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28 FAREWELL TO A BELOVED PET

Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

30 YOUTHS STEP UP TO

THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

34 MULTIFACETED

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CHIROPRACTIC

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

36 WHAT DID YOU DO ONCE YOU KNEW?

38 HEALING OUR KIDS

Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

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40 THE RISE OF

BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA Places that Encourage Healthy Living

44 DONNA KARAN

on Fashioning Healthful Change

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 10 health briefs 16 global briefs 22 fit body 26 conscious

eating 28 natural pet 29 eco tip 34 healing ways

36 inspiration 38 healthy kids 39 teen voices 40 green living 42 local yoga 44 wise words 46 calendar 53 classifieds 54 resource guide

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ctober represents change to me. The colors of fall are infectious as I watch the dramatic changing of leaves. Pumpkin patches glow in the fields, and apple trees sparkle as they wait to be picked. Sunsets become works of art. A new and invigorating energy seems to grip the air. Everything about fall and the change of seasons brings a fresh new energy to my life.

Joe Dunne, Publisher It is fascinating to watch how nature deals with change so effortlessly. If only it were the same for us. Nature moves without a push back—it simply adjusts and makes the necessary next move. I am amazed at the order of the universe—how complexity and simplicity work together to deliver exactly what is needed for the planet.

October is also a month of reflection and reminders. As I look through my picture of memories, fall reminds me to take nothing for granted. It also reminds me that there is a power in play that is so much bigger than me. The electric feeling in the air reminds me to pay attention to the miracles that take place every day. When I look for them I can see them, but I do have to look for them.

As fall moves into its fullness, the most important reminder comes to mind— that it’s time to let go of what I am holding onto that is not working. It’s so easy to find comfort in a rut and to follow a road too traveled, but now it’s time to let it go and let new energy in. My reflection on the next year begins with the coming of fall.

Now is the time to take my own inventory, to examine and re-examine my behaviors and focus on the changes I need to make to move, grow, and improve for the coming year. One day at a time.

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ertified Professional Organizer Amara Willey describes spiritual space clearing as a healing journey from fear to love. She is pleased to offer a 10week Spiritual Space Clearing program that teaches clients how to overcome past conditioning and outdated habits in order to create an environment that supports who they truly are.

“Our homes and our bodies are reflections of our spirit.

When our spirit feels heavy, our environment can also become heavy with both clutter and extra pounds,” explains Willey.

“While cleaning living space over and over again can feel refreshing, unless spiritual heaviness is addressed, the environment will go back to its original form.”

Willey created the program using principles of quantum physics, brain chemistry, and the law of attraction. Each week, she focuses on a room in the house in order to help clients simplify and organize their home. Through the process, clients are able to manifest their perfect home through paring down, purifying their space, learning about fear and using tools like chi to circulate energies.

“I love empowering my clients with the tools needed to maintain a sacred space,” says Willey. “Ultimately, it’s about helping people change their lives for the better.”

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he folks at Soshimsa Zen Center understand that it can be intimidating to explore new spiritual paths, which is why their Open House events are so successful! Created in order to attract like-minded people who are interested in Zen Buddhism, participants can find their oasis in the midst of daily chaos at the Zen Center. Welcoming to all newcomers as well as seasoned practitioners, Soshimsa Zen Center is a one-stop shop for your mind, body and spiritual needs. Visit Soshimsa Zen Center on October 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to find out more about what they do and sample some of their programs in a comfortable, friendly environment.

The Zen Center offers meditation classes, traditional Buddhist services and community outreach. There are a wide variety of adult programs, like Healing Arts exercise classes, fellowship programs, a women’s group and Korean archery club, as well as a scouting program for children. The Lotus Scouts teaches children about martial arts, archery, chess and more, and provides summer and winter camps, hiking and other adventures.

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eople coming together in a harmonious natural setting for an inspired training that sets their spirit soaring is the best description for a RAYKI School retreat. On October 1819, experience the glories of a southern autumn at the Lionsgate Heart-Healing Retreat held at the Sanctuary Lodge near Asheville, North Carolina. The weekend includes guided meditation, group sharing, mandala paintings, divine self-portraits and more. Most importantly, participants will experience the release of the chaotic energy, or the “dis-ease area.”

Founder Makiko Fliss, PhD, understands that in order to truly love another person, you have to love yourself first and designs the training to help participants unlock the secret to healing the heart.

Fliss explains, “We come together to ‘fix’ our broken hearts, but soon realize that our hearts are not broken. We simply need more space to expand so that we can love ourselves even deeper with an ever-expanding flow of consciousness.”

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by Rev. Della Menechella, Spiritual Success Mentor, it will take place on October 14, from noon to 2 p.m., at the Central Jersey Masonic Center, in Princeton.

Attendees will receive clarity about what they want to manifest, realization about what they have been doing to block their manifestation, commitment to their new, clearer goal, spiritual tools and action steps to take now in order to achieve their wildest dreams.

Rev. Della Menechella believes that, “As a spiritual being, you can direct universal power to create anything you want. However, if you don’t know how, you won’t get good results.”

This unique experience offers participants secrets of manifestation and a new outlook on life.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patient’s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at doses requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time.

Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy. Eightyone percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga.

A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Thirty-seven healthy, nonobese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity.

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The Advantages of Holistic Healthcare

By Dr. David Boguslavsky

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s long as there have been human communities, there have been those whose duty it was to care for others: the shamans, doctors and healers.

As science advanced, it offered more and better solutions for alleviating human suffering and for addressing the diseases that plague mankind. One of the best ways to help someone, however, is to help a person prevent illness in the first place. Some would argue that the current model of cookie-cutter medicine and the complete standardization of treatment leads further away from this goal. While this approach may lead to a better “bottom line”, it risks treating each patient as a widget instead of as a person with history, worries and context.

For example, if a person goes to their regular doctor or urgent care clinic with complaints of back pain, they may immediately be prescribed NSAIDs, muscle relaxants or, possibly, opiates. X-rays or MRIs may be ordered and the patient will be asked to come back in a number of weeks. A more holistic practitioner, conversely, may obtain a more detailed history, examine the patient for spasm and muscular hypertonicity, confirm absence of neurologic signs and seek to determine if there are underlying conditions contributing to the patient’s pain. Then, instead

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of reflexively reaching for a prescription pad, a consideration will be given to other complementary approaches, like chiropractic care, medical acupuncture and massage therapy. A dietary overhaul may be suggested to further reduce symptoms of inflammation. Rather than seeing the patient back weeks later, a more holistic practitioner would more likely closely supervise the recovery process and alter treatment depending on the individual response.

Similar divergences may occur in the treatment of patients presenting with a sinus infection. Many patients have been conditioned to think that the only solution is immediate antibiotics. Oftentimes, if the infection persists, patients are given multiple rounds of stronger and stronger medicines. Evidence suggests that this therapeutic approach leads to overprescription of antibiotics and may cause more harm than good. The same patient, when seen by a more holistically-minded practitioner, may instead be recommended sinus rinses, Chinese herbs and medical acupuncture. These therapies oftentimes limit the discomfort experienced by the patient without the additional risks associated with antibiotic exposure.

Of course, most medical practitioners care for their patients and offer medical

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care that they think represents the optimal path towards recovery. However, multiple pressures exist to reduce patient care to a conveyer belt method, where each patient gets a minimal amount of time with their doctor needed to establish a diagnosis, prescribe care and to move on to the next exam room.

Although it is unclear if the patients are best served by such a system, it is evident that most patients prefer it when their doctor knows them and takes all the time necessary to consider every complaint and to examine it from the standpoint of both traditional and complementary medicine.

Finally, time is essential to craft a treatment plan that is suited to that particular individual and their complex, bio-psychosocial context. All patients deserve such care and should demand nothing less.

David Boguslavsky, MD, graduated from Tufts University prior to obtaining his medical training at the RWJ Medical School. He completed his residency at the Somerset Family Medicine Residency program and received additional training at UCLA Helms Institute for Medical Acupuncture. Dr. Boguslavsky is dual board-certified in family medicine and medical acupuncture.

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Creating Food from Carbon Dioxide By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion, and food production will need to increase by 70 percent. Traditional farming won’t be able to keep up. Lisa Dyson, who holds three degrees in physics, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston, knows the reason: ubiquitous carbon dioxide. This byproduct of burning fossil fuels is a known culprit in the pace of climate change.

Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made.

Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says.

Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

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UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a near-total ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline. As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.”

Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking.

The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available.

In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety.

FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group.

Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed. FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankle-deep trash and waste.

The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress.

For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution.

Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.”

Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.”

Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century.

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McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

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Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.”

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egative emotions can simply be described as any feeling that causes one to feel miserable and sad. Anxiety, depression, anger, jealousy and loneliness are often experienced, and each may lead to self-dislike and loss of selfconfidence. The sources for such emotions may stem from low self-esteem or insecurity, self-consciousness, embarrassment, or shame, and peer pressure, bullying, victimization, conflict or domestic abuse in the home and fear or uncertainty about the future may also play a part.

Parents can help children deal with their emotions by both respecting the child’s feelings and by paying attention to the way one communicates when listening and responding. Respect for the child’s feelings includes not minimizing, denying or questioning the feelings. Help children learn words to express themselves and understand self-regulation while also keeping your own emotions regulated. Communication is critical, as the two most frequent complaints children have about their parents are that they yell and don’t listen.

“Active listening” techniques can be demonstrated by commenting on what has been said or showing that you understand your child’s feelings. Always verify or clarify your understanding and identify the feeling expressed, but do not restate or interpret what was said.

How you talk to your child is just as important because your responses can easily be misinterpreted. You may be seen as moralizing, criticizing, commanding, questioning or being a know-it-all giving unwanted advice. If your response is interpreted this way, your child can feel incapable, incompetent, inadequate or inferior.

They may feel they are blamed, not trusted or that their feelings aren’t justified. You want to show you are interested without interrogating them.

Calming techniques are great for both anger and anxiety.

Some of these techniques include taking deep breaths, counting backwards or withdrawing from situation temporarily. Thinking of a peaceful place, like the beach or nature, can also be helpful.

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For anxiety, the goal is not to eliminate anxiety, but to help the child manage it. Encourage the child to tolerate anxiety.

Think things through with the child to explore what could happen and express positive, but realistic, expectations.

For depression, understand that the child cannot simply “cheer up” or “snap out of it.” Try to explore and empathize with the child and try to ignite interest and motivation for something. You can also introduce humor, like watching comedies together or telling jokes, as long as the humor isn’t at their expense.

For anger, it is usually a response to feeling hurt in some way, so try to find the source of that pain. When dealing with jealousy, focus on the positives in the child’s life as well as future possibilities. In some cases, you may be able to minimize what’s envied. If your child feels lonely, it is important to express love and emphasize the value of family. Look for groups or activities that are shared with others to help your child form friendships, but do not pressure them.

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising

three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

“Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston,

Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants.

“Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

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The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal changes, is a winning ticket.

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lem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

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Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour.

In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.”

According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response.

Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.”

No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit.

Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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“When you make the candy, you control the ingredients,” Perez says, noting the benefits of substituting dark chocolate for milk chocolate and experimenting with less sugar.

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A Healthy Halloween?

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oung or old, everyone delights in finding their favorite snack during the Halloween season. But as adults, we know that too much of the sweet stuff isn’t always in the best interests of our health.

Here’s the good news: Just because we’re grown-ups doesn’t mean we have to give up the spoils of the season. In fact, following a few simple rules can allow young and young-at-heart alike to have their candy and eat it, too.

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Moderation Is Key

To balance sweet treats with healthier options, throw some mini boxes of raisins, as well as single-serve portions of pretzels or popcorn, into the Halloween mix. Pudding pouches and squeezable applesauce containers are also wise choices that kids will enjoy. Single-serve packets of cocoadusted almonds are another smart snacking option.

Some parents, especially those whose children have severe allergies or other health concerns, can choose to make their own candies or host candy craft parties instead of letting their kids go door-to-door, or these days, store-to-store.

Halloween is the perfect time to remind ourselves (and any youngsters) that if we are going to indulge in sugary sweets, it’s best to eat them in moderation. “We all know it’s not just the kids that enjoy the rewards of trick-or-treating,” says Stephanie Perez, RD, retail dietitian supervisor at ShopRite.

So what’s a die-hard trick-or-treater to do?

“Candy is fine as a treat once in a while,” says Perez. “But consuming large amounts can lead to weight gain in the long term.”

Perez suggests filling a candy bowl with healthier candy options, such as mini-dark chocolate bars for their antioxidant powers, as well as snack-size peanut chocolates for their protein and fiber content. Low-fat candies, such as licorice and lollipops, are also better choices. “The pops take longer to eat, so you’re more likely to have only one,” says Perez.

“It’s true that miniature candy bars have fewer calories and less sugar,” says Perez.

“But if you don’t exercise self-control when you eat them, you’re negating the benefits of snack-size packaging.”

If all else fails, Perez suggests that parents lacking willpower should buy varieties they don’t enjoy. Of course, the kids will always bring something home that’s worth sampling, so the next best option is to keep the Halloween loot in a closed container in the cupboard, rather than an open dish on the counter.

“You can always crumble some of the candy bars and freeze them for long-term use,” Perez says. “The crumbles are perfect for yogurt or cupcake toppings. Or, the remaining bars can be pulled out of the freezer and put straight into the lunchbox until your stash runs out.”

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by Randall Jarrell A bat is born Naked and blind and pale.

His mother makes a pocket of her tail And catches him. He clings to her long fur By his thumbs and toes and teeth.

And then the mother dances through the night Doubling and looping, soaring, somersaulting — Her baby hangs on underneath.

All night, in happiness, she hunts and flies.

Her high sharp cries Like shining needlepoints of sound Go out into the night and, echoing back, Tell her what they have touched.

She hears how far it is, how big it is, Which way it’s going.

She lives by hearing.

The mother eats the moths and gnats she catches In full flight; in full flight The mother drinks the water of the pond She skims across. Her baby hangs on tight.

Her baby drinks the milk she makes him In moonlight or starlight, in mid-air.

Their single shadow, printed on the moon Or fluttering across the stars, Whirls on all night; at daybreak The tired mother flaps home to her rafter.

The others all are there.

They hang themselves up by their toes, They wrap themselves in their brown wings.

Bunched upside-down, they sleep in air.

Their sharp ears, their sharp teeth, their quick sharp faces Are dull and slow and mild.

All the bright day, as the mother sleeps, She folds her wings about her sleeping child.

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‘Less Meat’ Goes Mainstream

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide.

According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600

percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand.

“I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many

restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

Millennials Lead the Way

GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront.

“The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern.

Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health.

Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.”

Wynnie Stein, co-owner of the iconic Moosewood Restaurant, in Ithaca, New York, and co-author of its groundbreaking spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

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Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients

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have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn.

Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrientdense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases.

For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

Looking Forward

The surge of people changing their diet has a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone.

Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.”

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Farewell to a Beloved Pet Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor.

Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

Innovative Containers

Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.”

Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

Aquamation or Cremation

Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options.

At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care.

Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA.

Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates

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Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs.

One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a humanonly funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says.

The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for bio-cremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier.

“It’s my favorite story.”

“The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas.

Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area.

Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty.

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n Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries.

About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless.

n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. Eco-Cycle, Inc. (EcoCycle. org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020.

n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws.

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n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree. org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont.

n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers.

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics.

Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

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Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C.

She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor.

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?”

In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives.

In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

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global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel.

A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items.

“I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away.

I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

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Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers

Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme.

Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken

before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old.

Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for October 2018

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If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic

Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform. “It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing.

This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin.

At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all.

Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow.

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Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice.

Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands.

It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions.

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.

Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb. “Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need. They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.”

Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy—versus traditional heat therapy.

Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Donald David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.”

Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate.

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

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Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially nonfunctional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attentiondeficit disorders.

Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments.

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“It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors.

“Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.”

O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!”

After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”.

Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California.

Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving.

By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports.

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The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert. Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center.

At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids.

“We want to show parents that there’s hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert.

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If you don’t know a lot about something that you are interested in seeing changed, then ask or look it up so you can start being part of the solution. Whether you are interested in the environment, gun control, poverty or school safety, we all have the power to make a difference.

So go out and change the world. When we speak in numbers, adults will listen.

Jadyn Turner is the daughter of Deborah Turner, publisher of Natural Awakenings Hudson Valley West, in New York. To start a local chapter of Dream Team/Make Our Schools Safe, visit MakeOurSchoolsSafe. org/dream-team.

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“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

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Places that Encourage Healthy Living

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The Rise of Blue Zones in America

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice.

“Over the last eight years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.”

The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity.

“We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.”

He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”

an Buettner’s book The Blue The five original Blue Zones Zones: Lessons for Living Longer are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, from the People Who’ve Lived the California; Nicoya Peninsula, Longest launched a movement a decade Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; ago. Sequels include The Blue Zones of Happiness, The Blue Zones Solution and and Sardinia, Italy.

Thrive. Many communities have embraced the principles of this “make healthy living easier” paradigm, resulting in the improved Blue Zone Basics well-being of residents.

Move Naturally – Even at work, get up

“Add more years to your life and more and move at least once every 20 minutes. life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice Reduce Stress – Take a nap, nature walk president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapor meditate. olis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the Act Intentionally – “People that feel places where you work, live and play, and they have a reason to get out of bed in the the social norms in your community have morning tend to live seven years longer an impact on your health.” than those who just go through the motions,”

The original U.S. pilot project in says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime defines quality of life. example. Instead of widening a main Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day the city widened the sidewalk and created adds three to four years in life expectancy. a path around nearby Fountain Lake, Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticideoffering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and free food. Eat meat an average of five times walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, health market section from two to seven soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories. aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related Drink wine in moderation. Check out sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout BlueZones.com/recipes. lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of Connect with the freelance writer via instead of candy; one business converted a AveryMack@mindspring.com. smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains. garage to a pickleball court.

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Rosie's Corner

Coordinator of our Natural Awakenings Local Yoga Directory

Restore Yourself with Restorative Yoga

By Rosie Lazroe

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oday I would like to introduce you to one of yoga’s sweet gifts to the world: the style of restorative yoga.

temperature. Comfortably warm skin will activate the parts of the brain necessary to assist your body into deep relaxation.

One can think of a restorative practice as the sweet reward for a busy life well lived. It is like a magic elixir that has the power to help lower cholesterol, boost the immune system, reduce hypertension and lower triglyceride levels. As a beautiful compliment to an active yoga practice, it has the power to relax the inner environment so deeply, that the body and mind will naturally feel refreshed throughout the most active of days.

A quiet environment

What can you expect in a class?

Props, and lots of them!

Restorative yoga holds your body in the yoga posture, so you don’t have to. It creates the beneficial shapes that are required of a yoga pose, while having you do little to no work.

A cozy warm room

Excessive heat or cold will stimulate the brain to elevate or reduce body

Each teacher will offer a different sound modality as you rest. Some will play calming music or share inspirational readings, while others may keep the room absolutely silent.

An eye pillow

A dimly lit room will reduce stimulating nerve impulses, and very light pressure around the bones of the eyes will offer sensory input that relaxes the heart beat. A small, folded hand towel over the forehead and the eyes works very well if an eye pillow is not available to you.

Yoga postures that are held from 5-20 minutes

Chemical reactions occur in the body the longer you stay in a posture. While remaining for a minimum of 15 minutes begins to break down stress hormones, some teachers prefer to hold postures for 5-10 minutes.

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It might take a few minutes to adjust the props to feel comfortable in your body. Restorative yoga postures require no muscle contraction whatsoever. Be patient, and take your time getting settled. Give yourself time to get familiar with the sensation of resting on yoga props, and do your best to eliminate minor annoyances when setting up your pose. The goal is to be as physically comfortable as possible.

Check the local yoga directory for the studio nearest you, and ask if they offer any restorative yoga classes. Wishing you a relaxing journey.

Rosie Lazroe is a certified yoga teacher and master reiki practitioner. For more information, you can contact her at 732-596-7384, rosie@naturalawakeningsnj.com or visit RosieLazroe.com.

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change

by April Thompson

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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care.

Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust”

ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president.

Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products.

UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patient-centric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness. The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging

period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer.

Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues.

My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care.

The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together.

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Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

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Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education.

Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”.

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calendar of events All calendar events for the November 2018 issue must be received by October 10th and adhere to our guidelines. Email kathy@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Kid Meditation in a Himalayan Salt Room – 6:45pm. Meditation may help kids improve focus, concentration, self-esteem, regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and help balance their immune system. $30. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Register: 609-285-3115.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 CBD Oil Presentation – 7pm. Presenter: CV Sciences. Learn how CBD interacts with the body and how it relates to overall wellbeing.

Limited Seating. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP required: 908-658-4900 or Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Floor & Float – 7-9pm. Mat yoga with inversions

and resting postures in Aerial hammocks! True Definition, Test Sports Club, 1931 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 732-347-5511. Info: Toni@True-Definition.com. Register: TrueDefinition.com.

Essential Oils Workshop – 7-8pm. Theme: Emotions and Energy. Instructor: Carolyn Peucker.

Learn how essential oils can bring comfort and support to you and your family. $20. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park.Register: 732-809-4664 or oilways@ outlook.com. SandHillsWellness.com.

Astrology for Beginners: Class 4 – 6-8pm.

Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. A brief history and introduction into astrology, the zodiac, planets, houses and reading a birth chart or other horoscope. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Program.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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plantoattend COMPLIMENTARY LASER DINNER WORKSHOP Thursday, October 4 6:15 p.m.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Chai with Rumi: A Poetry Circle – 4-5pm. Rumi was an enlightened soul who found expression through poetry. Instructors: Adnan Shamsi & Saumya Dwivedi. By donation. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Labyrinth Mindfulness Walking Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Instructor: Adnan Shamsi.Guided meditation into a labyrinth, instruction provided, calmness guaranteed. By donation. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Community Vegetarian Potluck Dinner – 6:307:30pm. Break bread with a compassionate mindful community. Bring a vegetarian item to share (not required). By donation. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Kirtan Chant Song Circle – 7:30-9pm. Instructor: Ron Cohen. Bring drums & musical instruments or use ours! By donation. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

How to Read Medical Blood Tests: Class 2 – 11am-1:30pm. Knowing how to read medical tests is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Program.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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Zen-Zone Art: Class 1 – 2-4:30pm. Focusing on any art form uses the meditative mind, zen-zone, which accelerates the release of stress. $50/public. $35/ students of Dian’s Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 New Moon Women’s Circle – 4-6pm. Instructor: Joy Okoye. A space to rediscover, share, nourish, awaken and restore the feminine sprit spirit within. $10 suggested donation. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

“First Kingdom of Consciousness: God is Doing All This TO Me!” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic

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Certain events listed in our calendar might be subject to change. Please call in advance to ensure that the event you’re interested in is still available.

Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Reiki Share Celebration – 1-4pm. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls and more. $15. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. 908-526-0002. Beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/NewJersey-Reiki-Circle.

Pilates Mat Teacher Training – 12pm. A new career opportunity awaits you! True Definition, Test Sports Club, 1931 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 732-347-5511. Info: Toni@TrueDefinition.com. Register: True-Definition.com.

Teen Unplug: Yoga & Mindfulness – Oct. 7, 21. 6:30-7:30pm. Yoga develops muscle strength, balance and flexibility, while mindful meditation reduces stress, anxiety and improves focus. $20/class. $36/both dates. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. Register: 908-5260002 eZentialWellness.com.

Dynamic Digestion: Working with Digestive Issues – 9am-2pm. Treat IBS symptoms, regulate blood sugar, improve digestion. Presenter: Paula Tepedino. $75/registered by 9/30. $85/after.

Awakening Point Yoga Studio, 254A, Mountain Ave., Ste 2A, Hackettstown. Info: Mary, 973-6707421. AwakeningPoint.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 New Moon Intention Setting Circle – 7-8:30pm.

Make & take workshop. Start fresh and utilize powerful cycle of the moon to activate the Law of Attraction in your life. $15. La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119-131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648. Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter.com/Events.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing - 3-6pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis– 7pm. All welcome, Reiki practitioners and nonpractitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Crystal Healing Experience in a Himalayan Salt Room – 6pm. Deep meditation using healing crystals and gemstones. Crystals available for purchase. $50. Ask how to receive $10 off. Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Register: 609285-3115. 4ElementsWellnessCenter.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 Children’s Aerial Parties – 4-8pm. Ongoing. True Definition, Test Sports Club, 1931 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 732-347-5511. Info:

Toni@True-Definition.com. True-Definition.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Free Community Yoga Day/Open House7:30am-2pm. Free aerial and floor yoga all day.

Café refreshments, reading room and Oasis Meditation Atrium. Space is limited. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton.

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Make Your Own Mala Beads – 2pm. Learn about and make mala beads for intention setting. Make one for yourself as a gift. Hands-on workshop with angel cards. $46. Space is limited, preregistration required.

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

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

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 “Second Kingdom of Consciousness: God is Doing All This FOR Me!” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

Restorative Yoga Workshop – 12-2pm. Poses are held with support of blankets, blocks, pillows, and bolsters. Let go of stress and tension, quiet the mind, feel peaceful. Space is limited. $35. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. Register: 908-526-0002 eZentialWellness.com.

Sunday Service and Meditation Workshop – 10am, 12pm. Presenter: Sarada Chiruvolu, author of Home at Last. Address common obstacles that people face during meditation and offer simple techniques for developing a productive spiritual practice. $30. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave, Asbury. Register: 908-730-8792.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 Cleansing with the Seasons – 7pm. Presenter: Holistic Health Coach, Csilla Bischoff. Learn how to gently cleanse your body by eating with the seasons and which organs to pay attention to during the fall. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP required: 908-658-4900 or Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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Release Meditation in a Himalayan Salt Room – 6:45pm. Allow Christina Flanagan to guide you through a relaxing emotional release meditation in order to feel more at peace. Breathe out any emotions that are no longer serving us. $50. Ask how to receive $10 off. Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Register: 609-2853115. 4ElementsWellnessCenter.com.

Essential Oils Workshop – 7:30-8:30pm. Theme: Hand Soap and Fresheners. Instructor: Carolyn Peucker. Learn how essential oils can bring comfort and support to you and your family. $20. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park.Register: 732-809-4664 or oilways@ outlook.com. SandHillsWellness.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Lisa’s Thermography Clinic – 3rd Tuesday of the month. Find out if you have inflammation before it becomes a problem. Non-invasive, pain-free imaging. La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119-131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648.

Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter. com/Events.

Barre X – 7-8pm. Strengthen your entire body in this aerial yoga class with Leigh Teuber. True Definition, Test Sports Club, 1931 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 732-347-5511. Info: Toni@ True-Definition.com. Register: True-Definition.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Meditation at Rutherfurd Hall — 6:30-7:30pm.

Join Jean Marie of Fostering the Journey for an hour of harmony. $15. Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy. Info: RutherfurdHall.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Card and Chart Readings – 10am-5pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Have access to guidance from the stars, tarot, guardian angels, spirit guides and loved ones from the other side. $65/30 min. card reading. $75/30 min. chart reading. RSVP: 973-2674816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Rayki School Retreat – Oct. 18, 19. 9:30am6:30pm. $460. Sanctuary Lodge, Asheville, NC. Register: Form.Jotform.com/RaykiSchool/ Asheville-2018. Info: Contact@RAYKISchool.com.

Sound Therapy with Himalayan Bowls – 7-8pm.

Instructor: Tracy. Deeply relax, reduce stress and anxiety, manage pain, and recharge your mind, body and spirit. $20/early bird. $25/at the door. La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119-131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648. Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter.com/Events.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Community Dinner-And-A-Movie: Beetlejuice – 7-9pm. Bring a vegetarian dish, watch and discuss an inspirational movie. Free. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton.

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Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Bath – 6:30-7:30pm.

Deep relaxation and meditation. $20/preregistration. $25/at the door. Awakening Point Yoga Studio, 254A, Mountain Ave., Ste 2A, Hackettstown. Info: Mary, 973-670-7421. AwakeningPoint.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Music & Poetry Jam Fest – 7:30-9:30pm.

Instructors: Adnan Shamsi & Noemi de la Puente.

Place to share artistry, music, poetry, voice and more! $15 suggested donation. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

Submit work to: adnan@princetoniycc.org. 609454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

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

Open to all women. Safe space to share fears, weaknesses, hearts and to connect with other women. Feel loving support and acceptance. Coffee.

Center for Spiritual Living Princeton’s office, 812 Rt. 206 S, Ste 220, Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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A Journey Through the Chakras – 10:15-11:15am.

Instructor: Donna Pollin, RYT, Reiki Master. Yoga poses, visualization and breathing techniques help bring balance to each Chakra location. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. Preregister: 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Reiki I Certification – 10:15am-3pm. Instructor: Donna Pollin, Reiki Master. Learn the history of Reiki, an ancient hands-on healing modality. $150. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg.

Preregister: 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Free Intro to Yoga Teacher Training – 2pm.

Thinking about deepening your practice or becoming a registered yoga teacher? Join Karen, RYT-500, E-RYT 200, POLY-500, LVCY, YFCC. Teacher Training starts in January. Preregistration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. Karen@beherenowyoga108.com. 908642-0989. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

7th Annual Holistic Health Extravaganza – 9:30am-5pm. Exceptional vendors desired. New Egypt. Information & registration: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Monthly Open Mic Night – 7pm. Fun, relaxing evening of music and refreshments. 3rd Saturday of each month. Food and beverages available for a love offering. Free. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg).

RSVP: 908-730-8792 or UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

How to Read Medical Blood Test Naturally: Class 3 – 11am-1:30pm. Knowing how to read medical tests is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Psychic Development: Becoming a Message Bearer – 2-4:30pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski.

Understand and develop different layers of psychic gifts and skills from basic intuition to channeling. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Program.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 “Third & Fourth Kingdoms of Consciousness: God is Doing All This THROUGH and AS Me!” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner.

Center for Spiritual Living Princeton is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people.

Followed by refreshments and conversation.

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

Rejuvenating Restorative Yoga Workshop – 12-2pm. Using blankets, bolsters, sandbags and more to rest in passive, supported postures while focusing on breath, relaxation and meditation. $35.

Awakening Point Yoga Studio, 254A, Mountain Ave., Ste 2A, Hackettstown. Info: Mary, 973-6707421. AwakeningPoint.com.

Qi Healing: Clinical/Medical Qi Gong Workshop – 11:30am-2:30pm. Overview of Classical Chinese Medicine with a focus on ways to help ourselves using body/mind/breath to restore and maintain balance. $50/Pre-Register. $55/at the door. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd, Branchburg. Register: 908-526-0002 eZentialWellness.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 Bone Health – 7pm. Dr. Lakshmi Prasad discusses strategies and prevention. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Limited Seating. RSVP required: 908-658-4900 or Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

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Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis– 7pm. All welcome, Reiki practitioners and nonpractitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St, Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 Stones and Crystals Workshop – 6-8pm.

Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. An introduction to stones and crystals, their energies, uses and care. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Program.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 9:30am-12:30pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted.

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

Chakra Balancing Sound Bath in a Himalayan Salt Room – 6:45pm. Pure sound of Titanium Chimes along with Halotherapy while being guided in mindfulness meditation and affirmative thought. Instructor: Susan Niedt. $50. Ask how to receive $10 off. Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Register: 609-285-3115.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 Full Moon Cirlce: Letting Go – 7pm. The full moon is the completion of a cycle; it symbolizes the end chapter. Discover and release that which no longer serves you. $12. La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119-131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648. Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter.com/Events.

Gathering of the Holistic Minds – 7-9pm. Building our holistic community and enhancing our patients’ wellbeing. Organic food and lots of fun. The Holistic

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Yoga & Self-Healing with Wah! – 7:30-9:30pm.

Move, breathe, and deeply relax. Wah! teaches yoga and plays live music at the end of class. $25/ advance. $30/door. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am-7pm.

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

Shamanic Journey: Exploring Down – Journey with us to the direction of Planet and Sacred Place. $15. Auset Gypsy Metaphysical Emporium, 15 S. 2nd St., Easton, PA. Register: Journey-Down.

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Moving Through Grief – 7pm. Gentle and safe practice of yoga, meditation and discussion for those experiencing grief Sponsored by Wright & Ford Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Free. Pre-registration required. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

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

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 #ZenThatBeat Halloween Glowga Rave – 7-9pm.

Open-level Blacklight GLOW floor yoga is a fun upbeat flow! Prizes, refreshments, music, games and more. Face & Body painting available for $5. $35. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Gentle and Restorative Yoga with Kathy Kelly, RYT – 7-8:15pm. Enjoy a soothing, relaxing end to your week. No experience required. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. Preregister: 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Push N Pull – 10-11am. This tower class with Toni Porrello will kick your butt! True Definition, Test Sports Club, 1931 Washington Valley Rd., Martinsville. 732-347-5511. Info: Toni@TrueDefinition.com. Register: True-Definition.com.

Life Science of DNA Transformation – 6-8pm.

Instructor: Angela Nicastro, Evolutionary Channel Medium. Release core fear, blocks and trauma and retrieve wisdom and authentic empowerment. $50/ public. $35/students of Dian’s Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Experiencing Electromagnetic Energy Tools – 11am-3pm. Demonstrations with application & testing for each student in several tools used in the anti-aging clinics of Europe. $75/ public. $50/students of Dian’s Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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Halloween KARAYOGI: Family-Friendly Karaoke- 7:30-9pm. All ages, alcohol-free Karaoke party. Pick a song and everyone sings alone. Safe for teens and families. Free. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton.

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Energetics of Essential Oils – 1-2:30pm. Science and Intuition in Unity. Deepen your understanding of our connection with the world of nature. Use essential oils to support your wellbeing. $10.

La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119-131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648.

Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter. com/Events.

Reiki I Training & Certification – 2-day class: Oct 27, 28. 1:30-6:30pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Learn this ancient art of healing and self-empowerment. Beginner level. $200. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Reiki.

908-526-0002. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com.

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Teaching at Every Mat – Oct. 27, 28. Sat: 11:30am-7:30pm. Sun: 1-5pm. Discover how to engage all kinds of learners in class. Use the koshas, doshas and chakras a tool to connect to the subtle body and constitutions. 15 CEUs. $185. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington.

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

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Sound Therapy with Crystal Bowls – 2-3pm.

Instructor: Tracy. Deeply relax, reduce stress and anxiety, manage pain, and recharge your mind, body and spirit. $20/early bird. $25/at the door.

La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119-131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648.

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Holistic Happy Hour in a Himalayan Salt Room – 2pm. Informal meet & greet to share anything holistic! Bring a list of your own tips and secrets or come ready to soak up the knowledge of others. Free. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Register: 609-285-3115.

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Restorative Yoga – 12-1:30pm. Instructor: Deb Vari. Restful, passive form of yoga designed to open the body deeply but gently. Essential oils available for use as enhancement. $20. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Info: Gentle.Yoga@ hotmail.com or SandHillsWellness@gmail.com.

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Awakening the Chakras Workshop – 1-6pm.

Instructor: Jayadeva Mandelkorn. Open deeper healing awareness of the seven main subtle energy “wheels” in the body: the seven Chakras. $45/ advance. $50/door. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Kid Meditation in a Himalayan Salt Room – 6:45pm. Meditation may help kids improve focus, concentration, self-esteem, regulate blood pressure, heart rate, and help balance their immune system. $30. 4 Elements Wellness Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton. Register: 609-285-3115.

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Instructor: Adnan Shamsi. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

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Sat/Sun 9 am - 5 pm Learn a 5 minute daily routine that will help improve your energy, how to stay grounded, effects of stress on your energies & how to lessen its effects, how to protect your Aura, pain releasing techniques, energy testing on yourself and others. Each class is full of practice, practice, practice, and ends with each participant experiencing an EEM minisession that balances and calms their energy.

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on going events

Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 6-7:15pm.

Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd, Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.

sunday Bhagavad Gita Study Book Club – 6-8pm.

Instructor: Jayadeva Mandelkorn. Bhagavad Gita discussion group on self-improvement, cultivating discernment and resilience. Free.

Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St., Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am.

Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Spiritual Awakening Sunday Service – 10:30 am.

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

monday Meditation Course – Oct. 8-Dec. 8. “Meditation: Peace, Beauty, Insight & Strength” Instructors: Jayadeva Mandelkorn, Ryan Coulter & Adnan Shamsi. Comprehensive understanding of meditation and establishing personal practice. $135. Space is limited. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Weekly Lunchtime Meditation with Tracy – 1212:45pm. Start your week the right way and leave energized, relaxed and ready to be productive. $15.

La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648. Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter.com/Events.

8-week Quantum Meditation Challenge – Starts Oct 29. Discover how to reclaim your vitality, creativity, and joy as you practice healing using Quantum energy fields. $120/series. $20/drop-in.

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

Reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 12-1pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. New class begins first week of every month. $50/4-class series.

Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Wuji Tai Chi, Beginner 1 – 7-8pm. For students new to Tai Chi or new to the Wuji form. Starts Sept 10.

Instructor: Fran Maher. $96/8 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren.

908-647-1563. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

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

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tuesday Core Yoga with Becky Moates, E-RYT500 – 6-7:15pm. A strong core benefits the entire body.

Improve posture, breathing, and relax your body, mind and spirit. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

Classical Yoga – 9:45-11:15am. Instructor: Carol Cook, PhD, E-RYT. All levels. $15.

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Wuji Tai Chi, Beginner 1 – 10:30-11:30am.

Beginning moves of beautiful flowing “water” form. Starts Sept 11. Instructor: Fran Maher. $96/8 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

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Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty – 12:301:30pm. New class: Oct 23-Dec 4. Gentle, moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. Series of 6 classes, $75. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Contact Janet: 908-6351822. JOussaty@comcast.net. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7pm. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Introduction to Aerial Yoga: The Fundamentals – 11:45am, 5:45pm. Low impact, acupressurebased practice sure to lift spirits, stretch and strengthen the body. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-4543140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

wednesday Kids Yoga – 4:30-5:15pm. Kids practice breathing & balance, learn meditation & calming strategies.

Ages 3-9. First class free. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Mindful Meditation with Joe – 10-11am. Using various modalities from ancient and modern traditions, Joseph’s individualized meditation lessons help the student make the most of their meditations.

La Bella Vita Wellness & Relaxation Center, 119131 Rt 22 E, Green Brook. 732-200-5648. Register: LaBellaVitaWellnessRelaxationCenter.com/Events.

Reiki Level II Class – Oct. 3, 10, 17. 7-9pm.

Instructors: Anne Koenig and Valerie Balling.

Promotes wellness, calmness and soothes emotional distress. Reiki level one is a required prerequisite. $95. Must preregister. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Info: AnneKoenig1234@gmail.com.

SandHillsWellness.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.

Wuji Jing Gong Forms: Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 1:30-2:30pm. Instructor: Brian Coffey. minutes of Qi Gong, 30 minutes of Tai Chi. $96/8 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Handcrafted products and gifts by local artists and craftsmen using natural materials.

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Pilates Mat with Props – 9:30am, 6pm. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body!

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

Tues-Thurs • 11am-6pm Fri 11am-5pm • Sat 10am-5pm Closed Sunday & Monday

908-223-1331

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Wuji Qi Gong: All Levels – 5:30pm. Instructor: Fran Maher. Explore the 16 peaceful, relaxing Qi Gong movements. Move towards physical and emotional balance. $96/8 classes. $15/drop-in.

Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. Info: QiGongforHealing. com.

Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 12-1pm. Instructor:

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Patty Pagano. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. New class begins first week of every month. $50/4-class series.

Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

thursday Ascension 101 – 7-8pm. Online and On-site (Cranbury). Discover science and spiritual mechanics of Ascension. $20. Register: RAYKISchool.com, click event, select Ascension or email Contact@ RAYKISchool.com.

Classical Yoga – 9:45-11:15am. Instructor: Carol Cook, PhD, E-RYT. All levels. $15.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Questions: 732419-3551. SandHillsWellness@gmail.com.

SandHillsWellness.com.

Mindful Eating & Stress Management Course – 5:45-7:15pm. Starts Sept. 13. Instructor: Dr. Joseph Wieliczko. Learn how to eat more appropriately, enjoy eating, reduce stress and cope with the challenges of daily life. $108/part 1 or part 2. $196/ both parts. Princeton IYCC, 301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E, Princeton. IYCCPrinceton.org.

QiGong with Jeffrey Starbuck – 5:15-6:15pm.

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

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

Followed by optional meditation. Love offering.

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

UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

Chair Yoga – 11:45am-1:15pm. A full and rich yoga experience perfect for those who are uncomfortable working on the floor or with certain limitations. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Healing & Restorative Yoga & Meditation – 121:30pm. Sponsored by: Breast Cancer Research Center. Instructor: Mireille Delman. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC. org. MFavdel@gmail.com.

friday Aerial for Kids – 4:30-5:30pm. Kids fly & flow through yoga poses while having fun in aerial silks!

Ages 9-12. $12. $60/6 classes. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton.

609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Introduction to Aerial Yoga: The Fundamentals – 6pm. Low impact, acupressure-based practice sure to lift spirits, stretch and strengthen the body. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Chair Yoga – 11:45am-1:15pm. A full and rich yoga experience perfect for those who are uncomfortable working on the floor or with certain limitations. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301

N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

saturday Aerial Yoga Intensive – Oct. 13-Dec. 22. 11:30am12:45pm. Instructor: Leyna Muktadevi Schaeffer.

Low impact, acupressure-based practice to lift spirits, stretch and strengthen the body. $140. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC. org.

Introduction to Aerial Yoga: The Fundamentals – 8:30am. Low impact, acupressure-based practice sure to lift spirits, stretch and strengthen the body. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140. Register: PrincetonIYCC.org.

Meditation with Beth Youmans, PhD – 10:1511:15am. Meditation decreases inflammation, manages blood pressure, boosts mood, manages emotions, increases focus and more. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759.

YogaCentralNJ.com.

Children’s Acting and Voice Class – 11am. Build confidence in yourself and your talents and have fun! Scene study, monologue, on camera audition techniques. Adults: Fri evening. Private available.

858-401-3144. DowneyActingAndVoice.com.

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

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

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

Teens-Only Yoga and Meditation-12-1pm. Ages 11-17. Instructor: Elijah Okoye. Meditation and mindfulness for the new school year. First class free. Work-exchange available. Registration recommended. IYCC, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. 609-454-3140.

IYCCPrinceton.org.

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per hour ($60 value) Private Singing & Acting Lessons Find Personal Empowerment through Creativity Downey Acting and Voice Studio Kathleen Downey 858-401-3144 downeyactingandvoice@gmail.com DowneyActingAndVoice.com See CRG on page 56.

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

INTUITIVE SERVICES CARD READER: Spiritually guided card readings offered in person or via phone. Parties also welcome. Channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you!

Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

SPACE FOR RENT

PROFESSIONAL SPACE AVAILABLE Acupuncturist has two treatment rooms (one small, one large; both with massage tables) available for rent on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Would be perfect for massage therapist, reflexologist, nutritionist, holistic counselor, etc. Located in Flemington. For details, call Kristin at 973-979-1652 or pointdoctor@aol.com.

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

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

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community resource guide

EDUCATION/SCHOOLS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Joe@NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com to request our media kit.

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

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

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ACUPUNCTURE ACUPUNCTURE HOLISTIC CENTER OF NJ (AHCNJ) Dr. Angela Gao 300 Old York Rd, Flemington 908-788-8806 Info@ahcnj.com ahcnj.com License Number: 25mz00130500

Proudly serving the Hunterdon county and neighboring communities since 2008. Join us on a journey of holistic approach to life, wellness and health with the help of traditional Chinese acupuncture. See ad, page 21.

ACUPUNCTURE WORKS CENTER Kristin A. Dudley LAc 84 Park Ave, Ste G-103C, Flemington 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com

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. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders.

Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad, page 20.

RAYKI SCHOOL MASTER TRAINING Makiko Suzuki Fliss, PhD, MBA, MSc

Phone/text: 609-495-4229 Contact@RAYKIschool.com RaykiSchool.com

Explore how the human body and mind are interconnected and how to maintain perfect harmony to stay young and healthy. Focus with Quantum Healing, Reiki and Wellness Education. Private and corporate settings. See ad, pages 41.

COMMERCIAL KITCHEN CHERRY STREET KITCHEN

1040 Pennsylvania Ave, Trenton 609-695-5800 CherryStreetKitchen.com

Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley LAc 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, page 46.

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

Large 1-story with 4 cooking bays including bakery, plus cart and pallet storage. Must be friendly, clean, and cooperative. Rte.1 access, borders Lawrenceville.

AYURVEDA/HOLISTIC HEALTH

DESIGN / WEBSITE

AYURVEDASHRAM HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

DIGITAL MAESTRO

Experience the personalized body-mind-spirit approach of Ayurveda, a 5000-year-old healing science from India and one of the oldest system of medicine in the world! Ayurveda consultations and Panchakarma (detox) therapies by experienced and trained Ayurvedic practitioners. We specialize in pain management, hormonal imbalance, auto-immune disorders and pediatric wellness.

Mention NaturalAwakenings and get 25% OFF your initial consultation! See ad, page 15.

Your website should bring in customers 24/7. Schedule a free consultation to discuss how your website can be working more effectively. You will see results immediately. See ad, page 59.

2070 Route 1, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick 732-658-6122 MyAyurvedashram@gmail.com MyAyurvedashram.com

ENERGY HEALING

Paul B. Taubman II 908-219-8018 Paul@DigitalMaestro.com DigitalMaestro.com

A Fishy Canary

FITNESS STUDIO TRUE DEFINITION STUDIOS

Toni Porrello, owner 1931 Washington Valley Rd, Martinsville 732-347-5511 Toni@True-Definition.com True-Definition.com Pilates, Aerial & Barre are all amazing. Our instructors have multiple fitness certifications and care deeply about your goals and results as well as your safety. You will never be bored and the fun, encouraging environment and the community will keep you coming back. See ad, page 25.

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

MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad, page 13.

The state fish of New Jersey is the brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis).

The brook trout is like a fishy canary in a coal mine. Because the brook trout can’t survive in polluted water, spotting one is a sign that the water is clean.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE /IV INFUSION KAYA HEALTH & WELLNESS/IV INFUSION LOUNGE

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

IV nutrient infusions are used as part of whole patient treatment and are available a la carte as well.

See ad, page 19.

GIFTS/NATURAL,HANDMADE GAIA’S GIFTS

Ellen Perkins 76 E Washington Ave, Washington 908-223-1331 • GaiasGiftsNJ.biz Local, handcrafted items including wall art, fiber art, jewelry, small furniture, leather work, soaps, lotions, local honey, loose tea and flower vibrational essences.

Variety of rocks and crystals in personal size or display pieces, Himalayan salt lamps and so much more. See ad, page 52.

HOLISTIC CHIROPRACTORS DR. PAUL M. BIZZARO, DC

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

Over 40 years experience (personal and professionally) allows me to relate to your problem(s). Services include nonforce chiropractic, nutritional testing, utilizing test kits/panels, Chirothin weight loss, massage (covered by most insurance) and laser therapy for pain. Personalized attention guaranteed! See ad, page 37.

SAMSARA CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS CENTER Dr Jennifer Redmond 1 Eastern Ave, 2nd Floor East Somerville 908-300-8800 DoctorRedmond.com

We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad, page 49.

HOLISTIC DENTISTS PRINCETON CENTER FOR DENTAL AESTHETICS Dr. Ruxandra Balescu, DMD Dr. Kirk Huckel, DMD, FAGD 11 Chambers St, Princeton 609-924-1414 PrincetonDentist.com

We offer a unique approach to the health care of the mouth based on a holistic understanding of the whole body. Please contact us to learn how we can serve your needs. See ad, page 36.

HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHY CURE

Dr. Iqbal Nazir, MS, D.Pharm, D.H.S. Licensed Lab Medicine Practitioner 954-226-3652 HomeopathTreatment.com Natural cure in homeopathy of the most diseases and symptoms. No side effects.

C a l l D r. I q b a l N a z i r , Homeopathic Specialist, for an appointment.

HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER

Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Cir, Princeton 2 E Northfield Rd, Livingston 3400 Valley Forge Cir, King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 HypnosisCounselingCenter.com With 30 years experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of NJ utilizes traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. Regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals wanting to better their lives. Specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. See ad, page 5.

INTEGRATIVE HOLISTIC CONSULTANT SUNNY VAN VLIJMEN

939 Ridge Rd, Suite 2D, Monmouth Junction 609-275-3881 FindHappinessNow.com Do you want real and lasting change?

My professional background of 20+ years in alternative healing and personal development has taught me what works and what doesn’t. If you’re ready for change, schedule your free 15-minute phone consultation, today. See ad, page 22.

INTEGRATIVE/FUNCTIONAL MD INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSOCIATES Minal Vazirani, MD 112 Town Center, Warren 844-5-HEALER • 844-543-2537 dr.mvazirani@ihwa-nj.com minalvaziranimd.com ; Facebook: DrVazirani

Dr. V is triple board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, plus additional training in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine, and Yoga Therapy. She has published on integrative approaches to gut health.

Committed to helping patients get to the root cause of health concerns to create an individualized integrative lifestyle prescription for optimal wellness. Functional Medicine Testing and Nutritional Testing is performed when indicated.

See ad, page 45.

MASSAGE - THERAPY BODY BE WELL MASSAGE Lauren Curtis, LMT 615 Mountain Blvd, Watchung 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.

MEDICAL HOLISTIC HEALTH AMARE HEALING ARTS LLC Ashley Nagrocki, Owner 24 N 3rd Ave, Highland Park 732-841-0142 AmareHealingArts.com

Amare Healing Arts offers pampering with a purpose. All services approach the body as a whole working with and enhancing the healing and rebalancing already taking place. Amare offers Medical Massage as an alternative healing path for conditions like plantar fasciitis, Manual Lymphatic Drainage for lymphedema and detoxification, Ayurveda, Holistic Health Consultations and Yoga to better connect and understand the mind, body and spirit helping you learn about your body’s ability to naturally heal while gently relaxing and unwinding. See ad, page 23.

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BARBARA LEITNER, LMT, MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE SPECIALIST 4 Walter Foran Blvd, Ste 404, Flemington 908-578-7218 Barbara@SanctuaryMassageEnterprises.com SanctuaryMassageEnterprises.com Barbara ascribes to a holistic approach as an experienced NJ Licensed Massage Therapist specializing in Manual Lymph Drainage, Oncology and Intuitive therapy. See ad, page 27.

MEDITATION/SPIRITUAL

CHERRY GROVE FARM

3200 Lawrenceville Rd, Lawrenceville 609-219-0053 CherryGroveFarm.com

Organic and natural products including farmstead cheeses; Buttercup Brie, seasonal Jacks, Rosedale, Herdsman, Toma, Havilah and Cheddar Curds.

Additional products include wheyfed pork, grass-fed lamb and beef, pasture-raised eggs and myriad locally sourced goods. See ad, page 12.

CENTER FOR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT

Phyllis Livera 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain?

We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.

MLS LASER THERAPY MLS LASER THERAPY Dr. Paul Bizzaro, DC 81 S Main St, Yardley, PA 215-493-6589 DrPaulBizzaro.com

Get permanent relief for you pain without drugs, shots or surgery with FDA approved Laser Therapy. Benefits include Speedy healing process, pain free, extremely safe with no known side effects. Don’t live in pain anymore. See ad, page 37.

NATURAL MEDICINE NEW JERSEY NATURAL MEDICINE Dr. Jason Frigerio, ND, LAC, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Board Certified Acupuncturist 2424 Lamington Rd, Bedminster 973-267-2650 NJNaturalMedicine.com

New location in Bedminster is now open! Through Naturopathic, Chinese and Biological Medicine, NJNM identifies and treats the root cause of illness, not just symptoms, helps restore balance and promote optimal health. See ad, page 5.

PAIN RELIEF/MANAGEMENT

NUTRITION

NUTRITION EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristow 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice and nutrition school in Morristown, NJ, she teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 850 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 15 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches 1-day classes and lectures widely. Dian is currently finishing her doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University in Madison, NJ, and may be reached at 973 267-4816, Email at Dian2@wellnesssimplified.com or visit WellnessSimplified.com. See ad, page 7.

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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 its causes.

Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad, page 33.

PAST LIFE THERAPY/ NUTRITION KATHLEEN DOWNEY, CSCP, HHP

Past Life Therapist, Holistic Counseling Soul Retrieval, Nutritionist, Yoga Teacher Lambertville, NJ and worldwide by Skype 858-401-3144 • CoreLevelHealing@gmail.com CoreLevelHealing.net Offering a unique experiential therapy developed over 25 years. Resolve emotional issues with a first-hand experience that is life changing and empowering.

Author of Healthy is Delicious, nutritional, herbal/ supplemental, compassionately supporting the whole person.

PSYCHOTHERAPY/ENERGY HEALING/COUNSELING BOBBIE LYNN EDWARDS, M.ED, LPC

ORGANIZING/PRODUCTIVITY

PEBBLES OF HEALING/TIME TO GET ORGANIZED Amara Willey, CPO® 28 Center St, Clinton 908-868-4311 • amara@organizenj.com Home Organizing: OrganizeNJ.com Business Organizing: AmaraWilley.com

Certified Professional Organizer® Amara Willey has a supportive, non-judgmental approach toward time management and sustainable organizing, which is based on your learning style, how your brain works, and how you move through the world and is designed to create lasting change. See ad, page 12.

Licensed Psychotherapist Hunterdon County 908-892-8978, 908-251-9032 HunterdonTherapist.com

Looking for clarity and focus on the direction of your life?

My approach integrates 35 years of traditional psychotherapy techniques with spiritual philosophies to assist in your healing. I work with all ages, couples and families dealing with challenges such as anxiety and depression, behavior difficulties, and general dissatisfaction of current life situations. Call for information on workshops and speaking engagements.

New Jersey has its own volcano.

Experts estimate that the Beemerville volcano, in Sussex County, went out about 440 million years ago.

The real estate surrounding the volcano has become a hot commodity. People have built houses all the way up the slope, right to the summit.

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PSYCHOTHERAPY/ INTEGRATIVE COUNSELING ROBERT FILOCCO, LPC 2 Clerico Ln, Hillsborough 732-425-5086 hamletsmill@msn.com

Moving beyond just symptom relief via a blend of traditional and non-traditional approaches. Remove self-limiting concepts and behaviors.

Identify aspirations and personal direction. See ad, page 49.

REIKI & HYPNOSIS ALICE RICH REIKI CENTER

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

RELATIONSHIP COACH ONDOV RELATIONSHIP COACHING Rhoda Ondov, MS, MFT, CPC 12-14 E Main St, Suite 8, Somerville 908-642-6256 rhoda.ondov@gmail.com

If you are in a troubled relationship, or dealing with infidelity, or facing possible divorce, you do not need Therapy. You are not mentally ill. You just need guidance and solutions.

Relationship Coaching can help you repair these difficult situations, bringing clarity and restoring harmony. Eight years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad, page 18.

NJ Fun Fact:

The first baseball game was played in Hoboken.

The Next

Nutrition Course March 31-September 15, 2019

Become a Certified Nutrition Consultant in 6 Months and put the letters CNC after your name. This recognized qualification is obtained through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, AANC. The course includes 12 modules, and classes meet twice a month on Sundays 9 am - 1pm . All modules are taught by Dr. Derek Rodger (ND). Course fee is $2295.00 and can be paid over 6 monthly installments at $389.00 per month.

Every student receives a free 90 minute private nutritional consultation with Dr. Rodger (ND) worth $249.00.

Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Derek Rodger (ND) Course Instructor

To obtain a detailed information pack visit:

NutritionConsultants.org or Tel: 908-223-8899

A library of material becomes yours following course completion.

Thermography is “Health Discovery” a very important part of your preventive wellness program.

Radiation Free Breast and Full Body Thermography for Both Women & Men

Find out if you have inflammation before it becomes a problem.

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REFLEXOLOGY

2018 EDITORIAL CALENDAR

Health & Wellness Issue

JAN

FEB

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

Healthy Food Issue

MAR APR

Feature: Ethnic Cuisine Plus: Super Spices Feature: Climate Health Update Plus: Healthy Home

CHRISTEL HAASE REFLEXOLOGY

Christel Haase, PhD, Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter E Foran Blvd, Ste 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com Foot reflexology applies pressure to reflex points to remove toxins, clear neural pathways and improve internal organ and system functioning.

Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles and ill-fitting footwear. See ad, page 19.

SPIRITUAL HEALING, TEACHING BE THE MEDICINE

Janet StraightArrow 973-647-2500 Janet@BeTheMedicine.com BeTheMedicine.com

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JUNE

Feature: Natural Care First Plus: Personalized Medicine Feature: Livable Communities Plus: Natural Beauty

Nutrition Issue

JULY AUG

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

Body Movement Issue

SEPT OCT

Feature: Joint Health Plus: Yoga for Flexibility Feature: Game Changers Plus: Chiropractic

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THERMOGRAPHY LISA’S THERMOGRAPHY AND WELLNESS

Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ and NY 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives an early look at the most important indicator of a potential health problem – inflammation. Early stage disease screening is an area in which thermography excels. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, or you are merely curious about the state of your health, thermography can help provide answers. Radiation-free breast and full body screenings for men and women. See ad, page 57.

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. ~Albert Camus

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TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE ACUPUNCTURE HOLISTIC CENTER OF NJ (AHCNJ) Dr. Angela Gao 300 Old York Rd, Flemington 908-788-8806 Info@ahcnj.com ahcnj.com License Number: 25mz00130500

With over 5000 years of clinical application and rich history, Chinese herbal medicine is sourced from nature and has little to no side effects. These natural remedies facilitate your body’s own healing power for opioid-free life. See ad, page 21.

WELLNESS CENTER 4 ELEMENTS WELLNESS CENTER 301 N Harrison St, Princeton 609-285-3115 Relax@4ElementsWellnessCenter.com 4ElementsWellnessCenter.com

Escape from your daily life to where nature and cutting-edge science combine for overall wellness and positivity.

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