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

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Contents 16 BUILD A BENTO BOX LUNCH FOR KIDS

Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

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20 REBOOTING LIBIDO

Exercise Rekindles Desire

23 SUPERIOR

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Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease

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26 MULTIFACETED CHIROPRACTIC

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Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

29 THE RISE OF BLUE ZONES IN AMERICA Places that Encourage Healthy Living

33 YOUTHS STEP UP TO THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

37 DONNA KARAN

on Fashioning Healthful Change

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Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 12 global briefs 15 eco tip 16 recipe corner 20 fit body 23 conscious

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29 green living 36 teen voices 37 wise words 38 healthy kids 40 inspiration 42 local yoga 44 natural pet 46 calendar 53 classifieds 54 resource guide

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The Fall Shift

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ctober represents change to me.

The colors of fall are infectious as I watch the dramatic changing of leaves. Pumpkin patches glow in the fields, and apple trees sparkle as they wait to be picked. Sunsets become works of art. A new and invigorating energy seems to grip the air. Everything about fall and the change of seasons brings a new fresh energy to my life.

It is fascinating to watch how nature deals with change so effortlessly. If only it were the same for us. Nature moves without a push back—it simply adjusts and makes the necessary next move. I am amazed at the order of the universe—how complexity and simplicity work together to deliver exactly what is needed for the planet.

October is also a month of reflection and reminders. As I look through my picture of memories, fall reminds me to “take nothing for granted.’’ It also reminds me that there is a power in play that is so much bigger than me. The electric feeling in the air reminds me to pay attention to the miracles that take place every day. When I look for them I can see them, but I do have to look for them.

As fall moves into its fullness, the most important reminder comes to mind—that it’s time to let go of what I am holding onto that is not working. It’s so easy to find comfort in a rut and to follow a road too traveled, but now it’s time to let it go and let new energy in. My reflection on the next year begins with the coming of fall.

Now is the time to take my own inventory, to examine and reexamine my behaviors and focus on the changes I need to make to move, grow, and improve for the coming year. One day at a time.

In peace, love and laughter,

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it and join the dance. ~Alan Watts

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Soshimsa Zen Center Open House

Empathic Journeys Counseling Opens in Parsippany

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he folks at Soshimsa Zen Center understand that it can be intimidating to explore new spiritual paths, which is why their Open House events are so successful! Created in order to attract like-minded people who are interested in Zen Buddhism, participants can find their oasis in the midst of daily chaos at the Zen Center. Welcoming to all newcomers as well as seasoned practitioners, Soshimsa Zen Center is a one-stop shop for your mind, body and spiritual needs. Visit Shoshimsa Zen Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 28 to find out more about what they do and sample some of their programs in a comfortable, friendly environment.

The Zen Center offers meditation classes, traditional Buddhist services and community outreach. There are a wide variety of adult programs, like Healing Arts exercise classes, fellowship programs, a women’s group and Korean archery club, as well as a scouting program for children. The Lotus Scouts teaches children about martial arts, archery, chess and more, and provides summer and winter camps, hiking and other adventures.

Location: 1112 North Ave., Plainfield. For more information, call 908-377-9803, email Info@ Shoshimsa.org or visit Soshimsa.org.

wner, Toni Lynn Van Blarcom, is proud to announce the opening of Empathic Journeys Counseling, in Parsippany. The new practice will offer counseling services for children, adolescents, teens, adults, couples and families, utilizing a strengths-based approach. Services are cost-effective and health insurance is accepted.

Blarcom has worked in the mental health field for over 14 years. “Often, it is difficult preparing for and navigating life’s twists and turns, unexpected happenings, loss of loved ones, adjusting to new situations or dealing with chronic symptoms and illnesses,” states Blarcom. “Counseling focuses on your inner strength and resilience to build insight and gain the necessary skills to work through your personal obstacles.”

Future workshops on a variety of topics including managing anxiety and depression, and personal empowerment are being planned.

Toni Lynn Van Blarcom is a National Certified Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor.

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Kirtan and Chanting with Girish at Purple Om Yoga

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irish is an accomplished musician, former monk and a loving wordsmith who links lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event. He sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, chanting and dancing. Join him at 7 p.m. on October 13 for a Kirtan workshop at the Purple Om Yoga studio, in Denville. The event costs $40, but those who register early will receive a $5 discount.

Next, Girish offers a two-hour chanting immersion designed for anyone seeking to bring the bliss of Sanskrit chanting into daily life or to deepen an existing chanting practice. At 2 p.m. on October 14, participants will explore several of the most powerful Sanskrit mantras and receive practical guidance on integrating them into their yoga, meditation or pranayama practice.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patient’s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at doses requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga.

A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heartrelated health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Anthocyanins also color other berries, and earlier research from the UK University of East Anglia found that women eating blueberries and strawberries three or more times a week slashed their risk of heart attack by a third.

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Food Finder

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Creating Food from Carbon Dioxide

By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion, and food production will need to increase by 70 percent. Traditional farming won’t be able to keep up.

Lisa Dyson, who holds three degrees in physics, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston, knows the reason: ubiquitous carbon dioxide. This byproduct of burning fossil fuels is a known culprit in the pace of climate change.

Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made.

Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says.

Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

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Ivory Outlawed

UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline.

As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.”

Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking.

The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available.

In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group.

Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed.

FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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Corporate Conscience

Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy.

Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

Saudi Solar

Oil Giant to Invest in Renewable Energies Project

Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.”

Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century.

According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia produces 13 percent of the world’s oil and currently obtains 60 percent of its electric energy from petroleum.

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Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25-year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.”

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Turtle Turnaround At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankledeep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress.

For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution.

Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont. n Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. EcoCycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020. n StrawlessOcean.org offers straw alternatives made of paper by Aardvark, steel and silicone by Klean Kanteen, metal by Steelys Drinkware and bamboo

by StrawFree. n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle.

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Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health

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ld-style rectangular metal lunchboxes are passé. New, convenient compartmentalized containers inspired by the Japanese bento box and Indian tiffin allow parents to pack up to five different, colorful and healthy items for a child’s lunch with less plastic wrapping to

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separate foods. It dovetails exactly with what nutrition professionals recommend.

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“People usually eat with their eyes,” says Allison Forajter, a clinical dietitian at Community Hospital, in Munster,

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Indiana. “The more color and variety presented the better.”

Holley Grainger, a registered dietitian, creator of the blog Cleverful Living at HolleyGrainger.com and mother of two school-age daughters in Birmingham, Alabama, agrees, saying, “These boxes make lunchbox packing easier because each compartment can be assigned a different food group.”

Grainger usually starts with a protein, adds fruits, vegetables and whole grains, and inserts a surprise treat for a total of five selections. “One easy and inexpensive way to boost protein is through low-fat dairy options like milk, yogurt, string cheese or cottage cheese. For children that like meat and poultry, roasted chicken and low-sodium deli turkey are delicious options. This is where I like to work in leftovers, so last night’s entrée may be the filling for today’s lunchbox mini-tacos. For a high-protein vegetarian/vegan option, beans/legumes are a favorite, whether in dips, salsas, salads or pastas,” she says.

Forajter recommends exploring varied colors of the same type of fruits or vegetables. Offer green and purple grapes or red, yellow, green and orange bell pepper strips, and ask kids if each color tasted different. Including unusual fruits or vegetables can be a learning experience for the whole family. “Try purple and orange cauliflower or red, yellow, white or purple carrots,” she suggests.

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Grainger not only packs healthy foods for her kids, she makes sure they get a little “emotional nutrition”, as well. She might include a piece of chocolate or a cookie, but the surprise doesn’t have to be food.

“A note or picture from you written on your child’s napkin adds a special touch.

It lets them know you’re thinking about them and gives them a feeling of security throughout the day,” she says.

Parents faced with the daily round of lunch packing may benefit from the system of five. Each item goes into a separate compartment in the bento, box-style lunchbox.

Many also offer a space for a “chiller” to keep foods safely cool.

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Protein: turkey breast, chicken breast, hardboiled egg cut in half, nuts, beans, almond butter, string cheese, yogurt Fruit: blueberries, apple slices, plums, grapes—something easy for kids to eat Vegetable: carrots, English cucumbers, celery sticks, bell pepper strips—easy finger foods; kids might eat more veggies if provided with a dip such as hummus or natural homemade ranch dressing Whole grain: ancient or whole grain crackers, pita bread, non-GMO blue corn chips Treat: a happy surprise could be a piece of wrapped dark chocolate, a crayon or a funny, loving or encouraging note from a parent

Lunch: a Key Meal

“When children are fueled with nutritious foods, they are more alert and focused throughout the day, leading to better behavior, concentration and test scores,” says Grainger. “They also have the opportunity to fill up on many of the essential vitamins and minerals often lacking in away-from-home meals. I’ve found that my children are hungrier at lunch than at other meals, so they tend to fill up on whatever is being offered.”

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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arah Britton, a plant-based holistic nutritionist who blogs at MyNewRoots. org, lives near Toronto, Canada, with her husband and school-age son. Like all mothers, she faces the challenge of packing her child’s lunch. These three recipes can be made ahead of time and come from her new book Naturally Nourished: Healthy, Delicious Meals Made with Everyday Ingredients.

Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm. Keep in mind that the chickpeas will crisp up outside of the oven, so it’s okay if they’re still a little soft when finished roasting.

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Spread the chickpeas on a large rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, 25 to 35 minutes.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings Make a double batch to have extra to garnish salads and soups as a gluten-free, high-protein crouton replacement.

3 Tbsp coconut oil 1½ tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp dried dill 4 tsp onion powder 1 tsp fine sea salt 3 cups (2 15-oz cans) chickpeas, drained and rinsed

Spread the chickpeas out on a clean kitchen towel and rub them dry, discarding any loose skins (chickpeas will not crisp in the oven if wet). Place the chickpeas in a large bowl and toss with the coconut oil mixture.

Remove the chickpeas from the oven and let them cool. Serve at room temperature.

Store in an airtight glass container at room temperature for up to one week.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bite Dough Yields: 1 pound dough

Preheat the oven to 400° F. In a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low heat. Whisk in the lemon juice, dill, onion powder and salt.

Brownie Dough 1½ cups raw, unsalted walnuts ¾ cup, cocoa powder 2 cups soft dates (preferably Medjool) Preheat the oven to 350° F.

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Place the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until lightly colored and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool.

In a food processor, pulse the walnuts until they are finely ground. Add the cocoa and salt. Pulse to combine.

Pit the dates and add them one at a time through the feed tube of the food processor while it’s running. The resulting mixture should resemble cake crumbs but, when pressed, will easily stick together (if not, add more dates).

Use the dough to make the Brownie Bites. Leftover dough (one-third of the batch) will keep in the freezer for up to one month.

Toasted Walnut Brownie Bites Yields: about 10 balls (servings) ⅓ batch (about ⅓ lb) of brownie dough Shape the dough into 10 small, bite-size balls. Freeze the balls until ready to eat.

Store in the freezer for up to one month.

Honey Almond Granola Bars Yields: 14 bars (servings) It’s important to toast the oats and almonds as both contain an unwanted phytic acid, which is destroyed by heat. The bonus of this step is gaining extra flavor.

2 cups rolled oats 1 cup raw, unsalted almonds (or hazelnuts, pecans or walnuts) 2 Tbsp coconut oil ½ cup raw honey

½ cup tahini 1 tsp pure vanilla extract ½ cup unsulfured dried fruit (raisins, dates, figs, prunes, apricots, cranberries or a combination), roughly chopped 1½ cups puffed, whole-grain cereal (such as rice puffs) ¼ tsp flaky sea salt

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Store the bars in a tightly sealed container in the fridge for up two weeks or wrap them individually for to-go snacks.

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In a large bowl, combine the cooled oats and chopped almonds with selected dried fruit, puffed cereal and salt. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry and stir quickly to mix.

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Remove from the oven, let cool and roughly chop the almonds.

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

“Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants.

“Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois.

“Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

Aging Passionately

The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel anything but empowered,” explains Ellen Dolgen, the Coronado, California, author of Menopause Mondays: The Girlfriend’s Guide to Surviving and Thriving During Perimenopause and Menopause. “Exercise, along with the guidance of a menopause specialist to help manage those hormonal

changes, is a winning ticket. Life in our 40s, 50s and beyond can be wonderful!”

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

Strength Training and Yoga

Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing pushups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour.

In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exer-

cises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.”

According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.”

No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit.

Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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death and cause of disability in the United States is our diet. Genetics loads the gun, but lifestyle pulls the trigger. Genes are not our destiny,” Greger says.

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eart disease and chronic illnesses like diabetes, Alzheimer’s and inflammatory bowel disease are reaching alarming rates in this country.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 71 percent of all healthcare spending in the U.S. goes toward treating people with multiple chronic conditions.

Plant-dominant diets have a profound and universal effect on disease prevention, and often pose the potential for reversal.

Enlightened institutions like the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, in Loma Linda, California, are now offering resident physicians specialized studies in lifestyle medicine based on therapeutic applications of diet.

Founding member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, international speaker and bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger, whose How Not to Die book now has a companion cookbook, is at the forefront of the growing conscious eating for

wellness movement. The conclusions he’s drawn from his own practice are supported by the largest study to date on disease risk factors, the Global Burden of Disease, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. “The number one cause of

Eating superfoods slows inflammation, a major factor in myriad health conditions, and fosters an internal environment that opposes cancer cells. According to Greger, incorporating nutrient-dense foods into our daily diet need not feel like a chore or sacrifice. “If you eat junk, not only are you feeding your precious body crummy fuel, but you’re missing out on choices that are health-promoting,” says Greger, whose free Dr. Greger’s Daily Dozen phone app helps make the switch easy and intriguing.

“I’m a fan of techniques for getting more plants on our plates,” says Greger.

“Try using meat as more of a condiment or flavoring. Find entrées you already like and make them more plant-friendly. For instance, try replacing the taco meat with lentils spiced with traditional taco seasonings.”

Other helpful tips include tapping a family member, friend or colleague eager to support healthy choices. It can be difficult to be the only one eating healthfully in any group, but having a support system can help make the transition easier.

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According to Jennifer Di Noia, Ph.D., of William Paterson University of New Jersey, in Wayne, superfoods have 17 nutrients in

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Source: Defining Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables: A Nutrient Density Approach, a study led by Jennifer De Noia, Ph.D., in Preventing Chronic Disease, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Phytochemicals are the body’s best source of antioxidants to help fortify cells against cancer and premature aging, as well as reduce the risk of heart disease and some types of dementia. Leafy greens such as collards, beet tops and certain lettuces, along with cruciferous vegetables, pack the most punch. Surprisingly, popular kale came in at number 15 on the CDC list of 41 superfoods, scoring only 49 out of 100 points for phytonutrient value.

Results of an in vitro study published by the journal Nutrition Research spotlight the cholesterol-reducing benefits of steamed collard greens and their ability to boost the body’s natural cholesterol blockers by 13 percent more than the pharmaceutical drug Cholestyramine.

Greger reminds us that changing our diet can be initially daunting, but better health is worth the effort, as exemplified by one of his leading cases. “I met with an obese, middle-aged man with Type 2 diabetes in the beginning stages of diabetic neuropathy. After a month of being on a plant-based diet, he had reversed his diabetes and his nerve pain disappeared.

Within three months, he no longer needed medications for high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Two decades later, he remains vigorous and free of chronic disease.”

Greger’s greatest reward is seeing people enjoying better health. His joy is evident when he confides, “Stories of people regaining health charge my batteries and make me jump out of bed in the morning.”

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.

Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,

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obstetrics and gynecology. We also learn to perform minor surgical procedures.”

Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate.

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb.

“Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need.

They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.”

Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy— versus traditional heat therapy.

Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially nonfunctional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attentiondeficit disorders.

Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments.

Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health.

“Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.”

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“Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.”

The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.”

The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity.

“We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.”

He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”

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If you want to be an optimist about America today, stand on your head, because our country today looks so much better from the bottom up than the top down. ~Thomas L. Friedman, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist more important than ever to use your voice, no matter who you are, where you live and whatever you identify as,” says Jiang.

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Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

Youths Step Up to the Global Challenge Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics.

Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

Girl Up!

Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C.

She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor.

“Within our current political climate, it is

“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?”

In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives.

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Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel.

A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

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“I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away. I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

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Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme.

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and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work.

A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old.

Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

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Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for youth rights and action on climate change.

Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and

mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice.

Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands.

It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions.

Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore, Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform.

“It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing.

This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin.

At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all.

Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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DONNA KARAN on Fashioning Healthful Change

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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care.

Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president.

Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products.

UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness.

The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer.

Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime

Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues.

My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga

communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care.

The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together.

Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education.

Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”.

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Case Study

Healing Our Kids Reversing a Rising Tide of Chronic Conditions

by Ronica A. O’Hara

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he statistics are startling—as many as a quarter to one half of American children now have a diagnosed chronic condition, according to studies that include one in Academic Pediatrics that includes obesity. Over the last few decades, the number of children with asthma has tripled to affect one in eight; those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have doubled to one in 10; and autism diagnoses have increased at least 10-fold, to affect one in 50 (one in 31 boys).

“It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors.

“Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.”

O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!”

After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”.

Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California.

Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving.

By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports.

“He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

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diet to nutrient-dense, additive-free foods and supplements for gut and brain health; employ allergy testing and elimination, detoxification and behavioral and physical therapies; vet household contaminants; target medications like antifungals and anti-inflammatories; and use homeopathy and acupuncture.

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EWG.org – the go-to website of the Environmental Working Group for information about toxicity in food, products and the environment Why It Matters – video accounts from doctors; parents and recovered children; DocumentingHope.com additional integrative modalities to help prevent chronic illnesses now and in years to come,” explains family physician Madiha Saeed, of Naperville, Illinois, author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease.

The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert. Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center.

At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids.

“We want to show parents that there’s hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert.

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

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Bats

by Randall Jarrell A bat is born Naked and blind and pale.

His mother makes a pocket of her tail And catches him. He clings to her long fur By his thumbs and toes and teeth.

And then the mother dances through the night Doubling and looping, soaring, somersaulting — Her baby hangs on underneath.

All night, in happiness, she hunts and flies.

Her high sharp cries Like shining needlepoints of sound Go out into the night and, echoing back, Tell her what they have touched.

She hears how far it is, how big it is, Which way it’s going.

She lives by hearing.

The mother eats the moths and gnats she catches In full flight; in full flight The mother drinks the water of the pond She skims across. Her baby hangs on tight.

Her baby drinks the milk she makes him In moonlight or starlight, in mid-air.

Their single shadow, printed on the moon Or fluttering across the stars, Whirls on all night; at daybreak The tired mother flaps home to her rafter.

The others all are there.

They hang themselves up by their toes, They wrap themselves in their brown wings.

Bunched upside-down, they sleep in air.

Their sharp ears, their sharp teeth, their quick sharp faces Are dull and slow and mild.

All the bright day, as the mother sleeps, She folds her wings about her sleeping child.

“Bats” is from The Complete Poems, by Randall Jarrell. Copyright © 1969, renewed 1997 by Mary von S. Jarrell. Reprinted by permission of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, LLC.

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Restore Yourself with Restorative Yoga

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oday I would like to introduce you to one of yogaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sweet gifts to the world: the style of restorative yoga.

One can think of a restorative practice as the sweet reward for a busy life well lived. Restorative yoga is like a magic elixir that has the power to help lower cholesterol, boost the immune system, reduce hypertension and lower triglyceride levels. It is a beautiful compliment to an active yoga practice, and has the power to relax the inner environment so deeply, that the body and mind will naturally feel refreshed throughout the most active of days. What can you expect in a class?

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An eye pillow A dimly lit room will reduce stimulating nerve impulses, and very light pressure around the bones of the eyes will offer sensory input that relaxes the heart beat. A small, folded hand towel over the forehead and the eyes works very well if an eye pillow is not available to you.

Yoga postures that are held from 5-20 minutes Chemical reactions occur in the body the longer you stay in a posture. While remaining for a minimum of 15 minutes begins to break down stress hormones, some teachers prefer to hold postures for 5-10 minutes.

A cozy warm room Excessive heat or cold will stimulate the brain to elevate or reduce body temperature. Comfortably warm skin will activate the parts of the brain necessary to assist your body into deep relaxation.

A comfortable body It might take a few minutes to adjust the props to feel comfortable in your body. Restorative yoga postures require no muscle contraction whatsoever. Be patient, and take your time getting settled. Give yourself time to get familiar with the sensation of resting on yoga props, and do your best to eliminate minor annoyances when setting up your pose. The goal is to be as physically comfortable as possible.

Check the local yoga directory for the studio nearest you, and ask if they offer any restorative yoga classes. Wishing you a relaxing journey.

A quiet environment Each teacher will offer a different sound modality as you rest. Some will play calming music or share inspirational readings, while others may keep the room absolutely silent.

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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Farewell to a Beloved Pet Earth’s Memorial to a Pet’s Passing

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor.

Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

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Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.”

Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

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Aquamation or Cremation

Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options.

At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care.

Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA.

Elizabeth Fournier, author of The Green Burial Guidebook, owns and operates

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Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs.

One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a humanonly funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says.

The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for bio-cremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier.

“It’s my favorite story.”

“The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas.

Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area.

Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty.

Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 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 by 10/1 to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@gmail.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 Intro to Oils – 7pm. 1st Wed each mo. Free. Bring a friend and you both get a 15-minute Salt Treatment.

Caldwell Salt Cave, 246 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell.

Call Lynn at 973-641-2557. CaldwellSaltCave@ gmail.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Astrology for Beginners: Class 4 – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. A brief history and introduction into astrology, the zodiac, planets, houses and reading a birth chart or other horoscope. Give birth name, date, time and place upon registration to be able to use your chart. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

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

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

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Join us for our 10th anniversary festival with speakers, readers, healers, holistic vendors, handmade crafts and so much more! $5 admission.

Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead St., Clinton.

How to Read Medical Blood Test Naturally: Class 2 – 11am-1:30pm. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. It’s not necessary to

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take classes sequentially. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Flower & Oracle Card Readings with Leslie Treloar – 12noon-5pm. Leslie uses flowers and oracle cards to provide guidance to move forward on your journey. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester. Please contact Sue at sue@blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-222-4268 for more info and to reserve your appointment time. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

Embodied Anatomy: Curves, Spirals & Pathways of Weight – 1-6pm. Explore principles of pathways of weight and balanced joint space, how to organize your bones standing on your hands or feet, anatomy of breath and how getting out of your way facilitates free breathing. $65 (part of teacher training). Located at 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com.

Sol Path Yoga Mini Retreat with Chara Rodriguera – 1:30-3:30pm. Retreat includes: a calming centering; deliciously gentle warm ups; poses that balance mind, body and spirit; supportive and nourishing breathing techniques; mediation to enhance mindfulness; deep relaxation for restoration and rejuvenation; inspiring and empowering messages infused with love. $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information, contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@purpleomyoga. com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Zen-Zone Art: Class 1 – 2-4:30pm. Acrylic nontoxic abstract painting techniques that Dian uses in her professional paintings hanging in both personal and corporate collections. Focusing on any art form uses the meditative mind, zen-zone, which accelerates the release of stress. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Crystal Bowls Sound Healing with Brendan Clark – 7-8:30pm. Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls tuned to the various vibrational frequencies of your chakras. Sound waves will promote a meditative state of healing, with access to subconscious patterns that are ready to be released. Divine Source Energy creates for a harmonious state of being for the mind, for the body and for the spirit equally. $25.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 Sacred Community Meditation with Sue & Leslie – 10-11am. Experience singing bowls, an awakening bell, the Moses Code tuning forks, the power of the spoken word in the form of a quote, a poem or a spiritual message to integrate for the week ahead. $33. Blossoming into Light is located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For information, contact sue@ blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-2224268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

Intro to Yoga for Back Care and Scoliosis – 1-4pm.

For students and teachers. Modify your yoga practice for back and postural issues including bulging discs or herniation, spondilolysthesis, disc degeneration, scoliosis and other back and neck issues. Learn basic back care principles and how to alleviate pain through alignment-based yoga and working with a neutral spine. Early-bird: $50 by 10/1. Located at 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or Info@DhyanaYogaArts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 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 by 10/8 to 973-630-1494 or FreeFlowChiropractic@gmail. com. FreeFlowChiropractic.com.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 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. $60. Rutherford High School, 56 Elliott Place, Rutherford. For information contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767, 973-452-9955 or Barry@HypnosisCounselingCenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.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.

Turn Your Sensitivity into Superpower – 7-8:30pm. Are you an empath or struggle with your sensitivity? Learn the 4 crucial steps to honor your sensitivity to use it as your own personal superpower (with EFT & Matrix Reimprinting). $40. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary, 5 Washington St., 2nd floor, Morristown. Register online by 10/8. For information, contact Angelina at lotus@ wholistic-revolution.com. LotusLoungeSpa.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm.

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $60. Rutherford High School, 56 Elliott Place, Rutherford. For information contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767, 973-452-9955 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. Do you have difficulty falling asleep? 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. $60. Rutherford High School, 56 Elliott Place, Rutherford. For information contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767, 973452-9955 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 The Spiritual Illumination Hour – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Fri each mo. Join us for a different topic each month, connect with other like-minded individuals, participate in enlightening conversations and more! Each month

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attendees will be entered into a drawing for a free product or service. $20. Blossoming into Light is located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For information, contact sue@blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Soul Shamanism: Live Who You Are – Oct. 13-14;10am-5pm. Discover and live your true Self. This experiential weekend facilitated by Janet StraightArrow will change your life, awakening innate truth, wisdom, healing and ascension. $455.

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Kirtan with Girish & His Band – 7pm. Girish is an accomplished musician, former monk and a loving wordsmith who links lyrics and rhythm in a blissful musical event. He sings traditional Sanskrit mantras with a modern, funky, yet deeply devotional twist. Accompanied by his amazing band, Girish invites his audience to participate by singing along, chanting and dancing. $40 at door; $35 with advance registration. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For more information, call 973-

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Yoga/Meditation Class – 10-11am. Keep the mind and body healthy and happy with simple poses, breathing techniques, and positive coping skills to manage stress, improve mental clarity and more for a healthier lifestyle. Free. Sunshine Gift & Yoga, 760 US 46, STE 14, Kenvil. Space is limited.

Register by calling 973-252-2099 or email sunshinegiftshoppe@gmail.com. SunshineGiftShoppe.com.

Thetahealers Practice Group – 10am-5pm. It’s back to school for all energy workers. Share knowledge and energy your fellow Thetahealers. 908-2644344 or info@reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Card and Chart Readings – 10am-5pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Through the wisdom and channeled insight of Michael, you have access to guidance from the stars, planets, your higher self, tarot, guardian angels, spirit guides and loved ones from the other side who want to help you on your journey. $65/30 min. card reading; $75/30 min. chart reading. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Girish Chant Workshop – 2pm. Girish offers a twohour chanting immersion designed for anyone seeking to bring the bliss of Sanskrit chanting into daily life or to deepen an existing chanting practice. Participants will explore several of the most powerful Sanskrit mantras and offer practical guidance on integrating them into your yoga, meditation, or pranayama practice. $40 at door; $35 with advance registration. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For more information, call 973-343-2848, email Jennifer@ PurpleOmYoag.com or visit PurpleOmYoga.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19

Kundalini Yoga – 2-5pm. Instructor: Trish O’Gorman. An introduction to these ancient & sacred teachings as taught by Yogi Bhajan. Kundalini is a yoga of awareness that tunes and balances the whole body. Learn sacred mantra, graceful mudra and asana culminating in a powerful meditation. $40.

Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary, 5 Washington St. 2nd floor, Morristown. Online Registration by 10/12 to Lotusloungespa.com/events. For information contact Angelina at lotus@wholistic-revolution.com.

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Channeling Your Higher Self-Spiritual Team – 10am-4pm. Experience a clear deep connection to your divine wisdom connections and channel the information through automatic writing, meditation, and journeys. $195. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave, Madison. For information contact Janet StraightArrow at 973-647-2500 or Janet@ Bethemedicine.com. BeTheMedicine.com.

Flower of Life Circle – 4-7pm. Circles possess the amplified energy of all those present...We will connect with the cosmic consciousness to teach, heal & learn. Cost: Love Donation. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Avenue, Washington. For information contact 908-223-1331 or enlightenedeffulgence@ ymail.com. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 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 by 10/15 to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@gmail. com. FreeFlowChiropractic.com.

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Natural Health Solutions – 7pm. 3rd Wed each mo. Natural solutions for your health. This makes Frankincense! Free. Bring a friend and you both get a 15-minute Salt Treatment. Caldwell Salt Cave, 246 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell. Call Lynn at 973-6412557. CaldwellSaltCave@gmail.com.

Special Needs Talk – 7:30-9pm. Nancy Weber, RN did a pilot study using essential oils. Whatever age or circumstances that are considered special needs may benefit from this discussion. $15 includes handouts of research. Being held in Denville, directions

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Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing – 7-8:30pm.

The sound waves of the bowls are used as a conduit to amplify divine healing from source and create a harmonious state of well-being. $25. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Avenue, Washington. For information contact 908-223-1331 or enlightenedeffulgence@ymail.com. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

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Westfield, NJ. Learn techniques that allow you to change life patterns at the core level. Registration in advance is required. Please contact the office to hold your spot at 908-264-4344 or info@reshmashah. com. ReshmaShah.com.

How to Read Medical Blood Test Naturally: Class 3 – 11am-1:30pm. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. It’s not necessary to take classes sequentially. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

First Degree Reiki Training with Jen Kalawur – 12noon-7pm. First Degree Reiki Training teaches the basic Reiki System of energy therapy, the history of the Reiki Healing Process, the procedure for giving a complete Reiki treatment to others and oneself, an opportunity to practice giving and receiving a treatment. $175. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information, contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@purpleomyoga.com.

PurpleOmYoga.com.

Psychic Development: Becoming a Message Bearer – 2-4:30pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski.

Understand and develop different layers of psychic gifts and skills from basic intuition to channeling.

Work with partners and the group to aid and support each other in developing these gifts. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s

Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Sacred Community Meditation with Sue & Leslie – 10-11am. Experience singing bowls, an awakening bell, the Moses Code tuning forks, the power of the spoken word in the form of a quote, a poem or a spiritual message to integrate for the week ahead. $33. Blossoming into Light is located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. For information, contact sue@ blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-2224268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

Conversations with Crystals: A Crystal Journey through the Tarot’s Major Arcana – 1-3pm. Monthly series will teach you the meaning of crystals chosen to work together based on tarot. October is The Magician card. $35. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Avenue, Washington. For information contact 908-223-1331 or enlightenedeffulgence@ymail.com. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Program Your Subconscious Mind for Success & Happiness – 2-4pm. Learn how to re-program your subconscious mind so you can harness your inner power and create the life you desire (with EFT & Matrix Reimprinting). $40. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary, 5 Washington St., 2nd floor, Morristown.

Register online by 10/19. For information, contact Angelina at lotus@wholistic-revolution.com.

LotusLoungeSpa.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 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 by 10/22 to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@gmail. com. FreeFlowChiropractic.com.

Stones and Crystals Workshop – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. An introduction to stones and crystals, their energies, uses and care. Bring some personal favorites to learn about or share with others. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s SixMonth Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 2nd Gathering of Holistic Minds Party – 7-9pm.

Holistic Dental Center, in partnership with Natural Awakenings Magazine invite you attend this “getting to know each other” evening as a way to lay the foundation to mutually helping our patients and building our holistic community. Enjoy plenty of organic food and a whole lot of fun! The Holistic Dental Center, 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn. RSVP to 973-379-9080 or inquiry@drgdds.com.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 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. $59. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Morris Plains. For

information contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767, 973-452-9955 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm.

Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $59. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Morris Plains.

For information contact Barry Wolfson at 908-3037767, 973-452-9955 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter.com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

Better Sleep with Hypnosis – 8:30-9:30pm. Do you have difficulty falling asleep? 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. $59. Parsippany Hills High School, 24 Rita Dr., Morris Plains. For information contact Barry Wolfson at 908-303-7767, 973-452-9955 or barry@hypnosiscounselingcenter. com. HypnosisCounselingCenter.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Life Science of DNA Transformation – 6-8pm.

Instructor: Angela Nicastro, Evolutionary Channel Medium.A workshop on transformation releasing core fear, blocks and trauma and retrieving wisdom and authentic empowerment. Learn how to release the hidden potential in your DNA that has been blocked by fear and outdated belief systems. $50/ public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

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Gong Bath with Lisa Nixon – 7-8pm. Lisa Nixon from The Awakened Rose brings her 30” Symphonic Gong, which has its own personal resonance. She therapeutically works in combination with the group vibration to achieve the best experience for all. $35. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester. Space is limited so be sure to RSVP. For information, contact sue@ blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-2224268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

Quartz Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7-8:30pm; 4th Fri each mo. Facilitated by Brendan Clark. Quartz crystal sound vibration emit radiant light which enhances the meditation experience as well as clears, balances, harmonizes, and heals the Chakas and Subtle Bodies. Donation. Portal of Healing Conscious Alignment with the Soul, 50 Main Street, Chester (above the Whistling Elk). For information, contact Debbie Carcuffe 201-841-0358 or debbie@ portalofhealing.com. PortalOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 Reiki 1: Professional Level 1 Class – Oct. 27-28;10am-5pm. Heal self and others. Raise your energy, awareness, intuition and knowledge with Janet StraightArrow, Reiki master for 22 years. $355. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave., Madison. For information contact Janet StraightArrow at 973-647-2500 or Janet@bethemedicine.com.

BeTheMedicine.com.

Experiencing Electromagnetic Energy Tools – 11am-3pm. Demonstrations with application &

testing for each student in several tools used in the anti-aging clinics of Europe, including Ondamed, a Class II-a medical technology that uses Biofeedback. $75/public. $50/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Mindful Melodies Yoga with Live Acoustic Guitar with Chelsea McCluskey – 6:30-8pm. Enjoy a sweet combination of gentle/restorative yoga, meditation, and live music. Chelsea McCluskey guides yoga accompanied by Chris Gennone on acoustic guitar. $35 pre-registration; $40 day of event. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information, contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@ purpleomyoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Soshimsa Zen Center Open House – 11am–2pm.

Are you ready to explore a new spiritual path?

Join other like-minded people who are ready to explore the world of Zen Buddhism. The center offers meditation classes, traditional Buddhist services, adult programming, community outreach and Lotus Scouts for children. Free. Soshimsa Zen Center, 1112 North Ave., Plainfield. For information contact 908-377-9803, info@soshimsa.org or visit Soshimsa.org.

Past Life Regression: Keys to Healing – 4-6pm.

Curious about repetitive patterns in your life? Meet

your spirit guides, discover 3 significant past lives, invite your angels to cut and/or strengthen cords and receive reiki healing in this guided hypnosis under meditation. Register online: $65 by 10/26; $70 day of. Lotus Lounge Healing Sanctuary, 5 Washington St., 2nd floor, Morristown. For information, contact Angelina at lotus@wholistic-revolution.com.

LotusLoungeSpa.com/pastlife.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 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 by 10/29 to 973-630-1494 or freeflowchiropractic@gmail. com. FreeFlowChiropractic.com.

PLAN AHEAD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Vibrational Healing with Singing Bowls – 7-8:30pm.

Experience the ethereal sounds of metal singing bowls from the Himalayas which can draw us inward, opening and quieting our inner space. Chanting, essential oils and incense are frequently used. Instructor: Kati Walker. $25. Sunshine Gift & Yoga, 760 US 46, STE 14, Kenvil. Space is limited. Register by calling 973252-2099 or email sunshinegiftshoppe@gmail.com.

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Sunday 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.

Yoga Impact Community Class – 4:30-5:30pm.

Beginner level yoga practice. Free/Donation to Yoga Impact. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. RSVP and info: PurpleOmYoga.com.

Monday 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. Located at 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.com.

Kundalini Yoga with Trish O’Gorman – 6:157:30pm. Begins 10/1. 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.

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.

Summer 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.

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.

AromaHarmony Sessions with Sue Freeman – 12noon-6pm. AromaHarmony is an intuitive process using essential oils. Choose from four different areas of focus. Most find it relaxing and supportive.

Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester. To schedule or for information, contact sue@blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862222-4268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.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. Located at 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com. DhyanaYogaArts.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.

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.

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.

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.

Sound Bath – 7:30pm. Relax and rejuvenate with healing sounds at Awaken Sound Health. Each Sound Bath is a 60-minute group session that alternates between sound and silence to bring participants to a place of deep relaxation, and provide for revitalization of one’s body, mind and spirit. $20. Awaken Sound Health, 32 Grove St., Chester.

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

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

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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.

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Tarot Meet Up Group with Rhonda Chapman – 2nd & 4th Wed; 7:30-9:30pm. From novice to expert, join like-minded, interested readers who love to discuss, grow and share the passion of the cards. Bring deck(s) and notebook. $10. Blossoming into Light (located at IWC), 401 Route 24, Chester. To schedule or for information, contact sue@ blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-2224268. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.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 Nia Series with Teresa D’Angelo – 9/13-10/18; 4:30-5:45pm. Nia® is an innovative fitness that conditions more than your body. With a combination of dance, martial arts and healing arts, you will leave class feeling refreshed, energized, and smiling. All levels. $150/6-Wk Series, $30/drop-in.

Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information, contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@ purpleomyoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Summer 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.

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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.

Debtors Anonymous Meeting – 5:30-6:30pm.

Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. NJPada.org.

First Friday Healing Circle – 7-8pm. The Healing Circle is a caring and loving way in which

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

CSLMorristown.org.

AA Meeting – 7:30pm.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

Al-Anon Meeting – 8-9:30pm. Center for Practical Spirituality - Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. RSCI.org.

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

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. Located at 95 W Main St, Chester. For information contact 973-489-9623 or info@dhyanayogaarts.com.

DhyanaYogaArts.com.

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

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting – 10:15am12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library.

973-335-1717. Wjioa.com.

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.

Youth is the gift of nature, but age is a work of art. ~Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

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Email to Joe@NaturalAwakeningsNJ. com by the 10th of the month prior to publication date.

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/office FOR RENT 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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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 45.

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

M o rg a n R e a d e h a s s t u d i e d Acupuncture, herbal and dietary therapy. He is board certified and licensed in Florida and NJ. He specializes in female health including autoimmune and fertility.

Other areas of expertise include digestive disorders, food allergies and Lyme disease. Born and raised in West Caldwell, where he currently resides, he opened his first office there. His second location is in downtown Madison, NJ. See ad on page 39.

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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 31.

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

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FREE FLOW CHIROPRACTIC

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 24.

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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 16.

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

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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 36.

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!

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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 34.

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 and 30.

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 50.

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 22.

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 25.

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HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES

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 55.

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.

Awakening Wellness, LLC

Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction 14 Pine St., Ste. 8, Morristown 973-479-2229 • Awakening4Wellness.com Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension. Treatment benefits physical, emotional and energetic levels. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of stuck stress improves health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered.

Heartmath+♥

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

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola 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 24.

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 18.

HOLISTIC THERAPY 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.

HOMEOPATHY HOMEOPATHY CURE

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

Natural Beauty by Jamie products are custom designed with intent and purpose which in return will give you wonderful peace of mind. Find them online or each Saturday at Stangle Factory Farmer’s Market.

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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. See ad on page 7.

MAJOR MINDSET HYPNOSISMORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

Linda West, BA, ACH 55 Madison Ave, Morristown 973-506-9654 • MorrisHypnosisCenter.com Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis. I also teach you self-hypnosis.

Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, releasing the past, performance, obsessive thoughts, substance use, sleep, fears, confidence and attention issues. Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge.

Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.

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

Mention ad for 15% off first visit.

Doctor referred certified medical hypnotist with 10 years experience.

Successful approach with all ages addresses stress, confidence, fears, pain, performance, smoking, weight release and symptom relief. Plus learn self-hypnosis and other techniques.

Monarch butterflies are the only insect that migrates to a warmer climate that is 2,500 miles away.

Massage Therapy

Nutrition/EDUCATION

FROM THE HEART MASSAGE

DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

From The Heart Massage is owned and operated by Jonnie Lester, an LMT with the state of NJ. She has certifications in PreNatal, Facial Training, Barefoot Shiatsu, Rain Drop, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Medical/ Trigger Point and Cancer Certification Massage. She also specializes in different modalities of energy therapy such as Reiki and intuitive energy work. See ad on page 28.

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 2.

Jonnie Lester 3118 Route 10 West, Denville, NJ (in Purple Om Yoga) 973-270-7549 Jonnie@FromTheHeartMassage.com

METAPHYSICS NANCY ORLEN WEBER

27 Bald Nob Rd, Denville 973-586-3936 Nancy@NancyOrlenWeber.com NancyOrlenWeber.com

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 • WellnessSimplified.com

ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS

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 55.

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 27.

EVERYDAY ORGANIZING SOLUTIONS BY SHERRY

Sherry Onweller, Professional Organizer Serving NJ 908-619-4561 • SOnweller@aol.com EverydayOrganizingSolutions.com Everyday Organizing Solutions by Sherry provides sympathetic and nonjudgmental organizing and decluttering services to residential and business clients, as well as helping female adults with ADD get their physical space/time management in order and helping children and teens to get organized.

Psychotherapy LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, MA, LPC

Pompton Plains (Rte. 23) and Montclair 908-577-0053 • Leslie@LeslieLobell.com LeslieLobell.com Do you suffer from anxiety or stress?

Do you want to lose weight, stop smoking, gain self-confidence or change a habit? Do you need support and guidance through a life or career transition? Are you ready to achieve your goals, pursue your dreams, and actualize your potential? You CAN create the Life You Desire... I can help you MAKE IT HAPPEN! Using proven techniques such as Holistic Psychotherapy, Hypnosis, Stress Reduction, Reiki and Dream Interpretation, I help teens & adults create happier, healthier, more peaceful and fulfilling lives.

Allow me to assist you! See ad on page 30.

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They fly at speeds ranging between 12 and 25 miles per hour.

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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 25.

SKIN CARE CHANGES SPA & AESTHETICS

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

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

See ad on page 14.

Sound Healing AWAKEN SOUND HEALTH

Alison Iati 32 Grove Street, Chester 201-874-7255 AwakenSoundHealth@gmail.com AwakenSoundHealth.com License Number: 81-1853104 Sound Healing for individuals and groups. Vibrational Sound Therapy.

Weekly sound baths. Sonic tools include Tibetan and crystal bowls, chimes, forks, vocal toning and more.

SPIRITUAL HEALING, TEACHING BE THE MEDICINE

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

Professional Reiki, Shamanism, and Medical Intuitive Training.

Retreats. 40 years’ experience.

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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 Lisa’s Thermography and Wellness

Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ and NY 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives a very early look at the most important indicator of a potential health problem— inflammation. Early stage disease screening is an area in which thermography excels. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, or you are merely curious about the state of your health, thermography can help provide answers. Radiation-free breast and full body screenings for men and women. See ad on page 11.

NEXT GENERATION MEDICAL & WELLNESS, INC. Philip J. Cohen, MD, ND and Denise M. Cohen, ND 75 Bloomfield Avenue, 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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Vision/eye health DR. ANDY ROSENFARB, ND, lac,

Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health. He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area— call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad on page 45.

YOGA DHYANA YOGA ARTS

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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

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