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t’s not how old you are, it’s how you are old” states author Jules Renard. The World Health Organization reports that “when it comes to health, there is no ‘typical’ older person.” Some 80-year-olds are as mentally and physically healthy as 20-year-olds while others decline at a younger age. Clearly, many older adults do lead very full and active lives. The ancient practice of foot reflexology offers a valuable contribution to the maintenance of emotional wellbeing and physical health in the “golden” years. The art of foot reflexology holds that organs and body systems are mapped to a corresponding region of the feet. The bottom of each foot stores over 7,000 nerve endings (reflex points) which become less sensitive and, hence, less responsive as the body ages. Stimulating and opening neural pathways clears pathways of the toxins which build up and deplete the body of energy and keep organs and body systems from functioning properly. Neural pathways are like muscles, so it’s good to keep them working at optimum level. Foot reflexology works on a targeted area, activating the body’s natural ability to heal itself without applying pressure directly to the site. Isolating and fine-tuning reflex points with skilled touch alters the experience of pain, improves blood circulation, and supports joint movement. A healthy nerve supply boosts the memory and enhances brain functioning as well as cognition powers. Reflexology evolved in China about 5,000 years ago at the same time as acupuncture. Even today, footwork is accepted by the central government as a means of preventing disease and preserving health. A common sight in Chinese parks are reflexology foot paths which consist of smooth river rocks (or cobblestones) and stimulate the neurological reflex
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points on feet. Accordingly, a study on foot reflexology and aging used cobblestone mats to simulate these reflexology foot paths and test cobblestone walking. Scientists found that physically inactive participants aged 60 and over gained significant improvement in mood and physical functioning after walking on the mats. Cobblestone walking not only improved balance and mobility, but also decreased blood pressure. Cobblestone walking reflects the practice of foot reflexology. Both can be viewed as tools that strengthen and heal the body from within. The pressure applied to reflex points during a foot reflexology treatment session not only provides the benefits of cobblestone walking (natural walking on uneven surfaces) but offers the gift of human touch. Gentle, but firm, controlled pressure utilizing specific finger, thumb and hand techniques is adapted to each client’s comfort level. Stimulating reflexes gives the client a better awareness of their feet which, in turn, helps with balance and gait functioning. Foot reflexology improves range of limb motion and is beneficial for the relief of osteoarthritic pain, sleep disorders, migraines/headaches, digestive disorders, the numbness associated with diabetic neuropathy; and congestion due to breathing and respiratory issues. It encourages healthy heart functioning by facilitating circulation, thereby enabling nutrients and oxygen to reach all the cells in the body. Further research indicates that by increasing blood flow to intestines and kidneys, foot reflexology reduces the pain linked with kidney stones. Foot reflexology does not, however, target root causes of disease. It is a complementary modality with the ultimate objective being to reduce stress and release muscle tension which then minimizes the general aches and pains associated with aging. As for chronic conditions, the benefits are compounded when treatments are utilized on a consistent basis. Whether the golden goal is health maintenance and/or health improvement, less worry and less stress are key. It’s never too late to make better choices. Christel Haase holds a Ph.D. in Holistic Health and Certification in Reflexology from the International Institute of Reflexology in NYC. Christel has been practicing the Ingham Method of Foot Reflexology for over 11 years. See ad on this page.
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n addition to alertness, energy drinks may also trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure. Researchers from the School of Pharmacy at the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, tested 27 healthy adults. The volunteers were split into three groups—one drank two cans of an energy drink per day, another consumed the same amount of a drink with Panax ginseng and the third a similar-tasting placebo beverage. The subjects were given cardiovascular testing before and after the trial. After three weeks, the group imbibing the energy drinks had a significant increase in abnormal heart rhythms and higher blood pressure. The ginseng and placebo groups saw no change in their heart conditions. Sachin A. Shah, a doctor of pharmacy and professor at Pacific’s School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, says, “Our findings suggest that certain energy drinks may increase the risk of having an abnormal heart rhythm when consumed in high volumes. While we wait for more data, some consumers should exercise caution and not blindly follow the buzz.” The Center for Science in Public Interest, a consumer health advocacy group, has reported that as of June 2014, 34 deaths have been associated with energy drinks.
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ing with children and folks with special oring Nagle, a local Somerset needs is near and dear to her heart. County homeowner finds SomerLoring, a certified Reiki Master, is also a ville to be a friendly, centrally certified and registered adult and chillocated town and the perfect spot for dren’s yoga teacher who enjoys working her first studio, freedOM Yoga Studio. with all age ranges and levels, gentle Her ongoing business, Traveling Yoga through advanced, including those with Roadshow, continues providing yoga in ADHD, autism or those who are differvarious central New Jersey towns. ently abled. Yoga first captured Loring’s attenLoring sees children as natural yotion 16 years ago as a positive balance gins who instinctively move through to weight lifting and kickboxing. Soon poses while singing and playing. the asanas (poses), breathing (pranayaGrowing bodies and developing minds ma) and meditation practice convinced practice yoga creatively with animated her body, breath and mind there was no poses that promote strength, flexibilother way to be. The practice as a whole ity, coordination and body awareness. gave her a great sense of peace. Breathing games and yoga stories allow Her drive to learn more led her young yogins to focus, relax and deto study with Srivatsa Ramaswami at velop self-control. Interactive games and Loyola Marymount University, Los spirited postures encourage children to Angeles, and recently she ventured to study animals, London to nature and study under basic anatomy. his tutelage. Studies have She has also shown the completed practice of the 500 hour yoga improves certification concentration, through DIG stimulates Yoga in Lamimagination bertville. StandUp Paddle Yoga and World Paddle Association and releases WorkLevel 1 certifications take Loring to the water.
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Bright Lights Drive Them to Extinction National Moth Week, held from July 23 to 31 (visit NationalMothWeek.org for podcast), has prompted the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) to encourage cities to install motion-sensitive dimming streetlights and is working to designate dark-sky parks that could provide a refuge for nocturnal species. The giant silk moth and other insects pollinate 80 percent of our food crops. In turn, their bodies sustain innumerable birds, rodents and bats. Entire ecosystems rest on their delicate, powdery wings. Only two species of moths are protected under the Endangered Species Act, and three others have gone extinct in the past decade. Many populations are seeing declines of up to 99 percent. Between monoculture crops, pesticides, changing climate, urbanization and decreasing darkness due to artificial lighting, the future of night-flying moths is uncertain. Their only goal is to reproduce, guided to suitable nesting grounds by the shadow of the moon; many moth species do not even have mouths. However, cities now glow brighter than a full moon, and ambient light pollution radiating from urban areas draws moths to their deaths. IDA Program Manager John Barentine says, “Every time a person turns off and shields a porch light on their house, they’re helping.” Source: Sierra Club
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New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMOfree grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.” In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing. Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and beverage clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.” Source: Tinyurl.com/NonGMOGrainTerminal 20
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Fresh Veggies Come Direct to Offices Pioneering employers are now offering fresh vegetables to help employees improve their diet—and their health. Tech companies are even hiring professional chefs to prepare healthful lunches and snacks. In Texas, the Farm to Work program is making it easy and affordable for workers to pick up baskets of local produce at the office. Participants aren’t required to pay an initial lump sum or commit to buying every week. Instead, they can sign up to receive produce in any given week. Other groups around the country are also looking into workplace produce delivery programs, and while many use the traditional community supported agriculture (CSA) model, others are experimenting with different procedures. The Farm Fresh Program, in Bellingham, Washington, connects local farmers to employers interested in receiving weekly deliveries. Meanwhile, Farm2Work, in Arkansas, links local purveyors of produce, meat, eggs, dairy, pies, jams and jellies to area employers. New York’s Adirondack Harvest, a branch of the Cornell Cooperative Extension, started by helping a single farmer link to area employers. The next step, says Teresa Whalen, the group’s southern chapter representative, is working to persuade insurance companies to subsidize workplace CSAs in the same way they’re starting to subsidize gym memberships. Source: FarmToWork.org
Fish Fried New Numbers Confirm Global Overfishing The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been collecting reports for decades on how many fish are caught in the oceans annually. However, those numbers don’t take into account small-scale, recreational and illegal fishing or the bycatch that’s discarded before boats return to harbors. A study published in Nature Communications increases the actual total world catch from 1950 to 2010 by 50 percent. Daniel Pauly, author of the University of British Columbia study, states, “The world is withdrawing from a joint bank account of fish without knowing what has been withdrawn or the remaining balance. Better estimates for the amount we’re taking out can help ensure there’s enough fish to sustain us in the future.” Based on official counts, global catches peaked in 1996 and have declined modestly each year. The decline isn’t due to less fishing or restrictions on certain fish, though. “It’s due to the countries fishing too much and having exhausted one fish after the other,” says Pauly. The findings also emphasize the value of fisheries to lowincome people in developing countries. The next steps will require well-informed action to preserve this critical resource for people and for the planet.
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Animal Droppings Help Forests Absorb CO2 A paper published in Forest Ecosystems concludes that frugivores, large, fruit-eating animals like toucans, tapirs, curassows and spider monkeys, help to keep the woods healthy by eating fruits and spreading seeds. As traps for carbon and an effective defense against global warming, forests collectively absorb up to 30 percent of the world’s CO2 emissions and store more than 1,600 gigatons of carbon in the soil. “You have a lot of large birds that play a fundamental role for large trees,” says study author Mauro Galetti. “They increase the likelihood that seeds will turn into actual photosynthesizing plants.” However, big, tropical birds are constantly under threat of hunting, poaching and habitat loss; the International Union of Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources’ Red List notes that 14 of the world’s 16 toucan species, for instance, are decreasing in population. The study found that without the help of high-capacity frugivores, there would be no way for larger seeds to grow into the towering trees that store carbon best. Scientists now want to research individual species to calculate how much each animal’s services are worth in terms of battling climate change. Putting a dollar amount on a species, say Galetti, could be the only way to persuade governments to protect it. Find the study at Tinyurl.com/ForestCarbonReport.
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Nonprofit Grocery Sells Good Food at Low Prices The biggest challenge to healthy eating in poor neighborhoods isn’t always access to healthy food; it’s whether people can afford to buy it. A year ago, Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, opened Daily Table, a nonprofit grocery in Boston, to take action. It gathers nutritious food that would otherwise be wasted and then sells it at low prices. After learning about food insecurity in the U.S. and that approximately 40 percent of the food we grow is thrown out, Rauch decided to address both problems by offering this new option for people that don’t want handouts. The store now has 5,000 members and hundreds of daily customers, with plans to expand to new locations. “The challenge we have in America is that the food system is designed from the farm on up to create calories that are cheap and nutrients that are expensive,” he says. “People on the lowest economic rung get squeezed the hardest.” Rauch partners with vendors to get excess food, such as fruit just slightly too ripe to make it through the standard supermarket system, that chefs turn into ready-to-eat meals like prepared salads and soups, or entrées that can cost less than $2. For more information, visit DailyTable.org.
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Toxic Teflon Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new meta-analysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system. Even though Teflon’s harmful perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) is no longer produced or used, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water. Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews
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When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits. Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed. When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores. Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book. Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good). The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online. Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.
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happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks ImmordinoYang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating
to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world—right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout. In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity. Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.
Voices of Experience Tips from Registered Dietitian Moms “It’s not going to be a Norman Rockwell-like experience. It’s going to be messy, and everything associated with it might take 10 times longer than anticipated. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey. “Allow your children to participate in the cooking process by giving them age-appropriate duties in the kitchen. We’re talking about rinsing produce in the colander, ‘looking’ at cookbooks, stirring, scooping, squeezing and setting the table. As they grow older, give them more to do.” ~Robin Plotkin, Dallas “Every other Wednesday, each child had to cook dinner. I gave them a piece of paper with fill-in-theblanks. Every Sunday, they had to turn in their menu so I could go grocery shopping. Now, both my kids cook really healthy meals.” ~Chere Bork, near Minneapolis-St. Paul “Have kids look through kid-friendly cookbooks and scroll through their favorite recipe app. My girls regularly pick out recipes they would like to try for our next meal.” ~Suzanne Farrell, Denver “Giving them choices makes them feel like they’re contributing, and lets them put their own twist on a recipe.” ~Naomi May, Charleston, South Carolina
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REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist
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n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants—Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.
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New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all.
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Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.
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Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working, without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is
free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumer-inspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.
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We in America are the best entertained and least informed society in the world. ~Neil Postman, media theorist and educator cess and happiness and perceive themselves as change agents. Together, we share engaging stories of how people are carving out new ways of living that hold the hope of a world more in balance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear, lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional
and conscious people actively reinventing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet.
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remember the moment I had what I call my ‘golf game epiphany,’” recalls Steve Hughes, a passionate golfer from Richmond, Missouri. “I realized that my main obstacles were in my head, and from that day on, my golf game changed.” In any athletic or fitness endeavor, the pursuit of excellence unfolds an array of challenges. While golf presents some of the toughest hurdles to improvement, any links enthusiast can better their game by acquiring a champion’s mindset. Applying a few Zen techniques and disciplines adapted from the Buddhist tradition of mindful awareness—which teaches that the mind is everything—can work wonders. Zen Golf master and performance psychologist Joe Parent, Ph.D., of Ojai, California, advises: “The key is finding a way to let the ‘thinking’ mind do all the preliminaries to physical performance—selecting a target, judging the lie, gauging weather influences, etc.—and then letting our ‘intuitive’ mind take over, enabling our body to make a swing that’s free from second-guessing ourselves.” He calls the optimal playing mentality, “Not too tight, not too loose.” It’s the sweet spot that allows us to perform via our best self. Some key techniques
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prepare us to find and reside in this just-right Goldilocks place of being not too hot and not too cold. Developing mental fortitude takes us even further than we can imagine. Mastery is born from discipline, focused attention and a deep core desire to adopt habits and behaviors that will upgrade our mindset. Author of Zen Golf: Mastering the Mental Game, Parent teaches his students to enter a state that he calls “trusting versus trying.” He teaches a “one stroke at a time” approach, which emphasizes awareness of being in the present moment, as many contemplative spiritual traditions do. When the golfer is deeply engaged in the present moment with just the right level of emotional intensity, free of distractions and worries about future swings, they become integrated with what’s taking place on the course in the here and now to the point of total absorption. In yoga, pranayama, or breathing techniques, are employed to promote relaxation in the mind and body. The Zen approach to golf uses breath work to allow body and mind to make the most fluid and powerful golf swing possible for the player. “The single factor that sets apart the top performers
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in any athletic discipline from the rest of us is their state of mind,” says Craig Perkins, a yoga master and founder of the Yandara Yoga Institute, in Baja California, Mexico. “From all my years of yogic study, there’s one teaching that always sticks with me: If we want to master our game, whether it’s golf, yoga or chess, we must first and foremost master our mind.” Practitioners maintain that, meditation can take our mental game to its optimal level and Perkins believes, “Meditation is the number one practice for cultivating self-trust.” Positive visualization, which can be supported by meditation, is another method champion golfers leverage to improve their performance levels. Parent teaches his students, “Establish a clear image in your mind’s eye, and the body will follow.” Repeating this technique with every shot helps the golfer cultivate the habit of positive visualization by seeing the results. Physical prowess is of little consequence if our mental game is off. Under the intense pressure of a golf match, execution suffers when performance anxiety isn’t kept under control. While many golfers have what it takes to succeed—the requisite native ability, experience, technique and talent—mental hang-ups can cause them to call it a day. Detrimental habits can undermine our self-confidence, as well as our score. The solution lies in pinpointing what’s behind them and applying pertinent Zen techniques to either gradually alleviate or winningly work with them. Hughes, who makes his home overlooking the greens of Shirkey Golf Course, says, “It’s about getting out of your own way. When you’re at one with the game as it presents itself, you know your game will be much better than when your mind is racing off to work issues, family dramas and all the other usual life stuff. When I learned how to establish myself in this present moment awareness, not only did my golf game change for the better, so did the rest of my life.” Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy on the faculty of the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@ gmail.com.
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Science is amazing, but it has its limits. We have been able to identify all the molecules in certain foods. We understand the bonds that keep the individual molecules together. And yet, we cannot build an apple fit for consumption (yet.) I am willing to accept that nature knows best most of the time. Consume a whole, plant food and you not only reap the benefits of molecules essential to life, namely the macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, and
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RED: Lycopene FOODS: Tomatoes, watermelon, papaya, pink grapefruit BENEFITS: May reduce risk of heart attacks and certain cancers, notably prostate cancer ORANGE: Beta-carotene FOODS: Carrots, sweet potatoes, cantaloupe, pumpkin, squash, mangoes BENEFITS: Supports immune system, powerful antioxidant, may prevent certain cancers, prevents age-related macular degeneration WHITE: Indoles FOODS: Cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, broccoli, cabbage (chlorophyll, a green molecule, masks the indoles in some of these foods) BENEFITS: Powerful toxin and carcinogen eliminators RED/PURPLE: Anthocyanins FOODS: Blueberries, beets, raspberries, blackberries, acai berries, eggplant BENEFITS: Powerful antioxidants that may promote healthy blood pressure, reduce risk of heart disease, improve brain function and lower risk of cancer.
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While phytonutrients are not essential for life, they are powerful disease fighters. Consume plenty of whole, plant-based foods, both cooked and raw, with a variety of colors and you will give your body nature’s best defenses. Jeanne Petrucci, MS, RDN received her Master of Science degree in Nutrition Education from Columbia University and completed her supervised clinical practice at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. At Living Plate, she partners with other registered dietitians as well as culinary professionals to ensure individuals can meet their health goals. They facilitate evidence-based programming focused on changing nutrition-related health behaviors such as selecting, preparing, and cooking health-promoting foods. You can contact Jeanne by email at jpetrucci@livingplate.com or by phone at 908-234-1160. See ad on pages 2 and 35 .
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When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have tthe ability to behave naturally.
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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.
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how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.
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Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”
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At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game. Sources are listed online at EatWild. com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farmers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington. For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.
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farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. “We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosystem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.” Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com.
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Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms. Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup.
Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables. Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.
Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.
Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.
Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.
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COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days by Sandra Murphy
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tasty ways. After removing strings, n 2015, manufacturers of commerfill celery logs with plain yogurt and cial dog and cat foods and treats freeze. To serve, cut into one-bite issued 28 recalls, some for multiple pieces appropriate for a dog’s size. products, due to the potential presAnother easy favorite is fillence of listeria or salmonella bacteria, ing an ice cube tray two-thirds full mold, dangerous levels of cumuwith Greek-style or traditional plain latively harmful propylene glycol, yogurt mixed with diced strawberries inadequate thiamine, elevated levels or whole blueberries of vitamin D, off odors Use the freshest and freeze overnight. or labeling problems For cats, omit the fruit (Tinyurl.com/PetFood ingredients, organic and instead add bits ManufacturerRecalls). of mercury-free waterIn response, homemade and non-GMO (no tuna or salmon treats have grown in genetic modification) packed as a special treat. Add popularity to ensure that pets enjoy safe and where possible; tuna fresh or dried catnip to Kitty’s attention. healthy snacks. or salmon in a pouch catch“Once when fixing “Most summer dinner, I dropped a fruits work naturally to is safer than BPApiece of frozen yellow cool the body,” advises canned fish. squash and the dogs Cathy Alinovi, co-author dove for it,” says writer Livia J. Washof Dinner PAWsible: A Cookbook of burn, in Azle, Texas, of her ChihuaNutritious Homemade Meals for Cats huas. “Nicki waits for things to hit the and Dogs, in Pine Village, Indiana. floor; Nora showed her game face and “Healthful treats, made from the best won the Squash War.” ingredients, are a good way to take a “Obesity is the number one nubreak from summer heat.” tritional disease affecting our pets, so She suggests taking a refreshing summertime activities that avoid overlook at low-calorie fruits and veggies heating are vital for overall health,” says such as stuffed celery used in creative,
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Veterinarian Jeff Werber, a veterinary medical journalist with a Los Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical— not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.
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Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Watermelon Slush Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners. 2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses ½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix. Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Plum and Apple Coolers One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog. (10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes) 6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch cubes (no seeds) Purée the plums and water in a blender or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed. 40
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Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl. Source: Chow, by Rick Woodford
Ingredients to Avoid Avoid peanut and other nut butters or any ingredient with xylitol, grapes and raisins, macadamia nuts, coffee and caffeine, onions, chives, garlic, nuts and salty snack foods. Chocolate is also on the no-go list; the darker the chocolate, the worse it is for pets; baking chocolate is the most dangerous. If a pet eats any of these, try to determine how much and contact the family veterinarian, a veterinary emergency clinic or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at 888-426-4435. For a full list of foods to avoid, visit Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-Foods2Avoid.
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by the answer “I don’t know, I have more than one cat” when questioned about a particular feline because it is so important to observe and monitor each cat individually. Let’s review a few diseases that seem to “happen overnight.”
Urinary tract infections or urinary distress. Cats are hugely stressed. The
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Cats.
They are not small dogs. Many, many people still don’t believe cats need regular medical care, or even a rabies vaccine! Has everyone forgotten that rabies is fatal and can be transmitted to humans? Despite years of educational outreach by veterinary organizations, the cat is still the forgotten family member, and many health problems are our fault. It is much easier to tell when a dog is sick. Cats are very good at
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hiding disease and owners typically report it “just happened.” Their surprise is easy to understand. Cats retain some remnant of genetics or instinct that frequently causes them to not appear ill. This is why regular exams, weight checks, wellness blood work, urine samples, proper diet and keen observation are key. Many cat owners also own multiple cats all using the same litter boxes, all eating and drinking from the same bowls. Veterinarians are frequently frustrated
typical cat has lost its territory, is being fed a diet nothing like a true carnivore’s diet, forced to share its toilet, and has almost zero daily activity. Cats can develop idiopathic hematuria or stranguria simply from being in their environment. Your veterinarian should have expert advice and tools to de-stress your cat and help if a urinary issue does occur. At least one litter box per cat is essential, some may need to be covered or uncovered, and they must be in various places around the house. Can your cat make it to the litter box when needed?
Dental disease. Cats in the wild crunch on bones and cartilage while eating, which cleans their teeth. Domesticated cats either need a raw diet with bones incorporated into the mix, or home dental care products from a veterinarian. Brushing is always best, but not practical for cats. Water or food additives that act as edible toothpaste are usually a good solution. Obesity. Over 50% of pet cats are clinically obese. When a 10-pound cat gains one pound this is a 10% weight
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gain; two pounds is a 20% weight gain! This is equivalent to a 150-pound person gaining 15-30 pounds. Cats do most of their growing by 6 months of age, and rapidly become overweight because of overfeeding, incorrect diet choices and lack of activity. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means they do not eat corn, wheat, soy, rice or any other carbohydrate in nature. Dr. Margie Scherk is a popular veterinary speaker who has given the following advice during her lectures: the average 10 pound cat who must hunt for its food will sleep only six hours per day and spend the remainder of the day hunting. It will catch (hopefully) 7-8 mice per day, each mouse averaging 30 calories. This calorie count of 200–250 calories per day is equivalent to 1/3 – 1/2 cup of dry cat food per day.
Overgrown toe nails and matted fur.
Cats shed their toe nail shells by scratching. The front toe nails retract and become significantly longer than the rear toe nails. As cats grow older, they are not able to scratch as well, the toes become arthritic and nails become thick and do not retract as well. Be sure to check your cat’s nails regularly (at least once a month) and cut them as needed. Not all cats are great about grooming themselves either. A cat does not develop a full body matt in just a few days. All types of hair coats require some maintenance, again, especially as a cat ages. If a cat is not grooming its back half, there is a good chance that your cat has arthritis. If there is litter stuck for the bottoms of the rear feet your cat may have diabetes. Please provide regular veterinary care for your cat and be observant. Your veterinarian and hospital staff are a tremendous resource and will offer far better advice than Dr. Google. Dr. Karin Derfuss graduated from Cook College (Rutgers University) before attending Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine. She is IVAS certified in veterinary acupuncture and continues her integrative studies through IVAS, CIVT and the Chi Institute. Dr. Derfuss practices at the Branchburg Animal Hospital, 1167 Route 28, Branchburg. BranchburgAnimalHospital.com. Facebook: BranchburgAnimalHospital. 908-707-0045. See ad this page.
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SOIL SISTERS Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist
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ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.
Historic Roots
“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-organize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose Hayden-Smith,
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Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middle-class urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated
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that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wakeup call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”
Cultivating Change
For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts
and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.
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Friday, JULY 1 Spiritual Development: Automatic Writing – 7-9pm. Automatic writing is the process, or product, of writing material that does not come from the conscious thoughts of the writer. The writer’s hand forms the message, and the person is unaware of what will be written. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 152 Main Street, Hackettstown. Lisa Bellini lisa.bellini@gmail.com, 908-441-2009. CrystalHealingCenter.net.
saturday, JULY 2 Holistic Pet Day at Well Bred – 10am-2:30pm. Learn natural, holistic ways to heal and help pets gain and maintain good health and quality of life. Covers Animal Communication, Animal Reiki, Flower Essences, Homeopathic Remedies, and Energy Balancing for pets. Well Bred, 19A Old Highway 22, Clinton. 908-894-5597. SueAnn@ FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net or 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net Intuitive Tarot Readings with Jessica McKay – 12-3pm. Receive loving guidance and support from your spirit guides as Jessica uses her intuition and the tarot cards to answer your life questions. $45/15 min; $90/30 min. For appt call 908-526-0002. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater. eZentialWellness.com.
Sunday, JULY 3 Reiki Share Celebration – 2-5pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, gong and chants. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $10. EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Avenue, Bridgewater. beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. 908-526-0002. Meetup.com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle. Sunday Service: “The Path to Financial Freedom” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community
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Wednesday, JULY 6 T’ai Chi Chih®: Joy Thru Movement with Dr. Janet Oussaty – 11am-12pm Daytime Beginner; 6-7:15pm Beyond Beginners; 7:30-8:15pm Beginners. 6-wk series Jul. 6-Aug. 10. $72 daytime; $88 evening. RSVP req. by Jul. 2. T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 simple, gentle movements that activate, circulate and balance the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi. The practice can be performed by individuals of most any age, ability or condition, while standing or sitting. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
FRIDAY, JULY 8 TRE and Meditation-Frenchtown – 11am12noon; 3 sessions, Jul. 8 & 22, Aug. 5. Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises originally developed to address the impacts of traumatic experiences on the body have benefits for all. Short meditation after the TRE. $15. RSVP: 3 days before workshop. Yoga Loka, 7 Kingwood Ave, Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-loka.com. 6-Day Qi Healer Seminar – 5:30-9pm Fri; 9am5pm Sat/Sun. July 8-10 & 15-17. Dr Tzu Kuo’s brilliant class shares amazing healing methods of historic China.. Learn more than 25 specific Qi Gong methods for your own balance/health, and in the second weekend, learn how to assess and correct the energy balance of others. Fran Maher and Brian Coffey presenters. $850. Call 908-647-1563 to register. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. QiGongforHealing.com.
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SATURDAY, JULY 9 TRE and Meditation-Somerville – 10:30-11:30am; 3 sessions, Jul. 9 &16, Aug. 6. Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises were originally developed to address the impacts of traumatic experiences on the body; however, it is now recognized that TRE can benefit all people. We will sit for a short meditation practice after the TRE. $15. RSVP: 3 days before workshop. Yoga Loka, 19 N. Doughty Ave., Somerville. 908-268-7430. Yoga-loka.com. Blood Chemistry Part One, Reading Medical Blood Tests Naturally – 11am-1:30pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com. Energy Overview Part Two, Electro-Magnetic Vibrational – 2-4:30 pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com. Abundance Workshop – 9am–1pm. Engage in spiritual practices that reveal God’s abundant life and deepen your faith in God’s promise of abundance to you. Love donation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Center’s Office, 812 State Rd., Suite 220, Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Cancer Fighting Kitchen: Grill Fest! – 2pm. Juicy Ways to Heat Up Your Summer Get Togethers with Holistic Nutritionist Kirstin Nussgruber. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 10 “Rev. Faerie” Elaine Silver on “Peace, Love, Joy and the Beatles” – 12-2 pm. Concert workshop follows her 10 am Sunday Service message on “Prayer Through Song.” Investment in yourself: $25 per person in advance (by July 6) and $35 at the door. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Service: “The Purpose of Money is Love” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.
Monday, JULY 11 Prenatal Yoga-Somerville – 6:30-7:30pm. Each Monday, 7/11-8/15. Yoga for moms-to-be, regardless of yoga experience or weeks of gestation.Individual instruction will be given to adapt the practice to each student’s level of ability. $85. RSVP by 6/28. Yoga Loka, 19 N. Doughty Ave., Somerville. 908-2687430. Yoga-loka.com.
Tuesday, JULY 12 Essential Oils for Children including Decongestant Blends – 7pm. With Herbalist Cheryl Karcher. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
Wednesday, JULY 13 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing with Spectracell Labs – 3-6:30pm. Appt. Required. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
tHURSDAY, JULY 14 Family Yoga – 10:30-11:15am; 3-week session, Jul. 14, 21, 28. Yoga provides us with super powers! clear thinking, better communication skills, healthier bodies, self regulation, courage and more. When we practice with our family we get to share those super powers with the people that we love the most. For ages 4-10 and their caregivers; younger or older siblings are welcome as well. $40 for the 3 sessions. RSVP: Jul. 7. Yoga Loka, 7 Kingwood Ave, Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-loka.com.
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Register for Free Introductory Class July 12, 10AM ~ Noon August 6, 10AM ~ Noon July 23, 11AM ~ 1PM August 9, 11AM ~ 1PM July 26, 10AM ~ Noon August 20, 10AM ~ Noon Appointments also available. Contact Karen@beherenowyoga108.com 908-642-0989 BeHereNowYoga108.com Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main Street, Flemington, NJ
Saturday, JULY 16 Drum & Dance Circle with Mark Wood – 7-9pm. Join us for this festive and fun drum circle open to beginners and the experienced! Dancers welcome too! Bring your own drum, or rent one. $20 (plus $5 to rent a drum). eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com.
Sunday, JULY 17 Sunday Service: “My Net Weath is My Worth?” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Sound Healing Meditation Circle with Rafael Benedicto – 3-5pm. All are welcome to relax and heal to the sounds of singing bowls and ancient language chants in this community meditation circle. $20. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com.
Tuesday, JULY 19 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $45. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $45. Empower Fitness for Women, Lawrence Shopping Center (near Burlington Coat Factory) 2495 Rt. 1, Lawrenceville. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 23 Blood Chemistry Part Two, Reading Medical Blood Tests Naturally – 11am-1:30pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for
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Abundance Workshop Engage in spiritual practices that reveal God’s abundant life and deepen your faith in God’s promise of abundance to you. Center for Spiritual Living-Princeton Center’s Office, 812 State Road, Suite 220, Princeton, NJ For more information: 609-924-8422 • CSLPrinceton.org
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“How to Allow” Workshop This workshop, taught by Rev. Loretta Brooks, will provide you with skills you need to practice three steps to transformation. This class will prepare you to use the Law of Attraction to create more of what you want in your life and less of what you don’t want.
Discover the tools of Allowing: Acceptance • Gratitude • Scripting The workshop will explain the three steps listed above and how to use them in your daily life to create peace of mind, greater self-expression and more prosperity.
Cost: $50 (includes book)
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Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com.
Rounsaville: 908- 996-6761. Sue Ann SecciaHarnden: 908-730-0658. WellnessRocksNJ.com. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net.
When and How to Safely and Thoroughly Detox and Cleanse – 2-4:30 pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com.
OZmania – 6pm. A dusk showing of the 1939 classic movie, The Wizard of Oz preceded by costume parade and prize ceremony. $5 registration fee to qualify for costume prizes. Borough Commons Park, Main Street, High Bridge. For information contact 908-638-9066 or visit InsideOutOnMain.com.
Animal Wellness Days at Wellness Rocks! – 10am-2:30pm. Future dates: Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15. Services offered include Animal Reiki, BioMat healing, homeopathy, flower essence therapy, SRT and more. Registration required. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Virangini Cindy
“How to Allow” Workshop – 1-4pm. Taught by Rev. Loretta Brooks. Learn the skills to practice three steps to transformation, and how to use the Law of Attraction to create more of what you want in your life and less of what you don’t want. $50 (includes book).. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Center’s Office, 812 State Rd., Suite 220, Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.
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Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental and systemic road blocks (opening lines) through Energy Dentistry™. Our patients come from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states...some have even traveled from outside the United States! Why? Because quality biocompatible dental care provided by a warm, caring dental team in a comfortable, relaxed setting is worth the trip.
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We offer the highest quality dental services including... • Safe removal of amalgam restorations (fillings) following OSHA and EPA guidelines • Biocompatible dental materials selection based on serum analysis and clinical assessment including BPA-free restorations • Individualized protocols to treat oral systemic infections • Non-surgical, natural and nutritional therapies to treat periodontal disease and dental decay • Effective treatment of TMJ and teeth grinding issues • Myofunctional therapy to treat bad breath, snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing.
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SUNDAY, JULY 24 Oneness Blessing Meditation – 11:30 am. The Oneness Blessing is a direct transfer of Divine energy, from one person to another, for the unique purpose of awakening to the experience of Oneness. The Oneness Blessing is free. A love offering is taken.Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Service: “Forgiving Myself Out of Debt” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.
Tuesday, JULY 26 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing with Spectracell Labs – 10:30am-12:30pm. Appt. Required. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
Friday, JULY 29 Reiki III A.R.T. & Master Training – 12-7pm. 3-day class: July 29-31, 12:00 – 7pm. Step up to the mastery of Reiki to transform your life and share the gift with others. Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Register at: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki. EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Avenue, Bridgewater. beth@InSightHolisticHealth. com. 908-526-0002. Meetup.com/New-JerseyReiki-Circle.
Saturday, JULY 30 Mindfulness Based Recovery Workshop – 1-4pm. Integrating the principles of mindfulness and meditation into a simple and effective recovery program for all addictions and compulsive behaviors. $40. Hunterdon Integrative Medicine, 215 Rt. 31, Flemington. John Haspel 908.391.9079. Info and RSVP at MindfulnessBasedRecovery.com. Clinical/Medical QiGong Workshop – 1-3pm. Dr. Janet M. Oussaty and Joe Zakszweski, Qi Healers and Authorized Teachers of the Qi Healer Intensive Course, offer overview of Classical Chinese medicine. Workshop focuses on ways that we can help ourselves by using our body, mind and breath to restore and maintain balance. Learn how to reduce stress, anger, fear and anxiety. No prior exp. necessary. $30 by Jul 25; $40 at door. RSVP YogaCentralNJ. com or 908-707-0759. Questions: Janet at joussaty@ comcast.net; 908-635-1822 or Joe at kelticqi@aol. com; 732-735-4220. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Free Qi Healing Appointments – 3:15-4:15pm. 15 minute private sessions with Dr. Janet M. Oussaty. For appointment, contact Janet at joussaty@comcast.net; 908-635-1822. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com
Sunday, JULY 31 Sunday Service: “The Gift of Giving and The Law of Circulation” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.
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ongoingevents sunday tuesday Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am. Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Transformation Service – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.
monday Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi – 11am-12pm; Tues. 5:30-6:30pm. Simple and comfortable way to see if Tai Chi is right for you. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-6471563. QiGongforHealing.com. Swimming Dragon QI Gong – 12-1pm. Weds: 7:30-8:30pm. Sinuous movements of this widely practiced form brings the body to a gentle state of balance. Includes breathwork and guided meditation. Call for Jul-Aug schedule of 4-week sessions. Instructor: Patty Pagano at 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Tai Chi Chih – 6-7:15pm; Tues: 12-1:15pm. Six week sessions begins Jul. 11&12 with Dr. Janet Oussaty. For questions call Dr. Oussaty at 908-6351822. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing. com. Prenatal Yoga-Frenchtown – 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Jul 11. Yoga for moms-to-be, regardless of yoga experience or weeks of gestation.Individual instruction will be given to adapt the practice to each student’s level of ability. $85. RSVP by 6/28. Yoga Loka, 7 Kingwood Ave., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-loka.com. Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. This special class focuses on helping moms-to-be relax and prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Registration required: 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Yoga for Cancer Care – 7pm. (First 3 Mondays each month) Open to anyone affected by cancer: survivors, those in treatment, caregivers and supporters. No experience required. Suggested donation: $5. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Suite 202, Flemington. RSVP: 908-642-0989, or karen@beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.
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Teen Tuesdays – 4-5pm. Teens will be guided through a creative exploration of yoga to discover the calm, relaxed and powerful place they hold within. Loring, Certified YogaKids Teacher, Radiant Child Yoga Levels 1-3, Yoga for Children w/ ADHD, Autism & Those Who are Differently Abled. 4/$44, $13/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-YogaStudio.com. freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. Beginners Yoga – 5:30-6:45pm. Discover how yoga focuses the mind, stretches the body and encourages you to breathe through each day. Basic poses, breathing techniques and philosophy of yoga. Excellent refresher after a significant break. Modifications offered. Loring, RYT500, PaddleYoga, Reiki Master. $14/class, 5/$65, 10/$120. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-YogaStudio.com. freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. Gentle Yoga –7-8:15pm. Remember how to care for the body as you heal, stretch and breathe. A gentle approach to yoga, good for those with some limitations of flexibility. Modifications offered. Props used. Loring, RYT500, PaddleYoga, Reiki Master. $14/class, 5/$65, 10/$120. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Beginner WuJi Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30am. A look into the principles of movement and alignment that underlie Tai Chi and introduction to the first section of the WuJi form. Fran Maher, instructor. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com.
body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com.
wednesday WuJi Jing Gong Qi Gong – 5:30-6:30pm. 16 standing movement meditations encourage the healthy and abundant flow of Qi in the body. Strengthening and relaxing. Fran Maher, instructor. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm. This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Pilates Mat with Props – 10am, 6:30pm. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. T’ai Chi Chih®: Joy Thru Movement with Dr. Janet Oussaty – 11am-12pm Daytime Beginner; 6-7:15pm Beyond Beginners; 7:30-8:15pm Beginners. 6-wk series Jul. 6-Aug. 10. $72 daytime; $88 evening. RSVP req. by Jul. 2. T’ai Chi Chih is a series of 19 simple, gentle movements that activate, circulate and balance the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi. The practice can be performed by individuals of most any age, ability or condition, while standing or sitting. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
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Private Class – 6:30-7:30pm; or Fri: 9-10am. Schedule a private Tai Chi or Qi Gong class for yourself. By appointment only with instructor Brian Coffey. $60. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com.
Yoga in the Park – 6:30am, 9:30am, 7pm. Yoga in the natural beauty of Fleminton’s Court Park coordinated by Be Here Now Yoga, A Life in Balance and Sphericality studios. Bring mat and water. Court Street Park (intersection of Court Street and Park Avenue), Flemington. For questions, contact Karen@beherenowyoga108.com or 908-642-0989.
Early Bird Yoga – 7-8am. Begins July 12. Start your day right with with Becky Moates, E-RYT500. Get a quick dose of relaxation and focused energy. Stretch, breathe and move through the rest of your day with feeling fabulous. All levels welcome. $72/6-wk package; $14 drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
Prenatal Yoga-Somerville – 6:30-7:30pm. Begins Jul 7. Yoga for moms-to-be, regardless of yoga experience or weeks of gestation.Individual instruction will be given to adapt the practice to each student’s level of ability. $85. RSVP by 6/28. Yoga Loka, 19 N. Doughty Ave., Somerville. 908-268-7430. Yoga-loka.com.
Two for Tuesdays at Quantum Floats – Open 9am-9pm. Bring a friend to float and both enjoy a 50% discount on a 60 or 90 minute float. Quantum Floats, 1 Robertson Dr., Ste. 13, Bedminster. 973782-3227. QuantumFloats.com.
Little Yogins (ages 3+) – 3:30-4:15pm. Yoga helps a body to grow healthy, go with the flow and have a little fun in between. Children will practice skills to focus, stretch and calm. Loring, Certified YogaKids Teacher, Radiant Child Yoga Levels 1-3, Yoga for Children w/ ADHD, Autism & Those Who are Differently Abled. 4/$44, $13/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com.
“Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit” – 7:309pm. Sit with psychic mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. By appointment only. Contact Garry: 908-852-4635 or garry@hyp4life.com. Hyp4Life.com. Meditation & Mindfulness – 7:15-8:30pm. Instructor John Haspel. All levels. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-3919079. CrossRiverMeditation.com. Qi Gong & Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and
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Young Yogins (ages 6+) – 4:30-5:15pm. Yoga helps a body to grow healthy, go with the flow and have a little fun in between. Children will practice skills to focus, stretch and calm. Loring, Certified YogaKids Teacher, Radiant Child Yoga Levels 1-3, Yoga for Children w/ ADHD, Autism & Those Who are Differently Abled. 5/$55, $13/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville.
Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Early Bird Yoga – 7-8am. Begins July 12. Start your day right with with Becky Moates, E-RYT500. Get a quick dose of relaxation and focused energy. Stretch, breathe and move through the rest of your day with feeling fabulous. All levels welcome. $72/6-wk package; $14 drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Community Open Room Acupuncture – 4:307pm. An affordable way to access professional acupuncture treatment specific to your pain and/or other health issues. Expect a restful and relaxing experience. Michael Gonzales. L.Ac. Call 908-392-3468. to reserve your time, or just stop by to find out more. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Qi Gong & Tai Chi – 6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7:30pm. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.
friday Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early. $10. Pure Light Wellness Center, 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Info: Arboleda99@yahoo.com. 732-543-1183. Facebook. com/purelight233.
saturday Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Meditation: We’re All Beginners! with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500 – 11:30am-12:30pm. (No class Jul. 2 or 16.) Meditation is a practice that enables us to remain calm in the midst of chaos, to notice the beauty around you and can make your life richer and fuller than you can imagine. In addition to mindfulness meditation, participants will experience a variety of meditation techniques. Drop-ins welcome. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Meditation & Mindfulness – 8:45-10am. Learn and practice meditation and mindfulness from an experienced teacher and a welcoming and supportive community. Instructor: John Haspel. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com.
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Kristin A. Dudley L.Ac. 84 Park Ave, STE G-103C, Flemington, NJ 08822 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley L.Ac. can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and de-stress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad on page 43.
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Matt Branham, M.Ac.O.M 207 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey 83 Princeton Ave. Hopewell New Jersey 609.575.9898
Connect to your spiritual self through the power of scent. Encounter a unique experience where you align consciousness with instinct through an intimate guided essential oil selection and formulation process. Create the custom essential oil blend that can identify, protect, and preserve your spiritual energy. Consultations by appointment. See ad on page 21.
ATTRACTION coach LISA CAROSELLI
The guiding principle of Chinese medicine is nourishing life, living in accord with the natural rhythms of the Tao. This is the core concept of my practice and includes looking at how we take care of ourselves. I offer Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Medicine, Qigong and Taijiquan, as very effective methods in bringing the body into balance and restoring health. See ad on page 40.
Love Coach LCaroselli08@optimum.net LisasLoveLiftoff.com Lisa helps her clients cultivate a life they love, to allow their right and ideal mate enters in. This true love relationship 1) exceeds anything from their list or past, 2) gets better over time; 3) helps support them in their life’s purpose and healing; 4) and is a love that benefits everyone connected with them. Join her mailing list. Get a free report and webinar recording. LisasLoveLiftoff.com/sign-up/
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BRANCHBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PC Karin Derfuss, DVM, CVA 1167 Route 28, Branchburg (near RVCC) 908-707-0045 BranchburgAnimalHospital.com
Integrative veterinary care in a warm and caring environment. Complete full service veterinary hospital for your 4 legged family members. Limited house call service available for clients. See ad on page 43.
CENTRAL JERSEY BEAUTY & WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Trish Trygar 720 King George Road, Fords NJ 848-203-3813 CentralJerseyWellness.com
Strawberry Laser Lipo is an FDA approved, laser procedure shrinks fat cells, tightens skin, dimishes stretch marks and fades cellulite without pain, needles or downtime, clinically shown to reduce an average of 3.7 inches over an 8 treatment course. See ad on page 41.
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DENTISTRY
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Dragonfly Aromatic Oils is a line of all natural bodycare and wellness productsmade in small batches by certified aromatherapist Ellie Corda. See ad on page 24.
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Mohinder K. Garg, D.D.S., FAGD MG Dental Associates, P.A. 906 Oak Tree Road, Suite B, South Plainfield 908-754-8881 • MGDentalCareNJ.com Dr. Garg and his team are committed to provide you and your family with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment! Specialities include dental implants, the most innovative and natural solution for missing teeth. Free consultation (includes panoramic x-rays) to find out dental implant options. See ad on back cover.
QI GONG FOR HEALING
Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad, page 27.
colon hydrotherapy NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 908-333-4146 bus; 908-455-1064 cell NewLeafWellness.com
Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper pH in the body and restore regular bowel movement.
COUNSELING & MINDFULNESS THE COUNSELING AND MINdFULNESS GROUP
Jacky Fernandez, LPC, LCADC Dan Massey, CADC 121 Shelley Drive, Suite 2E Hackettstown, NJ 07825 646-872-7488 CounselingAndMindfulness.com
EDUCATION/HOLISTIC healing Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net
Alternative and complementary energy healing services to bring balance and harmony in a gentle and effective way to people and animals. Includes: Reiki, Animal Reiki, SRT, BioMat infrared light & negative ion treatments, custom-blended Flower Essences, EFT, Homeopathy, Animal Communication and more. See ad on page 13.
ENERGY WORK/INTUITIVE CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED
Channeled Energy Healing & Consultations 908-638-9066 CircleOfIntention.com Christina specializes in the Four Steps of Spiritual Detox. Burdens are lifted, more joy is experienced, and intuitive abilities are enhanced. Classes in psychic development, Inter-dimensional Photography and more. Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Sessions and Angel Card Readings are available. See InsideOutOnMain.com and OneSpiritFestival. org for more information.e
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HAIR RESTORATION & Beauty The Hair For Life Center
62 Chestnut Street, Englewood, NJ 07631 855-328-4247 info@thehairforlifecenter.com TheHairForLifeCenter.com The Hair For Life Center is a private salon for people who would like to correct a hair loss problem or just want a little more volume or length. See ad on page 45.
holistic chiropractors Samsara Chiropractic WELLNESS CENTER
Dr Jennifer Redmond 1 Eastern Ave., Second Floor East Somerville, NJ 08876 908-300-8800 DoctorRedmond.com We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients, or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad on page 31.
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Be Well Be Whole - Holistic Health Janette La Vigne 908-303-1676 BeWellBeWholeHealth.com
We are qualified, experienced, licensed and certified mental health professionals who offer counseling and mindfulness instruction for groups and individuals. We offer a safe, compassionate, acceptance-based environment with proven, research-based methods. But most important, we offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness. We practice what we teach. See ad on page 45.
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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS EZENTIAL WELLNESS
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BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT
Minister Valerie Pyles The Professional Center at Somerset 29 Clyde Road, Suite 201, Somerset, 08873 908-380-3522 valerie.pyles@yahoo.com Body, Mind and Spirit is a holistic approach to psychotherapy designed to assist the individual in peeling back the layers of pain and negative core beliefs which have kept the person bound, stressed, depressed and traumatized, and provide the resources and tools which will continue to empower the individual to help themselves. 3
hypnosis/hypnotherapy Hypnosis Counseling Center
Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 2 East Northfield Ave., Livingston 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 • HypnosisNJ.com With 27 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey utilizes both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, as well as work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporations are among our many satisfied customers. See ad on page 23.SSee ad
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Improving Your Life Through Hypnotherapy Garry Gewant, MA Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist 908-852-4635 Garry@Hyp4Life.com • Hyp4Life.com
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Traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities. Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. Practice also includes Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters.
Lauren Curtis, LMT is a New Jersey State Licensed massage therapist, who specializes in various forms of massage, including Oncology, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Aromatherapy, and Chair massage. She is also trained in Foot Reflexology and Reiki.
INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MD INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSOCIATES Minal Vazirani, MD Offices in Far Hills, NJ & Livingston, NJ (844) 5-HEALER • (844) 543-2537 dr.mvazirani@ihwa-nj.com minalvaziranimd.com ; Facebook: DrVazirani
Dr. V is triple board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, plus additional training in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine, and Yoga Therapy. She has published on integrative approaches to gut health. Commited to helping patients get to the root cause of health concerns to create an individualized integrative lifestyle prescription for optimal wellness. Functional Medicine Testing and Nutritional Testing is performed when indicated. See ad on page 17.
LIFE COACH Radiant Life Coaching
Barbara Steingas, BS, MA 908-391-4463 Barbara@radiantlifecoach4u.com RadiantLifeCoach4u.com Through her own experience of restoring her health from Crohn’s Disease (deeemed incurable by traditional medicine) and being a physical therapist for almost 30 years, Barbara is able to help clients find the missing pieces of what she calls their healing puzzle to improve their health in a more natural and holistic manner. She does this by helping people identify the physical, emotional, mental and spritual strategies best suited to achieve their results faster, in a more cost and time effective way, ultimately eliminating a life of pain and suffering behind, just as she did.
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Therapeutic Touch By Kim, LLC In-Home Massage & Spa Therapies Kimberly Redfern ,NJ License in Massage & Bodywork #18KT00369800 908-788-1974 or 908-303-5587 cell TherapeuticTouchByKim.com
Therapeutic massage, bodywork, and spa therapies in the comfort of your home; perfect for those with busy lifestyles or home bound due to health related issues. Specialties include: Massage (Swedish, Thai poultice, Shiatsu, pregnancy and geriatric), aromatherapy, reflexology, trigger point therapy, craniosacral therapy, ear candling and various spa therapies. Over 25 years experience. Serves Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer, and Warren Counties. See ad on page 9.
mastermind group MANIFESTING THROUGH MASTERMINDS ™
Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, Mastermind Leader 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net Masterminds are a great way to leverage focused and dedicated support to create results that achieve your goals! Call to find out more about our mastermind program and niche groups forming in 2016. Find us on Facebook @ FifthDimensionHealingEnergy, or Twitter@5DHealingNRG. See ad on page 13.
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MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS
EAST COAST Spine, Sports, and Regenerative Medicine
CROSS RIVER MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS CENTER
Edward Magaziner, MD 2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com
John Haspel, Founder & Dhamma Teacher 110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey Rear Courtyard Entrance 908.391.9079 CrossRiverMeditation.com Since 2010 John Haspel has been teaching meditation and mindfulness. Based on timeless Buddhist teachings. John’s modern and easily understood approach makes developing a highly effective meditation and mindfulness practice within the supportive framework originally taught 2,600 years ago. The community of meditators at Cross River Meditation Center is welcoming and supportive & John’s teachings are appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. See ad on page 40.
MEDITATION/SPIRITUAL CENTER FOR HEALING and EMPOWERMENT
Phyllis Livera 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.
NUTRITION EDUCATION DIAN’S Wellness Simplified Dian Freeman MA, MHHC Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com
Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman teaches a Six-Month Natruopathic Certification Course twice a year for over 13 years. The course leads to a certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, CHHC, which is being used by many of her over 600 graduated students in practices of their own. See ad on page 29.
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DR. DEREK RODGER, ND
Naturopathic Doctor & Nutritionist 888-234-7685 | DrRodgerND@gmail.com DrRodgerND.com Dr. Rodger (ND) became a nutritionist and later a Naturopathic Doctor after learning that many people can and have cured themselves using nutrition and herbs as their healing products. Today through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, he prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultant See ad on page 4.
JEANNE PETRUCCI, MS, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center 22 Peapack Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 908-234-1160 | info@livingplate.com LivingPlate.com At Living Plate, Jeanne partners with registered dietitians and culinary professionals to ensure individuals can meet their health goals. Evidence-based programming focused on changing nutrition-related health behaviors such as selecting, preparing, and cooking health-promoting foods. Most major insurance plans accepted for individual nutrition counseling. See ad on pages 2, 35.
office space options COSPARKNJ
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Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate, and eliminate injury or pain, and it’s causes. Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad on page 7.
pSYCHIC/INTUITIVE Psychic Gallery
Zophie, Psychic Reader, Advisor, Life Coach 990 Towne Plaza/Route 202 South Branchburg, NJ 908-231-0808, 908-397-7797 zophiepeace777@hotmail.com PsychicGallery.com Naturally gifted, Zophie reads palms, auras, tarot cards, and uses crystals and healing pyramids. Individual sessions, workshops and parties. Gallery showcases crystals, antiques and other gifts. See ad on page 8.
INTUITIVE READINGS BY DON JULIO 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904 732-543-1183 arboleda99@yahoo.com facebook.com/purelight233
Soul readings and private consultations with Don Julio. By focusing on the client’s body, Julio is able to “read the soul” allowing him to see visions of present, past and future conditions. Session includes time for questions and spiritual guidance. Also available spiritual healing and Shamanic Reiki.
psychotherapy/ENERGY HEALING/counseling AUTHENTICITY PSYCHOTHERAPY
Annmarie Agosta Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-R Offices in East Brunswick & Highland Park 732-955-6178 annmarieagosta@gmail.com AuthenticityTherapy.com In a word...unconventional. An eclectic approach within a holistic framework, encompasses body, mind, and soul. Over 25 years in social services/mental health field. Special areas of expertise are LGBTQ population, trauma, addictions, and spirituality. Individual, Couples and Group Work. all out of network insurance plans are accepted. See ad on page 30.
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REIKI & Hypnosis Alice Rich Reiki Center
Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628, alice@AliceRichReikiCenter.com AliceRichReikiCenter.com Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey. Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.
RELATIONSHIP COACH Ondov Relationship Coaching Rhoda Ondov, MS, MFT, CPC 12-14 E. Main St., Suite 8, Somerville NJ 908-642-6256 rhoda.ondov@gmail.com
If you are in a troubled relationship, or dealing with infidelity, or facing possible divorce, you do not need Therapy. You are not mentally ill. You just need guidance and solutions. Relationship Coaching can help you repair these difficult situations, bringing clarity and restoring harmony. 8 years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad on page 8.
SHAMANISM/REIKI Saharra White-Wolf
Clinton, NJ • 973-902-5737 Awakya.com; Meetup.com: awakya Shamana and a certified Reiki/Karuna Master and Teacher. Her mission is to connect adults and children back to their hearts and spirit. Offerings include Shamanic drum journeying circles, past life regression, healing sessions for children/adults, Certified Reiki classes, Reiki and energy worker healing circles, sound healing, private journey work, and full moon ceremonies.
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tRAUMA rESOLUTION TRAUMA RESOLUTION
Bonnie Pariser Structural Yoga Therapist and TRE facilitator Frenchtown and Somerville office 908-268-7430 • bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com Yoga-Loka.com T.R.E. is an effective and gentle approach to clearing traumatic from the body. It is especially beneficial for PTSD and CFS and stress related illnesses. See ad on page 39.
REFLEXOLOGY CHRISTEL HAASE REFLEXOLOGY
Christel Haase, Ph.D., Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd/Ste. 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com Foot Reflexology applies pressure to reflex points to remove toxins, clear neural pathways, and improve internal organ and system functioning. Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS, and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles, and ill-fitting footwear. See ad on page 13.
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