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TO SLEEP BY

Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

22 UFOs: IT’S OFFICIAL 24 BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS

Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

28 THE JOY OF DIRT

Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

30 ORGANIC FARMERS: GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

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ecently, I spent a few days in Sweden. What an amazing trip. The views were stunning and the city of Stockholm majestic, but it was the people and the human interactions that knocked me over. Not only the experience there, but how the effects of spending a short amount of time with a small group of exceptionally nice people have impacted me. On returning to the States I found I’d brought home more than souvenirs—I returned with a place in my being that I’d been far from Joe Dunne, Publisher for a long time. More laid back, more relaxed and back to being in the moment. There was no effort to accomplish this on my part; I just found myself there. As I relaxed into my being, I asked myself, “How did I get away from living life as it should be? Present, in the moment, letting go of fear, worry, distractions.” The answers I found were not a surprise. But before I share them, let me relate an illuminating moment from my trip.

One of my hosts was a woman named Annika. After two days spent traveling throughout the area, she put her arm around my shoulder and whispered, “Joe, can you do me a favor?” Not knowing what to expect, I replied “absolutely.” Very gently she made this request: “Would you please stop thanking us for being so nice? This is who we are.” She looked just a tiny bit embarrassed that she had to tell me this. When I reflected on it I had to smile at my need to acknowledge people for being kind and nice. Isn’t that how we all should be? Yet, everyone I met was completely at ease with being real and just being nice. It was so refreshing. Apparently, it has rubbed off on me in a positive way. The experience reminded me of parenting (a theme in our August issue), and how powerful the model we place before our children can be. That model is the true teacher. My Swedish experience enabled me to see the model again, and reminded me of how I want to think, act and be, in order to be content, at peace, laid back and of service to others.

So, what answers did not surprise me? That this is all about practice, acceptance, and incorporating who you want to be into day-to-day life. In other words—the basics.

Be kind. Act nice. Think of others. Don’t judge. Relax. Remember life is not an emergency. Smile. See the good. Stop controlling. Stop trying to fix what is not yours. Stay calm. Respect everyone. Enjoy the moments you have as they are presented. Don’t take anything personally. Spread the word of peace and always come from love.

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fter a long year of selfless devotion to students, Premier Pilates & Yoga invites teaching professionals to enjoy some self-care at its studio in Warren. As an expression of gratitude to those who put in countless hours shaping the minds of our future, a 20% discount for any in-studio purchase is being offered to K-12 private and public-school teachers. The discount covers both group and private instruction in yoga and Pilates classes.

Special workshops, such as prenatal yoga and Mommy and Me classes, are included in the offer. Pilates reformer and tower classes are also available.

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nclusion Festival, an autism- and sensory-friendly music and wellness festival, will be held July 28 and 29 at Mountain Sky Festival Grounds, in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton.

Inclusion Festival celebrates neurodiversity, promotes understanding and acceptance, and provides educational opportunities within a safe, nurturing environment.

Individuals with special needs, and those who wish to support them, are invited to participate and attend recreational and educational workshops, connect with nature, experience live music, participate in mindfulness practices and build a supportive community network and lifestyle that extends far beyond the festival grounds.

Amy Pinder, speech language pathologist, and Leah Hegstrom Barron, special education and yoga teacher, are Inclusion Festival’s founders and directors. Together, they have assembled a team of educators, event planners, musicians and therapists dedicated to improving the quality of life and raising awareness of individuals with special needs, such as autism, through inclusive, immersive experiences. ASL interpreters will also be available.

The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Accessible Festivals, which specializes in ensuring that music festivals are accessible to anyone, regardless of their ability, will be partnering with Inclusion Festival. Accessible Festivals’ clients include LiveNation, Wanderlust and more.

Cost: Day pass and weekend pass tickets available. Kids 12 and under, free. Location: 63 Stillmeadow Ln., Jermyn. For more information, visit InclusionFestival.com.

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Yoga in the Park Returns for its Sixth Summer

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he Borough of Flemington is pleased to announce the return of Yoga in the Park on Thursdays in July. Karen Walsh, owner of Be Here Now Yoga, will be coordinating the summer series which is partnering with A Life in Balance. The classes will be held each Thursday at 7 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 7 p.m.

Weather permitting, yoga will take place at Court Street Park.

In the event of rain, 7 a.m. yoga classes will meet at A Life in Balance and the 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. classes will be held at Be Here Now Yoga. Participants should bring their own mat and water.

The series is free and open to all adults in the community.

Location: A Life in Balance, 1 Stangl Rd., Flemington. Be Here Now Yoga, 64 Main Street, Flemington. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Brooke Liebowitz at 908809-3585 or BLeibowitz@HistoricFlemington.com. For program questions, contact Karen Walsh at 908-642-0989 or Karen@ beherenowyoga108.com. See ad on page 27.

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remierMD and Premier Medical Acupuncture, located in Bridgewater, is pleased to announce its entrance into the exciting field of medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is increasingly recognized as a therapeutic option for the treatment of multiple chronic conditions. Most recently, New Jersey has recognized medical marijuana as a viable treatment option for those suffering with chronic pain and anxiety.

Aa family doctor and medical acupuncturist, David Boguslavsky, MD, DABMA, is uniquely suited to help patients determine if they are a proper candidate for medical marijuana therapy. While he is a medical doctor, he also understands the power of holistic and natural medicines. If he decides that a patient has an issue that can benefit from marijuana therapy, he can then help his patients navigate the certification process with the state. Medical marijuana is a promising option for people who don’t wish to use potentially addictive and/or possibly dangerous pharmaceutical pain killers or anti-anxiety medications.

Location: PremierMD, 757 Route 202-206, Bridgewater. For more information and to make an appointment, call Dr. Boguslavsky at 908-450-7002, email premiermd@gmail.com or visit NJMedicalMarijuana.us. See ad on page 23.

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Established in 2008, Acupuncture Holistic Center of NJ (AHCNJ) has been proudly serving the Hunterdon county and neighboring communites for more than a decade.

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Living Pain Free Through Regenerative Medicine

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dward Magaziner, MD, has dedicated his career to helping people with pain and musculoskeletal injuries. His commitment to expanding his knowledge of state-of-the-art and innovative treatments led him to regenerative medicine, a biomedical technology that uses the body’s tissue to help heal disease and injury. This type of therapy provides an alternative method of treatment for those with acute and chronic pain. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell therapy, key treatments in regenerative medicine, have grown increasingly common in the sports medicine world in recent years.

Research has shown that adult stem cells are able to grow and become a cell for a specific tissue or organ, according to the National Institutes of Health. PRP is thought to accelerate and/ or maximize the signals an injury site sends to the body in order to continue the healing process. PRP also helps reduce inflammation for very long periods of time. As the pain associated with inflammation lessens, the need for pain medication, especially opioids, is reduced.

These advanced treatment options combined with Dr. Magaziner’s genuinely caring manner have brought relief from pain for patients from all walks of life.

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The types of conditions treated with EPAT include: muscle, ligament and tendon injuries; elbow pain; plantar fasciitis/heal pain; rotator cuff injuries/shoulder pain; knee, neck and back pain; and SI joint pain. Although response time varies, patients often experience relief after only 3 treatments.

“With a 75%-95% reported success rate, it’s equal to or greater than traditional treatments but without the risks or long recovery time,” comments Sellari.

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As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego.

The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099.

Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities.

Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

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Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

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The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavy-pesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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Walking Speed May Predict Dementia A recent study published in Neurology suggests there is a link between walking speed and the onset of dementia in older adults.

Using a stopwatch, tape and an 18-foot-long hallway to measure the walking speed of 175 adults aged 70 to 79, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that in the course of 14 years, those that slowed down by 0.1 second or more per year were 47 percent more likely to develop cognitive decline. The slowing walkers also experienced shrinkage in the right hippocampus, associated with complex learning and memory. The results held true even after realizing that a slowing gait could be due to muscle weakness, knee pain or another disease.

Similarly, a study published in Neurology of 93 adults 70 and older found that slow walkers were nine times more likely to develop non-memory-related mild cognitive decline than moderate-to-fast walkers. Walking speed was monitored using infrared sensors in their homes over a three-year period; participants regularly took memory and thinking tests.

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Air Pollution Affects Teen Menstruation Polluted air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles among teenage girls, a new Boston University School of Medicine study reports. Studying the records of 34,832 women and linking that information with levels of pollutants when the women were 14 to 18 years old, researchers concluded that teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood. It may also put them at long-term risk of other hormonerelated problems, researchers warned.

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Bee venom and its toxic component, melittin, can reduce the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease more effectively than standard therapy using antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefoperazone and daptomycin.

The laboratory findings come from the Lyme Disease Research Group at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut.

Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

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Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

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Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

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Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic.

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In April, all three videos were presented at a gathering of Main Line MUFON UFO enthusiasts in Strafford, Pennsylvania. Each of the videos is clear and shows oblong objects “locked-on” by Raytheon AN/ASQ-228 Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infrared cameras, the most advanced technology available to the Navy.

“These objects have no familiar signatures, such as sound or heat or smoke trails, and no familiar flight surfaces, like wings, fins or tails. They are not shaped like airplanes and do not move like them either,” observes Flammer. “They are shaped like Tic Tacs and can move at hypersonic speeds of Mach 5 or better. That’s 4,000 miles per hour. So, what are they?”

This historic disclosure of F/A-18s pursuing unidentified flying objects—a real phenomenon bearing no conventional likenesses to known aircraft and eluding the fighter jets—coincided with the release of a New York Times article announcing the U.S. government had quietly studied UFOs for five years, 2007-2012, at a cost of $22 million, but dropped the program because of a lack of benefits for the money spent.

A Quiet Operation While the government has openly studied UFOs in the past, in recent years such studies were thought to be top secret, and the Pentagon denied their existence completely.

Ironically, the 2007-2012 program was not “top secret” but quietly operated out of the Pentagon under a project titled Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program. The program was headed by Luis Elizondo, who continued to study UFOs even after the program ended. Although official funding had stopped, the need for study was clear since reports of chases and sightings continued to land on his desk while he worked at a different position within the DOD. Last year, he resigned from the agency, citing lack of support for UFO study as one reason for his departure.

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The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previ-

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Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

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This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots.

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Gardening with children is messy and chaotic, but there is always learning going on beneath the surface, just out of sight,” says Catherine Koons-Hubbard, nature preschool director at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Growing nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes allows kids to see, touch and possibly smash a food as they get to know it, increasing the likelihood that they will eventually eat it.

Incorporate Play Spaces “Children might rather be playing than following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies.

Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves.

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“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles.

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Curious children love getting a closeup look at worms and other critters in the worm bin or compost pile, or the structures inside flowers. “But when we just let the children explore, they’ll find loads of intriguing objects we may never have thought of, like water caught on the fuzzy underside of a leaf, a sparkly rock or rough tree bark,” Cohen says.

Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool.

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Keeping Outdoor Space Safe Remove the worry from gardening with kids by minimizing safety risks. Replace poisonous or prickly plants with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers and teach kids of all ages not to eat plants unless they have first been checked by an adult.

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eens are often criticized for being addicted to technology and disconnected from real life. While it is true that many teens spend a lot of time using smartphones and surfing the internet, it’s important to note some of the positive effects of using such technology.

Technology can greatly improve education by increasing the ease at which students, like myself, can access information. We can now search thousands of encyclopedias and academic works to find the answers to our questions. This information allows us to move forth with our own scholarly pursuits. I spend a large portion of time working on school assignments on the computer and, thanks to certain apps, I can even complete work on my phone when I’m on the go. Beyond improved productivity, technology, like social media, can offer platforms for self-expression, personal connections and advocacy. In addition to seeing what friends and family are up to, teens can learn about different cultures and opportunities. The benefits are numerous and should be taken advantage of.

However, technology’s positive effects are only seen when it is used in the right way and in moderation. Having a constant connection to the internet can cause teens to easily become detached from face-toface interaction. While many may find it difficult to stop using technology, or limit its use, this separation is crucial to maintaining good social skills and selfconfidence and appreciating the present moment. While it is nice to share accomplishments and experiences on social media, spending too much time on these platforms can cause teens to become reliant upon others’ approval, most commonly noted by a specific number of “likes” or “followers.” Unfortunately, social media has allowed popularity to be quantified.

Being constantly reminded of what peers are doing and seeing all their positive experiences can also cause people to worry

that they are missing out on something or make them feel as though their life is uninteresting. Steve Furtick explains, “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” It is important to remember that everyone has their own hidden challenges.

For me, I find taking a complete break from technology during the summer to be most beneficial when it comes to combating these negative side-effects.

It allows me to focus on the present moment, connect with people in real life, and remind myself that I am in control of my own happiness. During the school year, it can be difficult to completely remove yourself from technology, especially when it is used in classes and extracurricular activities, but it is possible to limit the amount of time you spend on devices for fun. Try to schedule time each day to relax free from technology. Enjoy having an in-person conversation, reading a book or spending a few minutes outside.

As a twist, make a challenge to see who will reach for their phone first when spending time with friends or family.

Taking simple steps like these to reduce the amount of time spent looking at a screen has countless benefits and is easier than you may think.

Ultimately, the key to a positive relationship with technology is moderation. Use computers and apps to get your work done and take your education to the next level. Go on social media to see what your friends are up to. Post your latest accomplishment. Just remember to take a break to look up and see the world through your own two eyes not just through the bright lights forming pictures on a screen.

Hannah Adamson is a junior at high school. She practices meditation and takes ThetaHealing courses with Reshma Shah in Westfield, New Jersey.

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of

results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees

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grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

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new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lyco-

pene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

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They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to be-

come farmers, teachers and ambassadors for health-promoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic four-season crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Eco-art creatively highlights environmental sustainability issues and sparks possible solutions.

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ounts Botanical Garden, in Palm Beach County, Florida, hosted Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea, a thoughtprovoking traveling exhibit featuring giant sea creatures made entirely of marine debris from beaches. “It graphically illustrates the amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and waterways,” says Curator and Director Rochelle Wolberg. The exhibit included Grace the Humpback Whale Tail, the Marine Debris Anemone, Priscilla the Parrot Fish, Flash the Marlin, Water Bottle Jelly, Sebas-

tian James the Puffin, Lidia the Seal, Hugo the Humpback Whale Tail, American Sea Star and Musical Seaweed. Take a look at some of them and check for current exhibit locations at WashedAshore.org.

In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculptures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

Debbie and Mike Schramer, owners of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,” says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.” Although fairy houses are trendy now, the Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book.

At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal.

“Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope.

Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.” All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors.

Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist.

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming.

Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now.

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There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

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Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

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had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species.

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We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org).

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet

foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox.

Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses

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of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers.

Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor.

They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

Getting Cancer from Food

Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

Amazing Recoveries

Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256

people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ ResponsibleTechnology.org.

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Devoted study and practice of these ten principals can literally bring your yoga practice to life throughout all of your daily activities.

The 5 Yamas are ethical guidelines for the yogi, pertaining to his or her relationship with others in society, the outer environment and nature.

Ahimsa (non-violence) asks us to practicing loving kindness towards others and ourselves through a complete commitment to non-violence in thought, word and deed Satya (truthfulness) encourages us to be genuine and authentic to our inner nature by having integrity and being honorable without concealing the truth, downplaying or exaggerating.

Asteya (non-stealing) is more than simply not taking what is not yours. Asteya asks us not to rob ourselves or others of time, experiences or freedom.

Brahmacharya (non-excess) helps us to practicing moderation in all forms, so as not to deplete ourselves of vital life force energy.

Aparigraha (non-attachment) refers to voluntary simplicity. This principal asks us to not accumulate beyond what is

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The 5 Niyamas are ethical guidelines for the yogi, pertaining to observances of one’s Self, without blame or judgment.

Saucha (purity) refers to maintaining cleanliness, orderliness and balance by adopting both internal and external purification practices. This involves eating purely, thinking purely and having humility and pride in the human body as a vehicle of experience.

Santosha (contentment) encourages us to practice equanimity and to maintain a peaceful, tranquil mind.

Tapas (discipline) is a taming of the ego as expressed through self-discipline, willpower and patience. Through this discipline, it can be possible to connect with our true spirit without letting ego get in the way.

Svadhyaya (self study) explains that through self-inquiry, mindfulness, discernment and daily journaling, we can become contemplative about how the yogic teachings may apply to our psychology and lifestyle.

Ishvara Pranidhana (devotion) calls for open-heartedness in the form of complete surrender and willingness to serve the source and humanity.

I invite you to reflect on how the Yamas and Niyamas can be applied in your personal yoga practice to help maintain a grounded and balanced physical, mental and emotional body on and off the mat.

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According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell. Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global humaninduced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production.

The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plantbased alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.”

A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

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Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos.

The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil.

The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species.

ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions.

They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns.

If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic.

This disturbance of natural equilibrium can lead to cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, arthritis, depression and pain. It can also mask or worsen autoimmune diseases. Eating foods with natural anti-inflammatory properties can help the body function better.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.”

Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative

Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites.

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an antiinflammatory diet one step at a time.”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did.

A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.”

His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl.com/AndrewWeil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic.

Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil.

Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

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Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

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SUNDAY, JULY 1 “Benefit by Recognizing the One Truth” – 10:30am. Speaker: Jeffrey Starbuck. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Reiki I & II (USUI Holy Fire II) Certification Class – Jun. 30, Jul. 1. 8am-4pm. Start healing your life and others. Both levels: $465, one: $265. Register: RAYKISchool.com, Contact@RAYKIschool. com or text 609-495-4229.

Tulsi talk in a Himalayan Salt Room – 2pm.

Herbalist and filmmaker Tish Streeten will introduce us to Tulsi, an adaptogen and stress reliever. Join us as we get to know this amazing plant, through worship, stories, tasting, smelling and sensing. $50.

Ask us how to receive $10 off. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609285-3115. 4ElementsWellnessCenter.com.

Reiki Share Celebration – 1–4pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong and chants. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $15. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg.

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Sound, Alchemy, & Your Divine Blueprint – 122pm. Sound healer and channel, Joshua Inacio, will heal and clear you with tuning forks, singing bowls, chimes, and modalities he has developed himself. $40. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). Register: https://tinyurl.com/y7dkkcrw. 908-730-8792.

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THURSDAY, JULY 5 Love, Simon – 6-8:30pm. Movie screening. Funny

and heartfelt coming-of-age story about the thrilling ride of finding one’s self and falling in love. North Branch County Library, 65 Halstead St, Clinton.

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FRIDAY, JULY 6 Yin Yoga ll Training – Jul. 6-8. 20-hour Practicum for yoga teachers and practitioners with 2+ years yoga experience. $475. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. Karen@beherenowyoga108. com. 908-642-0989. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Healing Circle – 7-8pm. First Fri/month. Spiritual support to heal that which no longer heals us. Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living of Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114.

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SATURDAY, JULY 7 Mental Health Workshop – 1:30-4:30pm. Discover natural remedies for depression, anxiety, and stress.

Meet a panel of experts who will explain alternative treatments and answer your questions. Free. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 908-5260002. RSVP: eZentialWellness.com/Events.

Labyrinth Mindfulness Walking Meditation5:30-6:30pm. Instructor: Adnan Shamsi.

Guided meditation into a labyrinth, instruction provided, calmness guaranteed, followed by community dinner and musical kirtan jam.

Donations. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

Community Vegetarian Potluck Dinner- 6:307:30pm. Dinner preceded by labyrinth walking meditation and followed by musical kirtan jam.

Donations. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

Kirtan Chant Song Circle – 7:30-9pm. Instructor: Ron Cohen. Bring your own drums & musical instruments or use ours! Preceded by labyrinth walk-

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“No Lazy, Hazy or Crazy in My Summer” – 25 Country Club Dr, Annandale, NJ 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic Interested vendors: community of spiritually-minded people. Fol908-342-6979 • VenetiaWeeks@gmail.com lowed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic 345tickets: River Rd (Rt. 605), PrincForLodge, advance EventPop.biz eton. 609-924-8422.

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TUESDAY, JULY 10 Stop Smoking/Lose Weight/Sleep Better with Hypnosis – 6-7pm: Stop Smoking with Hypnosis.

Eliminate tobacco craving while minimizing discomfort. 7-8pm: Lose Weight with Hypnosis.

Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe effective program. 8-8:45pm: Better Sleep with Hypnosis. Techniques to fall asleep easier. ($18 Reinforcement CD available). $58. Upper Merion Community Center, 431 Valley Forge Rd., King of Prussia, PA. Contact 908-3037767 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com.

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Intro to Essential Oils – 7pm. Instructor: Carolyn Peucker. Learn about essential oils for you and your family. Essential oils for summertime, benefits of pure therapeutic grade and more. $10. Preregister: 732-809-4664 or oilways@outlook.com. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.

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Meditation + ABC’s of Vitamins in a Himalayan Salt Room – 7pm. Instructor: Veronique Cardon, creator of The CogniDiet. Learn which vitamins are best for you. Relax with guided meditation and receive benefits of of Halotherapy. $50. Ask us how to receive $10 off. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609-285-3115.

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Reiki Share – 7pm. Instructor: Diana Davis, Reiki Master. This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

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Vision Quest Catskills NY – July 12: 4pm, JULY 15: 2pm. 4 days of shamanic teachings, journeys, drumming, and practices will deepen your experience of rebirth. $775. Info: Janet StraightArrow

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Stretch and Roll with Ana Giametta, RYT – 6-7:15pm. Yoga rollers improve circulation, relax muscles, reduce pain and increase range of motion. Bring your own roller. $18. $16/seniors 65+ and full-time students. Preregister. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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SATURDAY, JULY 14 Healing Circle – 2-4pm. Listen to ancient chants & crystal singing bowls while in a circle meditation. $20. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 908-526-0002. RSVP: eZentialWellness.com/Events.

Free Community Yoga Day/Open House- Free aerial and floor yoga all day. Café refreshments, reading room and Oasis Meditation Atrium. Space is limited. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

JourneyDance: A Dance of Inquiry- 7-9pm.

Joy Okoye leads this transformational experience requiring no prior movement or dance experience. Influence healing and improve emotional wellbeing. $20. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 Restorative Yoga Workshop – 12-2pm. Relax and reduce tension with the support of bolsters, blankets, and other comforting props. Limited to six students, registration required. $35. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 908-5260002. RSVP: eZentialWellness.com/Yoga.

“Living as The Flow, Part I: Substance” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Using Prosperity class as inspiration, focus on keys ideas which can change our experience of living! Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton.

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MONDAY, JULY 16 Holy Fire II Reiki Level 3 & Master Certification Program – Jul. 16-18. 8am-4pm. 3-day certification course will complete your master Reiki program and start offering Reiki classes. $1,050. Register: RAYKISchool.com, Contact@RAYKIschool.com or text 609-495-4229.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Get Fit Where You Sit! with Ana Giametta, RYT – 11:15am-12:15pm. Chair yoga helps you get benefits of yoga without getting on the floor.

Space is limited. $18. $16/seniors 65+ and full-time students. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg.

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Soul Loss, Soul Clearing – 7pm. Sometimes, when a person has experienced a trauma, illness or injury, s/he feels like something is lost or missing. Learn more about soul loss and retrieval and participate in a soul clearing exercise. $15. Auset Gypsy Metaphysical Emporium, 15 S. 2nd Street, Easton, PA. Register: https://soulretrieval.eventbrite.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 19 Healing Power of Crystals in a Himalayan Salt Room – 7pm. Instructor: Adrienne Gammal. Learn how crystals work and how they can help aid us with physical ailments, as well as spiritually and emotionally. Receive the benefits of Halotherapy. $50.

Ask us how to receive $10 off. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609285-3115. 4ElementsWellnessCenter.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 20 Monthly Open Mic Night – 7pm. Fun, relaxing evening of music and refreshments at our monthly Open Mic Night. Free. Food and beverages available for love offering. RSVP: https://tinyurl. com/y9ksc83n. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Community Dinner-And-A-Movie – 7-9pm.

Bring a vegetarian dish, watch and discuss this inspirational book-turned-movie. Free. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton.

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Relax & Renew Yoga Retreat – 9am-12pm. 1-day retreat designed to help you better understand the chakras and how yoga & meditation can align and heal us. $75. Register: 7/16. Shanti Health and Wellness, 44 West St, Monmouth Beach. 908635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail.com.

ShantiHealthandWellness.net “Women, Power and Freedom” – 10am-12pm.

Open to all women. Safe space to share fears, weaknesses and hearts. Supportive environment to connect. Coffee. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton’s office, 812 State Road (Rt. 206 S), Ste 220, Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org

SUNDAY, JULY 22 Relax & Renew Yoga Retreat – 9am-12pm. 1-day retreat designed to help you better understand the chakras and how yoga & meditation can align and heal us. $75. Register: 7/16. Shanti Health and Wellness, 44 West St, Monmouth Beach. 908635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail.com.

ShantiHealthandWellness.net “Living as The Flow, Part II: Circulation” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Using Prosperity class as inspiration, focus on keys ideas which can change our experience of living! Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton.

609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, JULY 23 Holistic Happy Hour in a Himalayan Salt Room – 7pm. Informal meet & greet to share anything holistic! We will be sipping on Skinade Spatinis (liquid collagen drink that taste like peaches), hydrating with SkinForum sheet masks, and enjoying a guided meditation. Free. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301

N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609-285-3115.

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Reiki Share – 7pm. Instructor: Diana Davis, Reiki Master. This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

Karen@beherenowyoga108.com. 908-642-0989.

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TUESDAY, JULY 24 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 9:30am-12:30pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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THURSDAY, JULY 26 Interior Landscape – 7pm. Shamanic Journeys are like maps of the interior world. Learn and experience as we explore our inner selves. $15. Auset Gypsy Metaphysical Emporium, 15 S. 2nd Street, Easton, PA. Register: https://interiorlandscapejuly. eventbrite.com.

Sound Journey in a Himalayan Salt Room – 7pm. Instructor: Lois Harrison. Clear your mind and body of negativity while experiencing a deep level of relaxation. $50. Ask us how to receive $10 off. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. RSVP: 609-285-3115.

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Moving Through Grief – 7pm. Gentle and safe practice of yoga, meditation and discussion for those experiencing grief Sponsored by Wright & Ford Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Free. Preregistration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. Karen@beherenowyoga108. com. 908-642-0989. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am-7pm.

Facilitator: Lisa Mack. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info: 609618-6545. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

FRIDAY, JULY 27 USUI Holy Fire Karuna Reiki® II Master Training – 8:30am–4:30pm. Master certification program.

Your training will be certified by and registered at ICRT. $1,070. Register: 609-495-4229, contact@ RAYKI school.com or RAYKISchool.com.

KARAYOGI: Family-Friendly Karaoke- 7:309pm. All ages, alcohol-free Karaoke party. Pick a song and everyone sings alone. Safe for teens and families. Free. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

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Suppers Program- 6:30-8:30pm. Theme: preservation and culture. Cook, taste, and feel your way to vibrant health by running food experiments, cooking together, and enjoying a meal accompanied by a discussion. Shared cost of meal plus small donation.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Maryann: 732-419-3551.

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Reiki Master Training & Certification – 3-day class: July 27-29. 1:30–7pm. Master Reiki to transform your life and share the gift with others.

Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki. Beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/NewJersey-Reiki-Circle.

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SUNDAY, JULY 29 “Living as The Flow, Part III: Acting As If” 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner.

Using Prosperity class as inspiration, focus on keys ideas which can change our experience of living! Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation.

Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Restorative Yoga – 12-1:30pm. Instructor: Deb Vari, E-RYT. Restful, passive form of yoga designed to open the body deeply yet gently. Promotes deep relaxation and peacefulness. $20. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Deb: gentle.yoga.@hotmail.com. Sandhillswellness@gmail.com. SandHillsWellness.com.

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sunday Summer of Service: Activities for Children and Teens – 10am. Jul. 1, 15, 29. Youth classes designed to provide students with meaningful opportunities to engage in Spiritual Social Action through community service activities. Held every other week during Sunday service. Register: https://tinyurl. com/ydftbb3y. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (Pattenburg). 908-730-8792.

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Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Rev. Frankie, practitioners and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living of Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. Truespirit@earthlink. com. CSLMorristown.org.

Bhagavad Gita Study Book Club – 6-8pm.

Instructor: Jayadeva Mandelkorn. Bhagavad Gita discussion group on self-improvement, cultivating discernment and resilience. Free. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

609-454-3140. IYCCPrinceton.org.

Pilates Mat with Props— 9am. 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. 908-754-5901.

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Spiritual Awakening Sunday Service –10:30 am.

Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Mingle afterwards with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd, Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

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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.

their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

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Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Beginner Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 10:15-11:15am.

Practices focused on breathing techniques, strengthening the body and gentle stretching. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. $10. Shanti Health and Wellness, #22, 900 Easton Ave., Somerset.

908-635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail. com. ShantiHealthandWellness.net.

monday Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi–11am-12pm. Easy and fun. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $50/month. 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.

Life and Business Coaching Class – 7-9pm. Find out what stops you. Free. 165 Passaic Ave., 2nd fl, Fairfield. RSVP: Herb at Lobster Lad Media, #lobsterladmedia or 973-223-8840.

AcroYoga/Free AcroJAM- 7:30-9:15pm. Instructors: Leyna Schaeffer and Harrison Wright. Blend of Thai massage, yoga and partner acrobatics, building trust, communication and courage. $15. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. IYCCPrinceton.org.

Prenatal Yoga Workshop—6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare

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INTUITIVE SERVICES CARD READER: Intuitively guided Oracle/ Tarot card readings revealing messages for your highest good. Multiple decks used.

Reasonable rates for one on one and parties (hostess receives free reading). Call for appointment. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty- 12:301:30pm. Begins March 13. Gentle, moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. Series of 6 classes, $75. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Contact Janet: 908-6351822. JOussaty@comcast.net. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Classical Yoga-9:45-11:15am. Instructor: Carol Cook, PhD, E-RYT. All levels. $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Questions: 732-419-3551. SandHillsWellness@gmail.com. SandHillsWellness.com.

Yoga with Jean Marie- 4:30-5:30pm, 6-7pm. Gentle yoga classes. $12. Hackettstown Health Food Store, 106 E Moore St., Hackettstown. RSVP: 908-8506475. FosteringTheJourney.com.

Pilates Mat with Props—9:30am, 6pm. 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.

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,

$30 up to 30 words, extra words $1 each. To place listing, email content to Joe@NaturalAwakeningsCNJ.com. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

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SPACE FOR RENT: Event & meeting rental space in Morristown, NJ. Great for recitals, weddings, practice/rehearsal space, and fitness classes. Accommodates up to 175 people.

Plenty of parking, convenient to Route 202 or 287. Call 973-539-3114 or email officeadmin@ cslmorristown.org for details.

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Space includes a waiting room for clients, a beverage bar, a file room, practitioner room and separate entrance and coat closet as well as opportunities for conference room/lecture/ workshop room as well as a future kitchen and open area for yoga or clinics.

Your monthly check will include rent, CAM, cleaning services, internet, heating and electric. Plenty of parking and centrally located to major highways.

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Stress, Hormones & Health (The True Cause of Belly Fat)– 6pm. Select Tuesdays. Presenter: bestselling author & speaker, Jean Golden-Tevald.

Learn about hormone imbalances. Free dinner seminar. Registration required. For dates and restaurant location: Carol May, 908-528-8121.

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Beginner Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm.

Practices focused on breathing techniques, strengthening the body and gentle stretching. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. $10. Shanti Health and Wellness, #22, 900 Easton Ave., Somerset.

908-635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail. com. ShantiHealthandWellness.net.

Kid’s Yoga (Ages 5-7) – 4:30-5:15pm. Created to familiarize kids with the magic of yoga combined with the basics of yoga movement, imagination of storytelling, and creative art. $10. Shanti Health and Wellness, #22, 900 Easton Ave., Somerset.

908-635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail. com. ShantiHealthandWellness.net.

Kids Yoga (Ages 8-12) – 5:30-6:15pm. Children learn how to live and feel well through yoga, breathing games, art and relaxation. $10. Shanti Health and Wellness, #22, 900 Easton Ave., Somerset.

908-635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail. com. ShantiHealthandWellness.net.

“Goddess (God) In You” Art Healing Class – Jul. 11, 18, 25. 7pm-8pm. Express our divinity from heart via colors and shapes. $20/advance, $25/at the door. Heart of Art, 2374 Nottingham Wy, Trenton.

RSVP: Makiko, 609-495-4229.

Sunrise Oceanfront Meditation – 6-7am. No meets in the rain. Asbury Park Beach (black rock bed in front of Asbury Park Convention Hall). Free.

RSVP required: Contact@RAYKIschool.com or text 609-495-4229.

Private Acupuncture – 9am-2pm. Appointments with Michael Gonzales. Schedule: 908-392-3468.

Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. QiGongforHealing.com.

Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 7:30-8:30pm. Easy to learn, beautiful gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-3921313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Kids Yoga!-4:30-5:15pm. Instructor: Marie Stiglic.

Fun and joyful yoga class for kids to learn breathing, stretching and calming strategies. Ages 3-9. First class free. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140.

IYCCPrinceton.org.

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.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement Beyond Beginner – 6-7:15pm. Jul. 11- Aug. 22. Instructor: Janet Oussaty. 6-week series designed to enhance mental focus, energy, sleep, immune response and more. $88. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. Must preregister: 908-635-1822. 908-7070759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792.

UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement Beginner – 7:30-8:30pm. Jul. 11- Aug. 22. Instructor: Janet Oussaty. 6-week series designed to enhance mental focus, energy, sleep, immune response and more. $75. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg.

Must preregister: 908-635-1822. 908-707-0759.

YogaCentralNJ.com.

Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave.,

thursday

Beginner Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 11am-12pm.

Practices focused on breathing techniques, strengthening the body and gentle stretching. Leave feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. $10. Shanti Health and Wellness, #22, 900 Easton Ave., Somerset.

908-635-7798. ShantiHealthandWellness@gmail. com. ShantiHealthandWellness.net.

Gentle Yoga with Donna McMullin, RYT – 9:3010:15am. Gentle movement, stretching and breathing techniques. $18. $16/seniors 65+ and full-time students. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg.

908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Multi-level Yoga with Donna Pollin, RYT – 7:308:45pm. Stretch, strengthen and de-stress. Boost physical and mental fitness. $18. $16/seniors 65+ and full-time students. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Prosperity Plus II – Jun. 7- Aug. 16. 6:30-8:30pm.

10-week course to harness your invisible power and manifest your dreams. Student package includes workbook and CDs. Facilitator: Jennifer Urezzio. $55. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown.

CSLMorristown.org.

Classical Yoga-9:45-11:15am. Instructor: Carol Cook, PhD, E-RYT. All levels. $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Questions: 732-419-3551. SandHillsWellness@gmail.com. SandHillsWellness.com.

QiGong – 5:15-6:15pm. Instructor: Jeffery Starbuck. Princeton IYCC with Jeffrey Starbuck.

IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. IYCCPrinceton.org.

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.

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Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

West Windsor Community Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Each Saturday, rain or shine, through 11/17. Outdoor market featuring local agriculture, healthy and seasonal food. 2 Vaughn Dr., Princeton. Follow West Windsor Community Farmers Market for details. Questions: Chris Cirkus, 609-933-4452.

Teens-Only Yoga and Meditation-11:45am-1pm.

Ages 11-19. Instructor: Elijah Okoye. Meditation and mindfulness for the new school year. First class free. Work-exchange available. Registration recommended. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. IYCCPrinceton.org.

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.

Meditation- 10:30-11:30am. Most Saturdays.

Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500. Class combines mindfulness and meditation. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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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 18.

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Best-selling author Barbara Steingas’s “Solving the Grief and Loss Puzzle: Piecing Together Your New Normal Life,” describes highly effective, simple strategies to overcome the death of loved ones. Individual coaching, seminars and talks also available. See ad on page 38.

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Commercial kitchen for chefs and food entrepreneurs with modern, pleasant and ample space for hourly/daily rentals.

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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 27.

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MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad on page 2.

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Monica Sood, MD 51 John F. Kennedy Pkwy., 1st Flr West, Ste. 115 Short Hills 973-996-4496 • info@ivinfusionlounge.com IVInfusionlounge.com We use a functional medicine approach in partnership with our patients to get to the root cause of disease.

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GIFTS/NATURAL,HANDMADE GAIA’S GIFTS

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HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTORS DR. PAUL M. BIZZARO, DC

81 S. Main St, Yardley 215-493-6589 • DrPaulBizzaro.com My mission is to educate people to the benefits of chiropractic, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle.

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Amare Healing Arts offers pampering with a purpose. All services approach the body as a whole working with and enhancing the healing and rebalancing already taking place. Amare offers Medical Massage as an alternative healing path for conditions like plantar fasciitis, Manual Lymphatic Drainage for lymphedema and detoxification, Ayurveda, Holistic Health Consultations and Yoga to better connect and understand the mind, body and spirit helping you learn about your body’s ability to naturally heal while gently relaxing and unwinding. See ad on page 48.

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Feature: Natural Stress Relief Plus: Understanding Nutraceuticals Feature: Living Courageously Plus: Meditation Styles

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Feature: Farmers Rooted in Health Plus: Anti-Inflammatory Diet Feature: Simplified Parenting Plus: Multilevel Healing

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