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PATHWAYS TO WELLNESS VETERINARY CLINIC Whole Health for Animals

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In Our Lives and for the Planet

Keeping Dogs Safe From Ticks and Fleas

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WHY WE NEED WILD PLACES

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Storytelling Connects Kids to the Natural World

EATING FOR THE PLANET

NATURE SPEAKS

BUZZ-FREE DRINKING

PEST CONTROL

SPIRITED STRIDES

Power Walk to Better Fitness

How to Invite Nature Back into Our Lives and Landscapes

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TECHNOLOGY MEETS NATURE

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Illuminate Collingswood Returns After nearly a two-year hiatus, the Illuminate Collingswood Mind-Body-Spirit-Arts Festival will be back from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 7 at the Collingswood Community Center.

The event features local holistic wellness practitioners and artists. Crystals, handmade jewelry and gifts, essential oils, original art, yoga wear and supplies are just a few of the products that will be available. Intuitives including vetted psychic mediums, angel readers and tarot and oracle card readers will be offering special festival rates for their services. And energy healers will be offering reiki, chakra balancing and sound healing. There will also be free workshops throughout the day.

“We are excited to be back in Collingswood offering our special brand of boutique festival,” says Illuminate Festivals founder Judy Bazis. “We have missed serving the community in person. We have chosen to view the last two years as a sacred pause, and it has given practitioners an opportunity to do the work to broaden and deepen their spiritual gifts. I know they are looking forward to bringing even more of those good vibes to Illuminate Collingswood.”

Cost: Admission is free. Location: 30 W. Collings Ave. For more information, visit www.IlluminateFestivals.com.

Free Infrared Sauna Session with IV Nutrition To introduce a recently acquired far infrared sauna, the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center will be offering a free 25-minute session with the purchase of any intravenous (IV) nutrition blend throughout the month of April.

Infrared sauna is a form of dry heat that uses radiant heating. This method transfers heat directly to the user through infrared waves. Waves that heat the body without having to heat the air in between. Many patients find this to be a more comfortable way to gain the benefits over traditional saunas. Those benefits include detoxification, improved circulation, chronic pain management and general relaxation.

“It’s a great way to detox and then replenish vital nutrients all at once,” says Michelle Vacanti, the center’s office manager.

Founded in 2019 by Jennifer Phillips, ND, the center has gradually evolved from a naturopathy practice to a comprehensive wellness center offering functional and naturopathic medicine, IV nutrition (including High C for oncology), hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, trauma release therapy and massage. The medical staff at the center include three naturopathic physicians, an integrative medical doctor and two registered nurses.

Now Enrolling for Year-Long Community Herbalist Course

Spirit to Sole Connection is hosting a 12-month Community Herbalist Course to be held on the third Sunday monthly, both in person and online. There will be live instruction, monthly dried herbs and supplies and hands-on workshops.

Participants will explore all facets of phyto-chemistry and its abilities to guide our bodies in healing, with balanced nutrition, emotional well-being, using traditional plant healing methods. Together, participants will focus on the aspects of spiritual works of the Native American Medicine Wheel methods of harvesting, with honor and moon cycles for harvesting including medicine making. Each month, seven plants along with a different body system and function will be studied and two herbal remedies will be made. This course is in keeping with the American Herbalist Guild.

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Holistic and Functional Medicine Health Coach Joins Excitari Wellness Center Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, recently welcomed Christine Marino, of the Nourishing Unicorn, to its team of skilled practitioners. Marino is a certified holistic and functional medicine health coach.

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Fifth Annual Holistic Health Fair in Westampton Connect2Holistics’ fifth annual Holistic Health Fair will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. on April 23 at the Westampton Recreation Center.

Connect2Holistics invites everyone to join them as they host an array of natural and holistic exhibitors celebrating this year’s event theme, Love Life!

Attendees will enjoy a day of natural healing, which will include food, health screenings, farm and gardening, energy healing, chiropractic, body detox, massage, psychic reading and more. There will also be workshops, yoga and dance exhibitions. In addition, fairgoers can enter to win door prizes, giveaways, 50/50 raffles, gift baskets and more.

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When used together, the plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, reports a new study in Gut Microbes from Shanghai Jiao Tung University, in China. Researchers tested 365 diabetes patients at 20 centers throughout the country, giving them either a placebo, one of the two substances or both. Comparing post-meal blood samples after 12 weeks, patients that had taken both the berberine and the probiotic had significantly better cholesterol readings and experienced positive changes in the gut microbiome, as well as better fatty acid metabolism.

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A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health, suggests a new study in the journal BMJ Open. Researchers from the UK University of Manchester followed 64,379 people diagnosed with periodontal disease, including gingivitis, marked by swollen and red gums, as well as periodontitis, in which gums pull away from the tooth and bone or teeth are lost. The subjects, with an average age of 44, were compared over an average of three years to 251,161 people without the disease. Those with periodontal disease had a 37 percent higher risk of mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety and serious mental illness; a 33 percent higher risk of developing autoimmune diseases like arthritis, Type 1 diabetes and psoriasis; an 18 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, stroke and vascular dementia; and a 26 percent higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

“This research provides further, clear evidence why healthcare professionals need to be vigilant for early signs of gum disease and how it can have wide-reaching implications for a person’s health, reinforcing the importance of taking a holistic approach when treating people,” says Caroline Aylott, head of research delivery at the University of Birmingham Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research.

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Two Key and Sometimes Overlooked Nutrients for a Healthy Smile We make a big deal about gum disease. There are good reasons why. Most Americans have it to one degree or another. It raises the risk of heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline and other systemic health problems.

And it’s the leading cause of adult tooth loss.

Simply put, healthy teeth need healthy gums and bone for support. So, this means flossing between the teeth and at the gum line. It also means eating right, getting enough sleep and physical activity.

It also means getting the nutrients gums need to stay healthy, not the least of which is vitamin C, crucial for keeping the connective tissues in our gums healthy and strong. But it’s hardly the only player when it comes to supporting periodontal health.

VITAMIN D HELPS ABSORB CALCIUM AND REDUCES INFLAMMATION Another important nutrient is vitamin D. One of the many things it does is help the body absorb calcium, which is incredibly beneficial for teeth as well as bones, including the jawbones into which teeth are set.

But vitamin D has also been shown to reduce inflammation, a hallmark of gum disease. Over the years, science has shown that maintaining good D levels can lower the risk of both gingivitis (early-stage gum disease) and chronic periodontitis (severe gum disease).

D3 is the preferred form of the nutrient. It’s absorbed faster and is more effective than the D2 found in plants and typically used to fortify milk and other foods. To treat active gum disease, supplementation is usually recommended. A dental practitioner can provide the best dosage for specific needs during exams and cleaning sessions.

GETTING EVEN MORE OUT OF D3 WITH VITAMIN K2 Another nutrient can help us get even more benefit from vitamin D. That’s vitamin K2. It’s found in some animal foods, such as liver and cheese, but it’s also something that we can produce in our own gut, with the help of friendly bacteria. Adding probiotic foods or supplements to a daily routine is one way to get enough K2 for one’s needs.

And combined with vitamin D3, it can have a profound effect on our oral—and whole-body—health.

Vitamin K2 activates osteocalcin, a protein hormone that’s produced by specialized cells called osteoblasts. These are the cells from which bone develops. Osteocalcin helps get the calcium that D3 has helped us absorb into our bones. Just as important, it keeps the calcium from depositing in our arteries or other organs.

Since our teeth are rooted in our jawbones, keeping that bone healthy is crucial. One of the most devastating things about gum disease is that, as it progresses, it destroys that supportive bone.

If the disease goes unaddressed, the teeth will eventually loosen in their sockets and ultimately fall out—if they’re not recommended for extraction before then.

For all of these reasons, gum disease is a very big deal. But we have the power to reverse it, especially through better oral hygiene and nutrition plus periodontal therapy. Proper vitamin intake can help us make the most of that power so we can keep our smiles healthy and attractive for a lifetime.

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A poll by Ipsos conducted for the ocean conservation group Oceana last November found that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items. The survey revealed broad appreciation for national parks, with around four in five respondents saying they had been to a park and 83 percent of previous park visitors looking forward to a return visit. Oceana Plastics Campaign Director Christy Leavitt says, “These polling results indicate that Americans, whether Republican or Democrat, want our parks to be unmarred by the pollution caused by single-use plastic.”

The results show broad support for a campaign led by Oceana and more than 300 other environmental organizations which sent a letter to Interior Secretary Deb Haaland asking the parks to end the sale and distribution of plastic beverage bottles, bags, foodware and cutlery, and plastic foam products.

The proposed Reducing Waste in National Parks Act would see such a policy enacted if passed. “The National Park Service was created to preserve these natural and historic spaces, and in order to truly uphold that purpose, it needs to ban the sale and distribution of single-use plastic items, many of which will end up polluting our environment for centuries to come, despite being used for only a moment,” says Leavitt.

The Central Park Conservancy, the Yale School of the Environment and the New York City-based Natural Areas Conservancy are launching the Central Park Climate Lab, a new initiative and climate partnership to study the impacts of climate change on urban parks. Their mission is to work with cities across the country to improve urban park mitigation and adaptation to climate change.

New York City Mayor Eric Adams states, “The Central Park Climate Lab begins a new era in research and cooperation that will give our park professionals improved tools to combat the climate crisis, and it will be a model for urban parks across the country.”

Because around 55 percent of the world’s population lives in urban areas, the program will use mapping tools to develop interventions and protect urban parkland. With no national standard in place for characterizing and mapping it, the ability to identify broader climate solutions is limited.

Research will begin in Central Park and then other New York City greenspaces before expanding to more parks. The data collected will be used to create new, scalable strategies and protocols. Elizabeth W. Smith, president and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy, says, “Severe weather events such as unprecedented rainfall, blizzards, high winds and extreme heat and cold, strain resources and impact Central Park’s tree canopy, plants and wildlife.”

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Glaciers in the Himalayan Mountains have been growing for millions of years, but researchers at England’s University of Leeds conclude in a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports that they are melting at an exceptional rate compared to other glaciers around the world. The Himalayas are home to nine of the world’s 10 highest peaks, including Mt. Everest, and the source of Asia’s longest river, the Yangtze. They contain the third-largest deposit of ice and snow in the world, after Antarctica and the Arctic. Study co-author Jonathan Carrivick, deputy head of the University of Leeds School of Geography, says, “Our findings clearly show that ice is now being lost from Himalayan glaciers at a rate that is at least 10 times higher than the average rate over past centuries ... and coincides with human-induced climate change.”

These glaciers release meltwater that forms the headwaters of several major rivers, and their disappearance could threaten agriculture, drinking water and energy production in countries such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, China, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. But the impact is not only regional, it includes the effect on sea level rise and the damage that could wreak on coastal communities globally. Carrivick says, “We must act urgently to reduce and mitigate the impact of human-made climate change on the glaciers and meltwater-fed rivers.”

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Americans waste about 40 percent of the food supply every year, which translates to billions of pounds of edible food rotting in landfills and generating dangerous greenhouse gases, along with the dollars leaking out of our wallets. We squander limited resources like water and fuel and needlessly uptick our carbon footprint to produce and transport food that will never be consumed.

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meat packages. Consumers are not quite sure what they mean, and as a result, they often throw out ingredients that are perfectly good to eat.

Except for baby formula, the U.S. Department of Agriculture does not require or regulate date labels. Generated by food manufacturers, these cryptic markings convey information about the quality and freshness of products rather than their safety.

Experts advise that food that doesn’t show signs of spoilage after a specified date can still be eaten. Instead of allowing a package date to dictate the lifecycle of food, we can rely on an item’s look, smell and taste to make that decision.

To become better stewards of the environment, we need to become food conservationists—purchase only what we will consume, plan meals to cook the most perishable items first, scrape the fuzz off sour cream or yogurt, snip off the mold on a block of cheese, freeze items we aren’t going to consume in a timely manner, and eat everything on our plates.

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ACTUAL FOOD LIFE SPAN Milk lasts seven to 10 days after the “sell by” date. If it smells bad, chuck it. Otherwise, it’s safe.

Eggs typically stay fresh in the fridge three to five weeks past the “pack date.”

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While Earth Day themes over the past 52 years have often centered on specific issues, such as plastic pollution and deforestation, this year’s broader theme, “Invest In Our Planet,” reflects a growing consensus that, at such a critical point for the Earth’s future, governments will not solve the climate crisis by themselves.

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“Most dogs are tolerant of acupuncture—some even fall asleep,” Cobb says.

“Cats are less so, but with cats we pick whatever is the least bothersome to the cat, and use laser for the rest.”

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more than a decade, Lori Cobb, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and founder of Pathways to Wellness integrative veterinary clinic, has combined the best of alternative and conventional modalities to treat dogs and cats.

Holistic modalities used by Pathways to Wellness veterinarians include acupuncture, Chinese herbs and spinal manipulation, which treat a range of conditions in canines and felines. “Acupuncture is known as an excellent modality to treat musculoskeletal disorders, like lameness or arthritis. But it can also treat kidney, liver, heart and other organ diseases,” Cobb explains.

“Chinese herbs can be used for anything you can treat with conventional medicine. Depending on the condition, a combination of conventional and holistic approaches often works well.”

As with humans, spinal manipulation can be used on animals to treat musculoskeletal, back or neck problems. Cobb has seen dogs with limited mobility due to a slight subluxation rebound after one adjustment.

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says. While spinal manipulation cannot be considered a miracle treatment, Cobb says it’s effective to treat many conditions for pets. She also does chiropractic adjustments for sporting dogs that compete in agility contests.

Most pets tolerate alternative treatments. Cobb says she uses two types of acupuncture: needles, or a laser beam to stimulate acupuncture points on an animal’s body. She will often begin with the laser, which is a quicker procedure, and move onto needles if the condition needs further attention. For dogs and cats, the needles are placed at specific acupuncture points and the animal has to stay still and quiet for about 20 minutes.

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Creating a friendly, personable atmosphere is of upmost importance to Cobb.

“Life is too short to be stressed out every time you visit the vet,” she affirms. “I pride myself in keeping a friendly office where people can access modalities such as animal acupuncture and spinal manipulation that are uncommon elsewhere.”

Cobb is in the process of installing a veterinarian-specific computer program that will allow patients to build a portal to access basic services online, such as refilling medicine. In addition to Pathways to Wellness, Cobb also operates a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, Ace of Spays, also in Hainesport.

In retrospect, Cobb never would have pictured herself practicing alternative medicine on pets. “But it’s great. I love my job, and I feel blessed.”

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On a blustery day, Julian Hoffman stood outdoors and watched wild bison grazing in the restored grassland of Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, fewer than 50 miles from downtown Chicago.

For him, it was a wild place, affording a glimpse of what North America looked like hundreds of years ago when bison roamed the continent by the millions. “We’re witnessing, in a way that’s both terrible and tragic, just what the profound cost is of continuing to destroy the natural world,” he writes.

Saving wild places is critical for human health and well-being, say both scientists and environmentalists. But defining what a wild place is or what the word wilderness means can be difficult, says Hoffman, author of Irreplaceable: The Fight to Save Our Wild Places. “If wilderness means a place untouched by humans, then none is left,” he says. Even the set-aside wildernesses where no one may have ever stepped have been altered through climate change, acid rain and other human interventions.

Humans are also losing the wilderness that is defined as land set aside solely for plants and creatures other than humans.

Prominent naturalist David Attenborough, whose most recent documentary is A Life on Our Planet, says that in 1937, when he was a boy, about 66 percent of the world’s wilderness areas remained. By 2020, it was down to 35 percent.

A wild place can be as spectacular as Yellowstone, a 3,500-square-mile national park in Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana, filled with hot springs, canyons, wolves, and elk.

It can also be as simple as a sky filled with a murmuration, or gathering, of thousands of swooping starlings, which once caused two teens to stop taking selfies and photograph the natural scene above them in-

stead, as Hoffman witnessed in Great Britain.

Such regions that offer vast tracts of natural beauty and biodiversity are even found in and around major cities like Chicago, says Chicagoland nature blogger Andrew Morkes. “A wild place is also where you don’t see too many people, or any people, and you can explore,” he says. “You can walk up a hill and wonder what’s around the next bend.”

“A wild place could be a 15-minute drive from home where we can walk among plants in a meadow, or a tree-lined street, or front and back yard, if landscaped with wild creatures in mind,” says Douglas Tallamy, author of Nature’s Best Hope: A New Approach to Conservation that Starts with Your Yard.

SUSTAINING OUR SPECIES “We need these places to save ourselves,” says Tallamy, who heads the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. “Humans are totally dependent on the production of oxygen and clean water, and that happens with the continued existance of flowering plants, which are dependent on the continued existence of all the pollinators. When you lose the pollinators, you lose 90 percent of the flowering plants on the Earth. That is not an option if we want to stay alive and healthy.”

Our mental and emotional health is also at stake.

According to a recent overview in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, studies have shown that natural settings can lower blood pressure, reduce depression and anxiety, and help the immune system function better.

People have saved wild places over time, of course. “The world’s ancient redwoods are still with us today because people in the early 1900s fought to protect and preserve what they could already see was rapidly diminishing,” Hoffman says. “In

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CREATING A WILD SPACE AT HOME In their book The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden, University of Delaware ecology professor Douglas Tallamy and landscape designer Rick Darke show how to create wild spaces in yards, including what and where to plant and how to manage the land. They advise homeowners to: Stop using pesticides and herbicides.

Replace non-native plants with those native to the region.

Reduce lawn space, converting it to native plants.

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“Mourning cloak butterflies overwinter as mature adults. If you say, ‘Hey, let’s just clean up all of that so-called leaf litter,’ you could be cleaning up the habitat of mourning cloaks and killing them,” says Darke, who has served as a horticultural consultant for botanic gardens and other public landscapes in Texas, Maryland, New York, Illinois and Delaware. “That’s not litter. It’s meaningful habitat.

“A dead tree in your home landscape, called a snag, often contributes as much to the local ecology as a living tree,” he adds. “For example, woodpeckers build nests in holes or cavities in a snag, and countless insects find shelter and nourishment in the organic material of the snag.” the year 2022, we are the beneficiaries of those past actions. Yet less than 5 percent of those old-growth redwood groves are left, and we live in an age where we’re losing an extraordinary range of wild species; for example, 3 billion birds have disappeared from the skies of North America in just the past 50 years. That’s why people need to continue to fight for wild spaces.”

COMMUNITY CRUSADERS In researching his book, Hoffman went looking for wild-space struggles. In Glasgow, Scotland, he met people that fought to save an urban meadow from being turned into a luxury home development. “I’d never experienced as much joy in any one place as when I spent time with the community fighting to preserve this tiny meadow,” he recalls. “They campaigned and lobbied politicians, and eventually, the government backed down. And now the whole community is able to enjoy this site where a lot of urban wildlife thrives.”

Once-wild places may also need human help to again become wild refuges. The Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, where Hoffman saw the buffalo, “was once an arsenal for the production of extraordinary quantities of ordnance for a number of wars,” he says.

After hundreds of die-hard volunteers dug out invasive plants, scattered seed and documented wildlife on the 18,000-acre prairie, visitors can now walk among big bluestem and golden alexander, and listen for the sweet song of meadowlarks in the grasslands and chorus frogs in the wetlands.

Conservation volunteers working to save wild places hail from every state. In fact, nearly 300,000 volunteers contribute more than 6.5 million hours of volunteer service a year to the U.S. National Park Service, from leading tours to studying wildlife and hosting campgrounds.

One doesn’t have to be an environmental crusader to save wild places, Hoffman stresses.

Exploring local wild places and sharing them with others can help save them, as well. “We can only protect those places that we love,” he says. “And we can only love those places that we know.”

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such as the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, which enables urban communities to create outdoor spaces, can help. The U.S. Department of the Interior committed $150 million to the program in 2021. “Every child in America deserves to have a safe and nearby place to experience the great outdoors,” says Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.

A HOMEGROWN NATIONAL PARK Tallamy says one of the most important ways to get people to appreciate and save wild places is to begin in their own yards.

“We have wilderness designations. We have national forests. We have national parks. We have 12 percent of the U.S. protected from development,” he says. “Yet, we are in the sixth great extinction. Our parks and our preserves are not enough. My point is that we have got to focus on the areas outside of parks and preserves.” He urges what he calls a “homegrown national park,” in which homeowners, land managers and farmers create a habitat by replacing invasive plants with native species.

Tallamy speaks from experience. He lives on a 10-acre former farm in Oxford, Pennsylvania. “It had been mowed for hay and when we moved in, very little life was here,” he says. “We have been rebuilding the eastern deciduous forest here, getting invasive plants under control and replanting with species that ought to be here.” He’s now counted more than 1,400 different species of moths on his property and documented 60 species of birds nesting within the landscape. “We have foxes who raise their kits in the front yard,” he says.

Lots of acreage is not required, he says. In Kirkwood, Missouri, homeowners created a wild place on six-tenths of an acre on which they’ve documented 149 species of birds. “If one person does it, it’s not going to work,” he stresses. “The point is to get those acres connected. When everybody adopts this as a general landscape culture, it’s going to help tremendously. By rewilding your yard, you are filling in spaces between the true wild places and natural areas. The reason our wild spaces are not working in terms of conservation is because they are

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too small and too isolated. Even the biggest national parks are too small or too isolated.”

Tallamy says people can create wild spaces in their yards by reducing the amount of lawn they have or even getting rid of it.

They can grow native plants and discontinue the use of pesticides and herbicides, which are disrupting ecological function of wild places the world over, as research shows.

Hoffman agrees, “We’ve cultivated a culture of tidiness. It’s actually very easy to welcome wildlife into your home places, often by doing fewer things, by not bringing the leaf blower out and by leaving some dead wood where it fell, which creates important shelters for insects, for example.

“Such wild yard spaces encourage wonder. Suddenly, the kids are out there and they can be absolutely fascinated by a small glittering beetle. For me, to experience the wild is to go to the shore of a lake, to be present in the mystery, to be among the lake’s reed beds, to see a marsh harrier sleek out of those reeds and to know you’re part of something much larger,” he says. “There’s so much joy and beauty and complexity in being in the presence of other lives besides human.” That in itself is reason enough to save wild places.

Sheryl DeVore has written six books on science, health and nature, as well as health and environmental stories for national and regional publications. Read more at SherylDeVore.wordpress.com.

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Eating for the Planet DIET FOR A CLIMATE CRISIS

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What we choose to put on our plates influences not only our physical health, but also the health of the environment. While much of the climate conversation focuses on the burning of fossil fuels, commercial food production—particularly livestock—uses large amounts of land, water and energy.

Wasted food contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions.

Leigh Prezkop, food loss and waste specialist for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), says agriculture accounts for about 70 percent of the world’s fresh water use, while pasture and crop land accounts for about 26

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50 percent of the Earth’s habitable land.

“The environmental impacts begin with the soil,” Prezkop explains. “Soil that’s depleted of nutrients loses its ability to capture carbon and produce nutrient-rich foods. The long chain continues with the processing and packaging of that food, and then transporting it to grocery store shelves and, eventually, to the consumer’s home.”

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writer and playwright Glen Merzer in his latest book, Food Is Climate: A Response to Al Gore, Bill Gates, Paul Hawken & the Conventional Narrative on Climate Change.

“When we have 93 million cattle farmed in the U.S. and 31 billion animals farmed globally each year, they create mountains of waste,” says Merzer, a dedicated vegan of 30 years. “That waste infiltrates water supplies and causes contamination, such as E. coli outbreaks, in foods like lettuce and tomatoes that are grown downstream.”

He adds that cows belch methane, a far more powerful greenhouse gas than

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“When food is wasted, we’re not just throwing away food, but everything it took to produce that food is also wasted— the water, the fertilizer and the land.”

–Leigh Prezkop carbon dioxide, and that grass-fed cows belch even more of it than grain-fed, feedlot cows. In addition, nitrogen fertilizers used to grow animal feed run into waterways. Overfishing and ocean warming threaten populations of phytoplankton, which sequester carbon dioxide and seed clouds. Deforestation to create grazing land may be the single greatest future threat to our climate because forests also sequester carbon and provide a home for diverse flora and fauna.

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MAKE SIMPLE SWAPS Prezkop emphasizes that despite these problems with the industrial food chain, changing the way we produce food is also the solution. The WWF works with suppliers to educate and promote regenerative production practices. On the consumer side, changing the way food is produced can be achieved by changing people’s dietary demands.

“We don’t prescribe people to eat a certain way. We do believe different people and cultures have different dietary needs,” she says. “The global north eats a lot of meat, so we do recommend a plant-forward diet while still incorporating animal proteins, depending on individual dietary needs.”

Merzer argues that we have little control over fossil fuel burning, but we can control our diets. He promotes plant-based eating as a primary solution to climate change. Changing mindsets about “normal” traditions, such as having hamburgers on the Fourth of July or turkey on Thanksgiving, can be difficult, but achievable with the planet at stake, he says.

Sophie Egan, founder of FullTableSolutions.com and author of How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good For You, Others, and the Planet, advises to start small by looking at the foods eaten most frequently and identifying ways to make simple swaps. “If you have toast with butter every morning, that could be changed to a nut butter. A sandwich with cold cuts every day for lunch, that can be replaced with a roasted vegetables and hummus sandwich or an avocado sandwich. You can still eat something in a familiar form, but replace ingredients with lower-emissions options,” she says.

If someone is intimidated by switching to an all plant-based diet, a flexitarian option emphasizing foods from the plant kingdom while enjoying meat only occasionally may be more sustainable throughout a person’s lifetime. Her book contains a “protein scorecard” from the World Resources Institute that lists animal and plant sources in terms of greenhouse gas emissions per gram of protein from the worst offenders to the least, with beef (along with goat and lamb) being at the top.

SCRAP VEGETABLE STOCK Those potatoes that start to sprout, the straggler stalks of celery wilting in the back of the crisper drawer or that pompon of green carrot tops can all be used to make vegetable stock.

This is a very general recipe with plenty of creative license to get more mileage from leftover vegetables that normally would have been discarded.

Start by collecting vegetable scraps that typically aren’t used— thick asparagus ends, carrot tops and broccoli stems. Even wilted kale or limp carrots that are no longer good to eat fresh, but are still free from mold or mush, can be added. Coarsely chop scrap veggies and put them into a freezer bag. Store them in the freezer until four to five pounds of vegetable scrap have been accumulated.

yield: about 3 quarts 4 to 5 lb vegetable scraps (can include the freezer bag of vegetable scraps, green tops from a fresh bunch of carrots, slightly wilted kale, turnips that are starting to turn soft or any combination) 2 bay leaves 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 medium onions, cut into quarters 6 quarts water Salt to taste Coarsely chop all vegetables and add to a large stockpot. (If the vegetables are still frozen, dump them into the stockpot; they’ll begin to thaw during the cooking process.) Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently.

Cook for about two hours or until the liquid is reduced by about half and the color begins to fade from the vegetables.

Let the mixture cool. Strain the stock into a large bowl.

Compost the vegetables, as they are now flavorless; all of the flavors have been cooked into the broth.

Strain broth a second time through a cheesecloth or sieve for an even clearer broth. Salt to taste and portion into Mason jars.

Store in the refrigerator for one to two weeks, or freeze if saving for later use.

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MUNG BEAN CURRY

3 cups water 1 cup dried mung beans 2 dry bay leaves ½ medium onion, chopped 3 cloves raw garlic, minced 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, minced ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp yellow curry 2 Tbsp chopped cilantro or sweet basil 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice Black pepper to taste

Scoop away the white foam that forms on the surface of the water and discard. Simmer covered for about 40 minutes.

Add the onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and curry, and continue simmering for an additional 20 minutes. Stir in chopped cilantro or basil, lemon juice and black pepper.

Serve over rice or another grain.

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Prezkop says approximately 40 percent of the food produced globally is lost while still on the farm or further up the supply chain. “When food is wasted, we’re not just throwing away food, but everything it took to produce that food is also wasted—the water, the fertilizer and the land.”

A recent WWF report entitled Driven To Waste cites new data indicating that food waste contributes to approximately 10 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions—nearly twice the emissions produced annually by all the cars in the U.S. and Europe.

Egan suggests using a shopping list; impulse buys can be forgotten and are prone to spoiling. Keeping food visible by putting fruits and vegetables front and center ensures they won’t be forgotten. Leftovers can be kept from languishing by designating a section of the refrigerator for food to eat first or a day of the week to eat leftovers for dinner. “You can freeze just about anything,” Egan says, from leftover bread to cheese, which can be shredded before frozen. Even scrambled eggs can be poured into a freezer container to use later. (For more ideas, check out SaveTheFood.com and Dana Gunders’ Waste-Free Kitchen Handbook.)

Nonprofits throughout the country are creating solutions to divert food waste from the landfills. Keep Austin Fed, a nonprofit comprised of mostly volunteers, helps neighbors experiencing food insecurity by redistributing wholesome, nutritious, surplus food from any food-permitted business. Volunteers pick up leftover food from urban gardens, rural farms, grocery stores and caterers serving area tech firms. All prepared food accepted and redistributed is handled by licensed food handlers. Executive Director Lisa Barden says that Keep Austin Fed redistributed 982,428 pounds of food, or the equivalent of 818,695 meals, in 2021, thus keeping it out of the waste stream.

Similarly missioned organizations exist nationwide. FoodRescue.us, with 40 locations in 20 states, provides assistance and even a dropoff/pickup app for people starting local groups. Since its founding in 2011, it has provided 85 million meals and kept 109 million pounds of excess food out of landfills. Its website offers a potent plea: “Fight Hunger. Help the Planet. Be the Rescue.”

Sheila Julson is a Milwaukee-based freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine.

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Rinse the mung beans, then soak overnight in water. The next day, discard the water, rinse the beans again and add 3 cups of water and bay leaves. Bring the beans to near boil and reduce heat to simmer.

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Prezkop recommends eating a wide variety of foods. “Currently, 75 percent of food produced is from 12 plant species and five animal species, despite that there are thousands of varieties. This means there’s less diversity happening in the field. Diversity helps with regeneration and healthy soils. Producing the same crops over and over means there’s no crop rotation and no diversity happening, leading to degraded soils and deforestation to produce more of the same crop.”

Egan adds that diets that are over-reliant on just a few food sources like corn, wheat, rice and soy threaten the Earth and can lead to food insecurity. “Think of it as risk management with a financial portfolio: We have a diversified portfolio of foods available to feed a growing population, but as the climate warms, extreme weather events threaten yields because lack of fresh water and unhealthy soil threaten the planet and, ultimately, food production.”

Eating food that is as close as to its original state as possible is better for the planet. “The more food is processed, the more resources it took to get it to market,” Prezkop notes.

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Buzz-Free Drinking THE HEALTHY RISE OF NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

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SOUR MOCK-A-RITA 1 cup and 2 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup and 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 Tbsp agave nectar, plus more to taste 2½ cups and 2 Tbsp coconut water Few dashes of salt Lime wheels for garnish Lime wedges and sea salt to rim the glasses To salt the rims of four to six lowball or margarita glasses, pour a thin layer of salt onto a plate or a shallow bowl.

glass to wet it, or use a finger to apply the juice to the rim, then dip and twist the glass in the salt. Combine all of the drink ingredients in a pitcher. Stir.

Fill the rimmed glasses with ice. Divide the margarita mix among the glasses. Garnish with lime wheels.

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As a former bartender, Katie Cheney enjoys mixing drinks for friends, and one night recently, in her San Francisco apartment, she tried out something new: an alcohol-free “Noquila Sunrise” made with a distilled, plant-based spirit. “I was actually pleasantly surprised. Even though we were drinking non-alcoholic drinks, we still had just as much fun as usual!” recalls Cheney, who blogs at DrinksSaloon.com.

In New York City, Marcos Martinez has begun drinking virgin piña coladas when out on the town with friends. “The feeling is surprisingly great since I don’t wake up with hangovers. More importantly, I’ve realized that I don’t have to use alcohol as a crutch for my social anxiety,” says Martinez, who owns the black gay lifestyle blog TheMenWhoBrunch.com.

At Chicago’s Kumiko Japanese cocktail bar, owner Julia Momosé offers a menu of what she calls “Spiritfrees,” crafted without alcohol and with ingredients like yarrow, ume—a Japanese fruit—and cardamom.

“Folks comment on how they appreciate that it is ‘more than just juice,’ or how surprised they are at their depth, texture and complexity,” she says.

The “sober-curious”—people experimenting with alcohol-free beverages as a way of prioritizing their health and fitness over a short-lived buzz—are changing America’s drinking culture. For the first time in 20 years, fewer Americans are regularly drinking, reports Gallup, and tipplers are drinking measurably less than they did 10 years ago.

No longer stuck with a seltzer while dodging questions from inquisitive imbibers, today the sober-inclined can sip from a vast array of sophisticated choices—from faux vodka in exotic, crafted drinks to

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“You have your wits about you, you can drive if necessary, you are less likely to say or do something you might regret and you won’t have a hangover the next morning.”

–Kerry Benson prize-winning sparkling wines to low- and no-alcohol craft beer.

No-booze options can be easily ordered at restaurants, picked up at supermarkets or delivered at home with a few online clicks.

“The best part about having a fun, non-alcoholic beverage in hand is that you get the taste and experience of a cocktail or beer, just without the alcohol and potential negative side effects,” says dietitian Kerry Benson, co-author of Mocktail Party: 75 Plant-Based, Non-Alcoholic Mocktail Recipes for Every Occasion. “You have your wits about you, you can drive if necessary, you are less likely to say or do something you might regret and you won’t have a hangover the next morning. And alcohol-free drinks are usually less expensive than their alcoholic counterparts.”

Sober-curious strategies range widely. Some people start tentatively, but increasingly turn to non-alcoholic drinks because they prefer the taste, price and lower calorie count, as well as the diminished risk of heart and liver disease. Others may go cold turkey for a month or two to break a pandemic-induced habit, alternate alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at a game or bar to avoid getting tipsy, or drink a Bloody Mary for a weekend brunch and virgin versions during the week to enhance work productivity.

The sales of non-alcoholic beverages shot up 33 percent to $331 million in 2021, reports Nielsen, and online sales of non- and low-alcoholic beverages skyrocketed 315 percent. To compete for the Millennials-heavy market, distillers like Seedlip, Suntory and Lyre’s have created beverages evoking tequila, Campari and vodka; breweries like Guinness, Budweiser and Carlsberg and small crafters are offering robust-tasting near- and no-alcohol beers; and wineries are using distillation and reverse osmosis to produce fine, low-alcohol Cabernets, Chardonnays and other varieties.

Niche products are growing: for example, Los Angeles-based Optimist Botanicals bills its gin-, vodka- and tequila-like botanical blends as being vegan, gluten-free and paleo- and keto-friendly.

On the home front, people are making their own concoctions, often with natural and herbal ingredients, such as pears, tomatoes, cilantro and spices. “Garden-grown produce, windowsill herbs and farmers market finds are the ideal foundation for recipes, from tea sangrias to shaken mocktails,” says New Jersey cooking instructor and recipe developer Vanessa Young, creator of ThirstyRadish.com. As an example, she says, “A slice of brûléed fruit gives a non-alcoholic drink a touch of smoky sweetness, plus it is so appealing in the glass.”

Substance abuse counselors caution that beverages that mimic alcohol may not be a good route for recovery from serious alcohol abuse because they can reawaken destructive patterns. And con-

sumers are advised to look carefully at labels. “Alcohol-free” beer contains 0.0 percent alcohol. “Non-alcoholic” beer can contain up to 0.5 percent alcohol, but some have been found to contain up to 2 percent—not desirable if pregnant or in recovery.

Still, says Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You, “The popularity of alcohol-free drinks is changing a culture. We are going from a culture that glamorizes drinking at every social situation, with little valid excuse to decline, to a culture that gives people healthier options.”

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MAPLE PEAR SPARKLER ½ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup filtered water 1 rounded tsp fresh pomegranate arils (about 12 arils, or seeds) 1 tsp fresh lemon juice ½ oz maple simple syrup 2¼ oz pear juice 2 oz sparkling mineral water Bartlett pear slices for garnish For the syrup, whisk to combine ½ cup maple syrup with ¼ cup filtered water in a small saucepan, and heat until small bubbles begin to form around the edge. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

In the meantime, to prepare the jewel-like pomegranate arils, score a fresh pomegranate cross-wise. Twist to separate into halves. Loosen the membrane around the edges and tap firmly with a wooden spoon over a bowl to collect the pomegranate arils. Continue to loosen the membrane and tap to release all the arils.

For each drink, gently mash the pomegranate arils with lemon juice in a muddler, then add the mixture into a cocktail shaker, along with the syrup, pear juice and ice. Shake to chill, and strain into a glass to serve. Top with sparkling mineral water.

Add a slice of ripe Bartlett or brûléed pear.

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Sustainable Self-Care IN OUR LIVES AND FOR THE PLANET

by Julia Snyder Industry is marketing self-care in a big way The World Health Organization defines selfright now. It is beneficial that the awareness of care as “the ability of individuals, families and self-care is more pervasive, but the message communities to promote health, prevent disthat we need to buy a fancy bubble bath is misease, maintain health and to cope with illness leading. Ideally, self-care is something that can and disability with or without the support of a be sustained; it sustains us and is sustainable healthcare provider.” One of the biggest myths for the environment. A bubble bath with harmful about self-care is that it is selfish. Actually, selfchemicals is neither healthy for us or our plancare is the love we give ourselves, that allows us et. Socializing with friends with alcohol is also to influence our families and communities with heavily advertised. Enjoying a bath and connectlove and positivity. ing with loved ones are both wonderful ways to It is in nourishing ourselves that we are more gift ourselves peace or connection, but just be capable of compassion, creativity and spreading mindful about what is being sold alongside them. well-being. The opposite is also true: When we are Start small if need be. Even if it means the gift feeling stressed and unhappy, it also can influence Julia Snyder, MD of focusing on our breath while we are brushing our those around us negatively. Evolutionarily, humans align with the mood and behaviors of people around us. Because teeth. Build up to more as you feel ready. The good news is that there of the strong influence our mood and behavior can have on others, is a positive feedback loop. The more we do, the better we will feel, author Dennis Prager believes happiness is a moral obligation. Not and the more confident we will be about the benefits of continuing only do we benefit from taking care of ourselves, but those around to incorporate the time and space we need to recharge. It’s all about taking a pause and allowing the peace of a greater perspective. us are positively influenced by this unconscious alignment.

When we are taking care of ourselves, we have a greater Here are some ideas to get started with sustainable self-care at capacity and energy to take even better care of ourselves and home: the planet. We all know the saying, “You can’t pour from an empty cup.” Physically, it is important to rest and restore through sleep n Go outside - connect with nature, “stop and smell the roses” and healthy food choices. Emotionally, it is important to give our- n Move the body - walk, run, dance, jump, stretch selves the space we need to heal and grow from the many stressors n Journal, write a poem or story, draw or color coming at us every day. When we feel stressed, it is like our guard n Plan time with a pet or loved one dog is out and its focus is only on protecting us. It is only looking for n Look up at the stars the threats. When we can calm the guard dog, we are much more able to use our hearts and brains to see and feel the situation from n Take a bath a different perspective and can then start to recognize grace. We can see new solutions for ourselves and others.

Self-care is different than self-indulgence. Self-indulgence can be selfish and unsustainable. Self-indulgence might be staying up late to binge watch our new favorite TV series or drinking another glass of wine. Self-care would be watching one episode and then going to bed to get a good night’s sleep. Self-care is what makes you feel happier and healthier in the long run, instead of just in the moment. It might even mean a little tough love in this case. It is also okay for self-love to feel like an indulgence sometimes, like purposefully setting aside time and money for a massage, or to spend the afternoon in the luxury of a nap, or basking in the sun at the beach or working on the project that sparks our passion. The key is deciding what’s for our highest good, not just for instant gratification.

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n Go to bed early n Read a favorite book n Sing, hum or play music n Play, build or allow for one’s creativity to flow n Give yourself a hug, and say, “I love you” n Stay well-hydrated with at least 60 ounces of water each day. n Trade giving each other a massage with a friend or loved one n Take a break from the phone, news and social media n Gratitude - say “thank you” to yourself, others and a higher power.

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Spirited Strides POWER WALK TO BETTER FITNESS

by Marlaina Donato We all know that the more steps we take in a day the better. The Mayo Clinic advocates walking regularly to keep bad cholesterol in check, maintain a heart-healthy weight and keep blood pressure within a normal range. Power walking—going a mile in under 15 minutes—amps up cardiovascular benefits and takes metabolic conditioning to a new level.

Power walking involves taking longer strides, moving at 4.5 to 5.5 miles per hour and using the arms to propel motion, with or without light weights. “With this more intensive exercise, in comparison to everyday walking, one should note that their breathing is harder and their heart rate is faster with power walking. Compared to someone who walks at a casual pace, a power walker can expect lower blood pressure, heart rate, blood sugar and cholesterol numbers,” says Jason C. Robin, M.D., director of cardio oncology at North Shore University Health System, in Glenview, Illinois.

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In cases of severe coronary artery disease, certain heart muscle disorders, known as cardiomyopathy or valvular diseases, Robin recommends seeing a doctor before taking up fitness walking, but emphasizes, “Obvious injuries or illnesses aside, power walking is great for all ages, genders, sizes and fitness levels and is, in general, very safe with very few contraindications.” He suggests aiming for 15 minutes or less on a first endeavor, and after one week increasing the time to 20 to 25 minutes, eventually working up to 30 minutes. To complement power walking, he recommends resistance training to increase muscle strength and

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tone, protect joints from injury, and improve flexibility and balance.

Dave McGovern, walking coach and author of The Complete Guide to Competitive Walking: Racewalking, Power Walking, Nordic Walking and More!, points out, “The impact forces of walking, even high-level racewalking, can be one-third of what runners experience, so it’s a lot easier on the joints. Power walking doesn’t have many rules.” A 30-year veteran of the U.S. National Racewalk Team, McGovern underscores the importance of starting out with a regular, easy walk before progressing to a more vigorous pace.

To avoid and reduce injury, he advocates mindfulness of correct posture and taking shorter, faster steps rather than long, stomping strides. He trains on a variety of surfaces, including everyday roads, tartan (rubber) running tracks, treadmills, dirt trails, grass, and even the occasional concrete sidewalk. “Changing up surfaces uses your muscles in different ways, which can help prevent overuse injuries that crop up from too much training on the same surfaces day in, day out,” he says.

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In cases of tight calf muscles, Saint Cyr recommends stretching as a daily practice, even on non-exercise days. “Rollers or massage guns can be useful for immediate relief, but ultimately, stretching will help by reducing or eliminating tightness.”

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TAKING IT UP A NOTCH Racewalking, the competitive and highly technical variety of power walking, takes place at track meets. “After you’ve built a base of miles, you can start sprinkling in some longer and faster workouts, and maybe even think about competition,” says McGovern. “There is a bit more technique involved in competitive racewalking, but once you get the hang of it, it will allow you to go much faster.”

In the end, having a goal can be the best motivator. “For the athletes I coach, many of them in their 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond, racewalking and power walking gives a purpose to their workouts,” says McGovern. “One of my athletes has said that she hates to work out, but loves to train. Having the goal of a race over the horizon gives a lot of athletes a reason to get out the door every day.”

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Urban Ecology is Real

by Matt Preston

Sustainable living invokes certain clichés and stereotypes that, right or wrong, are what they are. Depending on what side of the spectrum we lean will determine how we engage the associated pluses and minuses with living in a more streamlined way. However, when we are just some dude living on the same block or in the same building as someone else that lives in an eco-friendly way, some of these things may cause confusion.

For example, many of us have at one point rolled their eyes at their neighbor’s compost pile in their backyard. At first it was assumed to be poor lawn care management or just plain laziness, but it’s the chicken wire around the pile that finally makes us ask what’s going on. After a few of the buzz words and terms like “conservation,” “eco-friendly composting” and/or “repurposing waste” are thrown around, we’ve probably already checked out of the conversation.

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raking the leaves in the fall a lot easier. If we’re lucky, the township may collect them twice, but usually too early or too late. With composting leaves, we pretty much rake them into a corner of our yard and put some nutrient-rich debris on it to help the process.

And if we’re lucky, our neighbor may just let us use their compost tumbler, which evidently is an actual thing as opposed to fantasy.

In the big city, the lessons can be just as surprising and positive. Take urban ecology for another example; it’s not just the fever dream of an over-caffeinated college professor protected by tenure. It describes the studies of nature in a city environment, among other components. This is all news to some of us as the elevator in our building moves slowly, which gives us time to feign interest as our crush describes the practice in vivid detail.

Various explanations are bandied about like so much fertilizer in the aforementioned compost pile. “Oh, urban ecology promotes sustainability within urban

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spaces where people and nature are able to exist together. How interesting,” We might say, faking interest. “It might be that this actually helps with pollution of the air and water, which benefits the environment, citywide transportation and the production of food. That’s totally something that I find interesting,” we may exaggerate.

As we continue to nod like a bobble head, we’re able to finagle our way into a quick coffee break with our crush, and of course, Starbucks it is. It’s there although we actually begin to absorb how important the application of all this is and how it helps.

Cities generally aren’t getting any smaller and neither is the population. And it’s through that that we realize how important being able to study, learn and process the findings in a way that helps the environment, benefits humanity and saves money.

At the end of the day, one lesson is clear—that it really has to start with you at home. First, we don’t have to let the anxiety of the day’s events, and they are seemingly unending, lead us to look for a quick fix by using a certain company that rhymes with “schmamazon” for every last purchase.

There was a time when toothpaste fabric softener and vegan dark chocolate didn’t need to be ordered packaged and delivered by truck, so buying those items in person is a good way to conserve.

Speaking of toothpaste; when going through our oral hygiene routine, we don’t need to leave the water running for the entire minute that it hopefully takes to brush our teeth. Just the same, we all love scolding-hot showers or baths; but unless we just did a marathon race coupled with a muddy obstacle course and pulled a hammy, take it easy on the amount of water that’s used. And it wouldn’t be the end of the world if we at least attempted to grow our own fruits and vegetables, science fiction as that might seem to some these days.

In the end, these practices don’t have to be engaged with anything less than positive energy. And the only way this becomes evident is actually seeking out and exploring these new worlds. Just the same,

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if we’re on the other end of these examples and already practice sustainable living, share this knowledge in a positive way.

Who knows, we might even gain a friend from this that might be willing to drive us to work when it’s 100-plus in the shade and we don’t actually own a car.

Matt Preston is a creative and professional writer from Gloucester Township in South Jersey. Writing is one of his passions; body, mind and soul wellness one of his goals; and belief in destiny his continual motivation.

His website and podcast can be found at @TheApatheticVegan.com.

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STORYTELLING CONNECTS KIDS TO THE NATURAL WORLD

by Carrie Jackson

Children are natural storytellers with imaginations that shape their play and learning. In outdoor settings, everything from puddles to pine cones can engage children and draw them closer to the natural world, opening up a lifelong appreciation of natural environments.

Connecting with nature also improves creativity, academic performance and attentiveness, while reducing stress and aggressive behavior, a body of research shows.

Organizations, like the Wilderness Awareness School, a Duvall, Washington-based nonprofit, work to help children and adults cultivate healthy relationships with nature, community and self. “We find that children who feel at home in the outdoors are often more resourceful, creative and allow for curiosity to naturally unfold,” says Leah Carlson, director of marketing and communications at Wilderness Awareness School. “Allowing them to play freely and explore in nature is a wonderful way to build resilience and resourcefulness. When children can be intrigued through a story, it also allows them to understand their own outdoor experiences. They become more adept at finding new solutions to problems using the tools they have access to and creative thinking.”

Weaving storytelling into their programs helps children understand their outdoor experiences. “Regular time spent with experienced nature mentors, playing games, exploring unique plants and animals and getting excited about the possibilities of nature is how a connection begins. When children are outside, the characters of these stories are 38

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the plants, animals, rocks and landforms around them. The suburban tree that was always an obstacle on the sidewalk can be seen through new eyes as a dragon, monkey bars or a red alder,” Carlson explains.

Megan Zeni, a public school teacher in Steveston, British Columbia, says there is a global body of research that shows every measure of wellness is improved through time spent outside. She teaches solely outdoors, ensuring that her students have exposure to nature regardless of which neighborhood they live in. “In our modern world, higher-income families generally have better access to green spaces. Incorporating outdoor activities into the school day gives children equitable exposure to nature and outdoor learning,” she explains.

Zeni uses both non-fiction and fiction storytelling approaches to teaching. “To learn about water cycles, I’ll have kids jump in puddles, observe where the water goes and track where it is in the community.

They’ll then relay a fact-based story based on their observations and experiences. For a lesson on squirrels, I’ll ask the students to imagine where their habitat is, who their family is and what they eat. We use loose parts, which are open-ended items, such as pine cones and sticks, to creatively illustrate the story.

“By using storytelling as a measure of knowledge, it is more equitable for students who don’t perform as well using traditional test and essay methods,” she says. Listening to a child’s story can also reveal misconceptions that can be clarified through further exploration and instruction.

Storytelling can take on many forms and be enhanced with the use of props. As the artistic director of Rootstock Puppet Co., based in Chicago, Mark Blashford performs puppet theater rooted in stories that promote mutual kindness and ecological awareness. “Puppets are remarkable storytelling agents because, not only can they play characters and support narrative through movement, they can also tell a story from the very material they inhabit,” he says. “Puppets invite kids to exercise empathy by compelling them to accept and

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“We find that children who feel at home in the outdoors are often more resourceful, creative and allow for curiosity to naturally unfold.”

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By making puppets out of wood and using them to weave environmental awareness into his shows, Blashford helps to put the natural world in perspective. “My show TIMBER! is about an entire forest and a single tree which is home to a family of spotted owls. I want children to see the role of both the forest and the tree in the lives of an owl family. When they fall in love with little wooden puppet owls, they are able to convert the giant concept of deforestation into a manageable scale,” he says.

He encourages parents to regularly engage their children with their natural habitat. “Go to your local forest or park, find a tree, name it and check on it as often as you can. Prompt children to ask questions about who they think lives in that tree, why the branches stretch out how they do and what happens at night. As children learn to see the outdoor world as part of their own characters and setting, the stories will develop naturally,” he advises.

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Pest Control KEEPING DOGS SAFE FROM TICKS AND FLEAS

by Karen Shaw Becker Fleas and ticks are different types of pests; so, when considering how best to protect a dog, it is important to make a distinction—fleas are an annoyance, but ticks can be life-threatening. Many veterinarians recommend specific chemicals as a preventive solution, but this is often just a knee-jerk approach that uses chemicals to control nature. Instead, consider more natural alternatives that are both effective and non-toxic.

Fleas 101 Fleas are related to ants and beetles, feed on blood, and their bites can lead to irritation and skin allergies. They aren’t typically attracted to healthy pets; so, one of the best defenses against flea infestations is to feed a dog a nutritionally balanced, species-appropriate, fresh-food diet that will help keep their immune system functioning optimally. It is also important to remove the environmental factors that can negatively impact immunity, including: n Poor water quality. Make sure to provide fluoride- and chlorine-free drinking water. n Too many vaccines. Insist that the veterinarian runs titer tests instead of giving unnecessary shots. n Toxic household chemicals, including cleaning products and dog beds treated with flame retardants. n Pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers used in the yard. n Toxic levels of electromagnetic fields from electrical devices in the home.

The Trouble with Ticks Ticks are a type of arachnid related to mites, spiders and scorpions. Because ticks feed on many different animals (including humans, dogs, cats, squirrels, mice, opossums and deer), they are quite good at acquiring and transmitting diseases, some of which can be life-threatening.

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Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and babesiosis. Luckily, most dogs mount an effective immune response. Up to 90 percent of dogs may have been exposed to tick-borne pathogens, but most are able to fight off infection on their own.

The only way to know if a dog has effectively eliminated harmful bacteria is to follow up the typical blood test with a second test called a quantitative C6 that differentiates exposure from infection.

Large numbers of dogs each year are unnecessarily treated with extensive antibiotic therapy because their veterinarians panic after seeing a positive exposure and fail to check for infection.

To catch tick-borne infections before they take hold, ask the veterinarian to replace the standard annual heartworm test with the SNAP 4Dx Plus (from Idexx Labs) or the Accuplex4 tests (Antech Diagnostics), which screen for heartworm, Lyme disease and four other vector-borne diseases. Completing one of these simple blood tests every six to 12 months is the best way to protect a dog. In tick-infested areas, if a dog tests positive on either of those two tests, it should also be screened for babesia exposure with a polymerase chain reaction test.

Before Reaching for a Chemical Pet parents should not automatically apply potentially toxic chemical agents to their dogs or around their home to repel or kill pests. The use of spot-on products may cause skin irritation, paralysis, seizures and even death, if used improperly, and there are effective, natural alternatives that are far safer. If these chemicals are used, follow these precautions: n Be very careful to follow dosing directions on the label. If a pet is at the low end of a dosage range, use the next lowest dosage. Monitor the pet carefully afterwards for adverse reactions. Do not under any circumstances apply dog product to a cat. n Every other month, rotate chemicals with natural preventives, including diatomaceous earth, pet-friendly, essential

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oil products and natural deterrent collars. In many parts of the country, people can successfully control ticks with one chemical dose in the spring and one in late summer. n To detox a dog’s liver afterwards, give them a supplement such as milk thistle, a detox agent that helps to regenerate liver cells, or chlorella, a super green food. Work with an integrative veterinarian to determine the dosage; one dose daily for seven days following any chemical flea-, tick- or heartworm-preventive application is recommended.

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Veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their animals. Visit DrKarenBecker.com.

Homemade Pest Deterrent for Dogs An all-natural pest deterrent will help a dog avoid a good percentage of the pests they encounter, though not all of them.

To make it, mix eight ounces of pure water with four ounces of organic, unfiltered, apple cider vinegar, and add 10 drops of neem oil.

Neem oil is not an essential oil; it is an expelled or pressed oil. It is effective because fleas and ticks are repelled by it, and it doesn’t bother pets sensitive to odors. Catnip oil can also be used since it has been proven to be as effective as diethyltoluamide (DEET), the mosquito and tick spray humans use that has a number of toxic side effects. To add extra punch to the mixture, add five drops of lemon, lemongrass, eucalyptus or geranium essential oil.

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TECHNOLOGY MEETS NATURE APPS BRING US CLOSER TO FLORA AND FAUNA

by Sheryl DeVore

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While exploring Seattle, Jackie Lentz Bowman noticed some bushes filled with pink and orange berries. She discovered she could safely eat them by using the smartphone nature app called iNaturalist (iNaturalist.org). “I learned they were salmonberries and edible,” says the Chicago area photographer and birder. “I just had to try them. They were very similar to raspberries.”

Bowman is among a growing number of people using their smartphones to enhance their nature experiences. Phone apps are available for free or a modest price to identify

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mushrooms, bugs, birds, dragonflies, reptiles, beetles, wildflowers and other flora and fauna. “Whether it is to help identify a plant I’ve taken a photo of or to familiarize myself with what a bird looks like and sounds like, these are tools I’m always glad to have in my back pocket,” she explains.

At least 6,300 nature apps were available in 2015, according to Paul Jepson and Richard Ladle, Oxford environmental scholars and co-authors of “Nature Apps: Waiting for the Revolution,” a research paper published in the Swedish environmental journal Ambio. Such programs are only beginning to scratch the surface of what is possible. They write, “As most people own a mobile phone today, the app—though a small device—is a major way conservationists could be reaching a huge audience with transformative possibilities.”

Right now, some apps allow the user to point a smartphone to a plant or animal to get instant feedback on its common or scientific name. Others ask the user questions about what they are seeing and suggest an identity based on the answers. Some allow the user to interact with scientists, share their knowledge, record their observations and contribute to science.

Perhaps the most popular nature app is iNaturalist, which has all those features and more. “Our mission has been to connect people to nature through technology,” says Scott Loarie, co-director of iNaturalist, a joint initiative of the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. “By 2030, we want to connect 100 million people to nature to facilitate science and conservation.”

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The app began as a master’s degree project at the University of California, Berkeley, in 2008, and today 2 million people have recorded about 100 million observations, covering one in six species on the planet. “iNaturalist has grown to the point where it’s helping take the pulse of biodiversity,” he adds.

Newcomers are often mentored and helped with identifications by volunteers that are experts in different fields. One example is a worldwide competition called the City Nature Challenge in which beginning and advanced naturalists document urban flora and fauna for several days.

NATURE APPS TO LEARN BY A U D U B O N G U I D E: Search a field guide to 800 species of birds found in North America with tips on places to find them (Audubon.org/app).

PICTURE INSECT: Identify thousands of different insects and learn about them using this entomologist in a pocket (PictureInsect.com).

PICTURE MUSHROOM: Identify thousands of different mushrooms using a smartphone (PictureMushroom.com).

PLANTNET: Identify wild plants by posting photos. Images are compared to thousands of images from throughout the world in a database (PlantNet.org).

SEEK BY iNATURALIST: Seek uses data submitted to iNaturalist to show suggestions for species nearby, but unlike iNaturalist, findings made with Seek will not be shared publicly, making it safe for children to use. Users can earn badges as they discover wildlife (iNaturalist.org/pages/seek_app).

TRAILLINK: Search a database of more than 40,000 miles of trails in the U.S. and download trail maps on a smartphone (TrailLink.com).

During the event, people share their photos of plants and animals on iNaturalist.

During Chicago’s Challenge, Eric Gyllenhaal, who blogs about nature on the city’s west side, found an uncommon species.

“A Canadian expert helped confirm the identification as a bronze ground beetle native to Europe,” says Cassi Saari, project manager of natural areas for the Chicago Park District. “It’s an introduced species in Illinois and could have implications for wildlife in the region down the line.”

Two other nature apps that Loarie likes are eBird (eBird.org) and Merlin (Merlin.

AllAboutBirds.org), both administered by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York. With eBird, users can report on their phones a list of birds they’re seeing in the wild, including when and where, and the sightings are added to a database for scientific research.

Merlin is a field guide app to help folks identify the birds they are seeing. “Merlin has taken on authoring content with great descriptions of birds, something iNaturalist doesn’t do,” Loarie points out. “Merlin also just released sound recognition in the app, so people can identify birds by sound. It’s

huge for birders.”

Award-winning nature photographer Adriana Greisman, of Phoenix, says she uses both Merlin and iBird (iBird.com), another field guide app, to identify birds in the wild and when processing photos. “These are great resources to identify unknown species and to learn about their behavior.”

The favorite app of Joyce Gibbons, a volunteer at the Natural Land Institute, in Rockford, Illinois, is Odonata Central (OdonataCentral.org), which focuses on her passion—dragonflies and damselflies, collectively called odonates.

“I’ve loved solitary walks in the woods, prairies and other natural areas since I was a child,” she says. “I’ve always taken photos and tried to ID the many species I’ve observed. Now, with these apps on my phone, I feel like I am actually contributing to the scientific body of knowledge and connecting with other enthusiasts and not just keeping all this joy of discovery to myself.”

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INSPIRATION

Spring is a State of Mind

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by Marlaina Donato

Every year, spring lifts us from lethargy, her blossomed enthusiasm nudging us to take down the curtains for an annual wash, clean out the closets, and plot this year’s garden. If we pause and listen carefully, we can also hear an invitation to shake off the winters of our lives—the failures, aborted plans and could-have-beens.

“Spring, in all her punctual glory, teaches us the vital necessity to court our passions, and there is no better time than now.”

All of life depends upon nature’s green ambition, yet we tend to take it for granted, not unlike the faint whisper of discontent that

As April puts on a new playlist of birdsong and our gardens

hints at the need for change. In the darkness of our fear-based

remind us how to grow one inch at a time, we can make a point to

comfort zones, there is a thwarted impulse to take that class at the

wear that colorful shirt, begin the first chapter of a long overdue

community center, plant new ideas or try our hand at something new.

memoir or decide that we are deserving to fall madly, happily in

“I’m too old,” we proclaim. “I can’t do that,” we assume. “They’ll

love. For today, make an appointment with delight and put fresh

think I’m crazy,” we say. But spring begs to differ. The most deli-

flowers on the desk, walk barefoot after the rain or simply try on a

cious possibilities are those that give us stage-fright butterflies

new perspective. If we tune out the naysayer in our brains, we might

in the belly and wake us up at night with the nagging question,

even hear loved ones cheering us on. Spring, in all her punctual

“What if?” Perhaps, if the caterpillar could foresee its winged

glory, teaches us the vital necessity to court our passions, and

destiny, it would be too overcome with self-doubt to even begin.

there is no better time than now.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 3

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-3pm. An interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Easy pace suitable for all ages. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited.

Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 5

Put It into Words – 6-7:30pm. 1st Tues.

With Kathy Hardies. Feeling a creative spark but don’t quite know how to channel the energy? Are you holding onto something that wants to be released, ready to manifest something new? Or always loved written expression. Includes meditation, creative writing and self-expression. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

Registration required: 609-975-8379.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 8

Virtual Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9:30-11am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-894-7300 or RhyanG@PinelandsAlliance.org. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

Gong Sound Bath Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Join Angelo Rizzo and Sara Joy Kuhlen as they play the gongs to provide the powerful frequencies resonate with your body on a cellular level, optimizing your physical health and stimulating the free flow of energy, gently releasing stuck emotions. $33.

Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. 856-885-2990. Vagaro. com/excitariwellnesscenter.

Group Light Grid – 7-9pm Join Energy Intuitive Lisa O’Brien Zorbalas as she helps to clear fears, limiting beliefs, programs which raises the vibration of all cells. Halo Wellness Center, 968 NJ-73, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9

Volunteer Day at Rancocas Creek Farm – 10am-1pm. Help to lay down pizza boxes to suppress weeds and then mulch woodchips on top of them. Rain date: Apr 16. Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton. Register: PinelandsAlliance.org.

Spring Fest – 11am-4pm. Rain date: Apr 10. A day full of Easter-themed fun for the kids and over 90 of the best local vendors.

Markets are centered around family fun and community including our KidMADE entrepreneurs. All farm attractions are included in the ticket price. $15/kids, $5/adults; free parking. V & V Adventure Farm, 1339 Old Indian Mills Rd, Shamong. 609-801-2495.

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Moonlight Walk – 7-9pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19

Tarot & You – 6-7:30pm. 3rd Tues. With Josey. For anyone looking to learn the basics of tarot and build their intuition. Focus on learning the suits of tarot, basic numerology, and developing intuition. Encouraged to bring own tarot deck. $40. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Registration required: 609-975-8379.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 22

SAVE THE DATE

Live in Joy Open House – 12-6pm. Meet our teachers, students and learn about all of our offerings: 200- and 300-Ayurveda Yoga Teacher Trainings; Ayurveda self-healing courses; Thai yoga body work; reiki; Raindrop Technique; yoga classes for all and empowering workshops. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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Bhakti Retreat – Apr 22-24. With Yvette OM. Spend a weekend of chanting, singing, sound (and food) bliss in the beautiful Temenos Nature Preserve. Temenos Retreat Center, 1564 Telegraph Rd, West Chester, PA. Details: LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12

Reflexology Weekend Intensive – Apr 22-24. 9am-5pm, Fri & Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. LMT’s receive 22 NCBTMB live class hrs Intro & Weekend Intensive for 36 hrs required to take Reflexology Specialty Exam with NCBTMB. $375. Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 S Main St, Medford.

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Crystal Bowl Meditation/Reiki – 7-8:30pm.

Each bowl is attuned to each chakra and will open and cleanse the energy system. Reiki will also be given and a short angel card reading by Beth O’Brien and Mike. Halo Wellness Center, 968 NJ-73, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Spirit Medium Gallery Event – 6:308:30pm. Rich Braconi will connect with family, loved ones and friends who have passed from your life. Messages of personal guidance and love that are often very meaningful to your life. He will attempt to read as many attendee’s as possible but there is no guarantee that everyone will receive a personal reading. $55. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Unit D-101, Medford.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 15

Spring Break One-Day Camps – Apr 15 & Apr 18-22. 8:30am-3:30pm. Learn about animals and the natural world through hands-on fun learning. Optional early and late care available. $80/day; sibling discount available. HousePaws Vets in Training, 201 Main St, Rancocas. Register: VetsInTraining.us.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

Studies show that taking a walk in a natural area is good for your physical and mental health. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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Anchoring into Gaia: An Earth Day Sound Healing Ceremony – 7-8:30pm. Celebrating Earth Day is an ideal time to remember that all forms of life are interwoven on this planet. Ceremony will expand the mind, heart, and soul as we collectively set intention for the healing of Gaia and all her living beings.

With Lucia DiSimone and Sara Joy Kuhlen.

Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Unit D-101, Medford. 856-885-2990.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Native Plant Sale – 9am-12pm. Find plants native to the Pine Barrens and South Jersey at our spring native plant sale. Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton. PinelandsAlliance.org.

A Walk Through Time – 10am-4pm. An interactive experience for visitors to take part in history from the 1700s right up to the 1920s. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

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Holistic Health Fair Themed: Love Life – 1-6pm. Enjoy a day of natural healing including: food, health screenings, farm and gardening, energy healing, chiropractic, body detox, massage, psychic reading and more. Participate in workshops, yoga and dance exhibitions. Westampton Recreation Ctr, 50 Springside Rd Westampton.

609-923-8114. Connect2Holistics.com.

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Drive Electric Earth Day EV Showcase – 10am-3pm. Come out and see different models and hear from owners about switching to electric. Camden County Office of Sustainability, 508 Lakeland Rd, Blackwood. Register: Tinyurl.com/ycknmubn.

Swamp Pink Planting Day & Spring Walk – 10am-12pm. Learn about the amazing plant called Swamp Pink and help us plant some of this endangered species at our Oldmans Creek Preserve. Also enjoy a nice walk around the property to see what other plants are starting to sprout. More info & to register: sjlandwater.org.

Spring Bird Walk at Palmyra Cove – 8:3010:30am. Join birder/naturalist Mark Pensiero and Rancocas naturalist Mary Belko as they share their expertise during this morning bird walk through diverse habitats.

Free; donations encouraged. Palmyra Cove Nature Park, 1335 NJ-73, Palmyra. Register: Info@RancocasNatureCenter.org.

ACUA Earth Day Festival – 10am-4pm. To celebrate 30 years of the festival, there will be over 150 vendors, both crafts and food, as well as free educational activities and live entertainment. Atlantic County Utilities Authority, 6700 Delilah Rd, Egg Harbor Township. ACUA.com/earthday.

Cattus Island Nature Festival – 10am4pm. There will be activities such as nature walks, seining, kayak trips, live animal talks, lectures and children’s programs.

Live music and food vendors throughout the day. Cooper Environmental Center, 1170 Cattus Island Blvd, Toms River.

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Genealogy, History and the 1950 Census of the Willoughby House – 2pm. Brian Yates will delve into the former owners and residents, one of whom was a freeholder in 1900, to the last owners, George and Lillian Willoughby. Free. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford. Info, Sally Willowbee: 856-889-4160. OldPineFarm.org.

Earth Day Appreciation Spring Kick-Off – 10:30am-12:30pm. Volunteer to help get the native plants and assorted beds around the Visitors Center ready for the growing season. Tasks will be varied and suited to all skill levels. Inclement weather cancels. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register: Info@RancocasNatureCenter.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

Break Free from the Past – 7-8:30pm. With TJ Beatty. Heal from your past through understating the wounded inner child. Release fear and anxiety naturally. Understand what keeps you stuck and break free from patterns. Halo Wellness Center, 968 NJ-73, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

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Celestial Attractions – 7-8:30pm. Did you know your Guardian Angel has lots to share with you? Join Esther Phillips Clark to learn about the messages you can receive when you are open to their light and love. $33. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Unit D-101, Medford. 856-885-2990.

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Gong Sound Bath Meditation – 7-8:30pm.

Join Angelo Rizzo and Sara Joy Kuhlen as they play the gongs to provide the powerful frequencies resonate with your body on a cellular level, optimizing your physical health and stimulating the free flow of energy, gently releasing stuck emotions. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. 856-885-2990. Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

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Arts in the Village Market Day 2022 – 9am-3pm. A celebration of local artistic talent, crafters and our agricultural community. Includes musicians, food and a possible adventure ride with Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Main Street, Mt Holly.

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SAVE THE DATE Illuminate Collingswood – 10am-5pm.

Explore the best of local holistic practitioners and learn what works for you.

Low-cost services and Free workshops.

FREE. Collingswood Community Center, 30 West Collings Ave, Collingswood, NJ. IlluminateFestivals.com.

MONDAYS, MAY 16 & 23

SAVE THE DATE Aromatherapy Beginner Class – 9am5pm. Int LMT’s receive 14 NCBTMB live class hrs. With Marlene Hudson former national trainer for Dr. Gary Young, (Founder of Young Living Essential Oils).

Become an informed consumer of essential oils, and the therapeutic value beyond fragrant influence. Essential oils are energetic, vibrational medicine, and have quantum healing capabilities. $300.

Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 S Main St, Medford. 609-321-4843, LearnReflex.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

SAVE THE DATE Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat – May 22-24. “Listening with our Hearts.”

Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation. This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness. Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $250. The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886, KBosna28@ yahoo.com or YogaCapeMay.com.

WEEKEND, JUNE 10-12

SAVE THE DATE Aromatherapy Weekend Intensive – 9am-5pm, Fri & Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Aromatherapy Applications: Raindrop Technique/Auricular Therapy. $375.

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TO HIRE A MASSAGE THERAPIST – For chiropractic office, located on Rte 38, Strawbridge Professional center, in Moorestown. For an interview, Dr Sylvia Bidwell: 856-273-1551.

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MONDAY Holistic Health with Siobhan – 10am, Mon & Wed. A mixture of qigong and easy holistic health techniques, you may effectively change how you feel in mind/body/spirit. This is a provocative and interactive class with time for Q&A. Lots of health challenges will be covered. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo; 2 1-hr classes/wk. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off. Info & register: 609-752-1048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308pm. 1st Mon. An open invitation to those who are interested in exploring meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. No experience necessary. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

Lunchtime Walks in Smithville Park – Thru June. 12-1pm. A great opportunity to exercise, explore nature, meet new friends, and get to know parks in your own backyard. Walk is about 2.5 miles with some elevation and stairs.

Free. Visitors Center, 803 Smithville Rd, Mt Holly. Co.Burlington.nj.us.

WEDNESDAY Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Fri. The focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-day refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Hump-Day Afternoon Hike – 2-3:30pm.

Like to hike, but don’t like doing it alone?

Come on out for a brisk hike in nature. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Age 18+. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement – 6pm.

A non-martial art with many health benefits. This practice is more qigong-like and is completely non-violent. A set of movements (done standing or seated) completely focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called Chi. Improve physical and emotional balance, help with better sleep quality and overall sense of well-being is reported by clients. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off. Info & register: 609-752-1048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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Vinyasa Flow – 6pm. With Laura Jensen. Incorporates poses, breathwork and meditation to relieve common aches and pains. Halo Wellness Center, 968 NJ-73, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

THURSDAY All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 9:30-10:45am.

With Eric Herman. Tune into your true essence through asanas, breathwork and meditation experiencing a place of peace in the present moment by the end of each class. $10. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Wed. The focus of this meditation is peace.

Each week we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a midday refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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SATURDAY Burlington County Farmers Market – 8:30am-1pm. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown.

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Walking Group – 9am. 1st Sat. With Michelle, Teeming Health Wellness Studio. Walking group at one of our local county parks. For more info & location: Meetup.com/Healthy-Mount-Holly.

Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. 3rd Sat. The fair offers different avenues to healing. Be able to have an intuitive/psychic reading, a reiki session, energy healing or lie on the BioMat. $30/20 mins. A variety of 20-min free talks offered. The BioMat incorporates amethyst crystals, far infrared heat and negative ions to help the body heal and relax. Walk-ins welcome and encouraged. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Volunteer Service Day – 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Volunteer in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

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Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Awareness Coaching

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher Emotion Code Practitione Consciously Living, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 856-912-2087 Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained, giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose.

ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and high-dose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country.

Animal Intuitive SALLY KYLE

Animal Communication & Holistic Bodywork Paws 4 Healing 609-791-9406 Paws4HealingNJ@gmail.com Paws4Healing.net Curious about what your animal friend is thinking, feeling and sensing? Want to learn how to bridge a connection through communication and gentle touch? Your animal companion does not have to be in discomfort when experiencing dis-ease, mobility or behavior projects.

When heard and acknowledged, transformation begins. Sally, a clairsentient, specializes in Tellington TTouch®, Reiki Ryoho, Jin Shin Jyutsu®, Bach Flower Remedies and Emotional Freedom Technique. She channels through automatic writing offering sessions in person via home/yard visits or phone consultations.

MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed.

Become aware of your true nature, meet your inner child waiting for your love, become aware of and unload the baggage weighing you down, become aware of the depth of love that exists within you and gain the understanding of the importance of your relationship with yourself and how to foster it.

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 ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

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Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

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

Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative and Aesthetic Medicine.

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is among a small group of physicians that pioneered the early “integrated” health care system. As a conventionally and holistically trained physician, he offers the best of both schools of medicine. Dr. Bartiss’ “HEART” Program (Hormone, Endocrine, Adrenal Rejuvenation Therapy) addresses hormone imbalance and focuses on restoring his patients to optimal levels. The simple explanation of this program is that when the endocrine system is balanced, a person is less likely to become ill, overweight and emotionally imbalanced. ICAM patients report an improved quality of life, both emotionally and physically.

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The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylvia@Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal health care 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.

HARMONIOUS HEALINGS HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

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Optimize your human potential holistically: functional neurology & kinesiology, stress release & neuro-emotional technique, structure & posture improvement with advanced biostructural correction, biophysics body optimizer.

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Using the incredibly powerful benefits of medicinal-grade essential oils, Lisa can design customized protocols to support various health issues, body systems and detoxification.

MOLLY DINAN, HHC

Higher Altitude Wellness 110 N Woodbury Rd Pitman, NJ 08071 207-653-8062 HigherAltitudeWellness.com I am a certified Holistic Health Counselor, Reiki Master and Energy Medicine Practitioner. It is my mission to provide health counseling that is economical, empathetic and empowering.

Want to build emotional, physical and spiritual resilience? Need simple strategies to boost and improve your immune system? Like to learn techniques to manage emotional stress?

Please visit my website to learn more or book a session.

JASON FOSTER

Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. The practitioners at NHIC offer a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted, “Root-Cause Nutrition.”

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Goodness Grover Holistic Health and Family Wellness Center Holistic Nurse, Auricular Therapy Practitioner, Health Coach 205 Rte 9 N, Ste 39, Freehold, NJ 07728 732-534-2805 GoodnessGrover.com NicolePavlikRN@GoodnessGrover.com We offer various classes, workshops, treatments, services and products to optimize your health.

Homeopathy classes, auricular therapy, ionic foot detox, organic herbal teas and more.

New Moon Holistic Health Coaching, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford HealingLifeToLoveLife@gmail.com HealingLifeToLoveLife.com Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Reiki Master and Shamanism practitioner who helps people transform their lives from the inside out. Using energy work and coaching to help them make changes in their lives.

Health Counseling LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

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

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture.

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Hypnotherapy 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

Julia Snyder, MD 703 E Main St, Moorestown, NJ 08057 GoldenLightMD.com Julia Snyder believes in taking a whole-person approach to healing. As a trusted partner in your care, she empowers your own growth and healing through healthy lifestyle change, nutrition, mind/body medicine, supplements and pharmaceuticals only if needed. Offering in-person sessions. Telehealth available for PA and NJ.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

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.

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. 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.

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Integrative Medicine/ Holistic Pain Management POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

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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.

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Intuitive Healing SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND RM, INTUITIVE MEDIUM

NJBalance at The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-923-3154 Susan@NJBalance.com NJBalance.com Susan is an Intuitive Medium and Reiki Master. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being.

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Intuitive Healing & Yoga TRICIA BANFE HEISER

Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher, IET Practitioner, Energy Intuitive 856-905-3024 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com App.namastream.com/the-sanctuary-for-yoga It is my desire to help you live your best life. To feel balanced and at ease in mind, body and spirit. Join me online for yoga, meditation, pranayama and other pearls of wisdom to help you navigate life with joy and grace.

Or, in-person, allow me to shine a light on the divine guidance that is always there for you but sometimes goes unnoticed with energy work and intuitive guidance. A session with me will leave you feeling as if you are in the Divine Flow of Life!

Medical Skincare and Cosmetics DR. ANAMARIA NEWPORT, DMS, DMD, MHS, PAC

17 White Horse Pike, Ste 10B Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-323-8885

Dr. Newport is a discerning artist, highly experienced master cosmetic injector and renowned dermatology speaker with 10+ years of extensive medical training. Her continuous dedication for skincare, surgery, dentistry, and cosmetic procedures are enhanced by combining the use of the latest technology and her unique homeopathic style. As an artist, she is genuinely passionate about bringing out the unique beauty in each one of her patients.

Look no further for your organic skincare specialist, offering the purest treatments achievable with our personalized natural products.

Menopause Navigation MICHELLE MARTIN, CHHP

Teeming Health Wellness 66 High St, 1st Fl, rear Mount Holly, NJ 609-379-3491 TeemingHealth.com

I am a certified holistic health practitioner who specializes in helping women navigate menopause. We work together to reduce weight gain, fuzzy thinking and the overall lethargy you may feel. We create a plan unique to you that includes sound nutrition, movement and other tools that help you come through this life transition with confidence and joy. Curious? Contact me for a free consultation today. Coaching with Compassion.

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Naturopath DOROTHY GREEN, HHP

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Moorestown, NJ & Narberth, PA 609-261-1955 DorothysHealingCenter.com With over 20 years’ experience and 60,000 sessions, come experience methods to reconnect the body back to wellness and free itself from symptoms, then move into greater self-awareness.

Naturopathic Doctor MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 • MyNaturalDoctor.com Holistic health care for all ages and a variety of health conditions. Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and non-toxic therapies.

TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com Join the region’s leading numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

Marlene provides workshops and classes in reflexology and aromatherapy for Massage Therapists seeking continuing education credits and certification in reflexology. Her reflexology sessions incorporate the use of Young Living essential oils on reflex points, and her approach helps clients understand the emotional/mental (psychosomatic) causes of illness and wellbeing and how the nervous system (reflexes) are key to reversing stress responses in the body and mind. She also teaches Raindrop Therapy and was previously a national trainer for Young Living Essential Oils.

Natural, non-invasive procedures for sexual dysfunction affecting one or more of the following: desire, arousal, lubrication, erectile function, orgasm, pain, dryness and satisfaction. The Replenish Center utilizes an integrative and functional approach looking at key factors such as hormone imbalance, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, certain medications and chronic illnesses. Other contributing factors are lifestyle, diet, exercise and stress. The Replenish Center specializes in therapies which utilize your body’s own healing mechanisms. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine.

Reiki PEEL THE ONION REIKI

Reiki is a form of energy healing.

Its purpose is to release trapped stale negative emotional and mental energies which promotes healing and well-being to the body, mind and spirit. I start working with the auras and then work on the chakras. The sessions last about an hour. By appointment only.

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Board Certified Massage Therapist, NCBTMB Approved Provider, Reflexologist The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 609-321-4843 Marlene@LearnReflex.com

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Teja Valentin Coaching & Wellness 856-952-7841 Teja@TejaValentin.com TejaValentin.com A Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Yoga Teacher, Chair & Restorative Yoga, Certified Usui Reiki Master, Gong practitioner and an Ordained Minister.

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Offers guidance and personal coaching program through The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality. Focus is working more intimately with self-love, sacred sexuality & spirituality, women’s empowerment and Jade Egg practices.

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Spiritual Wellness BETH O’BRIEN

Spiritual Healing Through Guidance The Center Life in Balance, 45 N Main St, Medford On Angels Wings, 110 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel BethOB67@yahoo.com Beth, a psychic/medium, can give you spiritual and intuitive guidance from your loved ones.

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