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Dr. Magaziner is a pioneer in the field of Regenerative Orthopedic Medicine using Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell Grafts since 2001.It is commonly known in the field that he was the first known physician in the United States to use these treatments for arthritis and joint pain. He has lectured extensively and has taught others on this groundbreaking technique. He is well known around the country in his field and is considered by many as one of the top treating pain management physicians in the New Jersey region. PRP and Stem Cell treatments have grown increasingly common in the sports medicine world in recent years. Many physicians are taking weekend seminars to learn how to do these procedures however, experience and knowledge is the key to success and safety with regenerative medicine treatments. During a PRP procedure, the patient’s blood is drawn and put in a centrifuge to separate out platelet-containing plasma from the red blood cells. The plasma is then injected back into the patient’s injury. PRP treatment is thought to accelerate and/or maximize the signals an injury site sends to the body in order to continue the healing process. Adult stem cells are collected from bone marrow or from fat and are able to grow and become a cell for repair of a specific tissue or organ, according to the National Institutes of Health. The benefits of these bio-regenerative treatments: Treatment of tendon and ligament injuries without surgery. Effective relief of joint pain caused by arthritis. Safe Procedure with no serious sideeffects. Tissue regeneration using your own blood platelets and stem cells.
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Case Studies 63 year old male with bilateral knee arthritis not improved with NSAIDS, cortisone injections and physical therapy. The orthopedist told him he needed knee replacements. He could not walk any significant distance and had trouble getting up from a chair. After 6 monthly PRP treatments he had no pain, was walking long distances ,and up stairs without difficulty. 35 year old female musician with twoyear history of elbow pain. She had multiple cortisone injections and physical therapy with no relief. Her pain was rated 10 out of 10. She was treated with monthly PRP injections. After 3 treatments she was 80% improved. By 5 treatments she was 90% improved and her pain rating was 2 out of 10. She resumed playing guitar, and doing repetitive activities.
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walk long distances or on uneven surfaces. He received seven (7) monthly PRP treatments. Results: His pain level was down to 0-1/10 and he was able to do all activities. He receives a booster treatment 1x per year. Kimberly S., a 39-year-old women with two children had had pelvic and groin pain for 3 yrs. Formerly a cheerleader who did yoga and was a sports enthusiast, her X-rays were positive for sclerosis. Had cortisone injection with only 2 weeks of relief. She received 4 PRP treatments. Results: Her pain reduced from 8 out of 10 to 2 out of 10 and treatment continues to improve her condition. Cynthia S., a 41-year-old who was involved in a motor vehicle accident which dislocated her thumb and wrist. She had positive MRI findings and functionally the patient could not use her wrist or thumb to carry or grasp due to pain. Results: Cynthia had 7 Prolotherapy treatments to wrist and thumb and she was improved 60-70%. When we changed to PRP she experienced 90% improvement in pain and function after 5 more sessions. She felt the improvement was excellent. “You gave me my hand back.” Dr. Magaziner’s credentials include: Director Center for Spine Sports Pain Management and Regenerative Medicine Assistant Professor New York Medical College Clinical Professor Robert Wood Johnson University Dept. of Anesthesiology Past CEO NJ Interventional Pain Society Past President New Jersey Society of Rehabilitation Medicine Middlesex County Medical Society Executive Board Member Past delegate to NJ Medical Society and advisor to the NJ Medicare Committee
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t’s 2017 and cars are about to drive us by themselves. The largest real estate company in the world does not own one single piece of property. Malls and our largest retailers are in a panic as the Internet continues to eat away at the world of shopping. The colonization of Mars is in the near future of the human race. Life, Mother Earth, and the universe continues to change. The one constant you can count on is change. IBM’s Watson super computer now reads and stores the entire Library of Congress in moments with instant retrieval of every word. Robots and artificial intelligence look and act too real to imagine. Systems are recording and storing scary stuff. What that future looks like, the change ahead for our children and grandchildren, is mind blowing. Technology in the medical world is advancing with blinding speed. Smartphones and other devices can take various life threatening indicators before you even reach the hospital. Communicating with your doctor’s computer from your wrist device has arrived. Again, change is the constant in life. Sometimes slow, sometimes fast, good and bad—the one constant is change happens. Change in the future will have a dramatic effect on world population, which in turn will impact the food supply. Already crickets for human consumption are on the market, not only for their protein value but for the reduced water needed to bring them to market. Insect abundance coupled with their small environmental footprint, tells me they might become a staple food of the future. Which brings me to my point. All the things we think are important: nutrition, yoga, meditation, oxygen therapy, mindfulness, organic food, natural products, proper soil treatments, banning chemicals in our food, protecting our water supply, etc., have been changes for the good. Although slow, most have now reached main street (or at least two streets over). I have been waiting 40 years for this knowledge to be accepted: that what we put in our body matters, that supporting our cells with micro nutrient enriched foods strengthens our immune system and helps guard against disease. This awareness is now gaining ground, and that’s a very good change. Harvard studies are also confirming the health and mental benefits you can achieve through meditation, and mindfulness. In the world of zoom, slowing down, being smaller, enjoying the moment has turned out to be good. Slowing down as you eat is now being accepted as beneficial to the digestive system and general health. How come it took us so long to recognize this? Time, they say, takes time. Technology has allowed us to spread the word and make ever expanding connections. What was “off the charts” a few decades ago is now becoming “common sense.” Watch your footprint; take good care of yourself; treat people, the planet, and the environment with respect. With this in mind, hopefully, we can be a change for the good of the future. With peace, love and laughter,
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he “Be the Change” Coaching Center of Central Jersey proudly presents the Valentine’s Day Psychic Fair on Sunday, February 12 from 11am to 6pm at the Days Inn of Bridgewater. A few of the amazing readers featured at the fair include the nationally known artist, writer and reader Angelo Ruscian, artist and writer Shiva Stone and international teacher Lorraine Henrichs. Glenn Herding, local author, will be signing his bestselling novel “Piper Houdini: Apprentice of Coney Island.” There will also be salt lamp vendors, gemstone bracelets and Valentine’s Day teas and potions for attracting relationships and dispelling old ones. The cost for readings is $45 for the first 20 minutes and $1 a minute thereafter. A Valentine’s Day couples special offers a 2-person reading for the price of one. Admission is donations for the Food Bank Network of Somerset County and Animeals of Hunterdon County. Location: Days Inn, 1260 Route 22 E, Bridgewater. For more information, email SuZen at PsychicFairBW@gmail.com or visit SuZenPrevents.com. See ad on page 17.
reedom Now’s Dr. Michael Amendolara has expanded his services to include Rapid Life Change Breakthrough Sessions. These sessions allow clients to make big changes in their lives quickly and easily using advanced psychological techniques calls NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). Using NLP enables clients to quit smoking and other addictions, lose weight, overcome anxieties, eliminate phobias and basically overcome any problem that they wish to address quicker and easier when compared with traditional therapy and motivational techniques. Dr. Amendolara is a certified practitioner and master practitioner of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). He is also a Board certified family physician who specializes in holistic mind-body techniques that allow patients with chronic pain (months, years or decades of pain) to quickly and easily eliminate their chronic pain once and for all. For a free initial consultation on Rapid Life Change Breakthrough by telephone or skype, please contact Dr. Amendolara at 908-625-8673. Location is not an issue as he can work with clients anywhere in the world. Location: Freedom Now MD, 273 Main St., #848, Whitehouse Station. Michael Amendolara, MD. 908-625-8673. info@FreedomNowMD.com. FreedomNowMD.com. See ad on page 14.
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ccording to studies from the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains between 5 and 10 pounds over the holiday season. Additionally, while some people are able to shed those added pounds initially, they tend to creep back. Yikes! Join Living Plate’s online 21-Day Cleanse to enter the New Year with glowing skin and renewed energy. During the cleanse, participants will eat plenty of low-glycemic foods, prepare simple delicious recipes and receive support from registered dietitians in a private online community. Get started now on your path to optimal health! Cost of the 3-week cleanse is $59. For more information and to sign up, visit LivingPlate.com/mealplans. See ad on page 33.
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pend the day in Flemington on Saturday, February 25, to sample free classes, programs and activities at numerous locations in town during the annual Health and Wellness Community Day. Borough businesses will be offering free events for participants of all ages between 8am and 6pm. Explore all the health and wellness opportunities Flemington has to offer and get a chance to meet our experienced practitioners. Find out more about the benefits of holistic nutrition, energy medicine or chiropractic. Try a free Kung Fu class or a free mini-acupuncture session. Give a yoga or art class a try. Dine at borough cafes offering healthy menu offerings. Enter to win door prizes offering free classes, activities and wellness talks in town. For more information and for a list of participating businesses, visit Facebook.com/flemingtonhealthandwellness. Any questions: call Nicole at 908-237-1076, email JerseyACU@ gmail.com or contact Karen at 908-642-0989, or Karen@ BeHereNowYoga108.com. See Yoga Profile on page 56.
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Embodied Heart, Sensual Soul: JourneyDance International Nutritional Certification Training Event n Saturday, February 11, from 6 to 9pm, participants will in Morristown
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ian’s Wellness Simplified is offering a 12-week nutritional certification prep course beginning in April and meeting twice per month on Sundays or Thursdays in Morristown, New Jersey. The course covers the required books needed to take the American Association of Nutritional Consultants Exam, which is required to obtain a Certified Holistic Health Counselor (CHHC). Dian Freeman, who lectures nationally at conferences and holistic gatherings, teaches how to regain good health by using food, supplements and drugless holistic practices. Her certified holistic health counselor certificate program has been taught to more than 600 graduate students to help them in their own practices. “More people are realizing how much nutrition affects their health and they are turning to holistic counselors to help them personalize their diet and supplementation protocols,” says Freeman who has a private nutritional consultation practice is currently working on her doctorate at Drew University. The course also covers how to make sense of the contradictions offered by numerous nutritional approaches, how to practice nutrition, the business of counseling, body systems and their nutritional needs, muscle testing and traditional symptomology, and functional nutrition and blood type diets, as well as an overview of various complementary modalities. To reserve a spot in a free sample class or to submit an application for the course, call 973-267-4816 or visit WellnessSimplified.com. See ad page 15.
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Our longing for intimacy in our culture often results in a search for a soul mate, believing that if we find the right partner, intimacy will happen. Knowing and loving ourselves, however, is the ground from which authentic sacred sexuality emerges. First, we must risk loving ourselves and only then can we share ourselves with others- without fear or shame. As Buddha says, “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.” The workshop fee is $30 in advance and $35 at the door. Location: Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908707-0759. To register, call Janet Oussaty at 908-635-1822 or email JOussaty@comcast.net. Dr. Janet M. Oussaty has completed Advanced Training in Tantric Principles and Practices as well as Sacred Intimacy at the Shalom Mountain Retreat Center in Livingston Manor, New York. See ad on page 37.
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here is a new wave in caregiving for people at the end of life, known as death doulas or midwives. The goal is to provide a safe space and support for the dying and their families. Death midwives, or end of life doulas, will be called generally when the active phase of dying begins. End of life doulas help in the planning of someone’s end of life wishes. They educate on the rights and responsibilities when caring for someone who has died. They provide spiritual care, psychological and social support before during and after the person has transitioned. Kelly Roman, OMC, EOLD, was pulled to this work after experiencing her brother’s death. Following his passing, she began sitting vigil with people who were actively dying. Throughout the day, she sat quietly, holding their hands, praying, talking to them and giving them permission to go. She continued this practice naturally for three years until she was presented with the term “end of life doula.” Kelly strives to create a bridge of support between the clinical team, families and the dying. Kelly’s mission is to to remove the taboo about death and dying. She wants to build an understanding that death is a natural part of life and believes that guiding and supporting families through this process is a gift.
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healthy individual may need a quick list of things they absolutely need daily: water; proper dietary intake; healthy social interactions; brisk exercise, and the like. However, when life whittles down to just a spare few items to cross off on a daily list, it may leave people feeling significantly emptier, lonelier, and prone to falling victim to many debilitating mental disorders. Modern age and sweeping digitalization are sometimes wrongly portrayed as the era of expression; with so many complexities manning our day-to-day lives, it becomes exceptionally difficult to boil life back down to the basics. In doing so, many essential – perhaps even crucial – human requirements are brushed aside or ignored. This, unfortunately, includes a phenomenon as basic and carnal as humankind itself: platonic touch. The touch deprivation epidemic is one which is real and entirely subjective. It cannot be listed accurately in numbers – though varied sources may try – and neither can it follow a strict scientific pattern. Craving friendly, warm touch proves to be the gateway to a plethora of other plaguing issues: a fatigued body; a restless soul; and a general air of dissatisfaction and discontentment from one’s life. However, the hypothetical cure may prove to be as simple as a reassuring squeeze of the shoulder, or a secure embrace.
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On the matter of security, it is often associated with guarded thoughts and protected hearts. However, when any individual is placed in the safest environment available to them, they are naturally inclined to be far more expressive and honest. This general demeanor of openness and flexibility in turn would allow an individual to be more physically expressive. This can be best witnessed when family members meet each other after long periods of time; an initial response would be to warmly embrace or clasp hands. Though a great degree of this social response is human conditioning, it firmly remains that even newly-born infants crave and cling to the warm, familiar touch of a mother.
The Epidemic The touch deprivation epidemic uniquely exists without a prognosis. In simpler terms, a doctor in a hospital would not prescribe a list of medicines for a patient craving platonic touch to intake. In fact, an individual may not even be fully aware that they crave a specific sort of touch; far too often, people helplessly fall into a cycle of insomnia, clinical depression, or feelings of isolation. They may resort to downing pills – which may or may not work for them – rather than going for viable organic options. A hefty chunk of this issue has to do with the way these individuals
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view themselves. Mental disorders are commonly viewed as weaknesses or anomalies, though general acceptance has recently been on the rise. When an individual struggles with incessant thoughts of self-harm and bipolar emotions, they do not assume that a few hours of alternative touch therapy may possibly make the difference for them. A valid reason for such could be because the touch deprivation epidemic, recently referred to as skin hunger, is not recognized sufficiently enough. Skin hunger is typically defined as the overwhelming need for healthy touch. This touch is not sexual in nature, but rests comfortably in the realms of platonic friendliness. This touch, as discussed earlier, does no more than to reaffirm feelings of trust, security, and warmth. Although such hunger for touch is most commonly occurring amongst older individuals one would assume that newer generations would experience such phenomena far less. However, this is not true. The number of single-person households have globally risen dramatically as of late. Such individuals would also go on to cite often experiencing feelings of loneliness, depression, and craving friendly touch and conversation. Though technology is often blamed for this disconnection, there are several other factors often at play. The media, for example, has managed to stereotype
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The Need For Platonic Touch It is entirely possible to discuss the causes and concerns of this epidemic at length. It is also entirely possible to locate key symptoms, and connect possibly every debilitating mental condition with a lack of touch in one’s life. However, the need for platonic touch does manifest itself into objective research as well. A study led by Carnegie Mellon psychologist – Sheldon Cohen – for Psychological Science confirmed that a healthy embrace may reduce stress levels, and boost a body’s immune system. In another study, it was found that individuals who were frequently hugged or embraced were more likely to combat stressful events easily, as compared to touch deprived individuals. Empirical research also proves that individuals who frequently embrace had lower levels of increased blood pressure, as opposed to those people that did not hug or cuddle frequently (both systolic and diastolic). Warm embraces have also been found to increase the production of the hormone oxytocin. This hormone is responsible for increasing emotions of caring and nurturing amongst people. Certain studies have also found that regular healthy touch markedly reduces any violent leanings an individual may possess.
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Selfies Promote Animal Cruelty and Death Zachary Crockett, of Pricenomics.com, has found that since 2014, 49 people were killed in attempts to take pictures of themselves with wild creatures. Although there are no statistics on how many animals have been harmed due to selfies, wildlife organizations such as Care for the Wild International are appealing to the public to stop using animals as props. Visitors to China’s Yunnan Wild Animal Park lured captive peacocks from their enclosure and grabbed them by their tails. The birds died as a result. Another group of people at a beach in Argentina was filmed mobbing a baby Franciscana dolphin, an endangered species, while taking pictures, resulting in its death likely through shock and severe dehydration from being removed from the water for too long. Due to the high demand by tourists to take pictures with wild animals, special photographic settings are popping up in Mexico, Europe and Morocco. However, the Association for British Travel Agents stated that no legitimate sanctuary would allow animals to be used as photo props.
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Texas Company Turns Wood Waste into Furniture Nearly 2 billion wooden pallets are currently in circulation in the U.S., consuming around 50 percent of the country’s annual hardwood harvest and representing more than 90 percent of the world’s shipping waste. PalletSmart, in Fort Worth, Texas, has been making furniture, home decor and custom projects out of repurposed pallets and other reclaimed material since 2012. Company co-founder John Zaskoda says, “As with any business, we are looking to grow, but want to be smart about it. For now, we are staying put, taking custom residential and commercial orders and producing top-notch furniture.” He sees the endeavor as proof that with hard work and consistency it’s possible to make trash into treasure.
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Clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) is a new method of editing genomes of farm animals and food crops. White button mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) that have been genetically modified to delay the natural browning process are the first CRISPRedited organisms to receive approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Yinong Yang, a plant pathologist from Penn State University, crafted the modified mushrooms by targeting the family of genes responsible for the browning effect seen in produce when sliced and exposed to oxygen. Yang was able to reduce the browning enzyme’s work by 30 percent and was granted approval from the USDA because no foreign or altered DNA was integrated into the mushroom genome. The department only assesses whether there’s a risk that the new modified variety of an organism could become a weed or “pest” to other plants. The mushrooms may still be subject to Food and Drug Administration or Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine are in discussions about developing a new set of rules for the biotech industry in the next five to 10 years. Source: Nature.com
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The seeds of dozens of plants from alfalfa to wheat can be grown as microgreens. If seeking to maximize nutrition, put red cabbage and cilantro on the planting list. Scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Quality Laboratory, in Beltsville, Maryland, tested the nutritional properties of 25 microgreens; red cabbage, cilantro, garnet amaranth and green daikon radish had the highest concentrations of vitamin C, carotenoids, and vitamins K and E, respectively. Microgreens generally provide three times as much nutrition per weight as the same food eaten in its mature state. “People underestimate the intense flavor of microgreens and might try planting mustard greens or radish varieties even if they don’t like spicy flavors,” say Elizabeth Millard, an organic farmer in Northfield, Minnesota, and author of Indoor Kitchen Gardening. For beginners, large seeds that sprout quickly such as sunflowers, buckwheat and snow peas are good choices because they produce big, robust sprouts with mild flavor. Many people also grow microgreens for their pets. “Cats tend to prefer mild, sweet-tasting microgreens such as red
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Microgreens grow so fast that there’s little time for them to run into trouble. Commercial growers use large trays, but home gardeners can also use pretty coffee mugs or tofu boxes rescued from the recycling bin. Drainage holes in the container bottoms work well when growing beets or other slow-sprouting seeds, but are less important for fastgrowing sunflowers or wheat. Work only with organic seeds. Seeds sold for sprouting or bulk grains from a local health food store cost much less than the larger, robust seeds produced for gardening. Soak seeds in water overnight to jump-start germination. Place an inch or so of potting soil or seed-starting mix in the container, and then scatter the plump seeds on top. “A common beginner’s error is to sow seeds too thickly,” says Braunstein. Sown seeds should not touch each other, with most spaced about onequarter-inch apart. Spritz with water and cover with a plate or plastic wrap. At the first signs of sprouting, water and move the pot to a sunny spot near a bright window or within two inches of a bright grow light. Dribble in small amounts of water to maintain moisture over the next few days. To harvest, cut in bunches about one-half inch above the soil line. Microgreens store well in the refrigerator for a couple of days, but are best eaten fresh. For both beginners and experienced gardeners, growing microgreens provides a close-up look at seed germination, one of nature’s miracles. Award-winning garden writer Barbara Pleasant’s new book Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, will be out next month from Storey Publishing.
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PASSAGE Conscious Dying as a Transformative Healing Journey by Linda Sechrist
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hen properly viewed, the thresholds of all of life’s transitional moments can be both emotionally and spiritually rewarding. Whether it involves marriage or birth, job loss or illness, gleaning insight from the experience can yield fresh perspective on how to live life more fully today, if we remain mindful and lovingly attentive through the process. Like birth, death is a transition we can wisely prepare for. In recent years, compassionate individuals and grassroots movements have emerged to help us conduct ourselves, heal and grow from losing a loved one or face our own passing. An increasing number of initiatives support a new model in palliative care that treats death not as a failure, but an expected aspect of
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the human experience. Each in its own way advocates for a grace-filled passage supported by dignified, caring and compassionate practices.
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The Conscious Dying Institute, in Boulder, Colorado, aims to restore death and dying to its natural place in the sacred circle of life. Its end-of-life literacy curriculum and certificate training programs are helping to create a new, wisdombased culture of healing teachers and end-of-life doulas that serve among the frontline caregivers and companions providing the comfort people want and need most. Founded by Tarron Estes, a healing artist, poet, Caritas coach and transformational learning educator, the institute is grounded in love, spiritual
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openness, compassion and a universal field of consciousness. “Training is open to nurses, physicians, clinicians, caregivers, family members, healthcare teams and anyone else interested in exploring what it means to die consciously,” says Estes. It attends to the provider’s inner awakening and helps them strengthen their ability to give spiritual, emotional, physical and practical care to anyone, helping to relieve pain, regardless of diagnosis. “Rather than curative care, it’s all about seeking to increase precious, meaningful moments, a sense of spiritual sanctity, beauty, interconnectedness and appreciation of life for the families and patients they serve. An end-of-life doula at bedside assures that families and loved ones can focus on what is most important,” explains Estes, who believes that our true nature lives within us as an unblemished jewel. Helping individuals become comfortable talking about death is the work of Dr. Karen Wyatt, of Dillon, Colorado, founder of the End of Life University, an online interview series with end-of-life care experts. She provides a trustworthy loving environment in monthly death cafés. The author of What Really Matters: 7 Lessons for Living from the Stories of Dying expands the conversation through related articles and podcasts at eolUniversity.com. Death cafés benefit from Wyatt’s experience as a hospice doctor. “There is never an agenda. Of the 10 to 12 people that generally join in, one is always a new caller, recently awakened to the idea of conscious dying or their own mortality. They’re seeking information and someone to talk to because family and friends aren’t interested. Some already embracing their mortality wish to explore their thoughts with others. Some callers join just to listen,” advises Wyatt. Because death in the West has become a commercialized, medical event with funeral home packages the norm, Wyatt recommends the National Home Funeral Alliance to those interested in a deeper understanding of options and resources for a gentler model. The nonprofit, grassroots movement and its members, such as Sacred Crossings, in Los Angeles, seek to restore the lost
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We rediscover that in order to die well, we must live well. Dying gracefully is the result of a mindful, day-to-day journey—a culmination of informed choices, honest discussions and deference to the hallowed fragility of nature’s life-death cycles. ~William Rosa art and healing ritual of a home funeral by preserving the rights of families to provide home after-death care. Supporting and educating interested families is the mission of Sacred Crossings founder Rev. Olivia Rosemarie Bareham. The certified death midwife and home funeral guide draws from her experiences as an auxiliary nurse and hospice volunteer to assist families with end-of-life planning, death midwifery and arrangements for an at-home vigil and funeral, as well as cremation and burial choices. “We also offer sacred singing to help ease a loved one’s transition. Music by a bedside soloist or choir before, during and after death can be deeply relaxing and comforting, and even provide pain relief,” advises Bareham.
Exploring the Mystery
For more than 40 years, philosopher, psychologist and physician Raymond Moody’s life work has been
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o begin, there are many myths about hospice care that need to be dispelled. People think that hospice is a place, that it’s very expensive, limited to the elderly and that people die faster while they are on hospice. They also believe hospice care means forgoing medical treatment and that it is only used for the last few days of life or that a person can only receive care for a maximum of six months. This is simply not true. Hospice is a service that focuses on the comprehensive care of patients with terminal illnesses. Hospice need not be a place but rather a service that offers support, resources and assistance to terminally ill patients and their families. The main goal of hospice is to provide a peaceful, symptom-free and dignified transition to death for patients whose diseases are advanced beyond a cure. The hope for a cure shifts to hope for a life free of suffering. The focus becomes quality of life rather than its length. Hospice care is patient-centered medical care. A host of valuable services are offered to address every aspect of the patient’s care as a whole. Hospice is specifically for individuals with a terminal diagnosis, whereas palliative care is for individuals at any stage of illness. Hospice care is a treatment option that does not not include aggressive, curative treatment while palliative care can occur in conjunction with aggressive treatment. Services provided include nursing, medical social work, counseling, volunteer and administrative services provided by the hospice MD. Hospice can also be covered by Medicare, Medicaid, Managed Care and commercial insurance plans. In many chronic and progressive conditions such as cancer, heart disease and dementia, the natural disease process can ultimately reach an end stage. Most of the time, as a disease progresses to an advanced stage, its symptoms become more intolerable and difficult to control. As a result, an end-stage condition can significantly impair a person’s functional status and quality of life. Dying is part of the life process, and for many dying persons, life’s experiences still have significant meaning and importance. With proper care, support and planning the time remaining for a dying person and their family can be comfortable and enjoyable. Location: Ascend Hospice, 65 Jackson Drive, Suite 103, Cranford. For more information, call 908-931-9068 or visit AscendHospice.com. See ad on page 31. Natural Awakenings
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acknowledging the mysteries and validating the unexplainable events at the end of life. His seminal bestseller Life After Life appeared in 1975. Lisa Smartt’s mentorship by Moody led them to co-found FinalWordsProject. org. She’s also authored Words at the Threshold, a study of the nonsensical, metaphorical and paradoxical language and visions of the dying. Moody and Smartt agree that by better understanding the unique language patterns related to end of life we can share more deeply and build bridges with our beloveds throughout the dying process. “When we do so, we offer greater support to the dying and ameliorate our own experience of loss as they cross the threshold,” remarks
As many as 80 percent of us say we want to die at home.
Smartt. Like William Peters, founder of the Shared Crossings Project, in Santa Barbara, California, they caution that compassionate etiquette during events at death is important. “Assume that levels of awareness exist in the dying so that our energy and presence are felt and our voices heard,” advises Moody. “Respect your words and actions, regardless of the person’s state of consciousness. Be a compassionate listener and validate their vision. Don’t pretend to intellectualize or explain anything.” Dianne Gray, president and executive director of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation, also owns Hospice and Healthcare Communications. “The dying often wish to leave here surrounded by
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Writing Our Legacy by Linda Sechrist n their books Caring for the Dying and Having the Last Say, authors Henry FerskoWeiss and Alan Gelb, respectively, advocate reviewing our life and writing a short narrative to explore its value as we approach our final act of Earth’s play. Processing experiences from the past and what they mean at this juncture presents us an opportunity to achieve greater clarity and integrate them in a positive way in our life story. According to Fersko-Weiss, it has the power to reduce depression, increase life satisfaction, promote acceptance of self and enhance integrity of spirit, no matter what phase of life we are in. The harvesting of life experiences should reflect our true humanity—flaws and all—and what we’ve learned through mistakes and failures, as well as triumphs. Conveying a compelling mythic family story, values we’ve lived by and our embrace of meaningful relationships will help the people we know understand that, for all its difficulties and complexities, life is worth living. Our narrative, whether recorded as an essay or scripted video, becomes an act of praise for the gift of the life we’ve led, imperfect as it may have been. It can also serve as a potential keepsake that passes along life lessons and values from one generation to another. Gelb suggests that summing up what’s most important to us in 500 to 1,000 words can be an experience to savor and enjoy at a reflective time in life, an opportunity to capture our legacy and even serve as our own eulogy. When we want a loved one no longer here to feel near to us and hear them one last time, it’s a way for them to literally have the last say, he adds.
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peace and harmony. They choose to let go of contentiousness and often wish family members would do the same, which is facilitated by mapping out Advance Directives according to the final wishes of the patient,” says Gray. Questions she frequently addresses in public talks and Death Over Dinner party conversations include: the necessity of finishing unfinished business; bringing closure to unresolved relationship issues; finding words to express our compassion; soothing the sense of impending loss; and managing to take only love with us to the other side, yet leave enough of it behind to help loved ones through their grieving process. She cautions that no matter how well we plan for death, things don’t always go as planned. “Sometimes no matter how many advance care conversations have taken place, discord can dismantle the best laid plans. It requires the tough work of compassionate communications. Friends and families need to remember that this is the patient’s end-of-life experience, not theirs. It is possible to find peace in the midst of conflict, understanding that the one leaving overwhelmingly wishes for a peaceful passing, including peace within the family.” The Death Over Dinner initiative, founded by Michael Hebb in 2013, has been hosted by groups in more than 20 countries to help people engage in conversations on “how we want to die”—the most vital and costly discussion Americans aren’t having (DeathOverDinner.org/stories).
Practical Plans
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and its 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy program offer a free downloadable national Guide to Financial Decisions: Implementing an End-of-Life Plan at Tinyurl.com/EssentialPlanNeeds. It includes basic descriptions of issues that arise as we age beyond retirement and details the critical documents needed for the individual, dependents,
property, assets, estate planning, wills and trusts. It also addresses issues related to advance, treatment and do-notresuscitate directives, insurance, types of funerals and costs, and Social Security, Medicare and veterans’ benefits. Guidelines suggest consulting with a certified public accountant or personal financial planning specialist. The latest innovation is the blessing of a living funeral, a celebration of life while the honoree is present to hear the eulogies, praises and farewells before they depart. AgingWithDignity.org provides a downloadable Five Wishes document, a popular advance directive, or living will that covers personal, spiritual, medical and legal aspects. It’s easy to use and can serve as a family guide to prompt conversations about personal care preferences in the event of serious illness. New York Times journalist Mark Leibovich wrote about how Massachusetts Senator Edward Kennedy chose to spend his final weeks in pursuit of a “good ending.” As death approached, Kennedy told friends that he wanted to take stock of his life and enjoy the gift of his remaining days with the people he loved most. As a result, he continued enjoying his morning ritual of reading newspapers while drinking coffee, playing with his dogs, watching James Bond movies with his wife and holding family dinners and sing-alongs near nightly. He reveled in his bedside view of Nantucket Sound, sailed when he could and ate lots of his favorite ice cream. His mantra was, “Every day is a gift.” “As our time winds down, we all seek comfort in simple pleasures—companionship, everyday routines, the taste of good food, the warmth of sunlight on our faces,” remarks Boston’s Dr. Atul Gawande in Being Mortal. “If we strive in our final months for independence, companionship, mindful attention, dignity, wisdom, joy, love and freedom from pain, we have the power to make those days less miserable, confusing and frightening.” In these many ways, we can manage to gently embrace and tenderly navigate life’s final transition with grace and love. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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teeth and creates better alignment,” she explains. If childhood tooth growth is delayed, Pearson often suggests a chiropractic adjustment if all other developmental areas are normal. “It can help the body relax so that teeth erupt naturally,” she advises.
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decay; early interceptive treatment to avoid crowding of teeth; and consulting a nutritionist.
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Andie Pearson, a doctor of dental medicine and owner of Gaimed Dental Spa, in Wilmette, Illinois, tells mothers that in the descent through the birth canal, their baby ingests the bacteria necessary to digest breast milk. As teeth later emerge, their gut bacteria also become able to digest solid food. “By the time a child has all 20 baby teeth, between 18 and 30 months, they no longer have the microbial ecology for digesting breast milk and should be weaned. Researchers from the University of CaliforniaBerkeley have found that the more frequently a mother breastfed her child beyond the second birthday during the day, the greater the child’s risk of severe early tooth decay,” says Pearson. Development of facial muscles and bone structure is dependent on chewing and gnawing. “Teething rings facilitate chewing that builds stronger
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Mouth-to-Mouth Susan Maples, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Total Health Dentistry, in Holt, Michigan, notes that Streptococcus mutans is the leading reason children are hospitalized today. “Cavities are formed when the rate of decay of the teeth caused by the lactic acid produced by the bacteria exceeds the rate of repair initiated by the phosphate and calcium ions in saliva,” she explains. The unwanted bacteria is transmitted through saliva, which is why adults should avoid licking spoons or tasting foods before offering them to children between the ages of 1 and 3. “This type of bacteria thrives on sugar, so children shouldn’t have lots of sugary drinks and sweet treats,” says Maples. Mouth kissing presents a similar risk.
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Kris Kammer, a doctor of dental surgery and owner of Gums of Steel Oral Hygiene Transformation, in Middleton, Wisconsin, learned early in his career to avoid mercury amalgam fillings and early extractions of bicuspids for orthodontic purposes, and that xylitol reduces buildup of plaque bacterial biofilm on teeth. A study published in the Journal of Dental Research, supported by findings of a metastudy appearing in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dentistry
By the time a child has all 20 baby teeth, between 18 and 30 months, they no longer have the microbial ecology for digesting breast milk and should be weaned.
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following intensive intravenous (IV) ozone protocols, with individualized systemic support. Ozonotherapy is a prime treatment for infections, especially viral. Leading experts in oxidative therapy Dr. Robert Rowen, who practices in Santa Rosa, California, and Dr. Howard Robins, director of The Healing Center, in New York City, had good success administering treatment during the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone. In addition to many patients helped, “It’s been reported that ozone therapy rapidly cured five by Valerie Burke patients with Ebola during the outbreak,” s safe and trusted as weakness, dizziness or drowsiness says Rowen. hyperbaric (high pressure) for short periods of time during Ozone therapy is now used to oxygen therapy, ozone or after treatment. Rare allergic relieve arthritis, neuropathy, degeneratherapy also harnesses the skin reactions like nettle rash tive joint and disk disease, fibromyalgia healing power of oxygen. Since are possible with local applica- and chronic fatigue. A pilot study led the 1950s, its popularity has tions, although occurrences are by the Universidad de Granada, Spain, increased around the world. mild and quick to resolve. saw improvement in the physical and Today, more than 45,000 physiOzone is an oxidant. depressive symptoms of fibromyalgia. cians in 50 countries administer Ozone therapy, like “Ozone is also effective in treating ozone therapy to address ailments exercise, creates health osteoarthritic knees and, via injection, ranging from endodontic benefits by delivering arthritic hips,” says Rowen. Other infections and herniated disk measured doses of individuals describe their experiences pain to arterial plaque and oxidative stress that of overcoming various diseases using Lyme disease. activate the body’s ozone therapy at YouTube.com/user/ According to the internal antioxidant RobertRowenMD/videos. American Academy of systems. The primary One of the most impressive Ozonotherapy, the natural enzyme in evidence-based applications is relief widespread medical ozone therapy is sufrom the pain of herniated disks, use of ozone began peroxide dismutase, particularly lumbar. More than one in Germany and which stimulates meta-analysis deemed ozone treatment has since spread another enzyme an effective and extremely safe proceacross Europe called telomerase dure, with pain and functional outas an alternative that keeps DNA young by comes equal to or better than surgery treatment for antibiotic-resistant maintaining the telomere at and far lower complication rates (less bacteria. The academy notes that althe end of each DNA strand. than 0.1 percent), along with significantly lopathic physicians caution against A study from Cuba’s shorter recovery times (Pain Physician; ozone therapy largely University of Havana of herni- American Journal of Neuroradiology). due to misinformation and a ated disc patients found that According to the Journal of Natural lack of understanding regarding ozone therapy provided both Science, Biology and Medicine, oxygen/ its efficacy, side effects, expense oxidative protection and pain ozone therapy used in dentistry offers and safety, even though pubrelief. Such properties make medical three fundamental forms of applications lished international studies as ozone therapy a safe and effective to treat oral tissue—ozonated water, well as U.S. clinical trials have treatment for many infections. ozonated olive oil and oxygen/ozone shown it can be used instead of It’s been shown to be particular- gas. Ozonated water and olive oil have more expensive and dangerous ly effective for sinus and endodontic proved to be an ideal delivery system. methods such as surgery infections (Iranian Endodonics Journal), Non-toxic and simple to generate, or pharmaceuticals. osteonecrosis of the jaw, ear infections, ozone therapy is coming of age as a Therapeutic ozone has hepatitis (Journal of Alternative and viable option for both the treatment and a sound safety record and Complementary Medicine), cystitis, prevention of illnesses. no toxic effects have been HIV, intestinal and blood infections and observed from proper clinical Lyme disease. Staff of the Sophia Health Valerie Burke is a freelance health use (Journal of the American Institute, in Woodinville, Washington, writer in Olympia, Washington, versed Medical Association). Occasional report remarkably fast results treating in integrative medicine with a master’s degree in nursing science. reported side effects are slight such chronic complex infections by
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hysical therapists have long used horses to help patients improve balance or strengthen core muscles. Now they’re helping to teach empathy. Given a horse’s significant size, sometimes distracting surroundings and the need for safety, humans need to learn the animal’s non-verbal cues, and to regulate their own. Close interaction without riding is proving to be helpful for those dealing with addictions, trauma and grief, and for employees to improve their communication and teamwork skills. Kelly Wendorf and Scott Strachan, co-founders of Equus, in Santa Fe,
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work with both individuals and organizations. Strachan emphasizes, “This isn’t magic. Horses reflect our feelings back to us. If we’re nervous, the horse will be more skittish.” “We’ve had executives arrive with cell phones firmly in hand and leave holding soggy tissues instead,” comments Wendorf. “For them, it was unexpectedly emotional.” For addicts caught up in a debilitating cycle, “Equine therapy gets the brain firing in a new direction,” says Constance Scharff, Ph.D., director of addiction research at Cliffside Malibu,
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in California. “Patients may say they’re fine when they’re not, but you can’t lie to a horse. They have boundaries; if you’re angry, a horse won’t tolerate your behavior and will walk away.” Scharff notes, “Equine therapy is complementary to psychotherapy medicine, and one tool we use in approaching addiction. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be the underlying issue, so we can address it, to understand why the person became an addict.” Wendorf relates the story of an 18-year-old client facing body image issues. “Five horses approached her and touched her with their noses on her arms and legs. Where they touched was where she had been cutting herself to try to relieve her emotional pain.” “People feel a powerful connection when they let down their defenses and a horse responds,” says Sheryl Jordan, equestrian director at Salamander Resort & Spa, in Middleburg, Virginia. “Our Equi-Spective life lessons program brings self-awareness and the power to better control emotions. During the session, they may hug, pet and cry on the horse, but they leave the corral smiling.” The program teamed up with the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) serving bereaved military families. Kelly Griffith, a surviving sister of U.S. Marine Corps Major Samuel Griffith, points to the power of equine therapy in a video at Tinyurl.com/ Equi-SpectiveVideo. Susan Wight, a former professional steeplechase rider and ambassador for TAPS in Leesburg, Virginia, says, “My husband was my riding coach. When he passed away, I was numb when facing decisions, but at the session, it felt like
one of the horses was the one to choose. The initial flood of emotions and memories from being around horses again wasn’t pretty, but empathy is a specific language, and I’m grateful for the opportunity. Horses are a huge part of my life.” At Ranch Hand Rescue Counseling Center & Animal Sanctuary, in South Argyle, Texas, founder Bob Williams considers animal therapy a ministry. “We rescue abused and neglected farm animals, including horses that come into play when patients are not responding to usual therapies,” he says. “It’s important for damaged people to learn to live in the light, and our partnering with the special needs animals helps put them on the emotional path to health.” The rescue’s mission is to provide hope, healing and a sense of security for children and adults that have suffered severe trauma such as abuse, domestic violence and witnessing violent death (Tinyurl.com/ RanchHandRescueVideo). Riding Beyond’s four-session program, in Ashland, Oregon, is free to women recovering from the rigors of breast cancer treatment. Expenses are covered by donations from the community. German research published in the journal Psycho-Oncology reported that 82 percent of participating breast cancer patients studied displayed symptoms of PTSD following diagnosis. “They often don’t want to touch or be touched, and have trouble with friendships and intimate relationships; issues that can cripple a woman’s life,” says Trish Broersma, founding director and a certified therapeutic riding professional at Riding Beyond (Tinyurl. com/RidingBeyondVideo). “The medical team that saved their lives doesn’t treat these issues.” The first client, unfamiliar with horses, met Mystic, who touched her on the site of the former tumor. She says, “Even weeks later, when I brought her image to mind when stressed, sad or even happy, it brought feelings of contentment, peace and well-being.” Horses have been serving humans in many ways for centuries. Equine therapy shows they have even more to give if we are open to receive. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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Helping Pets Transition Peacefully Through Holistic Hospice By Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, RMT
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ew things are more devastating to pet parents than receiving a diagnosis that their pet is facing a serious or terminal illness, has a sudden onset of an illness or injury, or realizing that their beloved pet’s quality of life is diminishing. They must then determine if they will need assistance transitioning to avoid any prolonged pain or suffering. It is a confusing process for both pet and owner. One day all seems normal, then the next it’s worse than before. Time seems to warp as you try to interpret how your pet is feeling and make heroic efforts to try to reverse the decline in health. The stress of trying to rally around a healing approach to preserve the precious time left together is exhausting. Having supported many animal clients through their transition from the physical body back to spirit, I try to guide pet parents through this difficult time by likening it to hospice, where the primary goal is providing compassion, the highest form of love, through palliative care for comfort. I increase the quality of life so that their time can be spent more positively rather than being
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consumed by stress and sadness. This transition time is incredibly special and it can be used reflectively to celebrate all the joy that this animal has brought to us, and understand what they have taught us during our time together. It is a sacred honor to be able to help another being pass peacefully. Ideally, this can be done on their own terms and in their own time, but even when that is not possible, it is always comforting to know that you have provided them with the most gentle and peaceful way to transition. Working closely ahead of time with your trusted veterinary professional to create a plan will help ease your mind about how to provide the most peaceful experience for you and your pet. You may also wish to investigate animal hospice services offered in some vet practices. There are many holistic approaches for animal hospice to help animals during their time of transition. Reiki sessions are very relaxing and healing for the body, mind, emotions and spirit, and can provide necessary healing for a more peaceful passing. Animal communication can help you
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understand what your pet is feeling and get their perspective on whether they would like to transition on their own, or would like your assistance through euthanasia. Many animals will let you know when it is their “time,” although we don’t always pick up on those clues. Often, they will hang on until they can sense you are ready to let them pass on. An animal communication session can also give you a chance to say all that you would like them to know about your time together. Flower essences and homeopathy can be used to help provide the animal with clues about how to prepare themselves for leaving their body and assist with letting go more easily when the time is right. Other holistic approaches available through holistic veterinarians or practitioners can include traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, chiropractic services, herbs, essential oils and massage. “Anticipatory grief” can set in as soon as we get the bad news that our pet is on the decline, and well before our pet actually passes because of the deep heart-bonds shared with our pets. It is
vitally important to provide yourself with good self-care for your own emotional and physical well-being during and after this time. Care for the caregiver is very important in a hospice approach. Fortunately, there is a growing national movement to provide more options for animal hospice support to pets and pet parents so you don’t have to go it alone when trying to navigate this time of transition with your beloved pet. Sue Ann is a Reiki Master-Teacher and holistic energy-healing practitioner serving people and animals in the Hunterdon county area. She owns Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC, in Clinton. If you would like to learn more about using holistic hospice for your animal, contact Sue Ann at 908-730-0658 or visit FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. See ad on page 26.
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or 25 years, relationship expert Alison Armstrong has worked to evolve society by changing the way women relate to men. Her yearning to understand the opposite sex was born from personal challenges, including a failed marriage in her 20s. She began studying men on her own, at the age of 30, beginning with the question, “What if men are responding to women?” What started out as a personal inquiry has become a lifelong pursuit and she’s shared her findings with millions of men and
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women worldwide. Armstrong, co-founder and CEO of PAX Programs, addresses gender differences, sexuality and relationships. She has written three books, including The Queen’s Code, and speaks to interpersonal insights through workshops, webinars and teleclasses, including free recordings and articles at UnderstandMen.com. Armstrong and her second husband have been happily married for 23 years and now live in Colorado.
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The biggest source of mischief is denying that differences exist at all. Both men and women tend to assume that each is a version of the other, which creates significant misunderstandings. We interact with our partners by doing or saying what works for us. When that doesn’t get the response we’re expecting, we usually draw incorrect conclusions and act in counterproductive ways. For example, men and women relate to feelings differently. Women often make life decisions based on their feelings about something or someone. To men, who tend to rely on facts and set aside feelings, this approach can seem irrational, and relating to women as irrational has predictably bad outcomes.
Where does a couple best start to heal the communication divide? The most powerful thing men and women can do is to address misunderstandings with openness and curiosity rather than assuming we know why our partner did or said something. We should ask ourselves, “What if there’s a good reason for that?” Don’t assume that what’s true for her is also true for him, and vice versa. Once a couple chooses to give each other the benefit of the doubt, a few simple changes can further open up communication. Saying “I need” instead of “I want” will make a huge difference. Because being “needy” is considered unattractive, women avoid this word, not realizing that it connects with a man’s instinct to provide. When asking for something, it’s important to say what it would provide us. For him, there needs to be a reward equal to or greater than the energy he’ll have to expend. Years ago, I described to my husband in colorful detail the experience of falling into the toilet in the middle of the night; he took it upon himself to make sure that never again happens to the women he loves.
What’s the secret to navigating partners’ differing needs and drives for physical intimacy? The secret is to stop leaving our sex lives to the whims of biology, or making decisions based on whether we “feel like it.” Waiting for a time when both partners feel like it, the kids are at Grandma’s and we’re not too tired leads to sex happening too rarely. Delicious sexual partnerships begin when we decide to stop waiting and instead work on creating the circumstances that put us in the mood. One example is learning to offer “dessert.” Using the desire for food as a metaphor for the desire for sex, we’re often trying to eat together when only one partner is hungry. But dessert sounds delicious anytime; examples might be massage or kissing or other physical activities. Find out what reliably perks up a partner’s interest and put that on the menu.
How can a woman satisfy a man’s desire to provide without sacrificing her independence? American culture tells women that being low-maintenance matters most. Yet, when we allow our partners to fulfill our needs, it can help us unlock our own greatness, as well as theirs. Men are driven to provide for their loved ones and denying them such opportunities takes away their life’s pursuit, which can be emasculating. By asking for what we need, women create opportunities for partnership, satisfaction and fulfillment for both partners. When we allow the men in our life to contribute to us and learn to receive graciously, we discover that it doesn’t diminish our power. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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FIT FOR LIFE How to Stay Healthy, Flexible and Strong by Aimee Hughes
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we have, the more energy our ‘engine’ uses, even when idling. If not prevented, by age 50, for example, we may have lost as much as 20 percent of the lean muscle fiber we had when we were 30.” He also recommends regular cardiovascular exercise. “Do a good round of cardio inside your target heart rate zone for 30 minutes at least three times a week. It’s vital for lung and heart health, the primary benefit of cardio exercise as opposed to just burning calories.” “For those in their 40s, I recommend high-intensity interval training such as burst training, along with a mind-body practice like power yoga or budokon,” says Nelson Pahl, of Northfield, Minnesota, managing editor of Longevity Times. “Vinyasa yoga, tai chi and cycling are ideal during our 50s, while hatha yoga, tai chi, or qigong and hiking work
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well in our 60s.” “Most of my clients are 70 and up,” notes Gwyneth Jones, an active aging specialist at the Carriage Club, in Kansas City, Missouri, who also trains physical therapists, rehabilitation specialists and movement educators. “They enjoy mixing up their daily exercise routines and look forward to the support and encouragement of their classmates. Discussions include lighthearted wordplay and questions about anatomy and physiology.” Pahl urges everyone at every age, “Consume only whole foods, always.” He rarely drinks alcohol and begins every day with yoga and qigong. “Also, be sure to stay well hydrated,” adds Jones. “This will keep your joints healthy, skin clear and moist, digestion more efficient and detoxification of organ systems more effective. Add fresh lemon if you like.” Physical fitness is only one aspect of aging gracefully. Spiritual growth lifts and lightens any mental and emotional load, while supporting physical well-being. Spitzer also recommends, “Reading, learning to play a musical instrument, crafting activities, computer strategy games or doing other activities that require concentration or new problem-solving skills; all help the mind stay tuned up and sharp.” It’s always healthy to break out of normal routines and comfort zones, venture into new worlds, volunteer and do what makes our heart soar. Jones advises, “Choose activities that feel good, refreshing, include people you enjoy, and are done in pleasant environments. Don’t forget to revel in sunshine or a good book on a rainy day. Listen to music, play music, sing and dance every day.” Maturity brings benefits we can embrace with delight when we bring loving attention and happy novelty to life.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 Attracting the Love You Deserve–7-8pm. Attract your soulmate using the law of attraction. Expand receptivity and magnetize that love into your life. Free. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St., Chatham. Register: 973-635-0603. LisasLoveLiftOff.com. World Animal Reiki Day Celebration/Talk – 6:30-8pm. Learn about animal reiki and how it can heal animals. (Raindate: 2/3). Clinton Bookshop, 12 Main St., Clinton. 908-735-8811. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. Detox Facials and Herbal Consults – Feb. 2-4. Holistic esthetician Imane Maaroufi and herbalist Cheryl Karcher. Detox your skin from the inside out. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appointments only: 908-462-4270. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Advanced Usui Reiki Training: MasterPractitioner–10am-3pm. Advanced Reiki Training (ART) is for Reiki students wishing to expand and deepen their knowledge and skills. Instructor: Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, Reiki Master-Teacher. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net/events.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Yoga with Reiki Relaxation – Teens: 4:45pm. Beginners: 6pm. Gentle: 7:30pm. Relax with yoga and reiki administered in final resting pose. $14/ class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W. Main St., Ste 353, Somerville. Loring@FreedOm-Yoga-Studio. com. 908-334-7286. FreedOm-Yoga-Studio.com.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Essential Oils for Romance, Love and Fun – 6:157:30pm. Includes massage oils, containing Essential oils of your choosing, from those discussed in the class. Please RSVP so we can determine the amount of supplies. $20. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. For details/RSVP: 908-300-8800 and Meetup.com/ The-Wellness-Club-of-Central-Jersey. SpaPop Health & Beauty Event–6:30-9:30pm. Spa-themed evening with massage, wine tasting, food, samples and more. Free. Space is limited. RSVP. Hampton Inn, 16 Frontage Dr., Clinton. 908-342-6979. EventPop.biz.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Moon Salutations – 1pm, 4:45pm. Nurture, calm and soothe with Chandra Namaskar. $14/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W. Main St., Ste 353, Somerville. Loring@FreedOm-Yoga-Studio.com. 908-334-7286. FreedOm-Yoga-Studio.com.
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Use the law of attraction to magnetize your soulmate. Your heart’s desire IS what you deserve. Whether you’re looking to date, actively dating, or in relationship and desiring to take it to soulmate level, this session is for you. Library of the Chathams, 214 Main St., Chatham. Free. To register: Call the Library of the Chathams at 973-635-0603.
Reiki Master-Teacher. Sue Ann: 908-730-0658. SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. Embodied Heart, Sensual Soul: JourneyDance™ Workshop – 6-9pm. Dynamic, transformational practice helps you get out of your mind, into your bodies and release that which no longer serves. Instructors: Joy Okoye and Arielle Wortzel. $35 in advance/$40 at the door. Princeton Integral Yoga Community Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. Register: 609-977-2504 or JoyOkoye@icloud.com. Integrative Pediatric Health with Dr. Minal Vazirani – 1pm. Interactive holistic pediatrician Dr. Vazirani will discuss the dramatic increase in allergies, asthma, ADHD and diabetes. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Introduction to Essential Oils – 1-2:15pm. Instructor: Joyce Shotwell. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Say Yes to Love™ Club – 4-5:30pm. Meets one Sunday/month. Breakthrough program provides tools that take you from single to soul mate. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. LCaroseli08@optimum.net. 908-605-6266. Register: LisasLoveLiftOff.com. Valentine’s Day Psychic Fair – 11am-6pm. Renowned readers, healers and vendors. Admission is food bank donation. Days Inn, 1260 Rt 22 E, Bridgewater. SuZen: 908-722-8600. SuzenR08@ gmail.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Meditation Group – 7pm. New to meditation?
Tuesday, February 14 1pm ET • Live Podcast
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What IS a Loving Relationship?
Be You. Attract Love. This small group breakthrough program provides tools that take you from single to soul mate. Pre-register: LisasLoveLiftOff. com and check Events. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center Street in downtown Clinton.
Say Yes to Love™ Club at Wellness Rocks!
Jennifer Urezzio, host and founder of Soul Language and Lisa Caroselli, Certified Love Attraction coach talk relationships. Lisa will shed light on how it takes more than love to have a healthy, loving relationship. Have a question? Feel free to call in during the program. Attend live via this link: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ askedandansweredbysoul.
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Experience different forms along with guided meditations or let your feelings and instincts guide you through Mandala coloring! 2nd & 4th Mondays of month. $10. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. For details/RSVP: 908-300-8800 and Meetup.com/ The-Wellness-Club-of-Central-Jersey.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Partner Yoga – Teens: 4:45pm. Beginners: 6pm. Gentle: 7:30pm. Lighten your practice with partner poses. Invite a bring Bring a friend or attend solo. $14/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W. Main St., Ste 353, Somerville. Loring@FreedOm-YogaStudio.com. 908-334-7286. FreedOm-Yoga-Studio. com. “What Is a Loving Relationship” Podcast – 1pm. Hosts: Jennifer Urezzio and Lisa Caroselli. Learn what it takes to have a healthy, long relationship. Attend: BlogTalkRadio.com/AskedAndAnsweredBySoul. LisasLoveLiftOff.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Reiki Experience – 6:15-7:30pm. Instructors: Donna and Terry Pollin, Reiki Masters. Class combines guided meditation with gentle and restorative yoga. $20. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202, Branchburg. Preregister: 908-707-0759, YogaCentralNJ.com
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Free Introductory Qi Healing Sessions – 11am12:30pm. Qi healing based on time-honored practices of Classical Chinese medicine. Restore, revitalize and rebalance. 15-minute sessions. Register: Dr. Janet M. Oussaty, 908-635-1822. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg.YogaCentralNJ.com. Sex and Spirituality: Expanding our Capacity for Love – 1-3pm. $30/advance. $35/at the door. Yoga
savethedate Sunday, April 30 12:30-5:30PM Natural Awakenings Magazine & The Wellness Gala Event at The Mansion at Mt. Lakes Experience the special gifts of a select group of experts in the fields of health, beauty & wellness through mini sessions, workshops & demonstrations Massage, Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Anti Aging, Aromatherapy, Energy Work, Yoga, Skin care, Mind-Body Stress Management, Nutritional Counseling, Wellness Advisors and much more! Complimentary Hors d’Oeuvres, Live Music, Mini Sessions included in General Admission
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Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. Register: Janet Oussaty, 908-635-1822 or JOussaty@Comcast.net. YogaCentralNJ.com.
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Simple Strategies for Healthy Eating – 2-4pm. Mindful eating and more. Presenters: Donna McMullin, RYT and Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500. $30. $50/2 people. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
Interfaith Talk Series – 10am. “The Essence of Islam” with guest speaker Yaser Elmenshawy, chairman of the Islamic Center of Hunterdon County. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Beginners Yoga Series: Just for Men with Adam – 5:30-7pm. Basics for men only. Learn the basic mechanics of beginner poses. Find your warrior and give it a try. No prior yoga experience necessary. $60. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main Street, Suite 202, Flemington. Info: karen@beherenowyoga108. com, 908-642-0989. BeHereNowYoga108.com.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Spirit Science – 7pm. Explore the nature of the universe and our infinite connection to everything around us. 3rd Monday of each month. Spirit Science video and discussion! Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. For details/RSVP: 908-300-8800 and Meetup.com/The-Wellness-Club-of-Central-Jersey.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Family Constellations Workshop – 7-9pm. Facilitator: Kerry Kay. Issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your family. $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Registration required: KerryKayHealing@gmail.com. 609-273-1378. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.
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Say Yes to Love™ Online Club – 8-9:30pm. Breakthrough program provides tools that take you from single to soul mate. LCaroseli08@optimum. net. 908-605-6266. Register: LisasLoveLiftOff.com. Oneness Blessing–11:15am. Direct transfer of Divine energy, from one person to another, for the purpose of awakening to the experience of Oneness. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Meditation Group – 7pm. New to meditation? Experience different forms along with guided meditations or let your feelings and instincts guide you through Mandala coloring! 2nd & 4th Mondays of month. $10. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. For details/RSVP: 908-300-8800 and Meetup.com/ The-Wellness-Club-of-Central-Jersey.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 CardioMetabolic, Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing–9:30am-12:30pm. Most insurance accepted. Spectracell Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt Required: 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
Thermography Imaging by Lisa Mack–9am-7pm. Breast imaging, men and women’s health screening, full body. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt required: 908-618-6545. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Suppers Program at Sand Hills Community Wellness Center – 6:30-8:30pm. Theme: seasonal depression. Learn to cook, taste, and feel your way to vibrant health. Shared cost of meal plus small donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Maryann: 732-419-3551. TheSuppersProgram.org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.
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Family Yoga for All – 11-11:45am. Experience yoga through the eyes of a child. Bark in downward facing dog. Smile in a partner pose. $10/child. $5/ adult. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W. Main St., Ste. 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio. com. freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com.
Pop in for a restorative and free spa night with a friend, a date, or just some pampering alone time. You deserve it. Experience the best of our carefully selected vendors offering wellness, beauty and spa-themed experiences.
Family Yoga for Those Who are Differently Abled – 12-12:45pm. Experience yoga through the eyes of a child. Bark in downward facing dog. Smile in a partner pose. $10/child . $5/adult. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W. Main St., Ste. 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com.
Attendance is free, but space is VERY limited. You must reserve your space in advance.
Fabulous Fermented Foods – 2pm. Presenter: holistic nutritionist Kirstin Nussgruber. Learn how to create fermented foods right in your own kitchen. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900.
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SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Usui Reiki 2 – Mar. 11,12. 10am-3:30pm. Instructor: Sue Ann Seccia-Harden. Learn ancient healing art of reiki. Pre-req: Level 1 certification. Clinton. 908-7300658. SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. Register: Fifth DimensionHealingEnergy.net/events.
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Qi Healer 6-Day Intensive Weekend Seminar–Fri. Mar. 31, Apr. 7. Sat/Sun Apr. 1,2, 8, 9. Qi Healing helps a person improve range of motion, bringing physical and emotional balance. Instructors: Fran Maher and Brian Coffey. Tuition: $850. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongForHealing.com.
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Pilates Mat with the Ball – 9am. Use the Pilates ball to improve balance, sculpt and define the whole body. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates. com. Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am. Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Transformation Service – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.
monday Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi–11am-12pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Call to reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 12-1pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty–6-7pm. Jan. 9-Feb. 13. Gentle moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. $65. $15/drop-in. Questions: 908-635-1822 or JOussaty@comcast.net. Qi Gong
Wuji Tai Chi, Beginner 1–7:30pm. for the student who is new to Tai Chi or Wuji form. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Gentle Yoga–7-8pm. $5. Be Here Now Yoga, 63Main St., Suite 202, Flemington. 908-343-8247. YogaForCancerCare@gmail.com. Yoga for Beginnners–6:30-7:30pm. Jan. 23-Feb. 27. 6-week series. For those who want to start a yoga practice among beginners like themselves. $60/before 1/18. $70/after. Yoga Loka, 7 Kingwood Ave., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. J u d o P ro g r a m f o r K i d s – M o n . 4 : 3 0 5:30pm. Sat. 12:30-1:30pm. Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. RSVP: EdwinCalvache@gmail.com. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com for details. Yoga for Cancer Care –7pm. (First 3 Mondays each month) Open to anyone affected by cancer: survivors, those in treatment, caregivers and supporters. No experience required. Suggested donation: $5. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Suite 202, Flemington. RSVP: 908-642-0989, or karen@beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.
tuesday Wuji Tai Chi Beginner 1–10:30-11:30am. Get started with the beginning moves of this beautiful flowing “water” form. Intro to form, alignment and principles of movement. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi
savethedate Qi Healer 6-Day Intensive Weekend Seminar March 31-April 2 and April 7-9 Instructors: Fran Maher & Brian Coffey An ancient far Eastern modality, Qi Healing achieves what all forms of medicine strive for — moving the person ever closer to a normal range of functioning, moving the person powerfully toward physical and emotional balance and inner harmony. In the West this is called homeostasis—or wellness. Not sure you want to commit? Try a Qi Healing appointment to see if you would like to learn how to perform Qi Healing for yourself and/or others. (This 6-day seminar qualifies students to take an advanced seminar on the Principles of Chinese Medicine and how to select follow-up Qi Gong self-remedies for specific problems.) Course Fee: $850.
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Private Tai Chi & Qi Gong Coaching–6:307:30pm. Appointment only. Any level. Instructor: Brian Coffey. Schedule: 908-647-1563. $60/hr. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. QiGongforHealing.com. Qi Gong for Healthy Eyes–Feb. 7, 14, 21. 12:452:45pm. 3-part series. Instructor: Brian Coffey. $75. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Gentle Yoga–2:30-3:30. $5. Yoga Loka, 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. 908-343-8247. YogaForCancerCare@gmail.com. Introduction to Meditation–8:05-9pm. Jan. 24Feb. 28. 6-week course. Introduction to meditation and creating and maintain your own meditation practice. $60/before 1/15. $65/after. Yoga Loka, 7 Kingwood Ave., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com. Zumba–6pm. Get your Latin inspired dance and fitness on! Instructor: Dr. Latisha Scott. $10/drop-in. $40/5-classes. $80/10-classes. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. Feeding AllWhoHunger.com. Meditation & Mindfulness with John Haspel – 7:15-8:30pm. Learn and practice meditation and mindfulness from an experienced teacher and a welcoming and supportive community. Weekly classes in Frenchtown, Flemington, and Clinton. $10. 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. Use rear entrance. 908391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com. QiGong & Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Qigong and Tai Chi belong to a system of self healing and martial arts that have been practiced in China for centuries. It consists of gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. 110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.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. “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.
wednesday Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 7:30pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com.
Wuji Jing: Qi Gong & Tai Chi–1:30-2:30pm. 30 minutes of Qi Gong, 30 minutes of Wuji Jing Gong Tai Chi. Instructor: Brian Coffey. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Wuji Qi Gong All Levels–5:30pm.No experience required. Explore the 16 peaceful, relaxing Qi Gong movement methods as developed by Master William Ting. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.
Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm. This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.
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Animal Healing Meditation Tele-Class – Begins Mar. 1. 7-8pm. 5-week class teaches how to connect with animals and heal through meditation. Based on teachings of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association. 908-730-0658. SueAnn@ FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. Register: Fifth DimensionHealingEnergy.net/events.
Community Acupuncture with Michael Gonzales – 4:30-7pm. Not a class- instead a time to lie down and experience a relaxing, affordable, healing acupuncture session. Sliding scale, minimum $25. Michael Gonzales: 908-392-3468. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongForHealing.com.
T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement Beginner– 11:15am-12:15pm, 7:30-8:30pm. Jan. 18-Feb. 8. 19 gentle, fluid movements in the non-martial art of T’ai Chi Chih. A moving meditation. Instructor: Dr. Janet M. Oussaty. $50/series. $16/drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. Register: 908-635-1822. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith. Followed by optional meditation. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.
T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement Beyond Beginner– 6-7:15pm. Jan. 18-Feb. 22. 19 gentle, fluid movements in the non-martial art of T’ai Chi Chih. A moving meditation. Instructor: Dr. Janet M. Oussaty. $88/series. $20/drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. Register: 908-635-1822. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Pilates Mat with Props – 10am, 6:30pm. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body! Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Reiki Share & Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm. Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Suggested Donation: $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness
savethedate Saturday, March 4 Noon - 4pm Open House FREE!
Good food and good company. Tai Chi and Qi Gong demonstrations. Qi Healers will provide Qi Healing to the public. Enjoy the experience of the healing arts of China. Make an appointment for a private session at a later time. Or you could just come to say hello and see what this is all about.
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Gentle Yoga–11am-12:15pm. $5. PS 108, 300 Lamington Rd., Bedminster. 908-343-8247. YogaForCancerCare@gmail.com. QiGong & Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Qigong and Tai Chi belong to a system of self healing and martial arts that have been practiced in China for centuries. It consists of gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. 110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com. Full BODY MELT – 11am. Learn simple self-care techniques you can use every day, to make your body feel better. All-levels class will use specialized soft body rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot Balls to simulate the results of manual therapy. Pre registration is required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.
Meditation: Peace Begins with Us – Starts Feb. 4. 11:30am-12:30pm. Relieve stress and increase focus. Extend kindness and compassion to yourself and others. Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-7070759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Meditation & Mindfulness with John Haspel – 8:45-10am. Learn and practice meditation and mindfulness from an experienced teacher and a welcoming and supportive community. Weekly classes in Frenchtown, Flemington, and Clinton. $10. 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. Use rear entrance. 908391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com.
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FOR SALE MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE: Big, Beautiful, Well Balanced 2008 Victory Vegas with only 11,720 miles! Powerful belt driven VTwin 1634cc, 6 speed overdrive with lots of torque. This baby purrs and can set off car alarms, too. Black and chrome throughout with undeniable style and class. It’s low seat height makes it a great bike for all riders. Awesome through curves and super easy to handle with low center of gravity. Great running bike has been garage kept, has a new battery, fresh oil change and clean title. I’d love to sell it to a woman. Sacrifice at $7,000. Call Ruth at 908-894-9487.
friday Gentle Yoga–10-11am. $5. Yoga Loka, 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. 908-343-8247. YogaForCancerCare@gmail.com. Community Acupuncture for Veterans and Active Military – 11am-1pm. Sleep better, relax the nervous system and heal post-trauma stress using a 5-point, research-documented ear protocol. 30-60 minutes. Suggested donation: $10. Karmabridge Acupuncture & Herbals, P.C., 490 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. 908-852-1267. Karmabridge.com.
saturday Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.
SPACE FOR RENT PRACTITIONER SPACE FOR RENT: Luxury space perfect for all types of wellness practitioners in the heart of downtown Warren. Wellness of Warren is designed to provide our community with an array of holistic and natural wellness services. Convenient lease terms which include utilities, CAM charges, internet and more. Good parking. Additional space available for conference/education offerings. Visit today to see what Wellness of Warren can do for you and your clients. Contact Stacey Beer at 908755-2723 or WellnessofWarren@gmail.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE WORKS CENTER
Kristin A. Dudley L.Ac. 84 Park Ave, STE G-103C, Flemington, NJ 08822 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley L.Ac. can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and de-stress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad on page 43.
HEALING PATH ACUPUNCTURE
Matt Branham, M.Ac.O.M 207 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey 83 Princeton Ave., Hopewell New Jersey 609-575-9898 Where is health and healing? I believe it is in how we live our lives every day. The thoughts we think, what we say to ourselves and others, the pace of our lives has real impact on how healthy we feel. The guiding principle of Chinese medicine is nourishing life, living in accord with the natural rhythms of the Tao. This is the core concept of my practice and includes looking at how we take care of ourselves. I offer Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Medicine, Qigong and Taijiquan, as very effective methods in bringing the body into balance and restoring health. See ad on page 42.
ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS 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 41.
ATTRACTION COACH LISA CAROSELLI
Love Coach LCaroselli08@optimum.net LisasLoveLiftoff.com Lisa helps her clients cultivate a life they love, to allow their right and ideal mate enters in. This true love relationship 1) exceeds anything from their list or past, 2) gets better over time; 3) helps support them in their life’s purpose and healing; 4) and is a love that benefits everyone connected with them. Join her mailing list. Get a free report and webinar recording. LisasLoveLiftoff.com/sign-up/
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CHRONIC PAIN RELIEF MICHAEL AMENDOLARA, MD
Chronic Pain Elimination Specialist & Neuro Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner Whitehouse Station, NJ 908-625-8673 Info@FreedomNowMD.com FreedomNowMD.com Tried everything and still in pain? When other traditional and even alternative treatments have not worked for chronic pain my holistic mind-body techniques are extremely effective. Called Zero Pain Now, these techniques have a 97% success rate in terms of eliminating pain once & for all. Even if you’ve been in pain for years or decades. Free, no risk consultation and I can work with people located anywhere in the USA & anywhere in the world by telephone & skype. Get free and get your life back! Works great for back pain, neck pain, herniated discs, bulging discs, spinal stenosis, spinal arthritis, whiplash, Fibromyalgia, tendinitis, neuropathy, headaches and other body pains. See ad on page 14.
COUNSELING/LIFE COACHING RELATIONSHIP MEDIATION IE COUNSELING
2070 Route 1, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick 732-658-6122 myayurvedashram@gmail.com MyAyurvedashram.com Experience the personalized body-mind-spirit approach of Ayurveda, a 5000 year old healing science from India and one of the oldest system of medicine in the world! Ayurveda consultations and Panchakarma (detox) therapies by experienced and trained Ayurvedic practitioners. We specialize in pain management, hormonal imbalance, auto-immune disorders and pediatric wellness. Mention “NaturalAwakenings” and get 25% OFF your initial consultation! See ad on page 7.
Heidi Kiebler-Brogan, MA, LPC 908.456.1871 IECounseling.com Far Hills~Cranford~Scotch Plains~NYC Distance Counseling Via FaceTime/Phone Are you ready to take your life to the next level? At IE Counselingwe provide the tools, guidance and support you need. Whether you are struggling personally, within your relationships, family life or career we are here to help! We also work with children and teens. See ad on page 43.
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QI GONG FOR HEALING
Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad on page 11.
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EDUCATION/HOLISTIC HEALING FIFTH DIMENSION HEALING ENERGY, LLC
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Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net
Become the best version of yourself possible with my energy healing services to bring balance and harmony in a gentle and effective way to you and your animals. Package offerings include: Reiki, Animal Reiki, Spiritual Response Technique (SRT), BioMat infrared light & negative ion treatments, custom-blended Flower Essences, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Homeopathy, Animal Communication and more. See ad on page 26.
ENERGY WORK/INTUITIVE CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED
Channeled Energy Healing & Consultations 908-638-9066 CircleOfIntention.com Christina specializes in the Four Steps of Spiritual Detox. Burdens are lifted, more joy is experienced, and intuitive abilities are enhanced. Classes in psychic development, Inter-dimensional Photography and more. Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Sessions and Angel Card Readings are available. See InsideOutOnMain.com and OneSpiritFestival. org for more information.e
GIFTS/NATURAL,HANDMADE GAIA’S GIFTS
Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 2 East Northfield Ave., Livingston 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 • HypnosisNJ.com
HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTORS SAMSARA CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER
Dr Jennifer Redmond 1 Eastern Ave., Second Floor East Somerville, NJ 08876 908-300-8800 DoctorRedmond.com We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients, or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad on page 47.
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BE WELL BE WHOLE - HOLISTIC HEALTH Janette La Vigne 908-303-1676 BeWellBeWholeHealth.com
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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS EZENTIAL WELLNESS
1300 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater 908-526-0002 • ezentialwellness@gmail.com eZentialWellness.com Body-healing and mind-balancing yoga classes. Knowledgeable certified Yoga Alliance and IAYT instructors. Reiki shares and classes, nutrition workshops, private yoga therapy, monthly events, and 200 or 500 hour yoga therapist training programs. See Yoga Profile on page 56.
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With 27 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey utilizes both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, as well as work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporations are among our many satisfied customers. See ad on page 7.
HYP4LIFE LLC
Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908-852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com Traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities. Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. Practice also includes Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters.
INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MD INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSOCIATES Minal Vazirani, MD 112 Town Center in Warren (844) 5-HEALER • (844) 543-2537 dr.mvazirani@ihwa-nj.com minalvaziranimd.com ; Facebook: DrVazirani
Dr. V is triple board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, plus additional training in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine, and Yoga Therapy. She has published on integrative approaches to gut health. Commited to helping patients get to the root cause of health concerns to create an individualized integrative lifestyle prescription for optimal wellness. Functional Medicine Testing and Nutritional Testing is performed when indicated. See ad on page 39.
THERAPEUTIC TOUCH BY KIM, LLC
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In-Home Massage & Spa Therapies Kimberly Redfern ,NJ License in Massage & Bodywork #18KT00369800 908-788-1974 or 908-303-5587 cell TherapeuticTouchByKim.com
INTUITIVE HEALING ART HEART SOUL INTUITIVE
Donna Russo intuitivehealer1@gmail.com http://heartsoulintuitive.weebly.com/ Soul Drawing readings for people and pets. Starting with your question for your Soul, I talk to your Soul and get a message for you. I combine this message with a custom drawing of the vision I am shown, containing your Soul’s energy vibration. Illustrations are professionally drawn in colored pencil. Each drawing is original and uniquely yours. Oracle card readings also available. Readings are done over the phone. See website for details.
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.
CENTER FOR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT
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 15.
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.
NATURAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS HERBASAFE (HYDROMER)
MASTERMIND GROUP MANIFESTING THROUGH MASTERMINDS ™
Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, Mastermind Leader 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net Masterminds are a great way to leverage deep, focused, and dedicated support to manifest results that achieve your goals! Learn more about our Mastermind program for women business owners in holistic service oriented businesses. In-person group meets monthly in Clinton area; new on-line group forming in 2017. Find us on Facebook @FifthDimensionHealingEnergy, or Twitter@5DHealingNRG See ad on page 26.
MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS CROSS RIVER MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS CENTER John Haspel, Founder & Dhamma Teacher 110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey Rear Courtyard Entrance 908-391-9079 CrossRiverMeditation.com
A meditator for over 35 years John Haspel has been teaching meditation and mindfulness since 2010. Based on timeless Buddhist teachings. John’s modern and easily understood approach makes developing a highly effective meditation and mindfulness practice within the supportive framework originally taught 2,600 years ago. The community of meditators at Cross River Meditation Center is welcoming and supportive & John’s teachings are appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. John also teaches weekly meditation and mindfulness classes in Clinton, NJ and live online. See ad on page 42.
Eric Becktel 1-877-HYDROMER (1-877-493-6637) ebecktel@hydromer.com HydromerSoap.com Now seeking retail or distribution partners for this unique “Made in NJ” product. HerbaSafe Hand Sanitizer is an alcohol- & triclosan-free product that dries quickly upon contact, yet provides long lasting protection with no irritation to the skin. Visit HydromerSoap.com for details. See ad on page 11.
NUTRITION EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED Dian Freeman MA, MHHC Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com
Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman teaches a Six-Month Natruopathic Certification Course twice a year for over 13 years. The course leads to a certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, CHHC, which is being used by many of her over 600 graduated students in practices of their own. See ad on page 15.
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health & wellness
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conscious dying
plus: children’s dental health MARCH
food sensitivities
plus: holistic eye health APRIL
eco-yards
plus: medical massage MAY
natural pregnancy & childbirth plus: women rising JUNE
chronic pain remedies
plus: hybrid vehicles update JULY
natural detox options plus: true prosperity AUGUST
rethinking cancer
plus: reframing autism SEPTEMBER
graceful aging plus: yoga OCTOBER
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center 22 Peapack Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 908-234-1160 | info@livingplate.com LivingPlate.com At Living Plate, Jeanne partners with registered dietitians and culinary professionals to ensure individuals can meet their health goals. Evidence-based programming focused on changing nutrition-related health behaviors such as selecting, preparing, and cooking health-promoting foods. Most major insurance plans accepted for individual nutrition counseling. See ad on page 33.
ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS EVERYDAY ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS BY SHERRY
Sherry Onweller-Professional Organizer Serving NJ 908-619-4561 / email: SOnweller@aol.com EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com Everyday Organizing Solutions by Sherry provides sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and decluttering services to residential and business clients, as well as helping female adults with ADD get their physical space/ time management in order and helping children and teens to get organized.
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
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Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate, and eliminate injury or pain, and it’s causes. Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad on page 2.
plus: silent retreats DECEMBER
uplifting humanity plus: holidays
PERSONAL CHEF BRIANNA’S NUTRITION KITCHEN LLC Brianna Sebasto 973-975-8341 info@briannasnutritionkitchen.com BriannasNutritionKitchen.com
“Brianna’s Nutrition Kitchen, LLC” is a personal chef service that is dedicated to helping you and your family live healthier and less stressful lifestyles.
PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE PSYCHIC GALLERY
transformative travel plus: chiropractic NOVEMBER
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Zophie, Psychic Reader, Advisor, Life Coach 990 Towne Plaza/Route 202 South Branchburg, NJ 908-231-0808, 908-397-7797 zophiepeace777@hotmail.com PsychicGallery.com Naturally gifted, Zophie reads palms, auras, tarot cards, and uses crystals and healing pyramids. Individual sessions, workshops and parties. Gallery showcases crystals, antiques and other gifts. See ad on page 16.
PSYCHOTHERAPY/ENERGY HEALING/COUNSELING BOBBIE LYNN EDWARDS, M.ED, LPC
Licensed Psychotherapist Hunterdon County 908-892-8978 Are you looking for clarity and focus on the direction of your life? The skill of combining 35 years of traditional psychotherapy techniques along with the integration of spiritual philosophies can assist in your healing. I work with children, adolescents and adults, couples and families who are dealing with challenges such as anxiety and depression, behavior difficulties, and general dissatisfaction of current life situations. Call for information on workshops and speaking engagements.
REIKI & HYPNOSIS ALICE RICH REIKI CENTER
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.
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 17.
REFLEXOLOGY CHRISTEL HAASE REFLEXOLOGY
Christel Haase, Ph.D., Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd/Ste. 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com Foot Reflexology applies pressure to reflex points to remove toxins, clear neural pathways, and improve internal organ and system functioning. Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS, and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles, and ill-fitting footwear. See ad on page 14.
WELLNESS CENTER KARMABRIDGE CENTER
Ruth A. Karmazon, L.Ac., C.A., M.S. 490 Schooley’s Mountain Road, #3B Hackettstown, NJ 07840 908-852-1267 Karmabridge.com Imagine what it would be like if your pain, sorrow or discomfort were suspended for a day, a week, a month, a year, a lifetime. At Karmabridge the healing begins the moment you walk in the door. This isn’t just healthcare, it’s a new paradigm. What you learn at Karmabridge will transform you to your natural state of being. Health. Experience Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Health Coaching, Nutrition, Massage Therapy, Reiki, CranioSacral Therapy and Special Classes. We are Your Get Better Center! See ad on page 26.
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