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Kids, Teens and Fathers

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ast year, we introduced a new column called Teen Voices written by Hannah Adamson. The idea behind it was to help parents (and other adults) gain a glimpse into the world through a teen’s eyes. Although with tears of sadness, we now wish a joyous farewell to Hannah as she moves on to attend George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia.

In her words, “I’m in the honors college and planning to double major in Conflict Analysis and Resolution, and Global Affairs. I’m very excited. I loved writing for Natural Awakenings and hope I have contributed to a teen’s world.”

Joe Dunne, Publisher We think teens need a voice, and we are pleased that we can help provide a forum for their views. If all goes well, we will introduce a new contributor next month. The column was always intended to welcome a variety of voices. So, if you know a good teen writer candidate who might like to lend their time and talents, please drop us a line.

In 2018, we received a lot of positive feedback on our June Publisher’s Letter so, by popular demand, here is our tribute to fathers again.

In raising my own four children, striving to better understand their world through their eyes was one of the most powerful tools I found.

This simple approach does help build a foundation of trust, however, building trust with a teenager is a day-to-day business. Some days, you are best friends. The next day, one of us is from another planet. As in most things, it is a process. Listening (when my 16-year-old talks to me) is more important than speaking.

No Einstein moment here. The goal is to learn something, not tell something, and keeping that in focus is paramount to building trust. But let’s step back to the beginning, long before the teen years.

Today I asked a friend to tell me about being a father. (He has a three-year-old (his first), and a 16-year-old stepson.) “I love being a father. It feels totally natural. Nothing has been more rewarding,” he replied. “The father-son relationship is incredibly special.

The responsibility of being a guide to his future makes me a better person every day of my life. Seeing the world through his eyes brings me back to the purity of being a child where everything is new, exciting.” As he was speaking, it dawned on me that happy should fit in there someplace because who really laughs, smiles and shows happiness more than children? My friend also pointed out a reminder to us all: Children can put your day in true perspective. Their simplicity reminds us that we are the ones who complicate the equation. However, parenting is complicated. It is not easy. It brings feelings of joy, sorrow, guilt, anxiety and every other emotion you can possibly think of—sometimes all within five minutes.

Fatherhood has certainly changed in my lifetime, and I am so thankful for how fathers today have embraced the profession of fatherhood. Some of us had to get ego, selfishness, predetermined behavior, learned behavior and, in some cases, bad models out of the way before we could even comprehend what fatherhood was about.

I am so proud as I watch my friends embrace their role as a father—the sacrifices they make, the dedication they display, the love they show. We have come a long way as men and as fathers. For the younger male reading this, it might be hard to imagine but take my word—we have come a long way, baby.

So, to all the fathers out there—keep growing. Model for your children something to be proud of. Give them the love, give them the dad they deserve. Be their hero, be the best dad you can be, and they in turn will build the model for their children.

Isn’t that how it works. Be love, be happy, be joy, be the man, BE DAD. Happy Father’s Day!

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Flahavan’s works with like-minded farmers, from families they know and trust, to select the best quality non-GMO oats, while protecting and sustaining the land.

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Regardless of the type of protein consumed, lowcarb diets significantly increase the risk of atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a study presented at the latest annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology.

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Eat Med Diet to Boost Performance What we consume can boost our body even in the short term, a new study from St. Louis University shows. After eating the Mediterranean diet for just four days, athletes ran faster than after eating a Western diet. In the study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition, seven women and four men ate one of two diets for four days: the Mediterranean, with its emphasis on whole fruits and vegetables, nuts, olive oil and whole grains, or the Western, high in trans and saturated fats, dairy, refined sugars, refined and highly processed vegetable oils, sodium and processed foods.

After a nine-to-16-day break, they followed the other diet. The athletes exercised on a treadmill for five kilometers after each diet and were found to have run 6 percent faster after following the Mediterranean diet, despite similar heart rates and perceived levels of exertion.

Imbibe Less to Lower Blood Pressure Even moderate alcohol consumption—seven to 13 drinks a week—increases the risk of high blood pressure, according to a new analysis of the health records of 17,000 U.S. adults. Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center researchers found that the average blood pressure among nondrinkers was about 109/67, among moderate drinkers 128/79 and among heavy drinkers 153/82, based on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for the years 1988 to 1994. The higher readings could be the result of alcohol’s affect on the brain and liver, or because it raises caloric intake, partly by increasing appetite, say the researchers.

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The scientific boundary between Earth’s atmosphere and space is the Kármán line, 62 miles high.

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uring nearly two decades with CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta has covered wars, natural disasters and the aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. Along the way, the Western-trained, practicing neurosurgeon has explored myriad health topics, including the science of alternative medicine and the benefits of medical cannabis, the subject of his CNN docuseries, Weed.

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What inspired your interest in exploring holistic and alternative healing?

On a very basic level, a lot of people are surprised to hear that U.S. life expectancy has dropped three years in a row and the cost of health care is more than $3.5 trillion a year. Yet there are places around the world where people are living happier, healthier lives for a lot less, and longer. They must be doing something that’s beneficial, and we wanted to find out what that might be: What do places around the world have to teach us?

To what do you attribute the reemergence of traditional Indian healing practices?

Ayurvedic medicine is widely practiced in India among the healthiest people in that part of the world. It’s stood the test of time, so it’s worth exploring. In the U.S., we have an amazing medical system for people who are sick, but they aren’t doing as well as expected [which is why] there’s an open-mindedness that’s happening about one of the oldest medical traditions.

What role might ancient traditions play in reshaping 21st-century health care?

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one could make the argument that 70 to 80 percent of it is entirely preventable—most of it related to our food. When you look at the Ayurvedic diet, how does a culture come up with a way of eating going back thousands of years? In the U.S., most of our diet is based on palate. With Ayurveda, it is more about the function of food: Every morsel must have some function. The type of food, the timing and the temperature at which it is cooked is also important. If we really are a little more thoughtful about how we view the calories we’re consuming, it can make a big difference in our health.

When we say food is our medicine, what does that really mean? In India, they’re showing us what it means. It’s not that taste is sacrificed; it’s just that Ayurveda was driven by function and palate came after.

What was the most surprising discovery you made on this journey?

There were a lot of surprises along the way.

If you look at the U.S. and life expectancy, there are a lot of countries that are pretty similar in terms of economics, labor force and other things. But what is happening in the U.S. is pretty unique in a lot of ways.

In the U.S., this notion of rugged individualism is a marker for success. We’ve seen high rates of social isolation and loneliness—and the toxicity of that. Italy is one of the healthiest places in the world, and a lot of that has to do with social fabric. That this social cohesion could be so protective, even without paying attention to things like diet and exercise—I think the power of that surprised me.

What is an important takeaway for you from this experience?

There is a long-held belief that wealth will buy health. In Bolivia, there is an indigenous tribe that has virtually no evidence of heart disease and they don’t even have a healthcare system. We shouldn’t automatically equate health to wealth. There are a lot of things we can do in our lives that can help—right now.

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have worked in the corporate world, served as a missionary in the Middle East during 9/11 and the Iraq War, been assaulted with a knife, launched a small business and a nonprofit and suffered deep loss at the early deaths of dear friends, but nothing has terrified or paralyzed me more than fathering my own son. It has demanded me to first face my own father-story with an intensity and intentionality I would rather flee than engage.

My parents more than adequately provided for my physical needs. I had friends, lived in the suburbs and even had a horse. From the outside looking in, I had nothing to complain about. Any time the haunting ache of father-hunger emerged from my soul, I quickly squelched it, telling myself to simply move on. It is the story of most men in my generation.

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he prostate is about the size of a walnut, yet this tiny gland can be the source of major problems for many men. Most potential health risks are preventable and treatable with proper diet, lifestyle changes—and a new array of natural approaches.

Holistic and integrative practitioners are looking beyond traditional supplements like saw palmetto, lycopene, pygeum and green tea extract to treat common conditions such as enlargement of the prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which can develop as men grow older.

Rob Raponi, a naturopathic doctor in Vaughan, Ontario, sees men struggling with nocturia, an effect of BPH that wakes them during the night with the urge to urinate. “It interrupts your sleep, which accumulates and starts to interrupt your day,” says Raponi, who uses zinc-rich ground flax and pumpkin seeds to ease BPH urinary symptoms and inflammation. He’s also achieving positive results by utilizing combinations of rye grass pollen extract.

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“The key is to make our body inhospitable to mutating cells which could form cancer that ultimately threatens your life,” says Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., director of the Integrative Medicine Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston. Part of the answer may lie in the human gut, which makes diet central to addressing prostate issues.

According to a recent review of research published in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, the microbiome—a community of microbes that supports digestion and the immune system—may influence prostate inflammation and the development of prostate cancer. “The microbiome’s ability to affect systemic hormone levels may also be important, particularly in a disease such as prostate cancer that is dually affected by estrogen and androgen levels,” it concludes.

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“A plant-centered diet with low-glycemic-load foods feeds your microbiome, which is at its healthiest and will thrive when it’s fed healthy soluble fibers provid-

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ed exclusively from the plant world,” says Cohen, the author of Anticancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six.

Antioxidants and plant nutrients counterbalance oxidative stress and damage, adds Cohen. “Cruciferous and bracken vegetables—raw kale, broccoli, Swiss chard, dark leafy greens and soy—invigorate the prostate. Also, a couple of Brazil nuts per day give a healthy dose of selenium to decrease risk factors.”

Jim Occhiogrosso, a Fort Myers, Florida-based natural health practitioner and author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life, notes that most incidences of prostate cancer are slow growing and not aggressive. “One of my first clients was in his early 80s, was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and treated it with only herbs.

Fifteen years later, in his mid-90s, he still has prostate cancer. He’s still doing fine and getting around, albeit slowly.”

Occhiogrosso says he uses herbal mixtures of saw palmetto, “which is a good supplement for beefing up the immune system—also solar berry, mushroom extracts, vitamin C and full-fraction vitamin E.”

Mark Stengler, a naturopathic doctor and co-author of Outside The Box Cancer Therapies: Alternative Therapies That Treat and Prevent Cancer, recommends a blend of five grams of modified citrus pectin, 200 milligrams of reishi mushroom and 1,000 milligrams of green tea extract taken two to three times per day, plus vitamin D.

The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is about 98 percent, and it’s been rising for the last few years. Early diagnosis is critical, says Raponi. “If you stop prostate cancer when it’s still in stage one or early on, the five-year survival rate is 100 percent, but if it’s later on, it starts to drop into the 70s.”

The same measures employed to prevent prostate issues—whole foods, natural herbs and regular exercise—should still be pursued, but more aggressively if cancer should develop. “The intensity becomes more salient after diagnosis,” says Cohen, “but we don’t need a diagnosis to up our game with healthy living.”

Melanie Laporte is a licensed massage therapist and health writer based in Austin, Texas.

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handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease.

“Mushrooms are pretty spectacular. All edible species benefit the immune system and together, support just about every system in the human body,” says Stepfanie Romine, an Asheville, North Carolina, health coach and author of Cooking With Healing Mushrooms: 150 Delicious Adaptogen-Rich Recipes that Boost Immunity, Reduce Inflammation and Promote Whole Body Health.

When Robert Beelman started doing nutritional research on mushrooms 20 years ago, they were touted for what they didn’t have: fat, calories, sugar, gluten and cholesterol. “Today, we can talk about all the good things they contain: fiber, protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and other important micronutrients,” says the director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University.

Beelman’s research has focused on several micronutrients that are bountiful in mushrooms, including the amino acid ergothioneine, an antioxidant not found in significant amounts in any other plant-based food source. Ergothioneine levels decrease with age, and larger drops are associated with cognitive impairment, he says.

Several large epidemiological studies in Japan and Singapore have significantly correlated higher mushroom consumption with decreased rates of dementia. Countries where residents eat larger amounts of mushrooms also enjoy a higher average life expectancy, even after controlling for other variables, says Beelman.

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Cordyceps and reishi mushrooms are also adaptogens—botanicals used for centuries in Asian medicine to help the body adapt to stresses, regulate bodily functions and support the immune and adrenal systems, according to Romine.

Turkey tail is one such medicinal mushroom, a longtime treatment for cancer and other diseases in Asia. The tree-based fungus contains polysaccharide-K (PSK), that is believed to inhibit cancer cell growth and repair immune cell damage after chemotherapy. “Medicinal mushrooms have been approved adjuncts to standard cancer treatments in Japan and China for more than 30 years and have an extensive clinical history of safe use”, either alone or combined with radiation or chemotherapy, according to a literature review published by the National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute.

Oyster mushrooms, another fungal superstar, contain cholesterol-lowering lovastatin, plentiful B vitamins and up to 30 percent protein, according to Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mushroom authorities. Oysters are also the most easily digestible mushroom, according to mycologist and herbalist Christopher Hobbs, author of Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing & Culture. Hobbs’ 2017 article in HerbalGram, the peer-reviewed journal of the American Botanical Council, cites 122 different studies supporting the safety and efficacy of medicinal mushrooms such as oysters.

More Than a Pizza Topping There are myriad creative ways to incorporate mushrooms into a diet, says Romine, who recommends aiming for a half-cup daily cooked serving. “Mushrooms are nature’s sponges, and will take on the flavor of any sauce, so start simply and add sauces sparingly.”

She suggests sautéing mushrooms with a neutral oil, then adding wine or sherry and finishing with fresh herbs. Cooking with wine can help unlock the beneficial compounds the fungi contain, says Romine. Fresh or dried culinary mushrooms like oysters, shiitakes or maitakes can also be great additions to morning meals like savory oatmeal or tofu scrambles.

Powdered mushroom extracts, available online or in health stores, are an easy way to infuse meals with fungi’s beneficial properties. They mix well into everything from raw desserts and baked goods to teas and smoothies.

Whole mushrooms that are tough, like reishi and chaga, can be boiled to extract the healthful elements and consumed as a tea or used for soup broth. Romine says raw mushrooms are

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not as flavorful, digestible or nutritional as cooked.

While a mushroom-rich diet can help protect and promote health, Romine cautions that they are not a cure-all or a substitute for a healthy lifestyle. To address specific health concerns, she recommends working with a dietician or clinical herbalist to develop appropriate and effective ways to incorporate mushrooms into a health regimen.

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Many beneficial mushrooms are available in the wild, and some exclusively so.

Foraging for them can be rewarding, but proceed with caution; some edible mushrooms may have deadly lookalikes, so only forage with the help of a trained expert.

Health food stores and online vendors are good sources of mushroom powders or extracts, which have a long shelf life. Look for a manufacturer of 100 percent organic mushroom extracts and supplements. Many farmers’ markets also carry specialty mushrooms like king oysters, lion’s mane or others not easily found in grocery stores.

Not all mushrooms are created equal.

Button mushrooms and others in the Agaricus family are lowest in micronutrients like ergothioneine, with porcinis in the Boletus family yielding the highest, according to Robert Beelman, director of the Center for Plant and Mushroom Foods for Health at Penn State University.

Don’t expect magic from mushrooms, cautions author Stepfanie Romine; like most lifestyle changes or holistic treatments, it can take some months to yield results.

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hen marinated in classic Old Bay Seasoning and sliced into hearty rounds, king oyster mushrooms are a pretty convincing stand-in for scallops—especially once they’ve been seared and braised.

Corn furnishes a bit more heft, while artichokes lend their lightness and detoxifying properties.

Yields: 4 servings

Mix all marinade ingredients together in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Add the mushrooms, toss to combine and marinate for at least two hours. Remove the mushrooms and reserve the remaining marinade.

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Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, then sear the mushrooms on both sides, about two minutes per side, then add the remaining marinade, garlic,

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Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia

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ith 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Judging from the assortment of brain training games and apps to the multitude of books promising ways to avoid or even reverse dementia, a growing number of aging Americans want to know the best strategies for preventing and treating cognitive decline and memory loss.

Prevention: A ‘No-Brainer’

As with any disease, prevention throughout the life cycle is key, but especially important for Alzheimer’s—the leading cause of dementia worldwide. According to the

Alzheimer’s Association, the illness is considered a slowly progressive brain disease that begins well before symptoms emerge.

Despite predictions that the number of afflicted Americans will reach nearly 14 million by 2050, there are no drug cures.

David Perlmutter, M.D., a board-certified neurologist based in Naples, Florida, and an editorial board member of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, summarizes a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of currently available Alzheimer’s medications. “Not only were Alzheimer’s patients who were taking these drugs not gaining any benefit, but their rate of cognitive decline was worsened when they were on the Alzheimer’s medications,” thus making lifestyle risk reduction even more critical.

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Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D., a nutritional epidemiologist at the Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago, and author of Diet for the MIND: The Latest Science on What to Eat to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Cognitive Decline, says, “Given that Alzheimer’s disease is known as an oxidative-inflammatory disease, there has to be a dietary influence.”

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Dale Bredesen, M.D., a professor in the UCLA Department of Neurology and author of The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, has studied the disease’s neurobiology for decades. He believes drug therapies have failed because scientists neglected to focus on why individuals develop the disease in the first place. He emphasizes, “Alzheimer’s is not a single disease,” even if the symptoms appear to be the same. Bredesen says it’s the result of the brain trying to protect itself from multiple metabolic and toxic threats.

Bredesen developed the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, an ambitious, comprehensive and personalized therapeutic program that includes genetic, cognitive and blood testing, plus supplements and lifestyle improvements, including stress reduction, improved sleep, diet and exercise. With the goal of identifying and treating the individual’s pathway to disease, ReCODE addresses fixing five key areas he believes form the underlying origins and progression of Alzheimer’s disease: insulin resistance; inflammation/infections; hormone, nutrient and nerve growth factors; toxins; and dysfunctional nerve synapses.

The Lancet International Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care also advocates multiple points of action. By addressing nine “potentially modifiable risk factors” throughout the lifespan, the commission says, “More than one-third of global dementia cases may be preventable.” These factors include maximizing education in early life; controlling hypertension, obesity and hearing loss in mid-life; and in later life, managing depression and diabetes, increasing physical activity and social contact, and not smoking.

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From two decades of research involving more than 10,000 people, Morris developed the MIND diet, which stands for “Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay”. It’s a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diets, modified to include specific components from each that offer the most protection against dementia. Morris identifies 10 brain-healthy dietary components: leafy greens, vegetables, berries, whole grains, nuts, seafood, poultry, beans and legumes, olive oil, and one glass of wine per day; plus five unhealthy components to limit: sweets and pastries, red meats, fried and fast foods, whole-fat cheese and butter or margarine containing trans fat.

Morris found those individuals that most closely followed the dietary recommendations lowered their risk for Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 53 percent, while those following the diet moderately well showed a reduction of about 35 percent.

Morris acknowledges a number of common aging-related, yet treatable, conditions that can cause “dementia-like symptoms,” including low thyroid hormones and vitamin B12 deficiency. She also identifies specific brain-protective compounds including vitamins E, B12,

folate and niacin, plus lutein, omega-3 fatty acids, beta carotene and flavonoids found in colorful fruits and vegetables, tea and nuts.

She is currently testing the MIND diet, plus a mild calorie restriction on 600 individuals 65 to 84 years old living in Boston and Chicago; results are expected in 2021. The Alzheimer’s Association is also recruiting individuals for a new lifestyle intervention study.

Aarti Batavia, a registered dietitian based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and a certified practitioner of functional medicine trained in the ReCODE protocol, says, “Diets that are good for the heart are good for the brain.” But she also warns that many common medications such as statins, antihistamines, some antidepressants and proton pump inhibitors (that reduce stomach acid, which is required for absorbing vitamin B12) can increase the risk for dementia.

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About Wheat and Other Grains When considering whether to restrict or include grain in one’s diet, consider the following: n Individuals with celiac or non-celiac gluten sensitivity should avoid wheat and other gluten-containing grains such as barley and rye. n According to nutritional epidemiologist Martha Clare Morris, diets rich in high-fiber whole grains, including wheat, decrease inflammation and oxidative stress, and improve cognition. She says, “Diets higher in fiber are linked to lower rates of diabetes and heart disease,” both of which increase risk of dementia. n Author Brenda Davis’ “grain hierarchy” promotes whole, intact grains as key in controlling blood sugar. n Whole grains are high in vitamins E and B, which protect against cognitive decline. n Dr. David Perlmutter, who supports high-fiber diets, but advocates avoiding gluten, warns against shopping in the gluten-free aisle. Foods there might not have gluten, he says, but they’re going to “powerfully raise your blood sugar.” n Choose organic grains to avoid exposure to pesticide residues.

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the risk for dementia. Brenda Davis, a registered dietitian in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, advises reducing the glycemic load of the diet by limiting refined carbohydrates and sugars, and eating a high-fiber, plantbased diet.

Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a member of the executive committee of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, says it’s not just what we eat that matters, but when. She discovered multiple metabolic benefits, including reduced blood sugar, with prolonged nightly fasting—13 hours between the last meal at night and the first meal in the morning.

Brenda Davy, Ph.D., a registered dietitian and researcher at Virginia Tech, in Blacksburg, says hydration can influence blood sugar, weight and cognition, especially among middle-aged and older populations. She recommends drinking two cups of water prior to meals to moderate food intake.

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nuts, avocados, and omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty, cold-water fish protect both the heart and brain. Michael Lewis, M.D., based in Potomac, Maryland, recommends an “omega-3 protocol” to help his patients recover

from traumatic brain injury, which can increase risk for dementia.

Spice up your diet: Batavia recommends cooking with brain-protecting herbs and spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, thyme and rosemary, which can help reduce inflammation and risk for dementia.

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Mind your gut: Western medicine has historically separated the brain from the rest of the body. But research on the “gutbrain axis” shows there’s communication between our gut microbes and brain, plus direct links to neurodevelopmental disorders and dementia. “What goes on in the gut influences every manner of activity within the brain: the health of the brain, the functionality of the brain, the brain’s resistance to disease process and even mood,” says Perlmutter.

Both Perlmutter and Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian in Bend, Oregon, emphasize the importance of high-fiber plant foods that gut microbes need to produce beneficial, short-chain fatty acids to protect against inflammation, insulin resistance and “leaky gut”.

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particular, like walking, swimming and cycling, to improve blood circulation to the brain and increase the production of a hormone called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, which is responsible for stimulating neuron growth and protecting against cognitive decline.

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Exposure to pesticides, pollutants and heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic can increase the risk of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Choosing organic food both reduces exposure to toxins and protects water quality and farmworker health.

Virginia Rauh, Ph.D., deputy director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health, in New York City, spoke at the National Pesticide Forum in Manhattan in April.

She explains that of the 5,000 new chemicals introduced each year, “at least 25 percent are neurotoxic,” and even very low-level exposure can harm children’s neurodevelopment.

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The summer months fluctuate between activity and rest, teaching us patience as we anticipate the ripening of fruits and vegetables. Summer offers us a time to slow down and allow things to happen in their natural order, instead of using our ego to create what we desire. It also allows us to stay present, receiving all the gifts that Mother Earth lovingly bestows.

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hen it comes to chiseling muscles, recovering from injury or reducing stress, men are finding that hitting the pool might even surpass hitting the gym. “Water aerobics is a great form of exercise for men looking to sculpt their bodies, because water offers multidirectional drag resistance that assists in developing muscle balance within the body,” says Denver aquatic fitness trainer Sean Sullivan.

Pool workouts offer men and women of all ages and condition a low-impact, energizing way to get fit and burn calories. From specialized classes for patients with Parkinson’s disease to relief from the pain of arthritis and fibromyalgia, water aerobics harbors benefits for everyone.

The Mayo Clinic adds improved cardiovascular health to the reasons why more men are joining classes that were previously considered to be a women’s domain. A recent meta-analysis of 14 studies published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found that aquatic exercise can significantly lower

blood pressure. Another study published in the Asian Journal of Sports Medicine reached a similar conclusion when men that underwent 55 minutes of aquatic exercise three times a week exhibited marked reductions in hypertension.

A number of recent studies have shown that aquatic exercise can ease pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia and also improve flexibility in joints. It’s recommended by both the Osteoarthritis Research Society International and by the American College of Rheumatology.

In the water, older individuals can exercise without the risk of falling. “The water creates buoyancy, making it less likely to make sudden movements. The low impact of the water allows longer participation time, mobility and stability,” says Maclin. “Seniors can participate in higher-intensity movements and perform more activities, even while injured.”

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Water aerobics classes, which don’t involve swimming, are conducted in waist-high water. These vertical workouts provide 75 percent more resistance than land-based exercise. “When you perform a bicep curl in the water with no equipment, not only do you exercise the bicep muscle on the way up, but because of drag resistance, you’re also exercising your triceps muscle on the way down, for a balanced workout,” says Sullivan.

Exercise physiologist Clinton Maclin, of the Piedmont Atlanta Fitness Center, in Georgia, concurs. “Aqua aerobics helps all muscle groups benefit from increased endurance, resistance and range of motion.” For optimum fitness,

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The heart is also a muscle that benefits greatly from aquatic fitness.

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For individuals with Parkinson’s, the American Parkinson Disease Association recommends aquatic exercise for improved balance and pain reduction.

In 2014, the European Journal of Experimental Biology published an eight-week Iranian study involving 60 men with multiple sclerosis that concluded it improved balance.

Water resistance does a body good, but the experts suggest one-on-one attention for best results. “I strongly recommend finding an aquatic fitness and rehabilitation specialist, because not all exercises are beneficial for everyone,” says Sullivan.

Wilken agrees. “A trainer can teach technique and different ways to move in the water, as well as proper breathing and good body alignment. It will double the benefits.”

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Wiring for EVs: It’s the Law

Pre-Wired for the Future Transportation Drives Urban Planning

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by Jim Motavalli

he Congress for the New Urbanism, a Washington, D.C.-based advocacy nonprofit, has some decisive views about what makes a walkable community: “complete streets” that are designed for bicyclists, pedestrians and transit. What it doesn’t have is cars—at least not those with tailpipes.

City planners are increasingly designing green buildings without parking, and mandating—where it exists—that wiring for zero-emission electric vehicles (EV) is part of the plan. Oslo, Norway, for instance, has become known as the electric car capital of the world, yet it has also replaced considerable on-street parking with bike lanes and sidewalks. Its city center went mostly car-free this year, and according to Fast Company magazine, it’s a huge success: “Parking spots are now bike lanes, transit is fast and easy, and the streets (and local businesses) are full of people.”

Until recently, a new apartment building without parking was unthinkable, but architects are now contemplating—and building—just such new construction. A 13,000-square-foot,

mixed-use development in Boston is being built with 16 rental units—and no onsite parking. Boston is a transit-friendly city and the complex is just a quarter mile from a Red Line subway stop. The city is a hub for what the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Institute, a project of the U.S. High Speed Rail Association, calls “the creation of compact, walkable, pedestrian-oriented, mixed-use communities centered around high-quality train systems.”

Also proposed in the city is a five-story, 56-unit apartment building that features a gym, media room, a rack for several dozen bicycles—but no parking.

The structure is adjacent to the Red Line, and the plan aligns with efforts by the Boston Planning and Development Agency to reduce—to zero in some cases—the ratio of units to parking spaces.

The Boston Redevelopment Authority has expressed concern that the residents of buildings without parking will simply add to congestion on neighborhood streets, but a report by Atlantic Cities (now called CityLab) found that 45 percent of residents

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It can be expensive to retrofit buildings with wiring for electric cars, because “trenching” under existing pavement is usually required. A California Air Resources Board report in 2015 put these costs per building at between $3,750 and $6,975, and that’s just for the wiring.

Costs are reduced 64 to 75 percent if the buildings are wired when they’re built, according to an Energy Solutions/Pacific Gas and Electric report.

California has become the leader in requiring EV prewiring in new construction of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential developments. The state began requiring wiring for Level 2 (240-volt) EV charging in 2015.

Chelsea Sexton, a Los Angeles-based electric car advocate and advisor, backs the state law, with caveats. “Where there is parking included,” she says, “most buildings and public lots should be pre-wired for EV charging—while it is the most cost effective to do so and preserves the most flexibility for that property going forward.”

It’s not just California. Atlanta passed a city ordinance in 2017 that will require all new residential homes and public parking areas to accommodate EVs. Some 20 percent of the spaces have to be ready to be

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in five census tracts around one proposed car-free Boston building didn’t even own cars, so a possible “no cars” covenant could be part of a lease.

According to the Smart Growth America report Empty Spaces, most TOD developments build reduced parking lots, yet even those turned out to be too big; on average, its study of five such developments shows they were 58 to 84 percent occupied.

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It’s super-important to prewire for EVs. New buildings will last for 50 to 100 years, and in that time, EVs will become a much bigger slice of our transportation future than they are now. ~Tom Saxton, Plug In America

connected. In Washington state, 5 percent of parking spaces in new construction have to be wired for EVs. In Colorado, which has the goal of nearly a million EVs on state roads by 2030, the cities of Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder and Aspen all require new one- and two-family residential construction to be EV-ready. There are also EV-friendly laws in New York City, Hawaii, Oregon and Montgomery County, Maryland.

Tom Saxton, the chief science officer of the Plug In America advocacy group, based in Los Angeles, says, “It’s super-important to prewire for EVs. New buildings will last for 50 to 100 years, and in that time, EVs will become a much bigger slice of our transportation future than they are now.”

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armer weather Anything that goes on more pounds applied in has arrived, your lawn goes into parks, schoolyards and and so begins other public spaces. your pet’s body. many homeowners’ annual Americans spend bilquest for a well-nourished, ~Michele Yasson, DVM lions of dollars weed-free lawn. However, growing and maintaining the grass isn’t always greener—or healthier— manicured lawns resulting in a high price using conventional approaches. for pets, people and wildlife. Nitrogen

Turf grass covers up to 50 million from fertilizers seeps into surface water acres of American land, and according to and groundwater, contaminating wells the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and spawning harmful algae blooms; pesabout 60 million pounds of synthetic ticides kill off more than 70 million birds pesticides are used each year in yards and each year in the U.S. alone; and bees and gardens, in addition to tens of millions other pollinators are also succumbing to

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Chemicals routinely used in lawn care are especially problematic for the family dog or cat. “Animals are close to the ground, and their feet touch the ground, so every substance you choose to allow in your home and yard will affect them,” says Ashley Geoghegan, DVM, of VetNaturally, in Mandeville, Louisiana.

A study conducted by the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at Purdue University concludes that common lawn chemicals like glyphosate, 2, 4-D and permethrin are linked to canine bladder cancer. A six-year study by the Foster Hospital for Small Animals at the Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine reveals that exposure to professionally applied lawn pesticides and herbicides increased the risk for canine malignant lymphoma by 70 percent.

In pets, chronic or sub-chronic exposure to conventional lawncare chemicals manifests as eye damage and thyroid, urinary and reproductive conditions. Feline gastrointestinal distress is also a consequence, and even indoor cats are at risk from contaminants brought into the home.

“Anything that goes on your lawn goes into your pet’s body. Pets walk through it, roll in it and then groom themselves,” says Michele Yasson, DVM, of Holistic Veterinary Services, in St. Augustine, Florida.

“Max, one of my canine patients, developed acute, life-threatening pancreatitis just hours after his yard had been treated by a commercial lawncare service.”

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Opting for a toxin-free lawn helps grass roots to anchor deeply into the earth, making them less likely to fall victim to weeds, disease and drought. An organic lawn has beneficial microbes; helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings thrive, while pesty insects decline.

Instead of chemical fertilizers and “natural” alternatives like borax, vinegar, garlic, essential oils and cocoa mulch, which can also be toxic to pets, try using grass clippings, seaweed, corn gluten meal, single-ingredient bone meal, diatomaceous earth or Bacillus thuringiensis (BT); all are better options.

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Redefining beauty and working with nature can also have a positive impact. “Set a goal to gradually reduce the area of your yard devoted to grass, and begin to establish plants like butterfly bush or bee balm that support pollinators such as bees,” recommends Sandy Long, of Greeley, Pennsylvania, a knowledgeable pet parent and executive director of the nonprofit environmental education organization SEEDS (Sustainable Energy Education and Development Support).

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■■ Eliminate accumulation of water on lawns where pets might drink.

■■ Leash pets during walks to keep them away from treated areas.

■■ Wipe paws with a damp cloth after being outside.

After weighing alternatives, dog trainer Rebecca Porter, owner of Rosy Dogs, in Stoughton, Wisconsin, settled on prescribed burns, mowing and hand removal of invasive plants. “It works, and now my dog gallops safely through the waist-high grasslands. As for my yard, I enjoy the volunteer plants. It’s a decision all landowners can make.”

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Living in Gratitude

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The homework I need to do means that I am fortunate enough to have an education. The room that needs cleaning means that I have a safe place to sleep every night. The reflection I see means I have the gift of sight to see every day. We have to make the conscious decision to appreciate our lives, especially when it comes to the tasks we may not like doing.

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It is so easy to get caught up in the things that bother us. Focusing on negativity can become a habit, integrated into our daily routine. Changing your perspective, while maybe not so easy, can ease the burden of life’s more difficult moments. By altering the way we view each day, we can recognize and appreciate the positivity within our lives.

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

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SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Shamanism 101 Begin the Journey – 10am4pm. Jun. 1-2. Weekend of Shamanic initiations, spiritual connections, ceremony, medicine wheel teachings. $295. Be the Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave., Madison. Janet StraightArrow: Janet@ BeTheMedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Light and Sound Service: “Road to Spiritual Freedom” – 11am-12noon. Join others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at this special celebration. Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom, offers spiritual exercises to help you experience the twin aspects of the Light and Sound of God within. Share your spiritual insights.

Eckankar Center, 323 Main St.., Metuchen. 800870-9139. Eckankar-NJ.org.

Spring Fling Psychic Fair & Market Place – 11am-6pm. Psychics, mediums, card readers and workshops. Crystals, accessories, healing tools, spa products, aromatherapy and more. Indian head massage, ayurvedic hand reflexology, acupressure.

Free. Donations: Somerset Co. Food Bank and Somerville American Legion Hall. American Legion Hall, Rt 28 S, 232 Union Ave., Somerville.

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A Course in Mysticism and Miracles – 12-2pm.

Dr. Jon Mundy will present his workshop based on his latest book. He will also present the 10am Sunday service message. $30. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). Register: TinyURL.com/y4wdr2md.

908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Shamanic Healing and Aura Cleansing – 2-4pm.

Facilitator: Adrienne Gammal. A Powerful Clearing and Energy Healing Session: Reset, renew and realign. Experience the power of sound, vibration, meditation and crystals. Space is limited. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: AGammal@comcast.net.

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Reiki Soul Celebration – 1–4pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong, flute, koshi bells, ting-sha and chants. Walk-ins welcome. $15. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Road, Branchburg. 908-5260002. Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher: Beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8 Conquer the Fear of Failure – 10-11am. Has a fear of failure undermined your own efforts causing you to avoid the possibility? Learn how to overcome the fear of failure. $10. Joy and Success, 59 E Mill Rd., Ste 3-201, Long Valley. Register: 973-296-1876 or JoyAndSuccessNJ.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9 “Decide to Live Richly” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Followed by refreshments and conversation.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 11 Conquer the Fear of Failure – 6:30-7:30pm. Has a fear of failure undermined your own efforts causing you to avoid the possibility? Learn how to overcome the fear of failure. $10. Joy and Success, 59 E Mill Rd., Ste 3-201, Long Valley. Register: 973-2961876 or JoyAndSuccessNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12 Summer Solstice 4-Day Reiki Retreat – Jun. 1215. Akashi Fire Reiki Master Retreat & Akashic Records Reading Workshop for Starseeds (6/15: 10am-5pm). Become Reiki Master Teacher.

Prerequisite: Reiki Level 2 or higher. $1,111. $350/ Akashic training only. Mountain Light Sanctuary Asheville Mountains NC. Contact@RAYKISchool. com. RAYKISchool.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13 Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm.

This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and non-practitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15 Women, Power and Freedom – 10am-12pm.

Safe space to share fears, weaknesses and hearts.

Supportive place to connect with other women or just feel loving support and acceptance. Coffee.

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Self-Care Saturday – 12-2pm. Self-care is the key to wellness. Learn how to make “self-care” a daily practice. Create your own bath bomb and finish with a relaxing yoga nidra. $35. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ202@ gmail.com. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Reiki II Training & Certification– June 1516. 1:30-7pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Expand your Reiki abilities in this comprehensive and in-depth training & certification. $225. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki.

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Homeopathic Consultations with Virangini Cindy Rounsaville, – 2-4pm. By appointment only. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info and appointments: 908-996-6761.

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Oracle Readings by Cheryl – 11am-4pm. 13-card oracle reading by clairvoyant Cheryl. Come with questions, answers will be revealed through the cards.

30-minute sessions. Appointments recommended. $35. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. 908223-1331. EnlightenedEffulgence@ymail.com.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16 “Coming to Terms with Oneself” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Michael Snizek. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Followed by refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd., Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 20 Pathwork Discussion Group – 7-9pm. Topic: Some Aspects in the Anatomy of Love. Pathwork is a discussion group exploring the state of loving and learning to expand our ability to taste the sweetness of life. Register: ADPathwork@gmail.com. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 21 Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing Time – 7:309:30pm. A group healing using the sound waves of crystal bowls to promote relaxation and create a harmonious state of wellbeing. $25. Registration required: Paypal.Me/GaiasGiftsNJ/25. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. 908-223-1331.

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Embrace the Summer Solstice – 7-8pm. Welcome the first day of summer at this yoga class combining gentle poses with breath awareness, and a special guided meditation. Space is limited. $15. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. Preregister: 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ202@gmail.com.

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Yoga Nidra – 6:30pm. Beautiful practice of deep relaxation that reduces stress and promotes healing during the practice conscious sleep. $20. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Wild Woman Weekend: Reclaim the Wild Child Within – Jun. 22-23. 9am-4:30pm. Highly interactive weekend including shamanic journey with horses, dance/movement, painting, arena coaching work and more. Recapture your confidence and passion. $229. Tri-Brook Equestrian Center, 283 Long Swamp Rd., New Egypt. Info: 908-217-7852.

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12 Steps to Freedom: Step 6 – 10:30am. 4th Sun./ month. Being ready to have the divine presence remove all false beliefs. Looking at the “12 Steps” from a spiritual perspective. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm.

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June 22-23 Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm 11th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Experience the love of higher consciousness. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, mind/body therapists, holistic practitioners, massage & stress management, artwork, jewelry, crystals, stones, gems, natural food court.

Cost: $7 for 2-day admission The Event Center by Cornerstone New Hope Eagle Fire House 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment 267-261-2768 • WeAreSme.com

Sunday, June 23 • 10:15am-1:30pm Doors open at 10am & close at 10:30am Join us to celebrate nature. This non-dogmatic celebration takes advantage of the power of the sun and how it influences our lives. We honor the longest day of the year as we access this energy of growth for our own manifestation.

Bring canned food for homeless shelter Investment $25

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Life, Wellness and Meditation Center 1386 US Highway 22, Clinton To register call 908-617-1545 or visit aPureComponent.com

TUESDAY, JUNE 25 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 10am-1pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted.

Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 27 Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am-6pm.

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

FRIDAY, JUNE 28 Intro to the Medicine Wheel Journey – 6:309:30pm. Journey will take you to the heart of Peru, becoming familiar with the traditions of the Peruvian Medicine peoples of the Andes Mountains. $25. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. 908223-1331. EnlightenedEffulgence@ymail.com.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 23 The Element of the Soul Summer Solstice Celebration – 10:15am-1:30pm. Join us to celebrate nature and honor the longest day of the year. Bring canned food for homeless shelter. $25.

A Pure Component-Life, Wellness and Meditation Center, 1386 Highway 22, Clinton. Register: 908617-1545 or aPureComponent.com.

Sound of Soul Event – 11am-12noon. Are you seeking spiritual growth and transformation?

Experience HU, an ancient sacred Mantra, that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. Chant HU, have contemplative time, and share in spiritual conversation. Eckankar Center, 323 Main St.., Metuchen. 800-870-9139.

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Conversations with Crystals – 1-3pm. A Crystal Journey through the Tarot’s Major Arcana. Monthly series focusing on a set of crystals following the symbolism of a chosen tarot card. June is The Emperor and leadership. $25. Gaia’s Gifts, 16 Broad St., Washington. 908-223-1331. EnlightenedEffulgence@ ymail.com. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Gong, Bowls and Gayatri Mantra Meditation Workshop – 1-3pm. Experience how the sounds of gong, Himalayan singing bowls and Gayatri Mantra focus the mind for deep meditation. $35.

Patanjali Yoga Meditation Center, 285 Rt 57, Phillipsburg. Info: Karen@RedTailEnergetics.

Sunday, June 23 • 1-3pm

Become attuned to the ancient practice of Reiki. Learn history, hand positions, chakra system; experience giving and receiving Reiki.

Receive one Reiki symbol and the ability to give Reiki treatments to yourself, family, and pets. Completion of class fills prerequisite for Reiki II in September. Register by emailing or calling.

Experience how the sounds of gong, Himalayan singing bowls and Gayatri Mantra focus the mind for deep meditation. $35 Patanjali Yoga Meditation Center 285 Rt 57, Phillipsburg

Yoga Central 953 Rte 202 North, Branchburg 908-707-0759 yogacentralnj202@gmail.com YogaCentralNJ.com

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MONDAY, JUNE 24 Family Constellations Workshop – 7-9:15pm.

Facilitator: Kerry Kay. The issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your

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SUNDAY, JUNE 30 “Decide to be Creative” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people at Sunday Transformation Service. Followed by refreshments and conversation.

The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 354 River Rd., Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Reiki I Certification – 12-4pm. Learn history, hand positions, chakra system; experience giving and receiving Reiki. Receive one Reiki symbol and the ability to give Reiki treatments to yourself, family, and

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savethedate VISION QUEST MITOTE RETREAT pets. $150. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg.

Preregister: 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ202@ gmail.com. YogaCentralNJ.com.

planahead THURSDAY, JULY 11 Creating a Lucrative Medical Marijuana Coaching Career – 8:30-9:30pm. Free internet webinar on how to create substantial income from the explosive growth of natural wellness specialties. Meet-and-greet session focused on Certified CBD/Cannabis Coach, Holistic Health & Life Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist and MindGut Guru careers. Presenter: LJ Rose. 813-3332626. Support@NaturalWellnessAcademy.org.

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Creating a Lucrative Holistic Coaching Career – 8:30-9:30pm. Free internet webinar on how to create substantial income from the explosive growth of natural wellness specialties. Meet-and-greet session focused on Certified CBD/Cannabis Coach, Holistic Health & Life Coach, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Mind-Gut Guru careers. Presenter: LJ Rose. 813333-2626. Support@NaturalWellnessAcademy.org.

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SATURDAY, JULY 13 Restorative Yoga to Live Cello: Musicians of Woodstock 1969 – 4:30pm. Enjoy this restorative yoga practice with Karen as you listen to a collection of 1969 Woodstock musicians played on the cello with Richard Hotchkiss. $25/in advance. $30/at the door.

Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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Friday-Sunday, August 9-11 Private Retreat Center, Accord, NY Come for a powerful weekend of ceremony, journeys, transformation, and rebirth, with Shaman Janet StraightArrow. A Vision Quest is an opportunity to be alone in nature to hear your heart speak and receive the fullness of who you are and open up to the next stage of your life path. It is a gift that is magical, deep, and transformative.

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READINGS: Oracle card and palmistry readings offered in person, phone, parties welcome.

Spiritually guided channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you!

Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

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

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

PRACTITIONER SPACE TREATMENT ROOMS AVAILABLE: within our Upscale Spa and Wellness Center conveniently located on Route 22 East, Green Brook, NJ. The Perfect Environment for the Acupuncturist, Reflexologist, Ayurvedic Practitioner among others. Are you looking for space to offer your IV Infusions? testing for Hormone, Gluten, Celiac and Micronutrients?

Call today for a Tour to Discuss Your Needs and Explore the Possibilities at 732-200-5648 or e-mail us at info@ labellavitawellnessrelaxationcenter.com.

QI HEALER SEMINAR August 2-4 & 9-11, 2019 Fri 5:30-9pm; Sat/Sun 9am-5pm Become a Qi Healer.

For seekers and beyond, join us to learn the ancient and incredibly effective art of Qi Healing to better the lives of yourself and those around you. It is a transformative journey through and through.

Qi Gong for Healing 1275 Bound Brook Road Suite 1, 2nd Flr, in Middlesex Call Patty at 908-392-1313, Cindy at 732-354-5962 or Fran at 908-647-1563 for more info.

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World`S Largest Railroad Miniature Wonderland

Nestled in Flemington is Northlandz—a 16-acre worldclass attraction along with the art, music and doll displays.

Features include a Doll museum, La Peep Doll House, a 2,000 pipe theatre pipe organ and art galleries throughout.

There is also an 1890’s replica narrow gauge steam train for the ride. It has become a favorite tourist stop for visitors from around the world.

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sunday 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.

Spiritual Awakening Sunday Service – 10:30 am.

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

Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Dr. Frankie, practitioners and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown.

973-539-3114. Office@CSLMorristown.org.

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

Reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. More information at QiGongforHealing. com.

Beginner Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 12-1pm.

Instructor: Patty Pagano. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. New class begins first week of every month. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Tai Chi Wuji Jing Gong – 7-8pm.

Beginner 2 at 8 pm. For students new to Tai Chi or new to the Wuji form. Instructor: Fran Maher. $48/4 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908647-1563. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901.

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tuesday Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.

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Pilates Mat with Props – 9am, 6pm. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Beginner Tai Chi Wuji Jing Gong – 10:30am, 6:30pm. Beginning moves of beautiful flowing “water” form. Instructor: Fran Maher. $48/4 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-6471563. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner and Returning Tai Chi Chih – 1:30pm.

New class: Gentle, moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

Contact Janet: 908-635-1822. JOussaty@comcast. net. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

wednesday Goju Ryu Karate Classes – 7-8:30pm. Learn selfdefense, get fit, lose weight, gain focus. Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Free trial. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: GojuRyuBujutsu@ gmail.com. 732-421-7116. SandHillsWellness.com.

Wuji in Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 1:30pm. Gentle, moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose.

Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. More information at 908-647-1563 or QiGongforHealing.com.

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Beginner Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 7:30pm.

Instructor: Patty Pagano. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. New class begins first week of every month. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Tai Chi Wuji Jing Gong – 10:30am.

Beginning moves of beautiful flowing “water” form. Instructor: Fran Maher. $48/4 classes. $15/ drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-647-1563.

Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

thursday Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith.

Followed by optional meditation. Love offering.

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

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friday Beginner Tai Chi Wuji Jing Gong – 12:30pm.

Beginning moves of beautiful flowing “water” form. Instructor: Fran Maher. $48/4 classes. $15/ drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-647-1563.

Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

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saturday Goju Ryu Karate Classes – 3:30-5:30pm. Learn self-defense, get fit, lose weight, gain focus.

Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Free trial. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: GojuRyuBujutsu@gmail.com. 732-421-7116.

SandHillsWellness.com.

Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.

Yoga Classes at Sand Hills Wellness – Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. For a new schedule of yoga classes, check out SandHillsWellness.com.

West Windsor Community Famers Market – 9am-1pm. Open-air market features farm produce and products plus local artisan vendors. Music and community groups too. Vaughn Drive parking lot at Princeton Junction train station, 2 Vaughn Drive, West Windsor. Info: Chris, 609-933-4452.

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Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am. Weekly Prenatal Yoga class for beginners and experienced yogis.

Online Registration is required. $20/Drop-in. $100/6 sessions. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108. com.

Serving the NJ Area for over 15 years.

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EDUCATION/SCHOOLS WALDORF SCHOOL OF PRINCETON 1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton 609-466-1970, x115 PrincetonWaldorf.org

The Waldorf curriculum, Waldorf used in 1,000+ schools School worldwide, integrates arts, of Princeton academics, movement, and music, emphasizing social and environmental responsibility. The hands-on approach is screen free.

ENERGY HEALING RAYKI SCHOOL MASTER TRAINING

Makiko Suzuki Fliss, PhD, MBA, MSc Phone/text: 609-495-4229 Contact@RAYKIschool.com RaykiSchool.com Explore how the human body and mind are interconnected and how to maintain perfect harmony to stay young and healthy. Focus with Quantum Healing, Reiki and Wellness Education. Private and corporate settings. See ad, pages 27.

ENERGY THERAPY LIFE CENTRAL SPIRITUAL HEALING Kim Huston 701 Chestnut St., Florence 609-577-1632 LCSpiritualHealing.com

Reiki Master, Advanced IET Practitioner. Powerful Angelic Healing. Guided Group Meditations in beautiful home studio. Channeling divine energy frequency to release deep cellular negative blockages.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MORNINGSTAR FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 MorningStarFHC.com

MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad, page 15.

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