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s the weather begins to turn colder, many people don’t realize the dangers that go along with the winter season. The snow may look tranquil and white from inside your warm house, but it can cause serious injury once you step outside.

Shoveling Snow One of the most common weather related injury occurs from shoveling snow. Studies have concluded that this type of injury occurs most in males. Shovels were made in an unforgiving shape, causing you to bend your body to compensate for the solid shovel. If done incorrectly, this could lead to severe back and shoulder pain. Many doctors have suggested light exercise before shoveling to help loosen your body’s muscles. Once you are ready to shovel snow, it is beneficial to push the snow rather than trying to lift it. If you have to lift the snow, the best way to avoid injury is to bend your knees and lift with your legs. Most people tend to lift with their back, which is the main cause for injury. It is also important not to throw the snow over your shoulder as it can damage both your shoulder and spine with excessive twisting. Another key strategy is to

begin shoveling when the snow is first on the ground. This is when the snow is lightest. If you wait until all the snow has fallen, it tends to be tightly packed together and much harder to lift. It is also important to take frequent breaks. This way your body has a chance to recover from the extensive lifting that many of us are not accustomed to doing. Doctors have suggested taking a five minute break for every fifteen minutes spent shoveling. The right shovel is also the key to avoiding injury. Use a shovel that feels comfortable to your height and weight.

Slipping on Ice Another common injury that is caused from the winter season is slipping and falling. Ice may be one of the most dangerous weather related injuries due to the fact that it is not easily seen. One of the key things to prevent slipping on ice is to wear the correct shoes. Snow shoes have the best traction and can help you stay on your feet rather than wearing sneakers

or dress shoes. You are least likely to fall if you take smaller steps and put your whole foot on the ground rather than walking heel first than toe. If you do slip and fall try to slowly get up instead of trying to jump up. Once you have regained your balance it is best to ice the area that is bothering you for 24-48 hours. If the problem persists after this time frame, use a heat pack and visit your doctor. These weather related injuries can be extremely detrimental to your body’s health. If these injuries were left untreated, it can cause even more damage. The next time the weather begins to get colder and starts to snow; remember that nothing is as tranquil as it may appear. Using these tips can help prevent you from a serious injury.

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Earth day—April 22. Every day should be Earth Day. There is so much more we can do. I hope that in the next year, I can put forth an effort and contribute, rather than just thinking about it, and standing on the sidelines. On Sunday, the resident spiritual advisor at the Center of Spiritual Living in Morristown put forth two interesting statements: “What is the biggest lie you tell to yourself?” and “Rather than giving up TV or snacks for Lent, this year, try giving up blaming and shaming.” Practice is the key to achievement. I’m sure that’s written down some place…or I just made it up.

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We learn so much from our children when we let them be who they are. They really are the teachers. I must learn to be more of a student. (Age appropriate, that is.) Michael Jackson’s recording of “Man in the Mirror” is brilliant. The words, written by Glen Ballard and Siedah Garrett, “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make the change” are perfect. It took me decades to learn that right there staring back at me is the only thing I have control over—my thoughts, deeds, etc. In that mirror the problems and solutions to what needs fixing is right there in the mirror—me. Up and coming notables:

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The Wellness Gala at Mountain Lakes on April 30 One Spirit Festival in Clinton on May 6-7 Touch Mother Earth at Mount Eden Retreat on June 2-4 Our May issues will focus on Natural Pregnancy and Child Birth, and Woman Rising. June will feature Chronic Pain, and Reframing Autism. Enjoy the warmth of spring, and each other. In peace, love and laughter,

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newsbriefs The Gala Comes to Mountain Lakes in April

he Wellness Gala and Natural Awakenings will host a unique upscale Wellness Event at The Mansion at Mountain Lakes on Sunday, April 30 from 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m, sponsored by Lexus of Route 10. This fun filled event is all inclusive: for one low general admission price, you can learn the benefits of a wide range of holistic care options, plus experience experts in the fields of health, beauty and wellness, receive mini-sessions, enjoy speakers and demonstrations, plus hear live music along with food and beverages. Sample experts in nutrition, mind-body stress management, anti-aging, massage, chiropractic, energy healing, weight loss, angel card readings, unique vendors and more! Keynote admission includes all the gala offers plus a presentation by keynote speaker Concetta Bertoldi, world renowned medium and NY Times bestselling author, at 4:30 p.m. Keynote seating is limited so secure your place early. A portion of the proceeds benefit The Connor Cummings Memorial Scholarship. Tickets: General admission: $20 in advance/$30 at door; Keynote Admission: $60 (includes general admission). Location: The Mansion at Mountain Lakes, 90 Rt. 46, Mountain Lakes. For information call or text 973-713-6811. WellnessGala.com. See ads on pages 9, 11..

Livingston/Flemington - You want to quit smoking. You need to lose weight. You’re anxious, sleepless, or you find yourself avoiding people or necessary tasks. Wouldn’t we all like to be healthier in some way? We can be. Imagine sleeping well, eating well, or putting down the cigarette habit for good without anxiety, weight gain, or mood swings. Whatever your situation is, hypnosis can dramatically improve the quality of your life. Nicotine addiction and unwanted weight can both lead to a frustrating roller coaster ride of hope and disappointment. Panic attacks and anxiety disorders can manifest themselves in physical symptoms such as stomach pains or insomnia, or behaviors like avoidance or extreme shyness. Regardless of the issue, you can discover what thousands of others have already learned: Hypnosis offers a painless path to freedom and change.

Hypnosis is a safe, medically approved method of behavior modification therapy, and it really works. Whether you’ve got 20 pounds you want to lose or your self-esteem needs a boost, hypnosis counseling can make a difference for you. The Hypnosis Counseling Center has been helping people change their lives for the better for over 30 years. Group classes are offered at over 35 adult schools and recreation centers throughout New Jersey to help people quit smoking and lose weight. Individual counseling is available for those who want to manage stress or oversome anxiety, poor confidence, insomnia, low self esteem, migraine headaches, or poor work and study habits. To find out more, go to hypnosisnj.com or contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Offices are located at 28 Mine St., Flemington; 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton; 2 E. Northfield Ave., Livingston; and 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA.

One Spirit Holistic Fair Enters 8th Year

he One Spirit Festival will once again be held at the Clinton Community Center on May 6-7. The festival is celebrating its 8th year serving the needs of the community by providing a wide range of holistic practitioners, modalities and products that enable attendees to further their knowledge and experience of alternative and complimentary methods for a spectrum of issues in daily life. Meditation, crystals, massage therapy, vitamins and nutrition, essential oils and Reiki practitioners present alongside American handcrafts such as soap and creams, crystal jewelry, hand painted scarves, herbal wreaths, and handmade clothing. “We encourage healers to participate as well,” states organizer Christina Lynn Whited. “We have many types of healers here, from those who deal with emotions to Reiki masters. There are so many ways to approach the healing process, from energy workers to hands-on healers to massage therapists, and we are delighted that such an expansive group of healers and modalities are represented at One Spirit.” The One Spirit Festival also offers psychic readings from well known area readers. Michael Zaikowski, Joannie Eisinger, Ceceila Barndt, and Brenda Ivey will all be returning to offer information and connection through their gifts. Location: 63 Halstead St, Clinton. Appointments with readers can be booked in advance online at OneSpiritFestival.org or by calling Whited at 908-638-9066. See ad on page 21.

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newsbriefs A Day of Spiritual Exploration in Central New Jersey

re you looking for answers in your life? Seeking richer, fuller experiences? Eckankar in New Jersey warmly invites you Mary Carroll Moore to Discover Your Life as a Spiritual Adventure, a day of spiritual exploration at the Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, NJ, on Saturday, May 20 from 12:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., with doors opening at 11:30 a.m. This seminar is designed to open your heart to greater wisdom and love. It is offered free of charge. All are welcome, regardless of cultural background or faith. There will be discussion circles with opportunities for attendees to share insights, questions, and experiences on topics such as dreams, past lives, and inner guidance in an uplifting and loving environment. The main program features inspirational talks, poetry, and creative musical performances. Find out new ways to jumpstart your unfoldment as Soul. Learn about spiritual exercises you can practice to help you live an adventurous life, filled with more understanding and joy. International teacher, author, and artist Mary Carroll Moore will present a special afternoon workshop, Living from the Heart in a Challenging World, offering techniques to help you stay balanced, uplifted, and energized. She will also give the evening keynote speech. There will be arts and crafts and fun activities for youth. Other highlights include a gallery of original spiritual art and an area to browse and explore books on the teachings of Eckankar. For more information, call 800-870-9139, email spirituality@eckankar-nj.org or visit www.eckankar-nj.org, for the seminar poster and directions. See ad on page 46.

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Sunday, April 30 ~ 12:30 - 5:30pm The Mansion at Mountain Lakes 90 Rt. 46, Mountain Lakes, NJ

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xtreme Kleaner, a non-toxic, biodegradable, multi-purpose cleaner and degreaser product line, is now available at Ace Hardware, True Value and selected NAPA Auto Parts stores, as well as other independently owned hardware, grocery and variety stores. The product, originally offered on Amazon.com and other websites, is now available in retail stores due to increased consumer demand for green living products. “Extreme Energy Solutions dedicates its efforts to bringing to market green-related consumer products and innovative green technologies,” declares Samuel K. Burlum, CEO and President of Extreme Energy Solutions. He explains that the products, “aim to uplift the human family and solve important societal challenges such as improving air and water quality and reducing negative influence on the environment.” Burlum continues, “With the market demanding more eco-friendly product choices for use in the home, it made sense for us to lend our expertise and skill sets in developing and taking to market other products where we could best contribute to those product categories.” For a free product sample, cleaning tips or more information about Extreme Kleaner, visit ExtremeKleaner.com. See ad on back cover.

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Touch Mother Earth on June 2-4

ouch Mother Earth addresses the need in our communities and the planet, for change in our lifestyles to create an environment of sustainability, ensuring us a habitable home where we can all thrive to the fullest. The event will be held on the 189 acre grounds of the Mount Eden Retreat Center in Warren County. Experience life-enhancing workshops that provide tools for sustainability: Foraging, Off-the-Grid Living, Yoga, Tai Chi, JourneyDance®, Capoeira, Essential Oils, and Digestive Health. Explore activities aimed to balance Masculine and Feminine Energies. Have fun being in community with Hooping, Belly Dancing, Drumming and Fire Circles. Ignite your spirit with music from Dalien aka 13 HANDS, Sharon Silverstein and the Peace Project, Gypsy Funk Squad, The Mystical Kirtan of Mirabai Moon, Marafanyi Drum, Dance and Song, Kevin Hill, Barry “Blues” Holmes, Bright Hawk, David Grieco, and Way of the Sacred Song with Deva Vidya and Sharon Silverstein. This weekend is not to be missed. Come for one day or join us for the entire time. Leave refreshed, informed and empowered! Location: Mount Eden Retreat, 56 Mill Pond Rd, Washington, NJ 07882. Info and ticket sales: TouchMotherEarth2017@ gmail.com. Vendors and Volunteers: Vendors4TouchMotherEarth@gmail.com; Volunteers4TouchMotherEarth@gmail.com. TouchMotherEarth.com. Facebook.com/groups/TouchMotherEarth. See ad on page 25.

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newsbriefs Karmabridge Celebrates Its 15th Anniversary

ecently the American College of Physicians published its updated guidelines which recommended avoidance of Ruth Karmazon, MS, L.Ac. opioid painkillers for back pain in favor of alternative therapies like acupuncture, massage, exercise or yoga. Ruth Karmazon, MS, L.Ac., Karmabridge Center director and acupuncturist, agrees. For over 15 years, she has applied those and other natural therapies with wonderful results. “I showed up at Karmabridge in chronic pain, bloated, exhausted and on multiple medications. Thanks to Ruth, two months later, I am healthy, pain-free, 20 pounds lighter and off all medications!“ ~ Sarah, Long Valley, NJ In celebration of the center’s 15th anniversary, Karmabridge is offering a 15% discount on services. Call today to find out how Karmabridge can help you heal and experience pain free living. Location: 490 Schooley’s Mtn. Road, Hastings Commons, #3B, Hackettstown. 908-852-1267. KarmaBridge.com. See ad on page 23.

Seasonal allergies or hay fever, also known as allergic rhinitis, affects nearly 25 million people in the United States alone. A person suffering from seasonal allergies can feel completely miserable with varied symptoms: runny nose, post nasal drip, low grade headaches, sneezing, congestion, sinus pain, eye swelling, watering and itchy, itchy throat, chronic cough, wheezing and asthma flare-ups. Spill over symptoms that include fatigue, drowsiness, and depression are not uncommon and can make it very difficult to carry out daily tasks and function. Fortunately for allergy sufferers, a new alternative to traditional medical allergy testing and treatment is available. Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT) was developed in Australia over a ten year period and provides fast, long term relief from all allergy related conditions without the use of needles, shots or drugs. The AAT testing and treatment protocols are safe and effective for people of all ages including infants and produces zero unwanted side effects. AAT is the ideal choice for those who are not responding positively to traditional medical treatments or for the individual who would prefer not to take drugs, use steroidal inhalers and sprays or go through years of allergy shots. Children especially appreciate the non-invasive approach over other testing methods that involve piercing the skin. Location: Allergy Breakthrough Center, 49 Main Street, Suite 8 in Clinton. For information, call Dr. Christine Garvey at 908335-5673 or abcallergy@gmail.com. AllergyBreakthroughCenter.com. See ad on page 33.

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Connect to Self and Community at Empowered Light Holistic Expo

ake the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling lifestyle at the Empowered Light Holistic Expo. The expo runs from 5 to 9 p.m., April 28, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 29 and 30, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks. Admission is $5 on Friday, $10 on Saturday and Sunday, and $20 for a weekend pass. Now in its second year, the expo’s focus is on holistic lifestyles, spiritual classes and personal development. “So many people are looking for answers! They need healthier ways to handle the increasing stress they’re facing,” says the expo’s founder, Sue Greenwald, who is also the owner of Thrive Yoga, in Malvern. “The Expo offers structure, new friends, new ideas and, most of all, a community where people feel supported.” Participants can take part in yoga, meditation, tai chi, sound healing, reiki and massage demonstrations, and choose from over 30 workshops and lectures over the course of the weekend. Renowned spiritual medium Joseph Tittel is among the scheduled speakers, as well as experts on topics such as essential oils and developing your intuition. “We have dozens of vendors with a variety of merchandise, such as salt lamps, candles, tapestries and gems,” says Greenwald. “But the expo isn’t about selling stuff; it’s about fostering a fun and healing environment for the community to explore and connect.” In keeping with its mission to promote healthy living in a healthy planet and engage with the community, Natural Awakenings magazines from Bucks and Montgomery counties, Chester and Delaware counties and Philadelphia are proud to be this event’s media sponsors. Natural Awakenings BuxMont publisher Karen G. Meshkov offers, “One of the most powerful ways we have to create transformation is when we are together, in community.” For more information, call 484-459-3082, email EmpoweredLight@gmail.com or visit EmpoweredLight.com.

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arefoot running has become a popular activity for athletes, and with the right training, can be a helpful tool for many runners. A recent study from the University of Jaén, in Spain, confirms the benefits of barefoot running. Researchers set out to determine what types of changes a 12-week program of barefoot running would produce in foot strike patterns, inversion, eversion and foot rotation. Thirty-nine recreational athletes with no experience in barefoot running participated. Twenty formed the experimental group, with 19 serving as a control group. Researchers determined each runner’s low, high and comfortable running speed and conducted pre- and post-running tests using cameras to document foot strike patterns. The experimental group’s training consisted of a progressive increase in the duration and frequency of barefoot running, while those in the control group performed the same progressive running program with their shoes on. The experimental group showed significant changes in foot strike pattern, with a tendency toward a mid-foot strike at all speeds. They also displayed changes in foot rotation and inversion toward a more centered strike at the lower speed, supporting the notion that progressive barefoot training can help athletes trying to change their foot pattern to a mid- or front-foot strike.

Drinking More Water Improves Food Intake

uopeng An, Ph.D., a kinesiology and community health professor at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, studied the hydration and dietary habits of more than 18,300 American adults and found that drinking more water each day can impact the overall calories and nutritional value of food consumed. Reviewing data from four parts of the National Center for Health Statistics’ National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, in which participants were asked to recall their food and drink intake during two non-consecutive days, An determined the percentage of plain water drunk by each person. He found an association between a 1 percent increase in the subjects’ daily intake of plain water and an 8.6-calorie reduction in food intake. An also discovered a slight reduction in foods high in fat, sugar, sodium and cholesterol with the change. Participants that increased their plain water consumption by one to three cups reduced their calorie intake by 68 to 205 calories per day. The same increase in water correlated with a daily reduction in sodium intake by 78 to 235 milligrams, five to 18 grams less sugar and seven to 21 milligrams less cholesterol.

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Chelation Cuts Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events. The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, double-blind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo. Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

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Sage Linked to Cognitive Health

2016 review from Australia’s Murdoch University, in Perth, confirms the cognitive benefits of consuming plants in the Salvia genus, particularly sage. Cognition includes processes associated with attention, memory, judgment, evaluation, reasoning, problem solving and decision making. Researchers discussed the theory that an accumulation of amyloid-ß peptide (Aß) in the body is responsible for some cognitive dysfunction in Alzheimer’s patients. Studies have shown that sage can protect mice against Aßinduced neurotoxicity, thus helping to preserve cognition. The researchers also highlighted acetylcholine (ACh), a neurotransmitter believed to play an important role in attention, learning, memory and motivation. ACh enzyme inhibitors help prevent alterations in ACh, preserving these functions. In vitro and animal studies show that some species of salvia are effective ACh enzyme inhibitors. In addition, animal studies have shown that sage extracts can reduce depression and anxiety. Both of these conditions can contribute to a decrease in cognitive function. Further research is needed to determine the extent of the effect and safe dosage.

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A thorough outside Spring clean up will make your yard less inviting to ticks—especially blood engorged females that are looking to find the perfect place to lay their eggs. Ticks prefer to molt and lay eggs in areas with higher humidity levels. Remove compact leaf and pine litter from your yard. These areas are the ideal place for her to lay her eggs. Both sides of fence lines and behind sheds tend to have a larger accumulation of leaves. Remember, if there’s no place to lay her eggs, she will leave or die without laying, which is preferable!

Remove Attractions for Rodents

Since rodents carry a large number of ticks (and the disease itself), remove items that attract them. Put away winter birdfeeders, blow the fallen seed away and get rid of unused seed. If you are reseeding the lawn, be sure to put any leftover seed in a rodent proof container. Also take away their hiding places by removing any accumulated debris from the winter winds that have ended up under your deck, next to trees or berms.

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Since most woodpiles have been depleted, now is a good time to relocate them. Ticks will harbor and molt under the moist tree bark of old logs. Stack wood neatly off the ground, away from the home, and cover it with a tarp, to keep it dry and uninviting to ticks.

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While adding the final touches to your spring cleanup, be careful not to receive overly moist mulch. Just like with moist pine and leaf litter, ticks will harbor in moist mulch that has been delivered to your yard.

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Consider keeping your flower beds simple, less lush and do not overwater. Compact gardens provide greater coverage for rodents as well as have higher moisture levels. Using large deer resistant potted plants like hyacinth and daffodils are great in the spring. Once they are finished blooming, you can replace them with other colorful deer resistant annuals. Carry this plan through to fall and you will have colorful planters with a lot less hassle.

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From the Midwest to New England, “Wild ginger makes a nice, low groundcover with heart-shaped leaves in shade or part shade, where lawn grass often struggles,” suggests Pam Penick, of Austin, Texas, author of Lawn Gone: Low-Maintenance, Sustainable Attractive Alternatives for Your Yard. “Pennsylvania sedge, a low, grassy, meadow-like groundcover, can also work. For areas with full sun, bearberry, an evergreen creeping shrub with red berry-like fruit in fall, or prairie dropseed, a beautiful prairie grass with sparkling seed heads in fall, might be worth trying.” “Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

leaves that puddle around it, suitable for shade or partially shaded areas,” advises Penick. “It’s slow to grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a lowgrowing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

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Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.” “Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who

covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

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“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI.

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A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

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“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rain-conserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live,

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saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education. Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps. EducationWorld.com offers lesson plan ideas for students. For example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet. Students can also build a cafeteria compost pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program. Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so

they are able to analyze problems, think critically, balance needs and take informed action.” Earth Day isn’t just one day. Aware citizens can take a rewarding action every day. Help celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events.

“Go Green With Hope” Green Fair

April 8, 2017 • 10am-1pm Hope Township Elementary School Gym 320 Johnsonburg Road, Hope Free Shredding; Project Medicine Drop; Collections for electronics waste, clothing, housewares, books, sheets, blankets, cleaning supplies, pet items; Green Market, Informative presentations, T-shirt totes demo and give-away; freecycling; free raffles

2017 Annual Edison Earth Day Celebration

April 23, 2017 • 9am-3pm Papaianni Park 100 Municipal Boulevard, Edison Free, annual, outdoor, green/sustainable public event to celebrate Earth Day. Family-Friendly Green/Sustainable Vendors, Presenters and Volunteer Activities. Free Parking. Food Available For Purchase On Site.

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ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS A Key to Good Health by Shawn Messonnier

nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel dis-

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ease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food.

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It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth. Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy.

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ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.

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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help foster a healthier, more comfortable and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director of the Evergreen Institute and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy.

Panel Insulation

“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

Efficient Heat Recovery

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with little heat loss,” adds Chiras. The UltimateAir RecoupAerator, a wholehouse air filtration ERV, also flushes out harmful airborne pollutants commonly found in residences, replacing them with clean, fresh, healthy air.

Solar Monitor

“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

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Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

Home Plans

Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.

HOME TECH UPDATE Nest Smart Thermostat

Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat replaces the old thermostat and immediately starts saving energy and money. Partnered with a smartphone, custom settings will lower the temperature at night, warm up the house upon waking and reduce heating or cooling swings when owners are away. On average, people save 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills according to Energy Trust of Oregon reserach, with the device often paying for itself in less than two years.

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Leveraging a mix of filters, ionizers and fans, the Blueair HEPASilent air purification system captures 99.97 percent of particles down to 0.1 micron. A range of sizes are available to suit different spaces.

Haiku Light

The Haiku Light fixture from Big Ass Solutions brightens when someone enters a room and turns off when it detects the absence of movement. The light-emitting diode (LED) fixture produces 50 percent more light than a typical 15-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL).

Natufia

The Natufia Kitchen Garden is a fully automated vertical garden that easily fits into a kitchen area. Natufia manages the non-GMO, certified organic seed germination, watering, nutrient needs, humidity control and light cycles, freeing the gardener to simply pick and savor year-round fresh produce. While pricey, it provides an option for urbanites that both lack outside growing space and prioritize convenient healthy eating.

Smart Robot

This handy droid vacuums up dust mites, allergens, pet hair and dirt. iRobot’s Roomba 880 detects debris, maneuvers around most furniture and curtains, features a high-efficiency particulate air filter to suck up the small stuff, works on a variety of surfaces and automatically plugs itself in to recharge.

Self-Cleaning Toilets

The bowl of Toto’s MH wall-hung, high-efficiency toilet with powerful 3-D dual flushing is coated with a nanotechnology glaze that seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier; its non-porous surface repels visible and invisible waste. The company’s smart toilet model also cleans itself.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Qi Healer 6-Day Intensive Weekend Seminar–Fri. Mar. 31, Apr. 7. Sat/Sun Apr. 1,2, 8, 9. Learn to promote physical and emotional health and inner harmony for yourself and others. Instructors: Fran Maher and Brian Coffey. Tuition: $850. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. 908-6471563. More information at QiGongForHealing.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2 Reiki Share Celebration–2–5pm. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong and chants. $10. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle. Mindful Eating: An Alternative to Dieting—24pm. Presentors: Donna McMullin, RYT. and Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500. Learn mindful eating strategies to help regulate eating habits to feel better physically and emotionally. $25/in advance. $30/at the door. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Myers-Briggs Personality Type Workshop— 12pm. What is your personality type? Are you more like Einstein, Clint Eastwood, or Dr. Seuss? Assessment must be taken in advance. Results analyzed at the workshop. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. Register: 908-730-8792. Office@UnitySpiritualCenter.org. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 3 Speed Strategy Session–8am-8pm. Mondays:

3, 10, 17, 24. Identify and obtain the tools/ strategies/techniques to advance, develop or heal whatever is blocking your ability to participate fully within any relationship. $40/20 min by phone. RSVP: Info@TraceyLeacock.com. 973-577-7307. TraceyLeacockCoaching.com.

Relaxation through Hypnosis–8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908-3037767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

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Herbal Spring Tonics/Herb Plants–10am. Presentor: Cheryl Karcher, Clinical Herbalist. Learn which herbs rejuvenate and cleanse our bodies. How to use herbal tonics in teas and tinctures. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Spring Cleansing with Whole Foods–7pm. Presentor: Csilla Bischoff, holistic health coach. Learn how to nurture your liver and gallbladder and eat with the seasons. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Herbal Spring Tonics/Herb Plants–7pm. Presentor: Cheryl Karcher, Clinical Herbalist. Learn which herbs rejuvenate and cleanse our bodies. How to use herbal tonics in teas and tinctures. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis–6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908-3037767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis–7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

plantoattend Qi Healer 6-Day Intensive Weekend Seminar March 31-April 2 and April 7-9 Instructors: Fran Maher & Brian Coffey An ancient far Eastern modality, Qi Healing achieves what all forms of medicine strive for — moving the person ever closer to a normal range of functioning, moving the person powerfully toward physical and emotional balance and inner harmony. In the West this is called homeostasis—or wellness. Not sure you want to commit? Try a Qi Healing appointment to see if you would like to learn how to perform Qi Healing for yourself and/or others. (This 6-day seminar qualifies students to take an advanced seminar on the Principles of Chinese Medicine and how to select follow-up Qi Gong self-remedies for specific problems.) Course Fee: $850. Qi Healer Intensive will also be offered April 21-23 and 28-30 at Qi Gong for Healing, with Instructors Dr. Janet Oussaty and Joe Zakszewski. Call for details.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Natural Support for Vaginitis using Homeopathy– Presentor: Virangini Cindy Rounsaville, C.Hom. Find relief for your symptoms. $30. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 Reiki Share–2nd Sunday, 4th Monday/month. Instructor: Reiki Master, Diana Davis. All welcome. $10-$20. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. Sunday Interfaith Talk Series—10am. Guest speaker: Karen Stirberg. “Passover with a Contemporary Twist.” Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. Register: 908-730-8792. Office@UnitySpiritualCenter.org. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR, Omega Testing–3-6:30pm. Most insurance accepted. Includes consultation. Spectacell Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt required: 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Magnetize the Love You Deserve—4/12-5/3. 8:309:30pm. 4-week coaching program blends weekly group video chats with a personalized coaching program. Practical spiritual action steps will magnetize the love you deserve. $15/first meeting. $42/3 weekly payments. Register: LisasLoveLiftOff. com. LCaroselli08@optonline.net. 908-605-6266. LisasLoveLiftOff.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Special Silent Meditation Class—11:30am1:30pm. Facilitator: Beth Youmans, PhD. Class will include guided meditation, mindful meditation and mindfully coloring a Mandala. $25. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18 SpaPop Health & Beauty Event—6:30-9:30pm. Abundance of wellness and beauty experiences from local businesses and vendors. Massage, wine tasting,

facials and more. Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale. RSVP: 908-342-6979. VenetiaWeeks@gmail.com. EventPop.biz. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis–6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis–7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis–8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-3037767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Family Constellations Workshop—7-9pm. Facilitator: Kerry Kay. Issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your family. $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Registration required: KerryKayHealing@gmail.com. 609-273-1378. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis–6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis–7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree

Rd., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis–8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Essential Oils 101 with Make-n-Take—7pm. Join us and learn more about essential oils and make our own essential oil take away. Free. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. Soul Awakening Meditation & Energy Therapy Circle–7-9pm. Ignite the sleeping light within and provide an opportunity to experience your highest potential. $20. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. RSVP: Kathy@SelfReflectionCoaching. com. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Qi Healer 6-Day Intensive Weekend Seminar– Apr. 21-23, 28-30. Fri: 5:30-9pm. Sat/Sun: 9am5pm. Learn to promote physical and emotional health and inner harmony for yourself and others. Instructors: Dr. Janet Oussaty and Joe Zakszewski. Tuition: $850. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Register: 908-635-1822. More information at QiGongForHealing.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Reiki Retreat for Body, Mind & Spirit–Apr. 22, 23. Practice and extend Reiki skills and knowledge in supportive environment with experienced practitioners. Stony Point Center, 17 Cricketown Rd., Stony Point, NY. Register: FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Questions: Beth@ GracePCSB.org or KerryKayHealing@gmail.com. $190/lodging. $60/Reiki sessions.

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s—9am. Speaker: author and Certified Alzheimer’s Educator, Patti Kerr. Patti provides advice, insight and handson tips for caring for someone with the disease. Adult Day Center of Somerset County, 872 E Main St, Bridgewater. Space is limited: 908-725-0068, ext. 102.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Spiritual Exploration Open House–2-4pm. Eckankar in NJ invites you to explore your spiritual wisdom with like-hearted individuals. Exploration includes past lives, karma and dreams. Free. West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange. (Not sponsored or endorsed by West Orange Public Library.) For information, contact 800-870-9139 or spirituality@eckankar-nj.org. Restorative Yoga to Live Cello—3:30-5pm. Enjoy this restorative yoga practice with Karen as you listen to the music of the Beatles played on the cello with Richard Hotchkiss. $35/in advance. $40/at the door. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. Oneness Blessing – 11:15am. Direct transfer of Divine energy, from one person to another, for the purpose of awakening to the experience of Oneness. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. ACIM Workshop with Gary Renard—12-4pm. Join A Course in Miracles teacher Gary Renard for workshop: “Escaping the World - The Right Way!” $59/in advance. $75/at the door. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. Register: 908-730-8792. Office@UnitySpiritualCenter.org. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

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Sunday, April 30 12:30-5:30PM Natural Awakenings Magazine & The Wellness Gala Event at The Mansion at Mt. Lakes Experience the special gifts of a select group of experts in the fields of health, beauty & wellness through mini sessions, workshops & demonstrations Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Anti Aging, Aromatherapy, Energy Work, Yoga, Skin care, Mind-Body Stress Management, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Advisors and much more! Complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres, Live Music, Mini Sessions included in General Admission

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Tuesday, April 18 6:30-9:30 PM Spa Pop Health & Beauty Event A spa themed Pop Up Party with an abundance of wellness and beauty experiences to explore. Pop in for some restorative, rejuvenating experiences from local businesses and vendors. Basket Silent Auction to Benefit Hunterdon Youth Services. Massage, facials, NJ wine tasting, healthy nibbles, goody bags, spa treatments. Attendance is free, but space is limited. You must reserve your space in advance.

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Featuring Living from the Heart in a Challenging World, an afternoon workshop plus creative performances, a spiritual art gallery, and inspiring talks. Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, New Jersey For more information: 800-870-9139 or spirituality@eckankar-nj.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 24 The Natural Life Business Networking Event– 7pm. Professional organization dedicated to the advancement of natural health and wellness community and earth-based businesses. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Register: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 25 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis–6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $55. Princeton High School, 151 Moore St., Princeton. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis–7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off. $55. Edison Princeton High School, 151 Moore St., Princeton. 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis–8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $55. Princeton High School, 151 Moore St., Princeton. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Thermography Scans–9am-6pm. Thermographer Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC. Hunterdon Integrative Physicians, 33 Rupell Rd., Hampton. Appt required: 855-667-9338. LisasThermographyAndWellness.com. Micronutrient, Hormone, CardioMetabolic, Thyroid, MTHFR, Omega Testing–9:30am-12:30pm. Most insurance accepted. Includes consultation. Spectacell Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt required: 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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Hormone Dependent Cancers and Tamoxifen– 7pm. Presentor: Kirstin Nussgruber, integrative nutritionist. Open discussion about options when treating hormone receptor-positive cancers. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27 Thermography Imaging–9am-7pm. Thermographer Lisa Mack, CCT,CNC, HH. Breast imaging, health screening, full body imaging. Valley Integrative

FRIDAY, APRIL 28 Suppers Program at Sand Hills Community Wellness Center—6:30-8:30pm. Theme: cancer. Learn to cook, taste, and feel your way to vibrant health. Shared cost of meal plus small donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Maryann: 732-419-3551. TheSuppersProgram.org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Reiki Experience– 6:15-7:30pm. Instructors: Donna and Terry Pollin, Reiki Masters. Combining guided meditation, gentle and restorative yoga poses, relax in a safe, supported atmosphere and renew your mind, body and spirit. $20. Please preregister. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 Reiki II Training & Certification—April 29, 30. 1:30-7pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Expand your Reiki abilities in this comprehensive and in-depth training & certification. $250. EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave, Bridgewater. Register: eZentialWellness.com/ Reiki. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup. com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30 Wellness Gala Event — 12:30-5:30pm. Experience the special gifts of a select group of experts in the fields of health, beauty & wellness through mini sessions, workshops & demonstrations. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, live music, mini sessions included in general admission. Keynote speaker is Concetta Bertoldi. For ticket info, visit website. The Mansion at Mountain Lakes, 90 Rt. 46, Mountain Lakes. 973-713-6811. WellnessGala.com.

planahead WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Reiki Training, Level 2–7-9pm. May 3, 17. Instructor Beth Scibienski. Pre-req: Reiki I. Discuss and meditate on healing, learn symbols and practice Reiki. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Beth@GracePCSB. org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

savethedate Empowered Light Holistic Expo April 28-30 Fri 5-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-6pm Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, purchase unique gifts and natural products for personal and home care. The focus is on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care.

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SATURDAY, MAY 20 Discover Your Life as a Spiritual Adventure –12:30-8:30pm. Eckankar in New Jersey presents Discover Your Life as a Spiritual Adventure, a day of spiritual exploration. Featuring a special workshop, Living from the Heart in a Challenging World. Free. Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. For more info: 800-870-9139 or spirituality@eckankar-nj.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Touch Mother Earth 2017—Jun. 2-4. Lifeenhancing workshops, sustainable living solutions, healthy food, quality vendors, a children’s program and live music. $25 (kids under 16 free). Overnight options. Vendors & Volunteers: Vendors4TouchMotherEarth@ gmail.com. Volunteers4TouchMotherEarth.com. Questions: TouchMotherEarth2017@gmail.com. TouchMotherEarth.com.

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How I Rid Myself of Chronic Pain

by Michael J. Amendolara, MD

I have been a licensed medical doctor in NJ since 1989, and board certified in Family Medicine since 1993. In the past 23 years, I have had a lot of experience in general primary care medicine, urgent care medicine, sports medicine, and therapeutic musculoskeletal injections. About 10 years ago, I found myself drawn to the study of the MindBody connection as it relates to chronic pain

treatment. I had the best reason of all for my interest—for over 35 years I had suffered from chronic knee, neck and back pain, plus other problems that nothing helped to diminish. This led to 5 years of taking prescription pain meds just to function. Then I discovered Adam Heller’s Zero Pain Now Program. Within 2 days, I saw an immediate decrease in pain, and within 3 weeks my pain was 90% better. After 6 weeks, my pain level was

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P re n a t a l Yo g a w i t h B e c k y M o a t e s E RYT500–10:15-11:30am. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am. Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Transformation Service – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

monday Speed Strategy Session–8am-8pm. Mondays: 3, 10, 17, 24. Identify and obtain the tools/strategies/ techniques to advance, develop or heal whatever is blocking your ability to participate fully within any relationship. $40/20 min by phone. RSVP: Info@ TraceyLeacock.com. 973-577-7307. TraceyLeacockCoaching.com. Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi–11am-12pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Call to reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano— 12-1pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty–6-7pm. Gentle moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. $75. $15/drop-in. Questions: 908-635-1822 or JOussaty@comcast.net. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Wuji Tai Chi, Beginner–1–7:30pm. for the student who is new to Tai Chi or Wuji form. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Judo Program for Kids – Mon. 4:30-5:30pm. Sat. 12:30-1:30pm. Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. RSVP: EdwinCalvache@gmail.com. FeedingAllWhoHunger. com for details. Yoga for Cancer Care –7pm. (First 3 Mondays each month) Open to anyone affected by cancer: survivors, those in treatment, caregivers and supporters. No experience required. Suggested donation: $5. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Suite 202,

tuesday Gentle Yoga for Cancer Care–2:30-3:30pm. All classes offered by donation. Bodhi Breathe, 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. YogaForCancerCare@ gmail.com. 908-343-8247. Wuji Tai Chi Beginner 1–10:30-11:30am. Beginner 2: 11:30am-12:30pm. Get started with the beginning moves of this beautiful flowing “water” form. Intro to form, alignment and principles of movement. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Zumba–6pm. Get your Latin inspired dance and fitness on! Instructor: Dr. Latisha Scott. $10/drop-in. $40/5-classes. $80/10-classes. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. Feeding AllWhoHunger.com. Two for Tuesdays at Quantum Floats – Open 9am-9pm. Bring a friend to float and both enjoy a 50% discount on a 60 or 90 minute float. Quantum Floats, 1 Robertson Dr., Ste. 13, Bedminster. 973782-3227. QuantumFloats.com.

Gentle Yoga for Cancer Care–11:15am-12:15pm. All classes offered by donation. Califon Yoga Studio, 438 Rt 512 Califon. YogaForCancerCare@gmail. com. 908-343-8247. Yoga Core Fit and Flow–7:30-8:45pm. Instructor: Donna Pollin, RYT200. Combines stretching and strengthening to increase fitness levels and get more flexible. All levels. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. Yin Yoga with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500– 6-7:15pm. Slow-paced Yin yoga is practiced seated or lying down, holding poses for 1-5 minutes. All levels. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. Community Acupuncture with Michael Gonzales—4:30-7pm. Not a class- instead a time to lie down and experience a relaxing, affordable, healing acupuncture session. Sliding scale, minimum $25. Michael Gonzales: 908-392-3468. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongForHealing.com.

“Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit” – 7:309pm. Sit with psychic mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. By appointment only. Contact Garry: 908-852-4635 or garry@hyp4life.com. Hyp4Life.com.

Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group— 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith. Followed by optional meditation. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

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Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano—7:30-8:30pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. Wuji Jing: Qi Gong & Tai Chi–1:30-2:30pm. 30 minutes of Qi Gong, 30 minutes of Wuji Jing Gong Tai Chi. Instructor: Brian Coffey. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com.

Gentle Yoga for Cancer Care–10-11am. All classes offered by donation. Bodhi Breathe, 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. YogaForCancerCare@gmail.com. 908-343-8247.

Wuji Qi Gong All Levels–5:30pm.No experience required. Explore the 16 peaceful, relaxing Qi Gong movement methods as developed by Master William Ting. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Reiki Share & Healing Circle—5:30-6:45pm. Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Suggested Donation: $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm. This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

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Yoga Core Fit and Flow–9:30-10:45am. Instructor: Donna Pollin, RYT200. Combines stretching and strengthening to increase fitness levels and get more flexible. All levels. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. Community Acupuncture for Veterans and Active Military—11-11:30am. Sleep better, relax the nervous system and heal post-trauma stress using a 5-point, research-documented ear protocol. 30-60 minutes. Suggested donation: $10. Karmabridge Acupuncture & Herbals, P.C., 490 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. 908-852-1267. Karmabridge.com.

saturday Meditation—11:30am-12:30pm. Apr. 1-22. Relieve stress and increase focus. Extend kindness and compassion to yourself and others. Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

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Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental and systemic road blocks (opening lines) through Energy Dentistry™. Our patients come from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states...some have even traveled from outside the United States! Why? Because quality biocompatible dental care provided by a warm, caring dental team in a comfortable, relaxed setting is worth the trip.

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MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: Big, Beautiful, Well Balanced 2008 Victory Vegas with only 11,720 miles! Powerful belt driven V-Twin 1634cc, 6 speed overdrive with lots of torque. This baby purrs and can set off car alarms, too. Black and chrome throughout with undeniable style and class. It’s low seat height makes it a great bike for all riders. Awesome through curves and super easy to handle with low center of gravity. Great running bike has been garage kept, has a new battery, fresh oil change and clean title. I’d love to sell it to a woman. Sacrifice at $6,495. Call Ruth at 908-894-9487.

SPACE FOR RENT PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR RENT: Luxury space perfect for all types of wellness practitioners in the heart of downtown Warren. Wellness of Warren is designed to provide our community with an array of holistic and natural wellness services. Convenient lease terms which include utilities, CAM charges, internet and more. Good parking. Additional space available for conference/education offerings. Visit today to see what Wellness of Warren can do for you and your clients. Contact Stacey Beer at 908755-2723 or WellnessofWarren@gmail.com.

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We offer the highest quality dental services including... • Safe removal of amalgam restorations (fillings) following OSHA and EPA guidelines • Biocompatible dental materials selection based on serum analysis and clinical assessment including BPA-free restorations • Individualized protocols to treat oral systemic infections • Non-surgical, natural and nutritional therapies to treat periodontal disease and dental decay • Effective treatment of TMJ and teeth grinding issues • Myofunctional therapy to treat bad breath, snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT: Consider Karmabridge Acupuncture & Herbals, P.C. as a new home for your practice. This holistic, healing center is located in Hastings Commons at the foot of Schooley’s Mountain. Our quiet, beautiful and relaxing Zen environment is home to a variety of healing professionals; practitioners who rent space include two clinical social workers and a chiropractor. Karmabridge offers acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, medical massage therapy, foot reflexology, Reiki and cranial sacral therapy. Location has ample parking. 11x12 (132sf). $425 month. Call 908852-1267 for details.

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE WORKS CENTER

Kristin A. Dudley L.Ac. 84 Park Ave, STE G-103C, Flemington, NJ 08822 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley L.Ac. can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and de-stress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad on page 43.

KARMABRIDGE CENTER

Ruth A. Karmazon, L.Ac., C.A., M.S. 490 Schooley’s Mountain Road, #3B Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-1267 Karmabridge.com Imagine what it would be like if your pain, sorrow or discomfort were suspended for a day, a week, a month, a year, a lifetime. At Karmabridge the healing begins the moment you walk in the door. This isn’t just healthcare, it’s a new paradigm. What you learn at Karmabridge will transform you to your natural state of being. Health! Experience Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Coaching, Nutrition, Massage Therapy, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and Special Classes. We are Your Get Better Center! See ad on page 15.

ATTRACTION COACH LISA CAROSELLI

Love Coach LCaroselli08@optimum.net LisasLoveLiftoff.com Lisa helps her clients cultivate a life they love, to allow their right and ideal mate enters in. This true love relationship 1) exceeds anything from their list or past, 2) gets better over time; 3) helps support them in their life’s purpose and healing; 4) and is a love that benefits everyone connected with them. Join her mailing list. Get a free report and webinar recording. LisasLoveLiftoff.com/sign-up/

AYURVEDA/HOLISTIC HEALTH AYURVEDASHRAM HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

2070 Route 1, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick 732-658-6122 myayurvedashram@gmail.com MyAyurvedashram.com Experience the personalized body-mind-spirit approach of Ayurveda, a 5000 year old healing science from India and one of the oldest system of medicine in the world! Ayurveda consultations and Panchakarma (detox) therapies by experienced and trained Ayurvedic practitioners. We specialize in pain management, hormonal imbalance, auto-immune disorders and pediatric wellness. Mention “NaturalAwakenings” and get 25% OFF your initial consultation! See ad on page 7.

CHINESE HEALING ARTS QI GONG FOR HEALING

Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad on page 37.

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CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF MICHAEL AMENDOLARA, MD

Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist & Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner Whitehouse Station, NJ 908-625-8673 Info@FreedomNowMD.com FreedomNowMD.com Tried everything and still in pain? When other traditional and even alternative treatments have not worked for chronic pain my holistic mind-body techniques are extremely effective. Called Zero Pain Now, these techniques have a 97% success rate in terms of eliminating pain once & for all. Even if you’ve been in pain for years or decades. Free, no risk consultation and I can work with people located anywhere in the USA & anywhere in the world by telephone & skype. Get free and get your life back! Works great for back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, whiplash, Fibromyalgia, tendinitis, neuropathy, headaches and other body pains. See ad on page 18.

COUNSELING/LIFE COACHING RELATIONSHIP MEDIATION IE COUNSELING

Heidi Kiebler-Brogan, MA, LPC 908.456.1871 IECounseling.com Far Hills~Cranford~Scotch Plains~NYC Distance Counseling Via FaceTime/Phone Are you ready to take your life to the next level? At IE Counselingwe provide the tools, guidance and support you need. Whether you are struggling personally, within your relationships, family life or career we are here to help! We also work with children and teens. See ad on page 43.

EDUCATION BE THE MEDICINE

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Become the best version of yourself possible with my energy healing services to bring balance and harmony in a gentle and effective way to you and your animals. Package offerings include: Reiki, Animal Reiki, Spiritual Response Technique (SRT), BioMat infrared light & negative ion treatments, custom-blended Flower Essences, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Homeopathy, Animal Communication and more. See ad on page 19.

WELLNESS ROCKS! LLC

28 Center Street, Clinton 908-268-0724 AwakenHealth.Center WELLNESS ROCKS! provides educational venues focused on wellness and access to various mind-bodyspirit holistic treatment modalities. Workshops, events and lectures with amazing variety of local practitioners throughout year. See ad on page 22.

ENERGY WORK/INTUITIVE CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED

Channeled Energy Healing & Consultations 908-638-9066 CircleOfIntention.com Christina specializes in the Four Steps of Spiritual Detox. Burdens are lifted, more joy is experienced, and intuitive abilities are enhanced. Classes in psychic development, Inter-dimensional Photography and more. Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Sessions and Angel Card Readings are available. See InsideOutOnMain.com and OneSpiritFestival. org for more information.e

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Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 2 East Northfield Ave., Livingston 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 • HypnosisNJ.com

HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTORS SAMSARA CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER

Dr Jennifer Redmond 1 Eastern Ave., Second Floor East Somerville, NJ 08876 908-300-8800 DoctorRedmond.com We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients, or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad on page 47.

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Local, handcrafted items including wall art, fiber art, jewelry, small furniture, leather work, soaps, lotions, local honey, loose tea and flower vibrational essences. Variety of rocks and crystals in personal size or display pieces, Himalayan salt lamps and so much more. See ad on page 31.

Body-healing and mind-balancing yoga classes. Knowledgeable certified Yoga Alliance and IAYT instructors. Reiki shares and classes, nutrition workshops, private yoga therapy, monthly events, and 200 or 500 hour yoga therapist training programs. See Yoga Profile on page 44.

With 27 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey utilizes both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, as well as work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporations are among our many satisfied customers. See ad on page 7.See ad on page 7.

HYP4LIFE LLC

Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908-852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com Traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities. Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. Practice also includes Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MD INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSOCIATES Minal Vazirani, MD 112 Town Center in Warren (844) 5-HEALER • (844) 543-2537 dr.mvazirani@ihwa-nj.com minalvaziranimd.com ; Facebook: DrVazirani

Dr. V is triple board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, plus additional training in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine, and Yoga Therapy. She has published on integrative approaches to gut health. Commited to helping patients get to the root cause of health concerns to create an individualized integrative lifestyle prescription for optimal wellness. Functional Medicine Testing and Nutritional Testing is performed when indicated. See ad on page 19.

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INTUITIVE HEALING ART HEART SOUL INTUITIVE

Donna Russo intuitivehealer1@gmail.com http://heartsoulintuitive.weebly.com/ Soul Drawing readings for people and pets. Starting with your question for your Soul, I talk to your Soul and get a message for you. I combine this message with a custom drawing of the vision I am shown, containing your Soul’s energy vibration. Illustrations are professionally drawn in colored pencil. Each drawing is original and uniquely yours. Oracle card readings also available. Readings are done over the phone. See website for details.

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Dr. Nikii Conte 615 Mountain Blvd. Dr. Schinghoff 96 Reinman Rd. Dr. Steven Maffei 27 Mountain Blvd. Fountain of Vitality - Warren 100 Mountain Blvd. Get In Shape For Women 9 Mt. Bethel. Jose’s Mexican Cantina 125 Washington Valley Rd. Joyful Coincidence 7 Flintlock Dr. Kelsea’s Performing Art Center 51 Mt. Bethel Rd. Krauszers 67 Stirling Rd. Lotus Point 101 Mt Bethel Rd. Massage Envy 18 Mt Bethel Rd. Nurray’s Gourmet 41 Mountain Blvd. Onyx Mind & Body 45 Mountain Blvd.

RADIANT LIFE COACHING

Barbara Steingas, BS, MA 908-391-4463 Barbara@radiantlifecoach4u.com RadiantLifeCoach4u.com Through her own experience of restoring her health from Crohn’s Disease (deeemed incurable by traditional medicine) and being a physical therapist for almost 30 years, Barbara is able to help clients find the missing pieces of what she calls their healing puzzle to improve their health in a more natural and holistic manner. She does this by helping people identify the physical, emotional, mental and spritual strategies best suited to achieve their results faster, in a more cost and time effective way, ultimately eliminating a life of pain and suffering behind, just as she did.

Paramount Medical Group 8 Mountain Blvd. Physical Therapy Unlimited 23 Mountain Blvd. Pooja 125 Washington Valley Rd. Premier Pilates 41 Mountain Blvd. Springdale Farm LLC 88 Washington Valley Rd. Trainer Joe’s 101 Mt Bethel Rd. Vitamin Scripts 513 Warrenville Rd. Warren Health and Racquet Club 149 Mt Bethel Rd. Warren Township Library 42 Mountain Ave.

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Lauren Curtis, LMT 615 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, 07069 908-333-7746|lauren@bodybewellmassage.com BodyBeWellMassage.com Lauren Curtis, LMT is a New Jersey State Licensed massage therapist, who specializes in various forms of massage, including Oncology, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Aromatherapy, and Chair massage. She is also trained in Foot Reflexology and Reiki.

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MASTERMIND GROUP MANIFESTING THROUGH MASTERMINDS ™

Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, Mastermind Leader 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net Masterminds are a great way to leverage deep, focused, and dedicated support to manifest results that achieve your goals! Learn more about our Mastermind program for women business owners in holistic service oriented businesses. In-person group meets monthly in Clinton area; new on-line group forming in 2017. Find us on Facebook @FifthDimensionHealingEnergy, or Twitter@5DHealingNRG See ad on page 19.

MEDITATION/SPIRITUAL CENTER FOR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT

Phyllis Livera 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.

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Ann Fultz and Elizabeth Amarante Serving Flemington/Raritan Township and surrounding areas 908-788-0504 CaregiversPetsitting.com

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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center 22 Peapack Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 908-234-1160 | info@livingplate.com LivingPlate.com At Living Plate, Jeanne partners with registered dietitians and culinary professionals to ensure individuals can meet their health goals. Evidence-based programming focused on changing nutrition-related health behaviors such as selecting, preparing, and cooking health-promoting foods. Most major insurance plans accepted for individual nutrition counseling. See ad on page 33.

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Zophie, Psychic Reader, Advisor, Life Coach 990 Towne Plaza/Route 202 South Branchburg, NJ 908-231-0808, 908-397-7797 zophiepeace777@hotmail.com PsychicGallery.com Naturally gifted, Zophie reads palms, auras, tarot cards, and uses crystals and healing pyramids. Individual sessions, workshops and parties. Gallery showcases crystals, antiques and other gifts. See ad on page 30.

PAIN RELIEF/MANAGEMENT EAST COAST SPINE, SPORTS, AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Edward Magaziner, MD 2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com

Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate, and eliminate injury or pain, and it’s causes. Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad on page 2.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY/COUNSELING AWAKEN HEALTH CENTER Dr. Nancy Erb, LCSW, ACSW 28 Center Street, Clinton 908-268-0724 Nancy@AwakenHealth.Center

Dr. Erb offers assistance toward reducing stress within the mind and body. The methodologies include NET (Neuro Emotional Technique) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.) These techniques target the physiology of stress and promotes improved well being. See ad on page 22.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY/ENERGY HEALING/COUNSELING BOBBIE LYNN EDWARDS, M.ED, LPC

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Licensed Psychotherapist Hunterdon County 908-892-8978 Are you looking for clarity and focus on the direction of your life? The skill of combining 35 years of traditional psychotherapy techniques along with the integration of spiritual philosophies can assist in your healing. I work with children, adolescents and adults, couples and families who are dealing with challenges such as anxiety and depression, behavior difficulties, and general dissatisfaction of current life situations. Call for information on workshops and speaking engagements.

REIKI & HYPNOSIS ALICE RICH REIKI CENTER

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RELATIONSHIP COACH

chronic pain remedies natural detox options plus: true prosperity AUGUST

rethinking cancer graceful aging

transformative travel plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER

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CHRISTEL HAASE REFLEXOLOGY

Christel Haase, Ph.D., Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd/Ste. 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com Foot Reflexology applies pressure to reflex points to remove toxins, clear neural pathways, and improve internal organ and system functioning. Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS, and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles, and ill-fitting footwear. See ad on page 9.

THERMOGRAPHY

Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628, alice@AliceRichReikiCenter.com AliceRichReikiCenter.com Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey. Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.

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Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ and NY 855-667-9338 lisa@lisasthermographyandwellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives a very early look at the most important indicator of a potential health problem – inflammation. Early stage disease screening is an area in which thermography excels. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, or you are merely curious about the state of your health, thermography can help provide answers. Radiation-free breast and full body screenings for men and women. See ad on page 18.

ONDOV RELATIONSHIP COACHING Rhoda Ondov, MS, MFT, CPC 12-14 E. Main St., Suite 8, Somerville NJ 908-642-6256 rhoda.ondov@gmail.com

If you are in a troubled relationship, or dealing with infidelity, or facing possible divorce, you do not need Therapy. You are not mentally ill. You just need guidance and solutions. Relationship Coaching can help you repair these difficult situations, bringing clarity and restoring harmony. 8 years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad on page 30.

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