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HEALTHY

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GOAT YOGA

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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22 RETHINKING OUR STUFF

Moving Toward a Circular Economy

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24 JENNY ODELL ON

the Importance of Doing Nothing

28 THE ART OF THE NAP

Unplugging From Life Without Apology

32 MOUTH MATTERS

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A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

34 MINDFULNESS

IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

36 SPINAL SOLUTIONS Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

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42 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT

Global Movement on Fast Track

46 ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

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This digital effort will allow us to add current content quickly and easily. For example, we just posted an article and video on “The Amazon Fires” to help draw attention to this global catastrophe and its far-reaching effects on our collective society and planet. Local content, articles and videos are also on our drawing board.

Joe Dunne, Publisher Over the last 25 years Natural Awakenings has been committed to connecting and educating community through sound editorial on topics that affect the health of people and planet. Now we can be so much more. Through our interactive website, readers and advertisers will have a greater opportunity to become involved.

We are currently filling a free events calendar with a variety of local activities, things to do, places to visit and just plain interesting stuff. A custom calendar for our advertisers is also being coded and will soon be up and running. This will automate our submission process and carry forward to print the offerings made possible by our advertisers.

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Spirits in Play at Spiritfest Expo & Holistic Fair

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he Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment invites participants to tune up their body, mind and spirit and come play at the fifth annual Spiritfest Expo & Holistic Fair, held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on October 26, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 27, at the New Hope Eagle Firehouse.

Festivals celebrating the end of the harvest season have existed since ancient times, evidenced by literature and engravings from around the globe. Often considered a transition time, when boundaries between the spirit world and the natural world blur, the end of October has become a time to reflect on, and play with, spirit.

Every hour of Spiritfest will feature free special guest speaker presentations on metaphysical topics. Area psychic readers and mediums, energy healers, mind/body therapists and holistic practitioners will offer massage, stress management techniques and many more healing modalities. New age products, aroma and holographic therapies, artwork, jewelry and crystals will also be displayed for purchase, along with a food court.

Cost: $7 for admission. Location: 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope. For more information, call 267-261-2768 or visit WeAreSME.com. See ad, page 11.

Irish Oats for Healthy Eating

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acteria in the gut microbiome are believed to have an impact on everything from immunity to inflammation to the ability to burn fat. It’s important to feed the gut not only probiotics but also the prebiotics like beta glucan fiber, found naturally in oats, that feed these beneficial bacteria. Flahavan’s is pleased to offer gut-healthy recipes on its website, such as turmeric kimchi steel cut oatmeal, which combine prebiotic and probiotic foods, along with old-time favorites enhanced by the naturally creamy texture resulting from a combination of the optimum Irish oat-growing climate and Flahavan’s unique slow-milling process.

For over 230 years and seven generations, E. Flahavan & Sons Ltd., has been producing quality Irish oats at their family-owned mill in Kilmacthomas, beneath the Comeragh Mountains in County Waterford. Flahavan’s oats are sustainably grown and milled in Ireland, bringing wholesome, naturally creamy and non-GMO-verified oatmeal from farm to spoon since 1785.

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October 26 • 12noon-4pm Qi Healing, Introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong, and lots of good people to talk with about this kind of stuff.

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Natural Awakenings Central New Jersey Launches New Community Website

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atural Awakenings has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online hub for all things healthy and sustainable in the Central NJ area. Partnering with the Locable Publisher Network, a software company that works exclusively with local publica-

tions like Natural Awakenings, the new website has many exciting features for readers and advertisers alike.

The enhanced online calendar will make it easy to share events and discover local happenings in the community. Business owners can list their natural health and eco-friendly products or services for visitors to discover in the new searchable directory.

There are opportunities for advertisers to increase their online reach through a community sponsorship, featured event listings, display advertisements and more. Also, the articles and sections that readers have grown to love can be easily found and shared through the new website.

“Excited and anxious are understatements when looking at the growth potential our new web presence brings us and our community. The ability to share content we have been collecting over 25 years coupled with the local editorial is fueling my excitement,” states Publisher Joe Dunne. “Local directories, free listings, contest and social media linking are but a small part of our new and exciting energies. I hope to make NaturalAwakeningCNJ. com a must to visit.”

For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsCNJ.com. If you are interested in digital advertising opportunities with certain online placements available on a first-come, first-serve basis, contact Joe@ NaturalAwakeningsNJ.com or call 908-405-1515.

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ake the opportunity to move into personal, spiritual mastery and learn how to live it every day. Deepen and enhance the spiritual, healing and practical life. Enjoy grounded, advanced-level teachings that everyone can embrace, practice and enjoy with the Be Your Own Guru class, running from 7 to 8 p.m., each Monday from October 7 through November 4, at Studio Yoga, in Madison.

In this series, participants will learn to look inside for answers, responsibility and purpose. Learn to release patterns, blocks and interferences quickly in order to become a guru-true self-master.

Instructor Janet StraightArrow has been teaching advanced spiritual and healing mastery and journeywork for almost three decades. Bridging many traditions, Janet brings her clients directly to their center, truth and love.

The workshop is great for teachers, healers, holistic practitioners, yogis, Reiki Masters or anyone who is looking to manifest their best self. Each hour-long class will focus on one truth, a set of teachings and a powerful practice to work with and build on.

Location: Studio Yoga, 2 Green Village Rd., Ste. 215, Madison. For more information, call 973-966-5311 or visit StudioYogaMadison.com and BeTheMedicine.com. See directory listing, page 62.

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VibeWell Yoga Festival Will Rock Your Asana

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n 2017, the NJ Yoga Collective was founded by Bridget Riepl, who spent years wishing that an all-inclusive destination existed where teachers, students and studios could connect, get inspired, support each other, discover new styles and unite. She wanted to bring people together from all walks of life for the same central purpose: yoga. The VibeWell Yoga Festival will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on October 27, in Asbury Park. The festival offers a unique vibration that has consistently inspired creative collaboration, artistic evolution, empowered expression and a non-judgmental lifestyle grounded in universal loving-kindness.

The VibeWell Yoga Festival is an epic experience and opportunity to spend a full day in an environment that fosters love, compassion and connection with likeminded people who bring their own unique perspective to the practice.

Their classes range from musically inspired jam sessions to deeply emotional releases, with workshops mixed in between, where participants will break down poses, up-level their anatomy game and feel empowered to move with greater attention, awareness and freedom. Turn your 2019 VibeWell Festival experience into a two-day immersion by adding on extra time with healing expert Jillian Pransky and renowned photographer Robert Sturman. Customize the day with a soul nourishing schedule that will engage the muscles, mind and the capacity to make magic.

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Holistic Health Extravaganza Comes to Hamilton

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he 8th Annual Holistic Health Extravaganza is new to Hamilton (Mercer Co.,) but attendees loyally look forward to it no matter the location.

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on October 19, come discover why people keep coming back!

There will be over 50 holistic practitioners and crafters (aura photography, reiki, nutrition and health coaching, handmade soap, essential oils, natural skin care, green products, ayurvedic spices and medicine, intuitives/ psychics, t’ai chi, energy medicine, hypnosis, gemstones, crystals, jewelry, chiropractic, teas, foot ionization detox, clothes, henna art and more). In addition, there will be workshops, individual sessions, giveaways, food and fun. Entrance is free for attendees.

The Head to Toe Women’s Expo, simultaneously occurring that weekend, is a one-stop showcase for information on the latest products and services for the whole family. Rediscover all-time favorite companies or find something new.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on “green” items and get an early start on holiday shopping.

Location: Crockett Middle School, 2631 Kuser Road, Hamilton Twp. For more information call 609-752-1048, email Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com or visit NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. See ad, page 13.

October 26 & 27 SATURDAY, 10am-6pm SUNDAY, 10am-5pm New Hope Eagle Fire House 46 North Sugan Road • New Hope, PA 18938

Festivities Include: Guest Speakers Every Hour • Psychics, Mediums & Tarot Readers Holistic, Shamanic & Reiki Practitioners Massage & Energy Healers • Herbalists & CBD Products Artwork & Jewelry • Crystals, Rocks, Gemstones & Salt Lamps New Age Aroma & Spiritual Products Aura Photography • Door Prizes • Food Court

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Paul M. Bizzaro, DC 81 S. Main St., Yardley 215-493-6589 DrPaulBizzaro.com

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r. Paul Bizzaro attended New York Chiropractic College to obtain his chiropractic education, graduating with honors in 1990.

Additionally, he is a certified chiropractic sports physician.

Bizzaro uses a combination of chiropractic treatments and complementary services to reduce pain and improve patients’ overall health. He specializes in soft-force technique chiropractic, eliminating the cracking experienced with standard chiropractic adjustments. His light touch allows him to work with all ages, from infants to seniors. He has successfully worked with bone cancer patients, improving their quality of life without risk of a fracture.

To expand patients’ healing options, Bizzaro offers a stateof-the-art, FDA-approved, fully robotic, class four MLS laser.

Because the laser works at the cellular level, its dual wavelengths decrease both pain and inflammation, causing cells of tendons, ligaments and muscles to repair themselves faster, leading to a quicker recovery. It reduces inflammation, increases circulation, accelerates healing and decreases the formation of scar tissue.

The laser is painless and produces no side effects, making it ideal for those with fractures and dislocations, athletes and arthritic patients.

Having personal experience with the role nutrition plays in health, Bizzaro offers micro-nutrient testing, counseling and supplements, as well as patient-specific nutritional regimens based on their epigenetic profile. Testing can involve ZYTO hand-scanning, saliva and DNA test kits, and detailed blood panels.

Bizzaro’s office has two certified massage therapists available to give therapeutic massages, ideal for reducing pain and stress.

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Holistic Health Extravaganza with

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Saturday, October 19 10am-5pm Crockett Middle School, Hamilton, NJ

Meet 50+ holistic practitioners & crafters.

Free Event Giveaways & Raffles Intuitives • Reiki Jewelry • Exotic Clothing Fun! For details: Facebook.com/NextStepStrategies/events To be a vendor, contact 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com

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Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18.

Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.

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Eating the Colors of the Rainbow

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tarting at a young age, many people turn their noses up when it comes to eating vegetables.

Perhaps it’s the memory of being fed the dull, unseasoned and unappetizing meal. Even when “open up, here comes the choo-choo train” is used, getting children to eat their vegetables is a chore. Maybe it’s the texture, smell, appearance and color of baby food that’s the reason why so many dislike eating vegetables.

Some vegetables are better than others, although they’re all good for the body in some way. Besides being the most vibrant of vegetables, red, purple, blue and orange earth-grown food is the best source of powerful body-healing compounds.

Colorful fruits and vegetables are packed full of different chemical compounds and pigments that make the edibles so bright.

All natural foods with hues of red, orange, yellow, blue and purple contain anthocyanins, which have been touted as perhaps the strongest

of all antioxidants.

The pigment in anthocyanins gives food its purple and blue hues. Lycopene, also an anthocyanin, is a carotenoid pigment that gives food a red color, and beta carotene is responsible for giving yellow and orange colors to foods. If fruits and vegetables have one of these vibrant colors, it is certain that they are not to be overlooked. Foods packed full of antioxidants are the best for the human body. Breaking the word down, “anti” means against and “oxidants” means any substance that initi-

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ates oxidation.

The process of oxidation is necessary in the body. Glucose is oxidized into carbon dioxide, which creates the energy needed to function. Oxidation, however, also causes serious damage to the body, and is the culprit in the aging of vital organs.

The more antioxidants in our system, the more help our body is getting to stay healthy, slowing the aging process. In some cases, antioxidants can actually reverse the damage caused by free radicals—the cause of numerous damaging diseases, conditions and compromised health.

Antioxidants are most beneficial because they combat free radicals throughout the body. These pesky radicals are molecules which are unstable because of a gain or loss of an electron. While oxidation is a normal process for any living thing, an over abundance of free radicals in the system can cause advanced aging and is responsible for initiating disease and illness in the body.

So it does make sense that we should listen to the mantra of millions of parents throughout time: “You’re not leaving the table until you eat your vegetables.” Because the most colorful vegetables are best for the body, they can be consumed in so many different ways. They make a beautiful addition to any plate, offsetting the bland color of meats and most starchy foods.

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With the ever-growing interest in juicing and making smoothies, try a few of the most vibrant foods in with homemade drinkables. Most of them are sweet, and they will probably not be recognized as a superfood but as a colorful addition.

No matter the manner of consumption, it is vital that these foods become a part of a regular diet. It makes sense that the more good food in the body means a happier and healthier one. Nature is medicine, so pick up some carrots, beets or whatever colored vegetable catches the eye.

Jeffrey Green, M.A., is a local freelance writer, reiki practitioner and staff member for Natural Awakenings Magazine. Currently, Jeffrey’s mission is to educate as many people as possible to the benefits of natural medicine.

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ncient Chinese tea drinkers began to analyze and interpret the shapes and positioning of the tea leaf remnants in the bottom of their tea cups and noticed something remarkable.

Reading tea leaves became a method of divination. In the 1600s, tea became an import throughout Europe, and the practice of foretelling one’s future from tea leaves was carried across the sea and into other expanding continents.

Because of the large number of effects that tea has on the body, tea drink-

ing is regarded as a unique and individual experience. There seems to be a tea that can help with any illness. With so many different combinations, flavors and blends, tea can be made specifically for what someone is seeking—either an enjoyable beverage, a mixture to combat illness and disease, to calm the troubled mind and spirit or to create a metaphysical drink that transcends time and place.

Some believe that because of the individual experience and personal connection to the tea, the drinker influences the move-

ment and ultimate placement and pattern of the leaves. The palette of leaves answers questions about the past, present and future of the person who drank the tea. Many who participate in the process, either reading or receiving messages, believe that it is the psychic modality, psychometry. This ability allows a person to receive psychic messages from inanimate objects.

Reading tea leaves, however, involves reading an object which was once animate. The leaves were alive at one point and came from a plant that was very much alive as well. The energy that flows through every living body is interconnected. This connection allows for ethereal knowledge and communication with other planes of existence.

Tea is multipurpose. From beautiful flowers, plants, herbs, bark and roots comes a mystical sensation—tea. Used as the beverage of choice, medical remedy or to foretell the future, tea is known and used the world over, and will continue to reveal its magic to anyone willing to take a sip.

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CATNIP isn’t only used for tantalizing your cat and throwing them into a frenzy of excitement. With its heart-shaped leaves and white to purple flowers, the plant can be dried and made into a tea that helps promote heavy sweating and in turn alleviate cold, flu and headache symptoms. After the sweating, a peaceful, relaxing state comes on, helping to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

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Even though the red bell pepper is more sweet than spicy hot, it causes a thermogenesis in the body, which increases the metabolism and can therefore help with weight loss.

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hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset began working on waste issues on a life cycle basis—from “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says.

“Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.”

While many still have never even heard the term, the “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an alternative to the “make-useand-dispose” mentality of the traditional linear economy.

“You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant.

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There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources.

It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption.

The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey.

Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydroponic farming.

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“There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says.

“There is also a strong need to produce sustainable—and, ideally, chemical-free— food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country.

Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings.

Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better. The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy.

Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company.

Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined.

“That,” Stahel says, “is the billion-dollar question.”

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Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

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Economy, proposes that we use our Someone who participates deeply attention to rebel against the seductive in the attention economy is liable to pull of 24/7 availability and manipulation be kept in a loop of anxiety, fear and by algorithms. shallow reaction. Ironically, this feeling

She tells us that redirecting our drives them back toward the attention attention toward nature allows us to economy, creating an unhealthy spiral of gradually remake our lives and forego the attention that could be more meaningfulmentality that tells us that we must have ly directed elsewhere. a constant return on investment. True

about productivity, progress and the mentality that we must have a constant return on our investment—including how we spend our time and where we direct our attention?

Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn. I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully.

Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.

How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?

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To balance the sweet treats with healthier options, throw some mini boxes of raisins, as well as single-serve portions of pretzels or popcorn, into the Halloween bag.

Pudding pouches and squeezable applesauce containers are also wise choices that kids will enjoy. Single-serve packets of cocoa-dusted almonds are also a smart snacking option.

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hildren, four-legged family members, Thanksgiving overeaters and the occasional squirrel on a branch have mastered an art that eludes most of us, and they engage in it without a shred of guilt.

Defying our cultural habit of constantly being on the go and embracing the respite can be an active meditation, an invitation to cultivate uncommon stillness.

Answering the siren’s call of a nap might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Both body and psyche crave chill-out times for good reasons. Using study subjects ranging from NASA pilots to emergency room staff, curling up for a 20- to 30-minute siesta has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve motor skills and enhance job performance and creativity.

Power naps—the short-but-sweet kind—give us the opportunity to nourish the most neglected part of life, the inner life.

Rest-fueled “me-time” can be a daily ritual punctuated with both practical and aesthetic inspiration. Choosing a spot drenched in inviting natural light or close-curtained tranquility and reserving a favored pillow, chair or luxurious coverlet can usher in

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blissful time-out. Adding the presence of aromatherapeutic essential oils like lavender, Roman chamomile or tangerine or a vase of simple fresh flowers can signal the ever-diligent sympathetic nervous system to cut back on overtime. Dropping down into unhurriedness like an anchor into port can prompt deeper and longer breaths and offer us the shameless chance to invest in quality daydreaming. Playing recorded sounds from nature—ocean waves, soft rain or gentle wind in the trees—can set the stage for a satisfying nap. Inviting the resident cat or pooch for a sleep-spell can also effect release of beneficial endorphins.

Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures follow-through, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to. Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait. The pursuit of well-being does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams.

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books. She is also a composer of healing and inspiring music. Connect with her at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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A Conversation with

Dr. Eben Alexander & Karen Newell

When Science Meets Spiritual

by Kathy Tarbell

KT: In Proof of Heaven, you detail the medical condition that led to your coma and vividly describe your near death experience (NDE) while in that unconscious state. Your latest book, Living in a Mindful Universe, which you co-wrote with Karen Newell, is an effort to unite science and spirituality. What prompted you to commit to such an ambitious project?

EA: As a scientist, I’m very interested in the scientific explanations for all of this. Since my coma, I’ve discovered that there are hundreds of scientists around this world who are working on the very deep mystery of the primacy of consciousness and that tremendous scientific progress has been made toward explaining how all this can be. It’s truly a revolution.

KT: What do you think is prompting this revolution?

EA: For thousands of years this kind of spiritualist knowledge was based on the journeys of prophets and mystics. However, that changed in the late 60s when doctors developed ways to resuscitate cardiac arrest patients. By doing so they’ve now populated this world with tens of millions of souls who have been to the other side and come back. I think it’s all those NDEs that are shifting the balance tremendously and taking us to a new level of understanding,

and it’s broadly supported by the science.

That’s the thing that makes this revolution so extraordinary.

KT: How has the recognition of the primacy of consciousness changed your own approach to healing?

EA: I think it changes everything. Consciousness studies now strongly affirm that the assumptions of material science—that the material world is all that exists and that consciousness beyond the brain is an illusion—has turned out to be 180 degrees off from the truth. This is a complete flip in understanding how much power mind has over matter. We see it strongly in the placebo effect, yet most people don’t understand just how the powerful placebo effect can be. People have cured themselves of cancer and rid themselves of advanced infections and things like that just through the belief that they can do so. The most extraordinary examples of profound healing occur in near-death experiences which I would say is like a placebo effect on steroids.

KT: That was especially evident in your own case of full recovery.

EA: There’s no explanation within Western medicine for my kind of recovery from meningitis with such extensive damage to the neocortex and brain stem. Naturally,

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it has attracted a lot of scientific interest because it challenges perceptions.

KT: Eventually, your study and research on non-local consciousness led to a curiosity about methods people used to access realms similar to your NDE experience. It also led to a fortuitous meeting. Karen, how did you and Eben meet?

KN: We both enrolled in a seminar on how to achieve different states of consciousness.

I’ve never had a life altering experience, like an NDE, but I always accepted that our consciousness existed before we were born and would continue to exist after we die.

Even as a child, I could sense a God force, mostly through communing with nature and animals, and I was mystically curious.

My thirst to know more led me to learn through a long series of personal experiences along with experimenting with lots of different theories and techniques.

KT: Eventually you tried HeartMath, which proved to be transformative for you. How did you hear about it?

KN: I had been doing a tremendous amount of reading, and HeartMath kept coming up. I knew that love in the heart was the key but I soon figured out that I didn’t really know how to feel in the heart.

HeartMath teaches a coherence technique

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where you focus on the heart to generate feelings of gratitude. I couldn’t do that at all. I could only think of things I was grateful for. HeartMath and Sufi heart rhythm meditation allowed me to realize that between me and feeling was stored emotional trauma I’d forgotten about. Once that was activated and cleared, I started to have more supernatural experiences because I was now able to get behind who I really am and not that surface kind of person we all kind of create to get along in the world.

recordings would help me reconnect to the realms I experienced in my NDE. And they did. Not in the full hyperreality that I experienced during my coma but these “sound journeys” far exceed simply recalling my NDE memories. This has now become my preferred form of daily meditation. And it’s also why I encouraged Karen and Keven to form their company, Sacred Acoustics.

KT: Another big change happened when you discovered sound and acoustics.

EA: That’s right. What we are working on now is what we call the Inner Sanctum Center program that helps people learn how to detach from physical world to explore within. The site will be live by October 1, and promises to be a powerful way for people to discover that on your outer world is ultimately dependent on the structure of your inner world. Meditation centering prayer and opening ourselves to the primordial mind of the universe is the key, and we offer meditative techniques to do that. And that’s the important thing. All who are interested can go to InnerSanctumCenter.com.

There is also a free 33-day email course at EbenAlexander.com. Just click on the popup banner to get started. This course covers a lot of the major points of a mindful the universe. It’s all for free and it includes some sacred acoustics meditation files plus a lot of practice suggestions. More than 8,000 people have already taken the course and have reported really radical transformations in understanding. It also has a translate buttom, so people from all countries can participate. Plus, a tremendous community has grown up around this 33-day journey because people are leaving instructions and their own experiences on each page. There is no fee—all you have to do is provide your name and an email address. So, we’re very happy about how that course is helping people

Personal experience is also available to all through sacred acoustics. Visit SacredAcoustics. com to learn more about that.

Basically, the tools for personal exploration are there, the scientific framework is there so it’s really incumbent on any truth seeker to follow these pathways.

KN: Yes. At the time, I was trying countless techniques seeking anything that would help me quiet the mind. Typical meditation was a waste of time because all I would do is sit and think. But adding sound, like crystal bowls and tuning forks, anything with binaural beats, helped me tremendously. Especially when I combined sound with heart breathing. And sound alone, even without what I call “heart breathing” would start to trigger things. It absolutely helped me recognize the inner observer and realize my thoughts were a separate part of me. All of that became possible because sound served as a meditative aid and it was absolutely necessary to get me over that hump of quieting the mind and accessing the beyond—the non-physical part of myself.

KT: It was this interest in sound that sparked a collaborative effort with Kevin Kossi, an audio engineer, to create binaural-beat sound recordings. Tell us about that.

KN: Binaural beat recordings correlate to brain-wave states: alpha, beta, delta, theta and gamma. By using different frequency combinations, listeners are helped to relax into an expanded state of awareness. Kevin and I had been experimenting with combinations for about a year when we invited Eben to join in the experience.

KT: I understand that Kevin worked with you to create sound mixes perfectly suited to you. What did experience?

EA: My main interest was to see if the

KT: This is a featured part of what you and Karen are building online to help others connect to expanded awareness. Correct?

KT: The journey for you both has been amazing. What is the most important message you’d like to leave with readers?

EA: While we started from completely different points, both Karen’s and my journey arrived at the same place. That love, mercy, and compassion are at the core of the universe. And that the golden rule is basically written into the fabric of the universe so if we hurt others, we’re hurting ourselves.

So, we are committed to helping as many people as possible get connected to that ultimate truth.

Eben Alexander, MD, was an academic neurosurgeon for more than 25 years, including 15 years at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School in Boston, with a passionate interest in physics and cosmology. He is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Proof of Heaven and The Map of Heaven.

Visit him online at EbenAlexander.com.

Karen Newell is a lifelong seeker of esoteric wisdom and has amassed a wealth of firsthand experience exploring realms of consciousness. Cofounder of Sacred Acoustics, she teaches how to enter and engage with expanded awareness in order to connect to inner guidance, achieve inspiration, improve wellness and enhance intuition. Visit her online at SacredAcoustics.com.

Kathy Tarbell is the managing editor for the Central and North Central New Jersey editions of Natural Awakenings. She can be reached at Kathy@NaturalAwakeningsNJ. com.

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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?

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materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay.

Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.

Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.

Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of

he mouth is the doorway to the

Advanced gum disease also increases body,” so the saying goes, and the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially today we know just how true lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk dentist was typically a simple “drill-andof strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes fill” operation, with other health concerns and pre-term births, other studies show. not given a second glance. Now, emerging

These findings have sobering impliresearch shows that when we neglect basic cations for the nearly half of the American oral care—even that annoying task of adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults nightly or post-meal flossing—we endan65 and older with gum disease. “Science has ger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy brains by allowing the buildup of pernibody,” says San Francisco holistic dentist cious bacteria in our gums.

Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your

In April, University of Louisville Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourBody, Mind, Teeth ishes in gum disease, was found in brain It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— in holistic dentistry, sometimes called bioand that inflammation, swelling and logic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, bleeding in gums can transport the bactenot just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, ria from the mouth into the bloodstream DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicasimply through chewing or teeth-brushing. go, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia. Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic 32 Somerset/Middlesex/Hunterdon/Mercer/ S. Warren Co. Edition

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three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky

Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses

Dialogue With Dentists

When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture

of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho.

Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel

give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the

Toothpaste: Study the labels and be wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.

antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

Is a root canal the best option?

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

Back to the Basics

Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health.

At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes reduced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses.

Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing

alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic remedy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes.

The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums.

Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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If every 8-year-old is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation. ~Dalai Lama

MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

by Ronica O’Hara

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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe.

A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”— opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper.

This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India. What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong

positive effects of mindfulness on developing brains.

A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient.

“Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally,” is how it’s described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose pioneering research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links.

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“Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations,” says holistic doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban and rural schools in 50 states. Such programs can be low- or no-cost, structured in many ways, taught any time and conducted without special equipment—important for cash- and time-strapped schools.

As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have incorporated into curricula such evidence-proven mindfulness programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning 2Breathe.org and MindUp.org, which often involve teacher training and structured lessons.

Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit, a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness.

Others find that teaching mindfulness during “detention” has a soothing effect, offering oft-traumatized kids a rare feeling of peace. “Because everyone has distractions and strong emotions, learning to observe these inner experiences with curiosity and openness is an important part of all children’s education,” says psychologist Patricia Broderick, Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a mindfulness curriculum for junior and senior high school students.

Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher draws in others.

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Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations. ~Amy Saltzman program’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University of Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a guided meditation 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had less anxiety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions worsened in the control group.

In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the school day they look forward to the most!”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti

Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of fullbody chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors.

Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and

holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan.

“The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back.

Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

Chiropractic and Digestion

It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy— from the salivary glands to the stomach

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down through the intestinal tract—branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

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reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement.

“Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.

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Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

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Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.”

Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

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Nanoparticles Purify Water Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.

Fertile Fish

Unexpected Aquatic Rebound Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast. Legal protections since 2001 had made it illegal to take the fish commercially, and fisheries managers implemented “catch share” regulations as the fishing fleet dwindled from 400 to 50 trawlers. But the fish have made a faster comeback than expected. National Marine Fisheries Service biologist Jason Cope notes that scientists were surprised by how quickly some rockfish species can reproduce. “We thought it might take a century or so for them to rebuild themselves; it’s now taking maybe a decade.”

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A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.

Natural Awakenings senior writer Linda Sechrist credits her 15 years of researching and interviewing spiritual luminaries with putting her on the path to her own spiritual awakening, which is detailed in one chapter of All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom. The new book offers a candid, fresh look at the way many New Age concepts have been trivialized and commercialized, when they’re “guaranteed to deliver overnight abundance, soulmates and enlightenment in easy 5-step workshops.”

It shines a light on many popular spiritual myths that have come to obscure the deepest universal truth of the divine—which is that love is paramount—as argue many of the essays from 19 experienced spiritual practitioners. Available on Amazon.com, the book includes thoughtful anecdotal accounts from Sechrist; author Cate Montana; energy healer Cameron Day; and Betsy Chasse, director of the film What the Bleep Do We Know?!; among others.

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Dramatic and swift action needs to take place, and the United Nations has the power to do so. A global online petition at Change.org urges the UN to: 1. Send in immediate humanitarian support to all the indigenous and local groups that have lost their homes and way of life.

2. Coordinate a large-scale effort with Brazil and neighboring countries to fight the fires in the highest-risk areas, such as those affecting indigenous peoples, animals and the most fragile ecosystems.

3. Create economic sanctions on Brazil that would make the cutting, selling and buying of timber and meat produced in the country illegal.

The petition can be signed at Tinyurl.com/AmazonCatastrophe.

Natural Awakenings magazine will be dedicating the coming year to covering the climate crisis and providing personal choices that people can make to reduce their own carbon footprint.

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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork.

“The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State.

“It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.”

Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains.

Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members

nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together.

The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles.

For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers.

“To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.”

The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A

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Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage.

At Miller Union, Satterfield’s award-winning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food.

Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano.

“Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.”

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ing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.

With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

Yields: 4 servings

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed

One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allow-

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat.

Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels.

Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.

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Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes.

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

Mustard-Roasted Cauliflower Cauliflower and mustard are both members of the genus Brassica, so it’s not surprising that the seed of the mustard plant is compatible with its big-headed cousin. Try it for yourself in this incredibly simple vegetable roast, which makes a terrific side dish with fish or fowl and is also hard to stop eating straight out of the pan. If you come across the orange, green or purple cauliflower varieties, mix them together for a stunning presentation.

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Heat the oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil.

Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat.

Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

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are much different from my parents’ desire for me to spend some free time on SAT prep work. So back to We’ve all heard that before, my procrastinating… I didn’t and autumn seems like a exactly prioritize things like good time to reflect on this SATs over the summer, and time-tested adage. Now, I I am taking them this fall must admit, I am a procrasfor the first time. I have to tinator. Yes, to the chagrin say that my procrastinating and frustration of my is catching up with me. I do parents, I often leave things feel a little overwhelmed, but Isabella Dussias to the last minute. I don’t in those summer nights, this have the foresight that my parents have autumn seemed very far away. when planning out tasks and scheduling. I

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ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

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hen 50 to 60 strangers gather in a barn for their first goat yoga experience, it’s a bit awkward and there’s not much interaction—until the goats come in. “It is an immediate icebreaker, and the place suddenly fills with giggles and laughs,” says Sharon Boustani, whose family runs Gilbertsville Farmhouse, in South New Berlin, New York. There is just something about miniature goats walking around on people’s backs while they do yoga that immediately de-stresses people and makes them downright happy, she adds.

It may be fun, but it’s also a form of serious therapy that’s taken off across the nation and around the globe in recent years.

Yoga by itself is proven to help with stress and pain relief, better breathing, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Add goats to the mix and the benefits are compounded by the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.

A number of studies, like one published in June by the American Educational Research Association, have shown that spending time with animals can lower blood pressure and decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Other studies from the fields of psychology, animal welfare, counseling and anthropology note that these interactions offer additional positive health impacts and can reduce loneliness, boost moods and increase feelings of social support.

So combining adorable goats with a physically and spiritually beneficial yoga regimen just made sense to Lainey Morse,

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of Corvallis, Oregon, widely regarded as the mother of goat yoga. In 2015, Morse was diagnosed with a disease and was going through a divorce. “I would go out to my barn or out in the field and just be around my goats,” she says. “I wondered why they didn’t use goats for therapy like they do with horses.”

Goats, she says, have a sense of calm.

“When you are around them, you take on that energy, and it’s hard to be stressed out and have anxiety. But they are also really funny animals. They make you laugh.” She started with goat happy hour at her farm, inviting friends she knew were going through issues of their own.

“Everybody left happy,” she recalls.

When she discussed it with a yogi friend, goat yoga was born. Morse now has 13 partnerships around the country where others teach the classes and she handles the business end. “For me, it’s still about nature and getting out in nature.” Morse says she’s not quite sure why it took off like lightning, but she guesses it’s just because many people love the interaction.

April Gould and Sarah Williams run their Arizona Goat Yoga classes at the Welcome Home Ranch, in Gilbert, Arizona. It is now a major tourist destination for the state. “Three to four times a week, we walk about 150 people out into one of the pastures,” Gould says.

A lot of visitors from out of state return every time they’re in the area, she adds.

And many Arizona residents come once, and then bring back friends and family.

“People say it’s the best day of their life. It’s something you kind of have to experience to know why it’s so popular,” says Gould. Those that are more experienced can make it as difficult as they want.

“And some people just want to play with the goats.”

For Bisk Education, an eLearning company based in Tampa, bringing goat yoga to its campus was a way to inspire and de-stress employees. “There is a way to integrate wellness into your corporate programs that makes you a differentiator,” says Chief People Officer Misty Brown.

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Boustani calls it an escape experience. “That’s primarily what it is. Yoga in general is kind of geared toward letting go of your everyday worries and trying to come to some peaceful or therapeutic state.”

Introducing something so lighthearted to something that many people take so seriously, like yoga, is interesting to watch, Boustani says. “It is nice to see that even dedicated yogis are so open to it.”

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ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house.

To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him. As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently.

During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life.

Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs.

Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

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Anyone looking to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige. Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They

Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “no-kill” by 2025— which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury.

In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent.

Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest

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The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with behavioral issues no longer holds.

Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness— can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

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Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

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Getting Ready to Adopt Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

Breeds: Not all dogs and cats will be a good match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences.

Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items.

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Princeton Integral Yoga Community Center (IYCC)

301 N Harrison St, Bldg A, Ste 1E 609-454-3140 IYCCPrinceton.org

Califon Yoga Studio Victorian Square Plaza upstairs behind PetsPetsPets 438 County Rd 512 CalifonYoga.co

randolph Bee You Yoga & Wellness 3 Middlebury Blvd (Aspen Business Park) 973-775-9577

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flemington Be Here Now Yoga

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Rosie's Corner

Have a Vision for Local Yoga?

Living Fully in the Moment

by Guest Contributor Mary Ellen Moses

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ach year, I marvel at how quickly time seems to pass. This sense of life rushing by brings certain questions to mind: “Am I on the right path? Am I wasting time? What should I be doing or learning/experiencing?”

Recently I came across an article entitled, “Why Our Sense of Time Speeds Up as We Age—And How to Slow It Down,” by Nicole Spector, who investigated this phenomenon. Here is a paragraph from the article:

“Children’s working memory, attention and executive function are all undergoing development at the neural circuit level,” says Patricia Costello, Ph.D., a neuroscientist and program director at Walden University. “Their neural transmission is in effect physically slower compared to adults.

This in turn affects how they perceive the passage of time. By the time we are adults, our time circuits are done wiring, and we have learned from experience how to correctly encode the passage of time.”

So, while it is not a mystery as to why time seems to pass more quickly as we age, what can be done about it? From a yoga perspective, the answer is practicing present moment awareness.

Being present means fully participating in whatever is happening in the moment.

Almost everyone knows the experience of being so engrossed in a book or movie that you become part of the story, fully immersed in it. Similarly, while playing with children, grandchildren or nieces and nephews— watching, listening, all senses become involved in the wonder of the moment.

While vacationing in Italy years ago, I remember so many moments when I was fully engrossed, in awe of what I was experiencing, from San Marco’s frescoes by Fra Angelico, to Brancacci Chapel where Michelangelo had his nose broken, to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, to the complete awareness and enjoyment of different foods: tastes, smells, textures, temperatures.

Yet, there is no need to go to Italy to experience being fully in the moment. It is possible right here, right now in our own homes. It is all about awareness.

Yes, there are times in life where we want to escape the present moment—times of loss, pain, stress, trauma. These times are also learning opportunities. We discover our inner strength, resiliency, compassion and peace. Experience these moments fully and then release them.

It does take practice. The mind will provide distraction through incessant thoughts and ideas and memories. This is normal. In yoga, we learn to use the breath to return awareness to the present moment, over and over and over again. It is worth the practice and effort to be able to experience life and loved ones more fully.

May you experience all the joy, strength, peace and abundance possible while living fully in the present moment.

Namaste Mary Ellen Moses, E-RYT, NJLMT, MLDT, facilitates private yoga sessions, workshops and retreats. For more information, call 973-670-7421 or visit AwakeningPoint.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12

Sound Healing Circle – 2-4pm. Listen to the singing of chants in ancient languages and the healing tones of quartz crystal singing bowls. $20 suggested donation. Drop-ins welcome. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. eZentialWellness.com.

Universal Kabbalah – 10am-4:30pm. The purest form of esoteric study available.

Kabbalah is a tradition whose roots extend back to the remotest history of humankind.

The very DNA of life is explained here and manipulated so that we can even change our outward and inward appearance. $325. Inner Truth Hypnotherapy and Meditation Center, 1386 US Hwy 22, Lebanon. 908-617-1535.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 “The Power of Your Love” – 10:30 am.

Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people.

Followed by refreshments and conversation.

The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422.

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Light and Sound Service: “Reawaken JoyMoving Past Limiting Thoughts” – 11am12pm. Join others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at this special celebration. Share your spiritual insights. Eckankar Center, 323 Main St., Metuchen. 800-870-9139. Eckankar-NJ.org.

Reiki Soul Celebration – 1–4pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong, flute, koshi bells, ting-sha and chants. Walk-ins welcome. $15. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Road, Branchburg. 908-526-0002. Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher: Beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 OctoberFest at the Beauty Bar – 10am-5pm.

Valley Integrative Pharmacy is offering makeovers & skin care consults with Jane Iredale professionals. Special pricing. Free, by appointment: 908-658-4900. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 3-6:15pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 “Celebration of Life Service for Russell Smith” – 10:30 am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living is a warm, dynamic community of spirituallyminded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Jane Iredale Master Class – 6-8pm. How to properly apply cosmetics and learn the latest tips/trends. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster, NJ 07921. Space is limited. RSVP required: 908658-4900 or Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Introduction to Self-Hypnosis – 7-8pm.

This course will teach you a method of selfhypnosis, how to put yourself into trance, how to deepen your trance, how to program your subconscious to achieve your goals, change your behaviors and enhance your health. We will end with teaching you how to terminate that trance. $15. Inner Truth Hypnotherapy and Meditation Center, 1386 US Hwy 22, Lebanon. 908-617-1535.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17 Pathwork Discussion Group – 7-9pm.

Topic: Personality Types. Pathwork offers truly unique ways of approaching a

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 Reiki Share with Reiki Master Diana Davis – 7pm. Oct. 10, 28. This share is for everyone, Reiki practitioners and nonpractitioners alike. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-6420989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com.

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spiritual understanding and how to address areas of difficulty with relationships, abundance, health and fulfillment. Register: ADPathwork@gmail.com. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Women, Power and Freedom – 10am-12pm.

Safe space to share fears, weaknesses and hearts. Supportive place to connect with other women or just feel loving support and acceptance. Coffee. Center for Spiritual Living Princeton’s office, 812 State Road (Rt. 206 S), Ste 220, Princeton. 609-924-8422.

CSLPrinceton.org.

Holistic Health Extravaganza/Head to Toe Women’s Expo – 10am-5pm. Over 50 Vendors, plus Head to Toe Women’s Expo vendors. Free. Crockett Middle School, 2631 Kuser Rd, Hamilton. Vendors: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Angel Connection – 11:30am-12:30pm.

Connect to the vibration of light and love through gentle movement, breath work, and meditation so we can talk to, learn from, and listen to our angels and guides. $20. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908707-0759. YogaCentralNJ202@gmail.com.

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Reiki I Training & Certification – Oct. 19, 20. 1:30-6:30pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Learn ancient art of healing and self-empowerment. $225. eZential Wellness Center, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. Register: eZentialWellness. com/Reiki. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com.

Homeopathic Consultations with Virangini Cindy Rounsaville, – 2-4pm. By appointment only. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster.

Info and appointments: 908-996-6761.

ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Free Intro to BHN Yoga 300-Hour Teacher Training – 2pm. Starts in Jan. More than asana, pranayama, meditation. Focus on yoga for special populations. Fine tune your teaching skills & more. Free. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108. com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 “The Power of Clarity” – 10:30am. Speaker: Rev. Dr. Karen Kushner. Center for Spiritual Living is a warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Followed by refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton

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

Fall Roller Class – 2-3:15pm. Foam rollers offer a DIY approach to deep tissue massage, improved blood and lymphatic circulation, pain reduction, and more.

BYOR or borrow one. $18. Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 N, Branchburg. 908-7070759. YogaCentralNJ202@gmail.com.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 Proactive Breast Health – 7pm. Nutrients and environmental influences affecting breast health. Join certified nutritionist and cancer mentor Kirstin Nussgruber for this free workshop. RSVP required: 908-6584900 or Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. ValleyPharmacyRX. com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 10am-1pm. Testing by Spectracell and Vibrant Wellness Labs. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Appt only: 908-658-4900. Janet@ValleyPharmacyRX. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

OctoberFest at the Beauty Bar – 10am-5pm.

Valley Integrative Pharmacy is offering makeovers & skin care consults with Jane Iredale professionals. Special pricing. Free, by appointment: 908-658-4900. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

Prevent Flu Naturally – 7pm. Free seminar

by Dr. John Harrington. Flu shot alternatives, eat for your immune system, how to choose the best supplements, learn to have “Super

Immunity.” Sunrise Nutrition and Wellness Center, 137 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown.

908-441-2276. SunriseNutritionCenter.com.

transformational shift you may be working towards. $35. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. eZentialWellness.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

Thermography Medical Imaging – 9am6pm Facilitator: Lisa Mack. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Info: 609-618-6545.

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VibeWell Yoga Festival – 7am-5pm. Spend a day in an environment that fosters love, compassion and connection with likeminded people who bring their own unique perspective to the practice. Asbury Hotel – Asbury Lanes and The Danny Clinch Gallery, Asbury Park. VibeWellYogaFestival. com.

Clearing and Manifesting Energies – 7-9 pm. Clear out emotional imbalances, stuck patterns, and limiting beliefs that are being held in your body’s cellular memory and open space to manifest the life you desire. $20/before Oct. 17. $25/after. Space is limited. 412 Liggett Blvd., Phillipsburg. 908752-0097. Karen@RedTailEnergetics.com.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Soul Shamanism Timeless Healing – 10am5pm. This practice is a direct healing tool that goes to the origination of the issue or concern and heals the soul lineage from all time and space. $395. Be The Medicine, Morristown.

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

BeTheMedicine.com Spiritfest – Sat: 10am-6pm. Sun: 10am-5pm.

Oct. 26-27. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Guest speakers every hour, psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, holistic practitioners, stress management, jewelry, crystals, natural food court, more. $7 admission. New Hope Eagle Fire House, 46 N Sugan Rd., New Hope. 267-261-2768.

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Sacred Cacao Circle – 2-4pm. Connect to yourself and open your heart. Because of cacao’s ability to increase your connection to your heart chakra, it aids in any

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HEAD TO TOE WOMEN’S EXPO Saturday, October 19 • 10am-5pm at Crockett Middle School, Hamilton Over 40 Vendors, plus Head to Toe Women’s Expo vendors!

T’AI CHI CHIH FOR BALANCE & MORE Lower blood pressure, get better sleep.

Standing or seated.

Mondays, 6 pm • Starts Sept. 16 • $60 The Gardens in Monroe, 189 Applegarth Rd., Monroe To register: 609-448-7036, ext. 222 or

Linda.Mundle@TheGardensatMonroe.com

*********** Thursdays, 6:30 pm • Starts Sept. 19 • $60 Free event, Fun, Giveaways 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton. Space is limited.

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Private lessons and Reiki available To be a vendor: Info and to register: Call 609-752-1048 or email 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com

12 Steps to Freedom: Step 12 – 10:30am.

4th Sun./month. Theme: Keep on practicing.

Looking at the “12 Steps” from a spiritual perspective. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org.

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

Experience HU, an ancient sacred Mantra.

Chant HU, have contemplative time and share in spiritual conversation. Eckankar Center, 323 Main St., Metuchen. 800-8709139. Eckankar-NJ.org.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Living in a Mindful Universe with Dr. Eben Alexander III – 6:30-9pm. Celebrated neurosurgeon, New York Times best-selling author and renowned speaker, Dr. Alexander III, who will offer his understanding of reality and human consciousness. $89 with a Metaphysical Center of NJ Fall Festival ticket. $111/without. $139/VIP. Hilton Hasbrouck Heights/Meadowlands Hotel, 650 Terrance Ave., Hasbrouck Heights. 973-7136811. WellnessGala.com/Events.

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Move into your personal spiritual mastery and learn how to live it more each day. Enhance your spiritual, healing and practical life. $110/5 weeks. $25/individual sessions

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InnerTruthHypnotherapy&MeditationCtr 1386 US Highway 22, Clinton NJ 08833 For more information or to register: 908-617-1545 or TheGoldenLight.org

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October 26 & 27 Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm 5th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, mind/ body therapists, holistic practitioners, massage & stress management, artwork, jewelry, crystals, stones, gems, natural food court, more.

Cost: $7 New Hope Eagle Fire House 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope

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Family Constellations Workshop – 7-9:15pm.

Facilitator: Kerry Kay. The issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your family system. $10.

Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: KerryKayHealing@gmail.com or 609-2731378. SandHillsWellness.com.

PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Make Your Own Mala Beads – 2pm. Join Krista Lynn, Jewelry Designer & Creative Spiritual Workshop Facilitator for this wonderful spiritual and intuitive event where you make your own Mala Beads. $40. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108. com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Hypnosis for Test Taking – 6-8pm. Looking to do better on your SATs, want to bring your GPS up. This is the course for you. With today’s high stress living that includes not only your classes but your extracurricular activities students have so much on their mind. This course will help you or your child do better when taking the next test. $90.

Inner Truth Hypnotherapy and Meditation Center, 1386 US Hwy 22, Lebanon. 908-6171535. InnerTruthHypnotherapy.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Reiki 1 Certificate Training – 1-6pm. Nov. 9-10. Learn to heal yourself and others with this Ancient practice. Instructor: Janet StraightArrow. $325. Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Village Green Rd., Madison. 973966-1400. Janet@BeTheMedicine.com.

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Sunday, October 20 • 12:30-5:30pm Sheraton Parsippany Hotel Keynote speaker: Shira ShirasPlace.com

DR. EBEN ALEXANDER: LIVING IN A MINDFUL UNIVERSE

Monday, October 28 • 6:30-9pm Neurosurgeon and bestselling author of Proof of Heaven. As seen on Oprah!

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Cathedral of the Horse: Meditation with Horses – 9:30-11am. Sit quietly, surrounded by our intuitive horses, as you are led in guided meditation by experienced facilitators. $20/session. Tri-Brook Equestrian Center, 283 Long Swamp Rd., New Egypt. Info: 908217-7852. UnbridledLifeCoaching.com.

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.

Millburn—Union 2245 Springfield Avenue Union, NJ

MONDAY

Montclair 701 Bloomfield Avenue Montclair, NJ

T’ai Chi Chih for Balance & More – 9:30am, 11:15am, 6pm. Helps increase immunity, improve sleep quality, improve balance and lower blood pressure. Gardens in Monroe, 189 Applegarth Rd., Monroe. 609-752-1048.

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Morristown 110 Washington Street Morristown, NJ Madison 222 Main Street Madison, NJ Newark 633 Broad Street Newark, NJ Princeton 3495 US Route 1 South Princeton, NJ Ridgewood 44 Godwin Avenue Ridgewood, NJ 07450 West Orange 235 Prospect Avenue West Orange, NJ

Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi – 11am-12pm.

Easy and fun. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/ month. $20/drop-in. Reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 121pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm.4-week course. $60/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. Must preregister: 908-392-1313.

More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

Intro to Mindfulness – 5-6pm. Oct. 7-28.

Explore components for a personal mind-

fulness practice. Mindful communication, heartfulness, mindful eating and bite-sized practices to weave into your day. $80. eZential Wellness, 1 Lamington Rd., Branchburg. eZentialWellness.com.

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

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732419-3551. SandHillsWellness.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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Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 7-8pm.

Instructor: Fran Maher. For students new to Tai Chi or new to the Wuji form. $60/month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

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

Be Your Own Guru – 7-8pm. Oct. 7-Nov. 4.

Move into your personal spiritual mastery and learn how to live it more each day. Enhance your spiritual, healing and practical life. $110/5 weeks. $25/individual sessions.

Studio Yoga Madison, 2 Green Village Rd., Madison. 973-966-1400.BeTheMedicine. com.

TUESDAY Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 10:30am, 6:30pm. $60/month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-647-1563 or 908392-1313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Beginner and Returning Tai Chi Chih – 1:30pm. Instructor: Janet Oussaty. Pre-registration required. Qi Gong for Healing Center,

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1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex.

Contact Janet: 908-635-1822. 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. 908-754-5901.

Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Pilates Mat with Props – 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. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

WEDNESDAY Pilates Mat with Props – 9:30am. 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. 908-754-5901.

Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Beginner Tai Chi (Wuji Jing Gong) – 10:30am. $60/month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-647-1563 or 908-392-1313.

Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

Wuji in Tai Chi and Qi Gong – 1pm. Instructor: Brain Coffey. $60/month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. More information at 908-647-1563 or QiGongforHealing.com.

Goju Ryu Karate Classes – 7-8:30pm. Learn self-defense, get fit, lose weight, gain focus.

Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Free trial. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park.

Register: GojuRyuBujutsu@gmail.com. 732421-7116. SandHillsWellness.com.

Reiki 2 Distance Advanced Healing – 7-9:30pm. Oct. 16-Nov. 6. Usui Reiki 2 Practitioner Certificate. $430.00. Be The Medicine, 48 Frederick Pl., Morristown. Instructor: Janet StraightArrow. 973-6470-2500. Janet@ BeTheMedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

Beginner Swimming Dragon Qi Gong – 7:30pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/ month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. Must preregister: 908-392-1313.

More information at QiGongforHealing.com.

THURSDAY A Pure Component Radio Show: Linking Spirit & Science – 10am-11pm. Starts Sept. 5.

Hosted by Tori Valspirit. Life, health, fitness, wellness and mystery. Featuring expert in various wellness fields & subjects. Lives-

tream: Facebook.com/aPureComponent.

Chamber radio: Hunterdon-Chamber.org/ About-Chamber-Radio.html.

T’ai Chi Chih for Balance & More – 6:30pm.

Helps increase immunity, improve sleep quality, improve balance and lower blood pressure. $60. Location: 1970 Hwy. 33, Hamilton. Space is limited. Private lessons and Reiki available.

For info and to register: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

FRIDAY Beginner Qi Gong (Wuji Jing Gong) – 12:30pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. $60/ month. $20/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 1275 Bound Brook Rd., 2nd Floor, Middlesex. 908-392-1313. Info: QiGongforHealing.com.

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SATURDAY 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. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

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

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.

Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 11:15am. Beginners and experienced yogis. Online Registration required. $20/drop-in. $100/6 sessions. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108. com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

Goju Ryu Karate Classes – 3:30-5:30pm.

Learn self-defense, get fit, lose weight, gain focus. Traditional Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do. Free trial. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Register: GojuRyuBujutsu@gmail.com.

732-421-7116. SandHillsWellness.com.

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Acupuncture Works Center

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84 Park Ave, Ste G-103C, Flemington 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with 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. De-stress in a nurturing and healing

enviroment. See ad, page 56.

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Chinese Healing Arts

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com

Qi Gong For Healing

Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health.

He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area—call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad, page 37.

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 7.

Ayurveda/Holistic Health Ayurvedashram Holistic Wellness Center

2070 Route 1, 2nd Floor, North Brunswick 732-658-6122 MyAyurvedashram@gmail.com MyAyurvedashram.com Experience the personalized body-mind-spirit approach of Ayurveda, a 5000-yearold 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 19.

Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com

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Eden Energy Medicine Advanced Practitioner Phillipsburg, NJ 908-752-0097 (phone or text) Karen@RedTailEnergetics.com RedTailEnergetics.com Experience more joy, peace, calm, health and vitality through the combination of two profoundly effective healing modalities—Eden Energy Medicine, which corrects imbalances in nine different energy systems, and Sound Meditation with authentic bronze Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs.

Education/Schools Waldorf School Of Princeton 1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton 609-466-1970, x115 PrincetonWaldorf.org

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

Waldorf

Energy Healing Rayki School Master Training

Despite being a silly day, the selection of the date was actually quite logical. The Mad Hatter wears a top hat. On the front of the hat is a slip of paper with “10/6” written on it. The paper is believed to be an order to make the hat, and that it costs ten shillings sixpence.

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Karen E Adamo, EEM-AP

Makiko Suzuki Fliss, PhD, MBA, MSc Phone/text: 609-495-4229 Contact@RAYKIschool.com RaykiSchool.com

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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, page 47.

Functional Medicine

Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center

Morningstar Family Health Center

Dr Jennifer Redmond

54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 MorningStarFHC.com

7 E. High St, Somerville 908-300-8800 DoctorRedmond.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 17.

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 23.

Gifts/Natural/Handmade Gaia’s Gifts Ellen Perkins

16 Broad St., 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 9.

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 (personally 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 43.

Holistic Dental Center The Center For Advanced Health Through Dentistry Dr. Joseph R. Mele, DDS, FIND, CNC 215 Union Ave.,Ste D, Bridgewater 908-526-2266 MeleDDS.com

Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental road blocks. We offer the highest quality dental services with a holistic approach for children and adults. See ad, page 61.

Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS

91 Millburn Ave, Milburn 973-457-4688 HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com Holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as teeth and gums. By treating the cause, not just the symptoms, Dr. Gashinsky helps improve his patients’ quality of life through dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad, back cover.

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 49.

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Did You Know? In the 8th Century, mercury was used in hat making, a process called "carroting". Mercury poisoning drove some hatters crazy (mad).

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Massage - Therapy

MLS Laser Therapy

Wellspring Women’s Health

Body Be Well Massage

MLS Laser Therapy

Lauren Curtis, LMT

Dr. Paul Bizzaro, DC

Sarah Wallis CNM NCMP WHNP-BC 280 Rolling Knolls Way, Bridgewater 732-456-6262 call or text Wellspring-GYN.com

Holistic gynecology specializing in hormone balance, sexual health, chronic pelvic pain and menopause wellness including bio-identical hormone replacement.

Integrative fertility support. Come see us for a gentle exam and in-depth evaluation from a Certified Nurse Midwife / Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. House calls available! See ad, page 29.

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 37.

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 47.

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.

81 S Main St, Yardley, PA 215-493-6589 DrPaulBizzaro.com Get permanent relief for your 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 43.

Matrix Repatterning

Nutrition

Dr. Clare M. Larkin, DC, CMRP

Sunrise Nutrition & Wellness Center

located in Warren 908-930-0628 DrLarkin@optonline.net DrClareLarkin.com

Dr. John Harrington

Your cells remember traumatic injury on a deeper level. Some injuries hang on because their energy gets trapped in the deeper tissues of the body.

Matrix Repatterning allows the detection and release of these deeper injuries, improves electrical flow and allows the body to function normally again. See ad, page 13.

Meditation/Spiritual Center For Healing and Empowerment Phyllis Livera

137 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown 908-441-2276 drharrington@SunriseNutritionCenter.com SunriseNutritionCenter.com You may be suffering from nutritional deficiencies, toxin overload, chronic infections and bad lifestyle habits. Get checked today! We are dedicated to providing a health improvement program unique to your body. We aim to improve your health through nutrition and other safe, non-invasive therapies. See ad, page 21.

Pain Relief/Management

172 Washington Valley Rd, Suite 3, Warren 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com

East Coast Spine, Sports, And Regenerative Medicine

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.

2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com

To truly laugh, you must be able to take your pain, and play with it! ~Charlie Chaplin

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Edward Magaziner, MD

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 4.

None but ourselves can free our minds. ~Bob Marley

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Psychotherapy/Energy Healing/Counseling Bobbie Lynn Edwards, M.Ed, LPC 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.

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.

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The Center for Advanced Health Through Dentistry Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental road blocks.

Our patients come from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states...some have even traveled from outside the United States!

Why? Because quality biocompatible dental care provided by a warm, caring dental team in a comfortable, relaxed setting is worth the trip.

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D.D.S., FIND, CNC

- Fellowship in Institute for Natural Dentistry - Diplomate Member in American Association of Nutritional Consultants - Member of The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology - Member of The Holistic Dental Association

We offer the highest quality dental services including...

• Safe removal of amalgam restorations (fillings) following OSHA and EPA guidelines • Biocompatible dental materials including BPA-free restorations • Non-surgical natural and nutritional therapies to treat periodontal disease and dental decay • Effective treatment of TMJ, teeth grinding, bad breath, snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing

Does your child (up to age 10) show signs of: • Crowded baby or permanent teeth • Mouth breathing (lips are apart most of the time) We can help by fitting your child with a corrective, colorful, comfortable removable appliance that they will love to show to their friends.

For more information, see our video “How To Start Fixing Children’s Crooked Teeth As Early As Age 7 to 10” at www.MeleDDS.com or YouTube®.

Come in for a complimentary Meet and Greet, or visit our website for information.

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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 26.

Integrative & Restorative Professional Cuddle Sessions Ages 18+ welcome.

Contact Karen at 908-768-1800 or InYourArms@zoho.com

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Spiritual Healing, Teaching Weight Loss

Christel Haase Reflexology

Be The Medicine

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Christel Haase, PhD, Certified Reflexologist

Janet StraightArrow

Dr. David Rendelstein

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

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 27.

Spiritual Enlightenment Eckankar – The Path of Spiritual Freedom 323 Main St, Metuchen 800-870-9139 Eckankar-NJ.org

A truly spiritual way of life for the individual in modern times. Teachings provide a framework and spiritual tools for anyone to explore their own spiritual experiences. Studies of Dreams, Past Lives, Soul Travel.

Shamanic Healing, Energy Medicine, Past Life, Medical Intuition, Life, Health, Spiritual Coaching, Astrology Readings, House and Land Clearings. In person, phone or Skype. Professional Reiki, Shamanism and Medical Intuitive Training. Retreats. 40 years’ experience.

Thermography Lisa’s Thermography & 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 10.

74 US 9 North, Marlboro 226 Centennial Ave, Cranford 1901 Hooper Ave., Toms River 844-428-7632, 908-521-4606 NutriMost.com We provide an all-natural, scientific and holistic detox and weight loss program and a 20+ pound guarantee! See ad, page 2.

Vision/Eye Health Dr. Andy Rosenfarb, ND, LAc, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com

Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health.

He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area—call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad, page 37.

Wellness Center eZential Wellness

1 Lamington Rd Branchburg 908-526-0002 • Lori@eZentialWellness.com eZentialWellness.com Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, & Ashtanga Yoga for all levels. Whether you are new to yoga or have been practicing for a while, we see each of you as unique individuals who deserve to feel happy, healthy & welcome! Also offering Mindfulness classes, Reiki certification and Yoga teacher training.

See Yoga Profile, page 50.

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. ~Confucius Love yourself for who you are, and trust me, if you are happy from within, you are the most beautiful person, and your smile is your best asset. ~Ileana D’Cruz

Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it. ~Willard Scott

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sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had

By Doug Cornell in years.” ore and more people are He asked relatives and friends to try Copper can also stop flu if used early saying they just don’t get it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians colds anymore. he patented CopperZap™ and put it on placed 25 million live flu viruses on They are using a new device made the market. a CopperZap. No viruses were found of pure copper, which scientists say Now tens of thousands of people alive soon after. kills cold and flu have tried it. Nearly Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams viruses.

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The Holistic Dental Center Working Together with Other Holistic Practitioners to Create a True Holistic Approach to Your Health

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team approach to your overall health and it starts at the Holistic they don’t see, I do, and vice versa, seeing dental infections and Dental Center in Millburn, New Jersey, with their highly skilled how they can affect organ systems through meridians or directly and team of trained professionals in holistic and biological dentistry. From utilizing the benefits of networking with a holistic practitioner can and their award winning doctors and their state of the art technology to does make all the difference in patient care…I wouldn’t have it any their use of ozone and self-healing therapies, they are committed other way,” Dr. Gashinsky says about working with other practitioners. to not only treating your dental related symptoms, but also, the root So if you’re looking for an approach that is inclusive of all aspects cause thereby eliminating disease and promoting optimal health. of holistic care, visit Dr. Gashinsky and his team at The Holistic Dental Little did conventional practitioners know so many years ago that Center in Millburn, New Jersey. It’s their priority to ensure complete it took more than just looking at the mouth. A generation ago there holistic care by promoting the benefits of holism. “It’s not just your was a disconnect, a thought that our mouth and teeth had no bearing teeth anymore,” as he says, “It never was,” but now they have the on the health of the rest of our body. Now more and more research ability to not just treat overall disease but truly prevent and promote has been showing that there is a strong connection between dental whole body wellness. disease and systemic health. Dr. Gashinsky, Holistic Dentist, has always known that. A holistic approach to health is multifaceted, so he Other than being a dentist for 40 years, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, is a certified nutritional consultant, Accredited by the International Academy has built a network of healthcare practitioners to assist his patients in of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, SMART certified and a Naturopathic obtaining their desired level of optimal wellness. doctor “My passion for learning is never complete, I will continue to Working hand in hand with Naturopaths, Functional Medicine research and learn the latest in alternative treatments and team up practitioners and many others in the field of holistic medicine has with the best in the fields of holistic and alternative medicine to bring expanded Dr. Gashinsky’s ability to help more people. “I find it to be my patients the best treatments available, this I can assure you.” incredibly fulfilling to work synergistically with these practitioners to be able to improve patients’ health so dramatically. Some are coming Holistic Dental Center is located at 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, to me so very sick and by working together we’re seeing drastic New Jersey. For more information, call (973) 457-4688 or visit improvements in their quality of life,” says Dr. Gashinsky.

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Dr. Gashinsky feels strongly in the need to practice in such a manner as to take patients whole health into consideration. So much so, that he traveled to Switzerland this past spring to visit the Paracelsus Clinic and Swiss BioHealth Clinic; two healthcare models that promote the oral-body connection, to study their holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Gashinsky says, “To truly practice holism; the thought that everything is understood in relation to the whole and not just its parts, it’s important to remember that when treating a person it’s not just what one practitioner does, but how they can work together to improve the final outcome.”

“Finding and working with like minded practitioners to help my patients has not only been professionally satisfying, but also on a personal level knowing that my patients are being well taken care of,” say Dr. Gashinksy. “Finding and addressing the root cause of disease in all our disciplines is the key to success in our patients’ health. What __________________________________________ A D V E R T O R I A L __________________________________________