Natural Awakenings North Central NJ - December 2018

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Contents

22 BEYOND TOYS

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Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity

25 PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

28 JACOB LIBERMAN on Light as Our Essential Nature

31 A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL

Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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34 PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor

37 SIMPLE SHEET PAN

SUPPERS

Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals

41 POUND-SHEDDING WORKOUTS Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

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46 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS Six Ways to Bring On Joy

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publisher letter

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

More Lessons in Life

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e received a lot of positive feedback on the Publisher Letter in November, so I thought I would just do a little continuation with a few personal comments.

Honesty is so important. It is the link to integrity, friendship, relationships and self. It is not always easy and is sometimes a challenge, but like all of life, if we pay attention, understand we are human, stay open and be willing to admit our shortcomings, the rewards are priceless.

Interpersonal relationships. Building this skill pays back in life, in business, in parenting, in everything human. We should be teaching it in our schools, from day one to college graduation. Perfecting it is priceless.

The value of our health. This really hits home over time. From invincible as a teen to vulnerable as a senior—the value of our decisions to our health becomes evident.

Gratitude is a way of life. The dividends this practice brings are beyond description. See the good.

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Forgiveness rocks—for both sides. What a release! Forgiveness is a wonderful and essential component of good mental health.

We all have flaws. Learning to accept ourselves and others is where the love lies. No one said it was going to be easy.

Have fun. Kids get it. We should have more fun in our lives. Be a kid for a day.

Let go of the normal—you’ll be amazed at how normal “not being normal” can feel. It’s priceless.

I’m not as smart as I think. Nothing more needs to be written on this.

People that love know things. Listen to them.

Invest in people currency. When we are kind, caring, loving, empathetic, honest, real, a good friend—it always returns in ways we cannot measure, though not always from the direction you expect.

Make good memories. Healthy relationships with friends, family and loved ones mean you get rewarded with a life filled with good vibrations. This makes for a much easier life and a ready collection of memories to lift your spirits every day.

Parenting is hard. The responsibility of parenting is preparing our children for the world. Allowing them to stand by themselves as they learn to be selfsufficient and ready to take their place in life is the hardest job I have ever had or will have (I still have a teen at home).

Do more of what feels good to your soul. Dance more. Smile more. Live more. Love more.

May your holidays be filled with joy, and may 2019 bring all you desire.

In peace, love and laughter, Joe Dunne

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news briefs

Grand Opening of the Lewis Healing Institute in West Orange

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ewis Healing Institute (LHI) is pleased to announce the opening of its beautifully renovated wellness center in West Orange.

This easy-to-access location offers most of the holistic services needed to support healing from chronic disease, including natural/functional medicine, acupuncture, massage, yoga, infrared sauna and monthly health workshops and events. Founder Dr. Lisa Lewis, Naturopathic Doctor and Board-certified Licensed Acupuncturist, explains, “I wanted to create a quiet, multidisciplinary wellness setting where patients would be able to find support, relaxation, detox and a variety of healing modalities in one convenient location, and avoid having to travel from location to location to achieve wellness.”

The center is conveniently open six days a week and, on most days, is open until 8 p.m. It also features a retail space to purchase Alkaline Water and NatureDrs Nutraceuticals—Lewis’ exclusive product line of doctor grade, high quality, cost effective supplements.

Location: 470 Prospect Ave., Ste. 100, West Orange. For more information, call 973-486-0148, email info@drlisalewis.com or visit DrLisaLewis.com. See ad, page 29.

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Kurma Restorative Yoga Teacher Training

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oak in the ancient practice of restorative yoga and learn how to keep yourself and your students nourished, relaxed and grounded during this 15-hour Yoga Alliance-approved continuing education class for certified yoga teachers. The threeday training, taught by Deanna Sidoti, will be held on December 7, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m.; December 8, from 2 to 7 p.m.; and December 9, from 1 to 6 p.m. It will be primarily focused on the techniques and subtleties of teaching restorative yoga, which include understanding the anatomy of the spine, intelligent sequencing and how to practice clear directives in your classroom.

The restorative yoga training covers an overview of the central nervous system, parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems and the relaxation response. Students will learn how to adapt the practice for beginners, intermediate and special populations and include an introduction on how to modify for back issues. Sidoti will spend time exploring pranayama, how to focus class energy and how to adapt the teaching style for a studio setting, groups and private classes.

Sidoti is the founder of Dhyana Yoga Arts and has been teaching restorative yoga since 2008 and mentoring teachers since 2010. She also specializes in yoga for back care and scoliosis, and alignment vinyasa.

Location: 95 W. Main St., Ste. 1, Chester.

For more information and to register, visit DhyanaYogaArts.com/restorative-yogateacher-training/ or call 908-888-2223.

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Lotus Lounge Introduces Kundalini: The Yoga of Awareness

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here are numerous styles and philosophical variations of yoga. Some styles are structured as a physical workout, while others emphasize meditation.

Kundalini yoga is a dynamic, powerful merging of both, with an added emphasis on consciousness that activates the energy centers (chakras) throughout the body. The goal is to build physical vitality while increasing that very consciousness. At Lotus Lounge in Morristown, founder Angelina Helene is proud to incorporate Kundalini yoga in her holistic healing sanctuary with weekly classes on Monday and Thursday evenings.

Kundalini yoga awakens consciousness by practicing in a way that sheds light on our self-imposed limitations and helps us to think outside the box in order to develop our intuitive mind.

Postures, breath and sound work together to lead participants to a specific energized outcome. The breathwork, in particular, begins to strip away the layers that veil our consciousness so that, in moments between poses, one can sense the fullness of who we are.

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Gifts for the Holidays at Personally Yours Lingerie

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eeling festive for the holidays begins with feeling comfortable. At Personally Yours Lingerie, in Bedminster, their expert team knows what a difference a great bra can make in relieving upper body stress along with creating a better fit in clothing. To help make “redecorating the girls” an even greater pleasure this season, clients who spend $100 or more in December will receive a special holiday gift.

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Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-to-vigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one five-ounce glass of wine for women, two for men).

The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.

Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch.

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Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows.

Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer.

“Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

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Expecting Moms Need to Relax at Holidays South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stress-producing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

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Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute self-guided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed. The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California.

Ten participants ate a 48-gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days.

Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells.

Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.

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Oncology researchers from the University of Sheffield, in the UK, report that people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D. In a review of research, they found that supplemental vitamin D tends to ease associated symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, and improve quality of life.

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Bridge Reborn

Tappan Zee Repurposed into Reef

The old Tappan Zee Bridge, a three-mile span over New York’s Hudson River, is being turned into several artificial reefs off Long Island. Barge loads of decades-old concrete chunks and steel will significantly expand a state-managed artificial reef program to provide new habitats that increase the diversity of marine life, promote recreational fishing and diving, and bolster economic development.

The Tappan Zee, which opened in 1955 and was replaced in 2017, was once a vital crossing just north of New York City, carrying nearly 140,000 vehicles a day at its peak. Some parts are destined for recycling centers and scrap yards, while others are being repurposed.

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global briefs

Not Yet Extinct

New Species Discovered

We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything. The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thoughtto-be-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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Live Christmas Tree Shortages

According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and thirdlargest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees.

One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow.

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ody Bergsma began creating art at age 3, when her mother suggested that she draw her nightmares to vanquish her fears. Monsters illustrated with pink and green crayons were not so scary, and the budding young artist became hooked. By her mid-teens, Bergsma was selling her fanciful works and went on to become an award-winning illustrator.

In her whimsical, elfin watercolors and detailed, dramatic images of wildlife, the artist often uses aboriginal, native and geometric designs and symbols derived from the beautiful patterns of ancient cultures. By respectfully working with these images, she reintegrates them into our modern ethos.

“I propose that all humankind shares a common reality just beyond the range of normal sight,” remarks Bergsma, whose watercolor technique is self-taught. “Each person’s physical adventure is unique, but the abstract language of feelings and realization of existence is our shared experience.

“Art is a tradition that helps define who we are and brings us a vision of who we can become,” Bergsma continues. “My painting is my expression and request for a more beautiful, peaceful and harmonious world.”

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The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use.

The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-squaremile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets. They picked about eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes grown inside a high-tech greenhouse as outside temperatures dropped to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station, but the Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables that might one day be grown on the moon or on Mars.

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Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison In 2016, beer testing in Germany revealed residues of glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen, in every sample of beer. The environmental organization EcoWatch has found glyphosate in all of the most popular brands of wines in America and the world. One common factor in the tests is the presence of Monsanto Roundup, which is commonly sprayed in vineyards.

Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off.

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Human Trafficking Identifying Victims of Human Trafficking Potential Indicators & Red Flags

The following is a list of red flags to keep in mind when indicating a potential situation of or a victim of human trafficking. Taken individually, each indicator may not necessarily imply a trafficking situation. Furthermore, items on this list are not meant to be interpreted as present in all trafficking cases, nor is the list intended to be exhaustive. This list is intended to encompass transnational and domestic trafficking, as well as both sex and labor trafficking. Some indicators may be more strongly associated with one type of trafficking.

Common Work and Living Conditions: Is not free to leave or come and go as he/she wishes Is under 18 years of age and is providing commercial sex acts Is in the commercial sex industry and has a pimp/manager Is unpaid, paid very little, or paid only through tips Works excessively long and/or unusual hours Is not allowed breaks or suffers under unusual restrictions at work n Owes a large and/or increasing debt and is unable to pay it off n Was recruited through false promises concerning the nature and conditions of his/her work n Is living or working in a location with high security measures (e.g. opaque or boarded-up windows, bars on windows, barbed wire, security cameras, etc.)

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Poor Mental Health or Abnormal Behavior: n Exhibits unusually fearful, anxious, depressed, submissive, tense, or nervous/paranoid behavior n Reacts with unusually fearful or anxious behavior at any reference to “law enforcement” n Avoids eye contact n Exhibits a flat affect

Poor Physical Health: n Exhibits unexplained injuries or signs of prolonged/untreated illness or disease n Appears malnourished n Shows signs of physical and/or sexual abuse, physical restraint, confinement, or torture

Lack of Control: n Has few or no personal possessions n Is not in control of his/her own money, and/or has no financial records, or bank account n Is not in control of his/her own identification documents (e.g. ID, passport, or visa) n Is not allowed or able to speak for him/herself (e.g., a third party may insist on being present and/or interpreting) n Has an attorney that he/she doesn’t seem to know or to have agreed to receive representation services from

Other: n Has been “branded” by a trafficker (e.g. a tattoo of the trafficker’s name) n Claims to be “just visiting” and is unable to clarify where he/ she is staying or to provide an address n Exhibits a lack of knowledge of whereabouts and/or does not know what city he/she is in n Exhibits a loss of a sense of time n Has numerous inconsistencies in his/her story

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n Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places. Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solar-powered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes. Use reusable tote bags when shopping.

There is symmetry between living in an ecoconscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet. n Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound. Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant.

n Give of yourself. Play outside as a family. Gift a collect-on-delivery IOU for skills or assistance based on personal talents. The most meaningful gift of all may be writing an admiring letter from the heart.

n Instead of hanging plastic icicles and placing Styrofoam ornaments on Christmas tree branches, go natural and unique. MindfulMomma.com suggests checking nearby woods or gardens for pine cones, evergreen boughs, bark, holly berries and fresh mistletoe; those living close to coastlines can pick up seashells with holes in them. TipJunkie.com guidelines include making paper ornaments and holiday yarn pieces.

n According to MotherEarthLiving.com, Americans generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays, much of it wrapping paper and cards. Don’t overdo it with tape when wrapping presents and then instruct everyone to carefully unwrap them so the paper can be stored and reused next year. Instead of buying and snail-mailing holiday cards, send emails with photo attachments of the family.

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n Save energy in tree lighting. Today’s LEDs look good, use up to 75 percent less power and typically last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Turn them off when not at home and overnight.

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Dr. George Wang Wisdom Health & Wellbeing

by Joe Dunne

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ealing is personal. This might not seem apparent when hearing Dr. George Wang, founder of Wisdom Health & Wellbeing, describe what it takes to complete medical specialty training and achieve a Ph.D. in Clinical Investigation. The list of schools, achievements and mentors that offered him their expertise and guidance is astounding.

However, it is his quiet enthusiasm for the process—the twists, turns and surprises in discovering how the body operates on the cellular level—that sounds less like research and more like a spy novel where each layer leads to an ever-expanding understanding of the whole.

Following his clinical training, Wang practiced in both the academic and private practice settings for over 13 years, including serving as medical faculty and attending physician at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center. His future was secure. He had prestige, recognition and monetary rewards, yet he knew his path was shifting.

During this time, Wang worked with Nobel Laureate Peter C. Doherty, Ph.D., whose research described how the body’s immune cells protect against viruses. Later on, studying other researchers’ work,

Wang began to “connect the dots” in how pathways, links and relationships interact in the body—how to uncover the root of problems using a holistic approach, with the immune system as the healer.

This exploration moved healing from the clinical to the personal, and then became even more personal when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Wang immediately shifted his full attention and energy to helping his mother heal. His life’s work became clear. This was his turning stone, his “why” to what he does today. All the schooling, research and thousands of hours in the laboratories seemed to come together for this

single purpose. He trusted that the science behind the holistic approach was solid.

He knew the complexity and simplicity of human physiology and self-healing capacity and how to make it work for us rather than against us. His mother joined hands with him, trusting her son to lead the way to her recovery. Through the process, he used every protocol, whole-foods nutrition, mind-body therapy and appropriate supplements to achieve healing. In 2013, she went into remission and today is still cancer-free. Together, they changed each other’s lives.

Now Wang fulfills his dream of making a difference every day through Wisdom Health & Wellbeing, his integrative and functional medicine practice, where he treats adults of all ages with a special expertise in geriatric medicine. “Each patient is different—different biochemical and body constitutions, different lifestyles,” states Wang. “By looking at each person as an individual, finding and treating the root problem rather than simply applying a Band-Aid, we create healthy people along the way.”

In other words, healing is personal.

Dr. Wang is board-certified in Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He is also licensed to practice acupuncture in New Jersey and New York.

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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.

Go Robo

The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning. Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).

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Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld. com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

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Kids learn to make sriracha-lime popcorn, hummus, and chicken and broccoli stir fry. Use organic and non-GMO (not genetically modified) ingredients. Sign up to receive recipes and tips for hands-on activities via email to keep good meals coming. The onsite equipment reviews help with selection of affordable and safe kitchen tools.

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Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes. “My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials

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Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says.

“Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids. “The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.

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The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery. Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and self-acceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities.

As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.”

Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability.

What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt,

by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground.

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plifting humanity can start with lifting up just one person. Recently it seems that negativity has been inundating the news through violence, hate and tragedy. While we may not be able to immediately correct these major issues, as individuals we do have the power to spread positivity to those we meet.

Simple acts of kindness contribute to the ripple effect that builds a better world.

Here are some quick and easy ideas of how to spread positivity:

Simple Acts. Hold the door for someone or send someone a smile. While these these simple acts may seem cliche, they can be enough to lighten someone’s day and encourage them to do the same for someone else.

Bring Cheer. If you notice a friend or family member is going through a difficult time or just having a bad day, do something to cheer them up—bring them their favorite food, visit with them for a few minutes, listen to them, take them

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out for a change of scenery. Even if you are unable to make their worries go away, they will know you care, which will mean a lot.

Volunteer. Many school groups need volunteers for community service projects. Find a way to become involved, even if it is just for a few hours. Not only will it help someone in need, it will likely make you feel good to go out of your way to give back.

Compliment. Although many people show smiling faces, they are not always feeling happy. By giving someone a compliment, you can give them a real reason to smile.

Share What You Like. Write down all the traits you like about someone, and give it to them. Parents, this is a great way to build your teen’s confidence and show them how much you care for them. Teens, it’s a way for us to remind our parents how grateful we are for them.

Surprise Notes. Leave positive notes and motivational quotes for others to find. Whether you leave a sticky note on a mirror, put a slip of paper in a library book or drop a card in the mail, happy messages are a welcome surprise.

It is important to be mindful of the ways in which our actions influence those around us. By consciously sharing kindness with others, even in little ways, we are fostering a more compassionate world.

For more ideas, visit RandomActsOfKindness.org.

Hannah Adamson is a senior in high school. She practices meditation and takes ThetaHealing courses with Reshma Shah in Westfield, New Jersey.

at risk for severe gastrointestinal upset.”

Other common holiday fare can also pose a significant danger for pets: n Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder—can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia. n Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets. n Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach. n Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

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Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

by Sandra Murphy

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olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets. It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.

Maintain Calm

“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City. “Spilled food, unguarded pans and forgotten eggnog or liquor put animals

Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy. “Flower

Avoid Bad Foods

Provide Good Foods

Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

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Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable, batteryoperated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

Other Options

If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/ or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of fourfooted friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

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Holiday Pet Treats Recipes The number of servings will vary depending on the choice of treat shapes.

Keep in mind—never allow nutmeg or sugar-free products with Xylitol in dog treats.

Gingerbread Cookies Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes. Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon

½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

• Preheat oven to 325° F. • Combine dry ingredients and mix together.

• In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together.

• Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color.

• Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

• Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Blue Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup oats 1 cup flaxseed 1 cup blueberries

2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup plain yogurt Filtered water as needed

• Preheat oven to 350° F. • In a food processor or coffee grinder, turn oats into oatmeal powder and grind flaxseed if necessary.

• Purée the blueberries.

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• Spoon dough into hands and form small dough balls. Shape into cookies and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet.

• Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.

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Jacob Liberman

on Light as Our Essential Nature

by Deborah Shouse

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s a boy growing up in Havana, Cuba, Jacob Liberman struggled with reading—that’s one reason this Maui resident finds it miraculous that he was called to write books. An optometrist, Liberman initially specialized in helping children with vision-related difficulties find ways to better learn and pay attention. That evolved into working with professional athletes and eventually earning a Ph.D. in vision science.

Through a profound meditation experience, Liberman’s vision spontaneously “corrected”, catalyzing insights that fueled his first three books: Light: Medicine of the Future; Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your

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Eyesight and Insight; and Wisdom from an Empty Mind. His new book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, offers a fresh way of seeing and being (JacobLiberman.org).

Why is light so important to us all?

Light is the foundation of everything that exists. That’s why light marks the convergence of science, religion and spirituality. The Bible speaks of the source of all creation as light. Throughout history, spiritual texts from various traditions speak about God, light and consciousness as if they are interchangeable. Physicists

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consider light to be the fundamental energy from which all life emerges.

Everything is made of solidified light. Our entire physiology is lightdependent. We are a living photocell, and light is an integral part of our guidance system. When we get an intuitive “hit” or spiritual insight, it’s the luminous intelligence of life effortlessly directing us toward the next step on our journey.

What can we do to more fully harness light as part of our guidance system?

Everyone asks: “What do I need to do?” It’s the idea of our doing something that puts a wrench in the works. The universe is an example of optimal efficiency, which means we invest nothing and get everything.

The individual does no work, yet creation appears. The doing occurs by itself. This is not metaphorical; I am speaking about the law of the universe. This is fact.

What are some examples of such doing occurring by itself?

God’s wisdom—or light—funnels through all living things all the time; all beings have an inseparable connection. Everything in the body, everything in nature and in the universe is naturally self-activating and self-regulating.

Yet even though everything is taken care of, we still think we have to do something. We’ve been conditioned into this way of thinking. Until we uncover the truth, we continue to live our ordinary, hard-working life. But when we understand that all of this is happening by itself, something inside us relaxes and breathes a sigh of relief.

What fuels our desire to act?

We think something is wrong with us or someone else, or that we’ve done something wrong in the past, and so try to fix it.

Research shows that most of our responses to life are conditioned. I try to help people go beyond their hardwired reactions to explore the facts.

When someone tells me he’s made a regrettable mistake, I say, “Tell me one part of your body that you control.” He may answer, “I control my thoughts.” I reply, “Are you sure those are your thoughts? You are aware of them after they surface. But did you create them?”

As I keep asking such questions, it becomes obvious that the mistake has nothing to do with him. It’s an illusion that each of us is the god of our reality. The truth is that there is nothing to do because in the greater reality, nothing is wrong.

How has this exploration of light enriched and expanded your life?

It’s allowed me to live without a net. In the circus, tightrope walkers usually have a net in case they fall. We’ve been taught we must create safety, security and predictability. We work, save, plan and pray, trying to ensure our lives are filled with these three “fail safes”; qualities that have never existed on planet Earth. Most of our stress comes from trying to create something that doesn’t exist.

It was liberating when I realized that the universe doesn’t work that way.

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Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.

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In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace.

While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community.

He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview

of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution.

As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

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Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as

30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S.

Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory.

Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the

understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

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“Health is the new rock-n-roll,” says Francis. “Today’s artists are more health and socially conscious. I believe you can ‘party’ and be healthy, and the stars I work with are proving that.” She approaches clients’ lifestyles flexibly and openly, understanding where they are, instead of forcing big, sudden changes on them.

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This can mean mitigating habits, not necessarily dropping them. For example, rather than force clients off coffee, which is acidic, Francis suggests adding spices like cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or nutmeg that can help neutralize the acid.

Many stars Francis has worked with maintain a stricter regimen off the road, knowing that touring is more about damage control and doing their utmost to stay healthy under more difficult circumstances. The same holds true for those of us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.

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Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easyto-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein. She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas.

Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being. Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.

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Small Adjustments For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

“I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction.

If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.

While wine is blessed with antioxidants, conventionally grown varietals can have a high pesticide content, Francis notes.

“Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.”

Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis. “Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities.

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he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half

sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food. “If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

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with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.

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author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs.

She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée

Surprising Sheet Pan Recipes Roasted Vegetable, Feta and Smoked Almond Salad This salad, packed with tasty browned vegetables, nuts and cheese, really satisfies.

Yields: 4 servings 1 medium red onion 2 carrots 2 zucchini 2 red peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 2 Tbsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chopped smoked almonds 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced fresh thyme or chives 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 6 large handfuls of a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, romaine or arugula Preheat the oven to 425° F.

salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl.

Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.

When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix.

Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven.

On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon

Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in.

Reprinted with permission from Carla Snyder’s One Pan: Whole Family from Chronicle Books.

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Roasted Arctic Char and Asparagus with Pistachio Gremolata Pink-fleshed Arctic char is closely related to both salmon and lake trout, with a flavor somewhere between the two. Feel free to substitute with either fish.

Yields: 4 servings Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position.

Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily.

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Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer.

Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper. Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char.

Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes.

While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata. Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm.

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Working out in the gym for two hours a day isn’t feasible for most people, but all-or-nothing workouts are not required to see results.

Most trainers agree that high-density nutrition lays the ground-

work. “Exercise works when your diet is on point,” says Cregory Boatwright, owner and trainer at Level Up Personal Training, in Washington, D.C. “Combined with good diet, I find jumping exercises, high-intensity interval training [HIIT] and cardio best for weight loss.”

Stephany Acosta, founder and trainer of Elevate Fitness, in Dallas, concurs. “Eating well accounts for 70 percent of weight-loss results. In addition to a good diet, I recommend a combination of weight training and cardio in the form of circuit training or HIIT training, because both maximize your time by working out all your body parts simultaneously while keeping your heart rate going with a little rest time in-between. This approach guarantees to help build muscle and burn fat at the same time.”

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds.

A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

“Step in gradually. You want the program to be challenging, but doable,” counsels Markovitch. “If you work with a trainer, tell them if something hurts or feels too challenging. If they don’t listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body. You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key. Even if you don’t have 30 minutes to go to the gym, work out for 20 minutes—or even 10.”

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Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and alternative health. She is also an artist and composer. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Austria, Bad Santa Children beware a ghoulish creature called Krampus—the evil accomplice to St. Nicholas—who wanders the streets in search of badly behaved children. Expect to see masked figures of him terrifying children and adults about the streets during the month of December.

Ukraine, A Cobweb Christmas Using items found in nature to decorate a Christmas tree is quite common, but in the Ukraine, trees are decorated to appear covered with spiders’ webs shimmering with dew. The inspiration for the tradition comes from the tale of a widow who had no money to decorate a tree for her children. As legend goes, on the night of Christmas Eve the spiders that lived in the house took pity on the widow and spun beautiful webs all over the tree for all to find Christmas morning.

Finland, Festive Sauna In Finland it is common to have a home with a sauna in it, however, at Christmas time this cozy spot becomes a special place for the family’s long past ancestors. On Christmas Eve the family strips down for a long sit in the sauna, which is where the legendary sauna elf lives, before heading out for an evening of celebrations.

Meanwhile, it is said, the spirits of their past ancestors then take their place in the sauna.

The Netherlands, Shoes by the Fire We think of stockings hung by the fire when we think of Christmas, but a shoe?

Every year leading up to December 5th children that live in the Netherlands will place their shoes by the fire in hopes that Sinterklaas will fill them up with gifts. Tradition is to receive carrots—unless you were naughty. Then you would receive a potato in lieu of gifts.

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South Africa, Fried Caterpillars Ham, sweet potatoes, green beans all seem like a traditional Christmas dish, however, fried caterpillars are what the local children of South Africa look forward to for their Christmas dish. This is not your typical caterpillar—this is the caterpillar from the Pine Tree Emperor Moth also known as the Christmas caterpillar. They say all who eat them will have a little extra luck in the coming year.

If you have an unusual Christmas tradition, tell us about it on our Facebook page @NaturalNJ. These are just a few listed from the article Unusual Christmas Traditions from Around the World by Abi Silvester. Check out the full article at HolidayExtras.co.uk/travel-blog/wanderlust/unusual-christmas-traditions.html.

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By Rosie Lazroe

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icture this—Lying on a yoga mat, cocooned in a cozy blanket of soothing sounds that clear the mind of thoughts. At times you can even feel the sound vibration move through you, easing the body of pain.

Yes, sound yoga is a thing!

Sound bath and sound healing sessions use many different instruments; however, the most popular ones used in yoga classes are crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls and gongs. These instruments have different individual functions, yet all follow the concept of brainwave entrainment. During a sound bath, human brainwaves will begin to match the sound frequencies made by each instrument. As a result, brainwaves will resonate at an alpha or theta state, which induces deep relaxation in the body and draws the listener into a deep state of calm.

Many sound practitioners have gone through a specialized training to learn how each sound frequency can alter the shape of particles to help assist in the body’s natural healing process. Some of these instruments resonate at such a pure vibration they may

break up tight tissue, allowing the physical body to relax more deeply.

Some schools of thought believe it is possible to complement medical intervention with sound to help dissolve cancer cells and stimulate the production of healthy cells. In addition, sound healing may assist psychotherapy treatments to help ease anxiety and depression.

Naad yoga and vocal toning use human voice vibration rather than instruments to create attunement. Naad means “the essence of all sound” and creates sound vibrations using the mouth and tongue. It is believed that brain chemicals can be profoundly altered to soothe the body during chanting as the tongue stimulates meridian points on the roof of the mouth.

Vocal toning uses the human voice to harmonize and balance the body’s energy systems, known as chakras. By vocalizing certain vowel sounds in specific keys, one can use their own voice to maintain energetic balance. A beautiful singing voice is not required to practice vocal toning.

The power of sound is truly amazing! Many yoga studios offer special events for the holidays. Why not treat yourself to something new? Give yourself the gift of yoga this holiday season. Check our Local Yoga Directory for a studio near you.

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

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays.

By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds.

The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for GrownUps to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Signs and Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies, Part One – 11am-1:30pm. Topic: Face and Tone Reading. The daily changes in our face tell a lot about the status of our emotional and physical health. You may never look at a face the same way again. Bring hand mirror and small flashlight. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Introducing Essential Oils – 2-4:30pm. Overview of historical, cultural and biblical usages of essential oils and aromatherapy. The most popular and effective single oils and blends are compared and available for personal testing. Handouts, booklets and therapeutic grade oils available for sale. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

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Prerequisite: Basic DNA and Advance DNA. Westfield, NJ. Registration in advance is required. Please contact the office to hold your spot at 908-264-4344 or info@reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

Kurma Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Deanna Sidoti – 12/7-9; 12/7-12:30-5:30pm., 12/82-7pm, 12/9-1-6pm. For certified Yoga Teachers.

15-Hr Yoga Alliance-Approved Continuing Education. Soak in the practices Restorative Yoga to keep yourself and your students nourished, relaxed, and grounded. Deanna’s instruction emphasizes techniques and subtleties of teaching Restorative Yoga.

The magic is in the details. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com or visit DhyanaYogaArts.com/restorative-yoga-teachertraining/. DhyanaYogaArts.com.

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 and loving way in which healing can be experienced.

Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact Connie Weiss 973-539-3114 or truespirit@earthlink.com. CSLMorristown.org.

Crystal Abundance Workshop – 7-9pm. Westfield, NJ. Westfield, NJ. Call 908-264-4344 or email info@reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

The Spiritual Illumination Hour – 7-8:30pm. (Returns to 2nd Friday in January.) Discussion of various spiritual and ascension topics. Each month a different topic. Come together with like-minded individuals.

Drawing held at each class & snacks provided. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare). For information, contact Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or phone/text 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com.

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Community Health Talk – 6-6:30pm. Dr. Billy and other health professionals will provide informative 30-minute talks on topics such as anxiety, sleep disorders, ADD/ADHD, hypertension, diet and exercise. Free. Free Flow Chiropractic, 114 Maple Ave., 1st floor, Morristown. Please RSVP one day prior to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@ gmail.com. FreeFlowChiropractic.com.

Pain Relief Awareness Workshop – 10:30amNoon. An interactive workshop full of simple tips for postural correction, to relieve pain, prevent injury and more. Get evaluated by a world-renowned massage therapist and rehabilitation specialist. Free.

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Yoga with the Chair: A PLAYshop with C-Ray Mankowski – 2-4pm. Shakti Yoga & Living Arts, 1861 Springfield Ave., Maplewood. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email info@ShaktiNJ.com. ShaktiNJ.com.

Tarot Meet Up – 12/5 & 12/19; 7:30-9:30pm. Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesdays. Come join Rhonda Chapman for this meet up. Great for both the beginning and the novice. Energy exchange: $10. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare). For information, contact Sue@ BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or phone/text 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

Reiki Level 1 Class – 11am-6pm. Learn the history of reiki, be attuned to level 1, learn how to give reiki to yourself and others. Lecture and practice.

Receive a certificate for this level and a handbook. $175. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare).

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Advance DNA 2 Thetahealing® Class – 12/7-9; 10am-5pm. Advanced DNA 2 teaches us to work on our beliefs at our deeper level (digging) and clearing them at all four levels which prepares us with more positive changes and transformations in life. This class cleans out a lot of our baggage to show us

Sacred Community Sunday Morning Meditations – 12/9 & 12/23; 10-11am. Join Sue & Leslie for this meditation as we come together in sacred community. Singing bowls, chimes, tuning forks, awakening bell and more. Great way to begin the week! $33. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare).

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Thetahealing® Practice Group – 5:30-7pm. Westfield, NJ. Westfield, NJ. Call 908-264-4344 or email info@reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Community Health Talk – 6-6:30pm. Dr. Billy and other health professionals will provide informative 30-minute talks on topics such as anxiety, sleep disorders, ADD/ADHD, hypertension, diet and exercise. Free. Free Flow Chiropractic, 114 Maple Ave., 1st floor, Morristown. Please RSVP one day prior to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@ gmail.com. FreeFlowChiropractic.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 Special 12-12 Energy Gateway Meditation – 7-8:30pm. Guided meditation and sound for connection to the gateway of 12-12 energy. $44. You can also register at 1212meditation.eventbrite. com. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare).

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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Card and Chart Readings – 10am-5pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Through the wisdom and channeled insight of Michael, you have access to guidance from the stars, planets, your higher self, tarot, guardian angels, spirit guides and loved ones from the other side who want to help you on your journey. $65/30 min. card reading; $75/30 min. chart reading. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 Breathwork Healing Meditation for Anxiety – 7-9pm. With April Linson. Breathwork Healing is a powerful meditation tool, utilizing a specific breath technique to facilitate a release of stuck energy, thought patterns and emotional baggage to begin the process of healing. $40. Prana Yoga Center,

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Manifesting and Abundance Workshop – 12/1516; 10am-5pm. Westfield, NJ. Westfield, NJ. Call 908-264-4344 or email info@reshmashah.com.

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Signs and Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies, Part Two – 11am-1:30pm. Topic: Your Body is Talking. Annoying and nagging symptoms may indicate a body depleted of necessary nutrients.

This is your body talking to you and warning that if deficiencies aren’t addressed worse symptoms may develop. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program.

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Dowsing Beyond Duality – 2-4:30pm. In this hands-on class, learn how to access inner wisdom, go beyond “yes” or “no” answers, and how pendulums can be used for divination, healing and manifestation. Bring your own pendulum or borrow/ purchase one at class. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Family Constellations Workshop with Madalina Blanton – 2-5pm. Shakti Yoga & Living Arts, 1861 Springfield Ave., Maplewood. Register at ShaktiNJ.

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 31 World Healing Meditation – 7-8:00am. T ​ he Center for Spiritual Living Morristown will be participating in the World Healing Meditation. Please join us and millions of others around the world meditating at the same time for world peace. The meditation starts promptly at 7 a.m. and lasts for an hour, so please arrive at the center early. Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact Connie Weiss 973-539-3114 or truespirit@earthlink.com.

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Great way to begin the new year. Each person receives a special gift. Plus enjoy a discussion on the energies of the next year, guided meditation and more. $44.

Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare). For information, contact Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or phone/text 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com.

PLAN AHEAD SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 Vision Boards 2019 – 12noon-3pm. Join us to create your 2019 vision board to manifest your dreams. $66. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare).

RSVP to Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or phone/text 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Journaling thru the Chakras with Alana Renee’ – Wed., 1/9-1/30; 6:30-8pm. Bring your mat and a journal for a voyage of self-discovery through visualization and writing. $55. Register in advance at Eventbrite.com/e/a-beginners-journal-of-the-bodychakras-with-alana-renee-tickets-52799238945.

Yoga Anonymous, 470 Prospect Ave., Ste 100, West Orange (Lewis Healing Institute). For information call/text 973-204-7900, email AlanaRenee20151@ gmail.com or visit YogaAnonymous4.life.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 2019 Feng Shui & Chinese Astrology Class with Renae Jensen – 7pm. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare). For information, contact Sue@ BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or phone/text 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

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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 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.

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Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Rev. Frankie, practitioners, and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living of Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown.

973-539-3114. truespirit@earthlink.com. cslmorristown.org.

Sunday Service – 11am. Sermon about metaphysical principles and practical Christianity practices.

Refreshments and fellowship follow service. Love donation. Unity Spiritual Center of Morris County, 221 Main St., Boonton. For information contact Rev. Elizabeth Barca at 973-331-1776 or unityspiritualcentermc@verizon.net. UnitySpiritualCenterOfMC.org.

Gentle Beginners with Nixie Nune – 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. 973-627-9642. PranaYogaDenville.com.

Monday 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;

Kids Yoga (Ages 5-8) with Michelle Brook – Thru 12/10; 4:30-5:30pn. Whether pretending to be animals or enjoying a fantastical adventure, yoga will be a blast as kids create the experience together.

Includes age-appropriate breath work for focusing attention, learning to calm, and relaxation. $17 dropin rate (space permitting). Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. HighlandYoga.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Trish O’Gorman – 6:157:30pm. Considered the yoga of awareness, the most comprehensive of yoga traditions combining meditation, mantra, physical exercise & pranayama.

Strengthen the nervous system, purify the blood, power up your navel center - reconnect to you. $22 drop in; or $80/monthly rate. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary, 5 Washington St., 2nd floor, Morristown. Class size limited. Register in advance at LotusLoungeSpa.com/kundalini. For information, contact Angelina at lotus@wholistic-revolution. com. LotusLoungeSpa.com.

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 Kripalu Yoga with Angela – 9-10:30am. Kripalu yoga uses classic poses, pranayama, development

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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.

Community Health Talk – No class Dec 25; 6-6:30pm. Dr. Billy and other health professionals will provide informative 30-minute talks on topics such as anxiety, sleep disorders, ADD/ADHD, hypertension, diet and exercise. Free. Free Flow Chiropractic, 114 Maple Ave., 1st floor, Morristown.

Please RSVP one day prior to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@gmail.com. FreeFlowChiropractic.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 for those with chronic illness, pain or injury. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642.

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Tween Yoga (Ages 9-12) with Michelle Brook – Thru 12/12; 4:30-5:45pm. A variety of poses presented traditionally and through stories, music and games. The connection between movement and breath plus age-appropriate breathwork to empower students with the ability to focus and find calm. $18 drop-in rate (space permitting). Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. HighlandYoga.com.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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Tarot Meet Up – 12/5 & 12/19; 7:30-9:30pm.

Meets 2nd and 4th Wed. Come join Rhonda Chapman for this meet up. Great for both the beginning and the novice. Energy exchange: $10. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare). For information, contact Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or phone/ text 862-222-4268. 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.

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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.

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For information contact Alison Iati, VSTCP at 201-874-7255 or AwakenSoundHealth@gmail.com.

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AA Meeting (O-B-ST) – 8pm. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free.

Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Thursday Kundalini Yoga with Steve Tarsitano – Dec. 13 & 27; 6:15-7:30pm. Considered the yoga of awareness, the most comprehensive of yoga traditions combining meditation, mantra, physical exercise & pranayama. Strengthen the nervous system, purify the blood, power up your navel center - reconnect to you. $22 drop in; or $80/monthly rate. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary, 5 Washington St., 2nd floor, Morristown. Class size limited. Register in advance at LotusLoungeSpa.com/kundalini. For information, contact Angelina at lotus@wholisticrevolution.com. LotusLoungeSpa.com.

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.

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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 Connie Weiss 973-539-3114 or truespirit@earthlink.com.

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 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting – 9-10:30am. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? 12-step program for recovery from food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Free. St. Clare’s Hospital, 400 W. Blackwell St., Conf. Rm D, Dover. Questions? Ellen Mutz 973-945-2704 or emutz514@gmail.com. FoodAddicts.org.

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 contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com.

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Kripalu Yoga with Angela – 9:45-11am. Kripalu yoga uses classic poses, pranayama, development of a quiet mind, and the practice of relaxation. It emphasizes following the flow of prana, practicing compassionate self-acceptance, developing witness consciousness, and taking what is learned “off the mat” and into daily life. Angela often plays the harmonium to begin and end the practice with mantra. A mixed level class is suitable for students of various experience levels. Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. HighlandYoga.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.

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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 32.

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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.

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FREE FLOW CHIROPRACTIC

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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.

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STARSEED BAKERY

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Susan Richter, RN, Nutritionist, CCH, LDHS Denville, NJ. 973-586-0626 NextLevelHealing.com 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!

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE 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 43.

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 36.

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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 24.

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

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

HOLISTIC CENTER LIGHTWING CENTER

Nancy Weber 27 Bald Nob Rd, Denville 973-586-3936 • LightwingCenter.org We offer Holistic Practitioners specific ordinations relating to your practice. Certification programs on Young Living aromatherapy and more available through our seminary. See ads on pages 15 and 25.

HOLISTIC/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SKINCARE HEAL WELLNESS CENTER AND SPA 413 West Main Street Boonton, NJ 973-837-8376 • HealNJ.com

Look and feel amazing with our cutting-edge, natural skin treatments and products. Our functional medicine approach includes therapeutic skin and body treatments, massage, personalized health and skin evaluations, diet and lifestyle education, lab workup, personal training, yoga, meditation. Call or book online. See ad on page 11.

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+♥

Good Luck for the New Year!

In Spain, the New Year’s tradition for good luck revolves around grapes. If you can manage to stuff 12 grapes in your mouth at midnight you’ve achieved good luck for the next year.

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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 35.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING LORENA FIAMA

Certified Holistic Health Coach 813-451-7658 Info@LorenaFiama.com LorenaFiama.com Lorena offers personalized guidance and support in helping women reach their ideal weight, increase their energy and live their ideal lives. Contact Lorena for a free consultation.

HOLISTIC HEALING & THERAPY

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 16.

Awakening Wellness, LLC

Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction 14 Pine St., Ste. 8, Morristown 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.

LOTUS LOUNGE HEALING SANCTUARY

Angelina Helene 5 Washington St, 2nd Floor Morristown • Lotus@wholistic-revolution.com LotusLoungeSpa.com Holistic therapies dedicated to treating Mind+Body+Soul. Detoxify your body. Renew your energy.

Recharge your spirit. Individual services (energy healing, infrared jade sauna pod, electro lymphatic treatment, Lyme recovery, etc.) and classes (sound healing, kundalini yoga, meditation and more). See ad on page 29.

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Hypnosis Hypnosis Counseling Center

2 E. Northfield Rd #5, Livingston 28 Mine St., Flemington 43 Tamarack Cir., Princeton 3400 Valley Forge Cir., King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 HypnosisCounselingCenter.com With 30 years of experience Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs.

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

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

METAPHYSICS NANCY ORLEN WEBER

27 Bald Nob Rd, Denville 973-586-3936 Nancy@NancyOrlenWeber.com NancyOrlenWeber.com Classes and mentoring online for all interested in and/or practicing the metaphysical arts. Variety of areas include creativity, intuition, mediumship/psychic/animal communication and more. See ads on pages 15 and 25.

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 29.

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.

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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 43.

SKIN CARE CHANGES SPA & AESTHETICS

Cora Ciaramello L.E. C.P.E. LMT Aesthetician 420 Boulevard, Suite 107., Mountain Lakes 973-588-3668 • Cora@ChangesSkin.com ChangesSkin.com Cora Ciaramello is a licensed and Board-certified electrologist, aesthetician and massage therapist with 20+ years of experience.

Natural approach and the latest esthetics, technology and equipment to improve skin and nourish body and soul to look your absolute best. New Client Special: Mention this publication and get 20% off your first appointment.

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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 HEALING, TEACHING BE THE MEDICINE

Janet StraightArrow 973-647-2500 Janet@BeTheMedicine.com BeTheMedicine.com S h a m a n i c H e a l i n g , E n e rg y Medicine, Past Life, Medical Intuition, Life, Health, Spiritual Coaching, Astrology Readings, House and Land Clearings. In person, phone or Skype.

Professional Reiki, Shamanism, and Medical Intuitive Training.

Retreats. 40 years’ experience.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION/ROLFING HEMBERGER STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

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 15.

THERMOGRAPHY Lisa’s Thermography and Wellness

Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ and NY 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives 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 15.

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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.

Vision/eye health

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DR. ANDY ROSENFARB, ND, lac,

DHYANA YOGA ARTS

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 36.

Teacher of Yoga with Depth, Clarity & Heart. Celebrator of Yoga’s power in cultivating Self-Realization and nourishing the body-mind-spirit.

Teacher and Mentoring Teachers for over a decade. Deanna specializes in Alignment, Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis, Vinyasa, Restorative Yoga, and Ayurveda teaching classes, privates and trainings throughout the east coast. Info@ DhyanaYogaArts.com. See ad on page 19.

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

WEIGHT LOSS Thintech Weight Loss

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PRANA YOGA CENTER

April Linson, Christy Linson 973-627-9642 Info@PranaYogaDenville.com PranaYogaDenville.com Prana Yoga Center is a well-established studio in the heart of downtown Denville offering alignment-based beginner to intermediate yoga classes, gentle and restorative yoga, mat Pilates, specialty workshops and teacher training. See ad on page 13.

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