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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

A New Decade to Embrace Dear South Jersey Awakened Community, To welcome in the new decade, I’d like to offer some sentiments from our national editor:

Michelle Vacanti, Publisher

We begin this year with Wise Words from legendary journalist Bill Moyers, who is leading the charge for a new generation to make a critical difference in our world where it counts: climate change. Natural Awakenings has accepted his challenge to join a global media project called Covering Climate Now to spread awareness of the urgency of this issue. Throughout this year, we’ll be sharing with our readers the many aspects of how we eat and how we live impact the planet—and how each of us can shrink our own climate change footprint.

Meantime, schools across the country and around the world are growing the next generation of environmentalists with innovative hands-on courses that teach students about climate change, the importance of renewable energy, sustainable food production, water quality/quantity and other conservation issues. Writer Yvette Hammett explores this trend in “Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future.”

Our focus on planetary health will complement our ongoing commitment to leave no stone unturned in all facets of personal health. This month, the eternal quest for the fountain of youth leads us to examine the factors that contribute not only to living long, but living well. Writer Melinda Hemmelgarn’s January feature looks at the role of genes, environment and lifestyle factors; she offers age-defying strategies—from diet, exercise and sleep, to protecting our telomeres and adjusting our attitudes.

As for me, I wish everyone, locally and globally, an abundant, prosperous and peaceful new decade.

In appreciation and gratitude,

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28 GREEN THERAPY

Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

30 BILL MOYERS

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On Covering Climate Now

32 GUT CHECK

Feeding the Immune System

34 WHEN WORKOUTS DON’T WORK

Why Less Is Sometimes More

36 TIDYING UP

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Pinelands National Reserve 2020 Calendar Now Available

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opies of the 2020 Pinelands National Reserve wall calendar are now available free of charge at three parks and forests in the Pinelands. The calendar was funded by the New Jersey Pinelands Commission and features 38 stunning photos that showcase the natural, cultural and historic treasures found in the 1.1 million-acre Pinelands National Reserve of southern New Jersey.

The Pinelands Commission worked with Rowan College at Burlington County to produce the calendar. All of the photos were taken by members of the commission’s staff. Aside from the photos of the region’s resources, the calendar includes state and federal holidays, dates of commission meetings and important dates in Pinelands history.

Copies of the calendar can be obtained at the following park and forest offices while supplies last: Bass River State Forest, 762 Stage Rd., Bass River Township (609-296-1114); Batsto Visitor Center, 4110 Nesco Rd., Hammonton (609-561-0024); and Brendan Byrne State Forest, Mile Marker 1, Hwy. Rte. 72 E., Woodland Township (609-726-1191).

Dances with Qi*Energy Event

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he next Dances with Qi*Energy (dance and qigong) event is from 4 to 6 p.m. on February 15 at Trunks Up! Yoga and Wellness Center, in Burlington, with Harlene Goldschmidt, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist for more than 35 years who is also a certified qigong teacher/healer and dance educator.

This winter gathering is part of a quarterly seasonal series that helps us live in greater harmony with ourselves as we transition throughout the year.

Winter is a time to set down deeper roots and collect and store energy to be used later as spring and summer arrive.

Dances with Qi*Energy gives us ways to raise our spirits; energize our bodies; and enjoy smooth, safe, heartfelt movements. Beginning with seated, selected qigong meditations, attendees then flow into guided-imagery dance movements. The movement becomes the medicine.

Goldschmidt has taught at The Juilliard School, Atlantic Health Medical Center, Montclair State University, New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble, and with other clinical and creative organizations. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Warren and is a supervising and training psychoanalyst with the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey and the Chinese American Psychoanalytic Alliance.

Cost: $25 in advance, $30 at the door (no space will be available for sold-out events). Space is limited, so please RSVP and mail check to Dr. Harlene Goldschmidt, 12 Hunters Trail, Warren, NJ 07059. Location: 426 High St. For more information, call 973-533-9600, email DrHarleneG@gmail.com or visit HarleneGoldschmidtPhD.com or TrunksUpYoga.com. See ad on back cover.

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Open House at The Center, Life in Balance

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oin Kathleen Schwarz, PT, RYT, from 3 to 8 p.m. on January 12 at The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, as she celebrates joining The Center’s dedicated community of holistic healers as well as her 41st birthday. She wants to celebrate by gifting attendees with food, drink and discounts on sessions booked that day.

Schwarz offers physical therapy, Thai massage, Kathleen Schwarz, reiki, intuitive eatPT, RYT ing support, private yoga/meditation instruction, accessible yoga classes and workshops on a variety of holistic health topics.

“I am honored to join this well-established and respected community of healers right on beautiful Main Street,” she says.

Location: 45 S. Main St. For more information about Schwarz’s company, Compassionate Healing Services, to view client testimonials or to book a session, visit CHSYoga.com. See ad on page 36.

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Conquering Your Leaky Gut

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oin Donna Gabler, who specializes in healing the gut microbiome, at 7 p.m. on January 15 at Virtua Health and Wellness Center, in Cherry Hill. Gabler, owner of Go With Your Gut, provides a blood test to determine food sensitivities. She will discuss how food has changed since the 1970s, the alarming increase of autoimmune diseases and how inflammation in the brain can cause anxiety, depression, hyperactivity and mood swings. Her goal is to help people return to health without resorting to taking medications.

The event will be hosted by the Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ and sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness.

Location: 1 Brace Rd. For more information or to register, call Judy at 609-221-2285 or email Tammy@Wellness4Living.

Virtua Center for Health Fitness Offers Enrollment Promotion

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irtua Center for HealthFitness—Moorestown and Virtua William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, in Voorhees, have a zero-dollar enrollment offer for the month of January. Plus, people can enter for a chance to win a one-year membership.

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WinterFest Ice Skating at Cooper River

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ooper River Park, in Cherry Hill, has once again transformed into a winter wonderland for WinterFest and will be open Thursday through Sunday (with special holiday hours) through February 17. This year’s event includes long-time crowd favorites like ice skating, hot drinks and tasty treats, as well as more recent additions including indoor arcade games and other outdoor family activities.

WinterFest has ice skating lessons for people of all ages and skill levels. Lessons are taught by professional ice skating instructor Jacqueline Barr and are held on Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m. Private lessons are also available upon request.

The Jersey Pinelands Curling Club (JPCC) will host introduction-to-curling opportunities for the general public.

In each one-hour session, JPCC volunteers will give approximately 20 people brief lessons on basic curling skills.

Location: The corner of Cuthbert Boulevard and Park Drive (behind Crown Plaza). Free parking is available in parking lots on either side of the ice rink and on North Park Drive.

For more information, including prices and times, visit CamdenCounty.com. For more information about ice skating lessons, contact Barr at Jacqueline_Barr@comcast.net.

Winter Eagle Festival in Mauricetown

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he annual Cumberland County Winter Eagle Festival will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 1 at the Mauricetown Firehall.

This festival is great for birders, nature lovers and families. Activities include speakers, nonprofit and commercial exhibitors, live raptors exhibited by Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, hands-on art activities, morning and evening owl watches, guided trail walks, and so much more. Make a weekend of it and stay in Cumberland County. There are special rates at some hotels.

Location: 9544 Noble St. For more information, call 856-453-2175 or visit co.Cumberland.nj.us or the Winter Eagle Festival Facebook page.

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Virtua William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness Presents StressRelief Workshop

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he Virtua William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness is now offering an ongoing stressrelief lab workshop with Certified Personal Trainer Marlyn Damiano, ACSM. This workshop is perfect for those that have tight muscles; are experiencing stiffness in their joints; have poor flexibility; or want Marlyn Damiano, ACSM to improve their range of motion, joint health and longevity. The workshops will take place at 1:30p.m. on Monday’s, and 6p.m. on Thursdays.

Damiano will lead participants through a full-body stretch series, joint-mobility exercises, dynamic and static stretches, and will teach new stretching techniques.

Plus, there will be relaxing music and comfy blankets.

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he school formally known as Rizzieri Aveda School of Massage is now named Center for the Healing Arts and is owned and operated by Joelle Denneler.

Until taking over ownership of the school, Denneler had been an employee with Rizzieri for 20-plus years, with the last nine of those years as an instructor in the massage school.

Center for the Healing Arts, with an emphasis on “center”, will offer all modalities pertaining to massage and bodywork therapy—starting with the core entry-level massage program, to continuing education for licensed massage therapists, to workshops for all. “Our goal is for the relationship between the student and the school from the day they enter the program to evolve as an ongoing relationship throughout their entire career as a massage therapist,” says Denneler. “[it will be] The place to be for all students and graduates of massage therapy.”

A new popular addition to the school is a MBLEx Study Group. This course was designed to help graduates prepare for the MBLEx exam, which is required by the state for licensure as a massage therapist. The course meets one day a week for a total of five weeks. Students have found the course to be very beneficial in their preparation for the MBLEx exam.

Location: 8102 Town Center Blvd., Voorhees (right next to the Rizzieri Institute). For more information, call 856-552-2273 or visit CenterForTheHealingArtsNJ.com. See ad on page 17.

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The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

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t is estimated that up to one in five people have experienced ringing in the ears. This is a condition known as tinnitus, a noise disturbance heard in the ears of the person affected. It has been described as different sounds, tones and pulsations and heard as ringing, hissing, buzzing and static. Tinnitus can be acute or chronic and can occur constantly or intermittently.

Although it is often given as a diagnosis, tinnitus is actually a symptom, not a true medical condition. An exact cause for tinnitus remains unknown. Medically, it is postulated that tinnitus may be due to inner ear damage, age-related hearing loss, exposure to loud noises, bony changes, ear wax buildup, increased fluid in the ears, Meniere’s disease, TMJ disorder, head/neck injuries and acoustic neuroma. Further, it has been proposed that blood vessel disorders, such as atherosclerosis and high blood pressure, may also cause tinnitus. Medication may also cause or increase its symptoms.

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the blood vessels or to look for a tumor.

It is helpful to rule out if there is a medical cause for tinnitus. Medications may be altered to try to change the symptoms.

Some practitioners recognize that tinnitus can be impacted by the musculoskeletal system (i.e. muscle tension, teeth grinding and clenching of the jaw).

What the medical field typically fails to recognize is that tinnitus often appears after an intense or prolonged period of increased stress, exertion, excitement, challenges or changes. It is during these times that the nervous system becomes overloaded and the body begins to operate in a state of “fight or flight”. When this occurs, the adrenal glands are working overtime, producing an increase in hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which creates changes throughout the body to improve the body’s “survival” ability. The nervous system becomes over-sensitive when in this state, which can impact hearing. When in “fight or flight”, the ears may begin to pick up nervous system impulses along the auditory nerve in addition to hearing external noises.

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Some signs that the body may be experiencing adrenal overload can include: n Poor sleep patterns – waking groggy or frequently throughout the night n Driven, ambitious, busy n Impatience n Easily irritated, reactive, oversensitive n Struggles with anxiety n Difficulties with gastrointestinal system n Dependent on stimulants—coffee, chocolate, alcohol n Poor circulation to extremities n Muscle tension and spasms in neck n Tingling into upper extremities n Low energy, but presents self with high energy When in adrenal overload, some people may be aware of their state, but often most people are only in tune with their symptomology. In looking at and treating the whole body, individuals can turn off the alarm system that is ringing constantly in their ears or translating throughout the body.

Craniosacral therapy can help with improving adrenal symptoms, assisting the body to transition out of a state of “fight or flight” to allow the nervous system to recover and function in a state of homeostasis to eliminate tinnitus. Craniosacral therapy is a holistic and gentle hands-on treatment technique that works on the nervous system and on improving the body, mind and spirit.

Craniosacral therapists work with patients to facilitate release of tension and strain patterns in the body to improve structure and bony alignment, and to assist in releasing emotional trauma stored in the body to allow for healing and improved wellness.

Resolving tinnitus can be a slow, gradual process as the body is working on releasing chronic patterns. These patterns can be physical and structurally based, such as releasing muscle tension and spasms, improving bony alignment, decreasing compression of cranial and spinal nerves, and improving postural alignment. They can also be emotionally based, such as releasing trauma and stress, to assist the central nervous system in transitioning out of a high alerted state.

In addition to craniosacral therapy, patients struggling with tinnitus should consider also reducing stimulants (coffee, chocolate, alcohol), increasing mindfulness (meditation, yoga, tai chi) and improving their mental outlook (reframing feelings regarding tinnitus, having patience with symptom resolution).

Transformation will occur when an individual can reflect and give attention to how the body feels. With craniosacral therapy, patients can quiet their minds and listen to the voice within that helps guide healing. It allows the body to calm, to slow down on a physiological level with decreasing adrenal overdrive and can improve sleep, digestion, musculoskeletal alignment and neurological symptoms which can assist with the resolution of tinnitus.

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The practice also offers yoga classes, infrared sauna and red light therapy, and energy healing. Robert practices kinesiology, which is based in Chinese medicine and tests muscles to find energy blockages.

Acupressure is then used to unblock the energy pathways; once opened, the body can better heal itself.

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It’s owned and operated by Michele and Robert Marcinko, who became interested in holistic healing after losing both of their mothers to cancer. Michele’s was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 57 and suffered through conventional treatments for two years before passing away, while Robert lost his to breast cancer when she was only 62.

Once Michele decided to pursue holistic health, she became a Certified Holistic Health Coach and Certified Essential Oil Coach. “We would not be doing what we love if it had not been for these events,” Michele says. “Even the worst tragedies in your life can be turned into blessings by changing your perspective.”

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Opened in 2014, Halo Wellness Center is a holistic-based wellness facility that offers services customized to meet client needs. When someone calls in for the first time, Michele discusses their health objectives with them and recommends different programs that may be of help.

There are six licensed massage therapists on staff and several are oncologycertified and work with cancer clients.

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Halo’s massage menu also features specialty treatments like Emotional Aromatherapy Massage and Indian Foot & Scalp Massage. There is also an esthetician available for holistic facials, which use only plant-based, natural products. “We do not

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She advises people to be more assertive and take control of their own health: Rather than just finding remedies for symptoms, it is best to try and understand the root causes. “Seek out holistic practitioners that can help you address all aspects of health—mind, body and spirit,” she recommends. Many clients with digestive issues benefit from Michele’s nutrition coaching, which includes plans for diet changes and supplements.

Halo also has a Himalayan Salt Room, a customer favorite. Salt is an effective, natural healing agent and is beneficial for people with colds, respiratory conditions like COPD, allergies and asthma. This dry salt therapy can also help skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema. Clients recline in comfortable, zero-gravity chairs and receive a blanket and warm neck wrap for each 45-minute session.

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In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S.

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For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code.

That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens. Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life.

According to researchers at the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, even our first environment—the womb—can spawn diseases later in life if pregnant women are exposed to air pollutants, pesticides and the toxic stress of poverty.

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Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques. n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day. n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol with food and friends. n Join a faith community, regardless of denomination. n Belong to a social network that engages in healthy behaviors. n Share love and time with children, parents and partners.

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Survival of the Fittest

Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.”

LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.”

“We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteope-

Finding Inspiration

Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms. ~Eve Van Cauter nia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

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Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change.

She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness.

Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle

by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.”

In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

Eating Well, but Not Too Much

Food is a major contributor to both quality of life and life extension. Global and national recommendations to eat more fiber-rich whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases. The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to the top for its health-fortifying benefits.

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Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength. ~Betty Holston Smith the structures at the end of chromosomes that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent age-associated telomere shortening.

The Sleep Connection

Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unpro-

ductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.”

In fact, it is one of the three pillars of health, along with good nutrition and exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.”

No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth.

Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives.

Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio show host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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“We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake.

Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories.

She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave off such diseases as Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related cancers. Most significantly, she found that a 13-hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study.

Both improving diet quality and restricting calories appear to help slow the rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by preserving the length of our telomeres—

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n Eat more foods which support the liver, such as cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts), beets, green tea, and even actual liver. These so-called “liver foods” are an excellent way to address skin issues because the liver is the major organ which helps your body to rid itself of toxins. When toxins build up due to liver dysfunction, those toxins can end up on your skin. Liver support is essential for skin health. n Last but definitely not least… sleep. It’s one of the most underrated ways to defy aging (and stay healthy in general). Aim for at least eight hours each night. The colloquial term “beauty sleep” has been supported in research as people that sleep an adequate amount appear more “attractive” to others.

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After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started. ~Laura Durenberger

GREEN THERAPY Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

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or clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him, sitting by a babbling brook, watching squirrels gather nuts or the sun slowly set, breathing in the piney air. “There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest,” Dymond says.

“Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being.” Children, too, readily respond: “Getting a child outside into nature can bring life back into their eyes.

Every day I see this happen.”

The sweeping Santa Barbara beach is the office of clinical psychologist Maria Nazarian, Ph.D., as she accompanies clients on hour-long barefoot walks that might include a mindfulness exercise, goal-setting and meditation—all while watching waves foam, pelicans glide and sun-sparkles on the water. “When we feel connected to the world around us, we experience more joy and belonging, less depression and less anxiety, all of which increase our thinking, creativity, wellbeing and generosity,” she says.

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Their practices, known as ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, are an outgrowth of a ballooning branch of psychology known as ecopsychology, which investigates the critical links between nature experiences and human well-being. In examining such matters as our neurological responses to nature, how climate change and weather disasters lead to anxiety and depression, how nature deprivation affects children, and why nature can produce transcendent awe, the field is reshaping the way that therapists and doctors help both adults and children heal.

Ecopsychology is a relatively new discipline. Little more than two decades ago, historian Theodore Roszak pointed out in Psychology Today that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the most-diagnosed categories involved sex: “In mapping sexual dysfunction, therapists have been absolutely inspired… [but] the volume contains only one listing remotely connected to nature: seasonal affective disorder.”

Now, as the planet’s dire plight becomes a source of mounting concern, that

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professional neglect is rapidly changing.

The field of ecopsychology has produced more than 100 authoritative studies linking nature to not only physical, but mental health. Researchers have found that spending time in nature settings helps lower stress, anxiety and depression, boosts positive mood, improves resilience and immune response, increases life expectancy, decreases anger, reduces blood pressure, eases computer fatigue and enhances energy, concentration and cognitive functioning.

Recently, Danish researchers found that children raised in the least-green neighborhoods were 55 percent more likely to develop a serious mental illness than children that grew up in the greenest neighborhoods, regardless of social standing, affluence or parental mental illness.

A British study of nearly 20,000 people published in Scientific Reports concluded that spending at least two hours a week in nature, whether in brief breaks or long stretches, is an optimal amount of time to feel a sense of better health and well-being.

Putting these findings in motion, doctors, therapists, naturopaths, nurse practitioners and other health providers are increasingly suggesting and prescribing time in nature, especially for children. As of July 2018, there were 71 provider-based nature-prescription programs in 32 states, potentially involving hundreds of thousands of patients, according to a survey by the Institute at the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.

Ecopsychology research programs are opening at medical centers and universities, and ecotherapy classes are being added to academic degree programs for therapists. Major health insurers are financing pilot programs to measure timein-nature outcomes, and electronic health records are starting to include nature prescriptions, as well as pharmaceuticals.

Happily, it’s a therapy that can be selfprescribed. After Laura Durenberger, who blogs at ReduceReuseRenewBlog.com, gave birth to her son, she found symptoms of her generalized anxiety disorder at an alltime high, and ultimately linked it to rarely leaving her house. When she goes too long without being outside, she says, “My anxi-

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ety spikes. I am irritable. My energy is low.

I don’t feel motivated or creative.”

Now, even during the fierce Minneapolis winters, she is dedicated to spending half an hour a day in nature: “After my time outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearheaded than before I started.”

As ecotherapist Dymond puts it: “Nature is always there for people to heal themselves in.”

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

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n Spend two hours or more each week outdoors in natural settings, in either short or long blocks of time. n Take a free online course to gain an in-depth understanding of ecopsychology at Tinyurl.com/IntroEcopsychology. n Read books like Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, by Richard Louv, or The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams. n Bring plants, flowers, seashells, pebbles and other reminders of nature into work and home settings. n Garden outdoors or keep a kitchen herb garden indoors. n Join a local birdwatching group. n Use nature scenes as wall art and screensavers. n Visit WalkWithADoc.org to join in a one-hour group walk with a local doctor. n Find more ideas at RunWildMyChild. com/incorporating-nature-into-daily-life.

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Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now

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ill Moyers, an American icon of broadcast journalism, continues to inspire generations through his political commentary, documentaries and award-winning books, including the landmark 1988 PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth. Beginning his career at 16 as a cub reporter in Marshall, Texas, he went on to earn more than 30 television Emmys, as well as prestigious career awards in film and television.

Moyers announced his retirement in 2017 at the age of 83. However, this past spring, the journalist spoke at a Columbia Journalism Review conference, calling upon the nation’s reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project in order to push a cohesive message of science and truth—that it’s not too late for our planet and all of its inhabitants, but first we all need to grasp what’s at stake.

When did you first hear of global warming?

Early in 1965. I was a special assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, and famous oceanographer Roger Revelle was a member of the White House science advisory committee. The scientific community had largely believed that we didn’t have to worry about carbon dioxide because the oceans would quickly absorb any excess. Revelle blew that consensus apart with his discovery that it was instead rising into the atmosphere— which meant slowly, then more swiftly turning up the temperature of the planet, as 30

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if the Earth was now a vast furnace; warming oceans, melting Antarctica, rising seas.

What was your response?

A twinge of disbelief, a little shock. But this was no wild alarmist sitting at that table. Well, LBJ took science seriously.

As president, he gave the green light for the first official report on the potential threat to humanity from rising CO2 levels. Go online to “Restoring the Quality of Our Environment—1965,” and read Appendix Y4—Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. He told us to distribute the report widely. One year later, his energy and attention and our resources were diverted to the war in Vietnam.

What prompted your sense of urgency now in taking the media specifically to task for its general lack of coverage of the climate crisis?

Reality. The hottest temperatures on record, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions. Hurricanes of extraordinary force and frequency.

Floods, tornados, wildfires. Mass migration as a result of crop failures. A president who calls climate disruption a hoax. A cabinet and Congress protecting the profits of the fossil fuel industry. David Attenborough told the UN Climate Summit, in Poland, that we’re talking about “the collapse of our civilizations and the extinction of much of the natural world.” But our corporate media was more obsessed with the new “royal” baby born in Britain.

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What is the nature of the Covering Climate Now project?

Covering Climate Now is a big cooperative effort to tell the true story of what is happening and what we can do to change it—the story of fighting back against extinction, of coming to our senses. Our aim is to help beleaguered journalists and news organizations to abandon old habits, adopt best practices and overcome the usual obstacles—such as how to convince their own management to invest in better climate coverage and how to pay for it.

How crucial will the role of media be in influencing meaningful action on the most critical issue of our time?

Who else will sound the trumpet and be heard? We can take our readers, viewers and listeners to the ends of Earth, where oil palm growers and commodities companies are stripping away forests vital to carbon storage—and connect the dots. We can take them to the American Midwest, where this past spring’s crops brought despair and bankruptcy as farmers and their families were overwhelmed by floods—and connect the dots. And we can take them to Washington, D.C., and a government that scorns reality as fake news, denies the truths of nature and embraces a theocratic theology that welcomes catastrophe as a sign of the returning Messiah—and connect the dots.

What accounts for your own sense of urgency?

Photographs of my five grandchildren above my desk. Facts taped to the wall, like this one: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—an essentially conservative body—gives us 12 years to make the massive changes to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions 45 percent below 2010 levels. And something Roger Revelle said many years ago that is lodged in my head: “Earth’s our home. Let’s not burn it up.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based journalist and author. Connect at FlyingBurros@gmail.com.

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The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.

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educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition.

Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.

Ground Zero: The Gut

About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria.

It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease.

Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria.

“The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.

What Not to Eat

Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added sugars, salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease.

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that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.”

And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation.

Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost.

Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”

Eat the Rainbow

Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category.

“A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.”

Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage.

Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria.

“The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, turmeric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.

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Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes.

Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth.

Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat through, and serve.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.

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Yields: 4 servings 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

Excerpted from the book The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook.

Lentil Stew Most stews take hours to cook, but this restorative dish, perfect for dinner or lunch, cooks up in a hurry. The plant-based recipe takes advantage of canned lentils and is loaded with nutritious, anti-inflammatory power foods.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 large turnip, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat.

Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.

Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnip and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.

Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the lentils, corn, salt, pepper and parsley, and cook for an additional minute to heat the lentils and corn.

Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.

Serve hot.

Another tip: This soup is as versatile as it is simple. Feel free to use any kinds of beans or vegetables you have—it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for longer.

Nutritional information per serving (4 portions): calories: 240; total fat: 4g; total carbohydrates: 42g; sugar: 11g; fiber: 12g; protein: 10g; sodium: 870mg Excerpted from the book The Anti-Inflammatory Diet One-Pot Cookbook: 100 Easy All-in-One Meals, by Dorothy Calimeris and Ana Reisdorf.

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xercise is a proven deprived, overworked The key is to not component in and doing intense overtrain and to losing weight and workouts but not seeing do just enough to preventing cardiovascular weight-loss results, that’s disease and diabetes, but adequately stimulate a signal that cortisol is not all exercise regimens potentially too high and the system. yield the same results for needs to be addressed.” ~Beth Shaw everyone, especially when Fat-burning, highdaily stress is a factor. intensity interval training While workouts are often intended to (HIIT)—bursts of exercise with minimal reduce the body’s physiological response periods of rest in between—raises levels to mental and emotional stress, exercise of cortisol. These tend to decrease after a itself can serve as a physical stressor that workout, but can remain on overdrive if exacerbates the problem. This delicate HIIT is not balanced with low-intensity balance revolves around the stress hormovement. Add jam-packed schedules to mone cortisol. the mix, and the side effects of chronical While cortisol is needed to kickly elevated cortisol result not only in lonstart metabolism and burn fat, too much ger recovery time, but insomnia, fatigue, of it can increase the body’s fat stores. low immunity and failure to lose weight, Stephanie Mansour, host of Step It Up especially around the midsection—a With Steph, a weekly TV fitness program phenomenon that has earned cortisol the in Chicago, sees this correlation in her nickname “the belly fat hormone”. private practice for women. “Aggressive

Balancing HIIT with yoga, Pilates, workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and elliptical training, swimming or walking aren’t always necessary for weight loss. If can help to reset the nervous system and one of my clients is stressed-out, sleepbring the rest of the body back up to speed.

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Mansour works with a naturopath that analyzes her clients’ cortisol and other hormone levels. “One of the first things we focus on is helping the body move into the parasympathetic nervous system and out of the fight-or-flight stress response. One way we do this is by shifting into more relaxed workouts—gentle yoga, beginners’ Pilates class, light cardio or light strength training.”

Fitness expert Beth Shaw chose a zealous approach in her own exercise regimen until high cortisol levels unraveled her health.

The founder of YogaFit, a yoga teacher training program headquartered in Toronto, she emphasizes moderation. “The key is to not overtrain and to do just enough to adequately stimulate the system.” She recommends 30-to 45-minute cardio sessions and no longer than 45 minutes for weights. “Endorphin release from these two types of exercises should offset any release in cortisol.”

When we exercise may be as important to achieving weight loss and enhancing overall energy as the type of workout we choose, a factor based on circadian rhythm—the body’s biological clock. There are some schools of thought that cortisol is higher in the morning, and therefore this is the best time to exercise, says Mansour, while others believe we should target the mid-afternoon slump. “I advise my clients to pick a time that simply feels good to them.”

Mixing It Up

Hopping on a bike, going for a brisk walk or catching the waves on a surfboard can provide a great low-intensity, steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular workout, which aims for a low level of exertion for a long, continuous period.

Repetitive motion for 30 to 45 minutes not only helps to balance cortisol levels, but according to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Obesity, it evens out fat distribution in overweight individuals. LISS also nudges the body to use fat as fuel, rather than taking valuable glycogen from the muscles.

Yoga and Pilates classes, though distinctly different, offer valuable benefits. “If cortisol backlash is an issue, you definitely want to work with someone who knows the anatomy and physiology of breath

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Aggressive workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and aren’t always necessary for weight loss. ~Stephanie Mansour ing,” says Tori Brown, owner of The Pilates Room & Antigravity Studio, in Ithaca, New York. “By learning proper breathing techniques, practitioners are able to downregulate the nervous system into a more parasympathetic state, which leads to better focus, lower heart rate, better digestion, more optimal cortisol levels and improved sleep patterns. All of this leads to more focused workouts that build muscle while creating less stress on the nervous system.”

Mansour suggests simple walking for stress-busting alternative cardio. “Brisk walking three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes is great to help reduce stress.”

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TIDYING UP THAT BUCKET LIST Deciding What We Really Want

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any people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life.

Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense.

When reviewing our bucket list, we might feel inadequate or embarrassed because we haven’t accomplished what we thought we would. It’s okay if a goal is no longer as exciting as it once was. Guilt, frustration or embarrassment about what’s been

lingering on a bucket list for years might be signs that it’s time to dream different dreams.

What’s on a bucket list might have been based on a need to prove ourselves to others. If we no longer feel the need to impress people or win their approval, we can move on to new goals. Maybe our family has always talked about traveling to the land of our ancestors as an important thing to do someday, but we don’t feel the same way. We might prefer to travel someplace where we can swim with dolphins or meet

people from a completely different culture than our own. Releasing the weight of having a bucket list heavy with other people’s expectations can help us feel much lighter.

Maybe those bucket list items still spark some excitement, but it’s time to change the form of the experience. A goal to write a novel might turn into a goal to write our life story and turn it into a book.

A goal to marry again might become a promise to ourselves to enjoy life with a new romantic partner, regardless of whether that leads to marriage someday.

As we go down our bucket list reviewing each item, we can acknowledge which goals still inspire us and which make us feel dispirited. Tidying up a bucket list written in the past can be a good exercise in becoming more conscious of what we want to experience and why—and what dreams we are ready to release—because we have new aspirations now. If we’re spending our time doing what gives us a sense of vitality, happiness and well-being and there is something we haven’t done that generates a feeling of joy and anticipation, it should go at the top of our bucket list—and we should find a way today to start making it happen.

Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, in Chicago. Learn more at CarlGreer.com.

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other people. A microwave oven to me represents the idea appy new year. In the previous Plant Medicine of opening a door to convenience and living life quickly feature, I shared with you some of the benefits and much of my life is about slowing things down and of welcoming plants into your living space for the enjoying and experiencing life. Once we open the door winter and year-round. This month, we will share how life to convenience, it’s difficult to close it. Those of us who could be without a microwave oven. are older remember a time when we had the opportunity

I gave up using a microwave over 15 years ago as to be bored, daydream and we filled our time with simple I barely used it to begin with, but more importantly, it pleasures. Today, technology does not allow us to represented a way of being that was unnatural to wait or get bored, every waking moment is me. I do appreciate the technology and filled with distractions, news, noise and understand how it heats foods and the entertainment, that’s how the system convenience that it brings to millions is designed, to hook our attention of people worldwide. My issue and market to us. Think of the is the price we are paying long last time we unplugged from it term with our mind and body all. in exchange for convenience.

I wanted to write this arIf you were to do a search on ticle to share a different way “how healthy is a microwave of being in this highly fastoven”, you would find argupaced world. I realize that ments that supports both for most of us will not be able to and against its use. Although or may even want to give up one can argue on the safety or creature comforts. However, of the microwave oven itself in opening the door just a little to a relationship to our health, I want slower pace in some areas of your to focus more on how it affects our life could have far reaching benefits daily life. to get to a healthier you. That said, I

Imagine waking up in the morning would like to offer a challenge our readers to and the first experience you have is seeBill Reneau give up their microwave ovens for just a few days this ing the smile of your significant other, or your feline holiday season. I know what you’ll probably say, that’s friend, canine buddy or plants that you share your home when I need it the most. Even so, imagine using your with. If you’re like me, I wake up practicing gratitude and stove to cook or re-heat something where you would norslowly make my way to the kitchen to put on a kettle of mally use the microwave and how that would be for you. water for tea. In a way, it’s my morning meditation. I take If you’d like to do this, feel free to share your experience my time, choose my favorite tea and while the water is with via email and let me know if you had any new insights heating up in the kettle, I enjoy the view of nature outside during those moments. my kitchen window. While my tea is steeps, I sit and write

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RAISING ENVIRONMENTALISTS Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

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ducators have switched from preaching to kids about environmental degradation to using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions, maybe even seeking out related careers.

“You hope students can translate passion into intellectual curiosity on these subjects and develop the expertise so they can go beyond being an activist to being an advocate,” says Kenneth Walz, Ph.D., who works on the Wisconsin K-12 Energy Education Program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Walz, who teaches chemistry, engineering and renewable energy at Madison Area Technical College, also serves as its director of the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education.

While K-12 environmental education still has no specific niche in curriculum, according to a case study of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, numerous groups and educators are working to ensure the next generation is prepared for the environmental challenges it will certainly face.

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Today’s educators believe hands-on learning will prepare Generation Z and those that follow to look for solutions and even seek active roles to implement them. Aaron Baker, a Sussex, New Jersey, advanced placement environmental science instructor and a two-time winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Presidential Innovation Award, says the key to getting through to the next generation is showing them a problem that’s close to home that they can touch and feel, and then relating it to a global issue.

“A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community,” Baker says. “We collaborate with the Wallkill River Watershed Management Group to restore riparian areas and increase biological diversity.”

The high school students have planted more than 750 trees in the last three years along the creek that runs right below their school. “This type of hands-on work not only has a direct relationship to their lives here in Sussex County, but is also relevant to similar issues on a global scale.”

The 30-year-old National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) no longer sends speakers to schools. Instead, it encourages teachers to get the students outside working with partners like the National Park Service or the U.S. Forest Service to learn about real world problems near their homes, says Robert Sendrey, program director of environmental education.

Motivation and inspiration are key, he says. “We were created to help make the environment more accessible, relatable, relevant and more connected to the average American’s life.”

Rather than focusing on the negative aspects of climate change and the challenges ahead, NEEF promotes a healthy lifestyle and emphasizes the need for clean air and water. “We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment,” Sendrey says.

Success starts with a change in attitude and awareness, and ultimately needs to culminate with action, he says. For example, NEEF teamed up with zoos and aquariums for the Skip the Straw

A major part of my philosophy for environmental education is to try to engage students in environmental issues in our own community. ~Aaron Baker

We emphasize the well-being of people, which is directly related to the health of the environment. ~Robert Sendrey

campaign, educating the public about the environmental harm caused by single-use plastics. The University of Wisconsin K-12 education program focuses on environmental impacts of the energy sector—especially on air and water quality.

“If you are burning coal to produce electricity, it creates all kinds of atmospheric pollution—acid rain and soot that causes respiratory illness,” says Walz. “If we weren’t burning fossil fuels, urban smog wouldn’t even be a thing.” The energy curriculum for students includes content on biofuels and electric transportation.

“For them, it is more thinking about the types of transportation they use, whether they are driving, riding a bike or taking a bus.”

They don’t get to choose what kind of fuel the bus runs on, but they can be educated to be good future consumers, he notes.

“I think they appreciate the issue,” Walz says of the students.

“Middle schoolers bring the passion. That sort of raw, emotional angst is something we left behind in our teenage years. Adults have been way too complacent for way too long.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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s dogs and cats get older, they may slow down or have other physical issues. Some experience cognitive decline which resembles Alzheimer’s disease in humans. It presents differently in every pet and can include numerous symptoms that begin gradually, sometimes just seeming like quirky behavior instead of a disease.

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats, and there is currently no known cause or prevention. Progress has been made on Alzheimer’s research in humans, with neurologists discovering that plaque buildup in the brain does not cause the disease: That is the immune system’s response to the disease. Necropsies on dogs with CDS have shown similar plaque buildup in the brain.

“Unfortunately, little research has been done regarding this condition, so we can only hope to use human studies to gather information that will help our affected pets,” says Dennis W. Thomas, DVM, a holistic veterinarian in Spokane, Washington, and author of Whole-Pet Healing: A Heart-to-Heart Guide to Connecting with and Caring for Your Animal Companion.

With no test available for CDS, pets are diagnosed by excluding medical and behavioral problems that can resemble having the ailment.

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n Decreased activity: sleeping excessively, seeming withdrawn, lack of grooming, loss of interest in toys, people or food n Restlessness, anxiety or compulsiveness: waking often at night, whining or yowling, new fears, pacing or constantly licking n Attention seeking: wanting to be near humans and showing 42

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While CDS will continue to alter brain and nerve function, there is some hope for pet lovers faced with the diagnosis in the early stages.

Thomas recommends a natural approach that includes diet modification, filtered water, vitamin and herbal supplements, and eliminating stress. Diffusing calming essential oils can be helpful for dogs (and humans), but is not recommended for cats.

Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, a veterinarian at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, in Dallas, also recommends dietary changes to her patients. “Recent studies have shown that medium-chain triglycerides may be helpful, and they are in some senior pet foods.

Supplementation of melatonin may help with sleep-wake cycles.”

Anxiety often becomes part of the animal’s new normal, but pet parents can help cats and dogs with this by keeping them as active as possible, introducing new toys and interacting. “Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play. Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental stimulation,” says Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., executive director of The Grey Muzzle Organization, in Washington, D.C.

Pets with anxiety or pain may benefit from cannabidiol (CBD) products. Clarissa Valdes, a homemaker in Homestead, Florida, has a 15-year-old cat with CDS. Minini would wander around in the house, looking lost. Then, the all-night howling sessions began. “We started to worry that she was in pain,” says Valdes. However, a veterinarian diagnosed CDS. “The vet suggested medication, but I wanted to go in a natural direction,” says Valdes, who started Minini on CBD oil. The cat finally slept through the night. A month in, Minini is doing better overall.

With time, CDS patients may lose hearing or sight in addition to experiencing a progression of symptoms. “Make sure your home is predictable and safe,” says Lunghofer. Use gates to close off stairs or move furniture or other items that could be hazardous.

Prevention on the Horizon

Because inflammation caused by an inappropriate diet is the underlying problem of most chronic diseases in pets, Thomas believes that prevention for CDS is possible. “Feeding a noninflammatory, species-specific, balanced diet that is fresh and not heat-processed is critical,” he says.

In addition, he advises his patients get probiotics, digestive enzymes, omega-3s and antioxidant nutrients. Vaccinations, when necessary, should not contain heavy metal preservatives. “The goal is to keep the gut and immune systems healthy, avoid toxins that affect the nervous system and minimize environmental stress.”

Julie Peterson writes from her home in rural Wisconsin. Contact her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1 Yoga for the New Year – 10-11:30am. Get a fresh start to the New Year with a deep de-toxifying yoga practice and a few cheerful lessons from the Lord of Auspicious Beginnings, Ganesha. All-level class includes deep twists for purification, pranayama for mental clarity. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

First Day Hike at Whitesbog: Hike and CleanUp – 12-2pm. take a walk through Historic Whitesbog Village. Along the way we will pick up any trash we see littered along the side of the trails as we explore the beautiful Pine Barrens in winter. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. Registeration required, Jessica Grill: PinelandsInstitute@gmail.com. Facebook. com/whitesbog.preservationtrust.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 3 Cabin Fever Escape Art Series: Decoupage Serving Tray – 6-8pm. Design, paint and then decoupage images from nature (animals, insects, flowers, etc.) onto a wood serving tray. $20 includes materials.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 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.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Winter Outdoor Survival – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Our experts will teach you the basics of wilderness fire building, identifying or creating shelter, signaling for help and other techniques to help you survive the night. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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

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Ballroom Dance Demo Class – 2pm. The hustle and bustle of the holidays is over. Come try a Hustle class with Polly Kane. Free. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown. 856-291-8800.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 Functional, Fit and Strong Class Series – Tuesdays, Jan 7-28. 5:30-6:30pm. Start 2020 right with a focus on restoring muscular function, getting fit, and building strength in this 4-class series of exercises specifically designed to produce results. Taught by Egoscue Institute Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. $60/series; $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

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

Sound Healing Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm.

Experience the sacred sound attunement and frequencies of ancient sound healing instruments which activate your vital life force. $25.

Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

Pre-registration required: 856-574-4433 or ElevateYourHealth.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Yin Nidra – 1 & 7:15pm. With Dona. Guided meditation that has the power to transform, heal and rejuvenate you at core levels.

Through the use of body sensing, breath awareness, guided imagery and other practices, you are systematically guided on a meditation journey through each level of your whole being called the koshas. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown. 856-291-8800.

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Grow With Your Baby Six-Week Series – Session 1: Jan 9-Feb 13; Session 2: Mar 5-Apr 9. 6pm. Prenatal yoga embraces the different stages of pregnancy and birth. Series will focus on mindful movement, stretching, breathing as well as meditation. Doctor’s note required. $69/member, $89/nonmember. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Register: 856-325-5300 or wgr.virtuafitness.org.

Kundalini Bliss Meditation Class – Thursdays, Jan 9-30. 6:30-8pm. 4-wk series with Teja Shanti Kaur. A relaxing kundalini yoga meditation and deep relaxation. We will arouse the kundalini energy through our breath, mantra (chanting) and mudra (hand positions) then conclude the meditation with deep relaxation lying on our backs. All levels. $75/series, $20/class. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Full Moon Yoga & Gong Meditation – 7:309pm. Join Teja Kaur & Heather Vischoric in this dynamic healing circle sacred space allowing us to reconnect a deeper wisdom within. $22.

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

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Birding Along the Delaware Field Trip – 8am-12pm. Check out three reliable Gloucester County sites with Lloyd Shaw in search of winter ducks, bald eagles, raptors and anything else we might find along the way. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Yoga Anatomy I – Jan 11-12. 11:30am-6pm, Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. With Shelly. Through discussion lecture and posture clinics, learn how specific organ systems work to support yogic practices including pranayama, asana and meditation, interrelationship of energy, chakras and bandhas, proper alignment and more. CEUs for yoga teachers. $175. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 11am12pm. Service includes a reading from the ECK writings, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: Thriving Spiritually in the World Today. 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.

A Spiritual Year: A Yoga, Journaling, Planning and Meditation Workshop – 11am-1pm.

Workshop is a guide to planning the year according to the moon phases and the Earth’s position in your astrological sign. Includes info on holistic practices, essential oils for the different seasons and crystals for guidance and healing. With Nicole Monello. $40 includes materials. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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

Yoga Anatomy I Weekend – Jan 12-13.

11:30am-6pm, Sat; 1-6pm, Sun. With Shelly Schneider. CEUs for yoga teachers. Learn principles of anatomy and physiology and how they relate to yoga practice. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Preregister: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Vision Board Party – 12-3pm. In this workshop, use your intentions, goals and all the things you would like to bring into your life for 2020 to create a vision board to take home. Please bring any magazines, pictures or quotes that relate to your goals. We will also have some for you to use along with all the necessary supplies to create your vision board. $45. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Pre-registration required: 856-574-4433 or ElevateYourHealth.com.

Basic Energy Medicine Workshop – 12-5pm.

Reclaim your own healing power and help restore your health with Energy Medicine.

In this experiential workshop learn about Energy Medicine as taught by Donna Eden and David Feinstein, PhD. Learn and practice “The Daily Energy Routine,” a 10-min series of simple exercises that will help you balance your foundational energetic systems and help you feel balanced and energetic. $60. Ohana Health and Wellness Center, 1892 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. To register: GeoffreysEnergy@ gmail.com. EdenEnergyMedicine.com.

Gentle Yoga & Sound Healing – 1-3pm.

During this sound bath experience, be guided through 90 mins of gentle yoga poses, breathwork and meditation. Then, be led through 30 mins of sound meditation with various instruments. All skill levels welcome. $20/member, $30/nonmember. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown. 856-291-8800.

VirtuaFitness.org.

SAVE THE DATE Open House at The Center, Life in Balance 3-8pm Join Kathleen Schwarz, PT, RYT, as she celebrates joining The Center’s dedicated community of holistic healers. Come enjoy food, drink and session discounts at this historic building built in 1897. The 1st floor is accessible via back entrance.

The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-975-8379 TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 Functional, Fit and Strong Class Series – 5:30-6:30pm. See Jan 7 listing. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Preregistration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Chance Auction – 7-9pm. With Horticultural Society of South Jersey. Bring new or gently used items to donate. What a great way to pass on unwanted holiday gifts that someone else will treasure. Gardening items always wanted but not mandatory. Free. Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill.

Cathy: 856-6676-7827. HSSJ.org.

SAVE THE DATE The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting 7-9pm Topic: The Secret to Organic Reach on Social Media. $8/member; nonmember: $18/advance, $20/at door.

The Plaza Grande, 700 Citation Ln, Cherry Hill Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ mtlaurel

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 Conquering Your Leaky Gut – 7pm. With Donna Gabler, owner of Go With Your Gut. She provides a blood test to determine food sensitivities. She discusses how food has changed since the 1970s, the alarming increase of autoimmune diseases, and how inflammation in the brain can cause anxiety, depression, hyperactivity and mood swings. Hosted by Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 Develop Your Intuition Through Meditation – 7pm. With Peggy Garron. Class will help you tap into your intuition through the use of meditation. Learn specific techniques to relax your body and mind, which will take you on your own personal journey to activate, enhance and explore your intuition. Bring a notebook. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

Each crystal bowl is attuned to each chakra and will open and cleanse the energy system which raises your vibration to attract more positive things into your life. During the meditation reiki will be given and after the meditation a short angel card reading

by Beth. $30. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Pre-registration required: 856-574-4433 or ElevateYourHealth.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 17 Spiritual Wisdom on Soul Travel Book Discussion Class – 11am-12pm. This inspiring book by Harold Klemp explains what Soul Travel is. Learn tools to expand your spiritual awareness and recognize yourself as Soul.

First of a 2-mo. class. Books available in class at no charge. Free. Mt. Laurel Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel.

More info: 800-870-9139 or Spirituality@ Eckankar-NJ.org.

Cabin Fever Escape Art Series: Zentangles – 6-8pm. Will be using felt-tipped pens to create repetitive patterns inspired by nature.

First we make a small practice piece and then create a framed finished piece. $20 includes materials. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Group Clearing & Light Grid – 7-9pm.

With Lisa O’Brien. Gather as a group, relax and receive an energetic clearing of fears, judgments, limiting beliefs, programmed beliefs and human conditioning. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18 Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

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

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 What’s in Your Day Pack? – 11:30am12:30pm. Our experienced hikers will unpack a prepped day pack, talk about must-have gear and list the outdoors essentials you’ll need for a safe and comfortable hike. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

SAVE THE DATE Make & Take 12-3pm Products to make: Face wash, face toner, face serum, body scrub, hair serum. Essential oils featured: Frankincense (sacred), lavender, peppermint, orange and cedar wood. Featured refreshments: essential oil tea and essential oil sangria. $20-$25

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SAVE THE DATE Walk in the Wild: Knitting for Beginners 2pm Knitting needles and yarn will be supplied to beginners who would like to learn how to knit. There will be a cozy fire where two land trust members who have been knitting for many years will give instructions.

Be able to take your project and work on at home. All ages welcome. Free.

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

MONDAY, JANUARY 20 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Cedar Run – 1pm. Enjoy a special day of programs. Will present Hunters of the Sky at 1pm. Kids can also make a special craft inside the Nature Center. All ages welcome. Free with admission. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. CedarRun.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 21 Yoga Health Series – It’s a new decade. Time to put your resolutions into action. Learn how different types of yoga can really take your health to the next level. Jan 21: Yoga for digestion; Jan 28: Tai Massage Part 1: Thai Hermit Self-Stretch “Reusi Dat Ton”; Feb 4: Tai Massage Part 2: Tai Massage; Feb 11: Yoga for Hip Opening; Feb 18: Pranayama; Feb 25: Yoga for Healthy Heart; Mar 3: Yoga Nidra for Sleep; Mar 10: Yoga for Balance. $79/member, $99/ nonmember, $15/drop-in. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Register: 856-325-5300 or wgr.VirtuaFitness.org.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

Energy Efficiency Summit – 6-8pm. Presented by the Tri-County Sustainability Alliance. Learn about savings (cash and discounts) for your home, business or municipality. Haddonfield Borough Hall, 242 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. More info: tcsahub.org.

Create Your 2020 Vision: A Vision Board Workshop using Feng Shui – 1-3pm. Go from clutter to clarity. Tap into your intuition for what’s next in life and create a brand new outcome using feng shui and vision boards.

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

Shamanic Healing Circle – 7pm. Would you like to experience a dynamic healing direct from Spirit? For thousands of years, Shamans have opened themselves to the sacred for healing of the people. It is as if Spirit itself comes to doctor. With Ashley Oppon. $30.

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

THURSDAY, JANUARY 23 Empath 101 – 7pm. With Jason Foster.

Being an empathy is a gift, but can come with a great cost to you. Class will teach ways to manage the energy of others and clear your own energy. Also learn valuable exercises to ground and protect your own energy. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Oracle Cards for Beginners – 7-9pm.Everyone can read oracle Cards; no psychic ability required. Learn how to read and interpret the cards for personal guidance. Bring your favorite deck. With Christine Juckett. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24 Mindfulness for Stress Reduction – 7pm. Sheena Davis, LCSW, with over 10 yrs experience in psychotherapy and a reiki practitioner guides participants through mindfulness techniques to help manage and decrease stress from work, parenting, relationship, anxiety and sadness. $20. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Functional, Fit and Strong Class Series – 5:30-6:30pm. See Jan 7 listing. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Preregistration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 26 Emergency Preparedness – 11:30am12:30pm. Learn about the supplies you should have on hand and the steps you can take to handle unforeseen situations, wherever you are. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

Meditate & Reflect – 3-5pm. With Sharon Bailey. Whether you are new to meditation or have a regular practice, join us for this meditation workshop centered on awareness and reflection. Includes an introduction and review of meditation practices; be guided in several different types of meditation. $20.

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 28 Functional, Fit and Strong Class Series – 5:30-6:30pm. See Jan 7 listing. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Preregistration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 30 Speaking of Nature: Urban Forestry, Alien Invaders – 7-8pm. The Spotted Lanternfly and Emerald Ash Borer are invasive insects infecting New Jersey’s trees and forests. Presenter Pam Zipse will discuss the presence of these invasive insects in NJ, how to recognize them, why they are important and what can be done about them. Free; donations encouraged.

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

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

Cabin Fever Escape Art Series: Twig Heart – 6-8pm. Use a collection of twigs bound together, painted your favorite color(s), to make a hanging heart just in time for Valentine’s Day. $20 includes materials.

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

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

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

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

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SAVE THE DATE Winter Eagle Festival 8am-4pm

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

Mauricetown Firehall, 9544 Noble St, Mauricetown PinelandsAlliance.org

Topic: Financial Wellness $8/member; nonmember: $18/advance, $20/at door.

SAVE THE DATE

7-9pm

The Plaza Grande 700 Citation Ln, Cherry Hill Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/ mtlaurel

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14

SAVE THE DATE “Have a Heart” Day Off Adventures

Posture Matters Class Series

9am-3pm

Tuesdays, Feb 4-25. 5:30pm

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

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

Posture really does matter and can affect the things that are most important to us, for better or worse. Join Egoscue Institute Certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and gain a better understanding of just how much your posture matters, how it affects you, your health, and your life and what you can do about it. $15/class.

Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net

Feb 15-16 Sessions cover the basic interpretation of all 78 cards (both Major and Minor Arcana), teach a number of layouts and include practice time. For novice readers, and will not cover more advanced esoteric aspects of the cards. The primary teaching deck for the course is the Universal Rider-Waite-Smith deck. $150.

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

SAVE THE DATE The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Intro to Tarot Weekend Intensive

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11

Activities include speakers, nonprofit and commercial exhibitors, live raptors exhibited by Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, hands-on art activities, morning and evening owl watches, guided trail walks, and much more.

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

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Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford Advanced registration required: CedarRun.org

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

The movement becomes the medicine.

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

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

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

Wrinkles will only go where the smiles have been. ~Jimmy Buffett

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21

SAVE THE DATE Puerto Rico Retreat 2020 Jan 21-26 Retreat yourself to a week in paradise including: daily morning meditation and yoga, all breakfasts and dinners, airport transfer, Thai massage workshop, CBD restorative workshop, food as your medicine workshop, tarot card reading, waterfall hike, bonfire and drum circle and added excursion options such as horseback riding on the beach, surf lessons, paddle board and more. $1,500.

Harmony Retreat Center Rincon, Puerto Rico CapeMayYogaNJ.com

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

SAVE THE DATE Yoga Cape May 2020 Annual Holistic Yoga Retreat Jan 24-26. $299 All-Inclusive includes lodging, vegetarian meals and all of the sessions.

Go deep within to discover your true self and find your own path to wholeness. Affordable and in our own backyard.

Marianist Retreat Center 417 Yale Ave, Cape May Point Karen Manette Bosna: 609-827-8886 Details: YogaCapeMay.com.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7

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6th Annual Cape May Awakening Retreat Feb 7-9 With Tricia Heiser, E-RYT, Reiki Master and energy intuitive & Lisa Miliaresis, psychic, medium & author. Immerse yourself in light as we share a weekend of yoga, meditation, channeling and awakening. Be introduced to tools that can be used to tap into your intuition and awaken your awareness to the light within you. $295 before Dec 15; $322 by Dec 15 or after.

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

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

MONDAY Beginning Belly Dance – 6-7pm. Fall in love with yourself while supporting your health goals. Will drill movements and techniques to help build and tone muscle. $20/ drop-in. Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-553-5123.

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

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

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

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

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

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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TUESDAY T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 9:30am. Begins Feb 11. For beginners & advanced. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Affordable, continual classes. Country Lakes Clubhouse, 69 Tensaw Dr, Browns Mills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ElevateYourHealth.com.

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

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

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

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

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement Class – 6:30pm. Begins Mar 19. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton.

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

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

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

FRIDAY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

856-669-9118.

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

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

Think with your whole body. ~Taisen Deshimaru

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ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose. ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and highdose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country. See ad on page 26.

AWARENESS COACHING MARYANN PINO MILLER, MED Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher Emotion Code Practitioner Consciously Living, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 856-912-2087 Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.com

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

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AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

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

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

BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE RESTORATION THERAPY DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT). Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 5.

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.

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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 16.

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PHILIP GETSON, DO

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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 16.

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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 17.

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MEDICAL SKINCARE AND COSMETICS DR. ANAMARIA NEWPORT, DMS, DMD, MHS, PAC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 10B Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-323-8885

Dr. Newport is a discerning artist, highly experienced master cosmetic injector and renowned dermatology speaker with 10+ years of extensive medical training. Her continuous dedication for skincare, surgery, dentistry, and cosmetic procedures are enhanced by combining the use of the latest technology and her unique homeopathic style. As an artist, she is genuinely passionate about bringing out the unique beauty in each one of her patients. Look no further for your organic skincare specialist, offering the purest treatments achievable with our personalized natural products.

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

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

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 MyNaturalDoctor.com

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PSYCHOENERGETIC COUSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

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Other contributing factors are lifestyle, diet, exercise and stress. The Replenish Center specializes in therapies which utilize your body’s own healing mechanisms. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 5.

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

Dr. Jewel Amui-Bellon is a well-respected, board-certified OBGYN in Marlton, NJ. She provides excellent individualized gynecologic and preventative care for women. In addition, she is committed to providing a wholistic, gentle, and compassionate way to conception for women who have been told they cannot carry out successful pregnancy outcomes. The oldest women was 56 years old at conception and successfully delivered a bouncy baby boy. See ad on page 13.

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Energy Coach, Reiki Master, Wild Soul Movement Teacher Info@ChristineJuckett.com LadyOfSanctuary.com Wild Soul Movement is a program that uses sensuality, movement, and mantras to cultivate body connection, trust, love and acceptance. Become the living, breathing embodiment of feminine truth and power. Group and private classes available. See website for class locations and times.

Copper in new device stops cold and flu

had colds going round and round, but not me.”

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared,

by Doug Cornell no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 a way to kill viruses and in years.” years since. bacteria.

Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after.

Soon hundreds get in your nose.

Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams of people had Viruses multiply confirming the discovery. He placed tried it and given fast. If you don’t millions of disease germs on copper. feedback. Nearly stop them early, “They started to die literally as soon as 100% said the they spread and they touched the surface,” he said. copper stops colds cause misery.

People have even used copper on if used within 3 In hundreds cold sores and say it can completely hours after the first of studies, EPA prevent outbreaks. sign. Even up to New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university The handle is 2 days, if they researchers have confirmed that viruses curved and finely still get the cold it is milder than usual and bacteria die almost instantly when textured to improve and they feel better. touched by copper. contact. It kills germs Users wrote things like, “It stopped That’s why ancient Greeks and picked up on fingers my cold right away,” and “Is it Egyptians used copper to purify water and hands to protect supposed to work that fast?” and heal wounds. They didn’t know you and your family.

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Copper even kills Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more Dr. Bill Keevil: Copper quickly kills deadly germs that Scientists say the high conductance colds for me!” cold viruses. of copper disrupts the electrical balance have become resistant Pat McAllister, 70, received one in a microbe cell and destroys the cell in for Christmas and called it “one of the to antibiotics. If you are near sick seconds. best presents ever. This little jewel really people, a moment of handling it may Tests by the EPA (Environmental keep serious infection away. It may even works.”

Protection Agency) show germs die save a life.

Now thousands of users have simply fast on copper. So some hospitals tried The EPA says copper still works stopped getting colds. copper for touch surfaces like faucets even when tarnished. It kills hundreds of People often use CopperZap and doorknobs. This cut the spread of preventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauci different disease germs so it can prevent MRSA and other illnesses by over half, serious or even fatal illness. used to get colds after crowded flights. and saved lives.

CopperZap is made in America of Though skeptical, she tried it several The strong scientific evidence gave pure copper. It has a 90-day full money times a day on travel days for 2 months. inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When back guarantee. It is $69.95.

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