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“How Much Toxic Burden Can Your Body Take?” Sunday, April 10 • 1-3 P M Join our panel discussion and learn to manage and reduce your exposure to environmental toxins. - How to support key organs of detoxification to help your body reduce it’s toxic burden - Eliminating heavy metals - Which nutrients play a key role in supporting detoxification pathways Panel will include: Dr. Nikki Conte, Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Minal Vazirani, MD, Integrative, Functional and Ayurvedic Medicine Kirstin Nussgruber, Holistic Nutritionist

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e are co-hosting a networking event at Fischer Health & Rehabilitation, and we invite you all to attend, It will be held on April 28, 7:00-9:00 p.m., and light refreshments will be served. See page 9 for details. Bring plenty of business cards! I can’t wait to see you there. We have a new App! Right now, it’s just for Android users; the IPhone version will become active in a few weeks. Download the Natural Awakenings Central New Jersey app from your Android platform. This is a biggie! We are planning a Natural Awakenings Health Fair and Fund Raising Event in the fall. Details are still being worked out, but there will be tables, entertainment, concert and a dance in the works. We will be looking for volunteers, suggestions, interested practitioners, etc. Like us on Facebook, and watch us grow! It is all because of you—our readers, and advertisers. And remember, when you visit an advertiser or purchase a product/service, tell them you saw them in Natural Awakenings. Have a Happy Spring! In love, peace and gratitude,

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Identifying the cause of pain which is usually due to persistent, non-healing sensory nerves which are causing pain and inflammation that inhibits healing is the key to treatment. Dr. Magaziner has been performing orthopedic regenerative procedures 20 or more years since 1994 which is longer than most pain management physicians in the US and has been in practice since 1989. He lectures Nationally on these treatments and is considered one of the authorities in this field by his peers. With his experience, Dr. Magaziner recommends the appropriate treatment plan to insure the best possible clinical outcomes.

New Advancement in Regenerative Medicine Repairs Nerves and Restores Balance!

What is Neural Prolotherapy?

eural Prolotherapy (NPT) also known as Perineural Injection Therapy is one of the newest advances in Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine. Discovered by Dr. John Lyftogt of New Zealand, This treatment focuses on cutaneous nerves and their deeper branches as a source of pain. These injured or damaged nerves can lead to pain and inflammation called neurogenic inflammatory pain. NPT uses FDA approved medications to treat chronic pain (neuropathic pain) caused by musculoskeletal injuries. Neural Prolotherapy is a natural way to help reduce you pain and keep you active. This is a safe procedure with limited side effects. Most patients experience a significant reduction in pain shortly after the procedure. This initial relief usually lasts from 2472 hours after the first treatment with the relief lasting progressively longer with subsequent treatments. Anywhere from 2-6 treatments may be needed for acute pain and possibly more for chronic pain.

How Does It Work?: The treatment consists of a series of small injections immediately under the skin targeting painful and sensitive nerves with medications that block nerve pain .The difference from other nerve blocks is that this treatment targets the receptors that cause chronic pain where standard nerve blocks do not. What most other pain physicians do not yet realize is they are treating the wrong receptor and wrong nerves which only temporarily blocks the receptor causing chronic pain The substances used typically are FDA approved sugar-based medications diluted in sterile water. It has been clinically shown that this combination will give immediate pain relief. It has been discovered that the special receptor when in balance, allows normal nutrient flow of Nerve Growth Factor which provides health and balance to muscle, tendon, nerves and joints. With nerve injury this flow is lost causing a backup of inflammatory substances which cause chronic pain and tissue degeneration. This treatment repairs these nerves and restores this balance reversing pain and allowing the body to heal itself and reverse this damage. An accurate diagnosis is the first step.

If you suffer from any of the following conditions, Neural Prolotherapy (NPT) treatment may be able to help you: Neuropathy (Nerve pain), chronic regional pain, headaches & facial pain, neck, mid back, lower back pain, joint pain, post-surgical and failed joint replacement pain, trigeminal neuralgia and failed back surgery.

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20 years experience in Orthopedic Regenerative Treatments The Center for Spine, Sports, Pain Management and Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine is located at 2186 Route 27, Suite 2 D, North Brunswick, NJ. For information please visit DrEMagaziner. com or call 877-817-3273.

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Thank you for being part of our community! Acupuncture Works 35 Alice Rich Reiki Center 55 Allyluia 20 Aspire 27 Authenticity Psychotherapy 45 Awakening Point Yoga Studio 23 Be Here Now Yoga 23 Be Well Be Whole Health 23 Bernards Sports Chiropractic 21 and Physical Rehabilitation Body Be Well Massage Therapy 54 Body, Mind, Spirit, Minister 53 Valerie Pyles Branchburg Animal Hospital 35 Breezy Organic Snackery 39 Camp Regis 26 Center for Advanced Health 45 in Dentistry Center for Healing and 54 Empowerment Center for Spiritual Living- 11 Princeton Central Jersey Beauty & 47 Wellness Solutions Christel Haase Reflexology 9 Circle of Intention 53 Cross Country Nurseries 15 Cross River Meditation Center 6 Dian’s Wellness Simplified 25 Divine Health LLC 38 Dr. Derek Rodger 12 Desai Farm & Soap 27 East Coast Spine, Sports, 7 and Regenerative Medicine/Dr. Magaziner Eat Holistic LLC 37 Ezential Health & Gurukul Yoga 23 Fifth Dimension Healing 13 Energy LLC Fischer Chiropractic 17 Freedom Now-Dr. Michael 43 Amendolara freedOM Yoga Studio 21 Health2Go 27 Hilltop Herbals 39 Hunterdon Integrative 44 Physicians Hyp4life 54

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newsbriefs Fill Your Garden with Cross Country Nurseries

nce 1985, Janie and Fernando, owners of Cross Country Nurseries have loved being growers. This small nursery is quickly becoming well-known nationwide for the large, hearty transplants they grow! They offer 500 varieties of live chili and pepper plants, 180 varieties of live tomato plants and 120 varieties of live eggplant plants from April through May. They pride themselves on signing the Safe Seed Pledge and use no GMOs. The plants are raised on an organic diet of fish emulsion and seaweed and produce extremely well. Each year, the nursery ships over 100,000 plants throughout the U.S., so they have lots of experience with shipping plants safely. Please understand that plants shipped on the first ship date will be the youngest and therefore smallest plants of the season. These plants may need a bit of extra care and will not be as large as those shipped later in the season. However, the nursery guarantees that its products will arrive true to its name and in a healthy condition. The nursery is open seven days a week during the season and welcomes visitors. For the strongest, healthiest plants on the web, trust ChiliPlants.com. Location: 199 Kingwood Locktown Rd., Stockton. For more information on purchasing and planting, call 908-9964646 or visit ChilePlants.com. See ad on page 15.

The HEATWAVE is coming! It’s a Networking Party! Fischer Health & Rehabilitation and Natural Awakenings Central NJ invite you to a

Networking Party Thursday, April 28 7:00-9:00 pm What an incredible opportunity!

Meet naturopathic doctors, practitioners, yoga instructors, holistic nutritionists, herbalists, massage therapists, holistic dentists and like-minded people who share in the joy of our wellness community.

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freedOM Yoga Offers Monthly Family Yoga Class

ften times, those who spend their days nurturing others do well with reminders to care for themselves. Yoga offers a path to peaceful family transitions from morning, noon, to night. Little ones are known to greet newness with a smile, rather than with resistance. When you take good care of yourself, you are better able to enjoy the process of giving and nurturing. Bringing your little ones to a fun-filled family yoga class at freedOM Yoga in Somerville can be the perfect way to break into a yoga routine. Honor yourself by taking a moment to guide your child(ren) through transitions while breathing with yoga poses. The next family yoga classes will be held on Saturday, April 30. The studio offers two versions: Family Yoga for All, from 11:30am to 12:15pm, and Family Yoga for Those Who are Differently Abled, from 12:30 to 1:15pm. The classes cost $10 per child and $5 per adult. There is a 10% multiple sibling discount available. For more inspiration for the whole family, freedOM Yoga offers classes like Teen Tuesdays, After School Thursdays, Little and Young Yogins, and various adult classes too. Release struggles and welcome joy with a little help from yoga. Location: freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main Street, Suite 353, Somerville. For more information, call 908-334-7286, email Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio. com or visit freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. See ad on page 21.

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Healing begins with listening Beginnings are a special time for learning and sharing in a relaxed way. Initial visits are usually a full hour with no question left unanswered. At Premier MD, you will always be treated with understanding, compassion, empathy and, of course, tea. “He got to know me as a person, and let me know him as a person too. Everything about the experience told me that he cared about me, my family and my path to wellness. He was personable, knowledgeable, soft spoken and just plain real. I tell everyone about Dr. B.” —A. Lewis, Somerset, NJ

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Ear Candling Therapy Alleviates Springtime Allergies

Strengthen a Loving Relationship with Aspire Counseling

hile there are countless theories on love, Yvette Long, MA, CPC, founder of Aspire, focuses on two fundamental components of a relationship: intimacy and relating to one another in a mutually satisfying manner. The lack of a clear understanding or appreciation of how a mate views intimacy can lead to dissatisfaction and unhappiness within a relationship. It’s important for both partners to get it right so that each feels understood, appreciated and loved. For women, intimacy can be expressed and interpreted differently than how a man might express and interpret it. For men, intimacy isn’t strictly about sex. A man needs to put in more effort to help his woman understand what and who he really is. This may be difficult and will involve exposing vulnerabilities, but it’s necessary for establishing the kind of connection men deserve and often secretly desire. They both need to let each other know about the things that truly matter to them. Yvette Long, MA, CPC, helps couples work towards a cultivating a happy, satisfying relationship built on intimacy and love. Location: Aspire Excellence: Adolescent Boys & Couples Coaching, 95 West Main Street, Suite 5-166, Chester. For more information, call 908-566-0145or visit AspireExcellence.com. See ad on page 27.

or sufferers of seasonal allergies, ear candling is a great alternative therapy. Often times, excessive ear wax and sinus issues or seasonal allergies go hand in hand. Ear candling is a relaxing, effective and safe way to remove excessive ear wax and impurities from the ear canal. It opens up the channels and allows for the sinuses to drain. Ear candles are made out of a muslin cloth that is coated in paraffin wax. The simple procedure takes about an hour and does not involve dripping wax. The client is comfortably lying on a massage table and one end of the candle is lit. As the candle burns down, it is snipped off with scissors and placed into a bowl of water. The process continues until the candle is extinguished, and then a second candle is used to ensure as much wax is removed as possible. Then, it is repeated on the other side. As a special gift for Natural Awakenings readers, Kimberly is offering $5 off ear candling for new clients in month of April. Kimberly Redfern, owner of Therapeutic Touch by Kim, LLC, has over 27 years experience with various types of massage and ear candling. For more information, call 908-788-1974 or 908-303-5587. TherapeuticTouchByKim.com. See ad on page xx. See ad on page 19.

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Through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC), Dr. Rodger prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultant exam. Once qualified you are entitled to use the designation C.N.C. after your name and practice as a Nutritionist. Course includes 12 modules. Classes meet twice per month, 9am2pm Thursdays and Sundays—you choose your day. Or an evening class 6pm-9:30pm (evening class night still to be decided). Course fee is $1995.00 and can be paid over 6 months at $349.00 per month.

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One Spirit Festival Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

he One Spirit Festival is celebrating its seventh year this spring. The festival will be held on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, from 10am to 5pm at the Clinton Community Center. Primary sponsor, Christina Lynn Whited, explains, “Since we have expanded to two full days, we have people who are so loyal they come and stay all day, both days. We have so many wonderful and informative free lectures that everyone wants to sit in on as many as possible.” In addition to lectures on a variety of spiritual, holistic and metaphysical topics, One Spirit Festival features a host of local holistic practitioners and products, handmade American crafts, jewelry and crystals. Attendees can book appointments online with any of the skilled psychic readers for whom the festival is so well known. Each 15-minute reading is $35. “We are particularly honored to have several very special practitioners coming from other states to the One Spirit Festival. As our reputation grows, we are able to attract vendors from a wider area,” says Whited. “There will be an expanded selection of metaphysical books this year, massage, reflexology, acupuncture, herbs, and healers of every description.” The One Spirit Festival is sponsored by The Church of All Creation, the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, PSI and ShopRite of Hunterdon County. Location: Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead Street, Clinton. For more information, call 908-638-9066 or visit OneSpiritFestival.org. See ad on page 17.

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.

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newsbriefs Relationship Matters Workshop in Somerset

Women’s Wellness Weekend Retreat

oin likeminded women n April 16, Minister Valerie Pyles, of Body, Mind and Spirit, will present this April at the “Relationships Matter,” a workship which gives insight into how to restore and YMCA Camp create healthier relationships. The workshop will be held from 12noon-2:00 p.m. Bernie Women’s Rejection, abuse, abandonment, betrayal and neglect have caused many of us to Wellness Weekbelieve we are disqualified from finding true authentic friendships and lasting intiend. The funmate relationships. “As a result, we walk around feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, filled weekend deprived, unloved and unwanted,” states Minister Pyles. “This usually leads to relationbegins Friday, ships that don’t serve us well.” This workshop is designed to help participants discover the origins of harmful relationship patterns and ways they may be overcome. April 8 at 5pm and ends on $60. RSVP required by April 11. Location: The Professional Center at Sumerset, 29 Sunday, April 10 Clyde Rd., Ste 201, Somerset. 908-380-3522. See CRG on page 53. at 1:30pm. The retreat offers a wide variety of activities and instructional sessions. Attend with a friend and explore individual and shared interests while relaxing and “recharging your batteries” in an inspiriting natural setting. Love Attraction Coach Lisa CaroNeuro-Emotional Technique (NET) is a safe, gentle, and selli will be a featured speaker at effective body-mind stress reduction technique utilizing the retreat, facilitating two sessions: acupressure points and a gentle Chiropractic adjustment. Magnetize Love and Date for Your Soulmate. Love Coach Lisa teaches that spiritual is practical, and shares the techniques she used to attract her husband. Her tools and meditations have midwifed clients through dating and into the arms of their soulmates for over six years. Through her coaching, clients cultivate love-readiness. They learn to see themselves through the eyes of love, gently shifting weaknesses into strengths, flaws into magnetism and fear into faith. Lisa will be offering private sessions at a special rate for retreat attendees. Attendees can schedule a 20-minute session for $65 or a 45-min1 of 4 Doctors Advanced nced NET N certified in NJ ute session for $125. The weekend costs $200 per person, with a Saturday-only option for $75. Samsara S Sa ams msa arra ra Chiropractic Chir Ch irop irop op pra ra ract acctticc Wellness Wel elln nes e s Center Cent Ce nterr nt

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Location: Camp Bernie, 327 Turkey Top Road, Port Murray. To register, visit CampBernieYMCA.org/Index.PHP/ Event/Womens_Wellness_Weekend/. To reserve a session with Lisa, email LCaroselli08@Optimum.net or visit LisasLoveLiftOff.com/events/. See CRG on page 52.

World Labyrinth Day Celebration

nity Spiritual Center is holding their annual World Labyrinth Day Celebration from 9am to 5pm on Saturday, May 7. The day observes the joyful, meditative and transformational experience that is the sacred labyrinth journey. Labyrinths are used for personal, psychological and spiritual growth and have been around for thousands of years. They help facilitate communing with the divine and intentional living and each person’s labyrinth walk is uniquely their own. Everyone who attends can walk Unity’s beautiful outdoor labyrinth and be part of a worldwide event. Communities all over the world will walk “As One at One” and be connected to the collective consciousness of compassion and renewed spiritual awakening. The celebration is fun for the whole family and will include live music, holistic speakers and workshops, singing bowls, children’s game, face painting, food, door prizes, vendors and much more! There are attractions for singles, couples and families with children. A large portion of funding from this event will be used to help fund the many programs and services Unity Spiritual Center offers free of charge to the community. The outreach programs are available to all who need them, especially the low-income and underserved populations. Suggested love offering for the event is $5. Families of four or more pay just $20. If the love offering is beyond your means, please attend as a welcomed guest.

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ummer camp… The words conjure up images of campfires, sailing, hiking, and most of all, friends. Remember when summer meant camp? Well, it still does! A summer at Camp Regis- Applejack provides campers with all the images you remember, plus many more, combining to make a unique memory for campers today. When Earl and Pauline Hume opened their camp in 1946, they had specific goals. One was to provide a diverse community of campers and staff from all backgrounds—the campers and staff developed an understanding and compassion for those that may look, worship, speak or perhaps act differently than themselves. Most of the families that choose to send their children to Regis-Applejack want them to be in a rich environment where it doesn’t matter what parents do for a living, their religion, the color of their skin or where they live. The interest in having a diverse community stems in part from the Hume’s family’s association with the Society of Friends and the Unitarian Universalist Association. Although Camp Regis-Applejack is completely no-denominational, much of the respect for individuals and their differences, the low-key, down-to-earth

attitude, and nonjudgmental, noncompetitive atmosphere stems from this background. This tradition of diversity is carried on through the Hume’s son, Michael, who is now the owner/director of the camp. Although grounded on traditions of the past, Camp Regis-Applejack has evolved over the past 70 years to focus on the need of today’s children and families. In providing two-, three- and five- week sessions, there’s an awareness that some families want to spend a part of the summer vacation traveling and relaxing as a family unit. It’s also important for parents to choose a camp which adapts to the child’s individual needs. By providing skilled instruction in athletics, the visual and performing arts, aquatics and wilderness exploration, campers can try new activities plus improve on already existing skills. Under the watchful eye of the program specialty staff, enthusiastic skill-building helps campers grow in confidence, self-esteem and enjoyment of the many activities offered. For more information, call 609-6880368 or visit CampRegis-AppleJack. com. See ad on page 26.

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uantum Floats is offering a “Two for Tuesdays” special at their Bedminster location. Anyone who books float sessions for two people on a Tuesday will enjoy 2-for-1 pricing. Sessions may be booked at either the same time or different times if the two people do not have coordinating schedules. Floating effortlessly in shallow warm water that has been suffused with 900 pounds of Epsom salt has been shown to help with stress, anxiety, athletic recovery, focus, insomnia, muscle and joint pain and fibromyalgia. Float facilitator Terri Stangl explains, “Many people enjoy coming in to float with a friend, family member or life partner. The ‘Two for Tuesdays’ special is a wonderful way to experience the benefits of floating [at a great price].”

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n Sunday, April 24 from 4 to 5:30pm, Love Coach Lisa Caroselli will teach participants how to open up to love through release. Anyone desiring a loving relationship is being called by their inner being to allow it to come forth. Once you have received the vision of your right and ideal mate, your work is to release anything unlike it. What you’ll be asked to release will not only delight and surprise you, it will allow you to focus on becoming a better receiver and to attract those who are capable of giving to you. Attendees will learn how dating offers an opportunity to send out clear signals, the value of silence, the ability to spot “keepers,” and other release tools, including meditation. Enrollment is $35 if registered by April 22nd or $40 at the door. Pre-pay registration is highly recommended to reserve your spot. Location: Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center Street, Clinton. For more information and to enroll, email LCaroselli08@Optimum.net or visit LisasLoveLiftOff.com/events/. WellnessRocksNJ.com. See CRG on page 52.

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Holistic Healing Day: “Finding Your Joy”

n April 10, New Jersey Miracles Center is sponsoring an outstanding fundraising event in Skillman from 12:30 to 4:30pm that will offer private sessions in a variety of holistic healing techniques. Modalities will include angel readings, psychic readings, healing touch, chair massage, meditation, Tai Chi, Reiki and Forgiveness, reflexology and yoga. Additionally, Larry Pearlman, author of Journaling the Journey, will be speaking to attendees on “Finding Your Joy.” A Course in Miracles facilitator, Betsy Zipkin, will be offering a free introductory session and a complimentary healing session will be given by therapist Valerie Meluskey. The private sessions will cost $1/minute. Registration is $5 by April 1, $8 afterwards. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the New Jersey Miracles Center. Location: The Dance Factory, 10 Vreeland Drive, Suite 104, Skillman To register, call Betsy at 732-469-0234 or email Betsy8Lou@AOL.com. NewJerseyMiraclesCenter.com.

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tarting in April, pet parents can bring their pets to an Animal Wellness Day one Saturday each month at Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center Street, in downtown Clinton. Services offered include integrated Animal Reiki on the BioMat healing sessions, integrated SRT with EFT energy field clearings, and Homeopathic and Flower Essence consults. Appointments are 30 minutes each, must be pre-booked, and are available between 10:00am – 2:30pm. Book homeopathic appointments with Virangini Cindy Rounsaville at 908-9966761. Book Reiki- BioMat, Flower Essence, SRT-EFT sessions with Sue Ann SecciaHarnden at Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC at 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. See ad on page 13.

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resh Start Exercise is pleased to offer programs specifically designed to help those with arthritis, MS and Parkinsons. Classes help to maintain joint movement, and to improve strength, flexibility and balance. Small groups ensure personal supervision and attention. If you have arthritis, the program helps you to maintain movement, and to increase flexibility and strength. Programs concentrating on balance, walking and flexibility are aimed to help those with Parkinsons and for those with MS, emphasis is placed on reducing fatigue by building up strength which can help to reduce weight gain. Location: Fresh Start Exercise, 23 Mountain Boulevard, Warren. 908-591-4868. PTUnlimited.com/fresh_start.html. See ad on page 25.

Business Educational Seminar for Healing Practitioners

nergy healers and light touch practitioners interested in growing a professional and prosperous practice are invited to attend a 2-part class offered May 10 and June 14 by The Natural Healing Alliance and Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC. This program, “The 6 Must-Knows for Cultivating a Prosperous Healing Practice” is aimed at helping practitioners learn what they need to succeed in business. The two-part online class will discuss the current practitioner regulatory and business environment, how alternative & complementary medicine practitioners are in the forefront of today’s health revolution, the importance of having a professional business practice, and more. Registration required for login. For class tuition and registration, contact Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden at 908-730-0658 or Susan Lieberman at 908-591-8256. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. See ad on page 13.

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease

review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi. The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being. “Given the fact that many middleaged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/ exercise interventions across several coexisting conditions,” says Chen.

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Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson

that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded

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Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than

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ing in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a profracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemi-

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi28

ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

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When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

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“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

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n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We

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The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years. It should have two acres of land for grazing. The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida. Rescues budget $300 a month per horse. 32

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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers,

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Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. “We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.” Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more. Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, 36

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1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional)

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, in all; 2 Tbsp reserved 1½ lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Tbsp fresh ginger paste 2 hot green chiles, deseeded and minced 2 tsp whole cumin seed ¼ tsp asafoetida resin 2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp coriander seed, ground 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric ½ cup filtered water 2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaf 1 tsp garam masala

Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan. Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft. Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender.

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Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

Conventional strawberries from California are grown big for easier picking, which also subjects them to layers of toxic chemicals. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown. Add the asafoetida and stir fry for another 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes, coriander, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the oil separates from the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes. Add water and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked eggplant cubes, chickpeas, chopped spinach and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and garam masala. Serve warm with brown rice or naan flatbread. Source: Adapted from Lord Krishna’s Cuisine by Yamuna Devi.

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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports.

Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers. “Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of

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Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

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Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery. Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than

the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

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Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-square-foot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says.

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Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in a several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Quantum Floats Q & A with Ken Kaplan

ecently we had a chance to sit down with Ken Kaplan, owner of Quantum Floats, to learn more about floating and its benefits. Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. A: My wife, Maria, and I are from New York, but settled in Bridgewater in 1990 to raise a family. I have been a corporate lawyer since 1990 and have worked at several New Jersey law firms and corporations. In 2009, I opened my own law firm. And what started as a solo practice has grown into Kaplan, Williams & Graffeo, a corporate law firm located in Morristown. In November 2015 I opened Quantum Floats, a floatation center in Bedminster. Q: What exactly is floating? A: Floating has been around since the 1970s and has recently gained in popularity. The basic idea behind floating is simple. By removing light, sound, sensation of hot and cold and the effects of gravity on the body, the mind and body can deeply relax. We achieve

this by floating in a large, dark and quiet chamber that contains 10 inches of skin temperature water, (around 94 degrees), where 1000 pounds of Epsom salt is dissolved. This is why you float effortlessly.

float center. The seminars offer clients not only an experience to examine their own thinking patterns, but also practical tools to adjust those patterns, so they can accomplish their goals and lead a far less stressful life. What I discovered through floating and the seminars are tools that anyone can use to improve our relationships with one another, including our relationships within the business world. Seeing the improvements I brought about in my life, I realized the need for those tools to be offered within our community. Quantum Floats also offers these seminars. Q: What’s ahead for Quantum Floats?

Q: What are the benefits? A: Over the past 40 years research has shown the benefits of floating range from reducing stress; reducing pain from illness, injury or simply overworked muscles; improving sleep; mental clarity; increased creativity and problem solving. Q: What compelled a successful corporate attorney to own a float center? A: About four years ago, while attending a business networking event, I met a woman who worked in a floatation center. I had been looking for a way to reduce stress and floating sounded like a great solution, and it was. I also signed up for the Mental Arts seminars that were offered by the

A: Quantum Floats currently has three float suites. We are in the process of building a larger facility in Bedminster, where we will have 9 to 10 floatation tanks, massage therapy and space for seminars and community events. Quantum Floats is located at One Robertson Drive, Bedminster, NJ 07921. For information, call 973-7823227. QuantumFloats.com. See ad on page 30.

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The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils— fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zerorisk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.”

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Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt. Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by long-term consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements. Source: CollectivelyConscious.net

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Shamanic Journeying Drum Circle – Apr. 1, 15. 7:30-9:30pm. Instructor: Saharra White Wolf. Shamanic smudging, drumming, guided visualization and integration. Bring paper and pen. No experience required. $30. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. RSVP: SaharraWhiteWolf@gmail.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Natural Animal Healing Days – Apr. 2, 30. 10am2:30pm. Heal your pets naturally. Limited appointments available. Well Bred, 19A Old Highway 22, Clinton. 908-730-0658. SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. Intuitive Tarot Readings with Jessica McKay – 12-3pm. Connect with your spirit guides to achieve guidance and freedom. $90/30-minute session. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com. Intro to Jin Shin Jyutsu – 10:30-11:30am. Instructor: Pat Kane. Jin Shin Jyutsu is an ancient art that sparks the body’s own natural healing processes to reduce stress, pain, anxiety, and fatigue. Free. Registration required. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. 908-713-6700. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Homeopathy for Seasonal Allergies and Treating Injuries – Apr. 2, 13. 7-9pm. Instructor: Cindy Virangini. $35. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Info@ViranginiCindy.com. ViranginiCindy. com. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 “Riding the Wave of Life- Go with the Flow” – 10:30am. Sunday service. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Reiki Share Celebration –2–5pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls and chants. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $10. eZential Wellness Center, 1300

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calendarofevents All calendar events for the May 2016 issue must be received by April 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email Editor@NaturalAwakeningsCNJ.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/ New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle. eZentialWellness.com. Healing and Triumph over Violence Workshop – 122pm. Singer/songwriter Macheis Wind will share stories about bringing the healing power of music to children and adults in domestic violence safe houses and more. $20. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 TRE and Meditation – Tension and trauma releasing exercises developed to rid the body of deeply held physical tension and bring it back to natural balance. Check website for dates and times. $15. 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. Bonnie@Yoka-Loka.com. 908-2687430. Yoga-Loka.com. Stress Management Practices – 7-8pm. Manage stress with gentle movement, breathing exercises and relaxation practices. Can be done on a mat or in a chair and is suitable for everyone. $10 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. 908-303-7767. 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 in a safe, effective program. $49. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Rd., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.

Saturday, April 16 12 noon-2 pm

Body, Mind and Spirit presents “Relationships Matter” with Minister Valerie Pyles Rejection, abuse, abandonment, betrayal and neglect have caused many of us to believe we are disqualified from finding true authentic friendships and lasting intimate relationships. As a result, we walk around feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, deprived, unloved and unwanted - which usually lead to relationships that don’t serve us well. Come and join others in gaining an opportunity to discover the origins of your harmful relationship patterns and ways they may be overcome. This workshop seeks to give you insight into: repairing the breach that may exist but is overlooked; resolve generational ills; as well as restore and create healthier relationships. $60. Space is limited, registration required by 4/11/16. The Professional Center at Sumerset, 29 Clyde Rd., Ste 201, Somerset, NJ 08873 908-380-3522

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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. In the Flow of Life Workshop – Apr. 5-May 10. 7-8:45pm. Six-week book study focusing on “In the Flow of Life,” by Eric Butterworth. Pre-registration/ pre-payment required: $75. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Top 7 Spiritual Strategies for Health/Healing – 7-8pm. Instructor: Barbara Steingas, Radiant Life Coach. $25. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. 908-268-0724. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Learn to Blend an Herbal Facial, Steam and Mask – 10-11am with Herbalist Cheryl Karcher. This is a small group demonstration and discussion. Rsvp only - 908-658-4900. No Charge. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. ValleyPharmacyrx.com Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki Master Training– Apr. 8-10. 12-7pm. For experienced Reiki Masters who want to expand their mastery to the next level. Powerful healing tools including 9 symbols. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. Register: InsightHolisticHealth.com. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/ New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle. eZentialWellness.com. Self-Defense Class –7-9pm. Sensei Edwin Calvache, III degree black belt, will teach concepts and techniques anyone can apply. Ages 13+. $35. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Women’s Wellness Weekend – Apr. 8, 5 pm- Apr. 10, 1:30pm. Love Attraction Coach Lisa Caroselli will offering 2 one-hour sessions during this retreat sponsored by the YMCA. Camp Bernie, 327 Turkey Top Rd., Port Murray. Info: LCaroselli08@Optimum.net. Register: CampBernieYMCA.org/Index. PHP/Event/Womens_Wellness_Weekend/.

Saturday April 9 Introduction to Homeopathy – 1-30pm with Homeopath Virangini Cindy Rounsaville. Homeopathy is cost effective and a safe way to address your health concerns. Come learn if this healing modality is something you want to add to your healthy lifestyle. No Charge. Rsvp: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. ValleyPharmacyrx.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 “Godfidence- The Ultimate Confidence” – 10:30am. Sunday service. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. How Much Toxic Burden Can Your Body Take?

– 1-3pm with Dr. Minal Vazirani, Functional Medicine, Dr. Nikki Conte, Naturopath, and Kirstin Nussgruber, Holistic Nutritionist. This panel discussion will focus on managing/reducing environmental toxins in your home, heavy metals, supporting your body’s detoxification pathways, and so much more. No Charge. Rsvp: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. ValleyPharmacyrx.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 11 Stress Management Practices – 7-8pm. Manage stress with gentle movement, breathing exercises and relaxation practices. Can be done on a mat or in a chair and is suitable for everyone. $10 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $49. Crocket Middle School, 2631 Kuser Rd., Hamilton. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 Reiki I Training – Apr. 13, 20, 27. 7-9pm. Learn history of Reiki, understand chakras, can the body for energy and practice Reiki on yourself and others. Instructor: Beth Scibienski. $60/suggested donation. $30/church members. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Micronutritional, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 3-6:30pm by Spectracell Labs. Most insurance accepted. Appt. Required: 908-658-4900 Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. Valleypharmacyrx.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Soul Remembrance and Meditation Circle – 7-9pm. Reflect, go within and remember. $15. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. 908797- 4893. Kathy@SelfReflectionCoaching.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Parenting Teens – 7-8pm. Learn how to get through to your teenager without hostility. Instructor: Rhoda Ondov. $10. 12-14 E. Main St., Somerville. Preregistration required: 908-642-6256. ROndov@ comcast.net. Create Your Own Herbal Garden Part 1 – 7pm. Join Herbalist Cheryl Karcher and create your own herb garden to be nurtured and harvested. This 3 part series will take you through creating bug repellent, hand salves and garden skin care (May) to harvesting your herbs and how to use them (June.) All supplies will be provided. Three part series is $95 or $35 for

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TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49. Crocket Middle School, 2631 Kuser Rd., Hamilton. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Animal Wellness Days at Wellness Rocks! – 10am-2:30pm. Services offered include Animal Reiki, BioMat healing, homeopathy, flower essence therapy, SRT and more. Registration required. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Virangini Cindy Rounsaville: 908- 996-6761. Sue Ann SecciaHarnden: 908-730-0658. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Reiki Experience with Donna and Terry Pollin – 6-7:15pm. Short, balancing meditation followed by releasing poses as Reiki energy is administered. Instructors: Donna and Terry Pollin, Yoga Instructors and Reiki Masters. $20. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Private Channelings with Sheryl Blumenthal – 125pm. Receive loving answers to your life questions through the angelic realm and your spirit guides. $135/45-minute session. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater. Appt: 908-5260002. eZentialWellness.com.

Belly Dancing with Stephanie Pappas – 7:30-9pm. Belly Dancing is an enthusiastic, graceful, and playful blend of movements from around the world. This class will bring out your natural joy, grace, and playful spirit.$20 in advance; $25 at the door. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

The Healing Power of Seimei with Nicola Bertola –1-3pm. Learn about your Buddha nature and how you have the ability to heal yourself from chronic pain. $50, includes healing charms. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater. 908526-0002. eZentialWellness.com.

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MONDAY, APRIL 18 Keeping Love Alive Program – 7-8pm. Break free from relationship ruts and feel close again. Presenter: Rhoda Ondov. Free. 12-14 E. Main St., Somerville. Preregistration required: 908-642-6256. ROndov@comcast.net. Stress Management Practices – 7-8pm. Manage stress with gentle movement, breathing exercises and relaxation practices. Can be done on a mat or in a chair and is suitable for everyone. $10 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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“Relationships Matter” Seminar – 12-2pm. Instructor: Minister Valerie Pyles. Discover the origins of your harmful relationship patterns and ways they may be overcome. Registration required. $60. The Professional Center at Somerset, 29 Clyde Rd., Ste 201, Somerset. 908-380-3522.

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Growing Healthy Kids Naturally – 7pm. Dr. Perry Wolk-Weiss of the Wellness Center will discuss how to keep kids healthy and reduce exposure to toxins, outside and inside your home. No Charge. Rsvp: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx. com. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. ValleyPharmacyrx.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Spring Into Health – 7-9pm. Feel radiant physically, mentally/emotionally and spiritually. $30. The Art of the Heart, 44 Main St., 2nd Floor, Chester. 908-879-3937. 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. 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 in a safe, effective program. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.

Release: The Fast-Track to Love – 4-5:30pm. Open up to love through release. $35/advance. $40/at the door. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Info: LCaroselli08@Optimum.net. Enroll: LisasLoveLiftRelaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Off.com/events/. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery Oneness Blessing Meditation – 11:30am. Oneness and hypnosis techniques. $55. Middlesex County Blessing is a direct transfer of Divine energy from College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For infor- one person to another, for the unique purpose of mation, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ. awakening to the experience of Oneness. Free. Love com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com. offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Communicate without Conflict – 7-8pm. Learn Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730the 9 rules of the road, avoid 4 roadblocks and 8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. discover the 3 secret words of listening. Instructor: Rhoda Ondov. $10. 12-14 E. Main St., Somerville. MONDAY, APRIL 25 Preregistration required: 908-642-6256. ROndov@ Reiki Share – 7pm. 4th Monday of Month. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. comcast.net. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Integrative Approaches to Gut Health – 7pm. Dr. Minal Vazirani, Functional Medical Doctor, TUESDAY, APRIL 26 will discuss gut health from an integrative point of Two for Tuesdays at Quantum Floats – Open view. Dr. Vazirani has a local practice and is one of 9am-9pm. Bring a friend to float and both enjoy a the top functional medical doctors in the area. No 50% discount on a 60 or 90 minute float. Quantum Charge. Rsvp: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@val- Floats, 1 Robertson Dr., Ste. 13, Bedminster. 973leypharmacyrx.com. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 782-3227. QuantumFloats.com. 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. Val- Micronutritional, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR leyPharmacyrx.com. Testing – 10:30am-12:30pm by Spectracell Labs. Most insurance accepted. Appt. Required: 908-658FRIDAY, APRIL 22 4900 Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Spring Festival & Open House – 4-5:30pm. Wel- Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. Valleypharmacyrx.com come spring with us and tour the school. Get your questions answered while little ones join in crafts FRIDAY, APRIL 29 and festivities. Morning Glory Preschool, 320 Edi- Trainer Joe’s Health Fair – 2-6:30pm. Meet and son Furlong Rd., Doylestown, PA. 610-982-5606. greet with the health and wellness holistic businesses RiverValleySchool.org. in the community. Free. Stepping Forward CounselDoula Training Workshop – Apr. 22-24. Learn how ing Center, 26 Main St., Chatham. 908-339-7466. to provide crucial support and create a joy-filled ex- Info@TrainAtJoes.com. TrainAtJoes.com. perience for new mothers. Senior instructor: Penny Bussell Stansfield. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 SATURDAY, APRIL 30 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Info: 908-601-7403. 908- Family Yoga for All – 11:30am-12:15pm. Experience yoga through the eyes of a child. $10/child, 647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. $5/adult. 10% multiple sibling discount. freedOM SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Yoga for Back Care – Apr. 23, 30. 11:45am- Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOM12:45pm. Heal your back through yoga. $25/ Yoga-Studio.com. registered by 4/15. $35/after. 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com. 908-2687430. Yoga-Loka.com. Treating Allergies with Homeopathy – 1-3pm. Homeopath Virangini Cindy Rounsaville will discuss the best natural solutions to allergies with no side effects that and will strengthen your immune system. $30, prepaid. Rsvp: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster, NJ. ValleyPharmacyrx.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 “Embraceable You- Don’t Compare Yourself to Others” – 10:30am. Sunday service. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Spring Into Health – 1-3pm. Feel radiant physically, mentally/emotionally and spiritually. $30. Spice of Life Yoga, 160 Main St., 2nd Floor, Flemington. 908-787-8300. Teacher Training Informational M eeting – 11:45am-12:45pm. Yoga Loka Teacher Training and Yoga Immersion meeting. Free. 10am class free to first time students interested in attending. 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. Bonnie@Yoka-Loka.com. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

Family Yoga for Those Who are Differently Abled – 12:30-1:15pm. Experience yoga through the eyes of a child. $10/child, $5/adult. 10% multiple sibling discount. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-YogaStudio.com. freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com

planahead SATURDAY, MAY 7 Mayfaire –11am-3pm. Delicious food, live music, maypole dancing, pony rides and children’s craft activities to celebrate spring. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org. World Labryinth Day Festival – 9am-5pm. Music, speakers, food, holistic workshops and vendors. Suggested love offering: $5. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.com.

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Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain – Apr. 24-May 22. 10:30-11:30am. Learn yoga techniques and practices to help you live well. $70/registered by 4/10. $80/ after. 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. Bonnie@YokaLoka.com. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

Tai Chi – Qi Gong – 7pm. For all levels. $15/payable at door. RSVP requested to Nancy at 908-2680724. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center Street, Clinton. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

Structural Yoga Therapy with Bonnie Pariser – 8:30-9:45am. Gentle and accessible yoga movements restore range of motion, balance, harmony and health. $17. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com. Yoga-Loka.com. Free Mindfulness Meditation Practice – 9-10am. The Counseling and Mindfulness Group, 121 Shelley Dr., Ste 2E, Hackettstown. 646-872-7488. 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. Psychic Sundays at Inside/Out – 1-4pm. Psychic friends will over their services in 15-minute sessions. $35. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. See schedule of psychics and book appointments: InsideOutOnMain.com.

monday Celebrate Spring at Qi Gong for Healing Center – Apr. 18- May 14. 4-week mini-class series. Instructor: Patricia Pagano. $48. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-392-1313. See QiGongforHealing.com for details, schedules and advanced classes. Warm Winter Slow-Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Instructor: Karen Sedlazek, RYT. Soothing gentle practice in heated room focuses on moving slowly and using breath. $16. Yoga Central, 953, Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Beginner Yoga – Mon. 6pm. Tues. 7:30pm. Sat. 9:30am. Classes specifically targeted to beginners and encourage students to work within their limitations. Learn basic poses and breathing techniques. $16. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Medicinal Mushrooms – 7-8pm. Presenter Anton Diaz. Learn how medicinal mushrooms can help you in both health and business. Free. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Anton Diaz: 212-581-2640 or RichardAntonDiaz@gmail.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Gentle Slow Flow Yoga with Karen Sedlazek, RYT – 7:30-8:30pm. Soothing practice focuses on mov-

Beginner Yoga – 6pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques and you will quickly understand why yoga has become so popular. No pressure, no expectations. $16. Drop-ins welcome. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Pilates Mat with Props – 1pm. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. This special class focuses on helping moms-to-be relax and prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Registration required: 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

tuesday Mommy and Me Tuesdays – 10-10:45am. 6-weeks to crawlers. Class allows both you and baby to experience the benefits of yoga. Pre-registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.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. Meditation & Mindfulness –7:15-8:30pm. Instructor John Haspel. All levels. 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com. Qi Gong & Tai Chi –6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com. T’ai Chi Chih – 5:30-6:30pm. Gentle movements and pose that activate, circulate and balance the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi. Instructor: Dr. Janet M. Oussaty. $85/6 sessions. $10/drop-in. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. RSVP by 10/30: JOussaty@Comcast.net. 908-268-0724. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Crystal Singing Bowls Guided Meditation – 8-9pm. Relax as you receive the vibration from the singing bowls while listening to a guided meditation. Find the stillness within. Bring a mat and blanket. $20. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. For information: MeetUp.com/Creative-Frequencies or info@CreativeFrequencies.net. 908-310-1476. CreativeFrequencies.net. WellnesRocksNJ.com. Tai Chi – Qi Gong – 5:30pm & 6:30pm. For all levels. $15/payable at door. RSVP requested to Nancy at 908-268-0724. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center

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Gentle Beginner Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques and treat yourself to relaxation. $16. Drop-ins welcome. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.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. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7:30pm. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., War

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Mixed Level Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Instruction offered in basic and intermediate yoga poses, breathing techniques and yoga philosophy. $14. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement with Dr. Janet Oussaty – May 4-Jun. 8. 6-week course. Experience joy by practicing the gentle movements of T’ai Chi Chih meditation. Classes include daytime/evening beginner and beyond beginner. $88. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com for details. Pilates Mat with Props – 10am, 6:30pm. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.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. Faithful Servant Alt Cancer Support Group – 7:30-9pm. 1st Thurs. of each month. Share your story along with others through faith, and natural healing in combination with western medicine. Free. Somerset Hills Baptist Church, 510 MountAiry Rd, Basking Ridge. Antonina Memoli, 908-464-6414. FaithfulServant@Optimum.net. FaithfulServantCancerSupport.com.

thursday Qi Gong & Tai Chi –6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com. Structural Yoga Therapy – 6-7pm. Gentle and accessible yoga and physical therapy moves to assess muscular strengths, weaknesses and imbalances. $38/regsitered by 3/18. $48/after. 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. B e g i n n e r / M u l i t - l e v e l Yo g a w i t h D o n n a McMullin,RYT200 – 4:30-5:45pm. Release tension, improve balance, strengthen and stretch your body. $16. Yoga Central, 953, Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Administered by “laying on hands” and is based on unseen life force energy. Suggested donation: $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Chair Yoga for MS Patients – 1:30-2:30pm. Instructor: Amy Shanti Manifase. Learn techniques to increase flexibility and strength while immersing yourself in relaxing, gentle class. Suggested donation: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-261-7419. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Yoga Tone and Restore with Donna Pollin, RYT – 7:30-8:45pm. Energetic yoga class sprinkled with restorative postures to release tension and relax your mind, body and spirit. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Yoga for Cancer Care – 6:45-7:45pm. Open to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. No experience required. $5 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. Preregistration required: YogaForCancerCare@gmail. com. 908-803-0968. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. Reiki Share & Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm. Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, promotes healing based on “life force energy” that flows through us. $10 suggested donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7:30pm. Sat. 10am. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Holistic Moms of Hunterdon Meeting – 3rd Thursday of the month. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. HolisticMomsOfHunterdon@gmail.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com. MELT with Deborah Harris – 11am. Specialized soft body rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot Balls simulate the results of manual therapy. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Preregistration required: 908-754-5901. Yoga-NPilates.com.

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Lunch Hour Yoga – 1-2pm. Instruction offered in basic and intermediate yoga poses, breathing techniques, and yoga philosophy. $14. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early. $10. Pure Light Wellness Center, 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Info: Arboleda99@ yahoo.com. 732-543-1183. Facebook.com/purelight233.

Judo Program – Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. Various days and times. 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. Beginner Yoga with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500 – 9:30-10:45am. Mon. at 6pm. Tues. at 7:30pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques. No pressure, no expectations. Drop-ins welcome. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

saturday Mixed Level Yoga – 10-11:15am. Instruction offered in basic and intermediate yoga poses, breathing techniques and yoga philosophy. $14. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Meditation: The Path to Freedom and Balance – Apr. 9-30. 11:30am-12:30pm. 4-week series. Mindfulness practices and meditation traditions. All levels. Instructor: Beth Youmans. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Meditation & Mindfulness – 8:15-10am. Class begins with meditation sit followed by class on meditation techniques. Instructor: John Haspel. All levels. 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com. Meditation Series – Apr. 9-30. 10:30-11:30am. Bring questions, curiosity and frustrations. 5-week course. Learn what meditation is and how to maintain practice at home. $40/registered by 3/28. $50/ after. 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. Bonnie@ Yoka-Loka.com. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. Level III Yoga – 10-11:15am. Explore this advanced class, open to students with considerable yoga experience. $14. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main

classifieds Fee is $30 up to 30 words, extra words $1 each. To place listing, email content to Publisher@ N a t u ra l Awa ke n i n g s C N J.co m . Deadline is the 10th of the month. massage therapist wanted FOR BEAUTY & WELLNESS CENTER. Knowledge of multiple massage techniques helpful. Structured position as part of a healthcare team. Permanent job, commissioned based. Split based on Experience and Certificates. Ability to maintain positive work environment and good team player, may be asked to come in a little early or stay a little longer than posted office hours on occasion. Must be a Licensed Massage Therapist! Work week is Monday thru Saturday. Call Trish at 732-213-7789.

Yoga for Cancer Care – 11am-12:15pm. Gentle yoga class is designed for people whose lives have been affected by cancer and their support person. No experience required. Suggested donation: $5. P.S. 108, 300 Lamington Rd., Bedminster. PS108.org. Joel S. Goldsmith Study/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. (Except 1st Thurs of the month.) If you are a mystic at heart and are seeking conscious union with God, this group may help you reach your goal. Followed by meditation at 12-1pm. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Community Open Room Acupuncture– 4:30-7pm. Explore affordable way to access acupuncture for your health issues and experience amazing relaxation results. Michael Gonzales, L.Ac. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Appointment required: 908-392-3468. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com.

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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 35.

ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

ATTRACTION coach LISA CAROSELLI

Love Coach LCaroselli08@optimum.net LisasLoveLiftoff.com Lisa helps her clients prove that they do not have to change one iota of who they really are for true love to come into their life. She assists clients in strengthening their connection with Source by uncovering their heart’s desires, which is God as them. As her clients cultivate a life that they love, 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/

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BRANCHBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PC Karin Derfuss, DVM, CVA 1167 Route 28, Branchburg (near RVCC) 908-707-0045 BranchburgAnimalHospital.com

Integrative veterinary care in a warm and caring environment. Complete full service veterinary hospital for your 4 legged family members. Limited house call service available for clients. See ad on page 35.

AROMATHERAPY - SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL IDENTITY SCENTS Donna Maria Lebanon, NJ 908-305-3332

Connect to your spiritual self through the power of scent. Encounter a unique experience where you align consciousness with instinct through an intimate guided essential oil selection and formulation process. This unique spiritual reading opens you to create the custom essential oil blend that can identify, protect, and preserve your spiritual energy. Individual and group consultations available by appointment. See ad on page 27.

ROSLYN KARPEL

Matawan, NJ 732-583-6654 AurasByRoslyn.com Roslyn is passionate about reading and interpreting energy by looking at your center to see energy and drawing it. She will place her hand over an area in pain to get the vision to discover the origin. Roslyn also helps people find success in relationships and overcome blocks to pure potential. Aura Reader and Life Coach, Individual sessions. Intuitive, Healing, Light! Medium/Meditation.

BEAUTY & WELLNESS CENTRAL JERSEY BEAUTY & WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Trish Trygar 720 King George Road, Fords NJ 848-203-3813 CentralJerseyWellness.com

Strawberry Laser Lipo is an FDA approved, laser procedure shrinks fat cells, tightens skin, dimishes stretch marks and fades cellulite without pain, needles or downtime, clinically shown to reduce an average of 3.7 inches over an 8 treatment course. See ad on page 47.

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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. Join us for our Chinese Medicine weekend seminars to learn how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers alike. All are welcome to observe a class or to join one. See ad on page 42.

colon hydrotherapy NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 908-333-4146 bus; 908-455-1064 cell NewLeafWellness.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper pH in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

TOTAL ECLIPSE 1

Beverly Pue, RN 23 Calvin Road, Kendall Park, NJ 08824 908-705-3365 www.totaleclipse1.com Over time, everyone’s colon can become clogged, sluggish and just plain uncomfortable. Warm, gentle colon cleansings can help put you on the right track again. The effective removal of accumulated waste and toxins will help you feel better physically and mentally. After a series you should experience improved waste removal and complete and easier bowel movements. See ad on page 29.

COUNSELING & MINDFULNESS THE COUNSELING AND MINFULNESS GROUP

Jacky Fernandez, LPC, LCADC Dan Massey, CADC 121 Shelley Drive, Suite 2E Hackettstown, NJ 07825 646-872-7488 CounselingAndMindfulness.com We are qualified, experienced, licensed and certified mental health professionals who offer counseling and mindfulness instruction for groups and individuals. We offer a safe, compassionate, acceptance-based environment with proven, research-based methods. But most important, we offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness. We practice what we teach. See ad on page 43.

DENTISTRY

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Mohinder K. Garg, D.D.S., FAGD MG Dental Associates, P.A. 906 Oak Tree Road, Suite B, South Plainfield 908-754-8881 â&#x20AC;˘ MGDentalCareNJ.com Dr. Garg and his team are committed to provide you and your family with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment! Specialities include dental implants, which are the most innovative and natural solution for missing teeth. Please call for absolutely free consultation (that includes panoramic x-rays) to find out your dental implant options. See ad on back cover.

EDUCATION/HOLISTIC healing Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net

Offering alternative and complementary energy healing services to bring balance and harmony in a gentle and effective way to people and 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 13.

DIANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Wellness Simplified

Dian Freeman MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com

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Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman for over 12 years has taught a six-month nutritional course for certification as a Holistic Health Counselor, HHC. With over 600 graduates, many students take the course for a career in healing or for personal use.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Janette La Vigne 908-303-1676 BeWellBeWholeHealth.com

energy healing/ intuitive work CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED

Channeled Energy Healing & Consultations 908-638-9066 CircleOfIntention.com If you are experiencing blocks or inertia and long for greater clarity, the four steps of Spiritual Detox will help enormously. Christina specializes in this process the virtually effortless clearing of past life trauma from the Akashic Records and cellular memory. Burdens are lifted, more joy is experienced, and intuitive abilities are enhanced through Spiritual Detox. Classes are also offered, through the Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences, in psychic development, Inter-dimensional Photography and more. Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Sessions and Angel Card Readings are available. Also see InsideOutOnMain.com and OneSpiritFestival.org for additional information.e

HAIR RESTORATION & Beauty The Hair For Life Center

62 Chestnut Street, Englewood, NJ 07631 855-328-4247 info@thehairforlifecenter.com TheHairForLifeCenter.com

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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS EZENTIAL WELLNESS

1300 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater 908-526-0002 ezentialwellness@gmail.com eZentialWellness.com GurukulYoga.com All are welcome to join our body-healing and mindbalancing yoga classes, with a wide assortment to suit your needs. Our knowledgeable instructors are certified with Yoga Alliance and International Association of Yoga Therapists. We offer 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 23.

The Hair For Life Center is a private salon for people who would like to correct a hair loss problem or just want a little more volume or length. See ad on page 44.

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 14.

Regain Youth & Vitality from the Inside Out! When was the last time you talked with someone about your health and received the personal attention you deserve? Could one conversation change your life? Schedule an initial consultation today! See Yoga

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BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT

Minister Valerie Pyles The Professional Center at Somerset 29 Clyde Road, Suite 201, Somerset, 08873 908-380-3522 valerie.pyles@yahoo.com Body, Mind and Spirit is a holistic approach to psychotherapy designed to assist the individual in peeling back the layers of pain and negative core beliefs which have kept the person bound, stressed, depressed and traumatized, and provide the resources and tools which will continue to empower the individual to help themselves. 3

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hypnosis/hypnotherapy Hypnosis Counseling Center

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 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 13.SSee ad

HYP4LIFE LLC

Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908-852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com Incorporating traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities is Garry’s forte. Using traditional hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. His 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.

LIFE COACH 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.

MASSAGE - therapy Body Be Well Massage

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.

Therapeutic Touch By Kim, LLC In-Home Massage & Spa Therapies Kimberly Redfern ,NJ License in Massage & Bodywork #18KT00369800 908-788-1974 or 908-303-5587 cell TherapeuticTouchByKim.com

Therapeutic massage, bodywork, and spa therapies in the comfort of your home; perfect for those with busy lifestyles or home bound due to health related issues. Specialties include: Massage (Swedish, Thai poultice, Shiatsu, pregnancy and geriatric), aromatherapy, reflexology, trigger point therapy, craniosacral therapy, ear candling and various spa therapies. Over 25 years experience. Serves Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer, and Warren Counties. See ad on page 19.

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 focused and dedicated support to create results that achieve your goals! Call to find out more about our mastermind program and niche groups forming in 2016. Find us on Facebook @ FifthDimensionHealingEnergy, or Twitter@5DHealingNRG. See ad on page 13.

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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NUTRITION EDUCATION DR. DEREK RODGER, ND

Naturopathic Doctor & Nutritionist 888-234-7685 | DrRodgerND@gmail.com DrRodgerND.com Dr. Rodger (ND) became a nutritionist and later a Naturopathic Doctor after learning that many people can and have cured themselves using nutrition and herbs as their healing products. Today through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, he prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultant See ad on page 12.

JEANNE PETRUCCI, MS, RDN

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 Jeanne Petrucci received her MS degree in nutrition education from Columbia University and completed her supervised clinical practice at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. At Living Plate, she partners with other registered dietitians as well as culinary professionals to ensure individuals can meet their health goals. They facilitate 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 37.

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 7.

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REFLEXOLOGY CHRISTEL HAASE REFLEXOLOGY

Psychic Gallery

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 26.

INTUITIVE READINGS BY DON JULIO 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904 732-543-1183 arboleda99@yahoo.com facebook.com/purelight233

Soul readings and private consultations with Don Julio. By focusing on the client’s body, Julio is able to “read the soul” allowing him to see visions of present, past and future conditions. Session includes time for questions and spiritual guidance. Also available spiritual healing and Shamanic Reiki.

Christel Haase, Ph.D., Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter Foran Blvd/Ste. 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com

AUTHENTICITY PSYCHOTHERAPY

Annmarie Agosta Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-R Offices in East Brunswick & Highland Park 732-955-6178 annmarieagosta@gmail.com AuthenticityTherapy.com In a word...unconventional. An eclectic approach within a holistic framework, encompasses body, mind, and soul. Over 25 years in social services/mental health field with experience with most psychotherapeutic issues and populations. Special areas of expertise are LGBTQ population, trauma, addictions, and spirituality. Individual, Couples and Group Work. all out of network insurance plans are accepted. See ad on page 45.

REIKI & Hypnosis psychotherapy/ENERGY HEALING/counseling SHIFTING YOUR GEARS, LLC Dr. Nancy Erb, LCSW, ACSW 3 locations (Flanders, Clinton and Whitehouse Station), NJ 908.268.0724 www.Drnancyerb.com Dr_nancyerb@yahoo.com

Are you “talked out”? Proven holistic techniques will get you where you want to be. Incorporating Neuro Emotional Technique (NET), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Reiki ... Let me help you “shift your gears” and work thru barriers to achieve your goals.

Alice Rich Reiki Center

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.

Foot Reflexology facilitates the body’s natural ability to heal. Applying pressure to over 7,000 nerve endings/ reflex points on each foot removes toxins, clears neural pathways, and improves 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.

SHAMANISM/REIKI Saharra White-Wolf

Clinton, NJ 973-902-5737 Awakya.com; Meetup.com: awakya Shamana and a certified Reiki/Karuna Master and Teacher. Her mission is to connect adults and children back to their hearts and spirit. Offerings include Shamanic drum journeying circles, past life regression, healing sessions for children/adults, Certified Reiki classes, Reiki and energy worker healing circles, sound healing, private journey work, and full moon ceremonies.

water filtration SMART WATER COOLER

Drew Chafey 800-287-0099 SmartWaterCooler.com Smart Water Filtration SMART WATER Systems reduce the impact on the environment by dramatically decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering energy consumption for pennies a day. State of the art Carbon Block filters down to 0.5 micron, removes chlorine, filters organic contaminants yet leaves minerals in the water. See ad on page 27. WATER COOLERS &

RELATIONSHIP COACH 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 18.

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wellness center WELLNESS ROCKS! LLC

28 Center Street, downtown Clinton Nancy Erb, Director, 908-268-0724 WellnessRocksNJ.com wellnessrocksnj@yahoo.com Educational venues focused on wellness and access to various mind-body-spirit holistic treatment modalities. Workshops, events and lectures with amazing variety of local practitioners throughout year. Sign up at wellnessrocksnj@ yahoo.com for notifications See ad on page 48.

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