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I’m glad to report that the main theme of this month’s issue is food and nutrition. Inside these pages, you will find a wealth of information on this vital topic, including an article Shae Marcus, on the benefits of bone broth; a piece on tea; an interview Owner/Publisher with elementary-age kids on what it means to eat healthy; a feature on regenerative farming; and an article on indoor edible gardening. There’s even nutrition help served up for our canine companions in our Natural Pet section, which explores obesity in dogs. Another theme of the March edition is plant medicine for mental health. Our Green Living section focuses on hemp-derived cannabidiol and our Healthy Ways section examines psychedelic medicines. As a publisher of a holistic health and wellness magazine, I feel it’s incumbent on us to share the different approaches to mental health, including the healing potential that psychedelic medicines may have when prescribed by a doctor. That said, we are not advocating or condoning its use; we are simply providing cutting-edge information to help readers make informed decisions. Speaking of mental health, we also have an insightful piece on how COVID-19 is impacting children’s mental health. In addition, this issue contains an interview with Jeff Tkach on regenerative healthcare and the following articles and "Appealing to All Five Senses, with Texture, Scent, Light and Sound." As you can see, our March issue is filled to the brim with content that I’m confident you will find both eye-opening and interesting. May your Ides of March be magnificent!

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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | South Jersey | March 2021 Issue

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ANGELIC HEALTH PALLIATIVE WELLNESS CENTER

Helping Those with Chronic Conditions

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Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat Explore mind, body and spirit at the Yoga Cape May annual Holistic Yoga Retreat on May 21 through 23 at the Chalfonte Hotel, in the “heart” of Cape May. The theme of this year’s retreat is Listening with Our Hearts. Attendees will “spring” into the healing light of their hearts, and will reconnect, release, renew, restore and reroot as they unplug and plug-in. This retreat can help participants deepen their experience with yoga and meditation and connect deep within themselves to discover their true selves and find their paths to wholeness. Retreat-goers will experience guidance in various styles of yoga and meditation practices for all levels. There will also be a drum circle, so attendees should bring their drums or other percussion instruments. Cost: $230. Space fills fast and is intentionally limited. A completed registration form (which will be sent upon request) and a nonrefundable $50 deposit is required to reserve a space. For more information or to register, contact Karen Manette Bosna at 609-827-8886 or KBosna28@yahoo.com, or visit YogaCapeMay.com or Facebook.

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Four Biggest Mistakes Made When Clearing Clutter by KellySue Fitzharris While clearing clutter can truly be a spiritual practice and a satisfying ritual, many of us struggle to declutter. We know that we will feel better if we loosen the grip that clutter has on our lives, but we often face stumbling blocks along the way. Here are some of the reasons why our attempts might not have been successful. We Focus on the Negative If clearing clutter always feels like a difficult task in our mind, then it will actually be that way when we do it. The remedy for this is an intentional shift: Instead of allowing our old thoughts (“decluttering is so hard”) to run through our mind, we need to focus on how good decluttering will make us feel (“I will feel calmer, brighter and more inspired!”). We Don’t Make It a Ritual We need to set ourselves up for feeling good while we work—make tea, turn on tunes, light a candle. When we make it feel good along the way, the process becomes enjoyable. We Skip the Messages To truly declutter is a spiritual practice. It requires us to look clearly into our lives. Our spaces speak messages of growth and healing to us. With an open heart, we will effectively clear our clutter and heal our life. We Don’t Leave Open Spaces Underestimated and often ignored, we must leave open spaces. We need to breathe into the uncomfortable unknown of open space. Then, we need to tend to it intentionally, calling in new energy into our life and home.

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Getting an MRI or CT scan is typically not a relaxing experience, and patient discomfort, anxiety or agitation can affect the quality of the image. Taking note of businesses that use lighting to create a mood, researchers from Pepperdine University demonstrated that patient unease in imaging centers can be modified with the use of colored LED lights. In a pilot study involving 35 subjects, 43 percent found blue lighting most relaxing, while 31 percent preferred yellow. The least relaxing lighting color was red, according to 69 percent of participants, followed by yellow (17 percent) and green (11 percent). Each subject was given a handheld device to set the hue, intensity and brightness of lighting, and most chose blue. No patient preferred the standard bright, white lighting of healthcare environments. “When given the opportunity to change a single aspect of the environmental or imaging facility experience, patients feel much more in control of the otherwise unfamiliar and uncomfortable setting,” write the authors in the Journal of Medical Internet Research.

Ginger root (Zingiber officinale), used historically in traditional medicine to treat indigestion and nausea, may also help people with Type 2 diabetes, suggests a new study from Brazil. Researchers conducted a randomized, double-blind study of 103 people with Type 2 diabetes that were taking medications. Those taking 1.2 grams of ginger powder for 90 days experienced a significant drop in the level of fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol compared to those taking a placebo.

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Appealing to All Five Senses with Texture, Scent, Light and Sound by Story Garvie Interior design isn’t just about ed. A general rule of thumb paint and fabric and furnifor me is this: if the label lists ture. It’s also about creating “fragrance” as one of the an environment one loves, ingredients, without telling where you feel your best. me where the “fragrance” Incorporate all of the senses came from, I assume it has for a comprehensive design. phthalates or formaldehyde or something else in it. But if it When choosing fabric says “fragrance from essenitems, don’t just look at the tial oils,” you’re golden. color and pattern. Ask yourself I put a different-scented if it has a texture or a sheen. candle in each room, and I Draping windows with emtry to mix it up with the seabroidered, sheer white curtains Story Garvie sons. In the winter, my house will make a room feel much different than luxurious blue velvet would. If smells like pine and cedar. In the fall, it’s you want the room to be light and airy, you cinnamon and vanilla. Spring and summer wouldn’t choose the blue velvet, no matter are a mix of floral and fruit smells. Keep the smells seasonal and cohesive. Don’t have how beautiful it is. Save that blue velvet for a grapefruit-scented candle burning one a throw pillow and the room will not suffer. Pair a velvet pillow in one’s favorite solid color with a patterned cotton fabric with two colors, one of which is the same color as the velvet … or a bright geometric pattern in front of a solid-white, faux fur pillow. For a more traditional looks, large floral patterns and shiny, silk solids work well together. Next up is scent. When visiting someone, their house can “smell like them”. That can be great … or it can be embarrassing. To avoid being in that latter category, keep some fragrance on hand at all times. I prefer soy-based candles, but essential oil diffusers are also fantastic. Stay away from air-freshening sprays and plug-in contraptions; the chemicals in them cause headaches in some people, myself includBe sure to let our advertisers know you found them in

room away from a spruce-scented one, because they will mate and create unholy stink babies in the hallway. On to light! I don’t know about you, but those swirly, fluorescent bulbs make me look like I’m 10 years older than I pretend to be, which may or may not be five years older than I actually am. With LEDs, you can pick your light’s “warmth”. The box will list a number on the Kelvin scale. The lower the number, the warmer the light. Here’s the secret to that number: You most likely want a warm light, between 2,700K and 3,000K. I use 2,700K lights in my house. Don’t overthink this part, just go warm. Incorporating sound is incredibly personal, and I won’t presume to tell you what should be coming out of your speakers. But you should have speakers. It doesn’t matter whether you listen to pop, rock, indie, country, classical music or even talk radio. Silence can be lonely, and we are trying to fill our houses with happiness. Music is the soundtrack to our lives. It’s another facet of our personalities, so display it in the same way you display books on your shelves or photos on your fireplace mantle. When incorporating all of the senses into one’s home design, it’ll feel more complete and personalized. Story Garvie is an interior designer based in Medford. For more information, call 609-477-6773, email StoryGarvie@gmail. com or visit StoryGarvie.com.

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Enduring a serious or chronic illness is not just physically challenging, it is also emotionally and spiritually draining for everyone involved. For these people, traditional health spa would not meet their health needs and may even make their condition worse. People with ongoing health conditions were missing out on a wellness option that could improve their overall well-being. This is why Angelic Health created a wellness program to fill that gap. This wellness center offers a holistic balance of traditional and alternative care options for those with serious or chronic conditions. These offerings, that embrace the connection between mind, body and spirit, can help alleviate chronic pain, COPD, cancer, heart disease or another chronic or serious medical condition. Not a spa, this is a unique facility to improve quality of life for people with persistent medical conditions. The Angelic Health Palliative Wellness Center, in Wenonah, provides services and programs designed to help those with chronic conditions or undergoing treatment for a serious illness, maintain a healthy lifestyle. Patients can choose from therapeutic massage, reiki, private yoga, meditation, nutrition, aromatherapy, acupuncture, counseling

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services and more to improve well-being both physically and emotionally. Some services may be covered by insurance. Patients are evaluated by a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner (PCNP), who will discuss goals and align services that can best serve the individual’s healthcare needs. “We can prescribe medications to manage your symptoms, order labs and tests when needed, and collaborate with your other healthcare providers,” explains Sheila Lill, MSN, APN, ACHPN, Angelic Health director of palliative care and the palliative wellness center. The wellness center also provides pharmacogenetic testing, symptom management, coordination of care and advanced care planning. PCNPs can see patients in their home as well. Chaplain and case managers are also available. If one has chronic pain, knots in the back or neck, fibromyalgia or tension headaches, they may be a candidate for Trigger Point Injection (TPI), also offered at the Palliative Wellness Center. This procedure takes only minutes and can provide patients with relief that can last from several weeks to even months. TPI can be used to alleviate myofascial pain syndrome that does not respond to other treatments and can serve as an alternative to taking medications for pain. “This treatment can be a very good option for some patients,” adds Lill. “Often patients will combine TPI along with other services such as therapeutic yoga or massage to provide a comprehensive treatment package to control stress-related pain and muscle tension.” For the TPI procedure, the healthcare provider injects the patient’s trigger point with a local anesthetic and may include a corticosteroid. The injection makes the trigger point inactive and the pain is alleviated. Several sites may be injected in one visit. Patients with an allergy to the medications used can opt for a dry-needle technique which does not inject medications, but uses the needle itself to release the knots causing the pain. The Angelic Health Palliative Wellness Center is located at 1050 Mantua Pike, Plaza 601, in Wenonah. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call toll-free 844-929-0225 or email Wellness@Angelic.Health.

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Protecting Our Children’s Mental Health During COVID-19 by Dariel Figueroa As we keep slogging through the sociopolitical sludge the COVID-19 pandemic has wrought, we’re still very much in the infancy of discovering what exactly the toll has been on us as a species. We know that the virus not only infects and has the potential to kill its human host, but it also leaves a trail of damage inside the brain and other organs. So, too, are we just beginning to see and understand the damage the virus is wreaking upon the psychological and emotional framework of our communities. While children have not suffered the brunt of the mortal cost of COVID-19, they have—in fact—been dealt a tremendous blow to their fragile and budding psyches. Recent data shows that children comprise up to 0.21 percent of all COVID-19 deaths, and the American Academy of Pediatrics states that as of January 28, “Nearly 2.82 million children have tested positive for COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic.” Although adults, especially those with underlying conditions like respiratory illness and obesity, are much more susceptible to a fatal case of coronavirus, our nation’s youth are experiencing a higher level of mental and emotional distress and damage. In a study published last October, one in seven parents reported increasingly negative mental health issues for their children since coronavirus began to spread in March 2020. Another study found that 14 percent of parents reported worsening behavioral health for their children. It's not difficult to correlate exactly why these psychological changes are occurring in our children. Moderate or severe food insecurity increased from 6 to 8 percent within months of the virus’ spread in the U.S. last year. Employer-sponsored insurance coverage of children decreased from 63 to 60 percent, and 24 percent of parents reported a loss of child care. There’s also highly strong evidence showing that along with a decline in the mental health of children, so, too, are we seeing a decline in mental health in parental units. It should be noted, though, that in several of these studies, researchers attest that data is still fresh and not entirely conclusive towards the entire U.S. population. It will take more time to generate better studies and evidence on the long-term effects of COVID-19 on children. Nevertheless, there are actions that parents can begin to enact right now within their homes to ensure familial mental health remains a priority. Isolation and quarantine have made it difficult for kids to eat healthy foods, exercise on a regular basis and adhere to reasonable bedtimes. Parents should offer their children plenty of fruits and vegetables, and help curb constant eating by holding to a stringent schedule for meals and snacks. For snack time, pantries should be stocked with organic treats, clear of processed sugars and carbs. Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in

Limiting screen time after virtual learning for the day should also be a priority as is some kind of daily exercise like walking or taking part in sports. Parents should maintain similar healthy habits to serve as an example for their children to follow. Also, for parents that find it challenging to deal with their children during this period, a pediatrician can provide counseling for mental health issues, screening for possible eating disorders, help in managing stress, and even personalized plans for managing obesity. Further, here are some area activities that can help stimulate and entertain children: CAMDEN COUNTY Ages 1-3 ✤ Diggerland might be a little bit of stretch for 1-year-olds, but ages 2 and up will enjoy the variety of activities this park offers. Ages 4-6 ✤ Adventure Aquarium is back open to the public, albeit with new COVID-19 guidelines and required reservations. Ages 7-12 ✤ Launch Trampoline Park—which offers dodgeball, laser tag, virtual reality, rock climbing and more—reopens to the public on February 26. BURLINGTON COUNTY Ages 1-3 ✤ Peekaboo Playground offers a variety of fun experiences. Options for parents include drop-offs and monthly memberships. Ages 4-6 ✤ Jellybean Jungle is offering 75-minute private experiences for $60 and is a great alternative to public playgrounds during the pandemic. Ages 7-12 ✤ Speed Raceway has an exhilarating, indoor, F-1-inspired go-kart track along with arcade games and ax throwing. GLOUCESTER COUNTY Ages 7-12 ✤ Scotland Run Park is hosting an Earth Day event on April 6, celebrating nature and environmental sustainability with naturalist and Rowan University professor, Dr. Dan Duran, leading a presentation on regenerating the natural world. | March 2021

Spring is in the Air: Time for a Whole-Body Cleanse

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For many of us, staying inside much more than usual may have caused a decline in some aspects of our health including adding a few extra pounds or feeling fatigued or bloated. It may be time to do a whole-body cleanse or detoxification and now is the perfect time to do it to be ready for spring. Spring is the beginning of the season cycle, a time of birth and new beginnings. It is also the energy of the wood element. This is the energy that brings forth new growth that pushes the new grass through the snow, the new branches out from old wood and produces new leaves. It does this so nature can take in the nourishment it needs to flourish. Spring is also the time of hope; this season bursts forward with optimism, offering change after the quiet, still time of winter. As in nature, the wood energy is part of the energy of our body—the acupuncture meridians of the liver and gall bladder. Therefore, it is the perfect time to devote attention to the liver organ, the master filter for our entire body. Some of the many benefits of having a cleanse include weight loss, increased energy and vitality,clearer thinking, better digestion, less bloating, improved weight management, clearer skin, shinier hair, improved sleep and a revitalizing of one’s liver in clearing out toxins. There are many cleansing options that are available at the Nutritional Wellness Center, in Palmyra, New Jersey. Free advice for the right cleanse designed specifically for one’s body type can be obtained by calling them. Dr. Sean C. Inselberg and the rest of his team are offering 20 percent off all cleanses throughout this month. They can be shipped directly to one’s door or picked at their office. One’s personalized cleanse will consist of a protein powder (many options available including vegan), a detoxification agent to cleanse organ systems, whole-food fiber to clean out the colon and a guide to follow to make better food choices, along with a recipe book to make healthier meals. For more information or to make an appointment, call the Nutritional Wellness Center at 856-499-2160 or visit NutritionalWellnessNJ.com.

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for Comprehensive and Compassionate Care A childbirth experience can be just as individual as is each mother. The midwives at Virtua offer families the option of hospital deliveries, and in the spring, will be expanding to include births in a new, first-and-only freestanding birth center of its kind in Voorhees. Midwives are health professionals that assist individuals during prenatal care, labor and birth, as well as with women’s health and wellness throughout their lifetime. Midwives often assist with births in hospitals or in specialized birth centers, while some provide services in homes. “Many individuals who choose midwives desire physiologic, or natural, labor and birth, which emphasizes an unrushed, supported process with less-invasive monitoring,” says Virtua midwife Karen McEvoy Shields. “Midwifery focuses on the whole person. Pregnancy, labor and birth are seen as normal life processes rather than conditions to be managed.”

THE OTHER ROLES OF MIDWIVES Midwives emphasize wellness and shared decision-making, empowering individuals to partner in their health and wellness care. In addition to “catching” babies, midwives provide many of the same services as an obstetrician/gynecologist, including routine women’s health care, including annual gynecologic and breast exams, screenings and treatments; family planning and preconception care; prenatal care and screenings; education about pregnancy, childbirth and newborn care; monitoring your physical and psychological health; advising about diet, exercise, medications and staying healthy; and menopause and perimenopause support and symptom management, including natural options. “We’re passionate about putting moms and babies first, providing individuals with the birth experience and wellness care they desire,” says McEvoy Shields.

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Getting Pregnant Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Fertility by Ronica O’Hara

More than 7 million American women face one of life’s deepest heartbreaks: They want a newborn in their arms, but their bodies are not cooperating. Happily, the growing use of natural approaches like healthier diets, supplements and acupuncture is changing that outcome for many.

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EGG MATTERS A healthy pregnancy depends on a healthy egg. Chromosomal abnormalities severely hamper fertilization and account for more than half of first-trimester miscarriages. Yet, contrary to common belief, egg quality is not determined solely by a woman’s age: it can be highly influenced by her lifestyle choices and nutrients in the three-month window before an egg is fertilized, Fett advises. Based on the latest research, she offers the following recommendations for women trying to conceive naturally or through such means as in vitro fertilization (IVF): Detox the diet. To manage critically important blood sugar and insulin levels, eat low-glycemic, nutrient-rich foods and avoid sugar, caffeine and alcohol. An organic, largely plant- and fish-based Mediterranean diet boosts fertility. Dutch researchers found that women following this diet before an IVF cycle had a 40 percent higher chance of becoming pregnant. Supplement correctly. Take a prenatal vitamin, vitamins C and E, ubiquinol and melatonin. For women with diagnosed low ovarian reserve, consider carefully dosed DHEA.

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When Rebecca Fett was told at age 26 that she had “incredibly low odds” of being able to conceive with her own eggs, she used her biochemistry and genetics training to plunge into research on egg quality and fertility. By taking targeted supplements, upgrading her diet and detoxing her house of harmful chemicals, the result was not only two healthy baby boys, but a book entitled It Starts with the Egg: How the Science of Egg Quality Can Help You Get Pregnant Naturally, Prevent Miscarriage, and Improve Your Odds in IV. It sells at the fast clip of about 600 copies a week, showing that even amidst the traumas of the pandemic, couples fervently want to bear children. Some doula groups on the East Coast report a 30 percent rise in early 2021 births, and sperm banks are running so low that sperm from a handsome new donor posted online can be bought out within hours, reports The New York Times. “There is nothing more hopeful than the creation of a new life,” says Randine Lewis, who used acupuncture and Chinese herbs to enable a hard-won pregnancy and then wrote The Infertility Cure: The Ancient Chinese Wellness Program for Getting Pregnant and Having Healthy Babies.

Detox the house. The Bisphenol A (BPA) in many household items and the phthalates in most scented products are endocrine disrupters that increase the risk of infertility and miscarriages, numerous studies show. Exchange plastic storage containers and water bottles for glass or stainless steel ones. Steer clear of fast food and processed food. Buy milk, oil, drinks and condiments in glass bottles rather than plastic ones. In the bathroom, toss hairspray, perfume and nail polish, and be wary of scented skin care products, air fresheners and detergents. Use non-toxic cleaning products.

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“Eating healthy helps your muscles grow stronger and you get bigger … and be able to run FASTER. Healthy food tastes great!” Amelia Avila, 5

Taking a different tack, “Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) does not focus on forcing maximum egg production,” says Lewis. “We improve the quality and receptivity of the entire body, mind and spirit, and the reproductive physiology responds.” TCM involves identifying imbalances in the body that are creating obstacles to pregnancy and then using acupuncture, herbs and diet to restore full health. Diagnosis is typically done by an acupuncturist or Chinese medicine doctor. (To find one locally, Lewis suggests asking pointedly, “How many cases of infertility have you been successful in resolving?”) According to Lewis, self-diagnosis can also work. For example, sore breasts and irritability during ovulation can signify liver qi stagnation, and can be relieved by massaging certain acupressure points, taking black cohosh and meditating or doing yoga. General TCM strategies include:

“It makes your body healthy.” Charlotte Barber, 7 “Food that goes in my body, it’s good for you!” Cole Mitchell, 5 “Fruit makes you strong and healthy, like the Hulk! But its okay to sprinkle some candy in for balance." Jack Drabin, 8

Acupuncture: Regular treatments “can stimulate the body’s hormonal system to do what it is supposed to: secrete the right hormones at the right time in a woman’s cycle,” says Lewis. Self-administered acupressure also works.

“Eating Vegetables, because they are good for you.” Jaxson Gusich, 9 “Eating healthy means more fruits, vegetables and less junk. Less snacks, more protein. Vitamins. Also being healthy is sometimes just playing outside and having fun.” Maya Ben-Ari, 9½

Diet: Choose organic foods and hormone-free meats, and eat veggies cooked rather than raw. Nix caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Supplements: Besides a high-potency, multivitamin-mineral complex, such nutrients as bee pollen, blue-green algae, wheatgrass, vitamin B6, CoQ10 and folic acid are often useful.

“Heathy eating means a healthy body.” Nadia Steward, 10

Herbs: Specific herbal concoctions and powders can target imbalances and deficiencies at key points in the menstrual cycle.

“I like eating candy better. Healthy food is good for your body and better for you then candy. But candy is sooo good.” Nicholas Palaschak, 6

Stress-busters: Qigong breathing lowers stress, and nightly warm foot soaks increase blood flow to the pelvic organs. “As we live more harmoniously, our fertility improves,” says Lewis. “It is vastly wise and responds to how we live, think, act

“You have to eat healthy so you don’t get sick, like eating fruit and not a lot of candy.” Sarah Drabin, 10

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DOWN TO EARTH The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming by Sandra Yeyati

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With its dependence on chemical pesticides and fertilizers, heavy tilling techniques, concentrated animal feeding practices and mono-crops—all designed to maximize yields—conventional farming has come at a great cost. “Conventional intensive farming practices have significant negative consequences for the land and surrounding ecosystems,” says Richard Teague, Texas A&M professor of Ecosystem Science and Management. “By disrupting the natural function of these habitats, the valuable ecosystem services they provide are compromised.”

The way we’re growing food now is not sustainable. “According to the United Nations, we only have 60 harvests left before our soil is completely depleted. Years of conventional industrial agriculture have drained the soil dry of all of the organic matter, all the microbes, that microbiome that brings nutrients to our plants and to our planet as a whole,” says Margaret Wilson, content creation and media relations specialist at the Rodale Institute. The UN also reported last year that agriculture and forestry were responsible for nearly a quarter of all greenhouse gas emissions. “Agriculture is a climate-intensive process and conventional practices make that even worse because they’re fossil fuel-intensive,” Wilson says. “They require a lot of machinery to plow fields and distribute pesticides. 24

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Fertilizers are fossil fuel-based. Tillage is a huge part of conventional agriculture, where you’re turning the soil over, and that releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.” One third of the world’s land surface is considered desert, and according to Judith D. Schwartz, the Vermont author of The Reindeer Chronicles and Cows Save the Planet, most deserts are manmade. “If

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we look historically, we learn that most deserts were once thriving grasslands or some other kind of ecosystem and became deserts after hundreds of years of poor grazing management or farming that was no longer putting nutrients back into the soil.” The good news is that deserts can be brought back to life. In the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, where much of the land is degraded, ingenious ranchers have figured out a way to support healthy animals and plant biodiversity. “The ranchers were earning money by managing the livestock holistically in a way that was reviving the ecological function of these lands, so there were thick grasses, birds and butterflies flourishing right next to land that looked horrible—absolute deserts with a lot of erosion, the soil so depleted that it couldn’t hold water,” recalls Schwartz, who visited the area. Regenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food. “When you take out the pesticides, fertilizers and intensive tilling, our farming systems trial concluded that regenerative organic agriculture uses 45 percent fewer fossil fuels and releases 40 percent fewer carbon emissions than conventional practices,” Wilson says, adding that a recent Rodale Institute white paper postulated that by transitioning all global crop and pastureland to regenerative management, we could sequester 100 percent of annual carbon dioxide emissions. As the founder of the Rodale Institute, J.I. Rodale, said, “Healthy soil equals healthy food equals healthy people.” Soil restoration is job one, and we know how to do this. “The goal of regenerative farming is to farm and ranch in nature’s image,” says Gabe Brown, a North Dakota farmer and author of Dirt to Soil. He offers the following six principles to create a thriving, regenerating agricultural ecosystem:

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Context: “There’s a reason bananas do not grow in North Dakota. They don’t fit the context, whereas more spring wheat is grown in North Dakota than anywhere else. You have to farm and ranch in your context.” The least amount of mechanical and chemical disturbance possible: “Nature tills with earthworms and burrowing rodents, but it certainly doesn’t till the soil like we do in farming or even in gardening. Tilling is the worst thing you can do if you want to raise nutrient-dense food. Nature aerates the soil with the use of living plants and soil aggregates. Those soil aggregates will only last about four weeks, then new ones need to be formed, and the only way to form them is by not tilling and allowing biology and fungi to secrete substances that help bind sand, silt and clay to form soil aggregates.”

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Armor on the soil: “Nature always tries to cover the soil, whether it be leaves in a forest or decaying plants in a pasture or field. Nature does not like bare soil.”

Diversity: “Where in nature do you see a monoculture? Usually only where man put it or man’s actions have driven it to be a monoculture. Nature is very diverse, so hundreds of different grasses, legumes all growing in harmony. We’ve gotten away from that. Now we plant monocultures. That’s not the way nature functions.”

Livestock and insect integration: “Nature does not function properly without animals. Too many people think we have to remove the animals from the landscape. That’s the worst thing you can do. What’s going to pollinate the plants? The way our rich soils were formed was with large herds of ruminants, grazing the plants. That plant, once grazed, starts sloughing off root exudates to attract biology, to regrow, and then that plant is able to cycle more carbon out of the atmosphere.” Be sure to let our advertisers know you found them in

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A living root being in the soil as long as possible throughout the year: “I go out in the spring here in North Dakota, and you’ve got crocuses coming up through the snow. That’s nature’s way of trying to take the solar energy and all of these compounds out of the atmosphere, and through photosynthesis convert it into carbon to feed soil biology.”

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Brown waxes poetic when he talks about the amazing results of regenerative farming. “Healthy soil looks like dark chocolate cake. It’s full of pore spaces. Healthy soil is dark because of the amount of carbon in it. It smells good, whereas unhealthy soil is very compacted. There’s no pore spaces. Water cannot infiltrate into it. It’s a dull, pale color. You can see it, you can smell it, you can feel it.” According to Wilson, the Rodale Institute is poised to help farmers adopt these principles and make them profitable. “People say regenerative organic isn’t scalable, but through our farming systems trial, we’re proving that you can do this on a large scale. It might require customization, but that’s why we’re investing so much in providing support and research to farmers to help them navigate that, and we’re seeing that scalability is not a barrier to implementation because so many big companies like Dr. Bronner’s and Patagonia are starting to implement these practices because people are demanding it. The market finds a way to make it doable and as long as we keep up our consumer education and show people that this is a benefit to everybody, I think large-scale farmers and corporations that buy their products will respond.” Last year, Graham Christensen’s father gave him and his brother full control of a 750-acre farm in Oakland, Nebraska, that has been in the family since 1867. Over the decades, the farm has seen many changes, but the biggest transformation is still to come, as the brothers eagerly transition their once conventional operation into a regenerative organic one. The family began to incorporate a few innovations 12 years ago when they stopped tilling the land and adopted solar energy, but this year they’ll take bolder steps to eliminate their dependence on GMO seeds and chemical fertilizers and pesticides which over the years have reduced organic matter levels in the soil and led to increased and unhealthy nutrient levels in their waterways. “For the first time, we’ll be cover-cropping 612 acres and expanding habitats for wildlife, especially in some riparian areas, so we can get more roots in the soil and have better filtration and cleaner water,” Christensen explains. “We’re going to produce nutrients by building a biodiverse ecosystem and we’re incorporating animal grazing systems to help us fertilize naturally rather than having to add synthetics like nitrogen and phosphorus.” They have planted a 100-tree hazelnut orchard that they hope to expand as a tree crop. “That’s going to help us stop soil erosion, store more carbon in the ground, produce another form of income and also be able to fit right into our cropping system, virtually taking out no extra land; just creating a higher layer, so now we’re farming higher in the air.” The transition is not without its risks, Christensen adds. “Farms like ours have been heavily subsidized by the federal government to ship our grain to other countries. What we’re trying to do now is produce more small grains and hazelnuts for a regional market and reintroduce livestock to the land—not in confinement—so we can focus more on feeding people in our local community and in Omaha or Lincoln or Kansas City or Des Moines.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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and the health of people, and we’re going to educate and train tomorrow’s doctors to become more literate in agriculture and to understand how they can use food as medicine.

by Patricia Trenchak

How can we harness the power of regenerative organic farming to foster good health?

Regenerative Healthcare For over 70 years, Rodale Institute—a pioneer of the organic food movement—has championed the concept of farming without herbicides and pesticides by funding and supporting scientific studies and education. Now entering his fifth year with Rodale Institute, Chief Impact Officer Jeff Tkach is committed to upholding the legacy of the Institute’s founder, J.I. Rodale, who believed that healthy soil equals healthy food equals healthy people. According to Tkach, farmers and healthcare professionals need to embrace a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health, and Rodale Institute is here to bridge the gap between these two industries by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative healthcare.

How did your personal journey lead you to explore regenerative healthcare? In 2016, I experienced a tremendous health collapse in my own life. I went through six conventional medical doctors and $50,000 in medical bills. I had been a high-performing businessperson up until that point, and found myself on medical leave, bedridden and unable to work. I sought out a doctor who practiced something called functional medicine, which focuses on finding the root of whatever caused the breakdown in health. After numerous tests, it was dis28

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covered that I had chronic Lyme disease. The doctor explained that there was nothing he could prescribe that was going to instantly make me better. Through my work with him, I had to look at my body as a whole system and came to realize that food is medicine. Ultimately, alternative modalities like acupuncture and IV [intravenous] therapy, as well as food healed me.

What is regenerative healthcare? It is a system in which farming and healthcare work together focused on a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health. Instead of using toxic chemicals to farm, regenerative healthcare aims to prevent disease through an organic, plant-based, whole-foods diet. Regenerative healthcare begins on farms that work in harmony with nature. At Rodale Institute, we see ourselves as a human health organization, not an agricultural organization. We use agriculture as a tool to promote human health. Our goal is to build the first brick and mortar facility in the world, called the Regenerative Health Institute, that will connect medical doctors and farmers. The facility will be a 333-acre certified organic farm in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, that will provide innovative research on the links between farming and human health. We’re going to be doing scientific research that demonstrates the link between soil health

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The current mode of farming is systemically broken, and farmers need to move in a healthier direction. The science is showing that elements in pesticides and herbicides are known carcinogens that are wreaking havoc on our immune systems. They are ubiquitous in our air and drinking water. Farmers are no longer able to control where those chemicals land. They’re leaching into our groundwater, killing the life in the soil and causing major soil erosion. Ultimately, they’re causing imbalances in nature of mass proportion.

How can you convince people to adopt organic and consider food as medicine? We need to encourage people to get to know a farmer. There are incredible regenerative organic farmers in our own communities that oftentimes don’t have access to mainstream markets. During the pandemic, we saw a major increase in sales directly from farms to consumers. When the supply chains in the grocery stores broke down, we turned to farmers. That’s profound. As a result of the pandemic, 22 million new gardens were planted in the United States, according to the National Gardening Association. We need to keep that going. It’s very exciting to be a part of this movement as people around the world come to understand the importance of food as medicine. I truly believe that regenerative healthcare is the key to healing our planet. For more information, visit RodaleInstitute.org. Patricia Trenchak writes for KnoWEwell, a Regenerative Whole Health Community platform and a collaborative partner of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

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RELIEF OF CHRONIC PAIN Without Drugs or Surgery

Living with chronic joint, back or neuropathy pain can be an agonizing experience. There is nothing worse than feeling held back from the activities that you enjoy because your chronic pain just won’t go away. There’s a solution for those that suffer from knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, low back pain, neck pain, degenerative arthritis, bone on bone or neuropathy symptoms. Regenerative Medicine of South Jersey is dedicated to helping patients get out of and stay out of pain through the use of cutting-edge therapies that are ideal for reducing joint pain, improving mobility

Platelet-Rich Plasma procedures use a patient’s own blood plasma to concentrate cells for regenerative application. The growth factors found in the plasma help accelerate and greatly enhance the body’s natural occurring healing process. Combined Electrochemical Therapy is a clinically proven treatment for neuropathy symptoms and chronic joint pain. It aids in the prevention of further degeneration of tissue, increases circulation and promotes healing at the cellular level. Viscosupplementation is a gel-like substance that when injected, provides lu-

brication to the joint which can significantly reduce knee pain while improving mobility and function. Through the use of these simple, effective, in-office procedures that require no drugs or surgery and little-to-no down time, Regenerative Medicine of South Jersey has been helping patients get their life back by getting them out of pain and back to enjoying the activities they love. Many of the treatment options at Regenerative Medicine of South Jersey are covered by Medicare and most insurances. The practice offers convenient hours as well as treatment options that are tailored to one’s condition, time and financial situation. So, for those suffering from the debilitating symptoms of chronic joint or back pain, or peripheral neuropathy, it may be time to start thinking about regenerative medicine. Regenerative Medicine of South Jersey has locations in Rio Grande and Marlton. Call 609-739-7111 or visit RegenerativeMedicineOfSJ.com.

and preventing costly, painful surgeries or replacements. Their team of highly trained medical practitioners use an integrative approach to provide patients with the most advanced, non-surgical, drug-free solutions that address the cause of the condition without simply masking the symptoms. Unlike most treatments for chronic joint pain and neuropathy symptoms commonly used, such as prescription drugs, pain medication and cortisone injections, regenerative therapies work by taking advantage of the body’s ability to repair itself, naturally. While regenerative cell therapy may be the most known, there are many different regenerative treatment options. Some of the most common and effective regenerative therapies offered today include: Regenerative Cell Therapy which involves injecting regenerative cells into a joint to stimulate an incredible healing force. Over the span of a few weeks to a few months, these cells and growth factors assist the body’s ability to potentially repair and regenerate cartilage, ligaments, muscles, tissues and even nerves.

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GREEN LIVING

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A Primer on the Latest Research by Sandra Yeyati Ever since the Farm Bill of 2018 legalized the commercial production of hemp, U.S. sales of cannabidiol (CBD) have exploded onto the scene with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of vendors popping up around the country. CBD, a cannabinoid, is abundant in the hemp flower. “By law, hemp is defined as a variety of cannabis plant that has less than 0.3 percent THC, the psychoactive cannabinoid that induces a high,” says Shannon Livingston, a cannabis consultant for Florida Gulf Coast University, in Fort Myers.

PROVEN BENEFITS OF CBD: “The enthusiasm for CBD is soaring above the actual scientific evidence,” says Peter Grinspoon, M.D., a leading medical cannabis expert and primary care physician at Massachusetts General Hospital. “What’s known is that it helps with childhood epilepsy, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a CBD drug for that. It is believed, and there’s good animal data and some human data to suggest, that CBD helps with chronic pain, insomnia and anxiety.” ANXIETY UNDER STUDY: A clinical trial examining a high-CBD, low-THC (the psychoactive component) sublingual custom formulation for patients with moderate to severe anxiety is being conducted by Staci Gruber, Ph.D., director of Marijuana Investigations for Neuroscientific Discovery at McLean Hospital, in Belmont, Massachusetts, and associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. “In the open label phase of this study, we’ve seen a rather dramatic and precipitous drop in symptoms of anxiety and depression after four weeks of treatment. We’ll see if this holds in the double-blind phase, which is underway now,” she explains.

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ENTOURAGE EFFECT: Gruber notes that this customized formulation is a full-spectrum, whole-plant formula, saying, “You often seem to get a bigger bang for the buck using a full-spectrum or broad-spectrum (whole plant minus THC) product, rather than just a single extracted compound.” The process she’s describing is called the entourage effect—an assumption that all elements of the cannabis plant, working together, are most effective. “I believe there’s a significant role for terpenoids, flavonoids and other cannabinoid constituents of the plant, in addition to the big two (THC and CBD), and I have a grant to look at that very question,” she says.

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HOW TO START CBD: Experts agree that the best approach is to start low and go slow. “With experimentation, the patient will know what works for them,” Grinspoon says. “When CBD doesn’t work with my patients, the next step is to add a little bit of medical cannabis; it often takes a very little dose to help them with their sleep or their chronic pain.” Medical marijuana has been legalized in 36 states and the District of Columbia. ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION: “When you smoke or vape, it’s an almost immediate onset, which is helpful for breakthrough pain, nausea and anything you want

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to treat immediately, but the effect is very short-lived,” Livingston explains. “For chronic pain, you might take a capsule or the patch that will last six to eight hours. If you want to fall asleep, a sublingual will work. For a skin condition, you might rub an oil on your skin. It’s really about the time of onset, how long you need it to last and what you’re treating.”

ENSURING QUALIT Y CONTROL: “Choose CBD providers that are certified for good manufacturing practices; conduct batch-specific, third-party testing on all of their products; and provide certificates of analysis directly from those labs. These tests can detect the presence of heavy metals, bacterial or microbial life, mycotoxins and pesticides, and also provide cannabinoid potency and terpene profiles,” says Grace Kaucic, senior communications and content manager at Bluebird Botanicals, a CBD company in Louisville, Colorado.

OUR BUILT-IN CANNABINOIDS:

In the mid1990s, researchers discovered the endocannabinoid system of receptors and neurotransmitters throughout the body, which uses cannabinoids that our own bodies produce. “This system is believed to control homeostasis, the body’s ability to regulate itself and maintain normal functioning,” Grinspoon says, adding that he believes this system will become central to medicine over the next few years as more research is conducted.

RESEARCH IS ONGOING: “It’s an incredibly exciting time for cannabis science,” Gruber says. “There’s every reason to be optimistic about the potential of harnessing and exploiting the benefits of cannabis and cannabinoids in ways that may still surprise us, but to be cautiously optimistic. It is not a panacea. It will never be one-size-fits-all.” Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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CONSCIOUS EATING

Good to the Bone by Brian Scott Lipton

In talking to home cooks, one should always have chicken stock in the freezer. If talking to Jewish mothers, there should always be a jar of homemade chicken soup in the refrigerator. But when talking to health experts, the one liquid one really needs to have on hand his bone broth. Not only can it be used as liquid in recipes that call for any liquid or take the place of soup on any day for any reason, its health benefits far exceed these more traditional alternatives. “Our ancestors realized its importance for good health, and now so do I,” says Sharon Brown, owner of Bonafide Provisions, which sells and makes a large variety of bone broths. As Brown recalls, she never intended bone broth to be her life’s work. “Around 15 years ago, my then 6-year-old son Blake had all these chronic illnesses. The doctors prescribed so many antibiotics, but nothing worked, so my husband and I knew we had to do something different,” she recalls. “We went to our local library and started reading everything about healing through food and how societies through hundreds of years had used bone broth. So, I then made bone broth for Blake from scratch and after a year everything was healed.” Thanks to her personal success, Brown decided to help other families with what she had learned. “Eventually, I went back to school to get a degree in nutrition, opened up a practice, and with my husband, who’s a chef, we started making bone broth for my clients. Eventually, it became a national business,” she says. “It’s easy enough to

make at home—you just need animal bones and tissue, water and maybe a little apple cider vinegar—but you need the time and patience to let it simmer for 18 to 24 hours.” As Brown points out, what’s in those animal bones can pretty much cure whatever ails you, thanks to its combination of amino acids such as glutamine, proline and glycine. “Glutamine and glycine fully support your immune system, whether it’s healing a bad cold or a problem with your gut,” she says. Meanwhile, proline supports heart health, helps build muscles and, above all, strengthens our connective tissue. “Drinking bone broth is like drinking liquid collagen, which leads directly to better skin elasticity and hydration,” she notes. If all this doesn’t convince you to try bone broth, consider this: “It is generally considered [to be] a weight-loss tool because it is filling without being high in calories and can easily be incorporated into a weight management plan. Additionally, all those amino acids have been proven to modulate blood sugar, which can reduce sugar cravings.” In short, forget today’s fads, says Brown. “I call bone broth a 1,000-year-old super-trend!”

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Six Easy Ways to Eat Smart for Our Heart Knowing which foods can prevent heart disease is a powerful way to improve our overall health. Eat the Rainbow Dark-green leafy vegetables are natural sources of fiber and antioxidants, and help lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Purple fruits and vegetables are rich in anthocyanins, which may benefit brain health, help lower inflammation, and fight heart disease and cancer. Red, orange and yellow vegetables are high in betacarotene and can help prevent blood vessel damage. Stick to Healthy Fats Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats like olive oil and nuts are “good fats” because they help improve cholesterol levels, lowering our risk for heart attack and stroke. Eat Lean Protein and Reduce Fatty Meats Limit red meat consumption. Try fish like salmon and tuna, which contain omega-3 fats and help lower triglyceride and blood pressure levels. Beans also provide fiber and protein. Be Selective of Carbs Limit carbohydrates to those from whole-foods rather than processed sources. Go for H2O Quench thirst with zero-calorie water. Skip soda, alcohol and juices. Look Beyond Well-Known Brands Explore brands other than those that dominate supermarket shelves. European food products often have less sugar and gluten. Asian food markets sell items with less sugar and additives. Taking these steps to enhance our diet will help our heart beat strong and continue to improve our overall health. For more information or to connect with a Virtua cardiologist, call 888-847-8823 (888-VIRTUA-3) or visit Virtua.org/heart.

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Queen Elizabeth is still on the throne in England at age 94. A businessman and philanthropist recently died in the UK at age 100. It may be that one of Great Britain’s greatest and most beloved rituals, “tea time”, with scones with clotted cream aside, could be responsible for such longevity. For years, various studies have shown the numerous health benefits of drinking tea instead of coffee. That’s one reason why, according to Statistica, tea is now the second most widely consumed beverage worldwide, following only water. Moreover, wholesale tea sales in the U.S. alone have skyrocketed to nearly $13 billion last year with much more growth expected in the next decade. Still, as TeaDrunk founder Shunan Teng points out, tea isn’t exactly penicillin; it’s much more like chicken soup. “In China, we don’t always drink tea when you’re sick. It’s not medicine and we know it can’t actually cure anything,” she says, “It’s more a preventive measure in that in does things like improve our immune system, lower diabetes and high blood pressure, and makes us feel more relaxed.” While all teas are not equal (and herbal teas, like chamomile, are not really teas at all), Teng recommends that drinkers stick to high-quality, loose-leafed variety of yellow, white, green and oolong types to maximize both effectiveness and oral pleasure. “Real tea has three main compounds,” notes Teng. “There’s catechin, which is where tea gets both most of its antioxidants and its taste. Then there’s L-Theanine, an amino acid that is otherwise rare in nature, which is particularly good for one’s neurological health and is often used as a supplement in Asian countries to help reduce anxiety and depression. And finally, of course, tea does have caffeine, which in the right amounts has long been recognized as something that can be brain healthy and is often good for things like curing minor headaches. So, the trick is finding the right tea where these elements work together to give you both an alert mind and a relaxed body, along with great taste.” Teng adds that she’s aware that many people seeking this particular combination head straight for green tea. On whether it’s the right choice, “It can be, since green has higher ratio of catechin than many other teas,” says Teng, adding that she recommends her customers now try Gua Pian (aka melon-seed tea), a rare looseleafed green variety that rivals the taste and health benefits of the now-popular matcha. “But no matter what you choose,” she concludes, “a high-quality tea should be part of anyone’s overall healthy diet.”

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The Pros and Cons of Kava These days, a specific type of tea called kava—made from a member of the nightshade family of plants native to the South Pacific islands—has become extremely popular due to the belief that it relieves stress. In large cities, including New York and Miami, entire “bars” are devoted to drinking kava. Experts wonder whether this is really a wise move. “While we don’t fully know how they work, the kavalactones are the superstars of this plant and are said to leave the body in a relaxed state of euphoria after drinking the tea,” says noted cookbook author and TV host Christina Pirello. “Further, there are definitely studies that suggest that kava tea can help to reduce and treat anxiety, protect neurons from damage related to stress and can help manage pain by reducing the pain sensation, all with no evidence of addiction. Kava is also credited with aiding sleep and can be effective as an alternative to traditional sleep aids because of its calming effects on the brain. It also seems to work without the subsequent drowsiness that can be a side effect of those various sleep aids.” Yet, there’s more that needs to be considered. “Even in liquid form, kava has been known to have some side effects. It can interfere with various medications, so it’s advised not to take kava with anti-depressants or with alcohol,” adds Pirello. “Other studies show it can have an adverse effect on the liver, which can be very dangerous. In fact, this research shows that staying under 250 milligrams of kava a day is the safest way to enjoy its benefits while minimizing any risks to your precious liver. In short, while kava may be quite good for you, it’s not all euphoria.”

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When a Non-Foodie Dates in Jersey by Matt Preston

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As if being single this year isn’t complicated enough, imagine being on the dating scene as a “green-only, non-foodie” guy living in South Jersey.

Let’s start at the grocery store where shopping is essentially a breeze. It doesn’t take long before the aisles are memorized due to the specific clusters of products. There’s really only around three or four aisles that this guy needs to go down to begin with, and that’s usually out of at least a baker’s dozen. And because minute brown rice packs and ready-made salads are a mainstay of his diet, he’s out in under 10 minutes. Now obviously “dinner at his place” is out as those offers go. Unless she’s really patient and isn’t expecting any quality beyond “chain restaurant fare”, it still may be tough to make a good impression. And that’s through no fault of her own, because who can blame her if she’s confused when she receives a text asking what kind of bagged salad she prefers. Is he serious, or attempting to be ironic; she’s not quite sure. If it's dinner at her place, that can get a little dicey as well. By now, he probably worked it into a conversation (or several of them) how he’s a green-only eater, but doesn’t exactly have an advanced palate. This is to make sure she knows what he’s about and/or if she needs to plan that last-minute text that “her friend is broken down in Newark and needs her help.” But somehow the stars align and she thinks the offer is cute, or at least somewhat quirky, and doesn’t mind his basic eating habits. The problem is, again, he’s not a foodie; which isn’t to say he’s picky, but his wheelhouse is pretty well locked-in. And the last thing he’s going to want to do is ask her what a vegetable paella is, let alone pick through it. Say she’s feeling adventurous and wants to make them a tahini broccoli slaw; he’s going to naturally wonder if she’s making up words. And he’ll probably check out altogether if she suggests a coconut jasmine rice and edamame meal, assuming she’s just messing with him at that point. So off to a restaurant they go, but where? This is Jersey during a pandemic. The fast-food places are still closed; take-out only, and the smell of tacos fries and/or salad wraps in a car with the windows half cracked doesn’t exactly stimulate the romance. However, because her heart is solid 24 karat, she finds a place in Philly that’s vegan 36

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only, and is “open-ish” to the public. This means they can’t eat indoors because of the lockdown, so, the restaurant built an outdoor eating area, which looks exactly like an indoor eating area, but with space heaters all over the area to add to the ambiance of confusion. And now that they’re finally on the way, she begins to read dinner choices from the menu. He nods, of course, although flop sweat does begin to form on his lower back. “Oh, marinated olives, I bet they’re really tasty …” he says, not having consumed an olive since middle school. “Tofu Butter Masala? Yeah sure, I totally love masala in tofu form!” He laughs nervously, hoping she didn’t pick up on his absolute confusion as to the words she’s saying. “I know, right, how can anyone not love deconstructed hummus pitas?” The worst part is if he does try something new, he’s afraid what it’ll actually look like. Like that face someone makes when they smell apple cider vinegar; it’s not exactly the best expression to have when sitting across from a date. So various lies and exaggerations swirl through his head to employ, but he doesn’t want to be that guy. So, when they’ve finally sat down in the corner, next to a thin plastic wall and a space heater that’s beginning to spark, he figures honesty is the best course. And when he has finished, she laughs and says it’s fine, now realizing why he was acting all-squirrelly earlier. So, he’s happy to just get a basic Caesar salad while she goes for the baked jambalaya casserole—the pair laughing at the awkwardness as they fan away the fumes from the malfunctioning space heater. From there, dinner wraps up and as they’re standing at his car, he thanks her for being really cool and understanding. She waves it off, smiles, and says she learned those traits from her family... who she can’t wait to introduce him to during their annual hunting and barbecue weekend in upstate PA. She then gets in his car as he looks up at the sky and sighs. Matt Preston is a creative and professional writer from Gloucester Township in South Jersey. Writing is one of his passions, body mind and soul wellness one of his goals and belief in destiny his continual motivation. His website and podcast can be found @TheApatheticVegan.com.

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HEALING WAYS

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“Psilocybin Can Occasion Mystical-Type Experiences Having Substantial and Sustained Personal Meaning and Spiritual Significance.” Pollan turned his journalistic skills to researching the potential of psychedelics to actually heal the mind and treat mental and behavioral disorders, and the book that resulted became a number one New York Times bestseller.

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For more than 30 years, intersections of the human and natural world—our plates, farms and gardens—have been of interest to author Michael Pollan, who recently added the mind as another significant association in his latest book, How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression and Transcendence. Pollan’s interest was sparked by two articles. The first, a New York Times story, “Hallucinogens Have Doctors Tuning In Again,” details how researchers from Johns Hopkins, the University of Arizona, Harvard, New York University (NYU), the University of California/ Los Angeles and other institutions had been giving doses of psilocybin—the psychoactive compound in certain mushrooms—to terminal cancer patients as a way to help them deal with their “existential distress” at the approach of death. The second, a peer-reviewed article in the Journal of Psychopharmacology by Johns Hopkins researchers, was entitled 38

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Much of the research for studying psychedelic medicine has been supported by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). The 35-year-old Santa Cruz, California, nonprofit is currently backing research into psychoactive methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), also referred to as ecstasy, which produces effects resembling stimulants and psychedelics, as well as a feeling of connectedness. It plans to publish the full results of phase three clinical trials for MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2022, the final stage before seeking U.S. Food & Drug Administration approval for its use as a prescription treatment. MAPS founder and Executive Director Rick Doblin, Ph.D., who spent 30 years studying how psychedelics might help heal trauma and mental illness, was trained and mentored by Stanislav Grof, M.D. A renowned psychiatrist with more than 60 years of experience researching non-ordinary states of consciousness, Grof proposes that psychedelics are to the study of the mind what microscopes are to biology and the telescope is to astronomy. When used wisely, he suggests, they can heal, inspire and perhaps save us. Researchers have found that psychedelics reduce activity in the brain’s default mode network that creates our sense of self—the equivalent of our ego—filtering all incoming information according to personal needs and priorities. When activity is reduced in the default mode network, the ego shifts from the foreground to the background, allowing us to see that we’re part of a larger field of

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Johns Hopkins and NYU research has demonstrated how psilocybin can help with treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and addiction. awareness. This can be among an individual’s most important experiences, allowing for feelings of connectedness, altruism and acceptance of death.

PSYCHEDELICS AS TREATMENT Since 2010, in addition to treating PTSD, MDMA has shown positive results for depression, social anxiety in autistic adults and anxiety associated with a life-threatening illness. Johns Hopkins and NYU research has demonstrated how psilocybin can help with treatment-resistant depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and addiction. Both MDMA and psilocybin have been studied as adjuncts or catalysts to psychotherapy rather than as standalone treatments. Jennifer Phelps, M.D., who teaches for the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and practices family and integrative medicine in Georgetown, Connecticut, says that psilocybin can transform a terminally ill individual’s quality of life for the remainder of their time. “This compassionate use can presently only be prescribed by a physician with the required license issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Presently, LSD, MDMA and psilocybin can only be prescribed for research,” she says. Charley Wininger, a Brooklyn-based psychotherapist, authored Listening to Ecstasy: The Transformative Power of MDMA after experiencing its positive effects on his marriage and psyche. “For those who experiment responsibly, psychedelics can open their lives up to spiritual growth and transformation. It’s a way to learn about how connected we are to each other, to the natural world and to the world at large. When you experience this level of connection, you and your worldview are transformed,” he says. “MDMA helped me with the aging pro-

cess. I keep growing and exploring consciousness in an unconventional way,” he adds, enthusing that psychedelics can be a unique, life-enhancing opportunity for healthy people across their entire adult lifespan. Wininger explains that MDMA floods the body with serotonin and oxytocin, creating a sense of safety and well-being. “It’s best to do it with a trained psychotherapist or sitter, so that if any trauma surfaces, it can be relieved with a sense of safety. While individuals report that their relationship to trauma is altered permanently, integration groups give them opportunities to share and anchor their experiences.”

GETTING INFORMED Daniel Shankin, program director of the wellness organization Tam Integration, Align and Flow, in Fairfax, California, offers mindfulness-based coaching and mentorships to integrate psychedelics with life, education and a related career. “Having a guide, preparation coach or therapist is good,” he says. “For the transformation to be lasting, preparation work is needed.

Answering questions such as—Why are you here? What are your expectations? And what makes you feel safe and comfortable?—helps to build rapport with a guide that can help you form a simple, powerful intention beforehand. “Personal growth work is invaluable to psychonauts,” says Shankin, who offers podcast interviews on TamIntegration. com, as well as replays of a 2019 Psilocybin Summit in which notable speakers explore the facets of psilocybin mushrooms and methods for creating ceremony and holding a safe space. Also discussed are traditional and indigenous use, as well as efforts to change public policy so that individuals can legally have access to psychedelic medicine. The Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research at the California Institute of Integral Studies also educates the public about psychedelic medicines and trains psychotherapists to work in the expanding field of psychedelic studies. Its online programs inform the general public via podcasts about conscious medicine and the future of psychedelic-assisted therapy, which appears promising in light of the recent decriminalization of psilocybin in Oakland, Denver and Washington, D.C. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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HYPNOSIS by Maryann Pino Miller The mind is the builder. ~Edgar Cayce

WHAT HAPPENS AT THE BEGINNING When we are born, we know whom we are. We know what we are. On an unconscious level, we know we are divine, perfect, whole and complete. And we are about to embark on any incredible adventure. As Teihard de Chardin puts it, ”We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” Yet many of us can have difficulty in relating to the divine, perfect, whole and complete part as we go about living our lives. Many people put labels on themselves in place of the true ones. And we may wonder why we would do such a thing ... give up our truth for a pack of lies.

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In a word, that is what happened to all of us unconsciously. Yes, we were not even aware it was happening—that is until recently. Brain studies have revealed that our brains through about age 7 fluctuate between delta and theta states—the receptive ones, suggestible and programmable. Our brains are in a receptive state to all the energy, feelings, thoughts, words, emotions and experiences that come our way through people and situations. You may have heard that children are sponges, soaking everything up. This has taken on new meaning and explains a great deal. The fears, doubts, insecurities, loneliness, undeserving and unworthiness, and feelings of not being seen, heard, valued, wanted and loved may have been what we were bathed in in those early years and more than likely continued as we grew up. At around 12 years, our brain “wakes up” and shows sustained periods into beta, our “active or focused consciousness”. It goes to its unconscious reservoir to make sense of things, and depending on what is in there, is how we will think of ourselves and life and thereby live the rest of our lives. Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate. ~Carl Jung

HYPNOSIS Through pictographs and other early writings, we can assume hypnosis was used before recorded history. Early documents revealed it was used with other healing modalities in the Sleep Temples located in Egypt and Greece. During World War I and II, hypnosis was used for the treatment of shell shock. In 1958, the American Medical Association (AMA) approved the use of hypnosis and recommended it be included in the curricula of medical schools and post-graduate training centers. In 1961, the AMA approved the use of clinical hypnotherapy. 40

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OUR THOUGHTS CREATE Buddha has stated, “Our life is shaped by our mind. We become what we think.” Our lives are the manifestation of our thoughts. If you would like to see some shifts in your life, the journey starts with your thoughts. This is easier said than done when those negative, limiting fearful thoughts have been around for so long. But changing our thoughts is doable—hypnosis can help.

There are some misconceptions about hypnosis. It is not sleep and there is no loss of consciousness. The self is self-preserving. The conscious mind never disappears. It simply takes a temporary “back seat” and becomes the observer.

HYPNOTHERAPY SESSION As a direct result of the efforts of hypnotherapists Gil Boyne and Dr. John Kappas, the occupation of hypnotherapist was defined and assigned an identification number (079.157.0110) in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles: “Hypnotherapist induces hypnotic state in client to increase motivation or alter behavior pattern through hypnosis. Consults with client to determine the nature of problem. Prepares client to enter hypnotic state by explaining how hypnosis works and what client will experience. Tests subjects to determine degrees of physical and emotional suggestibility. Induces techniques of hypnosis based on interpretation of test results and analysis of client’s problem. May train client in self-hypnosis conditioning.”

I became a HypnoCounselor because I noticed that some clients, even with the help of inner child work, affirmations and other therapies, were still struggling to some degree. Their traumas were being stored very deeply. I felt writing a hypnosis script that could be listened to over and over could be effective in resetting the unconscious. Maryann Pino Miller is a HypnoCounselor at The Center, Life in Balance. The Center, Life in Balance is located at 45 South Main St., in Medford. For more information or to make an appointment, call 609-975-8379.

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A year ago, Leroy became exhausted lifting his furry head. Today, he has energy to run, chase and play, thanks to his owner helping the 11-year-old Shiba Inu lose 14 pounds. Leroy was adopted last May by Peter Nguyen, a facilities coordinator in Bellevue, Washington. Back then, Leroy weighed 56.4 pounds—twice the recommended weight. Nguyen found a holistic veterinarian to provide an integrative support plan to remove him from danger. Overweight dogs are at risk for joint problems, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and more. According to a 2018 survey by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), 55.8 percent of dogs (about 50 million) in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. The APOP also reports that most of the owners of these dogs don’t realize or are in denial about this important fact.

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MONDAY, MARCH 1

Release: Balance & Body Movement – 1011:15am. With Lou Ann Graves. Designed for everyone: if you want to improve flexibility, posture, mobility, stability, balance; prevent overuse and problems that can be created from a sedentary lifestyle and poor habits of body function; or even if you just want to maintain your body to function well. $20. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 6

Chair Yoga Training: The Seated Practice I – 9am-3:30pm. Working in a chair is also an excellent way to modify asanas for people who have various physical limitations and health conditions and who can benefit from the support of a chair. Will include ways to use a chair when seated on the floor or supine as well as a support for standing work. $95. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org. RNC Bird Seed Sale – Mar 6-7. 12-4pm. Members receive a 20% discount on our bird seed and suet. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

FRIDAY, MARCH 12

Virtual Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9:30-11am. 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: 609-894-7300 or RhyanG@PinelandsAlliance.org. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

Strengthening the Body Balance – Review through comparison the Western and Eastern medical aspects of what balance is. A fun and skill-refining day as we explore how to enhance your students’ knowledge of their own balance on the mat and off. $70. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

New Moon Hike – 6-8pm. Enjoy a guided hike under the darkness of the new moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. Adults only. $10/person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Advanced registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14

Virtual Volunteer Session: Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge – 10am-12pm. Learn valuable skills while helping us accomplish our mission. Advanced registration required: CedarRun.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 20

Celbrate Spring at Hawk Rise Sanctuary – 10-11:30am. Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with fun activities and a story. Take a deeper look in the woods and discover signs that Spring has sprung. For children and families. Free. Hawk Rise Sanctuary, Range Rd, Linden. NJAudubon.org. NJ Makers Day at Whitesbog – 10am-2pm. An outdoor event (weather permitting) and some online activities and guided Zoom building. Activities include walking stick making and candle dipping and making a bird house or bird feeder to take home (bird feeder/house kits are $15 and include instructions and video link). Free. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24

Online: An Imperative Task at Hand: Building Inclusive Organizational Cultures – 2-3pm. An inclusive, positive workplace culture hears and promotes all voices and creates a sense of belonging, allowing employees to thrive. More info & to register: Tcsahub.org.

SATURDAY, MARCH 27

Chair Yoga Training: The Seated Practice II – 9am-3:30pm. Specialized instruction for the elderly, the fearful and the physically compromised student provided. Partner practice will reinforce new techniques and skills. Level I is not a pre-requisite for this course. $95. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

SAVE THE DATE You Can Heal Your Life, The Movie – 1-2:30pm. Based on the bestselling book of the same name; hosted by author and teacher, Louise L. Hay. Film gives penetrating insights into Louise’s fascinating personal story and shows how her views on self-esteem, abundance and the metaphysical causes behind physical ailments were developed. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. Full Moon Night Hike – 7-8:30pm. Enjoy a guided hike at night to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. Hike is approximately 1 mile. Suitable for ages 8 and up. $10/person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Advanced registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org. Moonlight Walk – 7-9pm. Explore the village and the bogs by moon light, this special opportunity is scheduled on or as close to the full moon as possible. An experienced guide will share insights about Whitesbog and the nature that surrounds us. Free. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 30

Virtual TriCounty Sustainability Alliance Meeting – 7-8:30pm. More info & to register: Tcsahub.org.

PLANAHEAD SATURDAY, APRIL 17

Loving Kindness (Metta) Meditation: Practice and Techniques for Teaching – 9am5:30pm. This retreat-like day will involve the practice of Metta Meditation; so important at this time for our country and the world in the struggle for social justice and survival during the pandemic. $122. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24

Sculpting a Pose: Assisting the Student in Multiple Mediums – 9am-3:30pm. This course will study the key points of anatomy and alignment within each asana. Philosophy of assisting and observational skills will be refined to sculpt each asana by increasing and directing the flow of prana. $95. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

Creek Care Day – 10am-12pm. Volunteer to help remove invasive plants, clean up litter and plant native plants. For location, RSVP: 215-744-1853 or Ryan@ttfwatershed.org. WatershedAlliance.org.

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FRIDAY, MAY 21

SAVE THE DATE Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat – May 21-23. “Listening with our Hearts.” Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation. This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness. Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $230. The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886, KBosna28@ yahoo.com or YogaCapeMay.com.

ONGOING DAILY Balance Hormones with Energy Medicine – Mar 11, 7pm; Apr 5, 1pm. Class provides some tools to balance the body’s energy systems, by tapping into the body’s natural healing ability. Using powerful simple techniques that work quickly and easily, symptoms of PMS and menopause become more manageable and less challenging. With handouts. $15/1hr. Inquire on next class. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Register: Elightenment.com/ pages/seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson. Calming Stress & Anxiety – Mar 18, 7pm; Apr 12, 1pm. Class provides some tools to balance the body’s energy systems, by tapping into the body’s natural healing ability. Using powerful simple techniques that work quickly and easily, stress becomes more manageable and less challenging. With handouts. $15/1hr. Inquire on next class. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Register: Elightenment.com/pages/seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson. Relieve Pain – Mar 25, 7pm; Apr 19, 1pm. Learn powerful Energy Medicine tools to help: ease chronic pain so you no longer have to miss out on the activities you love; bounce back from injuries faster; relieve chronic headaches so you don’t have to power through a day in pain; lessen your reliance on pain medication so you can lessen the risky side effects and expense. With handouts. $15/1hr. Inquire on next class. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Register: Elightenment.com/pages/seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

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Online Holistic Health with Siobhan – 10am, Mon & Wed. A mixture of qigong and easy holistic health techniques, you may effectively change how you feel in mind/body/spirit. This is a provocative and interactive class with time for Q&A. Lots of health challenges will be covered. Meets live online; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo; 2 1-hr classes/wk. Save 50% if join T’ai Chi Chih at full price; that is 3hrs of classes per week. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC. com. Register: Elightenment.com/pages/ seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. The focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibration. Social distancing will be honored. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement – 6pm. A non-martial art with many health benefits. This practice is more qigong-like and is completely non-violent. A set of movements (done standing or seated) completely focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called Chi. Improve physical and emotional balance, help with better sleep quality and overall sense of well-being is reported by clients. In-person classes in Browns Mill & Toms River in Mar. Meets live online; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo. Save 50% if join Holistic Health with Siobhan at full price; that is 3hrs of classes per week. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC. com. Register: Elightenment.com/pages/ seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

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

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Tai Chi/Qigong – 9-10am. Also Wed, 12:30-1:30pm. With Sifu Louis DiLoreto. Suitable for any age group, Tai-Chi/Qigong is said to slow the ageing process, improve balance and spatial perception. It can be practiced anywhere, anytime, and there is no need for either equipment or a partner to practice with. $9. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

Peace Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Sit in Peace in community. If you cannot come to The Center, take a few moments wherever you are to invoke peace for yourself and peoples everywhere. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com. An Open Forum: God/Oneness – 121pm. 2nd Fri. With Maryann Pino Miller. Are you interested in turning the tide to a world flowing in Oneness? We will challenge ourselves in discussion and take on a monthly challenge of living Oneness between meetings. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

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Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St, Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158

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

Utilizing the principles of ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

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

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

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

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

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

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Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellness-based 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 DrSylvia@Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal health care including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique and PNF stretching.

Chronic/Serious Condition Management ANGELIC HEALTH PALLIATIVE WELLNESS CENTER

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

Health Food Store NATURAL HEALTH

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

Hypnotherapy DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

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

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Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Reiki Master and Shamanism practitioner who helps people transform their lives from the inside out. Using energy work and coaching to help them make changes in their lives.

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SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND, LMT, RM

DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 • DrHorvitz.com

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.

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

PHILIP GETSON, DO

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

Integrative Medicine/ Holistic Pain Management POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

Board certified in Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture 2301 E Evesham Rd, Bldg 800, Ste 219 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-528-2258 • SouthJerseyHolistic.com

Intuitive Healing & Yoga TRICIA BANFE HEISER

Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher, IET Practitioner, Energy Intuitive 856-905-3024 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com App.namastream.com/the-sanctuary-for-yoga It is my desire to help you live your best life. To feel balanced and at ease in mind, body and spirit. Join me online for yoga, meditation, pranayama and other pearls of wisdom to help you navigate life with joy and grace. Or, in-person, allow me to shine a light on the divine guidance that is always there for you but sometimes goes unnoticed with energy work and intuitive guidance. A session with me will leave you feeling as if you are in the Divine Flow of Life!

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

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8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-983-1680 Facebook: Rizzieri Alumni Spa

Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue and stress relief wraps. Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt.

THE SPA AT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-552-2273 CenterForTheHealingArtsNJ.com Affordable relaxation offered at the Center for the Healing Arts by recent graduates. The Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50min, 80-min or 100-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs. Services include Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stones, maternity and deep pressure. Currently open Wednesday and Friday 4:30-9pm. Hours will be expanding soon. Prices starting at $50. Call for an appointment.

Medical Skincare and Cosmetics DR. ANAMARIA NEWPORT, DMS, DMD, MHS, PAC

17 White Horse Pike, Ste 10B Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-323-8885

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

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8200 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-552-2270 • RizzieriSchools.com Rizzieri Aveda School provides superior Cosmetology, Skin Care, Manicuring and Teacher Training programs. Our school has both classroom and clinic environment where students can experience and learn in a real salon setting. We offer discounted rates on all services at our clinic.

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South & Central NJ, Bucks County, PA & Skype sessions 609-752-1048 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.com

Revive Your Health, LLC 609-614-0604 ReviveForYourHealth@gmail.com ReviveForYourHealth.com Michelle Urbanski is a certified holistic healthcare practitioner with knowledge in Eastern practices, homeopathic remedies, naturopathic techniques, and muscle response testing. Michelle provides holistic telehealth services specific for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum needs.

Naturopathic Doctor MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

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

Numerologist TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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

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A nonprofit Initiative of Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Recreational activities include guided/unguided river paddling, camping, hiking and small group history and ecology

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

DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

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

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

Spiritual Wellness Outdoor Recreation & Pinelands Preservation

SIOBHAN HUTCHINSON, MA, HOLISTIC HEALTH

BETH O’BRIEN

Spiritual Healing Through Guidance The Center Life in Balance, 45 N Main St, Medford On Angels Wings, 110 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel Bethob67@yahoo.com Beth, a psychic/medium, can give you spiritual and intuitive guidance from your loved ones. Beth is also a Reiki Master and an ordained minister to officiate your wedding. She also is a paranormal investigator and does private and public homes. She also does house blessings and cleansing.

Weight Management DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

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

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 triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine.

Wellness Center NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS CENTER

Dr Sean Insel 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Ste 206, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com

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

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