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SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY

Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model

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28 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

Natural Ways to Boost Libido

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32 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck

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t’s that time of year when we celebrate all the moms out there. A time to reach out and let them know how much they mean to us, and that we feel eternally grateful for everything they have done to raise us and enrich our lives.

The beauty of nurturing, though, isn’t confined to children. Everywhere around me I see women “mothering” their pets; fighting like a momma bear for animal rights; tenderly caring for their gardens and the planet, as well as reaching out to those who are sick or troubled. Many are also mothers of children; many others are not. Yet the source each draws from is the same—a vast well of nurturing, and yes, maternal energy.

This month, I hope you take time out for yourself to relax and recharge, and let those who love you give you some much needed care. You deserve it.

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or more than 30 years, the Hypnosis Counseling Center has helped individuals achieve lasting and positive life change- overcoming issues like smoking, overeating and stress, to lead healthier, happier lives. Owner Barry Wolfson is celebrating decades of success by opening a new office in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

The Hypnosis Counseling Center is the regional authority in hypnotherapy. Barry works closely with clients to achieve life changing goals with a high degree of attention, encouragement and personal support. The Hypnosis Counseling Center is a full-service facility, using the art of hypnotherapy in both private and group settings. The center regularly holds adult education seminars, works with hospitals and fitness centers, and meets with individuals who want to better their lives.

Barry has formal training in both counseling and hypnotherapy. He has a BA from Rutgers University and a MS in Counseling from Upsala College.

Location: 3400 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA. Other offices are located in Princeton, Livingston, and Flemington.

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newsbriefs Turn Your Love of Animals into a Dream Job

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oin Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, owner of Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC and Manifesting through Masterminds, at the Heart 2 Heart with Animals Café on Wednesday, June 8th at 1pm as she talks with a national community of animal lovers about cultivating a successful career helping animals.

The Heart 2 Heart with Animals Café is a wonderful online forum where likeminded people learn and share their love of animals. The Café hosts one-hour presentations, called “Animal Wisdom Mastery Hours,” each month in which experts in the areas of animal communication, energetic healing, animal loss and grief support, species behavior, holistic business development and more share their wisdom.

Join the Café by visiting Heart2HeartWithAnimals.com/Join-The-Cafe or call Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden at 908-730-0658 for more information. See ad on page 26.

Reiki Revealed: 5 Ways Reiki Can Help You Lead a Healthier Life

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hy is everyone talking about Reiki? Why do hospitals use it as part of patient care? Why do animals love Reiki energy? Join Reiki Master-Teacher Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden of Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC on May 26 at 6:30pm for a free introductory talk as she demystifies the healing art of Reiki.

Location: Basil Bandwagon, 276 Route 202/31, Flemington. Sign up through the store by calling 908-788-5737 or online at FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net/ Events.For more information, call Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden at 908-730-0658. See ad on page 26.

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Bone Readings Workshop

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n Sunday, June 26 from 10am to 4 pm, Native American Zelda Hotaling will conduct private Bone Readings at the Days Inn in Bridgewater. Bone readings, best known to the Native Americans and Aztec Indians, are used to get in touch with both spirit and ancestors. Accurate and informative, they utilize bones, shells and curios to help explore different options when faced with a decision or turning point in life.

Readings cost $40/20 minutess, $60/30 minutess and $120/60 minutes. Call to book your appointment today.

Location: Days Inn, 1260 Route 22 East, Bridgewater. For more information and to book appointments, email PsychicFairBW@gmail.com or call 908-722-8600.

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Center for Spiritual Living Princeton DISCOVER Celebrates Its 60th l o v e Princeton Anniversary The Center for Spiritu

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Our present spiritual leader, Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner, who has been with the CSLP for twenty years, provides inspiring, uplifting, relevant and practical spiritual messages that are always applicable to daily living. After the service, attendees can enjoy refreshments, a discussion group, or engage in conversation with like-minded individuals. For newcomers, the Center utilizes a Welcome Buddy program, an option designed to make them more comfortable by showing them around and answering any questions.

Center for Spiritual Living, Princeton also hosts many guest speakers, workshops, classes and other events.

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Through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants (AANC), Dr. Rodger prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultant exam. Once qualified you are entitled to use the designation C.N.C. after your name and practice as a Nutritionist.

Course includes 12 modules. Classes meet twice per month, 9am-1pm Thursdays & Sundays—you choose your day. Course fee is $1995, and can be paid over 6 months at $349 per month.

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newsbriefs Give Your Relationship a Spring Cleaning!

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alling in love is easy. Staying in love is another matter. Keeping Love Alive is a proven program that teaches you how to make your marriage great and keep it that way.

Michele Weiner-Davis, relationship expert and best-selling author of Divorce Busting and The Divorce Remedy, has developed this program for couples who want to feel closer and communicate more deeply, break free from relationship ruts and stop arguing about the same old subjects. Unlike other relationship programs that spend time delving into the past to explain why you and your spouse are stuck, Keeping Love Alive focuses on solutions. Participants will learn downto-earth, practical skills that will allow for better communication and connection. Join instructor Rhoda Ondov for a free introductory session on Wednesday, May 25 from 7-8pm.

The program will be offered June through July on Wednesday evenings.

Keeping Love Alive consists of five 90-minute sessions plus a set of six CDs and a workbook, which you will use for between-session homework. The cost is $300, which includes materials, for a couple or single.

For more information, contact Rhoda Ondov, MS, MFT, CPC, Relationship Coach, Certified Keeping Love Alive Leader at 908-642-6256 or email Rhoda.Ondov@gmail.com. See ad on page 18.

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Cross River Presents: 6th Biennial “Dana Dinner”

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n partnership with Julie Kline and her staff from Lovin’ Oven, Matt Branham from Healing Path Acupuncture and Moira Kowalczyk from RiverCenter.net, the Cross River Meditation Center Sangha is hosting their sixth “Dana Dinner” for the community. There will be bountiful dining choices for carnivores and herbivores alike at the Lovin’ Oven on Tuesday, May 24 at 6pm.

“Dana” is an ancient Pali word meaning generosity and giving. The most effective and vital way we can give is by being mindfully present with each other. To actually put aside thoughts of self and to be fully aware of the presence of another is the true practice of compassion. This brings profound joy and purpose into one’s life which then naturally gets shared with others.

We encourage all from our community to join us in sharing the great generosity of spirit inherent in our community. If you are able to, please bring a dish to share and a practical gift. If you are not able to contribute food or practical gifts, please join us and share your generosity of spirit by your presence. We will have a table of practical donations for anyone to take home after an incredible meal and warm fellowship.

Location: Lovin’ Oven, 62A Trenton Ave. (Route 29), Frenchtown. 908-996-7714. For more information and volunteer opportunities, visit CrossRiverMeditation.com/Dana-Dinner.

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n Saturday, June 25 from 10am to 5pm, Native American Zelda Hotaling will be presenting her Mother Earth Wisdom and Mending the Hoop workshop at the Days Inn in Bridgewater.

Learn about her amazing work with sacred dream catchers and how “shifts happen” when discovering the secrets the dream catchers hold.

This weekend will help participants seek guidance through spirit-guided healing work using creativity, crystal bowls, drums and rattles to promote healing through sound vibrations. Participants will create personal sacred dream circles with threads, fibers, and special items from home. Spinning the web will help to release judgments, fears and limitations. Touched by the transformative power of nature and our own inner wisdom, bring home a renewed sense of connection and healing.

Zelda Hotaling was raised in the Native American traditions of the Mohawk people.

She began receiving her teachings as a child with the Elders and building her relationship with Creator. In times of profound change, First Nation elders speak of the importance of focusing energy and intentions to bring more love and compassion into the world. During particularly turbulent times, we must heed the teachings of earth wisdom to awaken healing and develop new ways to experience our fullest potential in the world—for ourselves and the good of all beings.

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Location: Days Inn, 1260 Route 22 East, Bridgewater. For more information and to register, visit SuzenPrevents.com or email PsychicFairBW@gmail.com.

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newsbriefs Foot Reflexology and Full Body Massage for PMS Relief

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o you suffer from cramps, headaches and bloating during your time of the month?

Are you cranky, depressed, anxious and fatigued? While you can change your diet and exercise regimen, consider adding two other tools to your wellness arsenal: massage and foot reflexology. Massage helps reduce muscular tension and improves circulation. Foot reflexology balances nervous and hormonal systems. Applying pressure to reflex points that correspond to liver, kidneys, glands, ovaries and uterus promotes blood flow, minimizes pain and stabilizes mood. Massage helps the body heal from the outside in, while foot reflexology heals from the inside out.

Book a 1-hour foot reflexology/body massage combo and receive $5 off. The combo also includes a coupon for three 1-hour foot reflexology sessions at the discounted price of $55 each and a “sweet feet treat.�

Location: Main Street Massage, 4 Walter Foran Boulevard, Suite 404, Flemington. For more information, call 908-8060266 or email ChristelHaase8@gmail.com. See ad on page 17.

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Kimberly Uhl is a psychic medium who facilitates healing of mind, body and spirit, moving one to a more balanced, harmonious, joy filled state of being. She will present an interactive demonstration lecture on a Matrix EnergeticsÂŽ healing /releasing technique that can assist you in your own daily life.

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The land is on high ground, well protected from coastal storms and flooding, has rich fertile farming soils and an aquifer with abundant pure water. Amenities include paved roads, utilities, common areas, private beach, community boat dock and launch ramp. Wineries, food co-ops, organic farms and several miles of riding trails are all located nearby.

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esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor.

Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium.

The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

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12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period.

Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones.

The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers.

By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density.

Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

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The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased.

The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women.

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According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans.

The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.”

Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate.

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Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections.

Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear.

These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection.

“Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.

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Miller has been a community organizer, nature lover and interested in “making the old new again” since he was a child. “Nature, gardening and camping were a regular thing for our family. It was fun to buy secondhand furniture and old bicycles to repair or recycle,’” says Miller. His experience with Bluegrass music festivals, promoting bands, and as a radio jock at WRSU-FM moved him to serve as musical director at the Kindred Spirits Fairs at Mount Eden Retreat and as a performer with EarthMovers Drum Collective. His desire to expand those formats to include more “earth” provided the inspiration for Touch Mother Earth.

facility was created to provide a holistic environment designed to help people reclaim their wholeness, heal and renew themselves. In addition to being nestled within an 189 acre hilltop paradise, it also offers a 60’ yoga studio, meditation garden and sweat lodge.

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It sounds like a typical festival…but it’s not.

Touch Mother Earth is the place where learning center and festival meet. Yes, it is filled with things to do, musical acts, food and interesting vendors.

What makes it stand apart is the 33 intriguing, experiential workshops for adults, kids and families with some real hands-on activities, including: “Bio-Dynamic Farming” by Brian McGuire, “Planting a Butterfly and Beneficial Insect Garden” with Debbie Zodkoy or “Hiking and Foraging for Medicines and Food” with Dan de Lion from Return to Nature. Plus the Enrichment 4Kids program allows kids to leave the electronic world behind in favor of handling snakes, reptiles and managing pets responsibly. Or they can become skilled at juggling or folding origami, take yoga, and understand soil, compost, earthworms and build a butterfly garden as a permanent installation!

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“Our vision is simple,” states Miller.

“We seek harmony by reducing our material waste. By fostering health, we promote a lifestyle designed to lift one another and avoid destructive practices. We come together as a community by supporting organic, earth-friendly decisions. Instead of knocking down ideas, we provide and support healthy sustainable ways of living. We have no need to protest when we can work and plant from the ground up as our families did not so long ago!”

Join for part or all of this threeday holiday. Basic day passes start at $40 (kids under16 are free) and go up to full lodging with six veggie meals so that participants may stay for the weekend for $225 per person double or triple occupancy.

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Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14?

When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago

by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules?

After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches.

Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian.

I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs.

After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my

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How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health?

Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins.

When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply?

With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones.

Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair.

Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years.

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A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy.

“They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects.

The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, low-tech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus.

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A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018.

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Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product.

“Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.”

Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.”

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Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says.

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Eco-Style the Momentous Event It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center.

Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips.

Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs.

Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. Chasing Green.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods.

While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy.

Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings.

Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds.

Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

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nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy.

Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton.

Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several

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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol.

“This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”.

The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully

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enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist.

Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation.

Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.”

Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated).

Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

Pamper Femaleness

Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores.

Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

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Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger.

Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected.

A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers.

She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but

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that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.”

While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.”

That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin.

“When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it.

Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives.

Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals.

Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response.

Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire.

Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically.

Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness.

Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals.

Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical�, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form.

Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones.

Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND

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“It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to

Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times.

Tone Your Face and Neck

by Kathleen Barnes

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend.

“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.”

Muscular stress—the good kind—is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a wellknown medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of pushups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.”

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Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40.

It starts in men 16 to 25 years later.

Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.”

Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work.

The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts.

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Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day.

Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week.

This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them.

Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly.

With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily.

Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Medicinal Powers of Springtime Plants

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pring is a fabulous, nutritious and medicinal, green time of the year!

Herbalists wait and watch in anticipation for the right moment to go and forage precious medicinal weeds and plants.

In early spring, the “Lion’s Tooth,” or dandelion, taraxacum officinale, emerges in whorls of green before it flowers. One of the best aspects of the dandelion is that the entire plant is useful. The leaves can be used as any other leafy green purchased at the supermarket, gently rinsed for a salad or lightly steamed with a bit of olive oil and salt and pepper. For medicinal purposes, the dandelion leaves are best harvested in the summer, when they are most bitter. They contain vitamins such as C, D and B complex as well as minerals like calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium.

Dandelion is exceptional medicinal food for the kidneys and liver, providing a detoxifying action and building digestive juices. The leaves are categorized as an aquaretic- a non-irritating, potassium-sparing diuretic. This is an important characteristic, as most diuretics drain essential potassium as well as excess water from the body- potentially creating a new set of health concerns.

The long tap root of the dandelion is best gathered in the autumn. Rinsed, chopped, roasted and ground, it makes an excellent coffee substitute. The roots contain inulin, a prebiotic, which is a necessary polysaccharide for gut health.

The flowers, rich in lutein and flavonoids, nourish the liver and eyes.

Another wonderful flower harvested in the spring is nettles, urtica dioica, or stinging nettles. Not only is it a spring tonic, but also a veritable medicinal chest throughout the season. The early spring green tops are a nutrient

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The nettle seed is a great kidney restorative. The sting of the nettle leaf is most unique in that the same irritating sting caused by the leaves and stem is the

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The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements states that “Under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994, the dietary supplement manufacturer is responsible for ensuring that a dietary supplement is safe before it is marketed. FDA is responsible for taking action against any unsafe dietary supplement product after it reaches the market.” This policy clearly states that it is left up to the manufacturer to monitor their products. This certainly does not make the consumer feel confident that every product being sold will be of excellent quality.

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There have been reports over the years that product quality can vary not only from one manufacturer to another, but may also from one batch to the next. Proprietary formulas may be the most difficult to evaluate because the company’s formulas are a secret and they may not list all the ingredients or the quantities of the ingredients. This could also pose a significant problem with allergic reactions or drug interactions.

A good indicator of a quality product is a GMP Certified seal. The most reputable manufacturers will have independent studies and product evaluations performed on their products.

Look for this in the product advertising or on the product label. Other useful resources include websites like WebMD. com and ConsumerLab.com. Your doctor and veterinarian can also help guide you to reputable products and brands.

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inspiredtable Welcome to “Inspired Table” where we share recipes and direct you to local eateries, events and natural health options to tempt your palate and support your health.

Healthy Salad Recipes for Mother’s Day 3. Drizzle with dressing, top with pumpkin seeds and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Beet and Lentil Citrus Salad Serves 6

Herbed Quinoa Tabbouleh Serves 6 Ingredients ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp. mellow miso paste 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3/4 cup cooked quinoa 1 bunch scallions, minced 1 bunch mint, minced 1 bunch parsley, minced 2 large seedless cucumbers, unpeeled and diced 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved ¼ cup pepitas [shelled pumpkin seeds] Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients 4 large red or yellow beets, washed and trimmed ½ cup beluga (black) lentils, rinsed [can used canned] 2 navel oranges, peeled and segmented 4 scallions, sliced on bias 4 cups frisee lettuce, rinsed and coarsely torn 2 Tbsp. shelled, unsalted raw pistachios, chopped

Vinaigrette 6 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp. maple syrup 1 tsp. miso paste 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 ½ tsp. Dijon mustard

Directions 1. Preheat oven 425 degrees F. Wrap beets in aluminum foil and roast until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.

2. Add lentils to medium sauce pan, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tender but not mushy, about 20 minutes. Drain and put in a bowl.

3. Place all ingredients for dressing in mason jar and shake vigorously until combined.

4. Once beets are cool enough to handle, unwrap and, using a dry paper towel, “wipe” off skin. Cut into bite-sized wedges.

5. In a large bowl, mix ½ vinaigrette with frisee.

6. Top salad with beets, lentils, oranges, scallions, and pistachios.

7. Drizzle remaining vinaigrette over salad.

Broccoli Currant Salad Serves 6 Ingredients 6 cups broccoli, cut into small florets 1 red pepper, chopped 1 cup carrots, grated 1 apple, grated ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ cup red onion, chopped ½ cup currants

Directions 1. Whisk together lemon juice, miso and olive oil.

2. In a large bowl, toss together quinoa, scallions, mint, parsley, cucumbers, and tomatoes.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

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Dressing 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinaigrette 1 ½ tablespoons EVOO 1 small garlic clove, pressed or minced 1 teaspoon maple syrup Sea salt to taste Directions 1. Place steam rack in pot with enough water to reach bottom of rack. Add broccoli, bring to boil and steam until broccoli turns bright green. Remove and immediately rinse in cold water. Drain in colander.

2. To make dressing, add all ingredients to a mason jar and shake vigorously.

3. Mix together broccoli, red pepper, carrots, apple, sunflower seeds, red onion, currants.

4. Top with dressing and combine until all ingredients are covered.

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Top Reasons To Visit A Farmers Market

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he farm market is a staple in my grocery shopping routine. In addition to my kitchen, it’s my place of zen where I am inspired by seasonal flavors and able to meet the people behind the produce.

I remember in 2008 when the Green Movement was really gaining notoriety. I was living in New York and overwhelmed (in a good way) with the number of markets that would spring

up month after month. The traditional farm market has grown into a hub of nutrition and culinary education – connecting the farmer and the food to the consumer and the eater. It’s beautiful.

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markets can be found in urban and suburban areas now. A simple Google search will connect you to what is happening near you. Just type in “Farm Market” + the name of your town, and a full list of resources will populate.

Where I live in Bucks County, we have two stationary indoor markets (Stangle in Flemington and Stockton Market in Stockton) and then a “pop-up” market supported by the Hunterdon Land Trust.

More and more farms are also jumping on the bandwagon and providing their own farm shops/stands. In the winter months you’ll find hardier produce such as turnips, parsnips, kale, radishes, garlic and onions, potatoes, and cabbages – but most farmers now supply greenhouse goodies like microgreens!

Just because it’s not labeled as “organic” does not mean it isn’t grown organically. The “Certified Organic” label is something that needs to be purchased by the farmers – the process and certi-

The traditional farm market has grown into a hub of nutrition and culinary education – connecting the farmer and the food to the consumer and the eater. It’s beautiful. fication are very expensive. Most small farms do grow their food with organic practices but cannot afford to label it as such. This is where a simple conversation comes into play. Ask your farmers how they grow their food – better yet, visit their farm. I haven’t met a farmer yet who isn’t excited to talk about their work and to show off their fields!

Fresh is something you can’t really put a price on. Ask anyone and they will tell you that produce does taste different when you buy it locally. Why? Because it is fresh! Garlic, for example, has a stronger flavor but can also have a slightly floral hint. Carrots, I find, are sweeter and more delicate. Kale is delightfully peppery and earthy. This is mainly because the food doesn’t have to be shipped far distances and stored for longer periods of time. Which brings me to my next point…

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As far as nutrition goes, you really can’t go wrong at the farmers market. Remember to fill your basket with a rainbow of produce. By doing so you’ll ensure you and your family get the best range of nutrients!

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Different professionals deal with problems in different ways. Psychiatrists help patients with mental illness, but are also the ones who can prescribe psychotropic drugs – medicine that straightens out misfiring in the brain. These include disorders like severe depression, panic attacks, ADHD and a host of other disorders. Most of these remedies work best accompanied by support from a mental health professional. A psychologist can help gain insight into issues that need to be addressed or uncover buried or dismissed trauma. A therapist or counselor can also help in the same way, and are usually less expensive. Coaches help their clients get through a difficult period, reach their goals or clarify their purpose. While they do not treat mental health problems, they work with functional people to guide them. If a person prefers to gain their strength through faith, a religious leader may be a good choice. If one avenue doesn’t help, try a different approach or a different practitioner.

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t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health.

Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power.

If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.”

“Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association.

“Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most

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women at all three stages of life.

Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson.

“They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks.

Shames offers an historic insight.

“Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.”

Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions.

We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted.

“This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson.

If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries.

There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture

maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government.

Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life

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ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this?

How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future?

Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 44

days before the sale along busy streets in the community.

On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards.

Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.”

Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important.

Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers.

The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized.

Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such

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as plywood atop buckets.

Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy.

Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts.

Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers.

For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end.

Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?”

Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs.

After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases).

Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful.

Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath Arrange a charity donation pick-up

beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes.

For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

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ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups.

Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services.

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SUNDAY, MAY 1 The Garden State Community Kitchen Summer Program – Jul. 5-Aug. 26. Children’s program that teaches healthy cooking, nutrition, gardening and more. Now accepting applications. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

Reiki Share Celebration –2–5pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls and chants. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $10. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002.

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“Who Do You Choose to Be?” – 10:30am. Sunday service. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, MAY 2 Stress Management Practice – May 2, 9, 16.

7-8pm. Manage stress with gentle movement, breathing exercises and relaxation practices. Can be done in chair or on mat. Suitable for everyone. $10 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 GLBT of Hunterdon County – 6-8:30pm.

1st Thursday/month. All welcome. Clinton Library. Matthew Loscialo: 908-300-1058.

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FRIDAY, MAY 6 Spring into Health: How to Feel Radiant – 6:309pm. Speaker: Barbara Steingas. $35-includes goody bag and book. The End Result Fitness Studio, 40 Church St., High Bridge. RSVP: 908-063-3689 or 908-391-4463.

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Mothers Day Tea –11am-2pm. Join us for tea and a few healthy bites and mingle with our herbalist, holistic nutritionist, homeopath and esthetician. Free gift. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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Shamanic Journeying Drum Circle – May 6, 27.

7:30-9:30pm. Instructor: Saharra White Wolf. Shamanic smudging, drumming, guided visualization and integration. Bring paper and pen. No experience required. $30. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. RSVP: SaharraWhiteWolf@gmail.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 7 Anti-Cancer Diets: Is Paleo the Way To Go? –2pm. Instructor: holistic nutritionist Kirstin Nussgruber. Take this culinary journey into the world of Paleo. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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Family Mindfulness Program – 1-4:30pm. A monthly gathering of children and their parents developing mindfulness, understanding, and mutual respect. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com.

Journey Dance with Esta Kaftan – 7:30-9pm. Enjoy a Saturday night dance party! $10/person. $15/with a friend. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgwater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com.

LGBTQ of S om erset C ou n t y – 1- 3p m.

1st Saturday/month. All welcome. Clinton Library. Matthew Loscialo: 908-300-1058.

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maypole dancing, pony rides and children’s craft activities to celebrate spring. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA. 610-982-5606. RiverValleySchool.org.

World Labryinth Day Festival – 9am-5pm. Music, speakers, food, holistic workshops and vendors.

Suggested love offering: $5. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 “Mothering Yourself” – 10:30am. Sunday service.

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

TUESDAY, MAY 10 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55.

New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 W Bridge St., New Hope. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm.

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Relaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques. $55. New Hope-Solebury High School, 182 W Bridge St., New Hope. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.

Cultivating a Prosperous Healing Practice Workshop – May 10, Jun. 14. 7:30-8:30pm. Two-day webinar teaches the 6 “must-knows” for a successful healing practice. Information: 908-730-0658 or 908591-8256. SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy. net. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing –3-6:30pm. Spectracell Labs. Most insurance accepted. Appt. required. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster.

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THURSDAY, MAY 12 Calm Stress & Anxiety With Hypnosis – 6:308:30pm. Instructor: Judy Cosentino. Use hypnotherapy to remove yourself from the mist of stress/ anxiety. $25/by 5/1. $35/after. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Bonnie@YogaLoka.com. Yoga-Loka.com.

Using Herbs and Spices with Herbalist Cheryl Karcher – Delicious samples. $35. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster.

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Soul Remembrance and Meditation Circle – 7-9pm. Reflect, go within and remember. Instructor: Kathy Vervan Bugglin. $15. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. 908-797- 4893. Kathy@SelfReflectionCoaching.com. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

“How Far We’ve Come: Celebrating CSLP 60th Anniversary” – 10:30am. Sunday service.

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

Intro to Energy Healing – 6:30-8pm. Learn how energy healing works to promote health and wellness for people and animals in free introductory lecture series presented by Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden. Basil Bandwagon, 276 Rt 202/31, Flemington. Information: 908-730-0658. SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net.

Tibetan Singing Bowls Sound Meditation with Denise Mihalik – 4-5pm. Singing bowls are used worldwide for meditation, music, relaxation and personal well-being. Join Denise for an hour of relaxation and sound healing. $20/advance. $25/ at the door. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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Qi Healer 6-Day Intensive – May 13-15, 20-22. Fri: 5:30pm. Sat & Sun: 9am-5pm. Instructors: Dr. Janet Oussaty and Joe Zakszewski. $850 tuition. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren.

Register: 908-635-1822. QiGongforHealing.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 14 The Spiritual Solution 12 Steps Workshop –15pm. Take all 12 Steps as originally intended and learn how to sponsor others. Instructor: John Haspel. $25. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-391-9079. JohnH12Steps.com.

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Tarot Wisdom Workshop – 1:30-3:30pm. Join Jessica McKay, intuitive guide and spiritual teacher for a fun and exciting workshop that will have you reading tarot cards easily without books. No experience is necessary. $20. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgwater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com.

Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy and Tick Bites – 2-4pm. Instructor: Cindy Virangini. $30/ advance. $35/at the door. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Info@ViranginiCindy.com.

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CPR Training – 9am-1pm. Get certified and learn how to save a loved one’s life. Professional Heartsaver CPR and First Aid course. Space is limited. $50. JoelleC418@gmail.com. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

Animal Wellness Days at Wellness Rocks! – 10am-2:30pm. Services offered include Animal Reiki, BioMat healing, homeopathy, flower essence therapy, SRT and more. Registration required.

Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Virangini Cindy Rounsaville: 908- 996-6761. Sue Ann SecciaHarnden: 908-730-0658. WellnessRocksNJ.com.

Free Yoga Teacher Training Intro – 10am-12pm.

Learn about the teacher training coming this fall.

Gentle yoga, restorative and more. Explore the “self” and find your voice on and off the mat. Registration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 15 Learn How to Get Your Life Back with Bioidentical Hormones –1-3pm. Speaker: Dr. Lorraine Maita, Functional Medical Doctor. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Asperger Friends Support Group – 3-5pm. 3rd Sunday/month. All welcome. Health Quest, 310, Rt.

Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $48.

West Windsor-Plainsboro South High School, 346 Clarksville Rd., Princeton Jct. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com.

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Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm.

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Relaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm.

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FRIDAY, MAY 20 Suppers Program – 6:30-8:30pm. Transition towards a healthy lifestyle. Learn to cook, taste and feel your way to vibrant health. Instructors: Dorothy Mullen and chef Allie O’Brien. Fee: shared cost of meal and small donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. TheSuppersProgram. org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Treating Injuries with Homeopathy with Homeopath Cindy Rounsaville –1-3pm. Registration fee: $30. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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22. 1:30-6:30pm. Learn this ancient art of healing and self-empowerment. Beginner level. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. $150.

EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. Register: 908-526-0002. Beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/NewJersey-Reiki-Circle. eZentialWellnes.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 22 Eternal Life and A Course in Miracles – 123:30pm. Comparing of near-death and mystical experiences with the teachings of the Course.

Workshop with author, lecturer, and ACIM teacher Jon Mundy, PhD. Bring lunch. $25/advance. $35/at the door. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

“Dealing with Disappointment: The Ebb and Flow of Life” – 10:30am. Sunday service. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton.

609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, MAY 23 Reiki Share – 7pm. 4th Monday/month. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

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TUESDAY, MAY 24 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $49.

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Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing –10:30am-12:30pm. Spectracell Labs.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Gentle/Restorative Yoga with Martha Watson, RYT – 7:30-8:45pm. Series of restorative poses that will leave you feeling nurtured, well-rested and rejuvenated. $20. Space is limited. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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SUNDAY, MAY 29 Oneness Blessing Meditation – 11:30am. Oneness Blessing is a direct transfer of Divine energy from one person to another, for the unique purpose of awakening to the experience of Oneness. Free. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

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ongoingevents sunday Yoga Therapy for Chronic Pain – Apr. 24-May 22.

10:30-11:30am. Learn yoga techniques and practices to help you live well. $70/registered by 4/10. $80/ after. 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. Bonnie@YokaLoka.com. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

Structural Yoga Therapy with ​Bonnie Pariser – 8:30-9:45am. Gentle and accessible yoga movements restore range of motion, balance, harmony and health. $17. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com.

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Free Mindfulness Meditation Practice – 9-10am.

The Counseling and Mindfulness Group, 121 Shelley Dr., Ste 2E, Hackettstown. 646-872-7488.

Yoga for Cancer Care – 5:30-6:45pm. Open to anyone affected by cancer: survivors, those in treatment, caregivers and supporters. No experience required. Suggested donation: $5. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Suite 202, Flemington. RSVP: 908-642-0989, or karen@beherenowyoga108.com.

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Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am.

Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens.

Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Sunday Transformation Service – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton.

609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Psychic Sundays at Inside/Out – 1-4pm. Psychic friends will over their services in 15-minute sessions. $35. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. See schedule of psychics and book appointments: InsideOutOnMain.com.

monday Beginner Sun Style – 11am-12pm. Simple and comfortable way to see if Tai Chi is right for you. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com.

Swimming Dragon QI Gong – 12-1pm. Weds: 7:30-8:30pm. Sinuous movements of this widely practiced form brings the body to a gentle state of balance. Includes breathwork and guided meditation. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-6471563. QiGongforHealing.com.

Tai Chi Chih –May 2-June 13. 6-7:15pm. Tues: 12-1:15pm. Instructor: Dr. Janet Oussaty. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren.

908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com.

Celebrate Spring at Qi Gong for Healing Center – Apr. 18- May 14. 4-week mini-class series. Instructor: Patricia Pagano. $48. Qi Gong for Healing

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Warm Slow-Flow Yoga – 7:30-8:30pm. Instructor: Karen Sedlazek, RYT. Soothing gentle practice in heated room focuses on moving slowly and using breath. $16. Yoga Central, 953, Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Beginner Yoga – Mon. 6pm. Tues. 7:30pm. Sat. 9:30am. Classes specifically targeted to beginners and encourage students to work within their limitations. Learn basic poses and breathing techniques. $16. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Gentle Slow Flow Yoga with Karen Sedlazek, RYT – 7:30-8:30pm. Soothing practice focuses on moving slowing into basic poses while using breath as a tool. $14. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg.

908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Beginner Yoga – 6pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques and you will quickly understand why yoga has become so popular. No pressure, no expectations. $16. Drop-ins welcome. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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Pilates Mat with Props – 1pm. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Book Club, Chakras and Crystals, Essential Oils and Reiki Share – 7pm. Each Monday holds different mind/body/spirit workshop. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-6420989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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

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.

Meditation & Mindfulness –7:15-8:30pm. Instructor John Haspel. All levels. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-3919079. CrossRiverMeditation.com.

Qi Gong & Tai Chi –6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity.

Instructor: Matthew Branham. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown.

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T’ai Chi Chih Miniseries – May 10, 17, 24, 31.

5:30-6:30pm. Series of 19 simple, gentle movements and 1 pose that activates, circulates and balances the intrinsic energy of the body known as chi. Instructor: Dr. Janet M. Oussaty. $55/series. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. JOussaty@comcast.net.

Crystal Singing Bowls Guided Meditation – 8-9pm. Relax as you receive the vibration from the singing bowls while listening to a guided meditation.

Find the stillness within. Bring a mat and blanket. $20. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. For information: MeetUp.com/Creative-Frequencies or info@CreativeFrequencies.net. 908-310-1476.

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Gentle Beginner Yoga – 7:30-8:45pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques and treat yourself to relaxation. $16. Drop-ins welcome. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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Yoga for Recovery – 8:15-9:15pm. Class aimed towards helping people in recovery live a lighter, happier life through asana, pranayama, meditation and restoratives. No exp. req. $5 suggested donation.

Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. Must preregister: YogaForCancerCare@gmail. com or 908-803-0968. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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“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.

Beginner WuJi Tai Chi – 10:30am. A look into the principles of movement and alignment that underlie Tai Chi and introduction to the first section of the WuJi form. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-6471563. QiGongforHealing.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7:30pm. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function.

Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Private Class – 6:30-7:30pm. Fri: 9-10am. By appointment only. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563.

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Prana Yoga Series – Jun. 7- Jul. 12. 7:30pm. Join Sharon Silverstein in clearing and balancing the chakras. Release stuck energy that is blocking health, emotional well-being and peace of mind. $90/series. $18/drop-in. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgwater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness. com.

Mommy and Me Tuesdays – 10-10:45am. 6-weeks to crawlers. Class allows both you and baby to experience the benefits of yoga. Pre-registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

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WuJi Jing Gong Qi Gong – 5:30-6:30pm. 16 standing movement meditations encourage the healthy and abundant flow of Qi in the body.

Strengthening and relaxing. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-6471563. QiGongforHealing.com.

Mixed Level Yoga – 5:45-7pm. Instruction offered in basic and intermediate yoga poses, breathing techniques and yoga philosophy. $14. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville.

Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com.

T’ai Chi Chih: Joy Thru Movement with Dr. Janet Oussaty – May 4-Jun. 8. 6-week course. Experience joy by practicing the gentle movements of T’ai Chi Chih meditation. Classes include daytime/evening beginner and beyond beginner. $88/series. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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Pilates Mat with Props – 10am, 6:30pm. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

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 Yoga for Healthy Aging – May 5-26. 8:30-9:30am.

Through yoga tools and techniques, enjoy good health as you age and improve quality of life. $45/ before 4/26. $55/after. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka. com. Yoga-Loka.com.

Weight-loss and Hypnosis – May 19, 26. Jun. 2, 9.

6:30-8pm. Feeling fat? It’s all in your head! Zap the cravings, rev up your metabolism, be excited about exercise and feel good about how you look. $140/ advance. $150/after 5/5. Yoga Loka, 19 N Doughty St., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Bonnie@YogaLoka.com. Yoga-Loka.com.

Qi Gong & Tai Chi –6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com.

Structural Yoga Therapy – 6-7pm. Gentle and accessible yoga and physical therapy moves to assess muscular strengths, weaknesses and imbalances. $38/regsitered by 3/18. $48/after. 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com.

908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

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Reiki Share & Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm.

Reiki, a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation, promotes healing based on “life force energy” that flows through us. $10 suggested donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551.

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Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7:30pm. Sat. 10am. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

MELT with Deborah Harris – 11am. Specialized soft body rollers and small MELT Hand and Foot Balls simulate the results of manual therapy. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren.

Preregistration required: 908-754-5901. Yoga-NPilates.com.

Joel S. Goldsmith Study/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. (Except 1st Thurs of the month.) If you are a mystic at heart and are seeking conscious union with God, this group may help you reach your goal. Followed by meditation at 12-1pm.

Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg).

908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Community Open Room Acupuncture– 4:307pm. Explore affordable way to access acupuncture for your health issues and experience amazing relaxation results. Michael Gonzales, L.Ac. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Appointment required: 908-392-3468. 908-647-1563.

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friday Flow Yoga Fridays with Jen Arias, E-RYT500 – 4:30-5:30pm. Develop body awareness, posture alignment and core strength in basic poses with opportunity to explore advanced variations. $16/ drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg.

908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early. $10. Pure Light Wellness Center, 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Info: Arboleda99@yahoo.com. 732-543-1183. Facebook. com/purelight233.

saturday Mixed Level Yoga – 10-11:15am. Instruction offered in basic and intermediate yoga poses, breathing techniques and yoga philosophy. $14. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville.

Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com.

Meditation: We’re all Beginners – May 7, 14, 21. 11:30am-12:30pm. Mindfulness practices and meditation traditions. All levels. Instructor: Beth Youmans. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Meditation & Mindfulness – 8:45-10am. Learn and practice meditation and mindfulness from an experienced teacher and a welcoming and supportive community. Instructor: John Haspel. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown.

908-391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com.

Meditation Series – Apr. 9-30. 10:30-11:30am.

Bring questions, curiosity and frustrations. 5-week course. Learn what meditation is and how to maintain practice at home. $40/registered by 3/28. $50/ after. 19 N Doughty St., Somerville. Bonnie@ Yoka-Loka.com. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com.

Judo Program – Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. Various days and times. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. RSVP: EdwinCalvache@gmail. com. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com for details.

Beginner Yoga with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500 – 9:30-10:45am. Mon. at 6pm. Tues. at 7:30pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques. No pressure, no expectations. Drop-ins welcome. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

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All-Level Yoga with Donna McMullin,RYT200 – 4:30-5:45pm. Release tension, improve balance, strengthen and stretch your body. $16. Yoga Central, 953, Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Administered by “laying on hands” and is based on unseen life force energy. Suggested donation: $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

Yoga Tone and Restore with Donna Pollin, RYT – 7:30-8:45pm. Energetic yoga class sprinkled with restorative postures to release tension and relax your mind, body and spirit. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Yoga for Cancer Care – 6:45-7:45pm. Open to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. No experience required. $5 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. Preregistration required: YogaForCancerCare@gmail. com. 908-803-0968. 908-642-0989. Karen@Be-

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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Works Center

Kristin A. Dudley L.Ac. 84 Park Ave, STE G-103C, Flemington, NJ 08822 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley L.Ac. can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and de-stress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad on page 27.

Healing Path Acupuncture

Matt Branham, M.Ac.O.M 207 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey 83 Princeton Ave. Hopewell New Jersey 609.575.9898 Where is health and healing? I believe it is in how we live our lives every day. The thoughts we think, what we say to ourselves and others, the pace of our lives has real impact on how healthy we feel. The guiding principle of Chinese medicine is nourishing life, living in accord with the natural rhythms of the Tao. This is the core concept of my practice and includes looking at how we take care of ourselves. I offer Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Medicine, Qigong and Taijiquan, as very effective methods in bringing the body into balance and restoring health. See ad on page 45.

AROMATHERAPY - SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL IDENTITY SCENTS Donna Maria Lebanon, NJ 908-305-3332

Connect to your spiritual self through the power of scent. Encounter a unique experience where you align consciousness with instinct through an intimate guided essential oil selection and formulation process. This unique spiritual reading opens you to create the custom essential oil blend that can identify, protect, and preserve your spiritual energy.

Individual and group consultations available by appointment. See ad on page 29.

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ANIMAL HEALTH & WELLNESS BRANCHBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PC Karin Derfuss, DVM, CVA 1167 Route 28, Branchburg (near RVCC) 908-707-0045 BranchburgAnimalHospital.com

Integrative veterinary care in a warm and caring environment. Complete full service veterinary hospital for your 4 legged family members.

Limited house call service available for clients. See ad on page 35.

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chinese healing arts QI GONG FOR HEALING

Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Join us for our Chinese Medicine weekend seminars to learn how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers alike. All are welcome to observe a class or to join one. See ad on page 34.

colon hydrotherapy NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 908-333-4146 bus; 908-455-1064 cell NewLeafWellness.com

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Warm, gentle colon cleansings can help put you on the right track again. The effective removal of accumulated waste and toxins will help you feel better physically and mentally. After a series you should experience improved waste removal and complete and easier bowel movements. See ad on page 30.

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Offering alternative and complementary energy healing services to bring balance and harmony in a gentle and effective way to people and animals. Package offerings include: Reiki, Animal Reiki, Spiritual Response Technique (SRT), BioMat infrared light & negative ion treatments, custom-blended Flower Essences, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Homeopathy, Animal Communication and more. See ad on page 26.

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Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman for over 12 years has taught a six-month nutritional course for certification as a Holistic Health Counselor, HHC. With over 600 graduates, many students take the course for a career in healing or for personal use.

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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS EZENTIAL WELLNESS

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LIFE COACH Radiant Life Coaching

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Lauren Curtis, LMT 615 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, 07069 908-333-7746 | lauren@bodybewellmassage.com BodyBeWellMassage.com Lauren Curtis, LMT is a New Jersey State Licensed massage therapist, who specializes in various forms of massage, including Oncology, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Aromatherapy, and Chair massage. She is also trained in Foot Reflexology and Reiki.

Therapeutic Touch By Kim, LLC In-Home Massage & Spa Therapies Kimberly Redfern ,NJ License in Massage & Bodywork #18KT00369800 908-788-1974 or 908-303-5587 cell TherapeuticTouchByKim.com

Therapeutic massage, bodywork, and spa therapies in the comfort of your home; perfect for those with busy lifestyles or home bound due to health related issues.

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Since 2010 John Haspel has been teaching meditation and mindfulness. Based on timeless Buddhist teachings.

John’s modern and easily understood approach makes developing a highly effective meditation and mindfulness practice within the supportive framework originally taught 2,600 years ago. The community of meditators at Cross River Meditation Center is welcoming and supportive & John’s teachings are appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. See ad on page 45.

MEDITATION/SPIRITUAL CENTER FOR HEALING and EMPOWERMENT

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NUTRITION EDUCATION DR. DEREK RODGER, ND

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JEANNE PETRUCCI, MS, RDN

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PAIN RELIEF/MANAGEMENT EAST COAST Spine, Sports, and Regenerative Medicine Edward Magaziner, MD 2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com

Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate, and eliminate injury or pain, and it’s causes.

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pSYCHIC/INTUITIVE Psychic Gallery

Zophie, Psychic Reader, Advisor, Life Coach 990 Towne Plaza/Route 202 South Branchburg, NJ 908-231-0808, 908-397-7797 zophiepeace777@hotmail.com PsychicGallery.com Naturally gifted, Zophie reads palms, auras, tarot cards, and uses crystals and healing pyramids. Individual sessions, workshops and parties. Gallery showcases crystals, antiques and other gifts. See ad on page 47.

INTUITIVE READINGS BY DON JULIO 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904 732-543-1183 arboleda99@yahoo.com facebook.com/purelight233

Soul readings and private consultations with Don Julio.

By focusing on the client’s body, Julio is able to “read the soul” allowing him to see visions of present, past and future conditions. Session includes time for questions and spiritual guidance. Also available spiritual healing and Shamanic Reiki.

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An eclectic approach within a holistic framework, encompasses body, mind, and soul. Over 25 years in social services/mental health field with experience with most psychotherapeutic issues and populations. Special areas of expertise are LGBTQ population, trauma, addictions, and spirituality.

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Christel Haase, Ph.D., Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter Foran Blvd/Ste. 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com Foot Reflexology facilitates the body’s natural ability to heal. Applying pressure to over 7,000 nerve endings/ reflex points on each foot removes toxins, clears neural pathways, and improves internal organ and system functioning. Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS, and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles, and ill-fitting footwear.

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SHAMANISM/REIKI Saharra White-Wolf

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Alice Rich Reiki Center

Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628, alice@AliceRichReikiCenter.com AliceRichReikiCenter.com Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey. Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.

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