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

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 has built a network of healthcare practitioners to assist his patients in certified nutritional consultant, Accredited by the International Academy 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. HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com. 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 __________________________________________

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25 INTO THE WOODS

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The Journey of Acceptance

struggled my whole life with feeling less than. I covered it with phony, always thinking I should be someone else. I never really had a direction, so being left to my own thinking I was lost before I was a teen. I was chosen last in the playground, I never made teams. I sat on the bench and never played. No one paid attention to me. When we stop and ask our kids how does sitting feel and they tell you “It’s okay, I don’t mind,” I would think about that. I doubt that it’s okay. We all need recognition. We all need someone to tell us we matter. The streets I grew up on scared me because the street kids I grew up with were fearless. Nothing seemed to scare them. Not me. In Brooklyn in the 50’s on the streets, anything could happen at any minute. Hurting people was a norm for many. Trouble was the one thing you looked for on a Saturday night because it was entertainment. I never fit in that world. I felt lost. Everything was about territory, respect and ego. Although I got the message, I also understood early that it was “not for me”. It’s funny how life plays out. I came from a really tough, Irish, blue collar family. My dad loved the environment. It allowed him to take out his anger on anyone that wanted a fight. He lived with a lot of pain. The Great Depression left its mark in more ways than one, and the emotional scars stayed locked up inside him his entire life. I learned a lot growing up in Brooklyn. I wouldn’t change it for the world, however, I had a lot of life learning to do. For me, the path to emotional intelligence was a long one. I was so wrapped up in self, in having to prove myself to everyone, that it left me empty. No matter what I did for you, I could never get that fixed feeling for me. I spent all those years searching, but the funny thing is I never understood what I was searching for. Just to feel okay, I guess, whatever that means. I guess it is hard for anyone to feel happy, content, comfortable, and secure in self until you find yourself. The need for acceptance from others was huge, yet their approval never fixed me. It was always just temporary. I didn’t understand that to fix me started with accepting me. The journey to that acceptance was long. It was not easy, but ultimately it was worth every tear, every emotional struggle, every painful insecure moment. When I reflect on how I went from that lost little boy to my life today, I am so grateful to be who I am today, where I am today and surrounded by people who love me, and accept me for who I am. Living life is the only teacher you can hear sometimes. The lessons can be brutal, but also needed. Pain, as they say, is a great motivator. I was a slow learner so a lot of pain along the way was needed, but today, that’s just fine. In peace, love and laughter,

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One Spirit Festival Enchants and Inspires

or over a decade, the One Spirit Festival has been hosting readers, practitioners and vendors, as well as craftsmen, from the holistic community at its spring and fall events. This year features a new Fairy Chair where children can share their fairy story while sitting in the chair, get their hair braided with sparkles and pose for the perfect selfie. This spring’s full two-day affair, filled with continuous lectures and demonstrations, will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., May 4 to 5, at the Clinton Community Center. The fair hosts psychic readers in the main hall. Each reader offers a 15-minute time slot for $35, and times may be booked in advance online. “Lots of folks book multiple appointments in a row so they can get all their questions in,” according to event founder Christina Whited. The collection of vendors is wide-ranging. Holistic vendors in nutrition, crystals, essential oils, massage therapists, reiki and acupressure practitioners, supplements and more. Unique jewelry designers are featured, and hand carved pens and pencils are side by side with shawls, crystals, artisan creations and dream catchers. Lectures are also offered every half hour. Location: 63 Halstead St., Clinton. For information or to participate as a vendor, visit OneSpiritFestival.org or call 908-638-9066. See ad, page 7.

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An Exploration of the Intuitive Senses

eel the wonders of an immersion into intuitive senses. This full day of exploration with discussion, guided meditation, exercises and more will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 28, at Blossoming Into Light, in Chester. Participants will be guided into experiencing higher vibrations to explore their gifts, spiritually and intuitively, while connecting with others in a deep and meaningful way. As connections are made, participants find they are easily able to practice with each other during this fun and informative day. A sound meditation with singing bowls, chimes, an awakening bell and tuning forks ends the day. Psychic and mediumship exercises will be practiced so bring a journal and a photo of a passed over loved one. Sharing a meal together is an important part of the day, so please bring your own lunch, or feel free to run out and pick something up and bring back. Water, tea and healthy snacks will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the inner world of intuition. Blossoming into Light offers a variety of classes and services providing the bridge to your highest potential through connecting mind, body, heart and soul. Cost: $133. Location: IWC, 401 Rt. 24, Chester. Register at IntuitiveSensesDay. EventBrite.com. For more information, contact Sue at 862-222-4268 (text or voice), email Info@Blossomingintolight-chester.com or visit BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. See ad, page 11.

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oin us for a powerful weekend of ceremony, journey, transformation and rebirth with Shaman Janet StraightArrow at the Vision Quest Mitote Retreat held from August 9 to 11. Awaken clarity, life purpose and joy as we break through illusions, fears and ego. This gentle yet powerful weekend retreat, held in the Catskills Accord, New York, is sure to be life-changing. At sign up, participants begin to reap the benefits of ongoing support in preparation for this weekend retreat. Each event is powerful and unique, focused on the people, energy and phases we are all moving through. Blending the Toltec Mitote with the Quest with intent and focus allows for transformation. By the time participants come to their silent time questing, they are ready to have a profound experience. We are rebirthed into us as we re-enter and gently process and integrate, allowing for a complete experience by the time we leave for home. It’s recommended to take the following Monday off for home integration. The energy exchange is $575, which includes lodging and healthy food for the weekend. Register with single payment by May 15 for early bird discount. Additional payment options are available. For more information, contact Janet at 973-647-2500 or Janet@ BeTheMedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com. See Save the Date, page 52.

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Empower Your Life with NLP

ometimes we get stuck, however, we don’t have to stay stuck. We each have the ability to empower ourselves. Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) offers an opportunity to explore how your mind and emotions work in achieving goals, and how to let go of unwanted habits and behaviors to achieve lasting results in every aspect of life. The Empowerment Partnership is offering an Integrative Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner Certification training from April 11 through 14 at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Newark Airport. This interactive and experiential program provides proven tools and techniques to communicate more effectively, build rapport easily, reprogram the mind for success, release limiting beliefs and behaviors, gain clarity in core values and overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias. The Empowerment Partnership, led by Dr. Matt James, provides powerful training experiences in alternative and integrative approaches in psychology, human understanding, neuroscience and personal growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the power of NLP. Natural Awakenings readers pay only $144 to attend when using promo code NATURAL. Location: 128 Frontage Rd., Newark. Register online at EmpowermentPartnership.com. See ad on this page.

atural Awakenings is pleased to introduce Kelly M. Brown, Esq, to our readers. Brown has been a practicing attorney for 20 years. She is also a Certified Life Mastery Coach, theologian and interfaith minister with a master’s degree in Theological Studies. Brown began her career as a commercial litigator and has served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. For over 15 years, she has been in-house General Counsel for franchise businesses, and most recently serving as General Counsel for CENTURY 21 Real Estate within a Fortune 500 company. Now Brown owns her own firm and brings a holistic perspective to legal planning for families and businesses. When asked to describe her holistic approach, she explains, “I consider my clients’ whole life, not just the issue presented. An easy example is when a client comes to me saying ‘I need a Will’. Once we dig a little deeper, I learn about family dynamics or business issues and realize we need different or additional legal planning strategies.” In addition, she reflects, “As a life coach and theologian, I often find my counseling background is helpful when families or business partners grapple with disputes or other challenges.” Today, with a focus on estate planning and legal guidance for businesses with a specialization in franchise law, Brown is changing how legal services are delivered. For information, call 973-909-0999 or email kelly@kmbrownlaw. com. KMBrownLaw.com. See ad, page 15.

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The heavy use of household cleaning disinfectants may contribute to changes in infant gut bacteria and weight gain, reports a new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. University of Alberta researchers collected fecal samples and studied the gut health of 757 babies between the ages of 3 and 4 months; then restudied the children at 1 and 3 years old. They found that children in households that used disinfectants at least once a week had higher body mass index (BMI) scores and elevated levels of Lachnospiraceae, gut microbes linked in other studies to insulin resistance and metabolic disorders. Babies in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners had lower BMI scores and much lower levels of a family of bacteria that includes E. coli.

By mixing food additives with human gut microbes in petri dishes, scientists at the Czech Republic’s Institute of Microbiology found that gut microbes with antiinflammatory properties were highly susceptible to being harmed by additives, while microbes with pro-inflammatory properties were mostly resistant. “We speculate that permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system,” wrote the authors.

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Smoking Bans Lower Blood Pressure Non-smokers that live in areas that have banned smoking in public spaces such as restaurants, bars and workplaces have lower systolic blood pressure. In a Northwestern University study reported by the American Heart Association, blood pressure readings of 5,115 adults ages 18 to 30 in Birmingham, Chicago, Minneapolis and Oakland were taken over a 30-year period and correlated with changes in local laws that banned public smoking. A meaningful decrease in systolic blood pressure readings was found in non-smokers when no-smoking laws were enacted, indicating a reduction in heart disease risk.

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Sperm counts have plunged by half in the last 40 years among American and European men, according to a recent review of scientific studies. In a new doubleblind study of 56 infertile men, researchers at Iran’s Qazvin University of Medical Sciences found that curcumin, an active ingredient in turmeric, can boost sperm counts. Each day for 10 weeks, half of the men took 80 milligrams of curcumin nanomicelle, in which curcumin is better absorbed; the other 28 were given a placebo. The researchers found that the curcumin significantly boosted sperm count and motility. 10

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Sugary Drinks Linked to Kidney Disease Drinking lots of sugar-sweetened sodas and juices significantly increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, reports a new study from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Using health questionnaires for 3,003 African-American adults in Jackson, Mississippi, covering a 13-year period, the researchers found that the top third of subjects, those consuming the most sugar-sweetened drinks, were 61 percent more likely to develop kidney disease than those in the bottom third.

Probiotics Ease Bipolar Disorder Research on 66 patients with bipolar disorder found that patients receiving probiotic supplements were three times less likely to be rehospitalized than those given a placebo. The study from the Sheppard Pratt Health System, in Baltimore, gave half of discharged patients a placebo and the other half a capsule containing two probiotics, Bifidobacterium lactis (BB-12) and Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). Within 26 weeks, 24 of the 33 people that received the placebo returned to the hospital, but only eight of the 33 on probiotics were readmitted. The probiotic treatment was especially effective for those experiencing considerable inflammation, say researchers.

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Stress May Be Worse in the Evening Acute, late-day stress may be harder on our bodies, say researchers at Japan’s Hokkaido University. They measured the levels of the stress hormone cortisol in 27 young, healthy volunteers, and then put them through 15 minutes of stressful events that included making a speech and doing mental math. Half of the volunteers were tested two hours after awakening, the other group 10 hours after awakening. The subjects’ levels of cortisol, which helps provide the body with energy in the face of a perceived need for fight or flight, rose strongly in the morning, but not in the evening, suggesting that the human body is more equipped to deal with stress early in the day and becomes more vulnerable later.

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Under final rules released by the current administration, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s national labeling standard for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) completely exempts foods made with highly processed ingredients grown with GMOs, including sugar made from sugar beets, high-fructose corn syrup and refined soybean and canola oils. The change will allow 78 percent of products containing GMOs to avoid disclosure, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association. Companies don’t have to comply until January 1, 2022, and the new labels will use the term “bioengineered” instead of more common identifiers like “genetically engineered” or “GMO”. Small businesses, to-go food prepared at grocery stores, and meat, eggs or dairy from animals that are fed GMOs, which involves virtually all livestock not certified organic, are exempt from the labeling requirements.

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Citrus Crops to Receive Human Antibiotics

Scientists at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressed concern over a recent ruling by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that opens the door to widespread use of the antibiotics streptomycin and oxytetracycline to spray commercial citrus crops. The antibiotics, which are often used on people, can kill insects that transmit a bacterium that causes citrus greening, which renders fruit small and bitter. But the EPA ultimately ruled that the economic benefits outweigh concerns about antibiotic resistance and potential harm to the environment, people and wildlife. The USDA says the amount of antibiotic exposure to people who eat fruit or juices still will be far less than what people are exposed to when prescribed antibiotics by their doctor. The antibiotics will have to be sprayed repeatedly over years just to keep the trees alive and producing fruit until they succumb to citrus greening. Public interest groups are protesting the action.

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Environmental risks are the top three concerns among the 1,000 global decision-makers surveyed in the latest Global Risks Perception Survey of the World Economic Forum (WEF). For the third straight year, “extreme weather” ranked first, followed by “failed climate change mitigation” and “natural disasters”. The survey was part of a WEF annual report produced in advance of the recent confab of global leaders in Davos, Switzerland. The World Bank has calculated that the real cost of natural disasters to the global economy is $520 billion per year.

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The Endangered Species Act seems to be working, with more than 75 percent of marine mammals and sea turtles protected by the act recovering, according to a new peer-reviewed study by scientists at the Center for Biological Diversity published in the academic journal PLOS ONE. North Atlantic green sea turtle nests on Florida beaches have increased by more than 2,000 percent and Hawaiian humpback whales more than 1,100 percent between 1979 and 2005.

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A new report issued by environmental watchdog Greenpeace details the growing global dangers of accumulating nuclear waste that will remain hazardous for hundreds of centuries. Several of the designated storage facilities in the seven countries surveyed are nearly filled to capacity now. Unresolved safety issues across the industry include fire risk, venting of radioactive gases, environmental contamination, failure of containers, terrorist attacks and escalating costs. More than 65 years after the start of the civil use of nuclear power, 250,000 tons of highly radioactive spent fuel exists in 14 countries, and underground storage, seemingly the most viable option, has encountered major obstacles.

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Chemicals used in dry cleaning clothes have long been linked to health concerns for both people and the environment. Perchloroethylene (“perc” for short) is most commonly used in this process. Federal regulatory agencies have documented myriad negative effects from exposure to the petroleum-based solvent. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration links it to dizziness, blurred vision, loss of coordination and other nervous system effects, including memory loss. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency calls perc a likely human carcinogen “by all routes of exposure.” The EPA also warns that the chemical can leak into the ground, contaminating water supplies, and react in the air to form smog, which has been associated with respiratory effects. Earthtalk.org suggests there are safer alternatives through products and processes used by independent “green” dry cleaners nationwide. These include a biodegradable liquid silicone—essentially liquefied sand—which doesn’t chemically react with fabric fibers. It’s safe to use on delicate garments like beads, lace, silk and cashmere, and won’t cause 14

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shrinkage. GreenEarthCleaning.com includes a store locator function. Another good option is wet cleaning, whereby fabric is laundered in a computer-controlled washer and dryer that uses water—along with specialized soaps and conditioners instead of solvents—and spins its contents much more slowly than a typical home washing machine. Because wet cleaning is free of hazardous volatile organic compounds like those in perc, it eliminates health and safety risks, as well as environmental hazards associated with traditional dry cleaning, according to GreenAmerica.org. As an added benefit, the equipment and operating costs are lower. While the biggest disadvantage to wet cleaning is that it produces waste water, it’s still a highly energy-efficient method. Another method is liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) cleaning, in which some commercial cleaners use the pressurized gas in combination with other gentle cleaning agents to dissolve and remove dirt, fats and oils in clothing instead of using perc; or consider simply handwashing delicate clothes and fabrics in a mild, non-toxic detergent, and then hanging them outside to dry.

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Dr. Jennifer Redmond by Joe Dunne and Kathy Tarbell

orn with a compassionate nature, it’s no surprise that Dr. Jennifer Redmond was naturally drawn to helping and healing others. After achieving two degrees, a B.A., and a doctorate in chiropractic, Redmond founded Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, a fixture in the Somerville community for over eight years. The word Samsara has Hindu and Buddhist origins and means “the cycle of life, death and rebirth, and the resistance to such is the source of existential suffering.” Working to alleviate this suffering through respecting the body’s ability to heal and self-regulate is the foundation of her practice. When asked why she founded the center, Redmond softly stated, “I love helping people come alive.” The almost whispered tone couldn’t hide the passion evident and readable in her expressions. She continued to explain, “The mind and body are not separate, even though we’ve been taught that they are. In my office, I look at people as a whole complete person. I was trained as a chiropractor but the adjustment is not the end of the road. Addressing toxicity, exploring homeopathic remedies, identifying missing essential building blocks such as nutrition and supplements, including the emotional component—all of this is part of the road to healing and wellness.” Redmond is also relentless in her pursuit of knowledge and new ways to help her patients. This led her to a revolutionary modality referred to as Neuro Emotional Technique (NET). This technique has allowed her patients to experience breakthroughs in their care and lives in ways she had never seen before.

NET is an interactive, non-invasive mind-body technique that helps release the stress connection in the brain within a few sessions. Stress can be an insidious, hidden culprit for many issues affecting the body and mind. It can make its presence known without warning or be an ongoing problem. Stress is also suspected as a contributing cause to many diseases through its undermining effects on the immune system. Yet, common methods for addressing stress often offer only temporary relief. Studies are still ongoing, but the effects of NET appear to be permanent. Redmond knows the value of NET, scientifically and personally. As she explains, “I wish that more people were aware of this work because the miracles that we, as practitioners, get to see every day are amazing. And people don’t even

realize that it’s a possibility.” One way to reach a larger audience is through the arts. Director Luke Segreto, founder of Indigo Rising Films, wanted to create a movie about stress without causing stress, which led to Redmond, along with several expert practitioners, to be featured in his documentary Stressed. Through stunning visuals, original music, animation and expert commentary, the film presents in layman terms the science behind stress and the mind-emotion-body connection, and why, a mind-body approach, such as NET, to help stress related conditions works so well. A common result using NET is described in this way: “I still remember the event, but I no longer react to it. I’m calm now.” Stressed received an Award of Excellence at IndieFEST and may be viewed for free through Amazon Prime. In addition to her work at Samsara, Redmond also hosts a podcast focused on eliminating the stigma of homelessness called Open Heart Conversations. She has completed two Ironman triathlons and enjoys swing dancing. Samsara Chiropractic is also a gather and educational facility. Current offerings include a Holistic Mom’s Club held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on the 2nd Tuesday, 3rd Thursday and last Saturday of each month, Transformational Breathwork workshop and other events. Location: 1 Eastern Ave., Somerville. For information, call 908-300-8800 or visit DoctorRedmond.com.

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THE ART OF HEALING Creative Therapy Aids Recovery by Marlaina Donato

or decades, creative expression has been a valuable tool in healing, and expressive arts therapy—the integrated application of two or more art forms—is now considered a life-changing modality for veterans and anyone else struggling with anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Also called creative arts therapy, this form of psychotherapy helps patients to process and express what is often beyond verbal language using music, art, dance, theater and writing as its primary modes of communication. “Individuals need no previous arts experience in order to benefit

from working with a certified creative arts therapist,” explains Azizi Marshall, founder and CEO of the Center for Creative Arts Therapy, in Downers Grove, Illinois. The National Intrepid Center of Excellence—an outpatient clinic specializing in traumatic brain injuries at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland—ranks creative arts therapy among the top five most effective approaches in helping veterans. A study of combat veterans and creative arts therapy conducted at Concordia University, in Montreal, reported considerable

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progress, especially in areas of expressing emotions resulting from trauma and gaining understanding of symptoms such as depression, thoughts of suicide and insomnia. Psychotherapist Cathy Malchiodi, Ph.D., has authored several books, including The Art Therapy Sourcebook, and uses expressive arts therapy in her Louisville practice. “I’ve worked with soldiers for the past 10 years, and find that much of their healing comes about through telling their stories on stage or participating as an actor within a play or improvisation.” Malchiodi also incorporates mindfulness practices, visual arts, music and some simple forms of yoga in her sessions.

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Expressive arts therapy is also making a positive impact on those suffering from panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictions, eating and attention disorders, dementia and chronic physical illness. “Creative arts therapy can be used across life challenges; for example, dance or movement therapy has supported women with breast cancer and eating disorders,” says Marshall, who has also witnessed the power of drama therapy to help reduce feelings of fear in clients diagnosed with anxiety and PTSD. A 2015 study at Butler University, in Indianapolis published in the Journal of Speech Pathology & Therapy shows the significant effects of theater arts on individuals with autism spectrum disorder. “Creative arts therapy can be successful in supporting children with autism, especially ways to practice social skills,” says Marshall. “The drama therapist uses role play, improv and games in order to facilitate interpersonal communication.”

Dopamine and Creating Art

The multitasking neurotransmitter dopamine is one of the brain’s natural antidepressants and plays a key role in feeling pleasure and reinforcing habits. It reaches its highest levels during the initial stages of love, observing something of beauty or creating art. A recent Drexel University study published in The Arts in Psychotherapy shows the neurological effects of drawing, coloring and simple doodling. Increased circulation in the area of the brain correlating to pleasure and reward was evident,

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and this dopamine-dominant response is responsible for decreasing symptoms of anxiety and increasing feelings of joy and accomplishment. Psychotherapist Doreen Meister, in Oakland, California, encourages her clients to focus on the process of creating, rather than the result. “Expressive therapies are an extension of the self-discovery continuum. I often hear, ‘I draw like a 2-year-old.’ To this I say, ‘Great! Draw like a 2-year-old!’ I believe that somewhere, many of us are told that creative expression must be a certain way. Creativity is a natural state, a human quality that we are born with, and the product of creation is not as important as the process.” Creativity from a clinical perspective allows for new emotional vantage points, distance from situations and viewing experiences through a different lens. “Bringing in creativity offers a wider palette of tools or access points, and gives us another way to understand ourselves,” says Meister. “Creativity as a life force is accessible to all of us.”

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hamanism is a path of service to the planet, her people and the community. Shamans are people who dedicate their lives in service, answering a spiritual calling of service. Their spiritual focus is inclusive of the mind, body, emotions and soul. As the original holistic healers in traditions around the world, they are also known for their ability to heal themselves. Connecting with spirit and the spirit in all things awakens meaning to life and helps us to understand ourselves better. Today, people continue to practice shamanism in order to support healing and spiritual awareness and growth. The main purpose to pursue shamanism is to learn and heal through a direct connection to the spirit, soul and spiritual guidance. The shamanic journey is a way to accomplish this. Nature, animals, seasonal and life cycles and all of life on earth and beyond are honored as an important part of shamanic practice. Learning with an experienced teacher allows a person to safely travel, learn, discern, heal and discover the truth on many levels. It is also a way to uncover one’s own path of service and purpose. Shamanic traditions vary. Some use drums, rattles and gongs to move into the subtle shamanic realms. Natural products like sage, stones and feathers are also used for cleansing and healing. Some use breathwork in order to move into a deep connection. Each tradition offers its own unique perspectives. There is no need to use drugs for a natural shamanic experience, as when we achieve a true spiritual connection, we awaken bliss, happiness, amazing visions and higher truth and love. A natural shamanic practice should be used with an open mind and loving heart focused on being of service to all. Explored with pure intent, Shamans create a sacred space to connect, heal, learn and grow. Shamanism is a precious natural way to awaken, heal and be. Janet StraightArrow discovered her shamanic calling in 1992. She has studied with Native American, Tibetan, Celtic, Toltec and Siberian Shamans as well as shamanic practitioners at the Foundation for Shamanic Studies. For more information on shamanism and soul shamanism, and to view her upcoming training and retreat schedules, visit BeTheMedicine.com. See CRG, page 62.

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etting kids off the couch and into the great outdoors can be a challenge when they tend to be better acquainted with the popular Angry Birds video game characters than with the real warbling ones. Unfortunately, studies show that digital devices, parental work overload and media-stoked fears of the outside world are currently making our kids nature-deprived. Yet, they have an instinctive love of the outdoors, experts agree. “When given free access to nature, children’s play follows the same patterns all around the world,” says prominent environmental educator David Sobel, author of Wild Play: Parenting Adventures in the Great Outdoors. “All kids like creating special places, going on adventures, befriending animals, following maps and paths, and so on.” The more we encourage them, the more likely they’ll discover the thrills of the natural world—and numerous studies show that they’ll then be calmer and less stressed, better able to concentrate and less likely to

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be obese. Kids also are more “responsive and connected” when they are talking outdoors with adults than talking indoors, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. Here are some simple ideas to get started:

Build fairy houses. In a park, forest or backyard, ask the child to find a quiet spot, like the base of a tree or under a bush, and build a tiny house using only their imagination and natural materials such as sticks, bark, grass, pebbles, feathers and pinecones. “The fun is ageless and connects you to nature in magical and memorable ways,” says Tracy Kane of Maine, whose website, FairyHouses.com, offers ideas and books. Befriend a bug. Help them look for

bugs and crawling things in the dirt and on leaves, then ask them to draw them. Back home or at the library, kids can search in guidebooks or online to learn the critters’ names and traits.

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them how to listen carefully for bird songs and count how many different ones they hear. See if they can imitate the tweets or find words that describe them. Check out a bird-song beginner’s guide at Audubon. org/news/a-beginners-guide-common-birdsounds-and-what-they-mean.

Create mud art. “Make a batch of mud and use it to create sculptures, paint a masterpiece or just use it to jump in and get messy with,” suggests MaryEllen Mateleska, director of education and conservation at the Mystic Aquarium, in Connecticut. Make dolls and critters. Kids can

use hibiscus or hollyhock flowers and toothpicks to make dolls with flowing skirts. Or they can collect leaves of different shapes and sizes and glue them together to create leafy creatures. “You can take it an extra step by inventing a story and creating a one-of-a-kind storybook,” says Mateleska.

Grow a garden. Using a kid-sized plot of land—it can even be a big pot of dirt— give them a trowel, a watering can and easy-to-grow seeds such as radishes and carrots. Not only will they get exercise, a Texas A&M University study shows gardening makes kids more likely to choose veggies for snacks. Invent a cozy hideaway. Under the

limbs of a big tree, old blankets and pillows can be used by a child to build a “secret” hiding place, stocked with lemonade, apples and fun books.

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already been hidden all over the countryside. “Most boxes have small trinkets to swap and a tiny book to sign their name,” says Smith.

Time It. Simply set the timer for an hour,

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Beach, Florida. “Mostly it’s self-play, but I come out sometimes and teach them about nature, or we do art projects with leaves, rocks or dirt. It’s always naturally fun, and they’re pretty tired afterwards!” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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A mantra repeated in efforts to save our planet that is slowly being destroyed by humankind. As societies have industrialized and technology has progressed, our Earth has become more and more polluted. With rapid population growth and increased consumption, nature has been suffering—deforestation, overfishing, species extinction, global warming, pollution—the list goes on. These unintended consequences threaten the livelihood of “tomorrow’s generation”; recent reports released by the United Nations warn that we have only about a decade until the damage to the climate is irreversible. At the current rate of consumption, resources will soon become scarce. Scarcity is a driving force in conflict, and I fear how individuals and countries will cope with the deterioration of the environment and lack of natural resources. Will society crumble? Will the globe be ravaged by war? Will the human race survive?

Will the Earth? There are no definitive answers to these questions, only increasingly dire predictions. I fear that human compassion and rationality could be lost in the chaos of large-scale conflicts arising in efforts to secure vital resources. I fear that priorities like peace, education, equality and innovation will fall by the wayside in the struggle for survival. Yet, these predictions do not have to come to fruition. We still have time to make a change. As a teen in suburban New Jersey, it can be easy at times to feel removed from this environmental plight. I flick a switch and lights come on. I turn a knob and water comes out. I adjust a thermostat and warm air circulates. At first glance, nothing about this seems difficult or harmful. The problem lies in how this resource is brought within reach. Is the electricity that turns the lights on sourced from hydropower or from coal? Is the water I’m using sourced locally or is it depleting a water table hundreds of miles away? How much pollution is the furnace creating? Every action has a consequence, and it is only through being mindful that we can fully understand the implications of our everyday lives on the environment. While, at the moment, we may not be breathing in toxic air or struggling to find clean water, we are continuing to deteriorate the environment around

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they were designed to be used,” says Dami Roelse, of Ashland, Oregon, author of Walking Gone Wild: How to Lose Your Age on the Trail. “Walking is in our genes; DNA molecules need to be stimulated regularly to express themselves, and walking does just that. It also improves mood and cognition.” The beauty of hiking is that it offers a tailored experience according to ability and personal interests. Day hikes, whether in the countryside or in urban botanical gardens or parks, are uplifting and ideal for any fitness level. Longer or overnight treks with a backpack of supplies offer healthy challenges and opportunities for total immersion in nature. Bringing the kids on a hike offers family fitness time and a healthy way to unplug from technology and sneak in a fun learning experience about local flora and fauna.

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Exercise stimulates feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin, but getting a workout in a natural setting fortifies the whole nervous system. A 2015 study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science led by Stanford University researchers shows that walking in nature for 90 minutes decreases activity in the subgenual prefrontal cortex, the region of the brain most affected by depression. In contrast, individuals that walked in an urban environment did not reap the same results.

Helpful Links and Inspiration National trail guide resource: AllTrails.com 13 best hiking apps: AtlasAndBoots.com/best-hiking-apps Hiking with the kids: Tinyurl.com/HealthyHikingWithKids Beginning with day hiking: SectionHiker.com/10-tips-forbeginner-day-hikers Backpacking tips for beginners: REI.com/learn/expert-advice/ backpacking-beginners Practical advice, inspiration and tips for women hikers: GirlsWhoHike.net Walking to stay fit: VeryWellFit.com/walking-4157093 Library of forest bathing articles: TheForestLibrary.com/forestbathing-online-articles Another 2015 study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology shows that nature walks improve memory and decrease anxiety in teens. The Japanese philosophy of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, woven into Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions, has become

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an important part of science-based health care in Japan. A significant 2009 study by Japanese researchers published in Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine shows that just 20 minutes of walking in the woods decreases stress hormones. Forest bathing has also been shown to speed postoperative healing, improve concentration in children with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder and fortify immunity with an increased number of NK, or natural killer cells. Naturalist Melanie Choukas-Bradley, in Washington, D.C., knows about Mother Nature’s therapeutic gifts firsthand. “I participated in some of the health research both in the field and the lab during a forest bathing trip to Japan,” says the author of The Joy of Forest Bathing: Reconnect with Wild Places & Rejuvenate Your Life. “My vital signs were checked before and after shinrin-yoku walks, and in the lab my brainwaves were measured while viewing urban and forest scenes. My blood pressure was lower after every walk, and my brainwaves calmed while viewing forest scenes.” Choukas-Bradley emphasizes that forest bathing doesn’t require a forest setting, noting, “You can forest bathe in the desert, at the beach or even an urban park during a lunch break.” Hitting the trails can also help us see life from another perspective. “Forests are living, breathing organisms. Mountains transcend my humanness,” muses Roelse. “It’s both a humbling and uplifting experience.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and clinical aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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Spring Cleaning for the Mind, Body and Emotion by Lana Dykes

pring is here and with it brings the desire for spring cleaning: a time to go through the home and organize, declutter and clean out what is no longer needed. It’s also the perfect time to consider “spring cleaning” the body, mind and emotion. There are many detoxes and cleanses on the market that work to nutritionally clean your body, which is very helpful in eliminating toxins and waste and to assist with starting a new healthier lifestyle. Cleansing is also about looking within and clearing out unwanted and unneeded burdens to allow for health and growth on a physical, emotional and spiritual level. A highly effective treatment technique for this type of cleanout is CranioSacral Therapy (CST). This gentle, hands-on approach releases tensions deep within the body. On a physical level, clearing out blockages that have impacted muscle and tissue activation and function, impaired blood and cerebral spinal fluid flow and caused neural compression, allows the body to be in an improved state for healing. This can allow improvement in chronic pain, range of motion, function, and quality of life. Because CST works on both the nervous system and on the deeper layers of tissue, it allows for the release of emotional trauma, distress, anger, sadness, resentment, regret and fear. “As craniosacral therapists, when placing our hands onto an individual’s body, we are able to feel the muscular, fascial and neural tension and compression patterns, the flow of cerebral spinal fluid and the movement of energy in the body,” explains Dr. Jacquelyn Hines. “By assessing the body’s state through touch, areas where the energy has shifted into a state of discord, usually

due to emotional trauma or the holding onto of an emotional experience, can be palpated.” SomatoEmotional Release (SER) expands on CST principles and further aids in helping mind, body and emotion return to balance. Through SER techniques, the door is opened for additional exploration and release of residual effects of past trauma and negative emotional experiences that have been compartmentalized, stored or buried in the mind which cause imbalances in the body. CST and SER both recognize that each of us has an inner physician. The techniques used in SER allow the patient to comfortably and safely let go of cognitive thought to tune into this deep inner healing guidance. “Through manual therapy techniques and dialoguing with the patient’s inner physician, we work together to clean up these areas of disorganization to help achieve balance within the body,” describes Dr. Danielle Rediker. “A sense of calm and lightness comes with the freedom of releasing and letting go, just like cleaning out a junk drawer or a packed closet.” “Since it is impossible to separate the emotional, physical, and spiritual selves, it’s important to recognize that all these areas must be addressed in order to achieve the best outcomes,” states Hines. “This spring, allow these holistic and effective therapies to cleanse and balance your body and help you bloom into your most perfect self!” Drs. Jacquelyn Hines and Danielle Rediker are owners of Connectivity Therapy and Holistic Health. Location: 211 Broad St., Ste. 102, Red Bank and 33 Washington St., Morristown. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 732224-1280 or email ConnectivityTherapy@gmail.com. See ad on page 44.

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Power Switch Taking a Home Off the Grid by Jim Motavalli

esse Stafford and Alyssa Craft quit their jobs in 2015, bought five acres of remote land far away from utilities and began building their 36-foot-by-36-foot timber frame home from scratch. Next up was a septic system, then a clean water source and, of course, alternative energy. Their rooftop solar panels are backed up by a reliable Honda generator. They had some setbacks, which is to be expected. Now they’re blogging about it. “We didn’t want corporate jobs, we didn’t want to live in the city, commute to work or have a mortgage payment,” they write in their online homestead journey at PureLivingForLife.com. Off-the-grid living has become downright fashionable, especially for the eco-conscious. But leaving the rat race isn’t easy, and it’s not for everyone. Yet, anyone that wants to become more energy-independent can succeed without moving to an isolated cabin; and there’s never been a better time, because prices keep coming down and technology keeps improving. Choosing the best option depends on several factors, including the specific residence, climatic zone, town and neighborhood.

Preliminary Considerations Power source: Choose from among

solar ($12,000 to $50,000, depending on the system’s size), wind ($6,000 to $22,000, including installation) or geothermal ($20,000 to $25,000).

Ample resources: Find out if there’s

steady wind, plentiful sun, a place to install geothermal pipes and whether the home is properly oriented for solar without obstruction by trees or tall buildings.

Electricity needed: Get a quick average by adding up the wattage of all appliances, and then add 50 percent. The American average is 10,000 kilowatt-hours annually,

although frugal folks can make do with less. The local utility company can also estimate energy needs based on past usage. Realize that alternative energy doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing proposition. For instance, a solar system doesn’t have to power the whole house. A smaller and cheaper array with battery backup can be connected to essential services like the water heater, refrigerator and electric stove, with the grid handling heavier loads. Advantages are lower upfront cost and access to the grid when needed. Connecting to the grid makes sense for all alternative power sources, because wind and solar are intermittent, and don’t always provide power. Also, most states offer net metering, which requires the local utility to pay for the electricity a homeowner puts back into the grid.

Solar: Plunging Costs Solar panels for electricity, usually made of silicon, consist of photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into direct current (DC). Their cost has come down dramatically in recent years. In January, the average solar panel cost $3.14 a watt, a bottom line of roughly $18,000 with a six-kilowatt system big enough for most homes. The price fell 6.5 percent from January 2018, reports EnergySage.com, a solar vendor pricing source. A federal tax credit covers 30 percent of the cost, so the out-of-pocket cost for a system would be approximately $13,000 if installed before year’s end, when the full residential tax credit is available. Partial tax credits will be available until they are phased out in 2022. Ron Blumenfeld, a retired doctor in Fairfield, Connecticut, serves on his town’s sustainability task force and “went live” with his rooftop installation six years ago. “It’s turned out to be one of the best invest-

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roperties with moving water have a fourth sustainable power source available to them: hydroelectric. If opting to harness the energy in a nearby flowing stream or river, 10-kilowatt microhydropower systems can power even large homes. They combine piping from the water source to a turbine, pump or waterwheel with an alternator or generator, regulator and wiring. According to Home Power magazine, a fully installed hydro system for the average use of a modern household might cost $20,000 to $100,000. April 2019

Residential wind power is in its infancy in the U.S. plications like Google Earth—and determine if solar is appropriate. Sometimes a few trees will have to be sacrificed, but the benefits are manifold, and not just because there will be power during grid blackouts.

Wind: If the Resource is Right Wind power accounted for the largest share of renewable energy growth in 2017, reports the International Energy Agency, but it’s in its infancy for homeowners, partly due to an average cost of $48,000 to

$65,000 per installed project. Residential turbines have been installed in all 50 states, but many parts of the U.S. have marginal resources. Check the Department of Energy wind resource guide for local data at WindExchange.Energy.Gov. The best-case scenario is strong winds plus few neighbors close to a large property (and lenient zoning laws). Wind may work for the 19.3 percent of the population that lives in rural areas and the 21 million American homes built on properties of an acre or more. However, it isn’t for everyone. James Weston, of Greene, Maine, installed his turbine 10 years ago, and considers his rooftop solar panels a better investment. “By the time you put up your 100-foot tower to get the tower above the tree line and optimize the wind resource, the return isn’t there,” he says, noting that his savings from the turbine amount to a few hundred dollars a year. Bergey WindPower, maker of the 10-kilowatt BWC Excel 10 turbine ($31,770), recommends that a property have at least a 10 mph average wind speed, coupled with high electricity prices of 10

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ments we’ve ever made—financially and environmentally,” he says. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is working toward residential solar to generate power at just five cents per kilowatt-hour by 2030, which means it will be far cheaper than grid electricity. Consumers can either buy a system outright or—as a popular alternative—lease the system with no upfront costs. Leasing companies like SolarCity (now part of Tesla) pioneered this approach, in which consumers agree to buy electricity from the system installed on their roof. Whether to add the extra expense of battery backup is important. A pair of Tesla Powerwalls will cost about $14,000 installed and store enough electricity to power a home for seven days. It’s suitable for people looking to go off the grid because the sun doesn’t always shine, and power generated on sunny days can be stored and used when it’s overcast. Off-the-grid solar is not just for those living in sun-rich states. Installers can look at a property—often remotely, through ap-

cents per kilowatt-hour or more. Also consider the neighbors: The system’s turbine is typically installed on an 80-to-100-foot tower, and so-called “viewshed” objections have taken down many projects (including Cape Wind, in Massachusetts). With annual maintenance, the DOE reports that small wind turbines should last about 20 years, the same basic lifespan as solar panels. The federal production tax credit for wind is available this year, but won’t be available afterwards. Some states offer incentives. A useful small wind guidebook can be found at WindExchange. Energy.gov/small-wind-guidebook.

Geothermal: Available Anywhere

Some common misconceptions about home geothermal are that consumers need to live in one of the planet’s “hot spots” (think Iceland, California or Utah). But the truth is the Earth’s temperature just below the surface almost anywhere is a constant 45 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Northeast and Midwest have the highest geothermal adoption rates. Geothermal doesn’t necessarily require a large piece of property. Local geology will be a factor in siting and sizing the system. Geothermal systems use underground pipes filled with refrigerant that absorbs warmth from the ground through a heat exchanger. In summer, that same underground temperature can be tapped to cool a home, combining heating and air conditioning in one system. While it necessitates a relatively high upfront cost, low operating costs mean the systems can pay for themselves in less than 10 years. Most include a ground-source heat pump with a 50-year warranty. For a 2,500-square-foot home, an average offthe-electrical-grid system will cost $20,000 to $25,000 to install. Bill Martin, in Quincy, California, runs an efficient three-ton geothermal system installed in 2014. “It’s been a very good experience,” he says. “I’m ecstatically happy.” The same 30 percent federal tax credit that applies to solar also applies to geothermal for systems installed by 2020. States also provide incentives. A detailed guide on availability is available at Tinyurl.com/ GeothermalHeatPumpListing.

Special Considerations

Buildings, especially older structures, are usually sieves in terms of energy loss, so before investing in a system, check to see if the local utility provides free energy audits. Even if it’s not free, it’s worth finding out if the home needs new windows or strategically applied insulation. There are scammers in every field, and alternative energy is no exception. Ask providers for references to previous customers

and check for online cautions from the Better Business Bureau, Yelp and others. Alternative energy in any form can save money and precious resources. Explore the options thoroughly and choose wisely before pulling the plug. Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker, specializing in alternative energy, clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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Step Two: Be Aware of Resentments Nobody wants to begin a weight loss program. Nobody wants to be in a situation where they have to lose weight. It is a “have to” and it runs directly counter to one of our greatest desires: the desire to be free. Weight loss programs are nothing if not constraints against freedoms and pleasures. This brings with it many resentments which lead to internal conflict.

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mericans are eating alone more than ever, with adults going solo for nearly half of all meals, according to consumer research consultants at the Hartman Group. Yet, fellowship-minded foodies are bucking the trend by finding new and unique ways to bring strangers, colleagues and friends together for healthy, home-cooked meals. Meal sharing not only builds community and camaraderie; it can also save time and money and minimize food waste. Eating with others can also encourage mindful consumption, a boon to physical and mental health. A number of emerging ideas and platforms from around the block to across the globe are helping singles and families young and old connect over food.

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doesn’t like dinner parties or potlucks?” says Jared Gold, co-founder of MealTribes, in Washington, D.C. Within two years, MealTribes has grown to more than 200 members that can host or join potlucks via a private Facebook group open to area residents in their 20s and 30s. To encourage participants to be fully present, the group encourages guests to leave their phones in their bags. Instead of strict food do’s and don’ts, MealTribes encourages attendees to bring a contribution that makes them proud. However, guests are discouraged from bringing alcohol in lieu of a food dish to avoid it becoming the focus of the table. “Lasting friendships and business opportunities have come from our potlucks,” says Gold. “Even skeptics have come away from events feeling like they got the best-case scenario; nice people, homey environment, with good food and conversation.” Jay Savsani, co-founder of Meal Sharing, in Chicago, got the idea for the

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“Airbnb of meals” after seeking out a home-cooked dinner while backpacking in Cambodia. He was invited to a farm feast in the countryside, connecting with local hosts over great conversation and delicious food. “I returned home wanting to find a way to use technology to recreate that serendipitous moment,” says Savsani. Today, the platform uses technology to connect curious diners with affordable, home-cooked meals in 150 countries. “The concept is open; we encourage hosts to make whatever they believe in,” says Savsani. “That can be a top chef serving nine-course meals or a simple spaghetti someone offers for a few bucks or even free.” Savsani says the meal becomes secondary to the deeper social interactions that can manifest through these gatherings. “We even got an inquiry from a local fire department interested in hosting meals to get to know people in the community better.”

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aintaining a grassy yard or ornamental shrubs can be time consuming and less than ecofriendly. That’s why conservation-minded gardeners are turning to lush, native landscaping as an aesthetically pleasing alternative to spartan, water-free xeriscaping. Native plants not only save water, they enhance local ecosystems by providing food and shelter for birds, bees, butterflies and wildlife. “Indigenous plants build healthy soil and retain and replenish ground water,” says Michael Fleischacker, chair of landscape architecture and environmental sciences at Delaware Valley University, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Accustomed to the climate and nutrients in their habitat, they don’t need the extra fertilizer required by exotic transplants. Natives are also better equipped to fend off harmful insects, reducing the need for pesticides. “When pests did show up, I used insecticidal soap and neem oil. Both are great ecofriendly remedies,” says Kimberly Button, an Orlando-based freelance journalist and author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Protect Yourself and Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers.

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A genuine indigenous plant in the U.S. predates European settlement. These natives grew in the wildlands of the regions where they evolved and adapted over hundreds or thousands of years. However, what’s wild isn’t necessarily native. These days, the woods and forests are rife with alien species that escaped from non-native gardens or were planted to perform some specific purpose that went awry. Kudzu, for instance, was imported from Asia and installed along roadways to prevent soil erosion. The perennial vine, which can grow up to a foot per day, has become the plague of the South, rooting out native plants and toppling trees under the sheer weight of its smothering foliage.

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While the harm caused by many invasive plants that evolved in a foreign habitat is well-documented and profound, the ecological impact of plant variations derived from native species—known as cultivars or nativars—is sometimes more subtle. Cultivars have been developed to highlight specific traits, like larger blooms or longer bloom times. They may be bred for a stronger scent, or have the scent bred out of them in pursuit of another trait, making them less enticing to pollinators and wildlife. One drawback to cultivars is what those “improved” traits can affect. “The native serviceberry (Amelanchier) has small, bright red berries birds love to eat,” Fleischacker says. “Because they add color to a winter yard or are used for wreaths and décor, cultivars were bred to produce larger berries. Birds choke on the bigger berry, unable to swallow them.” A current, multi-year research project at the Mt. Cuba Center’s native botanical gardens in Hockessin, Delaware, is seeking to

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Transitioning to native landscaping isn’t as daunting as it might seem. Small changes can make a difference, and local plant nurseries can assist. Some may have a staff horticulturalist to help distinguish the natives from the nativars and to steer gardeners clear of invasive, water-guzzling, nutrient-needy non-natives that will spread quickly and overwhelm the landscape. Going native isn’t an all-or-nothing proposition, says Fleischacker. “Consult a local nursery or landscaper about adding natives to the mix. There are plants that love shade or sun, dry areas or damp.” When planning, look past what’s trendy. “The ecosystem is set up to protect and promote beneficial insects and pollinators,” says Button. What was old can be new again. Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

p Trumpet Honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens—Climbing vine with red or orange blooms in summer..

Black Eyed Susan, Rudbeckia hirta— Yellow or orange flowers all summer. Northern Bayberry, Morella pensylvanica— Tough plant thrives in all soil types.

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Prepare a sanctuary for the family’s new kitten.

When bringing a new kitten (or adult cat) into their new home, it’s best to separate the new addition in a little bed-andbreakfast-like setup of their own for at least a week. Put their litter box, bedding, food and toys in their space and keep noise, confusion and foot traffic to a minimum.

Provide warm, snuggly sleeping quarters.

Felines, especially tiny ones, like their environment warmer than what humans generally prefer. Look for bedding that hasn’t been treated with flame-retardant chemicals such as PBDE; Swedish scientists have linked the chemical, commonly found in foam, to hyperthyroidism in cats. The best choice is wool, which is naturally flame resistant.

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Go slow with family introductions.

Introduce other members of the household to the new kitty one at a time. Ideally, introductions occur in a neutral location, like the living room, when the kitten ventures out to investigate.

Offer this tiny carnivore the nutrition they were born to eat.

To provide the very best start in life, feed the little one either a homemade or commercially available, nutritionally balanced, fresh food diet (preferably raw) designed for cats at all stages of life.

Help the kitten learn to love their personal litter box.

Most kittens can use a litter box at about four weeks. Just make sure its walls are low enough that they can hop in and out on their own. If a kitten or cat is avoiding the box, there’s likely a reason: location, type of litter or failure to clean it often enough.

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Indulge most kittens’ love of boxes.

When cats in the wild feel threatened, they head for trees, dens or caves for safety. Domestic kitties don’t have that option, so their obsession with hiding in boxes may be an adaptation. Providing “hidey holes” may also help a kitten acclimate faster to their new home and family.

Provide easy, safe access to the outdoors.

Indoor cats need time outside. Consider building or buying a safe, secure, outdoor enclosure (catio) for them to hang out in when the weather is nice.

Consider adopting two kittens at the same time.

One of the best ways to avoid many common behavioral problems is to adopt a pair of kittens. Because they crave stimulation and interaction, adopting two provides instant playmates to occupy each other’s time. Karen Becker is a proactive, integrative doctor of veterinary medicine who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

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Rosie's Corner By Rosie Lazroe

Coordinator of our Natural Awakenings Local Yoga Directory

Training the Mind to Meditate

ilent meditation is one path to explore when seeking to cultivate a neutral mind. To become still, we must first learn how to become present. Present moment awareness comes in many forms, most of which are quite accessible to everyone, every day. Think of the simple things that we do as we go through the motions of our daily routine. These are all opportunities to train the mind. You are here. In order to embrace silence and stillness for long periods of time without falling asleep, we must first achieve a high level of concentration. When sitting is uncomfortable or not possible, keep in mind that there are many ways that we can be mindful without actually meditating. Walk for the joy of walking and be fully present in this joy. Basic guidelines for meditation require that it be done every day, at the same time of day, for the same length of time each day. This means that we can choose to dedicate five minutes every morning to brushing our teeth without allowing the mind to wander. Or we can commit 15 minutes of focus solely on cooking without thinking about other things. Keeping it simple is key.

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Let the next breath that you take refresh your mind with vibrant awareness. Annoying distractions will inevitably occur to pull us away from our focus. As soon as we make the choice to refocus our awareness, we can rejoice knowing that we are on the right path. Having the ability to gently redirect the mind is essential to meditation. Once we can do this, then we can attempt to sit in sweet stillness and just be. Be curious and create. In all actuality, all of us are meditating on something every day. Notice what you think about and consciously choose to shift the topic if it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel sweet and simple. For example, every day we hear various noises and sounds. If we dedicate 15 minutes to listening to one sound, that would be considered meditating. If we dedicate 15 minutes to thinking, speaking or gazing at something, we would be meditating. Combining structure with creativity is the final step toward cultivating a personal mediation. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a one-size fits all practice. Anything that draws you inward will lead you in the right direction.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4 Why You’re Not Manifesting and What to Do About It – 7-9pm. Gain clarity and discover how to remove inner blocks and harness the power of commitment to supercharge manifesting results. Learn spiritual tools and how to transform negative thinking and train your brain for success. Instructor: Rev. Della Menechella Spiritual Success Mentor for Entrepreneurial Women. $20. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5 First Friday Healing Circle – 7-8pm. Along the journey os spiritual unfoldment, we are called upon to heal that which no longer heals. us. Spiritual support during this time is often helpful in moving forward on our path. The Healing Circle is a caring

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LISTEN TO VOICES OF YOUR BODY Become aware of what your body is telling you and how you can move to heal and feel more vibrant in your entire being through practice of Nia. A unique combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts movement that will leave you feeling alive in your body.

and loving way in which healing can be experienced. Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Tru Nature Yoga 219 Espanong Road, Lake Hopatcong Register with breathe@trunatureyoga.com or call 862-803-9252.

Listen to Voices of Your Body – 7-9pm. Become aware of what your body is telling you and how you can move to heal and feel more vibrant in your entire being through practice of Nia. A unique combination of dance arts, martial arts, and healing arts movement that will leave you feeling alive in your body. $35 advance or $40 at the door. Tru Nature Yoga, 219 Espanong Rd., Lake Hopatcong. Register with breathe@trunatureyoga.com or call 862-803-9252.

This interactive and experiential program provides proven tools and techniques to communicate more effectively, build rapport easily, reprogram the mind for success, release limiting beliefs and behaviors, gain clarity in core values and overcome procrastination, lack of motivation, depression and phobias

SUNDAY, APRIL 7 Pro-Bono Day at Connectivity Therapy and Holistic Health – 10am-2pm. Sign up for a free 30-minute CranioSacral Therapy session with Dr. Danielle Rediker and Dr. Jacquelyn Hines. Free. Connectivity Therapy and Holistic Health, 33 Washington St., Morristown. Spaces fill quickly. Call 732-224-1280 to schedule an appointment. For more information visit ConnectivityTherapy.com.

Tarot Meet Up – 7:30-9:30pm. Join this Tarot Meet Up to practice and study tarot in a relaxed and fun group. Open to all levels, even beginners. Led by Rhonda Chapman, who has been working with the tarot for over 20 years. $10. Blossoming Into Light, IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For more info

VISION QUEST MITOTE Friday, August 9-11 • Begins at 3pm. Are you moving through big change this year? Come for a powerful weekend of ceremony, Journeys, transformation, and rebirth, with Shaman Janet StraightArrow as she blends the Toltec Mitote with the Quest with intent and focus that allows for transformation. Awaken clarity, life purpose, and joy, as we break through illusions, fears, and ego. Each retreat is powerful and unique focused on the people and the energy and phases we are all moving through. Private retreat is held in the Catskills Accord, NY. Energy Exchange is $575, includes lodging and healthy food for the weekend. Early bird discount if you pay $500 by May 15; and additional scheduled payment options are available. First payment is due by May 15. Preparation and follow up are included and begin at sign-up. Regular emails are sent to assist you in preparation for the retreat. Send check to Janet StraightArrow, 39 Greenwood Ave., Madision, NJ 07940 or with credit card to PayPal.me/JanetStraightArrow. For information, call 973-647-2500 or visit BeTheMedicine.com.

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Shamanism Begin the Journey – 4/6-7; 10am4pm. A weekend of Shamanic initiations, greater spiritual connections, ceremony, drumming, medicine wheel, and learning how to Shamanic journey to guides and teachers. $295. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave, Backdoor-1st flr, Madison. For questions and to register, contact Janet StraightArrow at 973-647-2500 or Janet@Bethemedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

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Cost: $144 w/ code NATURAL Double Tree by Hilton, Newark Airport 128 Frontage Rd, Newark Register at: EmpowermentPartnership.com Explore how your mind and emotions work in achieving goals and let go of habits and behaviors that hold you back in life. $144 when you use promo code: NATURAL. DoubleTree by Hilton, Newark Airport, 128 Frontage Rd., Newark. Register at EmpowermentPartnership.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 12 Building Joy with Stephanie SaintCyr – 4/12, 6:30-9pm; 4/13, 9-7pm. Learn tools and techniques for building a thriving and joyful life. Let go of the endless “chasing after” success and achievement which can lead to so much emptiness. Utilizing the work of Grethen Rubin, Rick Foster, Greg Hicks and James Baraz and others, plus imagery and group. $95. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information and to reserve tickets contact stephaniesaintcyr. com/joy, 503-407-6207 or stephaniesaintcyr@ gmail.com. For CSL Morristown information, call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org. Sound of Soul Event – 7:30-8:30pm. Are you seeking spiritual growth and transformation? Experience HU, an ancient sacred Mantra, that has been sung for thousands of years in many lands for spiritual unfoldment. Chant HU, have contemplative time, and share in spiritual conversation. Eckankar Center, 11 Park St., Montclair. 800-870-9139. Eckankar–NJ.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13 Advanced DNA Thetahealing Workshop – 4/1315; 10am-5pm. Prerequisite: Basic DNA. Westfield,

NJ. Call 908-264-4344 or email info@reshmashah. com. ReshmaShah.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 16 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Millburn Chapter Meeting – 6-8pm. Speaker: Wendy Susan Richmond, digital marketing expert for holistic practices and editor-in-chief at NaturalJersey.com, shares unique strategies to successfully connect businesses/practices within the holistic community to like-minded consumers/patients. At this hands-on meeting, learn resources you can use to be seen as the “go-to” practitioner in your local area. $10/HCC members; $15/non-members. Holistic Dental Center, 91 Millburn Ave., Millburn. Reserve Your Seat: 973-379-9080. HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17 The Spiritual Illumination Hour – 7-8:30pm. Join us for this 90-minute online Zoom event every 3rd Wednesday. Explore and accelerate spiritual growth. Shine a light on intuitive gifts, explore your soul’s purpose and learn about vibrational tools. Are you sensitive, an empath, clairvoyant…these and future topics await plus tools for how to work with your gifts. $22. Register at: https://spiritualilluminationzoom.eventbrite.com. For more information, email info@blossomingintolight-chester.com or call 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. Tarot Meet Up – 7:30-9:30pm. Join this Tarot Meet Up to practice and study tarot in a relaxed and fun group. Open to all levels, even beginners. Led by Rhonda Chapman, who has been working with

plantoattend Empowered Light Holistic Expo April 26-28 Fri 4-9pm; Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, and purchase natural products or unique gift items. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, stress reduction and self-care as well as new information, ideas and connection. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E Oaks, Pennsylvania Sue Greenwald, 484-459-3082 EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com EmpoweredLight.com the tarot for over 20 years. $10. Blossoming Into Light, IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For more info or to reserve your place, text Sue on 862-222-4268 or email info@blossomingintolight-chester.com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27 Soul Shamanism Path to You – 4/27-28; 10am5pm. Direct experience of your-soul-self, access your inner wisdom and knowledge, learn how to

plantoattend SPRING FORWARD WELLNESS RETREAT APRIL 27, 2019 • 10 am - 5 pm We’re back this spring for another pop-up wellness event! We had such a great response from our last event in February, that we’re back this April! Learn from leading wellness experts, participate in fun workshops, shop the Marketplace, and connect with others. ALL are welcome in our inclusive community. Cost is $65. Nourished Retreat 342 W. 37th Street New York, New York 10018 For information call 732-354-1455 or email hello@nourishedretreat. NourishedRetreat.com deepen this every day. $395. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave, Backdoor-1st flr, Madison. For questions and to register, contact Janet StraightArrow at 973-647-2500 or Janet@Bethemedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 28 Spring Ahead into Exploration of the Intuitive Senses – 9am-6pm. A full day of exploration and practice. Discussion, guided meditations, exercises and connection. Raise your vibration and your intuitive senses. Build trust in your gifts, exploring and developing them. Includes psychic and mediumship exercises. Bring your lunch. Led by Sue & Leslie. $133. Blossoming Into Light, IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. Register at: https://intuitivesensesday. eventbrite.com. For more info, text Sue on 862-2224268 or email info@blossomingintolight-chester. com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. Light and Sound Service: The Blessings of Gratitude – 11am-12noon. Join others seeking to bring more insight and divine love into their lives at this special celebration. Eckankar, the Path of Spiritual Freedom, offers spiritual exercises to help you experience the twin aspects of the Light and Sound of God within. Share your spiritual insights. Eckankar Center, 11 Park St., Montclair. 800-8709139. Eckankar–NJ.org. Introduction to Thetahealing – 11am. Discovery a powerful connection to your deepest self for healing and awareness through ThetaHealing. Free. Deep Wellness Center, 1070 US-46, Ste. 6, Roxbury Township. For information, call 908-264-4344 or email info@reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 30 Spring Cleaning with Essential Oils – 7-8:30pm. Come learn about essential oils and how to use them for your spring cleaning! Free. Register at: https:// illuminedonline.eventbrite.com. Blossoming Into Light, IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For more info or to reserve your place, text Sue on 862-222-4268 or email info@blossomingintolight-chester.com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, MAY 4 Game of Life—Thetahealing – 5/4-6; 10am-5pm. Westfield, NJ. Call 908-264-4344 or email info@ reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 9-11 Vision Quest Mitote – 9/9-11; 3pm. Private retreat in the Catskills Accord, NY. Are you moving through big change this year? Come for a powerful weekend of ceremony, Journeys, transformation, and rebirth, with Shaman Janet StraightArrow as she blends the Toltec Mitote with the Quest with intent and focus that allows for transformation. Awaken clarity, life purpose, and joy, as we break through illusions, fears, and ego. Energy Exchange is $575, includes lodging and healthy food for the weekend. Early bird discounts and payment options available. Preparation begins at sign up. Join us for a Shamanism Training Weekend April 6-7 for advanced learning in Madison. For information, call 973-647-2500 or visit BeTheMedicine.com.

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savethedate 200 HR TEACHER TRAINING Begins June 24 Now accepting applications for this special summer weekday training perfect for those with daytime availability. It runs for 9 weeks instead of 6 months so it’s an “immersive education in Yogic Arts”. Instructor: Deanna Sidoti, Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis Specialist and founder of Dhyana Yoga Arts Dhyana Yoga Arts 95 W. Main St., Ste #1, Chester For information, visit DhyanaYogaArts.com Facebook.com/DhyanaYogaArts

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Ropes, Slings & Things – 10am. Alignment & Play! Cultivate alignment, strength, flexibility and a sense of playfulness and adventure through practice that includes the yoga rope wall for fun, traction, and a challenging yet meditative practice. Open to all levels. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@ dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com.

Yoga Tune Up® Flow with Tisha Hennen – 9:1510:30am. Mixed-level yoga practice explores the link between your breath and movement for a fluid workout that is both challenging and rejuvenating. Includes therapeutic self-massage techniques. Gain strength, flexibility, and resiliency. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642. PranaYogaDenville.com.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Dr. Frankie, practitioners, and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

Yoga for Backcare – 11:15am. Yoga for back pain, back care, postural issues, injuries, and address disc herniation, scoliosis, sciatica, spondilolysthesis, degenerative discs, etc. Focus on poses that help alleviate back pain and strengthen the core, back, and other areas. Open to all levels. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com.

Nia Moving to Heal – 11am-12:15pm. Ideal class for people recovering from illness and injury. Instructor: Teresa Dangelo. Nia Dojo, 10 Summit Ave, Berkeley Heights. For info on Nia Dojo, call 908-300-7294 or visit LeonaKral.com. For more class info, visit Live-Love-Move.com. Laughter Yoga of Montclair –3:45-4:45pm. Boost joy, reduce stress and have fun like never before. We combine laughter exercises with childlike play and movement, add in deep breathing to connect, unwind, and let go. Free. NJ Acupuncture Massage & Fertility - The Wellness, 70 Park St., Ste. 208, Montclair. . For information, contact Joan Castellano at 201-240-5073 or joan.zarod@gmail.com. LaughterYogaNJ.com. Gentle Beginners – 7-8:15pm. Tailored for those who would like to slow down, de-stress, and heal whether it be from an illness or injury, or simply from the stresses of daily life. Slow-paced class focuses on creating structural balance and health. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-6279642. PranaYogaDenville.com.

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Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong. BilyofJefferson@yahoo.com. BILY.org.

Tuesday Stress, Hormones & Health (The true cause of belly fat) – 6pm, select Tuesdays. Presented by bestselling author & speaker Jean Golden-Tevald, DO of Morning Star Family Health Center. Learn about Hormone Imbalances and what really works. Yes, this is for men too. Free dinner seminar. Seating is limited. Registration is required. For dates and restaurant location contact Carol May, Program Coordinator at 908-528-8121. MorningStarFHC.com. Candlelight Restorative with Tara Temple – 7:30-8:45pm. Restorative Yoga is a passive floor practice. Support by bolsters, blankets and blocks allow poses to be held longer for deep relaxation that allows the body to repair and restore a natural balance. No experience needed. Especially nurturing

Monthly Meeting Tuesday, april 16 • 6-8pm Holistic practitioners and business owners’ gather to learn how to grow their business through building referral networks and increasing their exposure through tools learned in chamber meetings. Bring business cards, brochures, paper and pen. Holistic Dental Center, 91 Millburn Ave., Millburn. For information, HolisticChamberOfCommerce.com or Meetup.com/meetup-group-cqfoxekn/ events/prrrlpyzcbtb/

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Yoga for Scoliosis – 6pm. Yoga for back pain, back care, postural issues, injuries, and address disc herniation, scoliosis, sciatica, spondilolysthesis, degenerative discs, etc. Focus on poses that help alleviate back pain and strengthen the core, back, and other areas. Open to all levels. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com. Yoga Fusion with Michelle Radley – 6-7:15am. Mixing yoga, Pilates and barre, this core strengthening class is accessible but challenging. Work up a sweat with spot specific movements. Gain further stability and strength in your daily life. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642. PranaYogaDenville.com. Awaken the Master Within – 6:30-8:30pm, 3rd Wed. each month. Workshop/Class on Transformation through the Art of Self-Mastery. $25. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Chester. debbie@portalofhealing.com. 201-841-0358. PortalOfHealing.com.

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Wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op – Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics. Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com.

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for those with chronic illness, pain or injury. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642. PranaYogaDenville.com.

Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown – 7–9pm. First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown. 973-219-8092. Wen5500@hotmail.com. Tarot Meet-Up with Rhonda – 2nd & 4th Weds; 7:30-9:30pm. Join this Tarot Meet Up to practice and study tarot in a relaxed and fun group. Open to all levels, even beginners. $10. Blossoming Into Light, IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For more info or to reserve your place, text Sue on 862-222-4268 or email info@blossomingintolight-chester.com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network – 7:30pm. First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester. InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com. Sound Bath – 7:30pm. Relax and rejuvenate with healing sounds at Awaken Sound Health. Each Sound Bath is a 60-minute group session that alternates between sound and silence to bring participants to a place of deep relaxation, and provide for revitalization of one’s body, mind and spirit. $20. Awaken Sound Health, 32 Grove St., Chester. Register: AwakenSoundHealth.com/pricelist-1-3/. For information contact Alison Iati, VSTCP at 201-874-7255 or AwakenSoundHealth@gmail.com. AwakenSoundHealth.com. AA Meeting (O-B-ST) – 8pm. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free. Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

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Thursday Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? 12-step program for recovery from food addiction. No dues, fees or weighins. Free. 350 Essex Rd., 3rd flr, classroom A/B, Paramus Questions? Ellen Mutz 973-945-2704 or emutz514@gmail.com. FoodAddicts.org.

Friday Sound Bath – 10:30-11:30am. Relax and rejuvenate with healing sounds at Awaken Sound Health. Each Sound Bath is a 60-minute group session that alternates between sound and silence to bring participants to a place of deep relaxation, and provide for revitalization of one’s body, mind and spirit. $20. Awaken Sound Health, 32 Grove St., Chester. Healing and Message Circle – 11am-1pm. Join Rev. Susan Nigra of Indigo Peace LLC every Friday for healing and messages. All healing modalities welcome. You do not have to be a healer or psychic medium to participate. We start with meditation and healing on each other, and end with messages from spirit. $10. Huna Healing Center LLC, 5 East Main St., 2nd floor (Parking in back ), Denville. Lory 973-224-0096 or register@hunahealingcenter.com. HunaHealingCenter.com. Healing Graces/From Cancer to Wholeness with Tara Temple – 12:30-1:45pm. This class is designed specifically for those who are on their journey through cancer and on their path through recovery. Benefits includes meditation, stress management, increases immunity, flexibility and strength, healing touch and more. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642. PranaYogaDenville.com. Debtors Anonymous Meeting – 5:30-6:30pm. Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. NJPada.org. First Friday Healing Circle – 7-8pm. The Healing Circle is a caring and loving way in which healing can be experienced. Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact call 973-539-3114 or email office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org. AA Meeting – 7:30pm.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555. Al-Anon Meeting – 8-9:30pm. Center for Practical Spirituality - Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. RSCI.org.

Saturday Yoga for Backcare – 9:30am. Yoga for back pain, back care, postural issues, injuries, and address disc herniation, scoliosis, sciatica, spondilolysthesis, degenerative discs, etc. Focus on poses that help alleviate back pain and strengthen the core, back, and other areas. Open to all levels. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information con-

tact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com. Overeaters Anonymous Meeting – 10:15am12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library. 973-335-1717. Wjioa.com. Classic Nia Mind-Body Fitness – 11am-12noon. Nia is a practice that will help you feel alive in your body through cardio conditioning through a world of music that evokes imagination and emotion. Instructor: Teresa Dangelo. $20 walk-in. Benessere Wellness Center and Spa, 510 Morris Ave., Summit. For information call 908-277-4080, email info@ benesserenj.com or visit BenessereNJ.com.

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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 on page 45.

NJ Advanced Acupuncture Morgan Reade, LAc, MS 616 Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell 6 Green Village Rd, Madison 201-400-2261 NJAdvancedAcupuncture.com

M o rg a n R e a d e h a s s t u d i e d Acupuncture, herbal and dietary therapy. He is board certified and licensed in Florida and NJ. He specializes in female health including autoimmune and fertility. Other areas of expertise include digestive disorders, food allergies and Lyme disease. Born and raised in West Caldwell, where he currently resides, he opened his first office there. His second location is in downtown Madison, NJ. See ad on page 40.

ATTORNEY (HOLISTIC) KELLY M. BROWN, ESQ. 973-909-0999 kelly@lbrownlaw.com KMBrownLaw.com Licensed in NJ & PA

With quality preparation, legal tragedies can often be prevented, or damage can be minimized or eliminated. Kelly Brown has been practicing law for 20 years. In addition, Brown is a Certified Life Mastery Coach, theologian and interfaith minister. Her current practice brings a holistic perspective to legal planning for families and businesses. See ad, page 15.

National Sibling Day

April 10 National Sibling Day is a day to appreciate and cherish your brothers and sisters. Visit them if they live nearby. Call them, if they live far away. Send them a card, a letter, gifts, or some flowers today.

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ALIGN HEALING & THERAPY

84 Broadway, Ste B, Denville 973-784-3027 • Alignht@gmail.com AlignHealingTherapy.com Regenerate your spirit, ground and balance your body, elevate and align your spirit. Ayurveda is the solution of our humanity and a treasure to revive. An ancient and authentic practical science of health for the mind, body and soul. See ad, page 6.

BAKERY / SPECIALTY STARSEED BAKERY

Linda Beg 100 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 973-957-0500 StarseedBakery@gmail.com StarseedBakery.com 100% gluten-, dairy-, soy- and GMO-free retail and wholesale bakery. Available products: artisan breads, custom cakes, pies, cookies, desserts, seasonal, vegan, Paleo, natural sugars, nut-free. See ad on page 41.

BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES UNLOCK YOUR HIDDEN BEAUTY

Natalia Schweitzer, Licensed Esthetician & Board Certified Permanent Makeup Artist 1236 US Highway 46 West, Suite B-1 Parsippany, NJ 07054 862-432-9074 UnlockYHB@gmail.com UnlockYHB.com We provide natural permanent makeup application: microblading (hairstroke brows), powdered brows, eyeliner, lip blush, 3D realistic areola and nipple reconstruction, and natural skin rejuvenation treatments. Our permanent makeup and skin rejuvenation services can help enhance your natural beauty and make you feel more relaxed, confident and beautiful. See ad on page 43.

CHIROPRACTIC NEW JERSEY TOTAL HEALTH

Dr. Vincent Caruso, Jr. 124 Little Falls Road, Ste. B, Fairfield 973-227-2170 NewJerseyTotalHealth@outlook.com NewJerseyTotalHealth.com A unique blend of chiropractic and traditional Chinese medicine with individualized treatment plans that bring your body back into balance. We also focus on helping you understand the messages your body is sending you enabling you to live a healthy happy life. See ad on page 27.

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Coaching LAW OF ATTRACTION LIFE COACH David Scott Bartky, CLOALC 973-444-7301 David@LifeCoachDavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com

David is a certified and experienced Law of Attraction life coach. His clients all have great success because he teaches them powerful processes and techniques so they can attract what they want, instead of what they don’t want in all areas of life (both materialistically and emotionally). The Law of Attraction is always responding to you, so if you’re ready to say “Yes!” to attracting what you want, and/or improving your life in some way, contact David today. Coaching sessions are held over the phone and the first session is always free.

Colon Hydrotherapy LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

Ann Ochs • Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified, Advanced Level Certified National Board for Colon Therapy, Body Ecology Diet Certified 26 Elm St, Morristown 973-998-6550 ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com Ann Ochs has more than 20 years experience as a colon hydrotherapist. She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 47.

NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

Susan Richter, RN, CCH, Nutritionist, LDHS 166 Franklin Road Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-0626 Scared to try a colonic? Susan has 31 years experience with colon hydrotherapy. Her system is gentle and thorough, and you have her expert assistance throughout the session. Colon cleansing has long been used to help the body absorb nutrients and eliminate waste effectively - a great way to enhance your chosen method of maintaining health and wellness. Call her for a free 15 minute consultation to determine if a colonic would be beneficial for you, as there are certain conditions that would warrant enzyme therapy first! Visit NextLevelHealing.com/colonics to get the scoop!

ENZYME NUTRITION NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

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HOLISTIC CENTER LIGHTWING CENTER

Nancy Weber 27 Bald Nob Rd, Denville 973-586-3936 • LightwingCenter.org

Call Susan to fix the digestive issues that accompany cancer, diabetes, dementia and heart disease. With 30 years of clinical experience in alternative health care, Susan often finds that the lack of nutrients from foods begin the cascade to disease. Learn to read the signals in your body-mind that indicate poor nutrition, excess toxins, or structural stress. Then learn the solutions!

We offer Holistic Practitioners specific ordinations relating to your practice. Certification programs on Young Living aromatherapy and more available through our seminary. See ad on page 27.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

We focus on performing holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as teeth and gums. We put an emphasis on a more natural or holistic approach to dentistry. As a holistic dentist, Dr. Gashinsky treats the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms. He seeks to improve his patients’ quality of life through holistic dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad on page 3.

MORNING STAR FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 MorningStarFHC.com

MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad on page 26.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE/ IV INFUSION KAYA HEALTH & WELLNESS/ IV INFUSION LOUNGE Monica Sood, MD 51 John F. Kennedy Pkwy., 1st Floor West, Ste. 115, Short Hills 973-996-4496 Info@IVInfusionLounge.com IVInfusionLounge.com

We use a functional medicine approach in partnership with our patients to get to the root cause of disease. IV nutrient infusions are used as part of whole patient treatment and are available a la carte as well. See ad on page 21.

Healthy Beauty Services and Products DOWNTOWN HAIR DESIGN

Robin Scott 617 Central Ave, Westfield 908-588-2211 DowntownHairDesign@gmail.com Welcome to your Holistic Hair C e n t e r. We ’ r e excited to share the newest products and techniques in organic hair care. Including ultra conditioning, luxurious colour and restructuring treatments to bring back and maintain healthy, vibrant hair. See ad on page 28.

HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER Vladimir Gashinsky, D.D.S.

91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041 973-457-4688 HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com

HOLISTIC MEDICAL WISDOM HEALTH AND WELLBEING George C. Wang, MD, PhD 51 John F Kennedy Parkway, 1st Floor West, Short Hills 973-671-1868 • WisdomHeal.com

We are an integrative and functional medicine practice that empowers people to transform their lives by creating true health in body, mind and spirit. We offer holistic approaches to care, including acupuncture, and teach lifelong skills for healthy living. See ad on page 7.

NEXT GENERATION MEDICAL & WELLNESS Philip J. Cohen, MD Denise M. Cohen, ND 75 Bloomfield Ave, Ste. 106, Denville 908-455-2639 PCohen@CohenWellness.com CohenWellness.com

We s p e c i a l i z e i n Integrative Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Anti-Aging Medicine. Using advanced diagnostic testing to determine the root causes of your condition, we use safe and effective treatments -- including intravenous vitamins and hyperbaric oxygen -- to stop illness and support the body’s innate power to heal. See ad on page 9.

HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES Heartmath+♥

Linda Sercarz Certified Heartmath Coach Serving North Jersey & surrounding area 973-714-8650 • Sercarz@aol.com Heartmath+♥ consists of simple heart-focused science-based meditations. The techniques are designed to change the way your body responds to stress by learning to self-regulate. They create more resilience, coherence, clarity (even in stressful situations), and the capacity to self-regulate. Heartmath+♥

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola 23 Diamond Spring Rd., 2nd fl., Denville 973-224-0096 Office@HunaHealingCenter.com HunaHealingCenter.com The Center offers different modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs. Classes, certifications, healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 16.

Reshma Shah Meditation and ThetaHealing

Reshma Shah Westfield 908-264-4344 Info@ReshmaShah.com • ReshmaShah.com Reshma is a certified ThetaHealing Teacher and Practitioner with a passion in helping individuals recognize their limiting belief patterns and tap into their true potential. Her students learn the practice of ThetaHealing and her clients benefit from one-on-one sessions healing them from illness, trauma, chronic pail, spiritual and emotional restriction giving them miraculous transformations. Reshma specializes in working with children and their parents, teaching them mediation, the use of alteration in life style with ThetaHealing® and the power of developing intuitive abilities to transform their lives to their desires. As per debut month, the first time clients get 25% off their first session. See ad on page 24.

National Beer Day April 7

On March 22, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, signed into law, the Cullen-Harrison Act, which epealed prohibition for beer. Effective April 7, 1933, people could once more buy, sell and consume beer. On the first National Beer Day in 1993 Americans consumed 1.5 million barrels of beer and ale. April 2019

HOLISTIC HEALING & THERAPY

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Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction 973-479-2229 • Awakening4Wellness.com Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension. Treatment benefits physical, emotional and energetic levels. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of stuck stress improves health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered.

HOMEOPATHIC CARE AUNT ALBERTA’S REMEDY Homeopathic Pain Relief Cream 973-715-9097 AlbertasPainRelief.com

Try Aunt Alberta’s Remedy to ease joint and muscular aches and pains from sciatica, gout, arthritis, neuralgia, fibromyalgia and more. Great buy! Get a 4oz jar for $15. See website for more options. All natural ingredients! Refer a friend and get 10% OFF your purchase. Read what people are saying about Aunt Alberta’s Remedy at our website.

Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis. I also teach you self-hypnosis. Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, releasing the past, performance, obsessive thoughts, substance use, sleep, fears, confidence and attention issues. Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge. Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.

Soul Point Hypnosis 401 Rt 24, Chester 973-615-9261 SoulPointHypnosis.com morninglori17@gmail.com

Mention ad for 15% off first visit. Doctor referred certified medical hypnotist with 10 years experience. Successful approach with all ages addresses stress, confidence, fears, pain, performance, smoking, weight release and symptom relief. Plus learn self-hypnosis and other techniques.

NATURAL HEALING Dr. Sonoo Advani 315 East Northfield Rd, Ste 1C Livingston, NJ 973-992-1070

HOMEOPATHY CURE

Dr. Iqbal Nazir, M.S, D.Pharm, DHS Licensed Lab Medicine Practitioner 954-226-3652 HomeopathTreatment.com Natural cure in homeopathy of the most diseases and symptoms. No side effects. Call Dr. Iqbal Nazir, Homeopathic Specialist, for an appointment.

National Dandelion Day

April 5 To kids, the dandelion is a flower to gather and bring home to mom. But they are so much more, rich in vitamins A, B, C, and D their leaves are good in soups and salads. Also used to make wines , teas and even medicines. North Central NJ Edition

Linda West, BA, ACH 55 Madison Ave, Morristown 973-506-9654 • MorrisHypnosisCenter.com

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We are a functional medicine practice board-certified in integrative holistic medicine and endocrinology. We practice whole body functional medicine incorporating advanced diagnostic testing to discover the root cause of medical problems and deliver personalized solutions utilizing natural and hightech protocols. See ad, page 17.

NATURAL MEDICINE DR. LISA LEWIS, ND, MBA, LAc

Naturopathic Doctor, Acupuncturist 470 Prospect Ave, Ste 100, W Orange 973-486-0148 • DrLisaLewis.com Dr. Lewis is the healthy superwoman expert, owner of NatureDrs Nutraceuticals, and Bastyr University graduate. With over 30 years’ experience as a visionary and wellness doctor, she helps female leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs experience less stress, better health and hormone harmony. See ad, page 33.

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Nutrition/EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 • WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice and nutrition school in Morristown, NJ, she teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 850 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 15 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches 1-day classes and lectures widely. Dian is currently finishing her doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University in Madison, NJ, and may be reached at 973-267-4816, Email at Dian2@WellnessSimplified.com or visit WellnessSimplified.com. See ad on page 13.

ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS EVERYDAY ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS BY SHERRY

Sherry Onweller, Professional Organizer Serving NJ 908-619-4561 • 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.

Psychotherapy LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, MA, LPC

Pompton Plains (Rte. 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com Do you suffer from anxiety or stress? Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your dreams, and actualize your potential? You CAN create the Life You Desire... I can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Using proven techniques such as Holistic Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, Reiki and Dream Interpretation, I help teens & adults create happier, healthier, more peaceful and fulfilling lives. Allow me to assist you! See ad on page 16.

Kiss Your Mate Day

April 28 Today is the perfect chance to smooch with your partner. Researchers tell us that kissing, is the first thing to go in a relationship. If you don’t currently kiss your mate everyday, use today to re-establish kissing in your life.

Salt Therapy NATURE’S SALT CAVE & FLOAT POD Yvonne Liu 49 Alden Street, Cranford 908-272-7158 saltcave@rainbowsalt.com RainbowSalt.com

Benefits a salt cave or saltwater float include: ease pain in muscles, joints and lower back, increased circulation and lower blood pressure, stress reduction, pain relief, promotes relaxation, reduces headaches, increases circulation, more restful sleep & more. See ad on page 28.

Sound Healing AWAKEN SOUND HEALTH

Alison Iati 32 Grove Street, Chester 201-874-7255 AwakenSoundHealth@gmail.com AwakenSoundHealth.com License Number: 81-1853104 Sound Healing for individuals and groups. Vibrational Sound Therapy. Weekly sound baths. Sonic tools include Tibetan and crystal bowls, chimes, forks, vocal toning and more.

SPIRITUAL ENLIGHTENMENT ECKANKAR – THE PATH OF SPIRITUAL FREEDOM 11 Park St, Montclair 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.

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Ed Hemberger LMT, ART Dr. Thomas Findley, MD, PhD Offices in Boonton, Livingston and Manhattan 973-462-3112 HembergerStructuralIntegration.com Ed Hemberger, LMT, also practices Active Release Therapy (ART). He has trained under Dr. Thomas Findley MD PhD as an Advanced Rolfer for the past 20 years. In addition, he works at the Veterans Administration Hospital in East Orange. In 2007, he presented an abstract to the Fascia Research Congress at Harvard Medical School on the effects of Rolfing on improving standing balance. See ad on page 16.

Walk on Your Wild Side Day

April 12 Walk on Your Wild Side Day encourages us to take a chance. Use this day to do something out of the ordinary, unusual or even extraordinary. You don’t have to do something dangerous, like hang gliding or parachuting. And, please don’t do something dangerous or illegal. Rather, think of something that the normal and usual, “you” would not do. Then, kick off your shoes and go do it!

THERMOGRAPHY Lisa’s Thermography and Wellness

Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ, NY & PA 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives a very 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 on page 19.

NEXT GENERATION MEDICAL & WELLNESS, INC. Philip J. Cohen, MD, ND and Denise M. Cohen, ND 75 Bloomfield Ave, Suite 106 Denville, NJ 908-455-2639

Alfa thermography is thermography PLUS. Conventional thermography identifies areas of inflammation and toxicity, valuable as indicators of early disease. Alfa thermography does all of this, then goes beyond to identify blockages and malfunctions within the Autonomic Nervous System, a key to health and disease. Alfa thermography is the most advanced thermography available. See ad on page 9.

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