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Contents 20 STAYING HEALTHY

with Virtua Center for HealthFitness

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22 MESOTHERAPY for Fat Removal

24 ENDING FOOD WASTE One Box at a Time

26 8 WAYS TO BOOST

IMMUNITY NATURALLY

28 KICK-START

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ORGAN VITALITY

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New Energy for the New Year

32 AUTISM’S

GUT-BRAIN AXIS

A Promising Approach to Healing

34 DUSTIN SULAK

on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

36 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating

38 SEEKING SANCTUARY

How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home

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news briefs

Deborah’s 9th Annual Women’s Health EXPO

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eborah Heart and Lung Center will host the ninth Annual Women’s Health EXPO from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 9 at the Fountain of Life Center, in Burlington, New Jersey.

A variety of Deborah physicians of various specialities will join with a host of other health professionals to provide health screenings to more than the 1,000 women expected to attend.

“Bringing together the expertise of specialists in pulmonology, cardiology, endocrinology and diabetes, we can really offer our visitors a full picture of what it takes for a woman to stay ‘heart healthy,’” Dr. Palmer added. “We are really looking forward to the one-on-one time with our visitors.”

Deborah’s staff will provide screenings including blood pressure, glucose, body fat analysis, pulmonary function testing, balance, cholesterol and lipid panels, sleep apnea, asthma information, peripheral arterial disease assessment, bariatrics, wound care and lung cancer information. Additionally, there will be posture screenings by Mount Laurel Chiropractic, colon cancer information from the New Jersey Cancer and Education and Early Detection (NJCEED), hearing screenings from Associates in Hearing Healthcare, sun damage assessments and HIV screenings by the Burlington County Health Department.

In addition to screenings, the EXPO features a wide range of wellness, health and fitness activities for women of all ages including pampering massages and bodywork, yoga therapy, t’ai chi, mini makeovers, jewelry making, fitness, entertainment and a wide variety of food samplings.

Radio station B101 will be on hand with good tunes, prizes and giveaways. Additionally, dozens of door prizes, including Coach and Michael Kors purses, will be given out throughout the day.

Cost: Free. Location: 2035 Columbus Rd., Burlington, NJ. For more information, call 1-800-555-1990 (option #4) or visit DemandDeborah.org. See ad on page 3.

Medford Pharmacy is Under New Ownership

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edford Pharmacy is under new ownership thanks to Rich and Lisa Kress. Aside from providing personalized care for customers and their pets, Medford Pharmacy will offer a full line of professional-grade vitamins, herbal supplements, compression products, pet products, essential oils, high-quality CBD products and free delivery.

The husband and wife duo carry an impressive resume of experience in both retail and compounding environments, most recently known for owning and operating Kress Pharmacy in Barrington for the past four years.

Rich Kress, personally, has 17 years of compounding experience under his belt, and specializes in custom medication regimens. “We want to really know our customers and provide specialized attention, something the big chains just don’t have the time to do,” he says.

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The pharmacy will be a one-stop shop with a welcoming community feel. Customers can look forward to a grand opening celebration this spring.

Location: 639 Stokes Rd., Medford NJ. For more information, call 609-654-6884 or 856-323-8723. See ad on page 27.

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Organic Artisan Pizzeria Now Open in Medford

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iga’s Artisan Pizzeria is now open at 643 Stokes Road in Medford, providing traditional Italian fare and delivery.

Tiga’s ingredients are all-natural with no hormones or antibiotics. The vegetables are local, organic and farm fresh daily.

The pizza is made with both 100 percent organic flour and tomatoes.

Born in the United States and raised in Naples, Italy, owner Gino Iommelli

grew up familiar with the finest, natural home recipes of Italy. At the age of 16, he brought his knowledge and expertise in Italian cuisine to New Jersey. His authentic style of pizza is created using all-natural ingredients, providing for a delicious, preservative-free menu.

“All products found on our uniquely creative menu are the finest in quality and offer a healthier alternative to dining out, leading to healthier and happier lifestyles for all our local families,” comments Iommelli.

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ll-month long, Medford residents can celebrate the opening of Azonia, a new shop owned by mother-daughter team, Deb McQueary and Dana at 6 North Main Street.

Named after an ancestor, Azonia is the culmination of the duo's shared interests in all things science including metaphysics, the law of attraction, energy healing and the intersection of how science, nature and the universe connect.

Shoppers are invited to celebrate their grand opening by coming in and exploring all of Azonia’s treasures. The shop showcases products that help one live an inspired life, from tools to help you meditate and relax, to products that will help you find inner peace and purpose.

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Rizzieri Aveda School of Massage Looking for Licensed Massage Therapist

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izzieri Aveda School of Massage, in Voorhees, is pleased to announce the addition of CE classes designed for licensed massage therapists.

Starting in March, Rizzieri will be hosting various opportunities for industry professionals to obtain relevant CE credits in support of their licensure. Initial course programming will include neuromuscular therapy, sports massage, maternity massage, aromatherapy, reiki and MBLEX test preparation. New programs will be added regularly, so be sure to check Rizzieri’s website for the most up-to-date information, schedules and pricing.

Rizzieri will continue to offer their massage therapy certification training as well.

Those interested in starting a rewarding career within the field of massage therapy can begin their journey by joining the spring part-time program. The 600-hour curriculum will offer students both classroom and hands-on instruction as well as extensive, realworld experience via their student spa.

In just 12 months, participants will be prepared to sit for licensure and embark upon their professional aspirations.

Location: 8102 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees, NJ. For more information, call 856-552-2273, email Admissions@Rizzieri.com or visit RizzieriSchoolOfMassage.com. See ad on page 10.

Deepen Your Spiritual Life at Spirit Matters Studio

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pirit Matters Studio is now offering the experience of working with the arts and imagination to encounter the spirit within.

Individuals will be free to envision and express the deep longings of the feminine heart and soul.

Frustrated with faith traditions that neglect the spiritual needs of contemporary women, visual artist Monica Armstrong offers support and inspiration to enable the discovery of the feminine divine within and encourages personal growth and creativity through workshops, individual spiritual direction and retreats.

Armstrong dedicates her talent to revealing the presence of the divine through images of women and nature in oil paintings and murals. Her graduate certificate in holistic spirituality led further to training in spiritual direction from the Shalem Institute of Spiritual Formation. As a spiritual director, she has combined art and creativity with her private practice of guiding women who seek to deepen their spiritual life to gain more peace, joy and meaning.

Bijou Spirit Portraits is a new offering from the Spirit Matters Studio. Armstrong’s personal experiences of coping with the loss of a beloved pet inspired this project, where the purpose is to provide bereavement support and return the aching heart to joyful and comforting memories.

Location: Woodbury, NJ. For more information, call 215-206-3187 or visit SpiritMatterStudio.com. See ad on page 39.

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Food Sensitivity Workshop in Mickleton

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onna Gabler, of Go With Your Gut Testing, will host a food sensitivity workshop beginning at 7 p.m. on January 9, at the Little Red Schoolhouse.

Many of us will plan to lose weight this year by working out more and making better food choices. However, if you already are doing this and still gaining weight, it’s time to consider if you’ve developed a leaky gut.

When we throw our gut microbiome out of balance by exposing it to toxins, stress or antibiotics, our intestinal walls begin to become porous and leaky, allowing food particles to seep into the bloodstream and trigger our immune system. Unfortunately, overactivation of the immune system can lead to inflammation, and inflammation is the common denominator of all disease—including obesity.

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Location: 12 Harmony Rd., Mickleton, NJ. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Donna Gabler at 609-202-8188 or email Donna@GoWithYourGutTesting.com.

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Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain

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len Gruby, LAc., MSTOM., of Functional Health and Acupuncture Institute invites you to join him for a Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain discussion at 10:15 a.m. on February 2 at the Cherry Hill Library.

Our brains are under attack. Anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism and cognitive decline are all on the rise. Yet, what is often overlooked by clinicians is the fact that the health of our brain and digestive tract are intertwined; what goes on in one greatly affects the function of the other. The gut is often referred to as the “second brain,” because it can produce many of the same chemical messengers as the brain. Your brain and gut are in constant communication, connected by an information highway known as the vagus nerve.

When the body is under stress, blood is diverted from the GI tract. Eventually this causes the gut wall to break down resulting in the leaky gut phenomenon. Stress also suppresses the immune system, promoting an imbalanced gut microbiome. Once this happens, the effects on the conscious brain and mental health begin to unfold.

It is much easier to interrupt a dysfunctional gut-brain connection at the level of the gut than at the level of the brain. Considering up to 90 percent of the body’s serotonin is produced in the GI tract, a healthy gut promotes a healthy brain. There are many strategies to promoting and maintaining a healthy gut wall and microbiome. Functional medicine is highly focused on nutrition because it is the largest deciding factor for the health of the microbiome. When we choose whole foods containing fiber, protein and beneficial fats, we are building a microbiome that will promote brain health.

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Start the New Year with a Detox

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r. Polina Karmazin, of South Jersey Holistic, is offering free information sessions on Homeopathic Detoxification.

Detoxification is one of the most helpful things you can do improve your health, feel good and give yourself a fresh start.

Individuals are constantly exposed to toxic substances including poor air quality, auto exhaust, pesticides and chemicals. Additives and preservatives found in the food we eat, the water we drink and the hygiene products we use can overburden our body with toxins.

The body’s natural processes work continuously to remove or neutralize toxins. However, the body can become overwhelmed over long-term exposure.

This build-up of toxins can compromise our health and our body’s ability to function optimally. Dr. Polina Karmazin Symptoms generally associated with an over-burden of toxic load may include digestive problems, fatigue, brain fog, frequent colds and insomnia among others.

Homeopathic detoxification protocol is a gentle and natural treatment that helps your body rid of harmful toxins by stimulating the colon, liver, kidneys and lymphatic systems—the key organs responsible for drainage, detoxification and excretion.

Many people find that detoxification reduces or eliminates bloating, indigestion, allergies, sinus difficulties, skin sensitivity, sleeplessness and many other discomforts.

They also find that detoxification may give them natural weight maintenance along with increased energy, an elevated mental and emotional state and renewed sense of self-awareness and control.

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The Center, Life in Balance Offering Belly Dancing

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eginning January 3, The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, will offer belly dancing classes with instructor Kate Conlow.

The six-week course features both beginner and level 2 classes.

Running one hour each, beginner classes will be 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and level 2 classes will be 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Co-owner Susan Drummond explains, “Belly dancing builds strength, grace and a confident relationship with your body while learning to move beautifully. All ages, shapes and genders are welcome in this supportive environment.”

Beginners will learn the basic posture and movements of belly dancing and explore different ways to stylize their dance.

Level 2 students will move beyond the basics.

“This class came about because belly dancers in the beginners class wanted to go farther in this art,” adds co-owner Maryann Miller. “This was very exciting for us and we are happy to present this opportunity at The Center.”

Conlow has been dancing Tribal Belly Dance for over 10 years and cabaret-style belly dance for over 5 years. She has performed solo as well as with the LunaMuse Tribal dance troupe at many events including The Phoenixville Firebird Festival, The Philadelphia Folk Festival, the Lansdale International Spring Festival and many Haflas.

“I came to belly dance searching for something active to be involved in; I had no idea what a huge part of my life it would become,” says Conlow. “Next thing I knew I was completely swept up in the beauty of it. While I have since studied many forms of this dance and middle eastern percussion, I always came home to improvisational tribal style. The earthy grounded movements, the connection between dancers, the artistic expression and the many health benefits--there is nothing else like it.”

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he Delaware River Valley Community of the Pachamama Alliance invites you to join them for an introduction to Project Drawdown, a two-hour program beginning at 2 p.m. on January 19. The event will be held at the Moorestown Library, which is cosponsoring the event along with Sustainable South Jersey.

Using video and group discussion, attendees will begin to explore the latest research of Paul Hawken, editor of Drawdown and a renowned author, entrepreneur and environmental activist, as he shares his vision about how to reverse global warming.

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Entitled Digging To The Roots, guests are invited to join Fasano to view their new year from a perspective through the 8 Limbs of Yoga. The workshop will include lecture, inquiry, movement and sankalpa, which is resolving or consciously expressing intention to bring positive change to your life.

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AWA Takes in Three Dogs Rescued From The Chinese Meat Trade

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n November 29, The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) took in three dogs that were rescued from the Chinese dog meat trade.

Lori Topiel, an AWA volunteer and sponsor, recently rescued her own dog from the Chinese meat trade and connected AWA with an international rescue group. Shanbao, Maggie and Aman are three dogs that have been saved from a cruel fate and are currently being sheltered and cared for at AWA.

In China, millions of dogs are bred and inhumanely killed for their meat. “It’s heartbreaking to think how these dogs live,” comments Maya Richmond, executive director.

“These dogs are bred merely for consumption. Once they are no longer useful they are sold to meat vendors.”

For Maggie, it was especially a close call. “Maggie was on a truck on her way to be slaughtered when a heroic woman from the rescue organization plucked her right from the truck,” says Richmond.

AWA will provide Shanbao, Maggie and Aman with time to adjust. They will receive medical care and extensive behavior rehabilitation and training so they can learn that humans can be loving and kind. Ultimately, they will be placed into the kind of homes they deserve. They are a long way from the cramped, chicken-wire crates they once lived in.

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Kangen Water™ Can Change the Rate of Oxidation

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s a Biological Medicine Physician, Dr. Peggy Parker has been measuring the levels of oxidation in bodily fluids and has made an amazing hydration discovery using a very sophisticated piece of lab equipment called the QFA (Quantitative Fluid Analysis).

Based on the rate of oxidation in these fluids this measurement device calculates a person’s biological age. For most people this biological age is generally 20 to 50 years older than their actual chronological age.

Parker states, “More than three years of testing and research have led me to the discovery that drinking Kangen Reduced Alkaline Water is the most effective tool for quickly, easily and economically changing the rate of oxidation on cells that I have ever encountered.”

Parker concludes, “Drinking Kangen Water I have found to quickly, easily and economically reduce cellular oxidation and achieve a more alkaline pH in the body.”

In her book Ionized Water Protocols, Parker states, “One can therefore say that drinking ionized Kangen Water has the potential to slow the aging process. The powerful component of the water that does this is the –ORP (Oxidation Reduction Potential) charge on the water. This negative ORP part of the water is what causes this water to be able to slow down the oxidation of our bodies.”

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

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“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality For much of the country, winter means spending more time indoors—and exposed to potential toxins. Indoor air quality is critically important to children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems that may be especially sensitive to pollutants, according to WebMD.com. Recognizing and avoiding some of the most common sources of toxins in the home can safeguard everyone’s health year-round and notably now, at the height of the season when humans tend to hibernate in their warm abodes. n The Environmental Working Group warns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be found in many household products from new carpets and furniture to paints and air fresheners. These airborne toxins can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, and increase the risk of cancer and liver, kidney and central nervous system damage. Look for low- and zero-VOC products; buy solid wood, hardwood or exterior-grade plywood and antique furniture. Open the windows once in a while as a natural, refreshing way to ventilate. n How, when and how often we vacuum is also important.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (iaqa.org) recommends a slow and steady motion “to keep dust from flying up into the air.” They also suggest pet owners should vacuum every two days. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, go with a model that includes a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to pick up microscopic particles a regular vacuum cannot remove. n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using and properly maintaining home ventilation systems, including exhaust fans, air conditioning and heating units; preventing mold by controlling moisture and humidity, including checking pipes and window sills for condensation; and keeping the home smoke-free, because burning cigarettes release at least 69 chemicals that can cause cancer. n Place a large floor mat just inside each outside door, suggests WebMD.com, as people track in many chemicals—especially from pesticides and other pollutants— via the dirt on their shoes, which also can be removed before entering.

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Staying Healthy with

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irtua Health System provides wide-ranging healthcare services, but considering that they include a center for health and fitness makes what they do all the more comprehensive. As the director for the Virtua Center for HealthFitness, in Moorestown, Ayanna Lott understands how vital the service they provide to the public is. And while similar to other fitness centers or gyms, their approach is broader in scope.

“We all have similar equipment, but here at the center our staff serves our community, and they either have a degree in kinesiology or exercise science,” Lott explains. “And they’re able to speak to those medical issues or those needs that our clients have for improvement… It’s also not just for those issues, but being able to know that if you come here, you’ll have degreed certified staff who are going to be able to help you in what you need.”

In exploring their campus and getting to know their personnel, it becomes clear that this is a medical fitness center that does more than focus on trendy exercise techniques. They seek to utilize exercises and methods that promote healthy living and preventive care that some traditional franchise gyms don’t.

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are the ‘crem de la crem’ of fitness,” Lott says. That certification is from the Medical Fitness Association, which is a professional membership organization that seeks to “ascertain and respond to the needs of medically integrated centers throughout the world.”

The MFA is said to be “100 percent focused on medical fitness.”

Working as the director at a busy hub such as the Moorestown complex, Lott goes on to say that they don’t just help those with medical issues, but also those that need that extra push or change in their lives. This only goes to further prove that Virtua not only supplies the best and newest exercise programs, as well as health and nutrition education, but contributes to the total well-being of their clientele at any stage of their lives.

“We have a plethora of members, people who are coming in and preparing for triathlons, college students who are here, and others that love to run and strength-condition for the Broad Street Run for example. We also have a winter sports program that’s going on right now, where those that are skiers and those who love winter sports are in preparation with one of our trainers; so that this year they’re more competitive and do more than they could do before.”

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This not only helps to serve the health-related focus of what Virtua believes in and offers the community, but gives individuals like Lott the chance to take some hard life lessons learned and turn them into positives. Having a father that suffered from ALS, she realizes the importance of preventive care as well as staying as healthy as possible even when medical issues may occur.

“My father was a person who was always into health and wellness. He exercised a lot and was an athlete, often riding his bike to work in all types of weather; and his job wasn’t close by… He did everything they tell you to do to live a long life. So when he was diagnosed with ALS, I personally believe that because of his healthy lifestyle, his diagnoses came a lot later than it could have. And he was very active until the end.”

This very much goes toward the core philosophy of taking the best from the worst, and her father is a great example of someone who did just that when faced with the negative. And it’s lessons like that which help educate those in a position to teach others to do so through their personal and professional lives. It’s especially helpful that Lott’s own personal philosophy is one that encourages movement and energy.

“Breathe and keep it moving. That’s something that I always say to myself or to other people; no matter what it is don’t get stuck, just keep it moving and breathe. It’s going to be okay, we have a lot of ebbs and flows in life, and to just continue to breathe through it is simple really.”

It’s logic like that, based on personal experience and professional lessons, that help those at Virtua like Lott provide the best knowledge for their client base, and help them focus on healthy living, and breathing.

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Mesotherapy FOR FAT REMOVAL

by Camille Semple-Daly D. O.

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esotherapy functions as both a method for removing fat deposits that remain unaffected by diet and exercise and as an effective technique for treating cellulite. It can be used on a variety of areas of the body including the arms, chin, belly and legs. After mesotherapy injections, healthy skin tightens around the treatment area, creating a firmer, more toned appearance.

Mesotherapy can be used on almost any area of the body that carries a small, but stubborn fat deposit. For the removal of fat from these areas, we at The Replenish Center, in Willingboro, administer Phosphatadyl Choline (PC) and Deoxycholic Acid (DC) through small injections to the target area(s). In this relatively painless procedure, the PC/DC solution breaks down the bonds that maintain the solid form of body fat.

Once the fat is converted to liquid form, the body is able to remove the fat naturally at a much more rapid pace than your normal metabolism is able to accomplish. This process will take from several weeks to a few months to complete, depending upon the patient. Mesotherapy using PC/DC will permanently remove the injected fat from the treated area. However, weight gain can stimulate the growth of new fat cells.

Therefore, maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular exercise is essential for the long-term benefits of mesotherapy.

attempts at body toning, mesotherapy on a double chin, administered through injections, is a good, safe choice for achieving a more proportionate and toned appearance.

Mesotherapy on the Arms (Bat Wings)

For some people, there are certain parts of the body—the upper and lower arms—that stubbornly refuse to slim down, resisting even the most stringent diet and exercise regimens. Those who have tried unsuccessfully to tone their arms can undergo the simple mesotherapy treatment to get rid of excess fat on the arms.

Mesotherapy on the Belly (Love Handles/Spare Tire)

People who carry excess weight around their mid-sections know that it can be extremely challenging to get rid of that “spare tire” even with the most diligent regimen of sit-ups and dieting. For this reason, mesotherapy is a popular option for eliminating belly fat. It can decrease the width of the waist by several inches.

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Many women complain of the bulges that can be seen in the bra area on the back.

Despite diet and exercise, this area is difficult to achieve a smooth appearance, often showing through T-shirts or semi-fitted clothing. One or two mesotherapy sessions is usually enough to achieve great results for this area.

Mesotherapy on the Legs (Saddle Bags)

The inner and outer thighs are highly susceptible to cellulite, that bumpy accumulation of fat under the skin. Eliminating cellulite from this area can be particularly difficult. Fortunately, mesotherapy injections can be administered directly into this area. The solution effectively breaks down the walls of the fat cells so that the body can simply flush away the waste naturally.

Mesotherapy on the Face (Eye bags & Jowls)

Bulging under the eyes can be due to fluid retention, laxity of skin or fat deposits. For the bulging caused by fat deposits, injections have been successfully used to eliminate the fat pads under the eyes. Another facial area that has been treated effectively with mesotherapy is the jowls. This hanging skin is a result of fat that has descended from the upper face and rests near the chin. Mesotherapy can dissolve this fat, while tightening the skin, resulting in a smooth appearance.

Mestherapy for Cellulite

Mesotherapy treatment has an impressive track record for smoothing and removing cellulite, the dimpled “orange peel” skin that often affects the buttocks and legs. Skin actually tightens over the area injected, which can noticeably diminish the appearance of cellulite.

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Mesotherapy on the Chin (Double Chin)

Even on a body that’s otherwise fit, a double chin can contribute to an overall appearance of heaviness. Because excess weight in the chin area tends to resist all

Mesotherapy on the Back (Bra Bulges)

Before and after: bra bulges removed using mesotherapy

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Mesotherapy treatment involves the removal of fat using injections. The formula consists of vitamins, enzymes and naturally derived substances. The needle used is very fine, about the size of an acupuncture needle. A local anesthetic cream is used to numb the injection site, making the proce-

dure relatively painless. After the injections, patients will experience a slight stinging sensation for a few minutes.

Once the mesotherapy treatment is injected into the targeted fat deposit, the molecular bonds between the fat molecules are dissolved, causing the fat to change its phase from solid to liquid. The procedure itself only takes about 15 to 30 minutes.

The liquefaction of the fat will cause the area to swell and become tight for a few days. A mild diuretic may be prescribed to alleviate any discomfort from the swelling.

The body uses its natural waste-filtration organs such as the liver and the intestines to gradually issue the fat out of the body over the next few weeks to months. Most patients observe improvement in their treated areas after about four weeks. Maximum benefits are seen at three months.

The most successful course of mesotherapy is a series of treatment sessions carefully calibrated to build off of the positive results you’ll be already exhibiting. Subsequent treatment sessions are spaced between six to eight weeks apart.

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Ending Food Waste One Box at a Time

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aking the positive from the negative may not always be the easiest path, but Vanessa Paige with Hungry Harvest proves it to be the most fulfilling.

As the Philadelphia Market Manager, Paige uses her past experiences to help people gain food security and help the environment.

“I was a Hungry Harvest customer,” Paige begins. “I was told by my now coworker about the company’s expansion in Philadelphia… I was also thinking when I was transitioning jobs, what am I already an evangelist for? And so I wanted the next thing to be something I was deeply passionate about.”

It’s not difficult at all in being supportive of a company that seeks to not only help the less fortunate, but to stop the waste of literally millions of pounds of food. With 20 percent of families in the U.S. lacking access to basic produce, they are able to rescue this food and provide it to people at very little cost. There is also an environmental benefit to their mission as they seek to avoid unnecessary food waste as well.

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necessary and vital service to the community and have had a national platform that helped them from the start. “Our CEO, Evan, had started the company when he graduated college and we’ve been going strong for the last four years… We were on Shark Tank in 2016 and the company really took off from there,” she explains.

This is naturally a big part of what inspires Paige to do what she does everyday. “I would say that because I have a background in working with different food pantries, and having been food insecure at

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one point in my life, these were things that drew me to Hungry Harvest… So to be a part of a company that is doing work on a daily basis to try and lessen our carbon footprint to some degree is amazing. And ending food waste has an immense impact on the environment, and these are things I’m passionate about.”

It also helps to be a foodie Paige says, as Hungry Harvest doesn’t just provide a bland box of foodstuffs, but also an array of delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables.

In rescuing this food, which is discarded for reasons that include being off color, not aesthetic, overproduced or even not the right size, it’s a sad example of how some of today’s grocers and retailers waste food.

However, in doing what they do, they are able to partner with various companies, local community organizations and groups that believe in food justice and helping to end waste and hunger. And from magazines like The Economist, not-for-profits such as Adventist Health Care, to food conglomerates like Quaker Oats, Hungry Harvest is able to work with different sectors of the economy and media in spreading their vital message. This is naturally augmented by a strong and engaging social media presence.

“For the company I think it’s a great opportunity to engage people that might not know what food waste is, that might not know that rescued produce is a thing; I think that’s the biggest thing that you don’t realize that something gets rejected from a grocery store because of its size shape or color… That if an orange isn’t orange enough it might end up in a landfill, so it’s important to call attention to that, and

I think it helps with social media to spread a palatable message that’s easy for people to interact with.”

It’s one thing to use social media platforms to get a basic or bland concept out there, but the marketing team behind Hungry Harvest’s mission does so in a way that already had Paige on board before she joined the team. “Our marketing team is awesome, and our Instagram is something I followed even before I worked there and engaged with just because of all the great content.”

Having a good relationship with local food producers, farmers, and sellers is also important. These partnerships are able to help bring the necessary attention to what Hungry Harvest does.

This also has a benefit at the local level through delivering their harvest boxes to schools, businesses, facilities and consumers.

And because they take the time to continually change up their product, they’re able to provide all veggie or fruit boxes, organic or mixed harvests, and also have various and specialty add-ons, ensuring each box is as different as it is delicious.

In the end, this all relates to Paige’s philosophy on life: “I try to put out the energy into the world that I would like to get back, so that’s something I try to live by.” This can also be said of what her company does and how they provide a necessary and healthy alternative at the consumer level, while also supporting a social cause that benefits the environment and people everywhere.

Hungry Harvest is based in Baltimore, MD. For more information, call 410-807-3261 or visit HungryHarvest.net.

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Boost Immunity Naturally

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las, cold and flu season is upon us. Everywhere you turn, people are panicked as they wait for their time to come.

Here are some simple, powerful and natural ways to help families stay healthy and feel prepared.

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Healing Broth

The “Medical Medium Healing Broth” should be a big part of meal planning this time of year. It can be used as a base for other soups, or sipped alone, particularly when feeling under the weather or run down. Ingredients include carrots (high in betacarotene), celery, onions, garlic and other powerful vegetables and herbs work hard to help strengthen our immune systems. Great tasting, immune-boosting soup is one of the most satisfying foods when it’s cold outside.

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Thyroid Healing Broth

Another similar broth is Anthony William’s “Thyroid Healing Broth.” This antiviral, mineral-rich broth can offer a slightly different, but great tasting boost to your immune function. Powerful ingredients such as parsley, thyme, turmeric, sweet potatoes (and so many more) taste delicious and support your body in the best way.

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Zinc/Zinc Shock Therapy

Zinc is great to take daily for immune support. It can be one’s best friend during

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the cold and flu season.

Zinc can be swallowed alone or mixed with another liquid to help the body defend itself naturally.

To take this powerful supplement one step further, try “Zinc shock therapy.” This means ingesting extra droppers full of zinc at the start of an illness and allowing it to sit on the throat.

About two hours later, take another strong dose. A few hours later, do it again. This is a great way to mitigate the severity and duration of an illness.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a common go-to supplement for many looking to boost immune response, and with good reason. Ester-C with rosehips a supplemental form of vitamin C that can be very helpful for a wide range of people. It’s very gentle on the system, so if someone has digestive issues or is very sensitive, Ester-C may be the best supplement choice. Food sources we are also sure to include are lots of oranges, tangerines, and kiwis in our daily snacks which are a rich source of vitamin C.

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Handwashing/Sani-Hands Wipes

Think about how many hands, faucets, door knobs, etc., people come in contact with on a daily basis. Generally speaking, washing hands is a great way to keep the immune defenses up. In addition to hand

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Self-Care/Sleep

Letting oneself get run down is a very easy way to becoming a target for catching something. At the first sign of feeling a little “off ”, a simple first step is to get adequate sleep. Sleep deprivation combined with chronic stress creates a vulnerability to colds and upper-respiratory infections. It’s not always easy, but a little rest and selfcare (this includes some physical activity) can go a long way in keeping the whole family above water.

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Avoid Certain Foods

Knowing what foods to avoid can be super helpful when colds and flus are all around you. As shared in Medical Medium, the following foods can feed and strengthen viruses and should therefore be avoided: dairy products, eggs, and chicken. If any of this sounds surprising, check out Medical Medium or Life-Changing Foods to learn more.

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Powerful Foods

Alternatively, in addition to the healing broth described above, there are some foods that are excellent for a healthy diet and combating viruses: garlic, herbs such as parsley, and vegetables including onion, celery, carrots, broccoli, zucchini, etc. These foods are an easy addition to meals for the whole family. As always, fresh fruit is a quick, easy, and delicious way to support your body as well. Wild blueberries are another powerful antioxidant, daily smoothies are great for added immune support.

Kimberly Spair provides intuitive and holistic health coaching based on the protocols of Anthony William, the New York Times bestselling author of Life-Changing Foods and Medical Medium. She approaches the individual as a whole, helping clients get their immune systems prepared to react appropriately when exposed to toxins. For recipes, more information or to schedule an appointment, email IntegrativeBeginnings@ gmail.com or visit IntegrativeBeginnings.com.

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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.

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New Energy for the New Year

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver.

“In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

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Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950

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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed

heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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Drink this: Green tea is proven to

Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk,

made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

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Supplement with this: Hawthorn

strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Cleanse the Lungs

Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give

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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.

Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 Euro-

pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

Supplement with this: vitamin D.

Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, short-

ness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet, black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.

An Ounce of Prevention

y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:

Brain

Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.

Heart

yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.

Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-

versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers.

“Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.

Lungs

Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.

Kidneys

To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.

Liver

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or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.

Supplement with this: Dandelion tea

helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruising,

musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

Supplement with this: Milk thistle

has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.

Try this yoga movement: With feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle.

Reverse direction.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS A Promising Approach to Healing

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ith the diagnosis Kids with ASD From specialized diet and supplement regimens to of autism specmay have a variety of alternative theratrum disorder inflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and of complementary options affecting one in every 59 from which to choose. One school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, Centers for Disease Control much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation healing the gut. identifying effective, integrative remedies is more of the gut.

The Gut-Autism important than ever. ~Kenneth A. Bock, Connection

“You may have five M.D. Children with ASD frequently kids with ASD that are very experience gut issues such as different in how they present constipation or diarrhea; a review from the and what contributes to the disorder, so International Society for Autism Research one size and one treatment does not fit indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New (GI) symptom. And, the more severe a child’s York, author of Healing the New Childhood GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, acEpidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and cording to a study in BMC Gastroenterology.

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ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it

“Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation

The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”

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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier.

It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects.

“With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock.

Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors.

Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock.

Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@gmail.com.

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FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.

A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.

Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria

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ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law.

At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally.

As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential. Visit Healer.com to learn more.

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

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It’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years. of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tick-borne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon. One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

Are there any side effects?

The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect.

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The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource.

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nection in his book The Slow Down Diet: Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption.

“The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin.

Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”

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“Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.”

Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.”

Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies.

We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says.

In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.”

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We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods.

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“5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.

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EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.

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Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.

Identify Overlooked Sources

“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.”

Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.

Change Wireless Habits

Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped.

Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on.

For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.

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The possible role of these grains in pet food allergies has given rise to an explosion of grain-free products. “Most dogs don’t need grains. They need nutrients,” says Gleicher. “Some of these foods were well-researched, but others were created solely to exploit fads. That’s often why some have better quality ingredients and better nutritional profiles than others.”

Many dog owners have found grainfree food to be the answer to their pets’ frustrating health woes. “Our 4-year-old rescue terrier-mix had redness and itching on his belly to the point of bleeding from scratching. It flared up almost immediately after eating food or treats with grains,” says Allison Radkay, a blogger at LooksLikeHappy. com in suburban Chicago. “Trial and error, combined with a lot of antihistamines, kept

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his redness and hives to a minimum while we figured out his allergies: He can handle brown rice, but not corn or wheat.”

Grains aren’t evil, says integrative veterinarian Marty Goldstein, DVM, of South Salem, New York, and author of The Nature of Animal Healing: The Definitive Holistic Medicine Guide to Caring for Your Dog and Cat. “There is not a real requirement to feed them. The absence of grains isn’t a problem. What’s substituted for the missing grain is what can be the problem,” he notes. “Foods high in beans, peas and potatoes can block taurine utilization ...”

That could be unhealthy for some dogs, according to an alert issued last summer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It notes that taurine is an amino acid that’s lacking in dogs that develop dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM).

The condition, which can lead to heart failure if left untreated, has long been associated with certain large and giant-sized dogs. Concerns about grain-free foods were raised when reports of DCM surfaced in breeds not typically predisposed to the disease.

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Justin Shmalberg, DVM, a boardcertified veterinary nutritionist based in Gainesville, Florida, and chief nutrition officer at the pet food company NomNomNow, says there’s a longstanding debate about the necessity of carbohydrates for dogs. “Metabolically, a carb-free, meaty diet, including proteins for necessary blood sugar, works.” Still, dogs absorb many carbs just fine, he says. “Carbs are part of our dogs’ evolution. People eat carbs, and as dogs were domesticated, they adapted to eating more carbs.”

Some food formulas substitute potatoes for grains, which are high in starch, says Gleicher. “Too much starch can raise blood sugar levels, which can be especially harmful for dogs with obesity or diabetic issues.”

Goldstein, founder of Dr. Marty Nature’s Blend freeze-dried pet food, headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, favors a predominantly meat diet for carnivorous dogs. “The addition of a small amount of cooked, whole grains is okay, especially for a healthy dog. My golden, eating food that contained some brown rice, lived to 19-and-a-half, much longer than today’s life expectancy of 8 to 10 years.”

In some cases, it may not be the grain itself that’s creating the problem. “A chemical residue on the grain or a genetically modified variety might trigger an allergic reaction,” Gleicher says.

There’s no denying that for some dogs, removing grain has led to significant relief from allergy symptoms. If it helps, there’s no reason to panic over the latest controversy, say the experts. On the other hand, take care in jumping on the grain-free bandwagon without due diligence, careful consideration and consultation with a vet.

“The best diet is individualized,” says Shmalberg. “Feed quality foods, rotate protein sources and ask where ingredients come from. Dogs are adaptable. Do what’s best for each of your dogs. Don’t just follow a trend.”

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Our ability to take in, absorb, assimilate and give back whether through our relationship with the Earth, those we love, joyous events, beauty in the form of art, music or dance or the myriad of wondrous experiences on this amazing planet, provide energetic fuel to the HEF increasing the life force within and around us. Our capacity to do this expands as the psychoemotional and psycho-spiritual patterns embedded in the HEF are brought to consciousness and transformed. The transformation process further creates more space in the “container” for the spiritual and multidimensional self to “in-corporate” as and through human form. Now visualize a funnel in the opposite direction of the one above, the wider end extending to the Earth with you expressing ever more powerfully the essence of you into this reality.

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Sankalpa Retreat Day – 1-5pm. With Julie Fischer & Janet Watkins. What is desiring to express through you this year? Connect with and affirm your heart’s intention for your life through deepening processes of nurturing, meditation, movement, self-inquiry and sound. $50. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 7 Crystal Bowl Meditation with Reiki and a Card Reading – 7-8:30pm. Join Beth for a relaxing evening of sound healing, while receiving reiki. Class concludes with an angel card reading. $20. Spiritual Healing Through Guidance, 459 Oakshade Rd, Shamong. Bethob67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing.

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Call Ahead TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 Back Pain Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Whatever your diagnosis, if you have back pain this class is for you. This class will focus on the cause, treatment and prevention of chronic and recurrent back pain.

Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman at Yoga for Living and experience exercises proven to mitigate your pain. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Vibrational Shift Class: Cord Cutting – 6-7:15pm.

What is the difference between the cord of attachment and a spiritual tie? Learn and practice some easy self-care and energetic-hygiene tools to remove old patterns and problematic issues. Lots of product discounts available at this class. $22. RestorationYou, Inc, 720 E Main St, Ste 1-D, Moorestown.

Register: Restoration-You.com.

Plants for Sensory Stimulation – 7-9pm. With Bruce Crawford, Director of Rutgers Gardens. This talk looks at a number of those plants that impact the senses beyond sight and how best they can be incorporated into the garden. Carman Tillelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill.

856-287-5959. hssj.org.

6-Wk Kundalini Yoga Intro Experience – Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 12. 7:30-9pm. With Teja Shanti Kaur. Will cover breathwork, meditation, mantra, the major chakras, the ten bodies, history and more. $120/series, $25/drop-in. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Anti-Oxidant, Alkaline Water Demonstration – 9pm. Attend this live-streaming event with Nutritionist Shan Stratton, Nutritional Consultant to professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, and the MLB who will share his passion for Kangen Water and achieving true health through his alkaline-living principles. Register, Pat: 201-913-0397.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Career Day For Entrepreneurs Webinar – 11am, 3 & 9pm. Anyone searching for a new beginning, new purpose; make immediate part-time or full-time income in the health and wellness industry, attend this webinar. Learn how to get started as the owner of your own global business. For more info: 201-913-0397. Kangen-Hydration.com.

The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Cherry Hill-Moorestown Chapter Meeting – 6:308:30pm. Join us for our first meeting of 2019 at our new location as we kick off the new year with a Roundtable Discussion on How to Grow Your Holistic Business. All of our members will have the opportunity to participate and collectively share their best tips, practices and strategies. Moderated

by HCC-CHMC President, and owner of Discover HolisticAlly, Allyson Hang. $10/member, $15/ nonmember, $20/at door. Tacconelli’s Pizzeria, 27 W Main St, Maple Shade. Register: bit.ly/2Lb9be4.

Food Sensitivity Workshop – 7pm. This year, many of us will plan to lose weight by working out more and making better food choices. But what if we already are eating healthy and we’re still gaining weight? It’s time to consider if you’ve developed leaky gut. Little Red Schoolhouse, 12 Harmony Rd, Mickleton. Register: 609-202-8188 or Donna@GoWithYourGutTesting.com.

Drum Circle – 7:30-9pm. With Al Bennett & Christina Layer. Join in community as we drum in our sacred intentions. Bring own drums, rattles. $15 suggested donation. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 11am-12pm.

Service includes a reading from the ECK writings, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: The Mahanta, a Spiritual Guide for Our Times. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 800-870-9139 or Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org.

Bicycle Trainer Event 2019 – 6-8pm. Too cold to ride? Not when you ride inside. Stop by REI Marlton to “test ride” the latest bicycle trainers.

Plus learn about nutrition, hydration, and cycling accessories from our cycling experts. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Winter Stargazing – 7-8pm. Our experienced guides will teach you how to recognize the stars, planets and other celestial objects visible from your own backyard this winter. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 You are All That and More – A journey through the Multidimensional Human Energy Field with Andrea Regal. Identify and harness this powerful instrument to bring harmony and ease into your daily life. Attune your HEF to evolutionary energetics flowing into the planet. Take home a daily practice for clearing, balancing and aligning your HEF. Float SNJ 17 N Maple Ave, Ste 1 Marlton.

609-712-1618. FloatSNJ.com.

The Thru-Hiker’s Secret – 6:30-8:30pm. An Appalachian Trail thru-hike is one of the greatest gifts to yourself. Explore the physical, psychological and logistical secrets that can help you earn the coveted moniker of “Thru-hiker.” Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Ketogenic Weight Loss in the New Year – 10:1511:45am. With Glenn Gruby, LAc. This talk will discuss how to identify inflammatory conditions and functional imbalances that obstruct weight loss and how to burn body fat while preserving lean muscle mass. Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill. Register: FHAInstitute.com.

Campfire Session: Choosing the Right Climbing Shoe – 2-2:30pm. Our outdoor experts will show you the different styles of climbing shoes, the proper fit, and how to care for your shoes. Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Tea & Astrology – 2-4pm. With Anthony Pagliante. As you enjoy tea and treats, you will receive your natal chart and a 10-min reading based on your chart. Included is a private session with Anthony for a full reading of your chart. Limited to 10. Provide date, time and location of birth when registering. $42/prepaid. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Candle Magic & the Power of Intent – 6-8pm. Beth will walk you through the process of generating power of intent through the creation of a “magic” candle filled with the power of your intention. $30. Spiritual Healing Through Guidance, 459 Oakshade Rd, Shamong. BethOb67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13

Are You Stuck In Chaos Or Boredom? – 1-4pm.

Discover and activate the wisdom of the Feminine Divine within. Define and launch your vision for the year. Engage the creative arts to create your new story with Monica Armstrong, artist and spiritual director. All materials provided. $47. Spirit Matters Studio, Watkins Ave, Woodbury. Register: 215-206-3187.

Restorative Yoga – 6:30-8pm. With Linda Sheehan.

Using blankets, bolsters, pillows, blocks, straps and other “props” to support the body, restorative yoga works to bring profound shifts to the central nervous system, promoting deep restfulness, physical healing and greater well-being. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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

Whitesbog.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Sciatica Class – 5:30-6:30pm. Pelvic musculature imbalances often lead to sciatica. Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and experience exercises helpful in addressing sciatic pain as well as other types of pain created by a misaligned pelvis. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Winter Skills & Local Trails – 7-8:30pm. Learn how to enjoy the outdoors even in the colder months with this introductory class. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Anti-Oxidant, Alkaline Water Demonstration – 9pm. Attend this live-streaming event with Nutritionist Shan Stratton, Nutritional Consultant to professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, and the MLB who will share his passion for Kangen Water and achieving true health through his alkaline-living principles. Register, Pat: 201-913-0397.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17 Training for Long Distance Cross-Country Cycling – 6:30-8:30pm. Join avid cyclist Gina Feeney to learn how to properly train for the big event, plus meet others planning their own unique cycling trip. Free.

REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

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Favorite Local Bike Trails – 7-8pm. Join L.L.Bean for this free in-store clinic to learn about a variety of great local trails for your mountain bike or cruiser.

LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton.

Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

markyourcalendar Introduction to Project Drawdown 2pm.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Networking Event: Boost Your Business Breakfast – 8-9:30am. Host: Dr. Diann Wallace of Wallace Family Chiropractic. Bring a friend, get a taste of what we’re about and discover why the HCC-CHMC is the trusted source for holistic professional networking and support. Bring your business cards and positive energy. Complimentary breakfast bites, coffee and tea provided. $5/member, $10/nonmember, $15/at door. Wallace Family Chiropractic, 103 Masonville Rd, Mount Laurel. Must register: bit.ly/2RVAyeP. Spiritual Wisdom Discussion Class – 11am-12pm.

Learn techniques to open your awareness of your spiritual life beyond the physical. Join us in this month’s topic: The Spiritual Law of Plenty. Free.

Mt. Laurel Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel. More info: 800-870-9139 or Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org.

Friday Night Flow – 6:30-7:45pm. Lori Bobbin leads a series of gentle asana (yoga poses), guided meditation, and breath work designed to help ground and maintain balance through this season of transition. All welcome. $10. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Tundra Swan Winter Bird Walk – 9-11am.

Explore the wonderful winter birding trails at Whitesbog with Patty and Bernie. We will look out for Tundra Swans, found each winter on the reservoirs. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

Whitesbog.org.

Using video and group discussion, we will begin to explore the latest research of Paul Hawken, editor of Drawdown, renowned author, entrepreneur and environmental activist, as he shares his vision about how to reverse global warming.

Moorestown Library, 111 W 2nd St, Moorestown.

More info, Martin: 856-266-7331 or June: PachaJune@gmail.com.

Campfire Session: Headlamp Basics – 2-2:30pm.

In this short Our outdoor experts will show you how to choose, adjust and use Petzl Tikkina, Tikka and Actik headlamps. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 Blueberry Music Jam – 11am-2pm. Stop into the historic village of Whitesbog to listen to the tunes of local musicians; the open music jam is acoustic.

Free. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

Whitesbog.org.

markyourcalendar Trauma Informed Rebirthing 1:30-4:30pm.

Naturalist-Led Walk – 10:30-11:30am. Join an RNC naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers.

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

Travel back through time, clear the subconscious mind & unprocessed emotions and meet your true self in this invaluable class using breathwork, seated stretching, chant & meditation and crystal bowls.

Yoga Asana: Take a Deeper Look Series – Saturdays, Jan 19, Feb 23, Mar 23. 1-3pm.

With Janet Watkins. Learn more about the subtle and physical anatomy of poses, and how to bring them into your practice in the most beneficial way for you, and explore the subtle variations and openings that flow through the incredibly powerful practices of asana. $25/class, $60/series. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Walk in the Wild: Proper Care of Edged Tools – 2pm. With Charles White and Freddie Patane. Learn how to maintain and use a sharp, well-working tool. Bring a problem tool to sharpen and refurbish.

Free. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford. To register: 856-217-9138. OldPineFarm.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 21 MLK Jr. Day of Service – 10am-2pm. Join in with other volunteers from the community in service projects in several buildings and outside on the trails. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Stenosis Class– 5:30-6:30pm. Stenosis is difficult, no doubt about it, and it can take time but you can find relief by correcting the musculoskeletal imbalances that created the stenosis. Experience gentle exercises with Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Vibrational Shift Class: Crystals – 6-7:15pm. Will focus on changing the crystaline vibrations stored in the body. Science tells us our thoughts influence our body. Learn and practice some easy crystal tools to create the positive change you desire. Amazing crystal prices offered at class. $22. Restoration-You, Inc, 720 E Main St, Ste 1-D, Moorestown. Register: Restoration-You.com.

Tessomancy – 7-8:30pm. Have you ever wanted to learn how to read tea leaves? This is your chance. Join Beth for a fascinating evening of divination using tea leaves. $30. Spiritual Healing Through Guidance, 459 Oakshade Rd, Shamong.

Bethob67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Career Day For Entrepreneurs Webinar – 11am, 3 & 9pm. Anyone searching for a new beginning, new purpose; make immediate part-time or full-time income in the health and wellness industry, attend this webinar. Learn how to get started as the owner of your own global business. For more info: 201-913-0397. Kangen-Hydration.com.

Winter Camping Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. In this hands-on workshop get experience managing the cold temperatures and staying comfortable outside in the winter. No experience necessary. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Wisdom of the Deities: An Inner Exploration – 6-9pm. This session we will be talking, chanting and singing about Durga, Saraswati & Laksmi. Yvette OM shares her vast knowledge and experiential teachings through movement, breath, chanting, journaling, mediation and self-inquiry. No experience necessary.

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

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25 An Evening of Mantra & Meditation – 6:30-8pm.

Join in voice and intention as we chant, sing and meditate together to awaken our own innate wisdom.

No experience necessary. Free; donations accepted.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Afternoon Tea-Time Hike for Women – 122:30pm. Join our women’s group for an afternoon hike. Bring along a mug of your favorite tea as we hike the 4.5-mile trail. Batsto Visitor Center, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

Campfire Session: Happy Feet & Choosing the Right Sock – 2-2:30pm. Our outdoor experts will dive into the essential topic of socks. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27

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Tails on the Trails Hike and Collection – 1011:30am. Grab your canine companion and em“bark” on a guided hike throughout the park.

Bring along a donation (food or otherwise) for local animal shelters. All dogs must be on leash. Smithville Park, E Railroad Ave, Meade Ln, Eastampton.

Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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Groovin’ on a Sunday Afternoon – 1-4pm. At our annual fundraising event we’ll enjoy hits of the 60s and 70s courtesy of South Jersey band, Love Alive.

Bogey’s Club and Cafe, 501 Pitman Rd, Sewell.

SJLAndWater.org.

With Rose Phillips, RN, E-RYT, CMS. 6-wk course open to anyone. Meditation is in great demand especially those who can teach people from any background, secular to spiritual. Course will give you the tools to teach any student, whether one is looking for stress reduction, or spiritual growth or anything in between: increasing focus, calming emotions or achieving better health. Graduates receive certification as a Meditation Teacher, as well as 45 hrs Continuing Education credits with Yoga Alliance.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Stenosis Class– 5:30-6:30pm. Stenosis is difficult, no doubt about it, and it can take time but you can find relief by correcting the musculoskeletal imbalances that created the stenosis. Experience gentle exercises with Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Flat Tire Repair Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. From start to finish, you will work through everything you need to know to change a tire. Bring own bike or practice on one of ours. $25/member, $45/ nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

856-810-1938. rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Anti-Oxidant, Alkaline Water Demonstration – 9pm. Attend this live-streaming event with Nutritionist Shan Stratton, Nutritional Consultant to professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, and the MLB who will share his passion for Kangen Water and achieving true health through his alkaline-living principles. Register, Pat: 201-913-0397.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31 Rutgers Master Gardener Course Registration Deadline – Do you want to increase your knowledge of the garden? Are you a novice gardener who wants to learn more? Course offered Feb 5-Apr 25, 9am12pm, Tue & Thurs. $250. Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. To register, Becki Szkotak: 856-216-7130 or Szkotak@njaes.rutgers.edu. MasterGardenersCamdenCounty.org/become-a-master-gardener.

Favorite Local Hikes – 7-8pm. Join our experts to learn about local parks, preserves and other hidden gems you can hike all year long. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

Salmon Restoration in the Pacific Northwest – 7-8pm. The challenges they face is the topic of this presentation by Carl Christianson. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

plan ahead SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Heal Your Gut, Heal Your Brain – 10:15-11:45am.

With Glenn Gruby, LAc. This talk will discuss the often overlooked connection between gut health and brain health and how to identify digestive issues that may be impacting emotional health and cognitive function. Cherry Hill Library, 1100 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill. Register: FHInstitute.com.

Meditation Teacher Training Feb 3, 17, Mar 10 9am-4pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

markyourcalendar Posture on the Go and The Posture and Pain Connection 1:30-3:30pm

Postural Consultant Deb Parrish and Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman join forces to provide both quick tips and tricks to correct your “Posture on the Go” as well as to educate you about “The Posture and Pain Connection” so you can begin to restore your posture and eliminate chronic and recurrent pains. For those who desire quick effective solutions as well as long-lasting results.

$375. $75 OFF, if register by Jan 15.

$25 pre-register by Feb 6 $35 after Feb 6

Majaka Yoga Studio, 377 Main St, Williamstown.

Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill

856-803-7312 609-231-6706

Pre-registration suggested; Space limited

Seed Swap & Donation Event – 1pm. Calling all gardeners, seed keepers and heirloom enthusiasts. Join the SJ Seed Circle Library for an afternoon of seed swapping and saving.

Bring your own seeds and envelopes; some to swap with others and some to donate to the seed library.

We encourage people to donate locally grown seeds to the seed library. We will have seeds and envelopes for those without seeds to share. Free. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood.

856-425-2221. GMOFreeNJ.com/events.

Bad Mouthing Eve, Mary Magdalene, Women In General; Had Enough? –1-4pm. Learn about the feminine Divine, Sophia, who was present at creation. She’s in scripture, but never taught. Your soul will sing when you meet her in this exciting workshop combining scripture, creativity and community. Facilitated by spiritual director, educator and artist, Monica Armstrong. $47. Spirit Matters Studio, Watkins Ave, Woodbury. 215-206-3187.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9

markyourcalendar 9th Annual Women’s Health Expo 10am-2pm Hosted by Deborah Heart and Lung Center.

Includes: health screenings, massages, fitness & workouts, pampering, makeovers, cooking demos, shopping, door prizes, healthy snacks, yoga & tai chi and much more.

Free admission & parking.

Fountain of Life Center 2035 Columbus Rd, Burlington.

For more info: 800-555-1990 option #4.

DemandDeborah.org.

856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10

markyourcalendar Are You Hungry For More?

Undernourished By Your Faith Tradition?

1-4pm.

Discover Sophia, the “hidden in plain sight” feminine Divine in Scripture.

Feast on inspiration in this workshop where creativity, spirituality and community will nourish your spirit.

Facilitated by Monica Armstrong, spiritual director, artist educator. $47, all materials included.

Spirit Matters Studio, Watkins Ave, Woodbury.

215-206-3187.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16

markyourcalendar Reiki I Class 9am-5pm.

A gentle method that helps to restore balance and harmony in our hearts and lives. $150 if paid by Jan 31; $200 after.

Hainesport.

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

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23

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Have You Lost Touch With Your Dreams And Goals? A Soul Led Retreat – 9:30am-4:30pm. Tap your intuition, illuminate insights, set intentions of wholeness, better relationships, renewal of dreams and spiritual growth. Led by Monica Armstrong, spiritual director, educator, artist. $197. Spirit Matters Studio, Watkins Ave, Woodbury. 215-206-3187.

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markyourcalendar Energy Medicine 101 & 102 Mar 23-24.

9am-5pm.

Learn a daily routine to help improve your energy, stay grounded, pain releasing techniques, energy testing on yourself and others. $150/class; $275 for both with early bird rate by Mar 1.

Langhorne.

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

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markyourcalendar YOGA CAPE MAY 9th ANNUAL HOLISTIC YOGA RETREAT: Listening with Our Hearts Jan 25-27 This retreat can help you deep within yourself to help discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness.

Experience guidance in various styles of yoga and meditation practices for all levels. $299 all inclusive.

Marianist Family Retreat Center, Cape May Point.

Info & reservations, Karen Manette Bosna: 609-827-8886 or Denise Anthony: 410-477-5369.

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Cape May Awakening Retreat Jan 25-27 With Tricia Heiser, RYT, Reiki Master & founder of The Sanctuary for Yoga and Lisa Miliaresis, psychic, medium & author.

Immerse yourself in light as we share this magical weekend. Tricia and Lisa combine their individual practices to bring a complementary awareness to the symbolic language of the soul. A weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and interactive awakening classes. $295

Congress Hall, Cape May

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By Appointment – Struggling with a chronic condition or feel there is nowhere else to turn?

Let’s work together to balance energies and create a customized strategy for you. Appointments at Toms River Center and New Eygpt, or your home (central NJ+). See testimonials on our website and ask about our other days of service.

For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

sunday Movement to Meditation Yoga – 4-5:15pm.

Join Michael for a gentle yoga session with an emphasis on visualization and meditation. If you are looking to deepen your meditation practice or if you are just beginning, this class is for you. $15/drop-in; plans available. Spiritual Healing Through Guidance, 459 Oakshade Rd, Shamong.

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monday Sanctuary Big Kids Yoga – 6-7pm. Joyce will integrate traditional yoga poses, flowing sequences, breathing exercises, as well as deep relaxation and meditation. Students will leave with a more nuanced understanding of the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga. $10/class. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800.

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Mind-Body-Breath – 6-7:15pm. With Matt Liberti.

Assimilate the essential yogic elements of asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork) and dhyana (meditation). When practiced together, these spheres tap into the sacred power of yoga and all its teachings. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration advised: 609-953-7800. TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners and Seniors – 6:307:30pm. Begins Feb 11.Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? $100/6-wk series if paid by Jan 23. Street Center, 100 Broad St, Hainesport. Register, Hainesport Municipal Bldg: 609-267-7114. More info: 609752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

God: An Open Forum – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. Are you aware of God? How would you define your relationship? What role, if any, does He play? Have your thoughts and feelings shifted during the years?

An open discussion about what might be a critical awareness as we navigate our journey. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

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

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

tuesday T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners & Intermediate – 9:30am. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Affordable, continual classes starting Feb 5. Country Lakes Clubhouse, 69 Tensaw Dr, Browns Mills.

For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Tranquil Tuesdays – 6-7pm. Take a break from the stress of the week and join us for a tranquil hour of meditation and mindfulness practices with nurturing aromas of pure essential oils. Free. Infuse, 107 S Rte 73, Marlton. 856-452-5511. InfusedHere.com.

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

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

267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

T’ai Chi Chih for Intermediate – 6:30-7:30pm.

Begins Feb 5. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? $125/8-wk series if paid by Jan 23. American Legion, 2 Meadowbrook Ln, New Egypt. For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Cherry Hill-Moorestown – 6:30-8pm. 3rd Tues.

Regular chapter meetings. $5/members, $10/ nonmembers. Details about meetings, including current meeting location & topic: HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/Moorestown.

Cancer Survivors Support Group – 7-8:30pm. 4th Tues. This support group focuses on cancer patients who have completed active treatment and are learning to live life as cancer survivors or for patients who wonder what life would be like after treatment. Free. Virtua Memorial Hospital, 175 Madison Ave, Mount Holly. 888-847-8823. Virtua.org.

wednesday Natural Health: Fresh Organic Produce Delivery – Wed & Fri. Delivery times vary. Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood-Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. For more info: 856-784-1021.

NaturalHealthNJ.com.

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

T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners, Seniors & Intermediate – 1-2pm. Begins Feb 6. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Register by Jan 23 and save. Hainesport Municipal Bldg, Hainesport. Register, Hainesport Municipal Bldg: 609-267-7114. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Yoga for Building Awareness & Strength – Begins Jan 9. 7-8:15pm. With Linda Sheehan. Find your balance as you build inner and outer strength and awareness in this progressive vinyasa class that is seasonally based. Each of the sequences will build upon each other, to bring strength on every level.

Some yoga experience recommended. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

thursday Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 11am-12:30pm. 1st Thurs. Also 6-7:30pm, 2 n d & 4 t h Tu e s . S e e Tu e s l i s t i n g . H o los Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com.

T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners – 6pm. Advanced at 7:15pm. Begins Feb 7. $125/8-wk series if paid by Jan 23. 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Cancer Survivors Support Group – 6:30-8pm.

2nd Thurs. This support group focuses on cancer patients who have completed active treatment and are learning to live life as cancer survivors or for patients who wonder what life would be like after treatment. Free. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees.

888-847-8823. Virtua.org.

Light Language DNA Activation – 7pm. 1st Thurs.

Awaken and unveil your true divine nature to transform your life. Michelle Jonne of Thirteenth Ray, offers a Light Language Transmission of information that speaks directly to your DNA, activating and recoding your vibrational signature to assist you in connecting back to the Source within. $30.

Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

JustBreatheCenter.org.

Awakening with the Angels – 7-9pm. 3rd Thurs.

Each month explore with the Angels as Rita takes you through meditations, invocations and attunements with various beings of a high vibration. Wisdom downloads, and interactive messages activate the class to receive blessings and healing. $25.

Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

JustBreatheCenter.org.

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

609-975-8379.

Friday Nite Fitness Hike – 7pm. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks.

Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Rd, Woodland Township. Leaders, Bob Hodges: RLHHLR@aol.com. ocsj.org.

Shaman-Based Cosmic Sounds Class – 7pm.

For pranic power, well-being and family healing.

Sei Jun Kan Korean Karate Studio, Cooper Corner Plaza, 201 Kresson Gibbsboro Rd, Voorhees.

More info, Dana Reynolds: 856-993-1786 or MtMeruHolistic.com.

Essential Oils 101 – 7-8pm. Learn the basics of essential oils. Attendees receive 10% off all customized purchases. Excludes merchandise. Free.

Infuse, 107 S Rte 73, Marlton. 856-452-5511.

InfusedHere.com.

saturday Spiritual Healing Beginner’s Yoga – Jan 5-26. 1011:15am. Join Michael for a gentle beginner’s yoga class focusing on simple poses, conscious breathing and guided meditation. Each class we hope to find stillness within in order to raise self- awareness and self-knowledge. $15/drop-in; plans available. Spiritual Healing Through Guidance, 459 Oakshade Rd, Shamong. Bethob67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing.

Whitesbog Volunteer Work Day – 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Come out and join our volunteers in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from helping to clear trails and garden paths or helping to organize our office cottage supplies for events. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

Whitesbog.org.

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

Set your goals high and don’t stop till you get there. ~Bo Jackson

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ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE

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Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose. ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and highdose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country. See ad on page 27.

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

Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ad on page 31.

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 BioIdentical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/GYN and Aesthetic Medicine. She has practiced Functional and Integrative Medicine for over a decade and has helped thousands of men and women restore balance with BHRT. See ads on pages 9, 21 and 23.

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is among a small group of physicians that pioneered the early “integrated” health care system. As a conventionally and holistically trained physician, he offers the best of both schools of medicine. Dr. Bartiss’ “HEART” Program (Hormone, Endocrine, Adrenal Rejuvenation Therapy) addresses hormone imbalance and focuses on restoring his patients to optimal levels.

The simple explanation of this program is that when the endocrine system is balanced, a person is less likely to become ill, over-weight and emotionally imbalanced. ICAM patients report an improved quality of life, both emotionally and physically. See ad on page 27.

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

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

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction.

Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad on page 13.

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN CHERRY STREET KITCHEN

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

ESSENTIAL OILS YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York Independent Distributor #489656 877-436-2299 MyYL.com/naturalhealth4U

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Become a Young Living Essential Oils Member/Customer, and/or an Independent Distributor. See ad on page 11.

DOWSING ROBERT EGBY CH, DHP

13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert-Egby.com Feeling sick, uncomfortable at home and no one has answers?

Could be Geopathic Stress Zones.

We dowse and remotely transmute and convert to positive, uplifting energy, permanently! Privacy guaranteed. Details at Robert-Egby.com: “Geopathic Stress: Fast and Effective Clearance.”

ENERGYWORK DR. KEVIN GYURINA, DC, CCWP, RM The Healing Space Wellness Center 504 White Horse Pike, Collingswood, NJ 08107 609-361-4401 • DrKevinG.com

As above so below. Whatever the challenge or problem may be, it is expressed throughout all the layers of your body, mind and spirit. Dr Kevin combines advanced chiropractic techniques with life coaching, quantum energy healing, reiki and advanced detox, vitamin, mineral and herbal protocols to address multiple areas related to the pain. Unique, exciting and impactful results provided in one place from one doctor.

LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

Experienced Energy Intuitive and Yoga Teacher 856-261-0554• L-I-G-H-T.org Lisa O’Brien is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master and energy intuitive offering private and group sessions. She specializes in clearing blockages and negative programs out of the energy system for healing and advancement on one’s path.

FOOD SENSITIVITY TESTING GOWITHYOURGUTTESTING.COM Owner, Donna Gabler Serving the Delaware Valley 609-202-8188

This blood test will tell you exactly which foods are causing inflammation in your body. After proper removal, symptoms resolve on their own. Free consultation to determine appropriate test panel, mobile phlebotomist comes to you. Results emailed within 8 days indicating which foods you are severely, moderately or mildly sensitive to. Included is a free 30min consult with an ALCAT dietitian to coach you through reactive-food removal. Visit website for pricing. See ad on page 31.

HEALING MODALITIES SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT

Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey 1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad on page 9.

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HEALTH COUNSELING

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

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified 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. See ad on page 19.

HYPNOSIS ROBERT EGBY

Hypnosis Healing and Beyond 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert.Egby@hotmail.com Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions.

We rebuild positive values including self-confidence, self worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and selfhypnosis training, higher self and spirit communication. Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

NATURAL HEALTH

Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood- Clementon 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, 9am-8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 10am5pm. See ad on page 7.

HEARTMATH COACH AND TRAINER EMBODYING WELLNESS

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad on page 10.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL NUTRITIONIST

Julia Gandy 505 S Lenora Rd, Ste 124, Moorestown 609-634-2396 EmbodyingWellnessCoach.com

LIZ AMISSON, MS, RDN, CDE, IFNCP

A full spectrum of wellness services are combined to help you live your best, most powerful life without being pulled by life’s daily challenges.

Modalities employed are massage therapy, reiki, aromatherapy, innerpeace building skills and HeartMath Coaching and Training. After finding out what pulls you out of your center, you’ll have tools to be the calm in the center of the storm. See ad on page 39.

Liz is an experienced Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator. She also has a certification in Integrative & Functional Nutrition. She is using this training to help people on a more holistic level by considering possible root causes and connections versus merely helping to alleviate symptoms. Liz strives to take you from wherever you are with your diet and relationship with food to a healthier more satisfying diet and lifestyle. See ad on page 14.

53 S Main St, Ste 2F Medford, NJ 08055 609-726-1407 • LizAmisson7@verizon.net

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Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See

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Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. Dr. Philip Getson is a board-certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad on page 19.

INTUITIVE HEALING SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND, LMT, RM NJBalance at The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-923-3154 • Susan@NJBalance.com NJBalance.com

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

INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALER KASHA GAMBONE Reiki Master Berlin, NJ 08009 865-264-6840

Intuitive energy healer. Usui Reiki practitioner and teacher. Specializing in removing energy blocks. Restoring and aligning the balance of body, mind and spirit. Providing meditation and spiritual guidance. Reiki attunements available for all levels.

IONIC DETOX WILL HARRIS

Healthful Solutions 4U International Academy of Lymphology Certified The Center, Life in Balance 45 South Main St, Medford 856-275-1047 • WH2507@comcast.net Ionic foot detox, reflex foot machine and chi machine sessions.

These sessions will help to detox the body, open up passageways from the feet up through the meridians, releasing inflammation and send oxygen into the body. Oxygen therapy helps to replace the oxygen depleted by chemo and radiation therapy.

MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES RIZZIERI AVEDA ALUMNI SPA

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-983-1680 Facebook: Rizzieri Alumni Spa Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue, and stress relief wraps. Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am-4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt. See ad on page 21.

LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH DAVID BARTKY

Phone coaching at its best 973-444-7301 • Info@LifeCoachDavid.com I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction life coach. I can coach you on how to attract what you want - both materialistically and emotionally, and how to feel happier and more excited about life!

MASSAGE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT DOROTHEA ATKINS, TH.D., RN, LMT

Holos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-546-7500 • Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com HolosTouchLLC.com Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade.

Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and relief for various chronic conditions. See ad on page 30.

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

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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 nontoxic therapies. See ad on page 14.

NUMEROLOGIST 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.

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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OUTDOOR RECREATION & PINELANDS PRESERVATION PINELANDS ADVENTURES

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A nonprofit Initiative of Pinelands Preservation Alliance.

Recreational activities include guided/unguided river paddling, camping, hiking and small group history and

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You are so much more than you know! Discover how your greatest challenges reveal your Soul purposes! Learn how to move past the defenses (no longer needed) in your mind, body and energy field to live from your authentic Self. Transmute the fears and pains opening the portals to you multidimensionality. For as you evolve, you evolve the planet! 30+ years’ experience counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul interconnection. See ad on page 41.

End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight. Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/ GYN and Aesthetic Medicine. She has practiced Functional and Integrative medicine for over a decade. See ads on pages 9, 21 and 23.

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SPIRITUAL ART AND GUIDANCE

There’s hope and healing for chronic and recurrent pain. Stop treating your symptoms, get to the root cause of your pain, and get back to living a pain free lifestyle without drugs or surgery. Contact Deb Freeman, Postural Alignment Specialist certified by Egoscue University for information. Proven. Effective. Life changing. See ad on page 31.

PSYCH-K/BELIEF CHANGE DANA KIEVIT, RN, ADVANCED PSYCH-K FACILITATOR Create Your Clean Slate 609-339-5833 Dana@CreateYourCleanSlate.com CreateYourCleanSlate.com

Are you experiencing stress anywhere in your life? Do you imagine a different life for yourself? Do you wish to accomplish a goal, but there is something in your way and you aren’t quite sure what it is or how to change it? Do you desire more abundance, joy or peace? Guess what, “When You Change the Way You Look At Things, The Things you Look At Change,” Wayne Dyer. And so does as your life as a result. With PSYCH-K, it is quick and easy to turn your reality into one that matches your heart’s desire. Contact Dana for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sessions available in Medford, Manahawkin, Wayne and via Skype. See ad on page 31.

MONICA ARMSTRONG, CSD, CHS Spirit Matters Studio 54 Watkins Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096 215-206-3187 Monica@SpiritMatterStudio.com SpiritMatterStudio.com

Are you undernourished by your faith tradition? Spirit Matters Studio, a sanctuary for women’s spirituality and creativity, presents unique monthly workshops and retreats. Learn hidden wisdom from the feminine Divine. Be nurtured with sacred texts and the arts for a deep experience of the presence of the Divine within.

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS BETH O’BRIEN

Spiritual Healing Through Guidance 459 Oakshade Rd, Bldg B Shamong, NJ 08088 Bethob67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing Beth O’Brien is a psychic medium, reiki master, ordained minister, and paranormal investigator who is offering private reiki sessions, angel card readings, mediumship readings, gallery readings as well as guided meditations, group classes and spiritual retreats. Be sure to check the website for all services offered.

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Soon hundreds of people had tried it your airways and cause misery.

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Tests by the Environmental Protecpresents ever. This little jewel really The EPA says copper still works tion Agency (EPA) show germs die fast works.” Now thousands of users have even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of on copper. Some hospitals tried copper stopped getting colds. different disease germs so it can prevent for surfaces like faucets and doorknobs.

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