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We know food is the foundation to our mental and physical health. And, we know each of us has the power to choose to eat healthier. But, it can be very difficult. Busy schedules, picky eaters, confusing labels and the lack of available and affordable healthy food options can easily derail us.

We also live in a Western culture where conventional medicine, backed by big pharma and agricultural industries, would sooner dispense a prescription for an illness over trying to find its root cause and the potential for healing. We tend to view our diet through a narrow American lens and ignore what other much-older and healthier traditions offer.

In this issue, we broaden the definition for “eating better” and provide more relevant information and action steps to help you meet your health and wellness goals.

You will learn the dangers of seed oil, the connection between food and mental health, the benefits of a plant diet, natural remedies for your pets and so much more!

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They treat hormone deficiency by utilizing individually prepared pellets—the size of a grain of rice—implanted under the skin. Virapel offers BHRT pellet therapy for men and women in perimenopause, menopause, testosterone deficiency and erectile dysfunction treatments.

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Miriam Braithwaite Joins Excitari

Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, recently welcomed Miriam Braithwaite into its collective of healing practitioners. In addition to being a licensed massage therapist, Braithwaite is also a Usui reiki master and sound healer. She combines her talents to provide her clients with needed healing. Her services range from Swedish and deep tissue massage, pregnancy massage and reiki-infused massages to sound healing combined with massage.

Braithwaite also provides private and group sound healing sessions. She strives to design each service to meet the specific needs of each client, whether an athlete, senior or someone with special needs.

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Empowers Women’s Transformational Journey

Soul Sanctuary, in Moorestown, created by Kathy Milano, Ph.D., supports women with personal and spiritual transformation. “I view all healing and every transformative journey as sacred,” says Milano. “When inspired to create a beautiful, harmonious space which empowered personal evolution, I knew it had to nourish the whole being: body, mind, spirit and energy.”

As a clinical psychologist, intuitive soul guide and Andean energy medicine practitioner, Milano specializes in integrative techniques serving the whole being. “I work with women who are deeply interested in healing whatever disrupts well-being and potential for growth, so they may navigate life with skill, sturdiness and soul,” notes Milano. “Every path is unique. I meet ladies who want a simple refresh, ongoing support or a wholehearted dive within the sacred.”

Soul Sanctuary’s offerings reflect that intent. Workshops, Zoom classes and immersion retreats are rich in information, direct experience and practical application. Milano’s integrated experience as a psychologist, energy practitioner and spiritual explorer enhances the healing journey.

“My great joy is facilitating women’s exploration into the mystical wisdom of the sacred feminine to witness the awakening of the inner wise woman who offers her gifts, heart and unique voice to the world,” shares Milano.

Location: 110 Marter Ave., Ste. 206. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 856-778-1981 or visit www.KathyMilano.com

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I dwell in possibility.

– Emily Dickinson

Healy: The Bridge to a New Paradigm of Health and Wellness

Get ready to experience a new paradigm, one in which ancient wisdom meets future technology, merging spirituality, health and science with frequency—our universal language.

The Healy is a groundbreaking device that harnesses the healing and activating technology of frequency. It uses a quantum sensor to scan the body’s imbalances and then delivers back to the individual customized frequency programs through either frequency specific microcurrent technology (FSM), a magnet torus field to the body or through the quantum field. These frequencies work towards returning our cells back to homeostasis, optimizing and harmonizing our entire system. With more than 100 programs to support a multitude of conditions, Healy offers multi-level care in a wearable, two-inch by two-inch device. It supports various ailments such as chronic pain, fibromyalgia, skeletal pain, migraines and many more. It is also mainly used as an alternative, complementary therapy for mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety, and includes a varied range of programs that can support hormonal health, gut healing, nervous system nourishment, immune boosting and anti-aging among others. Working in the quantum field of all possibilities, the support which is available is potentially limitless.

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Gut Microbiome May Influence Obesity

Walnuts to Relieve Exam Stress

A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Led by researchers at the University of Copenhagen and published in the journal Microbiome, the study found that being overweight may also be related to the makeup of a person’s gut microbiome. The researchers studied 85 overweight adults and found that 40 percent of the participants had more Bacteroides in their gut microbiome, which are more effective at extracting nutrients from food, possibly causing leftover food to be stored as fat. Before they began their study, the researchers had hypothesized that a long digestive travel time would allow people to extract more energy from their food, but they found instead that people with shorter digestive travel times were actually the ones that extracted the most nutrition. Those with Bacteroides had shorter intestinal transit times and higher body weight.

Human-Grade Dog Foods Lead to Less Poop

Although human-grade foods for pets are commercially available, little research has been done on their health impacts. A 2021 study published in the Journal of Animal Science compared the fecal output of 12 dogs that ate one of three types of dog food: fresh, human-grade or extruded (kibble). The researchers found that the dogs that were fed fresh and human-grade food excreted about half as much as those that were fed classic, processed dog food. The human-grade foods were also found to be extremely digestible, and the dogs that ate them had to eat less food to maintain the same weight. There were many differences in fecal microbiota among the three diets, and the scientists stated that this was likely because of differences in ingredient source, nutrient concentrations and processing methods.

Stressed college students might benefit by adding walnuts to their diet before their next exam. A randomized clinical trial published in the journal Nutrients sought to investigate the effects of academic stress and daily walnut consumption on mental health, general well-being and gut microbiota in a group of 80 college students. Walnuts are full of nutrients that support brain and gut health, including omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, melatonin (sleep-inducing hormone), polyphenols, folate and vitamin E.

The University of South Australia researchers concluded that daily consumption of one half cup of walnuts improved self-reported mood and mental health status, metabolic biomarkers and sleep quality. The data also suggested that walnuts might counteract the negative effects of academic stress on the gut microbiota in women. The scientists noted that more research was needed with respect to males, as far fewer men participated in this study. They also cautioned that the placebo effect could have influenced results, as this was not a blind study.

Supplements That Help the Heart

A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. The meta-analysis published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology reviewed more than 884 studies on 27 types of micronutrient supplements among 883,627 participants and found strong evidence that omega-3 fatty acid, folic acid and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) are micronutrients that reduce cardiovascular risk. Omega-3 fatty acid was found to decrease mortality from cardiovascular disease; folic acid lowered stroke risk; and CoQ10 decreased all-cause mortality. Omega-6 fatty acid, L-arginine, L-citrulline, melatonin, magnesium, vitamin D, zinc, alpha-lipoic acid, catechin, flavanol, curcumin, genistein and quercetin also showed evidence of reducing cardiovascular risk.

Eco-Friendly Water Heating

When it comes time to replace the water heater, homeowners have an opportunity to save money and significantly lower their carbon footprint by choosing more efficient appliances. In the U.S., most homes are equipped with water heaters that require a large storage tank. The water has to be heated continually, leading to $400 to $600 water heating bills every year.

A tankless model requires less space, lasts longer and costs less to operate. Because it does not hold water, cold water flows into the unit and is heated only when needed. This can save energy because the unit does not need to heat gallons of water that aren’t being used.

One drawback is that tankless devices may require a gas line and may be a challenge for older homes because of the necessary permits and electrical upgrades. Whether it has a tank or not, choose an Energy Star-certified model, which is deemed to be more efficient and often comes with a rebate or tax credit. Visit EnergyStar. gov for more information.

Some people may opt for a solar water heating system, which can cut annual hot water costs in half. Homes that generate their own power with solar panels may eliminate the annual cost altogether.

Another option is a heat pump water heater that uses 70 percent less energy than standard water heaters and is currently eligible for a $300 federal tax credit. According to Energy Saver, a U.S. Department of Energy consumer resource (Energy.gov), heat pump water heaters use electricity to move heat from one place to another instead of generating heat directly.

After installing a new unit, be sure to recycle the old water heater. Ask the retailer of the new appliance if they participate in a take-back program, or coordinate with the installer to arrange for proper recycling.

If the water heater doesn’t need replacement yet, consider that for every 10-degree decrease in the temperature setting on a conventional tank there is a corresponding 3 to 5 percent energy savings. Lower temperatures also reduce mineral buildup and corrosion in the tank and pipes.

Keep in mind that the easiest way to lower a household’s water heating is simply to use less hot water. Look for ways to decrease the family’s use of hot water by taking baths or shorter showers, washing laundry with cold water and running the dishwater on the energy-efficient setting.

Injured Whale Makes Long Journey

Each year, humpback whales migrate from the frigid waters near Alaska and western Canada to the warm waters of Mexico and Hawaii to breed and give birth. At the end of 2022, an extraordinary whale named Moon made the 3,100-mile journey from British Columbia to Hawaii with a broken back. The Canadian researchers that have been tracking Moon for the past decade discovered that the entire lower portion of her tail was bent into an unnatural “S” shape, presumably as a result of a boat strike.

Researchers speculate the whale made the arduous journey without the use of her tail, essentially using the breaststroke to make her migration. The journey left Moon emaciated when she reached Hawaii, having used up her fat stores and with no hope of recovery, given the scarce food resources in the tropical waters. Moon’s story serves as a cautionary tale for the devastating effects of ship collisions with whales. Boaters are reminded to treat whale areas like school zones and slow down to keep marine creatures safe.

Nations Agree to Protect Biodiversity

Scientists have warned for years that as forests and grasslands are disappearing at unprecedented rates and oceans are pressured by pollution, humans are pushing Earth beyond tenable limits. In December 2022, nearly 200 countries agreed on a Global Biodiversity Framework at the United Nations 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity. The historic agreement represents hope for real progress to halt the loss of biodiversity. Among its numerous provisions, the framework commits nations to protect 30 percent of the world’s lands, inland waters, coastal areas and oceans by 2030; increase financing for nature restoration and protection; halt human-induced extinction; and protect the rights of indigenous people. The protections will emphasize areas of particular importance for biodiversity and ecosystem functioning and services.

Throughout the talks there was division over the strength of the measures and how to finance them. In a statement released by the Wildlife Conservation Society, vice president of international policy Susan Lieberman said, “The [framework] is a compromise, and although it has several very good and hard-fought elements, it could have gone further to truly transform our destructive relationship with nature.” During negotiations, some countries called for a new fund to be set up to help preserve biodiversity, but this recommendation was not included in the final pact.

First Honeybee Vaccine Approved

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), more than 100 U.S. crops depend on pollination by honeybees and other insects. Safeguarding commercial honeybee colonies is critical to food production as there has been an alarming population decline in wild species due to habitat loss, pesticide use and the climate crisis.

Recently, the USDA granted a twoyear conditional license for a vaccine that protects honeybees from American foulbrood disease (AFB), a widespread, destructive ailment. The non-GMO inoculation will initially be available to commercial beekeepers and can be used in organic agriculture.

Prior to this booster, the only treatment method for AFB required beekeepers to burn the infected hives and equipment. According to vaccine manufacturer Dalan Animal Health their vaccination is incor

Girl, Stop Complaining!

Three Strategies to Quit Our Bitchin’

by Kathy Milano

I came home from a super long day hungry and jet lagged, ready to drop my bags and dig into dinner. There was only one problem. The kitchen was empty as was the fridge. Having recently travelled, I only purchased a few things when we returned home and they were long gone. Scanning the freezer and cupboard for something edible, I unenthusiastically settled for pasta puttanesca.

Only to learn I had no artichoke hearts.

I apparently entered a downward slide as I complained about how my husband cooked the capellini, bitched about the runny sauce and commented on a few other things that weren’t to my liking.

“What’s gotten into you? You’ve done nothing but complain since you came in.”

Ouch. So true. I was complaining up a storm. That observation was enough to take the wind out of those sails. First up, I acknowledged and apologized for my behavior. Second, I took a mini-timeout and changed into comfy clothes. Third, we played a game and listened to music while we ate. Harmony restored, I realized I’d been complaining more than usual all day.

A slow recovery from a cold and launching into a long vacation with multiple time zones had apparently taken a bit more out of me than I realized. Full of both wonderful and mediocre experiences, I had very little downtime to relax or process my journey before diving back into work, errands and following a schedule.

Mystery solved. Yet, I didn’t want that complaining habit to sneak back in next time I was tired, hungry and over scheduled. I tracked back over my grumpy day and realized I had been using strategies to offset my complaining. Each was beneficial in the moment, but I missed the need to

increase my vigilance about how I was feeling. Like many people, my tendency to complain increases when I am uncomfortable or life has not met my expectations (as if it should).

These three strategies, consciously applied, can help us quit our bitchin’ and grow our gratitude.

ENGAGING THE BEAUTY WAY

I overslept that morning, making me late for an early appointment. Rushing to pack my lunch, I knew I was compromising my hair stylist by being late as her first customer. It didn’t feel great. Driving through a drizzle on a grey, chilly New Jersey day, I looked at the dreary woods and my mood dipped again. Yet, I wasn’t willing to be as miserable as the weather appeared, so I launched my Beauty Way practice.

The Beauty Way is both a path and a practice in the indigenous energy medicine of the Andes in Peru.

Like many earth-based traditions, there is a focus upon creating beauty and harmony with every thought, word and deed. To see the harmonizing energy that beauty reveals in others and our environment and to bring beauty to every encounter. I was still driving in the drizzle on my street when I began speaking out loud to anchor my attention into this intent of beauty.

“May I see the beauty of the rain nourishing the earth, filling the waters and feeding the creatures.

May I witness the intelligence of nature as she rests during the winter season,

nourishing her roots and seeds, in preparation for the reemergence of green life in the spring. May I dwell in gratitude for the ease of driving in my beautiful car, upon these well-maintained roads, through this town, passing others who are busy in the action of living. May I see the beauty within every person I meet today as I witness their special gifts, needs, and circumstances. May my presence be a blessing in any way that serves the greater good. May I be reminded throughout this day that harmony is the underlying principle of life and that I can join that harmony anytime I choose.”

The Beauty Way guided me into an appreciative customer that was only four minutes late.

I’d like to say this feeling lasted all day, but I forgot the “practice” of the Beauty Way when I reached for my purse. Enter strategy number two.

SHIFTING CRAPPY COMPLAINTS INTO GLOWING GRATITUDE

Parking the car, I discovered my water had spilled out from my purse onto my front seat. I bet you can imagine my response and it wasn’t beautiful. So much for my beautiful presence improving the greater good.

Since I was already primed to avoid complaining, I quickly switched strategies.

Again, I spoke aloud so my mind would stay on track as I launched into gratitude. I honestly spewed out my gratitude that my cup was only half filled, and that it was hanging out of my purse so the water landed on my front seat, only soaking the two papers sitting there. My computer was protected (angels singing here) as the case was water resistant. I threw my (very important) papers on the floor with appreciation for those rubber mats … and my husband that put them there.

With a deep breath and a grateful heart, I launched myself into the salon filled with “beauty makers” and settled into a chair to be waited upon.

That worked until my gal asked how my vacation to Hawaii was. Oh Lordy. Paradise was a bit dicey, so it was a challenge to respond. My inner tendency was to name what was disappointing or what went wrong. I used a bit of humor to slide over that part … and then launched into my next anti-complaint strategy.

STRINGING PEARLS

During seven days in (very busy, crazy crowded) Waikiki, I experienced so many enjoyable moments. I shifted through the aspects of the trip that were unpleasant, challenging and disappointing. Diving for pearls, I spoke of the lovely weather and changing landscape as we drove around the island the courage of surfers in massive waves and the beauty of the mountains seen from a boat; witnessing dolphins, whales and turtles in the ocean with a sense of wonder; the friendship and laughter with my husband’s work mates; the generosity of his company and celebration of their success; and the somber visit to Pearl Harbor and feeling gratitude that we live in peace.

It was a long necklace filled with tiny and big moments.

When we seek the pearl, or beautiful moments, of any experience, we have the opportunity to revisit the good … and realize how good it is. This strategy overrides a cognitive function that often diminishes the positive. This negativity bias is a cognitive bias that results in the adverse or negative experiences having a more significant impact on our psychological state than the positive events we experience. Even when the positive outweighs the negative, the yuck factor has a way of taking center stage.

Since we learn more easily from negative information than positive, the negativity bias serves as a survival strategy—inviting us to remember where all the tigers and pirates are so we can stay away from them next time. Trouble is, the negative experience is rarely a threat to survival. Mostly, as in my case, it is a challenge or disappointment that is easily managed.

All said and done, my day of complaining came to an end. It took three strategies and lots of refocusing to guide me into gratitude for the beauty of my pearl necklace.

It also helped me refocus on how I choose to be in the world, how to return to balance when I’m off kilter and how to give people who tilt lots of kindness and space.

Been there, done that. And one, two, three, I know how to get out of that complaining rut.

A Case for Being Selfish

by Danielle Massi

March is National Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the cultural and societal impact women have made throughout our history. Women have fought for equality for over a century, with the first documented women’s rights march occurring in 1848 in Seneca Falls, New York. Although this fight has endured for 175 years, there are still more strides that need to be made, with women still earning only 84 percent of what their male counterparts do and women of color are earning even less. Research shows that women are penalized at work for having children, a phenomenon known as the “motherhood tax,” while men are rewarded with more earnings after becoming a parent, which is recognized as the “fatherhood bonus”. And the pandemic brought attention to the obvious workload disparity between men and women, since so many people being at home made the discrepancy in workload amongst genders impossible to ignore.

Despite the fact that women carry a disproportionate amount of the workload, they are also more likely to be punished for taking care of themselves while men are rewarded for it. In fact, the word selfish has been weaponized against women for decades. So, while men are taking the time to connect with friends to watch a sports event, go out to a happy hour with colleagues or work out at the gym a few times per week, many women that attempt to do the same activities are often chastised by their partner, scolded by their families or shamed by society. And this won’t change until women take control of the narrative.

The theme for this year’s Women’s History Month is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” and this is exactly what we all need to do. We need to tell our stories. We need to speak out against gender disparity. We need to put a spotlight on inequality if we ever want to create real change for ourselves and for our daughters. And that begins with unapologetically being selfish.

For the women that are reading this, use these words as a catalyst to prioritize ourselves this month. Think of how we can create boundaries around our time, create more evenness in our relationships and begin putting ourselves at the top of our to-do lists. This year is officially the year of reclaiming selfishness and making it our own.

Danielle Massi is a bestselling author and founder and CEO of the SELF(ISH)philly Conference.

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Veggies for the Win

FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE A PLANT-BASED LIFESTYLE

by Kiki Powers, MS, CNC

Many of us have come across the term “plant-based eating”. Perhaps the regimen was recommended to us by a medical or nutritional professional. We may have read about it in a magazine or seen a documentary on the subject. Scientists around the globe have studied this lifestyle choice, and persuasive evidence is mounting that eating a preponderance of foods from plant sources has health merits.

The concept is attributed to T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the Jacob Gould Schurman professor emeritus of nutritional biochemistry at Cornell University. Based on his extensive research, he has advocated a low-fat, whole food, plant-based diet since the 1980s, and his commentary appears in Forks Over Knives, an influential 2011 documentary on the subject that is still worth viewing.

Americans love their cheeseburgers and french fries, and breaking a habit that we thoroughly enjoy might be challenging at first. But we need not completely ban such delights from our menu, so long as our plates are brimming with vegetables, fruits, legumes, whole grains, beans, healthy oils, nuts and seeds most of the time. Gradually transitioning to a whole food, plant-based, low-fat diet is the winning formula for positive change and long-term compliance.

Here are five compelling reasons to make this promising dietary shift.

COST-EFFECTIVE DISEASE PREVENTION

As so many Americans struggle with chronic health issues, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease, physicians are hard-pressed to find the right combination of treatments to help their patients lead healthier lives. At the same time, healthcare costs continue to skyrocket. In 2020, health spending rose to $4.1 trillion, or $12,530 per capita, according to the American Medical Association.

In a 2013 article published in The Permanente Journal, California physicians surveyed leading research and case studies and found that plant-based diets offer patients a low-risk, cost-effective intervention to regulate weight, blood pressure, blood sugar

and cholesterol levels. They also asserted that such eating regimens could reduce the number of medications patients would have to take for chronic disease, and that physicians should recommend such diets to all of their patients, especially those suffering from high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease or obesity.

Besides saving money on drugs and medical procedures, a plant-based menu has never been easier or more affordable. According to recent data conducted by the UK nonprofit Veganuary, plant-based meals eaten at home cost 40 percent less than meat- or fish-based meals and take one-third less time to prepare.

“The most powerful tool I discovered while in practice for both preventing and treating chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease, high blood pressure and arthritis was the implementation of a plant-based nutritional plan to a patient’s life,” says Ted Crawford, a board-certified family physician featured in two inspiring documentaries about the life-changing benefits of a plant-based diet: Eating You Alive and PlantWise

FLAVOR, FRESHNESS AND FLAVONOIDS

The latest food trend is a “burger” made entirely of plants. The race is on to see which one looks and tastes closest to a juicy, all-beef patty. Whether it’s mushrooms posing as “steak” or wheat-based seitan kneaded into “chicken”, recipes catering to carnivores have their audience. For some, these tasty alternatives may offer a path toward becoming a vegetarian or vegan.

Oven-roasted on a sheet pan, splashed with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkled with fresh herbs and spices, served with a creamy dip, slow-cooked in a crockpot, baked into a pie, frothed into a sweet smoothie or freshly pulled from the vine, consider the fact that whole, plant-based foods taste delicious on their own and deserve the spotlight.

They are good and good for us, packed with nutrition while low in fat and calories. The vibrant colors of fruits and vegetables—as varied as the rainbow—are evidence of the many healthful attributes they offer. Ditching animal fats, white flour and sugar in favor of fresh, whole plant foods found at a local farmers market ensures a rich intake of vitamins, minerals, trace elements, phytonutrients, fiber, antioxidants, flavonoids, protein, fiber and more—the building blocks of a robust, disease-fighting body.

Those that believe a plant-based diet is too limiting might be surprised to learn that there is a wealth of meat-free culinary possibilities. Garth Davis, M.D., author of Proteinaholic: How Our Obsession With Meat Is Killing Us and What We Can Do About It, notes, “Just 12 plants and five animals compose about 75 percent of the world’s food, and yet there are approximately 300,000 known edible plant species, only about 150 of which are used commonly around the world.”

There are so many plant-derived flavors and recipes yet to explore. Try a new plant-based recipe weekly. Let the kids select their favorite fruits and veggies to prepare. Enjoy reimagining old favorites like lasagna, enchiladas, chili and tacos. Simply swap out the meat in favor of beans, tofu, tempeh or faux meat products, which have become quite sophisticated in recent years.

PLANT-BASED RESOURCES

Documentary Films championing plant-based diets

n PlantPure Nation

n Forks Over Knives

n Eating You Alive

n What the Health

Websites offering tips, recipes and advice for plant-prominent menus

n HappyHerbivore.com

n ForksOverKnives.com

n NoraCooks.com

n CleanFoodDirtyGirl.com

Cookbooks that make whole, plant-based foods shine

n Oh She Glows Every Day, by Angela Lindon

n The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, by Lindsay S. Nixon

n The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell

n The China Study Cookbook, by LeAnne Campbell

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY BENEFITS

While acute inflammation is a protective bodily response to heal infections and repair tissues, metabolic inflammation—or metaflammation—refers to chronic, systemic inflammation.

According to a 2020 study published in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, metabolic inflammation is associated with increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and cardiovascular disease.

Numerous studies have explored the inflammatory and anti-inflammatory effects of foods. According to a 2021 article in Harvard Health Publishing, the following foods cause inflammation: refined carbohydrates like white bread; fried foods like french fries; sodas and other sugary drinks; red meat; processed meat, including hot dogs, sausage and cold cuts; and margarine, shortening and lard. Conversely, the best anti-inflammatory foods are tomatoes; olive oil; leafy, green vegetables such as spinach, kale and collards; nuts like almonds, walnuts, pistachios and pecans; and fruit such as apples, strawberries, blueberries, cherries and oranges. Omega-3 fatty acid-rich fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines are also recommended for their anti-inflammatory properties.

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, total greenhouse gas emissions from global livestock represents 14.5 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Cattle raised for both beef and milk are the animal species responsible for the most emissions, which include methane and represent about 65 percent of the livestock sector’s emissions.

Industrially produced meat is also a leading contributor of global deforestation and habitat loss as large swaths of the Amazon and other land masses are cleared for cattle ranching and to produce animal feed.

According to a new model developed by California scientists and published in the journal PLOS Climate, a global phase-out of animal agriculture and a shift to plant-based diets over the next 15 years would have the same effect as a 68 percent reduction of carbon dioxide emissions through the end of 2100, thereby boosting humanity’s chances of avoiding the projected devastation of climate change. Such benefits would result from a decline in the methane and nitrous oxide emissions associated with industrialized meat production, coupled with a recovery of natural ecosystems as fewer forests and land masses are cleared for animal feed production.

IMPROVED MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Sarah Thomsen Ferreira, an integrative registered dietician and manager of clinical nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine (CCCFM), notes, “Certain foods and nutrients help your brain to make chemicals that can impact your mood, attention and focus, while other foods can zap your energy.” The CCCFM recommends a diet that combines complex carbohydrates with lean proteins and colorful produce. While lean proteins may include white-fleshed fish and white-meat poultry, healthy, plant-based, lean proteins are also found in beans, peas, lentils and tofu.

Diet can support emotional well-being and perhaps even help ward off depression and anxiety. A 2017 clinical trial explored how a plant-based diet, daily exercise and mindfulness techniques would affect 500 adult men and women diagnosed with moderate to severe depression and anxiety. After 12 weeks, participants reported improvements in depression and anxiety, according to the study abstract published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice

Eating a plant-based diet makes sense on many levels. Make the switch.

Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at RawKiki.com.

Loving Your Kidneys

EDIBLE ALLIES, INTEGRATIVE TREATMENTS AND LIFESTYLE TIPS

by Marlaina Donato

not feel ill or notice symptoms until they are in advanced stages of the disease, which is why people with diabetes and high blood pressure should be tested regularly and take steps to protect their kidneys. Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes, use of prescribed medications, avoidance of kidney-harming toxins like alcohol and cigarettes, and close supervision by a doctor that specializes in kidney disease (nephrologist) to ensure that other prescribed medications and over-thecounter or herbal treatments are safe.

Our kidneys are prodigious multitaskers. Through the production of urine, they filter toxins, excrete waste and balance bodily fluids. They also produce certain hormones that regulate blood pressure and aid in other vital functions. While the kidneys don’t usually fail all at once, their effectiveness can deteriorate slowly over years, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) is most often the result of uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure.

Simple blood and urine tests help physicians evaluate kidney function and diagnose CKD, which is divided into five stages. The first three stages are mild or

moderate, and can respond well to lifestyle modifications and alternative interventions, while the more severe, later stages become increasingly more complex to treat and may require dialysis to mechanically perform the kidneys’ functions. In endstage CKD, many patients are relegated to dialysis treatments several times a month to prevent the accumulation of deadly toxins, while many wait and hope for a life-saving transplant.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually. Most of these 37 million Americans do

Integrative and holistic approaches may be of help for those in earlier stages of kidney disease or for those striving to prevent it. “ I have been really blessed to be connected with a global team of people who, like myself and everyone I work with, understand that kidney disease is treatable, and the recovery of kidney function is actually possible,” says Fiona Chin, an Australia-based naturopath and co-founder of KidneyCoach.com Chin adds that she and her colleagues have witnessed significant patient improvement from tailored diet and lifestyle regimens during and after diagnosis, especially when root causes are addressed. The Kidney-Friendly Kitchen

Promising research published last year in Frontiers of Pharmacology shows that combining Western treatments and Traditional Chinese Medicine can have a positive impact on even late-stage renal failure. Isaac Eliaz, M.D., an integrative medical doctor and founder of Amitabha Medical Clinic, in Santa Rosa, California, says, “Preventing and reducing chronic inflammation is a critical aspect of minimizing CKD risk. An anti-inflammatory diet, moderate exercise program and attention to stress reduction all work to decrease the pro-inflammatory milieu.” He also highlights the importance of protecting and boosting beneficial gut bacteria, which can be addressed with supplements or prebiotic foods like garlic, leeks, onions and jicama.

Piling whole, plant-plentiful goodness onto our plates and embracing an alkaline diet are key measures in the prevention of CKD by lowering the risk for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Mayo Clinic offers renal-supportive recipes with fruits, vegetables and grains like quinoa. It also recommends avoiding many packaged and processed foods that have phosphorus added to prolong shelf life and enhance taste, such as convenience foods, sodas and sports drinks, flavor-enhanced meats and processed cheeses.

Jarrod Cooper, ND, founder of Advanced Functional Medicine, underscores the importance of nixing pro-inflammatory foods such as sugars, refined carbohydrates, excessive red meat, trans and saturated fats, caffeine and alcohol. Alcohol negatively impacts liver function, and over time reduces blood flow to the kidneys, leading

to CKD, he says. That extra glass of wine can also crank up blood pressure, a surefire path to renal compromise.

Kidney-loving fruits, according to Cleveland Urology Associates, include pineapple, cranberries, red grapes and apples, all of which pack an anti-inflammatory punch.

SODIUM: FRIEND OR FOE?

Chin notes that although salt is essential for nerve and muscle function, a balancing of fluids in the blood and healthy blood pressure, not all salt is beneficial. “Salt is a healthy thing to have in your diet in moderation and in the right form,” she asserts. “Table salt is manufactured salt that is stripped of its natural minerals. During salt processing, the balance of sodium to other valuable minerals is lost. Most salt companies also add anti-caking agents that contain aluminum.” Chin recommends good-quality Himalayan salt or sea salt that also contains traces of other natural minerals.

Various types of seaweeds, like dulce, nori and kombu, are natural sources of sodium that are safe for people that do not have kidney disease. They offer significant benefits for inflammation reduction, blood sugar balance and heart health, including lower blood pressure. Sea vegetables have also been shown to help reduce the risk of kidney stones by inhibiting the formation of calcium oxalate

Marlaina Donato is an author, painter and host of multimedia art exhibits intended for healing the community. Connect at Wildflower Lady.com.

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CILANTRO LIME CAULIFLOWER RICE

YIELD: 6 SERVINGS

1 head cauliflower, chopped (or 6 cups)

1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

2 garlic cloves

¼ tsp pepper

¼ tsp salt

3 Tbsp fresh lime juice

¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Rinse the cauliflower and pat dry. Chop into florets, then pulse in a food processor or blender. Alternatively, the cauliflower can be left whole and grated with a box grater.

In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for a few minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Increase heat to medium high and add cauliflower. Sauté about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a bowl and toss with salt, pepper, lime juice and cilantro.

Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Copyright © 2019 Noelle Citarella. Used with permission from Rockridge Press, Emeryville, CA. All rights reserved.

The Hateful Eight

WHY SEED OIL CAN BE BAD FOR US

by Nancy Smith Seigle

With tastier, saturated fats readily available such as extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil and avocado oil, to name a few, it’s become easy to eliminate these less nutrient-dense industrial seed oils from our homes.

Further, seed oil crop production represents a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and accounts for record rates of deforestation. These, in turn, result in massive biodiversity loss. Each day the world loses 137 species of plants, animals and insects due to deforestation, which is the second-largest contributor to climate change after fossil-fuel combustion.

Here are some good first steps to eliminating industrial seed oils in our diets:

Canola, cottonseed, corn, grapeseed, soy, rice bran, sunflower and safflower—these highly processed, industrial seed oils make up an octet of common pantry staples to avoid in our quest for wellness.

The main reason is that these seeds, post-harvest, are bleached, deodorized and heated to an extremely high temperature. These processing methods are used to ensure a longer shelf life and oxidize the fatty acids. While omega-6s can be beneficial to the heart, excess consumption can trigger the body to produce pro-inflammatory chemicals.

Often derived from genetically modified crops, many seed oils contain harmful additives, are cellularly unstable and can easily corrode. In the case of some restaurants, which can reuse their oil repeatedly cooking with very high heat, the heated oil creates even more toxic byproducts and can play a significant role in leading to chronic inflammatory diseases.

Everything from asthma to Alzheimer’s, diabetes to heart disease and gut health disorders to arthritis can stem from excess inflammation in the body.

It’s important to realize that inflammation does serve us in notable ways. The inflammatory response which our bodies carry out helps prevent damage, removes cellular waste and pathogens, and initiates the healing process in our body when we experience any physical, chemical or heat trauma. However, too high a level of inflammatory chemicals in our bloodstream, lungs and other tissues can cause metabolic pandemonium and weakens the body’s overall immune system.

In addition, seed oils are high in calories. One tablespoon of seed oil contains 120 calories which is more than three ounces of smoked salmon, a cup of edamame, or onethird cup of ice cream. More than one-third of American adults eat at fast food restaurants every day. Add packaged snacks to this fried-foods mix and, not surprisingly, obesity and earlier death rates result.

n Make homemade salad dressing. Even buying organic, GMO-free dressing, the chances are still good the ingredients will include some type of seed oil.

n Read ingredient labels. It’s surprising how ubiquitous industrial seed oils are and how easily they can be consumed unknowingly.

n Research restaurants. Eliminate fast-fried foods and support those establishments which are intentional about using only good fats. Food coming out of their kitchens are almost always tastier, anyway.

And, finally, tackle some spring cleaning starting with the pantry shelves and fridge. Purging the “hateful eight” industrial seed oils from our diets will result in improved health for our bodies and our planet.

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O N MANAGING AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE WITH LIFESTYLE INTERVENTIONS

by Noelle Citarella, MS, RDN, CDN, IFNCP

Terry Wahls, M.D., is a certified practitioner at the Institute for Functional Medicine, as well as clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials testing the effect of therapeutic diet and lifestyle to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. She is the author of The Wahls

Protocol: A Radical New Way to Treat All Chronic Autoimmune Conditions Using Paleo Principles, as well as an accompanying cookbook, The Wahls Protocol Cooking for Life

When Wahls was diagnosed with MS and later relegated to a tilt-recline wheelchair in the early 2000s, she decided to fight back. Drawing upon her medical background, she identified certain nutrients that were critical for brain health and started taking supplements. The disease’s progression slowed as a result, spurring her to dig deeper. Since then, through rigorous scientific study and numerous clinical trials, Wahls has developed groundbreaking dietary and lifestyle recommendations that alleviate autoimmune disease symptoms. No longer bound to a wheelchair, she bikes to work every day and stands as a living testament to the power of tenacity and strenuous scientific inquiry.

What are the key components of the Wahls Protocol?

The protocol is a lifestyle that supports the steadily improving health of everyone, not just MS patients. It focuses on eating more vegetables and fruits, and ensuring sufficient protein. It reduces or eliminates added sugars, ultra-processed foods, dairy and gluten-containing grains. While the diet may get more complex, a great place for anyone to start is including more non-starchy vegetables, less processed food and more meals cooked at home. The protocol also includes lifestyle interventions, such as time in nature, meditation, mindfulness and physical activity. Even for patients who are wheelchair-bound, going from chair to bed, exercise will improve their quality of life. It is a way of approaching living that creates a more healthy, nurturing environment.

What excites you most about your current MS study?

Seeing what happens with brain volume and quality of life. We hypothesize that lifestyle changes will get the rate of brain volume loss to match that of healthy aging. MS patients have brains that are shrinking three times faster than in healthy aging. This increases the risk for anxiety, depression and early cognitive decline. Our study will be the largest and longest dietary

intervention study done in the setting of relapsing-remitting MS. We are recruiting people ages 18 to 70 diagnosed with MS. During the participants’ three visits, they will complete surveys, conduct functional tests, provide blood and saliva samples, and get an MRI. The participants will be divided into three groups. One will follow a modified paleo diet; the second an olive oil ketogenic, time-restricted diet; and the third will be the control group. We are optimistic that the first two groups will get to healthy aging, and the control arm will likely improve, as well.

What is metabolic flexibility, and how do you improve it?

Fasting improves metabolic flexibility—the ability to switch between protein, fat and glucose for fuel. Fasting for two days increases stem cells. While periodic fasting is beneficial for metabolism and regenerative processes, it is hard to sustain because of our strong biologic drive to eat and dislike for being hungry. An easier dietary pattern to sustain long term is time-restricted eating in a window of six to eight hours. Our current clinical trial incorporates this eating pattern.

Is there anything you know now that you wish you knew when you were getting started?

How important managing stress is. When I was diagnosed with MS, I could tell that stress made my symptoms worse. I feel I would have done much better had I maintained my meditation. I am fond of hormetic stress, that “sweet spot” where stress could be beneficial. Without stress, our bones and muscles disappear. Without the stress of having to learn, our brain disappears. We just need an equal measure of relaxation and recovery.

What is your takeaway on lifestyle modifications and multiple sclerosis?

You can reverse symptoms of MS and restore function. You can have a great and meaningful life at your level of function. It is important to find joy, gratitude and purpose in life as it’s unfolding now, and doing so will help with the energy and commitment needed to do the work that can change the direction of your healing journey.

To learn more about Wahls’ studies, visit Wahls.Lab.uiowa.edu. To participate, visit Wahls.Lab.uiowa.edu/join-study or contact the study team at MSDietStudy@healthcare.uiowa.edu.

Noelle Citarella is a registered dietitian specializing in neurological nutrition and autoimmune disease in the Buffalo, N.Y., area.

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THE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES OF Caring for an Elderly Parent

by Daniel Salomone, CSA, CDP

As parents age and need a little help in life, their children often feel a responsibility to provide care. After all, we love our parents and they cared for us when we were young, so it’s the right thing to do. We want to do everything we can for them. But caring for an elderly parent or parents can often jeopardize the health and well-being of the care provider.

According to a recent study, family caregivers of older adults have greater health risks compared to non-caregivers. They have higher rates of depressive symptoms, anxiety, stress and other emotional difficulties. Evidence also suggests that caregivers have lower self-ratings of physical health, elevated levels of stress hormones, higher rates of chronic disease and impaired health behaviors.

While care giving responsibilities for an older adult vary depending upon the type of illness the care recipient has, how close the care provider lives to the recipient, the involvement of siblings and family cultural norms, most care providers often feel a range of emotions, physical issues and logistical challenges.

WHEN WE BECOME A CARE PROVIDER

According to the Cleveland Clinic, several things may happen when we are thrust into the role of caregiver.

ROLE CONFUSION

It can be difficult to separate the role as caregiver from the role of spouse, child, friend or with other close relationships.

UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS

Many caregivers expect their involvement to have a significant positive effect on the health and happiness of the patient and this may be unrealistic.

LACK OF CONTROL

Many caregivers become frustrated by a lack of money, resources and skills to effectively plan, manage and organize their loved one’s care.

UNREASONABLE DEMANDS

Some family members may place unreasonable demands on the caregiver. They may also disregard their own responsibilities and place burdens on the person identified as a primary caregiver.

GUILT

Caregivers may put pressure on themselves to provide “perfect care” and, when that’s not possible, they may feel that they have failed. Furthermore, they may feel guilty about losing their temper, showing impatience, feeling resentment regarding their responsibilities or frustration with other family members. Caregivers may also believe that they are being selfish when they think about their own needs or desperately need a break.

STRESS AND BURNOUT

Research shows that caregivers have higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol than non-caregivers. Cortisol may reduce the efficiency of the immune system, so caregivers are more likely to become ill and are more likely to be depressed, irritable and impatient. Burnout may also become an issue for the caregiver because providing care for a parent can affect the caregiver’s children, their relationship with a significant other and job performance.

SYMPTOMS OF CAREGIVER BURNOUT

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the symptoms of caregiver burnout are similar to those of stress and depression including withdrawal from friends, family and other loved ones; loss of interest in activities; feeling blue, irritable, hopeless and helpless; changes in appetite, weight or both and sleep patterns; getting sick more often; feelings of wanting to hurt ourselves or the person for whom we are caring; and emotional and physical exhaustion and irritability.

COPING STRATEGIES

For care providers to relieve stress, experts recommend such coping strategies as exercise, having a healthy diet, adequate sleep, yoga, meditation, prayer, avoid excessive alcohol and recreational drug use, take breaks (respite), socialize, set care limits and moderate expectations, seek advice from friends or relatives, learn as much as possible about the care recipient’s medical condition, use outside support services and accept our feelings by allowing ourselves to feel frustrated or angry about our responsibilities—it doesn’t mean we’re a bad care provider or a bad person.

Most importantly, the caregiver must take care of themselves. They must engage in relaxing, recreational activities. If the caregiver becomes sick or burns out, their ability to provide care will be diminished.

GETTING HELP

An Area Agency on Aging is designated in each of New Jersey’s 21 counties to serve as the primary entity responsible for developing comprehensive, coordinated systems of community-based services for older adults:

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ doas/home/saaaa.html

New Jersey’s Department of Aging Services provides services and support for elderly residents and caregivers through several programs:

https://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/ doas/services/

Daniel Salomone, a Certified Senior Advisor and a Certified Dementia Provider, has worked in health care for over 30 years and is the owner of Senior Care Authority (SCA) of South Jersey and Philadelphia, a senior care advisory service that provides families with help finding assisted living and memory care for seniors. SCA’s services are typically provided at no cost to the families.

The Pineal Gland Explained

WHAT WE KNOW AND DON’T KNOW

The pineal gland, also known as the “third eye”, is a small endocrine gland located in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin which helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Some people believe that it has additional powers such as the ability to enhance psychic abilities or spiritual enlightenment. In particular, some have proposed that the pineal gland may be connected to higher dimensions or a “sixth sense” that allows us to perceive reality in a different way.

While the pineal gland is an important part of the endocrine system, it is not clear exactly how it functions or what its full potential may be. More research is needed to fully understand its role in the body.

It is worth noting that the concept of higher dimensions is a topic of interest in the field of physics. In some theories, such as string theory, higher dimensions are proposed as a way to explain certain aspects of the universe that cannot be reconciled with our current understanding of three-dimensional space. However, these theories are still highly speculative and have not yet been proven by empirical evidence.

In summary, while the pineal gland is an important organ with known functions, the idea that it is connected to higher dimensions or the aforementioned “sixth sense” remains a matter of discussion. More study is needed to better determine more fully what it does and possible other associations it may have with less tangible realms.

Source: Stephen Gadson, from Southern New Jersey, is an avid Reiki Master and spiritual practitioner. He can be reached at StephenGardon@yahoo.com.

OF HIGH-INTENSITY

WORK HARDER AND SMARTER BENEFITS

INTERVAL TRAINING

by Kirby Baldwin

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts may sound like a trendy buzzword reserved only for experienced athletes, but this versatile, short-form exercise is safe and effective for just about everybody, including beginners, as long as it is done properly. According to Bogdan Goia, fitness expert and founder of Far Hills Fitness, in New Jersey, “HIIT training can benefit almost any age demographic, from teenagers to clients in their 70s and 80s.”

“In a recent study, even menopausal women diagnosed with osteoporosis successfully completed 13 months of high-impact HIIT with a very high adherence rate, with no injuries and high satisfaction ratings,” shares Debra Atkinson, a medical exercise specialist, certified strength and conditioning coach, and founder of Flipping 50 (FlippingFifty.com).

BASIC PRINCIPLES OF HIIT

A HIIT workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”. A session is deemed to be high intensity when it is at or near peak effort, which translates to an eight or nine out of 10 on the exercise intensity scale, or 80 to 95 percent of an individual’s maximum heart rate. Such exertion is characterized by heavy sweating and an inability to say more than a few words without gasping for breath.

While HIIT workouts provide many of the same benefits as traditional, “steady state” exercise training, where the required amount of effort remains relatively consistent, HIIT sessions are typically shorter in duration, ranging anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes. HIIT is the perfect solution for busy people that are short on time or those hesitant to commit to longer exercise routines.

The exercise format is easily adaptable to most types of physical activities, such as running, weightlifting, swimming or biking, as long as a high level of intensity can be maintained. Adding to the convenience factor, HIIT does not require a gym membership or access to specialized equipment.

BENEFITS OF A HIIT WORKOUT REGIMEN

HIIT workouts have been the subject of numerous studies and have been shown to help with fat loss, improved metabolism and muscle gain. One study found that participants burned 25 to 30 percent more calories during a HIIT workout than in other forms of exercise. Because

HIIT boosts metabolism, calorie burn has also been shown to last beyond the workout.

Researchers have discovered other health benefits, from reducing blood sugar levels, resting heart rate and blood pressure, to balancing hormones, slowing the rate of cellular aging and even increasing longevity.

The practice also reduces the wear and tear that chronic cardio can inflict

on the body. While federal guidelines currently recommend 150 to 300 minutes per week of moderate exercise, only 75 minutes per week are recommended when the exercise is vigorous.

HOW TO GET STARTED

For those looking to improve aerobic fitness, intervals typically involve a one-to-one or one-to-two work-to-rest ratio. For example, in a one-to-one cardio workout, the person would exercise strenuously for 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds.

If the goal is to gain strength, longer rest intervals are needed, with at least a one-to-five work-to-rest ratio. A person might exercise for 30 seconds, followed by 150 seconds of rest, for example, allowing their targeted muscles to recover and heart rate to drop before the next exertion.

HIIT should not be performed daily or when energy levels are low, to avoid injury and give the body enough time between workouts to rest and repair. Atkinson cautions, “Injury rates increase considerably doing more than 50 minutes per week of HIIT, due to the additional stress and need for recovery between. The good news is, there’s no need to do more. Short sessions actually get the best results.”

According to Goia, “I believe the key is to have a fitness professional select the exercise, monitor form and function, adjust work-to-rest ratios and monitor heart rate variability. HIIT workouts give my clients a 60-minute workout in 30 minutes and, if done correctly, will greatly increase the vitality, longevity and strength of any client.”

JUMP RIGHT IN

For a flexible, efficient path to fitness, HIIT checks all the boxes. By starting small and slowly working up to a high level of intensity, a whole host of fitness gains and health benefits are possible without sacrificing time.

Kirby Baldwin is an editor and writer for KnoWEwell, the Regenerative Whole Health Hub and parent company of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp.

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The Importance of Hormones

MAINTAINING THEIR PROPER FUNCTION AND BALANCE

by Lauren Simon

Think about some of the most important processes happening within our bodies each day: our metabolism, sleep cycle, mood and physical growth are just a few. What these parts of our well-being have in common is they are all influenced by our hormones.

Hormones are essentially chemical messengers that guide how our body functions. They are housed by the endocrine system, which consists of the adrenal, pineal, pituitary, hypothalamus, and thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as the gonads and pancreatic islets.

There’s no doubt that hormones are a foundational part of our health as hormonal imbalance can take its toll in different ways. Too much or too little of a given hormone can lead to temporary or chronic health conditions. The Cleveland Clinic recognizes irregular menstruation in women, infertility and acne as some possible effects of hormonal imbalance.

Although women experience frequent hormonal fluctuations, both genders can experience a hormonal imbalance. According to Jennifer Huizen of Medical News Today, symptoms such as mood swings, insomnia, unexplained weight gain or loss, or skin rashes can indicate an imbalance in women. Men may experience a decrease in muscle mass, erectile dysfunction, thinning or reduced hair growth and chest tenderness.

What we eat has a major impact on how our hormones function; how our diet and hormones are intertwined is significant in the field of functional medicine. The Institute for Functional Medicine suggests that

our diet may affect how our tissues and cells respond to hormone signaling in the body. There are several approaches to promoting hormone health through diet. Healthy fats are crucial to healthy hormone production; these can be found in coconut oil, avocados, nuts and seeds. Protein sources, such as beans, quinoa, lentils and wild-caught fish, power our cellular function and development. Incorporate vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, bell peppers, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, artichokes and beets for rich antioxi dant boosts. Some spic es can also be healthy additions for hormone health maintenance; cinnamon, turmeric and ginger are a few benefi cial choices.

Naturally, the impor tance of drinking water rings true for hormone health like other aspects of our well-being. Eight cups of water each day is the suggested intake amount, which can prevent the release of appetite-stimulating hormones that result from dehydration. Staying hydrated is also

key in avoiding joint stiffness, weight gain and headaches.

Sugar, such as added sugar in many sweetened beverages, can complicate hormone production and our gut health. Ariane Lang of Healthline recommends decreasing sugary drinks in our diets to prevent longterm hormonal effects of sugar consumption.

Reducing the amount of caffeine in diets is equally important, especially when we find ourselves reaching for one-toomany cups of coffee. Opting for herbal teas is a way we can vary our caffeine intake with non-caffeinated beverages. With guidance from a doctor, supplements can bolster our nutrition and add some nutrients that our diet alone may not provide; a few of these include maca, magnesium, vitamin D and omega-3s.

Although we can be proactive agents in our hormone health through diet, hormone testing may be necessary for more severe conditions.

Consulting with a medical provider as you explore these options can benefit your wellness journey.

Lauren

Natural Remedies for Pets

SEVEN NON-TOXIC TREATMENTS FOR COMMON AILMENTS

by Karen Shaw Becker, DVM

Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Used properly, plants, herbs, essential oils and other natural, non-toxic substances can complement and often replace drugs and other chemical agents. Here are seven healthful solutions.

CoConut oil is a source of medium-chain triglycerides, which benefit cognitive function. It is also rich in lauric acid, a powerful antimicrobial agent for yeast infections, allergies and skin conditions (when used topically). Feed dogs and cats one-quarter teaspoon of 100 percent organic, cold-pressed, human-grade coconut oil for every 10 pounds of the pet’s body weight twice daily.

Manuka honey is an all-natural, effective remedy. Clinical trials have shown that it can eradicate hundreds of strains of bacteria, including certain antibiotic-resistant varieties. A Unique Manuka Factor rating of 10 or higher is recommended for medicinal use. Manuka honey can be used to manage resistant ear and skin infections, as well as large, superficial wounds that cannot be closed surgically. Given orally, manuka honey is fective at addressing H. pylori, the bacteria that contributes to gastrointestinal irritation, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and excessive E. coli blooms in animals with dysbiosis.

aloe vera has multiple applications. To reduce a dog’s discomfort from skin irritations, cuts or wounds, clean the affected area and apply the raw, inner gel of the plant to provide a soothing effect. For constipation, a small amount of whole leaf aloe vera juice, a natural laxative, can be added to a dog’s food. Inner leaf aloe juice, which doesn’t contain the skin, helps heal gastric ulcers, colitis and leaky gut.

lavender oil is used in aromatherapy to help calm nervous or anxious animals. For a dog with noise phobia, place a few drops on their collar or bedding before a stressor occurs, if possible, or diffuse the oil around the house for a calming effect.

Lavender oil can also be beneficial for treating hot spots. Add a few drops to manuka honey or coconut oil and apply after disinfecting the wound twice daily.

o regano oil contains potent antibacterial and anti-parasitic properties. It can be used to calm itchy skin, soothe irritated gums and assist in balancing a dog’s gut flora. It is also a beneficial herb for dogs with kennel cough or recurrent infections. Oregano oil should always be diluted before using it in or on pets.

ginger is a widely used, non-toxic, non-irritating remedy for soothing tummy troubles. It can be given orally or used in oil form by adding a few drops to a carrier oil, such as coconut or olive oil, and massaging the mixture into the skin on the pet’s belly. Alternatively, add small amounts of freshly grated ginger or the dry herb to a tasty meatball or other yummy treat. Use no more than one-sixteenth teaspoon for kitties, one-eighth teaspoon for small dogs under 10 pounds, one-quarter teaspoon for medium-sized dogs, one-half teaspoon for large dogs and three-quarter to one teaspoon for giant breeds. Give the ginger one to three times a day, as needed.

ChaMoMile is an effective calming agent that has analgesic and anti-spasmodic properties and is beneficial in soothing the central nervous system. Use a cool chamomile tea bag against a wound, irritation or bug bite on the dog’s or cat’s skin to provide a soothing effect. Something else to consider is a soothing chamomile after-bath rinse. Add five chamomile tea bags to two quarts of very hot water and steep until the water is cool for up to three hours to allow the maximum amount of polyphenols to release into the water. Remove the tea bags and pour the rinse over a freshly bathed pet from the neck down. Massage into the skin and do not rinse.

Veterinarian Dr. Karen Shaw Becker has spent her career empowering animal guardians to make knowledgeable decisions to extend the life and well-being of their pets. To learn more, visit DrKarenBecker.com.

FINDING HOPE IN ACTION

SAVING EARTH AND WATER WITH SMALL STEPS

by Marlaina Donato

I n her book One Makes the Difference: Inspiring Actions That Change Our World, environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill asserts, “Everything we do and say does change the world. Even our inactions have impact.” Spring-boarding from Hill’s keen observation, the efforts each of us make can add up to much more than we ever imagine.

This year, the International Day of Forests and World Water Day are celebrated during the spring equinox (March 21 and 22), when nature kicks into high gear for annual renewal. For those dedicated to Earth awareness, this is a wonderful opportunity to commune with like-minded activists and learn about our impacts on vanishing resources.

PROGRESS AS INCENTIVE

It is easy to be hopelessly discouraged when we look at the statistics of vanishing rain forests, polluted waterways and an astonishing output of “forever chemicals”, but focusing instead on the headway we’ve made worldwide can be a shot in the arm. The ozone layer, according to reliable accounts, is in recovery, thanks to reduced production of chlorofluorocarbons. Plastic policies in cities across the U.S., Europe and Australia are reducing waste, especially plastic shopping bags, plates, straws and cutlery. To fight the demise of vital coral reefs due to ocean acidification caused by the plastic pandemic, scientists are seeding reefs with coral offspring to promote restoration. The United Nations biodiversity conference held last year initiated an agreement among world leaders to restore 30 percent of natural resources by 2030 through concentrated efforts across the globe.

FOSTERING FORESTS

Major culprits of deforestation are food production (soy, corn and livestock), illegal logging and excessive paper manufacturing, which uses hazardous chemicals that compromise the air and human health. But there is much we can each do to counterbalance this devastation.

Besides going paperless whenever we can at home

and work, opting for paper alternatives like bamboo, hemp and sugarcane can reduce energy production and pollution. “The three Rs—recycle, reuse and reduce—are still very important,” says Todd Larsen, executive co-director at Green America “Look for paper products made with post-consumer recycled fiber, and consumers can encourage companies they support to use recycled paper as much as possible.”

The people behind TreeSisters.org, a registered charity in the UK spearheading social change and tropical reforestation, explain, “Tropical forests are more than ‘the lungs’ of our world. They are the beating heart of the hydrological cycle. As weather stabilizers, rain creators and cleansers, they are intimately tied to our health and our food.”

Supporting reputable organizations for land and water extends beyond funds. Volunteer work, initiating a fundraiser and spreading the word about their efforts on social media or over a coffee break are love in action. Choosing to buy from organic farmers with Earth-positive practices like crop rotation, cover cropping and composting is an investment in the future. Brady Smith, the public affairs officer for the Coconino National Forest, in Arizona, emphasizes, “If people can practice ‘leaving no trace’ ethics, that would go a long, long way in helping preserve our forests.”

WALKING OUR TALK FOR WATER

It is a frightening prospect that the world’s oceans will have more plastic than marine life in just 30 years. The impact of overfishing adds to the grim reality, but we can choose sustainable, wildcaught seafood that requires minimal fresh water (and produces fewer carbon dioxide emissions than the beef industry).

According to UNICEF and the World Health Organization, one in three people suffer from the consequences of contaminated water. Supporting clean water projects sponsored by charities like Water.org can help provide safe drinking water for families in impoverished countries. Donating $200 can help a family receive a water credit loan to connect to a water supply inside the home. A borrower’s payback rate in a country like the Philippines is an inspiring 99 percent.

FULL CIRCLE

Even surfing the net can have environmental implications. Instead of conducting web searches on Google, consider Ecosia. They use the profit they make from people’s searches to plant trees where they are needed most. What we do matters.

Canadian activist Maude Barlow’s inspiring words at the World Future Council last year remind us, “We can’t know what the outcome is going to be, but we have to have faith that others are doing very important work and that, collectively, that’s going to make a difference.”

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Explore ways to tune into your alignment. The Vibrational Healing Institute provides a variety of workshops and retreats, self-care group events, corporate wellness programming and individual healing sessions.

THE ZEN DEN ON MAIN

TheZenDenOnMain.com

We started with the simple idea of bringing the best from us to you. We put lots of love and careful thought into all we do.

TRY VEGAN

TryVegan.tv

Try Vegan started as a food truck and has evolved into a clothing line as well. Our mobile bistro is based out of central New Jersey and our menu includes plenty of nutand gluten-free options.

UNTAMED ROSE

Facebook.com/UntamedRose1129

Untamed Rose is a metaphysical shop offering a wide variety of crystals, sage, palo santo, pendulums and other spiritual supplies.

VELLUM STREET SOAP COMPANY

VellumStSoapCompany.com

Founded in 2016 by Melissa Lynn Torre, a chef interested in both nutrition and food sustainability, it wasn’t long before Vellum Street soap maker started paying attention to not only what she put in her body, but also on it.

VIRAPEL

Virapel.com

Virapel, a natural-based practice, specializes in helping with hormone regulation, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), natural aesthetics and wellness infusions.

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WHITE HAWK HOLISTIC PMA

WhiteHawkHolistic.com

Our Wellness Center and farm are located in the beautiful Pine Barrens of NJ. Owner Jennifer Armento is a certified homeopath offering appointments with a holistic homeopathic approach that can include multiple modalities.

WILLOW MOON CANDLES

WillowMoonCandle.com

Our candles are all pure soy made with premium phthalatefree candle specific fragrance and cotton wicks. We only use ingredients from companies that do not test on animals.

WONDERFUL WELLNESS

OwForLife.com/Julie-pennington

Medical medium and clearing practitioner. I can see clearly what is causing issues—physically, emotionally and spiritually. Most importantly, I can remove and clear the driving forces behind what is causing issues in client’s lives.

WOODFORD CEDAR RUN

WILDLIFE REFUGE

CedarRun.org

Cedar Run includes the Woodford Nature Center, a Wildlife Housing Area with nearly 60 native residents, and a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital that sees more than 6,300 wild animals each year.

YOGANOMALOUS

Yoganomalous.com

Earth-friendly yoga props. All grip, no slip. Yoganomalous believes in creating a better world with recyclable and renewable plant-based surfaces for you, your practice and the planet.

ZOE’S VEGAN DELIGHT

ZoesVeganDelight.com

Zoe’s Vegan Delight is a vegan catering company that serves both your needs and your appetite. We take pride in the fact that we use no animal or GMO products in any of our ingredients.

Please Remember to Patronize the Exhibitors Who’ve Participated in This Event Thank You!

11:30 BOARDROOM | $25

AKASHIC RECORDS MEDITATIONS: WHAT, HOW, WHY

Bonnie Fedge

We’ll talk about some amazing ways you can use your Akashic Records in your life, answer questions and explore opportunities. I’ll present some concepts of Akashic Records, meditations with them and my experience. I’ll talk about how I use them, share how you could use them, and we will play with an introduction to Akashic Meditation and visualizations. I am very excited to share this experience with you.

11:30 MARLTON ROOM | $3

PLANT MEDICINES: HEALING WITH CBD/CANNABIS FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH

Mitchell’s Medicinals / Mitchell Ebert

Have you heard about the medicinal properties of cannabis, but are curious about how this plant can alleviate so many disparate health conditions like chronic pain, depression, sleep disorders and anxiety? Join us and learn how this incredible plant works naturally with our biology, but without harsh side effects. We dive into the science and expose the truth and how CBD might be the missing link to your natural health journey.

11:30 MOORESTOWN ROOM | FREE INTRO TO PRIMORDIAL SOUND MEDITATION

Veda Den / Nicoli Sinclair

Are you interested in how to use mantra, a sound technique, to find inner calm and peace within so that you may live a joyful and fulfilling life? Join us for this free intro class into Primordial Sound Meditation and learn an ancient and proven meditation technique that can help you minimize stress and live the life you desire and deserve.

11:30 VOORHEES ROOM | FREE HOMEOPATHY FOR FIRST AID & ALLERGIES

White Hawk / Jennifer Tronco Armento

A workshop to discover how homeopathy can help you in emergency situations and with seasonal allergies.

11:45 MEDFORD ROOM | FREE UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF MICROBIOME HEALTH

LoveBiome / Genevieve Broomes

Education on how the utilization of good things of the Earth can be used to care for your microbiomes and bless the world with health and boundless opportunity.

12:30 MOORESTOWN ROOM | FREE PILATES BARRE FUSION

Forever Hart Fit / Cassandra Breza

Our Pilates classes dramatically transform the way your body looks, feels and performs. Building strength without excess bulk, creating a sleek, toned body with slender thighs and a flat abdomen. Practice is coupled with focused breathing patterns. Pilates has proven itself invaluable as a fitness endeavor. A mix of Pilates, yoga, ballet, and functional movement exercised using the barre, Pilates ring, mats, mini-balls, light hand weights to sculpt, slim and stretch your entire body while creating a burn. Barre socks required, please bring your mat.

12:30 VOORHEES ROOM | FREE NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENTS: THE ROOT CAUSES OF DIGESTIVE DISTRESS

Sarah Outlaw

All disease begins in the gut, and so does all health. Digestion is the process in which all the food you eat is broken down so the body can utilize the nutrients. Gut issues as simple as a stomachache after eating, to gas, bloating, burping, sibo, h. Pylori, IBS, gastritis, Chron’s and others are not normal. They have a root cause. Join us to learn about the importance of digestion, how it impacts your health, and what can impede your digestive abilities. Space limited. If you reserve a ticket and cannot make it, please kindly return the ticket at least 24 hours before the event to free up the waitlist.

12:45 MARLTON ROOM | DONATION POSITIVITY/INSPIRATION SPINNER COLORING AND ART ACTIVITY

All Positive Products / Paul DiCamillo

In this one-of-a-kind workshop, individuals will be creating their own personalized positivity spinner. The Positivity and Inspiration Spinner combines the life-changing powers of affirmations with the profound positive effects of art and creativity. This unique combination enables users to start creating deep and meaningful shifts in their lives. If we want to be healthy in our mind, body and spirit, we should choose to think and use words that will build us up and increase our joy and hap-

piness. Each workshop kit will feature a spinner arrow and holder, four sheets of positive word labels for you to choose from, and a set of colored pencils. In addition, the kit comes with a circular magnet, making it perfect for any magnetic surface. Ideal for a solo activity, families and groups, this positivity spinner empowers users to improve their health and enrich their life. Better your mind, body and spirit with this Positivity Spinner from All Positive Products.

12:45 MEDFORD ROOM | DONATION

USING ENERGY MEDICINE TO HEAL YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

Dr. Sean Inselberg / Nutritional Wellness Center

How to change your consciousness about an experience so that you move beyond emotional reactions and limiting belief systems. By mastering your consciousness, you can find freedom, healing, alignment and your innate ability to create and manifest a life you love. Emotions and beliefs as key factors in disease and aging. The concept of reversing aging and enhancing living. Learn about forms of energy medicine that bring healing (muscle testing, acupuncture channels, vibration, light, frequency and biofeedback).

1:00 BOARDROOM | FREE

MINDFUL MOVEMENT AND HOW IT PERTAINS TO EVERYDAY LIFE

Forever Hart Fit / Cassandra Breza

This workshop will be led by Forever Hart Fit owner Cassandra Breza, She will discuss how daily movement is important to our everyday health.

1:30 MOORESTOWN ROOM | FREE

KIRTAIN IMMERSION WITH ASHA

Kirtan Chanting / Dr. Asha Pandey-Smith

Open your heart and feed your soul with kirtan (musical mantra meditation) of the Holy Names of the Divine. Be ready to sing and dance. Kirtan is a limb of Bhakti yoga, meaning to glorify the transcendental nature and qualities of the Divine, and can be done via speech or song. In this case, it will be musical chanting of simple and traditional Vedic mantras in a call and response form. All are encouraged to open their mind and heart to the experience.

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1:30 VOORHEES ROOM | $0-$150 FINDING

YOUR CENTERPOINT

Harmonious Healing Holistic Healthcare / Dr. Kevin Gyurina

Center Point Meditation (and Theraputics) is a soft and smooth (yet fast and efficient) meditation technique designed to work in a fast-paced world. On a continuous basis the tension in our body is constantly being filled. Because of the biology within us, this tension can build up without you even having to move a muscle. There is an ebook (PDF), which can be read on any device. (Access via DrKevinG.com/center-point-meditation) Optimally, the book is a prerequisite for the guided CPM workshops that we will be giving. At these workshops we will train you to efficiently and effectively use CPM on a daily basis for things.

1:45 MARLTON ROOM | FREE CRYSTAL HEALING MADE EASY

Painted Deer Creations / Heather Damico

In this hour, we’ll take the enigmas out of crystal healing and make it something that is easy to add to your daily wellness routine. While relaxing and receiving a healing in my crystal grid, we’ll talk about: What crystal(s) are for me? Where and how to find authentic, ethically sourced crystals? What do the different shapes signify? Simple ways to heal with crystals every day.

We will end with a meditation and everyone will be gifted a healing crystal to take with them.

1:45 MEDFORD ROOM | FREE

BIOIDENTICAL HORMONE THERAPY & NATURAL AESTHETICS FOR OPTIMAL VITALITY

Virapel / Cheryl Felt

Workshop will go over getting your body to optimal condition utilizing natural methods. This integrative practice will cover how bioidentical hormones, vitamin infusions and natural aesthetics can be used to help you feel and look amazing, without the toxins. Learn how to help your cellular health in order to increase your sexual health, get rid of stubborn weight, decrease menopause and andropause symptoms, brighten, tighten and lift your skin, as well as many other benefits. With over 25 years of experience the Virapel providers are ready to help you learn all about your body and how to feel and look your absolute best, naturally.

2:00 BOARDROOM | FREE SHINE YOUR LIGHT

Morgan Stanley / Gil Bovell

Through a multiyear, life-altering physical challenge with Post-Concussion Syndrome, I was ultimately brought to a place where miracles happen. By applying energy healing techniques and my own intuition, to what seemed an incurable condition, I was able to fully heal, going from 10 percent cognitive functionality to 100 percent. One of the biggest light bulb moments in my recovery took place when I began taping into one of the most powerful and beautifully simple energy sources that we can control and actually dial up—the emotional energetic feeling of love. In this workshop I will share some simple ways to love yourself more deeply and with pure gratitude.

2:30 MOORESTOWN ROOM | FREE YOGA Reneé

Enjoy a short and sweet yoga session to rest, reset and recharge your mind, body and spirit. Journey through a series of purposeful postures, mindful movement and breathing techniques designed to honor your mental, physical and spiritual needs. In this 30-minute class, you will be gently guided to explore variations of the yoga poses offered in a supported, safe and welcoming space.

2:30 VOORHEES ROOM | FREE INTERCONNECTIVE HEALTH: BIOENERGETIC SCAN AND HOMEOPATHY

Shea Kennedy

BioEnenergic Scanning software allows you to evaluate your parameters of energetic health using information gathered through the hardware system via painless, non-intrusive, handheld electrodes. Many people can benefit greatly from the insight obtained through bioenergetic testing. A majority of individuals who visit any general practice are suffering from what is known as a functional disturbance. In simple terms, a functional disturbance occurs when no specific tissue or organ damage can be identified by conventional lab work or traditional pathological diagnostic testing. However, the patient continues to experience multiple symptoms. Where traditional approaches fall short, the bioenergetic system introduces a new perspective, effectively utilizing your body’s own energy with the technology of bioenergetic screening.

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2:45 MARLTON ROOM | FREE PAST LIVES, DREAMS

AND SOUL TRAVEL

Eckankar, Satsang Society of New Jersey / Janine & Walt Wrzesniewsk and Paula Anderson

There is more to life than what you see. How can knowing our past lives, understanding dreams and being able to Soul Travel help lighten your journey? You are Soul—unique and eternal. Discover how dreams can provide access to the most sacred part of yourself, unlocking hidden meanings. Gain deeper insights into how understanding past lives and the play of karma can help you move forward with more clarity and confidence. With Soul Travel you can expand beyond the human state of consciousness to a greater love and a deeper experience, finding inner guidance that is available at all times. The teachings and spiritual techniques of Eckankar can provide answers as you explore the threads that connect dreams, past lives and Soul Travel.

2:45

MEDFORD ROOM | FREE

CREATIVE PELVIC HARMONY: LEARN 3 KEYS TO RELIEVE PELVIC PAIN AND IGNITE YOUR PLEASURE

Journey With Jade / Jade Groff, CNM, LMT, Pelvic Care Specialist

Are you ready to say goodbye to pelvic pain, menstrual imbalances, constipation, infertility, indigestion, leak pee, prolapse, low self-esteem, low libido? Learn about and explore ways to relieve your pelvic pain (or any symptom), connect to your womb and ignite your pleasure. Because kegels aren’t the fix and often make things worse, I will share with you what works so that you walk away from this hour already feeling a shift and empowered for pleasure. I am so excited to share with you how I support women so that they become symptom-free and develop a clear, comfortable connection with their body and feminine energy. I support women and nonbinary people assigned female at birth in healing their pelvic concerns and trauma, preconception through menopause, so that they develop a clear, comfortable connection to their body and their feminine energy.

3:00 MOORESTOWN ROOM | DONATION PARANORMAL 101 CLASS Spiritual Healing with Beth O’Brien

Everything and anything you ever wanted to know about the paranormal and how to use the equipment and do proper paranormal investigation. You will also be taught how to use your own psychic intuitive abilities that we all have. You will also get to hear some of the best EVPs (electronic voice phenomenon) captured. There will also be time for Q&A. The class will also provide intuitive guidance for the day.

3:30 VOORHEES ROOM | FREE BACH FLOWER ESSENCE Simply Wellness / Stephanie Faris

Each flower essence is associated with a basic human emotion. Mimulus, for example, is for when we are anxious or afraid about something specific. Taking the remedy helps us overcome our fear and face it with courage. Summary of workshop: Basic understanding of what Bach Flower Essences are. How they can help you. There are Bach Flower Practitioners to support you. There is more than Rescue Remedy.

3:45 MEDFORD ROOM | FREE FOUR STEPS TO A BETTER LIFE Justabuster LLC / Dr. Anthony Canto

In this presentation, learn about a four-step procedure that is the focus of my first book, Four Steps to A Better Life. What you will hear in this presentation are the results of 43 years of experience. I believe that I have uncovered the key for understanding personal change on a new level. So, if you are ready for change, ready to move on in your life, lose weight, get in shape, tackle family, work or relationship issues, become healthier, and improve other aspects of your life, plan to attend this presentation. You will find out the truth, not only why your thoughts, both conscious and unconscious, control your physical body, but also how your thoughts control your destiny.

SOUTH JERSEY’S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3

Going Within: A Sound Healing and Guided Meditation Experience –7-8:15pm. With Laura Knopp Price. A combined sound healing journey with guided meditation. $35. Massage by Laura, 3 Deltona Ln, Marlton. Register: Vagaro.com/massagebylaura/classes.

SATURDAY, MARCH 4

Cooper River Park Cleanup – 10am-12pm. Enjoy the Winter air as we tidy up the mighty Cooper River. 510 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. RSVP: sjlandwater.org.

Burlington County St. Patrick’s Parade –1-6pm. A fun-filled day with Pipe Bands, Irish Bands Step Dancers and many more examples of Irish Traditions. Sip a beer at Village Idiot Brewing Company and watch the parade right outside our front windows or come early and grab a table out front. Village Idiot Brewing Company, 42 High St, Mount Holly. MountHollyParade.com.

Moonlight Walk – 7-8pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines. $5/member, $10/nonmember. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5

Learn to Read Tea Leaves – 12-1:30pm. With Beth O’Brien. Learn to use the dregs of a cup of tea to answer questions you didn’t even realize you wanted to know. $35. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. An interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Easy pace suitable for all ages. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

Journey within the Sacred Feminine Mystery – Tuesdays, Mar 7-28. 6:30-9:30pm. Meet the Mystical Mothers with Kathy Milano. Exploring feminine energetic principles, direct connection with Feminine Archetypes, and guided journeys to awaken the Mystical Feminine within. Ladies only. Zoom. Register: 856-778-1981 or KathyMilano.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8

Webinar: Family Reactions to Mental Illness – 1-2pm. Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension and increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope. Free. Zoom. Register: Tinyurl.com/2s3wc44u.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Abundance + Wealth + Luck Bracelet Making Par-Tea – 6-8pm. With Breathe by Josie. Gemstones are believed to have special properties that bring wealth, abundance, and luck to the wearer, attracting positive energy and desirable outcomes in life. $60. Jane’s Tea House, 602 Station Ave, Haddon Heights. Tickets: Tinyurl.com/3dwjs4ee.

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

Brighten up your LightBody with Reiki in the Salon – By appt. With Gina Parisi, Reiki Master Practitioner. You’ll have the opportunity to share your intent for your private session. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. Register: 856-778-1981 or KathyMilano.com.

Winter Virtual Camp for Kids with Parents with ALS – Mar 10-12. Includes virtual campfire and sing-along, journaling, tie-dying, winter S.T.E.M. activities, yoga, art, games and virtual group therapy sessions Free. Zoom. Register: 609-730-1144 or HopeLovesCompany.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12

Pinelands Short Course – 9am-3:45pm. Featuring educational presentations that explore the unique history, ecology and culture of the Pinelands. Educators can earn 5 Professional Development Credits. Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway. More info & registration: 609894-7300 x 125 or Stockton.edu/continuing-studies/pinelandsshortcourse.html.

The Leprechaun Gold Hunt 2023 – 10am5pm. The Saint Patrick’s Day Leprechaun was passing through Cherry Hill when his bag snagged a tree branch and tons of his gold fell out and landed at various parks in our community. Head to the specified community parks to hunt for the Leprechaun’s Gold. Details: CherryHill.MacaroniKid.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 13

Lines on the Pines – 11am-4pm. Over 80 talented Pine Barrens “Celebrities” will be on hand to sign their books, display their artwork or craft, play their music and in general, share their love of the Pine Barrens. Free. Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Galloway. 609-338-8220. LinesOnThePines.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

AngelicEnergetics – 7-9pm. With Kathy Milano. Meet the Angels of the Seven Ray of Divine light with this heart centered angelic healing technology. Experience simple techniques for direct Angelic connection. Participate in healing on 3 levels: personal, community, planetary. Zoom. Register: 856-778-1981 or KathyMilano.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Whitesbog Women’s History Walk – 1011am. Join Whitesbog Educators as they walk the trails in honor of the many trailblazing women that propelled Whitesbog into the future, and left a legacy for decades to come. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Cooper River Park Early Spring Wildflower and Bird Walk – 10am-12pm. Join SJLWT staff for a beautiful walk along the Cooper River as we search for wildflowers and birds that are preparing for the change of seasons. Free/member, $3/nonmember. Cooper River Park Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. RSVP: SJLandWater.org.

Saturday Guided Hike – 10:30-11:30am. Studies show that taking a walk in a natural area is good for your physical and mental health. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Seed Swap – 11am-3pm. Bring seeds to exchange or just come to pick up some knowledge from our experienced gardeners and ecologists. Learn about companion planting and what kinds of weeds are actually beneficial. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19

Holistic Health & Healing Expo –11am-5pm. The HHH expo is dedicated to empowering individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet, educating communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. Free. Aloft Mount Laurel, 558 Fellowship Rd, Mt Laurel Township. 856-797-2227. Info@HHHExpo.com. HHHExpo.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 20

Spring Equinox Lunch & Learn – 1212:30pm. Grab your lunch and come on over to learn more about Nocturnal versus Diurnal Creatures as the days begin to grow longer. Included with daily admission or membership. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

Séance Circle – 7-8:30pm. With Susan Drummond & Beth O’Brien. The purpose of a Séance Circle is to create an unending field of energy to attract spirits. Be a “sitter” and come prepared with questions and/or an intention to connect with a loved one. $60. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25

Blueberry Hill Cleanup – 9am-12pm. Join us for an early spring walk while beautifying this treasured gem. Blueberry Hill Trail, 50 Haddonfield-Berlin Rd Gibbsboro. RSVP: SJLandWater.org.

Craft & Antique Show: Outdoor Season Opener – 10am-3pm. A monthly outdoor market featuring an eclectic mix of local handmade, vintage and antique goods. Rain or shine. Free. 118 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel. RancocasWoodsEventsNShops.com.

Hayrides to the Easter Bunny House –10am-4pm. Board the wagon and ride to Bunny Egg-cres where the kids can pick up eggs and trade them in for a chocolate treat inside the bunny house. $7/adult, $15/kids. Duffield’s Farm, 280 Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell. DuffieldsFarm.com.

Seed Swap – 11am-3pm. See Mar 18 listing. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26

Wildscaping for Wildlife – 11am. Wildscaping is a way of designing your property’s landscape to provide habitat for wildlife. Discover all the benefits of this practice, tips and tricks, and take a short hike. $15/ person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

Spring Bird Walk – 3:30-5pm. Rancocas naturalists will lead multiple spring walks through various habitats to see how many species of birds we can record in the preserve that week. All skill levels welcome. Inclement weather cancels. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Gallery Reading with International Medium Rich Braconi – 6:30-8:30pm. Connect with family, loved ones and friends who have passed. Rich’s unique abilities allow him to relay deep spiritual messages of personal guidance, insight and love from loved ones in Spirit. No guarantee that everyone will receive a message. $50. Massage by Laura, 3 Deltona Ln, Marlton. Register: Vagaro.com/massagebylaura/classes.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

Wine and Bundt Cakes – 7-9pm. A flight of 4 amazing wines. Choose a dry or sweet flight. Flights are paired with 4 bundtinis. $35/person. Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt. LauritaWinery.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30

Tarot Class – 6:30-9pm. Join Krissy for a deep dive into the Tarot. All levels of readers welcome. $35. The Venus Moon, 234 Chestnut St, Glendora. 856-333-3728. MySacredSerenity.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1

Easter EggstravaganZoo – 10am-2pm. Includes educational displays, live entertainment, scavenger hunt, crafts and live animal encounters. Free. Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 N Rte 9, Cape May Court House. Tinyurl.com/3yw6zbbh.

Hayrides to the Easter Bunny House –10am-4pm. Board the wagon and ride to Bunny Egg-cres where the kids can pick up eggs and trade them in for a chocolate treat inside the bunny house. $7/adult, $15/kids. Duffield’s Farm, 280 Chapel Heights Rd, Sewell. DuffieldsFarm.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Wise Women Medicine Retreat –9:30am-4:30pm. With Kathy Milano. Engage the Andean Medicine Wheel, a mythic map, to empower transformation. A day of teaching, ceremony, introspection, sharing and initiation. Ladies only. Soul Sanctuary, 110 Marter Ave, Ste 206, Moorestown. Register: 856-778-1981 or KathyMilano.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

Fur Baby Fest: Food, Music, Pet Adoptions – 12-7pm. Join 15+ food vendors, live music, games for all ages, face painter, both human and pet vendors, a doggie agility course and pet costume contest. $6/ age 5 & up. Burlington County Fairgrounds, 1990 Jacksonville Jobstown Rd, Columbus. Tinyurl.com/FurBaby2023.

Intro to TRE Workshop – 1-3pm. Shake your way back to balance and enjoy less stress and tension in your body. Must pre-register; limited spots available. Bring yoga mat and blanket. Donation. The Venus Moon, 234 Chestnut St, Glendora. 856-333-3728. MySacredSerenity.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 21

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. $250. The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886, KBosna28@ yahoo.com or YogaCapeMay.com.

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SUNDAY

Sunday Morning Yoga – 9:30-10:30am. Offers a hatha yoga practice, following a classic style that includes asanas (yoga postures) and pranayama (yoga breathwork). This gentle synchronized flow is guided by Fit Mind and Body LLC instructors helping us to bring balance to the mind and body and enhancing deeper spiritual practices such as meditation. $15. Studio 67 Medford, 67 N Main St, Medford. Studio67Medford.com.

MONDAY

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

WEDNESDAY

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

Hump-Day Hikes – 2-3:30pm. Starting Mar 15, 5:30-7pm. Join us for a brisk guided hike in nature and view the weekto-week changes as the natural world comes alive. Inclement weather cancels. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

THURSDAY

All-Level Vinyasa Flow – 9:30-10:45am. With Eric Herman. Tune into your true essence through asanas, breathwork and meditation experiencing a place of peace in the present moment by the end of each class. $10. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Yoga Mobility – 2pm. Yoga Mobility is something very different from traditional yoga. It takes the best of many different forms of movement to create a flow with-

in our body. Perfect for seniors and people who are physically disabled. 1st class free; $10/class. Barrel Factory at Whitesbog Historic Farm and Village, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, Browns Mills. Whitesbog.org.

FRIDAY

Virtual Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9:30-11am. 2nd Fri. 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. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-8947300 or RhyanG@PinelandsAlliance.org. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Wed. The focus of this meditation is peace. Each week we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-day refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

SATURDAY

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

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

Volunteer Service Day – 10am-3pm. 1st Sat. Volunteer in outdoor or indoor projects in the village. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Do you suffer from digestive problems, autoimmune conditions, fatigue, insomnia?

Do you have children with eczema, allergies, autism, ADHD, constipation?

Charlotte Nussbaum, MD, a triple board-certified pediatrician and internist can work with you to reclaim your and your family’s health.

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“The Mouth Is To Humans What Roots Are To Plants”

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SOUTH JERSEY’S COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email NASouthJersey@gmail.com to request our media kit.

Alternative and Complementary Medicine

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine

24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin

609-978-9002

504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne

973-790-6363

639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford

609-654-5900

ICAMBartissMD.com

Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained, giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose.

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

DR. SEAN C. INSELBERG, DAC, MSC, CNS

Nutritional Wellness Center

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.

Ancestral Energy and Pranic Healing

DANA REYNOLDS-MARNICHE, PHD

Shaman-based Qi Channeler, Clairvoyant and Teacher

Mount Meru Holistic Earth Power Healing

856-993-1786

MtMeruHolistic.com/healing-testimonials

Highly trained with 35 yrs experience in mind-body healing, I utilize Korean Chunsu, a 5,000-yrold therapeutic practice, involving the channeling of balanced Heaven-Earth cosmic Qi energy to release negative ancestral patterns from the body and mind. Rapidly restores well-being, addresses anxiety, depression, treats hormonal, immune system and chakra imbalances, alleviates physical pain, rejuvenates body cells and clears toxins. Over time a prevalence of harmony in one’s home and work environment and the ability to manifest abundance and protection become our natural state of being.

Awareness Coaching

MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed. Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher

Emotion Code Practitione Consciously Living, LLC

The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 856-912-2087

Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net

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

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.

Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy cont’d

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.

Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate.

– Alan D. Wolfelt

VIRAPEL

2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 602, Voorhees

856-751-2100 | Virapel.com

Virapel is a natural-based practice, specializes in helping with Hormone Regulation, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), Natural Aesthetics, and Wellness Infusions. They offer a highly experienced staff with years of education in different wellness fields, vitamin therapy and menopause/andropause health.

Chiropractor

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

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.

HARMONIOUS HEALINGS HOLISTIC HEALTHCARE

30 Jackson Rd, D207, Medford, NJ 08055

856-359-6005

DrKevinG.com

Optimize your human potential holistically: functional neurology & kinesiology, stress release & neuro-emotional technique, structure & posture improvement with advanced biostructural correction, biophysics body optimizer.

End of Life Doula

INNERLIGHT HEALING

Andi Daniels

609-334-9518

InnerlightAndBeyond@gmail.com

Innerlight-Healing.com

Andi’s role as an End of Life Doula is to accompany the dying and their loved ones in the final months of life. Her support is non-medical, focusing on your emotional, spiritual and physical well-being to help navigate a transition with purpose. Support is available from developing medical directives through processing grief with loved ones after the transition. Book a free consultation today.

Food Sensitivity Testing

GO WITH YOUR GUT TESTING

609-202-8188

GoWithYourGutTesting.com

The Alcat test is world-renowned and validated by Yale. It determines the cause of inflammation for those with autoimmune, IBS, rashes, infertility and unexplained illnesses. We arrange your blood draw. Get results in 8-10 days. Coaching session included.

Functional Medicine

CHARLOTTE NUSSBAUM, MD Medford Functional Medicine

107 Jamestown Ct, Medford 609-969-4844

MedfordFunctionalMedicine.com

Board-certified pediatrician and internist Charlotte Nussbaum is a founder of Medford Functional Medicine where we partner with people of all ages to reclaim your health.

Healing Modalities

NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH JERSEY

1020 Kings Hwy. N., Ste 110, Cherry Hill, NJ 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com

Hypnotherapy

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation

214 W Main St, Ste L4 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com

PartsTherapy.com

Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission.

Integrative/Holistic Medicine

DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness

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

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

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness

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

Health Counseling

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC Health Through Awareness

100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834

HealthThroughAwareness.com

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

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

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.

Intuitive Healing

SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND

RM, INTUITIVE MEDIUM

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

Life Coach

NATALIE GERVASIO, CSLC

The Journey Within LLC

856-259-3779

I am a Certified Spiritual and Mindfulness Life Coach. I work with my clients so that they are empowered to make positive changes in their life. I believe in the mind-body connection and mindfulness helps with combating the effects stress has on both.

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.

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.

Outdoor Recreation & Pinelands Preservation

PINELANDS ADVENTURES

1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong, NJ 08088

609-268-0189

PinelandsAdventures.org

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

Physical Therapy

DR. ASHA PANDEY-SMITH, PT, DPT SoulRise Physical Therapy, LLC

912 W Kings Hwy, Haddon Heights, NJ, 08035 856-433-4008

Info@SoulRisePT.com

SoulRisePT.com

Limited by pain? Trouble getting around? Lacking confidence and motivation to accomplish your goals? Be in charge of your health, be your own hero. At SoulRise Physical Therapy, you will be empowered to live the life you want by being the driver of your own health and wellness. We specialize in combining health and spirituality to provide the most well-rounded experience. We treat all orthopedic conditions, with special focus on women’s health and maternal wellness prenatal through post-partum. Book a free consultation today.

Sexual Dysfunction

DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

Replenish Center

215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204

Willingboro, NJ 08046

856-380-1330

Info@ReplenishHormones.com

ReplenishHormones.com

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

Sound Healing - Retail

SOULOSOARING

Terry Eldh

917-282-5554

SoulOSoaring.com

SoulOSoaring is the home of sound and energy. Healing frequencies of alchemy crystal singing bowls help to reduce burnout, stress, anxiety and enhances overall well-being. Serving Fairfield County, CT, Greater New York City … and the world. Shop our online store at SoulOSoaring.com.

Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.

– Harriet Van Horne

Spiritual Wellness

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.

Wellness Center

EXCITARI WELLNESS CENTER

30 Jackson Rd, D101, Medford ExcitariWellness.com

A full-service holistic wellness center offering everything from yoga to integrative osteopathic physician services and sound healing to psychic wellness reading and more.

WHITE HAWK HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Jennifer Armento, Homeopath PHOM, Clinical Herbalist Tabernacle, NJ

732-778-5023

WhiteHawkHolistic.com

Homeopath and herbal consulting for acute and chronic illness. Offering holistic workshops, homeopathic classes, herbal products, quantum bioscan sessions and a raw food co-op.

Yoga

RISE AND THRIVE WELLNESS YOGA

Terry Veit-Harmening

714 E Main St, Moorestown

609-923-5782

RiseAndThriveWellnessYoga.com

Terry Veit-Harmening is a certified Yoga Therapist, a certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Educator and a brain longevity specialist with the Alzheimer’s Research Association. Yoga Therapy is a holistic approach to health care using postures, movement, stretches, lifestyle choices, relaxation and breathing practices to address your specific issues.

Women’s Health

MICHELLE URBANSKI, CHHP

Balance Blossom Birth 609-614-0604

Hello@BalanceBlossomBirth.com BalanceBlossomBirth.com

Michelle Urbanski is a Certified Holistic Healthcare Practitioner specializing in supporting women’s health naturally from the inside out, whether you are looking to improve your health or just starting your motherhood journey. She utilizes Bioenergetic Assessment to identify stressors, discover imbalances and create customized nutritional and emotional supports for your women’s health needs. She provides virtual holistic telehealth services specific for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum needs.

-Picture from Left to Right: Breayannah, Dr. Vadino DAc, Dr. Inselberg DAc, MSc, CNS, Dr. Flay DAc, Samantha