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Buddha & The Neuroscientist

by Natalie Berko

An increasing number of scientific researcher are referencing and drawing on Buddhism in their studies, especially in the neuroscience field. The dialogue between neuroscience and Buddhism dates to the 1980’s, catalyzed by his holiness the Dali Lama and the Mind and Life Institute, co-founded by the late neuroscientist and Buddhist, Francisco Varela. Recent research reveals evidence that the Buddhist concept “change is the only constant in the universe” has new scientific backing further more proving there is no such thing as a stable self. Our brain is malleable and has the potential to change, this concept is referred to as neuroplasticity.

The concept is very exciting and liberating, because we are not defined by our thoughts or ideas of who we are. Trends in cognitive science link the Buddhist belief that our self is ever changing to the physical parts of the brain. Self-processing in the brain is not instantiated in a particular region or network rather it extends to a broad range of fluctuating neural processes that don’t appear to be self-specific. Evan Thomson, a researcher from the University of British Columbia whose work includes studies of cognitive science, phenomenology and Buddhist philosophy said this is not the only area where neuroscience and Buddhism are converging. For example some neuroscientist now believe the cognitive facilities are not fixed but can be trained through meditation. There may also even be scientific backing to the Buddhist belief that consciousness extends into deep sleep. Buddhist Monks have long said that the universe and ourselves are constantly changing. Through meditation and training our mind we can elevate our awareness and control. Leading neuroscientist and Buddhists agree “Consciousness is everywhere”.

New theories in neuroscience suggest consciousness is an intrinsic property of everything, just like gravity. Neuroscience has long been baffled by consciousness, they can’t explain why it exists or how it came to be. Buddhists define consciousness into three different areas:

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• Consciousness that is conditioned by mental fabrications • Consciousness and the mind-body are interdependent • Consciousness acts as a “life force” by which there is a continuity across rebirths Modern research dialogues between Buddhists and scientist have barely begun to develop an understanding of mind – or consciousness – itself. As science and Eastern thought continue to hang out with each other there may be even more 21st century studies to back up 2,600 year old thoughts!

To raise your consciousness gives you power to create a happier and fulfilling life. Heightened consciousness breaks the walls of perception, perceived reality, and false beliefs. Below are a few spiritual exercises that can help you expand your consciousness quickly!

1. Appreciation Make a daily habit of sitting for even 10 minutes to write a list of all the things you appreciate, in a month’s time you will expand your vibrational frequency and deepen your spiritual understanding of the preciousness of this life.

2. Meditate Take 15-25 minutes every day to bring your mind into at least the alpha, if not the theta state. When you do this you build your capacity to handle stress. Where stress once consumed time and energy, you now have room for spirit to dwell.

3. ‘Yoke’ the Body The word ‘yoga’ literally means to ‘yoke’ together the body and the spirit. You don’t have to become a dedicated yogi but take time to at least sit still and totally focus in on using your breath to initiate and complete a movement – even a small one such as raising and lowering your arms. By doing this exercise you are creating a synchronicity between your mind and spirit.

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October is a great time to incorporate apples into your meals, taking advantage of their variety and abundance. Honeycrisp and Fuji are my favorite for eating out of my hand, especially if you like crisp apples that are juicy. Winesap, Granny Smith and Gala’s are great for pies and deserts because they keep their shape when cooked and lend a bit of tartness to sweetened desserts. Quinoa is an ancient grain that is making a resurgence in the culinary world. I love it because it can be served to those who are nutritionally conscious and those who just like food to taste good. It’s packs 8 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fiber into every cup. Enjoy!

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Resource Guarding

by Lauren Kehoe

Resource guarding can be prevalent among rescue dogs.

Difficult and some times unknown backgrounds may have caused a dog to struggle for things such as food and shelter in the past. If not caught early on, the dog can develop a tendency to guard. It is a natural instinct in any animal, including humans, to preserve what they need to survive, but certain situations can intensify this instinct.

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Lauren Kehoe There is a wide range of resource guarding that an animal is an avid can have. It could be as minor as a small grumble as you animal lover come to close to a food bowl, toy, crate, or even people. and dog owner.

It could be as severe as a bite. Ideally, we should try to address the guarding before it escalates into danger, but this is not always possible. Whichever stage an animal is at, it is possible to work on guarding. Focusing on the issue as early as we can will create a safer environment for everyone.

Some signs to look for in potential resourcing are body stiffening, lip curls, whale eyes (showing mostly the white portion of the eyes), and growling.

If the signs are subtle, they should still be worked on to prevent worsening.

If they are severe enough to the point where your dog is actually snapping at you, proceed with caution and consult a trainer if necessary.

So how do we fix resource guarding? The best method is prevention, such as familiarizing your dog early on with petting while eating and trading food and toy items. Once a dog has shown signs of guarding, steer clear of any petting. If food is the issue, try and feed your dog in a quiet, peaceful environment. A big help can be food bowl bonuses. As your dog eats, casually stroll by and toss a few pieces of food in its bowl. This helps your dog associate you approaching with positives rather than negatives.

Slowly it will teach that you come bearing gifts, not to steal resources.

Tied in with this is trading, meaning you give your dog treats as you take the bowl away. Depending on the severity of the resource guarding, you may need to tether your dog on leash for your own safety in the beginning.

Resource guarding is something to always keep an eye out for once your dog exhibits the behavior, but it can be greatly minimized and managed. Keeping up on training and consistency with routine are important. Continuing to feed your dog in a peaceful place for eating and trading for treats upon removal of bowls or toys are great things to stick with. If you feel uncomfortable in the situation, it is a good idea to consult an expert. Dogs are able to ready our energy, so if they sense our nervousness, it will put them more on edge. Luckily we don’t have to write it off and label a dog as a resource guarder for life. Progress can and will be made!

Bella is a 7 year old Puggle purchased as a puppy from the local pet store. She lived with the same family for all her life and sadly there were some big changes that left her here with us. Divorce, a move, and no one to take poor Bella. Its a very sad story we hear too often and the poor pets are the victims. Bella was extremely scared when she first got here and acted out to our staff because she did not know us. There was only one person here that she would allow to get near her and we were unsure if she was even going to be able to be adopted. After a couple weeks, she warmed up to most of our staff and we can take her out for walks and pet her. Even some of our experienced volunteers have gotten to know her. When her personality comes out, she is a happy, funny girl who loves belly rubs and has quite the snort (definitely the pug snort)! We are looking for adopters who will have the patience to acclimate this girl to a new home and we know she will be a loving and faithful companion. She just needs someone to give her a chance.

Calypso’s Story

A concerned citizen brought in 6 kittens to us as strays that were to young to be without their mother. A staff member fostered them til they were healthy enough to be put up for adoption. Now at 4 months old (as of 8-10-17), they are all spayed and neutered and ready to find their forever homes. They were a gnarly crew when they first got here so we dubbed them the Pirates of the Caribbean mateys!!

Calypso is a typical torti - can have a bit of a tude when she doesn’t get her way. She is loving in her own way, but will not snuggle, just wants to play and then when she is ready she will come to you.

Louise’s Story

Louise (sister of Thelma who was recently adopted), is a beautiful silver fawn hound/ terrier mix. She is about 8 months old and raring to go. She is about 25 lbs right now but will definitely get a little bigger. She would do best with a fenced in yard and lots of mental and physical stimulation. Shes used to the rural life and traffic around here does seem to make her scared. She will need to be housebroken as she is still a pup. Louise is super friendly and smart and will excel is obedience classes. If you are looking a girl who loves people please come meet Louise today.

Othello’s Story

Othello, Bianca, Desdemona, and Emilia are siblings who were brought in from a hoarding situation. They are 3 1/2 months old as of 6-18-17. They are a little nervous and just need a home with some time and patience to help bring them out of their shell. It may be a great idea to take 2! Potential adopters should be ready for all the antics of a kitten. They jump, like to scratch things, and are non-stop...even in the middle of the night!!

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Parental Guidance All Thumbs

By Maureen Whelan

As humans, we are among the few creatures on earth that have the benefit of opposable thumbs.

It’s a shame then, that we are creating fewer opportunities to develop and use them. Meanwhile, in the education world, academic demand are increasing. The contradiction of these two worlds can be seen immediately upon entering a kindergarten classroom today. The awkward pencil grasps, inability to unzip backpacks, torn papers than should have been cut with scissors, untied shoes and a frazzled kindergarten teacher whose job just became more difficult.

“Seventy-two percent of children age 8 and under have used a mobile device for some type of media activity such as playing games, watching videos, or using apps, up from 38% in 2011. In fact, today, 38% of children under 2 have used a mobile device for media.” (CommonSenseMedia.org, 2013).

This was the most recent statistic, and these numbers more than doubled since the study began in 2011. I am also amazed when I watch a mother hand a smartphone to her 2 ½ year old child, who instinctively swipes with his thumb to search and watch what he desires. This child does not yet use a point to communicate what he wants or sees. An informal survey among kindergarteners revealed that nearly every student knows how to use a mobile device. When the same class was surveyed, none knew how to tie their shoes. So, while part of me wants to applaud the intent to make these children 21st century learners, ready to tackle the world upon graduation. I can’t help but wonder, who is going to get them dressed and out the door?

Maureen Whelan is a pediatric Occupational Therapist and mother of 4 children ages 16,14, 12 and 8.

Just because a child will need a skill later in life, doesn’t mean that normal development should be rushed. We would never ask an infant without head control to walk, just because, “Eventually, he’ll need to”. Children need opportunities to explore their world without a screen. Their visual gaze on objects in the distance then to an object nearby develops their sense of spatial awareness.

Their body and brain work together to first visually explore objects. Later when head control is developed through various position changes, their body develops the strength and desire to move toward the object. By touching and manipulating the object, the infant develops an understanding of textures, size and their own body having an impact on the environment around them. Reflexes are stimulated, refined and integrated through touch, movement, purposeful play experiences with people, nature. These four components are necessary for healthy child development.

As a general rule, I would advise that children under 3 not be given a mobile device. If you are concerned with your child’s sleep disturbances, feeding issues, anxiety, social-emotional concerns, behavior or attention issues, the same advice holds true.

Your child will attain the required technology skills when the time comes. Meanwhile, provide your child with a minimum of 2 hours daily of active play and unplugged exploration.

You are building foundation skills for your child to become a healthy, intelligent, and capable being. Your child, and his kindergarten teacher, will thank you!

(Occupational therapists specialize in the development of visual, sensory and motor skills to perform daily life tasks.)

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CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME “Do you have it, and maybe don’t know it?”

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The injury causes pain and numbness in the index and middle fingers and “weakness” of the thumb. Carpal tunnel receives its name from the eight bones in the wrist, called carpals, which form a "tunnel" through which the nerve leading to the hand extends.

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What Causes It? The carpal tunnel is filled with tendons (bundles of collagen fibers that attach muscle to bone) that control finger movement. Tasks requiring highly repetitive and forceful movements of the wrist can cause swelling around the tendons, resulting in a pinched nerve and producing CTS. Trauma, falls, sprains, strains, certain diseases, and pregnancy may also trigger CTS. • • • •

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by Steve De Jacimo

I’m still not sure exactly how this all happened. It started with a cup of coffee on my front porch on the Monday after Hurricane Harvey hit like a demon in Southeast Texas. I had to do something.

So, I put the power of our Facebook pages, and our local magazine’s following to work. And, man, did it take off. I put it out early on Monday morning about helping the Texas flood victims. Heck, I was just hoping to get a few things down there over a 10-day period. Well, that changed. It all went way faster than that.

Within a few hours, James from Absolute Bluestone called me and said he would be our driver. Wow, a tractor trailer driver willing to do a trip to Texas from Jersey? He said he would need fuel paid for and that would be expensive. Hmmm, OK. Now, all kinds of concerns start coming into play. But, my gut said go with it. Then the message that REALLY was a game changer. I connected with Carly Ringer through Facebook. She’s a local real estate agent for Keller Williams. I knew of her, never met her.

She said she would coordinate the effort. She had done this before during Superstorm Sandy in Hoboken. That was good enough for me. My gut said, go with it. And my gut reaction was right. Beyond.

Then I coordinated business drop off locations, a funding site to pay for travel expenses. Carly moved everything up to a one-day centralized location at the Manasquan Elks so every business and donator could bring their gathered donations to our huge 44-foot container. Thank you, Crist Containers! This turned out to be a great move. It gave us a focus.

A time frame, a location. Now, we were ready to rock.

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The massive power of social media.

The 1,700-mile road trip.

08742 Living and Manasquan Life’s Facebook pages went viral. Within 4 days, we had over 3000 shares and 200,000+ views of our original post.

Crazy. Crazy good!

Now, we’re off to Georgetown, Texas. We thought the best thing to do was follow those trailers down to see all the donations dropped off and help the local volunteers get it off the trucks and sorted out.

1, 700 miles. That’s further than you think, until you make the trip.

That’s three overnights with tractor trailer drivers. That’s the law.

News 12 called. Considering I am another media, this is a cool thing. Media outlets rarely will help each other. Radio stations were calling. But, we were doing just fine with social media. I then got a call from Joe from Joe Leone’s to partner with them in their efforts to fill trucks full of water and take them to our location in Georgetown, Texas. Joe and I met, and we laid the ground rules. We decided to follow the trucks to Texas. And so, it began. This was a concerted effort between both groups to get as much down to the affected areas, as we could. It just made sense.

The welcoming committee.

There is no heart swell like the one you get when you see 100 volunteers cheering and clapping for you as the convoy of goods rolled into Celebration Church in Georgetown, Texas. This was no small church. This looked more like a small community college. Buildings were huge. Parking lots were everywhere. And there was nothing but space everywhere you looked. A New Jersey land developer’s dream! The people were great and so grateful. There is nothing like giving back. Helping. Lending a hand to your fellow man. It exceeds many personal feats that I have personally accomplished in life. It just feels good. My soul smiled that day.

No emoji could recreate that emotion.

The volunteers.

Tons of volunteers chimed in over the next few days to lend a hand.

How about 275 of them?

Truly out of this world volunteerism.

Back to work.

Carly, The Organizer, The Delegator and “everyone must have a task if they are here” Ringer went into full coordinator mode. We filled a tractor trailer full of diapers, toiletries, blankets, socks, underwear, cleaning supplies and pillows. EVERY item was boxed, labeled and palletized. IN ONE DAY. We had more donated goods than we had space. So much more, that we gave a chunk of it to the Sons of the Shillelagh in Belmar. Wow. With the addition of Joe Leone’s water campaign, that turned out to be another 4 tractor trailers of just water, 1 tractor trailer full of donated goods, and a Penske 26-foot box truck full donated items and water.

Unloading the goods went smooth. A few pallets shifted and needed some redoing, but otherwise a sound transfer. The church resembled your local Costco. Tons of items strategically organized to make their next drop off right to people in need. In Houston and Corpus Christie specifically.

We were told that some pallets of toiletries get dropped off onto local street corners and people just take what they need. Seems like the best way in times like these.

Lastly, I just want to thank everybody involved who put the time in to help others. The dedication to getting this done, in ONE DAY, is amazing.

Thank you!

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by Katherine Kehoe

We live in a world of constant demands.

I know I’ve talked about this before: no matter what, every day, someone needs something from us. Our bosses, husbands, boyfriends, girlfriends, children, parents, siblings, relatives, and even sometimes random strangers expect us to behave a certain way or carry out specific tasks.

Sometimes this is necessary and we do need to do some things to get by in the world. We do have to make sure we go to work, do our jobs, do domestic things like food shopping and keeping the house from becoming a disaster zone. With any luck, we’ll get some help from our just-asresponsible family members, but that’s another topic entirely.

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What I want to talk about this month is the effect this can have on our creative brains. Many of us get so distracted in performing mundane routines that we lose sight of the part of us that delights in making something new and out of the ordinary. Some of us are good at drawing or painting, some of us write, others garden, some come up with fabulous and exciting food dishes. We all have our own ways of creating art, but sometimes that can get squashed under the demands of everyday life. And I’m here to remind you, in case you’ve been letting it fall by the wayside, that it’s important to make room to be creative and inspired because it can help you feel alive while swimming in this sea of expectations.

When you pause to get creative, you turn on a part of your brain that isn’t automatically trained to do this task at this time of day. You change it up and you wake yourself up. You explore something new that you’ve never done before. Even if you’ve painted one hundred times, you have never painted the image you’re about to create. It can help you to remember who you are, what you love, and what you have to offer.

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What if you aren’t creative, or you don’t have an artistic bone in your body? If you haven’t tried a painting class or a wine glass decorating class or a pottery class, these are excellent places to start. Instructors will walk you through every step of the way to create the specific piece they have in mind, but you have liberty to get creative with it as you please. You can even get some girlfriends together and see whose flip flips look the least like kidney beans at the end of the class.

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The point is, no matter who you are or what you think you’re good at, it’s important to remember to take time for you. One very simple way is to create something that is only yours, without expectation from anyone else, as a break from the day-to-day routine. You have a lot to offer the world, so why not explore that potential?

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The Book Report “How’s it Feel, Tough Guy?: From Prisoner of Pride to Prisoner of Hope” by Mike Palombi A book review by Brian Favretto

Mike Palombi is a local resident with a story to tell. At Point Pleasant Boro’s National Night Out Against Crime this past summer, he was handing out copies of his book “How’s it Feel Tough Guy?: From Prisoner of Pride to Prisoner of Hope”. Fortunately, a copy of this autobiography landed in my hands.

Palombi grew up hanging out with the wrong crowd. A well-built former athlete, he became actively involved in a criminal enterprise run by his girlfriend’s father. In him, he found loyalty, companionship and a sense of importance that he never received from his own father. Acting as the “muscle” to get high interest debts paid, he enjoyed the lifestyle he was living; good pay and free drugs.

His luck ran out when he was set up by a snitch and arrested, and consequently handed a seven year prison sentence.

In prison, Mike was separated from everything that had given meaning to his life. Pride had already delivered some crushing blows in his life, and was about to put the nail in the coffin as he prepared to murder an inmate. Suddenly, God crashed into his life and he heard the question: “How’s it feel, tough guy?”, but nobody was speaking the words. This was the turning point he needed in his life. He put down the would-be murder weapon and soon picked up The Bible, realizing that what he experienced was divine intervention at it’s finest.

The Bible offered Mike an invitation to change his life, and he began to “...believe that his life had a purpose that was bigger than drugs, bigger than committing crime, bigger than being a tough guy”. Sometimes major changes in our lives allow us to view things differently. He became hopeful, and began looking for ways to improve his life and his future. He grew his faith while he was incarcerated, and after three years when he was paroled, he felt as if he’d been given a second chance. He soon learned this was easier said than done. Mike doesn’t end his story by telling us that his new life was perfect and that he lived happily ever after because he came to know God in prison. Rather, he writes about the difficulties in keeping God the number one priority outside of prison. He began to struggle financially and had difficulty finding happiness. He fell into despair after being denied his passion of teaching at-risk youth.

Luckily, God crashed into his life again, but this time, I’ll let you read about what happened. Currently, Palombi’s life has come full circle.

Instead of being enslaved by his pride, he now spreads the message of hope. He leads a program called “Celebrate Recovery” in Point Pleasant, assisting our neighbors to overcome any and all of life’s controlling substances and circumstances.

In the past, I was never really a fan of autobiographies. I was too busy trying to be successful in my own life, and had no patience to read about the success of others. I have come to the realization however, that we can learn something from everyone, and apply their successes and failures to our own lives. Mr. Palombi’s story offers the perfect opportunity for us to learn some valuable lessons. He demonstrates the consequences of honor versus betrayal. He tells us the difference between making a mistake or two and leading a poorly chosen way of life. He describes the failures of our current prison system and gives us a major lesson about pride. Pride can block our ability to feel, and allows us to become “takers”; people who feel their lives are more important than those around them. Blocking pride and developing our ability to feel allows us to surrender to the importance of every human life. Finally, Palombi shows that our most difficult times can be “uniquely tied” to our greatest joys in life, and that even at the lowest points in our life, God can overcome the things that are out of our control.

I loved this book. It was well written and a simple read, completely from the heart. Anyone who reads this memoir will be inspired to become a better person. It is a must-read for parents, offering valuable insight on the importance of love, compassion, justice and guidance as our children choose their friends. Most importantly, we need to realize that our examples inside the home are directly related to our children’s behavior outside the home.

After reading this book, I will strive to mirror one of his most important points: “Today, I measure manhood and personal success in terms of how my life positively impacts the lives of those around me”. Thank you, Mr. Palombi, for your eye-opening story.

To purchase “How’s it Feel Tough Guy?” and to learn more about Mike Palombi and his Celebrate Recovery program at Life Chapel in Pt. Pleasant, visit www.mikepalombi.com.

“How’s it Feel Tough Guy?: From Prisoner of Pride to Prisoner of Hope”, 2013, Prisoner of Hope Publishing, LLC.

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Event of the Month Rock for Awareness: The Battle Against Addiction

By Katherine Kehoe

You might have seen signs around town advertising the Rock for Awareness Festival. But what exactly is this event? It was created by the founders of the Nicholas Hudanish Foundation, namely his father, Tom Hudanish, his mother, Kerry Hudanish, and his brother, Zachary Hudanish. The Hudanish family lost Nicholas to his battle with addiction in November 2016, a month before his 25th birthday. After the horrible loss of their son, Tom knew they had to do something; they could not sit idly by and watch this epidemic take more loved ones away. He created the foundation with the intention to create curriculum that would become part of the school system to teach young people about addiction, mental health, behavioral health, and how they all correlate together.

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The Rock for Awareness festival is the first large-scale local event they have put together, and it is happening on Saturday, September 30th at the Point Pleasant Community Park from 12pm to 7pm. It will feature crafters and health care vendors in related fields of addiction and mental health, including Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide, Prevention First, Project Real, 2nd Floor, Harbor House, Ocean Mental Health, DART Prevention Coalition, Good Grief Counseling. GenPsyche, Contact of Ocean County, and Celebrate Recovery Life chapel. There will also be food trucks and local bands performing. All the money that is raised will go to the foundation, and they will use the proceeds to ensure the school has whatever they need to fund the integration of this imperative subject into the curriculum. In time, they hope to extend this curriculum to the middle school and elementary school, as well as other school systems.

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While Tom Hudanish was the driving force behind the creation of the foundation and the event, it would not have been possible without help. Councilwoman Antoinette DePaolo spoke to Mayor Sabosik and the rest of the council and they got on board with her leading the way. They have worked closely with the Point Pleasant Borough High School superintendent, Vinnie Smith, and several staff members: Marcie Bradley, Kathy Molyneaux, Jacqueline Goss, Kelly Mitreuter, Katrina Salvatoriello, and Scott Visco. Their first meeting was in February and the “small army”, as Kerry Hudanish put it, has been working tirelessly on a completely volunteer basis since then to make this event happen.

Unfortunately, the problem of addiction is real for all of us. Kerry Hudanish shared that as she was walking through town putting up flyers advertising the event, everyone that she encountered had a personal story to share with her.

She stated, “With this festival, we want to reach the people that are walking the streets that are fighting addiction, those people whose families have been through what we have been through, and we want to reach others who think perhaps they know someone who is going through this.”

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The vendors and health care professionals will be set up in the park for hours with various types of information available. Whether a person is struggling with addiction themselves, or if he or she knows someone who is, all are welcome to just walk by and pick it up, and then do with it what they will. The Nicholas Hudanish foundation is dedicated to spreading information and knowledge and reaching out to work together to stand up against this disease. In the words of Kerry Hudanish, “Our focus is so people understand that this is an epidemic, that we can’t be silent about it anymore, that we need to do something, and that help is available.”

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Who knew?? Even back in the day there were mean girls. Mean girls who actually dictate how you dress today. Let me explain. After the Civil War the wives of the super rich created their own little club. They wanted to distinguish themselves. They wanted to set themselves apart from those they believed beneath them. So they created rules for dressing for only those in the know. The rules for dressing would be shared only with the ladies from well established families with a long standing as ‘old money’ families. These rules were never shared with the ladies from the ‘newly rich’ families. They truly believed those that came into money after the war were beneath them in social status. So, when they were out and about at a social function and a woman appeared in a gown with the ‘wrong’ sleeve length or ‘wrong’ hem length they would be able to spot them. Then they knew who to shun and exclude from their circle because she was clearly not privy to the inside rules for dressing - marking her as beneath them.

It is believed that not wearing white after Labor Day is another of these silly, made-up rules. So, essentially, a small group of mean girls made up this rule over 100 years ago. This silly rule has continued to be passed down until today. This rule was invented to exclude people so it’s a rule I refuse to follow!

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The Power of Positive Thinking A Holistic Approach to Sleep Disorders

by Allison Feehan, N.D., D.Psc, CRMT

Since the beginning of recorded time, people have been plagued by sleep disorders. Hippocrates, the Greek physician, wrote about sleep often and used sleeping patterns to diagnose illness.

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Few adverse side effects to valerian have been reported. Headaches, dizziness, pruritus, and gastrointestinal disorders are the most commonly reported. The following individuals should not take valerian (Office of Dietary Supplements, 2008): Women who are pregnant or nursing, children younger than 3 years old, individuals who are also taking alcohol or sedative drugs.

Like melatonin, valerian is sold as a dietary supplement in the United States and therefore not regulated by the FDA.

We are no different today. The Institute of Medicine (2006) reports that “daily sleeping and waking patterns are no longer driven by the light and dark cycle, but, rather, by work schedules, economic interests, and increasing globalization.”

The body needs 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Approximately 50 to 70 million U.S. adults have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders. Sleep disorders occur in all age groups. Females are more likely than males to suffer from insufficient rest or sleep, and non-Hispanic blacks are more likely than any other racial/ethnic group to suffer from insufficient sleep.

Only one-third of adults say they get enough sleep every night (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2014; Lake 2007).

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Sleep disorders are common complaints and they include difficulty falling asleep, early awakening, and interrupted sleep. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only one-third of adults say they get enough sleep every night.

There are several types of sleep disorders. The two main disorders include dyssomnias and parasomnias, and additional types include secondary insomnia, acute insomnia, chronic insomnia, breathing related sleep disorders, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and narcolepsy. It goes deeper still into more classifications if you wish to look into a particular sleep disorder you or a loved one may be experiencing.

Many integrative (nonconventional) approaches to sleep disorders have been substantiated by research and extensive clinical use. Others do not have as much substantiated research concerning outcomes, while others (such as lifestyle modifications) are now considered conventional therapies because of their widespread use and acceptance by healthcare providers of all types. Before using integrative approaches for sleep disorders, individuals should check with their integrative health practitioner or physician.

Dietary modifications include; not eating 3 hours before bed, including; alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, or refined sugars. Eating before bed can cause reactive hypoglycemia during sleep caused by late-night snacking and dietary intake of refined sugar are significant risk factors for insomnia.

Exercise: Regular exercise is widely recommended as an approach for reducing stress and improving both the quality and duration of sleep.

Mind Body Approaches: Mind-body approaches are most beneficial for treating mild to moderate situational insomnia. Many techniques, including progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, massage, and meditation, have been investigated in controlled trials of insomnia (Lake, 2007).

Vitamins and Minerals: A deficiency of specific vitamins and minerals may result in fatigue or insomnia. For example, abnormally low levels of vitamins C, E, and some B vitamins (thiamine, panetothenic acid, folic acid, and B12) may result in fatigue. A deficiency of iron, folic acid, and B12 can cause anemia, fatigue, and insomnia. Depression, which is associated with insomnia, is frequently associated with a folic acid deficiency. Low levels of magnesium are often associated with anxiety and insomnia (Lake, 2007).

Bright Light Therapy: Bright light therapy has proven effective for people with circadian rhythm disorders. Most protocols recommend 30 to 40 minutes of bright light exposure daily in the early morning and the avoidance of light in the evening for a beneficial effect in shifting circadian rhythms and changing sleep-wake cycles.

Melatonin: Melatonin is a neurohormone synthesized by the pineal gland in humans and produced in animals as well as plants. Melatonin helps regulate the body’s sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin (via supplements) has been shown to be an effective treatment for chronic insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and insomnia of varying disorders. (Lake, 2007; Weiner, 2010).

Melatonin has not been shown to be effective in alleviating the sleep disorders associated with jet lag and shiftwork (Buscerni et al., 2004).

Some experience side effects of melatonin and there are also some drug interactions with melatonin so please consult with your health care professional before trying melatonin. Melatonin should also not be taken for more than 2 months.

Biofeedback: Biofeedback is a technique in which the patient is trained to improve his or her health by developing an awareness and voluntary control over the physiological processes affected by stress.

Acupuncture: Widely used in the treatment of insomnia in countries where Chinese medicine is practiced (including the United States), acupuncture has analgesic and sedating effects (Lake, 2007).

Sleep disorders are often underreported and therefore under-treated, yet they can have a profound impact on individuals’ health, safety, and quality of life.

Please do not ignore your symptoms and speak to your healthcare professional right away if you are concerned or experiencing sleep issues.

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