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publisher’s letter

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

Winter Rejuvenation It is too easy to disconnect with nature in winter, so despite the brutal chill, Pat inspired me to join him on a midday winter trail hike in Wharton State Forest. We loaded up Rocky and took a short 20-minute ride into the dark circle in the middle of the state.

If you are curious about what that means, take a close look at this NASA satellite image: The abrupt shift from suburbia to the quiet stillness in these woods always sparks a childlike sense of wonder and awe in me. And my soul is rejuvenated through the peaceful interaction with nature.

Michelle Vacanti, Publisher

Along with the topic of rejuvenation, a primary feature this month focuses on regenerative medicine. The field is making great strides in rejuvenating joints, ligaments, tendons and tissues by stimulating the body’s natural healing process using a patient’s own platelets, growth factors, adipose, stem cells and other methods.

Rocky enjoyed the trails as much In synchronistic timing, South Jersey has a new as we did! wellness center offering regenerative medicine right in Voorhees. Read about the services and offerings on page 21 and don’t miss out on their open houses this month.

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21 REGENERATIVE HEALTH

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Think Beyond the Money and Attract More Into Your Life

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24 ACE OF SPAYS

Where Excellence Matters

26 SACRED VESSELS The Lifeblood of Heart Health

30 A FEAST FOR ALL SEASONS

Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

36 CONSCIOUS

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Attracting Powerful, Positive Change

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on Skills That Make Love Last

42 VITAL STEPS

The Path to Vascular Fitness

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Virtua Center for HealthFitness Extends Zero-Down Enrollment Offer

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irtua Center for HealthFitness—Moorestown and Virtua William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, in Voorhees, are extending a zero-dollar enrollment offer in February. Plus, people can enter for a chance to win a one-year membership.

Connect with a community of encouraging members and staff; choose from group exercise offerings, such as strength training, cycling, Les Mills, high-intensity interval training, yoga, aquatics and medical fitness programming; and challenge yourself alongside elite degreed and certified fitness specialists.

The offer expires February 13 and is valid on basic enrollment only. Standard monthly dues apply. Some restrictions may also apply.

Locations: 401 Young Ave., Moorestown and 2309 Evesham Rd., Voorhees. For more information, call 856-291-8800 (Moorestown) or 856-325-5300 (Voorhees) or visit mor.VirtuaFitness.org/spark or wgr.VirtuaFitness.org/spark. See ad on page 2.

Registration Is Now Open for the 31st Annual Pinelands Short Course

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his year’s day-long event will be held at Stockton University’s main campus, in Galloway, on March 14 and will feature a total of 42 educational presentations that explore the unique history, ecology and culture of the New Jersey Pinelands. Educators can earn five professional development credits.

Location: 101 Vera King Farris Dr. For more information, including course descriptions, or to register, visit Stockton.edu/continuing-studies/pinelandsshortcourse. html. For more information, call Paul Leakan or Joel Mott at 609-894-7300. See listing in the Community Resource Guide on page 53.

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Free Online Class on Relieving Knee Pain

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or those whose knee pain is stopping them from their exercise or walking routine; those tired of pain treatments, pills or shots that provide little or no relief; and for those that surgery is not an option, there is a free online class proven to teach participants how to relieve knee pain in the comfort of their home in two easy steps.

During this amazing class, open to anyone over 18, participants will experience fast and easy pain relief using step-by-step instructions with videos and downloadable written instructions; learn added instructions for better sleeping; and experience the benefits of Dr. Dorothea Atkins’, ThD, RN, LMT, method of self-treatment immediately.

Atkins not only created, researched and published this self-massage technique, she has taught thousands of people her groundbreaking method for knee pain over the past 10 years. In her private practice, Holos Touch LLC, at 17 White Horse Pike, Suite 6, in Haddon Heights, she also provides advanced muscle therapy for chronic pain; teaches simple self-care methods for pain relief; does deep tissue massage; and provides in-home pain management consultation and certified manual lymphatic drainage for postoperative and medical therapy.

For more information or appointments, call 856-546-7500, email DAtkins@ HolosTouch.com or visit HolosTouch. com. To enroll in the free course, visit HolosTouch.Thinkific.com. See ad on page 19.

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Laura J. Phillips P.T, Massage Therapist Experience the Art of Wellness. Laura believes in a whole-body approach to health and wellness. She offers specialized land based and aquatic treatments which can include Myofascial Release, Craniosacral Therapy, Watsu and custom exercise.

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Infinity Float Infinity Float is an award-winning “Centre of Excellence” offering float therapy, infrared sauna, massage, sound healing and more. Infinity Float also hosts educational workshops and retails a selection of natural health products, including CBD, Himalayan Salt and essential oils.

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Sarah Outlaw MSACN, M.H., NRT At Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, we get to the root cause of symptoms using a non-invasive system of analyzing the body called Nutrition Response Testing® in order to determine the root cause of ill health.

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Health in Hand Chiropractic Dr. Safka has practiced for 27 years, focusing on each patient differently.

No two spines are alike, nor the general health from patient to patient.

Advice given to any patient is specifically curtailed to best guide them to their optimal potential.

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Bridget Papagno Serving as President of the local Holistic Chamber of Commerce Chapter. Bridget is also a 2-time Award-Winning, International Bestselling Author. Offering Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Detox Foot baths and more.

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Infinity Float Offers Infrared Sauna

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nfinity Float, in Mount Laurel, offers infrared sauna sessions. Unlike traditional saunas, infrared saunas don’t heat the air around people. Instead, they use infrared lamps to warm people’s bodies directly, leading to an increase in core body temperature. Since an infrared sauna produces benefits at lower temperatures than does a regular sauna, it’s accessible to those that can’t tolerate the heat of a conventional sauna. Winter is the perfect time to explore the penetrating warmth from this natural health practice.

A sauna can produce similar reactions to moderate exercise, such as vigorous sweating and increased heart rate. Many users report better sleep, detoxification, relief from sore muscles and joint pain, and weight loss. If nothing else, experiencing some relaxation time may contribute to an improvement in overall well-being.

To get started, one should drink plenty of water and stay hydrated. When the session is finished, one should take some time to let one’s body cool down. Many new users start by spending 15 minutes in the sauna before working up to the recommended 20- to 30-minute sessions. If one has any health conditions, one should check with a medical professional first.

Cost: $20 for one person, $35 for a couple’s session (session length is up to 30 minutes). Location: 431 Larchmont Blvd. For more information, call 856-372-2389.

See ad on page 34.

Spring into Wellness—A Beauty, Health and Wellness Event Connecting with the Community

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pring into Wellness will be held from noon to 4 p.m. on March 15 at the Rizzieri Aveda School, in Voorhees. This kid-friendly beauty, health and wellness event will feature educational breakout sessions, food trucks and more.

Cost: Free admission. Location: 8200 Town Center Blvd. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, call 856-562-7833 or visit snjMillennials.org. See ad on page 11.

Posture Matters Class Series for Chronic Pain and Limitations

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s part of Yoga for Living’s ongoing Postural Alignment Class, postural alignment specialist Deb Freeman is offering a fourweek Posture Matters Class Series on Tuesdays in February at 5:30 p.m. at the Cherry Hill wellness center

Now, more than ever, our posture matters.

Due largely to our fastpaced, stress-filled, convenience-based society, we are succumbing more and more at an increasingly younger age to pains and limitations created by postural dysfunction.

Everyone knows that our vehicles need alignment or there will be increased wear and tear and potential breakdown. The same is true of our bodies; they also need to get aligned. Pain and loss of physical capabilities are actually final warning signs of postural misalignment.

This class series is perfect for those that desire to live life free from chronic pain and limitations, including those that are already experiencing physical pain and loss of functionality.

Attendees should expect to learn just how much one’s posture matters and what one can do to come into better alignment, as well as be ready to experience how improved alignment leads to increased balance and strength, flexibility and stability, appearance and confidence, and health and fitness.

Location: 1926 Greentree Rd. For more information, call 856-404-7287. See ad on page 39 and calendar listing on page 44.

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The Intro to Tarot Weekend Intensive at Just Breathe

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he Intro to Tarot Weekend Intensive will be held from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on February 15 and 16 at Just Breathe, in Cinnaminson. For those interested in learning about tarot, but don’t have the time to make a commitment to Just Breathe’s five-week course, this intensive is a wonderful opportunity to be immersed in the practice with a seasoned teacher, Emrys, who is the High Priest of Hawthorn Grove, a British Traditional Wiccan study group.

He has been an active tarot card reader and teacher for more than 30 years.

With his vast knowledge of the tarot, students can be assured this course will be the perfect way to be introduced to this centuries-old divination practice.

The intensive will cover the basic interpretation of all 78 cards, teach a number of layouts, and include practice time. It is intended for novice readers and will not cover more advanced esoteric aspects of the cards.

Introduction to the Tarot with Emrys will be offered again as a five-week course on Saturdays from April 4 through May 2 for those that prefer to take their time learning and practicing between lessons.

Cost: $150 (includes a personal private reading with Emrys); cost is the same for the five-week course. Registration is requested. Location: 2800 Rte. 130 N., Ste. 100. To register for the intensive, visit JustBreatheCenter.as.me/intro-to-tarot-weekend-emrys. For more information or to register for the five-week course, visit JustBreatheCenter.org. See ad on page 41.

Grief Support Group at The Center, Life in Balance

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he Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, is holding a Grief Support Group with Peggy Garron, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on February 18, for anyone needing assistance dealing with grief from loss of any kind—spouse, parent, child, animal or even from a divorce or family situation. People can meet with others in similar situations and share their thoughts and feelings in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.

Location: 45 S. Main St. For more information, call 609-975-8379 or email TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. See ad on page 39.

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Gov. Philip Dunton Murphy Administration Receives ‘A’ for Pro-Environmental Policies

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ew Jersey League of Conservation Voters has given Gov. Philip Dunton Murphy and his administration an “A” for their achievements in 2019.

From strengthening New Jersey’s clean energy economy and offshore wind industry, to protecting its critical natural resources and families by curbing dangerous fossil fuel pipelines, there’s no question that Gov. Murphy has changed the direction of Trenton’s environmental policies.

In the past year, Gov. Murphy worked with lawmakers to enact sweeping new policies to combat climate change by nearly decarbonizing the state’s economy and funding one of the largest open space preservation programs in the country. His administration also unveiled a strong draft energy master plan that sets us on a course to a 100 percent clean energy future by 2050.

On top of that, the governor worked to hold polluters accountable. His administration filed a variety of lawsuits against companies that released toxic chemicals in environmental justice communities in counties including Camden, and he took the Trump administration to court multiple times to block attempts to roll back key federal environmental regulations that protect our clean water and air.

For more information about or to get involved with New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, visit njlcv.com.

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Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition, report researchers from Marymount University, in Arlington, Virginia. In a blind study of 23 participants, women taking three grams of pumpkin seed oil for six weeks had significantly reduced systolic blood pressure, as well as better blood flow in their arteries. The oil “might be effective in the prevention and treatment of hypertension in this population,” write the authors.

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Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections Bone loss leading to increased fracture risk occurs in half of postmenopausal women, but new research from Sweden offers a deterrent: a combination of three Lactobacillus probiotic strains. A total of 249 healthy, early postmenopausal women over the age of 50 that took the probiotics for a year suffered no significant bone loss in the lumbar spine compared to a placebo group, report researchers at Gothenburg University. They had slight reductions in bone loss at the neck and no changes at the hip or upper femur.

In a British Medical Journal-published study on probiotics that spanned 10 years and involved nearly 1,000 at-risk babies, researchers from the UK’s Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital found that newborns with gut infections were twice as likely to recover when given probiotics as part of their treatment in intensive care units, with sepsis rates reduced from 22.6 percent to 11.5 percent. The strains used were L. acidophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum subspecies infantis. The babies were suffering from necrotizing enterocolitis, a rare infection and inflammation of the intestines which can affect low-birthweight babies.

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Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for the one in 68 American children suffering from autism spectrum disorder. Researchers at Portugal’s Oporto University reviewed 10 high-quality studies, all of which involved massage for children as young as 2, including two which also employed slow qigong movements and breathwork for older children. Previous studies have found that the qigong type of gentle massage practiced for 15 minutes daily by parents on autistic children helps the children tolerate touch, feel reassured by it and bond more deeply with parents that also feel less stress.

The meta-study affirmed, “Qigong seems to be able to decrease severity of individual sensory, behavioral and language components of autism, and improve self-control, sociability, sensory and cognitive awareness, as well as healthy physical behavior.”

Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery Researchers from Cameroon’s University of Buea studied the properties of nine local vegetables and found that celery, Apium graveolens, had some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous.

Also scoring high in nutritional and antifungal value were the seeds of Irvingia gabonensis, African or bush mango, sometimes used in the U.S. in weight-loss products.

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The Best (and Safest) Detox Plan There are a lot of crazy detox diets out there—drinking a weird “lemonade” concoction for days, eating only baby food and even daily coffee enemas. The good news is that detoxifying and cleansing one’s body can be done safely and easily (and, yes, enema-free).

The best detox diet (and the safest way to detoxify) is one that supports a person’s body with all the nutrients it needs while eliminating the ones that it doesn’t. The way to do this is by saying hello to whole plantbased foods and goodbye to processed foods that contain harmful dyes, additives and chemicals.

Unlike most detox programs that focus on expensive juices or pills, the Your Super Five-Day Detox Plan focuses on real whole foods and nutrient-dense superfoods.

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The 40th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), held last November, adopted a resolution that reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter (EarthCharter. org) as an ethical framework for sustainable development.

The Charter’s four pillars— respect and care for the community of life; ecology integrity; social and economic justice; and democracy, non-violence and peace—have guided and underpinned UNESCO’s sustainable development work. Taking into account the current world situation and environmental crises, delegates felt it was time to act and that the Earth Charter provides the needed principles and values. Although it has no binding force, like previous UNESCO resolutions, its ethical foundation may surface in future battles in international courts.

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In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, the capitol of Peru, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen that have realized over the intervening years that a balanced ecosystem benefits all. Once hunted almost to the point of no return for their pelts and because they ate so many fish, the sea mammals have slowly rebounded since Peru established its first marine protection area there in 1979, the Paracas Marine Reserve. Today, the Fishermen’s Union has defined these areas, in which each local fishing collective is dependent economically, and has assigned responsibility to that group for protecting those marine resources. Impetus for species protection is also being driven by the rise of tourism and artisanal fisheries.

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which maintains a “Red List” database of species and the degree to which they are threatened with extinction, has also been involved. It also compiles a “Green List” to recognize global best practices for area-based conservation, a program working with marine reserves along the Pacific coast.

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Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. According to the American Lung Association 2019 State of the Air report (Tinyurl.com/StateOfTheAirPDF), Fairbanks ranked third and a section of Anchorage ranked 21st in cities with high levels of short-term particle pollution between 2015-2017, the latest years that figures are available. Although the numbers are poor, they still represent an improvement from the last air quality report. “Particle pollution is made of soot, or tiny particles that come from coal-fired power plants, diesel emissions, wildfires and wood-burning devices. These particles are so small that they can lodge deep in the lungs and trigger asthma attacks, heart attacks and strokes, and can even be lethal,” warns Marge Stoneking, executive director at the American Lung Association in Alaska.

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Scientists have discovered that some trees raise and lower their branches several times in the course of the night, indicating a cycle of water and sugar transportation, but they didn’t know why. Plants need water to photosynthesize glucose, the basic building block from which their more complex molecules are formed. For trees, this entails drawing water from the roots to the leaves. Dr. András Zlinszky, at Aarhus University, Denmark, used a laser scanning technique to measure the exact location of branches and leaves of 22 tree and shrub species, and published his observations of substantial unexpected movement cycles. He says, “We detected a previously unknown periodic movement of up to 0.4 inches in cycles of two to six hours. The movement has to be connected to variations in water pressure within the plants, and this effectively means that the tree is pumping. Water transport is not just a steady-state flow, as we previously assumed.” Some might call that pumping action a heartbeat.

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A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solar-powered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water. Before the plant’s arrival in the town of Kiunga, villagers had completely run out of clean drinking water and had to use dirty well water and saltwater from the Indian Ocean. The new solar water farm produces enough drinking water that’s cleaner than typical desalination plants for more than 35,000 people every day.

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By laundering clothes using simple ingredients and wise eco-practices, consumers can both save money and lower their carbon footprint.

Natural cleaning ingredients cited by TheEcoGuide. org include white vinegar, baking soda, lemons, borax and castile soap, all of which “can be bought in bulk with minimal packaging and have known cleaning properties that make them safe, effective and carbon-friendly alternatives.” Coarse salt is also suggested due to its mold-fighting power.

Look for biodegradable laundry detergents made with plant oils and other natural ingredients that are free of phosphates, bleach and surfactants such as petroleum-based nonylphenol ethoxylates.

Consider coldwater washing. About 90 percent of the energy a washing machine uses goes toward heating water. By washing four out of five loads in cold water, a household could cut its carbon emissions by 864 pounds a year, according to Energy Star data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Because the cold setting may still heat the water to as much as 80° F, see if the washer has a preferable “tap cold” option. Also, the temperature recommendations on clothing labels represent “the highest spectrum clothes can handle,” Melissa Hockstad, president and chief executive of the American Cleaning Institute, recently told The New York Times, so the hottest water won’t necessarily clean clothes better.

During rinsing, natural disinfectants that can be added include a few drops of peppermint or lavender essential oil; two teaspoons of tea tree oil; white vinegar (one-half cup per load); or one teaspoon of grapefruit seed extract.

Always assemble a full load of laundry each time.

Line drying outdoors or on a drying rack indoors also conserves energy and is gentler on fabrics. Further, learn how to make homemade, felted wool dryer balls at DIYNatural. com; tossing four to six of them in each dryer load saves time, energy and money plus reduces static cling. And consider running the dryer early in the morning or overnight: this shifts energy consumption to off-peak hours, which lowers the demand on power plants and could help reduce national reliance on fossil fuels.

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HEALING JOINTS FROM WITHIN The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

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omeday, medical science will allow us to infuse damaged or aging organs with new cells, or to manufacture made-to-order organs on a 3-D printer.

These emerging techniques to revitalize worn-out body parts are on the drawing board in the field of regenerative medicine.

However, for the injured college athlete or the grandmother with compromised joint function, healing and pain relief can already be found in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself.

Injection therapies using dextrose or the patient’s own platelets or stem cells are being used to naturally stimulate the body to produce collagen and rejuvenated tissue, offering hope to those with soft tissue injuries, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease and even pain syndromes like fibromyalgia. A recent review in the British Medical Bulletin of 20

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A type of regenerative medicine innovated by osteopathic physician Earl Gedney in the 1930s, prolotherapy induces low-grade, temporary inflammation with the intention of triggering connective tissue cells called fibroblasts in and around the injection site. “If you cut your arm or twist your ankle, various immune cells rush to the area to begin the repair process. This is a very basic comparison of what prolotherapy does with injections directed to specific anatomical points,” says Ross A. Hauser,

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“Prolotherapy is used to treat osteoarthritis because it helps correct the underlying reason why it has occurred, which is joint instability. The body overgrows bone as a long-term response in an effort to stabilize an unstable joint,” Hauser says.

Naturopathic physician Brent Cameron, of Aurora Natural Medicine, in Gilbert, Arizona, suggests individualized treatment plans for best results. “My recommendations are very patient-specific, which is an important piece in prolotherapy.” Cameron says his patients are likely to start seeing relief in the first week. “In many instances, they experience complete relief and mobility after a series of treatments.”

While Cameron attests to the efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy, he is cautious with recommending it for people with systemic inflammatory conditions. “Someone with a history of joint-related autoimmune response tends to mount stronger inflammatory responses. Other forms of regenerative medicine can be helpful for rheumatoid arthritis [RA], but not in the inflammation-mediated way, like prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections.”

One option, according to the Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Boca Raton, Florida, might be very small embryonic-like stem cells (VSELS), an emerging form of regenerative stem cell therapy. These have shown promise in dealing with RA and other autoimmune diseases. Meanwhile, the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine is ramping up its research into approaches that stimulate the body to repair itself, with numerous ongoing clinical trials utilizing different injection therapies for the treatment of osteoarthritis.

The Power of Platelets

PRP injections are similar to prolotherapy, using platelets from the patient’s body instead of dextrose. “As blood flows through an injury site, the inflammatory chemicals trigger the platelets to release growth factors, which causes the torn fibers of the damaged structures to heal,” says Fort Worth osteopath Gerald Harris, of Texas Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy. PRP is

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PRP injections have proven to be effective in easing chronic low back pain from damaged vertebral discs. An overview of research published in the Journal of Spine Surgery in 2018 found it to be safe, effective and feasible, with promising potential for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Harris says that people that wish to avoid surgery or cortisone injections can benefit from PRP, which can also be applied topically to treat non-healing wounds like bedsores and diabetic ulcers.

Harris subscribes to the power of persistence. “Don’t give up. With proper treatment there is a strong likelihood that you can live a happy, healthy life free from chronic pain.”

he Regenerative Health and Wellness Center has opened their doors in Voorhees to bring full-service, functional medicine to South Jersey residents including conducting an open house events from 5 to 8 p.m. on February 20 and 9 a.m. to noon on February 22. With a strong foundation of personalized care and a focus on patient education and empowerment, the practice is a valuable resource for those in need of pain management as well as orthopedic, sports medicine and podiatry care.

The team approach is part of what makes practice such a highly sought-after health center. Patients have access to some of the most experienced practitioners in the area as well as medical support and administrative professionals that share a commitment to delivering outstanding care.

The center provides care through a combination of traditional and alternative medicine. The primary focus is always on improving function by discovering the root cause of illness or injury and crafting a customized treatment plan that takes all mental and physical health factors into account.

Treatments utilize cutting-edge technology that professionals that have the training and expertise needed to leverage those tools to the greatest advantage administer. A great deal of research goes into determining which diagnostic and treatment platforms to bring to the practice, and patients can rest assured they’re receiving state-of-the-art medical technology as part of their care.

The practitioners at The Regenerative Health & Wellness Center offer decades of combined experience in regenerative medicine. This is an area of practice that is enjoying increased attention and excitement, but the team has been using regenerative treatments for many years and understands how these innovative therapies can deliver excellent outcomes.

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Think Beyond the Money and Attract More Into Your Life

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Life coach Brandon Handley understands that the only way to achieve authentic happiness is to overcome limiting beliefs. Whenever he hears a client say “I can’t,” he turns it around and tells them to focus on how and why they “can” instead.

Although his company is named Prosperity Practice, Handley is not a financial advisor. He helps others achieve real prosperity, which he describes as “success without limits.” This includes health and wellness, a rewarding life and not being dragged down and unhappy while earning money. His own rags-to-riches story is inspirational and shows how his mindset helps him and others reach their goals and live their best lives.

attraction” caught his attention.

“Most people don’t focus on what they want, they focus on what is missing,” Handley explained. “If you believe that good things will happen, they are more likely to happen to you.” He works to help clients discover their passions by breaking down barriers that prevent them from reaching goals. “Take someone that’s been told by others that they shouldn’t pursue a career like music because it doesn’t pay well,” he said. “That person has no support structure. I provide that encouragement and fan the flame of belief.”

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Handley grew up in California and was influenced by his mother, who he described as a “hippie” and interested in Eastern Philosophy. His family did not live their lives according to traditional norms; Handley was not pushed too hard to get top grades in school. Instead, he was encouraged to forge his own path and follow it wherever it took him. Years later he found himself homeless, but eventually worked his way up to a six-figure income (without a college degree) working for Cisco, the international technology conglomerate.

While working there seven years, he integrated his win-win mentality into his daily responsibilities and became a successful inside salesperson. He hired a sales coach who turned into a life coach and mentor. Handley began to look at his daily practices, health, routines and habits. Over time, he fell in love with the personal development space and started coaching and supporting his colleagues.

Handly has multiple coaching certifications, including an Achology (Academy of Modern Applied Psychology) Practitioner Certificate, a Six Star Certification, and a Cognitive Behavior Therapy Certification through Achology. He began his life coaching journey by working with fathers on the side while he was still at Cisco. He helped clients understand that they didn’t have to carry all the weight themselves, and how to be present with spouses, children and family members.

Handley felt like this application could go beyond fatherhood to the greater community and started Prosperity Practice three years ago. He is based in Medford and his sessions are all done online. They last about an hour, and he addresses his clients’ current challenges, sees what they want to achieve and where they want to go.

Some of the tools he uses include Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Neural Linguistic Programming. “I usually see clients twice a month for six months,” he said. This is generally enough time to then remove the training wheels. “I do not want to be a crutch,” he emphasized. He gives clients the framework and sends them off to thrive.

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“How many people can truthfully say that their careers are passion projects?” Handley asked. Most people do not fall into this category and this is at the heart of Prosperity Practice. After he worked with his life coach, he took things a step further and began self-development work. He studied the work of Bob Proctor and Abraham Hicks, who are both well-known in the personal development space. This is where the principle of the “law of 22

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Being able to go from being homeless to having a six-figure job taught Brandon that having a “yes, you can” rather than “no, you can’t” outlook is essential for happiness.

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to learn new things and search for more tools to help clients. “I am not at a stopped position,” he added. “I am continuously educating myself and want my clients to be successful just as much as they do.”

Handley describes one client that was in a depressed state after three years of therapy and then spent three months at Prosperity Practice. Brandon checked in with him several months afterwards, and the client told him he had more progress from three months of coaching then three years of therapy. “I love to see people stepping into their greatness,” Handley said.

Prosperity Practice’s website offers a free 30-day program that helps users figure out what they really want from life. It’s a good starting point and shows realistic goals to help one find the life they want.

Simply go to his website, click “Begin Here,” and then click “The Prosperity Game.”

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hen people think about heart health, what generally comes to mind is the fist-sized muscle that pumps and oxygenates the body’s lifeblood. However, the heart of the matter is not the pump itself, but the vascular system— the network of veins, arteries and capillaries that distributes blood to every cell in the body, delivering nutrients and eliminating waste.

Each human adult harbors an astonishing 60,000 miles of blood vessels— enough to wrap around the planet twice.

Keeping these hard-working vessels supple and open is the key not only to avoiding disease, but also to ensuring a long and healthy life.

The alternative—arteriosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries—can slowly and silently bring on cardiovascular disease (CVD), which can result in a heart attack, stroke, vision loss and cognitive decline. CVD is the leading cause of death in the U.S., killing one in four Americans,

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according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). By 2035, nearly half the population—45 percent—is predicted to have some form of the disease.

“A hundred years ago, we were farming the back 40 with a team of horses, eating what we grew. Kids don’t get out and ride bikes; they’re playing video games and eating crap. There’s very little doubt how we got to this problem,” says John Osborne, M.D., director of cardiology at State of the Heart Cardiology, near Dallas.

Yet, the nation’s number one killer, which can fester for decades without symptoms, is largely preventable and reversible.

Only 15 percent of CVD is related to genetics; the rest is attributed to lifestyle, and the right choices can make all the difference. The key is to adopt heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.

“The initial presentation of heart disease can be an acute catastrophic event that results in death in half the men and twothirds of the women. That’s not treatable,” warns Osborne.

Know the Risk Factors The first step toward cardiovascular health is awareness. Important indicators of CVD risk include: 4 High blood pressure (over 140/90) 4 High cholesterol (over 240 mg/dL) 4 High triglycerides (over 200 mg/dL) 4 High blood glucose (over 140 mg/dL) 4 Obesity (BMI over 30) 4 Inflammation (hsCRP test above 2 ml/dL) 4 Physical inactivity (less than 30 minutes a day) 4 Smoking or vaping (any at all) 4 Chronic stress 4 Loneliness

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Any of these factors can increase the risk of CVD, but possessing a cluster of the first five comprises a condition called metabolic syndrome, which significantly increases the potential for heart disease and Type 2 diabetes—itself a significant risk factor that can damage blood vessels, as well as the organs they support.

“While diabetes is the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, this figure belies the fact that most people with diabetes die of heart disease, kidney failure and other complications,” says

There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers. ~Lisa McDowell Brenda Davis, RD, of Alberta, Canada, author of Kick Diabetes Essentials: The Diet and Lifestyle Guide.

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few obvious symptoms and is on the rise: Nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have it, according to the CDC. The one distinct marker for the condition is an accumulation of fat around the waistline, characterized by a measurement of over 35 inches for women and 40 for men.

Take Action to Cut Risks “When a disease is lifestyle-induced, the only thing that can reverse it is a dramatic change in diet and lifestyle,” says Davis. “We’ve seen over and over again that it works.”

Supplements for a Healthy Heart ♥ Red yeast rice extract: This over-

the-counter (OTC) extract, commonly used in Chinese medicine, has been shown to significantly lower both total cholesterol and LDL, or “bad” cholesterol levels, much like a statin does. Studies show 1.2 to 2.4 grams per day can reduce cholesterol by 26 percent in 12 weeks.

♥ Omega-3 fatty acids: Eating fatty fish or taking fish oil supplements (one to four grams daily of EPA/DHA) has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease in healthy people and lower triglyceride levels and risk of heart attack in those already diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Walnuts, chia, hemp and flax seeds are excellent vegan sources of omega-3s. ♥ Coenzyme Q10: Found in small

amounts in organ meats, sardines, cauliflower and asparagus, this powerful antioxidant—also available in OTC supplements—can lower blood pressure and help combat the side effects of statins.

♥ Nicotinamide riboside: Fairly new

on the supplement scene, this compound, known as NR, has been shown to mimic the beneficial impacts of calorie restriction, improving blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

♥ Garlic: Some studies suggest that

garlic, either fresh or in supplements, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

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CVD flies under the radar even though it’s increasingly common at younger ages. The Journal of the American Medical Association released a study in December 2019 stating that about one in four young adults in the U.S. have pre-diabetes, putting them at increased risk for Type 2 diabetes and CVD.

Lisa McDowell, director of clinical nutrition and wellness at St. Joseph’s Mercy Health System, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and team dietitian for the Detroit Red Wings, works with elite athletes of all ages and notes that they more likely know their favorite player’s jersey number than their own health numbers. “Learn what your blood pressure is, know your body mass index, get your cholesterol levels and triglycerides and your [hemoglobin] A1C. Know these numbers early on and, if there’s a problem, fix it,” she advises.

While simple blood tests help monitor indicators for CVD, more sophisticated tests can be even more revealing. In 2018, the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association (AHA) jointly issued new guidelines for patients over age 50 to get a computerized tomography (CT) scan to determine their calcium score. The procedure checks for hardening of the arteries and predicts the risk of a 10year future cardiovascular event.

“This identifies people who have pre-clinical atherosclerosis, regardless of risk factors,” says Osborne. “It also helps people modify behaviors, because they are faced with a diagnosis.”

Yale R. Smith, a Melbourne, Florida, M.D., who specializes in metabolic and functional medicine, utilizes the U.S. Food & Drug Administration-approved protein unstable lesion signature (PULS) blood test. Recommended for patients in their 40s, it measures inflammatory biomarkers for the body’s immune system response to arterial injury and provides a chronological heart age and risk of a CVD event.

“If you can show someone the future, it’s a wake-up call to make lifestyle changes to increase longevity,” Smith says.

Perhaps the single most important change that people can make is diet. “But a lot of people don’t want lifestyle medicine— they’d rather take a statin with their Big Mac,” says McDowell.

Preventing or reversing CVD requires diligence, but it’s largely about eating real, whole food—and mostly plants. This means avoiding processed foods and consuming less salt, trans fats, saturated fat and cholesterol; and more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and seeds.

“There’s not an excess of blueberries in the American diet; there’s an excess of relatively inexpensive, highly processed junk foods in large containers,” says McDowell. Overcoming the urge to grab fast and easy foods requires education.

“Everyone needs to learn how to read a food label and avoid foods linked to vascular disease,” she adds.

Vegans have healthier cholesterol levels in their blood compared to vegetarians, which in turn have better levels than meat-eaters. Study-verified diets that lower CVD indicators also include the Mediterranean diet, as well as two developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute: the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet and the Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC) diet, which also addresses exercise and weight control.

“I don’t believe that one diet fits everybody, but there’s a preponderance of evidence that the more plant compounds you get, the better off you are,” says McDowell.

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Some cardiovascular boosters:

Leafy greens flush out excess sodium and magnesium, and reduce inflammation.

Berries improve circulation by boosting nitric oxide, which expands blood vessels.

Pomegranate juice lowers blood pressure and reduces plaque formation.

Walnuts, peanuts and almonds lower LDL, the “bad cholesterol”.

Oily fish, chia and flax seeds with omega-3 fatty acids lower triglycerides.

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Soy with anti-inflammatory isoflavones helps dilate blood vessels. “We could eat tofu, tempeh, miso, edamame, soy beans or even organic soy ‘veggie meats’ in place of red meat,” says Davis.

Yogurt, kefir and other fermented probiotic dairy products help improve glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol and blood pressure.

Supplements can be very helpful: Red yeast rice extract, much like a statin, significantly lowers total cholesterol and LDL.

Coenzyme Q10, a powerful antioxidant, lowers blood pressure and combats the side effects of statins.

Omega-3s in fish oil supplements reduce heart risk in healthy people and those already diagnosed with CVD risk.

Nicotinamide riboside improves blood pressure and arterial health in those with mild hypertension.

Garlic, fresh or in capsules, can lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

n Move It Sitting all day and then briefly exercising doesn’t provide the same benefit as moving periodically throughout the day. Take more frequent breaks from sitting, get up to move around for a couple of minutes every 30 minutes.

Exercise strengthens the endothelium, the innermost of an artery’s three layers, and produces nitric oxide, which helps keep arteries open and healthy. Getting the blood moving lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, and increases oxygen and nutrients to the body.

Exercising outdoors provides additional benefits. Research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health found that exposure to green spaces helped prevent metabolic syndrome.

n Stress Less, Socialize More Spending even 20 minutes outdoors in nature can do wonders for high blood pressure and cortisol levels, studies show.

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lowering CVD risk: “Having the right tribe is crucial,” says McDowell. “If you’re with people who support you and make you laugh, you feel less stress.”

Walking a dog outdoors gets three cardiovascular pluses—exercise, nature and sociability, as dogs tend to be tail-wagging ice-breakers. Further, merely stroking a pet lowers blood pressure.

Apps like Headspace and Insight Timer make it easy to do meditation, which studies suggest may reduce overall CVD risk.

n Don’t Smoke Not starting to smoke or vape at all is ideal for cardiovascular health, but quitting allows the body to begin to heal, reducing the risk of coronary heart disease after one year by 50 percent, reports the AHA; 14 years later, the risk is the same as a non-smoker’s.

“It’s not intuitively easy to make healthy decisions,” says McDowell. “We have to learn how to make good choices.”

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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Food always tastes better in the season it was intended to be eaten in. ~Brigit Binns

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o matter where we live, eating seasonally in winter doesn’t have to be boring or limiting; a culinary adventure awaits the home chef that’s willing to leave avocados and asparagus to their rightful seasons and embrace the winter rainbow of bitter greens, sweet potatoes, sunny citrus and fuchsia beets, among other timely delicacies.

“Sometimes people think of winter foods as brown and soft and boring, and it’s absolutely not the case. Winter brings bright things like pomegranates, beets and citrus, which offer color and acidity,” says Brigit Binns, the Paso Robles, California author of 30 cookbooks, including Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh.

Eating seasonally is especially important in winter, says Shannon Stonger of Texas, author of Simple Food for Winter: 30 Grain-Free Recipes to Get You Through the Dark Days. “Winter foods like fermented vegetables, root vegetables, squashes and hardy greens are especially helpful in the colder, darker months, when our bodies are in need of comfort foods as well as pre- and probiotic foods,” says Stonger, a homesteader and founder of the blog NourishingDays.com.

There are plenty of other reasons to stick to a seasonal diet in winter, adds Binns.

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it was intended to be eaten in. Seasonal foods are naturally ripened, rather than harvested early and trucked in. In addition to enhanced flavor, eating seasonally helps minimize use of fossil fuels to bring our food to us, and is likely to be less expensive.”

Winterizing the Kitchen

Much of the fall harvest, particularly root vegetables, stores well through the winter (hence the idea of a root cellar), extending produce across seasons, according to Steven Satterfield, chef and author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons. There are lots of root vegetables beyond just carrots and potatoes to be enjoyed in winter, including sunchokes, parsnips and turnips, which can be used creatively rather than “boiled to death,” says Satterfield. For example, the Atlanta restaurateur incorporates parsnips into an upside-down cake with winter spices like nutmeg, black pepper and ginger.

Binns likes to add texture to winter dishes with nuts, color with herbs, and crunch with a winter vegetable like fennel.

Warming soups are always comforting during the coldest season, but she also likes warm salads, like a beet and escarole salad drizzled with a warm sherry vinaigrette.

Satterfield suggests that specialty citrus like blood oranges, Meyer lemons

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and cross-hybridized varieties such as tangelos and pomelos are fun to intersperse with winter vegetables to maximize brightness and freshness. A lot of winter produce can be great in raw form as well, he adds, including Brussels sprouts, rutabaga or daikon radish, shaved thinly or julienned into a salad.

Winter squash is a favorite staple of the Stonger family in the cooler months.

“It is easy to grow, easy to store and so deliciously sweet and rich. We roast it as a side dish, mash it as a sort of breakfast porridge or make soups and curries from it,” says Stonger.

Satterfield suggests using all the parts of winter vegetables to maximize the harvest and minimize food waste.

For example, the seeds of winter squashes can be roasted with herbs and spices and eaten as is, churned into other dishes such as a squash seed granola or blended and strained into a homemade broth to add some texture, fat and flavor. After roasting carrots with Moroccan spices, Satterfield suggests taking the leafy carrot tops and chopping them with cilantro and garlic to make a green sauce to crown the carrots.

Swiss chard stems can also be chopped and cooked into Portuguese bread soup, with leftover stale bread made into olive oil croutons and egg whites stirred in at the end.

Winter Health Boosters

Beyond selecting seasonal produce, chefs recommend a few key dietary tweaks in winter, such as stepping up vitamin D consumption. “Since you’re not seeing a lot of sun this time of year, it’s more important to get it through colorful vegetables like carrots, cabbage or radicchio.

Watermelon radishes are another winter vegetable full of vitamins,” says Binns.

“You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. Sprouts are incredibly high in enzymes, something often lacking in other winter dishes,” suggests Stonger.

“Fermented vegetables and other fermented foods can make up the difference in winter.”

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Cut the celery in half lengthwise. Using a serrated vegetable peeler or a mandoline, shave the celery into thin strips lengthwise down the ribs. Cut the strips in half crosswise and place in a bowl of water. Set aside.

Separate the mâche leaves and transfer to a shallow serving bowl. Working on a plate to capture all the juices, use a serrated knife to cut a thick slice off the top and bottom of each citrus fruit. Working with one fruit at a time, stand it upright and, following the contour of the fruit, carefully slice downward to remove the peel, pith and membrane. Set the fruit on its side and cut crosswise into slices about ⅜-inch thick, discarding any seeds. Transfer the slices to the bowl with the mâche, reserving the juices for the vinaigrette.

Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery Winter is the height of citrus season, with an appealing display of oranges, mandarins, tangerines, tangelos, pomelos and more in the best-stocked markets. Use a varied mixture of sweet-tart types for the prettiest, tastiest salad.

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Yields: 4 servings 2 ribs celery 2 bunches mâche 2 lb mixed citrus fruits, such as navel oranges, blood oranges, tangerines, mandarins and pomelos ½ fennel bulb, trimmed 8 kumquats ¼ cup sliced almonds, toasted

Cut the fennel lengthwise in half. Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, cut the fennel crosswise into very thin slices and tuck among the citrus slices. Drain the celery and distribute evenly over the salad. Using the serrated knife, cut each kumquat crosswise into very thin slices, discarding any seeds. Scatter the kumquat slices evenly over the salad, then sprinkle the almonds over the top.

You can grow your own sprouts throughout the winter as a great microgreen option. ~Shannon Stonger

Chard and Squash Salad 1 small winter squash, such as sweet dumpling, acorn or golden 2 small beets, trimmed 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 bunch Swiss chard, tough ribs removed and leaves torn Red wine vinaigrette or vinaigrette of choice Sea salt and freshly ground pepper Cut the winter squash into wedges and remove the seeds, if desired. Transfer the wedges to a baking dish. Halve the beets and add to the dish. Drizzle with the oil and toss to coat. Bake in a preheated 450° F oven, stirring once, until tender and lightly browned, 20 to 40 minutes. Let cool. Peel and slice the beets. Place the chard in a bowl, drizzle with some of the vinaigrette. Toss to coat. Add the squash and beets, drizzle with the remaining vinaigrette, and season to taste with salt and pepper.

From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns

To make the vinaigrette, pour the reserved citrus juices into a measuring cup. Add enough additional orange juice to measure ½ cup then add the vinegar. Whisking constantly, slowly add the olive oil and whisk until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, toss gently to coat, and serve.

From Cooking in Season: 100 Recipes for Eating Fresh, by Brigit Binns

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Disrupting Disposables The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

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niversities, sports There is momentum, plastics from the waste arenas, restaubut it is challenging. system and replacing rants and other them with Earth-friendly businesses are taking up ~Eric DesRoberts alternatives will eventualthe call to “disrupt disposly pay off, experts say, but ables” as part of a global effort to dramatit will be a long and slow process. Howically cut down on single-use plastics. The ever, momentum is building, spurred by environmental problems caused by those consumer demand and a growing numubiquitous throwaways have become a ber of enterprising businesses, organizamainstay of news reporting, and studies on tions and academic institutions. how best to reduce them through public

At Penn State University, agriculpolicy abound. A recent Canadian research ture and biological engineering professor paper in the Marine Pollution Bulletin Judd Michael is working with sports explores strategies such as bans, tax levies facilities to lower both plastics use and and education. Experts agree that it is not littering; the initiative is working so well just a litter problem, but a sobering matter that their approaches may be taken up by of human and planetary health. other schools across the nation. “One of

As these plastics wind up in the oceans my projects is with NASCAR’s Pocono and landfills worldwide, they can languish Raceway [also in Pennsylvania], where the virtually intact for up to 1,000 years, entanowners of the track wanted to continue gling and choking marine mammals and to make the venue more green,” he says. terrestrial wildlife. Or, they break into toxic “There is zero waste in suites for that microplastics that enter drinking water track, and they are initiating a compresupplies, eventually ingested by humans. hensive recycling program. They try to get Because plastics are made from petroleum, tailgaters to participate, as well.” their production also adds to greenhouse

On campus, Penn State provides gases that contribute to the climate crisis. bags of different colors for tailgaters with Two-pronged efforts instructions for fans to separate recyclables by businesses and individuals to divert in one bag and everything else in the other.

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That program was exported to Pocono.

Michael is also working with PepsiCo, which owns Frito-Lay, to develop alternative packaging.

The University of Florida’s efforts began in 2012, when the campus freed itself from plastic bags, getting buy-in from Chick-Fil-A, Subway and other eateries that agreed to switch to alternatives. “We’ve been Styrofoam-free since 2012, as well,” says Allison Vitt, outreach and communications coordinator for the UF Office of Sustainability. “At the end of 2018, we officially switched over all to compostable straws.”

They feel like plastic, but are certified compostable, she says.

UF has engaged with Cupanion, a company that developed an app that has a “fill it forward” program, distributing money to clean-water charities worldwide.

“Since 2016, we’ve been working with them to reduce single-use plastic, rewarding people for reusing their bottles,” says Vitt.

Interested students, staff and faculty are given a barcode sticker to scan on their phone each time a bottle is refilled at a campus retailer or water fountain. The app provides points that can be redeemed for monthly prizes. “It also shows you your personal footprint—your cumulative impact, like how many single-use bottles you have avoided,” she says.

On a smaller scale, Dana Honn and his wife Christina went completely plastic-free upon opening Café Carmo, in New Orleans. “We only had about a dozen seats, but determined to have as little waste as possible. Every year, we were able to build upon it,” he says.

“A lot of local folks have really changed their perspective. We see a lot more customers coming in and saying they appreciate that we are using compostable cups and compostable straws.”

It’s a slow, but steady effort, says Eric DesRoberts, senior manager of the Ocean Conservancy’s Trash Free Seas program.

“We have worked with a number of restaurants talking about why it is important to be taking action to keep plastics out of the waste stream and out of the ocean.”

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ith both harboring extensive experience in land preservation and conservation, Ken Atkinson and Jody Carrara became significant additions to the staff of the South Jersey Land and Water Trust (SJLWT) last summer as new land program manager and program coordinator, respectively. Atkinson has preserved more than 13,500 acres in South Jersey while Carrara monitored bald eagle nests for the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection just as they were making a comeback in our state.

Since the SJLWT’s creation in 2006, the organization has worked to preserve and protect the land and water resources of southern New Jersey. In addition to preservation efforts, it has also organized cleanups, conducted stream testing, advocated for better environmental policies, and more.

Bringing in Carrara and Atkinson reflected a decision to expand on SJLWT programming. Each of them has 30-plus years of experience working in the environment.

“I’ll be responsible for overseeing farmland and open space preservation activities for the Trust,” Atkinson says. “I’m excited to get started.” In his position, he’ll be working to expand land preservation

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While Atkinson is focused on land, Carrara will be handling water-focused initiatives. “A large part of my job will involve water quality projects,” Carrara says, “I’ll be in charge of the SJLWT’s rain garden projects and starting some water quality education programs. These can help combat stormwater runoff and water pollution.” Considering the dangerous increase in the toxic algae blooms in New Jersey—which are caused in large part by stormwater runoff—these programs are exceptionally timely.

“Both Ken and Jody have so much experience,” notes Executive Director Christine Nolan. “They’re passionate and dedicated individuals who have spearheaded all sorts of environmental initiatives for decades, from recycling programs to land preservation work to wildlife protection projects.”

Each has a wealth of varied experiences in working in the environment. Along with her bald eagle-nest monitoring, Carrara has also worked at the Gardner’s Basin Aquarium, in Atlantic City, and served on the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions. She also started a local organization, the Concerned Citizens of Cape May County, for which she received an award from the Audubon Society.

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In 2003, he became the director of the Gloucester County Office of Land Preservation. “I had direct responsibility for the planning, implementation and management of Gloucester County’s farmland and open space preservation efforts,” Atkinson notes. “At the time of my retirement, Gloucester County’s preserved land total stood at more than 21,500 acres, with more than 13,500 acres being preserved under my tenure.” He received the Special Service to Agriculture Award from the Gloucester County Board of Agriculture.

While having rich and varied backgrounds in protecting and preserving New Jersey’s environment, the entire SJLWT staff share a common passion—a concern for the environment. As Atkinson says, “Each person at the SJLWT brings an expertise and dedication to their individual responsibilities, and it truly feels like a team effort.

I’m glad to be a part of this team.”

The South Jersey Land & Water Trust is a nonprofit organization that works to preserve and protect South Jersey’s natural resources and educate the public about the importance of threatened species and habitats. For more information, visit SJLAndWater.org.

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Conscious Community Building at Azonia: Attracting Powerful, Positive Change

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zonia, a metaphysical supply store on Main Street, in Medford, opened in November 2018 by a mother, Deb McQueary, and a daughter, Dana Miller, who share a similar passion. Their aim was to bring the people together who do the healing with the people who need the healing; to connect those who are seeking information with those who have it.

McQueary shares that their priority with Azonia is to be of service to the community. “When people are in a bad mood or something went wrong for them, they come in to talk. They know that we will listen; that there’s never any judgement. That is a beautiful thing. They know that they can trust us and that there is no gossip here. And that we are able to lift people’s moods. And sometimes that is just what people come in for. And I encourage that,” she says. “When I was going through my own healing process, everyone was so quick to give their opinion. And I thought, I don’t want you to solve my problem or

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Customers mostly visit the store for spiritual tools and guidance. The most prevalent area in which people need help in is low self-esteem: people are looking for the power and courage they need to get out of

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their situation, but they don’t think they’re worthy of it. “We strongly feel that our minds are the creators of our reality,” Miller attests. “And that if you don’t like what you’re living, you have the power to change it. What you think, what you feel, and what you want is important. You matter. And it’s never too late to change anything.”

Besides being a safe container for interpersonal support and motivation, Azonia offers something for just about everyone’s spiritual journey: from essential oils and incense to crystals, jewelry, art, herbs, altar tools, tapestries, dreamcatchers, tea, honey, music, books and décor items.

McQueary always took a great interest in religion and metaphysics, and her daughter followed suit. Her interest in metaphysics was specifically piqued when quantum physics started becoming popular. “The lines started to blur between science and spirituality, and I was excited about that,” she declares. “I was injured in 2014 and I had to spend a lot of time alone at home.

That’s when I came across Seth Speaks, and then Abraham Hicks.

Their teachings are essentially about how life and the universe don’t ‘happen to you’; that you have a choice in what you want from life, and that you affect what sort of situations, people and things you attract, and that when you raise your vibration, that which you want will come to you.”

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Both of them are generally open to “whatever the universe brings through the door”. They affirm that they opened the store because it’s their passion, not because they are trying to build an empire. They kindly encourage anyone to stop by—even if just for a chat.

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CHOOSING LOVE How to Cope With Fearful Times

by Scarlett Lewis

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t’s hard to make sense of some of the troubling things we see on TV and read about in the news. Our kids ask us, “Why are these things happening?” It’s an important question and it all comes down to two competing feelings: fear versus love.

When we see disturbing images such as school shootings or political opponents attacking one another, it cultivates anxiety, which is epidemic in our society.

When left untreated, it can lead to negative outcomes including substance abuse, depression, suicide and violence. Often, we look to those in perceived power to solve these issues. Perhaps what we haven’t considered is that these are not political issues;

rather, they are issues of the heart and only we can solve them.

So we continue to see pain and suffering played out before us. We feel powerless and this feeds our unease. Our personal safety is a priority and external safety measures sometimes fail. If we don’t feel safe, nothing else matters. There is a solution.

The opposite of anxiety and fear is love.

When we examine the trajectory of most societal ills, there is often an arc of loneliness, depression, isolation and often abuse.

From a young age, we can learn to choose love as a thoughtful response to any situation. When we do this, we take back our personal power. We become part of the

solution to the issues we see, and science tells us that others will do the same.

There is a formula for choosing love. It starts with courage. My son Jesse was a 6-year-old boy who stood up to the shooter that came into his first-grade classroom at Sandy Hook Elementary School and saved nine of his classmates’ lives before losing his own. We all have that courage within us: the courage to be kind, to speak our truth, to do the right thing.

We can only have one thought at a time, so we can shift our thinking by replacing a negative thought with a grateful one. Forgiving helps us to take back our personal power and is a gift we give ourselves. It is the foundation of healthy relationships that lead to greater happiness and connection in our lives. Compassion in action helps us step outside our own busyness, distraction and even pain to help others.

When we do this, we’re choosing love and helping to create a safer, more peaceful and loving world. When we model the practice of these character values as a thoughtful response for our children, they grow up to do the same.

Scarlett Lewis is the founder of the Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to ensure every child has access to social and emotional education and support. Connect with her at Info@JesseLewisChooseLove.org.

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Linda Carroll on Skills That Make Love Last

by Kajsa Nickels

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sychotherapist Linda Carroll was drawn into the dynamics of couples’ counseling three decades ago when she saw how in her own marriage, petty disagreements could turn into full-blown arguments with the potential for deep wounds. She and her husband Tim worked on their issues by attending workshops across the country, including Imago therapy and PAIRS (Practical Application of Intimate Relationship Skills), which were so effective that she developed a curriculum called Love Skills by combining those tools, her experience as a married person and counselor, personal training from consciousness pioneers and resources from ancient mythology and spiritual/religious traditions.

She has co-taught the course with her husband for more than 25 years. Her first

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book, Love Cycles: The Five Essential Stages of Everlasting Love, has been translated into several languages and details stages in romantic relationships. Her new book, Love Skills: The Key to Unlocking Lasting, Wholehearted Love, is a guide to developing a relationship toolkit.

What is the Love Cycles model?

It is based on the fact that feelings of love are seasonal. Like the seasons of the year, they are a natural progression of a relationship. If you understand the seasons, you can pass through them. All relationships are teachers. If we allow them to teach us, we become free to love deeper and better.

What is the most difficult Love Cycles stage, and why?

Each stage has its own unique challenges.

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For example, the first stage, the Merge, has a magic to it due to the chemical cocktail that floods your body when in the presence of your significant other. But this stage can be treacherous in that you can mistake your feelings for evidence that this is the “right” person for you. In the Power Struggle stage, feelings will have worn off and power struggles will start to show up. The third stage is Disillusionment. Differences between both of you really start to show up at this time.

The fourth stage is the Decision stage. At this point, many couples find themselves wanting out. The key to making it through this stage is to remember that this, too, shall pass and to commit to working it out. It’s important to realize that life is not about getting an A+ at all times. Sometimes, we need to accept that a C- is okay; and if you do need to leave a relationship, it is possible to do it in a wholehearted way at best—at the least, to minimize damage.

The fifth stage I call Wholehearted Love, a stage reached only through mindfulness and unconditional love. Because love has changing seasons, a couple will not stop at the fifth stage forever, but getting back to this state will become easier and easier as time goes on.

What was your impetus for writing Love Skills?

I have been teaching the program for 25 years and drew from my almost 40 years as a couples therapist, many trainings all over the country and own life experiences in my relationship with my husband to compile the program. Most couples lack the skills to manage the troubles of life. There

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What is one of the most important pieces of advice you have for couples?

I hope that couples come to realize that feelings of love are like clouds, always changing. A good relationship requires a skill set, which we practice whatever the feelings are. We are not born knowing how to love skillfully, but this skill set can be learned by anyone and will make you able to listen better and appreciate each other more.

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VITAL STEPS

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t is wellknown that exercise combats cardiovascular disease by balancing blood pressure and managing blood sugar, but aerobic exercise, not resistance training, takes the prize for keeping the body’s thousands of miles of blood vessels more supple. A 2017 study published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that all-extremity exercise like brisk walking improves arterial flexibility in older individuals; even those with a sedentary history.

Moving the body regularly also lowers stress hormones like cortisol that can ignite damaging vascular inflammation. A West Virginia University study presented at the 2016 Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego showed that aerobic exercise fosters healthy blood vessels in rats exposed to chronic stress. Combining aerobic exercise with good diet and paying attention to triglyceride levels all help to keep us young from the inside-out.

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According to a 2015 study by the University of Missouri School of Medicine published in Experimental Physiology, walking just 10 minutes after prolonged sitting can restore blood flow in the legs and improve impaired vascular function.

Results like these are another reason to get up and move. Walking, running, swimming, cycling, jumping rope and playing tennis are all excellent options.

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tained aerobic exercise helps. Find something you enjoy so that you’ll keep doing it in the long term,” says Alex Hutchinson, New York Times bestselling author of Which Comes First, Cardio or Weights?

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Find something you enjoy so that you’ll keep doing it in the long term. ~Alex Hutchinson recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic exercise. Dr. Regina Druz, a board-certified cardiologist and medical director of the Integrative Cardiology Center of Long Island, explains, “This translates into 30 minutes a day, five times a week. A specific exercise program may be helpful for those with a medical condition, but for overall vascular health, any physical activity like walking or taking the stairs will do.” Druz also highlights the role of nitric oxide: “One of the most studied mediators of vascular health is [nitric oxide], which makes arteries flexible.”

Research findings published in 2018 in the journal Hypertension spotlight the correlation between the number of daily steps and arterial plasticity through a technique called pulse wave velocity, which measures how fast blood travels from the heart to the feet. The evidence suggests that 1,000 extra steps a day foster significant

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Judy Heller, a walking coach and founder of Wonders of Walking, a fitness program in Portland, Oregon, concurs: “Moving throughout the day, not just once a day, is most important.” Heller is a firm believer in consistency. “My aunt lived to 107 and remained in her three-story house.

Her words to me were, ‘Judy, don’t ever stop walking.’ Small changes yield greater rewards over time. We’re meant to move.”

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Nitric oxide, responsible for the dilation and contraction of blood vessels, is produced by exercising and helps to protect the smooth interior lining of the arteries from excessive plaque accumulation. Adding nitric oxide-boosting foods to an already healthy diet can give us an extra edge over vascular conditions like stroke and peripheral artery disease. “Beets, arugula, spinach and rhubarb are all good sources of dietary nitrate.

They’re not miracle supplements, but if you make these foods a regular part of your diet, you’ll have a positive effect on your arteries,” says Hutchinson.

Research by Florida State University published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reveals that a one-cup daily serving of blueberries helps to protect the arteries from stiffness. Watermelon, rich in the nonessential amino acid L-citrulline, also packs a nitric oxide punch.

Full-spectrum vitamin E is another good option, especially for addressing peripheral artery disease and reducing serum triglyceride levels that are often seen as secondary to “bad” cholesterol levels, but which low levels are vital to cardiovascular health.

Druz cautions against using supplements as substitutes for healthy nutrition and exercise, and underscores the importance of dialing down stress, “I advise my patients to build stress resiliency, which involves recognizing and practicing stress response. This, along with nutrition and consistent exercise, will lower inflammation and help build stress resiliency.”

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SAVE THE DATE Winter Eagle Festival 8am-4pm Activities include speakers, nonprofit and commercial exhibitors, live raptors exhibited by Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, hands-on art activities, morning and evening owl watches, guided trail walks, and much more.

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Kirtan – 7-9pm. Philly’s Sam Rossitto will be leading us in an experience of ecstatic devotional chanting. Come for a time of flying high in the amazing realms of celestial music and chanting. All ages welcome. $15/advance, $20/at door. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Blueberry Music Jam – 11am-2pm. Stop into the historic village of Whitesbog to listen to the tunes of local musicians; the open music jam is acoustic. Free. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Dress for Success in the Outdoors: Winter – 11:30am-12:30pm. Learn from our experts as they break down how to create the right layering system for you. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Posture Matters Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Egoscue Institute Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and gain a better understanding of just how much your posture matters, how it affects you, your health, and your life and what you can do about it. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 TRE: Tension Trauma Release Class – Wednesdays, Feb 5-26. 7-8:15pm. With Sharon Coward. TRE activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this is done in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return back to a state of balance. $25/drop-in; use class card and only pay $10. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Native American Drum Circle – 6:308:30pm. With Al Bennett & Christina Layer.

An evening of drumming, sacred intention and storytelling. Bring drums, flutes and rattles, or use one of ours. $20 suggested donation.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Moonlight Walk – 7pm. Come explore the village and the bogs by moon light. An experienced guide will share insights about Whitesbog and the nature that surrounds us with a different topic each month. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Full Moon Yoga & Gong Meditation – 7:309pm. Join Teja Kaur and Heather Vischoric at this dynamic healing circle sacred space allowing us to reconnect a deeper wisdom within. $22. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Adventure Travel Essentials – 11:30am12:30pm. Learn about clothing, organizers and other gear that will help you get the most out of your next trip. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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Angelic Spavasana – 1-4pm. Join us for nurturing restorative yoga sequence followed by Spavasana. As Kathy leads you on an angelic journey, Julie, Janet and Mary will use massage, reiki and marma point techniques to awaken your body and being to a whole new level of bliss. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Forgive and Release Workshop – 6:308:30pm. With Crystal Lynn Perez. The energy of the full moon will to help release what no longer serves you. If you have been attempting to manifest and not quite getting what you want or you feel that something is blocking you, this workshop is for you. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10 God: An Open Forum – 6:30-7:30pm. With Maryann Miller. Are you aware of God? How would you define your relationship?

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Reiki level I – Feb 10, 17, 23. 7-9pm. 3-part class. Learn how to use the energies of reiki to bring calm to the body, give a reiki healing session and learn the many aspects in using reiki in our daily lives. $150. Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Posture Matters Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Join Egoscue Institute Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and gain a better understanding of just how much your posture matters, how it affects you, your health, and your life and what you can do about it. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

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Intuitive Tuesday Circle: The Energy of Love – 7-9pm. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, let’s attract love with candle magic, crystal energies, chocolate and tea. $10. Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville.

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Forgiveness is the final form of love. ~Reinhold Niebuhr

SAVE THE DATE The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting 7-9pm Topic: Financial Wellness. Featuring members: Susan W, financial professional; Patrick Rood, owner of Rood Financial Services of Westville. Susan W will speak about insurance and investments. Patrick, an accountant, will be ready to tackle our questions about running your own business. In January, many of us started our physical wellness regimes. In February, we’ll begin work on our financial wellness. $8/member; nonmember: $18/advance, $20/at door.

The Plaza Grande at Garden State Park Clubhouse 700 Citation Ln, Cherry Hill Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ mtlaurel.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Vortex Shifting with Crystal Grids for Healing Practitioners – Feb 12, 19, 26. 7-9pm. We can shift life force vortex’s to bring healing to the body, while enhancing the energy shift with crystal grids. 3-part certification class that will help the practitioner use crystals, energy vortex’s with energy meridians. $90. Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville.

Register 24 hrs in advance: 856-834-0883.

SpiritToSoleConnection.com.

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9am-3pm A full day-off camp as we show our love and appreciation for our resident animals.

Create heart-themed enrichment for them to explore and play with. Make a special Cedar Run valentine for your family and friends. Grades K-5. $60/child.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford.

Advanced registration required: CedarRun.org.

Join the movement in End of Life Care at Ascend Hospice Ascend Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to join our End of Life Doula program. Our program equips volunteers to accompany the dying and to provide emotional & spiritual support and guidance in the final days of life.

End of Life Doula Certificates are awarded once training and required service is completed.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15 Valentine’s Special Ionic Foot Detox & Reflexology Session – 10am-3pm. $90.

Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. For an appt: 856-834-0883 or SpiritToSoleConnection.com.

To learn how to become an End of Life Doula volunteer at Ascend Hospice please call 1-866-821-1212 or visit our website at www.ascendhospice.com

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SAVE THE DATE

Intro to Tarot Weekend Intensive

Walk in the Wild: Bushcrafting

Feb 15-16

With Charles White. Bushcrafting is the art of smoothing or making easier one’s time in the woods, or on the trail. Will discuss, demonstrate, and practice skills that will make our time away more enjoyable. Free.

11am-4:30pm Sessions cover the basic interpretation of all 78 cards (both Major and Minor Arcana), teach a number of layouts and include practice time. For novice readers, and will not cover more advanced esoteric aspects of the cards. The primary teaching deck for the course is the Universal Rider-Waite-Smith deck. $150.

Just Breathe 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Single’s Valentine’s Hike & Social – 2:304:30pm. Bundle up and join us for a brisk winter hike followed by dessert and social time at the center. Feel free to bring some valentines to share with new friends and help spread the love. $10. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Registration required by Feb 11: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SAVE THE DATE Dances with Qi Energy: Dance & Qigong 4-6pm Beginning with seated, selected qigong meditations, we then flow into guided imagery dance movements. The movement becomes the medicine.

With Dr. Harlene Goldschmidt. $25/advance, $30/at door if space available.

Trunks Up! Yoga & Wellness Center 426 High St, Burlington More info: 973-533-9600 DrHarleneG@gmail.com or TrunksUpYoga.com.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Blueberry Music Jam – 11am-2pm. Stop into the historic village of Whitesbog to listen to the tunes of local musicians; the open music jam is acoustic. Free. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Favorite Local Hikes – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Join our experts to learn about local parks, preserves and other hidden gems you can hike all year long. After a brief introduction, our knowledgeable staff will tell you about 5 of the area’s best hikes, outlining the trail’s location, length, difficulty, terrain and notable highlights. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House 340 Pine Ave, Deptford.

To register: 856-217-9138.

OldPineFarm.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Posture Matters Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Join Egoscue Institute Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and gain a better understanding of just how much your posture matters, how it affects you, your health, and your life and what you can do about it. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Grief Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. With Peggy Garron. For anyone needing assistance dealing with grief from loss of any kind; spouse, parent, child, animal or even from a divorce or family situation. Meet with others in similar situations and share your thoughts and feelings in a supportive, non-judgmental environment. There is no need to feel alone and isolated with your emotions. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Pop-Up Vinyasa – 7:30-8:45pm. With Christine. Pop into this one-time special class with Christine Denario and feel the flow.

Appropriate for all levels. $15 or class card.

Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19

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The Benefits of Reflexology 7pm

Tammy Stinson, a nationally board certified practitioner, will share the many benefits of reflexology. She will demonstrate how reflexology works using unique hand and finger techniques.

These specific techniques generate blood flow, oxygen and nutrients to every organ, gland and body part. Learn how it relieves stress and empowers circulation and lymphatic flow. Hosted by Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored

by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. Free.

Virtua Health and Wellness 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill Register, Judy: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@Wellness4Living.com

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 22 Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

Adults and interested teenagers can join a naturalist for a Saturday guided hike in the Rancocas preserve. Free; donations encouraged.

Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Barn Dinner to Benefit Whitesbog – 5-8pm.

Enjoy rustic Italian dishes, music and friendship. Walk through the Historic Village and visit the General Store. Music provided by The Accidental Jug band. Members: $35, $65/pair of tickets; Nonmembers: $45, $85/ pair of tickets. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

L.L. Bean Starlight Hike at Rancocas – 6-8pm. Join L.L. Bean experienced guides, including an astronomy expert, for an after-dark hike in the Rancocas preserve and experience a favorite trail in a completely new light. Weather dependent. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Birding and Binocular Fundamentals – 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn about binoculars, as well as tips and techniques to identify birds for your next outing. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

Connect With Nature: Maple Sugaring – 1:30-3pm. Learn about the sugar maple tree and the history of maple sugaring, observe a tapping demonstration, and enjoy a maple syrup tasting. Rancocas members: $7/person, $15/family (limit 5); nonmembers: $9/person, $21/family (limit 5). Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

New Moon Astrological Alignment – 4-6pm.

Join yogi Stacey Reeves and astrologer Christy Raff for a new moon circle. Learn about the magic of the new moon, astrology aspects and spiritual tools to enhance this lunar cycle while setting intentions; planting seeds for powerful manifestations. $30. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25 Posture Matters Class – 5:30-6:30pm.

Join Egoscue Institute Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and gain a better understanding of just how much your posture matters, how it affects you, your health, and your life and what you can do about it. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Intuitive Tuesday Circle: Designing a Garden for Magic – 7-9pm. Explore the plants that bring abundance, vortex energy spirals and the fairies to gather in your garden. $10. Spirit to Sole Connection, 23 N Centre St, Merchantville. Register 24 hrs in advance: 856-834-0883.

SpiritToSoleConnection.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Thai-a-peutics – 6:30-8pm. With Lucia Ingraldi. Enjoy flowing gently from one restorative chakra opening Thai pose to the next, while you receive deep gentle, full-body treatment from the feet to the head infusing therapeutic-grade essential oils to clear and heal along with sound healing bowls to deepen the healing while resting in a meditative state. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 29 L.L. Bean Starlight Hike at Rancocas – 6-8pm. Join L.L. Bean experienced guides, including an astronomy expert, for an after-dark hike in the Rancocas preserve and experience a favorite trail in a completely new light. Weather dependent. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8

SAVE THE DATE Basic Energy Medicine Workshop 12-5pm Reclaim your own healing power and help restore your health with Energy Medicine in this experiential workshop based on Energy Medicine as taught by Donna Eden and David Feinstein, PhD.

Ohana Health and Wellness Center, Cherry Hill, NJ Register: Eventbrite.com, Basic EM Workshop Email GeoffreysEnergy@gmail.com call or text 609-468-1286

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SATURDAY, MARCH 28

SAVE THE DATE

SAVE THE DATE

31st Annual Pinelands Short Course

Introduction to Energy Medicine

9am-4pm

Mar 28-29 9am-5pm

Featuring educational presentations that explore the unique history, ecology and culture of the Pinelands. Educators can earn 5 Professional Development Credits.

Register by Mar 9. $50, $45/seniors (65+) & students.

Stockton University 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway More info & registration: 609-894-7300 x 125 or Stockton.edu/continuing-studies/ pinelandsshortcourse.html

SAVE THE DATE Introduction to Energy Medicine Mar 14-15 9am-5pm Energy for Healing 4446 NJ-27, Kingston.

More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Medicine in Balance 940 Town Center Dr F-90 Langhorne, PA More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 25

SAVE THE DATE World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day 9am-3pm All welcome.

Georgian Court University 900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 2

SAVE THE DATE

Holistic Health & Crafts 10am-5pm

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

SAVE THE DATE Spring into Wellness 12-4pm A beauty, health and wellness event connecting with our local community.

Includes educational breakout sessions, food trucks and more. Kid friendly.

Rizzieri Aveda School 8200 Town Center Blvd Voorhees 856-562-7822 SNJMillennials.org

Kindness in words creates confidence.

Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.

Kindness in giving creates love. ~Lao Tzu

With Head-to-Toe Women’s Expo Hamilton More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

retreat FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

SAVE THE DATE 6th Annual Cape May Awakening Retreat Feb 7-9 With Tricia Heiser, E-RYT, Reiki Master and energy intuitive & Lisa Miliaresis, psychic, medium & author. Immerse yourself in light as we share a weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and awakening. Be introduced to tools that can be used to tap into your intuition and awaken your awareness to the light within you. $322.

Congress Hall, Cape May More info & to register: 856-905-3024 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

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T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 9:30am. Begins Feb 11. For beginners & advanced. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a chalR e i k i / E n e r g y B a l a n c e S e s s i o n s – lenge? Affordable, continual classes. Country By appt. New Egypt, Hainesport, Toms Lakes Clubhouse, 69 Tensaw Dr, Browns Mills.

R i v e r . R e g i s t e r : 6 0 9 - 7 5 2 - 1 0 4 8 o r For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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DAILY

SUNDAY Kundalini Yoga – 9:30-11am. With Teja Shanti Kaur. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY Beginning Belly Dance – 6-7pm. Fall in love with yourself while supporting your health goals. Will drill movements and techniques to help build and tone muscle. $20/drop-in.

Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-5535123.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 6:30pm. Begins Feb 10. For beginners, seniors & intermediate. A series of 8-wk, 1-hr classes. $125; $100 by Feb 1. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge?

Street Center Building, Hainesport. Register, Hainesport Municipal Bldg: 609267-7114. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

Yoga Nidra – 7:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. Yoga nidra is a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, like the “going-tosleep” stage. A state in which the body is completely relaxed, and the practitioner becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world by following a set of verbal instructions. With Stacey Reeves. $10. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Also 11am-12:30pm, 1st Thurs. Proven simple self-massage technique teaches you how to eliminate knee pain immediately. Massage applied to your thigh (quadriceps) muscle, while in a seated position. Wear comfortable clothes with easy access to your thigh. No jeans please or bring shorts. Easy to learn, immediate benefits. $15/drop-in. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com.

Down to Earth Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport.

267-664-3236. VacantiJiuJitsu.com.

WEDNESDAY Natural Health: Fresh Organic Produce Delivery – Wed & Fri. Delivery times vary.

Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood-Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. For more info: 856-784-1021. NaturalHealthNJ.com.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 1pm. Begins Feb 12. For beginners, seniors & intermediate. A series of 8-wk, 1-hr classes. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? $125; $100 by Feb 1.

Hainesport Municipal Bldg, Hainesport.

Register, Hainesport Municipal Bldg: 609267-7114. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Ashtanga Yoga – 6:15pm. Join Linda Lamond for an invigorating slow flow ashtanga yoga class each week. $15/drop-in or $10 with purchase of class card. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433.

ElevateYourHealth.com.

Shamanic Healing Circle – 7pm. 4th Wed. Experience dynamic healing direct from Spirit as Shaman, Ashley Oppon opens space to the Sacred for healing. Shamanic channeling of Medicine Songs sung to you directly from Healing Spirit, Clearing Ceremony to transmute dense and toxic energies, Drum and Rattle Doctoring and more. $30. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Groove and Flow Yoga – 7-8pm. Find ease, joy and inner peace with fluid movement set to uplifting beats. All levels welcome. $20/ drop-in. Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-212-2107.

THURSDAY WinterFest – Thru Feb 17. Cooper River Park has once again been transformed into a winter wonderland with tasty treats and family fun.

Corner of Cuthbert Blvd & Park Dr (behind Crown Plaza), Cherry Hill. More info: Tinyurl. com/v6goy7y.

Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 11am-12:30pm. 1st Thurs. Also 6-7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tues. See Tues listing. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 6:30pm. Begins Mar 19. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Awakening with the Angels – 7-9pm. 3rd Thurs. Each month explore with the Angels as Rita takes you through meditations, invocations and attunements with various beings of a high vibration. Each class is different. Bring a favorite crystal or sacred object. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

FRIDAY Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Mindfulness for Stress Reduction – 7pm. 4th Fri. Sheena Davis guides participants through mindfulness techniques to help manage and decrease stress from work, parenting, relationship, anxiety and sadness. $20. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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

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SATURDAY Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. 3rd Sat. Those new to alternative healing have an opportunity to try one or more healing modalities: intuitive/psychic reading, reiki on the Biomat, and/or energetic healing session. Walk-ins welcome. All private sessions: $30/20 mins.

A variety of free 20-min talks offered. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

Whitesbog Volunteer Work Day – 10am3pm. 1st Sat. Come out and join our volunteers in outdoor or indoor projects in the village.

You can choose from helping to clear trails and garden paths or helping to organize our office cottage supplies for events. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

Whitesbog.org.

Temple Goddess Tribal Fusion Bellydance – 10:30-11:30am. In this class we build core strength and teach exercises that burn fat fast, raise metabolism and balance hormones. $20/drop-in. Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-553-5123.

AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT ON MAIN ST IN HISTORIC MEDFORD, NJ – South Jersey’s premier source for all that is holistic and spiritually enlightened, The Center, Life In Balance, on Main Street in Medford, has office space for rent. The office space would be shared with other like-minded practitioners, so it’s very affordable. For more info: 609-975-8379.

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PLANT-BASED NUTRITION ISSUE

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OFFICE SPACE – Integrative Physician looking to share office space in Voorhees.

856-669-9118.

SPACE AVAILABLE IN NEW MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER 2 ROOMS AVAILABLE AT THE MERCHANTVILLE MEDICAL WELLNESS CENTER – One carpeted, cozy, perfect for a therapist, life coach, psychiatrist or psychologist’s office. One large clinical room with sink, storage and space for a table (chiropractor or acupuncturist).

For more details, Office Manager Margie: 856-488-7067.

Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burlington County Animal Alliance: bcaaofnj.org.

History Hike – 1-2pm. 1st Sat. Stroll the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottge and other museums, buildings and farm landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5 donation/person. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY 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 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 highdose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country. See ad on page 29.

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 selfcare to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function.

Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ad on page 15.

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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. See ad on page 11.

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, over-weight and emotionally imbalanced. ICAM patients report an improved quality of life, both emotionally and physically.

See ad on page 29.

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

Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellness-based Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

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

See ad on page 33.

CANINE BEHAVIORIST NANCY TOLLINO

Certified Canine Behavioral Specialist 609-742-8948 Nan@PeaceInThePack.com PeaceInThePack.com Nancy is an expert in her field, successfully rehabilitating canines who exhibit any type of behavioral issue from mild to aggressive. She can teach you the language of the canine in ways that create clear communication and bonds of trust to last a lifetime. She also specializes in rehabilitating bite cases and many of her clients refer to her as a canine therapist.

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1040 Pennsylvania Ave, Trenton, NJ 609-695-5800 • CherryStreetKitchen.com Commercial kitchen for chefs, food services, with modern, pleasant 1-story work space for hourly/daily rentals. Multiple cooking bays, bakery, cold and dry storage. Additional private kitchen for a school or camp program. Rte. 1 access, easy drive from Burlington and Camden.

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HYPNOTHERAPY DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

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Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 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. See ad on page 11.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE/ HOLISTIC PAIN MANAGEMENT POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

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Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue, and stress relief wraps. Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am-4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt. See ad on page 29.

THE SPA AT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS 8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-552-2273 CenterForTheHealingArtsNJ.com

Affordable relaxation offered at the Center for the Healing Arts by recent graduates. The Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min, 80min or 100-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs. Services include Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stones, maternity and deep pressure. Currently open Wednesday and Friday 4:30-9pm. Hours will be expanding soon. Prices starting at $50. Call for an appointment.

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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.

MENOPAUSAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH WOMEN FOR WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 • w4wma.com

It is a known fact that millions of women after the menopausal transition, undergo changes in their vaginal health and suffer from vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. The changes in vaginal health is due to declining estrogen levels. Current management of these symptoms include Estrogens and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Not all women can take estrogens for symptomatic relief. The MonaLisa Touch therapy is an effective in-office, non-hormornal therapy, with no downtime. Most women have called it life changing. It is similar to the annual pelvic exam. Many women have reported symptomatic relief after the first treatment. See ad on page 13.

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Rizzieri Aveda School provides superior Cosmetology, Skin Care, Manicuring and Teacher Training programs. Our school has both classroom and clinic environment where students can experience and learn in a real salon setting. We offer discounted rates on all services at our clinic. See ad on page 29.

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SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

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. See ad on page 11.

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SPIRITUAL WELLNESS BETH O’BRIEN

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WHOLESOME GYNECOLOGY AND INFERTILITY WOMEN FOR WOMEN MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Jewel Amui-Bellon, M.D. 102 Centre Boulevard, Ste I Marlton, NJ 08053 856-267-5019 w4wma.com

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