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DOGGY DELIGHTS
Healthy, Homemade Cookie Treats
by Amy Coyle
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One morning, Randy Roach awoke to a delicious aroma wafting from the kitchen of his Philadelphia home. Mouth watering, he peeked in the oven to find a dozen bone-shaped cookies—meant not for him, but for Woods, the family dog. “Such is life when you live with a dog lover,” laughs Randy’s wife Kate, who had peanut butter, oat and flax seed cookies baking for their rescued Labrador mix, a picky eater. Cooking treats for canine family members is a smart move, as they are ecofriendly, cost less and are healthier than company-made ones, say veterinarians.
A Smaller Pawprint
With the focus on decreasing personal carbon footprints, an Earth-conscious dog owner may want to make dog biscuits at home purely for the lower environmental impact. Research from UCLA shows that industrial production of dog and cat food creates the equivalent in greenhouse gases of 13 million cars annually. Storebought dog treats require oil, energy and water to produce and transport. The packaging often contains plastic or other non-biodegradable materials, which cause pollution, block drains and harm wildlife. Making treats at home is simple and less tricky nutritionally than making a dog’s regular meals. “When it comes to regular dog food, I’m not a proponent of home-cooked food. It is far too difficult to balance nutrients. For treats, I am not so concerned,” says Lawrence Gallagher, VMD, at Villanova Vet, in Villanova, Pennsylvania. “But you need to watch calories. Treats should be ‘high-reward’ and lowcalorie, not necessarily big in size. They are used as a reward, not to fill the stomach.” Homemade dog treats cost less over time. Many popular traditional dog treats are $5 to $10 per bag, with organic costing more. Kate figures she saves as much as $20 a month making Woods’ treats.
A Healthy Choice
The labels on many commercial dog treats list dubious
ingredients such as meat by-products, sugar, sodium metabisulfite (a bleaching agent), propylene glycol and artificial colors. “My general rule of thumb is if you cannot pronounce or don’t recognize an ingredient, it is probably not healthy for your pet,” says Alison Streit Birken, DVM, owner of Victoria Park Animal Hospital, in Fort Lauderdale.
In addition, some packaged treats are produced in countries where ingredient and manufacturing regulations are less rigorous, which has led to illness and even death in dogs.
Getting Started
No special equipment is required. Mixing bowls, measuring spoons, a wooden spoon, baking sheets and a cooling rack will suffice. More ambitious treat-makers might want a muffin pan for custom shapes. Common ingredients include pumpkin, bananas, yogurt and peanut butter. When choosing a recipe, aim for no or little sugar. (Honey and molasses are simple sugars.) Also, because homemade treats have no preservatives, be sure to follow storage requirements such as refrigeration or freezing.
Jen Jovinelly, a DVM candidate at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, promotes simple treats. “Treats are not food. Keep the caloric intake from treats under 10 percent of your dog’s daily caloric requirement.” She also cautions to avoid foods that could be dangerous, such as chocolate, grapes, raisins, avocados, certain nuts, onions, garlic or artificial sweeteners. If unsure about the safety of an ingredient, check the online list at The Humane Society of the United States (HumaneSociety.org) or consult with a veterinarian or animal nutritionist.
For those that aren’t inclined to bake, toys filled with organic peanut butter, then frozen, keep dogs happy, while others love the crunch of raw carrots or broccoli. As Birken says, “You can always go to your own refrigerator and pick out some great, healthy dog treats!”
Amy Coyle is a freelance writer in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
Healthy Treats for Dogs
Good Dog Treat
Yield: varies
1 15-oz can pumpkin ½ cup peanut butter ½ cup coconut oil, melted 4 (organic, cage-free) eggs 1¾ cups coconut flour Preheat oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, peanut butter, coconut oil and eggs until smooth. Add coconut flour. Mix until well combined. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken. Place dough in between two pieces of parchment paper and roll the dough until it’s about one-quarter-inch thick. Remove the top layer of the parchment paper and cut shapes with cookie cutters (consider the size of the dog when selecting cutter sizes). Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until treats are dry and hard. Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Courtesy of Kate Roach.
Kate’s PB Oat Cookies
Yield: 24 dog treats
1 cup peanut butter ½ cup rolled oats 2 Tbsp flaxseed Water, as needed
Grind flaxseed to powder in a food processor or coffee grinder. Combine flaxseed, oats and peanut butter, adding just enough water to make a dough. Roll into 24 balls and chill in sealed container in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Place on a cookie sheet, evenly spaced, and bake at 350° F for 15 minutes.
Courtesy of Kate Roach.
Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.
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Party With Purpose 5K 2021
PWP is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization founded on the concept of producing events to raise money for children’s charities and bring the community together in the process. Run whenever and wherever you want to run. Tuesday July 13-27
The event is initially opening registration for the virtual-only option. In person will be Jul 27, 7pm at Pier A, Hoboken. Sign up at Classy.org/event/party-withpurpose-2021-5k/e339632
SATURDAY, JULY 3
Greetings from Hudson County – 12-5pm. This is the final weekend for A Postcard History Then and Now, an exhibit comprising more than 700 historic postcards from all 12 cities and towns of Hudson County. Most of the postcards date from the Golden Age of postcards, the 1900s–1920s, showing parks, street scenes, scenic views and important municipal buildings, churches, schools and factories, when they were brand new and the pride of Hudson County. $5, free/kids and members. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. SUNDAY, JULY 4
Jersey City Firework Show – After sunset. New Jersey’s largest fireworks display will return to the Jersey City waterfront this Fourth of July with fireworks by Grucci. While this year’s Freedom and Fireworks event will not be able to include the yearly festival and concerts, the fireworks will launch from two barges in the Hudson River, painting the sky of the Jersey City waterfront with the unparalleled backdrop of the Manhattan skyline. MONDAY, JULY 5
Farmer’s Market – Mon & Thur through Jul. 4-8pm. The Historic Downtown Jersey City farmers’ market features various NJ vendors and local Jersey City vendors. Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market, conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop in the heart of the historic downtown, it’s the place to get your groceries and treats! Come out and support NJ farms and businesses and get your fresh produce, pies, cookies, flowers and more. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. TUESDAY, JULY 6
Kids Museum Art Classes – Through Jul. 10am1pm. Classes take place three days a week – Tues, Thurs, Fri – for fun art making in the Museum walkway. Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided; adults must wear masks and maintain social distance. Seating available first-come, firstserved.Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. WEDNESDAY, JULY 7
Artist & Maker Market – Jul 7, 9. 12-6pm. An open-air bazaar featuring locally created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. Artist & Maker Market connects artists and artisans with the Jersey City & metro NYC community, to support handmade goods as an alternative to mass-produced items and work to cultivate small business and entrepreneurship by providing a thriving place for them to sell. Grove Street PATH Plaza, Jersey City. Groove on Grove – Wed through Jul. 6-9pm. Jersey City’s free summer weekly music series featuring a wide variety of musicians and performers, and a wide variety of artisans and vendors. This is a family friendly event that brings the community together to celebrate Jersey City and its diversity. Grove Street PATH Plaza. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org. Learn to Play Chess – Wed through Jul. 6:3010pm. An adult social chess night for all levels, and basic instruction is available from 6:30-7pm. In addition to chess club, Play Hoboken offers and abundance of fun activities including golf, billiards, ping pong, board games, darts and more. Food and beverages are available for purchase and it is a BYOB facility if anyone wishes to bring beer or wine. Pay what you can. Play Hoboken, 1012 Grand St, Hoboken. HobokenChess.com. Movies Under the Stars – Wed through July. 9pm. This Hoboken event that brings together residents (and visitors) alike to enjoy some of the most popular films ever made is back. Social distance guidelines will be followed. Be sure to bring a blanket (or two to double up for extra comfort) or a lawn chair. Show up early to snag a good spot – the lawn gets packed quickly. Don’t forget the snacks (and be sure not to leave any wrappers behind. Free, rain cancels. Pier A location as well as 7th and Jackson. Pier A Park, 1st and Sinatra.
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Main Street Pops Artisan Market
Open-Air Artisan Market providing a public venue in Hoboken for high quality artisans and makers to sell their handmade goods as well as for local residents to enjoy their neighborhood, view art, and engage with one another. See a varied collection of local makers and artists offering their unique, hand-crafted creations including: Fashion, Accessories, Jewelry, Bath Products, Pet Products, Home Goods, Fine Art, Photography, Sweets and more!
Every 3rd Sunday of the Month
and the First Three Sundays in December 11am-4pm
Under 14th Street Viaduct, Hoboken THURSDAY, JULY 8
Basic Life Support Training Certification – Jul 8, 22, Aug 11, 26. 9am-1:30pm. BLS for Healthcare Providers uses a scenario-based approach to develop the critical thinking and problem-solving skills that drive better outcomes for adult, child, and infant patients. Topics include: choking, critical thinking and problem solving, communication and teamwork and many more. $77. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4246. Time, details: Gransom@hccc.edu. HCCC.edu/ContinuingEducation. Mana Contemporary – Jul 8, 9. 3pm. Mana Contemporary’s special exhibitions; 44 Signs of the Times, Dawn Clements, Living Large: A Survey, Implied Scale: Confronting the Enormity of Climate Change, and Ruth Hardinger: Transcending Fields; are currently on view by appointment only, through engaging tours. Reserve your spot online. Mana Contemporary, 888 Newark Ave, Jersey City. ManaContemporary.com. Inspiration Trap: Creativity Workshop – 6, 7, and Hoboken Talks – Thu through July. 7-8pm. The Hoboken Museum offers a live-streamed program - Hoboken Talks! - streamed live on YouTube,
as well as Facebook and Twitter. Viewers can
submit questions using the chat feature. YouTube.com/User/HobokenMuseum. See the website for other social media links to bookmark your preferred channel. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. HOHA Run – Thursdays, 7:40pm. The Hoboken Harriers Running Club, a diverse group of runners/ joggers, welcomes runners of all abilities for a 5.2-mile run. 6th Street & Washington, Hoboken. Libations: Moran’s Pub. Info: HOHA.net.
SUNDAY, JULY 11
Folk-Dance Class and/or Drum Lesson – Sun through Jul. Dance 2-3pm; Drum 3-4pm. Learn the rich cultural Afro-Puerto Rican folkloric music with our dance and drum classes for La Bomba y La Plena. It’s open for both kids 7 and older and adults, so bring your family and friends. Sign up for the class on Eventbrite or use registration form on website: SegundaQuimbamba.org. $20/drop in per class, $150/ten class package. Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center, 279 Second St, Jersey City. Media for Kids – Sun through Jul. 6pm. A radio show hosted by a nationwide team of more than 60 youth entertainment reporters, ages 8 to 21, who attend press screenings, press junkets, premieres and red carpets and other media events. They give you the latest news about media for kids, by kids. Before you spend your hard-earned money at the movies, listen to what they have to say. VoiceAmerica.com/ Show/1950/Kids-First-Coming-Attractions. MONDAY, JULY 12
Digital Photography for 9–15-year-olds – Jul 12, 13, 14, 15. 9am-4pm (1 hr. lunch). A creative opportunity for 9–15-year-olds, with or without experience, who is interested in improving their skills in digital photography. Using any digital camera you will examine the concept of exposure, color balance, and composition and lighting techniques. You may explore projects like macro (close-up) photography, landscape, portraiture and learn about post-production editing at HCCC computer lab. The week includes a field trip to a local destination for an on-location photo shoot. $250. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-360-4246. HCCC. edu/ContinuingEducation. Let’s Play Together – Mon through Jul. 3-4pm. A weekly, inclusive creativity program for kids ages 3–11. Held outside in the walkway by the Museum entrance, the program is designed to be inclusive of children around the entire neurodiversity spectrum, so they can learn to create art, music and dance movement together. The program is open to all; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 donation. No registration required. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org. Arctic Dreams, by Barry Lopez – 6:30-8:30pm. This is an in-person Meetup, held at a private residence near the Essex Street Light Rail. Address will be sent to attendees (limit 12, must be vaccinated). Based on Barry Lopez’s years spent traveling the Arctic regions in the company of Eskimo hunting parties and scientific expeditions alike, Arctic Dreams investigates the unique terrain of the human mind, thrown into relief against the vastness of the tundra and the frozen ocean. Eye-opening and profoundly moving, it is a magnificent appreciation of how wilderness challenges and inspires us. Free; register online. Susan’s House, Paulus Hook, Jersey City. Meetup.com/JC-BookClub/. TUESDAY, JULY 13
Party With Purpose 5K 2021 – July 13-27. The event is initially opening registration for the virtualonly option. In person will be Jul 13, 7pm. PWP is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization founded on the concept of producing events to raise money for children’s charities and bring the community together in the process. Run whenever and wherever you want to run. $20.21 online. Pier A, Hoboken. Michelle Gesser: PartyWithPurpose.org. THURSDAY, JULY 15
The Science of Natural Healing Masterclass – 7-8pm. There is no better time than now to get right with your health. Traditional Western medicine is not the only healing system rooted in science. Medical systems from other cultures, including those of India and China, have used natural treatments for centuries, some of which are now directly influencing our own health-care professions. Free. Full info and access to the workshop: BIT.LY/NaturalHealingMasterclass. SATURDAY, JULY 17
St. Ann’s Festival – Jul17-26. Thur, Fri 6-11pm; Sat, Sun 1-11pm. The nine-day novena, nine days of prayer, will start on Saturday, July 17 through Sunday, July 25. Festival day Mass will be on Monday, July 26 at 11am, and the procession of St. Ann will be right after mass through the Hoboken streets on the usual route. Many of St. Ann’s traditions will be back. In particular, the famous zeppoles, cheesesteaks, rice balls, wood-fired pizza, fried calamari, seafood salad, fresh-squeezed lemonade and more. St Ann, 704 Jefferson St, Hoboken. The festival will be held on 7th St between Madison and Adams Sts. StAnnHoboken.com.
SUNDAY, JULY 18
Pop-Up Artisan Market – 11am-4pm. 3rd Sun. Open-air artisan market provides a public venue in Hoboken for high quality artisans and makers to to sell their handmade goods as well as for local residents to enjoy their neighborhood, view art, and engage with one another. Fashion, accessories, jewelry, bath products, pet products, home goods, fine art, photography. Under 14th Street Viaduct, GPS- 1401 Adams Street, Hoboken. MONDAY, JULY 19
Cooking & Baking Week for 9–15-Year-Olds – July 19, 20, 21, 22. 9-11:30am. A mix of an HCCC chefs’ favorite menu items. Students will be cooking & baking a different recipe each day. For example, chicken paella, steak tacos, cream puffs and apple tarts. $149. Hudson County Community College, 161 Newkirk St, Jersey City. To register: 201-3604246. HCCC.edu/ContinuingEducation.. Contact Carmen Guerra: CGuerra@hccc.edu. Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market – Mon & Thu through May. 4-8pm. The Historic Downtown Jersey City farmers’ market features various NJ vendors and local Jersey City vendors. Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market, conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop in the heart of the historic downtown, it’s the place to get your groceries and treats! Come out and support NJ farms and businesses and get your fresh produce, pies, cookies, flowers and more. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org.
Hamilton Park Farmer’s Market
The Farmers’ Market began Wednesday, May 5, and runs weekly through the fall. The hours will be from 4pm to 7pm. Hamilton Park, 8th Street at Jersey Avenue, is easily accessible on foot from Jersey City PATH stations located at Grove Street and Newport. Check the website for a list of vendors and products for sale. HPNA.WildApricot.org/Farmers-Market.
HDSID Farmer’s Market
The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District Farmers Market is open year-round, and the summer/fall session, begun in April, runs Mondays and Thursdays from 4-8pm. The location will remain at the Grove PATH Plaza, Newark Ave and Grove St, but will also include the “first green” area of the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall. Check the website for a list of vendors and products for sale. JCDowntown.org.
Hoboken Farmers Market
The Hoboken Farmers Market will be back June 1st for its 23rd year on Tuesdays from 2-7:30pm. It will be located between Fourth and Fifth Garden Street on the east side of Church Square Park near the Demarest School. The Farmers Market is sponsored by the Quality-of-Life Coalition. Vendors in attendance will include Union Hill Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Melick’s Town Farm, Circle Brook Organic Farms, Pickle-Licious, Gourmet Dried Fruit and Nuts, and Hoboken Farms.
Paulus Hook Farmers Market. Paulus Hook Farmer’s Market is located at the end of Washington Street in the Morris Canal State Park next to the Korean War Memorial, in Jersey City. It is open on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm December (closes after Christmas). For more information: PaulusHook.org.
Uptown Farmers Market
The City of Hoboken will host the Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday, from 9am to 2pm, under the 14th Street viaduct between Grand and Adams Streets, Hoboken. The market will have a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other local products. Some of the vendors in attendance are Stony Hill Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Picklicious, Choc-O-Pain and Paolo’s Kitchen. To add to the fun, there will be live music on some days.
Van Vorst Park Farmer’s Market
Van Vorst Farmers Market, Van Vorst Park, Montgomery and Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, opened in May and will be open until December on Saturdays, 8am to 2pm. This seasonal open-air market offers a wide variety of goods, including fresh organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, baked goods, seafood, fresh mozzarella, pickles, and flowers.
communityresourceguide CAFE PEANUT 586 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in 201-721-6270 • CafePeanut.com our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Funky cafe dedicated to quality Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAHudson.com to request our media kit. foods using locally grown, natural and organic produce. Menu selections include DENTIST FITNESS delicious salads, sandwiches, soups, pastries, and artisan coffees & teas.
LOUIS STEINBERG, DDS, MS PRIME CYCLE HOBOKEN
6050 Boulevard E, Ste LE, West New York, NJ 201-662-2020 • DrLMSteinberg.com
Biological dentist offering mercury-safe dentistry, Biocompatible Restorative Dentistry and TMJ analysis and treatment. See ads on pages 7 and 9.
FAMILY
ALPHAKEY CLUB
Virtual Based Jersey City, NJ info@alphakey.club • AlphaKey.club
A foundation in reading is the classic predictor of academic success. But there are also certain character traits— like confidence, gratitude, integrity and patience—that are critical to success in the classroom and in life. AlphaKey Club is a holistic educational program and interactive workshops founded by ShalomIsrael Diggs, a Jersey City teacher, dancer and artist, who teaches those foundational qualities right along with the ABCs.
FASHION
EMBROIDERED PANDA
Jersey City, NJ EmbroideredPanda.com
Embroidered Panda is a minoritywoman-owned business that normally specializes in delightful, thoughtful and sometimes quirky embroidery customized for weddings, babies, and even pets. Owner Amanda “Panda” Farrell also makes masks that are available online, and at Love Locked, 353 Grove Street in Jersey City, a woman-owned small business that features the work of local artists.
ONE/SOL
1422 Grand Street, Suite 3A Hoboken, NJ 201-809-9401 • BeOneSol.com
ONE/SOL is a lifestyle boutique devoted to the wellness scene. It offers beautiful clothing and accessories to add confidence and color to someone’s wardrobe, and is also a unique haven for events, bringing all types of people and their fabulous energy together to experience parts of themselves... variations of wellness that can propel them to truly find “what makes their SOL happy”. 70 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 201-683-6956 • PrimeCycle.com
Prime Cycle Hoboken is now offering more than 25 outdoor classes a week—from early morning to midday to evenings, including Saturday and Sunday mornings—on the Hoboken Little League field, on 5th Street.
PUMP HOBOKEN
401 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken, NJ
Boutique Pilates & fitness studio located in midtown Hoboken, offering smallgroup Pilates, reformer, mat classes and one-on-one sessions (virtual until studio re-opens). With a belief that every body is unique, Pump maximizes every workout with dynamic movements that work multiple muscle groups simultaneously. Strengthen your body and soul and view their virtual schedule.
HEALTHY FOODS
BUSY BEE ORGANICS
451 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 201-656-5065 BusyBeeOrganics.com
Chef Michelle Berckes and her team make up Busy Bee Organics, which serves nutritious, immuneboosting eats to the local community. This healthsupportive, local eatery offers instore specials, a brand-new cafe menu & limited outdoor seating. With choices to accommodate every dietary restriction and allergy, you can expect to find delicious options for everyone - organic, plant based, customizable & 100% gluten-free.
BWÈ KAFE
1002 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 1401 Adams St., Hoboken, NJ 140 River Dr. S, Jersey City, NJ 201-683-0045 • bwekafe.com
All three locations serve drink and food menus with several fun and fresh seasonal items. Offering fresh lemonade, housemade lavender coldbrew lattes, green water detox drinks, salads and toasts, bwé kafe is always thinking of creative and tasty drinks to satisfy your health and pallet. They also source and roast their own coffee beans. Order at the door, ahead of time online, or have them deliver right to your home. GREEN PEAR CAFÉ
93 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ 201-659-0940 93 Franklin Street, Jersey City, NJ 201-968-7151 GreenPearGroup.com Green Pear Cafe is Hoboken’s healthy and innovative eating destination offering gluten free dishes, house made soups, nut milks and smoothies.Recently opened Jersey City Heights location completed their menu with European classic cuisine featuring Austro- Hungarian goulash dishes, wide variety of pickles, linzer desserts and much more. For more information, please visit greenpeargroup.com.
KEY FRESH AND NATURAL
574 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 201-204-4200
Local grocer offering huge selection of healthy products and quality brand names for the entire family. Fresh produce with many organic options, quality meats and poultry, organic baby food, grain-free and natural pet foods, non-toxic cleaning products and much more. Save time shopping in one location and get all your grocery needs met at Key Fresh and Natural. Hablamos Espanol. See ad, page 2.
PLANT BASE JC
370 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 551-256-3868 • PlantBaseMarket.com
An ethical, vegan, zerowaste market and restaurant offering a full-vegan, allday food menu, bulk groceries, organic produce, homeopathic wellness products, body care products and household products. Plant Base is also a strong community hub,known as “the living room for the hood”, where neighbors come together to share knowledge and ideas.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
ANCHOR THERAPY
223 Bloomfield St, Ste. 121, Hoboken, NJ 201-565-2275 • AnchorTherapy.org Therapy is the anchor that holds life together through choppy waters. Anchor Therapy specializes in helping teens and adults through these times. Their experience and professional skills help clients feel better sooner. Call for a free consultation.
Acupuncture Atelier offers undivided personalized attention during each and every session. Sara and Samia pride themselves on being unique and adaptable. Treatments may include acupuncture, reiki, aromatherapy, moxibustion, cupping, auricular therapy, as well as ancient Shamanic healing methods.
BABY STEPS PEDIATRICS
Dr. Carmen H. Lebron 75 Montgomery Street, Ste. 401 Jersey City, NJ 201-600-4306 • LebronPeds@gmail.com BabyStepsPediatrics.com
Carmen Lebron is a fun-loving and creative pediatrician in downtown Jersey City. Our clinical approach is holistic, giving attention not just to medical issues, but integrating all aspects of the social and family environment. Dr. Lebron is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a clinical homeopath.
FOOT AND ANKLE PREMIER SPECIALISTS
Dr. Juliana Paternina 70 Hudson St, Hoboken, NJ 201-659-5222 • FootandAnklePS.com
Dr. Juliana Paternina, is a board- certified Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgeon. She provides compassionate and comprehensive care for both adult and pediatric patients with any type of foot and ankle needs. She is well known for being thorough and for having a holistic approach. Specialties include dermatologic foot conditions, any foot and ankle deformities including bunions and hammertoes, chronic nerve pain, sports-related injuries including heel pain, fractures, sprains, and treatment of diabetic foot complications. See ad, page 7.
HABIT DISRUPTION THERAPY
Kevin Munhall m.AmSAT Hoboken, NJ 316-461-7660 • HabitDisruption.com
Identify the seemingly harmless habits of tension that we all carry with us throughout the day that can lead to aches, pains, and injury. Specialist, Kevin Munhall, will help relieve this tension and teach you how to move in line with how you are designed, with freedom and ease. By changing these habits, you are able to get to the root of the issue and can address what actually causes the pain instead of waiting for it to arrive. Dr. Laura Brayton/Dr. Olga Alvarez 113 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ 201-792-3544 • HobokenChiro.com
Family wellness practice, specializing in pediatrics and maternity, that strongly believe in the body’s innate intelligence and ability to heal itself when blockages to the healing process are removed. Utilizing chiropractic, soft tissue techniques, allergy elimination, nutrition/supplements, and massage, health is restored and maintained for optimal wellness.
INSPIRED TO HEALTH
85 Maple Street #3L, Weehawken, NJ 201-344-6448 • InspiredToHealth.net
Dedicated to helping women de-stress and lead more healthful lives, Lorraine Giordano offers the following treatments: Quantum Touch, Quantum Energy Transformation, Reiki, Quantum Allergy Release, Age Clearing and Energy Medicine. Also specializing in helping women with female reproductive issues and helping them connect to their sacral chakra; an energetic center linked to emotions, self-care, creativity and passion. She also offers Akashic Record readings.
JACQUIE BIRD, SPIRITUAL WELLNESS
JacquieBirdWellness.com Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness offers products and services that, support, guide and empower the individual. She is the author of the 7 Daily Thoughts & Mantras 4 Mindfulness eBook series; the Creator/Practitioner of Stress Busters Guided Meditations; she creates guided meditation as well as meditation music called SoundSoulVibin’ and is the Owner/Creator of the handmade wellness brand MODAL VISIONS, which is rooted in the energetically dynamic properties of gemstones, crystals and copper. Jacquie is also the Creator and host of the podcast Roll With Peace, In Mind. Her entire platform and intent is in mindfulness, personal growth, stress relief and stress management – in essence, how we can live more calm, centered, grounded and meaningful lives.
JC BUMP AND BABY
Jersey City, NJ JCBumpAndBaby.com
JC Bump and Baby connects moms through support groups, yoga classes and workshops.
LEAH CRESCENZO
917-525-3477 • HeyLeahC.com
Transformative healer who utilizes the powerful tools of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Hypnotherapy to improve everything from emotional to physical conditions. 7000 JFK Boulevard East Galaxy Mall, Ste. M-15, Guttenberg, NJ 201-210-4764 • LotusGenesis.com
A holistic sanctuary offering a team of healers, therapists, mind-body experts and a naturopathic doctor, who combine various modalities from energy healing, diet and nutrition, to hypnotherapy and body work. Lotus Genesis offers a full line of wellness services, from detox and weight-loss programs, to caring for more complex medical issues. Their unique focus and approach to addressing root causes allows for rapid and long-term wellness. See ad, page 18.
MIND BODY HOBOKEN
51 Newark Street, Ste. 402, Hoboken, NJ 201-994-3500 • MindBodyHoboken.com
Mind Body Hoboken works with individuals, corporate teams and small business owners to find balance in their personal and professional life. Finding the calm and peace in life is essential to balancing out the “fight or flight” response caused by stress. Founder/practitioner Jennifer Araneo utilizes neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis, meditation and reiki to help clients find the Zen in their lives.
MINDFUL PLAY YOGA
646-552-2982 MindfulPlayYoga@gmail.com
Mindful Play Yoga brings out the kid in all of us by working with children, adults & caregivers through mindfulness, play & yoga to see the best in everyone. MPY is committed to inspiring children ages 3 -15 & families to be curious life-long learners.
NALU CHIROPRACTIC
Dr Sura Devi 75 Montgomery Street, Ste. 201, Jersey City, NJ NaluChiro.com
Nalu Chiropractic is a holistic family practice with a special focus on Women’s Health and Healing. Providing unique, honoring and gentle care - body alignment for a happier and healthier life. Specializations include: fertility, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, motherhood and pediatrics.
OLEVIA METRY, MD
Family Medicine 108 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 201-656-5688 • Linktr.ee/Dr_Olevia
Dr. Olevia Metry is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who grew up in Florida and has made Hoboken home for 3 years. She’s passionate about preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, women’s health and diabetes.
Kelly Bonell West New York Kelly@YouWillRise.co • YouWillRise.co
Serving ambitious professionals who strivie to live their best life, but sometimes get weighed down with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and that ‘stuck’ feeling. RISE helps clients to close the gap between stagnation and success by expanding what their mind sees as possible, helping them release limiting beliefs, and accelerating their growth. Kelly Bonell is a trained life coach who provides her clients a non-judgmental, inclusive, and trauma informed space to empower them to rise to new heights. Virtual sessions available.
SALVATION WELLNESS
30 Provost St, Jersey City, NJ 551-689-0763 • SalvationWellness.com
Salvation Wellness is a multiservice wellness center that offers services such as massage, meditation, yoga classes and sauna sessions. It also sells a variety of personal care products, including CBD bath and body items. Co-founders Celia and Andres Pender have lived in Jersey City for more than a decade. They both have been dedicated to holistic health studies and deductive, science-based, natural healing for more than two decades.
THE GREEN ROOM
109 14th St, Hoboken, NJ 64 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 512 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ TheGreenRoomNJ.com
Newly added Jersey City location. Hoboken and Montclair’s first CBD shops that provide both in-person and online shopping. Owner Darek Michael offers education and high-quality products. The Green Room is open Sunday through Thursday 11am-8pm and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm in Jersey City and Monclair.
VICTORIA REED MASSAGE THERAPY
Victoria Radzinski, LMT, CPT 201-551-7154 • VictoriaReed.Info@gmail.com VictoriaReedMassageTherapy.com
As a licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga instructor, Victoria’s healing and relaxing services reverse the effects of daily stress by repairing damaged muscle tissue to eliminate aches and pains throughout the body. Improve circulation, detoxify your body, and increase mental alertness as you decompress with her carefully designed massages. Victoria’s drive behind her work stems from her observations on today’s lifestyle/living. See ad, page 17. Vida-Flo services offer IV hydration treatments, essential gains, advanced gains, injectable treatments & oxygen. All treatments are provided by trained nurses in a clean medical spa environment for your comfort.
OUTDOORS
A SMALL GREEN SPACE
Jersey City, NJ ASmallGreenSpace.com
A Small Green Space is an urban garden design firm, specializing in designing, installing and maintaining small city spaces.
PETS
GALLA WELLNESS
Florentina Galla, Rdh.MS GallaWellness.com
Florentina has been using holistic care and reiki healing for decades and now is providing that for pets. She provides pet healing and holistic pet nutrition. She’s using gentle touching if an area is in pain after trauma and to reduce the healing time; she offers customized nutrition and supplement needs to manage stress and weight gain based on the pets need. She is a regular volunteer at North Star Animal Rescue and is the author of Confessions of a Holistic Hygienist in a New Era of Wellness.
HOBOKEN JENGO
Hoboken, NJ 732-277-0284 • Hello@HobokenJengo.com HobokenJengo.com
Hoboken Jengo is a sustainable online shop designed to empower pets and their humans with ways to reduce their environmental impact through minimally processed highquality treats, safe lasting toys, and ethically-sourced products that spark joy, foster health, and make a positive difference. The name Jengo is derived from kujenga, a Swahili word which means “to build”. Hoboken Jengo provides access to eco-friendly, unique mission-driven brands for dogs, cats and humans in one central place. Holistic Pet Care of Little Falls provides guidance on optimum diet and environment, and how to minimizing negative elements/toxins to keep your pet healthier and living longer. Holistic and complementary modalities include acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, homeopathy, bach flow remedies, herbal therapies (western, chinese & ayurvedic), nutritional therapy, ozone therapy, cold laser therapy, and reiki for addressing problems and for preventive care.
MEOW MINI MART
Sherry Cassin Hello@MeowMiniMart.com MeowMiniMart.com
Online cat boutique featuring unique and sustainably made fashion pet collars, home and kitchen gifts, cat toys and wellness products. See charming and sophisticated collections created by artisans and designers who love all animals, especially cats! A percentage of every sale is donated to local cat rescue groups to help pay the vet bills.
PAWTANICALS
7622 Broadway, North Bergen, NJ 201-520-3036 • Pawtanicals.com
Pawtanicals was established to give pet owners the accessibility of washing their pets without space constraints–as they normally would do at home in their bath tubs. It allows for pet owners to create a stronger bonding experience while simultaneously making their pets feel safe and secure having their owners personally wash them.
THE CUDDLY BOUTIQUE
TheCuddlyBoutique.com
Founded by pet parents, Tom & Kimberley Bueno-Schonig of The Cuddly Cottage pet sitting service, the Cuddly Boutique is an online pet store that sells a variety of special gifts from cozy sweaters to unique toys. Their promise is that The Cuddly Boutique products will give your pet that “this is the best gift ever” look in their eyes and give you that warm and cuddly feeling in your heart.
SKINCARE
SEAZEN SOAP
Hoboken, NJ SeazenSoap.com
Handmade local luxury products for your skin. The Seazen Soap company specializes in natural soaps, skin butter and CBD products.
ACROSS
1 Vital element in the road to good health 6 Fries and burgers contain high levels of this 9 To ___ fro 10 Faucets 12 Material that can be compressed to make healthier BBQ bricks (better than charcoal) 14 Connect 15 Fragrant essential oil that can help sleep quality 20 Grassy area 22 More people are switching to a ____ based diet 23 Cereal that includes nuts and dried fruit 25 Pea holder 26 Addictive substance bad for health 28 Come together 29 Dawn time, abbr. 31 Physical activity that can improve health 33 Disease defying fruit 35 Breathing problem that can interrupt sleep 36 Reduced 37 Sound of fright
DOWN
1 Pecans and almonds 2 Highest-rated 3 Trending 4 All ___ day’s work, 2 words 5 Agree silently 6 Easily available meals such as burgers, fries, etc., 2 words 7 Opposed to 8 NFL score, abbr. 11 Water-polo team complement 12 Source of solar energy 13 Very small 16 ___ carte, 2 words 17 Consumer 18 Make a hole 19 Collected a harvest 21 Drink that’s good to take before going to bed (contains tryptophan), 2 words 22 Art class adhesive 24 “Ready or ___ ...” 27 Color of many healthy vegetables 28 Melodic sounds that can help people fall asleep 30 Citrus fruit 32 Cup of tea in Brit. slang 34 Distance measurement (abbr.)
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