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PARENTS AS ROLE MODELS SHADOW WORK

THE HEART-MIND CONNECTION

How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Fosters Collaboration Among Mind, Body and Spirit Community

FERMENTING FOR FOODIES Preserving Food and Traditions

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Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

HEART DISEASE SYMPTOMS

Differ Between Genders

A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes 4

How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

TRULY MAKING LOVE

EXCITARI WELLNESS CENTER

POWER UP YOUR WORKOUTS

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FOSTERING LOVE

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Oral pH Keep Tabs on Oral Health Between Dental Visits

alkaline conditions are essential for plaque growth. That plaque irritates the gums, triggering inflammation. Ideally, our oral pH should be right around 7.0, which is true neutral.

We brush our teeth twice a day. We floss—maybe not every day but pretty much every day. So, we feel pretty good about things when we go in for our regular exam and cleaning. And then we’re told that we’ve got decay happening. Or worsening gum disease. And we’re gobsmacked. Truth be told, a lot can happen in the months between dental visits, and as important as brushing and flossing are, they’re not the only factors that affect oral health. Most of us would like to know what we can do to lower our risk of unhappy surprises at the dental office. The answer lies in our spit.

Testing our saliva’s pH is simple. All we need are test strips. To make sure to get an accurate result, don’t eat or drink anything for at least two hours before testing saliva. Once ready, fill the mouth with saliva and swallow or spit it out. Then fill the mouth with saliva again and place a small amount on a test strip. To determine the pH of the sample, just compare the color of the strip to the chart on the container it came from.

HOW TO CHECK SALIVA’S PH

EATING AND DRINKING: KEYS TO REDUCING ORAL ACIDITY

A HEALTHY MOUTH IS A NEUTRAL MOUTH

If one’s saliva is consistently acidic, the place to start fixing that is one’s diet. While each person’s specific needs can vary, the ideal is a diet centered on real, minimally processed food with lots of fresh produce and limited refined grains, and added sugars (even “natural” or “healthier” ones like honey, molasses, and agave). Think paleo, keto, Wise Traditions and similar ways of eating. Most common beverages tend toward the acidic—even unflavored, unsweetened seltzers—so should be enjoyed only occasionally. Flat water should be our go-to. However, we should know that even some brands of flat water can actually be acidic. One study reported by the American Dental Hygienists Association of a dozen bottled or tap water sources found that half of them had pH levels below 7.0, despite the claims given in water quality reports or on websites. This included the two most readily available brands, Dasani and Aquafina. Interestingly, both samples of tap water that they tested were slightly alkaline. Of course, both also contained fluoride. That, at least, can be removed before drinking. WaterFilterGuru.com offers a solid overview of which methods work best (and which don’t work at all). Other brands are included in a report that’s available at TenSpringWater.com.

This was demonstrated by a study reported by the National Institutes of Health. Three hundred patients took part: 100 with healthy gums, 100 with chronic gingivitis (early-stage gum disease), and 100 with chronic periodontitis (advanced gum disease). Saliva samples were taken from each and then analyzed. Compared to their peers with healthy gums, those with periodontitis had more acidic mouths. Interestingly, though, those with gingivitis tended to have the most alkaline mouths. This is because

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SALIVA: A BIOMARKER FOR ORAL HEALTH Saliva has a number of important jobs, such as washing away food debris and delivering minerals to our teeth to keep their protective enamel strong and intact. It also helps neutralize acids that could otherwise destroy enamel, making our teeth more vulnerable to decay. Some of those acids come from what you eat and drink. Others come from the metabolic waste of bacteria that feast on sugars and starches in what we consume. (It’s not just sweet stuff, but any foods made from white flour and other refined carbs.) In a healthy mouth, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes for saliva to return the environment to a neutral state. In an unhealthy mouth, though, conditions can remain more acidic on a day-to-day basis. That’s the bad news. The better news is that this means that regularly checking our oral pH can give us a pretty good read on our current oral health.

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Laughter, just like healthy food, exercise, restorative sleep, meditation and connection, is a vital healing and wellness tool. Laughter as medicine was made most well-known by Dr. Patch Adams in the 1970s. Unfortunately, it still has remained a largely underutilized remedy. Over the years there has been more research done in the field of gelotology, the study of laughter. At an international conference organized by Diabetes India last summer, Dr. V.V. Ramkumar gave a presentation on how laughter therapy is beneficial for regulating blood sugar. The many physiologic health benefits of laughter translate to other health concerns and maintaining wellness. It can be a fun approach to life and health for everyone. Research shows that laughter can improve immunity, vascular tone and high blood pressure, and directly decrease blood sugars after eating. Laughter also calms the stress “fright, flight, fight” effect of stress hormone. This not only helps with anxiety, but also decreases insulin resistance. Individuals that laughed more than once per week had a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Those that laugh more also were found to have more self-compassion. Studies suggest that based on this scientific evidence, laughter therapy should be part of diabetes self-management education. Maybe it doesn’t have to be that formal. Begin by choosing smiling and laughing. Watch a funny movie or funny animal videos. Look at childhood pictures of yourself and loved ones. Lighten your heart into childlike play or just laugh for the health of it with laughter yoga. It may start out as forced, but once it gets going the laughter keeps flowing naturally. Laughter is contagious, so grab a friend and take a good dose together. Tell some jokes as well. Ask a loved one or a friend, “How many tickles does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles.” Source: Julia Snyder, M.D., is an integrative and holistic physician with with Goldenlight Integrative & Holistic Medicine, at 703 E. Main St., in Moorestown, N.J. For more information or to make an appointment, call 856-415-6115 or visit GoldenLightMD.com.

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Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight Carbon-neutral fuels are crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Aldo Steinfeld, professor of renewable energy sources at Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, and a team of researchers have been operating a mini solar refinery for two years. He says, “This plant successfully demonstrates the technical feasibility of ... converting sunlight and ambient air into drop-in fuels. The system operates stably under real-world solar conditions and provides a unique platform for further research and development.” The technology is now ready for industrial application. The plant will be used to produce synthetic liquid fuels that release CO2 extracted directly from ambient air during their combustion using solar energy. The process yields syngas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, that can be processed into kerosene, methanol or other hydrocarbons. Johan Lilliestam, a research group leader at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies and professor of energy policy at the University of Potsdam, explains, “Unlike with biofuels whose potential is limited due to the scarcity of agricultural land, this technology enables us to meet global demand for jet fuel by using less than 1 percent of the world’s arid land, and would not compete with the production of food or livestock feed.” Given the high initial investment cost, solar fuels will need political support while the price of solar kerosene is high and production capacities are low. This would have little impact on the cost of flying, but would promote the construction of production facilities and lead to lower prices.

When large collections of photovoltaic panels are erected as solar farms on undeveloped land, they can harm underlying ecosystems. As an alternative, large parking lots make use of land that is already cleared and produce electricity close to where it’s needed. Plus, they can also shade the cars. A solar parking facility at Rutgers University, in Piscataway, New Jersey, boasts an output of eight megawatts of electricity. If Walmart converted all 3,571 of its U.S. super center lots, the total capacity would be 11.1 gigawatts of solar power, roughly equivalent to a dozen, large, coal-fired power plants. Most solar installation presently occupy croplands, arid lands and grasslands, not rooftops or parking lots, according to a global inventory published in Nature. Building alternative power sources quickly is important to replace fossil fuels and avert catastrophic climate change, and the process is cheaper and easier to manage by building on undeveloped land than on rooftops or in parking lots. Ironically, putting solar facilities on undeveloped land is often not much better than building subdivisions there. Rebecca Hernandez, an ecologist at the University of California at Davis, notes that developers tend to bulldoze sites, removing all of the above-ground vegetation. That’s bad for insects and the birds that feed on them. The trend to cluster solar facilities in buffer zones around protected areas can confuse birds and other wildlife and complicate migratory corridors.

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Although peatlands are often disregarded as anaerobic wastelands, Christian Dunn, a wetlands scientist at Bangor University, in Wales, claims, “Peat is the superhero of the natural world.” Whether they are called moors, bogs, fens, mires, swamps or sloughs, the acidic, low-nutrient ecosystems are the most carbon-dense lands on the planet and can safely store twice as much carbon as all forests combined in one-tenth the landmass for 1,000 years. Climate scientists know the role oceans and forests play in storing carbon and are now coming to appreciate the power of peat and the need to preserve existing bogs and to restore those that have been damaged. On the flip side, carbon already locked up can be quickly released, hastening a warming climate. Because peatlands store an estimated 30 percent of sequestered carbon in 3 percent of the world’s land mass, climatologists call its potential discharge a “carbon bomb”. Human agricultural practices are at the heart of the problem, as about 15 percent of peat has already been lost worldwide. Farmers have been paid to convert peatlands with government tax breaks and cash subsidies. Indonesia, one of the world’s top five greenhouse gas emitters, is clearing peat for palm oil plantations, with farmers burning soil that can smolder for months. Britain, one of the first countries to focus on peat in in a strategy to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, has pledged more than $1 billion by 2025 on peat restoration, woodland creation and management.

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A study from the University of East Anglia School of Biological Sciences (UK) published in the journal Nature Communications suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Researchers used annual bird monitoring data collected as part of the Pan-European Common Bird Monitoring Scheme and North American Breeding Bird Survey, plus recordings of birds in the wild, to reconstruct the soundscapes of more than 200,000 sites over the last 25 years. Lead author Simon Butler states, “We’re living through a global environmental crisis with ongoing and widespread declines in biodiversity. This means that the quality of our interactions with nature is likely to be declining, reducing its potential benefits, but this has not previously been examined.” Other groups that contribute to natural soundscapes such as insects and amphibians are also declining, while road traffic and other sources of manmade noise are increasing. Butler explains, “As we collectively become less aware of our natural surroundings, we also start to notice or care less about their deterioration. We hope this study can help heighten awareness of these losses and encourage support for conservation through actions to protect and restore high-quality, natural soundscapes.”

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Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. It is designed to help growers and producers in developing countries achieve sustainable, fair relationships with exporters and consumers in wealthier parts of the globe. It focuses particularly on commodities like coffee, tea, textiles and seafood, and works to ensure sustainable prices, better working conditions and higher environmental standards.

According to the Fair World Project, “The fair trade movement shares a vision of a world in which justice and sustainable development are at the heart of trade structures and practices both at home and abroad, so that everyone through their work can maintain a decent and dignified livelihood.” At least five fair trade organizations certify compliance. While the criteria of each varies, certification typically requires companies to allow a third party to audit their business practices and monitor production to ensure standards are met. Fair trade goods can cost slightly or significantly more than conventionally traded purchases, which may explain why ethical and fair trade products make up only 1 percent of the total market. But the trend is growing: In 2018, sales of fair trade produce in the U.S. rose by 30 percent, with 60 products available. International sales of a major German-based certifier, Fairtrade International, increased almost 10-fold between 2004 and 2016, from $939 million to $8.9 billion. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping: Protect the rights of produce workers. Fair trade bananas, avocados, coconut products and cashews often come from

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The Heart-Mind Connection How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

"Does your wife show you her love?” In a study of 10,000 married men, this question turned out to be revelatory. Among men with high levels of anxiety, a whopping 93 percent that answered “No” developed angina-related chest pains within five years—nearly twice the rate of those answering “Yes.” This 1976 Israeli study was one of the first to clearly document how emotions affect the physical heart. Today, the research is so vast and compelling that last year, the American Heart Association issued a statement urging that psychological factors be taken into account in cardiovascular care—which may result in doctors asking patients about depression and anxiety as well as testing for blood pressure and cholesterol levels. 18

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“What’s on your mind really does affect your heart,” says leading researcher and cardiologist Michael Miller, M.D., author of Heal Your Heart and director of the Center for Preventive Cardiology at the University of Maryland Medical System. “Our hearts require emotional health in order to maintain cardiovascular health.” Two emerging fields are probing the mind-heart connection: neurocardiology, which studies their neurological interplay; and behavioral cardiology, which examines how psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Increasingly, researchers are documenting that the brain and the heart form an intricate feedback loop that works neurologically, biochemically and electromagnetically to optimize well-being. What hurts one—be it artery-clogging

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foods or angry outbursts—can hurt the other. What heals one—be it exercising or a good belly laugh—can heal the other. There’s good news in that, says Miller: “You can heal your heart by actively engaging in positive emotions each and every day.”

UNVEILING THE HEART’S ROLE In Western medicine, the heart has been downplayed historically as a pump mechanistically taking orders from a bossy brain, but recently, the heart’s role is being reexamined: With 40,000 neurons, it sends more signals to the brain than it receives. As integrative cardiologist Mimi Guarneri, author of The Heart Speaks, puts it, “The heart is a multilayered, complex organ, possessing intelligence, memory and decision-making abilities independent from the mind.” The electromagnetic field it generates is about 100 times stronger than the brain’s magnetic range and can be detected up to three feet away from the body, report researchers at the pioneering HeartMath Institute, in Boulder Creek, California. They found that one person’s brain waves can synchronize to another person’s heart and two hearts can synchronize to each other, which may help explain why people are drawn to or repelled by each other. When the heart’s rhythm pattern becomes erratic and disordered during stress and negative emotions, they report, the neural signals traveling to the brain’s emotional centers also get disrupted, hindering clear thinking and reasoning—which may help explain why we make dubious decisions under stress.

THE HIGH TOLL OF TOUGH EMOTIONS Although scientists debate whether emotions start in the brain, heart or from physical sensations elsewhere in the body, it’s clear through magnetic imaging technology that it’s the brain’s task to process and regulate emotions via the flow of neurotransmitters through the amygdala, hypothalamus, hippocampus, prefrontal cortex and other brain regions. Emotions like anger, fear, grief and anxiety set off a cascade of reactions involving the hormone cortisol and proteins called cytokines, creating an inflammatory response that, if it becomes chronic, can promote the accumulation of plaque in the arteries that can become unstable and rupture, triggering blood clots that lead to strokes and heart attacks. Surveying 25,000 participants in 52 countries, the landmark INTERHEART Study in 2004 concluded that about 30 percent of heart attacks and strokes are due to psychological factors, and ongoing research supports this finding. DEPRESSION. Adults that are depressed are twice as likely to develop heart disease. In one study, moderate to severe depression quadrupled the death rate in heart failure patients. ANXIETY. Researchers have linked chronic anxiety with a 48 percent increased risk of cardiac-related death over 11 years. It has also been shown to be a risk factor for angina, heart attacks and ventricular arrhythmia. SHOCK. A sudden emotional or physical shock, like a death in the family or an earthquake, can trigger stress cardiomyopathy,

known as broken heart syndrome, which resembles a heart attack. ANGER. An episode of intense fury—described as “body tense, clenching fists or teeth, ready to burst”—increases by 8.5 times the risk of a heart attack within the next two hours. LONELINESS. Being socially isolated and lonely is linked to a higher risk for cardiovascular death than hypertension and obesity—alarming information since more than 60 percent of Americans report feeling lonely, left out, poorly understood and lacking companionship, according to a 2020 survey.

BOOSTING BOTH BRAIN AND HEART “There’s no damage caused by negative emotions that positive emotions can’t heal,” says Miller. A large body of research has shown that cardiovascular disease risk can be reduced by up to half with optimism, a sense of humor, forgiveness, social support, religious faith, vitality, gratitude, altruistic behavior, emotional flexibility and coping flexibility. People that are optimistic are less likely to be rehospitalized or die from heart disease, Finnish researchers report. “For optimal health, maximize the health of both brain and heart. For example, if you eat well and exercise, but are still stressed out, your heart will suffer. Conversely, if you are not stressed out, but overeat and do not exercise, your brain will suffer,” says Miller. Some heart-and-mind-healthy strategies include: DOING THE BASICS. Exercising a half-hour daily and eating a largely plant-based, Mediterranean-type diet that’s low in saturated fats has been found in numerous studies to lower the risk of both cardiovascular disease and cognitive decline. Working with health practitioners to get blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation levels under control, perhaps using supplements or medications, is also a key preventive step. GIVING AND GETTING HUGS. Oxytocin, the “love hormone” released from the pituitary gland during touching and hugging, lowers blood pressure and heart rate, and regenerates new heart tissue in animal studies. Proactively reaching out to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers can nurture affectionate ties, but if a human isn’t nearby, even hugging a teddy bear has been shown to release oxytocin—which may explain why 40 percent of U.S. adults sleep with stuffed animals. Owning a dog, but not necessarily a cat, makes us more likely to survive a heart attack, report researchers. MINDFULLY LETTING GO. As studies with police officers, healthcare workers and firefighters have demonstrated, mindfulness training effectively lowers anxiety and depression, even for those in life-threatening situations. “To be present, ever acutely aware of our thoughts, emotions, feelings and how we are choosing to react is critical,” says cardiologist Cynthia Thaik, author of Your Vibrant Heart and the founder of the Holistic Heart Healing Center, in Los Angeles. “Once we are aware of our reaction, the ability to let go—of judgment, doubt, anger, resentment, fear, all our negative thoughts, emotions and feelings—is crucial to our healing process.”

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LAUGHING A LOT. Many of us have a chuckle deficit in our lives: The average 5-year-old laughs up to 300 times a day, the average adult only four. To lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, find ways to laugh long and hard—such as watching hilarious films or videos on YouTube or TikTok. Physiologically, the endorphins released by a hearty belly laugh bind to receptors that release nitric oxide, relaxing blood vessels.

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BREATHWORK. To bring the mind and heart into a healthy, coherent rhythmic pattern, the HeartMath Institute suggests heart-focused breathing, which involves imagining that we are breathing in through the heart as we inhale in a smooth, comfortable manner to the count of five or six, then breathing out for five or six counts while visualizing that the breath is flowing out of the heart.

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YOGA OR TAI CHI. In studies, yoga has been shown to lower inflammation and metabolic syndrome markers linked to heart disease and reduce atrial fibrillation episodes. The slow, graceful movements of tai chi reportedly lower blood pressure and strengthen the hearts of people with heart failure. MUSIC. Whether it involves listening, playing an instrument or singing, music has been shown to lower heart rate, reduce inflammation, enable longer exercise periods, ease anxiety after heart surgery and heart attacks, and help stroke victims regain the ability to speak. Choose music of whatever genre inspires joy and sing along for extra benefit, advises Miller. “If your partner is flummoxed by your enthusiasm for yodeling or your neighbor doesn’t exactly approve of your attempts at arias, kindly inform him or her it’s doctor’s orders,” he jokes in Heal Your Heart. Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Excitari Wellness Center Fosters Collaboration Among Mind, Body and Spirit Community by Sheila Julson Renee Vidal, founder of Excitari Wellness Center, calls the venture her “pandemic project,” but it was actually a long-time vision before she opened the center in May 2021. After suffering from debilitating migraines, she started her own holistic healing journey and found that many qualified alternative medicine practitioners didn’t have office space and practiced out of their homes. “I realized there had to be a place where practitioners could come together to collaborate in a professional office space, with support staff and a website,” Vidal says. “The public also needed a place to come in and learn about these different services. It presents holistic wellness in a mainstream way that’s accessible and easy to find.” Practitioners are not required to be there full time, allowing flexibility for those that only work part time. With a goal of bringing together services that address physical and spiritual wellness, Vidal has assembled a team that includes osteopathic physicians, massage therapists, nutritionists, regenerative and aesthetic medicine, life coaches, reiki masters and practitioners of metaphysical arts. A full yoga studio offers classes in vinyasa, yin and ashtanga yoga styles. Vidal has personally tried all of the services available at Excitari before making them available to clients. The physicians offer osteopathic manipulation treatment, which focuses on connective soft tissue, and physiatry, which targets pain management—all with a natural healing focus. Massage therapists specialize in Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, prenatal, sports and aromatherapy styles. Reiki practitioners provide energy medicine services that helps remove blocked energy from physical injuries or emotional trauma. On the metaphysical

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use in a sound healing session. Shamanic services provide intuitive insight into a person’s journey, encouraging clients to open up and heal spiritually and emotionally. Past life regression sessions use a meditative approach to help one experience thoughts and emotions in past incarnations and gain spiritual guidance that helps to understand current life patterns. Vidal, who has practiced yoga for more than a decade, is one of the instructors at Excitari’s yoga studio. Classes such as gentle flow helps participants become familiar with yoga styles and builds a foundation to move on to other classes such as power flow vinyasa, yin and ashtanga. Most services are available in oneon-one or group sessions. A full schedule of upcoming classes and events has offerings including gong sound bath meditation, an afterlife and paranormal workshop, reiki healing combined with crystal bowl sound bath, and reading tea leaves. Social distancing and COVID-19 safety precautions are in place. Over the coming year, Vidal hopes to grow Excitari to bring love, peace and healing to the practitioners and to the community. “We will continue to help people achieve their own versions of wellness,” she concludes. Excitari Wellness is located at 30 Jackson Rd., Unit D-101, in Medford. For more information, call 856-885-2990 or visit ExcitariWellness.com.

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Fermenting for Foodies PRESERVING FOOD AND TRADITIONS

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If fermented food is a trend, it’s the oldest one on the planet. More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. “There is huge potential to use high-quality fermented foods to enhance our health and well-being,” says Sandor Katz, a so-called “fermentation revivalist”, in Liberty, Tennessee, and the author of several bestselling books on fermentation, including the newly released Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and Traditions from Around the World. Katz caught the fermentation bug after moving from New York City to rural Tennessee in the 1990s and being faced with the “positive problem” of an overly plentiful garden to preserve. He’s since wandered the globe teaching and learning about fermentation traditions, from Korea’s spicy kimchi to Mexico’s funky pineapple tepache drink. Fermentation is defined as the chemical breakdown of a food by bacteria, yeasts or other microorganisms. An estimated one-third of all foods are fermented, including coffee, cured meats, cheese, condiments and chocolate. Pickles and yogurt are traditionally fermented through lactic acid bacteria, while beer and bread are typically fermented through yeast. Kombucha, an ancient tea drink, is made using a symbiotic culture of yeast and bacteria. Pascal Baudar, a Los Angeles writer, instructor and self-proclaimed “culinary alchemist,” turned to fermentation techniques to preserve the precious wild ingredients of the fleeting seasons.

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Fermentation transforms the nutrients in food in several ways, Katz explains. In a process known as predigestion, it breaks macronutrients down into more digestible forms (think proteins turned into amino acids) and renders minerals more bioavailable. Gluten, too, is broken down by fermentation, he says, as are potentially toxic compounds in foods such as cyanide and oxalic acid. The process also releases vitamins B and K and other micronutrients as metabolic byproducts. Fermentation reduces the short-chain carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and are prone to absorb water and ferment in the colon, causing gas and bloating. Found in wheat, beans and other foods, they can pose digestive problems for people with irritable bowel syndrome and other conditions, says Tayler Silfverduk, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Columbus, Ohio, specializing in celiac disease. “The most profound nutritional benefit of fermentation is the live bacteria itself. You are ingesting a rich biodiversity of beneficial bacteria that can potentially improve immune function,” says Katz, an AIDS survivor who considers fermentation an important part of his healing process.

NO STARTER REQUIRED “There is nothing you can eat that can’t be fermented, but the easiest and safest place to begin is with vegetables,” which need no special equipment or a starter like sourdough, kefir or kombucha, says Katz. To make sauerkraut, for example, simply shred cabbage, lightly salt and season it, and submerge it in a jar under its own juices, “burping” it daily for a week to 10 days to release the fermentation gases. Katz and Baudar both like to debunk myths that fermenting foods is difficult or dangerous. “You don’t have to sterilize everything or have precise laboratory control conditions. People have been practicing fermentation for years, and they began before they knew bacteria was a thing. To the contrary, fermentation is a strategy for food safety,” says Katz. While yeast or mold can grow on the top layer that is exposed to oxygen, Katz says “a lot of sauerkraut is needlessly discarded. Most such growth is harmless and normal, and can be skimmed off the top.” Baudar, a University of California Master Food Preserver, has kept foods he’s fermented for up to three years and only once encountered mold. “You need to work with the ferment,” he says. “That means regularly burping it, then shaking or stirring to promote the acidity that prevents bad bacteria from taking hold.” “If it looks or tastes bad, throw it away,” he adds. “Some of my

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Fermented Pickled Carrot Sticks YIELD: 1 QUART-SIZE JAR OF PICKLES 2 sprigs fresh dill 1-2 cloves garlic 2 lb whole carrots 1 Tbsp sea salt 1-2 cups distilled water Wash and peel the skins of the whole carrots. Cut the peeled and washed carrots into carrot sticks. Peel and finely slice the garlic cloves. Wash and dry 2 sprigs of dill.

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early experiments tasted horrible, but I just took my failures as learning and kept experimenting. The more you understand the fermentation process, the more you can play with it creatively and push the envelope.”

In a wide-mouth, quart-size jar, pack in the carrot sticks. (Tilt the jar to locate more places to squeeze in the sticks.) Add in the sea salt, then the sliced garlic and sprigs of dill. Cover the ingredients with distilled water (Be sure to leave about an inch of free space from the waterline to the opening of the jar.) Place an airtight lid on the jar and let it sit for a week or until the carrots have reached desired taste. Make sure to burp the jar at least every two days while fermenting. Once the carrot sticks have reached their desired taste, place the jar in the fridge for storage. Enjoy. Notes: If using organic carrots, leave the skin on and just wash the carrots very well before chopping into snacking sticks.

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His books and workshops cover unusual culinary territory, like fermented and aged vegan cheeses from acorns and “seaweed” made from fermented broadleaf plantain, a common weed, using methods he’s studied and perfected. “I investigate new and lost flavors, and conserve them as gourmet foods through preservation,” he says.

When burping the jar, use this time to check on fermentation to make sure it’s growing healthy. Look for bubbles on top of the water and along the water line. Seeing mold is a sign that good bacteria is struggling to start a culture and we may need to try again. Courtesy of Tayler Silfverduk, registered dietitian nutritionist.

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Pineapple vinegar, vinagre de piña, is delicious and super-acidic. Many Mexican recipes call for pineapple vinegar, although it can be used in place of any kind of vinegar. Since this uses only the skin of the pineapple, we are eating the pineapple flesh. This recipe was inspired by a recipe in The Cuisines of Mexico, by Diana Kennedy. YIELD: 2 CUPS/500 MILLILITERS 2 Tbsp sugar Peel of 1 pineapple (organic, because the skin is used; overripe fruits are fine) Combine the sugar with 2 cups/500 milliliters of water in a jar or bowl. Stir to dissolve. Coarsely chop and add the pineapple peel. Use a small plate to weigh down the pineapple and keep it submerged. Cover with a cloth to keep flies out.

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Ferment at room temperature. Stir daily while the pineapple peels are in it. Strain out the pineapple peels and discard after about one week when the liquid is darkening.

YIELD: 2, RESEALABLE, 1-QUART-SIZE AND 1-LITER PLASTIC BOTTLES ½ cup/70 grams raspberries Juice from ½ lemon 2–4 Tbsp honey 1 tsp rose water Yeast

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Combine and blend. Place all the ingredients except the yeast in a bowl with a bit of water and mash together with a fork, or put them all in the blender. Divide between two, 1-quart/1-liter bottles. Top off with warm water. Add yeast. Sprinkle about ¼ tsp bread or champagne yeast into each bottle. Let it sit for a few minutes, then shake the bottles to dissolve and distribute the yeast. Let ferment on the counter. Check the carbonation after a few hours. Bleed carbonation by gently and slowly opening the bottles. Refrigerate when they seem strongly carbonated, generally within six to eight hours.

Ferment the liquid for an additional two to three weeks, stirring or agitating periodically. Bottle and enjoy.

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FIT BODY

POWER UP YOUR WORKOUTS A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes by Maya Whitman

THE PROTEIN PROMISE

Protein, from the Greek proteios, means “primary”, which sums up its vital role in the human body. Its structure of amino acids enables myriad bodily functions, from repairing and building tissues to creating biochemical reactions that form enzymes, hormones and neurotransmitters, and maintaining pH and fluid balances. When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, non-meat protein, we also amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Whole-food and plant-based proteins like pea, quinoa and chia seeds are also strong allies against Type 2 diabetes, research shows.

Whipping up a protein drink before or after a workout can foster muscle and joint integrity, and it can nourish soft tissue after injury. “Protein is vital for muscle synthesis. An individual who exercises at a higher intensity should focus on getting more protein in their diet to aid in better recovery,” says Hannah Davis, a personal trainer and owner of Body By Hannah, in Cleveland, Tennessee. “Protein is also important in overall nutrition to better balance hormones that control hunger, blood sugar and mood.” Dominic Kennedy, a Los Angeles trainer and the creator of The Dominic Effect health and fitness app, concurs. “Protein is considered a ‘macronutrient’, which means we typically need a large amount to stay healthy. Certain protein powders can be very healthy for you and help to build and repair tissue.” The average daily protein requirement for adults is 50 to 70 grams, but can be higher during times of stress, injury, illness, pregnancy or breastfeeding. Vegan fitness and nutrition coach Karina Inkster, in Powell River, British Columbia, gives a nod to protein shakes for their convenience, but advises, “Just make sure you’re not relying just on protein powder to hit your daily protein.” She highlights the importance of diet diversity with other protein sources like tofu, tempeh, legumes, nutritional yeast, nuts and seeds.

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and no sweeteners.” For Kennedy, shakes and powders with sugar and dairy can contribute to bloating and store fat in the body, “which we need to work harder to burn off. I cannot stress the difference this has made in my body once I gave it up years ago. Not only do I look better physically, but most importantly, I feel better on the inside. Sugar is highly addictive and can also affect your mood.”

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H EALTHY KIDS

Parents as Role Models

How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors by Sandra Yeyati results. When MacDonald’s son was young, she realized she wasn’t setting the right example at the dinner table. “Slowly, over time, I began to improve our family’s lifestyle choices, and now that he’s in college, he knows how to cook healthy meals, practice portion control and clean up after himself,” she boasts.

TACKLING CHILDHOOD ANXIETY THROUGH MODELING Anxiety and OCD, Yale University Professor Eli Lebowitz offers a scientifically proven parental modeling program called Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE). Although the goal is to treat a child’s anxiety, parents meet with Like the familiar adage, “Monkey see, monkey do,” children learn habits, attitudes and values by observing and mimicking their parents. This phenomenon, known as modeling, is a double-edged sword. Sometimes parents unintentionally teach their kids by example to smoke, eat too much candy or bully people. On the other hand, with awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. “We parent what we know, very often on automatic mode,” says Debra MacDonald, a certified parenting educator at the Center for Parenting Education, in Abington, Pennsylvania. “How many times have you said, ‘I will never say that to my kids,’ and then fast-forward several years, those words are coming out of your mouth. Awareness is your first step.” “Look at how you handle stress or express anger,” MacDonald suggests. “If you slam the table, break something and yell, that’s what you’re teaching your children to do when they’re angry. To teach them constructive ways to express anger—like taking deep breaths or running around the block—you’ve got to employ those tools yourself.” Actions speak louder than words. “To teach your child good values, you have to demon-

a therapist and learn tools to modify their parenting approach in two ways: being more supportive and reducing accommodations. On the support side, SPACE parents learn to show a genuine acceptance and understanding of their child’s distress and to communicate their confidence in the child’s ability to tolerate and cope with the anxiety. The support can be as simple as saying, “I get it. This is really hard. You’re upset, but I know you can handle this.” “Supportive statements aren’t always intuitive for parents,” says Lebowitz, director of the program for anxiety disorders at the

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parents aren’t communicating their belief that the child can handle it, which is critical to helping them overcome the anxiety.” learn to make is to gradually and system-

Valentine’s Day Bookmarks (courtesy of ALittleDelightful.com) 1. Cut strips of white cardstock about two inches wide by six inches long.

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2. Write Valentine’s Day-themed messages on the top third of each strip.

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they have been making to help their child not feel anxious, such as sleeping beside a child that is afraid of being alone or not inviting company to the house to avoid upsetting a socially anxious kid. “Research indicates that even though parents are trying to help, accommodations that rush to the rescue tend to maintain or worsen anxiety over time,”

3. Use ink pads to wet your fingers, then make fingerprints in the shape of a heart on each bookmark. 4. Punch a ⅛-inch hole about a half-inch from the top and thread some Valentine’s Day-looking ribbon through it.

You Blow Me Away Valentine (courtesy of TheGirlCreative.com) 1. Purchase a bubble wand for each valentine needed. 2. Use a three-inch decorative punch on desired piece of cardstock. 3. Use a two-inch decorative punch on a second type of cardstock.

Lebowitz says. “I worked with parents

4. Write a message tied to Valentine’s Day on the smaller piece of cardstock.

of a child who had panic attacks at night

5. Use a glue stick to adhere the smaller piece of cardstock to the larger cardstock.

and would say, ‘My heart is racing. I can’t

6. Punch a ⅛-inch hole about ⅛-inch from the top of the larger cardstock.

breathe. I think I’m going to die.’ Feeling

7. Cut an approximate two-foot piece of some Valentine’s Day-themed string and use the hole tie adhered pieces of cardstock to the bubble wand. Trim any excess string.

overwhelmed and scared, her parents would rush her to the hospital again and again, even after doctors assured them that she was healthy and didn’t need to come in. From the child’s perspective, when your parents rush you to the ER, that confirms that this is literally an emergency. You feel more worried and scared. When the parents were able to take a breath, give her a hug and say, ‘We know this

Sip Sip Hooray (courtesy of LaceyPlacey.com) 1. Buy a crazy straw that has a heart-shaped top for each valentine desired. 2. Cut a piece of cardstock that can be written on from top to bottom that is also long enough and wide enough to fit through the longest part of the straw that is straight without any overlay. 3. Add the words Sip Sip Hooray, Happy Valentine’s Day (or a similarly themed phrase) to the cardstock with markers, stickers or anything else with letters. Make sure to leave room at the top and bottom of each piece of cardstock to punch a ⅛-inch hole.

is uncomfortable, but it’s going to pass,

4. Carefully thread the cardstock into the longest part of the straw that was identified earlier.

and you’re going to be okay,’ she began

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to learn that she didn’t need to be afraid of anxiety. She could handle it and didn’t need to avoid it.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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1. Take a piece of white cardstock and a thin black marker, and, as carefully as possible, replicate the letters and words as seen in the picture above. Hint: It’s okay to turn the cardstock sideways and create only two such games per piece of cardstock. 2. Use other thin markers to create hearts on various spots on the page.

Chalk-Art Valentines (courtesy of MarthaStewart.com) 1. Purchase a small chalkboard for each valentine that is needed and coat them with clear chalk paint. 3. Use cardstock, scissors and some type of writing instrument to create a two-inch by three-inch tag (about the size of a business card) with a Valentine’s Day-themed phrase that uses the word color. 4. Punch a ⅛-inch hole at the top of the tag. 5. Cut a piece of string long enough to tie a few pieces of chalk and tag on top of the chalkboard. Cut off any extra string. Jaycee Miller is a freelance writer and researcher living in New Jersey.

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HEALING WAYS

Truly Making Love Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

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Intimately connecting with a loved one is one of life’s most precious gifts, but it’s easy to lose sight of our innate sensual energy in the maze of the mundane. Through lovemaking, we can harness our life force, and according to abundant research, reduce the risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, manage pain and improve brain health. A significant correlation also exists between higher ejaculation frequency and a reduced risk for prostate cancer later in life, Boston University researchers report in European Urology. 30

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Making love is also good for boosting our natural immunity. College students that engaged in amorous activity once or twice a week—especially with long-term partners—had 30 percent higher levels of the antibody immunoglobulin A in their saliva, concluded research by Wilkes University, in Pennsylvania.

STRIPPING DOWN TO BASICS A few lifestyle adjustments can do wonders for worn-out romance. Quality sleep itself can be a potent aphrodisiac. Women

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are more likely to be “in the mood” after a good night’s sleep, even with just an extra hour of shut-eye, according to a 2015 pilot study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine. Therapist Kurt Smith, clinical director of Guy Stuff Counseling and Coaching, in Roseville, California, advocates limiting phone use and engaging in non-technological activities. “Phones have moved from being used as a communication device to becoming many people’s connection to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, when used as such, they pose a threat to the emotional connection with our partners,” he says. “With all distractions removed, sit on the sofa, face each other and talk. This suggestion can make many people very uncomfortable, because they have no idea what they’d say to their partner. Actually, talking to your partner without a purpose other than to just listen and connect with each other has become rare.” An element of fun can go a long way in the quest to stay connected. “Approach your sex life like a science experiment or an art project instead of a math problem,” says Jamie Elizabeth Thompson, a holistic intimacy expert in Austin. “It’s an exploration with no one right answer. Attitude is important when it comes to sex because people can take it so seriously and place crippling pressure on having this fantasy Hollywood sex life.”

APHRODITE’S PLATE Feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin all contribute to the pleasure response, and sharing luscious food with a lover can be sensuous, as well as endorphin-friendly. Nutritious foods such as almonds, walnuts, asparagus and avocados support reproductive health, and a dessert of dark chocolate and honey-drizzled fruits like berries, figs and cherries can support libido in both women and men. Nixing excessive alcohol and sugar is also a good romantic investment.

PARTNERSHIP AS SACRED Deep relationship is only possible when we are willing to be vulnerable. “Porn is a drug that people unknowingly use to self-medicate and manage uncomfortable thoughts and emotions,” explains Smith. “Many men

have no idea what they’re missing because they’ve never had an emotionally intimate relationship without the negative influence of porn. Porn makes sex self-focused, rather than what it’s supposed to be, which is the intimate connection of two people. Porn is selfish, rather than loving, giving and sharing with a partner.” Thompson attests that lovemaking can help us align with the divine, especially “when people have reverence for the power of their erotic life force. When people open their view of what sex is, it

can become an act of worship.” Love prompts us to become more ourselves. “When erotic life force is flowing freely, the body is vital and the system is turned on. When channeled properly, this energy is highly creative,” muses Thompson. “It’s the fuel of your vehicle, the charge of your battery, and when you are full on life force, it organically overflows into service.” Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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Heart Disease Symptoms Differ Between Genders Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says heart disease is the leading cause of death of men and women, experts point out that there are stark differences between how the two genders experience the condition. The CDC also reports common risk factors for heart disease that tend to occur more frequently in men include a medical history of high blood pressure, diabetes, being overweight and/or obese, eating an unhealthy diet, maintaining a sedentary lifestyle and using alcohol in “excessive” amounts. While women that have heart disease can experience these risk factors, a group of healthcare professionals wrote in Circulation, a journal of the American Heart Association, that some fail to recognize

that many life experiences unique to them— preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preterm delivery and/ or delivery of small or gestational-age infants—also increase their chances for heart disease. Women that have experienced any of these medical events should ask their physician to screen them for their 10-year and lifetime atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk, and the more traditional heart disease risk factors (e.g., high blood pressure, diabetes and obesity, according to the Mayo Clinic.) Craig Strauss, M.D., MPH, a cardiologist at Allina Health’s Eden Prairie Clinic and vice president for quality, innovation and advanced analytics at the Minneapolis Heart Institute, adds that when heart

disease occurs, men and women can experience the condition differently. Men with heart disease “often describe their pain as central or left-sided chest tightness or pressure with radiation to the left arm associated with physical exertion,” he relates. Women with the same condition “may describe pain in the jaw or neck or left shoulder pain and are more likely to note these symptoms at rest or with mental stress in addition to physical exertion. Moreover, women are generally older than men at the time of presentation.” Regardless of the patient’s gender, not all patients with these symptoms realize they are indicative of heart disease, according to Strauss. “People may downplay or attribute symptoms of coronary artery disease to acid reflux, a bad night’s sleep, a muscle strain, or fatigue,” he says. Regardless of symptom or gender, men and women with the symptoms described should see a physician right away, he adds. “I generally tell both men and women that the best approach is to rule out a worrisome issue like coronary artery disease or an acute heart attack and then treat the less worrisome things like acid reflux once the heart attack is ruled out.” Strauss adds that Allina Health recently opened a clinic that focuses on “patient education, symptom presentation and rapid diagnosis by combining primary care and cardiovascular care in one integrated clinic that leverages digital technologies at the point of care.” Through this clinic, they are working to eliminate some of the gender differences in heart disease. Jaycee Miller is a freelance writer and researcher living in New Jersey.

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WISE WORDS

Energetic Heart Health Every month should be heart health month for 1,000-plus reasons. Then again, healthy lungs are important too, as well as kidneys; even though we have two of them. However, in February you don’t see liver-shaped cards being given out in classrooms, or the Hallmark Channel using a spleen graphic for one of their upcoming Valentine’s Day movies that are totally not drek. So it makes sense that the holiday most associated with the heart would also house the month where we focus on keeping it healthy. The easiest aspect of keeping the heart functioning properly is knowing what you’re consuming. One can’t subsist on fast food alone while working a sedentary job, and wonder why their main heart valve has about as much open space as 295 during rush hour; or really most times during the day. Avoiding chain smoking is certainly a good start as well, or smoking of any kind.

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Getting and staying active throughout the week is important too, and that doesn’t have to come in the form of being a gym rat either. For the many reasons people don’t go that route, just taking a walk around the block or at the park can only help. Just the same, treadmills or recumbent bikes can do great things, too. Essentially, anything that keeps you moving, even if you’re wheelhouse is small in that regard, could do great things. Thankfully, it’s not hard to research and learn what keeps things optimal related to the physical components of heart health. Just as important though are the things outside of the physical world we can do to keep our hearts healthy. Stress is tops on this list and not adding more of it to our lives because of the outside world, but less, much less. This can start by pretty much skipping all of cable news, no matter what your politics are. Sure, if you’re one of the rare few that find a long day at work disappears when you see two yapping heads agreeing with each other vigorously; or shouting over each other so their next sage word can be heard, that’s awesome. If a violent FBI procedural or preachy medical drama helps you unwind, that’s the better energy to engage for sure. But it’s almost too easy for that to be the case though. These days it’s not sex that sells so much as negativity, and it takes more effort to shoot fish in a barrel than it does to find something that is at a lower vibe. And when there’s a constant drumbeat of one energy over the other, and it’s a heavy negative one to begin with, it will be difficult for it to not take a toll on one’s mental health and energy, let alone physical. Think of it like this: You’ve probably heard the saying about the kind of gasoline you use for your car. If all people fill their lives with anxiety-ridden energy, whether absorbed through media news, sports or anything else, that’s going to be the predominant fuel moving a person from day to day. From there, the slope only gets steeper as things may spiral into depression, sleep issues and a litany of other associated negatives. And there is no age or demographic that is spared from this, no matter how stereotypically healthy one may be and or appear to be. Thankfully, there isn’t an overly complicated way to deal with this. Personally, I don’t engage any of that type of media, and the only time I see it as the gym with their baker’s dozen-amount of TVs all tuned to various examples of awful in their cardio section. And because that is what it is, I tune all of that out and focus on something that is positive and uplifting. Or just the same, even if I can’t be at a higher vibe all the time, not engaging the lower one is sometimes enough to keep things running optimally for mind

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MAKING THE UNCONSCIOUS CONSCIOUS

by Danielle Massi Those that have spent any time on social media during the pandemic have most likely come across posts where people recommend doing shadow work. But what we might not know what doing shadow work means. Let’s break down everything that’s needed to know about the topic. Within the mind are three levels of consciousness. The first is the conscious mind which is our full awareness. The next is the subconscious mind, the portion of our awareness that exists just below the surface. (It’s there if we need to access it, but it’s a bit harder to grasp than conscious material.) And last is the unconscious, the portion of our mental capacity that’s completely repressed and hidden from our awareness. Swiss Psychologist Carl Jung coined the term “shadow”, which he described as the repressed and rejected parts of one’s psyche. Essentially, he claimed that the shadow was analogous to the unconscious mind. Within the shadow lies every memory our mind has ever hidden from ourselves, which typically happens when we experience something that is potentially damaging to our fragile psyche. When the memory is repressed, it’s not gone; simply hidden away out of sight for the time being. The problem with shadows is that they don’t remain in the shadows. Those traumatic experiences alter our brains neural pathways, shaping our personalities and behaviors based on moments that we cannot get to the root of. So, when we are feeling triggered, the likely cause is our shadow, but the pathway to get to the root of the problem feels out of reach. Shadow work is the process of making the unDanielle Massi conscious conscious. Through shadow work, these repressed memories can be accessed in an effort to heal them. Doing so has the domino effect of altering our neural pathways, which impacts our personality, and in turn that changes our behaviors. Shadow work is powerfully transformative, and works through major issues in short periods of time. Shadow work is often performed with the help of a trauma-informed practitioner, very often a licensed psychotherapist, who can help us safely navigate to the pivotal moments within our unconscious mind. But we can begin to do this work ourselves with the help of shadow work prompts. Shadow work prompts can get us to reflect inwards and begin to blur the lines between the various levels of consciousness, allowing us to begin to witness problematic behaviors or cycles that may exist in our world that we may choose to alter. Many resources exist for this, but I would recommend picking up The Shadow Seekers Journal available from Amazon, which is my book of shadow work prompts to help us begin this beautiful journey. Danielle Massi is a Shadow Work expert, CEO of the Wellness Collective, a licensed psychotherapist, a bestselling author and the founder of the Self(ish) Philly Conference. She can be reached at IAmDanielleMassi.com. 36

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SECONDHAND FASHION Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet by Sandra Yeyati The online commerce of used clothing is booming. According to ThredUp.com, a prominent virtual consignment and thrift store, the secondhand market is projected to double in the next five years, reaching a whopping $77 billion. “The pandemic and resulting economic downturn boosted this surge,” says Hyejune Park, Ph.D., associate professor of fashion merchandising at Oklahoma State University. “Stuck at home in 2020, people looked into their closets, found items they no longer wore or wanted and went online to sell and buy clothes to save money.”

POPULAR RESALE PLATFORMS Younger, tech-savvy shoppers are the principle drivers of this growth, and a host of apps and websites are responding to the demand, including UK-based marketplace Depop.com, which caters to cash-strapped Generation Z and millennial shoppers, and Poshmark.com, a leading social marketplace boasting 80 million users across the U.S., Canada and Australia. 38

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Several well-known platforms serve vintage and luxury brand consumers worldwide, offering authentication guarantees to reassure buyers about counterfeits. Among them are Santa Monica-based Tradesy.com, founded by women for women; Paris-based reseller VestiaireCollective.com; and TheRealReal.com, out of San Francisco. Other notable players include brickand-mortar thrift store Goodwill Industries, which has partnered with resale app OfferUp.com to upload their inventories; eBay.com, one of the first online, peer-

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whether the online surge makes a positive environmental impact. In a recent study involving young consumers living in Oklahoma,

BRAND-NAME MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS REACT Many fashion brands are considering or have already formed partnerships with established resale platforms to reach this engaged, younger demographic of shoppers. For example, Gucci is partnering with TheRealReal.com, while Adidas is working with ThredUp.com. In 2021, Poshmark.com launched their Brand Closets initiative, inviting branded manufacturers to interact with their users and opening the platform to sell

Park sought to understand why they were choosing to buy and sell secondhand clothing online. Their most prominent motives were saving money and shopping convenience. “Not many respondents saw this type of consumption as a way to save the environment,” she laments. “If consumers buy secondhand goods to curtail their spending on new clothes or to find better quality garments than fast fashion, then it will be good for the

To protect the planet, Park advises, the goal should be to buy nothing or buy less.

environment, but if they buy and sell used clothes in addition to their regular shopping as another way to shop for marked-down products, then there will

a combination of used and new fashion. “The fact that all this is happening is an indication that we’re witnessing a new wave of e-commerce,” Park says. “I don’t think it’s a temporary boom. From a retail business perspective, this is a huge trend that will go mainstream and continue to grow.” Other brands are launching resale operations in-house, such as Levi’s Secondhand.Levi.com and fast-fashion giant H&M’s Rewear.hm.com, claiming to provide a sustainable fashion-buying alternative, but Park cautions, “I’m not confident that secondhand fashion can solve the sustainability issues that fast

be no environmental benefit.” To protect the planet, Park advises, the goal should be to buy nothing or buy less. “It’s okay to purchase $10 jeans, but get one pair, not five. Don’t have a one-night-stand relationship with your clothes. Love them, take care of them and wear them until they’re falling apart.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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Fostering Love

Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents by Karen Shaw Becker

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—a heartwarming solution is to foster pets without homes that need a place to temporarily lay their heads and be loved until a forever home comes along. Fosters are needed when a shelter is filled to capacity or has too many large or old dogs, or orphaned puppies and kitties, for example, or when a rescue operation needs to quickly place shelter dogs that would otherwise be euthanized. As important and rewarding as the task of fostering is, it also comes with responsibilities and pitfalls worth considering in advance. check out the possibilities. In addition to Googling local animal shelters and rescue operations, online groups like PetFinder.com and Poor PawsRescue.com provide links to fostering options locally and nationwide. Visit local shelters to observe both how they treat their animals and how they interact

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with the fostering volunteers. Staff members can help with finding compatible pets and offer support when a foster situation doesn’t work for whatever reason. Also find out if the organization is involved every step of the way, including providing onsite veterinary care, or whether it relies heavily on the dedication and resources of foster parents. think about short-term foster-

ing. To give it a try, volunteer for a short-term commitment—a few days or weeks. Vacation time is one big reason rescue organizations look for people willing to provide short-term fostering because they need volunteers to fill in while their “regulars” are away. be fair to other pets at home.

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veterinary care is often offered to foster pet parents. In other cases, rescue centers may be struggling for support or getting slammed with natural disasters that create an influx of homeless pets, and foster parents may be asked to help with such items as crates and carriers, food and water bowls, collars, leashes and treats. “Homeowners who purchase items for their fosters can write them off as tax-deductible donations to the rescue organization, which is a great way to put your donation dollars to work,” says Karen Winkler, a volunteer with the Bucks County SPCA and the Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia. don’t stress about placement. Possibly the most-asked

question about fostering a puppy or kitty is, “What if they never find a home for her?” Never fear; shelters and rescue groups are constantly putting out feelers. Foster parents can get in on the action by posting sweet, winsome or funny photos of the animal on social media and extolling its virtues to others when out in public with it. Thompson found new owners for her foster dogs by walking them around town wearing bright yellow “Adopt Me” vests.

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by Sandra Yeyati Board-certified neurologist David Perlmutter, M.D., has written five New York Times bestsellers, including Brain Wash, Grain Brain and Brain Maker. His latest book is Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid—The Key to Losing Weight, Controlling Blood Sugar, and Achieving Extraordinary Health. A recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders and the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year award, he has appeared on 20/20, CNN, Fox News, The Today Show, Oprah and CBS This Morning.

What is the most significant threat to our health and longevity today? Metabolic issues like high blood pressure, increased body fat and high blood sugar are at the root of our most pervasive health challenges. According to the World Health Organization, the number one cause of death on planet Earth are chronic degenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s, coronary artery disease, diabetes and cancer, all of which are fundamentally metabolic problems. Astoundingly, 88 percent of American adults have at least one component of what is called the metabolic syndrome, which means only 12 percent of Americans are metabolically healthy.

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tion and how you can easily bring your uric acid under control and regain metabolic health. You can test uric acid levels at your doctor’s office or with a home monitor that you can buy online, so this is a powerful new tool to help you be healthier.

What is the role of uric acid in our body? Having elevated uric acid was a survival mechanism for our hunter/gatherer, Paleolithic and primate ancestors because it allowed their bodies to make more fat to protect them during times of food scarcity. Today, high levels of uric acid are leading to elevated blood sugar, increased production and storage of fat, and high blood pressure. Everything we do that raises our uric acid puts us at risk for these profound metabolic threats to our health.

What foods and beverages should we reduce to control uric acid levels? Alcohol, purines (the breakdown product of DNA and RNA in certain foods) and most importantly, fructose. In the 1900s, we consumed 10 to 15 grams of fructose per day, as opposed to over 70 grams today. The average American consumes 55 pounds of sugar each year. It’s absurd. High-fructose items like sodas, sauces and desserts are absolutely off the table, as is fruit juice, a powerful initiator of high uric acid. Fruit isn’t an issue. There may be five grams of fructose in an apple, and fruit contains vitamin C, which dramatically lowers uric acid, and fiber, which slows

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fructose release. High-purine foods are organ meats, shellfish and small fish like anchovies and sardines. There are modest amounts of purines in red meat and chicken. I’m not saying these foods should be avoided; we want people to limit their consumption of chicken, fish and red meat to six ounces a day. With alcohol, the big issues are hard liquor and beer. Beer contains a very concentrated source of purines because it’s made with brewer’s yeast. Though wine contains alcohol, it has polyphenols that help to reduce uric acid, possibly by nurturing the gut bacteria. Research demonstrates that a glass or two of wine is associated with either no change or a minimal decrease in uric acid. Coffee seems to lower uric acid.

Will these lifestyle choices really make a difference? Patients are confronted with a mentality from marketing that you can do whatever the heck you want with your food and lifestyle, and then take a pill. I’ve been to dinner with diabetics who eat the creme brûlée then pop a pill. But pills don’t treat diabetes. They may lower blood sugar, but they won’t treat the underlying problem, which is that the body isn’t responding to insulin. The moment patients stop the drug, much to the joy of the drug maker, their blood sugars go right back up. You’ve only treated the smoke. You haven’t looked at the fire. This approach of lowering uric acid puts the fire out.

Are you hopeful that more people will make better lifestyle choices? I see a bit of a trend where people are looking for more empowerment. They have greater access to data with wearable devices like continuous glucose monitors or an Oura Ring to tell you how you sleep. By better understanding moment-to-moment how our choices affect certain measurable factors, we’re slowly getting into the driver’s seat and becoming empowered to keep ourselves healthy. Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@ gmail.com.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Owl Prowl – 4:45-5:30pm. Learn about the fascinating lives of these nocturnal creatures and explore the park in search of owls. Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, 515 Creek Rd, Moorestown. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Heat Opening Reiki Infused & Sound Ceremony – 7-8:30pm. With Lucia DeSimone. Experience the heart opening powers of cacao while also being guided into a deep meditation from Lucia’s sound concert with crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowl, Native American drums and rattles, rain sticks, French chimes, and crystal singing pyramid. At the same time, get a mini-reiki healing session. $60. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. 856-885-2990. Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5

You Can Heal Your Life: The Movie – 11am. With Maryann Pino Miller .This entertaining and inspirational movie based on the best-selling book of the same name is hosted by Louise L. Hay. Film gives penetrating insights into Louise’s fascinating personal story and show how her views on self-esteem, abundance and the metaphysical causes behind physical ailments were developed. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. Free Barre Workout Class – 12:30-1:15pm. If you are curious about what barre classes have to offer, you will be interested in our free class. Available in-studio or virtually. Free. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Yin Yoga with Angelic Reiki – 6:30-8pm. With Sue Raletz & Alexis DiTullio. Explore, open and release as you settle into the poses of a gentle yin yoga practice. During the stillness of the longer holds, Angelic Reiki will be provided. $30. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8

Unleash Your Authentic Potential – 6-7:30pm. 2nd Tues. Join April Kmiechick for an evening of shedding limiting beliefs and tapping into your true heart’s desire. In this open coaching session: learn mindset tools for transforming fear into focus, gain clarity on your purpose and passion, access your true power by releasing the beliefs that block you, and much more. Bring a journal. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12

Blueberry Field Pruning & Clearing – Feb 12, 19, 26. 9am-2pm. Help prepare the Blueberry Field for picking this summer. We need folks to come with long sleeves, pruners, lopers, gloves, and to be prepared for some thorns. Weather permitting activity. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org. Valentine’s Singles Hike & Social – 1-3:30pm. Whether you are single and loving it or looking for love, get out and have some Valentine fun. Bundle up and join us for a brisk winter hike followed by dessert and social time at the center. $10/member, $12/ nonmembers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register by Feb 8: Info@RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Whitesbog Village Tour: Heart Bombing – 1-2pm. Stroll the historic Village; learn about Whitesbog’s role in history; and visit Suningive (Elizabeth White’s historic home), the worker’s cottages, and other buildings that speak to Whitesbog’s history. $10 donation. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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Partner Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Includes flowing sequences where students assist their partner in each pose of the sequence like a playful dance, as well as poses of static and dynamic symmetry where both students use the strength and support of one another. $15. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-3pm. An interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Easy pace suitable for all ages. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

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Yoga Slumber: Restorative & Reiki – 6:308pm. Designed to help ground and maintain balance, while receiving reiki allowing the mind and body to fully rest. $25. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16

Moonlit Walk – 5:30-6:30pm. With Naturalist Kate Forte. Look and listen for signs of nocturnal animals while also gazing at the stars. Amico Island Park, 81 Norman Ave, Delran. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18

Restorative Yoga with Reiki – 7:30-9pm. Be lead through meditative, restorative yoga postures that allow our bodies the space to release, relax and renew. Jen will individually connect to each person with reiki. $45. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. 215-661-0510. WholeBodyYogaStudio.com.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19

Blueberry Field Pruning & Clearing – 9am2pm. See Feb 12 listing. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org. Yoga Anatomy I – Feb 19-20. 12-6pm. With Dawn Brennan. Through discussion lecture and posture clinics, learn how specific organ systems work to support yogic practices including pranayama, asana and meditation, interrelationship of energy, chakras and bandhas, proper alignment and more. CEUs for yoga teachers. $175. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Moonlight Walk – 7-9pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Wildlife Tracking 101 – 1-2:30pm. This fun and informative program will help you review the basics of animal tracking in the wild. 1-2:30pm. All ages. $15/nonmember adult, $10/nonmember child (ages 4-12), free/members, ages 3 and under free. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org. Maple Sugaring at Rancocas – 1:303:30pm. On this self-guided hike, follow a map and visit multiple interactive stations along the Rancocas trails. Start times are staggered. Members: $8/person, $25/family (limit 5); Nonmembers: $10/person, $35/ family (limit 5). Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org. Full Moon Sound Healing – 7-8:30pm. With Krissy Marinelli. A special full moon crystal bowl sound bath which will focus on the release of stagnant energy and tension in our mind and body. $25. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Yoga Dance – 7-8pm. With Megan Marchese. Blends music, lyrics, dance movements, and yoga into one flowing practice. Each setlist is created with a theme and follows the structure of a hatha yoga class. All levels. No dance experience required. $12 or class card. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 22

BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream – 7-9pm. Join live or watch anytime. Using a simple powerful breathing technique, we will all feel God’s divine light in our body at the same time and hold the same prayers for peace within ourselves, loved ones and global community. The time is now. Let us Breathe Powerfully Together. $22. Breathe22222.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24

Zoom Talks: American Woodcocks & Their Aerial Displays – 7-8pm. Rancocas naturalist Patti Rehn will share a virtual information session as an introduction/preview of the unique, in-person viewing opportunity at Rancocas on Mar 6. Free. More info: RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26

Blueberry Field Pruning & Clearing – 9am2pm. See Feb 12 listing. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2

New Moon Crystal Bowl Sound Bath/ Immersion – 8-9:30pm. After a guided meditation, breathwork, and intention setting, rest comfortably in a crystalline sound warp, and experience the frequencies and harmonies of crystal singing bowls create an ultra-relaxing brainwave state where healing and magic can happen. $25. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. 856-885-2990. Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

SUNDAY, MARCH 20

SAVE THE DATE Holistic Health & Healing Expo – 11am5pm. The HHH expo is dedicated to empowering individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet, educating communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. Free. Aloft Mount Laurel, 558 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township. 856-797-2227. Info@HHHExpo.com. HHHExpo.com.

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MONDAYS, MARCH 21 & 28

SAVE THE DATE Reflexology Beginner Class – LMT’s receive 14 NCBTMB live class hrs. An introduction to understanding how the body is mirrored on the feet and how reflexology works in theory and practice. Learn how to locate reflex points and body systems via reflexes in the feet, and the importance of reflexology for stress-related disorders. Techniques for working reflexes and relaxation techniques demonstrated and practiced. $300.

WEEKEND, APRIL 22-24 Reflexology Weekend Intensive – Intro classes, 9am-5pm, Weekend Intensives, 9am-5pm, Fri & Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. LMT’s receive 22 NCBTMB live class hrs Intro & Weekend Intensive for 36 hrs required to take Reflexology Specialty Exam with NCBTMB. $375 . Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 S Main St, Medford. 609-321-4843, LearnReflex.com.

MONDAYS, MAY 16 & 23

SAVE THE DATE Aromatherapy Beginner Class – Int LMT’s receive 14 NCBTMB live class hrs. With Marlene Hudson former national trainer for Dr. Gary Young, (Founder of Young Living Essential Oils). Become an informed consumer of essential oils, and the therapeutic value beyond fragrant influence. Essential oils are energetic, vibrational medicine, and have quantum healing capabilities. $300.

WEEKEND, JUNE 10-12 Aromatherapy Weekend Intensive – Intro classes, 9am-5pm, Weekend Intensives, 9am-5pm, Fri & Sat; 10am-4pm, Sun. Aromatherapy Applications: Raindrop Technique/Auricular Therapy. $375. Medford Memorial Community Center, 21 S Main St, Medford. 609-321-4843, LearnReflex.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22

SAVE THE DATE Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat – May 22-24. “Listening with our Hearts.” Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation. This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness. Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $250. The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886, KBosna28@ yahoo.com or YogaCapeMay.com.

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MONDAY Holistic Health with Siobhan – 10am, Mon & Wed. A mixture of qigong and easy holistic health techniques, you may effectively change how you feel in mind/body/spirit. This is a provocative and interactive class with time for Q&A. Lots of health challenges will be covered. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo; 2 1-hr classes/wk. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off. Info & register: 609-7521048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:30-8pm. 1st Mon. An open invitation to those who are interested in exploring meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. No experience necessary. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

WEDNESDAY Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Fri. The focus of this meditation is love. Each week, we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-day refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. Hump-Day Afternoon Hike – 2-3:30pm. Like to hike, but don’t like doing it alone? Come on out for a brisk hike in nature. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Age 18+. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement – 6pm. A non-martial art with many health benefits. This practice is more qigong-like and is completely non-violent. A set of movements (done standing or seated) completely focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called Chi. Improve physical and emotional balance, help with better sleep quality and overall sense of well-being is reported by clients. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off. Info & register: 609-752-1048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

THURSDAY All-Level Vinyasa Flow –9:30-10:45am. With Eric Herman. Tune into your true essence through asanas, breathwork and meditation experiencing a place of peace in the present moment by the end of each class. $10. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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

SATURDAY Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com. Walking Group – 9am. 1st Sat. With Michelle, Teeming Health Wellness Studio. Walking group at one of our local county parks. For more info & location: Meetup.com/HealthyMount-Holly. Carneys Point Invasive Species Cleanup – Thru Mar 26. 10am-12pm. Assist in cleaning up and cutting back vegetation growth in this preserved open space. We will have reoccurring events most Saturdays in the Winter. End of Soders Rd next to the Comfort Inn. RSVP, Philip Arsenault: PMArsenault@gmail.com. Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. 3rd Sat. The fair offers different avenues to healing. Be able to have an intuitive/psychic reading, a reiki session, energy healing or lie on the BioMat. $30/20 mins. A variety of 20-min free talks offered. The BioMat incorporates amethyst crystals, far infrared heat and negative ions to help the body heal and relax. Walk-ins welcome and encouraged. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

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For Rent 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. NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICES – For rent in Medford, NJ. Info: 856-906-0644. OFFICE SPACE – Integrative Physician looking to share office space in Voorhees. 856-669-9118.

Seeking DENTAL ASSISTANT (OR TRAINEE) FOR HOLISTIC PRACTICE – Part-time position (Haddon Township, NJ). Seeking: high-energy, reliable, compassionate assistant or trainee. Ideal candidate: 1-3 yrs of experience (with x-ray license) preferred but will train. Work hrs: M-W, 20-25 hrs/wk. Email resume to: DrScott621@gmail.com Learn more about holistic dentistry: BiologicalDentistsOfNJ.com. HALO WELLNESS CENTER IN MARLTON – Looking to hire 3 part-time, licensed massage therapists. Offer flexible schedules, excellent compensation and a positive work environment. Send resume: Info@HaloWellnessCtr.com. INFUSION NURSE – For IV Nutrition at Holistic Wellness Center in Merchantville. Part-time. 856-532-2063. NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS CENTER – Is hiring a clinical nutritionist. Please contact Sean Inselberg: 856-499-2160.

Volunteers VOLUNTEERS – If you are interested in crystals and everything holistic, we are looking for volunteers for HeartSpace Metaphysical Gift Shop. Susan Drummond: 609-975-8379.

Volunteer Service Day – 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Volunteer in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained, giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose. ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and high-dose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country.

MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed.

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

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St, Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

Animal Intuitive SALLY KYLE

Animal Communication & Holistic Bodywork Paws 4 Healing 609-791-9406 Paws4HealingNJ@gmail.com Paws4Healing.net Curious about what your animal friend is thinking, feeling and sensing? Want to learn how to bridge a connection through communication and gentle touch? Your animal companion does not have to be in discomfort when experiencing dis-ease, mobility or behavior projects. When heard and acknowledged, transformation begins. Sally, a clairsentient, specializes in Tellington TTouch®, Reiki Ryoho, Jin Shin Jyutsu®, Bach Flower Remedies and Emotional Freedom Technique. She channels through automatic writing offering sessions in person via home/yard visits or phone consultations.

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

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

Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/ GYN, Integrative and Aesthetic Medicine.

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

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

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

HARMONIOUS HEALINGS HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

3000 Atrium Way, Ste 200, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 856-359-6005 DrKevinG.com

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

Essential Oils WILD + WELL ESSENTIALS

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NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH JERSEY

5 W Chester Ave, Merchantville NJ 08109 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com

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

Health Counseling LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

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

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

Holistic Coaching Health Coach MOLLY DINAN, HHC

Higher Altitude Wellness 110 N Woodbury Rd Pitman, NJ 08071 207-653-8062 HigherAltitudeWellness.com I am a certified Holistic Health Counselor, Reiki Master and Energy Medicine Practitioner. It is my mission to provide health counseling that is economical, empathetic and empowering. Want to build emotional, physical and spiritual resilience? Need simple strategies to boost and improve your immune system? Like to learn techniques to manage emotional stress? Please visit my website to learn more or book a session.

JASON FOSTER

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

NATURAL HEALTH

Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of BlackwoodClementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. 856-784-1021 • NaturalHealthNJ.com For a complete selection of vitamins, homeopathics, body care, bulk herbs, bulk grains, packaged foods, frozen foods, organic produce, snacks. Open 7 days. Mon-Fri, 9am8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 10am-5pm.

Hypnotherapy DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

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

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GOLDEN LIGHT INTEGRATIVE & HOLISTIC MEDICINE

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

PHILIP GETSON, DO

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

Intuitive Healing & Yoga TRICIA BANFE HEISER

Menopause Navigation MICHELLE MARTIN, CHHP

Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher, IET Practitioner, Energy Intuitive 856-905-3024 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com App.namastream.com/the-sanctuary-for-yoga

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

It is my desire to help you live your best life. To feel balanced and at ease in mind, body and spirit. Join me online for yoga, meditation, pranayama and other pearls of wisdom to help you navigate life with joy and grace. Or, in-person, allow me to shine a light on the divine guidance that is always there for you but sometimes goes unnoticed with energy work and intuitive guidance. A session with me will leave you feeling as if you are in the Divine Flow of Life!

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

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TRANSFORMATIONSX3 LLC

Rosamaria Lora 714 E Main St, Ste 1D, Moorestown, NJ 08054 856-301-7828 Transformationsx3@gmail.com Take a moment for yourself to release the tensions and stress of everyday life and recharge to do it all over again. Put life on hold for the moment and allow your mind to drift into relaxation.

Integrative Medicine/ Holistic Pain Management

DOROTHY GREEN, HHP

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

POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

Board certified in Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture 2301 E Evesham Rd, Bldg 800, Ste 219 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-528-2258 • SouthJerseyHolistic.com Our practice treats each person individually by addressing the root cause of the problem. Dr Karmazin employs holistic therapies, such as acupuncture, biopuncture, homeopathy and nutritional counselling for a variety of ailments. We also specialize in holistic pain management and do not use narcotics, NSAIDs or steroid injections.

Intuitive Healing SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND RM, INTUITIVE MEDIUM

NJBalance at The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-923-3154 Susan@NJBalance.com NJBalance.com

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.

Susan is an Intuitive Medium and Reiki Master. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being.

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Naturopathic Doctor MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

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

Numerologist TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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

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Reflexology MARLENE HUDSON

Board Certified Massage Therapist, NCBTMB Approved Provider, Reflexologist The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 609-321-4843 Marlene@LearnReflex.com Marlene provides workshops and classes in reflexology and aromatherapy for Massage Therapists seeking continuing education credits and certification in reflexology. Her reflexology sessions incorporate the use of Young Living essential oils on reflex points, and her approach helps clients understand the emotional/mental (psychosomatic) causes of illness and wellbeing and how the nervous system (reflexes) are key to reversing stress responses in the body and mind. She also teaches Raindrop Therapy and was previously a national trainer for Young Living Essential Oils.

Reiki PEEL THE ONION REIKI

Jose Vega Jr 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, 2nd Fl, Ste 202 Medford, NJ 08055 347-605-4810 JoseJrVega93@gmail.com Reiki is a form of energy healing. Its purpose is to release trapped stale negative emotional and mental energies which promotes healing and well-being to the body, mind and spirit. I start working with the auras and then work on the chakras. The sessions last about an hour. By appointment only.

A Certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Ayurveda Yoga Teacher, Chair & Restorative Yoga, Certified Usui Reiki Master, Gong practitioner and an Ordained Minister. Private, semi-private and group practice. Offers guidance and personal coaching program through The Tantric Institute of Integrated Sexuality. Focus is working more intimately with self-love, sacred sexuality & spirituality, women’s empowerment and Jade Egg practices.

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.

Spiritual Wellness BETH O’BRIEN

Spiritual Healing Through Guidance The Center Life in Balance, 45 N Main St, Medford On Angels Wings, 110 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel BethOB67@yahoo.com Beth, a psychic/medium, can give you spiritual and intuitive guidance from your loved ones. Beth is also a Reiki Master and an ordained minister to officiate your wedding. She also is a paranormal investigator and does private and public homes. She also does house blessings and cleansing.

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South & Central NJ, Bucks County, PA 609-752-1048 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Discover your body’s natural healing ability. Clients report experiencing increased range of motion, balance, relaxation, reduced stress and an overall sense of well-being. Siobhan is an accredited T’ai Chi Chih®, Seijaku, Guigen Qigong, Reiki Master/Teacher, Medicinal Aromatherapist and Certified Clinical Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. The United Fellowship of Martial Artists awarded her Holistic Healing Artist & Qigong Master. Her passion is stress relief and walking in serenity.

Wellness Center NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS CENTER

Sean C. Inselberg, MS, CNS 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Ste 206, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com

Offering simple, effective solutions for optimal health for the whole family. Includes: Functional Medicine testing, Othromolecular energy medicine, Neuro Emotional Technique, Psycho neurobiology, autonomic response testing, Theta Healing.

Yoga RISE AND THRIVE WELLNESS YOGA

Terry Veit-Harmening 714 E Main St, Moorestown 609-923-5782 RiseAndThriveWellnessYoga.com

Terry Veit-Harmening is a certified Yoga Therapist, a certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Educator and a brain longevity specialist with the Alzheimer’s Research Association. Yoga Therapy is a holistic approach to health care using postures, movement, stretches, lifestyle choices, relaxation and breathing practices to address your specific issues.

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Nutritional Wellness Center Total Healing for the Body, Mind & Spirit

Offering simple, effective solutions for optimal health for the whole family. • Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist

• Digestive and Thyroid Health

• Functional Medicine Testing

• Immune System Support

• Food Allergy & Intolerance Testing

• Treatment for Anxiety & Depression

• Autonomic Response Testing

• Nutrition for Autoimmune Conditions & Autism

• Orthomolecular Energy Medicine • Neuro Emotional Technique • Theta Healing

• Treatment for Skin Conditions • Urgent Care for Colds and Flu’s • Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning

1 Cinnaminson Ave. Suite 206 • Palmyra, NJ 08065 In Office or Virtual Appointments Available

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