold your workshop, class, private therapy or counseling session. The Yoga for Living studio is available for rental. Counseling room, $15/hour or $75/day. Call 856-404-7287. MOORESTOWN ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CARE CENTER – Two large treatment rooms available for full-time practitioners in a beautiful professional office complex. One room is perfect for skin care, 11’6 x 11’6 with full sink in room. Second room is approximately 17’2 x 9’9 and perfect for any type of alternative therapy. Perfect location, plenty of parking, minutes from Rte 38 and 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.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY VITAMIN/HEALTH FOOD STORE FOR SALE – Well established turn-key business. BurlCo. Asking $149k. Will train. 856-343-7818.

HELP WANTED PART-TIME POSITION IN HOLISTIC DENTAL PRACTICE HADDON TOWNSHIP –We have a unique opportunity for the right person. We are seeking a person for a part-time position in a dental office like none other you’ve probably seen. Not only do we perform state-of-the-art general dentistry, but we also specialize in dentistry with a holistic approach. If you have knowledge of the use of holistic medicine, are willing to learn, and to acquire an X-ray license, this position should be of great interest to you. Before you go any further or before you decide to reply, please go this website: BiologicalDentistsOfNJ.com it will be of great help to you in understanding what we do. You would be working Mon, Tues and Wed, 20-25 hours weekly. Commensurate with experience. If you feel this is the type of position that would be a good fit, email your resume to tlhDental@aol.com and we will get back to you to chat.

SERVICES GETTING MARRIED, CONGRATULATIONS! – It would be my privilege to share in your joy. Heidi Dougherty, Ordained Minister. 609-634-2769.

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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.

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 6.

ALLERGIES 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.

MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST Regenerate Health and Wellness 2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 500, Voorhees 609-332-1324 RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com

Acupuncture, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), cupping, detoxification, nutrition, and relaxation techniques for acute and chronic pain, stress, concussions, overuse injuries, digestive and immune conditions, and more. AAT offers a non-invasive and effective approach in treating allergy and sensitivity symptoms. See ad, page 20.

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. See ad, page 27.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ay u r v e d a , n u t r i t i o n , y o g a , meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ad, page 28.

BIOFEEDBACK INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & BIOFEEDBACK CLINIC

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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 11.

ALLERGY & HEALTH SOLUTIONS CENTER CARYLANN BAUTZ, CNC, CMT

“Naet” 24-Hr Allergy Elimination Therapy Colon Hydrotherapy, Crystal Light Bed Healing 609-654-4858 FeelLikeUs.net 30 years in business. The only closed system in the area. Safe and sanitary. Professionally trained therapists perform procedure. See ad, page 27.

MARILYN EPPOLITE

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.

FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK BLENDED (STEP) FAMILY & TEEN LIFE COACH CHRISTINE PETERSON

Blended Family Formula’s Life Coaching, LLC 856 761 4471 (text/call) CPeterson@bfflifecoaching.com Every Family has their own Formula. Christine has over 3 decades of experience with blended step families. She works with families to create harmony within their homes by addressing fear, anger, sense of loss and sadness. Christine also works with teens and empowers them to recognize emotions/actions and teaches them awareness of the bigger picture of life.

CHIROPRACTOR DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad, page 15.

ENERGYWORK KARIN HIRSCH 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 42.

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

LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

616 Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ 08107 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.

Good health is not something we can buy. However, it can be an extremely valuable savings account. ~Anne Wilson Schaef

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 8.

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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 7.

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 6.

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 14.

Mediumship Alaine Portner

~ Private & Group Sessions ~ Spiritual Guidance

Gift Certificates Available for all your loved ones!

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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.

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 5.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a 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 7.

MASSAGE THERAPY VICTORIOUS SOUL HEALING

Kerrie Sullivan, LMT, CRM 856-357-6596 VictoriousSoulHealing@gmail.com Facebook: VictoriousSoulHealing Kerrie is a clairvoyant, intuitive healer who is able to touch the deepest parts of one’s soul allowing for a space to commune with the healer and client. Facilitating healing by raising the vibration of the body on a cellular level. Kerrie is a mobile massage therapist and will travel great distances. She also has a healing space at the Laughing Buddha Hot Yoga Studio in West Deptford, NJ. She works with a diverse group of people combining energy anatomy, physical body awareness, as well as spirituality to get to the core of the disease in the body. Her touch is very soft and loving and also great to keep up with bodywork, tuneups and maintaining inner peace.

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.

The long-term study of GMO foods is going on in real time and in real life, not in a lab. ~Ziggy Marley

NUMEROLOGIST

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING

TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING

HEALERS UNIVERSE

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

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 21.

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

Broker Associate, BHHS Fox & Roach 41 S Haddon Ave, Haddonfield NJ 08033 856-616-7006 FrontDoorKey@gmail.com Smith Real Estate Solutions was created with the idea in mind that there is a large stress factor involved in finding one’s home from the fear of the unknown (the process) to not having a source to have simple housing questions answered. Taking a holistic approach, ultimate goals are taken into consideration along with knowledge of the market to help clients understand and achieve their pathway whether buying, selling, renting or simply needing some guidance. See ad, page 22.

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

YOGA FOR LIVING

1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net South Jersey’s leading h o l i st i c y o g a c e n te r offering yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, lifestyle and stress relief counseling, tween and teen empowerment programs and a variety of workshops designed to support a more balanced lifestyle. See ad, page 26.

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 24.

If it came from a plant,

EAT IT. If it was made in a plant,

DON’T. ~Michael Pollan

Awareness Coaching, with Maryann Miller, Life in Balance and Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-of-sorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 36.

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Marlton Pharmacy 1 Eves Drive, #101 Marlton, NJ 08053 856-983-9002

Woodbury Family Pharmacy 160 North Broad Street Woodbury, NJ 08096 856-251-1900 Marlton Pharmacy & Woodbury Family Pharmacy strive to meet the medication needs of your family by providing the highest quality of care.

Compounding ~ The art and science of preparing customized medications to meet the specific needs of an individual patient. Ask one of our pharmacists or your healthcare provider if this is an option for you.

• Pain Management • Adrenal / Thyroid Dysfunction • Palliative Care • Pediatrics • Podiatry • Sports Medicine

• Wound Care • Dentistry • Veterinary • Discontinued/Unavailable Medications • Bio Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men and Women

In addition to traditional and compounded prescriptions, our pharmacies offer:

• Immunizations • Live Vaccines • Nutritional Supplements • Ask us about our device for non-invasive assessment of endothelial function. • Ask about our device for sleep related breathing disorders, assessment and diagnosis.

Woman’s Health

• Therapy • Chronic Fatigue/Fibromyalgia • Adrenal Dysfunction • OsteoporosisSkin Care • Thyroid Imbalance • Hormone Testing • Postpartum Care • Bio Identical Hormone Replacement therapy

Consultations available in anti aging therapies, bio identical hormone replacement, nutritional supplements.

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