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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | South Jersey | January 2022 Issue

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FEEL EMPOWERED!

Important Changes Will Help in Rewiring the Brain

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HEALTH IN THE NEW YEAR

WHOLE-PERSON FITNESS

Current Trends in Wellness Tools

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ZEN ZONE FOR KIDS

10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home

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A BETTER MORNING JOLT Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

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WINTER SQUASH

Delicious and Nutritious

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HIGH TIMES FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY

Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat

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WHY WORDS MATTER

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PETER RUSSELL

on the Healing Power of Letting Go

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THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE REVOLUTION

Moving Toward an All-EV Future This Year

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Dr. Frank Pileggi to Partner with Regenerative Health & Wellness Dr. Frank Pileggi, of Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes, has partnered with Regenerative Health & Wellness Center, in Voorhees. This new arrangement is a collaborative effort between Virtua and Regenerative Health to better assist patients with a line of holistic services. Pileggi is seeing patients every Thursday starting at 6 p.m.

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Ten Percent Discount on Weight-Loss IV in January In an effort to help patients realize their new year’s weight-loss goals, the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center (MMWC) will be offering a 10 percent discount on the weightloss blend throughout this month. The cocktail includes vitamin C and B carnitine, glutathione and alpha lipoic acid.

MMWC recently added intravenous (IV) nutrition therapy to its portfolio of offerings, which includes naturopathic and functional medicine, hydrotherapy, infrared sauna, tension/trauma release sessions and massage therapy.

IV nutrition therapy is the administration of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system. This allows the nutrients to be directly absorbed at the cellular level, offering maximum bio-availability. Simply stated, it is the most effective method of supplementation.

MMWC offers many standard wellness blends, but also therapeutic doses for chronic disease and symptom management such as high-dose vitamin C for oncology.

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Master Sound Healer Joins Excitari Wellness Center Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, recently welcomed Lucia DiSimone, master sound healer, Usui reiki master, certified aromatherapist Lucia DiSimone and licensed massage therapist, to its growing team of exceptional wellness providers. As the owner of The Nurtured Soul, DiSimone integrates sound healing, aromatherapy, therapeutic massage and touch, and energy medicine in a safe space to support her clients as they heal physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

DiSimone will be offering the following services at Excitari: integrative, reiki-infused sound healing sessions; alignment sessions; Usui reiki sessions; cannabidiol foot mask add-ons; and angel card readings. She also has two upcoming sound healing workshops at the center: Align Through Movement and Sound, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on January 6, and Cacao and Reiki Sound Ceremony, at the same time on February 4.

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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies

In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital tested 1,682 adults from multiple ethnic groups and compared their diets to their levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. They found those that ate more red meat and saturated fat, and drank more coffee had higher levels of liver fat, while those that ate more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E had lower levels of liver fat.

Allergic rhinitis—the sneezing, runny nose and red eyes commonly called hay fever— affects one in 12 American adults and 10 to 30 percent of people worldwide. The usual treatment of antihistamines, decongestants or steroids can come with unwelcome side effects, but a simple alternative approach of ear acupressure may be as effective, suggests a new Chinese study.

Researchers analyzed 11 random controlled studies that included 1,094 people with allergies. Small cow soapwort seeds or stainless steel pellets corresponding to Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians were placed with adhesive on their ears for several days. The study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that ear acupressure reduced allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

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10 Super Food Groups to the Body’s Rescue

by Jaycee Miller Staying fit and losing weight are some of the most popular new year’s resolutions of all time. Eating healthy is one way to begin and maintain these worthy goals.

One possible way to “further enhance a healthy eating pattern” is by consuming superfoods, writes Katherine D. McManus, a contributor to Health.Harvard.edu/blog.

Here are 10 superfood groups and why their corresponding sources believe they are worthy of such status, and more.

1. Blueberries and Strawberries for their ability, when eaten fresh and not in sugar-loaded pastries, “to lower blood pressure and protect blood vessels,” states PennMedicine.org.

2. Fish like tuna steaks, trout, anchovies and sardines, for their omega-3 content, notes McManus. The substance is linked to improved brain health during pregnancy and better eye health, according to Healthline.com.

3. Dark Leafy Greens like kale and spinach help consumers avoid heart disease and many types of cancers and also strengthen bones, according to PennMedicine.org.

4. Cruciferous Vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower as “they are an excellent source of fiber [and] vitamins” and may stave off some kinds of cancer, writes McManus who recommends steaming or sautéing them.

kinds of cancer, says blogs.CooperHealth.org/, and according to McManus, can enhance stews and soups, according to McManus.

7. Olives and olive oil for their ability to help stave off heart disease, reports blogs.CooperHealth.org/, and encourages using these to make homemade pizza.

8. Beans since it helps prevent cardiovascular disease, writes McManus. She also recommends adding them to soups, salads and casseroles.

9. Oats which assist the body in digesting all sorts of foods and can help prevent heart attacks or strokes, according to PennMedicine.org. Steel oats are preferred, the website continues.

10. Low-fat yogurt with cultures for its ability to enhance one’s immune system, according to blogs.CooperHealth.org/, further noting that stirring in granola or other healthy “toppings” is also okay.

“Superfoods are good sources of fiber, minerals and vitamins, as well as being low in calories. In other words, you get more food for fewer calories while filling up,” adds Lindsey Stromberg, formerly a registered dietitian at Cooper University Hospital. “Superfoods [also] help fight chronic diseases, such as cancer and heart disease, helps increase your lifespan, keeps your immune system healthy and improves your energy.” In addition, healthy foods increase one’s odds of experiencing a boost in mood and a better night’s sleep, states ClevelandClinic.org.

Stromberg notes that a variety of superfoods must be eaten regularly over time to yield the best results.

“Eating just one superfood in isolation does not ensure your good health,” Stromberg adds. “You need a team of superfoods that function together, and you need to eat a variety of foods every day.”

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6. Cooked Tomatoes have nutrients to fend off certain

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Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance

Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge Approximately 90 percent of the elephants in the present-day Gorongosa National Park, called one of the “last wild places”

by National Geographic, were poached for ivory to finance the civil war in Mozambique from 1977 to 1992. Before the conflict, less than one-fifth of females were born without tusks. Now the number is closer to 50 percent. A study published in Science Friday reveals “smoking-gun evidence for genetic changes,” according to University of Victoria (Canada) conservation scientist Chris Darimont. He believes the study helps us understand how humans can have a major influence on evolution.

The same phenomenon has also been observed in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya after periods of intense poaching. Although female and male elephants can be born with tusks, tusklessness occurs at around 2 percent in a well-protected population. Study co-author and Princeton evolutionary biologist Robert Pringle thinks the changes are reversible as the population recovers, saying, “There’s such a blizzard of depressing news about biodiversity and humans in the environment, and I think it’s important to emphasize that there are some bright spots in that picture.”

In a paper published in Biological Conservation, researchers from the University of Adelaide and an international team of experts have concluded that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways. Co-author Dr. Oliver Stringham states, “The trade in wild vertebrates alone is estimated to involve a quarter of terrestrial species, while the trade in ocean life, invertebrates, plants and fungi remains considerably overlooked and poorly documented. As a threat to targeted species, the trade represents one of the five major drivers of biodiversity loss and extinction at global scale.”

The incidental effects of wildlife harvesting include disrupted interactions between species and ecosystem structure, altering species composition, functioning and services such as seed dispersal, pollination and carbon storage. Other secondary effects are decreases in eco-tourism and increases in pandemics that originate in wildlife. Co-author and Ph.D. candidate Adam Toomes notes, “A large diversity of species are not protected by international regulation and are traded without any formal documentation process, making it incredibly difficult to evaluate the associated costs and benefits.”

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For more than 20 years, a large part of the tropical North Atlantic Ocean has been warmer than usual, causing more moisture to evaporate and fueling strong hurricanes. The amount of vapor in the atmosphere has increased about 4 percent since the 1990s, and a wetter atmosphere provides extra energy and moisture for storms of all kinds. According to data from the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, midlatitude storms are feeding on the atmosphere’s extra vapor too, creating more precipitation.

Although carbon dioxide is the more recognized problem, water vapor is a more impactful greenhouse gas by far because it absorbs a greater amount of the infrared energy radiated off the planet’s surface than other greenhouse gases, thus trapping more heat.

A doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations alone would warm the globe approximately one degree Celsius, but feedback loops make the temperature rise twice as much. Even though disappearing sea ice may be dramatic, the extra vapor causes evaporation, which traps heat and creates even more warming, representing the strongest feedback loop in the climate system. We can reduce the effect indirectly by reducing the warming caused by emissions of carbon dioxide and methane, as well as propagating trees that absorb carbon from the air.

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Getting Personal About CO2

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Tools to Help Track Our Carbon Footprint The mixed results of the recent COP26 climate summit in trying to forge worldwide cooperation to reduce carbon emissions show that personal action is necessary, although doing so may seem daunting and confusing because it means reevaluating many everyday activities.

To help, Graham Hill, who founded the sustainability website Treehugger.com in 2004 and the small-living consultancy LifeEdited.com in 2010, recently launched TheCarbonauts.com to teach us how to reduce our carbon footprint and lead a

lower-carbon lifestyle.

In August, Hill told Treehugger he viewed the venture in part as “a great way to make a difference to do two things—change your behavior and pressure corporations and governments to change, as well.”

Hill and former Treehugger editor Meaghan O’Neill offer a free one-hour course titled Personal Sustainability Plan that teaches people how to use a carbon calculator. They also offer a six-week course on Zoom that focuses on carbon footprint calculation; renewable energy; plant-rich diet and food waste; electric vehicles; optimizing flying and carbon offsets; and goal setting and personalized resources.

TheCarbonauts.com also recommends composting and waste storage products and helpful books and films. In partnership with Terrapass, it offers opportunities to participate

in carbon offset programs on a one-time, monthly or annual basis.

Other helpful carbon-reducing guides can be accessed via the apps United Nations Carbon Footprint Calculator and The Capture. Other personal actions may include: n Buying goods that are pre-owned or secondhand, renting or sharing items and having broken items repaired instead of buying new, all of which cut emissions from product manufacturing. n Considering family staycations instead of flying and taking long road trips. n Choosing Rainforest Alliance-certified products, including coffee, bananas, tea and chocolate. Doing so maximizes the yield from existing cropland of farms that use responsible growing methods, which, in turn, protects and restores forests that sequester carbon. n Walking, biking or taking mass transportation instead of driving.

Taking such basic steps can also help influence others. As Treehugger writer Sami Grover says in his book We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now, riding a bike not only cuts down on our personal carbon footprint, but also sends “a signal to politicians, planners, businesses and fellow citizens.”

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FEEL EMPOWERED! Important Changes Will Help in Rewiring the Brain

by Julia Snyder The new year is a time for new beginnings. Many of us make resolutions for personal improvements. Living healthier and happier are two common themes. Yet, it can be highly difficult for us to follow through on our goals, or make the changes our healthcare providers or spiritual leaders have recommended. According to David and Austin Perlmutter’s book, Brain Wash, the part of our brain that is involved in decision making, called the prefrontal cortex, has been hijacked by our modern society’s processed foods, excessive screen time, lack of sleep and sedentary lifestyle. When inflamed by these factors, the prefrontal cortex isn’t able to process the information necessary to make decisions. Instead, the more primal impulsive emotional part of our brain called the amygdala takes over. Dr. Perlmutter likens this to taking the adult out of the room. He calls this lack of connection to prefrontal cortex “Disconnection Syndrome.”

Understanding this may be the key to help you take back control.

Our large prefrontal cortex is what makes us human. It allows us to grasp the long-term consequences of our decisions and have empathy and compassion for ourselves and others. When the amygdala is more active, it fosters impulsivity and an us-versus-them mentality. Disconnection from our prefrontal cortex can lead to feelings of disconnection with others around us, leading to feelings of stress and loneliness. We are hardwired to be social beings. This was evolutionarily advantageous so that members of tribes could work together for protection and pool food resources to make it through the long winter.

In today’s time, social media makes us think we are connecting with others, but we are, in reality, spending more time in front of a screen seeing facades instead of authentically connecting, creating even more harm.

Food is another way that our evolutionary system is hacked by modern industry.

Having a sweet tooth is a survival mechanism. Sweetness told our hunter-gatherer ancestors that the fruit was ripe. The sugar in the fruit told their body’s physiology to lay down a layer of fat to help make it through the winter when food was scarce. These were protective. Now, in Western culture there is no scarcity of food in the winter, yet according to the authors, 68 percent of food sold in U.S. grocery stores contain added sweetener.

These high-sugar foods promote inflammation, reducing prefrontal cortex activity and leading to more poor choices. Then the cycle can continue with weight gain, increased stress hormone and decreased sleep quality—each one, furthering the inflammation and promoting more disconnection.

There are ways to get out of this vicious cycle. First, let go of the blame and judgement for lack of willpower or laziness. Instead, celebrate little victories and take one small step.

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BJ Fogg, lasting change starts from doing something small that makes us feel good.

His model also includes the importance of a prompt. This is something to remind us to initiate the behavior. He recommends pairing it to something we already do regularly.

For example, if the goal is to exercise, start by doing two push-ups as the shower water warms up and tell yourself “good job” or sing a victory song. It’s the positive emotion that helps us springboard to bigger things.

This positive emotion helps in activating the left-prefrontal cortex, bringing back connection and more good choices.

Each person may want to think about where the best place for them to try to break into this disconnection cycle. Here are some ideas to get you started. n Get rid of one food/drink with added sugar n Start with two push-ups or a five-minute walk n Spend five minutes in nature or get a house plant or a photo of nature scenery n Call a friend or set up a date every week n Volunteer n Focus on your breath for one minute while you are brushing your teeth n Go to bed 15 minutes earlier n Use technology mindfully, turn off notifications or set timers for use Feeling empowered to make these small but important changes will help in rewiring the brain, to take back control of the prefrontal cortex, allowing for better decisions, more compassion and connection. As we as a human population can foster empathy and honor diversity of culture and beliefs, the better we can communicate and grow from one another, and the more cooperation and peace we can attain for our planet.

So, go ahead and start with just two push-ups.

Julia Snyder, M.D., is board certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine and Family Medicine. Golden Light Integrative & Holistic Medicine is located at 703 E. Main St., Moorestown. She can be reached at GoldenLightMD.com .

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Health in the New Year 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

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by Sandra Yeyati

Every new year marks the convergence of endings and beginnings—an opportunity to assess where we’ve been and anticipate where we’re going. As this dynamic relates to our health, this year promises an intensification in the development and adoption of several trends that have been years in the making.

PLANT-BASED FOODS TAKE CENTER STAGE The consensus among researchers is that filling our plates with colorful vegetables and fruits improves health and reduces our risk of developing a number of chronic degenerative diseases.

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inflammation, increase your body’s production of antioxidants and vitamins and help maintain the integrity of the gut lining so that you don’t get leaky gut and, therefore, inflammation,” says board-certified neurologist David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain and four other New York Times bestsellers.

Awareness of the devastating effects of industrialized meat production is also accelerating. “Avoiding animal products is probably the first and most important ethical choice one can make,” says Princeton University bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of the seminal Animal Liberation. “That’s going to dramatically lower your carbon footprint. You will no longer be complicit in the suffering of tens of billions of factory-farmed animals, and you won’t be contributing to the increasing risks of viruses being bred in factory farms.”

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According to market “Core concepts like being present in the moment or biofeedback features, inanalysis firm CB Insights, taking in the other person in an empathetic way are cluding its newest metric, blood oxygenation, while “As COVID-19 spread rippling out into so many aspects of life.” diabetics and non-diabetacross the globe, shifting –Leslie Davenport ics alike employ continconsumer behavior and uous glucose monitoring virus outbreaks in factosystems to pinpoint how ries has dealt major blows to the meat supply chain, with the beef industry alone facing an lifestyle choices like food, exercise and sleep affect blood sugar estimated $13.6 billion in losses.” Several U.S. meat processing levels. “That is not only trending now, but will increase quite dramatically as consumers push to learn more about themselves,” plants were forced to close their doors.

Perlmutter predicts. “No longer is this information going to be In response, a growing inventory of plant-based alternative siloed in the doctor’s office. People are becoming more and more proteins is emerging, offering new products that seek to mimic the experience of eating a juicy hamburger (Beyond Meat and empowered to learn this data about themselves and act on it.”

Impossible Foods) or crispy chicken nugget (Simulate). Banza LEARNING TO IMPROVE GENETIC makes high-protein pasta from chickpeas. Retail sales of plantEXPRESSION based meals in the U.S. have grown by 25.5 percent over the past two years, and other manufacturers joining the field are Plantible “Our evolving understanding of epigenetics—how we can change Foods, Rebellyous Foods, Livekindly and InnovoPro. A recent our gene expression—is bringing more people on board to the idea survey found that 36 percent of consumers intend to increase that our lifestyle choices matter,” Perlmutter says. “When I went to their consumption of alternative protein sources in the near future. medical school, we thought our DNA was locked in a glass case and Perlmutter cautions, “Just because they’re plant-based that it would determine everything about us. Nowadays, we know doesn’t give them full sanction. They may contain unfermented that the expression of more than 70 percent of our DNA that codes soy, which may not be non-GMO or organic, and per an article in for health and longevity is under our control and influenced by our the New York Times, their carbon footprint may be a lot higher in lifestyle choices. The food we eat, whether or not we slept well production of these products than we have been led to believe. last night, the stress in our lives, whether or not we spent time in Do a little research on these manufactured foods and go for nature—all of these things, moment-to-moment, change our gene plant-based options that aren’t processed. Shop the periphery expression. Holy Toledo! We now know that certain lifestyle choices of the grocery store.” are good for you because they favorably change gene expression.

TELEMEDICINE WILL CONTINUE AFTER THE PANDEMIC According to management consultants McKinsey and Company, when COVID-19 began, the level of telemedicine increased in America 78-fold, peaking in April 2020. Although it has been declining since then, the use of telemedicine is still at a 38-fold increase compared to pre-pandemic times. “While it has leveled off, we are going to see persisting use of telemedicine in situations that involve basic communication with a patient,” says Perlmutter, citing compelling attributes such as cost savings, convenience and a lower carbon footprint because people don’t have to commute to a doctor’s office.

WEARABLE DEVICES AND HOME TESTING EMPOWER PATIENTS Perlmutter also anticipates an amplification of the use of wearable devices and home testing to provide biometric data that informs people about their health status and inspires them to modify lifestyle choices. The Oura Ring records the time it takes to get to sleep, how many times the wearer awakens during the night and how much time they spend in REM and deep sleep. This information enables people to modify day-to-day activities to improve the quality and quantity of sleep.

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They teach it in med school now. It’s a breathtaking reality.”

HARNESSING THE POWER OF LOW-LEVEL STRESS Life hackers and high-performance junkies are looking to leverage something called hormesis, which involves introducing low-level stress to the body for a positive outcome, so that when the body repairs itself from that condition, it doesn’t just repair back to the previous level, but to a new one with an advantage. This includes exposing the body to a hot sauna or cold exposure through cryotherapy, as well as intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating.

“People are starting to see how good things happen when we engage in things that push us in places that are perhaps a little bit uncomfortable, activating mechanisms that help with metabolic health, immunity, cognitive function and even the growth of new brain cells,” Perlmutter explains.

MENTAL HEALTH DESTIGMATIZED When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the 2021 Summer Olympic Games citing mental health challenges, she created an opening for other people to speak up. If a world champion could reveal her vulnerability on the global stage when the stakes were so high, certainly so could they. Her compelling story is emblematic of an emerging trend: Mental health is gradually becoming destigmatized.

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“It’s becoming acceptable to talk about our feelings and ask for help, and this trend is shattering unhealthy cultural myths, like the erroneous assumption that if we talk about our emotions we’re going to fall into a pit of despair and sadness,” says Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change. “There’s a boldness among younger generations that are challenging the status quo and demanding to be accepted as they are. Tucking away anything that might not be socially acceptable is a part of the past. Kids want their families and adults to accept and love them exactly as they are.” On Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, #itsoknottobeok is a popular hashtag.

Mental health surveys show that eco-anxiety in particular is prevalent among the young. Late last year, scientists at the University of Bath, in England, interviewed 10,000 youth between the ages of 16 and 25 across 10 continents. In the U.S., 68 percent said that the future was frightening. Almost half admitted that they had distressing feelings related to climate change on a daily basis, 42 percent believed that the things they valued most would be destroyed and 35 percent feared that their family security would be threatened.

A SURGE IN COACHING According to Davenport, “In addition to therapy becoming more acceptable, I’ve seen coaching become more common as another option in which people don’t have to examine their past and can instead look forward. A coach can help them make sense of their life, set goals and hold them accountable.”

MINDFULNESS BECOMES UBIQUITOUS

THERAPY AND MEDITATION APPS ABOUND Redefining the conventional, in-person therapy session that is 50 minutes in a quiet room, therapy apps allow people to have short phone calls, video chats or text exchanges with a therapist for a low monthly fee. Notable therapy apps include BetterHelp. com, OnlineTherapy.com, BrightSide.com and Calmerry.com. For meditation, Calm.com, InsightTimer.com and HeadSpace.com are dominating the field.

VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES ARE HERE TO STAY Many people that were devastated by isolation and loneliness during the pandemic sought social engagement via streaming and app-enabled webinars, exercise routines or art classes. Suddenly, virtual conferences attracted participants from all over the world.

Davenport relishes the fact that she was able to take tap dancing classes from a renowned New York City teacher, even though she lives in Washington State. “In a surprising silver lining, we’ve come to appreciate the convenience of these virtual experiences, which we likely wouldn’t have attended in person before the pandemic.”

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Buddhist monasteries to corporate boardrooms and have become a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. with an 11 percent annual growth rate. “Mindfulness has been emerging for a while, but at this point, it’s a household word,” Davenport says. “People are talking about mindful eating or mindful conversations. Core concepts like being present in the moment or taking in the other person in an empathetic way are rippling out into so many aspects of life.”

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CONSCIOUS EATING

A Better Morning Jolt

Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

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Most Americans enjoy a daily dose of coffee, and an increasing body of research indicates it’s not a bad habit to have. Meanwhile, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients ranging from matcha to mushrooms in search of additional health benefits.

“After many years of research, we have concluded that coffee can be a fantastic additive to the diet. Coffee consumption is associated with a decrease in all-cause mortality, risk of cardiovascular death and stroke,” says Claudia Hleap, a registered dietician nutritionist in Philadelphia.

Regular coffee consumption is also correlated with a decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, potentially due to its naturally containing polyphenols, which are plant compounds with protective antioxidant properties. The caffeine in coffee, as well as in tea and cocoa, can also boost short-term metabolism and brain function.

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impact sleep duration and quality, which is essential for optimal health,” says Hleap. “Coffee can also serve as a vessel for added sugars and unhealthy fats in the diet if you are adding sweeteners and artificial creamers.”

Many java drinkers today are experimenting with healthy alternatives and add-ons to shake up their routine morning pickme-up. Chicory-based drinks, made from roasted ground chicory root, are a favorite for Lauren O’Connor, a Los Angeles registered dietitian nutritionist and author of Healthy Cooking for One. “Chicory is caffeine-free, acid-free and a gut-friendly alternative to coffee,” she says. “It also has a robust, roasted taste that can satisfy those who desire more than an herbal tea. Date ‘coffee’, made from date seed, also has a deep, rich flavor.”

Some chicory tea blends also incorporate roasted dandelion root, which has been used by herbalists for centuries to enhance the body’s detoxifying functions, particularly of the liver. Golden milk, a traditional Indian beverage associated with Ayurvedic medicine, is another flavorful alternative with numerous health

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Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices.

A BETTER BEAN Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices. “A healthy addition to coffee can include coconut oil, collagen or butter. These can add some fat and protein content, which will provide more energy while also jumpstarting your metabolism at the beginning of the day,” says holistic health coach Virginia Gruhler. Ghee, a clarified butter that originated in ancient India, has been touted as a “keto-friendly” way to help neutralize the acidity of coffee while adding healthy fats and nutrients.

Spices like cinnamon and cardamom have been added to coffee and black tea for centuries in the Middle East and Asia to enhance both flavor and health. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar, in addition to having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

Mushroom coffee is another popular “coffee-plus” beverage which combines the flavor and energy boost of java with the benefits of medicinal fungi like turkey tail, lion’s mane and chaga, boosting the immune system and potentially warding off serious health conditions like dementia and cancer.

Because caffeine can stay in the bloodstream for up to 10 hours, staying clear of all caffeinated drinks in the later hours of the day will help ensure a better night’s sleep. When a mid-afternoon slump hits, a brisk walk followed by a cup of a flavorful herbal tea like Rooibos or lemongrass can wake up the body and the brain naturally.

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benefits. Recipes vary, but golden milk is typically prepared by heating milk or a plant-based milk alternative along with turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and/or cardamom.

“These warming spices go above a simple caffeine replacement to provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits,” says Trista Best, a registered dietitian in Dalton, Georgia.

Best also recommends matcha, a traditional Japanese drink made from powdered, young, green tea leaves whisked in water as a coffee alternative with less caffeine and other added benefits.

Because the tea leaves are essentially consumed in powder form rather than just steeped in water, matcha contains more catechins, an important antioxidant, than a typical preparation of green tea.

“The L-theanine, an amino acid, in matcha is known to improve brain health, which shows itself through improved memory, attention and reaction time,” notes Best.

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3 cups organic, natural milk such as oat, almond, coconut, hemp or another 2 tsp ground turmeric powder ½ tsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp coconut oil (skip if using a full-fat coconut cream or milk) ¼ tsp ground ginger powder Dash of black pepper Maple syrup, agave syrup or honey to taste Optional, but luxurious and delicious: Pinch of ground cardamom (about ⅛ tsp or just under) Dash of vanilla extract or vanilla powder Pinch of ground nutmeg (about ⅛ tsp or just under) Gently heat milk of choice in a pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Once it’s warm, add the suggested spices, oil and sweetener.

Use a whisk to thoroughly combine all of the ingredients. Depending on the type of milk used, vigorous whisking may create a nice, latte-like “foam”. Continue to heat for about five minutes, whisking occasionally. Serve immediately and enjoy it warm.

Golden milk is also delicious cold over ice, although oil is not recommended to use in this case. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat leftovers on the stovetop (rather than in a microwave) to preserve maximum nutritional value.

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Winter Squash Delicious and Nutritious

by Jaycee Miller

Winter squash is a delicious and nutritious option for the dinner table, and not just because of its name.

This primer differentiates common winter squashes, ways to prepare them, and more.

Acorn squash: Dark green and resembling a football with three-dimensional creases, it has a savory and nutty taste. One cup of this cooked winter squash contains about 115 calories and 30 grams of carbohydrates. as well as 18 percent of a typical American’s recommended daily value for provitamin A and 37 percent of our recommended daily value for vitamin C.

Buttercup squash: Looking like an uncarved dark green jack-o-lantern, it has a dry and very sweet taste. Three-quarters cup of squash has about 30 calories and 7 grams of carbohydrates, adding that same serving size contains 70 percent of most Americans’ daily requirement of vitamin A and 23 percent of these individuals’ daily requirement of vitamin C.

Butternut squash: Pale orange and containing a bottom that is wider than its top, it has a sweet, nutty taste. One cup of this winter squash cubed and then cooked has about 82 calories and adds 21.5 grams of carbohydrates to our eating plans. That serving size is also an excellent source of vitamins A and C. Consuming this much satisfies at least 20 percent of nearly everyone’s recommended daily intake of those nutrients.

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Delicata squash: Looking like a yellow eggplant with dark green vertical lines, it tastes nutty, sweet, and is not dry at all. A one-cup serving size of this winter squash contains approximately 205 calories and 18.1 grams of carbohydrates, as well as 59 percent of most Americans recommended daily vitamin A value and 22 percent of most of these individuals recommended daily vitamin C value.

Hubbard squash: Green and resembling an uncarved jacko-lantern, its taste is heavy, sweet and dry, while a one-cup serving of this winter squash cubed contains 50 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates, adding that same serving size contains 120 percent of nearly everyone in America’s daily vitamin A intake and 30 percent of this same group’s daily vitamin C intake.

Kabocha squash: Looking like an uncut dark green jacko-lantern, it tastes unpleasantly starchy unless it is cooked long enough to bring out its sugars. One cup contains 49 calories and 12 grams of carbohydrates. Adding that same serving size has 282 percent of most Americans recommended daily intake of vitamin A and 19 percent of their recommended daily intake of vitamin C.

Kiri squash: Often red and sometimes containing a nub on its end, it has a nutty flavor. There are 60 calories in 1 cup of raw cubes of this winter squash, 15 grams of carbohydrates, 10 percent of a typical American’s vitamin A value and 25 percent of their vitamin C value.

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Resembling an uncut orange jack-o-lantern with white and green splotches, it has a sweet taste.

Three-quarters cup of this squash has about 30 calories and a carbohydrate count of seven, while the vitamin A

percentage is 19 percent of a typical American’s recommended daily value and vitamin C percentage is 10 percent of their recommended daily value.

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Spaghetti squash: Resembling a yellow oval when laid on its long side, ModernFarmer.com reports it has a “mild and delicate” taste. One cup of this winter squash contains 42 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates, as well as 8 percent of most Americans recommended daily intake of vitamin A.

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Sugar Pumpkin squash: Orange and tastes—as might be assumed by its name—sweet. One cup cubed contains 30 calories and 8 grams of carbohydrates, as well as 197 percent of nearly everyone in America’s recommended daily vitamin A intake and 17 percent of their recommended daily vitamin C intake.

There is very little or no fat in each of these winter squash per serving. In addition, these foods contain varying amounts of fiber, and the more fiber one eats, the more full the stomach tends to feel.

The ideal winter squash is free of “soft spots, bruises, or mold,” states SeriousEats.com, adding “bumps and discoloration” on winter squash is fine. Once it’s purchased, “store it in a place that is dark, dry, ventilated, and about 50°F to 55°F,” the website also relates.

Winter squash can be steamed, simmered, pressure-cooked or sautéed to the eater’s liking.

Amy Kimberlain, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, offers even more ways to prepare it: “Use pieces of winter squash as an ingredient in black bean tacos or risottos. Or roast pieces and throw them into chilis, stews, or soups or puree it into a soup. Or add them to yogurt or oatmeal.”

Kimberlain also shares a winter squash storage tip: “Cut up any remaining pieces, store it in an airtight container, and freeze it,” she says. Then, a day before you want to use it, “thaw it in the refrigerator.”

Kimberlain also notes that “winter squash is much more fibrous” than summer varieties of squash like zucchini, making winter squash a good food choice for those trying to lose weight.

In addition, the attributes of winter squash contain antioxidants and varying levels of vitamin D and potassium, which can “lower blood pressure and potentially reduce one’s stroke risk,” she adds.

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by Maya Whitman Insiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that go beyond achieving the ultimate six-pack abs. “So many of us want a nice exterior, but now more than ever, we realize how important it is that the interior match that exterior,” says Dominic Kennedy, a Los Angeles trainer and founder of the Dominic Effect, an app that provides fitness workouts, customized meal plans and mind-body tools like meditation, yoga and affirmations.

The industry of wearable technology has been expanding since the advent of the FitBit Tracker in 2014, and the trend is not slowing down. Current fitness wearables even include rings that offer more detailed biometric data including blood pressure, heart rate, sleep and calories burned. With some smartwatches now priced under $50, it’s clear why the business marketing firm Grandview Research predicts significant annual growth for such products for the next six years.

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For this year, fitness and wellness choices will focus more on practical effectiveness within the new normal. “I see that most don’t want to spend hours in the gym. The way life is now, we do things differently: home gyms, home office, home childcare,” notes Kennedy.

The world of fitness is extending beyond the gym, taking inventory of all the aspects that factor into maintaining wellness. “This year, fitness is all about making workouts work for you and your lifestyle. Whether it be wearable technology, customized online personal training apps or mindset workouts that work on getting your mind in

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gear, 2022 has me excited,” says Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago-based fitness coach and host of the national PBS fitness and wellness show Step it Up with Steph. “I think we’re going to be focusing on habits and other areas of life like food, sleep and mindset that contribute to the effectiveness of workouts.”

She also foresees people picking up inspiration from hardcore fitness devotees that share more of their personal daily habits such as journaling, affirmations and how they stay committed to investing in health.

Bringing a water bottle to a yoga class or slipping on activewear is becoming digitalized, making it easier to target overall health. Staying hydrated based on individual needs is effortless using a Thermos app-connected hydration bottle with a smart lid that tracks daily intake. Mansour’s favorite fitness ally is clothing inlaid with resistance bands. “You can actually get in a workout while doing everyday activities with this resistance apparel. I love how resistance bands are built into these pants

so my daily walk, yoga session or washing dishes and doing laundry turns into a workout because my muscles engage and work harder,” she says.

MORE SUPPORT, LESS PRESSURE Kennedy sees a sense of community taking root since the start of pandemic, especially via online forums and groups centered on health and fitness. “We spend so much time on the internet and social media, and during the pandemic, it was a huge outreach that will continue to grow since you can do it right from your computer or phone.”

New Jersey-based fitness trainer Nadia Murdock sees a trend of prioritizing ourselves without all-too-common feelings of guilt. The founder of Core Program, designed to help entrepreneurial mothers take charge of their health and fitness, she warns about the possible trigger effect of digital trackers that use pop-up screens or reminders about daily steps. “I would suggest asking yourself why you want to

use a tracker. Once you have identified the reason, you can now seek out alternative options that may cause less pressure,” she says. To stay accountable without mental anguish, she suggests using a multisport watch that offers the perk of real-time audio coaching.

Kennedy concurs, saying, “The point is not to cause any more anxiety and to create a safe space. We should not be obsessing about weight and putting ourselves down, but finding a space that will lift our spirits.”

Despite the benefits of the latest technology and extras, Mansour reminds us to adhere to “tried and true methodologies like regular workouts that you enjoy, eating nutritious foods and taking care of your mental health through meditation, stress-reduction techniques and getting adequate sleep.”

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by Marlaina Donato Children and teens are sensitive beings, and like adults, they need daily tools to offset the stresses of life. Whether a child is overwhelmed by COVID-19 protocols at school, is on the autism spectrum or is highly sensitive or anxious, creating a special place to decompress can help manage big emotions. “Children, including teens, often don’t recognize the combination of sensory stimuli that is causing anxiety, irritation or exhaustion that can then lead to emotional reactivity in the form of anger, outbursts, silence, crying, inappropriate laughing or teasing,” says occupational therapist April Christopherson, owner of ExplorationTherapy.com, in Gunnison, Colorado.

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A calm space can be an inviting corner, a designated room or a place outdoors. “Sensory processing is a blanket term for how our brains and bodies integrate and use the sensory information/input around us. This is mostly environmental,” says Christopherson. Triggers may include uncomfortable room temperature, noise, inadequate or intrusive lighting, even

scratchy clothing. Unlike time-out spaces that prompt kids to process actions and think about behavior, calm-down spaces can soothe a nervous system in overdrive and quell uncontrollable meltdowns.

“It’s common for kids with sensory processing needs to be misunderstood and labeled as overly sensitive or explosive. Creating a space that meets your child’s sensory needs gives them a safe space to retreat to when they’re feeling overwhelmed,” says Alisha Grogan, a Pittsburgh occupational therapist and creator of YourKidsTable.com for picky eaters.

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CALMING NERVES, ENGAGING THE SENSES Kids’ tranquil areas can be simple or elaborate, but part of the magic formula is including objects that soothe the senses.

“The calm space can contain items that allow time for stress hormones to decrease,” says certified autism specialist Cara Koscinski, of Jacksonville, Florida, founder of PocketOccupationalTherapist.com, an online source for parents, therapists and students.

She recommends including sensory allies such as bean bags, therapy putty or dough, slow or classical music, a white noise machine, books, emotion identification cards and fidget toys (squishy or gel-filled balls, tangle toys or a Rubik’s Cube). A weighted blanket or stuffed animal, especially for younger children, is also a good option.

“Time to refocus and allow deep breathing can make a world of difference,” says Koscinski, recommending cards with cues or instructions for deep breathing.

Sarah Norris, founder of the coaching website SensoryCoach.org, with offices in Denver, Atlanta and Chicago, believes we can all benefit from sensory strategies.

“Using sensation is a powerful way to change how you feel without much thought or expression,” she says. “Sensory objects can often be used in more than one way, which allows you to discover how to help yourself feel better in a fun, nonjudgmental way.” She recommends including scented items with calming essential oils and

drawing pads, as well as age-appropriate coloring books.

Grogan’s sensory picks are stress balls, kinetic sand, noise-cancelling headphones, scented teddy bears and chewy necklaces for a child to bite on. “Families may want to have a variety of sensory tools and toys available so a child can choose what’s helpful for them,” she says. Ambient lighting, including lava lamps and yearround holiday lights, can set the mood of any sensory space.

TRANQUIL POSSIBILITIES Setting up stress-free zones at home doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits all approach. Norris favors going outside the box. “If you have the space to set up a reading nook or a semi-permanent pillow fort, your kids will love you for it. Don’t overlook the possibility of using outdoor spaces as places to promote calm. Being in

nature can be very regulating, especially if there is a comfy seat or fun swing to enjoy.”

If making an area at home doesn’t work for some families, Norris suggests highly effective portable kits that can come along in the car or to doctor’s appointments.

Christopherson encourages creative options like a comfortable beanbag at the bottom of a closet, a rocking chair with a heavy blanket or an outside fort or tree house. For multi-sibling homes, Grogan recommends a pop-up tent in a corner or in smaller spaces or a blanket thrown over a table for an instant fort.

Whatever the setup or individual needs, calm spaces encourage kids to find their center and claim their space in a chaotic world. “All kids should be given what they need for success,” underscores Koscinski.

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It’s fair to say that the cannabis industry has arrived. Recreational marijuana has now been approved in 17 states, and 37 have allowed marijuana for medical purposes. “We have CBD!” proclaim store signs selling the buzz-free cannabidiol. In 2020, more than 240,000 people worked in cannabis-related jobs. The Brightfield Group says the medical cannabis industry will reach $16 billion in annual U.S. sales by 2025. Cannabis market research firm Headset predicts this will be “a year of positive growth” for the industry.

Legalization and expansion are strongly in line with public sentiment: Two-thirds of Americans believe marijuana should be legal, says the Pew Research Center. Opposition has fallen from 52 percent in 2010 to just 32 percent by the end of 2019.

“Dispensaries and cannabis cafés are as commonplace as Starbucks, and ordering edibles is as easy as getting pizza,” reports marketing firm Grassfed Media. The National Retail Federation noted a 700 percent increase in the demand for CBD-based products in 2019.

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development analyst with Lee Enterprises Consulting, says the hemp/CBD business was flat during 2020 because of the pandemic. “With the economic situation, people were buying only essentials,” he says. “But we’re seeing the business start to come back now.” With COVID-19 recovery, more growth is certain, and here are some upcoming trends.

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana that gets the user high. The natural compound CBD—said to have healing and pain/anxiety relief properties—is being heavily marketed in the form of oils, edibles (including gummy bears and lollipops), oral sprays, creams and pills. The third-most popular food-related Google search term in 2018 was “CBD gummies”.

CBD dietary supplements are the biggest category, followed by topical applications and third, food and beverage additives.

THC is still illegal in many parts of the U.S., but CBD cultivation and sales were legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill. California offers a model for the states in regulating cannabis. Both medicinal cannabis and adult recreational use are legal, but the industry is strictly regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control to ensure that businesses operate safely and that products are free from contamination, properly labeled and kept away from children.

Research into cannabis is an emerging field, with 23,000 papers published since 2010, and Grassfed believes that some future products will be based on “other cannabinoids and terpenes such as CBN, CBG, THCA and THCV.” In addition, strains labeled indica, sativa or hybrid, or with names like Gorilla Glue and Wedding Crasher, may increasingly be replaced by a scientifically supported classification system.

Bar & Restaurant magazine wants its bartenders to know there might be THC-free CBD cocktails on their future bar menus. It reports that these drinks are “a legal grey area; federally they’re illegal, but some states have their own CBD-related laws.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says flatly, “It is currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement,” but the agency has said it is considering relaxing this prohibition.

There’s a Wild West quality to the CBD/hemp industry today.

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either more or less CBD than indicated. A significant number contained THC. And then there are the laws, with federal prohibitions and state regulations, that can be quite different. For instance, New York bans CBD products with more than 0.3 percent THC, and bans CBD from any alcohol or tobacco product. So determining whether any specific product is “legal” or not in different locations is complex.

But marketing benefits are plain. Wynk alcohol-free seltzer says it has “2.5 milligrams of THC and 2.5 milligrams of CBD in every can.” However, Wynk is not widely available. Casey Coughlin, Wynk brand manager, says, “We only sell Wynk through the dispensary channel, which is highly regulated on a state-by-state basis. So, although CBD and THC beverages are not federally legal, they are at the state level under regulation.

Jody McGinness, executive director of the Hemp Industries Association, says the FDA doesn’t actually have strong enforcement powers, and that the worst thing CBD/THC legal violators can expect from the agency is a warning letter posted on the FDA website.

Gregg Sturz, co-founder of Florida-based CBD Hemp Experts, a leading wholesale provider of cannabis-derived products, says he expects the FDA to eventually approve CBD for use in dietary supplements. “I don’t think they’re trying to shut the industry down, just come up with some clear guidelines,” he says.

The legal status of THC is such a question mark that, according to Investopedia’s Marijuana Investing Guide, large banks “are currently afraid of money-laundering charges they may face if they work with these businesses … The American Bankers’ Association has been pushing for more legal clarity.”

Newman, who studies the medicinal uses of CBD, notes that in some cases it’s being marketed as a topical analgesic for pain relief, when actually the other proven ingredients in analgesics—including methanol and camphor—are doing the heavy lifting. This situation has also produced FDA warning letters, because if CBD is claimed to relieve pain, then it is required to go through a new drug application process for efficacy.

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McGinness sees the major growth area for cannabis-related products not in CBD, but in industrial hemp fiber. As hemp growers gear up in the Midwest after decades of federal bans, they’re likely to expand beyond cottage clothing companies into such areas as auto and industrial parts and building materials, he says.

“Hemp products made in a green way create fewer emissions,” McGinness says.

“And the bioplastics made from hemp are lighter-weight, which increases fuel efficiency. I expect we’ll see heartland industrial hemp grow so much it will make CBD look like a niche.”

Jim Motavalli is a Connecticut-based journalist who writes about the environment, cars and music. He can be contacted via JimMotavalli.com.

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Cold and Flu Prevention Tips

by Abbe Lang

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If there is one good thing that has come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that people havebecome aware of the importance of good hygiene, handwashing and taking better care of their immune systems. We are all exposed to viruses every day, when we go to the grocery store, forexample, or any other public place, but the key to preventing a cold or the flu is keeping the body alkaline to prevent viruses from multiplying and spreading.

To build your immune system, maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a predominantly raw food diet, exercise and get plenty of sleep.

The body can fight off viruses if the immune system is healthy and not compromised. Some supplements to include in our diet include vitamins A, C, D and K2 as well as herbs such as oregano, Biocidin, Staments 7 mushrooms, Quercetin, Royal Cod Liver Oil and Serrapeptase.

At the first sign of a cold or flu, here are some suggested remedies:

Then, put a couple of drops in the ears. Sinuses are a breeding ground for viruses where they can replicate quickly. Plus, germs can enter the body through the ear canal.

NASAL CLEANSE We can help stop the spread of viruses by rinsing nasal passages to wash away germs, loosen and thin any mucus in the nose and defend the entryway to the upper respiratorytract and lungs. Using a saline nasal cleanse enhanced with iodine is safe for people of all ages.

USE GEMMOTHERAPY FROM AN OAK TREE In gemmotherapy, Quercus robur (oak tree) is used as a general tonic to stimulate the production of 17-ketosteroids that can assist the body in destroying or resisting pathogenic micro-organisms. Many antimicrobial herbs can be used in cooking, salads and in herbal teas on an ongoing basis as a preventive way of protecting the body.

KEEP A HEALTHY MOUTH Having a healthy mouth cuts the risk of colds and flu by up to 50 percent with healthy gums. Healthy gums reduce strain on the immune system so it can react quickly to invading viruses.

GET PLENTY OF SLEEP If troubles in sleeping is being encountered, take melatonin before bed as a preventative measure. Always follow label directions and take it in the dark to maintain its effectiveness.

BOOST HEART HEALTH A strong heart enhances nutrient-rich blood flow to every organ in your body, so double up on vegetable intake to boost the production of antibodies that destroy viruses.

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Drinking black, green and oolong teas are packed with polyphenols that can triple our ability to fight off invading cold and flu viruses, so enjoy a cup or two every day.

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Why Words Matter

by Marlaina Donato

From witchy incantations in Shakespeare’s Macbeth to ancient Sanskrit mantras; from the stirring speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr. to the divinely inspired poetry of the Sufis, words have bridged the chasm between the visible and the invisible since the dawn of human language. They have the capacity to conjure change, rock the boat, manipulate mood and alter the inner landscape.

According to language research center Ethnologue, there are more than 7,000 languages in the world. We use words every day to communicate, to learn, to teach, to bond with kindred souls and to win opinion wars on social media. We can use words as medicine or weapons, and we too often forget their power.

Many religious texts draw attention to the spoken word, especially in creation stories and the creative capacity of deity. In the Vedanta Sutra, an ancient Vedic text, the phrase anavritti sabdat translates to “by sound vibration, one becomes liberated.” Consider what

it would be like if we each made a daily commitment to use everyday words as a conscious tool for healing—a practical form of spiritual discipline from which everyone might benefit.

In our age of rapidly developing technology and jam-packed schedules, the spoken word is becoming a casualty in the daily blur of abbreviated texts and emojis.

Forty percent of the world’s languages are on the threshold of extinction, and so is the language of everyday courtesy and compassion. “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but words will never hurt me,” the old saying goes, but words do hurt, chipping away at our mental health in the classroom, on the checkout line at the supermarket and in our social media newsfeeds.

Negativity-overwhelm has become the norm. If the mystics of old are correct regarding the energetic impact of our words, thoughts and self-talk, incredible power awaits on the tip of our tongues. With a little bit of attention and intention, there’s so much we might be able to create for ourselves and others.

Words are seeds, and we can sow life-sustaining gardens for generations to follow. Consider what to plant today.

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Healing Power of Letting Go

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What exactly do you advise us to let go of?

In Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature, Peter Russell reminds readers what lies at the heart of all spiritual traditions. Based on his half-century of practicing Transcendental Meditation and applying the lessons of ancient and contemporary spiritual teachers, he offers a new perspective on the age-old practice of letting go, which involves not being attached to outcomes, surrendering desires, accepting the present, opening to a higher power, relinquishing the ego and practicing forgiveness. He traces the seeds of many ideas in the book to his time in India studying with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, as well as immersing in A Course in Miracles 36

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While the thought-provoking title suggests that individuals might be asked to let go of a situation, possessions or a relationship, the fundamental theme running through the book is not the letting go of things themselves, but rather letting go the things that only exist in the mind—thoughts, interpretations, fixed beliefs, points of view, expectations of the future, attachments to possessions and relationships, judgements, grievances, assumptions about how things should or should not be. These things in the mind are the lens through which the things of the world are experienced. For example, looking at things through blue-tinted spectacles gives everything a blueish tinge. But the lens itself is not part of the world you see. In a similar way, the lens through which we see our world is not another thing we see. In this sense, we are letting go of the “non-things” that color our view of the world.

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What benefits have you experienced from letting go?

I’m more in touch with my intuition and my feelings and less consumed by my thoughts. I feel better, experience more peace and am content. Discontent is largely self-created by thinking how things should or should not be. When discontent drops away, contentment becomes more prevalent. No one walks around wonderfully enlightened all the time. Letting go is a lifetime process. Noticing where I get caught up, pausing, coming back to the present, to what is, has a feeling of “Ahhh.” It’s a sense of coming home to my inner home.

The world pulls us outward, taking us out of ourselves. When we step back from it and let go for a while, it’s like coming home to our self.

How can we better savor each moment?

In just pausing and noticing what is in the present moment of experience, you’ll simply be stopping and withdrawing your interest from the thoughts that showed up when you paused. If you notice that your attention relaxes and if there is a sense of ease, a gentle sense of happiness or joy or a quality of spaciousness and clarity, savor it. Later, when it occurs to you, pause again and again. But don’t let the practice of pausing become routine or a ritual. Instead, make each pause a fresh inquiry into the moment and be curious about what it feels like, as if it were the first time, because it is the first and only time you will savor “this” moment.

Linda Sechrist is the Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Connect at Linda Sechrist.com.

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Five Tips to Beat the Winter Blues Fourteen percent of Americans feel a bit sad about being indoors for long periods in the winter than in the summer and do not like that it is darker for longer periods.

People who experience this condition, often call it the “winter blues”, However, you do not always have to wait until springtime to feel better. Here are five tips for beating the condition:

4. CREATE AND KEEP A SLEEP SCHEDULE The American Society of Administrative Professionals (asaporg. com) encourages going “to bed at the same time every day” and resisting the temptation to take naps or sleep different hours on weekends. The group says a regular sleep schedule (about 7 hours’ worth in each 24-hour cycle) helps avoid mood changes linked to sleep.

5. IF NEEDED, SEEK ADDITIONAL HELP If the winter blues last more than a day or two and are accompanied by decreased levels of energy and joy, and higher amounts of irritability and appetite, it may be seasonal affective disorder that’s occurring and not the winter blues, Cleveland Clinic’s website says.

If so, usa.gov encourages calling the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration 24-hour helpline at 1-800-662HELP or finding a physician to ascertain the best treatment.

Jaycee Miller is a freelance researcher, blogger, and writer living in New Jersey.

1. EAT WISELY Eating healthy foods helps the body stay alert longer, which may help boost one’s mood according to Dana Hunnes, a clinical dietitian at the University of California at Los Angeles. “A meal that takes time to digest and steadily releases blood sugar helps ensure your energy remains high and your mood stays positive," she continues. To see this benefit, add whole grains, healthy proteins, fruits or vegetables, and small amounts of nuts and cheese as possible to the grocery cart, and limit consumption of foods with high amounts of processed carbohydrates and sugars.

2. GO OUTSIDE (AND CONSIDER DOING SOMETHING ELSE BESIDES JUST STANDING THERE) Geisinger, a health system based in Pennsylvania, says on its website (Geisinger.org) that stepping outside occasionally will “expose your body to more natural light” and improve your mood. Additional mood-enhancing benefits may be obtained by activities like briskly walking, running, biking, and indoor swimming, since doing so “releases chemicals called endorphins that boost your mood,”

3. MAKE PLANS TO STAY BUSY “An unstructured day is a recipe for feeling purposeless, and that can lead to depression,” Christine Whelan, a clinical professor at the University of Wisconsin tells ConsumerReports.org. In other words, find things to do, whether they be small, like “sewing on that missing coat button, paying bills, or finishing a puzzle” or large, such as “finding ways to contribute to your community,” the website continues. Either type of activity should help improve your mood.

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The Electric Vehicle Revolution Moving Toward an All-EV Future This Year

by Jim Motavalli

Almost certainly, electric cars are in everyone’s future. Not only are automakers—from General Motors and Volvo to Rolls-Royce and Bentley—pledging to stop producing gas and diesel cars, but a long list of countries in Europe and Asia plus three U.S. states are planning to ban them by 2040 or earlier, often citing climate change imperatives.

This wouldn’t be happening if electrification technology was standing still. Instead, it’s made rapid progress to the point that electric vehicles (EV) are more often than not better cars than their internal combustion counterparts. A range of 300 miles or more (the top model of the luxurious Lucid Air claims 520) has become commonplace, and the inherent properties of electric motors—such as lots of low-end torque—means they’re very 38

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fast off the line. The Rimac Nevera, an EV supercar, reaches 60 mph in an incredible 1.85 seconds.

But there’s more. Fuel and service costs have been dramatically reduced with EVs. A 2018 University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute study pegged the average cost to operate an EV at $485 a year, compared to $1,117 for a gas-

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operated car, and battery packs and electric motors take up less space than engines, transmissions and radiators. This means larger passenger compartments with more legroom and no center “hump”, and storage up front (the so-called “frunk”), as well as behind. Designers are even able to ditch the grille—a feature shared by all but a few air-cooled cars on the market.

EVS GET MORE AFFORDABLE The high cost of EVs has been off-putting.

The Tesla Model S Plaid Edition, made in California, starts at $129,990, the Arizona-produced Lucid sells for up to $170,000, and the Croatian-made Rimac costs $2.4 million. That’s one reason EV penetration is low—accounting for only 2 percent of U.S. sales in 2020. By last year, there were almost 1.8 million EVs on American roads—three times the number of 2016—but affordable cars would make the numbers grow much faster. The federal $7,500 federal income tax credit for EVs helps, but it has a 200,000-unit sales cap, and General Motors and Tesla have already met it. Some states, and especially EV-friendly California, have generous additional incentives, and a proposed increase in the tax credit from $7,500 to $12,500 is under consideration

by Congress.

Battery pack costs—the key reason EVs are expensive—went down an average of 16 percent per year between 2007 and 2020, the University of Pennsylvania reports. And that has created cheaper electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Bolt ($31,995), Hyundai Kona ($34,000), Mini Cooper SE ($30,750), Nissan Leaf ($32,620) and Tesla Model 3 ($41,190).

The big news for truck fans is that the country’s bestselling vehicle for many years, the Ford F-150 pickup, will have a battery electric variant called the Lightning on the market this spring with a price under $40,000.

For some people, hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles are a better choice. They’re certainly cheaper. Toyota’s long-lived Prius (with 58 mpg city/53 highway) starts

at $24,525. And there’s an appealing Ford hybrid truck, too—the Maverick—at $19,995. It went on sale late last year.

These “green” trucks are undoubtedly better for the environment than their gas and diesel counterparts. Greenhouse gas production is directly tied to fuel economy, and some versions of the current F-150 pickup get only 15 mpg combined. The only emissions from its EV counterpart and battery trucks like it will be from the generation of the electricity to run them. The Maverick hybrid gets 40 mpg in city driving.

In 2020, researchers in England and Holland said that driving an EV is better for the environment in 95 percent of the world—the exception would be in areas with very dirty coal-based grids. For a complete lifecycle analysis, it’s necessary to factor in the effects of manufacturing, the mining of rare earth minerals, the makeup of the local grid, end-of-life recycling and other factors. EVs do have slightly higher greenhouse gas production from recycling (1.8 tons versus 2.4 tons) because of battery processing, a Chinese study says. But that same study reports that complete lifecycle emissions for EVs are 18 percent lower.

The good news is that many of the factors that go into lifecycle analysis are getting better for EVs. Renewable energy is the fastest-growing energy source, and the amount in the U.S. grid increased 100 percent between 2000 and 2018. Lithium is essential for modern EV batteries, and both General Motors and BMW have invested in more sustainable methods of extraction.

INTEGRATING WITH THE HOME Another EV cost is the installation of 240volt electricity for home charging. But in 2020 the International Code Council (ICC) set new voluntary guidelines for new homes that would make all of them “EVReady”. Installing the necessary wiring when the house is built would cost $920, compared to $3,550 for a retrofit, says the ICC. Some municipalities, such as Seattle, already require EV wiring for new homes with off-street parking.

Increasingly, EVs are being equipped

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for two-way power, meaning they can power homes or construction sites. That’s one part of the appeal of Ford’s Lightning, which has 9.6 kilowatts of power available to keep the lights on during a power outage. It can provide full-home electricity for three days.

What to Expect Buying an EV will require some lifestyle changes, most but not all of them positive.

Passing up gas stations is a plus. Studies show that 80 percent or more of EV charging will be done at home, mostly at night. Regular servicing for tuneups and oil changes will become a distant memory, and so will the financial bite. AAA says EVs will cost on average $949 less per year to maintain.

Many of today’s electric cars have range limitations, and this needs to be factored into trip planning. The 2021 Volkswagen I.D. 4 Pro can travel 260 miles on a charge, perhaps not enough to get to grandma’s house. The 2021 Nissan Leaf only has a 150-mile range, although the Leaf Plus increases that to 226.

Buying used is tempting, because some EVs—such as early Nissan Leafs—are highly affordable, with good ones costing about $7,000. But its range is poor, just 73 miles. While some older Teslas have credible range, they’ve also retained their value pretty well. In general, buying new—which includes claiming the federal income tax credit—is a better idea.

First-time EV buyers worry about high prices, range, finding public chargers (although the $7.5 billion allocated to build them in the recent infrastructure bill may help), the considerable time needed to recharge at home, compromised interior space and replacing the expensive battery packs. These are all legitimate concerns, but the lower-priced, roomy, fast-charging EVs coming on the market now—and a network of more than 41,000 public chargers—go a long way toward addressing them.

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It’s the logical outcome of an evolution in how pets are regarded, say psychologists.

Only a few decades ago, most dogs slept in doghouses rather than in bedrooms, and most cats were free-range explorers of the outdoors. Today, two in three American

households have a pet, and the animals are increasingly part of the family—sometimes even more beloved than human family members. One study, for example, found young children more likely to confide in a pet than in a sibling.

A mattress company survey found that 71 percent of pet owners sleep with their furry friends. The forced togetherness of the pandemic drew pets and owners even closer. “Today, pet owners want to reward their pets in every way possible to let them know how grateful they are for the unconditional love and companionship they provide,” says Osborne.

The urge to lovingly pamper pets starts at the food dish with many emerging trends.

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ized to their pet’s specific dietary needs, a trend being eagerly met by more than 700 brands and 10,000 products. Today, a dizzying array of foods are tailored to pets’ ages, breeds and physical and emotional conditions. Obese dogs can chomp down on high-protein, low-fat foods; anxious pups can mellow out with foods that contain hemp and CBD oil; and dogs prone to kidney stones may find relief on a renal-support formula. Consumers unable to purchase pricey, specialized formulas are making kibble less boring by adding flavorful mix-ins and toppers such as shredded tuna and lamb liver flakes.

GOING PLANT-BASED The slow but sure rise in the number of Americans that eat natural, plant-based diets has its parallel in animal diets. Organic pet food free of pesticides, antibiotics and chemicals constitute a robust, $22-billion-a-year business in the U.S., and vegan pet food sales are predicted to grow globally by 12 percent a year. Ancient grains like amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat and millet are included in gluten-free formulas to satisfy a small but growing market. To make plant-based chow more appealing, pet food makers are adding savory flavors and substituting chemical enhancers with kitchen ingredients like vinegar.

RETHINKING MEAT Some manufacturers are replacing chicken and beef with more adventurous, gamey proteins such as rabbit, venison, bison and wild boar. “Products are advertising how you can bring out their inner wolf by feeding them that food, because it is more natural to their instincts,” says Heather Venkat, the acting public health veterinarian for Arizona. Revenues are predicted to nearly double from $277 million in 2018 to $525 million in 2025 for a growing favorite: raw meat in the form of freeze-dried kibble.

ETHICAL BUYS Consumers are examining labels to find pet food that is sustainable and responsibly sourced. “‘Made in the USA’ remains

a popular claim and feature that may even be increasing, along with a demand for ethical claims, sustainability concerns and cause marketing,” writes Debbie Phillips-Donaldson, editor-in-chief of Petfood Industry. In a survey of U.S. dog and cat owners conducted by Packaged Facts in early 2020, 69 percent reported concern about the treatment of animals raised for use in pet food.

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“Most importantly, watch how your pet does while eating a particular food. If your pet is maintaining a healthy weight and has normal digestive function (firm stools, no vomiting), good energy levels, normal amounts of shedding and that ‘glow’ of good health, the diet you’ve picked is probably a good match,” she says.

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SATURDAY, 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 levels. $15 or class card.

Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

First Day Night Hike: Adults Only – 4:306:30pm. Come celebrate the first day of 2022 with us. First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative led by America’s State Parks to encourage people to get outdoors. $15/person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 2

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

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New Moon Crystal Bowl Sound Bath Meditation – 7-8pm. Opening meditation to improve the body’s health, increase love, clarity and prosperity. Rest in a crystalline sound warp and experience the frequencies and harmonies of crystal singing bowls and ultra-relaxing brainwave state where healing happens. $25. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. Register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

MONDAY, JANUARY 3

Vets in Training Program Homeschool Classes – Educate and enrich the lives of young animal lovers with fun STEAM learning with lots of hands-on time with our resident rescue animals. Winter Session I runs for 5 wks. HousePaws Vets in Training, 201 Main St, Rancocas. Register: VetsInTraining.us.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 4

Winter Bird Count – 10am-12pm. Help identify species by sight and sound at specified locations within each County Park (not for beginner birders). Amico Island Park, 81 Norman Ave, Delran. Registration required: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

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Writing to Release and Create Workshop – Jan 4 & 13. 6-7:30pm. 1st & 3rd Tues, JanMar. With Kathy Hardies. Learn how to “Write to Release” past experiences, emotions, and to mindfully connect with the feelings your writing brings up. Jan: one thing to release and one thing to create; Feb: Release & Create through Poetry; Mar: Release & Create through Narrative Writing. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

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Ceramic Paint N Sip at White Horse Winery – 6-8:30pm. Paint, sip and relax while their artists guide you to create your own Light Up Vintage Snowman with a variety of paint colors to match your winter decor (battery string lights included). No experience required. $40. 106 Hall St, Hammonton.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5

Virtual Open House: Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies – A great time to explore a career in holistic healthcare. More info: 856-580-6444 or LIWS.org.

Winter Bird Count – 9am-12pm. Help identify species by sight and sound at specified locations within each County Park (not for beginner birders). Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, 515 Creek Rd, Moorestown.

Registration required: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6

Align Through Movement and Sound – 7-9pm. With Lucia DeSimone and Mimi Scalia. Gentle stretching, a gong immersion, and sound bathing will transport you and help you release. Bring a pillow & yoga mat/blanket. $75. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. Register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 8

Vision Board Workshop – 1-3pm. Create a vision board to give you a daily visual reminder of your dreams, goals and to help you manifest. $25 includes all materials. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales.

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Sankalpa Afternoon Retreat – 1-5pm. With Julie Fischer. 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. Via Zoom and in studio. $40. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 10

Yin Yoga with Angelic Reiki – 6:30-8pm.

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

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 14

Tea Leaf Reading Class (Tasseography) – 7-9pm. With Beth O’Brien. Learn the ancient Celtic art of Tasseography with a nice cup of warm tea as you set your intentions to what you want to achieve or release that doesn’t serve you. Get a reading after you’ve learned to read your own cup of tea through the leaves. $30. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. Register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

Restorative Yoga with Reiki – 7:30-9pm.

Be led through meditative, restorative yoga postures that allow our bodies the space to release, relax and renew. Jen will individually connect to each person with reiki. $45. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales. 215-661-0510.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 15

Saturday Guided Hike – 10:30-11:30am.

Studies show that taking a walk in a natural area is good for your physical and mental health. Adults and interested. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited.

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

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MONDAY, JANUARY 17

MLK One-Day Camp – 8:30am-3:30pm.

Ages 5-12 will have a fun day of STEAM education with all our friendly resident rescue animals. Early and late care available. $80/ child; sibling discounts. HousePaws Vets in Training, 201 Main St, Rancocas. Register: VetsInTraining.us.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19

Winter Tree Walk – 1-3pm. Bundle up and join Naturalist Kate on a leisurely hike around the park while identifying native tree species by their bark. Free. Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, 515 Creek Rd, Moorestown.

Registration required: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 22

Breath & Body Mapping – 1-2:30pm. In-studio or virtual. Starting with our feet and working our way up, we will bring awareness, stretch, strength and energetic sensation throughout the whole body, knowing ourselves more deeply joint-by-joint. $30. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 23

Reiki Share – 1-3pm. A collaborative healing event where all participate in the energy healing of each other. Reiki Master Jen will invite the reiki energy in, and then have everyone join the session. $25. Whole Body Yoga Studio, 103 E Walnut St, North Wales.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 24

All About Crystals Workshop – 6-7:30pm.

With Kathy Hardies. An introduction to the different crystals, what they represent, how to use them in everyday life, setting intention and how to tap into their power during meditation, relaxation and healing purposes.

Receive and learn about their starter kit of crystals. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 27

Animal Tracks and Signs – 10-11:30am.

With Naturalist Kate. From signs of animal tracks to viewing nests and lodges, learn how these animals overwinter and survive the cold weather. Laurel Run Park, 200 Creek Rd, Moorestown. Registration required: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 28 Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat – Jan 28-30. “Listening with our Hearts.”

Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation. This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness. Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $299 all-inclusive. Marianist Retreat Center, Cape May Point. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886 or KBosna28@yahoo.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 20

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

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

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:30-8pm. 1st Mon. An open invitation to those who are interested in exploring meditation, energy education/topics and reiki.

No experience necessary. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

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

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Hump-Day Afternoon Hike – Thru 12/29.

2-3:30pm. Like to hike, but don’t like doing it alone? Come on out for a brisk hike in nature.

Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Age 18+. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICES – For rent in Medford, NJ. Info: 856-906-0644.

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

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT – Established holistic wellness center located in the heart of Merchantville. Info: 856-488-7067.

Seeking DENTAL ASSISTANT (OR TRAINEE) FOR HOLISTIC PRACTICE – Part-time position (Haddon Township, NJ). Seeking: high-energy, reliable, compassionate assistant or trainee. Ideal candidate: 1-3 yrs of experience (with x-ray license) preferred but will train. Work hrs: M-W, 20-25 hrs/wk.

Email resume to: DrScott621@gmail.com Learn more about holistic dentistry: BiologicalDentistsOfNJ.com.

HALO WELLNESS CENTER IN MARLTON – Looking to hire 3 part-time licensed massage therapists. Offer flexible schedules, excellent compensation and a positive work environment. Send resume: Info@HaloWellnessCtr.com.

NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS CENTER – Is hiring a clinical nutritionist. Please contact Sean Inselberg: 856-499-2160.

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

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

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

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

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

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

Animal Intuitive SALLY KYLE

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

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

MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed.

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

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

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

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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.

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

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Health Coach MOLLY DINAN, HHC

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

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

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JASON FOSTER

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

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

Health Counseling LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

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

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

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

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856-452-3434 Abbe@AbbeLang.com AbbeLang.com Abbe Lang is a Certified Life Coach and Homeopath practicing in her Marlton office. If you are struggling with your physical or mental health she can help. If you need to stick to a nutrition plan, she can create and implement one for you. She works with women, men and couples. Her practice style is to combine all the modalities of healing (homeopathy, cell salts, Bach flower remedies) to her clients coupled with a life coaching directional program to implement positive changes in their lives.

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Hypnotherapy DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

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

Integrative/Holistic Medicine DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 • DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available.

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

PHILIP GETSON, DO

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

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Intuitive Healing & Yoga TRICIA BANFE HEISER

Our practice treats each person individually by addressing the root cause of the problem. Dr Karmazin employs holistic therapies, such as acupuncture, biopuncture, homeopathy and nutritional counselling for a variety of ailments. We also specialize in holistic pain management and do not use narcotics, NSAIDs or steroid injections.

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It is my desire to help you live your best life. To feel balanced and at ease in mind, body and spirit. Join me online for yoga, meditation, pranayama and other pearls of wisdom to help you navigate life with joy and grace.

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

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

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Naturopath DOROTHY GREEN, HHP

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

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

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Numerologist TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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Pre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy Holistic Telehealth KATELYN KRAUSE

Kate Krause Coaching LLC 609-975-9708 KateKrauseCoach@gmail.com KateKrauseCoaching.wixsite.com/hom Using a back-to-basics approach in her 1:1 coaching program, Kate supports women by providing education about health and fertility optimization, assists in the process of implementing healthy behaviors and guides women through barriers that hinder them from finding their healthiest selves.

MICHELLE URBANSKI, CHHP

Revive Your Health, LLC 609-614-0604 ReviveForYourHealth@gmail.com ReviveForYourHealth.com Michelle Urbanski is a Certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner specializing in helping couples identify and heal the known or unknown factors preventing pregnancy. She utilizes Bioenergetic Assessment to identify stressors, discover imbalances and create customized nutritional and emotional supports for your fertility journey. Michelle provides virtual holistic telehealth services specific for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum needs.

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

Reiki PEEL THE ONION REIKI

Jose Vega Jr 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, 2nd Fl, Ste 202 Medford, NJ 08055 347-605-4810 JoseJrVega93@gmail.com Reiki is a form of energy healing.

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

Sexual Dysfunction DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

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

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

Beth is also a Reiki Master and an ordained minister to officiate your wedding. She also is a paranormal investigator and does private and public homes. She also does house blessings and cleansing.

Tai Chi/Energy Balance SIOBHAN HUTCHINSON, MA, HOLISTIC HEALTH

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