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My editor, Kathy, suggested she might quit if I write one more gratitude letter. However, this issue marks our fifth anniversary of publishing Natural Awakenings of Central New Jersey. Publishing the best, most rewarding magazine on the planet. This I did not do alone, I never could have, so you know my thoughts must be about gratitude. We are sure we have made a difference somewhere along this journey with a story, a quote, or possibly we have introduced you to a change for the good in whatever manner it came to you. Our gratitude lies in that service. Making a difference takes a village as they say. In our case, this same village makes our North edition work too. So, I must say thank you for the help, guidance, and wisdom of the people around me, without whom I doubt I’d be sitting here today writing my thoughts. I need to thank my wife, Asta, who supports everything I do. My managing editor and Central edition graphic artist, Kathy, is the bedrock of the product. Her years of publishing experience helped guide me, as a brand new publisher, into being okay. Kim, graphic artist and layout professional for our North edition, joined our team last year. Together, they have been with Natural Awakenings a combined 26 years. The loyalty, dedication, and pure joy of working with them makes them the best. Our distributors are our distributors because I trust them; they are trustworthy and have our best interests at heart. How grateful I am to be surrounded by these people. We know making a difference is also rewarding. All the good times, all the joy, all the laughs, and the few “pull your hair out” moments have been worth it. Personally, I love what I do. I visit people, I make friends, I build good positive relationships with my advertisers. These are people who care, people who are making the world a better place. Publishing Natural Awakenings is a blessing, not a job. Thanks to my tribe for being who you are. At the head of that tribe is you—the reader. There are not enough words to equal the amount of gratitude I have for the loyalty and love you have expressed for what we have put together for you every month. Yes, this is our fifth anniversary, and it has flown by (as you know, time flies when you’re having fun). The dedication and promises I made from the beginning still apply. We are dedicated to improving in all we do. Remember, we love to hear from you. Your input helps, and is the key to our success. Take a moment to let us know how we’re doing, how to grow, what you want more of from us. We can’t always make a change overnight, but we keep at it. Sometimes growing feels like a crawl, but “in the moment” is where I want to be. Twenty-five years from now I want to be writing about our 30th anniversary. Of course, my goal of living to the century mark will be the sweetest thing about that writing. With peace, love and laughter, PS: A note from Kathy: Joe without gratitude is a day without sunshine. And Joe knows I’m the same way. :)
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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not. Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for nonfamily members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview. The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”
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esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices. They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active. “Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.
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The Aurora Organic Dairy pastures and feedlots north of Greeley, Colorado, are home to more than 15,000 cows—more than 100 times the size of a typical organic herd. It is the main facility of the company that supplies milk to Walmart, Costco and other major retailers. They adhere to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic regulations, but critical weaknesses exist in the inspection system the government uses to ensure that food is organic; farmers are allowed to hire their own inspectors to certify them, and thus can fall short of reaching standards without detection. Organic dairies are required to allow the cows to graze daily throughout the growing season rather than be confined to barns and feedlots. Although the USDA National Organic Program allows for an extremely wide range of grazing practices that comply with the rule, Aurora was observed onsite and via satellite imagery by the Washington Post as having only a small percentage of the herd outdoors on any given day. The company disputes the data. U.S. organic dairy sales amounted to $6 billion last year; although it is more expensive to produce, the milk may command a premium price of 100 percent more than regular.
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Finland, internationally renowned for innovative educational practices, is poised to become the first country to eliminate school subjects. Officials are making changes to be implemented by 2020 that will revolutionize how the school system works by allowing pupils to absorb a body of knowledge about language, economics and communication skills. “We need something to fit for the 21st century,” says Department of Education head Marjo Kyllonen. The system will be introduced for seniors beginning at age 16. They will choose which topic or phenomenon they want to study, bearing in mind their ambitions and capabilities. “Instead of staying passively in their benches listening to the teachers, students will now often work in smaller groups collaborating on projects, rather than just assigned classwork and homework.” Another new model of learning sparked by XQ: The Super School Project (xqsuperschool.org) is underway at New Harmony High School, housed on a floating barge at the mouth of the Mississippi River southeast of New Orleans. They’ve received a $10 million grant to work on environmental issues when it opens in 2018. “High schools today are not preparing students for the demands of today’s world,” says XQ Senior School Strategist Monica Martinez; she notes that about a third of college students must take remedial courses and are not prepared to thrive as employees. 14
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Congress might consider authorizing the U.S. Department of Energy to encase much of the nuclear waste at the Washington state Hanford Nuclear Reservation, the nation’s largest waste repository, in a cement-like mixture, according to a new report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office. It states that when burying the waste, cement would be less expensive and faster than vitrification, an alternative process currently used to turn the waste into glass logs. A $17 billion vitrification plant, one of the federal government’s most expensive construction projects, is intended to separate much of the waste into high- and low-level radioactive material, but construction has stalled over design and safety concerns. After the highly radioactive waste is immobilized in the glass logs, it would theoretically be shipped to an as-yet-nonexistent national repository proposed for Yucca Mountain, in Nevada. The 56 million gallons of waste in question is left over from plutonium production for nuclear weapons since World War II, and the site itself has a history of leaks. The Department of Energy likes the cement burial, but state officials believe the best way to safely deal with the waste and protect the environment is by turning it into glass. Source: enews.earthlink.net
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Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator The Canadian Coast Guard is testing milkweed pods as a source of potential environmentally friendly insulation in partnership with Encore3, a manufacturing company in Québec, Canada, in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. The plant is roughly five times lighter than synthetic insulation and hypoallergenic. The Farm Between, in Cambridge, Vermont, harvests the plants and sends the material to Encore3. Co-owner John Hayden says, “Milkweed is grown as an intercrop between the rows in our apple orchard to increase biodiversity and provide a host plant for monarch caterpillars. Monarch populations are in serious decline, and the two things we can do to help on the land we steward are to not use pesticides and provide milkweed habitat.”
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Lasers Stamp Prices on European Produce Food retailers are aiming to cut plastic and cardboard packaging by ditching stickers on fruits and vegetables, instead using high-tech laser “natural branding” and creating huge savings in materials, energy and CO2 emissions. Pilot projects are underway in Europe with organic avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts. The technique uses a strong light to remove pigment from the skin of produce. The mark is invisible once the skin is removed and doesn’t affect shelf life or produce quality. The laser technology also creates less than 1 percent of the carbon emissions needed to produce a similar-sized sticker. Source: The Guardian 16
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In 2016, the average residential solar system produced seven kilowatts, at an average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.” New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings. Panels with built-in micro-inverters are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their longterm, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit. Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion. Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass photovoltaic shingles that integrate with tile roofing materials to make the installation nearly undetectable. Tesla claims they’re three times as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house.
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example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes. Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden. Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season. Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day. Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels. Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters. They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com. Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years.
Retired Volunteers Keep National Parks Humming
Retirees are volunteering at hundreds of nationally protected lands. They staff visitor centers, do maintenance, clean up debris and remind visitors to keep food items secure from wildlife. Last year, volunteers outnumbered National Park Service staff about 20 to one, expanding the financially strapped agency’s ability to serve hundreds of millions of visitors. Nearly a third of them are 54 and up, contributing to the 7.9 million service hours worked in 2015 by all 400,000 volunteers. Volunteer opportunities also exist at National Wildlife Refuge sites, fish hatcheries and endangered species field offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Sallie Gentry, volunteer coordinator for the Southeast Region, based in Atlanta, notes that Georgia’s Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge has a dozen designated spots for motor homes in its Volunteer Village. She says most volunteers are local retired residents whose working hours vary while RV volunteers commit to 20 hours a week for at least three months. In return, they get free hookups for electricity, sewage, propane and water. “They have skills they want to contribute, but are also looking for a social outlet,” notes Gentry. Cookouts and potlucks are common. She also cites the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, an important migratory stop especially for songbirds, as a place with great appeal. “We supply uniforms, training, tools and orientations,” says Gentry. “It’s a mutually beneficial investment.” She suggests that individuals apply for specific sites at least a year in advance. Megan Wandag, volunteer coordinator for the USFWS Midwest Region, based in Minneapolis, cites the popular Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, in Bloomington, and the Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, near Des Moines, as “oases near urban areas.” USFWS Southwest Region volunteer coordinator Juli Niemann highlights the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, in central New Mexico, that has 18 recreation vehicle spots and an average occupancy duration of five months. “It’s a prime wintering place for sandhill cranes.” Volunteer.gov updates site details and contact information at federal facilities nationwide.
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study from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in SĂŁo Paulo, Brazil, suggests a link between regular yoga practice and an increase in brain cortical thickness, associated with memory and attention. The researchers used brain imaging scans (CT) to measure the cortical thickness of 42 Brazilian women older than 59. Twenty-one of the subjects had practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least eight years. These women were compared to 21 other women matched for age and education that engaged in other physical activity comparable to hatha yoga. The researchers found that the cortical thickness in the yoga practitioners was significantly greater in the left prefrontal lobe of the brain. This portion of brain gray matter is linked to awareness, attention, executive function and memory, suggesting that hatha yoga practice may be associated with cognitive preservation. The scientists added, “The present results parallel those previously reported in which younger yoga and meditation practitioners had greater gray matter volumes than non-practitioners compared to non-practitioners in the following brain regions: larger gray matter volume in the right anterior insula and right inferior temporal gyrus.â€?
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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disorder clinic that comprised the larger control group. Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, assessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, depression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, with no negative side effects. Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results. Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared to the control group.
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Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of traditions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.” Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries. While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.” Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice. Yee’s philosophy is, “You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.” Learn more at YeeYoga.com. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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t first glance, Mas Sajady is an unassuming and seemingly “normal” avid outdoor enthusiast, a computer programmer and father of six children. However, his story is quite remarkable. He has also had two extraordinary Near Death Experiences (NDEs) and today, he travels the world sharing his unique knowledge, insights and Medihealing® abilities with others. According to Mas, he has always been intuitively gifted. Like many others, he tried to hide or ignore his highly intuitive nature so he could “fit in.” It is for this reason Mas strongly advises parents to support children who have similar affinities. It literally took Mas two near death experiences to awaken and embrace his abilities. Mas’ first NDE occurred in his early twenties when he was crushed in an industrial accident while at work in a warehouse. Suddenly he realized he
was looking at his body from above, and he ascended to a higher plane. However it was not his time to transition, and upon returning to the physical world he noticed immediate changes in his perception of reality. “Besides the broken jaw and excruciating pain, it was the best experience of my life. The beauty, peace and love present during this experience can never compare to anything we have on earth at this physical level,” says Mas. After this experience, his natural intuitive abilities were heightened exponentially and he was able to sense future events and the internal physical, mental and emotional patterns of others. Mas’ second near death experience occurred in 2006, when he clinically drowned while on vacation with his family in Belize. While tubing down a river in the rainforest, he was force-
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fully pulled into an underwater cavern and pinned far below the surface for over 8 minutes. After fighting to escape, he eventually was outside his body, ascending yet again into an even higher realm of consciousness where he discovered being limitless. When he later woke on a pile of rocks, he noticed he could see the frequencies that make up our world. This NDE opened Mas to the higher levels of awareness and consciousness where remarkable healings can and do happen. To clarify, Mas says he does not have the power to heal; rather he acts as the “conduit” for what he refers to as Pure Source energy to manifest transformations from a higher energy field. These fundamental shifts can impact anyone’s physical, emotional, financial or spiritual health, and all areas of relationships. Although his abilities have been compared to religious figures, a transformational session and/or Medihealing with Mas has no religious significance. It is spiritual in nature. It is for this reason that Mas’ diverse community consists of clients of all faiths and beliefs. Today, Mas has been likened to some of the most well known spiritual teachers in history. His special gifts he has received allow him to tap into a higher intelligence he refers to as Exponential Intelligence (EI) and share the knowledge of how to live a beautiful, abundant, and authentic life. Mas works at the core vibrational level to create dramatic life changes in all areas of our lives. According to Mas, when people are connected with their core energy or Pure Source at such a deep level, they can access Exponential Intelligence and transform their lives dramatically and instantly. Everyone is capable of achieving EI fulfillment on their own, but Mas empowers people to connect with these higher energies in a faster and more efficient manner. By working with him, people can be guided quickly to create a life in total alignment with who they really are so that they feel secure and powerful within themselves the abundance that’s naturally and rightfully theirs. Mas shares “Change Your Frequency, Change Your Life,” on a daily basis
to tens of thousands of people worldwide through online and in-person Medihealing and presentation events. Mas emphasizes the importance of being totally self aware within one’s own body, and frequently shares the reminder to “Notice What You Notice.” He explains that appreciating the fine details within your body and surroundings accelerates your ability to transform your reality. He calls this fullspectrum transformation ‘360 Degrees of Abundance,’ and people report that in as little as five minutes working with him their lives are transformed. Mas gives the credit for these positive changes to the people themselves and explains, “We are all created with the instincts to be abundant in all ways. It’s our birthright. I just help reconnect you to your divine blueprint.” For more information on Mas and his work, visit his website at www.MasSajady.com Mas is participating in The Wellness Gala as both a speaker and display participant. Bio: Mas was a successful computer programmer who survived two neardeath experiences and emerged with extraordinary intuitive and healing abilities. Today, Mas shares his gifts daily with tens of thousands around the world. He has also developed a powerful technique he calls Medihealing® which combines the proven benefits of meditation with potent healing frequencies to enhance and elevate individual’s core frequencies, empowering them to transform and establish 360 degrees of abundance in all areas of their lives.See ad on page 35.
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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse
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ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.
Savor Self-Acceptance
While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do. 28
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For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.
Cultivate a Positive Attitude
Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.
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At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him— its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”
Understand Our Life Stories
Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.
Explore the Arts
The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.” Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.” Musician John Blegen, of Kansas
settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.
Discover a Purpose Older people are our greatest resource. We need to nurture them and give them a chance to share what they know. ~Susan Perlstein, founder, National Center for Creative Aging and Elders Share the Arts City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue?
Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options. “We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”
Develop Inner Frontiers
People in their elder years may still be measured by midlife standards, which include physical power, productivity and achievement. “They come up short in the eyes of younger people,” dharma practitioner Kathleen Dowling Singh remarks. “But those standards do not define a human life.” Rather, aging allows us to disengage from the pressures of appearances and accomplishments. As we release judgments and unwanted habits, we can increase our feelings of spirituality and peace. “When doors in the outer world seem to be closing, it’s time to cultivate inner resources that offer us joy and meaning. We have the beautiful privilege of slowing down and hearing what our heart is saying,” says Singh, of Sarasota, Florida.
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Meditation is one way to deepen spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”
Acknowledge Our Shelf Life
“We cannot speak about aging and awakening without speaking about death and dying,” Singh believes. “We need to confront our mortality.” Meditating on the coming transition opens us up to the blessings of life. We can ask ourselves deep questions such as, “What am I doing? What do I want? What does this all mean? What is spirit?” Singh believes such searching questions are vital. None of us knows how much Earth time we have to awaken to a deeper, fuller experience of the sacred.
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Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.
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(Certified Nutrition Consultant) and ultimately his doctorate in Naturopathic. He opened his private practice, located in Flemington, NJ. Dr. Rodger (ND) runs a CNC course at Wellness Rocks, in downtown Clinton. Participants prepare to become Certified Nutrition Consultants by passing the fluff and focusing on the “real bones of what nutrition is all about,” including how food is made, the importance of supplementation, water intake, exercise and good sleep. The course, backed by the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, provides a comprehensive roadmap to a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Rodger (ND) is excited to present the class because his main goal is to educate people and spread the word about the vital role nutrition
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and lifestyle play in the health of the body. He reveals, “As we get older, it becomes even more important how we look after ourselves. The way we eat in our 40s and 50s is a clear indication of how our 60s and beyond will be.” While he successfully runs his own practice, he still has time to serve as the Naturopathic Doctor for the Promise of Hope Cancer Foundation. The foundation informs people about alternative, non-toxic cancer treatments and gives them education and resources to pursue that route if they choose. He wants to ensure that people have a holistic place to turn to when faced with cancer. The doctor explains, “Non-toxic cancer treatments have a 90% success rate, unlike the traditional orthodox route, which has a success rate of about 3%. I educate people in these treatments and how much more effective they are if supported by a quality nutritional diet.” Nutrition is the absolute basis of this Naturopathic Doctors philosophy and practice. He admits frustration when people knowingly bypass good nutrition and get illness and disease in return. He says, “Most diseases are caused by a lack of good nutrition. Processed and fast food may be edible, but it’s not real. Your body is not programmed to get disease. It only gets diseases by what we put in it. If you constantly put bad food in your body, much like a car that breaks down, there’s going to be a reaction. It can’t cope with foods that don’t support the systems.” Dr. Rodger (ND) stresses supplementation in the diet, including vitamin C, magnesium, calcium, Vitamin ‘D’ and pro-biotics. He believes that a
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floating in the Dead Sea, but in a clean, quiet, private realm. The water is typically filtered three to five times between each session and sanitized using UV light; some also use peroxide and ozone gas to purify the water. Without any sensory input—no sight, sound or tactile sensations—the floater typically enters a profound deeply calm state of theta brain waves that tends to bring the subconscious to the surface. It can take experienced meditators years to learn to consistently achieve this condition, remarks Bryan Gray, of Float North County, a spa in Solana Beach, California.
Ultimate Meditation Venue Scientific research has shown that floating can release the feel-good neurotransmitters endorphins and dopamine, and lower the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol. Studies performed by the Laureate Institute of Brain Research, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, which maintains a float clinic, have found the therapy is an effective treatment for patients with anxiety disorders. “It frees your mind of distraction and puts it in a zone,” explains Gray. “It removes the need for fight or flight, so those hormones are reduced. That part of the brain mellows out.”
Marvelous Magnesium Lying for an hour in water infused with Epsom salt, or magnesium sulfate, the body receives a huge infusion of magnesium, a mineral essential to optimal health. While calcium and vitamin D deficiencies get more attention, it’s even more likely most of us are low on this element due to magnesiumdepleting drugs and inadequate farm soils. Many ailments shown by research to be helped by floating have also been linked to magnesium deficiency.The mineral is also essential for heart health, strong bones and central nervous system function, as reported in The Magnesium Miracle, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, a physician and naturopath in Kihei, Hawaii.
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Chronic pain sufferers often find relief through floating because the lessened gravity allows the body to fully relax. The accompanying serenity releases the brain’s natural endorphins, which act as natural painkillers, into the bloodstream, reports Hutchison. The sheer tranquility of floating can alleviate some mental health issues. “We’ve treated several people with post-traumatic stress disorder. One man has returned six times and says he’s advanced more in the last three months while floating than he did in the prior five to 10 years,” says Andy Larson, owner of Float Milwaukee. Athletes also appreciate floating because it shortens injury recovery periods through enhancing blood flow, helping to heal sore muscles. The way it facilitates a calm state ideal for implanting ideas into the subconscious mind enables them to better visualize improved performance.
Discoveries Within Floaters can fall into what sleep specialists call the hypnagogic state, meaning they are apt to have lucid dreams while awake. Also known as Stage 1 sleep, it is the drowsiest condition we experience while still consciously aware. This is the scientific explanation for reports of visions or “Eureka!” problem-solving moments in the tank, says Hutchison. This phenomenon can be especially beneficial for creative artists. “We have a girl that always emerges from the tank with an idea for a new painting,” says Gray. He also regularly hosts a composer that has worked with famous singers, who has experienced innovative musical breakthroughs while floating. Floating is among the rare healing modalities that can benefit body, mind and spirit in just one hour, with repeat benefits. Gina McGalliard is a freelance writer in San Diego, CA. Connect at GinaMcGalliard.com.
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Moving From Intention To Action
Small Steps Can Change Your Life by Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500
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he physical and mental health benefits of yoga, meditation, T’ai Chi and Qigong are well known. With regular practice, we can be more focused, flexible and calmer, as well as more balanced, both physically and mentally. We can worry less and generally feel happier. Unfortunately, our lives are inundated with responsibilities and sometimes adding just one more thing, like a regular yoga or meditation practice, feels too overwhelming. Instead, we’d rather watch Netflix or drink an extra glass of wine. Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine what your life would be like if you were 10 percent more relaxed. Would you be more patient with yourself and others? Would you have fewer aches and pains? Do you think you’d make wiser decisions? It doesn’t take a lot to make a lot of difference. With no external deadlines and no immediate ramifications, most of us are prone to procrastination and the temporary indulgence of immediate gratification. Moving towards adopting new and healthier habits is fraught with obstacles. One of the biggest problems is that little voice that convinces you to “start next week” or that you’ll never have the discipline to do it. We all have those saboteurs—and they are just the ones in our heads! If you are ready to feel better, get healthier and take control of your life, here are some simple steps to help you move forward. »»
Do your research. Find which practice appeals to you, where you can practice it and how much it costs. Look
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Set a “fresh start” date. September has the feel of a fresh start- and it happens to be National Yoga month!
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Get support. Only inform those folks in your life who are supportive in a very positive way.
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Start small and realistic. Doing yoga five days a week or meditation 20 minutes daily are great intentions but perhaps not sustainable for you.
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Let go of perfection. Delight and be open to being a beginner.
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Have a back up plan for when your enthusiasm wanes– think of yourself in six months and how you will feel if you sustain the new habit.
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Retrain your brain. Focus on the times that you have successfully completed goals. Vividly picture those images for a matter of 30 seconds several times a day.
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Recognize that sneaky little voice that likes the status quo. If you find yourself dealing with negative self-talk, simply reply “Hey Buster, I’ve got your number and you are not going to sabotage me this time!”
We can choose to live ordinary lives tolerating stress, putting up with aches and pains, low energy and a unfulfilled dreams. Or we can choose to push our self-imposed boundaries, feel calmer, happier and live large. It’s your call and you have what it takes! Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500 is the owner/founder of Yoga Central in Branchburg. In addition to teaching yoga and meditation, Beth continues to consult for major corporations providing Life Coaching, counseling services and wellness presentations. Location: Yoga Central, 953 Rt 202 North, Branchburg. For more information, call 908-707-0759 or visit YogaCentralNJ.com. See ad on page 43.
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n 2008, the Sebastopol, California, filmmaking team of Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo created Science and Nonduality (SAND), which later became a nonprofit organization aimed at fostering a new relationship with spirituality that is free from religious dogma, based on timeless wisdom traditions, informed by cuttingedge science and grounded in direct experience. The next year, they organized the first SAND conference, exploring nonduality and the nature of consciousness. Since then, the duo has been producing short films that contribute to the expansion of human awareness, and hosting annual conferences in the U.S. and Europe involving leading scientists, academics and other pioneering thinkers. Thousands of participants from around the world interact in forums and respectful dialogues with luminaries such as Menas Kafatos, Ph.D., a professor of computational physics at Chapman University, in Orange, California; Peter Russell, a theoretical physicist and author of From Science to God: A Physicist’s Journey into the Mystery of Consciousness; Robert Thurman, Ph.D., professor of Tibetan Buddhist studies at Columbia University, in New York City; evolutionary biologist Elisabet Sahtouris, author of EarthDance: Living Systems in Evolution; and Robert Lanza, physician, scientist and co-author of Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe.
ZB: Nonduality is the philosophical, spiritual and scientific understanding of fundamental oneness in which there is no separation. Through quantum mechanics, Western science has reached an understanding of what Eastern mystics have long understood. Duality, generally determined in terms of opposites such as self and other, conscious and unconscious, illusion and reality, as well as separation between the observer and the observed, is an illusion. Nonduality is the understanding that our identifying with common dualisms avoids recognition of a deeper reality. Until recently, human sciences have ignored the problem of consciousness by calling it the “hard problem”. This has led to our present fragmented worldview rife with chaos, conflict and crises. It may be time for scientists to accept the discoveries of the mystics and consider consciousness intrinsic to every observed scientific phenomenon. Understanding that consciousness is the key to the universe, reality and ourselves may be the missing link in bridging science and spiritualty.
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How has the nonduality movement evolved?
MB: SAND has evolved into something we never imagined when we began discussing the ideas that the true spirit of science and spiritually is best supported by an open mind and a nondogmatic inquiry; while science seeks to understand our external reality and spiritual thinkers seek to understand our inner, personal experience of consciousness, these seemingly different disciplines rarely come together in open dialogue. It became more evident that we weren’t looking for scientific answers or proof of what spiritual wisdom traditions teach, but rather to expand the questions asked of both science and spirituality. Open-ended questions arise such as: What if space and time are just useful maps and quantum mechanics is pointing us to a deeper reality more mysterious than we can ever imagine? What if science and spirituality, while responding to our collective aspiration to grow and progress, would no longer need to carry the burden of having all the answers? What if we considered our search open-ended, rather then having to arrive at a grand theory of life or final state of enlightenment? What if, while we probe deeper into reality and who we are, we realize that knowledge gathered will always be just a stepping-stone? For information about the 2017 conference in San Jose from Oct. 18 to 22, visit ScienceAndNonduality.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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Reiki Share Celebration – 2-5pm. Speaker: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, high vibration crystal singing bowls, drum, gong and chants. $10. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup.com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle.
your kids won’t be able to resist, led by Integrative Pediatrician and Internist Minal Vazirani, MD and Integrative Nutritionist Jane Harrington-Noonan, RD. $20. Space limited; pre-registration required. Kick-off event occurs at new location for Integrative Health and Wellness Associates, 112 Town Center Drive, Warren. For information, visit Facebook. com/DrVazirani. To register or ask questions, email Dr.MVazirana@IHWA-NJ.com.
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Free Intro to Tai Chi Chih – 7:30-8:30pm. Instructor: Dr. Janet Oussaty. Gentle moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Manifesting your Hearts Desire with the Magic of Feng Shui – 7:30-9pm. Learn the secrets of Feng Shui to create an abundant life by changing our space and connecting with our individual soul with psychotherapist Sue Waldman and Lois Kramer-Perez. Part of the “Living, Loving & Learning” series. $55 before 9/1; $62 thereafter. Pre-registration required. All fees non-refundable. 973-857-4357. SueWaldman.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Celiac, Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivity Testing – 9:30-11:30am. Testing by Vibrant America Labs. 99% sensitive and specific. Appt required. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.
Meditation/Healing Circle with Rafael Benedicto – 3-5pm. Powerful meditation circle that incorporates sacred chants, singing bowls, group meditation and prayers. Suggested donation: $20. eZential Wellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-5260002. eZentialWellness.com/Events.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Connecting with Your Angels – 2 Mon, 4 Thurs. 7pm. Instructor: Reiki Master, Diana Davis. Connect with your angels, open your intuition and natural spiritual abilities. $15. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. nd
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 “Prevention is Easier Than a Cure” – 7pm. Presenter: Dr. Derek Rodger, Doctor of Naturopathy. Discuss disease prevention, top 4 causes of death, and why disease states are on the rise. Free. RSVP required: 908-658-4900 or Janet@ ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, Omega, MTHFR Testing – 3-6:15pm. Testing by Spectracell Labs. Most insurance accepted. Appt required. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Free Yoga and Meditation Class – 7-8pm. Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD. 30 min stretch and breath, 30 min guided and mindful meditation. No experience necessary. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Love Attraction Club – 8-9pm. Teleconference twice/monthly. Release heartbreak, enjoy dating, attract love. $45/month. Questions: LCaroselli08@ Optimum.net or 908-605-6266. Enroll: LisasLoveLiftOff.com/events/.
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Packing Healthy Lunches Kids Love – 11am12:30pm. Learn why and hot to pack a healthy lunch
Soul Organizing & Nature Amble – 9-10am. Take a walk with Certified Professional Organizer and Time Shaman Amara Willey and get motivated to organize your stuff. Rain or shine. Meeting at gate
SpaPop Health & Beauty Event – 6:30-9:30pm. Pop in for a restorative and free spa night. Massage, wine tasting, tasty nibbles, spa treatments and spa travel, goody bags, samples and more. Free. Prereservation a must. Beaver Brook Country Club, 25 Country Club Dr., Annandale. 908-342-6979. EventPop.biz.
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Meet the teachers. Observe a class. Try a class in Tai Chi or Qi Gong. Consult the Qi Healers and therapists. Sample a chair massage (9/12, 1-5pm; 9/14 , 3-7pm). Talk to the acupuncturists (9/11-9/14, 9:30am to 7pm; 9/15, 9:30am-4pm).
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Manifestation of Health, Wealth and Happiness – 7-8:30pm. Two small changes can transform your life. Make a plan for llasting change in your life. $20. Register: OrganizeNJ.com/Events. The Room at Meadbrook, 4089 Durham Rd., Rt 412, Ottsville, PA. Reiki Share – 2nd Sun, 4th Mon. 7pm. Instructor: Diana Davis, Reiki Master. All welcomed. $15. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. Writing Your Personal Memoir– 7:30-9pm. Learn to overcome “writer’s block” through connecting with the higher intelligence of life. Part of Living, Loving & Learning series. Instructors: Sue Waldman and Steve Sears. Verona location. Pre-registration required. $55/registered a week in advance. $62/ after. Fees are non-refundable. Sue Waldman: 973857-4357 or SueWaldman.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Qi Healer Intensive 6-Day Seminar – Sept. 15-17, 22-24. Fri: 5:30-9pm. Sat/Sun: 9am-5pm. Learn how to take care of your health and the health of others with body, mind and breath. Methods of Dr. Tsu Kuo Shih. Tuition: $850. 30 CEU’s. Qi Gong for Healing, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongForHealing.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Yoga for Stress Relief: Hips, Back, Shoulders – 1-2:45pm. Instructor: Jen James. Specialized postures to bring relief to the typical tight areas of the body. $30. eZentialWellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Yoga.
Learn about Ananda Hemp – 2pm. Learn about health and wellness benefits of Ananda Hemp, full-spectrum cannabinoid oil. Free. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. CPR Training – 9am-1pm. Get certified and save a life. Heartsaver CPR and First Aid. Space is limited. $50. Register: JoelleC418@gmail.com. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. SandHillsWellness.com.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Tour of Love: 111 Tibetan Healing Bowls Experience – 1-3:30pm. Dr. DREAM and his Angels create a guided visualization combined with different sounds and vibrations to harmonize the energy body and relax the mind. $25/in advance. $33/at the door. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.
Practical Breathwork: Self-Healing, SelfMastery, Self-Discovery – 1-4pm. Instructors: Shannon Plummer, creation coach and shamanic practitioner, and Bob Sima, “Eckhart Tolle with a guitar,” for workshop on the how to use breathwork for transformation. $35. RSVP: BPT.me/3064354. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. CSLMorristown.org.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Celiac, Leaky Gut, Food Sensitivity Testing – 4:30-6:30pm. Testing by Vibrant America Labs. 99% sensitive and specific. Appt required. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Essential Oils 101: Back to School – 7pm. Includes essential oil take-away. Free. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.
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Community Drum Circle – 7-9pm. Instructor: Dana McCurdy. Evening of healing vibrations promoting feelings of community, unity and wellbeing. $15. eZentialWellness, 1300 Prince Rodgers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. Register: eZentialWellness.com/Events. Free Intro to Yoga Teacher Training – 1pm. Find your voice, take your seat, start the journey. Free intro to RYT-200 teacher training. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.
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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Family Constellations Workshop – 7-9pm. Facilitator: Kerry Kay. Issues you struggle with may have roots in hidden dynamics within your family. $10. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Registration required: KerryKayHealing@gmail.com. 609-273-1378. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Reiki Experience – 6:30-7:45pm. Instructors: Donna and Terry Pollin, Reiki masters. Combines guided meditation, gentle, restorative yoga and Reiki to relax and renew. Please preregister. $20. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Dream Interpretation – 1-3pm. Awaken your dreams by understanding personal messages given to you in sleep state. $40. Clinton Township. TheGoldenLight.org.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 JourneyDance Session – 7-8:30pm. JourneyDance is a moving and dance meditation that allows participants to clear emotional energy through their own natural movement. It combines freestyle and structured movement to encourage a deep connection to self and to the tribe of dancers. It is facilitated, not taught. The facilitator works to maintain a positive, judgement-free zone where all participants feel comfortable. $30 for session or only $20 w/donation of items for food pantry. We strive to increase the vibration of abundance and nourishment for the world. American Legion, 20 Yates Ave, 2nd fl, Newton. For info call/text 917405-0596 or jeanfedora@hotmail.com. Past Life Group Regression – 7:30-9pm. With Master Hypnotist Frank Difilia. Learn about past life regression and begin the journey of changing your life into what you always dreamed it could be. Part of Living, Loving & Learning series. Instructors: Sue Waldman and Lois Kramer-Perez. Verona location. Pre-registration required. $55/registered a week in advance. $62/after. Fees are non-refundable. Sue Waldman: 973-857-4357 or SueWaldman.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Suppers Program at Sand Hills Community Wellness Center – 6:30-8:30pm. Theme: Discussion on healthy foods for kids. Learn to cook, taste, and feel your way to vibrant health. Shared cost of meal plus small donation. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. Maryann: 732-419-3551. TheSuppersProgram.org. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 One Spirit Festival – 10am-5pm, Sept. 23-24. Join us for this unique festival that draws inspiration from “one heart, one mind, one spirit.” Lectures, vendors, practitioners, readers and more. $5 admission. Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead St., Clinton. OneSpiritFestival.org. Reiki II Training & Certification – 2-day class: Sept 23, 24. 1:30–7pm. Instructor: Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master Teacher. Expand your Reiki abilities in comprehensive and in-depth training & certification. $250. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. Register: eZentialWellness.com/ Reiki. Beth@InSightHolisticHealth.com. Meetup. com/New-Jersey-Reiki-Circle.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 JourneyDance Session – 1-2:30pm. JourneyDance is a moving and dance meditation that allows participants to clear emotional energy through their own natural movement. It combines freestyle and structured movement to encourage a deep connection to self and to the tribe of dancers. It is facilitated, not taught. The facilitator works to maintain a positive, judgement-free zone where all participants feel comfortable. $30 for session or only $20 w/donation of items for food pantry. We strive to increase the vibration of abundance and nourishment for the world. Mind Your Body Studio, 4 Park Ave., 2nd fl, Madison. For info call/text 917-405-0596 or jeanfedora@hotmail.com. Restorative Yoga to Live Cello – 4:30pm. Restorative yoga with Karen as you listen to love songs from Broadway musicals played on the cello with Richard Hotchkiss. $35/advance. $40/
at the door. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@ BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108. com.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 The Perils of Being Your Own Boss – 9:30am3:30pm. Join professional organizer Amara Willey & business coach Lorette Pruden for an inspiring and practical workshop on strategies to stay focused and be productive. $249. Register: OrganizeNJ.com/ Events. Office Evolution, 50 Division St., Ste 501, Somerville. Micronutrient, Hormone, Thyroid, MTHFR Testing – 9:30am-12:30pm. Testing by Spectracell Labs. Most insurance accepted. Appt required. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. 908-658-4900. ValleyPharmacyRX. com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. HypnosisNJ.com. Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep? Leave life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. 908-303-7767. Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. HypnosisNJ.com.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 Thermography Medical Imaging – Testing by Lisa Mack. Appt required. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. Lisa: 609618-6545. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Shamanic Journey Study Group – 7pm. Come journey with us to the lower world to meet our spirit guides using the vehicle of the drumbeat. $15. To
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register: @AmaraHeals on Facebook. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. WellnessRocksNJ. com. Meditation in the Garden with Sue Waldman – 7:30-9pm. Powerful, relaxing, guided meditation outside in a beautiful garden setting. Reduce stress, relieve anxiety, obsessive thinking and improve your mood. No experience necessary. Verona location. Pre-registration required. $55/registered a week in advance. $62/after. All fees non-refundable. Sue Waldman: 973-857-4357 or SueWaldman.com.
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– 10am-12pm. Presenter: Phyllis Pohle, CHTP. Come learn about the human energy system and how Healing Touch; a gentle, light-touch energy modality; can help restore balance to your personal energy system and help promote wellness. $10. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., Somerville. Seating is limited, so please register in advance to phyllispohle@yahoo. com. 908-227-2205. DoctorRedmond.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 3rd Annual SpiritFest Expo & Holistic Fair – 10/28: 10am-6pm; 10/29: 10am-5pm. Tune up your body, mind and spirit at this Fall Season festival. Guest Speakers, psychics, energy healers, mind/body therapists, arts, jewelry, food and more. Sponsored by Society for Metaphysical Enlightment. $7 admission. Location: New Hope Eagle Fire House, 46 N. Sugan Rd., New Hope. For information: 267-261-2768. WeAreSME.com.
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Wellness Gala with Keynote Speaker Mas Sajady – 1-6pm. Gala general admission includes unlimited sessions, demonstrations & workshops with experts in health, beauty and wellness. Unique vendors, live music, coffee bar, specialty pastries & assorted chesses. Cash bar available. Sheraton Hotel, 199 Smith Rd., Parsippany. General Gala Admission: $20/adv; $30 at door. Keynote Admission: $50, and includes general admission. Tickets & info: WellnessGala.com/events; 973-7136811. WellnessGala.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Training (2-Day) – Oct. 14-15. Fun & engaging 2-day program for creating stress-relief, joy, health & wellness. $270 before 9/23/17, $295 after. Held at Family Support Organization of Mercer County, 3333 Quakerbridge Road, Suite 400, Hamilton. Contact Karen Siugzda 609-230-2551 or Beverly Burns 732-991-0654. www.bit.ly/laughleader.
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monday Toddler/Little Yoginis Workshop – 1:30-2:15pm. Ages 3-6. Kids sing, draw and play yoga in energy releasing class. Learn self-respect and others with fun and challenging poses, partner and group yoga games. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Registration required: 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Mommy and Me Yoga – 10-10:45am. 6 weeks to crawlers. 5-week workshop allows both you and baby to experience benefits of yoga. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Registration required: 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Tai Chi Chih with Dr. Janet Oussaty – 6-7pm. Gentle moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. $75. $15/drop-in. Questions: 908-635-1822 or JOussaty@comcast.net. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Wuji Tai Chi, Beginner 1 – 7-8pm. Starts Sept. 11. For the student who is new to Tai Chi or Wuji form. Instructor: Fran Maher. $120/10 classes. $15/ drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Judo Program for Kids – Mon. 4:30-5:30pm, 5:406:40pm. Sat. 10:30-11:30am. Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. RSVP: EdwinCalvache@gmail.com. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com for details.
Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. Class focuses on helping the moms-to-be relax and to prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Beginner Sun Style Tai Chi – 11am-12pm. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Call to reserve your place: 908-392-1313. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 12-1pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. Yoga for Cancer Care – 7pm. (First 3 Mondays each month) Open to anyone affected by cancer: survivors, those in treatment, caregivers and supporters. No experience required. Suggested donation: $5. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Suite 202, Flemington. RSVP: 908-642-0989, or karen@ beherenowyoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108. com.
tuesday Wuji Tai Chi Beginner 1 – 10:30-11:30am. Starts Sept. 11. Beginning moves of this beautiful flowing “water” form. Intro to form, alignment and principles of movement. Instructor: Fran Maher. $120/10 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. 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. YogaN-Pilates.com.
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Wuji Qi Gong All Levels – 5:30-6:30pm. Sept. 11. Explore the 16 peaceful, relaxing Qi Gong movement methods as developed by Master William Ting. No experience. Instructor: Fran Maher. $120/10 classes. $15/drop-in. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. More information at QiGongforHealing.com. Beginner T’ai Chi Chih with Janet Oussaty, PhD – Sept. 27-Oct. 18. 11:15am-12:14pm, 7:30-8:30pm. Gentle moving meditation of 19 movements and 1 pose. $50/4 sessions. Register: 908-635-1822.Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. T’ai Chi Chih: Beyond Beginners – Sept. 27-Nov. 1. 6-7:15pm. Instructor: Dr. Janet Oussaty. Gentle practice of 19 movements and 1 pose that can be performed by most any ability or age, standing or sitting. $88/6 sessions. Register: 908-635-1822. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-7070759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm. Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Administered by “laying on hands” and based on unseen “life force energy” that flows through us. Suggested donation: $5. SandHillsWellness.com. Pilates Mat with Props – 10am. Amazing and challenging class will tone your entire body! Incorporates weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Swimming Dragon Qi Gong with Patty Pagano – 7:30-8:30pm. Easy to learn, gentle movements will leave you feeling refreshed and calm. $50/4-class series. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Must preregister: 908-392-1313. More information about Qi Healing: 908-647-1563 or QiGongForHealing.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm. This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.
thursday Gentle Beginner Yoga – Sept. 7-28. 10-11am. Instructor: Donna McMullin, RYT. Slow-paced, well-supported and relaxing class is perfect for people brand new to yoga. $39/series. Preregister by Sept. 6. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Financial Peace University – Sept. 7-Nov. 2. 7-8:30pm. Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University (FPU) shows you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely and more! $93. Register: DaveRamsey.com/ FPU/Classes/1043806. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave, Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter. org. Community Acupuncture with Michael Gonzales – 4:30-7pm. Not a class- instead a time to lie down and experience a relaxing, affordable, healing acupuncture session. Sliding scale, minimum $25. Michael Gonzales: 908-392-3468. Qi Gong for
Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. More information at QiGongForHealing.com. Joel S. Goldsmith/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am. For mystics at heart seeking a conscious union with God. Weekly discussion based on teachings of mystic Joel S. Goldsmith. Followed by optional meditation. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.
saturday Judo Program for Kids – Mon. 4:30-5:30pm, 5:40-6:40pm. Sat. 10:30-11:30am. Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. RSVP: EdwinCalvache@gmail.com. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com for details. Meditation: We’re all Beginners – Sept. 16, 23, 30. 11:30am-12:30pm. Instructor: Beth Youmans, PhD, E-RYT500. Being able to focus our minds takes practice but the rewards are worth it. All levels welcomed. $16/drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 10am. This class will focus on reducing chronic tension, improving normal range of motion in the joints, and strengthening the musculature of the body so that all bodily systems can function optimally. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. YogaN-Pilates.com.
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HYPNOSIS/HYPNOTHERAPY HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER
Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 2 East Northfield Ave., Livingston 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 • HypnosisNJ.com With 27 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey utilizes both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, as well as work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporations are among our many satisfied customers. See ad on page 7.See ad on page 7.
HEART SOUL INTUITIVE
Donna Russo intuitivehealer1@gmail.com http://heartsoulintuitive.weebly.com/ Soul Drawing readings for people and pets. Starting with your question for your Soul, I talk to your Soul and get a message for you. I combine this message with a custom drawing of the vision I am shown, containing your Soul’s energy vibration. Illustrations are professionally drawn in colored pencil. Each drawing is original and uniquely yours. Oracle card readings also available. Readings are done over the phone. See website for details.
Minal Vazirani, MD 112 Town Center in 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. Commited 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 on page 37.
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CENTER FOR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT
Phyllis Livera 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.
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LIFE COACH RADIANT LIFE COACHING
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Sherry Onweller-Professional Organizer Serving NJ 908-619-4561 / email: SOnweller@aol.com EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com Everyday Organizing Solutions by Sherry provides sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and decluttering services to residential and business clients, as well as helping female adults with ADD get their physical space/ time management in order and helping children and teens to get organized.
PAIN RELIEF/MANAGEMENT EAST COAST SPINE, SPORTS, AND REGENERATIVE MEDICINE Edward Magaziner, MD 2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com
Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate, and eliminate injury or pain, and it’s causes. Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad on page 2.
PERSONAL CHEF BRIANNA’S NUTRITION KITCHEN LLC Brianna Sebasto 973-975-8341 info@briannasnutritionkitchen.com BriannasNutritionKitchen.com
“Brianna’s Nutrition Kitchen, LLC” is a personal chef service that is dedicated to helping you and your family live healthier and less stressful lifestyles.
PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE PSYCHIC GALLERY
Zophie, Psychic Reader, Advisor, Life Coach 990 Towne Plaza/Route 202 South Branchburg, NJ 908-231-0808, 908-397-7797 zophiepeace777@hotmail.com PsychicGallery.com
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BOBBIE LYNN EDWARDS, M.ED, LPC
Licensed Psychotherapist Hunterdon County 908-892-8978 Are you looking for clarity and focus on the direction of your life? The skill of combining 35 years of traditional psychotherapy techniques along with the integration of spiritual philosophies can assist in your healing. I work with children, adolescents and adults, couples and families who are 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.
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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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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. 8 years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad on page 20.
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uplifting humanity plus: holidays
Naturally gifted, Zophie reads palms, auras, tarot cards, and uses crystals and healing pyramids. Individual sessions, workshops and parties. Gallery showcases crystals, antiques and other gifts. See ad on page 25.
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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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Crowded or crooked teeth should be addressed at an early age (between the ages of 6 and 11). By using comfortable removable appliances, the jaw can grow to accommodate the teeth as well as improve breathing. For information, please visit our website.
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