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Contents

23 SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

26 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

29 SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

Life Lessons

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f “Life’s Lessons” is not a book, it should be.

For me, each birthday adds another year to my senior citizen collection. As I look forward to my next celebration in a few months, thoughts on life come into my mind. Here are a few of the “Life’s Lessons” I’ve received, not in any particular order.

Open my mind to the possibilities. I might not be right, and I don’t have to be.

Children and young adults know much more than I think they know.

Communication is complicated and personal. It has to be customized to situations and personalities.

Nothing is as it seems to be.

Many times, I need to shut up and listen.

Learning is never ending.

My empathy and companions speak a lot about me.

Unconditional love is a great space.

If I want to understand, I must step out of my shoes and into yours.

Assume nothing.

Helping others helps me.

Listening is an art form and constant work.

Love trumps just about everything.

Humans are complicated.

We are all connected.

Pain is a great motivator.

Someday is today.

I can’t change anyone.

Dragging people along never works.

Growing, changing, and fixing my life is all about me.

Trying to avoid problems always comes back to bite me.

Acceptance is the key to peace of mind and serenity.

Having passion drives my life.

Blame never, ever works.

No one can fix me but me.

My happiness is my responsibility.

Babies are the best.

Seeing the good in everything is hard but worth it.

Practice, practice, practice. Through practice, I can do almost anything.

The way I think, adjust, and reframe my thinking is the key to letting go.

Being positive it is a decision I can make.

You can be rich and miserable.

Gratitude helps my attitude.

Life has many paths.

Expect good things to happen.

Logic is subjective, and in some cases hard to understand.

Experience matters.

We are all insecure at some level, and that’s okay.

Low self-esteem hurts but is fixable for most.

Impressing myself is much more important than impressing you.

We all like to be recognized and loved.

Life is difficult—dealing with it is a learning curve.

I do not know what is good for anyone, I just might think I know.

Slowing down works, though it seems counterproductive.

It is so hard trying to be perfect.

Hiding what is shameful is a mistake.

Love is the answer.

Life is one breath at a time, staying in the moment is difficult but rewarding.

“Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff ” is a great book to live by.

Meditation helps me with perspective.

Life is not the way I want it to be— it is just the way it unfolds.

Accepting it is the key to life.

Life is beautiful, so let’s do it again.

Naturally, there are so many more lessons, and I’m still learning.

In peace, love and laughter,

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news briefs

New Wellness Center in Ledgewood Seeks Practitioners

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eep Wellness Center, a new concept in retail wellness, is slated to open in December in Ledgewood. They are currently interviewing established wellness practitioners in various therapeutic areas who want to expand their practice.

Established by pharmaceutical executive Naresh Mehta, MS Pharmacy, and his wife, Deepali Mehta, DHMS (Homeopathy), RN-BSN-BC, the anticipated high traffic location will take a new approach to optimal health.

“Deep Wellness Center fills an unmet need in today’s health landscape. By offering a consultative approach to understanding our client’s health goals, we can guide them to natural products, remedies and therapies that take into account their entire body,” says Naresh Mehta. “This puts the client at the center of the health equation.”

The Roxbury location will display best in class natural products in a soothing retail setting, with consultation specialists ready to assist customers. The center also offers professional, private therapeutic consultation rooms where wellness practitioners can schedule appointments with clients at regular intervals.

“There is too much ‘self-diagnosis’ where people often search for products seeking optimal health. My philosophy is to guide, inspire and provide clarity on a personalized level so clients can achieve their optimal health goal,” says Deepali Mehta. “Our wish is that Deep Wellness Center will grow to be the health cultural center for our area.”

Location: 1070 U.S. 46, Ledgewood. Wellness practitioners can call 866-319-0605 or visit DeepWellnessTherapy.com for more information. See ad, page 8.

Dr. Danielle Rediker Joins Connectivity Therapy and Holistic Health

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onnectivity Therapy and Holistic Health is pleased to announce that Dr. Danielle Rediker will be joining Dr. Jacquelyn Hines at her practice in Morristown.

Dr. Danielle Rediker Rediker is a physical therapist who utilizes manual therapy techniques such as, CranioSacral Therapy, visceral manipulation, myofascial release and pelvic floor physical therapy to help her patients improve their functional outcomes. At Connectivity, the focus is on whole-body, patient-centered, individualized care.

The doctors work with a wide range of diagnoses, including neurological and orthopedic problems, developmental concerns, breast feeding challenges, pelvic floor health, relief from anxiety, depression and trauma, as well as post-concussion syndrome and pain.

At Connectivity, treatment is based strongly on the beliefs that the body has the innate ability to heal itself and that manual therapy has the power to help facilitate healing. The doctors focus on optimizing the function of a patient’s central nervous system, which leads to improvements in their health, decreasing dysfunction and pain and enhancing the patient’s well-being by balancing the mind, body and spirit. This gentle, hands-on, holistic treatment approach opens the door to allow patients to return to wholeness.

Location: 25 Lindsley Dr., Ste. 207, Morristown, and 211 Broad St., Ste.102, Red Bank.

For more information, call 732-224-1280, email ConnectivityTherapy@gmail.com or visit ConnectivityTherapy.com. See ad, page 7.

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Lorena Fiama: Holistic Health Coach

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s a holistic health coach, Lorena Fiama understands that health is not only a result of the food consumed on a daily basis, but also a result of daily thoughts, emotions, movement and relationships. The recognition that true health comes from achieving balance between the mind, body and spirit inspired her to create customized programs for women to help them attain their goals. Using the power of a whole foods, plantbased diet, Fiama helps women attain their ideal weight, gain more energy, decrease inflammation and live their version of an idyllic life.

Programs vary in duration depending on the client’s individual goals, as well as in-person grocery store tours and pantry makeovers to those in the New Jersey/New York area.

For a limited time, Fiama is offering free 30-minute phone consultations to assess how she can best help clients reach their goals.

Hands-On Holistic Treatment to Facilitate Healing and Wellness for the

Body, Mind, and Spirit

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Practicing CranioSacral Therapy, Pelvic Floor PT and Neuro-Developmental Treatment

Patients Treated for Conditions such as:

• Back & Neck Pain/Chronic Pain • Concussions/Post-Concussion Syndrome • Autism/ADD/ADHD/Sensory Processing • Anxiety/Depression/Stress • Fatigue/Immune Function • Headaches and Migraines

To schedule your free consultation, call or text 813-451-7658, email Info@LorenaFiama.com or visit LorenaFiama.com. See CRG, page 56.

• Infertility, Pregnancy, and Women’s Health • Neurological and Orthopedic Conditions • Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder • Reflux, Colic, & Breast Feeding Help for Babies

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he last few months of the year are dedicated to celebrating our accomplishments and hard work while giving thanks to those who have helped us. In this giving spirit, Wellness Gala is holding a Holiday Fundraiser to support self-wellness and community wellness and outreach. A portion of the proceeds will go to a blossoming charity called Archangel Raphael’s Mission (ARM). On November 30, from 7 to 10 p.m., join Wellness Gala at the Knoll Country Club West to celebrate the holiday season and help ARM reach its goals.

ARM was founded by a group of Rutgers students, John El-Maraghy, Kelsey Lynch and David Awad, who wanted to “provide health and hygiene services to those who need it.” They help by creating hygiene care packs, setting up clothing drives and more.

ARM currently runs community supported dinners, free haircuts and staffs the winter emergency shelter in New Brunswick. Eventually, they want to build a Mobile Hygiene Unit, equipped with showers, washer and dryers and a restroom that can provide proper hygiene and health for the local homeless community.

The event includes an open bar, stations and passed hors d’oeuvres, live jazz, Angel Card readings and more. This fundraiser is sponsored by the law office of Adriana E. Baudry, LLC.

Enter the giving season with a full heart and clean spirit.

Location: 12 Knoll Lane, Boonton. For tickets and information, call 973-713-6811 or visit WellnessGala.com/events. For more information about ARM, visit ARM.Gives.

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Oceanfront Water-Fasting Retreat

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he Balance for Life Retreat in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is offering medically supervised fasting retreats in an ideal, oceanfront location.

Historically, animals and humans naturally adapted to challenging conditions when food availability vacillated between periods of abundance and extreme deprivation. With advances in food production, fasting ceased to be a consideration for many, yet research confirms that controlled periods of water-only fasting, also known as a water cleanse, may provide major health benefits.

“Fasting under resting conditions allows the body to redirect its energy and blood supply away from digestion and food use to the work of elimination and repair. The process of detoxification is enhanced as waste products and environmental toxins are more efficiently eliminated,” explains Dr. Frank Sabatino, DC, Ph.D., a leading expert on water-only fasting and director of the Balance for Life program.

The profound natural healing process that occurs during fasting reduces inflammation and pain throughout the entire body, allowing the body and immune system to “reboot and self-correct.” Those that have experienced fasting often report increased energy and overall health improvement, sometimes quite dramatically.

Sabatino explains, “Previous guests have seen remarkable results including reduced insulin dependency, a decrease in bad cholesterol levels, improved blood sugar, elimination of chronic pain, lower blood pressure and more.”

For more information, call 800-663-9292, email Info@ BalanceForLifeFlorida.com or visit BalanceForLifeFlorida.com.

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ighland Yoga has been an essential destination for yogis in Northern New Jersey for the last 15 years. On November 17, join the owners, Stephen and Carolyn, as well as all the other wonderful teachers and the local yoga community in celebrating their anniversary! Enjoy free yoga classes starting at 4 p.m., followed by a potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m., and a short kirtan session at 7 p.m.

Location: 1572 Route 23 North, Butler. For more information, call 973-838-9642, email Info@HighlandYoga.com or visit HighlandYoga. com. See ad, page 16.

Sunshine Yoga Offers Healing Meditation Classes

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unshine Yoga believes in the power of “you”. Owner Joann Matthias strives to empower people to realize their full potential through the practice of yoga and meditation. Through a regular yoga practice, a person can rejuvenate their being, simplify their life, increase muscle strength and flexibility, reduce stress and create peace and joy.

On November 10, at 7 p.m., the studio welcomes Kati Walker for a Vibrational Healing Meditation with Tibetan singing bowls. Relax into deep meditative and peaceful states, clarity of mind and intuition. Listen to the healing sounds of the Himalayan singing bowls as participants are guided to follow their breath, relax and find balance. Chanting, essential oils and incense are used. The cost for the workshop is $25. Please preregister, as space is limited.

On November 18, at 10 a.m., enjoy a free one-hour yoga/mediation practice.

Improve quality of life in such areas as fitness, stress relief, wellness, vitality, mental clarity, healing and peace of mind. Please preregister.

Matthias has practiced yoga most of her life and teaches vinyasa flow, restorative and chair with her heart and soul.

She is very involved in her community and works with all ages and levels. She believes yoga is a gift to share and embrace.

Location: 760 U.S. Highway 46, Ste. 14, Kenvil. For more information and a complete schedule of daily classes, call 973-252-2099, email SunshineGiftShoppe@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/Sunshine-YogaWellness-244638939556112. See ad, page 44.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing.

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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction.

“The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D.

Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive.

The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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Eating Walnuts Boosts Gut Bacteria Eating a handful of walnuts daily boosts certain types of healthy gut bacteria that appear to contribute to cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health, according to a study of 18 adults by University of Illinois scientists published in the Journal of Nutrition.

The researchers found that eating walnuts increased species of healthy gut bacteria, while decreasing species of unhealthy bacteria.

Eating walnuts also improved cholesterol levels.

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Hostile Teachers Hamper Learning Teachers that antagonize their students by belittling them, showing favoritism or criticizing their contributions can damage their learning potential, warns a new West Virginia University study of 472 undergraduates. Split into two groups, the students watched either a class taught by a teacher with antagonism or a standard lesson taught without antagonism, and then took a multiple-choice quiz.

Test scores were up to 5 percent lower for those that watched the antagonistic teacher because they disliked what they were being taught. They were also less likely to put forth as much effort and were unwilling to attend that teacher’s future courses.

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Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains Fetal exposure to air pollution, even at levels considered safe by current standards, has been linked by Dutch researchers to thinning of the outer layer of a child’s brain and later cognitive difficulties. Following 783 children ages 6 through 10, the researchers concluded those brain abnormalities contributed in part to impulsiveness that could lead to addictive behavior and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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A lack of diversity of gut bacteria is linked to hardening of the arteries, a new study concludes. By analyzing the gut microbiome and measuring the arterial stiffness of 617 middle-aged female twins, researchers from the University of Nottingham and King’s College London found that those with a greater diversity of healthy bacteria had more flexible arteries.

The finding explains why women, young adults and others may suffer heart attacks without traditional risk factors such as smoking or obesity.

It opens the door to reducing cardiovascular disease by targeting the microbiome through diet, probiotics and other supplements.

Aerobic Fitness Helps Prevent Word Loss Tip-of-the-tongue word loss, an aggravation for many seniors and other adults, occurs less frequently in those with higher levels of aerobic fitness, regardless of age or vocabulary, reports a study of 56 men and women from the UK’s University of Birmingham. Lead researcher Katrien Segaert also clarified that tip-of-the-tongue word loss is not associated with memory loss—a common concern by those that often experience it.

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Plastic Pushback

The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

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Bans on plastic consumption have been increasing globally for the last two years. Single-use plastics will be officially banned in the Bahamas by 2020, including plastic bags collected at the point of sale, straws, Styrofoam food containers and plastic utensils.

Also, the release of balloons in the air will be illegal. Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda have already banned single-use plastic products. In Kenya it’s illegal to produce, sell or use plastic bags. Haiti has banned plastic bags and Styrofoam products. Belize moved to ban single-use plastics by April 2019. The UK has outlined a plan to eradicate plastic use completely by 2042.

The Clean Seas Campaign, launched in 2017 by the United Nations Environment Programme, aims to increase global public and corporate awareness of the critical need to reduce marine litter.

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Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce.

More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms. Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

Dumping Disincentive

Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,� says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks.

Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them.

The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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eco tip

Rebirthing Books New Life for Old Friends

Spread the wonders and joys of reading to others while conserving woodlands and other resources and keeping books out of landfills by donating them. Many outlets welcome books that may have been collecting dust at home, but can enrich the lives of others of all ages, both locally and worldwide. n Many public libraries are supported by community volunteer “friends of” organizations that sell donated books at deep discounts to the public. Funds raised help underwrite host library programming. n Along with selling new and used books online, BetterWorldBooks.com accepts book donations that support national and global literacy initiatives, including in Latin America and Africa. They recently forwarded 37,000 donated books to UK teachers and other educators, and also operate a senior book outreach program. n Local chapters of national organizations like Girl Scouts, Kiwanis International, Rotary International and the General Federation of Women’s Clubs frequently collect gently used children’s books. n Other donation sites include The Salvation Army, Goodwill, thrift shops and used and antique bookstores. n BooksForSoldiers.com lists specific titles military members are requesting.

BooksForAfrica.org has shipped 41 million books to Africa’s 54 countries.

BooksThroughBars.org supplies prison libraries, while BooksToPrisoners.net links books donated by the public to requests. n Include unwanted books when planning a yard sale. n Consider the novelty of regifting books. With the Christmas gifting season approaching, parents can bestow a Shakespeare play or Mark Twain tale that meant so much to them decades ago to their kids—including a card explaining its poignancy and significance. The gesture can even spark a greater interest in reading.

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When the Soul Is Ready, Solution Arises Healing with Reshma Shah

What do you mean by “living in lack”?

We are all wounded inside. Yet we live in a world that programs the mindset that this less-than-whole state is acceptable. The moment that we know we are programmed and we set the intention to change, we begin to change our reality and shift from lack to abundance, from illness to health and from damaged self to empowered self.

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eshma Shah is a certified Master ThetaHealing practitioner and instructor, offering life coaching, counseling, meditation and energy healing, along with certification classes and workshops, at her practice in Westfield.

How would you summarize what you do?

In this world, we are conditioned to dim ourselves and to live in lack. My passion is to help people realize that there is abundance, and that it is not outside—it is within ourselves.

I believe that when the soul is ready, solution arises. People may begin by questioning why certain things in their lives are not working out. They then look for answers by exploring new directions, such as meditation and energy or alternative healing.

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How would you answer someone that is skeptical of energy healing?

Everything is energy. If the atoms of the human body were compressed, eliminating all of the space between the particles, we would be the size of a sugar cube.

How is it, then, that energy healing isn’t accepted as standard medical practice?

In many cases, it is. In Japan, for example, ThetaHealing works hand-in-hand with modern medicine, practiced before surgery as an additional tool for information.

In the U.S., ThetaHealing is increasingly accepted in hospitals and nursing homes as a standard of care.

What is ThetaHealing?

ThetaHealing is a beautiful meditation technique in dream state that teaches us to access our theta brain waves to tap inward through our cellular system, at the micro and macro levels of our physical, emotional and spiritual selves. It teaches us how to completely alter our reality from living it by default—in lack—to living it in abundance by co-creating with Creator.

It allows us to clear our limiting beliefs and blocks and shift our reality into our developing desires and virtues.

Is ThetaHealing an adults-only practice?

I work with people of all ages, and I especially enjoy working with children. They are the pioneers of future generations and will be instrumental in bringing a better future. If children are taught at a younger stage how to choose with clarity, confidence and compassion, and how to be a

co-creator as opposed to being a victim or living by default, they can move away from life detours, and it will be much easier for them to move to their highest potential.

It is also a powerful experience for families. Competition and rivalry often drive our families—and our communities—apart, and this comes from a mindset of lack. Sharing and caring come from a mindset of abundance, leading us to actively grow together and unite.

What would you recommend as a next step for anyone interested in learning more?

I always welcome phone calls if someone has questions. I also offer an introductory ThetaHealing class each month, which can be registered for on my website. This month’s class will be November 11.

Beyond the introduction, I offer many diverse workshops and classes each month. Some are stand-alone experiences and have no prerequisites, and others build upon the teachings of previous classes. For example, we have a new Intuitive Anatomy Seminar in January that will give a deeper understanding of how our organs and bodily systems react to our thought patterns and our surroundings.

That seminar is open to anyone that has completed both the Basic and Advanced DNA workshops.

Are your offerings limited to group activities?

I feel that people can experience the maximum benefits of what I offer through oneon-one sessions, but I also realize that they may be more comfortable trying out the experience first, in a group setting. That’s why the introductory class can be very helpful. Everyone signing up at the introductory class also receives a gift certificate for a one-on-one session. If they are open minded, ready for a change and ready to shift their lives, I invite them to know that I am available through their journey of shifting their lives.

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SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

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by Jim Motavalli

risdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked. A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill. the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the ju-

Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found

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in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO). A recent study from the EWG and Northeastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies.

Several types—tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers—are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern.

NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals. The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/ herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane. Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated

charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Undersink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores.

Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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yths abound regarding proper hydration—many of them encouraged by purveyors of bottled water. Gauge personal hydration know-how by answering these true-or-false questions.

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If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.

True. Our kidneys let us know when we need water by sending a “thirsty” message to the brain. “If you ignore that warning, it will go away and other symptoms will occur, such as headache, brain fog, muscle cramps and dry, cool skin, making the dehydration more serious,” warns Chiropractor Livia Valle, of Valins Chiropractic, in Smithtown, New York.

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We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

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It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

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Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.

False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in Gatorade and similar electrolyte drinks. Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additive- and sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.

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Caffeine causes dehydration.

False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.

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The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.

True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.”

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Kristi Nelson

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

by April Thompson

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility.

Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

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Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside.

You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core.

Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

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How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go.

First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful.

Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert.

Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives.

Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful.

This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed.

Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Concussions and CranioSacral Therapy

by Dr. Jacquelyn Hines

What is a concussion?

The American Association of Neurological Surgeons define a concussion as a clinical syndrome characterized by immediate and transient alteration in brain function, including alteration of mental status and level of consciousness, resulting from me-

chanical force or trauma. In simpler terms, a concussion is an injury to the brain that causes alteration in brain function.

Following a concussion, individuals may heal at differing rates and have various symptoms. Some individuals develop what is known as post-concussion syndrome where side effects from the

head trauma can last for weeks or months.

These symptoms include headache, fatigue, dizziness, mood swings, personality changes, memory problems, difficulty concentrating, and excessive drowsiness.

Concussions and CTE The cumulative effects of concussions and repetitive brain trauma for athletes, particularly National Football League players, has been a recent topic in the media. Individuals suffering with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) may have cognitive, emotional, physical, and behavioral problems, and which may not be noticeable right away. With CTE, neurodegenerative changes can be seen with images of the brain, but a diagnosis of CTE is currently only given after death during an autopsy.

Research Studies on CranioSacral Therapy and CTE The Upledger Institute has conducted several research studies examining the effects of intensive therapy on post-concussion

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syndrome with retired NFL athletes. The goal of these studies has been to use manual therapy approaches, including CranioSacral Therapy (CST), to alleviate the symptoms of post-concussion syndrome, of repeated trauma to the brain, and to allow for healing in those individuals with a predisposition for CTE.

What is CranioSacral Therapy?

CST is a light touch hands-on treatment technique that works on the central nervous system and addresses the entire body to facilitate healing, improved function, and wellness. It can help physically, with symptoms such as pain, dizziness, and headaches, as well as, emotionally, with symptoms such as anxiety, frustration, and depression. CST can assist those suffering to return to their prior level of function and to prevent life-long deficits that may result from head trauma.

Research Results Standardized tests were used to assess the players’ symptoms pre- and post-treatment. The results of the pilot study in 2014 revealed improvements in the players’ cognition, balance, dynamic gait, duration of sleep, cervical spine range of motion, and overall quality of life. The players showed a decrease in headaches, pain, dizziness, and depression.

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pant, George Visger, retired NY Jet and San Francisco 49er, who had undergone nine brain surgeries as a result of repeated subconcussive and concussive blows, reported, “my overall mental state is much clearer, and my ability to focus and handle stressful situations has improved dramatically.” Visger also stated, “CranioSacral Therapy is literally a game changer for many of us TBI (traumatic brain injury) survivors.”

CST as a Healing Tool Patients are often told that there is nothing that can be done to alleviate or improve their symptoms following a concussion except to rest and wait for the symptoms to resolve. However, CST is proving to be a powerful tool in reducing symptoms for those experiencing brain trauma and the wait time as the brain heals.

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Supercharge Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

by Kathleen Barnes

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

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“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract.

Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

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The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum.

Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein

The Right Supplements

Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin and mineral supplements

are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive enzymes are key to restoring

gut health, and thereby healing the immune system. They’re useful in reducing immune-mediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

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We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue. “Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil. Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

(grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wild-caught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this cleanup diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

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inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

ars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level. Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body.

Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

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The Best Time to Start a Weight Loss Program

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ew Year’s Day, 2019. It’s as cold as Iceland outside, but Bob’s living room is warm and comfortable. He is surrounded by loving family. The fire crackles and smells like every favorite winter rolled into one while the Rose Bowl parade plays on the massive new high definition television he gifted himself for the holidays. He nudges the dog off his feet so that he can get up and have a slice of pie—after all, what goes better with winter and contentedness than pie? Besides, he reasons, tomorrow he will start a diet and this year his resolution will stick.

As Bob begins to move, he becomes aware that it takes all his strength just to push off the couch. And he is struggling to breathe. His clothes have become uncomfortably tight, much tighter than they were in early November but it’s okay, he tells himself, “I expected this—planned for it even.” As he cuts the pie he reminds himself that there is no reason for deprivation today— the diet starts tomorrow. Still, he experiences a choking, bloated feeling. Is it the pie or the guilt?

How many of us have lived this scenario? The story we tell ourselves seems entirely rational, “It’s the holidays, a time of celebration and indulgence. I’ll live it up a little and then when the new year comes I’ll get serious about my resolutions and lose all of the weight that I have gained in the past two months.”

It is a contract we make with ourselves and one we likely will not keep. Even if we did, it is an absurd contract.

Let’s change the language of this agreement to make it more honest and forthright.

“For the duration of the holiday season, I will abandon self-control and responsibility for my health. I will likely gain weight and suffer all the consequences of said weight gain: guilt, decreased energy, shattered self-esteem, increased risk of heart disease and diabetes, etc. On January 1st or 2nd, I will begin a weight loss program (and this time, mean it!). Under no circumstances will I deviate from this plan or seek to increase my health and longevity before January 1st as that would be a) difficult and b) un-American.”

Still want to sign?

To paraphrase an old Chinese proverb, “The best time to begin was years ago, the second best time is now.”

It is possible, even preferable, to start a weight loss program, also known as health restoration program, during the holiday season. Let the other guy wake up on New Year’s Day 10 pounds heavier and in a sugar-induced fog, while we laugh and sprint into 2019 leaner, cleaner and healthier.

Make no mistake about it, health is a battle for control. We are either dictating terms to our body or our body is dictating terms to us; it is not a democracy. And control is a “now” proposition. A general does not say, “We’ll let them capture the capitol today and resolve to take it back after Christmas.”

So here is the challenge—begin now—whenever now is. Set a health and weight loss goal not for the new year but to be accomplished by the new year. The only “deprivation” needed is depriving oneself the “pleasures” of increased girth and decreased space in blood vessels. Suffer the barbs of the envious who offer temptations of pastries and alcohol, and the victory will be that much sweeter the first of the year. This is the new, updated contract.

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Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

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Manufacturers need to protect their products from damage and theft, and also want them to stand out on retail shelves.

A common result has been hard-to-open containers relying on excessive cardboard and plastic. Today, more manufacturers are responding to consumer requests for less packaging, making it easier on both people and the planet.

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hether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out.

In grocery stores, look for cellophane packaging made from corn, wheat or potatoes that replaces traditional plastic packaging used for candy, spices, nuts, produce and bath products. Cellulose, made from sustainably harvested wood pulp, one of nature’s most abundant materials, makes for a sturdy bio- and marine-degradable bag that is suitable for home composting. Resistant to oil, fat and grease, it is also microwavable and oven-safe at low temperatures.

Fenugreen uses antibacterial, antifungal spices infused into a tea that is soaked into clean, biodegradable FreshPaper. It works in conjunction with store packaging or storage containers to keep bread, fruit, vegetables and cheese fresh. Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO, says, “Each paper lasts about a month.

A distinct, maple-like scent says the paper is actively working to keep food fresh two to four times longer than usual, preventing food waste due to spoilage.”

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Quinn Snacks’ revolutionary Pure Pop Bag of microwave popcorn contains no genetically modified corn, synthetic chemicals or plastic coatings, so unlike other brands, its packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Consumers add the included salt and spices after the popping, allowing the addition of natural ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the food’s natural oil and flavor.

Food carry-out used to mean polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, but now consumers have the safer option of pulp products that break down completely in backyard compost heaps or through commercial recycling. The pulp comes from North American-sourced hardwoods, which reduces its travel footprint and supports environmentally aware suppliers.

Mycelium, another Styrofoam substitute, uses mushroom roots as glue to hold together other sustainable, compostable agriculture byproducts like corn stalks. The result creates shipping materials that cradle wine bottles, computers and other fragile items to prevent breakage.

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In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint.

Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions.

Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable.

Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses.

Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging.

As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers.

Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to 10 percent in 2017, thanks to moneyback guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled.

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hanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays—filled with family, friends and, of course, good food. It is wonderful that we have one day during the year dedicated to gratitude, but it does not suffice to be thankful just one day out of three-hundred-sixty-five.

At my family’s Thanksgiving gathering we usually go around the table and share one thing we are grateful for.

When thinking about an entire year’s worth of blessings, I tend to give thanks for the big things—health, food to eat, a

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roof over my head, loved ones and another year of school. While it is true that these things deserve much appreciation, it is often the little moments in each day that mean the most: getting a compliment, a friend keeping you company at lunch, teammates cheering you on, etc. These are the elements that make ordinary days special. Taking the time to recognize the blessings within each day can help ground us in the present.

At a conference I attended last year, Jean Clervil, a powerful writer and speaker, stressed the importance of expressing appreciation. He led an exercise where everyone in the crowd sent a text to a family member or friend saying “I appreciate you.” That was it, no context or explanation, just “I appreciate you.”

He then surveyed the audience to hear

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some of the responses; it was amazing to listen to some people’s confusion at getting such a message. Some even frantically texted back asking if the sender was okay, wondering if they had been in an accident. Another common response was “Aw, I appreciate you too! This text made my day.” Listening to these replies, I realized how showing gratitude for the important people in our lives can be a rarity. We often take for granted that our important people know how special they are to us, and we forget to actually express that to them. A random message letting someone know their value to you shows genuine appreciation and often means more than a staged “thank you.”

With this in mind, expressing gratitude on a daily basis carries the sentiment of Thanksgiving through the entire year, as opposed to just a single day.

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explains Antonella D’Aloia, a developmental and expressive art teacher with The Whole Child, in Upton, Massachusetts. “Both crafts and expressive artistic creation have huge benefits because they’re usually seen as nonthreatening activities, especially for kids with anxiety or on the autism spectrum. Art offers a safe place in which they can hone new responses to difficult feelings.”

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nplugging with creative and fun activities fosters skills that can last a lifetime. Studies published by the National Endowment for the Arts Office of Research & Analysis show that participating in performing and visual arts enhances children’s social skills and emo-

tional processing, builds confidence and improves academic aptitude.

“Not every child needs to play a team sport. Team experiences such as working with peers toward a goal, learning to win and lose gracefully and to get along with others can also be learned through the arts,”

Weaving, scrapbooking, making friendship bracelets and other art projects involving organic or re-usable materials can demonstrate sustainability while teaching children how to follow directions, cultivate patience and strategize. Healthy cooking classes are a creatively engaging avenue for youths to learn about connections between a healthy Earth and maintaining personal health. Expressing themselves through the visual arts, drama and dance promotes problem-solving and innovation, as does joining a science or Lego club.

“It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to try new things,” stresses D’Aloia. “Go to local school concerts, plays and art exhibits. Look for public art in your area. Local libraries often offer great activities for kids.”

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Instilling mindfulness in children can be both fruitful and far-reaching. “Origami— the Japanese art of paper folding without

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cuts or glue—is a quintessential hobby for centeredness. The act of folding paper is so engrossing that one is very present and in the moment,” says Kathleen Sheridan, origami master and founder of Origami and You, in St. Paul, Minnesota. “Origami stimulates both sides of the brain and helps to build self-esteem. Most of all, it’s fun, portable and inexpensive.”

Fostering imagination and using the written word through journaling or storytelling nourishes a child’s inner world. “Creating a short story requires divergent thinking; young writers use their imaginations to generate unique ideas for characters, settings, plots and conflicts. We help them think deeply, write authentically and respect the perspectives of others, while learning to create and share their own stories and experiences,” explains Kimberly O’Connor, young writers program director at Lighthouse Writers Workshops, in Denver, Colorado.

“Expressing the exact shape of an iris or the sound of a cricket, for example, requires intense curiosity and attention, two qualities that can serve children and teens

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According to Stanford University research published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, learning an instrument helps to improve children’s reading skills, especially those struggling with dyslexia and other learning challenges. Researchers at the German Institute for Economic Research revealed that learning music amplifies cognitive and non-cognitive skills twice as much as engaging in sports, dance or theater arts.

The Wellbeing Project, in Great Britain, has inspired activities such as sewing to benefit well-being. According to research published in the Journal of Public Health, quilting boosts cognitive ability, emotional equilibrium and creativity.

Introducing life skills and hobbies that nourish selfhood can be one of our greatest gifts to the next generation.

D’Aloia remarks, “Helping our children to express who they are, rather than who we expect them to be, is the most powerful thing we can do.”

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utes to get up every hour on the hour and move around. Focus on mobility.”

Weekend Warriors

The impulse to get outside, engage in a sport or push through limitations on weekends can lead to injury if exercising is not also part of the work week. “Do something on weekdays to support your weekend activity to prepare and strengthen your body specifically for it,” says Lebo. “For recreational athletes, I recommend performing some type of strength training to support the demands and movement patterns of your activity. For tendinitis or inflammation of the tendons—the most common type of repetitive injury—exercise can reverse or minimize injury following appropriate rest, together with physical therapy when indicated.”

Basic strength training, maintaining a healthy weight and staying hydrated all help prevent injury and decrease the risk of reoccurrence.“Repetitive injuries that I see often are iliotibial band syndrome, patellofemoral syndrome, lower back pain and rotator cuff injuries. The main cause of these is overuse, faulty alignment and muscle compensation,” says Brooke Taylor, a functional training expert and owner of Taylored Fitness NY Ltd., in New York City.

“Functional training engages the body in multiplanar movements that simulate everyday motions. This forces the body to work as one unit, as opposed to isolating various body parts. The beauty is that with a well-designed program, you leave no muscle untouched. Functional training is beneficial for everyone, and one hour of training a day can make a huge difference.

Get out and explore different activities and work opposing muscles. Make all parts of the body work as one,” counsels Taylor.

Whether injuries occur at the desk, on the soccer field or not at all, keeping the body fit is key. Mares reminds us that exercise is like sleep—something we all need and cannot avoid, saying, “Exercise is the great equalizer in life.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer and authors books related to the fields of alternative health and spirituality. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Rosie's Corner

By Rosie Lazroe

Coordinator of our Natural Awakenings Local Yoga Directory

T

his past summer, I made an agreement with myself to significantly limit my screen time. I chose to deactivate all social media accounts, and vowed not to look at my phone immediately before bed and upon waking. By September, I noticed that my eyes were brighter, I had adapted a healthy sleep/wake cycle, and my mind felt refreshed. My screen time has definitely increased since then, but it is during this time of year that we need to be especially careful about how long we stare at our screens.

With unpredictable weather patterns, and temperature changes during the fall season, the nervous system and the immune system become greatly affected.

On top of that, too much screen time can throw the nervous system off kilter, making us feel less grounded and more anxious. Feelings of stress can lower the immune system, making us more susceptible to colds and infections.

If you are required to spend many hours on your electronics, take a daily pause to practice these four yogic techniques.

Seated twist: Yogic twisting can support

a healthy digestive tract, which can help keep sickness at bay. Seated in a chair or on the floor, bring both hands onto your right thigh. Sit up tall, breath in, then exhale and twist the upper body to the right side. Do not pull with your hands, just rest in your twist and take five slow, full breaths. With each breath you are wringing out toxins from your digestive organs.

Repeat on the other side.

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Side stretch: Deep breathing can assist

the lungs in removing bacteria. From seated or standing position, bring both hands onto your head and interlace your fingers. Lean your upper body to the right, and feel the left side of your body open up.

Take five slow, deep breaths to inflate your left lung into your entire left rib cage. With each breath you are inviting the lungs to expel mucus and bacteria. Exhale deeply.

You may cough, so have tissues handy.

Repeat on the other side.

Rest: Breathing efficiently causes the diaphragm to move up and down, which massages the internal organs. This helps with digestion and elimination. Remain seated and close your eyes. Explore one minute of deep, relaxing breathing. With each breath fresh oxygen and fresh blood supply are being sent to your internal organs.

Eye stretch: Cover your eyes with your hands and open your eyes into the dark beneath your palms. Very gently circle the eyeballs, blink the eyes, look up and down.

Move slowly. As we do this, the muscles behind the eyes stretch, which can be very soothing after a lot of screen time.

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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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 cared and loving way in which healing can be experienced.

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Plant Seminar Thetahealing® – 10am-5pm. This seminar is dedicated to the secret intuitive world of plants, trees and elementals and is an in-depth discovery of how to communicate with the plant kingdom of the second plane of existence. $275.

Prerequisite: Basic 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.

Mitan Ghosh Festive Collection Sale – Noon-6pm.

Check out this showcase for Navratri and Diwali designs. Hosted by ALIGN Healing and Therapy, 84 Broadway, Suite B, Denville. For information, call 973-784-3027. AlignHealingTherapy.com.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation with Jane DoCampo – 11/3,10, 17; 3-4pm. For anyone who has had a baby, is working with stress incontinence, organ prolapse, or general back pain. Using the tools of alignment-based yoga and yoga therapy, we will work to bring balanced strength to the pelvic floor and all surrounding muscle groups to support the weight of the body above. $90 for the 3-week series, $40 drop-in. Register at ShaktiNJ.com.

For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email info@ ShaktiNJ.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Angel Card Readings with Phyllis McGeehan – 10am-4pm. Reserve appointment time by contacting Sue at Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com or text 862-222-4268. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare). BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

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Animal Seminar Thetahealing® – 10am-5pm.

This unique seminar was developed for those who love animals and have a deep connection and affinity with all living things. In this two-day seminar you will gain a deeper understanding and gain confidence in healing with animals. $275. Prerequisite: Basic 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.

Intro to Vibrational Medicine & Healing 101 – 4-5:30pm. Learn how to create a state of balance, health and peace utilizing various forms of vibrational healing and energy medicine. We’ll explore history of, application of and experience the use of crystals, energy healing, aromatherapy, sound healing and more. $35by 11/2; $40 day of. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary – 5 Washington St. 2nd floor, Morristown. For questions email lotus@ wholistic-revolution.com. LotusLoungeSpa.com.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Open House – 9am-5pm. Pills aren’t the answer.

Discover natural solutions for your health at this free open house. Free. Caldwell Salt. Cave, 246 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Parking available on side of building. Walk ins welcome. 973-226-2069.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 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.

Essential Oils for Happier Holidays – 7-8:30pm.

Want to know the best (and some of my fav.) oils and techniques to help keep your holidays as stress free as possible? Free. Downtown Hair Design, 617 Central Ave., Westfield. For information, contact Robin at downtownhairdesign@gmail.com or 908588-2211. DowntownHairDesignWestfield.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Qigong Workshop presented by Bianca Godoy – 6-8pm. Qigong consists of a series of slow flowing movements, which gently stretch muscles, tendons and ligaments. These low impact exercises use both the mind and the breath to heighten awareness of the mind-body-breath connection. Presented by Bianca Godoy, qigong practitioner/instructor. Love offering appreciated. Center for Spiritual Living Morriwtown, 331 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown.

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Stop Smoking-Lose Weight-Sleep Better with Hypnosis – Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:307:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort.

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Overcome Your Fear of Shining (with EFT & Matrix Reimprinting) – 7-8:30pm. It takes courage to step out and shine. Discover the steps to emerge from hiding into a place of brilliant authenticity utilizing EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and Matrix ReImprinting. $40. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary – 5 Washington St. 2nd floor, Morristown.

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The Divine Spark Within with Nancy Weber – 7:30-9:30pm. Learn how to improve our creative visualization and achieve our goals. Empowering trust within ourselves to hear our soul’s guidance. $25. Register at: https://divinesparknov7.eventbrite. com. Held in Denville. For more information email lightwingcenter@gmail.com or call 973-584-2230.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm.

Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one-hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained.

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Do you have difficulty getting back to sleep if you wake up during the night? Imagine leaving life’s cares and worries behind at the end of each day. $49 per session. Edison JCC, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 The Spiritual Illumination Hour – 7-8:30pm.

Discussion on Goddess energy and this energy within us. $20. Register at https://novspiritualillumination.eventbrite.com. 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.

Breathwork Healing Meditation—Healing Family Ties with April Linson – 7-9pm. This powerful meditation tool, utilizes a specific breath technique to facilitate a release of stuck energy, thought patterns and emotional baggage. Memories, deep rooted belief systems, stress, trauma, loss, fear and anxiety find a way to the surface to begin the process of healing. $40. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. Call for info about monthly Breath Circle schedule. 973-627-9642. PranaYogaDenville.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Meditation & the Frequency of Essential Oils with Nancy Weber – 10-11:30am. Come expe-

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rience how the frequency of EO’s assist you in meditation. Free. Register at: https://meditationfrequencynov10.eventbrite.com. For more info email lightwingcenter@gmail.com or call 973-584-2230.

Namaste Re-Treat – 10am-4pm. One day with Dr. Frankie Timmers. Meditate, pray, vision, play, rest, deepen our connection with the Divine and restore our connection with our True Self. No lunch; we will practice fasting. Water and tea provided. (If you must eat, feel free to bring it.) Feel free to bring journal, yoga mat, blanket, etc., for personal comfort. $75 minimum conscious contribution. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown. For information contact Connie Weiss 973-539-3114 or office@CSLMorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

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Raindrop Technique® Certification Class – 10am-6pm. 14 CEs for nurses. Raindrop Technique® is powerful, effective, and non-invasive.

The technique uplifts the spirit, relaxes and soothes the mind and body, to help create a sense of equilibrium. Get certified in this technique through Lightwing Center. Held in Fairfield. Register at: https://rtnov10otundischino.eventbrite.com. For more information, email lightwingcenter@gmail. com or call 973-584-2230.

Crystal Grid Class – Noon-4pm. Learn how to create a crystal grid and how to use it for manifesting. Receive a set of crystals to get you started. $88. Register at https://crystalgridclass.eventbrite. com. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester (next to Rainbow Daycare).

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Vibrational Healing with Singing Bowls with Kati Walker – 7-8:30pm. The ethereal sounds of metal singing bowls from the Himalayas can draw us inward, opening and quieting our inner space.

Chanting, essential oils and incense are frequently used. $25. Space is limited. Please pre-register to: 973-252-2099 or sunshinegiftshoppe@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Special 11-11-11 Meditation with Sue & Leslie – 10-11:30am. 2018 is an 11 year in numerology. This makes Nov. 11th an 11-11-11. A powerful time for a shift to higher consciousness. Join us as we experience guided meditation, chanting, and sound meditation. $44. Register at https://111111specialmeditation. eventbrite.com. 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.

Introduction to Thetahealing® – 11am-1pm.

Learn how Thetahealing can awaken you to healing on a core level. Westfield, NJ. Please contact the office to hold your spot at 908-264-4344 or info@ reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 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.

Guest Speaker – 7-8:30pm. Our speaker is still being determined but we didn’t want anyone to miss out.

Please check our Facebook page for the event announcement at fb.me/DHD617. Free. Downtown Hair Design, 617 Central Ave., Westfield. For information, contact Robin at DowntownHairDesign@gmail.com or 908-588-2211. DowntownHairDesignWestfield.com.

neck, eyes and lips. No chemicals, non-invasive, non-irritating, and no peeling. Free. Additional treatment special $99. Reserve your time: 973-8378376 or healnjspa@gmail.com. HEAL Wellness Center and Spa, 413 West Main Street, Boonton.

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Holiday Make & Take with Nancy Weber – 11am12:30pm, or 7:30-9pm. Make a lotion, spritzer and lip balm. Other holiday gift ideas. $10 (option to make additional items $10 per person). Register day class: https://holidaygiftsdaytime.eventbrite.com.

Register evening class: https://holidaygiftsevening. eventbrite.com. Held in Denville. For information, email lightwingcenter@gmail.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. 2nd Wed each mo. Join certified instructor Stephen Tarsitano for 75 minutes of yoga to expand awareness. $5 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.

Colds and Flu – 7-8pm. Discover natural solutions for colds and flu. Free. Caldwell Salt. Cave, 246 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Parking available on side of building. RSVP by Nov. 10 to 973-226-2069.

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Friday, November 16 Ladies Night at the Salt Cave – 7-10pm. Relax the week away with salt, sauna and Bio-Mat. $35 per person. Caldwell Salt Cave, 246 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Parking available on side of building. 973-226-2069. CaldwellSaltCave.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Holistic Minister Practitioner Ordination with YLEO’s – 10am-4pm. This online Zoom course prepares participant to become an ordained Holistic Minister Practitioner. Learn the fundamental concepts of ministry and how to use Young Living Essential Oils in hands-on spiritual anointing exercises. Register at: https://zoomhmponov17. eventbrite.com. For more information, email LightWingCenter@gmail.com or call 973-584-2230.

Ayurveda Workshop with Dr. Vasudha Gupta – 2-5pm. Vasudha is a widely-respected Vaidya (ayurvedic doctor), known for her work in women’s health. Explore holistic seasonal ways of living, strategies for grounding, an overview of Ayurveda to understand your unique personal state of equilibrium (prakruti), and how to tailor the use of foods, herbs, spices, pranayama, and asana to cultivate healing and transformation. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14

Family Constellations Workshop with Madalina Blanton – 2-5pm. This therapeutic modality explores how old wounding informs the way we engage with different aspects of our present life, not only with relationships, but also success, money, intimacy, creativity, etc. $45 advance, $50 day of workshop, $80 for two people. Register at ShaktiNJ. com. For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email info@ShaktiNJ.com.

Holistic Advanced Skincare Treatment Event – 11am-6pm. Come learn about holistic skincare and experience our therapeutic skin treatments for face,

Highland Yoga’s 15 Year Anniversary Celebration – 4-8pm. Join us for a joyful celebration of one another and the space that has served as home

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for so many years. Delight in free yoga co-taught by all of the Highland Yoga teachers, food, and fun. Event includes mellow and invigorating yoga practice, potluck and merriment, and music/kirtan.

Free. Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-8389642. HighlandYoga.com.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Sacred Community Sunday Morning Meditations – 10-11am. Join us for the sacredness of sound and community as we experience singing bowls, awakening bell and more. $33. 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.

Yoga/Meditation Class – 10-11am. Keep mind and body healthy and happy. With a few simple poses, breathing techniques, and positive coping skills, one can reduce stress, improve mental clarity, manage chronic conditions, and promote a healthier lifestyle.

Free. Space is limited. Please pre-register to: 973252-2099 or sunshinegiftshoppe@gmail.com. Ask about introductory special. Sunshine Gift & Yoga, 760 US 46, Ste 14, Kenvil. SunshineGiftShoppe.com.

Anxiety Busters (with EFT & Matrix Reimprinting) – 2-4pm. Anxiety gets in the way of our dreams, our joy and our lives. Who has time for that? Learn easy-to-use techniques that help reduce anxiety and create inner peace, no matter what’s going on in our lives. $40. Lotus Lounge Healing

Sanctuary – 5 Washington St. 2nd floor, Morristown.

Register by 11/16 to https://www.lotusloungespa. com/enterthematrix. For questions email lotus@ wholistic-revolution.com. LotusLoungeSpa.com.

Kundalini Yoga, Meditation & Essential Oils for Stress Relief with Kathleen Good & Csilla Bischoff – 2-4:30pm. In this practical, experiential workshop practice pranayama (breathing exercises), a kriya (sequence of yoga postures), and meditation.

Experience how aromatherapy affects the body and mind. $30 in advance, $35 day of. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email info@ShaktiNJ.com.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 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.comv.

Holiday Fair – 6:30-9:30pm. Unique gifts and gift ideas from Organic hair and home products to holiday gift wraps, jewelry and so much more.

Free. Downtown Hair Design, 617 Central Ave., Westfield. For information, contact Robin at downtownhairdesign@gmail.com or 908-588-2211.

DowntownHairDesignWestfield.com.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 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.

Beauty Make and Take – 7-8:30pm. Your skin is the biggest organ on your body, protect it with healthier products Or, better yet, make your own.

Free. Downtown Hair Design, 617 Central Ave., Westfield. For information, contact Robin at downtownhairdesign@gmail.com or 908-588-2211.

DowntownHairDesignWestfield.com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 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

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class cleans out a lot of our baggage to show us how to love and live our lives better. Tuition: $550.

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. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 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 worldrenowned massage therapist and rehabilitation specialist. Free. HEAL Wellness Center and Spa, 413 West Main Street, Boonton. For information contact 973-837-8376 or healnjspa@gmail.com.

HEALNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12

savethedate SPECIAL MEDITATION Wednesday, December 12 7-8:30pm Guided meditation and sound for connection to the gateway of 12-12 energy.

Energy Exchange: $44 Blossoming into Light located at IWC 401 Route 24, Chester More info on 862-222-4268 via text or phone, email Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31

savethedate ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S EVE MEDITATION Monday, December 31 6-7:30pm Great way to begin the new year! Each person receives a special gift, plus there will be a discussion on the energies of the next year, guided meditation & more.

Blossoming into Light located at IWC 401 Route 24, Chester More info on 862-222-4268 via text or phone, email Sue@BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com

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Sunday 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.

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. 973-5393114. 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; package discounts available. Prana Yoga

Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642.

PranaYogaDenville.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.

DhyanaYogaArts.com.

Kids Yoga (Ages 5-8) with Michelle Brook – Thru 12/10, no class 11/12; 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 drop-in rate (space permitting).

Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-838-9642.

HighlandYoga.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Trish O’Gorman – 6:157:30pm. Begins 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 for 4 classes. 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.

Life and Business Coaching Class – 7-9pm. Find out what always stops you. Free. 165 Passaic Ave, 2nd Floor, Fairfield. RSVP via text to Herb at Lobster Lad Media, #lobsterladmedia or 973-223-8840.

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Tuesday Kripalu Yoga with Angela – 9-10:30am. 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.

Gentle Yoga with Jean Marie – 4:30-5:30pm, 6-7pm. Gentle yoga classes. $12. Hackettstown Health Food Store, 106 E Moore St., Hackettstown.

RSVP: 908-850-6475. FosteringTheJourney.com.

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 – 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.

Essential Oils on Tuesdays – 7-8:30pm. Chakras and the essential oils that support them. Make essential oil roll-on to support the chakra of the eve-

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ning. $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.

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.

PranaYogaDenville.com.

Wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op – Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics.

Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com.

O O O “Let’s be grateful for what we have. Let’s be mindful of those who have less. Let’s appreciate those who hold a special place in our lives, and make sure they know it. And let’s think about those who cannot spend the holiday with their loved ones – especially the members of our military serving overseas.”

– President Barack Obama

Tween Yoga (Ages 9-12) with Michelle Brook – Thru 12/12, no class 11/21; 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.

Yoga for Scoliosis – 6pm. Yoga for back pain, back care, postural issues, injuries, and address disc herniation, scoliosis, sciatica, spondilolysthesis, degenerative discs, etc. Focus on poses that help alleviate back pain and strengthen the core, back, and other areas. Open to all levels. Dhyana Yoga Arts, 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com.

DhyanaYogaArts.com.

Yoga Fusion with Michelle Radley – 6-7:15am.

Mixing yoga, Pilates and barre, this core strengthening class is accessible but challenging. Work up a sweat with spot specific movements. Gain further stability and strength in your daily life. Single class $20; package discounts available. Prana Yoga Center, 78 Broadway, Denville. 973-627-9642.

PranaYogaDenville.com.

Awaken the Master Within – 6:30-8:30pm, 3rd Wed. each month. Workshop/Class on Transformation through the Art of Self-Mastery. $25. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Chester. debbie@portalofhealing. com. 201-841-0358. PortalOfHealing.com.

Intro to Essential Oils Class – 1st & 3rd Wed., 7pm. Discover the amazing benefits and scents of the purest and most potent oils in the world.

Optional: create your own roll-on for $15. Bring a friend and you both get a 15-minute Salt Treatment.

Class is free. Caldwell Salt. Cave, 246 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. Parking available on side of building. Call Lynn at 973-641-2557. 973-2262069. CaldwellSaltCave.com.

for revitalization of one’s body, mind and spirit. $20. Awaken Sound Health, 32 Grove St., Chester.

Register: AwakenSoundHealth.com/pricelist-1-3/.

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

AwakenSoundHealth.com.

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

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

Thursday Gentle Yoga with Jean Marie – 4:30-5:30pm, 6-7pm. Gentle yoga classes. $12. Hackettstown Health Food Store, 106 E Moore St., Hackettstown.

RSVP: 908-850-6475. FosteringTheJourney.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.

HunaHealingCenter.com.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network – 7:30pm. First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester.

InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

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.

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

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.

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.

SAVE-A-LIFE SWEEPSTAKES

Each year AHS/Popcorn Park holds its annual Save-A-Life Sweepstakes to help the thousands of animals that come through our doors.

Our Res-Q Fund is always in need of replenishing, but especially in the summer, when so many cases of cruelty and neglect need our help.

Go to AHScares.org/ContentPage/3041 for complete details and how to enter.

Thanks for your support! From all of us here at AHS/Popcorn Park

1st Prize a 2018 Mustang Sports Car.

The drawing for the Sweepstakes will be held Sunday, December 9 at 3 pm at Popcorn Park, but you need not be present to win.

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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.

West Windsor Community Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Each Saturday, rain or shine, through 11/17/18. Healthful and seasonal eating meets community at this widely popular open-air Saturday marketplace featuring local agriculture. 2 Vaughn Dr., Princeton. Follow West Windsor Community Farmers Market for details. Questions: Chris Cirkus, 609-933-4452.

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.

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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.

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation with Jane DoCampo – 11/3,10, 17; 3-4pm. For anyone who has had a baby, is working with stress incontinence, organ prolapse, or general back pain. Using the tools of alignment-based yoga and yoga therapy, we will work to bring balanced strength to the pelvic floor and all surrounding muscle groups to support the weight of the body above. $90 for the 3-week series, $40 drop-in. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email info@ ShaktiNJ.com.

calltoaction FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC FATIGUE Natural, customizable program that empowers you to heal yourself. Successfully treats root causes, thereby effectively reducing symptoms.

Significantly and permanently reduces pain and increases energy, and more. Expert multi-disciplinary support tailored to your unique condition.

Free consultation: 973-532-6088.

SPACE/office FOR RENT

Services INTUITIVE SERVICES Spiritually guided card readings offered in person or via phone. Parties also welcome. Channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you! Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

SPACE FOR RENT Furnished office available 1-5 days/week in professional suite. Suited for psychotherapist, nutritionist, wellness coach on Highway 10 in Denville. Call Renee Jacobs, LCSW, 973-267-0822.

SPACE FOR RENT Event & meeting rental space in Morristown, NJ. Great for recitals, weddings, practice/rehearsal space and fitness classes. Accommodates up to 175 people. Plenty of parking, convenient to Route 202 or 287. Call 973-539-3114 or email OfficeAdmin@CslMorristown.org for details.

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community resource guide Acupuncture

BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES

DR. ANDY ROSENFARB, ND, lac

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health. He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area— call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad on page 39.

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 35.

BAKERY / SPECIALTY

UNLOCK YOUR HIDDEN BEAUTY

LAW OF ATTRACTION LIFE COACH

We provide natural permanent makeup application: microblading (hairstroke brows), powdered brows, eyeliner, lip blush, 3D realistic areola and nipple reconstruction, and natural skin rejuvenation treatments. Our permanent makeup and skin rejuvenation services can help enhance your natural beauty and make you feel more relaxed, confident and beautiful. See ad on page 27.

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.

CHIROPRACTIC

Colon Hydrotherapy

Natalia Schweitzer, Licensed Esthetician & Board Certified Permanent Makeup Artist 1236 US Highway 46 West, Suite B-1 Parsippany, NJ 07054 862-432-9074 UnlockYHB@gmail.com UnlockYHB.com

FREE FLOW CHIROPRACTIC

114 Maple Ave, 1st Floor, Morristown 973-630-1494 FreeFlowChiropractic@gmail.com FreeFlowChiropractic.com People come to us in varying stages of illness and wellnessin an effort to achieve a higher level of health. We provide gentle, specific chiropractic care to remove interference from the nervous system and help people reach whatever health goals they are striving for. See ad on page 14.

STARSEED BAKERY

NEW JERSEY TOTAL HEALTH

100% gluten-, dairy-, soy- and GMO-free retail and wholesale bakery. Available products: artisan breads, custom cakes, pies, cookies, desserts, seasonal, vegan, Paleo, natural sugars, nut-free. See ad on page 37.

A unique blend of chiropractic and traditional Chinese medicine with individualized treatment plans that bring your body back into balance. We also focus on helping you understand the messages your body is sending you enabling you to live a healthy happy life. See ad on page 17.

Dr. Vincent Caruso, Jr. 124 Little Falls Road, Suite B, Fairfield 973-227-2170 NewJerseyTotalHealth@outlook.com NewJerseyTotalHealth.com

Linda Beg 100 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 973-957-0500 StarseedBakery@gmail.com StarseedBakery.com

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~Melody Beattie

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David Scott Bartky, CLOALC 973-444-7301 David@LifeCoachDavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com

LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

Ann Ochs • Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified, Advanced Level Certified National Board for Colon Therapy, Body Ecology Diet Certified 26 Elm St, Morristown 973-998-6550 ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com Ann Ochs has more than 20 years experience as a colon hydrotherapist.

She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 38.

NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

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

ENZYME NUTRITION NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

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 28.

Healthy Beauty Services and Products DOWNTOWN HAIR DESIGN

Robin Scott 617 Central Ave, Westfield 908-588-2211 DowntownHairDesign@gmail.com Welcome to your Holistic Hair C e n t e r. We ’ r e excited to share the newest products and techniques in organic hair care. Including ultra conditioning, luxurious colour and restructuring treatments to bring back and maintain healthy, vibrant hair. See ad on page 19.

Salon FiG

Salon Spa & Shoppe 274 Spring Street Newton 973-300-4247 SalonFig.com The first eco-friendly luxury salon, spa and Natural Essentials Shoppe offering a fume-free holistic beauty experience. Our family of educated professionals devote their time to creating a welcoming stress-free environment. See ads on pages 30 and 42.

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 pages 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 11 and 38.

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 13.

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+♥

I would rather sit on a pumpkin, and have it all to myself, than be crowded on a velvet cushion.

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HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 23 Diamond Spring Rd 2nd fl., Denville 973-796-4661 HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.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 42.

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 Awakening Wellness, LLC

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 20.

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 6.

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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

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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 11 and 38.

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

New location in Bedminster is now open! Through Naturopathic, Chinese and Biological Medicine, NJNM identifies and treats the root cause of illness, not just symptoms, helps restore balance and promote optimal health. See ad on page 10.

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 15.

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

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Sound Healing AWAKEN SOUND HEALTH

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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.

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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 11.

THERMOGRAPHY

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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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

DR. ANDY ROSENFARB, ND, lac,

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 11.

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 39.

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

Alfa thermography is thermography PLUS. Conventional thermography identifies areas of inflammation and toxicity, valuable as indicators of early disease.

Alfa thermography does all of this, then goes beyond to identify blockages and malfunctions within the Autonomic Nervous System, a key to health and disease. Alfa thermography is the most advanced thermography available. See ad on page 9.

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WEIGHT LOSS Thintech Weight Loss Dr. David Rendelstein 74 US-9 North, Marlboro 226 Centennial Ave, Cranford 1901 Hooper Ave, Toms River 844-428-7632 NutriMost.com

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WELLNESS CENTER DEEP WELLNESS CENTER

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YOGA DHYANA YOGA ARTS

Deanna Sidoti Founder, Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis Specialist Vinyasa & Restorative Teacher Trainings 908-888-2223 • DhyanaYogaArts.com 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 23.

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 15.

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

They also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening.

Upon entering the front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time.

Among the practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best.

Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Their main focus is on CoSMeT­ IC and FULL MoUTH reCoNSTrUCTIoN cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, migraines, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Their office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained.

This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why their motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

Aesthetic Family Dentistry is pleased to offer Gentle Laser Periodontal Therapy (GLPT) to treat moderate to advanced gum disease, a condition linked to other serious health issues including heart disease and diabetes. This gentle and less invasive superior state-of-the-art procedure eliminates the need for traditional surgery. oral DNA and HPV testing is also available to determine a patient’s periodontal health, as well as detect any possible genetic proclivity toward gum issues.

Aesthetic Family Dentistry, PA 35 West Main Street, Suite 208, Denville, NJ 07834

973-627-3617

Alan B. Steiner, DMD • Derek Fine, DMD • Jenni Kwiatkowski, DDS

www.AestheticFamilyDentistry.com