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Pinelands Photography Competition and Exhibition

he Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) and a volunteer committee composed of professional and amateur photographers will host their annual juried photography exhibit focused on the Pinelands National Reserve. The exhibit will hang in PPA’s newly renovated barn at its headquarters in Southampton from November 10 to December 14. The deadline for submissions is September 15. An opening reception will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on November 9, during which the awards will be announced. Black and white and color images taken within the boundaries of the Pinelands National Reserve depicting its landscape, flora, wildlife, communities and people will be eligible for more than $2,500 in cash awards. Photographers of all skill levels may apply, and all submissions will be digitally displayed at the opening reception and at the exhibit. Photographers are welcome to submit up to three images for $30, and $5 for each additional image, up to a total of six submissions. Student (18 years of age and under) entries are $10 for three images and $5 for each additional image, up to a total of six.

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Registration Is Now Open for the Third Annual Pinelands Summer Short Course

he third annual Pinelands Summer Short Course will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on July 18 at Stockton University’s Kramer Hall, in downtown Hammonton. The event will feature educational presentations and field trips that explore the unique history, ecology, culture and music of the Pinelands. Educators can earn five professional development credits. “This year’s Pinelands Summer Short Course features an impressive lineup of classroom presentations and field trips, ranging from blacksmithing to blueberries,” says Nancy Wittenberg, executive director of the Pinelands Commission. “Educating the public is a critical part of our mission to preserve, protect and enhance the Pinelands because it heightens awareness and appreciation of the region and its resources.” Attendees should check in at Kramer Hall between 8 and 8:45 a.m. A free continental breakfast will be offered to attendees beginning at 8 a.m. Cost: $60. Location: 30 Front St. For more information or to register, visit Stockton.edu/ pinelands.

Bird Watching and Identification Walk at Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust

oin Marilyn Henry at Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust at 2 p.m. on July 21 for a Bird Watching and Identification Walk, part of its Walk in the Wild series. Participants will search for birds in the 36 acres along Big Timber Creek, which consist of woods, marshlands and a meadow. Henry, a resident of Wenonah, has been an avid birder since 2008. She has extensively explored bird habitats in Gloucester County and has birded in all of New Jersey’s counties, plus 28 states and 13 foreign countries. Henry guides twice-amonth bird walks at Scotland Run Park, in Clayton; hosts training sessions for the annual Gloucester County Nature Club’s Bird Quest; conducts bird surveys; and helps with various Christmas Bird Counts in South Jersey. “Finding birds while walking a trail, meadow or shoreline is fun, and I always enjoy sharing discoveries with others,” she says. Attendees are asked to bring their binoculars and to meet at the Willoughby House at the end of Pine Avenue, off Good Intent Road, in Blackwood Terrace. There is an additional small parking lot available at the end of Rankin Avenue, one block from Pine Avenue. Cost: Free. Suggested donation of $5-$20, sliding scale. Location: 340 Pine Ave., Deptford. For more information, call Charles White at 856-217-9138. Visit Facebook for potential changes and directions.

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manda Heritage, PT, DPT, owner of Breathe Life Physical Therapy & Wellness, will be opening a new location in Collingswood. Her practice will be joining a group of small business owners, known as the Collingswood Health Collective, to serve the surrounding South Jersey and Philadelphia areas. The collective officially opens its doors July 1 at 987 Haddon Avenue. The goal is to provide one-onone specialized care to women, men and children throughout the lifespan. The Collingswood Health Collective provides multidisciplinary care, including pelvic therapy, dietician services, chiropractic care and CranioSacral Therapy. Each business is individual, however hopes to provide collaborative care and a supportive environment for healing and optimal health. Pelvic floor therapy will be provided by Heritage (BreatheLifept.com); nutrition services by Vita Nutrition (VitaNutrition. com); chiropractic care by Active Life Project (ActiveLife.com); and CranioSacral Therapy by Connectivity Therapy and Holistic Health (ConnectivityTherapy.com).

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nce in a while, a technology is introduced to the world that has dramatic effect on athletic performance. Adequate hydration is an absolute necessity for optimal athletic performance. One technological breakthrough that is relatively new to athletes in North America is restructured, antioxidant, alkaline ionized water. Champion bodybuilder Wade Lightheart, author of Hydration Breakthrough for Athletes, writes about his experience using Kangen Water (the brand of restructured water that he uses and recommends) as well as a brief synopsis of how the water technology works and how it can affect athletic performance. In his book, Lightheart documents his experience using restructured ionized water and how it allowed him to train harder, longer and recover in a fraction of the time it would take using conventional waters from taps, bottled water or other filtration, ionization or purification machines. The author further explains how this new technology turns ordinary tap water into a natural, high-powered performance enhancer that can enable everyone from weekend warriors to world-class athletes to more easily reach their genetic potential. Restructured ionized water improves recovery, helps avoid injury and can potentially extend athletic careers. For more information, a free copy of Hydration Breakthrough for Athletes or to try a free sample of antioxidant, alkaline Kangen Water, call Patrick Dumadag at 201-9130397 or visit Kangen-Hydration.com. See ad on page 7.

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ndi B. Meltzer, MA, certified grief recovery specialist, of Grief Recovery Services, is offering a workshop designed to help highly successful introverts preserve their well-being and success in high burnout/compassion fatigue fields, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 18 at the Crowne Plaza, in Cherry Hill. “As a grief recovery specialist and an introvert, I know first hand how easy it can be to either feel knocked over like a domino or try to be strong and emotionless when you witness so much sadness and stress,” explains Meltzer. “I can’t wait to share the exact strategies I use with you.” Adds Meltzer: “Physicians, veterinarians, energy healers, teachers, nutritionists, nurses, Andi B. Meltzer, MA entrepreneurs and so many others are improving the lives of people, animals, environment and the world at large, but sadly at a high cost to their emotional well-being. Eventually, trying to be strong for others, tragically, results in many giving up on their work or on their life. I want to do my part in helping you continue to do your true heart’s desires and to stop being in conflict with your true nature.” Location: 2349 W. Marlton Pike. For more information, call 856-854-3155, ext. 172, email Andi.M@comcast.net or visit GriefRecoveryMethod.com/grms/ andi-meltzer. See ad on page 48.

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland and Salem Counties Awarded $100K Core Mission Grant

ig Brothers Big Sisters is pleased to announce that its $100,000 Impact100 South Jersey grant will allow Big Brothers Big Sisters to increase the number of kids it serves through new technology. Mentor 2.0 is a curriculum-based, online program model that lets “Big” mentors and “Little” mentees interact weekly through the iMentor program. Big Brothers Big Sisters anticipates Mentor 2.0 will reduce some of the challenges the organization faces recruiting “Bigs” because of their travel commitments and time limitations. Impact100 South Jersey Core Mission Grants are intended to help local organizations reach the next level and increase access to their services. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ leadership believes that Mentor 2.0 is the best tool to transform the way the organization serves its children in one-to-one mentoring relationships. Big Brothers Big Sisters anticipates that the grant will be a game-changer, catapulting the number of children it will be able to serve. For more information about Impact100 South Jersey, visit Impact100sj.org.

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Spirit Matters Studio Offers Free ‘Spirit Portrait’

onica Armstrong, founder of Spirit Matters Studio, will create a free “spirit portrait” of a pet, chosen at random on August 10. The winner will be notified by email. Spirit Matters Studio is a place for women to enjoy spiritual experiences and creative inspiration in a welcoming, sacred space. Here, Armstrong, artist and spiritual director, has created and exhibited nationally her own paintings. The latest development in her career is the shift away from painting life-size, realistic animals in murals. Last year, Armstrong lost her dear companion, Bijou, a standard poodle. In her grief, she created a “spirit portrait” of this special, loving dog. It was healing for her to see this beautiful friend in spirit. Since then, she has had the opportunity to create more spirit portraits for other owners of pets, both those thriving and those that have passed. In their short lives, pets shower us with the gift of unconditional love. Armstrong’s mission is to capture and reveal that inner beauty, unique personality and the often heroic nature of these wonderful animals that become like family to us in a spirit portrait. “It is a thrill to take the story of each unique animal and create art that will celebrate this important relationship, helping to keep their spirit alive forever,” says the artist. To enter your pet, send your name, email and phone number; the pet’s name; and one sentence about the pet to Monica@SpiritMatterStudio.com. For more information about the studio, visit SpiritMatterStudio.com. See ad on page 33.

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The Republic of Ireland is the third country worldwide to declare a climate emergency, with both the government and opposition parties agreeing to an amendment to a climate action report. “We’re reaching a tipping point in respect of climate deterioration,” says Climate Action Minister Richard Bruton. “Things will deteriorate very rapidly unless we move very swiftly, and the window of opportunity to do that is fast closing.” The UK governments of Wales and Scotland have also declared climate emergencies. Suggested responses include limiting oil and gas exploration, and issuing an additional biodiversity emergency measure.

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The 2019 Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce (Tinyurl.com/ DirtyDozen-Clean15List) highlights increased pesticide use on up to 70 percent of conventionally grown U.S. produce. Several different types of pesticide, insecticide and fungicide residues are present on many fruits and vegetables. The Dirty Dozen list includes strawberries, spinach, kale, nectarines, apples, grapes, peaches, cherries, pears, tomatoes, celery and potatoes. The clean 15 list includes avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, frozen sweet peas, onions, papayas, eggplant, asparagus, kiwi, cabbage, cauliflower, cantaloupes, broccoli, mushrooms and honeydew melon. The EWG advises that eating organic produce, especially for pregnant and nursing mothers and young children, should be a national priority.

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The world’s oceans may be getting bluer, thanks to climate change. The effect is more likely to be detected by satellites than Earthbound people, and is caused by the depletion of marine phytoplankton as seawater warms. A new study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology published in the journal Nature Communications predicts that more than 50 percent of the oceans’ collective 140 million square miles of surface area will likely be affected by 2100. Marine ecologist and leader of the study Stephanie Dutkiewicz says, “These microscopic organisms live in the water and are the base of the marine food chain. If there are less of them in it, the water will be slightly bluer.” Phytoplankton serves as a food source for small sea creatures that are eaten by fish, squid and shellfish. If phytoplankton populations dip too low, vital fisheries in certain areas could be decimated.

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he average American meal travels 1,500 miles to reach its plate, according to the nonprofit Center for Urban Education About Sustainable Agriculture. Yet, enterprising green thumbs across the country are bringing the farm back to plate’s reach, growing hyperlocal food in backyards, on rooftops, through indoor farms and more. City farming reconnects urbanites to their food sources while bettering the environment, communities, diets and health. Urban agriculture, harkening back to the Victory Gardens planted to ward off food shortages during World War I and II, is nothing new. While today’s home gardeners have staked out balconies, window boxes and vacant lots in this locavore resurgence, noteworthy pioneers are 20

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Take Niraj Ray, whose company Cultivate the City is working to transform urban food deserts in the nation’s capital into thriving local food systems. “We want to get more people interested in growing their own food and show them how they can grow more with less square footage through vertical gardens and sustainable techniques like [soil-less] hydroponic systems,” says Ray. Cultivate the City manages numerous gardens for clients around Washington, D.C.,

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hose that have never nurtured more than a houseplant shouldn’t be intimidated, says Wendy Coleman, founder of LA Urban Farms. “Growing food is easy and doesn’t require any special background,” says Coleman, who was green to growing when she started her business six years ago. When growing commercially, find a niche, says Niraj Ray, of Cultivate the City. The company grows plants of ethnic or cultural significance to appeal to Asian, African and Latino populations, from the nutrition-packed moringa to okra, a staple of both Indian and African cooking, given it is a growing market for immigrant populations not served by most traditional garden centers. Seek natural allies like sustainability-minded chefs to bolster an urban ag business. The farm-to-fork chef ’s movement has been a boon for beekeepers and farmers, with chefs acting as patrons of the farms, according to beekeeping expert Teresa Coldwell. Sette Bello Ristorante, an Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, funds vertical gardens at a community garden where the Coldwells have hives so its chef can have pure organic food like squash blossoms pollinated by local bees. Urban farming has its pleasures and rewards, but can also bring hardships. Ray struggles with employee turnover when newbie farmers face the realities of working in the heat and rain, even from a sleek, trendy, rooftop garden. July 2019

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or those interested in trying home growing or supporting metro area farmers, here are some resources for eating food grown in and around your zip code. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Urban Agriculture Toolkit walks prospective city farmers through all of the necessary steps to planning a successful urban agriculture operation, from soil testing to accessing financing. Tinyurl.com/ UrbanAgriculturalToolkit. UrbanFarming.org features a clickable map of community gardens in the U.S. and beyond where neighbors can connect and grow together. The FairShare CSA Coalition’s site (CSACoalition.org) offers an interactive Farm Search tool to find community supported agriculture (CSA) programs where city dwellers can subscribe to local farms and receive a share of the seasonal bounty. The American Community Garden Association (CommunityGarden.org) provides resources for finding, starting and managing community gardens. Local Harvest (LocalHarvest.org) has a searchable national directory of farmers’ markets, farms, CSAs and more.

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When it comes to the vagus nerve, anxiety is physical. Post-traumatic stress is rooted in neurobiology and experienced in the body, not just the mind, says Arielle Schwartz, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado-based clinical psychologist and author of The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole. “This is why you can’t simply think or talk your way out of your trauma reactions.” According to Schwartz, “Disruptions in the gut flora, which often occur with overuse of antibiotics, can have a significant impact on mental health. An imbalance in the gut can lead to an inflammatory response in the immune system and a wide range of disruptive symptoms.” Aylward notes that 95 percent of the body’s mood-boosting chemical serotonin

esearch is helping life for individuals sufThe vagus nerve doctors connect fering from numerous stems from the brain the dots between conditions. One type to the abdomen like seemingly unrelated is a device that can be a communication conditions like irritable implanted by a neurobowel syndrome, rheusuperhighway between surgeon, which sends matoid arthritis, postelectrical impulses to your gut and brain. traumatic stress disorder the vagus nerve in chil~Hannah Aylward (PTSD), chronic fatigue dren that suffer from syndrome and fibromyseizures and adults with algia, revealing a common denominator: the depression as a supplemental treatment multitasking vagus nerve, the longest in the when surgery or medications are not posautonomic nervous system. sible or effective. The superpower of this doublebranched cranial nerve lies in transporting major neurotransmitters along what is known as the brain-gut axis. “The vagus Advice from gut health expert Hannah Aylward: nerve stems from the brain to the abdo4 Eat plenty of vegetables, high-quality proteins, fiber and healthy fats. men like a communication superhighway between your gut and brain,” says Han4 A diet low in sugar and processed carbohydrates supports healthy vagus nerve nah Aylward, an Orlando-based certified function by maintaining a healthy gut microbiome. holistic health coach and gut health expert. 4 Practice intermittent fasting, which stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system “Studies show that the vagus nerve regu(not recommended for people suffering from adrenal fatigue or high stress). lates inflammation throughout the body.”

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ut Restorative PRP is an allnatural supplement comprised of bovine colostrum for supporting a healthy immune system. Bovine colostrum is an abundant source of immunoglobulins, as well as live cells that secrete key proteins including cytokines, lactoferrin, and proline-rich polypeptides (PRP). Supplementing with bovine colostrum has been shown to bolster the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and fight inflammation. Hippocrates stated that all disease begins in the gut. Modern medicine is beginning to understand and accept the concept of immune function and gastrointestinal health being interdependent. When diet (sugar, refined carbohydrates, food preservatives, etc.) and environmental stress, (pollution, pesticides, pharmaceutical chemicals, etc.) overload the digestive system, we end up with something called leaky gut syndrome. Leaky gut syndrome identifies an increasingly pervasive health disorder in which the lining of the small intestine is more permeable than it should be and becomes subject to inflammation by various irritants. The gut becomes “leaky” in the sense that bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and their toxins, and undigested foods such as proteins, nerve and connective tissue,

fat, and waste normally not absorbed into the bloodstream in the healthy state pass through a damaged, hyper-permeable, leaky gut. When these foreign substances enter the bloodstream, the immune system goes into reaction mode and begins creating antibodies against its own tissues. Chronic overstimulation of the immune system leads to inflammation and what is quite often referred to as autoimmune disease. Leaky gut syndrome has become an epidemic in modern times, as evidenced by the epidemic of allergies and chronic diseases. As the incidence of leaky gut syndrome increases, the incidence of autoimmune disease skyrockets, with leaky gut syndrome patients frequently having multiple autoimmune diseases.

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Additionally, medications taken for gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) can also cause dysbiosis as they are decreasing stomach acid. One of the functions of stomach acid is to kill the bacteria that is on the food that we eat. If there is less acid, there is more of a chance of allowing harmful bacterial overgrowth. A dietary plan that my patients and I are finding very effective in treating IBS is called the Low FODMAP diet. There have now by Elizabeth Amisson been many studies done on the Low FODMAP diet, which are demonstrating it to be very effective for most people with IBS. A Low FODMAP diet is a short-term type s a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, I am of elimination diet in which certain carbohydrate noticing a significant increase in the numfoods are limited for approximately six weeks. ber of patients that I see that are suffering FODMAPs are actually an acronym for differwith various gastrointestinal (GI) issues, including ent types of sugars that are contained in certain irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is sometimes carbohydrate foods. Carbohydrate foods are very considered a “catch all” diagnosis that is typically prevalent in our diets and include all grains, cerea condition of either chronic diarrhea or fluctuatals, pasta, fruits, milk products, sweets and even ing diarrhea and constipation. Many people with vegetables. However, only carbohydrates that are chronic diarrhea are reluctant to leave their homes high in five particular types of sugars, specifically and/or are not able to eat while out of the house for fructose, lactose, fructans, galactans and polyols, fear of not being near a bathroom. are considered a problem with causing these GI A major reason for the increase in this consymptoms, which typically occur when there is dition could be the overuse of antibiotics. When I dysbiosis in the intestinal tract. It can then lead Liz Amisson question many of my patients that complain of GI to fermentation of these sugars, causing gas and issues, such as gas, bloating, diarrhea or heartburn as to whether bloating. Additionally, there is increased water pulled into the they have taken antibiotics, they don’t always remember at first. intestines, which typically causes loose BMs or diarrhea. However, as we talk, they often recollect several instances of antibi- The Low FODMAP diet breaks down the carbohydrate food otic use in the past year or two or possibly excess use as a child. groups into high and low FODMAPs foods. It is recommended Our GI tract contains approximately three to five pounds of that someone choose from the low FODMAP foods as much as microbes, which is called our microbiota. A healthy microbiota is possible for up to six weeks. As symptoms hopefully resolve, a slow believed to be made up of at least a thousand different types of mireintroduction of higher FODMAP foods is done to check for tolcrobes of which about 80% are considered beneficial and 20% may be erance. Additionally, it is recommended that a patient be on a good less beneficial. When an antibiotic is taken, it can decrease the diverprobiotic, as well as other foods that contain beneficial bacteria. sity of these microbes, causing a condition referred to as “dysbiosis”. I am always thrilled when I talk with a patient and they tell As you may be aware, antibiotics are now being more careme that they can’t believe what a difference the Low FODMAP diet fully prescribed as a lot of new research is showing that the disrup- has made for them. It really makes my day! tion of our microbiota can have harmful effects on many systems in our bodies. This is especially true for our GI tracts. When there Integrative and Functional Nutrition is located at 53 S. Main St., Ste. is dysbiosis, often a person has trouble with digesting certain 2F, in Medford. For more information or to schedule a consultation carbohydrate foods, which can then lead to gas, bloating, diarrhea, with Elizabeth Amisson, call 609-726-1407 or email sometimes constipation and heartburn. LizAmisson7@Verizon.net. See ad on this page.

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ummer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are not only a flavorful addition to any meal, they are also chock-full of health benefits, from lowering blood pressure and improving mineral balance to increasing immune support, hydration, energy and healthy skin. Most people consider using herbs in small amounts as seasonings for recipes such as spaghetti sauce, soups or desserts. However, they are edible plants, just like kale and spinach. Although they tend to have strong flavors when dried, fresh herbs are usually quite mild and can be eaten in large amounts like any other vegetable.

Cool Benefits “Summertime herbs are important for dealing with the heat and humidity that the season brings,” says Nathaniel Whitmore, a Chinese medicine herbalist and shiatsu massage practitioner in Milford, Pennsylvania. An herb that he recommends for this time of year is American ginseng, which, unlike its Chinese namesake, is considered a “cooling” herb and helps keep the body moist. When combined with fresh chrysanthemum flowers, the result is a powerful elixir that both hydrates and energizes. “A piece of American ginseng root and a few chrysanthemums placed in a jar of water and set on a windowsill for a few days makes a great cold infusion,” says Whitmore. “You can store it in the fridge for a few days and drink it in small amounts at a time to benefit from its energizing and hydrating properties.” 28

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Soft-stemmed herbs such as parsley and dill can be used in large amounts in salads and summer sandwiches. Other heat-tolerant herbs that are easy to grow include lemon balm, rosemary, lavender, mint and basil. “Lemon balm is great for headaches and insomnia that are common during summer heat waves,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D., an herbalist and doctor of natural medicine, in Ontario, Canada. “Basil can help reduce summer achiness, while lavender serves as a relaxant and an excellent bug repellant.” In addition to relieving headaches and restlessness, lemon balm is also beneficial for those that suffer from high blood pressure. A study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine reports that it is helpful in reducing blood pressure in patients with chronic stable angina. Rosemary, another herb used for sleep disorders, was found to also help improve memory and decrease anxiety in a study conducted in Iran at the Kerman University of Medical Sciences. One study in 2009 by researchers in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Allahbad, in India, revealed that polyphenols found in herbs and plants harbor antioxidant properties that can help reduce the risk of developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and neurodegenerative disorders.

Fresh Is Best While herbs can be used in their extracted and dried forms, the most significant health benefits are often found in the raw, organic plant. “Fresh is better,” says Whitmore. “This is especially true when it comes to the more aromatic plants such as basil and lavender. A lot of the more volatile constituents are lost during the drying process.” Most herbs grow best in dry garden areas that receive at least eight hours of sun each day. Although some herbs can grow in partially shaded locations, they won’t be as flavorful. Many herbs can also be grown in containers or pots. Maria Noël Groves, a clinical herbalist in Allenstown, New Hampshire, and author of Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies: How to Create a Customized Herb Garden to Support Your Health & Well-Being, lists lemon balm, Korean mint, anise hyssop and purple basil as among her favorite summer culinary and beverage herbs that are easy to grow in pots. These make easy pickings for wraps, salads, sandwiches and more. “Lemon balm can also be used to make infused water,” says Groves. “With lemon verbena, lemon grass or holy basil, the result is refreshing and calming.” Just take a few sprigs and place them in either plain or seltzer water. The result is a delicately flavored beverage that’s also healthy and hydrating. Kajsa Nickels is a freelance writer and a music composer. She resides in northeastern Pennsylvania. Contact her at Fideleterna45@gmail.com.

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Gastrointestinal Signs in Cats and Dogs by Lori Cobb

well-balanced, healthy diet and probiotics are excellent means of protecting gut health. But when things go wrong and your pet suffers from vomiting, diarrhea, inappetence and/or constipation, veterinary intervention is often needed. If a veterinarian has a concern about a deadly issue, he or she may request X-rays and or blood work right away to rule out things like stomach twists, obstructions or parvovirus. In non-emergency cases, supportive care and monitoring may suffice. Extra workups are required for cases that do not resolve themselves or that reoccur. We always start with “50 questions.” Your pet’s story is a very important diagnostic tool. For instance, age and vaccine status help direct our thoughts to viruses or cancer. Exposure to bait or chemicals puts toxins high on the list. A joy for toys has us worried about obstruction. Excessive thirst? Maybe we need to consider an endocrine problem like hyperthyroidism. Next up is a complete physical exam. The exam may uncover masses, changes in bowel thickness, small kidneys or other issues. Blood and urine testing are important to rule out non-gut causes of diarrhea and vomiting, like kidney, liver and endocrine diseases. Advanced imaging like ultrasound helps to narrow things down further. Sometimes endoscopy or colonoscopy are recommended. These tests involve passing a camera into the stomach or colon of an anesthetized pet to view abnormalities and obtain tissue samples (biopsies). Before traveling the path of expensive diagnostics, always consider a fecal exam paired with prophylactic deworming. Fecal exams can pick up parasites that do not 30

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respond to the product most often used in prophylactic deworming. However, they can also miss parasites that do respond. Since parasites don’t produce eggs continuously; fecal exams, which involve looking for these eggs, can be negative even when parasites are present. Stomach worms are a prime example. It is embarrassing to find them with endoscopy when the treatment is a simple and safe deworming. A complete abdominal ultrasound is one of the best imaging tools we have. Not to be confused with a precursory ultrasound, this test views the intricacies of the entire abdomen including the stomach, gut, liver, pancreas, kidneys, adrenal glands, lymph nodes, reproductive system and more. No anesthesia is needed. When done by a well-trained, highly experienced veterinary specialist, it’s one of the most valuable and cost-effective tools in our arsenal. Sometimes the results of the ultrasound point to the need for ultrasound guided biopsies or endoscopy and biopsies. These are more invasive procedures, so some

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clients switch to “treat-the-treatable” mode instead of moving beyond ultrasound. Based on test results, conventional drugs or alternative modalities are chosen to help eliminate clinical signs including vomiting and diarrhea. Regardless of the cause of non-surgical issues, acupuncture is an excellent and often overlooked tool for treatment. Acupuncture modulates the immune system and gut motility and is also an excellent anti-inflammatory. It helps in the emergency room, the intensive care unit and general practice. Veterinarians that witness the treatment of parvo puppies become fast believers. These little puppies, often on the verge of death, usually respond extremely well. Alternative medicine, including acupuncture, often minimizes or eliminates the need for immunosuppressive drugs in cases of irritable bowel disease. Acupuncture helps balance the system of pets that have flare ups. I suspect it would be awesome for bunnies with gut stasis (slowing of the gut movement). It certainly helps constipated cats though they often need medical or herbal management as well. Whenever your pet has a gastrointestinal disorder, remember the value of acupuncture. Lori Cobb, VMD, CVA, practices integrative veterinary care at Pathways to Wellness located at 1485 Rte. 38, in Hainesport. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-267-2111 or visit PathWellVet.com. See ad on page 31.

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Beyond Antibiotics Pets Can Heal With Natural Approaches by Karen Shaw Becker

ike people, pets can develop allergies to medications that are overprescribed, including antibiotics, which also have a long list of side effects—many of which are long-term. There is also the escalating problem of resistance, which is the result of too-frequent and unnecessary use of these drugs. One of the most important things to know is that dogs and cats are exposed to antibiotics when they eat food containing the meat of factory-farmed animals, which includes about 99 percent of pet foods on the market today. The exception is a very small number that contain free-range, organic ingredients.

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In many cases, even when bacteria are exposed for the first time to a particular antibiotic, the majority will die, but some will survive and pass on that resistance to other bacteria. The problem is not that certain disease-causing bacteria are antibioticresistant, but that the resistance genes in any type of bacteria can transfer their ability to survive to billions of other bacteria. 32

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This is how superbugs are born. These are a strain of bacteria able to withstand assault by multiple types of antibiotics. When a veterinarian can no longer eliminate bacterial infections with antibiotics, the life of the animal is threatened, and that’s the biggest concern. If a veterinarian makes a diagnosis of infection, ask for a culture and sensitivity test. Otherwise, he or she is making a guess at what type of organism is present and the best antibiotic to treat it. Each time an unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic is prescribed, the potential for resistance increases. Only in an emergency situation should a veterinarian prescribe an antibiotic before the culture and sensitivity test can be performed. The vet can then switch medications if necessary when the results arrive. Giving the proper dose of the antibiotic at the proper intervals and using up the entire prescription is important, even if the pet seems to be fully recovered before the medication has run out. This will ensure the infection is totally resolved and prevent the pet from having to take another full course of antibiotics because

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Many conditions for which antibiotics are often indiscriminately prescribed respond very well to a combination of natural therapies, including herbs, homeopathic remedies, nutraceuticals, immune system stimulants and specific nutritional interventions. Functional medicine veterinarians, a group that is thankfully growing in number, realize this and are able to partner with pet parents to offer alternatives to antibiotics. A 2016 study showed cranberry extract to be as or more effective in preventing E. coli-related urinary tract infections (UTIs) in dogs as short-term antibiotic treatment. In addition, cranberry extract can help fight multidrug-resistant bacteria in dogs with recurrent E. coli UTIs. In a study of shelter dogs, researchers compared the use of probiotics to antibiotics to treat acute diarrhea caused by stress. They concluded probiotic therapy was as effective as antibiotic therapy. In addition, dogs that were unresponsive to antibiotics appeared to benefit significantly from subsequent probiotic treatment. Oregano oil, propolis, olive leaf, essential oils, colloidal silver and Manuka honey help reduce bacterial skin infections caused by methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) with good success. If a dog or cat isn’t facing a lifethreatening health situation, talk with the veterinarian about alternatives to antibiotics. In these situations, pet parents often find it beneficial to consult a functional medicine or integrative veterinarian whose goal is to treat these problems by starting with the least toxic options first. Karen Shaw Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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the first one wasn’t fully administered and the infection wasn’t effectively cleared. It’s important to reseed the pet’s gastrointestinal (GI) system with friendly microorganisms—probiotics—during and after antibiotic therapy to reestablish a healthy balance of gut bacteria. This will also help keep a dog or cat’s digestive system working optimally and the immune system strong.

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Another recent review of studies, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, concluded that Shinrin-yoku can ease the symptoms of adult depression. “Forest bathing plugs us into something we all seek—a source of peace and well-being. The thing that first hooked me into being a forest bathing guide was reading the robust body of research that proves the benefits of forest bathing,” says Judy Beaudette, board secretary of Friends of North Creek Forest, in Bothell, Washington. Melanie Choukas-Bradley, a certified forest therapy guide and author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect With Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, attests to the therapeutic value of forest bathing. “Even occasional nature immersion can have beneficial health effects that can last for days. Many doctors are now prescribing nature to patients. There’s an organization devoted to this called Park Rx America.” She recommends just 20 minutes during a lunch break to sit on a bench or on the ground beneath trees. There are many theories of why spending time in the woods or any other

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Shinrin-yoku is intended to engage the trinity of body-mind-spirit. “The main purpose is not exercise or getting from point A to point B, but rather having a mindful, sensory experience in nature. It isn’t some prescribed task you need to do, like pushups,” explains Hannah Fries, a poet and author of Forest Bathing Retreat: Find Wholeness in the Company of Trees. She communes with the wild for both health and inspiration. “Even if it’s only 20 minutes a week, go outside without a phone or other electronic device. Walk slowly. Look more closely. Listen. Smell. Touch. Interact with the living, breathing world around you. It’s that simple.” Choukas-Bradley says that observance is key. Recalling her first forest bathing experience, she says, “We paid attention to our breath and tuned in to the sights, sounds and sensations all around us. I noticed a perfect spider’s web, just barely trembling in the slightest breeze, its creator clinging to the center.” She recommends finding a “wild home”—a neighborhood park, garden or backyard tree. “Make it a practice to find a ‘sit spot’ where you can quietly observe beauty and are apt to feel a sense of awe. Psychology researchers have shown that experiencing awe has many positive effects on emotional health.” It doesn’t matter if we commune with nature in a rural or urban setting, only that we remain dialed in to our surroundings. “Forest bathing is a tool for slowing down our buzzing minds and practicing a secret superpower—the skill of consciously choosing what we put our attention on,” says Beaudette. Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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a head of hair. You matter, and our work reflects that.” Through enhancing the beauty of the exterior, the stylists of the studio illuminate the natural internal light inside each guest. Sustainable beauty is the essence of Mystic Ginger—as well as the awareness of the inseparable unity between exterior and interior beauty. As a Davines concept salon, Mystic Ginger’s primary focus is to provide its clientele with hair services utilizing a product line that is plant based and 98% biodegradable, to encourage people to take care of themselves, as well as the environment. Mystic Ginger is also a partner of Green Circle Salons, which repurposes and recovers up to 95% of the resources that were once considered waste; materials such as hair, leftover hair color, foils, color tubes, aerosol cans, paper and plastics. Mystic Ginger is also an herbal apothecary created by an in-house Certified Community Herbalist. Handcrafted herbal remedies line the shelves and organic ingredients are ready to be concocted into custom creations for guests of the shop. All of the apothecary products are handmade utilizing traditional folk herbalism methods with botanicals that are organic, homegrown and wild harvested; with sustainable ingredients and eco-friendly packaging. The studio is also a workshop space that hosts multiple events and unique classes each month. D’Ascenzo, also an herbalist, guides herbal information sessions and hands-on workshops on a seasonal basis. Another unique aspect of the boutique is that it is also home to dozens of local artists’ handmade wares such as jewelry, pottery, holistic beauty products and more. “We are making every effort we can to support artists in the area,” says D’Ascenzo. All of the boutique items are crafted by artists that live in the Tri-State area with preference to those living in South Jersey. You can feel the love and care that has been put into creating the sacred space that is Mystic Ginger. New clients receive 20% off of hair services at their first appointment. Mystic Ginger is located at 102 S. Black Horse Pike in Blackwood. For more information call 856-563-6634 visit MysticGingerApothecary.com. See ad on page 37.

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n last month’s issue, I shared with you some of the plants you could use to decrease inflammation that can cause pain in our bodies. Our hope is that this information could be used as a reference as you find your own way to a healthier you. This month, we will share with you some plants that you could use to help with anxiety. But first, let’s take a step back and look at the big picture. If we take a moment and really look at our behaviors as humans, one could say that much of our lives is one of participation and learned behavior. We typically do what others do and follow the masses as we were taught to do by our parents, caregivers and society itself. That is, until we choose a different path, one that is unique to us. If we are fortunate enough to make the connection that what we eat not only impacts our own health, but the world around us as well. Most of the foods we eat affect us incrementally, in either a healthy or unhealthy manner, and it’s important for us to

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realize and understand this. Equally so, our environment, relationships, livelihood and life situations all play critical roles in our overall mental and physical health. Making the shift to eat and live more responsibly is a huge commitment, one that should not be taken lightly and in my opinion should be embraced incrementally as well. There are some natural remedies that can calm anxiety. As we have stated before, not all remedies will work for everyone, so it’s up to you to do your own research and see what works best for you. The following teas, herbs and extracts are all products carried by EarthShack and have been found to help with anxiety: passionflower, ashwagandha, chamomile, eleuthero, hawthorne, peppermint, lemon balm, rose, lavender, blue vervain and green tea are just some of the many teas that could help with anxiety. These plants can also be taken in herb or extract form as well. (Additional Herb/Extracts) hemp CBD extract, gingko biloba, valerian root, kava kava, California poppy, St. John’s Wort and skull cap. For more ideas on how to decrease anxiety along with a list of foods to avoid that could increase anxiety, visit EarthShack.org/herbiary. In next month’s issue, we’ll focus on sleep. EarthShack is located in the Amish Market and at Crescent Moon Coffee & Tea, in Mullica Hill, NJ. For more information, call 856-210-7662, email Bill@EarthShack.org or visit EarthShack.org. See ad on this page.

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R = Receiving To graciously receive can be as simple as accepting a compliment. Another way to receive is by requesting our heart’s desire. There is nothing wrong with wanting more. The truth is that we can have more—as much as we are willing to receive.

A = Alignment The key way to get into alignment for more abundance is to know our purpose, follow our passion and work on releasing internal fears and doubts. When we are in alignment, everything flows. There is ease and doors open for us. People, money and resources will show up on our path to help us achieve our goals. Therefore, we must always be awake to our goodness and take inspired actions to manifest our desires into reality.

C = Commitment Commit to gifting ourselves with an abundant mindset because our mindset is critical to our success. One way to quickly shift our mindset to the positive is to concentrate on our desire and ask ourselves, “What do I have to believe for this to be true?” Our mind will creatively generate many possibilities that can get us excited, which then shifts how we think and feel to what is positive. As we do this, we will also create greater confidence in the knowledge that the universe is always working in our favor.

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Experience exercises, stretches and positions simple enough for most people to do yet extremely effective at improving balance throughout the body. Instructed by Egoscue Institute-certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. $15/class.

4-wk class for adults who live with or work with children and want to learn strategies for supporting kids through grief. Group rate for groups of 15 or more. With Andi B. Meltzer, MA, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist of Grief Recovery Services, LLC. Classes offered all summer. Many openings for teachers and educational assistants.

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Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net. Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class – 6:308:30pm. In this in-store class, learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. $30/member, $50/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 Reflexology Certification Program, Levels I, II – July 3, 10, 24, 31. With Donna Favilla. Includes the instructional portion, classroom hrs, hands-on learning during class time and independent documentation hrs. A comprehensive approach to giving a foot reflexology session. $550. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

856-854-3155 x 172. Andi.M@comcast.net. GriefRecoveryMethod.com/ grms/andi-meltzer. Know What to Do in the Woods: Outdoor Ethics – 6:30-8pm. When getting ready to head out into the woods, it is important to know and understand what to do to maintain the resources we enjoy. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

SATURDAY, JULY 6 Campfire Session: Bike Cleaning & Care – 2-2:30pm. We will walk you through some of the cleaning techniques and products we suggest to keep your ride in tip top shape. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/ marlton.html.

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Dog-Friendly Hike at Batsto – 9:30-11am. Bring your dog along on this 4.5-mile dog-friendly hike. Free. Meet in the parking lot of the Batsto Visitor Center, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Blueberry Tasting at the Farm – July 7-8. 11am1pm. Experience the flavors of the many varieties of highbush blueberries, their similarities and differences will be explored in size, color, taste and more. Reservations recommended; rain or shine. $15/ member, $20/nonmember. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org. Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Preregister: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

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Tick Identification and Prevention – 2-3pm. Learn how to prevent your exposure to ticks, and how to safely remove them when you are on an outdoor adventure. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

TUESDAY, JULY 9 The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting – 7-9pm. Topic: Meeting of the Minds. $8/member; nonmember: $18/advance, $20/at door. Wallace Family Chiropractic, 103 Masonville Rd, Mount Laurel. Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/mtlaurel. Anti-Oxidant, Alkaline Water Demonstration – 9pm. Attend this live-streaming event with Nutritionist Shan Stratton, Nutritional Consultant to professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, and the MLB who will share his passion for Kangen Water and achieving true health through his alkaline living principles. Register, Pat: 201-913-0397.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Career Day For Entrepreneurs Webinar – 11am, 3 & 9pm. Anyone searching for a new beginning, new purpose; make immediate part-time or full-time income in the health and wellness industry, attend this webinar. Learn how to get started as the owner of your own global business. For more info: 201-913-0397. Kangen-Hydration.com. Bear Bags and Backcountry Food Storage Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn the basics of bear canisters and bear bags, and when and where to use them. Get a hands-on chance to practice bear bag hanging skills, and learn bear awareness to keep your food (and your campsite) bear free. $15/member, $35/ nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

THURSDAY, JULY 11 Yoga for Joint Replacement – Thursdays, July 11-Aug 29. 5-6pm. If you have had a hip or knee replacement and are looking to find a way to get back your active lifestyle and control your pain, this class is for you. Instructor: Jennifer Sewell, physical therapist & RYT. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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Conquering Leaky Gut Workshop 7pm. Learn how food sensitivities can cause physical and mental health issues. Topics include the evolution of sensitivities, the Gut-Brain Connection, the immune system’s role, techniques to determine reactive foods and how the body heals naturally following the elimination of inflammatory foods.

Wegmans, Upstairs WiFi Café, 2100 Rte 70, Cherry Hill. Reservations required: 609-202-8188. IET with Crystals – 7pm. Learn about Integrated Energy Therapy (IET) and crystals to assist in your specific needs. Everyone will receive a 10-min Empowerment Session and make a crystal bracelet to take home. $40. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Big Band Swing Free Demo Class – 8pm. See July 18 listing. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 12 Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9am-12pm. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-859-8860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands. Set Yourself Free – 7-9:30pm. Through the transmission of Spiritual Law Energetics to dissolve the chains that bind and experientials to set off a re-evolution of your being, you’ll design your own personal Declaration of Independence creating the life you choose. Cherry Hill. Register, Andrea Regal: 856-904-5566. HealersUniverse.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 13 Turtle Hike at Amico Island – 10-11:30am. This leisurely hike is great for beginners, photographers, daydreamers and people who are hiking for the sake of being outside. Free. Amico Island Park, 81 Norman Rd, Riverside. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Hidden Lake Cleanup and Invasive Species Removal – 10am-12pm. Hidden Lake, Little Mill Rd, Clementon. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net. SJLandWater.org. Campfire Session: Where to Adventure – 2-2:30pm. Chat with one of our experts to chat trails and best spots for camping, hiking, biking, climbing, running and more. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

SUNDAY, JULY 14 Day of Purification – 9am-3:30pm. Yoga is a powerful science of health incorporating asana and pranayama to bring forth healing and balance. $85. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org. Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 11am12pm. Service includes a reading from the ECK writings, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: Reinvent Yourself Spiritually. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 800-870-9139 or Spirituality@ Eckankar-NJ.org. Campfire Session: Trail Running – 1-1:30pm. Learn about technique, training, clothing and footwear specific to the sport of trail running. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI. com/stores/marlton.html. Outdoor Adventures with Your Dog – 2-3pm. Learn how to enjoy the outdoors with your dog. Learn about tips, tricks, and gear that will help better prepare you to get out on the trails with your 4-legged friend. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Mediumship Gallery with– 6-8pm. Join us for this gallery where Lisa Miliaresis will impart wisdom and messages from the other side. $50. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

MONDAY, JULY 15 Advanced Neck Massage and Stretching – July 15 & 17. 5:30-9:30pm. Prerequisites: Structures & Functions I and II and/or practicing massage therapist. Get strategies designed to help the massage therapist work more efficiently on the neck, superficial to deep. $100. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 16 Full Moon Yoga & Gong Meditation – 7:30-9pm. With Teja Kaur & Heather Vischoric. Reconnect to your deeper wisdom in this dynamic healing circle. Receive intuitive astrological guidance and sound healing, and open to transformation. $22/pre-register. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Anti-Oxidant, Alkaline Water Demonstration – 9pm. Attend this live-streaming event with Nutritionist Shan Stratton, Nutritional Consultant to professional athletes from the NFL, the NBA, and the MLB who will share his passion for Kangen Water and achieving true health through his alkaline living principles. Register, Pat: 201-913-0397.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Career Day For Entrepreneurs Webinar – 11am, 3 & 9pm. Anyone searching for a new beginning, new purpose; make immediate part-time or full-time income in the health and wellness industry, attend this webinar. Learn how to get started as the owner of your own global business. For more info: 201-913-0397. Kangen-Hydration.com. Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class – 6:308:30pm. In this in-store class learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. $30/member, $50/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Sun Goddess Summer Series: Kali – 7pm. This powerful goddess of endings and beginnings is here to fill us with the power of transformation. Experience high vibes as we use sound, mantra and meditation to connect with Goddess Kali for empowerment and purpose. With Rita Strough. $30. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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Pinelands Summer Short Course – 9am-3pm. Features 7 field trips and a day of educational programs that showcase the region’s history, ecology, culture and history. Stockton University’s Kramer Hall, 30 Front St, Hammonton. More info & to register: 609-652-4227 or Stockton.edu/pinelands. Thursday Night Fly Tying – 5:45-8pm. Join members of South Jersey’s Ray Neirle chapter of Trout Unlimited to learn a couple of basic flying ties, including the wooley bugger; a standard for firsttimers. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Kayaking Basics – 6:30-8pm. An experienced Instructor will share information about kayaking and recreational kayaks. Leave knowing the type of kayak, paddle and PFD that best fits your needs and the skinny on local paddling destinations. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Exploring Your Intuition – 7-8:30pm. Part of a series where Beth O’Brien will go over a different topic each month with the goal of discovering and expanding your own psychic gifts. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-975-8379 or Bethob67.wixsite.com/ spiritual-healing. Big Band Swing – Thursdays, July 18-Aug 22. 8pm. Free demo class July 11. Instructor Polly Kane. $79/ member, $99/nonmember. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org.

FRIDAY, JULY 19 Animals are Soul, Too! Book Discussion Class – 11am-12pm. In sometimes surprising ways, animals teach, heal, and open our hearts to a deeper understanding of life and unconditional love. Join us for any or all sessions to talk about stories and insights in this inspiring book. 2nd meeting of 3-Mmonth book discussion; book not needed to join. Free. Mt. Laurel Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel. More info: 800-870-9139 or Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org. Heart & Soul: Yin Yoga & Marma Therapy – 6:308pm. With Janet Watkins & Linda Sheehan. Center yourself in a heart opening evening combining the practice of yin yoga and the gentle touch marma therapy during each posture. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Sip and Stroll Campfire – 7-9pm. Oldman’s Creek Preserve, 21 Main St, Auburn. More info: SJLandWater.org. Moth Night – 7:30-9pm. All ages and abilities are encouraged to learn about and observe these fascinating nocturnal creatures. Facilitators: Patty Rehn and Bernie Knaupp. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 20 Women’s Lightweight Tents and Sleep Systems Workshop – 10am-12pm. Hands-on workshop about lightweight shelters and sleep systems designed to fit a woman’s body. Get experience in setting up multiple, lightweight shelters and know which one is best for you. $20/member, $40/ nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

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Estell Manor Park Orchid Walk – 10am-1pm. A guided walk through Estell Manor Park where we’ll see many different orchid species. Learn about the natural and cultural history of the area while observing several different kinds of orchids. Estell Manor Park, 109 NJ-50, Mays Landing. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net. SJLandWater.org. Guided Trail Hike – 10:30-11:30am. Adults and interested teenagers can join a Rancocas staff person or volunteer for a Saturday guided hike in the preserve. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org. Campfire Session: Mosquitoes – 2-2:30pm. Get tips and tricks to fight the bite and keep mosquitos at bay. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Moonlight Walk – 8pm. Come explore the village and the bogs by moon light. An experienced guide will share insights about Whitesbog and the nature that surrounds us with a different topic each month. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 21 Led by Spirit I & II – 9am-1pm & 2-6pm. Students connect with your spirit guides, angelic partners and wise masters to lead an authentic life and acquiring guidance through angel cards. $65/course. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org. Trailside Bike Repair Workshop – 10am-12pm. Hands-on workshop addressing the most common trailside issues. Busted chains, noisy drivetrains, and broken spokes are all on the agenda with plenty of get-your-hands-dirty chances to practice along the way. $40/member, $60/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/ stores/marlton.html. Campfire Session: Basic Knots for Backpacking – 1-1:30pm. Learn 5 basic knots to know for backpacking or camping. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Walk in the Wild: Bird Watching and Identification – 2pm. With Marilyn Henry. Bring binoculars to search for birds in the 36 acres along Big Timber Creek which consist of woods, marshlands and a meadow and see how many species can be spotted. Free. Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford. To register: 856-217-9138. OldPineFarm.org. Yoga for Athletes – 2-5pm. Will focus on avoiding injury, strengthening and stretching specific muscle groups specific to a sport, helping with sustaining attention during athletic performance. $45. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 23 Kayaking Basics – 6:30-8pm. An experienced Instructor will share information about kayaking and recreational kayaks. Leave knowing the type of kayak, paddle and PFD that best fits your needs and the skinny on local paddling destinations. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

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How to Get Up Off the Floor – Wednesdays, July 24-Aug 14. 1pm. Join Trainer Rick Daiutolo for this 4-wk series to learn how to get off the floor properly. Sessions include strength training, balance exercises as well as practice getting up from the floor. Must pre-register, no make-up classes. $225/ nonmember, $199/member. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org.

Make Your Own Oracle Cards – 7-9pm. With Tracy Farquhar. Learn some of the common categories in an oracle deck, symbolism and archetypes. Then decorate a set of blank cards with a collage of images you choose and infuse them with your own creative energy and personal symbolism. All supplies provided. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Taking a Historic Walk in the Pine Barrens – 6:308pm. Join Pine Barrens hiking enthusiast Kevin Callahan for a talk about his favorite half-day hike on the Batona Trail from the Carranza Memorial to Apple Pie Hill. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

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

FRIDAY, JULY 26 Trauma Yoga Teaching Training: Level 1 – July 26-28. 6-9pm, Fri; 12-5pm, Sat; 1-5pm, Sun. With Janet Watkins. Learn how to create a trauma-sensitive yoga practice body-based approach incorporating ayurveda, the healing science of yoga. Open to yoga teachers who would like to create a class or expand their knowledge of yoga and complex trauma. $300. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 27 Dog-Friendly Hike at Batsto – 9-10:30am. Bring your dog along on this 4.5-mile dog-friendly hike. Free. Meet in the parking lot of the Batsto Visitor Center, 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton. Cupping and Gua Sha for Bodyworkers – July 27-28. 9am-5:30pm. Prerequisites: Practicing massage therapist; Structures & Functions II; Palpation & Kinesiology. Cupping and Gua Sha are ancient soft tissue mobilization techniques which are expressed as releasing the chi. $200. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org. Rancocas Woods Craft Show – 10am-4pm. Includes vendors, food trucks, food venues, live music, games and more. 118 Creek Rd, Mount Laurel. 609-509-5103. RancocasWoodsEvents.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 Career Day For Entrepreneurs Webinar – 11am, 3 & 9pm. Anyone searching for a new beginning, new purpose; make immediate part-time or full-time income in the health and wellness industry, attend this webinar. Learn how to get started as the owner of your own global business. For more info: 201-913-0397. Kangen-Hydration.com. Lightweight Tents and Sleep Systems Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Hands-on workshop about lightweight shelters and sleep systems. Get experience in setting up multiple, lightweight shelters and know which one is best for you. $20/member, $40/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. David Young: A Portal Between Heaven and Earth – 7pm. Grammy-nominated musician and spiritual channel David Young brings this unique and powerful music meditation to Just Breathe. $30/advance, $40/at door. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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Campfire Session: Fix-a-flat – 2-2:30pm. Our bike tech will share tips and tricks for fixing a flat, changing your bike tube and getting back on the go. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

Audubon’s National Night Out Event – 6:308:30pm. This is part of a national movement intended to bring communities together and to prevent crime. The 100 & 200 block of W Merchant St will be blocked off for food, community and fun with entertainment by Audubon’s Got Talent. More info: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 28

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13

Campfire Session: Where to Adventure – 1-1:30pm. Chat with one of our experts about trails and best spots for camping, hiking, biking, climbing, running and more. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html. Blueberry Farm Living History Day – 1-4pm. Visit all the village’s interpreted museums and historic landscapes, pick blueberries, take a wagon ride and more. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org. Leave No Trace: Minimize Your Impact in the Outdoors – 2-3pm. With ever more people enjoying the wilds, it’s more important than ever to minimize our effect on nature. Learn some easy techniques for low impact travel from our experts. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting 7-9pm. Topic: Caring for the Caregivers. $8/member; nonmember: $18/advance, $20/at door.

Personally Yours, 1722 Marlton Pk E, Cherry Hill. Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce. com/mtlaurel.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15 Kirtan & Sacred Sound Concert – 7-9pm. With Gershone & Josh Miller. Join your voice and hearts in chanting sacred mantras & songs in Sanskrit, English, Portuguese, Hebrew and Spanish. Gershone facilitates sound healing experiences for expanding our self-expression and connecting to the Divine. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 26 Kids’ Yoga Camp for Ages 4-11 – Aug 26-30. 11am-2pm (11am-1:30, Wed). Join Cindy & Vera for a lively and fun week of yoga poses, mat chants, journaling, focus activities, yoga games, partner poses, relaxation and meditation, arts and crafts and more. Pre-registration required by Aug 20. $50/ drop-in 1 day; $200/full week, $100/sibling. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Shamanic Apprenticeship Begins 7:30pm. An 8-month training program in Shamanic healing. Learn healing techniques and spiritual practices of the ancient Peruvian shamans in the Pachakuti Mesa tradition. Class meets bi-weekly on Thursdays. $260 down-payment, $85/class.

Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 40 High St, Rear, Mount Holly. 609-445-HEAL. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

retreat FRIDAY, AUGUST 9

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Great Smokey Mountain’s Adventure Aug 9-15. Hosted by Lisa and Paul. Gorgeous mountains and fresh, pure mineralized waters on the Cherokee nation’s reservation. Cabin with mountain views. Retreat includes lodging, 12 meals, morning yoga & meditation, drumming, Klingmans dome lookout, Mings falls & Indian Creek Falls, Mountain Farm Museum and Oconaluftee Trail, Rte 441 Overlooks and trails, Unto these Hills drama performed by the Indian people, Oconaluftee Indian Village, Oconaluftee Park Tubing and Swimming.

More info: 856-261-0554 and L-i-g-h-t.org.

ongoing events

sunday Haddon Heights Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 9:30am-1pm. Station & E Atlantic aves. HaddonHts.com.

monday Yoga for Beginners and Beyond – 6-7:15pm. Also 9-10:15am, Thurs. All levels. Class will move you slowly into gentle yoga poses. We will take the time to try different variations, and find the adaptation that works best for you. Instructor: Stacey Reeves. $10/class. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org. God: An Open Forum – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. Are you aware of God? How would you define your relationship? What role, if any, does He play? Have your thoughts and feelings shifted during the years? An open discussion about what might be a critical awareness as we navigate our journey. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. Working Session Meeting: Sustainable Haddon Heights – 7pm. 1st Mon. Meetings are open to all interested volunteers. Haddon Heights Public Library, lower level, 608 Station Ave. SustainableHaddonHeights.org. Yoga Nidra – 7:30-8:30pm. 3rd Mon. A practice which returns the practitioner to a state of consciousness between waking and sleeping, in which the body is completely relaxed, and one becomes systematically and increasingly aware of the inner world. $10. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. JustBreatheCenter.org.

tuesday Fall and Injury Prevention Class Series – July 2-30. 5:30-6:30pm. During this series we will be directly working on improving musculoskeletal balance. This will decrease the risk of falling or succumbing to many types of injuries associated with loss of balance. Instructed by Egoscue Institute certified Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Also 11am-12:30pm, 1st Thurs. Proven simple self-massage technique teaches you how to eliminate knee pain immediately. Massage applied to your thigh (quadriceps) muscle, while in a seated position. Wear comfortable clothes with easy access to your thigh. No jeans please or bring shorts. Easy to learn, immediate benefits. $15/drop-in. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com. Down to Earth Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

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

wednesday Natural Health: Fresh Organic Produce Delivery – Wed & Fri. Delivery times vary. Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood-Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold. For more info: 856-784-1021. NaturalHealthNJ.com. Beat the Heat Series – 10am. Join personal trainer, Joe Girone in this 30-min outdoor bootcamp class consisting of intense exercises of circuit training to develop strength and aerobic endurance. Limited to 5 participants. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org. Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. Melt Your Muffin Top – 5:45pm. Also Fri, 10am. This class is designed to help strengthen and tone your core muscles. Incorporating a variety of equipment to strengthen your abs, improve your balance and achieve better posture. All levels. William G. Rohrer Center for Health Fitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org. Ignite Your Spirit – 7-9pm. 1st Wed. A guided spiritual awakening class that aims to teach spiritual truths that cause a positive spark in your life. All of the teachings are inspired and will guide participants to greater spiritual enlightenment, strength and clarity. With Kim Horvath. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

thursday Yoga for Beginners and Beyond – 9-10:15am, Thurs. See Mon listing. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

July 2019

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CAREER SERVICES PERSONALIZED RÉSUMÉ ASSISTANCE FROM A CERTIFIED RÉSUMÉ WRITER (CPRW) – Send an email to BobbieMiles09@ aol.com with a phone number where you can be reached.

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. A BOH-certified kitchen and a large multipurpose room are available for rent also. For more info: 609-975-8379. OFFICE SPACE – Integrative Physician looking to share office space in Voorhees. 856-669-9118. YOGA, PILATES, DANCE OR RELATED WORKSHOPS – Studio space for rent in Hainesport. Great location on Rte 38. 267-664-3236.

Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 11am12:30pm. 1st Thurs. Also 6-7:30pm, 2nd & 4th Tues. See Tues listing. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com. Yin Nidra – 1 & 7:15pm. 1st Thurs. Through the use of body sensing, breath awareness, guided imagery and other practices, you are systematically guided on a meditation journey through each level of your whole being called the koshas. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org.

Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Pre-natal yoga embraces the different stages of the pregnancy and birth. Each stage of the pregnancy will change with movement, stretch, breath, mindfulness and meditation. William G. Rohrer Center for Health Fitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org. Cancer Survivors Support Group – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Thurs. This support group focuses on cancer patients who have completed active treatment and are learning to live life as cancer survivors or for patients who wonder what life would be like after treatment. Free. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 888-847-8823. Virtua.org. Wild Soul Movement – 7-8:30pm. Last Thurs. A women’s feminine movement practice that incorporates yoga poses, meditation, mantras, discussion, oracle cards, crystals and kinship. Instructor: Christine Juckett. $20. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. JustBreatheCenter.org. Awakening with the Angels – 7-9pm. 3rd Thurs. Each month explore with the Angels as Rita takes you through meditations, invocations and attunements with various beings of a high vibration. $25. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

friday Melt Your Muffin Top – 10am. See Wed listing. William G. Rohrer Center for Health Fitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300. VirtuaFitness.org. Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. Friday Nite Fitness Hike – 7pm. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be prepared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks. Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Rd, Woodland Township. Leaders, Bob Hodges: RLHHLR@aol.com. ocsj.org. New Jersey Massage Therapy Certification Workshops – 5:30-7:30pm. Held Sept 13, Dec 3. Feeling overwhelmed with the NJ certification and MBlex application process and don’t know what to do next? Do you have a few questions or just need

some direction? The good news is you are not alone. No matter what phase of the certification process you are in, we are here to offer support. Free. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. To register: 856-580-6444 or liws.org.

saturday Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 23. 8am-12pm. Haddon Ave & the HighSpeed PATCO train to Philadelphia. More info: CollingswoodMarket.com. Burlington County Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 26. 8:30am-1pm. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com/farmers-market.

Whitesbog Volunteer Work Day – 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Come out and join our volunteers in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. You can choose from helping to clear trails and garden paths or helping to organize our office cottage supplies for events. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org. Beginning Belly Dance Yoga – 10:30-11:30am. Balance your life with belly dance workouts that burn fat fast, raise metabolism, and build tone immediately. Learn basic movements and exercises for building muscle. $20/class. Priestess Works Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to register: 856-379-8510. PriestessWorks.com.

Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burlington County Animal Alliance: bcaaofnj.org. Intermediate Belly Dance Yoga – 12-1pm. Balance your life with belly dance workouts that burn fat fast, raise metabolism, and build tone immediately. Enjoy this energetic class where Shoshana drills Indian tribal fusion movements, floor patterns, isolations and group dynamics. $20/class. Priestess Works Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to register: 856-379-8510. PriestessWorks.com. History Hike – 1-2pm. 1st Sat. Stroll the Historic Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the worker’s cottge and other museums, buildings and farm landscapes that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5 donation/person. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St, Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and selfcare to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ad on page 10.

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The simple explanation of this program is that when the endocrine system is balanced, a person is less likely to become ill, over-weight and emotionally imbalanced. ICAM patients report an improved quality of life, both emotionally and physically. See ad on page 17.

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

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The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad on page 13.

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

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

CANINE BEHAVIORIST NANCY TOLLINO

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

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HEALING MODALITIES SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT

Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey 1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad on page 40.

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

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad on page 35.

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HYPNOSIS ROBERT EGBY

Hypnosis Healing and Beyond 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert.Egby@hotmail.com Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions. We rebuild positive values including self-confidence, self worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and selfhypnosis training, higher self and spirit communication. Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

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Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a boardcertified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad on page 35.

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53 S Main St, Ste 2F Medford, NJ 08055 609-726-1407 • LizAmisson7@verizon.net Liz is an experienced Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator. She also has a certification in Integrative & Functional Nutrition. She is using this training to help people on a more holistic level by considering possible root causes and connections versus merely helping to alleviate symptoms. Liz strives to take you from wherever you are with your diet and relationship with food to a healthier more satisfying diet and lifestyle. See ad on page 26.

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Reiki Master Berlin, NJ 08009 • 865-264-6840 Intuitive energy healer. Usui Reiki practitioner and teacher. Specializing in removing energy blocks. Restoring and aligning the balance of body, mind and spirit. Providing meditation and spiritual guidance. Reiki attunements available for all levels.

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

Susan is an Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master and licensed Massage Therapist. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being. See ad on page 37.

IONIC DETOX WILL HARRIS

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

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Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue, and stress relief wraps. Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am-4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt. See ad on page 17.

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Lori Dye, LMT, Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner Washington Professional Campus 860 NJ-168 Blackwood, NJ 08012 Located inside Performance Chiropractic & Wellness Center 856-401-9550 • WeAreHumanMasssage.com We are not machines, we are human! Even though we are certainly built like them. We need to treat ourselves with a little extra TLC from time to time. It is important to listen to our aches and pains & emotional stress. It is our body’s natural way of saying “I need attention!” Allow yourself to follow your intuition and set aside some time for healing and regeneration today. I look forward to meeting you and helping to guide you along in your journey healing mind, body and spirit.

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

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It is a known fact that millions of women after the menopausal transition, undergo changes in their vaginal health and suffer from vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. The changes in vaginal health is due to declining estrogen levels. Current management of these symptoms include Estrogens and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Not all women can take estrogens for symptomatic relief. The MonaLisa Touch therapy is an effective in-office, non-hormornal therapy, with no downtime. Most women have called it life changing. It is similar to the annual pelvic exam. Many women have reported symptomatic relief after the first treatment. See ad on page 11.

TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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MOVEMENT ENRICHMENT SHOSHANA DES CHENES Priestess Works Studio 5 Broadway, Pitman 856-379-8510 PriestessWorks.com

Shoshana’s unique style of Tribal Belly Dance blossoms student’s confidence, direction and self-esteem. Drawing on yogic principles and the socio-historical roots inspired by the Gypsy Trail spanning from India, North Africa, Middle East and Spain. Priestess Works Studio is where your health and wellness goals will flourish. See ad on page 35.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

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.

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

Are you experiencing stress anywhere in your life? Do you imagine a different life for yourself? Do you wish to accomplish a goal, but there is something in your way and you aren’t quite sure what it is or how to change it? Do you desire more abundance, joy or peace? Guess what, “When You Change the Way You Look At Things, The Things you Look At Change,” Wayne Dyer. And so does as your life as a result. With PSYCH-K, it is quick and easy to turn your reality into one that matches your heart’s desire. Contact Dana for more information or to schedule an appointment. Sessions available in Medford, Manahawkin, Wayne and via Skype. See ad on page 41.

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

Andrea Regal, Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com You are so much more than you know! Discover how your greatest challenges reveal your Soul purposes! Learn how to move past the defenses (no longer needed) in your mind, body and energy field to live from your authentic Self. Transmute the fears and pains opening the portals to you multidimensionality. For as you evolve, you evolve the planet! 30+ years’ experience counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul interconnection. See ad on page 10.

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

Natural, non-invasive procedures for sexual dysfunction affecting one or more of the following: desire, arousal, lubrication, erectile function, orgasm, pain, dryness and satisfaction. The Replenish Center utilizes an integrative and functional approach looking at key factors such as hormone imbalance, vitamin/mineral deficiencies, certain medications and chronic illnesses. Other contributing factors are lifestyle, diet, exercise and stress. The Replenish Center specializes in therapies which utilize your body’s own healing mechanisms. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is triply board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 5.

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Are you undernourished by your faith tradition? Spirit Matters Studio, a sanctuary for women’s spirituality and creativity, presents unique monthly workshops and retreats. Learn hidden wisdom from the feminine Divine. Be nurtured with sacred texts and the arts for a deep experience of the presence of the Divine within. See ad on page 33.

End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight. Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight. Dr. Semple-Daly is triply board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 5.

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SPIRITUAL WELLNESS BETH O’BRIEN

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THAI MASSAGE THERAPY KATHLEEN SCHWARZ, PT, RYT Compassionate Healing Services 13 Brittany Blvd, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-394-0283 Kathleen@ChsYoga.com ChsYoga.com

Kathleen utilizes her vast knowledge and 17+ years’ experience as a physical therapist to deliver a session personalized for your goals and unique physiology. Whether you aim to rehabilitate from illness/injury or simply want to achieve deep relaxation, Kathleen can help. Clients call her, “a true healer.”

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

Dr. Jewel Amui-Bellon is a well-respected, board-certified OBGYN in Marlton, NJ. She provides excellent individualized gynecologic and preventative care for women. In addition, she is committed to providing a wholistic, gentle, and compassionate way to conception for women who have been told they cannot carry out successful pregnancy outcomes. The oldest women was 56 years old at conception and successfully delivered a bouncy baby boy. See ad on page 11.

WILD SOUL MOVEMENT CHRISTINE JUCKETT, LADY OF SANCTUARY

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

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