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FOUR WEEK 200-HOUR INTENSIVE July 1st through July 30th

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It’s funny how life changes. When I was a young boy, I remember riding my bike on Kings Highway in Brooklyn and hearing a couple of “old ladies” greeting each other. “Hello, Sadie! So how you feeling?” Of course, she replied, “When you got your health, you got everything.” As I peddled off, I thought to myself, “What a stupid statement! A new hot rod car makes more sense.” Today it doesn’t sound so stupid, and I hear my self repeating it often. Now in my 70s, I’ll take my health over that hot rod any day. Many things I thought mattered so much then, matter so little now. Sadie was spot on, as they say. Life is kind of like that—what I think I know turns out to be what I didn’t know, or what I haven’t learned yet. What was so important once is so insignificant now. Over time, I’ve learned that paying attention, being comfortable with not having all the answers, opening my mind to possibilities, and being humble are key to feeling connected in my own mind and heart. Learning to slow down and listen, refusing to judge, and not put up road blocks in life are tools I wish I had earlier. Life is showing me how important it is for me to stay in the moment. The only part of life and living I really have is this moment, and no other. The past has passed, no one has visited the future that I know of, so right here, right now is where I need to be. And that suits me just fine. Sadie would be proud.

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newsbriefs T’ai Chi: The Path of a Lifetime

lainly stated, T’ai Chi is for everyone and every body. It can be practiced by people of any age, physical condition, gender, culture or religion. T’ai Chi is truly an exercise in “human being.” Originally developed for self-defense, T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan) has evolved into a graceful form of exercise that, with regular practice, can be used as a major tool to improve memory, reduce stress and regain and maintain external and internal balance. The results of regular T’ai Chi practice have been shown effective in improving circulation, lowering the center of gravity, deepening breathing and safely limbering joints and muscles. Often described as meditation in motion, T’ai Chi promotes serenity and good health through gentle, flowing movements. The movements are Zen in focus as they keep you in the moment. Any journey is in itself the goal. Take the time to recognize and enjoy the beauty of your life’s path. Location: Healing Path Massage Therapy, 484 Schooly’s Mountain Road, Hackettstown. Schedule: Saturdays, 1011:15am. Tuesdays, 7:15, 8:30pm. For questions and information, contact Lynn at 908-625-0199 or email TaiChi86@ EarthLink.net. See ad on page 19.

Livingston/Flemington - You want to quit smoking. You need to lose weight. You’re anxious, sleepless, or you find yourself avoiding people or necessary tasks. Wouldn’t we all like to be healthier in some way? We can be. Imagine sleeping well, eating well, or putting down the cigarette habit for good without anxiety, weight gain, or mood swings. Whatever your situation is, hypnosis can dramatically improve the quality of your life. Nicotine addiction and unwanted weight can both lead to a frustrating roller coaster ride of hope and disappointment. Panic attacks and anxiety disorders can manifest themselves in physical symptoms such as stomach pains or insomnia, or behaviors like avoidance or extreme shyness. Regardless of the issue, you can discover what thousands of others have already learned: Hypnosis offers a painless path to freedom and change.

Hypnosis is a safe, medically approved method of behavior modification therapy, and it really works. Whether you’ve got 20 pounds you want to lose or your self-esteem needs a boost, hypnosis counseling can make a difference for you. The Hypnosis Counseling Center has been helping people change their lives for the better for over 30 years. Group classes are offered at over 35 adult schools and recreation centers throughout New Jersey to help people quit smoking and lose weight. Individual counseling is available for those who want to manage stress or oversome anxiety, poor confidence, insomnia, low self esteem, migraine headaches, or poor work and study habits. To find out more, go to hypnosisnj.com or contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767. Offices are located at 28 Mine St., Flemington; 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton; 2 E. Northfield Ave., Livingston; and 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA.

The Link Between Good Food and Good Health

here is a reason why disease in the U.S. rises every year. If you put diesel into a gasoline car, it won’t go very far before it breaks down. The human body is no different, in that if you continually put the wrong food rather than the correct food into your body, it will break down. Unfortunately, most people do not know the harm nutrition deficiencies do to themselves and their children. Once the body starts to break down, you now have a mountain to climb to try to get over the top to the other side of health. That is why Dr. Derek Rodger (ND) teaches preventative medicine, which is both cheaper and more enjoyable than trying to cure an existing disease. His practice is called Second Opinion Non Drug Health Solutions because most people come to see him after years of taking pharmaceutical drugs and not feeling better. Dr. Rodger is a naturopathic doctor, who believes as Hippocrates proclaimed, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine thy food.” He spends a lot of his time lecturing on the benefits of eating quality nutrition for a healthier life and also teaches a course to help people get the highly respected Certified Nutritional Consultant (CNC) qualification. His practice is based out of Flemington, NJ. To make an appointment or to book a speaking event call 908223-8899 or email DrRodgerND@gmail.com. See ad on page 35.

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newsbriefs New Wellness Center Seeks Holistic Practitioners

a Bella Vita, which means “the good life,” is a premier wellness center soon to open on Route 22 in Somerset County. It will offer the community ways to relax, rejuvenate and experience new holistic practices. The center’s services will include floatation pods, cryotherapy, an LED oxy pod, slimming wraps and an oxygen bar. They are currently looking forward to expanding into other therapeutic modalities as well. La Bella Vita is searching for likeminded people and/or businesses to join the center. Specifically, they are looking for those with specialties in acupuncture/acupressure, Ayurveda therapy, breathing classes, meditation/chant/bowl sessions, life coaching, total body imaging, Vitamin IV Therapy, Reiki, Endermologie, skin care and holistic lifestyle practices. There are multiple rooms available to lease as well as rooms for seminars and special events. The space is equipped a large sunny waiting room with four receptionist windows, a staff lounge with lockers, a file room, four restrooms and more. It is located in a busy shopping center with high traffic counts. Location: Route 22 East, Green Brook, NJ. If interested in leasing or for further information, contact Natasha at 908-256-2882 or Emily at 908-9634140. You may also email them at LaBellaVitaCentr@aol.com. See ad on this page.

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Museum Yoga Expands Schedule

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ust in time for Mother’s Day, Spa Pop is sponsoring a free fashion show by Addicted Chic on May 9th and 11th. What began as a fun and rejuvenating evening for busy people during the long winter months has grown into a large, monthly community-building event. Spa Pop events are tailored to fit into the schedules of professionals, educators, parents and caretakers. They bring attendees together with local businesses, offering spa treatments and an array of health, beauty and wellness products and services. Guests will enjoy free massages, facials, manicures and food provided by Shop Rite and Basil Bandwagon. There will be reiki practitioners, personal trainers, chiropractors, chefs, health advocates, skincare specialists and weight management counselors available for consultations. Locations: Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Drive, Annandale. Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman. Advance Tickets available online at EventPop.biz, click on Spa Pop. Call 908-342-6979 for more info or email VenetiaWeeks@gmail.com. See ad on page 40.

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useum Yoga is now offering eighteen classes per week at the Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton. Founder Gist Finley explains, “When I started this in 2014, it was just me, sitting on my mat in one of the galleries waiting to see if anyone would show up.” Now, the classes have gained so much popularity that there are times when multiple classes are going on at the same time. As they believe, “well-being should never be a luxury,” payment is by donation, based on “the individual’s ability to pay, according to their own financial, life circumstances.” The only exception to the policy is the Kids with Autism class, where they will not accept any payment. In addition to the autism class, they also offer a class specifically for people suffering from chronic illness or chronic pain, as well as a chair yoga class for seniors, which meets three mornings per week. In the minutes leading up to the actual class start time, one of the instructors is often there playing a harmonium (a travel-sized pump organ) and singing call-and-response songs in Sanskrit. “Yoga is not about asanas (poses), it’s about selfless service,” says instructor Maura Riordan. “We are here to serve those in our community who are in need. We’re off to a good start, but I look forward to creating more special population classes here.” Location: 7 Lower Center Street, Clinton. For information, call 908-752-4222 or visit MuseumYoga.com. See ad on page 4.

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he Touch Mother Earth Weekend, part festival and part learning center, addresses the need to create an environment of sustainability, ensuring us a habitable home where we can all thrive. On June 2nd through the 4th, on the peaceful grounds of the Mount Eden Retreat, the gathering aims to bring the community together to raise awareness through live music, thought provoking and transformative workshops, lectures, learning activities for kids, sustainable and spiritual-minded vendors and delicious healthy food. The event begins on Friday at 5:00 p.m. and runs until Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Past participants believe Touch Mother Earth events plant the “seeds for transformation, healing and sharing” while creating a “strong personal connection with Mother Earth away from the hustle and bustle of life.” Ignite your spirit at this high-vibe gathering with music from 13 Hands aka Dalien, Sharon Silverstein and the Peace Project, Gypsy Funk Squad, the Mystical Kirtan of Mirabai Moon and many more. Life-enhancing workshops include: Herbalism, Tinctures and Foraging with Dan de Lion of Return to Nature, Offthe-Grid Living from Antinanco Earth

Arts School, yoga with Stacy La Mell, Tai Chi with Shaka Georges, Journey Dance with Esta Kaftan among others. Help plant a butterfly garden while learning about the soil, earthworms, and compost. Have fun with hooping, belly dancing classes and drumming with Dave Miller and others. Benefit from reiki, massage, and other healing modalities. Shop the handpicked vendors. Kids under 16 are free. The Early Bird Pass, which expires on May 15th, is $75 (a savings of $30) and grants access to all workshops and music for the entire weekend. There are also day or evening passes available for $25 and an All Day Pass for $40, which includes all workshops and night concerts. Cabins, shared rooms, motels and camping are available. Shared occupancy starts at $100 per person. Whether you stay for one day or the entire weekend, leave feeling refreshed, informed and empowered during this â&#x20AC;&#x153;amazing 3-day adventure of beautiful, communal energy.â&#x20AC;? Location: Mount Eden Retreat, 56 Mill Pond Road, Washington. For tickets, email Tickets4TouchMotherEarth@ gmail.com. For lodging, email Accomodations4TouchMotherEarth@gmail.com. For more information, visit TouchMotherEarth.com or Facebook.com/Groups/ TouchMotherEarth/.. See ad on page 12.

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Prenatal Omega-3 Reduces Kids’ Asthma Risk

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esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma. Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—longchain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma. “Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”

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Even One Drink Daily Increases Melanoma Risk

study from the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, has linked alcohol consumption with an increased risk of melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. Using data from three studies, researchers followed 210,252 adults for an average of 18 years each using food-frequency questionnaires to measure alcohol consumption. Comparing the results to instances of melanoma among the participants, they found that each alcoholic beverage consumed on average per day was associated with a 14 percent increased risk of melanoma. An associated conclusion was that individuals that regularly drank alcohol were 73 percent more likely to be diagnosed with melanoma on the trunk of the body than non-drinkers. “The clinical and biological significance of these findings remains to be determined, but for motivated individuals, counseling regarding alcohol use may be an appropriate strategy to reduce risks of melanoma, as well as other cancers,” explains Eunyoung Cho, Sc.D., the study’s lead author and an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology at the university.

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DNA Markers Link Lifespan to Nutrition

elomeres, located at the end of human chromosomes, protect

DNA from deterioration. Multiple studies over the past decade have associated longer telomeres with increased longevity and a slowing of the aging process.

A study from Kookmin Uni-

versity, in Seoul, Korea, collected nutrition data from 1,958 men and women between the ages of 40 and 69. The information included a baseline food frequency questionnaire assessing the consumption of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 (folate), C and E, as well as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron and zinc, during an 18-month period. Researchers measured the length of the subjects’ telomeres after 10 years in a follow-up examination and compared these results with the nutrition information.

The study found an association

between longer telomere length and vitamin C, folate and potassium intake in all participants. These nutrients are available in many fruits and vegetables.

Latin American Tree Bark Improves Diabetes Markers

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study from the University of Prague, in the Czech Republic, has found that extracts from the bark of the Hintonia latiflora, a tree grown in Mexico and South America, can help regulate blood glucose levels in people with Type 2 diabetes. Researchers administered a capsule containing a dry concentrated extract from the plant to 32 subjects with the condition and monitored their blood glucose levels for six months. The subjects experienced an 11 percent decrease in glycated hemoglobin, an indicator that the body can better regulate blood glucose levels during the period, as well as a slight reduction in cholesterol and triglycerides. The researchers also found the natural treatment resulted in a 25 percent reduction in fasting blood glucose levels and a 22 percent reduction in post-meal glucose levels. Liver enzymes showed improved levels in the subjects, as well. No adverse side effects were observed.

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Don’t Let Ticks Bully You Around the School Yard

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icks are not particular about where they find their next meal as long as it is in their preferred habitat. Sadly, the habitats of ticks and children overlap all too often. The heaviest concentrations of ticks are found where the lawn meets the brush line and in taller wood/fence-line vegetation. This type of habitat can be found not only in your backyard but transcends to school playgrounds, parks and summer camps. It is important to keep the following tips in mind when children are outside the classroom: ◊◊

Pay particular attention to where picnic benches, sports benches and bleachers are located. These should all be at least 6 feet away from brush lines. The same applies for parents and where you place your camping chairs to watch their children at a sporting event. A simple action like retrieving a toy or sports ball from a brush line could put a child in close proximity to a tick. Change the direction of where the children are throwing/retrieving the ball and they are less likely to come in contact with a tick.

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While at recess, children love to make forts out of low lying branches and gravitate towards brush and trees. Ticks hang out in shady areas where the humidity level is higher. This includes pine trees. Pine cone and acorn retrieval is a favorite pastime for young ones. Ticks lay up to 2000 eggs in pine and leaf litter.

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Pro: Almond milk is low in fat and can be easily made at home, so ingredients are known. One cup of homemade almond milk has about 40 calories, one gram of protein, 6 percent of the daily value (DV) for calcium, three grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. As for storebought options, one cup of Silk Organic Almond Original contains 60 calories, with one gram of protein, 10 percent DV for calcium, two-and-a-half grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. Con: Almond milk is neither high in protein nor calcium; it’s not as nutritionally packed as other alternatives. Some might not care for the faint nutty flavor.

Coconut Milk

Pro: Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine physician who owns the popular natural health website, DrAxe.com, and the Exodus Health Center, near Nashville, Tennessee, points out, “High in mediumchain triglycerides, coconut milk is a very filling, fat-burning food.” One cup of homemade coconut milk has about

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450 calories, six grams of protein and 64 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper. Canned coconut milk is similar: one cup of Native Forest Unsweetened Coconut Milk Classic contains 420 calories, three grams of protein and 45 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper in each cup. Con: High in fat and calories, coconut milk may not be the best choice for drinking every day, but is delicious in Asian-style soups and curries.

Hemp Milk

Pro: Hemp milk, made from hulled hemp seeds, contains 10 essential amino acids, including key fats. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for healthy functioning of the brain,” says Axe. Hemp milk works well for people with tree nut allergies. One cup of Pacific Hemp Original has 140 calories, three grams of protein, 50 percent DV for calcium, five grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk has 80 calories per cup, two grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, eight grams of fat and one gram of carbohydrates. Con: Grassy-tasting hemp milk tends to separate in hot coffee.

Rice Milk

Pro: High in vitamins and calcium when fortified, rice milk made from brown rice is also high in vitamins. According to Ted Kallmyer, author of Flexible Dieting, in Bend, Oregon, rice milk is the least likely alternative milk to trigger an allergy. One cup of Pacific Rice Milk has 130 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, two grams of fat and 37 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink has 120 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Low in fat and protein, it’s also relatively high in carbohydrates. It has a less creamy texture than hemp, coconut or soy milks.

Soy Milk

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Build a Baby-Friendly Body “Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own. Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea. “Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can

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Affirmations can positively state the mother-to-be’s intentions for pregnancy and birth. Examples include: “Birth is a safe and wonderful experience. Keep Moving with Intention I am choosing the right path for my Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, birth. I trust my body and my inwalking or light jogging three to five stincts. I have all the support I need.” times a week, for 20 minutes a day. Wilson recommends choosing two “Squatting like a child on your haunches to four that resonate, repeating them is a great exercise for childbirth,” she every morning while gazing into the says, noting that 20 squats daily will mirror, placing them on the refrigerastrengthen core muscles. Sitting on an tor door and even having them pop exercise ball instead of a desk chair or up on a smartphone. couch also engages core muscles, while “Meditation prepares you for childimproving posture. birth and can also be soothing during “Regular exercise brings more enlabor by offering tools that push away ergy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this manspirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster tra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, gestational diabetes and high blood pres- The connections established breathing out, I smile.” sure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet She recommends a prenatal yoga practice between mother and room with eyes closed. For women that includes breathing and visualizanew to meditation, Wilson suggests child are much stronger tions. This restorative form of yoga offers lighting a scented or colored candle when she progresses through and noticing the colors and movement gentle stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healof the flame for something physical pregnancy and birth from ing of many possible pregnancy ailments. to focus on. “This calming practice is a natural perspective. “To alleviate physical distress, try important because labor becomes like chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. a meditation,” she says. The mother ~Kristy Wilson Light finger contact from an expericopes through the contraction, then enced practitioner helps realign bony uses her meditation skills to reset, segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers and the baby is free to move.” to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the memexperiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, branes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord. who has a story too,” advises Wilson.

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“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.” A woman easily influenced by others might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.

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Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan. Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.” “If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.” Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the Natural Awakenings

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“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth. “A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone. The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help. Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org).

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with affirmations, appreciations and adornments. Women can gift an object that has meaning to them, such as a bead, flower or scrap of cloth, as a sign of their commitment to her. These gifts will then be fashioned into something lasting, such as a necklace for the mother. The circle may then bind themselves together, each woman wrapping red yarn around her wrist before passing along the skein until everyone is connected. As they discuss this intertwining, they cut the binding yarn and keep the bracelets, a reminder of their caring for the new family. “Finally, we enjoy a feast together,” Miller Watelet says. “Sharing a meal reminds us to bring the intentions of the blessingway back into everyday life.”

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“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips. “The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’ A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions. With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.

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in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative. I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart. The Rising Women Rising World organization provides tools and training to help women and men develop feminine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Henderson, an evolutionary economist in St. Augustine, Florida, host of the Ethical Markets online TV show and researcher of The Love Economy shared in her book The Politics of the Solar Age: Alternatives to Economics, has mentored staff members of Rising Women Rising World. Henderson contends that to shape a future for the good of all, we must bring into balance the masculine and feminine energies and learn to value the long-marginalized qualities of feminine wisdom. Henderson’s Love Economy paradigm reflects the sharing and caring sector not presently reflected in the nation’s gross domestic product. “Women’s unpaid work—raising children, taking care of households, serving on school boards, volunteering, caring for aging parents, etc.—constitutes 50 percent of all production in the U.S. and 70 percent of that in developing countries. This unvalued economic sector underlies and supports the public and private parts of the entire economy,” advises Henderson, who observes that competition cannot be the sole basis for an economy with any expectation of high quality of life on a small planet. In her film, As She Is, producer and director Megan McFeely, of Marin County, California, captures her own journey to understand the collective potential of the feminine and how to live true to its innate knowing. She queries: “Can you imagine what might happen if women here and around the world rose up together and used our power of longing to heal the Earth?” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important. To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace. Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state. Start by observing the dog’s posture when they are relaxed at home. It’s

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Herbs that Beat the Heat Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer by Barbara Pleasant

ome of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. It’s not too late to pot up a few herbs or plant them in the garden if we choose varieties that thrive in hot, summer weather.

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“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.” There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heat-hardy types are purpleleafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983. “Purple basil is shockingly fragrant and beautiful on the plate. Plus, it’s easy to grow in a small space and produces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who 38

for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia. “The flowering tops are usable as herbs and as beautiful cut flowers, so don’t toss them away.” “African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.

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Rosemary is the most adaptable and heat tolerant of Mediterranean herbs; it can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter. “My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid

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conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.” Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.” Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce. It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.” An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.

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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great longterm performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming. Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot. “Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.

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Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly. Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily. Author Barbara Pleasant’s new book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, is now available (Storey Publishing). Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.

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ome people compare the journey of life to that of a roller coaster. Personally, especially as the mother of a special needs child, I equate the experience to that of the ebb and flow of the ocean’s tides. On the best of days, the tide gently washes over the sand, rhythmic and serene. It’s easy to relax and savor the warmth of the sun, let your heart dance with the laughter surrounding you, allowing it to nourish and replenish you, heart and soul. There are days, though, when you know a storm is brewing, its arrival foretold with the restlessness of the tide, whitecaps alluding to rougher waters ahead. During these times, you can still enjoy the beauty and grace of the ocean, even delight in the excitement of the unknown and the feeling of accomplishment when you survive these precursors to the storm. Then there are those times when you look out into the distance and cannot even discern the horizon, the line of which has disappeared among the darkest of storm clouds. You know in your very soul this will be no ordinary storm. Oh no. Mother Nature is about to unleash the Kraken and you, my dear, know that you’ll be lucky to survive the day, barely able to keep your head above the waves that will no doubt crash down upon you mercilessly. Instinct might dictate that you turn and run, but you cannot ... you’re a mother. We don’t run. We don’t hide. We batten down the hatches and prepare to ride out the storm, knowing we’re going to be slammed against the rocks, our very souls possibly shredded by the jagged edges of the specter of mental and/or physical illnesses, hoping there’s enough left of us afterwards to allow us to pull ourselves together, muster the strength to rebuild and prepare for the next storm. There’s always another storm. And so it goes.

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During the most tumultuous years – the teen years – there were times I felt painfully alone and isolated; overwhelmed with the fear that we were in over our heads, praying we’d be rescued or perhaps simply wash up on gentler shores. During a conversation with a now dear friend, I shared with her those feelings of isolation and loneliness. What I wouldn’t have given to have been seen ... to have had my voice heard ... to have felt as if I was not so alone … to know, too, that I mattered. What a gift it would have been to have been held in a safe space, to have had the option to choose whether or not to let loose tears of frustration and secret fears, or to have had the choice to let myself get lost in the company of sympathetic being, being nurtured and savoring the connection that would have been a welcome balm to my battered soul. When my friend echoed an acknowledgment of just how vital that would have been for her at a similar time, I had an epiphany. As a professional Cuddlist, I would be in a position to do just that—to offer understanding, compassion and sanctuary to those storm weary mothers and caregivers of special needs children and/or adults. Of the many alternative care modalities one can pursue, touch therapy has proven to be a pioneering phenomenon. Even a gentle touch releases the hormone “oxytocin” – the feel-good hormone – which helps relieve stress, lessen anxiety, depression and creates a sense of happiness and well-being. Therapeutic cuddling combines the immersive comforts of physical touch with the benefits of a one-on-one mindful connection in a safe, judgment-free space. My path toward this modality of healing began decades ago and has been influenced by many circumstances, but the remarkable journey of motherhood holds the most special place in my heart and intent. Karen Schweiger, owner of In Your Arms, has over 25 years of experience in the customer care industry and is a certified, professional cuddlist. As a Mother’s Day gift to all moms, Karen is offering a May Special of two hours of unadulterated connection and relaxation for $100. Gift certificates and in-home visits are available. 908-768-1800. InYourArms@zoho.com. CuddleInYourArms.com. See ad on page 12.

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Taggart Siegel Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution by April Thompson

or more than 30 years, Taggart Siegel has produced award-winning films on little-known aspects of the natural and cultural world. His diverse documentaries range from the story of a Hmong shaman immigrant adjusting to American life to a Midwestern organic farmer that salvaged his family’s farm. Siegel’s latest film, Seed: The Untold Story, follows global seed keepers from Minnesota to India battling multinational agribusinesses in a quest to protect our agricultural heritage and food sources—ancient seeds passed down through untold generations. Interviews with farmers, ethnobotanists and activists explore the importance of the genetic material that these tiny time capsules carry. Siegel is the founder and executive director of Collective Eye Films, a nonprofit media company in Portland,

Oregon. He co-directed and produced this latest offering with documentary filmmaker Jon Betz, with backing from Academy Awardwinning actress Marisa Tomei.

Why does the colossal loss of food crop diversity during the past century matter? Up to 96 percent of seed varieties have been lost since 1903. During this period, we have destroyed the infrastructure of traditional agriculture: 10,000 years of seeds saved from families and farmers. It threatens our survival. We can’t rely on genetically modified seeds to see us through climate changes. We need non-genetically engineered seed varieties like the thousands of different types of rice grown in India to be able to adapt to extreme events like floods and droughts.

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Universal responsibility to save seeds began to dwindle in the 1920s, when hybrid corn crops came onto the market, promising higher yields; instead of growing crops from seeds saved, borrowed or shared with neighbors, farmers bought seeds from stores. In the 1990s, huge corporations bought up some 20,000 seed companies, and the number of cultivated seed varieties dropped precipitously. Ten agrichemical companies now control more than two-thirds of the global seed market.

How do hybrid seeds differ from open-pollinated seeds? You cannot save a hybrid seed; if you try to use it, the results are unreliable. Hybrids are engineered to be planted for one year only. With open-pollinated and heirloom seeds, you’re planting reliable seeds saved from year to year, generation to generation, bred for the consistency of their qualities. Indigenous people in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley, for example, have successfully cultivated local seeds for at least 8,700 years, right up to today. Hybrids require high levels of chemical inputs to produce. Illustrating the contrast, Hopi corn, grown for thousands of years, requires little water and contains much more protein than today’s commercial crops, without poisoning the land with heavy industrial inputs. The Hopi think of seeds as their children, intimately connected with their heritage and culture, so they protect them. Beyond big, strong crops, farming is a spiritual act.

Why do so many farmers voluntarily choose hybrid seeds, given the troubling issues involved? Most farmers just want streamlined labor and the biggest yield. Often, commodity crops using commercial seeds and chemical fertilizers have the biggest yield and make them the most money, even though severe downsides like the loss of flavor and nutrients mean it’s ultimately not the best result. In India, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide during the past 20 years to escape onerous debts accrued to purchase industrialized agricultural inputs. An Indian seed salesman interviewed for the film despairs, “The seeds we sell don’t taste good and require so many chemicals that many farmers kill themselves.”

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Seed libraries and banks are critically important because the seeds are adapted to the local environment. Seed libraries have multiplied from only a handful a few years ago to as many as 300 located in towns across America today. Public libraries check out seeds to plant in your garden, asking only that you return harvested seeds for others to enjoy. Farmers can now “back up” their seeds in local seed banks, which are also becoming important educational resources to teach students about these issues. To locate a screening or purchase a DVD of the film, visit SeedTheMovie.com. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 1 Mother’s Day May Footcare Special-Daily: 9am-7pm. Mineral foot soak, foot reflexology and reflex foot massage with pure essential oil blends. Improves circulation and reduces tension, congestion and imbalances. Christel Haase, Certified Reflexologist. $55/1 hour. Main Street Massage, 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd., Ste. 404, Flemington. 908806-0266.

TUESDAY, MAY 2 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis–6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $55. West WindsorPlainsboro South High School, 346 Clarksville Rd., West Windsor. 908-303-7767 or 609-716-4030 x 5034. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 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. $55. West Windsor-Plainsboro South High School, 346 Clarksville Rd., West Windsor. 908-303-7767 or 609-716-4030 x 5034. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis–8:30-9:30pm. Learn several easy to use techniques you can use daily to reduce stress in your life. $55. West Windsor-

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Featuring Living from the Heart in a Challenging World, an afternoon workshop plus creative performances, a spiritual art gallery, and inspiring talks. Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center 118 Lamington Road Branchburg, New Jersey For more information: 800-870-9139 or spirituality@eckankar-nj.org.

calendarofevents All calendar events for the June 2017 issue must be received by May 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email kathy@NaturalAwakeningsCNJ.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Plainsboro South High School, 346 Clarksville Rd., West Windsor. 908-303-7767 or 609-716-4030 x 5034. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com.

verified by direct experience and everything is to be questioned. Free. Yoga Loka, 23 Race Street, Frenchtown. Please RSVP to alembic@comcast.net.

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Reiki Share Celebration–2–5pm. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong and chants. $10. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle.

Reiki Training, Level 2–7-9pm. May 3, 17. Instructor Beth Scibienski. Pre-req: Reiki I. Discuss and meditate on healing, learn symbols and practice Reiki. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Beth@GracePCSB. org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Thermography Imaging–9am-7pm. Thermographer Lisa Mack, CCT,CNC, HH. Breast imaging, health screening, full body imaging. Pure Balance Center, 1425 Broad St., Clifton. 855-667-9338. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. LisasThermographyAndWellness.com. Reiki Training, Level 2–7-9pm. May 3, 17. Instructor Beth Scibienski. Pre-req: Reiki I. Discuss and meditate on healing, learn symbols and practice Reiki. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Beth@GracePCSB. org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 4 Mantra Chanting: Ancient Sacred Sound Vibrations—7-8:30pm. No experience required. Facilitator: Laura Trisiano. $65. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. LauraTrisiano@comcast.net. 908-268-5933. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Sound Journey Through the Chakras-6-7:30pm. Join FuLang and Gazel with a didgeridoo and other drone instruments to evoke inner healing. Chakras are energy centers of the body that hold an imprint of physical, emotional and spiritual states of being. 347-530-6146. SandHillsWellness.com. FuLang. org. Holistic Animal Wellness Seminar-May 6, 7. 10am5pm. Natural, holistic, energy medicine-based and homeopathic solutions available to help your pets. Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead St., Clinton. 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy. net. World Labyrinth Day–1pm. Outdoor labyrinth walk (weather permitting). An ancient archetype recently rediscovered as a path of prayer and walking meditation. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter. org.

MONDAY, MAY 8 Beauty Week-Holistic and Oncology Certified Esthetician Imane is offering discounts, give aways, and anti-aging mini facials. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 9 Spa Pop Event—6:30-9:30pm. Spa-themed evening with an abundance of wellness and beauty. Restorative, rejuvenating experiences from local businesses and vendors. Massage, facials, food, wine, spa treatments, boutique shopping just in time for Mother’s Day. Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Dr., Skillman. 908- 342-6979. EventPop.biz, select SpaPop/Somerset.

WEDNEDAY, MAY 10 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR, Omega Testing–3-6:30pm. Most insurance accepted. Includes consultation. Spectacell Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt required: 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Heart Yoga—7-9pm. Instructor: Deb Klein. Gentle yoga designed for people with medical issues. $20. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Preregister: 908-268-0724. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 11 Reiki & BioMat Treatments-6:30-9:30pm. Relaxation treatments at Spa Pop monthly event. Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden will also speak about benefits of energy medicine for self-care. Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale. 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net.

Hunterdon Art Tour – May 6-7. Visit studios and artists throughout the county including Berendina Buist and Elena Stokes. Free hugs by Karen, the Cuddle Lady of In Your Arms. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. TheHunterdonArtTour.com.

Spa Pop Event—6:30-9:30pm. Spa-themed evening with an abundance of wellness and beauty. Restorative, rejuvenating experiences from local businesses and vendors. Massage, facials, wine tasting, healthy nibbles, spa treatments, boutique shopping just in time for Mother’s Day. Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale. 908- 342-6979. Free to the public, but please RSVP in advance at EventPop.biz and click on Spa Pop Hunterdon.

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Frenchtown Gurdjieff Group – 4-5pm. The Frenchtown Gurdjieff group meets to explore the teaching and practical methods of G. I. Gurdjieff, a way in life in which nothing is to be believed until

Open House – 12noon-3pm. Join the festivities as we celebrate Integrative Chiropractic Center’s new location.. 21B Stangl Rd., Flemington. 908-3436998. DrSherin.com.

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T’ai Chi Chih Open Practice-1-2pm. Instructor: Janet Oussaty, PhD. Guided practice of all 19 movements and 1 pose in moving mediation. $12. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. RSVP: 908-635-1822. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Develop Your Natural Wisdom–10am-12pm. Learn focusing: a process of learning to listen to your unconscious intelligence and trust your intuition. Free intro demo, presented by Eleanor Busher, MS, CFT. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Easter Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. Registration required: Meetup.com/The-WellnessClub-of-Central-Jersey. 908-300-8800.

TUESDAY, MAY 16 Family Constellations Workshop—7-9pm. Facilitator: Kerry Kay. Issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your family. $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Registration required: KerryKayHealing@gmail.com. 609-273-1378. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 Restorative Yoga—7-9pm. Light twists, seated forward folds, supported inversions. Focus on breathing and moving our attention inward. Facilitator: Rachel Salzhauer. $30. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Preregister: 732-306-8496. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 18 Natural Support For Your “Change of Life”-7pm. Homeopath: Cindy Virangini Rounsaville. Learn to support yourself naturally as you go through your change of life years. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd,, Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Soul Awakening Meditation & Energy Therapy Circle—7-9pm. Ignite the sleeping light within and experience your highest potential. Facilitator: Kathy Vervan Bugglin. $20. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Kathy@SelfReflectionCoaching.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 19 Suppers Program at Sand Hills Community Wellness Center—6:30-8:30pm. Theme: Alzheimer’s and dementia. Learn to cook, taste, and feel your way to vibrant health. Shared cost of meal plus small donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Maryann: 732-419-3551. TheSuppersProgram.org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

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Reiki Experience– 6:15-7:30pm. Instructors: Donna and Terry Pollin, Reiki Masters. Combining guided meditation, gentle and restorative yoga poses, relax in a safe, supported atmosphere and renew your mind, body and spirit. $20. Please preregister. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

SATURDAY, MAY 20 Discover Your Life as a Spiritual Adventure12:30-8:30pm. Free day of spiritual exploration. Featuring a special workshop, Living from the Heart in a Challenging World. Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, 118 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 800-870-9139. Spirituality@ ECKANKAR-NJ.org. Reiki I Training & Certification–May 20, 21. 1:30-6:30pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher Learn this ancient art of healing

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and self-empowerment. Beginner level. $200. EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com./ New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle. Discover Your Life as a Spiritual Adventure –12:30-8:30pm. ECKANKAR in New Jersey presents Discover Your Life as a Spiritual Adventure, a day of spiritual exploration. Featuring a special workshop, Living from the Heart in a Challenging World. Free. Raritan Valley Community College Conference Center, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. For more info: 800-870-9139 or spirituality@eckankar-nj.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 21 Sunday Interfaith Talk Series–10am. “The Transformative Impact of Baha’i Faith on Social Change.” Guest speaker: Mrs. Nishat Riuter. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 23 CBD Oil Presentation-6:30pm. What is CDB oil? How is it effective in terms of cancer treatment side effects, joint pain, seizures, anxiety, digestive issues, adrenal health and more. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

plantoattend Spa Pop Health & Beauty Event A spa themed Pop Up Party with an abundance of wellness and beauty experiences to explore. Pop in for some restorative, rejuvenating experiences from local businesses and vendors. Basket Silent Auction to Benefit Hunterdon Youth Services. Massage, facials, NJ wine tasting, healthy nibbles, goody bags, spa treatments. Attendance is free, but space is limited. You must reserve your space in advance.

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Micronutrient, Hormone, CardioMetabolic, Thyroid, MTHFR, Omega Testing–9:30am12:30pm. Most insurance accepted. Includes consultation. Spectacell Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt required: 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX. com. Thermography Scans–9am-6pm. Thermographer Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC. Hunterdon Integrative Physicians, 33 Rupell Rd., Hampton. Appt required: 855-667-9338. LisasThermographyAndWellness. com.

THURSDAY, MAY 25 Thermography Imaging–9am-7pm. Thermographer Lisa Mack, CCT,CNC, HH. Breast imaging, health screening, full body imaging. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt required: 609-618-6545. ValleyPharmacyRX. com. LisasThermographyAndWellness.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 28 Oneness Blessing–11:15am. Direct transfer of Divine energy, from one person to another, for the purpose of awakening to the experience of Oneness. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

planahead THURSDAY, JUNE 1 Mantra Chanting: Ancient Sacred Sound Vibrations—7-8:30pm. No experience required. Facilitator: Laura Trisiano. $65. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. LauraTrisiano@comcast.net. 908-268-5933. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Radiate! And Attract Real Love—7-9 pm. CoFacilitators: Barbara Steingas and Lisa Caroselli. $45. Enrollment: SpiceofLifeYoga.com. LCaroselli08@ optimum.net. Barbara: 908-391-4463.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Touch Mother Earth 2017—Jun. 2-4. Lifeenhancing workshops, sustainable living solutions, healthy food, quality vendors, a children’s program and live music. $25 (kids under 16 free). Overnight options. Vendors & Volunteers: Vendors4TouchMotherEarth@ gmail.com. Volunteers4TouchMotherEarth.com. Questions: TouchMotherEarth2017@gmail.com. TouchMotherEarth.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Reiki & BioMat Treatments-6:30-9:30pm. Relaxation treatments at Spa Pop monthly event. Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden will also speak about benefits of energy medicine for self-care. Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale. 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net.

SUNDAY, JULY 16 The Hamsa Holistic Health Fair –10am-5pm. Art, music, healthy food and healing practitioners. Readers, spiritual, metaphysical and healing vendors. Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale. Tickets: $7/adults; under 12 free at EventPop.biz. Vendors and Sponsors contact venetiaweeks@gmail.com or call 908-342-6979.

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monday Yoga For Every Body-7:30-8:45pm. End your day on a relaxed note. Friendly, non-competitive studio. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Prenatal Yoga Workshop—6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Chair Yoga—9:15-10:15am. Instructor: Maura. Perfect for those who have an injury, those who get light-headed easily or those who find yoga better suited for them from a seated position. Donation. No preregistration necessary. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton. 908-752-4222. MuseumYoga.org. Yoga with Leah—6:15-7:15pm. Beginners welcomed. $15. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Preregister: 908-892-4323. LeahBarroness@ gmail.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi–11am-12pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Call to reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano— 12-1pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty–6-7pm. Gentle moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. $75. $15/drop-in. Questions: 908-635-1822 or JOussaty@comcast.net. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Wuji Tai Chi, Beginner–1–7:30pm. for the student who is new to Tai Chi or Wuji form. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. J u d o P ro g r a m f o r K i d s – M o n . 4 : 3 0 5:30pm. Sat. 12:30-1:30pm. Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills

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tuesday Gentle Beginner Yoga-7:30-8:45pm. End your day on a relaxed note. Friendly, non-competitive studio. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Tai-Chi with Lynn—7:15-8:30pm. Healing Path Massage Therapy, 484 Schooleys Mountain Rd., Long Valley. 908-878-1070. HPMTBalanceYourself@ gmail.com. Healing-Path.MassageTherapy.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga—7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com. “Discover the Power Within You” Book Discussion Course – May 16-June 20. 7-8:45pm. Eric Butterworth shares the greatest discovery of all time: the ability to see the divine within us all. $75. Advance registration and pre-payment required. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Practical Meditation—2-3pm. Guided meditation. No experience required. Beginners welcome. Facilitator: Eric Erb. $10. Eric Erb. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Eric.Erb@gmail.com. 908268-0725. WellnessRocksNJ.com. Gentle Yoga for Cancer Care–2:30-3:30pm. All classes offered by donation. Bodhi Breathe, 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. YogaForCancerCare@ gmail.com. 908-343-8247. Wuji Tai Chi Beginner 1–10:30-11:30am. Beginner 2: 11:30am-12:30pm. Get started with the beginning moves of this beautiful flowing “water” form. Intro to form, alignment and principles of movement. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Zumba–6pm. Get your Latin inspired dance and fitness on! Instructor: Dr. Latisha Scott. $10/ drop-in. $40/5-classes. $80/10-classes. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. Feeding AllWhoHunger.com. Two for Tuesdays at Quantum Floats – Open 9am-9pm. Bring a friend to float and both enjoy a 50% discount on a 60 or 90 minute float. Quantum Floats, 1 Robertson Dr., Ste. 13, Bedminster. 973782-3227. QuantumFloats.com. “Connecting with Loved Ones in Spirit” – 7:309pm. Sit with psychic mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. By appointment only. Contact Garry: 908-852-4635 or garry@hyp4life.com. Hyp4Life.com.

wednesday Weight Loss with Hypnosis-May 3, 10, 17, 24. 6:30-7:30pm. Hypnotherapist Judy Cosentino will change how you respond to food. 4-week session, $150. Valley Integrative Pharmacy 75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster. To register: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Yoga with Jess—7-8:15pm. Healing Path Massage Therapy, 484 Schooleys Mountain Rd., Long Valley. 908-878-1070. HPMTBalanceYourself@gmail. com. Healing-Path.MassageTherapy.com. Pilates Mat with Props—10am. 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. Chair Yoga—9:15-10:15am. Instructor: Maura. Perfect for those who have an injury, those who get light-headed easily or those who find yoga better suited for them from a seated position. Donation. No preregistration necessary. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton. 908-752-4222. MuseumYoga.org. Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano— 7:30-8:30pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. Wuji Jing: Qi Gong & Tai Chi–1:30-2:30pm. 30 minutes of Qi Gong, 30 minutes of Wuji Jing Gong Tai Chi. Instructor: Brian Coffey. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Wuji Qi Gong All Levels–5:30pm.No experience required. Explore the 16 peaceful, relaxing Qi Gong movement methods as developed by Master William Ting. Instructor: Fran Maher. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. 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.

thursday Core Yoga-7:30-8:45pm. End your day on a relaxed note. Friendly, non-competitive studio. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Yoga for Chronic Illness/Pain—6-7:05pm. Gentle and highly mindful movement, heart-centered meditation, strengthening, soothing and restorative. Free. No preregistration necessary. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton. 908-7524222. MuseumYoga.org. Gentle Yoga for Cancer Care–11:15am-12:15pm. All classes offered by donation. Califon Yoga Studio, 438 Rt 512 Califon. YogaForCancerCare@gmail. com. 908-343-8247. Community Acupuncture with Michael Gonzales—4:30-7pm. Not a class- instead a time

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to lie down and experience a relaxing, affordable, healing acupuncture session. Sliding scale, minimum $25. Michael Gonzales: 908-392-3468. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongForHealing. com. Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group— 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith. Followed by optional meditation. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

friday Chair Yoga—9:15-10:15am. Instructor: Maura. Perfect for those who have an injury, those who get light-headed easily or those who find yoga better suited for them from a seated position. Donation. No preregistration necessary. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton. 908-752-4222. MuseumYoga.org. Satsang—7:15-8:45pm. Meditation, live Kirtan singing, Bhagavad Gita discussion, more singing, and Prasad. Bring a percussion instrument or just your voice. No donation required. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton. 908-7524222. AhimsaFellowship.org. ASD Yoga (Kids with Autism) —5:15-6:05pm. Family members and friends may practice alongside or watch. Free. No preregistration necessary. Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton. 908-752-4222. MuseumYoga.org. Gentle Yoga for Cancer Care–10-11am. All classes offered by donation. Bodhi Breathe, 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. YogaForCancerCare@gmail.com. 908-343-8247. Community Acupuncture for Veterans and Active Military—11-11:30am. Sleep better, relax the nervous system and heal post-trauma stress using a 5-point, research-documented ear protocol. 30-60 minutes. Suggested donation: $10. Karmabridge Acupuncture & Herbals, P.C., 490 Schooley’s Mountain Rd., Hackettstown. 908-8521267. Karmabridge.com.

saturday Tai-Chi with Lynn—10-11:15am. Healing Path Massage Therapy, 484 Schooleys Mountain Rd., Long Valley. 908-878-1070. HPMTBalanceYourself@ gmail.com. Healing-Path.MassageTherapy.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. Meditation—11:30am-12:30pm. May 13, 20, 27. Relieve stress and increase focus. Extend kindness and compassion to yourself and others. Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

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