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ENOUGH FOR ALL In Pursuit of Grateful Living

The Happy Thyroid Seven Ways to Keep it Humming

ZENFUL EATING

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Gratitude Shift If you are reading this magazine, you most likely accept the principles set forth in the “Law of Attraction” philosophy. Many people mistakenly attempt to use this law to bring abundance into their lives in the form of material possessions. It is well documented that material wealth does not bring about happiness or meaning to life in and of itself.

So, as co-creators of our reality, we should instead focus on creating the energetic environment that welcomes in and recognizes abundance of all forms; like sunshine, one’s breath, clean drinking water, the sweet gaze from a beloved pet, a fiery crimson maple tree in the fall, etc. The list is endless when you contemplate it.

This is accomplished through gratitude, it is the foundation for all abundance, material and ethereal.

Michelle Vacanti, Publisher When we are grateful, we create the vibrational environment for abundance to flow. It is as simple as that. Just as a feeling of lack perpetuates the very state in our lives, so does the feeling of abundance. A daily practice of gratitude can become a habit, then a belief system, and then a full integration into our temperament becoming the very essence of who we are, effortlessly. This is when a peaceful and loving state of being sees abundance everywhere and has no conception that for one to gain, means another has to lose. There is enough for all because we are all one.

Don’t get trapped in the story you tell yourself that there is nothing good in your life… practice gratitude and watch your life transform.

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Contents

Negative Thoughts Holding You Back?

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Which Thoughts Below Have Been Impacting You?

20 ENOUGH FOR ALL

I’M NOT GOOD ENOUGH

Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

In Pursuit of Grateful Living

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New Empowering Belief: I am already perfect and whole; I am 100 percent worthy of all of my dreams and desires.

24 THYROID/DENTAL THERMOGRAPHY:

A Non-Invasive Infrared Physiologic Screening Approach

I DON’T KNOW WHAT I WANT New Empowering Belief: I have a clear vision for my future and know the actions I need to take toward my vision.

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28 CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest

30 REAPING THE BENEFITS of Holistic Pain Management and Integrative Medicine

32 UNDERSTANDING PELVIC FLOOR PAIN

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and Dysfunction

34 ZENFUL EATING

Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

40 ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

42 KIDS WITH GRATITUDE Making Thankfulness Second Nature

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 14 health briefs 18 global briefs 20 inspiration 22 healing ways 24 therapy

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spotlight 34 conscious eating 38 plant medicine 40 green living 42 healthy kids 44 calendar 49 classifieds 50 resource guide

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The Candace McKee Ashmun Pinelands Education Exhibit Is Now Open

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ocated in the Pinelands Commission’s Richard J. Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, the exhibit features more than 400 square feet of displays; a 90-gallon aquarium with native Pinelands fish; a terrarium with live, carnivorous plants; and dozens of Pinelands artifacts.

The mission of the exhibit is to raise awareness and appreciation of the natural, cultural and historic resources of the Pinelands. The commission will seek to achieve this mission by using the exhibit as a destination for educational programs and as a “jumping off” point for visitors that want to learn about the Pinelands before exploring the region.

Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Location: 15 Springfield Rd., Pemberton. Groups of more than 10 people should contact the Commission’s Public Programs office at 609-894-7300, ext. 125, to arrange and schedule their visit. For more information, visit State.NJ.US/pinelands/infor/educational/rjs/index.shtml. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

Pinelands Juried Photographic Exhibition

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he Pinelands Preservation Alliance (PPA) and a volunteer committee composed of professional and amateur photographers will host their annual juried photography exhibit focused on the Pinelands National Reserve. The exhibit, which celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Pinelands with photographs that capture its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, will hang in PPA’s newly renovated barn at its headquarters in Southampton from November 10 to December 14. All photographs submitted will be displayed in a special online Pinelands art gallery.

Location: 17 Pemberton Rd. For more information or to view the photographs, visit PinelandsAlliance.org. See ad in the Community Resource Guide.

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New Earth-Conscious and Natural Products Store in Burlington

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eace of Earth, which offers natural, Earth-conscious products provided by brands that put part of their profits toward social good, is now open for business at 243 High Street , in Burlington..

“I want to promote small businesses that either produce organic, all-natural, vegan, sustainable, recycled, upcycled or handmade products ranging from personal care, to items for the home, our four-legged friends and garden,” says Laura Reed, founder of and caretaker behind Peace of Earth. “From skin care to snacks to CBD oils and hygge, we hope to provide a little peace of mind.”

Adds Reed: “My mission is to bring awareness to what we are putting in/ on our bodies and how we are affecting the Earth (our home) with the destructive products that we are using.

The other (and very near to my heart) aspect is to bring attention to the social good behind these small companies that strive to make a difference in communities around the world.”

For more information, call 609-7843034 or visit PeaceOfEarth.biz. See ad on page 11.

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eth Harper O’Brien is offering a monthly psychic development class at The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford. She will focus on a different spiritual topic or psychic ability each month and will work with attendees to help them develop and strengthen their psychic abilities. November’s class, Exploring Your Intuition, will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on November 7. In addition, O’Brien will once again be offering her crystal bowl meditation/reiki/angel-card-reading class at the Halo Wellness Center, in Marlton. The next class takes place from 7 to 9 p.m. on November 14.

Cost: Intuition class, $25; crystal bowl meditation class, $30. Locations: The Center, Life in Balance is at 45 S. Main St. and Halo Wellness Center is at 968 Rte. 73. Call 609-975-8379 to sign up for the intuition class and visit ElevateYourHealth.com to reserve a spot for the crystal bowl meditation class. For more information, visit BethOb67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing.

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Animal Welfare Association 509 Centennial Blvd • Donate life insurance that is no longer needed Voorhees, NJ 08043 • Give the gift of appreciated stocks - and get tax breaks! awanj.org • Through your retirement plan

• Make a gift that gives you fixed payments for your life

When making a planned gift, you can support a particular AWA program that is important to you, give a percentage of your estate or asset, honor a special person or pet by making a tribute gift through your will or trust—and make an impact on our community’s pets for years to come!

If you would like to be a member of our Legacy of Love circle and make a planned gift, please contact AWA’s Executive Director, Maya Richmond at 856-424-2288, ext. 109 or email director@awanj.org.

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Merchantville Medical Wellness Center Is Now Open

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ocated in the heart of Merchantville at 5 West Chestnut Drive, the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center will house multiple wellness providers. Keeping the focus on holistic and natural care, the team is headed by Naturopathic Doctor Jennifer Phillips, who has been practicing in the South Jersey region for almost 20 years.

With experience that ranges in all ages and myriad health concerns, Phillips and her team offer an individualized approach for every patient.

With a personal trainer and inhouse phlebotomist rounding out the team, the center is on its way to becoming a one-stop shop for wellness in South Jersey.

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For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 856-488-7067 or visit NaturopathyNJ.com. See ad on page 5.

God—An Open Forum

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here will be an open discussion from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, addressing such questions as Are you aware of God? How would you define your relationship?

What role, if any, does He play? Have your thoughts and feelings shifted over the years?

Cost: $15. Location: 45 S. Main St. For more information, call 609-975-8379 or visit TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com. See ad on page 25.

Aromatherapy and Yoga Workshop

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irtua Center for HealthFitness–Moorestown is offering an extended two-hour practice of yoga and luxurious aromatherapy experience from 1 to 3 p.m. on November 17.

Several essential oils will be used to add a new dimension to attendees’ yoga practice to create a relaxing and comforting connection. Attendees will flow through an energizing yoga class and move into fall feeling renewed and revitalized. All levels are welcome.

Cost: Members, $20; nonmembers, $30. Location: 401 Young Ave. For more information or to register, stop by the member services desk or call 856-291-8800. See ad on page 3.

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Annual All-Inclusive Holistic Yoga Retreat

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xplore mind, body and spirit at the Yoga Cape May annual Holistic Yoga Retreat on January 24 through 26 at the Marianist Retreat Center, in Cape May Point. The retreat package includes a two-night stay with nutritious vegetarian meals.

This retreat can help participants deepen their experience with yoga and meditation, and connect deep within themselves to discover their true selves and find their paths to wholeness. Retreat-goers will experience guidance in various styles of yoga and meditation practices for all levels.

There will also be a drum circle, so attendees should bring their drums or other percussion instruments.

Cost: $299 all inclusive. Space is limited; a nonrefundable $50 deposit is required to reserve a space. Location: 417 Yale Ave. For more information or to register, call Karen Manette Bosna at 609-827-8886 or visit YogaCapeMay.com.

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Shamanic Healing Circle— a Dynamic Healing Direct from Spirit

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shamanic healing circle, with instructor Ashley Oppon, will be held at 7 p.m. on December 18 at Just Breathe, in Cinnaminson. For thousands of years, shamans have opened themselves to the sacred for healing people. It is as if spirit itself comes to doctor. Participants may experience medicine songs sung to them directly from healing spirit via shamanic channeling; clearing ceremony to help transmute dense and toxic energies; drum and rattle doctoring to aid healing spirit in extraction of disharmonious energies; as well as power and soul retrieval. Participants are asked to bring a pillow.

Cost: $30. Location: 2800 Rte. 130, Ste. 100. To register, visit JustBreatheCenter.org/reservations. See ad on page 21.

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Puerto Rico Retreat— Retreat into Harmony and Find Balance

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oin Cape May Yoga in beautiful Rincon, Puerto Rico, January 21 through 26, at the Harmony Retreat Center for a week in paradise. The retreat package includes daily morning meditation and yoga, all breakfasts and dinners, airport transfer, a Thai massage workshop, cannabidiol (CBD) restorative workshop, food as medicine workshop, tarot card reading, waterfall hike, bonfire and drum circle. There are also added excursion options, such as horseback riding on the beach, surf lessons and paddleboarding.

Cost: $1,500 (shared rooms only; flights not included). Space is limited; a nonrefundable deposit of $500 is due upon booking. For more information or to register, call 201-334-8338, email DoCapeMayYoga@gmail.com or visit CapeMayYogaNJ.com.

Turkey Burn Bootcamp

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he William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, in Voorhees, will host six, separate, 30-minute Turkey Burn Bootcamp sessions led by instructor Keith Smith on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, so attendees can get a full-body workout before their holiday meal.

Times: 9 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Cost: Members, $10; nonmembers $15. Registration is required. Maximum of five participants per class. Location: 2309 Evesham Rd. For more information or to preregister, visit the member services desk or call 856-325-5300.

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Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies to Host Fall Open House

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ourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies is hosting its Fall Open House from 5 to 7 p.m. on November 7 at the Virtua Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, in Camden. At the event, attendees can learn about the institute’s massage therapy, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, reflexology and yoga teacher training programs.

In addition, they will have the opportunity to speak with instructors, administration and the dean.

There will also be students on hand to answer any questions attendees may have about the programs and to give free seated chair massages.

Location: 1600 Haddon Ave. (classroom 1 in the fifth floor pavilion building). To register, call 888-847-8823. See ad on page 5.

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Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month, Japanese researchers report. They tested the urine of study participants looking for six neonicotinoid insecticides and another substance generated as a result of their decomposition in the human body. “I think the research results are almost without precedent and are highly valuable in that they present actual measurement values showing that you can dramatically reduce the content levels of agrochemicals in your body simply by changing the way you select vegetable products,” commented Nobuhiko Hoshi, a professor of animal molecular morphology with the Kobe University.

Another study from researchers at the University of California at Berkeley studied 16 children and showed that one week after switching to an organic diet, malathion pesticide urine levels were reduced by 95 percent; clothianidin pesticide levels by 83 percent; and chlorpyrifos pesticide levels by 60 percent.

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis is much more than a brilliant scarlet tropical flower: New laboratory research from Canada’s University of Windsor found that a hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells.

This is one of the most difficult to treat types that affects 15 to 20 percent of breast cancer patients. Hibiscus is particularly effective when combined with chemotherapy, researchers say, and works as well with very low doses of the chemicals as with higher doses. The flower’s low toxicity and precise targeting of cancer cells also offers hope for long-term treatment. Previous studies have shown hibiscus to be effective on prostate cancer, leukemia, gastric cancer and human squamous cell carcinoma.

Caffeine has been the subject of controversy among the one in six adults worldwide that suffer from periodic migraines: Some say it triggers symptoms, while others report it wards them off. A new study from Harvard and two other teaching hospitals of 98 migraine sufferers used six weeks of daily journals to investigate the link and found that drinking up to two servings of caffeinated beverages a day had little effect, but three or more raised the odds of a headache that day or the next. Among people that rarely drank such beverages, even one or two servings increased the odds of having a headache that day.

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California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood that was intertwined with the rise of the Western frontier.

The Wildlife Protection Act of 2019 prohibits commercial and recreational trapping on both public and private lands. Legislators are considering proposals to ban the sale of all fur products, including fur coats, and to outlaw the use of animals in any circus in the state, with the exception of domesticated horses, dogs and cats.

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As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has taken steps to stop regulating it. New Cornell University research published in Biogeosciences, a journal of the European Geosciences Union, suggests that the methane released by high-volume hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has different characteristics than the methane from conventional natural gas and other fossil fuels such as coal.

About two-thirds of all new gas production over the last decade has been shale gas produced in the U.S. and Canada, says the paper’s author, Robert Howarth, a professor of ecology and environmental biology: “If we can stop pouring methane into the atmosphere, it will dissipate. It goes away pretty quickly compared to carbon dioxide. It’s the low-hanging fruit to slow global warming.”

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rateful living is the awareness that we stand on holy ground— always—in touch with mystery.

Jewish sages interpret the words of Genesis 3:5 in a way that is of great relevance to grateful living. “Take off your shoes; the ground on which you stand is holy ground.” The soles of your shoes are leather—dead animal skin. Take off the deadness of being-used-to-it and your live souls will feel that you are standing on holy ground, wherever you are.

It is pretty evident that greed, oppression and violence have led us to a point of self-destruction. Our survival depends on a radical change; if the gratitude movement grows strong and deep enough, it may bring about this necessary change. Grateful living brings in place of greed, sharing; in place of oppression, respect; and in place of violence, peace. Who does not long for a world of sharing, mutual respect and peace?

Exploitation springs from greed and a sense of scarcity. Grateful living makes us aware that there is enough for all. Thus, it leads to a sense of sufficiency and a joyful willingness to share with others.

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Violence springs from the root of fear—fear that there may not be enough for all, fear of others as potential competitors, fear of foreigners and strangers. But the grateful person is fearless. Thereby, she cuts off the very root of violence. Out of a sense-of-enough, she is willing to share, and thereby tends to eliminate the unjust distribution of wealth that creates the climate for violence. Fearlessly, she welcomes the new and strange, is enriched by differences and celebrates variety.

Grateful eyes look at whatever is as if they had never seen it before and caress it as if they would never see it again. This is a most realistic attitude, for every moment is indeed unique.

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uch of our day-to-day wellbeing—how energetic we feel, how clear our thinking is and how our body processes food—is governed by the activity of the butterflyshaped, thumb-sized thyroid gland at the base of the throat. When it’s working as it should, life is good. However, about one in eight Americans suffers from a malfunctioning thyroid, and women are five to eight times more likely than men to face the consequences.

It’s a delicate balancing act. A thyroid that produces too few hormones makes us feel sluggish and constipated. We gain weight easily, have muscle cramps and experience heavy periods. Hypothyroidism, as it’s called, is linked to chronic fatigue syndrome, infertility and autism in newborns. A 2013 study published in Annals of Neurology found that pregnant women deficient in thyroid hormone are four times more likely than healthy women to produce a child with autism.

If the thyroid produces too many hormones, we suffer from hyperthyroidism with a racing heart, irritability, light periods, unexplained weight loss and insomnia; it can lead to hardening of the arteries and heart failure later in life, according to a study in Circulation Research.

The good news is that there are simple and effective strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid these potential health setbacks, say experts.

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Keep up mineral levels. The thyroid needs iodine to churn out hormones, and usually iodized salt or sea salt with natural iodine can supply most of our daily needs of 150 micrograms. Sardines, shrimp, seaweed, yogurt, eggs and capers are also rich in iodine.

However, too much of a good thing can tip the balance in the other direction, so practice moderation with super-charged iodine foods like cranberries: A four-

percent of the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into active hormone (T3) takes place in our gut, which makes “good” bacteria critically important. Andrea Beaman, a New York City health coach and author of Happy Healthy Thyroid: The Essential Steps to Healing Naturally, recommends probiotics like cultured vegetables, kimchi, sauerkraut and sourdough bread, as well as prebiotics like root vegetables, plantain, burdock and dandelion root.

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ride and chlorine are elements that can block the absorption of iodine into the thyroid,” says Elizabeth Boham, M.D., a functional medicine doctor at the UltraWellness Center, in Lenox, Massachusetts. A reverse-osmosis filter or a high-end pitcher filter will remove chlorine, as well as fluoride, which British researchers have linked to a 30 percent higher rate of hypothyroidism.

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Talk it out. In Eastern philosophy, the thyroid in the throat is located at the fifth chakra, the energy center of expression and communication, Beaman says. If we find ourselves either regularly shouting or choking back our words, “it helps, if you want to support your thyroid on a deep emotional level, to express yourself somehow, some way, to someone somewhere,” such as to a therapist, family member or good friend.

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Do yoga asanas. “Poses such as

plow pose, fish pose, boat pose and cobra can improve blood circulation to the thyroid gland, which is imperative for its health,” says Stacy Thewis, a registered nurse, certified wellness coach and gut-brain expert in Mellen, Wisconsin. In a study in the Journal of Complementary and Integrative Medicine, 22 women with hypothyroidism that practiced yoga for six months needed significantly less thyroid medication.

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People with normal studies who are still experiencing symptoms will now have definitive medical evidence which will allow for a more comprehensive treatment program.

When performing thyroid thermography, we look for significant temperature asymmetry between the lobes or a temperature variation between the thyroid gland and its surrounding structures. When asymmetry is present the treating physician can use this information to assist in formulating a treatment plan that will lead to normalization.

Thyroid/dental thermography images and maps microcirculatory shunting associated with circulatory changes in the skin. It can play an important adjunctive role in the assessment of thyroid/dental and certain systemic, health-related illnesses, diseases, and in their clinical diagnosis. When performed and interpreted within the scope of the American Academy of

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by Liesha Getson The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland found inside your neck, right under your larynx or voice box. It’s responsible for producing hormones that control vital functions in your body. Hypothyroidism occurs when your thyroid produces too little thyroid hormone, a condition that is often linked to iodine deficiency. Hyperthyroidism is the opposite; when in your thyroid, it produces too many hormones.

Your thyroid, one of your most important endocrine glands, greatly influences almost every cell in your body. Aside from regulating your metabolism by releasing the necessary hormones, the thyroid is also important for the growth and development in children, as well as nearly every physiological process in your body.

Poor thyroid function has been linked to health conditions such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel disease, vitiligo, gum disease, infertility in women and autoimmune diseases which is why it’s imperative to learn how your thyroid works and what can cause it to go off-kilter.

Thyroid dysfunction accounts for many metabolic problems including weight gain or loss, fatigue, disorders of protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism and intolerance to heat or cold.

Conventional laboratory testing is often inaccurate due to various medical conditions that can falsely elevate or depress the thyroid function studies. Ultrasonography has a value in detecting anatomic lesions. Nuclear scans and X-rays involve injection of a radioactive dye which is less than desirable to most individuals.

Thermography offers a non-invasive, non-radiologic measurement of thyroid physiology. As such it will not detect nodules or tumors, but will provide a representation of physiologic dysfunction which when coupled with history, physical examination and aforementioned tests will provide a far greater picture of the thyroid function.

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Thermology’s Guidelines for Thyroid/ Dental/Systemic Health Thermography, it can also play a useful role in monitoring treatment effects of thyroid/dental and specified systemic health conditions. Other structural imaging technologies such as X-ray, ultrasound, CTs and MRIs do not provide the information offered by thyroid/dental systemic health thermal imaging. The clinical application of thermography can help physicians both understand patho-physiology and improve patient outcomes. The American Academy of Thermology supports the incorporation of infrared thermal imaging into clinical medicine and its specific utility in the monitoring of thyroid/dental applicable systemic health conditions.

These images can be analyzed both qualitatively for thermovascular mapping and quantitatively for minute changes in skin heat emission. As with most physiologic studies, anatomic findings may not correlate and may not even be present.

Some of the common indications for performance of thyroid/ dental thermograms include the evaluation of: n Individuals with a clinical presentation of thyroid dysfunction. n Patients with known or suspected temperomandibular joint dysfunction and other occlusive disorders. n Patients with known or suspected oral-facial pain and myofascial conditions of the head and neck. n Inflammatory and infectious conditions related to the teeth, gingiva and mouth. n Dental caries and decay. n Cerebrovascular disease in the distribution of the ophthalmic artery. n Inflammatory and obstructive lymphatic disorders. n Dermatologic and immunologic conditions, including

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Contraindications of thyroid/dental/systemic health thermal imaging include recent injections or surgeries to the thyroid gland or recent dental work.

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therapy spotlight THYROID DISEASE IS EXTREMELY COMMON IN AMERICA. According to the American Thyroid Association, an estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease and up to 60 percent of these people are unaware of their condition.

In America, most thyroid disease is due to Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks and destroys the thyroid gland. Conventional treatment for Hashimoto’s involves putting the patient on replacement thyroid hormone because their own thyroid is no longer capable of producing enough on its own. Many patients feel just fine with this level of treatment. However, many others still feel bad even

as antibiotics, corticosteroids and antacids, can also aggravate the digestive tract. Pathogenic organisms, parasites, yeasts and overgrowth of bad bacteria in the gut also contribute to leaky gut. Finally, a major contributing factor for this condition is a high stress lifestyle.

The specific factors that need to be addressed when it comes to thyroid health are leaky gut syndrome; chronic stress— physical, emotional and/or chemical; chronic inflammation; and poor diet, nutrient deficiencies and food sensitivities.

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by Glenn Gruby although they are medicated and their laboratory tests show thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in range. It’s extremely common for people on replacement hormone to still have many of the symptoms of thyroid dysfunction such as weight gain, muscle pain, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss, brain fog, anxiety and depression. In my experience, it’s also common to see thyroid patients suffering from chronic digestive issues such as gas, bloating, constipation and abdominal pain.

These are the patients that fall through the cracks; their numbers are good, but they still feel lousy. This is where functional medicine, which attempts to identify the root cause of chronic health conditions, can really make a difference in their lives.

If you are still feeling symptomatic despite thyroid medication, a functional approach that strives to reduce inflammation and balance your immune system can be a big help. Generally, there is usually an inflammatory trigger that contributes to an imbalanced immune response and leads to autoimmunity. Typical triggers include food sensitivities, hormone imbalances, pathogenic organisms (imbalance in of good and bad gut bacteria), chemical sensitivity, stress, and a gastrointestinal condition known as leaky gut syndrome.

Leaky gut, or intestinal permeability, is a condition where the cellular lining of the small intestine becomes damaged and foreign molecules can make their way into the bloodstream and activate an immune response. From a functional medicine perspective, several factors have been found to contribute to this leaky gut. These include a diet high in processed foods, sugars, dairy, gluten and alcohol. In addition, certain medications such 26

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when they eliminate those foods that are triggering an immune response. But, if you only eliminate one Glenn Gruby, L.Ac. food and there are other foods that are still problematic, you may not feel better.

In order to help a thyroid patient that’s still struggling, we need to identify if they have leaky gut, find the sources of chronic inflammation such as food sensitivities or gut infections, improve a poor diet, and address nutrient deficiencies, how stress is affecting their gut health, brain health and overall immune function.

This approach can bring fantastic results, but it also requires a level of commitment and dedication from the patient. In order to resolve their symptoms, they’ll need to change the way they think about food and decide to take personal responsibility for their health. Sometimes as a patient’s condition improves, they may be able to lower the dosage of their thyroid medication. However, our real goal is to get them feeling better, having more energy, reaching a healthy weight and improving their emotional health; in short, helping them live the life they were meant to live with energy, purpose and enthusiasm.

Glenn Gruby, L.Ac., is owner and practitioner at Functional Health and Acupuncture Institute, located at 1050 Kings Hwy. N., in Cherry Hill.

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The standard pharmaceutical approach for hypothyroidism, the most common condition, is the synthetic hormone levothyroxine (Levoxyl, Synthroid, Unithroid) that boosts T4 production; but it can cause depression and weight gain, researchers at Chicago-based Rush University Medical Center report in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Ask also about Armour Thyroid, derived from animal thyroids, that contains both T3 and T4, and is often preferred by functional medicine doctors.

Other testing can uncover a reaction to gluten, which is often linked to thyroid dysfunction. “For many with thyroid issues, gluten can provoke an autoimmune response via celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity,” says registered dietitian nutritionist and health coach Amanda Wikan, of Petaluma, California. If a celiac test is negative, she suggests trying a six-week, gluten-free diet and watching afterward for any signs of non-celiac sensitivity such as headaches, bloating, gas or brain fog.

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In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.

CHASING ZZZZZs How to Put Insomnia to Rest

by Marlaina Donato

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ossing and turning most of the night while obsessing about the need for sleep is a torture we all go through every now and then, but for the 40 percent of Americans dealing with current or chronic insomnia, it can be a regular nightmare. In fact, 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. suffer from some form of sleep disorder, according to the American Sleep Association.

The causes are multi-faceted: stress, pharmaceutical side effects, hormonal imbalances, chronic pain, anxiety and too much caffeine all fuel the insomnia loop. Add to that the overstimulation from 24/7 technology, social pressures and unresolved emotional pain, and it’s easy to see why long, hard, sleepless nights have become a worldwide epidemic.

The effects are profound. Compromised sleep not only leads to decreased quality of life, malnourished relationships, a heightened risk of accidents and inferior job performance, but also lowered immunity and chronic inflammation, raising the odds of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, weight gain and diabetes. About 90 percent of people diagnosed with depression also experience sleep deprivation, and many antidepressant medications can disrupt the ability to fall asleep and dream.

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results without undesirable side effects.

Along with tried-and-true methods like acupuncture, therapeutic massage and changes in diet and exercise, the National Sleep Foundation recommends mindful breathing and meditation. New options are emerging to help foster quality sleep, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), non-psychoactive CBD oil and lifestyle changes supporting a healthy circadian rhythm.

Body and Mind, a Tangled Web

Psychological, emotional and physical health all play a role in our ability—or inability—to get a good night’s rest.

“Not sleeping well is a sign of a deeper imbalance that needs to be addressed.

So, if we’re masking the problem with medication, the underlying cause remains unaddressed,” says Elina Winnel, a sleep coach who works online with clients at TheSleepExpert.com. “Insomnia is a complex issue that has psychological components, but is also affected by deeper mechanisms, including an imbalance between the two main branches of the autonomic nervous system.”

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cupations. Says Winnel, “Stress has become the norm, and most people don’t even realize they’re in that state. This produces stress hormones and can prevent the natural process of sleep from occurring.” Stress also depletes vitamin B and magnesium levels necessary for quality sleep, she adds.

Cindy Davies, owner of the Holistic Sleep Center, in Ferndale, Michigan, has similar views on the role emotion plays in troubled sleep patterns. “We’re chronically suppressing our feelings throughout the day. Our inability to address these emotions culminates in a night spent in bed awake with fears and worries,” she says. “Pushing ourselves to the point of exhaustion can help defend ourselves against dealing with feelings or memories, but impairs our ability to sleep restfully or restoratively.”

Resetting Inherent Rhythms

Circadian rhythm, our biological clock, is a cellular marvel that is affected by light and internal changes in temperature.

Stephanie Silberman, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, explains that it’s helpful to have a circadian rhythm aligned with societal norms so that we’re sleepy at bedtime and active during daylight hours. “When a person’s circadian rhythm is delayed, they will have trouble falling

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asleep at a regular bedtime, and when it’s advanced, experience sleepiness too early in the evening and then [have] early morning awakenings.”

Circadian rhythm regulates digestion, cellular repair, hormones and many other functions. It also slows down the metabolism during night hours, helping us to stay asleep. “The circadian rhythm can be disrupted by many factors, including traveling to a different time zone, shift work and exposure to blue light late at night while binge-watching your favorite series,” says Winnel.

Our natural hormonal rhythms are wired to release melatonin at certain times, allowing us to rest frequently during the day. Davies explains that an adult’s body is designed for periods of rest every 90 minutes. “Most people don’t have the opportunity to rest every 90 minutes, but if we were able to, we’d be going to bed in a state of rest, instead of exhaustion,” she says.

Our bodies start producing melatonin around 9 p.m., when we should already be winding down, but too often we push ourselves to stay up to watch TV or have “me-time”, says Davies. “In reality, going to bed is the best me-time we can have.”

Herbalist and licensed psychotherapist Jenn J. Allen, in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, adds, “People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain.”

Two Sides of Every Brain

Smartphones and social media have piled even more on our plate, even if we enjoy them. “We’re expected to be constantly ‘on’ and reachable 24/7,” observes Winnel.

“This leads to an excessive reliance on our sympathetic nervous system and difficulty switching brainwave states from beta—associated with alertness—to theta and delta, which we experience during sleep.

Through practice and specific exercises, it can become easier for us to reach the state of mind needed to nod off.”

To support healthier sleep patterns, Winnel emphasizes the importance of using both hemispheres of the brain while awake. “Particularly in our professional lives, logical and rational processes

People spend up to 10 hours a day on electronic devices, which directly impacts melatonin production and stimulates the fight-or-flight response system in the brain. ~Jenn J. Allen are rewarded, while creativity is seen as optional. This can cause a chronic imbalance in the way we use the two hemispheres of our brain. Optimal sleep requires equalized functioning in the neurological structures that are unique to each hemisphere.” Mindful breathing and alternate-nostril yogic breathwork can also bring harmony to both hemispheres of the brain and promote deep relaxation.

Promising Plant Allies

Chronic pain can also prevent sound sleep. Allen stresses, “It’s important to understand what is actually causing pain and what type of pain it is. Some chronic pain comes from postural issues or injuries, so massage, chiropractic or gentle movement like yoga can help to drastically reduce the intensity of pain.”

Identifying nutritional deficiencies and supporting the nervous system is also key. “Plants work both physiologically and energetically. Gentle nervine herbs like oats or chamomile can help to soothe the nervous system, and are effective for children and teens. Adaptogenic plants are known historically for helping the body to resist physical, chemical or biological stresses. Tulsi and ashwagandha, when taken consistently, can be useful in helping adults to combat stress,” Allen says, reminding us to also check with a healthcare professional to avoid contraindications.

Going for that extra cup of coffee during the day or pouring a drink or two in the evening are habits that only exacerbate sleep issues. “Caffeine suppresses our body’s ability to feel tired, not by giving us energy, but by increasing the production of adrenaline and suppressing the production of melatonin. Alcohol, like some prescription medications, can interfere with our ability to fall asleep, sleep deeply and experience dreaming states,” cautions Davies.

CBD oil derived from the cannabis plant is an effective pain-reducer and helps to regulate healthy sleep patterns. Cannabidiol (CBD), which does not contain THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical substance in marijuana responsible for inducing a high, is available as capsules, inhalers and tinctures.

Learning New Tricks

Many sleep-seeking people are reaping the benefits from cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I). The American College of Physicians recommends it as the first-line therapy for insomnia ahead of medication, citing that it improves sleep and daytime functioning in 70 to 80 percent of treated persons, often without supplemental medication. A meta-analysis published in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 2015 shows that CBT-I can resolve insomnia for 35 percent of people with sleeplessness linked to existing medical and psychiatric conditions such as fibromyalgia or PTSD.

CBT-I helps to change long-held patterns. “CBT includes keeping sleep logs, improving sleep hygiene, learning ways to decrease anxiety and how to associate the bed as a place where we sleep well, instead of the maladaptive thinking that it’s a place to toss and turn,” says Silberman.

CBT can also be helpful for chronic pain and other physical problems when underlying issues are treated in conjunction.

A good night’s rest is indeed possible.

Davies says, “In order to really change our ability to sleep, we need a complete cultural mindset shift that prioritizes sleep and our need to rest.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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her uniquely qualified to offer a personalized, holistic approach to health care.

but Polina Karmazin, M.D., has been integrating them into her practice for almost three decades. This is only part of the picture though; she also has 25 years of clinical experience in family medicine as a board-certified family doctor, and offers patients the best of both modalities.

Roughly half of Karmazin’s patients suffer from acute or chronic pain and are being treated using such modalities as acupuncture, biopuncture and homeopathy. “Many come to see me for

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Even as a child, Dr. Karmazin knew that she wanted to be a doctor. She was born in the eastern European country of Moldova, and has fond memories of chasing her relatives and friends around with a stethoscope and a syringe. She comes from a long line of respected healthcare professionals: “I am a third-generation female physician in my family,” she explains. “My mom is a homeopath who practiced here in the U.S. for 35 years. One of my grandmothers was a dentist and the other was a midwife.”

CURRICULUM VITAE After completing medical school, Karmazin spent a year studying Chinese medicine in Europe. She later moved to Philadelphia and completed her residency at Virtua West Jersey. She earned her Board Certification in Family Medicine, and now holds the same distinction in Integrative Medicine and Acupuncture. She also holds the titles of Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice and Diplomate, Clinical Homeopathy from The Center for Education and Development of Clinical Homeopathy.

In the summer of 2012, Karmazin traveled to Berlin, Germany, for the annual European Congress of Rheumatology on an invitation from Biologische Heilmittel Heel, a German homeopathic drug manufacturer, as part of a U.S. delegation of homeopathic physicians. She traveled to Lyon, France, in 2017 by invitation from the French homeopathic manufacturer Boiron for a training program focused on using homeopathic remedies to ease side effects of cancer treatments.

That’s an impressive résumé, and throughout her career Karmazin has always combined conventional and holistic medicine to treat her patients. She started her own practice in 1986, and the sign at her offices at Pavilions of Voorhees is right on target: “Holistic Pain Management and Integrative Medicine.”

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pain management for conditions like arthritis, migraines Polina Karmazin, M.D. and chronic pain,” she says. “Every case is different, and the characteristics of the pain and the person’s personality define how I treat that person.”

The other half are those suffering from chronic medical conditions, such as chronic fatigue, leaky gut syndrome, anxiety, women’s issues and many more.

All of the doctor’s treatment plans begin with the completion of an extensive questionnaire that traces the patient’s life and medical history; here she can often find something that happened long ago that points to the root of the problem. It could be taking excessive antibiotics, childhood illnesses or being exposed to pesticides. “These can create autoimmune reactions, food sensitivities and underlying inflammatory processes,” she explains.

THE BENEFITS OF HOMEOPATHIC TREATMENTS Many of Karmazin’s patients get relief from such holistic treatments as acupuncture, biopuncture and homeopathy. She finds that these help patients suffering from a variety of ailments, including respiratory, neurological, digestive and muscular disorders. They are also effective for women’s issues such as PMS, anxiety, hot flashes, depression and insomnia.

Homeopathic medicines are therapeutically active microdoses of mineral, botanical and biological substances that stimulate body’s own defense mechanisms to help it heal itself or to prevent illness. The use of micro-doses (highly diluted substances) is gentle to the body and significantly reduces incidences of toxicity and side effects.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE AND BEING PROACTIVE Karmazin’s Functional Medicine approach focuses on the whole person and aims to address the root of the problem rather just the symptoms. “I use wellproven and safe holistic modalities which minimize side effects and avoid addictive substances,” she states. Continuing education is also paramount, and she often attends seminars, conferences and special training. She also has excellent advice for her patients and anyone else interesting in staying healthy:

“Being proactive is key,” she says.

“It is important to address a medical problem at the beginning rather than waiting until symptoms worsen.” Employing homeopathic remedies at the beginning of illness can make a huge difference by allowing patients to avoid taking heavy duty drugs and antibiotics. They also help speed up recovery. She also advocates for healthy diets and avoiding processed foods and sugar.

Being able to treat patients on a more individual basis is very rewarding for Karmazin, and practicing medicine is not just a nine-to-five job for her; it’s a lifestyle. She puts it more succinctly: “When I graduated from medical school, I took Hippocratic Oath, which begins with ‘First do no harm’ and that became my philosophy.”

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Understanding Pelvic Floor Pain and Dysfunction

by Amanda Heritage THE RESTFUL PELVIS Rest. Relax. Take a deep breath. These are common statements or even commands we hear during mindful movement practices like yoga and meditation. Currently, our lifestyle of go-go-go challenges our innate ability to relax and quiet our bodies. But why is it so difficult?

There are many factors, but for many, the answer is related to chronic pain. It can be especially difficult to relax, rest and restore when pain is present in the body and mind. It is our body’s natural tendency to stay on alert and protect itself when there is pain. This is especially true with chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor dysfunction. It is estimated that at least one in three men and women suffer from pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically pelvic pain.

Pelvic floor dysfunction, specifically pelvic pain, is considered pain from the umbilicus to lower hips lasting greater than six months. The onset of pelvic pain occurs for many reasons including painful periods, pregnancy, birth-related trauma, pelvic/ abdominal surgery or falling onto the tailbone.

The pelvic floor is a fundamental part of the core made up of a group of muscles within the pelvis. These muscles support the pelvic organs, maintain continence, stabilize the pelvic bones and hips, enhance sexual function and promote vascular exchange from the lower legs to the heart.

Both men and women rely on the pelvic floor musculature to support daily eliminations like urination and defecation, enjoy intimacy, go for a run, and for women specifically, giving birth. Like any other skeletal muscle injuries, the pelvic floor needs to appropriately contract and then lengthen—or relax—to meet the demands of the activity at hand.

This group of muscles is often overlooked as the driver of pain in the lower back, hips and groin.

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PACIFYING THE PELVIS Chronic pelvic pain can be difficult to address—like other chronic pain like fibromyalgia, chronic regional pain syndrome and chronic low back pain—as many systems are involved.

Meditation and deep breathing are prescribed to address pain and to minimize protective tensions in the pelvis or body. However, because the brain’s pain response involves multiple systems of the body, therefore addressing the nervous system can ultimately have a more positive affect. It’s important to understand that we need the nervous system’s “slow” system as much as we need the “go” system. One way to prime the nervous system’s brakes is to address the cranial nerves, a group of nerves closest to the brain which includes the vagus nerve and the nerves that coordinate sensory input from the eyes, the ears and taste.

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by tapping into the cranial nerves. As a physical therapist, I like to tap into this system to prepare the body for relaxation and learning. By specifically addressing the cranial nerves, we can prepare the body for healing and which lends an overall sense of relaxation to the nervous and musculoskeletal system.

Using specific movements, like humming and gently moving the eyes, I find these sensations change in facial muscle tension, slowing of breathing patterns and an overall sense of relaxation.

Layering the cranial nerve input with repetitive rhythmical body motions mediate the accelerators and brakes ultimately affecting the central nervous system and state of relaxation.

Try this pelvic quieting move before any hands-on therapy, stretching, core stability and balance activities. n Begin lying on your back with your knees supported on a chair, wedge or cushion.

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~Gesshin Claire Greenwood

ZENFUL EATING Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

by April Thompson

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n Zen monasteries, the head cook (known as the tenzo) is one of the most important positions a monk can hold; Eihei Dogen, founder of Soto Zen, one of the longest-established sects of Buddhism, said this is “because the position requires wholehearted practice.” In the 13th-century volume Instructions for the Zen Cook, Dogen wrote, “In preparing food, it is essential to be sincere and to respect each ingredient, regardless of how coarse or fine.”

Rituals around food are an important element of Buddhism, as with many spiritual traditions. But we don’t have to be a Buddhist or a practiced meditator to learn how to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance.

“Cooking can be a meditation. We cook with all our senses: We taste, touch and listen to determine if the pan is hot enough. You just have to be mindful,” says Jean-Philippe Cyr, author of The Buddhist Chef: 100 Simple, Feel-Good Vegan Recipes.

“Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying

attention while you chop. These things are the foundation of a great meal,” says Gesshin Claire Greenwood, an ordained Zen priest in San Francisco. Greenwood trained in Buddhist monasteries in Japan for more than five years, experiences she draws from in her recent memoir and cookbook Just Enough: Vegan Recipes and Stories from Japan’s Buddhist Temples.

While vegetarianism is encouraged in all schools of Buddhism and most monasteries abstain from meat, it is not a strict requirement. Cyr, a vegan and practicing Buddhist of 20 years, takes seriously the concept of ahimsa, or “do no harm”, as a chef. “Veganism and Buddhism share the common value of compassion—compassion towards animals, as well as the Earth.

Climate change caused by meat consumption causes a lot of harm, too,” says Cyr, of rural Quebec, Canada.

The “middle way” is an important Buddhist principle in the kitchen—striking the balance between indulgence and deprivation—the “just enough” in Greenwood’s cookbook title. “It’s important to use enough salt so that the food tastes good, but not so much that it’s overpower-

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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ing. When we shop for food or eat a meal, we can also pay attention to when we’ve had enough,” she says.

Mind Over Mouth

Mindful eating can open up a beautiful new relationship to food, says Jan Chozen Bays, a Zen Buddhist priest and co-abbot of Great Vow Zen Monastery, in Clatskanie, Oregon. “This country is in an epidemic of out-of-balance eating. People are stressed out and fearful about eating, but cooking and eating should be inherently pleasurable human activities,” says Bays, the author of Mindful Eating: A Guide to Rediscovering a Healthy and Joyful Relationship with Food. “In Zen practice, mindful rituals help us learn to be present and peaceful during meals.”

Mindful eating is not about restrictions, but rather about curiosity and investigation—an adventure for the senses, says Bays. “Research shows that diets don’t work, as they rely on external sources rather than helping you to go inward and tap into the innate wisdom of your body.”

Tuning In at Mealtime Rushing through meals mindlessly, we’ve become deaf to our body’s own signals of satiety, says Bays. “Go to the supermarket when you’re hungry, and head to the perimeter where the real food is and stop and ask your body, ‘Would you like oranges? Would broccoli be good for us?’

Tune into your cellular hunger,” she says.

At the Great Vow Zen Monastery, the first morning meal is conducted in silence, along “with a prayer to bring gratitude for the food and to all living beings whose life flows to us in our food,”

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Cooking is an act of love and generosity, so cooking should be done with care—taking the time to consider the ingredients and overall flavors of the meal, storing the vegetables properly, paying attention while you chop.

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says Bays, adding that research shows ceremonies and moments of reflection lead to more mindful, healthy eating.

“Instead of talking on the phone, try cooking in silence. Drawing your awareness to details like the smell of basil, the color of tomato and the touch of the spoon brings so much richness to the act of cooking,” says Bays.

Such a focus leads to a sense of appreciation for the ingredients of meals and life, says Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center. “Making a meal is an active extension of our ‘sitting’ (meditation) practice.”

And just like that, the whole room goes quiet.

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ere are a few simple tips from Buddhist priests and cooks on making mealtime more mindful.

Have a mid-meal gut check, suggests Jan Chozen Bays. “When your stomach feels three-quarters full, have a conversation with a friend or have something to drink before continuing to eat. Often you will find after 20 minutes you are actually full,” says the author and priest.

Myoju Erin Merk, a priest at the San Francisco Zen Center, suggests setting a phone timer in the kitchen to mark it as a practice time to tune into the senses. “Try to slow down and notice what’s happening as you cook. Try to stay with the sensory experience and not judge everything, like whether the carrot is cut right. It can be a very relaxing and peaceful way to work in the kitchen.”

Make the first few sips or bites of a meal mindful, spending the first few moments in silence if possible, says Bays.

“Working quietly with that pile of carrots or onions, you have space to focus on just one task,” adds Merk.

Incorporating all of the five tastes of Buddhism—salty, sweet, sour, bitter and umami (savory)—is another way to bring meals in balance, according to author and priest Gesshin Claire Greenwood. “Having all of these flavors represented makes a meal feel balanced and satisfying.”

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Cooking Like a Zen Master Preheat the oven to 350° F. Place the sweet potato and figs in a baking dish.

Drizzle with oil, then season with salt and bake for 30 minutes.

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Place the ginger, garlic and salt in a mortar (preferred) or blender, then mash the ingredients together.

Transfer to a bowl and add the tahini, soy sauce, lemon juice, maple syrup and oil.

Stir to combine.

Buddha Bowl Cookbook author Jean-Phillippe Cyr says, “I love bowl recipes: they’re generous and colorful, and they let us get creative. Layer grains or cereals, vegetables, legumes and dressing, and voilà! That’s all there is to it.”

Pumpkin seeds are an incredible source of protein, and tahini contains more protein than milk. Healthy cooks will be sure to keep this tahini dressing recipe close, because they can use it in everything.

Yields: one bowl 1 sweet potato, peeled and diced 2 dried figs, sliced 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt, to taste 1½ cups cooked quinoa ¼ cup frozen shelled edamame, cooked For the dressing: 1 (¾-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced 1 clove garlic, minced Pinch of sea salt 2 Tbsp tahini 1 Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp olive oil Garnish: Pumpkin seeds Microgreens 36

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Place the sweet potatoes and figs in a large serving bowl. Add the quinoa and edamame. Drizzle with the dressing and garnish.

Serve immediately.

Tip: For those that can’t digest raw garlic, don’t use it, or cook it before adding it to the dressing.

Hearty Moroccan Soup “This is hands-down my favorite soup,” says Cyr. “It reminds me of a Moroccan tajine, a savory stew made with vegetables and spices. The name tajine comes from the particular type of roasting dish in which Moroccan stews are cooked. There’s no need to buy any special equipment to make this recipe, but you will want to hunt down harissa, a North African chili paste you can find in most grocery stores nowadays. Be careful, though—it’s hot!”

Yields: 8 to 10 servings 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp celery seeds 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp turmeric 1 clove garlic, minced 8 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes

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1 (19 oz) can green lentils, rinsed and drained 2 yellow-fleshed potatoes, peeled and diced 2 carrots, diced 1 Tbsp harissa paste 3 bay leaves Salt and black pepper, to taste In a large pot over medium heat, heat the oil, then add the onions and sweat for 4 minutes.

Add the mustard seeds, celery seeds, cumin, coriander, oregano, turmeric and garlic. Continue cooking for 2 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove the bay leaves. Serve hot.

Excerpted with permission from The Buddhist Chef, by Jean-Phillippe Cyr.

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The Healing Properties of Plants

ADDITIONS TO THE HOME FOR THE WINTER

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that believe plants have little to no n last month’s issue, I shared with you some of the ways benefit other than decoration. For how eating and flowing these individuals, artificial plants with the seasons can help can help them get a little closer you find a way to a healthier on improving their mental you. This month, we will health and living space. share how including house

plants in your home can Taking up the practice of plant help you not only through care is a good way of improving the winter months but is a self-care as they are symbihealthy way of bringing the otic and when we are ready, we benefits of nature into your could discover we are all capable living space year-round. of caring for something. There are

many plants to choose from that are I grew up in Belize and plants were suitable for just about any condition, I all around us and very much a part of suggest starting off with a low-maintenance our daily lives. Some houses had dirt floors Bill Reneau plant and proceed from there. The following plants with plants naturally growing in and around the are known for their benefits and only represent house. Today, I share the inside of my home here in New a small number of plant species that you could choose Jersey with over 48 plants, the oldest being 20 years old. from. Please do your own research to see what plants For me, each time I water and care for them, is an opporwould be right for you, this is especially true if you have tunity to connect with nature and myself. pets as not all plants are pet friendly.

As we know, plants convert carbon dioxide into fresh Suggested companions: spider plant (for anxiety), Engoxygen and can also remove toxins from the air we lish ivy (for mold), lavender (for lowering blood presbreathe in our home such as formaldehyde and benzene. sure), snake plant (for sleep), rosemary (for memory), Plants also help us in other ways, they can reduce stress pothos (for odors), aloe vera (for air); and for better air by calming the sympathetic nervous system, improve our quality, peace lily, Boston fern, rubber plant, azalea and mood and beautify our space. In short, these incremencorn plant. For more information on how to enjoy living tal benefits all can impact our health in a positive way. with plants, visit EarthShack.org/herbiary. In next month’s The flu virus is more active in the winter months and can issue, we’ll share the benefits of living without a microspread easier because we spend more time indoors and wave. closer together. Of course, eating well, dressing appro priately, washing our hands often, getting enough sleep EarthShack is located in the Amish Market and at Crescent and exercise and reducing stress along with surrounding Moon Coffee & Tea, both in Mullica Hill, NJ; at the Woodstock ourselves with beautiful plants will all play a role in stayTrading Company in Cherry Hill, NJ; and Jersey Fitness, in ing healthy this winter.

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ANTIQUES RISING Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

by Yvette C. Hammett

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ast food and fast fashion are common in this amped-up world. There’s also fast furniture—the kind that often comes in a box, assembly required.

It’s made of particle board held together by toxic chemicals; it is often flimsy and it’s consuming forests at an alarming rate.

But millennials love it. That’s why they’re sometimes called the IKEA generation.

“Your grandmother’s big sideboard and armoire are hard to sell,” says Todd

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Merrill, owner of the Todd Merrill Studio, a furniture and design gallery in New York City. “We have changed the way we live. Our houses are laid out differently— no more formal dining rooms. I think people are less inventive about how to repurpose, reuse and restore.”

Grandma’s treasures, once passed down for generations, are largely passé.

The new word for antiques is “brown furniture”; prices have plummeted 60 to

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80 percent in two decades, say industry experts. The youngsters want no part of them, even though they are hand crafted out of solid wood extracted from old-growth forests that took centuries to mature.

Large retail chains cater to strong consumer demand for disposable furniture, and it is driving a great deal of deforestation, according to the Alliance of Leading Environmental Researchers & Thinkers (ALERT). IKEA’s own figures show that it uses 1 percent of the world’s commercial wood supply a year to manufacture these throwaway pieces. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that 9,690 tons of furniture—both fast and slow—ended up in the nation’s landfills in 2015, the latest year for which statistics have been published.

The trend is at odds with millennials’ notable environmental sensibilities—and they do put a premium on authentic, handmade items and companies with social impact—so experts say the tide may be turning. Like the growing Slow Food movement, “slow” furniture enjoys a sense of character and provenance that doesn’t come in a box.

When Merrill opened his furniture studio in 2000, it consisted of half pristine antiques and half mid-century modern furniture. He quickly saw a trend of people snapping up the mid-century and leaving the handcrafted antiques behind. “I pulled things out of trash heaps in the Upper East Side. People came in and started snatching up all the vintage modern.”

Merrill’s vintage offerings now focus on mid-century modern and upcycled, repurposed furnishings, something the millennials have taken to. The kids will continue to come around, he says. “If you go around Brooklyn, people are reusing and recycling antique furniture. With the antique market hitting bottom, it is hard to ignore it. As it bottoms out, kids are going to come back to these things.”

There can be a cool factor in reusing something that is old, unique and odd, he added. “Oddity and ugliness is kind of in fashion right now.”

Alex Geriner, of Doorman Designs, in New Orleans, began upcycling out of necessity. He had little money to furnish

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his 19th-century apartment. His need quickly became a business when the furnishings he created out of old wood pieces began flying out the door. “I think for millennials—I am a millennial—they want something with a story tied to it, some sort of bigger meaning. My generation is all about experiences. If they can say, ‘I found this in a dumpster’ or ‘in a roadside flea market,’ any story is an investment for millennials.”

Terry Gorsuch, whose side business in Dolores, Colorado, Rustique ReInvintage, involves salvaging old theater chairs, church pews and other novel items, upcycling them and selling them for a tidy profit, says, “There is nothing special about a coffee table from IKEA. All our pieces have a story. They’re from a 1936 theater or an 1895 Grange Hall where farmers and ranchers met.”

Gorsuch says he already has some “hipster” millennials buying items like old lockers or other odd pieces that they mix and match. “When you take something and put it back to use, you get a feeling of satisfaction,” he says.

“The informality of today allows for the mix-and-match thing,” Merrill says.

“Take an old door and repurpose it …

Put it up in your house or upcycle it into a table. “What we are missing in our homes is character,” he says. “Repurposing is a very good thing to do.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. Connect at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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“When we wake up in the morning, the first words we say are those of gratitude that we have awakened and have the opportunity for a new day.”

At dinner time, some families play “a rose, a thorn, a bud”—with each person saying what happened that day that they’re grateful for, what problems came up and what they’re looking forward to. As a bedtime ritual, Heidi McBain, a counselor and author in Flower Mound, Texas, follows a routine with her two children that includes “reading, checking in about their day—the good/bad/ugly—and at least one thing they are grateful for from their day. And I often share mine, as well!”

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his Thanksgiving, there’s something to be especially thankful for—gratitude itself. Emerging research shows gratitude to be one of the easiest, most effective ways to kickstart happiness and well-being. “The good news about gratitude is that it is one of the more growable character strengths—and it’s never too late,” says Giacomo Bono, Ph.D., an assistant professor at California State University, in Dominguez Hills, and co-author of Making Grateful Kids: The Science of Building Character.

It’s also never too early to “plant” it: Even toddlers love to parrot, “Thank you.”

Research by Bono and others shows kids that are grateful are happier, more engaged and studious, and less envious, depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. It can be taught: After one week of daily 30-minute lessons on gratitude, 8- to 11-year-olds wrote thank-you notes for a PTA presentation that were 80 percent longer than notes by kids that didn’t have the lessons.

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it,” says Bono. “Being specific with your words helps, too, because it shows what behavior mattered to you and why.”

Adds psychologist Mary Jo Podgurski, founder and president of the Academy for Adolescent Health, in Washington, Pennsylvania: “If we express our gratitude by making eye contact, with sincerity and by providing an example of how much we are appreciative, the words are empowered. Telling the grocery clerk, ‘I really like the way you packed my berries on top. Thanks for taking the time to be careful with my purchases,’ will light up the clerk’s face.” That can translate into a child not simply saying, “Thank you” to a grandparent for birthday money, but also explaining how excited they are about the game they plan to buy with it.

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Enact a small daily ritual.

“It’s also good for families to come up with gratitude rituals,” says Bono. “Everyday conversations about the good things and people we have or encounter in life, and being specific with words, helps young children understand the connection between kindness and feeling grateful better.”

For writer Judy Gruen’s family in Los Angeles, this means a morning prayer:

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By getting creative, we can make kids’ expressions of gratitude even more enjoyable. Business coach Kristi Andrus, in Denver, says that her family toasts a lot at mealtime, raising their glasses and clinking them. “Our toasts are simple, ‘Today I’m grateful, thankful, or happy to share ________.’ [fill in the blank]. The kids love it and the parents always smile at what the kids bring up.”

Charlene Hess, in Eagle Mountain, Utah, a blogger and homeschooling mom to seven kids, has set up a gratitude door with a sticky note added each day from each child.

“This really helps the kids become more aware of all the good things in their lives, particularly as time goes on and they have to get more creative with their responses.”

“A rampage of appreciation” is what Jeannette Paxia, a motivational speaker and children’s book author in Modesto, California, does with her five children: “We spend 10 minutes walking around and appreciating all we see. My children love it!”

In the home of northern New Jersey therapist Shuli Sandler, when one family member shows gratitude to another, a coin is put in a jar. “When it is full, the whole family can go out and do something together, like grab ice cream or something fun—remembering of course to say thank you,” she says.

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

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Saints, Souls and Selves – 7-9:30pm. With the veil between the worlds at its thinnest, we will open and navigate portals and gateways within family lineages, cultures and planet allowing liberation of “dead” aspects of self in sacred communion and communication with “the other side” making space for the influx of evolutionary soul frequencies. $30/ advance, $40/day of. Register, Andrea Regal: 856-904-5566. HealersUniverse.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 New Brooklyn Park Cleanup – 10am-1pm.

Help pick up debris. Gloves, grabbers and any other tools provided. New Brooklyn Park, between New Freedom & New Brooklyn Rds, North of Atlantic City Expwy, east of Rte 536, Sicklerville. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net.

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Intro to Astrology – 12-2pm. In 4, 4-hr Sat classes, learn the basic foundations of astrology, receive your personalized astrological chart, learn how to interpret your chart, including your sun sign and rising sign and more.

With Christy Raff. $120. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Registration requested: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home.

Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Ste 130, Sewell. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@awanj. org. awanj.org.

The Yoga Sutras: Lecture, Practices & Insights – Nov 2-3. 12-6pm, Sat; 1-6pm, Sun. With Shiva Das. Explore the history of Vedic philosophy, culture, the purpose and goal of yoga, obstacles on the path, the nature of enlightenment and more through the timeless Yoga Sutras. $108. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 L.L. Bean-Sponsored Sponsored FamilyFriendly Hike – 10-11am. Hike along a 3-mile trail with varying scenery, including meadow, forest and wetland. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

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Campfire Session: Activity Trackers – 1-1:30pm. What is the craze about fitness trackers and what are the differences between units? Our tech expert provide an overview to help you choose wisely. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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

Winter Outdoor Survival – 2-3pm. Learn the basics of wilderness fire building, identifying or creating shelter, signaling for help and other techniques to help you survive the night. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 The Key to Improving Your Posture – 5:306:30pm. Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman to experience exercises designed to correct postural misalignments from head to toes and change your perception of what it takes to have good posture. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

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

Pop-Up Vinyasa – 7:30-8:45pm. Popinto this 1-time special class with Christine Denario and get your body, mind and being flowing. Appropriate for all levels. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6

SAVE THE DATE Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ Pop-Up Wellness Fair 6:30-8:30pm.

Come out and experience various healing modalities, superfoods and products for yourself and others. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. Free.

Virtua Health and Wellness, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill.

Register, Judy: 609-221-2285 or Tammy@Wellness4Living.com.

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SAVE THE DATE Yin Nidra 1 & 7:15pm.

With Dona. Guided meditation that has the power to transform, heal and rejuvenate you at core levels. Through the use of body sensing, breath awareness, guided imagery and other practices, you are systematically guided on a meditation journey through each level of your whole being called the koshas.

Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown.

856-291-8800.

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International & Adventure Travel Basics – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our International and Adventure Travel experts to learn about planning, preparation, and execution of an international adventure trip. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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World Drumming – 6:30-8:30pm. A high-energy drumming workshop with world percussionist, singer-songwriter, humanitarian and educator Shawn Hennessey. Explore many different drumming rhythms and songs from West Africa, the Middle East, Brazil, Cuba. All welcome. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Exploring your Intuition – 7-8:30pm. Class held each month and will focus on a different spiritual topic or psychic ability. Beth O’Brien will work with you to help you to develop and strengthen your own psychic abilities. All welcome. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Numerology Workshop – 7-8:30pm.Wwith Matt Penner. Learn about the history of numerology and the important role it may play in your life. Learn how to get your core number and the meaning behind it as well as how it is influencing your life. $40. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

Swing Rock & Roll – Thursdays, Nov 7-Dec 19. 8pm. No class Nov 28. Rock out the 60s to today’s hits with this rock and roll dance program. With Polly Kane. $79/member, $99/nonmember. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Register: 856-325-5300 or WGR.VirtuaFitness.org.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9am12pm. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-859-8860.

Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

The Thru-Hiker’s Secret – 6:30-8:30pm.

An Appalachian Trail thru-hike is one of the greatest gifts to yourself. Explore the physical, psychological and logistical secrets that can help you earn the coveted moniker of “Thru-hiker.” Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/ marlton.html.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

SAVE THE DATE Virtua Center for HealthFitness Women’s Event 9am-1pm.

Honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Offering different group exercise class formats including STRONG by Zumba, CXWORX and gentle yoga. Keynote speaker: Rowan University Professor and breast cancer survivor, Leslie Spencer, PhD. $5.

Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown.

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Reflexology Class – Nov 9-10. 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun. With Marlene Hudson. An introduction to reflexology and satisfies NJ 14 live class hrs (CEs) for massage license renewal.

Other health practitioners may find value in taking this class, as well as mothers for lesser known ways to help themselves and their families. $350, meals included. Register: 609321-4843 or Marlene@LearnReflex.com.

Jersey Devil Dash – 9:30am, registration; 10am, walk/run. A family fun event through the historic village of Whitesbog. Benefits the preservation of Whitesbog Historic Village.

Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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Knowledge is love and light and vision. ~Helen Keller

SAVE THE DATE Home Owners Series: Rutgers Master Gardeners 10-11:30am.

Final workshop: Wildlife Backyard Buffet Make and Take. Learn how to supplement our birds’ diets through making suet hanging ornaments. Geared to children and their parents, including suet-making instructions, simplified educational materials and suet ornaments to make and take home. Peanut-free options.

No drop-ins. $15/person; Parents free with children 4 yrs & older.

Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill.

Tickets: MasterGardenersCamdenCounty. org/events.

Maurice River Walk – 10am-1pm. Walk along the upper tidal section of the Maurice River and learn about the plants and wildlife in the area. Meet at Joe Buck Park, off of Rte 49 at the River; Buck St, Millville. RSVP, Michael Hogan: 609-476-2086 or HoganPhoto@verizon.net.

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Campfire Session: Gear Repair – 1212:30pm. REI can take the mystery out of gear care and show you the perfect products to prevent or fix minor to major difficulties that befall your outdoor ensemble. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

Moonlight Walk – 7pm. Come explore the village and the bogs by moon light. An experienced guide will share insights about Whitesbog and the nature that surrounds us with a different topic each month. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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Starlight Hiking Tour – 7-9pm. Join an L.L. Bean guide after dark and experience a favorite trail in a completely new light. Learn about hiking equipment and discuss the importance of pre-hike planning. $25. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Eckankar Light and Sound Service – 11am12pm. Service includes a reading from the ECK writings, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: What is Your Heart Telling You? The Spiritual Gift of Inner Guidance.

Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths.

Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 800-870-9139 or Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org.

Winter Adventures with Kids – 2-3pm. Get tips and tricks to help keep your kids warm and comfortable, as well as give you some fun new ideas for your next winter adventure. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-3pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petsmart Cherry Hill, 2135 NJ-38, Ste B, Cherry Hill. 856-424-2288. Adoptions@ AWANJ.org. AWANJ.org.

Sit Smarter at the Office and at the Computer – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman to learn more and experience how improving your pelvic and hip alignment allows you to sit smarter. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

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

Opening Reception: Pinelands Photo Exhibit – 2-4pm. See the exhibit, meet the photographers and enjoy light refreshments. The winners in the open and student categories will be announced during the reception. Exhibit runs Nov 11-Dec 14. Pinelands Preservation Alliance, 17 Pemberton Rd, Southampton.

609-859-8860. PinelandsAlliance.org.

Tubeless Bike Tire Conversion Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join REI’s expert bike techs for this guided, hands-on conversion workshop.

You provide the tubeless ready wheels and tires, and we’ll provide the tools and instruction. $50/member, $70/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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The Holistic Chamber of Commerce, Mt. Laurel Chapter Meeting – 7-9pm.

Thermography: A Breast Health Risk Assessment Tool for Today’s Health Conscious Woman. $8/member; nonmember: $18/advance, $20/at door. The Plaza Grande, 700 Citation Ln, Cherry Hill. Details: HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com/mtlaurel.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Combating Climate Change with a JerseyFriendly Yard – 10am. Learn about the challenges that climate change poses to the residential landscape and how to mitigate the impacts using the Jersey-Friendly Yards’ website, tools and resources. Free. Commission’s Richard J. Sullivan Center for Environmental Policy and Education, 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton Township. NJ.gov/pinelands Thursday Night Fly Tying with Trout Unlimited – 6-8pm. Curious about fly fishing?

Join members of South Jersey’s Ray Neirle chapter of Trout Unlimited to learn a couple of basic flying ties, including the wooley bugger; a standard for first-timers. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

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Water Matters Workshop – 6-8pm. Learn how you can make a difference in protecting clean water right in your own backyard. Pittsgrove Municipal Building, 989 Centerton Rd, Pittsgrove. Register: 973-539-7547 or Info@ anjec.org. More info: SJLAndWater.org.

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

With medium Beth O’Brien. Clear the chakras and raise your vibration by relaxing to the sound of the crystal bowls. The meditation will also include short reiki healing and angel card reading. $30. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Eckankar: Ancient Wisdom for Today Discussion Class – 11am-12pm. This inspiring book

by Harold Klemp explains how past lives, dreams and Soul travel are more than intriguing ancient mysteries. They are the natural activity of Soul. Soul is the True Self, the inner, most sacred part of each person. Final meeting of a 3-mo book discussion, books available in class. Free. Mt. Laurel Community Center, 100 Mount Laurel Rd, Mount Laurel.

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

Gratitude Within Generates Gratitude Without – 7-9:30pm. While easy to feel grateful for what we love and enjoy, finding the gift within the “challenges” or demanding times seems impossible. Come be gently guided through a journey of discovering and retrieving the Gifts Within, while increasing your Life Force and a deeper gratitude for all you are and all that is. $35/advance, $45/day of. Cherry Hill.

Register, Andrea Regal: 856-904-5566.

HealersUniverse.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16 2019 Active Transportation Forum – 10am4pm. Learn about safe streets and circuit trails in Mercer, Burlington, Camden and Gloucester Counties. $25. Rutgers Camden Campus Center, 326 Penn St, Camden. BicycleCoalition.nonprofitsoapbox.com/sf2019.

Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

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

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

Campfire Session: Pack Your Pack – 1-1:30pm. Outdoor experts will show you how organize gear in your pack for day and overnight hikes for both efficiency and comfort. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17 National Take a Hike Day – 10am-12pm. Be an outsider with LL Bean on National Take a Hike Day. Easy to moderate hike. Free.

Palmyra Cove Nature Park, 1335 Rte 73 S, Palmyra. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

SAVE THE DATE Aromatherapy & Yoga Workshop 1-3pm.

Several essential oils will be used to add a new dimension to your yoga practice to create a relaxing and comforting connection. Flow through an energizing yoga class and move into fall feeling renewed and revitalized. All levels. $20/member, $30/nonmember.

Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown.

856-291-8800.

Scalar Wave and Emotional Freedom Technique – 7-9pm. With spiritual medium Maryann Kelly. Explore the many facets of energy work and mediumship. Learn about the chakras, how to run and direct energy for people and pets, tools for inspection and addressing pet behavior and how to optimize energy. $45. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: ElevateYourHealth.com.

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SAVE THE DATE Walk in the Wild: Fireside Chat and Workshop 2pm.

With Freddie Patane and Charles White.

Learn how to create cordage (string and rope) out of natural fibers found in wild landscapes. Learn the essential knots that will allow you to make good use of your new cordage. Practice these skills hands-on and leave with a natural cordage bracelet or bookmark.

Free.

Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust, Willoughby House, 340 Pine Ave, Deptford.

To register: 856-217-9138.

OldPineFarm.org.

Campfire Session: Picking the Right Pedal – 2-2:30pm. REI specialist with help you find out what to look for when purchasing pedals for your bicycle or upgrading to clipless pedals. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

856-810-1938. REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

Winter Camping – 2-3pm. Get tips, techniques and advice on the latest gear to keep you safe and warm on your next winter overnight. Free. LL Bean at Sagemore, 500 S Rte 73, Marlton. Register: 856-810-5560 or LLBean.com/marlton.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Pelvic Health – 5:30-6:30pm. Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman to learn more and experience exercises designed to balance the pelvis and improve its functionality. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Mediumship Gallery – 7pm. With Lisa Miliaresis, psychic medium, speaker, author and reiki master. Join us for this gallery where Lisa will impart wisdom and messages from the other side. $50. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Pre-registration requested: JustBreatheCenter.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21 Main Street Medford Food Truck Night – 5pm. To add to the fun of food truck outdoor eating, you can receive a 15-min angel card reading for $25 and receive 10% off your entire purchase at Heart Space Metaphysical Gift Shop. Welcome to eat on our front or back porch. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 Mindfulness for Stress Reduction – 7pm.

With Sheena Davis. Learn body scanning, mindful walking and eating, thought reframing, mantras, breathing, movement and more. $20. Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson. Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Group Clearing & Light Grid – 7-9pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Gather as a group, relax and receive an energetic clearing of fears, judgments, limiting beliefs, programmed beliefs and human conditioning. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SAVE THE DATE Love Your Body Yoga 7:30pm.

This deeply relaxing and restorative yoga class is designed by an experienced physical therapist for all ages, body sizes, levels of fitness and physical ability.

Kathleen will guide the class into meditation and then use props to help support students in comfortable, grounded poses. No experience needed.

Donation-based.

YogaTree, 531 Main St, Riverton.

856-996-5606.

YogaTreeRiverton.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23 OCP Workday: Cleanup – 10am-12pm. Help pick up trash and debris. Oldman’s Creek Preserve, 21 Main St, Swedesboro. RSVP, Philip Arsenault: Pmarsenault@gmail.com.

SJLAndWater.org.

Rancocas Woods Craft Show – 10am4pm. Includes vendors, food trucks, food venues, live music, games and more. 118 Creek Rd, Mount Laurel. 609-509-5103.

RancocasWoodsEvents.com.

Grateful Gathering: Bhakti Bliss Workshop & Concert – 2:30-4pm, workshop; 7-10:30pm, concert. With David Newman and Yvette OM. Join together and sing, celebrate in a high-energy celebration of conscious community. Ethical Society Building, 1906 Rittenhouse Sq, Philadelphia, PA. Pre-register: 856-546-1006 or LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Campfire Session: Master Outdoor Layers – 2-2:30pm. Packing for any outdoor activity, whether it’s a grueling hike, mountain bike ride or just hanging out around camp, isn’t rocket science. We all know the drill. Be prepared for rain, bring an extra pair of socks that don’t sweat through layers. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

Thai-a-peutics – 3:30-5pm. with Lucia Ingraldi. Enjoy flowing gently from one restorative chakra opening Thai pose to the next, while you receive deep, gentle, full-body treatment from the feet to the head infusing therapeutic-grade essential oils to clear and heal along with sound healing bowls to deepen the healing while resting in a meditative state. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26 How to Have a Healthy Back – 5:30-6:30pm.

Join Postural Alignment Specialist Deb Freeman and experience exercises designed to treat the body as a unit so you can begin to enjoy a healthier back. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Preregistration suggested: 856-404-7287 or Rhonda@YogaForLiving.net.

Cross Country Classic Ski Waxing Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. Join this hands-on workshops to learn what kind of wax you’ll need and how to quickly wax and go for the best day on the snow. $35/member, $55/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938.

REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

The Thru-Hiker’s Secret – 6:30-8:30pm.

An Appalachian Trail thru-hike is one of the greatest gifts to yourself. Explore the physical, psychological and logistical secrets that can help you earn the coveted moniker of “Thruhiker.” Free. Moorestown Library, 111 W 2nd St, Moorestown. REI Marlton: 856-810-1938.

REI.com/stores/marlton.html.

An Evening of Healing with Peggy Garron & Pam Kofsky – 7pm. Experience a profoundly relaxing evening of sound healing and reiki. Both ancient forms of healing work to remove blockages, clear and balance energetic pathways. Limited to 12. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Turkey Burn Bootcamp – Every 30 mins, 9-11:30am. Burn calories and get a fullbody workout before your Thanksgiving Day meal. With Keith Smith. $10/member, $15/ nonmember. William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees.

Pre-registration required: 856-325-5300 or wgr.virtuafitness.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29

SAVE THE DATE Black Friday Specials All Day On our most popular treatments. Give as gifts or stock up for yourself. Buy 3 get 1 free on massages, salt, sauna and more.

Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

Can be purchased on Nov 29 only: ElevateYourHealth.com/specials.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Small Business Saturday: Whitesbog General Store – 10am-4pm. Forget the overcrowded stores and malls, come visit our old-fashioned General Store and support our preservation efforts as well as local artisans, crafters and more. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Ayurveda Cooking Class: Preparing for the Holidays – 1-3:30pm. With Janet Watkins.

Learn a few ways to ease digestion and create a low-sugar and gluten-free dessert that everyone will love. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

LiveInJoyYoga.com.

plan ahead SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8

SAVE THE DATE Enlightened Holiday Shopping 11am-3pm.

Make your holiday shopping meaningful and convenient. Halo Wellness Center is hosting unique vendors for all your spiritual shopping needs including crystals, handmade jewelry, essential oils, clothing and much more. There will also be chair massages, reflexology, spiritual guidance and more.

No entry fee, vendors and practitioners’ fees vary.

Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

ElevateYourHealth.com.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

SAVE THE DATE Shamanic Healing Circle 7pm.

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

Just Breathe, 2800 Rte 130, Ste 100, Cinnaminson.

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

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TUESDAY JANUARY 21, 2020

SAVE THE DATE Puerto Rico Retreat 2020 Jan 21-26.

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

Harmony Retreat Center, Rincon, Puerto Rico.

CapeMayYogaNJ.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2020

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

Go deep within to discover your true self and find your own path to wholeness.

Affordable and in our own backyard.

Marianist Retreat Center, 417 Yale Ave, Cape May Point.

Karen Manette Bosna: 609-827-8886.

Details: YogaCapeMay.com.

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

MONDAY Beginning Belly Dance – 6-7pm. Fall in love with yourself while supporting your health goals. Will drill movements and techniques to help build and tone muscle. $20/drop-in.

Movement Magic Dance Studio, 5 N Broadway, Pitman. Text to reserve spot: 856-553-5123.

God: An Open Forum – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. Are you aware of God? How would you define your relationship? What role, if any, does He play? Have your thoughts and feelings shifted during the years? An open discussion about what might be a critical awareness as we navigate our journey. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

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

TUESDAY T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners & Advanced – 9:30am. Began Sept 10. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Affordable, continual classes. Country Lakes Clubhouse, 69 Tensaw Dr, Browns Mills. For more info & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Knee Self-Massage Class for Pain Relief – 6-7:30pm. 2nd & 4th Tues. Also 11am-12:30pm, 1st Thurs. Proven simple self-massage technique teaches you how to eliminate knee pain immediately. Massage applied to your thigh (quadriceps) muscle, while in a seated position. Wear comfortable clothes with easy access to your thigh. No jeans please or bring shorts. Easy to learn, immediate benefits. $15/drop-in. Holos Touch LLC, 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights. Registration: 856-428-5486, Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com.

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Down to Earth Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and realistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and physical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport.

267-664-3236. VacantiJiuJitsu.com.

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

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

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

T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners, Seniors & Intermediate – 1pm. Began Sept 18. A series of 6-wk 1-hr classes. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? Hainesport Municipal Bldg, Hainesport. Register, Hainesport Municipal Bldg: 609267-7114. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Gentle Chair Yoga for Cancer Recovery – 2-3pm. With Julie Fischer. A unique yoga style that creatively adapts traditional yoga poses to be done while seated. Designed specifically for those recovering from cancer and its treatments, and is open only to cancer survivors.

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

Yoga and Mindfulness for Children – 4-5pm.

With Colleen Wasyk. Young students of all abilities to come together in an atmosphere of love and acceptance to work with yogic principles and practices for self-love, acceptance and friendship. $15/drop-in, $50/4-class card.

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

Masters Swim – 6:45pm. Virtua Center for HealthFitness’ Masters Swim program is catered to competitive, triathlete/open water as well as recreational swimmers. Those who desire a full-body workout, with a competitive edge, will challenge their aerobic and anaerobic thresholds plus form team camaraderie. 12 sessions. $129/member, $169/nonmember.

William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. 856-325-5300.

WGR.VirtuaFitness.org.

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

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

T’ai Chi Chih for Beginners – 6:30pm.

Began Sept 19. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure, quality sleep a challenge? 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton. More info: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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

Register: JustBreatheCenter.org.

Masters Swim – 7:15pm. See Wed description. 12 sessions. $129/member, $169/nonmember. Virtua, 401 Young Ave, Moorestown.

856-291-8800. VirtuaFitness.org.

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

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

New Jersey Massage Therapy Certification Workshops – 5:30-7:30pm. Held Sept 13, Dec 3. Feeling overwhelmed with the NJ certification and MBlex application process and don’t know what to do next? Do you have a few questions or just need some direction?

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

SATURDAY Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Nov 23. 8am-12pm. Haddon Ave & the HighSpeed PATCO train to Philadelphia. More info: CollingswoodMarket.com.

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

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

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

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

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

856-669-9118.

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

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

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

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

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ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose. ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and highdose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country. See ad on page 37.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

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

Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions. See ads on page 9.

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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 and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 19.

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

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

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

See ad on page 37.

CHIROPRACTOR DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS 30 W Holly Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071 856-218-1330 Fddec@WellnessSpeakers.org

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

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction.

Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad on page 15.

CANINE BEHAVIORIST NANCY TOLLINO

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

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ENERGYWORK LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRM

Experienced Energy Intuitive and Yoga Teacher 856-261-0554• L-I-G-H-T.org Lisa O’Brien is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master and energy intuitive offering private and group sessions. She specializes in clearing blockages and negative programs out of the energy system for healing and advancement on one’s path.

Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey 1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad on page 43.

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HEALTH COACH JASON FOSTER

New Moon Holistic Health Coaching, LLC HealthCoachJason16@gmail.com NewMoonHolisticHC.com Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Reiki Master and Shamanism practitioner who helps people transform their lives from the inside out. Using energy work and coaching to help them make changes in their lives.

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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. See ad on page 25.

HEALTH FOOD STORE NATURAL HEALTH

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HEARTMATH COACH AND TRAINER EMBODYING WELLNESS

Julia Gandy 505 S Lenora Rd, Ste 124, Moorestown 609-634-2396 EmbodyingWellnessCoach.com A full spectrum of wellness services are combined to help you live your best, most powerful life without being pulled by life’s daily challenges. Modalities employed are massage therapy, reiki, aromatherapy, inner-peace building skills and HeartMath Coaching and Training. After finding out what pulls you out of your center, you’ll have tools to be the calm in the center of the storm.

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HYPNOTHERAPY DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE/ HOLISTIC PAIN MANAGEMENT

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com

POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

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. See ad on page 39.

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. See ad on page 39.

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

INTUITIVE ENERGY HEALER INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

KASHA GAMBONE

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

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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. See ad

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a boardcertified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards.

He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.

With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad on page 25.

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

Susan is an Intuitive Medium, Reiki Master and licensed Massage Therapist. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being. See ad on page 25.

IONIC DETOX WILL HARRIS

Healthful Solutions 4U LLC I A L - Certified The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 856-275-1047 • WH2507@comcast.net HealthfulSolutions4U.com Ionic foot detox, reflex foot machine and chi machine sessions. These sessions will help to detox the body, open up passageways from the feet up through the meridians, releasing inflammation and send oxygen into the body. Oxygen therapy helps to replace the oxygen depleted by chemo and radiation therapy. Elixinol premium CBD now available.

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LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH

DAVID BARTKY

Phone coaching at its best 973-444-7301 Info@LifeCoachDavid.com I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction life coach. I can coach you on how to attract what you want - both materialistically and emotionally, and how to feel happier and more excited about life!

LIFESTYLE COACH PATRICIA A. BLACKMAN-HILL, RN, M.S.N.

Life Style Coach &Integrative Nutrition Consultant 856-275-6763 PatriciaBlackman-Hill.com afragilespirit.thebiomatcompany.com Patricia is a Masters-level Registered Nurse, specializing in Integrative Health. She is a nurse educator, lifestyle and nutrition coach, certified in healing touch, aromatherapy, crystal healing, and sound therapy.

Patricia’s practice promotes balancing the physical, emotional mental and spiritual health of clients utilizing the Richway Bio-Mat during sessions. Free health consultation.

The more you live in balance, respecting nature and yourself, the more likely you will be in the right place at the right time, all the time.

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

Holos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-546-7500 • Dr.DottyAtkins@gmail.com HolosTouchLLC.com Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade.

Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and relief for various chronic conditions. See ad on page 27.

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MASSAGE THERAPY SERVICES RIZZIERI AVEDA ALUMNI SPA 8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-983-1680 Facebook: Rizzieri Alumni Spa

Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue, and stress relief wraps. Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am-4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt. See ad on page 33.

WE ARE HUMAN MASSAGE THERAPY & ENERGY WORK

Lori Dye, LMT, Reflexologist, Reiki Practitioner Washington Professional Campus 860 NJ-168 Blackwood, NJ 08012 Located inside Performance Chiropractic & Wellness Center 856-401-9550 • WeAreHumanMasssage.com We are not machines, we are human!

Even though we are certainly built like them. We need to treat ourselves with a little extra TLC from time to time. It is important to listen to our aches and pains & emotional stress.

It is our body’s natural way of saying “I need attention!” Allow yourself to follow your intuition and set aside some time for healing and regeneration today. I look forward to meeting you and helping to guide you along in your journey healing mind, body and spirit.

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

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

MENOPAUSAL AND SEXUAL HEALTH

NUMEROLOGIST TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

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

It is a known fact that millions of women after the menopausal transition, undergo changes in their vaginal health and suffer from vaginal dryness and painful intercourse. The changes in vaginal health is due to declining estrogen levels. Current management of these symptoms include Estrogens and Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators. Not all women can take estrogens for symptomatic relief. The MonaLisa Touch therapy is an effective in-office, non-hormornal therapy, with no downtime. Most women have called it life changing. It is similar to the annual pelvic exam. Many women have reported symptomatic relief after the first treatment. See ad on page 15.

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OUTDOOR RECREATION & PINELANDS PRESERVATION PINELANDS ADVENTURES

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MOVEMENT ENRICHMENT AVIANNA MECK

Movement Magic Dance Studio 5 N Broadway, Pitman, NJ 08071 856-553-5123

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Avianna is a tribal fusion bellydancer with a background in ballet, jazz, modern and hip hop. She has danced for over 20 years, and trained under the world renowned tribal bellydancer and healer, Shoshana Des Chenes. Avianna’s teaching style focuses on developing technique, rhythm, healing and empowerment through movement. See ad on page 43.

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

Holistic health care for all ages and a variety of health conditions. Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and nontoxic therapies. See ad on page 16.

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PELVIC REHABILITATION DR. AMANDA HERITAGE, PT, DPT

Breathe Life Physical Therapy & Wellness Collingswood Health Collective, 987 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, NJ 856-210-3517 Info@BreatheLifePT.com BreatheLifePT.com Specializing in pelvic rehabilitation for women and men optimizing health and restoring control of urinary and bowel incontinence, pelvic pain, pelvic organ prolapse and support for women during/after pregnancy. One-on-one physical therapy provided promotes an active, confident and comfortable lifestyle to fully breathe life. See ad on page 19.

Life without dreams is like a bird with a broken wing — it can’t fly. ~Dan Pena

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT

DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

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Are you experiencing stress anywhere in your life? Do you imagine a different life for yourself? Do you wish to accomplish a goal, but there is something in your way and you aren’t quite sure what it is or how to change it? Do you desire more abundance, joy or peace? Guess what, “When You Change the Way You Look At Things, The Things you Look At Change,” Wayne Dyer.

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PSYCHOENERGETIC COUSELING HEALERS UNIVERSE

Andrea Regal, Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com You are so much more than you know! Discover how your greatest challenges reveal your Soul purposes! Learn how to move past the defenses (no longer needed) in your mind, body and energy field to live from your authentic Self. Transmute the fears and pains opening the portals to you multidimensionality. For as you evolve, you evolve the planet! 30+ years’ experience counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul interconnection. See ad on page 35.

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. See ad on page 19.

SPIRITUAL WELLNESS BETH O’BRIEN

Spiritual Healing Through Guidance 45 S Main St Medford, NJ 08055 Bethob67.wixsite.com/spiritual-healing Beth O’Brien is a psychic medium, reiki master, ordained minister, and paranormal investigator who is offering private reiki sessions, angel card readings, mediumship readings, gallery readings as well as guided meditations, group classes and spiritual retreats. Be sure to check the website for all services offered.

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

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End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight. Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight. Dr. Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine. See ad on page 19.

WHOLESOME GYNECOLOGY AND INFERTILITY

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

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

Dr. Jewel Amui-Bellon is a well-respected, board-certified OBGYN in Marlton, NJ. She provides excellent individualized gynecologic and preventative care for women. In addition, she is committed to providing a wholistic, gentle, and compassionate way to conception for women who have been told they cannot carry out successful pregnancy outcomes. The oldest women was 56 years old at conception and successfully delivered a bouncy baby boy. See ad on page 15.

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

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Seven years without a cold?

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

Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops

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

He asked relatives and friends to try Copper can also stop flu if used early Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. he patented CopperZap™ and put it on placed 25 million live flu viruses on a Colds start the market.

CopperZap. No viruses were found alive when cold viruses Soon hundreds soon after. get in your nose. of people had Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams Viruses multiply tried it and given confirming the discovery. He placed fast. If you don’t feedback. Nearly millions of disease germs on copper. stop them early, 100% said the “They started to die literally as soon as they spread and copper stops colds they touched the surface,” he said. cause misery. if used within 3 People have even used copper on In hundreds hours after the first cold sores and say it can completely of studies, EPA sign. Even up to prevent outbreaks.

New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university 2 days, if they The handle is researchers have confirmed that viruses still get the cold it is milder than usual curved and finely and bacteria die almost instantly when and they feel better. textured to improve touched by copper.

Users wrote things like, “It stopped contact. It kills germs That’s why ancient Greeks and my cold right away,” and “Is it picked up on fingers Egyptians used copper to purify water supposed to work that fast?” and hands to protect and heal wounds. They didn’t know “What a wonderful thing,” wrote you and your family. about microbes, but now we do.

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

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

Though skeptical, she tried it several CopperZap is made in America of The strong scientific evidence gave times a day on travel days for 2 months. pure copper. It has a 90-day full money inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she back guarantee. It is $69.95. he felt a cold about to start he fashioned exclaimed.

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