Natural Awakenings South Jersey March 2015 by NASouthJersey

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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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14 advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 856-546-0945 or email don@na southjersey.com. Deadline for ads: the 10th of the month. EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Email articles, news items and ideas to: don@nasouthjersey.com. Deadline for editorial: the 7th of the month. CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Email Calendar Events to: don@nasouthjersey.com. Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month. REGIONAL MARKETS Advertise your products or services in multiple markets! Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. is a growing franchised family of locally owned magazines serving communities since 1994. To place your ad in other markets call 239-449-8309. For franchising opportunities call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

15 THE EARTH DIET Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating by Lane Vail

16 MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

20 HORSE RESCUE 20 by Maryann Pino Miller

22 A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO COMPOSTING Pick the Best Option for You

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Seven Common Maxims that Can Cause Harm by Leslie Perry Duffy

28 BODY COMMUNICATING by Lisa Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien

30 LOVE YOUR GREENS! New Ways to Prepare these Nutritional Powerhouses by Nava Atlas

32 LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy

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letterfrompublisher Pets play an important role in most people’s lives. They connect deeply with us in a way that is hard to explain but easy to feel.

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hrough the years, my family has welcomed dogs, cats and birds into the clan. I vividly recall how our first dog, Bonnie, a rescued Lassie look-a-like became a lovingly watchful member of our family. When my parents reprimanded us kids for acting up, Bonnie would step between us in defense, making sure we weren’t scolded too hard. During our playtime inventions she obliged our poking and pulling her about with patience and wisdom. A series of pound puppies followed. Rudy, a Christmas surprise, strutted freely around the neighborhood, glad that leash laws were nonexistent then, mooching biscuits and other friendly handouts from the dog lovers on our block. We didn’t realize the full extent of the mixed Dalmatian’s escapades until she passed and folks kept showing up at our door looking for her, missing her daily visits. The subsequent outpouring of cards and flowers made us realize how special she was to everyone. As an adult, I yearned to establish a home with my own four-footed companion and on a brisk December Saturday found a beautiful fluffy white and tan puppy for my new bride at the local shelter. Cory turned out to be as smart as any human I’ve known. She broke into the biggest smile each time I walked in the door, warming my heart and making me forget the stress and strife of my day. Her strong border collie genes made her an ideal Frisbee dog and a careful herder of our tow toddler boys. She never left her duties, glad just to be with us. I warmly appreciate the life lessons each of these selfless pets has taught me. “Mission: Animal Rescue” by Sandra Murphy, on page 16, reports on how we are slowly shifting our understanding of our role in Earth’s diverse animal kingdom and their vital roles in the health of people and the planet. The importance that each animal plays in the fabric of our own life is knowledge we are learning the hard way as species go extinct at an unprecedented rate. If any reasonable quality of life is to survive, we must find ways to keep the animals that remain healthy and well-populated in environments in which they thrive. Too often individuals as well as entire species are left for someone else to rescue and care about. Those that help these voiceless castaways are a special breed themselves. This month we also learn about a local woman making a big difference in saving animals, in “Horse Rescue,” on page 20. Deborah Greer inspires others to do the right thing and help restore dignity to magnificent horses that have been misplaced and mistreated. I can’t wait to visit her Suffolk Stables in Southampton where loving care and patience gives each one a new purpose and meaning to life. Kudos, Deborah! To seeing all living things as miracles,

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newsbriefs Ben Briggs Offers Hormonal Balance Webinar

en Briggs, registered pharmacist and owner of Lionville Natural Pharmacy and Health Food Store, will present a free hormonal balance webinar at 7 p.m., March 25. Viewers will learn about thyroid dysfunction and adrenal fatigue. Briggs will discuss the role of the thyroid and its impact on multiple body systems as a critical component of overall hormonal balance. Hypothyroidism presents a myriad Ben Briggs of symptoms which may not be diagnosed for years and more than half of all people with thyroid disease are unaware of their condition. Briggs will discuss treatment options for regulating the thyroid and adrenal glands to optimize health. A compounding pharmacist with a background in nutrition, herbal medicine, holistic therapies, functional endocrinology and human hormone replacement therapy, Briggs is a member of the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, The Institute of Functional Medicine, the International Foundation of Nutrition and Health, and the International Academy of Compounding Pharmacists. For more information or to register, call 856-596-5834, visit tdinj.com or visit HealthThroughAwareness.com.

Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival

he 6th annual Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival will be held, rain or shine, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., April 25, at Croft Farm. The family-friendly event is expected to bring 5,000 visitors and includes a family-fun bike ride at 8 a.m., entertainment, engaging displays and healthy food offerings. Green crafters and vendors will be on hand with items available for purchase. The family-fun section includes a moon bounce, planting, arts and crafts and more. Guests can bring their recyclables, including shoes, hangers, plastic shopping bags and small electronics (no televisions or monitors) to turn in, as well as donate non-perishable food items to the Cherry Hill Food Pantry. A plant exchange and free compost pick-up will so be on-hand for guests to enjoy. Food vendors include Chimp Aid Café, Be Good, Munchie Mobile, Little Baby’s Ice Cream, Alex’s Lemonade and Springdale Farm. Live music and entertainment from area school band choirs, dance groups and family-friendly bands can be heard on two stages throughout the event. Admission is free. Location: 100 Bortons Mill Rd. For more information, email EarthFest@SustainableCherryHill.org or visit SustainableCherryHill.org.

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fterwards, an innovative, eight-week modular program of support that blends therapy and life coaching for individuals that are one to five years out from a major loss or life transition, will begin a new session from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., Thursdays, April 2 through May 21, at The Starting Point, in Haddon Township. Life transitions include divorce or separation, illness, loss of a loved one, job loss and more. Developed by Certified Professional Life Coach Sharon Roth-Lichtenfeld and Licensed Clincial Social Worker and Therapist Pat Obst to address the lack of specialized resources available to help people get unstuck after the first year and emotionally transition to the next chapter of their lives, each interactive session includes self-exploration exercises, skills and tools to guide participants toward reclaiming and recreating their lives. Each enrollee receives one half hour of private, one-on-one coaching to address their unique needs. The Afterwards Model, Therapy & Coaching, Restoring Well-Being 1-5 Years After Loss, has been accepted for the 2015 NASW-NJ annual conference. The workshop will be held from 12:15 to 2:15 p.m., May 5. Participants will receive two clinical hour continuing education units. Location: 215 Highland Ave., Ste. C. For more information or to register (required), call 856-270-2308, 856-905-9343 or visit AfterwardsProgram.com.

Garden Cities: Urban Ag in the Garden State Conference

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ew Jersey’s urban growers, community leaders and organizers, policy makers, and municipal and state officials will come together to attend the Garden Cities: Urban Ag in the Garden State Conference from 8 a.m. to 4:30 REGISTER TODAY! p.m., March 13, at State Rutgers-Newark Paul Robeson Campus http://goo.gl/GivZPk Garden Cities: Urban Ag in the Garden Conference Center, in Newark. Attendees will gain collective knowledge about urban agriculture, consider the economic and societal impacts of greening urban centers and connect with others in the field. The event is a follow-up to the first New Jersey urban agriculture conference hosted by Isles, Inc., of Trenton, in March 2011. Speakers include representatives from Detroit, Philadelphia and New York who will share information about the economic impacts, barriers and successful food access benefits of urban agriculture in their regions, as well as New Jersey practitioners who work in urban settings growing food. http://www.njgardencities2015.com/UrbanAg.html Ag in the City invites New Jersey’s urban growers, policy makers and municipal and state officials to attend the Garden Cities: Urban Ag in the Garden State Conference so that we can expand our collective knowledge about urban agriculture, consider the economic and societal impacts of greening our urban centers and connect with others in the field.

KEYNOTE Dan Carmody President, Eastern Market Corporation

FEATURED PANELIST Mary Seaton Corboy Co-Founder, Greensgrow Farms

FEATURED PANELIST Karen Washington Co-Founder, Black Farmers and Urban Gardeners

Join us as we dive into topics such as: • • • • • •

Rutgers and urban ag across the state Assessing, utilizing and preserving urban land to grow food Creating food access using WIC, SNAP and Farmers Market Coupon programs Maximizing public/private partnerships How community gardens function in urban ag Municipal Food policy and community action

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Location: 350 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. For more information, call 609-577-5113, email Beth@NJFarmToSchool. org or visit AgInTheCity.org.

Camden County Seniors Eligible for Sustainability Scholarships

amden County high school seniors graduating this June are eligible to apply for a new scholarship being awarded by Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH), an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that works to build a sustainable New Jersey community. Applications must be received by March 15 and the winners will be announced at the SCH Earth Festival on April 25 at Croft Farm, in Cherry Hill. Students planning to pursue post-secondary education in sustainability or those seeking to be change agents in the world are eligible to apply. The organization will award up to three scholarships of $500 each. “Leadership in sustainability is vital in society today as we search for solutions to the challenges of climate change, economy, health and wellness, and the many issues that affect the lives of our children and our children’s children,” says SCH Board Member and Communications Director Brenda Jorett. “It is our hope that this complex and critical field will have ongoing generations of critical thinkers and leaders who will forge cutting-edge theories and solutions to global sustainability issues.” For more information or to apply, visit Tinyurl.com/Sustainable Scholarship.

Mind Gardening It Pays to Watch What Is Planted

by Dennis Merritt Jones

n unattended mind is like a neglected garden. Potting soil is incredibly receptive to any seeds introduced to it. It has absolutely no discretion when it comes to playing host to seeds; it says, “Yes” to all of them. So it is with our mind, which is amazingly receptive to whatever suggestions are dropped into it. It has been said that the subconscious mind cannot take a joke. Whatever is introduced to it, it takes as serious instruction to grow that thoughtseed into a full-blown plant, be it a flower or a weed. When we pause to consider how many thought-seeds are blown, dropped or purposely planted in our mind on a daily basis, it may prompt us to tend to our mental garden with more regularity. These may come from media, negative conversation or overheard comments. The subconscious mind hears it all and takes it personally. The only way to avoid this type of mind pollution is to be consciously focused on what we want to have planted and growing in our flower box called life. It’s a 24/7 proposition to keep it weeded as thousands of mental seeds constantly pour in. A good full-time gardener plants thought-seeds about their self and others that are rooted in reverence and loving-kindness and skillfully nurtures them. Others will then receive nothing but benefit from the seeds we drop along the way. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your Re-Defining Moments, The Art of Uncertainty and The Art of Being, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com. natural awakenings

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laine Portner, known as the Medford Medium, will make her second appearance in Cherry Hill from 10:30 a.m. to noon, March 23, at the Katz JCC Life Long Learning Institute. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet Portner and obtain a reading. A sensitive medium, Portner specializes in receiving messages from loved ones or guided spirits and delivering insight and direction. She teaches spiritual education and the importance of meditation and religion. Copies of Portner’s book, MeAlaine Portner dium Memoirs: Messages of Guidance, will be available for purchase at the event.

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egenerative Health and Wellness owner Melisa Skyrm, licensed acupuncturist, has treated her Princeton clients with Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), a system that combines new technology with traditional Chinese medicine, for the past four years. She is now offering this service to South Jersey at her Voorhees location. This non-invasive technique offers relief from allergy symptoms and sensitivities without needles. AAT can treat respiratory and digestive sympMelissa Skyrm toms from allergies, along with environmental and food sensitivities. Skyrm treats clients of all ages for conditions that include reflux, eczema, gas pains and contact dermatitis. Location: 2 Sheppard Rd., Ste. 500. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-332-1324 or visit RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The free app, already downloaded by more than 40,000 iPhone users, is now available on the Android platform. Natural Awakenings makes staying in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. Find products, practitioners and services dedicated to healthy living, plus articles on the latest practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts with fresh perspectives and inspired ideas. New features include signing up for promotions, updates and newsletters, as well as convenient links to the Natural Awakenings website and webstore. Find a local magazine; a national directory of healthy, green businesses, resources and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives wherever they are more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy

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addon Township is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. To honor this milestone, The Green Team will host an event each month throughout 2015. Activities include a Make Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop in March; a Go Green event in April; the Haddon Township High School Environmental Video Contest in May; an Environmental Scholarship for a high school senior in June; a water education event in July; a volunteer day at the Center for Environmental Transformation, in Camden, in August; a Back-to-School Anti-Idling campaign in September; the Northwest Institute Eco-Challenge in October; an America Recycling event in November; and a Poetry of Poverty screening event in December. For more information, call 609-841-4209 or email MattJMcCarthy@hotmail.com.

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Ginkgo Biloba Calms ADHD, Boosts Memory

Like The Wild Alicia VanNoy Call Cover artist Alicia VanNoy Call uses bright, whimsical colors to capture the spirit of the animals she portrays in her paintings, such as with the untamed mane on the horse in Like The Wild. “Every time I put brush to canvas, I explore our connection to nature and the animal kingdom. Nature has the power to transform our lives, and pets connect us to that power through their innocence, beauty and character. People adore their pets, and I attempt to capture that connection and joy through my artwork,” says VanNoy Call. The artist also takes the colorful inspiration for her acrylic paintings from the deserts of the Southwest. She started her business, DawgArt, as a self-taught artist living in Gilbert, Arizona. Since then, she has gained a decade of painting experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Utah Valley University. VanNoy Call lives in Tempe, Arizona, with her family and their rescued dog, Toby, a German and Australian shepherd mix. She works with rescue and shelter groups promoting awareness and direct care for animals by donating artwork to their fundraising auctions. Her commissioned works can be found in private collections around the world. View the artist’s portfolio at DawgArt.blogspot.com. 10

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

BUGS LINKED TO FACTORY FARM ANTIBIOTICS

he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines

esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10.

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Even Modest Drinking Raises Risk of Heart Disease

ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be heart-healthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease. In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week. They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”

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esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions. The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day. Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.

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WILD THYME KILLS BREAST CANCER CELLS

study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment. natural awakenings

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Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model. Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

Holy Batastrophe!

Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk) 12

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UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems. The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules. The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture. Source: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (iatp.org)

Cultivating Youth

Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies. “Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research. The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too. Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens. Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. “Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.” Source: Grist.org

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How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems. Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop another in multi-floor houses for easier placement of supply and drain lines, so work can be localized and focused. Instead of costly copper, many plumbers have switched to PEX—a tough and flexible polyethylene—that doesn’t require fittings or react to acid, like copper does. Repairs typically consist of replacing specific pipe sections as needed. Ask a visiting plumber to inspect all exposed plumbing lines to maximize the value of the service call. Here’s a simple way to check for leaks: Turn off all water by closing internal and external water valves and don’t use the toilet. Record the current reading of the water meter, and then wait 20 minutes. Record the reading again and wait another 15 minutes. If the meter indicates an increase during this period, it’s probably from a leak. Another option is to install an automatic water leak detection and shutoff system. According to AllianceForWaterEfficiency.org, 20 to 35 percent of all residential toilets leak at some time, often silently, sending wasted water onto both household water and sewer bills. Flapper valves improperly covering the exit from the tank are the most common problem, and they can easily be replaced.

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The Earth Diet Liana Werner-Gray on Simple Eating

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet.

by Lane Vail

How did you discover the Earth Diet? Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ballsized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change. I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared. I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified

that The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z.

Why is it important to define our eating plan? Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later. Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy. photo by Roxxe NYC Photography

iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently? Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from

My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice? Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

MISSION: ANIMAL RESCUE Big and Small, They Need Our Help by Sandra Murphy

very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

Home Pet Rescues

Zack Skow started by volunteering with a nearby dog rescue organization. He became director, and then in 2009 founded his own nonprofit, Marley’s Mutts (MarleysMutts.org), in Tehachapi, California, pulling many kinds of dogs out of Los Angeles shelters. “A lot of rescues are breed-specific; I think mutts deserve an equal chance,” says Skow, now the executive director. “Small dogs get adopted faster, so we 16

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get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

Farm Animal Stewardship

“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pasture-raised and non-GMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.”

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity naturalist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minnesota, the 360-acre sanctuary

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed. See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise.com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up in streams or lakes, where they

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada. “That to me is the ultimate question.” 18

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kill native species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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compromise, faithful to who you truly are, benefitting the lives others, and giving it all you got, your very presence changes the world! Nothing is ever going to change in the world until you come out of the shadows. You are the missing link to ending suffering and the cause of suffering. Shadows are always evidence of light, they stand behind the light. All you need to do is recognize “You are the light,” and step out and step in. Until you do the shadows of the world will continue to darken its corners. I Love You.

Stepping Out of the Shadow by Seijaku Roshi

am regularly asked the million-dollar questions, “What is the meaning of life?” and “Does life have a purpose?” The Dharma is all-pervasive, revealing right here right now; therefore, the answers to these questions are everywhere. Perhaps it’s easiest though to recognize them in nature. Thomas Merton wrote, “A tree gives glory to God by being a tree.” I remember when reading these words at the young age of 12, everything changed for me. When we look at nature its beauty so often inspires us in its “authenticity”. Everything in the forest lives to be what it is. A tree is most beautiful because it is a tree. The same is true about grasses, flowers, wildlife. Nature points to the meaning of life: To live authentically, to be who you truly are. The Purpose of Life is evident as well. Every tree, grass, plant, wildlife, is part of small and grand “ecosystems” which support the “life of the entire forest”, every single life form lives as a “benefit” for all the life forms in the forest. The Meaning of Life is to live your life “authentically”, and the Purpose of Life is to live it as a benefit for others. There is a third component. When it gets warmer I enjoy laying in the hammock out front. Often I look up at the tops of trees swaying in the spring breeze. I lay and wonder, “Why so high?” Every historical figure whose life and actions have pivoted mankind forward was asked, “Why climb Mt. Everest?”, “Why faster than the speed of sound?”,

“Why the Moon?” They all replied, “Because we can.” We are hardwired for “Authenticity”, “Benevolence” and “Excellence”. The Meaning and Purpose of Your Life is to live it authentically, as a benefit for others, and at the level of excellence —to make a difference in the world. When you live authentically without

“In Memory of Kayla Mueller and all the Kaylas of the world who had the courage to Step-Out, Step-In, and StepOut. Thank you!” Seijaku Roshi is the abbot of Jizo-an Monastery at the Pine Wind Zen Community, located at 863 McKendimen Rd., in Shamong. For more information, call 609-268-9151 or visit Jizo-an.org.

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Horse Rescue by Maryann Pino Miller

ow does a horse find itself in need of rescue? It has and continues to serve man in so many ways… mobility, agriculture, war, productivity, sport, recreation… and can be considered one of the largest contributors to advancing civilization. Yet, how does it find itself in need of rescue? Old age and inability to perform the work for which it was being used may be reasons. Also, well-meaning adults purchase horses as gifts for themselves or their children and don’t know what owning a horse entails. Most people and children get to handle and play with a pet dog or cat

before purchase. They are looking for a connection of some sort. This may or may not happen with the purchase of a horse. Even if this connection is made and everything starts off beautifully as it usually does with most newly purchased pets, the novelty can wear off. This may be because the owner is not trained or educated in horse behavior and does not understand what it takes to keep a horse mentally and physically healthy. The responsibility for care, feeding, exercising and picking up after the pet can become overwhelming plus both too time consuming and expensive. The thought of “what have I gotten myself into?” starts to surface.

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This may be especially true concerning a horse. With a horse, the care, feeding, exercising and required vet/ farrier visits can become quite costly. Horses require dental and hoof care on a regular basis. Uncared for teeth grow points inhibiting the horse from eating properly and causing sores and lesions in the mouth. Feet need to be trimmed and filed or shoed every six weeks. Daily or six-week interval worming is required. The outdoor space and indoor shelter required to maintain a healthy horse can become especially expensive if boarding is required. Deborah Greer, trainer and owner of Suffolk Stables in Southampton, runs a riding stable and rescues horses. She has seen the sad side of horse ownership. “When I see a horse with bad teeth, bad feet or emaciated, of course, it is upsetting but what brings tears to me is a horse who is afraid or even petrified by a simple human touch and sometimes even just the presence of a human,” explained Greer. Along with others in the horse community, she monitors horse auctions, buying horses that would otherwise be headed to the kill pen. Once a horse arrives at Suffolk Stables, it’s given the tender loving care it needs as it is nursed back to health. They might arrive looking emaciated but with time, medical and dental care, Reiki (healing energy work), chiropractic care, Emotion Code (finding and releasing trapped emotions), learning to trust people again, good feed, joint, hoof and other supplements, lots of fresh water, grooming and room to exercise, new life is breathed into these magnificent creatures. A domesticated horse is a work horse. At Suffolk Stables, rescued horses become work horses again… helping children and adults know the joy and exhilaration of horseback riding. Greer’s goal is to start a 501C3 for horses that people cannot take care of anymore. “There are rescue organizations that rescue thoroughbreds and standardbreds. I want to rescue the pipsqueaks, Betsys, Arizonas and Aymos out there who are no longer wanted or not being cared for properly.”

When a horse is not wanted any longer, it usually ends up at a horse auction. Cranberry, New Holland and Harkers are local horse auction houses. In this area, there is a social network of horse people and stables that post pictures and spread the word when a horse is in need of a new home. If you feel equipped to own a horse, consider rescuing a horse, giving it its forever home or if you have a horse in need of a new home, contact: ~ Mylestone Equine Rescue, 501C3 organization 227 Still Valley Road Philipsburg, NJ 08865 908-995-9300

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Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste. Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

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Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste. These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks. Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

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or bin; average to large households with yard waste. Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom. Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

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For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient— each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste. Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden. Tracy Fernandez Rysavy is editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Green America’s Green American magazine, from which this article was adapted (GreenAmerica.org).

nsure that the compost pile retains a moisture content similar to a wrungout sponge. To moisten, add green waste; to reduce moisture, add brown waste. Turn compost to get air to the aerobic bacteria and speed the process. Wear gloves and a dust mask to protect against allergens. Decay generates heat, so a pile should feel warm. If not, add green waste. Decomposition occurs most efficiently when it’s 104 to 131 degrees Fahrenheit inside the pile; use a compost thermometer. Keep a small container in the kitchen to easily collect green food scraps. Store it in the freezer to keep unpleasant smells and flies at bay. The best time to start composting is during warmer months. Alternately layering green and brown waste, using the “lasagna method” in colder months, readies the pile to decompose as soon as the weather warms. Consider stockpiling summer yard waste ingredients. Be aware that low-maintenance composting won’t kill weed seeds, which can then get spread around the garden. A highly managed compost pile will kill some weeds through the generated heat. Put weeds out for municipal yard waste collection where there’s a better chance they’ll be destroyed. Contributing sources: U.S Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Composting Council

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Susan Rose and the Lauren Rose Albert Foundation by Julianne Hale

or 25 years, children were the Susan Rose most important worked in thing in her life various positions and I decided in government that the best way and politics in the to honor her state of New Jermemory was to sey until February help mothers in 18, 1999, the day need.” her world came One of to a screeching Rose’s friends halt. Her oldest learned about daughter, Lauthe foundation ren Rose Albert, and wrote an was traveling in article about Susan Rose receiving Morocco when Lauren’s legacy the Jefferson Award she was killed in and the foundaan auto accident. Susan was engulfed tion’s mission to help women for the in grief, unable to function at work or Courier Post. The article hit a nerve and at home. Susan found help in an unlikely place. After existing in a grief-induced Five years prior to the article being limbo for more than a year, Rose was published, Rose had run for Camden approached by friends who suggested County Clerk and lost to a candidate that she start a scholarship fund with named Jim Beach. Beach read the artisome money she had left from her cle, remembered his former opponent political campaigns. She agreed to it and felt compelled to reach out to Rose. but Rose didn’t have any direction so “Jim and I hadn’t really spoken she decided to write and explore ideas since we were political opponents and, about how to best honor Lauren’s mem- at the time, I was still in such deep grief ory. Not long after Susan started this that I was just putting one foot in front process, the inspiration for the Lauren of the other. We agreed to meet and Rose Albert Foundation was born. “I that meeting sparked a friendship that spent years in government watching lasts to this day,” states Rose. women fall through the cracks,” exBeach offered Rose all of his plains Rose. “Lauren was a mother. Her resources to help get her foundation off 24

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Jim Beach and Susan Rose of the ground. He convened a group of community leaders that met every month for a year to help develop, mold and build the Lauren Rose Albert Foundation “In retrospect, I understand that what Jim was doing at those meetings was helping to build me up so that I could rebuild my career,” notes Rose. The monthly discussions allowed the group to pinpoint women’s needs in the community and figure out how to fill them. One attendee was the head of a large social service agency and she discussed a community need that she saw on a daily basis in her work with working poor mothers. She noted that they take care of their own needs last and rarely have the time or the money to buy health and beauty products for themselves. The group discussed this and decided to hold a collection drive for personal care items to put in baskets to distribute on Mother’s Day. “In May of 2001, we accumulated enough pretty and practical pampering health and beauty items to assemble 260 baskets. We delivered them to three day care centers and two women’s shelters in Camden,” says Rose. The women were touched by the baskets and filled with gratitude. Thus, Mothers Matter was born. “This little gift basket idea really took hold,” explains Rose. “We would start in March and for six weeks out of every year, we used borrowed space and we would bring everything together into this one location and assemble the gift baskets. Then we would deliver them to more and more places on Mother’s Day.” The program grew to over 2,000 gift baskets

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and eventually became too large to sustain in a temporary facility. The Lauren Rose Albert Foundation needed a space to call home. “Our timing couldn’t have been better because, around the same time we started looking for our own space, Washington Township was vacating the building where their recreation program was held,” asserts Rose. “We put in a bid and won and, in 2011, we moved into our own 3,000-square-foot facility and expanded the operation to year round.” At press time, the foundation has distributed close to 30,000 gift baskets. They’ve expanded their operation to partner with hospitals, cancer centers, Ronald McDonald House, the New Jersey National Guard and more. Moving beyond gift baskets, the foundation offered a scholarship program to help single, head-of-household mothers pay for their textbooks while in college and created an emergency grant fund for women who find themselves in precarious financial situations. The Lauren Rose Albert Foundation

has one primary fundraiser each year, a 5K run in October that provides the funds needed to keep it going each year. One of the most remarkable things about the foundation is that it is run completely by volunteers. There are no

paid staff members. Rose says, “We’ve come so far because everything we do is done with love and caring by volunteers. I see us expanding our gift bag program to add more and more partners for our Mothers Matter year-round gift bag program. It is so special and it has such an impact on the lives of the women who receive these beautiful gifts.” In addition to making a true and lasting impact on the women of the community, the Lauren Rose Albert Foundation helped Susan Rose find her way back into the light. “With help from Jim Beach, my family and many others, the foundation has taken me from a rocking chair where I sat and grieved and gotten me up and out. It has given me peace and a sense of accomplishment.” For more information, visit Mothers Matter.org.

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e’ve heard them time and time again: fitness tips that guarantee we’ll meet our goals if we follow them. The truth is that some can hurt more than help. Here are seven fitness myths that are best to ignore. No pain, no gain. It’s true that what we put into our workout has a direct impact on results. However, this doesn’t mean workouts should be painful. If something hurts during exercise, try a different move instead that targets the same muscle group to see if the feeling persists; adjust the form in case improper execution is the culprit or give it a rest and return when ready. Muscle soreness can be expected after a tough workout and can persist for a day or two afterward. Try not to confuse soreness or the discomfort felt from 26

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fatigued muscles during a workout with pain. In the presence of an injury, it’s often best to modify activities that contribute to the pain or refrain from workouts pending expert medical advice. “Working through the pain” might actually make things worse in the long run. Never exercise a sore muscle. Muscle soreness is a sign that the muscles are changing. It’s okay to feel sore for a day or two after a workout. If it appears that the body’s stability or ability to maintain proper form will be affected by the soreness, then wait another day. However, if soreness isn’t severe, working out may actually help to relieve it by warming the muscles and stimulating blood flow. A few good activity choices for sore muscles after lifting heavy weights the day before include light cardio, stretching, yoga and light resistance training.

Lifting weights makes women look bulky. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Building big, bulky muscles requires testosterone—and lots of it. Men typically have 20 to 30 times more testosterone than women. For women, strength training is wellknown to be key in toning and sculpting muscles, maintaining healthy joints and bones, boosting metabolism and even improving mood and confidence. Don’t be afraid to pick up heavier weights. To lose a belly, crunch the abs. Yes, abdominal exercises strengthen the core muscles. However, if we carry a layer of fat on top of those muscles, the belly will remain. To lose a belly, continue regular ab work while focusing on cardio exercises, strength training moves for the whole body and eating properly. The best time to work out is in the morning. The best time to work out is whenever it fits into our schedule. The more exercise, the faster the results. Not true. When it comes to working out, an appropriate balance of hard work and rest is the best option. Overusing the body actually prevents muscles from growing, resulting in decreased strength, endurance and metabolism (i.e., caloric burn). Plus, becoming overly fatigued often leads to sloppy form, which may lead to injury. Listen to the body and rest at least one day a week or more if a break is needed. Reduce calorie intake to lose weight. The body needs enough fuel to function, especially if it is regularly working hard. Eating less is not always the answer to losing weight. If we’re not eating enough, the body may think it’s starving, which causes it to store fat instead of burning calories, so eating too infrequently or not enough can sabotage weight-loss efforts. Eating smaller, more frequent meals allows the body to metabolize calories more effectively. Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life.Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

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Communicating by Lisa O’Brien

ain is a stimulus to take action to avoid harm, but what if there’s a purpose that goes even deeper? Perhaps the body is attempting to communicate the emotional state of the heart and mind. According to author Louise Hay and scientist Bruce Lipton, physical symptoms are merely tangible evidence of what’s going on in the unconscious mind. Emotions play a crucial role in ensuring that needs are met. If they are ignored, the subconscious mind must find another way to get its message across. Placing a hand directly over a flame will prompt an immediate response to remove it. But if the hand

is held two feet above the flame and left there, it eventually causes pain and then is moved. In the first scenario, the body is giving an immediate response to avoid damage from the flame. In the second, the stimulus for removing the hand is more about addressing the pain and less about the possible damage. In fact, the further away from the cause of a pain, the less likely the actual cause of the pain is recognized. Therefore, a headache may develop in response to an emotion triggered hours earlier, but arthritis pain may stem from an emotional reaction that began decades ago. More often than not, people have been conditioned to address only their

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Anger has been shown to affect the liver. When it’s felt, toxins increase which the liver must deal with. Sad people tend to crave carbohydrates, especially sweets. Long-term exposure to a high-carbohydrate diet results in insulin resistance and diabetes. Sadness is known to affect the pancreas, which produces insulin. Another approach to detect the emotional causes of pain is to look at the symbolism of the different parts of the body. The hands grip, so a pain in the hand may indicate a problem with holding onto something. Likewise, if there’s a problem with the intestines, which eliminate waste, it may correlate to a problem of holding onto an emotion. The neck sits between the brain and heart—the body’s two electric

command centers. Electrical impulses passing between the heart and brain integrate analytical thinking with emotional desires and feelings. Differences between what the brain thinks and the heart desires can leave one feeling scattered, stuck, confused or powerless. Decisions become difficult. Disparity between heart and mind is the root cause of many physical disorders and dysfunctions. Thyroid disorders, laryngitis and TMJ are especially indicative of an imbalance between thought and desire. If a person doesn’t speak up and express what is wanted or needed, difficulties may show up in these areas. The lungs and heart sustain life. Deep grief and loss affects them. Expressing love is more important than receiving love. The only way to actually feel love is to express it. When in a state of love, the heart chakra and whole chest area expands. The body’s vibration increases. The spinal column and skeleton literally support the body. Problems with the area indicate obstacles and challenges that are affecting the

mental and emotional state of well-being. Back pain may reveal feeling a lack of support. The stomach and digestion are the body’s assimilation process. Digestive problems occur when there’s an inability to “digest” or absorb what’s going on in one’s environment, head or heart. The legs, calves, knees and feet store trauma, resentment, jealousy and emotional pain, both past and present, especially in regard to family. Problems in these areas may indicate a block in the root chakra, which may bring feelings of fear with moving forward or making changes, plus issues about self-identity. Getting in touch with the body and its communication system is key to warding off or addressing issues from the core level. Yoga, meditation, qigong and energy work are just some of the ways the mind body connection can be better attained. Lisa O’Brien, ERYT, CRM, is with Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood, NJ. For more information, visit BlissBodyNJ.com.

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or seasonal eaters, farm market shoppers and members of community supported agriculture, vegetable greens have become a normal part of everyday diets. Recognized as the most nutrient-rich group of veggies, they deliver multiple benefits. Greens are a top source of vitamin K, essential to bone health, and are abundant in vitamins A, B (especially folic acid) and C. They deliver considerable antioxidants and chlorophyll, widely known to protect against cancer, and are anti-inflammatory, according to Dr. Joel Fuhrman, a family physician in Flemington, New Jersey, who specializes in nutritional medicine. Fuhrman notes, “The majority of calories in green vegetables, including leafy greens, come from protein, and this plant protein is packaged with beneficial phytochemicals. They’re rich in folate and calcium, and contain small amounts of omega-3 fatty acids.” Hardy greens, like kale, chard and collards, are good sources of accessible calcium. Only about 30 percent of calcium from dairy products is absorbed, but according to Registered Dietitian Ginny Messina, “For certain leafy green vegetables, rates are considerably higher. We absorb between 50 and 60 30

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percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how. Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes. Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing. Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor. Use leafy spring greens in salads. Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast. Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar. Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com.

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LIFESAVING ACTS Protecting Animals at Home and Abroad by Sandra Murphy

ach year, more dogs, cats and other pets end up in shelters as lost, stray or owner-surrendered than leave them for a new home. What can be done to reverse this trend?

How to Help

Immediate steps: Have a vet implant a tiny RFID (radio frequency identification) microchip. It’s safe, affordable and helps reunite the owner with a lost pet. Spay/neuter pets to avoid unwanted litters. Spread the word: Only about 30 percent of household pets come from shelters or rescues, according to the ASPCA. To help, suggest that shelters post photos in the lobby, supported by a note about each animal’s good points and special needs to entice potential adopters. Also share YouTube videos that celebrate adoption and advocate controlling the pet population (see Tinyurl. com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic1 and Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterStreetMusic2). Volunteer: The Motley Zoo, in Redmond, Washington, provides 32

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medical care and behavioral training for ill, injured, neglected, abused and unwanted animals mainly from overflowing shelters. About half of its 150 volunteers foster pets; others plan educational events or handle administrative tasks. “Each person has a specialty,” says Jamie Thomas, executive director. “We match fosters and animals to get the best results.” No kill shelters are becoming more common, even though they require uncommon commitment. As part of implementing effective procedures and infrastructure, shelter leadership works to secure the support and involvement of the community. By joining together to implement lifesaving programs and treat each life as precious, a shelter can transform a community. Find a no kill shelter primer at Tinyurl.com/NoKillReform.

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Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but

progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list. Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org). “Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.” Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.”

Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins). Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

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Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money. “IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The

bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.” Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling. Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Community Yoga: Donation Based – 9-10:15am. Open to all levels of participants, beginners and experienced. Once a month we extend an open invitation to a free yoga class for members, $5 donation for guests. Level 1 Yoga is held all other Sundays. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOf Medford.com. Yoga Basics – 10:30-11:30am. 2015 yoga intention for peace in body-mind-spirit. Yoga Basics is an introductory class to yoga postures and yogic philosophy. Through movements, breathing techniques and meditation principles, learn the benefits of this rewarding practice that will last you a lifetime. 4 consecutive wks. $15 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609-654-9400. Yoga CenterOfMedford.com. Interpretive Trail Hike – 1-2pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free/member, $4/person, $10/family. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495, RancocasNatureCenter.org. Reiki Share – 6-8pm. Meet others in the Reiki community and share your Reiki with other Reiki practitioners. Open to all with Reiki level 1 and beyond. Love offering. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 All About Birds Series – Mar 3, 17, 31. 1011:30am. An in-depth exploration of one of the most fascinating classes of animals. Each class designed as a self-contained presentation, so can attend just one or all three. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

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Core Strengthening and Sculpting – 10:4511:45am. A great abdominal toner and total body workout. An innovative blend of techniques that will focus on core strength and sculpting, along with mat Pilates basics. Meets every Tues. Beginners welcome. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com. Friends of the Black Run Preserve Members Meeting – 7-8:30pm. They are now officially a 501(c)3 nonprofit. One of their major goals for this year is to grow their organization, getting more volunteers actively involved in a greater variety of committees and events. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-810-1938. rei.com/ stores/marlton.html. Zen Men’s Circle – 7-8:30pm. Zen Master, Seijaku Roshi, facilitates a monthly support group for men only, offering an opportunity to look at the issues men struggle with and ways to skillfully deal with those issues. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Tibetan Energy Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With Master Reiki Teacher Janice Gilpin. Experience a breath work practice to balance, center and align your energy field, along with gentle seated movement, chanting mantras and mudras, followed by 20 mins of meditation. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 Warm Yoga Flow – 5:30am. A flowing hatha class geared towards building endurance, generating heat and releasing toxins. Core-infused class incorporates breathing techniques, positive thinking and anxiety-reducing methods. Meets every Wed. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. To register: 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com. Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – 6-8pm. Networking the 1st Wed monthly (Sept-

June) focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. SustainableCherryHill.org. Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Drive Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our certified bike techs to learn about your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain and adjust front and rear derailleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/member, $65/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html. Living a Meaningful Life: A Zen Studies Class – 7-9pm. Seijaku Roshi brings insights to questions of boundaries, self-care and effective interactions, a how to for living skillfully and on purpose. Includes meditation. Perfect for beginner or seasoned student. $10. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Yoga Cleanse Series: An Ayurvedic Approach to Your Asana Practice – Thursdays, Mar 5-26. With Janet. An invigorating and uplifting class that will help release the cold winter months from your body and mind; flow into spring with ease and joy. Jump start your body’s metabolism, wring out toxins and balance your systems as we move through a series of yoga poses designed for spring cleaning. $15 or class card. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Happy Hour Yoga – 6pm. This all-levels flow class focuses on coordinating breath to movement, with heart opening postures and musical accompaniment. The sequence of postures increases flexibility and strength, while creating a sense of calm and relaxation in the body and mind. Meets every Fri. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com. Winter Wildman – 6:30-8pm. Tired of staying indoors during the cold winter months? Come on out to REI Marlton and learn firsthand from local cold weather enthusiast, Alex Wildman. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

We believe all animals have a right to live in peace. These organizations provide shelter and rehabilitation for countless of animals in need of love and attention. Most all of then need volunteers to help with the daily care for the discarded or injured pets. Spread the love!

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animalwelfare&rescue Camden County Animal Welfare Association, Inc 509 Centennial Blvd Voorhies, NJ 08043 856-424-2288 www.awanj.org The Animal Orphanage 419 Cooper Rd Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-627-9111 www.theanimalorphanage.org Camden County Animal Shelter 125 County House Rd Blackwood, NJ 08012 856-401-1300 www.ccasnj.org Animal Adoption Center 501 North Berlin Road Lindenwold, NJ 08021 856-435-9116 www.animaladoption.com Almost Home Animal Shelter 9140 C Pennsauken Highway Pennsauken,NJ 08109 856-663-3058 www.ahasnj.org Greyhound Angels 9120 B Pennsauken Highway Pennsauken,NJ 08109 856-292-8780 www.greyhoundangelsadoption.com South Jersey Rescue 128 Adalisa Ave Gibbstown, NJ 08027 609-314-4664 www.southjerseyrescue.com

Burlington County Burlington County Animal Alliance Burlington County Animal Shelter 35 Academy Drive Westampton,NJ 08060 609-265-5073 www.bcaaofnj.org Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge 4 Sawmill Road Medford, NJ 08055 856-983-3329 www.cedarrun.org

resource page Cape May County Animal Shelter 110 Shelter Road Cape May Ct. Hse, NJ 08210 609-465-8923 www.capemaycountygov.net Humane Society of Ocean City 1 Shelter Road Ocean City, NJ 08226 www.hsocnj.org Beacon Animal Rescue 701 Butter Road Ocean View, NJ 08230 beaconanimalrescue.org Salem County Salem County Humane Society North Game Creek Road Carneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Point, NJ 08069 856-299-0222 www.salemcountyhumanesociety.org

Gloucester County Gloucester County Animal Shelter 1200 North Delsea Drive Clayton, NJ 08312 856-881-2828 www.co.gloucester.nj.us/depts/a/ shelter Atlantic County Humane Society of Atlantic City 1401 Absecon Boulevard Atlantic City,NJ 08401 609-344-0346 hsacpet.org Atlantic County Animal Shelter 240 Old Turnpike Road Pleasantville, NJ 08232 609-485-2345 aclink.org/animalshelter

Pennsville Township Animal Pound 94 Industrial Park Road Pennsville, NJ 08347 856-851-1100 www.pennsville.org/services.html More organizations and websites NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitators http://www.njfishandwildlife.com/pdf/ rehab_list.pdf Adoption Organizations http://theshelterpetproject.org/shelters https://www.aspca.org/adopt/shelters https://www.petfinder.com http://www.adoptapet.com http://www.ifaw.org/united-states/ourwork/animal-rescue

Cape May County Animal Welfare Society 40 Route 47 South Cape May Ct. Hse., NJ 08210 609-465-3403 www.animalwelfaresocietyofcmch.org

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Access Energetic Facelift Certification Class – 9am-1pm. A wonderful way to rejuvenate the face. Learn a non-invasive, economical, totally blissful, light-energetic-touch, hands-on technique that feels amazing and can lift, smooth, tighten and awaken your face. Following this class, you are able to offer this as a paid service or a gift to others. 4 CEUs. Moorestown. For more info: 856-437-0430, Restoration-You.com. ™

Yoga Healing & the Zen of Eating – 9am-2pm. Morning yoga practice guided by Gwyn Heusser, RYT, to help us open the pathways to self-connection. Jim Hart, nutritionist, trainer and wellness coach, follows with a hands-on cooking demo and critical clues for achieving fit bodies and robust health. $65. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Pilates Reformer Demo Class – 10am. Pilates is known for its ability to promote core strength, flexibility, coordination and balance. Introduce yourself and your body to the wide-spread benefits of Pilates Reformer. Space limited. Free. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. Registration required: 609-654-9400. Yoga CenterOfMedford.com. Reiki Level 1 Class – 10am-5pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Receive your Reiki level 1 certification. Learn the history and benefits of Reiki, the chakra and energy system, attunement, hand positions and self treatments. $125. Bliss Body Studio, 616 Collings Ave, Collingswood. Pre-register by Mar 2: 856-261-0554, BlissBody NJ@yahoo.com. BlissBodyNJ.com. Sankalpa Retreat Day: Honoring the Heart’s Desire – 12-5pm. Sankalpa means “intention born from the heart.” Will cultivate our receptivity and engage in a visioning process. Guided meditation, gentle movement, mantra & healing sounds, self inquiry, clear limiting blocks and flow in your true nature. $50. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Reiki Level II Certification Class – 9:30am5pm. For those who have completed Reiki Level I, this class incorporates symbols, long distance healing and emotional balancing techniques. Instructor: Jacklynn Milovsky, Reiki Master. $190. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com. Community HU Song – 10-10:30am. Learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Light refreshments & fellowship follow. Free. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019. Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm. Celebrate the experience of the Light and Sound of God through the Eckankar Worship Service. Service includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on month’s topic: “Seeing Spirit at Work Every Moment.” Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

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Let Your Yoga Dance – 6-7pm. With Suzie. Begin with a centering warmup, get your heart rate up with a combination of guided and free dance, cool down. Experience healing thru joy. $10. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveIn JoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, MARCH 9 Meditation and Messages through Mediumship – 5:30pm. Also Apr 6. Alchemy exists with medium, Alaine Portner, E-RYT, in combination with meditation, messaging and harmonic sounds. She communicates with the energies of loved ones and receives symbolic messages, both personal and purposeful to you. Limited to 8 participants; pre-registration required. $65. Skype sessions available. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10 Halo Wellness Center’s 1st Anniversary – They are celebrating with free 30-min salt sessions for all of our loyal clients. If you have been to Halo for a service over the past year call to make an appointment. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. For an appt: 856-574-4433. Elevate YourHealth.com. Rock Gardening: Inspired by Nature – 7pm. Monthly Horticultural Society of South Jersey meeting. Arle Kruckeberg, chair of the Delaware Valley Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society, will introduce some specific tips and techniques in rock gardening as well as a survey of the landscapes and floras that are inspirations for rock gardens. Free. Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. More info: HSSJ.org.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11 Live Music and Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Also Apr 8. With Molly Hicks and Bonnie Hart. Gentle guitar music and beautiful vocal accompaniment by a music therapist provide the perfect backdrop for yoga postures that promote relaxing and rejuvenating. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 609-970-3401. BonnieHart.org. Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:308:30pm. Join an REI backpacking expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html. Learn the Secrets to Enhance Your Natural Intuitive Abilities – Mar 11, 18, 25. 7-8:15pm. With Elsie Kerns. 3-session class online & recorded for replay. Wake up your ESP, silence doubt and trust your intuition. Info: 856-988-7426. Details & registration: IntuitiveYou.eventbrite.com. Monastic Circle: Essentials for Living a Zen-inspired Life – 7-9pm. Join the Monks of Pine Wind as they come together to discuss and train in the fundamentals of living a spiritual and ethical life. Evening includes a liturgy. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 12 Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Learn Donna Eden’s Daily Routine and other techniques to keep your energies balanced and healthy. Based on Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine book. Led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Paula: 856-222-9444. Acu-HealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Girls’ Night Out – 3-7pm. Grab your BFF and come to Halo Wellness Center to relax and recharge. This special package includes a 40-min aromatherapy massage, 20-min reflexology, 20min salt room for only $85 plus tax. An amazing way to end your week. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. For an appt: 856-5744433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Yoga for Runners Workshop – 8:30-10:30am. Runners of all abilities welcome. Whether you are new to running or yoga or not. Come for a morning run and stay to learn how to stretch and strengthen those running muscles to help runners develop greater flexibility, fitness and mental focus. With Lauren Lea Landgrebe, a yoga instructor and a triathlete. $15 registered by Mar 10; $20 after. Sign up: 609-231-6706 or Majaka Yoga.com. Healthy Hike – 10:30-11:30am. Join a Rancocas naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. $3/RNC members, $5/nonmembers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNature Center.org. Tribal-Style Bellydance Basics – 1-2:30pm. Join Megan Marchese for a fun and ab-reducing time of improvisational tribal-style bellydance. Learn different ways to move and isolate different muscle groups, the key elements of bellydance, and put them together in dance, one movement flowing to the next. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 17 GoPro Video Editing Basics with GoPro Studio – 6:30-8pm. Join us for an inside look at GoPro’s revamped video-editing software and get ready to make your videos pop. Bring laptop with GoPro Studio and video files to edit. $20/ member, $40/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Spiritual Discussion Class – 3-4pm. This month’s topic is “Learning to Listen to God.” God speaks to us every day about even the smallest things. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 609-261-0019.

Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class – 6:30-8pm. Learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. Learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. $30/member, $50/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html. Dai Segaki Services – 7-8:30pm. An evening liturgy in remembrance of loved ones, known and unknown, who have passed away. All welcome. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org. Tibetan Breathwork and Meditation – 7:308:30pm. With Janice Gilpin. A seated practice using breathwork, mantras and mudras to balance, align and restore inner peace. Experience for yourself the many benefits for mind, body and spirit. $15. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19 Vernal Equinox Hike – 10am-12pm. Hike on sandy roads through forests and along cranberry bogs. Look for signs of plant growth and the early bloomers, discover animals emerging from their winter slumber or returning along their migratory paths. Binoculars recommended. $10. Meet at General Store, Whitesbog Village, 120 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Pre-registration required: 609=894-9311 x 3027. bcc.edu/pines. Global to Local: Actions for a Safe Food Supply – 6:30pm. Join GMO Free NJ to find out how the pending international “trade” treaties and Federal GMO-labeling bills could affect the food that ends up on the dinner table. The meeting will feature a tele conference with speaker, writer and film producer D’Marie Mulatierri who will give an overview of the TPP and other trade deals that are being negotiated behind closed doors, without public or congressional input. Free. Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: GMOfreeNJ@gmail.com. Learn more: GMOfreeNJ.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 20 Crystal Singing Bowls & Didgeridoo – 7-8:15pm. With Kristy McAdams and Michael Gibbs. Ride the sound waves receiving, clearing and dreaming in a meditative space. The crystal singing bowls heal the chakras and harmonize mind, body, spirit using sound, color and vibration. The Didgeridoo connects listeners to dreamtime and nature. $20. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, MARCH 21 Girl Power Tween and Teen Empowerment Workshops – A fun, interactive, curriculum-based program that empowers tweens (10-13) and teens (14-17) with great life skills needed for self-love, self-confidence and self-acceptance. Teach healthy coping skills that promote positive self-esteem to make great choices in life. $69. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 Silent Brunch – 10am-12pm. With Susan Drummond. Join us as we connect with and honor loved ones passed. Besides your personal communication with your loved ones, Susan will share any messages she receives during this Sunday brunch. Limited seating. $40. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com. Comprehensive Chakra Workshop – 11am2pm. Learn what areas of life are affected and represented by each chakra, signs of unhealthy chakras, tools to clear and heal chakras. Use of colors, crystals, meditations, tonings, mantras, sound and more. Includes a binder with an action plan. $45. For more classes & info: 856437-0430, Restoration-You.com. Salamander Sunday – 1:30-3pm. Every spring like clockwork, these elusive amphibians emerge from hibernation as the days warm and the daylight extends. Hike to search for the 3 species of salamanders that make Rancocas their home. Waterproof footwear suggested. $7/members, $10/nonmembers. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 23 Medford Medium, Alaine Portner, Speaks to KATZ JCC – 10:30am-12pm. If you like The Long Island Medium you are going to love meeting the Medford Medium. Alaine is a remarkably sensitive Medium, who specializes in receiving messages from loved ones or guided spirits and then delivers life-affirming insight and direction. Readings and refreshments included. $10/ members, $15/general. Cherry Hill. For tickets: katzjcc.org. For more info about Alaine: AlainePortner.com.

TUESDAY, MARCH 24 Women’s Drum Circle – 7:30-9pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Experience the healing power of sound as we honor each other and Spirit with the joyful sounds of a drumming circle with the energy of the drum and rattles. No experience necessary. Don’t need to have own drum or rattle. Also celebrate the gifts of the Spring Equinox. Donation to support studio. Bliss Body Studio, 616 Collings Ave, Collingswood. Pre-register by Mar 22: 856-261-0554, BlissBodyNJ@yahoo. com. BlissBodyNJ.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25 Bike Maintenance Basics – 6:30-8pm. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/ stores/marlton.html. Thyroid Dysfunction and Adrenal Fatigue Webinar – 7pm. Ben Briggs, RPh, IACP, CNC, will discuss the role of the thyroid and its impact on multiple body systems as a critical component of overall hormonal balance. Hypothyroidism presents a myriad of symptoms which may not be diagnosed for years. Ben will also discuss treat-

savethedate Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness Meditation Class Wednesdays, Mar 25-May 13. 8 sessions. Learn stress-reduction techniques to use the rest of your life. Temenos Center, 720 E Main St, Moorestown. Info, Jane Fox: 856722-9043 x 3, JaneFoxLcsw@msn.com or TemenosCenter.com. ment options for regulation of the thyroid and adrenal glands for optimization of health. For registration or more info, Liesha: 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com for Eventbrite registration.

SATURDAY, MARCH 28 Volunteer for 6th Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival Sustainable – Apply by this deadline to be part of the volunteer ambassador corps at the 6th Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival. Numerous positions available. 5,000 visitors expected at this event April 25, 10am-2pm. Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd, Cherry Hill. Info & application: EFVolCoordinator@SustainableCherryHill.org or SustainableCherryHill.org. Saddler’s Woods Spring Cleanup – 9:30am1pm. Saddler’s Woods Conservation Association needs volunteers to weed invasive plants, remove litter and debris, and refurbish trails. Refreshments, gloves and tools provided. Pre-registration required by Mar 20: 856-869-7372 or Janet@SaddlersWoods.org. Rain Barrel Workshop – 10am-12pm. Join Nina Odunlami, AmeriCorps NJ Watershed Ambassador for the Rancocas Creek Watershed, to learn of the benefits of rain barrels in collecting rain water for use in your home landscape and managing stormwater runoff, then create a rain barrel to install at your home. $20. Meet at General Store, Whitesbog Village, 120 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Pre-registration required: 609=894-9311 x 3027. bcc.edu/pines. Healthy Soil, Healthy Self Workshop – 10am1pm. Part of GMO Free NJ’s Digging Deeper series. Holly DeCovny and Barbara Thomas outline the links between today’s agricultural practices and human health, and its impact on crop land. Keith Monahan leads a fermentation workshop designed to remediate the effects of GMOs on the gut microbiome and develop a long lasting foundation of gut health. Master Gardener Gwenne Baile shares her expertise on building healthy soil in the garden by creating microbe-rich compost. Free. Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: GMOfreeNJ@ gmail.com. Learn more: GMOfreeNJ.com.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Auras Class – 10am4pm. Join energy healers Paula Anderson and Barbara Angelo for a day filled with information, interaction, practice and fun. $125, advanced registration required. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. For more info, 856222-9444 or Acu-HealthCenter.com.

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Ayurvedic Inner Body Spring Cleanse – 1-3:30pm. With Janet Watkins. Learn how to transition into spring safely and avoiding the allergies and colds that can occur when seasons change. Learn about the foods, herbs that will help us transition. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Sound Healing with Devpreet – 1-2:30pm. Come to deep healing and alignment with a guided meditation for relaxation and healing crystal activation through singing bowls, chanting healing mantras and a rhythmic gong bath with a full range of that create an otherworldly state of deep relaxation and bliss. $20/advance, $25/at door. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Live Music and Yoga – 6-7:15pm. With Molly Hicks and Bonnie Hart. Gentle guitar music and beautiful vocal accompaniment by a music therapist provide the perfect backdrop for yoga postures that promote relaxing and rejuvenating. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 609-970-3401. BonnieHart.org.

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SUNDAY, APRIL 12 Bimini, Bahamas Dolphin Yoga Adventure – Apr 12-18. With Alaine Portner, Medium, and Lori Reyes, MSW, CTT. Create your human pod of like-minded sea seekers on this yoga retreat to Bimini, Bahamas. Discover the retreat of a lifetime. Release your own boundaries of adventure. Yoga, mediumship, breathwork, dolphin magic, Atlantis, energy transformation. The trip always fills to capacity. Register now: 609-654-9400, WildQuest.com or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 11 Awakening to the Divine Masculine/Divine Feminine within Each of Us – 7-9pm. Spiritual teacher, channel and true blended being, Dona Cabello, helps us understand the importance of Sacred Masculine/Feminine to our wholeness and our ability to love. $25. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-2689151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16 Integrative Medicine Introduction – 6:307:30pm. Learn how proven complementary therapies including acupuncture, biopuncture and homeopathy treat pain and encourage the body’s natural healing abilities without the side effects of conventional medications. Meet Polina Karmazin, MD, medical director of the Virtua Center for Integrative Medicine. Free. Attendees receive $50 off their initial consultation. Space limited. Rohrer Center for Health Fitness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Pre-registration requested: 1-888-VIRTUA-3.

FRIDAY, MAY 15

Spa and Spiritual Weekend – May 15-17. With Alaine Portner, Medium. Elevate your thinking and personal awareness at this special event. Woodloch Lodge, Poconos, PA. More info: 609654-9400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25 6th Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival Sustainable – 10am-2pm. Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd, Cherry Hill. Info: SustainableCherry Hill.org.

MONDAY, MAY 4 Integrative Medicine Introduction – 6:307:30pm. Learn how proven complementary therapies including acupuncture, biopuncture and homeopathy treat pain and encourage the body’s natural healing abilities without the side effects of conventional medications. Meet Polina Karmazin, MD, medical director of the Virtua Center for Integrative Medicine. Free. Attendees receive $50 off their initial consultation. Space limited. Virtua Health and Wellness Center, Washington Twp, 239 Hurffville-Cross Keys Rd, Sewell. Pre-registration requested: 1-888-VIRTUA-3.

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Thai Yoga Bodywork Training with Sudevi – Apr 18-20. Learn the beautiful art of Thai yoga bodywork and enjoy a rejuvenating weekend. Course teaches a basic 1.5-hr sequence of Thai yoga bodywork techniques. Watch demonstrations, take notes in manual, then practice giving and receiving with partners in the class. 24 CEUs NCBTMB & Yoga Alliance. $350. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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daily Yoga for Your Back – If you are looking for an effective therapy for back pain that does not involve drugs or medical procedures, discover Svaroopa® yoga. A therapeutic and gentle style of yoga that relieves pressure from the spine. 6 classes offered a week. Rhonda Clarke, Yoga Therapist and Advanced Svaroopa Yoga Teacher. $15/class. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net. Dawn Meditation – 6-7am each weekdays, except from Mar 23-27. Start your day with a healthy mental breakfast, which nourishes and prepares your mind and body to meet the day’s challenges. No registration required. $5 donation appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

sunday Ashtanga Yoga – 8-10am. Experience the traditional practice as it is taught in Mysore, India. A challenging practice made up of 26 postures linked together through the breath, creating a moving meditation. Be taught individually in a group setting. $108/6 wks. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com. Meditation – 10:30am. Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.

monday Nia – 5:30-6:30pm. A cardio dance group fitness class that incorporates empowerment with martial arts, joy of movement with dance arts and healing arts with yoga stretches. Promotes mindfulness, holistic fitness and well-being. $13, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Yoga ForLiving.net. Qigong Class – 6pm. Using controlled breathing with gentle movements, qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, improves immunity and much more. No special equipment needed. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $15/drop-in, $50/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. To register: 856-461-0060. Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your subconscious is coached to accept new positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and filled with thoughts of hope and trust, opening your mind to infinite possibilities. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:308:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and Reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeInBalance@ gmail.com.

tuesday Beginner’s Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Cheryl Feil. The perfect class if new to yoga or want to return to the basics. Develop an understanding of the breath, how it links to movement and proper alignment in each pose, including modifications. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Back To Basics Yoga – 10-11am. With Bonnie Hart. Movements that stretch, tone and firm the physical body while relaxing the mind. All ages and abilities welcome. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 609-970-3401. BonnieHart.org. Barefoot Bootcamp – 10:30-11:30am. With Jessica Watters. A little bit of yoga, a little bit of Pilates, all-over toning and sculpting and a whole lot of fun. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:45pm. Relax and renew with Cris, a 200-hr certified yoga instructor. Gentle hatha yoga, breathing and deep relaxation techniques, Reiki, and light massage will help balance your mind, body and spirit. Nature scenes are projected on a beautiful flat screen TV to enhance the relaxation experience. Class suitable for all adults in Glassboro and surrounding towns. Space limited. All levels welcome. Glassboro Senior Center, off of Rte 47. More info: HathaFun.com. All Level Yoga with Sandy – 7pm. Vital Yoga, 836 Broadway, Westville. 609-922-2484. VitalYogaNJ.com.

Qigong Class: Lunch Time Recharger – 12:15pm. 40-min class so can attend during lunch break. Using controlled breathing with gentle movements, qigong builds strength and stamina while boosting circulation, improves immunity and much more. No special equipment needed. Certified Supreme Science Qigong Instructor, Sharon Tuscano. $12/drop-in, $40/4 classes. WellSpring Center, 19 N Centre St, Merchantville. To register: 856-461-0060. Creative Writing – 2-3:30pm. Course designed to be a true creative writing class. If you have ever wanted to write, now is the opportunity to try doing it within an accepting circle of writers. Class ongoing and will become a way for you to finally find your voice and to tell your story. $95/6 wks, $18/ drop-in. Eilandarts Center, 21 S Centre St, Merchantville. Ni@Eilandarts.com. Eilandarts.com. Pre-Natal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Tricia Heiser. Enhance your pregnancy with prenatal yoga and keep the body healthy, the mind stress free and promote a deeper connection between mother and baby. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. Earth Yoga – 6-7pm. With Bonnie Hart. Native American and Eastern Philosophies intermingle to relieve stress and reconnect to a greater sense of self. Postures and breathing techniques shift nervous tension to a feeling of grounding and peace. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 609-970-3401. BonnieHart.org. Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – Thru June. 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. SustainableCherryHill.org. Metaphysical Development Circle – 6:308:30pm. Higher awareness, meditation, mindfulness, spirit communication, dowsing and more. Medium and author Robert Egby. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated. 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-351-5878. Check “Bulletin Board” at Robert-Egby.com. Lettering Arts – 7-8:30pm. With Maureen Peters. All skill levels welcome to learn the art of calligraphy and to create unique pieces using brush work, resists, embossing, stamping and more. Supplies provided. Free. Woodbury Public Library, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-8452611. WoodburyLibrary.org.

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wednesday Vedic Chanting for Beginners – 9-10am. Learn simple Vedic Chants that open heart and mind. Change the way we think and feel and increase mental clarity. With Linda Cope. Also Yoga Therapy by appointment. Temenos Center, Moorestown. 856-722-9043 x 7. Healing. Yoga@yahoo.com. Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

YogaBlaast – 9:15-10:15am. With Lauri Andreacchio. Warrior pose takes on new meaning when you kick your way through class. The perfect blend of yoga and kickboxing. Regular class rates apply. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-953-7800 or TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. A Healing Sanctuary: Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery – 10-11:30am. Integrates gentle yoga, breathing and mindfulness practices along with aromatherapy, Reiki, energy medicine and singing crystal bowls to soothe the body, mind and spirit. $20. Anu Medical Spa, 200B Rte 73, Voorhees. Info, Pamela Kofsky: 856-266-3164 or InnerRadiance777@aol.com.

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Kids Yoga Classes – 4:15pm. This is a great way to introduce kids to the power of yoga and have fun at the same time. Ages K-8. $10/class. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. More info: 856-574-4433 or ElevateYourHealth.com. Sound Healing with Crystal Singing Bowls – 7pm. 2nd Thurs. Connect, balance and align with the power of sound for the body, mind and spirit. Guided meditation, chakra balancing and a spectrum of meditative sound. Healing Harmonies, Medford. 609-304-3335. HealingHarmonies 1111.com. Weekly Mindfulness Meditation Classes – 7-8pm. Research shows that mindfulness meditation practice can restore emotional balance, reduce stress, improve health and actually change the brain’s gray matter. With practice one can become aware of habitual reactions to stressors and discover new ways of responding to life’s challenges. $13/class, $8/senior, student. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

friday Yoga with Crystal Bowls – 10-11am. With Bonnie Hart. Stress relief through focusing on the breath while moving through postures. Concludes with deep relaxation to the soothing sounds of Crystal Bowls which awaken a deeper meditative state. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 609-970-3401. BonnieHart.org. Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. Yoga for Living Fridays – 7-8pm. 1st Fri: Yoga Dance; 2nd Fri: Deep Relaxation with Crystal Bowls; 3rd Fri: Laughter Yoga. Rejuvenate and start your weekend in a new state of mind and body. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

saturday Vinyasa Flow & Yoga Nidra Meditation – 1011:30am. With Shelly. A challenging style. Poses and their many variations, some held a bit longer, allowing students to settle into deeper alignment followed by yoga nidra, a body-centered form of meditation to deeply relax and release stress. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveIn JoyYoga.com. Refresh and Renew Yoga Class – 10:15-11:15am. Start your weekend by clearing out the chaos and stressors of the week. This class will guide you through a flowing series of purifying and restorative postures. Leave feeling rejuvenated and ready to enjoy the weekend. Sol Yoga at Vacanti Jiu Jitsu, Bruni Square, 1351 Rte 38W (rear), Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com. Saddler’s Woods Open House Day – 1-5pm; 2pm, special presentations. 2nd Sat. Enjoy a variety of programs and find out the many ways you can participate in the environmental and historical issues in your community. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E Ormond Ave. 856-869-7372. Saddlers Woods.org.

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COUNSELING DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING – Family/Individual, AETNA accepted, $65

FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL YOGA STUDIO/COUNSELING SPACE FOR RENT, CHERRY HILL – Looking for a great space and location to hold your workshop, class, private therapy or counseling session. The Yoga for Living studio is available for rental. Counseling room, $15/hour or $75/day. Call 856-404-7287. BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAN ROOMS FOR RENT IN A NUTRITION & WELLNESS CENTER – Both in the back and very private, located in Woolwich Twp, 3 minutes from I-295. (10’ x 11’ $500/month; 8’ x 9’ $375/ month). Deposit required. Call 856-467-3535. THE CENTER, LIFE IN BALANCE IN MEDFORD IS EXPANDING! – New office space available for interested practitioners. Be part of a supportive and positive environment while helping others. To learn more, call 609975-8379.

HELP WANTED AD SALES REP – Natural Awakenings is now accepting resumes for Part/Full-time Sales Reps throughout the Camden/Burlington/Gloucester County area. Must be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, sales and computer/database experience. We’re positive people looking for positive associates. Flexible schedule with great earning potential. Pay is set up on a generous full commission structure with bonuses. Email cover letter & resume to Info@NASouthJersey.com.

LABYRINTHS CLASSICAL CHARTRES LABYRINTH DESIGNS – Manufactured for residential, commercial, and institutional settings. These beautiful labyrinths are made from concrete pavers, individually created with your choice of size, color and design, to pass the test of time. Landscape design services and consulting available to help with placement, installation and supporting landscape. TAKE THE FIRST STEP. To learn more, call: 856-546-0945.

NJ OFFICIANT CUSTOM WEDDING VOWS – I specialize in getting to know you so that your vows reflect your love and lifestyle. Dee: 609-509-3772 or TerraAurum@hotmail.com.980-3514.

community resource guide ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS RENEE ROBERTSON Restoration-You Inc. Moorestown, NJ 856-437-0430 Restoration-You.com

What if there was a much easier way to deal with stress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, a hands-on body process that starts a flow of energy and erases years of fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold us back. Sessions include powerful tools to use in everyday situations. Offering certification classes for Access Consciousness Energetic Facelift™ and Access Bars ™.

ACUPUNCTURE FRANCHESCA ISAAC, LAC, DIPL. AC., HHC Acupuncture, Holistic Health Coach 860 Rte 168, Ste 104 Turnersville, NJ 08012 856-401-9550

Franchesca Isaac is a nationally New Jersey licensed Acupuncturist and a certified holistic health counselor. Acupuncture is known to help a wide variety of conditions including; migraines, back pain, neck pain, digestive issues, allergies, menstrual symptoms, and menopausal symptoms. Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how acupuncture can help.

MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST Regenerate Health and Wellness 2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 500, Voorhees 609-332-1324 RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com

Acupuncture, Advanced Allergy Therapeutics (AAT), cupping, detoxification, nutrition, and relaxation techniques for acute and chronic pain, stress, concussions, overuse injuries, digestive and immune conditions, and more. AAT offers a non-invasive and effective approach in treating allergy and sensitivity symptoms. See ad page 12.

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ANIMAL COMMUNICATION KARIN HIRSCH

COUNSELING BONNIE HART

CHIROPRACTOR

Lotus Living Space Shamanic Healing, Animal Communication 201-993-6588 Info@LotusLivingSpace.com LotusLivingSpace.com

DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS

Does your animal companion experience health or behavioral problems? Is your pet lost or diseased and you would like to get in contact? Karin is a Shamanic Healer and Animal Communicator and utilizes her telepathic abilities when communicating with animals. Deepen your relationship and understanding with your beloved pet.

D r. D e C o t i i s s p e c i a l i z e s i n wellness-based Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER RHONDA CLARKE, CSYT

Certified Ayurveda Therapist, Yoga Therapist Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net Support for living a more balanced life through the science of yoga. Yoga t h e r a p y, Ay u r v e d i c l i f e s t y l e counseling and Ayurveda treatments available. See ad, page 22.

JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ay u r v e d a , n u t r i t i o n , y o g a , meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

30 W Holly Ave Pitman, NJ 08071 856-218-1330 Fddec@WellnessSpeakers.org

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 • 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com D r. B i d w e l l i s d e d i c a t e d t o providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction. Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, a c t i v a t o r, a r t h r o s t i m , S O T b l o c k i n g , craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad, page 12.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ALLERGY & HEALTH SOLUTIONS CENTER CARYLANN BAUTZ, CNC, CMT

“Naet” 24-Hr Allergy Elimination Therapy Colon Hydrotherapy, Crystal Light Bed Healing 609-654-4858 FeelLikeUs.net Since 1982, we have been blending Eastern and Western t h e r a p i e s. B o o st t h e i m m u n e system, balance the mind and b o d y, s a f e l y c l e a n s e t o x i n s and waste. Far Infrared Sauna Chelation Therapy. Rejuvenate and reconnect the body, mind and spirit. Namaste. See ad, page 28.

Stress-Relief Specialist, Ecopsychologist, MA Transpersonal Psychology 1926 Greentree Rd Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 609-970-3401 Bonnie@BonnieHart.org BonnieHart.org EarthGym.org One-on-one counseling to unravel the worries of the mind and move into the wisdom of the heart. Offering knowledgeable, caring guidance. Phone calls and emails welcome to answer any questions. See ad, page 5.

MIMI AWTAR SCALIA

MCAT/abt, Certified Hatha and Kundalini Yoga Teacher Reiki Practitioner, Clinical Wholistic Counselor Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill Mimipaz@aol.com Individual and/or group sessions available to support you in reaching your highest potential: releasing holding patterns, grief & loss, trauma, childhood issues, through spiritual healing via E a s t m e e t s We s t t r a d i t i o n s , including art therapy, drumming, chelation and meditation.

ENERGYWORK ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYT

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 AlainePortner.com Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.com YogaCenterOfMedford.com A gifted medium, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and guardian of the Yoga Center of Medford. The Center has enriched the lives of the community for over a generation. During the course of her professional journey, Alaine has fine-tuned her ability as a medium and then fused it with her love of meditation to offer a unique and transformative experience. Individual and group sessions are now available. See ad, page 8.

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ENERGY THERAPY JENNY TORTORICE

Energy Medicine, Healing and Reiki Yoga for Living 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill 856-207-6621 BeeYogaJenny@gmail.com Offering hands-on healing modalities; Reiki, energy medicine techniques and counseling, as taught by my teacher Dr. Jane Ely. I create a supportive environment for you to relax and receive; to help facilitate you moving with life with greater ease. See ad, page 22.

MARILYN EPPOLITE

The Wisdom Within Energy healing, flower essences, akashic readings and spiritual counseling 856-236-5973 New website: video meditations and tips on living a balanced emotional life. TheWisdomWithin.net A balanced energy system is the foundation of health. Marilyn, a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and a certified flower essence therapist, guides you to an experience of a balanced energy field as the secret to emotional balance and in finding solutions to the challenges of life. Children, teens, adults. In-person or phone/Skype sessions.

FENG SHUI & ENERGY WORK KARIN HIRSCH

Lotus Living Space Feng Shui, Physical Radiesthesia, Energy Therapy, Shamanic Healing 201-993-6588 Info@LotusLivingSpace.com LotusLivingSpace.com A healthy body, mind and spirit need a balanced and positive environment. Karin is a certified Feng Shui Master and Professional Dowser for Geopathic Stress, Electromagnetic Frequencies, Energy Intrusions and Product Sensitivities. She also offers IET®, Shamanic Healing and Psychopomp work to heal mind and spirit.

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MINDFUL SURROUNDINGS

Bev Borton, Certified Feng Shui Practitioner Feng Shui Consultations and Classes Medford, NJ 609-654-0697 609-744-3789 (c) Bsborton@verizon.net Bev Borton understands and balances the river of energy that flows through and around your home, workplace, or property to remove obstacles and create the best support for your desired circumstances. Mindful Surroundings—positive changes felt by all who enter.

HEALING MODALITIES SHARON TUSCANO, NCTMB, CNMT, CECP

Olympia Healing Arts 4142 US Rte 130 N, Delran/ Edgewater Park Area 856-461-0060 OlympiaHealing.com Experience a transformational healing session that will bring you back to yourself. Skillfully integrating several modalities specifically chosen to eliminate pain, release stuck emotional patterns, overcome fears, bringing you to a state of peace and oneness. No more stress, just a renewed joy for life. Certified Qigong Instructor, Healing with Food, BARS – Access Consciousness, Colorpuncturist, NeuroMuscular Therapist.

HEALTH COUNSELING LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified T h e r m o g r a p h i c Te c h n i c i a n , Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 6.

HYPNOTHERAPY BRIAN STEMETZKI

901 Rte 168, Ste 103, Turnersville 856-266-4983 ABetterTomorrowCounselingServices.com Brian Stemetzki is a licensed LCSW, NBCCH and a level 2-trained EMDR clinician. He provides a wide variety of treatment methods such as Hypnotherapy, EMDR and EFT that can help you reach your goals quicker and easier. See ad, page 8.

DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 14.

ROBERT EGBY CH, DHP

Hypnosis Healing & Beyond 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068 609-351-5878 Robert-Egby.com Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions. We rebuild positive values including self-confidence, self worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and self-hypnosis training, higher self and spirit communication. Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE CHANDLER WELLNESS CARE

Khayriyyah Chandler, DO 25 A Tanner St, Haddonfield, NJ 08033 856-874-8194 Fax: 877-876-2833 ChandlerWellnessCare@gmail.com ChandlerWellnessCare.com Direct Pay family practice in downtown Haddonfield. 24/7 access to Dr, 30-min visits, house calls, Skype and telemedicine visits. Integrative medicine. Osteopathic manipulation. Weight-loss management. Shop with Dr. Vitamin Injections. Postpartum and youth services. Tai chi and Education Series. Book online.

DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 856-231-0590 DONNA WOOD DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine Certified Nutritionist blending traditional family care with Health Haven, 1381 New Jersey Rte. 38 a holistic focus and preventive, nu- Hainesport, NJ 08036 tritional and integrative approach. 609-346-7696 We look for causes and triggers for HealthHavenInc.com

disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 9.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a Board Certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 6.

MASSAGE THERAPY VICTORIOUS SOUL HEALING

Kerrie Sullivan, LMT, CRM 856-357-6596 VictoriousSoul@yahoo.com Facebook: Victorious Soul Healing Victorious Soul Healing believes that when you heal the soul first, the mind and body will follow. Kerrie Sullivan operates this mobile unit and will travel a great distance to offer her services. She is a gifted healer that uses her intuitive abilities to pinpoint the cause of dis-ease in the body. Book your appointment today for massage therapy and bodywork, Reiki, attunements, energy medicine, healing with essential oils, chakra balancing, distance healing, self-exploration, spiritual growth, and crystal and intuitive healing.

NUMEROLOGIST TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com J o i n t h e r e g i o n ’s l e a d i n g numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

GENESIS SPIRITUAL HEALING & METAPHYSICAL CENTER Faye Weber, RMT, Psychic Medium, CACR™, CHHP 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton, NJ 08048 GenesisSpiritualHealing.com

Donna Wood, a certified nutritionist, focuses on nutritional counseling and dietary guidance. Disease does not occur without a cause or imbalance. Discover the “root” of your imbalance. Learn to make better food and lifestyle choices. Gain self-awareness through our services. Call for an appointment. See ad, page 31.

DR. TAMMY LANG

Reiki healing and certification, mediumship, psychic readings and intuitive guidance, Angel card readings, other holistic and metaphysical services, classes, workshops and more. Call 609-4563888 to schedule an appointment. Come evolve your Soul & Spirit.

WELLNESS CENTER

South Jersey Center for Nutrition & Wellness 553 Beckett Rd, Ste 406, Swedesboro 856-467-3535 SJNutrition.com

THE CENTER…LIFE IN BALANCE

Good nutrition is fundamental to good health and wellness. Tammy specializes in clinical nutrition and Nutrition Response Testing—a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms/poor health. Tammy takes a natural, holistic approach to create an individualized program that combines nutritional guidance and natural supplements to resolve nutritional imbalances, poor digestion, hormone imbalance and difficult weight loss.

PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING

609-975-8379 TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.com TheCenterLifeInBalance.com

Awareness Coaching, with Maryann Miller, Life in Balance and Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-of-sorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 5.

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YOGA FOR LIVING

1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill 856-404-7287 YogaForLiving.net South Jersey’s leading holistic yoga center offering yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, lifestyle and stress relief counseling, tween and teen empowerment programs and a variety of workshops designed to support a more balanced lifestyle. See ad, page 22.

HEALERS UNIVERSE

Andrea Regal Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 Andrea@HealersUniverse.com HealersUniverse.com Sessions facilitate personal transformation, spiritual expansion, revelation of soul purpose and one’s unique role in the evolution of the planet. Individually tailored to organically reintegrate dissociated p i e c e s o f o n e ’s E s s e n c e experiencing definitive and permanent change of both inner and outer conditions in a relatively short period of time. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection.

ZEN LIFE COACHING SEIJAKU ROSHI

Pine Winds Zen Center Cherry Hill & Shamong locations 609-268-9151 Seijaku@Jizo-An.org A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-on-one private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training). Adults, couples, families, executives, professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad, page 19.

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