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Contents

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THE PLANET

Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

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DOG-FRIENDLY YARD

Plants, Paths and Play Areas to Wag a Tail

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HEALTH FOR MEN

Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

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Moments of a Life Well Lived

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was trying to get into my writing mode and attack my publisher’s letter for the month of June. Every topic in our magazine this month from men’s health to vegan eating to gardening attracted me. Especially important to me though is to acknowledge the fathers out there that serve such an important role in child-rearing. In the past I’ve written on the advancements we have made, the responsibilities and Joe Dunne, Publisher changes in the male roles, and how we men have benefited much more than we could have imagined. And that leads me to what follows.

My niece Erin, who graduated from law school this week, asked me to share my favorite moment of her father and my brother-in-law, Eddie, as he approaches his 60th birthday. She also asked all nine of his sisters, plus brother, nieces, nephews, etc., to contribute their favorite moment. After binding it all together, the family will present this collection to Ed on his big day.

Here is what I wrote of him without thinking twice.

What moment? I thought, I cannot recall a specific one. Nothing embarrassing to write about . . . charismatic moment, nope . . . no exceptionally funny guy moment.

(Though possibly, with the help of a few Jameson Irish whiskeys and a celebration of St. Patrick’s Day I might find a funny or embarrassing one.) But to be truthful, no one moment jumps out at me.

The moment, as it turns out, are thousands of moments—brush strokes of a life Ed created. His moments became a living work of art. A model to follow, to reach for, to pay attention to. He is the guy that checks off all the boxes of integrity, wisdom and leadership. There is no one moment; it is a life’s work of just doing the right thing.

Eddie being Eddie—that’s his moments, the everyday model he lays down for others to follow, his unbelievable moral compass, his fathering, the memories he helped build.

The inspiration of his actions, helping others, while staying humble, and always with a purity of heart. I think of his life’s work, and how powerful it is.

Have you ever heard him brag? No. Neither have I. I told Erin in my letter. “How many people can you say that about? His dedication to and love of family, extended family and friends makes him a rock that others can truly rely on. Unselfish, consistent, trustworthy, character builder, coach, guide, trusted supporter—these are the characteristics I think of when I think deep on Eddie. Not of the specific instances, but thousands of moments of action crafted into a work of human art.

From my heart he has influenced me to be a better man, person, dad, husband, and friend. Not with his words of wisdom, but with the wisdom of his right actions. The world could use a lot more Eddie Dempseys. If I sound like I have a man crush on him—I do.

Happy Birthday, Live Forever!

“The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.” ~Robert Louis Stevenson

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Eat Five Veggies and Fruits Daily to Live Longer People that struggle to eat the often-recommended nine servings of fruit and vegetables each day can relax: The latest research from Harvard, based on 26 studies of 2 million people from 29 countries, found that two and three daily servings of fruit and vegetables, respectively, were linked to the most longevity. Compared to only two servings of produce per day, five servings lowered the risk of death overall by 13 percent, cardiovascular disease by 12 percent, cancer by 10 percent and respiratory disease by 35 percent. Green, leafy vegetables, including spinach, lettuce and kale, and fruit and vegetables rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries and carrots, showed benefits.Starchy vegetables, like peas and corn, fruit juices and potatoes, did not appear to reduce the risk of death.

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Older people with high levels of life satisfaction—a favorable attitude toward life—have healthier habits, less depression and pain, better sleep and a longer life, reports researchers from the University of British Columbia. They studied nearly 13,000 U.S. adults older than 50 for four years and found that higher life satisfaction was linked to 26 percent reduced mortality and a 46 percent lower depression rate. People that felt good about their lives had fewer chronic conditions and pain, exercised more often, were both more optimistic and likely to be living with a partner and experienced less hopelessness and loneliness. However, such positive feelings were not associated with fewer health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or obesity; were not marked by less alcoholic binging or smoking; and were not affected by frequency of contact with children, family and friends.

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Traveling for the Planet Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

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fter more than a year in social isolation, many of us are ready to hit the road, meet new people, fly to exotic locations and enjoy the sights and flavors of anywherebut-here. Although the travel industry is raring to serve pent-up demand, this unprecedented respite can be an opportunity to reset priorities. When choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other activities, consider their sustainability.

Tourism need not harm the planet. With proper planning, it can enrich it while benefiting the people living in the places we visit.

Fly Direct and Economy “Flying is the most carbon-intensive thing we can do in our lives,” says Holly Tuppen, author of Sustainable Travel: The Essential Guide to Positive Impact Adventures. To reduce emissions, she recommends flying direct in space-saving economy seats; taking longer, less frequent vacations; and using trains or other overland transportation whenever possible.

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et-list idea of flying into a place, doing everything quickly and ticking off experiences. With slow travel, you’re letting the journey be part of the experience and inevitably, you meet more people along the way.”

Don’t Overdo It In another eco-friendly aspect of that excursion, Tuppen visited places that weren’t tourism hotspots. “From Venice to Bali to Mexico, there are examples of places that before the pandemic had too many visitors—more than the infrastructure could handle,” she says. “That’s a massive problem, because it harms the life of local people. When the cruise industry started to stop in Dubrovnik, Croatia, for example, local amenities like hairdressers and grocery stores became souvenir shops.”

Keep it Local According to Tuppen, the needs of locals should take precedence over those of tourists. A related problem is tourism economic leakage. “If you spend $2,000 on a trip to Thailand, my hope would be that I’d be contributing $2,000 to the economy in Thailand, but in reality, the way that the tourism supply chain is set up, a huge proportion of that money will end up in the hands of international companies,” she explains. “Ideally, we should be looking

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for accommodations, experiences, stores, restaurants that are all locally owned rather than being part of an international chain. If you’re booking a hotel, 70 percent or more of the workforce should be local.”

Pack for a Purpose To help travelers express their gratitude to a community for their hospitality, Rebecca Rothney founded PackForAPurpose. org, which lists items locals need and the accommodations and tour companies that deliver them to more than 450 community projects worldwide. Travelers dedicate a portion of their luggage space to carry in-kind donations and drop them off when they arrive at their hotel or meet their tour guide. Common items are medical and school supplies, as well as crafting materials for women to make and sell items like jewelry and trinkets, providing money to pay for their children’s education. “A stethoscope weighs less than a kilo, but it can touch 10,000 hearts,” she says.

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“A $10 donation will provide care for a rescue kitten for one month in Belize, clean 250 pounds of trash out of a waterway in Sonoma, California, or provide 40 nutritious meals to individuals in need in New York City,” says co-founder Jessica Blotter.

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Integral Sound Therapy concentrates on healing the recipient through a variety sound healing tools.

The instruments used in therapeutic sound therapy have a long history of providing vibrational sound to encourage healing physically, emotionally, energetically and spiritually. Therapeutic sound balances and harmonizes while at the same time serves as a catalyst to release dis-ease causing toxins from the body.

There are four key-ways in which sound healing works:

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Sympathetic resonance Bringing the body into a balanced state of “vibration”

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Frequency Following Response Stimulating brainwave frequencies associated with positive well-being to lead to peace, calm and healing

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tional “yogis” are open to experiencing the soothing aspects of this treatment due to its accessibility and “no experience necessary”.

It is of utmost importance that when seeking treatment that the client does the necessary research on whom to see. The facilitator is offering space and energy to encourage healing and transformation.

A professionally trained Integral Sound Therapy Facilitator receives upwards of 200 hours of training through an accredited

and internationally recognized program.

Education is key in this sector.

Nicole Zornitzer is a Certified Diploma Level 2 Integral Sound Therapy Facilitator and graduate from the Sound Healing Academy.

She is also the owner of Niyama Yoga Shala, with locations in Randolph and Sparta, New Jersey. For information and to book a private sound healing session, call 973-5002939 or visit NiyamaYogaShala.com.

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Triggers the relaxation response

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A typical Sound Healing session will include an intake form and discussion of expectations from a session. It is key to understand that this becomes a joint effort towards wellness, therefore the recipient is as much as a participant in the healing as the facilitator. Once the intake is complete the client will typically lay on a massage table and simply receive sound therapy.

In addition to receiving sound healing in a private session with a trained professional in Integral Sound Therapy, one may also opt to attend a group sound bath experience. During a group experience many instruments are played to bring about similar sense of relaxation, meditation and wellness to a group. Sound Therapy is one of the fasted growing forms of healing in the United States and more non-tradi-

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LOVELY LAVENDER

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ay lavender and the first thing that comes to mind is the color and the color of lavender is a visual portal to the many remarkable benefits of the herb.

Associated with the Crown Chakra, violet is the highest color in the visible spectrum.

Simply gazing upon the color of the lavender flower can raise our vibration to a higher level. Because the color lavender also has a very calming effect on us it can be very helpful for those people experiencing sleep difficulties or stress. An important aspect of well-being, sleep quality is closely related to overall quality of life, secretion of the stress hormone, cortisol, and the immune system.

After the color, the next association may be with the scent of lavender. A whiff of fresh lavender and one seems to experience an immediate sense of calm. A lavender sachet under the pillow can restore restful sleep. Research shows that the scent of lavender actually increases the type of brain waves associated with relaxation, the low-frequency (theta and delta) brain waves, which may increase deep sleep, improve individual sleep quality and lower stress. Try adding crushed, dried lavender buds to an Epsom salt bath for a lovely fragrance that will also help to sooth tired nerves and relax muscles.

Perhaps the most amazing attribute of lavender is found in the healing properties of the essential oil. Oil of lavender is extracted from the flower through the distillation process, similar to the distillation of alcohol. When applied topically to the skin, essential oil of lavender has remarkable abilities. It soothes irritation. smoothes wrinkles and, because of its anti-bacterial properties, it is actually known to heal

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minor scrapes and burns. Oil of lavender contains the phytochemical linalyl acetate, which imparts much of the fragrance of lavender and is also a powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic.

If you’re looking for a natural way to fight household germs, try lavender. In ancient Rome, people added lavender to the water at public baths not only for its relaxing qualities but also to help keep the water germ-free. Lavender water in a spray bottle is a good idea for teachers too. Sprayed in the air, it will disinfect the classroom and calm the students at the same time.

Acting internally, lavender’s chemical properties help with digestion. Be sure you use a culinary grade of lavender bud, as some varieties of lavender are very high in camphor and are more suitable for topical application than for culinary use. The culinary buds may be steeped in hot water for a fragrant and relaxing tea and there are a plethora of recipes using lavender in both sweet and savory dishes.

Lavender growing in the Northeast comes into full bloom and is ready for harvest in June and into July. There are often opportunities for Pick Your Own Lavender if there is a lavender farm in your area and now is the time to stock up on this wonderfully versatile and beneficial herb. Freshly harvested bunches should be hung upside down in a dark, well ventilated room to dry for approximately 10 days. The dried bud may be stored in glass jars for up to a year.

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Cover the container and let it cool. Remove the bag or cloth containing the lavender flowers from the container, gently squeezing the excess moisture into the container.

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An alternative method is to add a few drops of essential oil of lavender to 1 pint distilled water.

Start with 3 to 5 drops and increase the amount if you would like a stronger lavender scent.

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Steep for about 10 minutes, strain and sweeten to taste with honey.

Lavender tea will keep for about 4 to 6 weeks. Don’t use the tea if a dark ring shows in the bottle or if there is a dark scum on top of the water. It’s best to label the bottle with the date you made the batch and update the label every time you make a fresh batch.

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ackyards can be sanctuaries, filled with gardens and landscaping. For homeowners with dogs, consider “dog-scaping”. It’s a term coined by landscape designer Maureen Gilmer of Palm Springs, California, who wrote the e-book The Dog-Scaped Yard. Gilmer points out that nobody asks Fido his opinion on how to landscape the yard, “yet he spends more time there than anyone else.”

The yard should be a safe and secure place for the family dog, so fencing may be necessary to give ample room to roam. Lawn chemicals on grass are linked to cancer in dogs, so those are best avoided.

Some people choose to go beyond grass to create a rich environment for the dog to explore. Gilmer recommends planting a meadow, complete with tall grasses and perennials, where the prized pet can investigate the terrain. Low troughs of wheat grass are good for a dog to nibble on and may discourage him from chewing on ornamental flowers and plants. Some dogs also enjoy rose hips from Rosa rugosa plants.

Flea-Repelling Herbs Many herbs were once known as “fleabane” because they could repel fleas. Plant a fleabane garden to discourage these pests from moving in and finding the dogs. “When my dog Dot rubs against them, I can smell the aromatic oils on her fur,” Gilmer notes.

Suitable plants for this garden include pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium), wormwood (Artemisia absinthium), tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), fleawort (Erigeron canadense), rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), sweet bay (Laurus nobilis) and eucalyptus. The plants can also be dried and added to a dog’s bedding for a more natural flea repellant.

Plants to Avoid in Pet Yards An outdoor area for pets must be free of hazards that could cause illness. This includes cocoa bean mulch, which contains the chemical compounds theobromine and caffeine, which are highly toxic to dogs and can be fatal. Specific plants can also be poisonous to pets and can cause a variety of conditions, including diarrhea, vomiting, internal bleeding, respiratory distress, seizures, organ damage or failure, coma or death.

Research any plants in the yard for safety, and be sure to keep the yard clear of the following poisonous plants, as compiled by the Pet Poison Helpline, to create a backyard that’s both fun and safe for pets:

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When choosing the best locations for herbs and flowers, consider keeping about 18 inches around the border of the yard free from plants. Because dogs regularly tend to patrol the boundary of their territory, any plants on this trail may get trampled.

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Provide Thoughtful Areas for the Dog Dogs love to dig, but if it has become a problem, it could be because the dog is trying to uncover a cool spot to rest. Gilmer recommends being proactive by digging a shallow pit where a dog can comfortably fit in a shady spot. Line it with sand to prevent it from turning into a mud pit and keep it damp. In warm weather, a dog can retreat to this cooling-off spot.

A plastic kiddie pool can be a welcome addition for dogs to escape the summer heat. To incorporate it into the landscape, dig out an area and set it into the ground.

Another thoughtful addition is a post where a dog can mark his territory to his heart’s content. A large piece of driftwood or an upright log works well for this purpose. Logs are also useful as borders along planted areas where the dog is meant to stay out.

Pathways for the dog to run through are also important, as dogs will create their own routes if they are allowed to. Turn the walkways into proper paths by widening them to three feet. Consider creating a designated area in the yard for the dog to relieve himself.

When planting flowerbeds, put sturdier plants such as ornamental grasses at the edge, while putting more fragile plants in the middle, where a dog is less likely to run over them. Choose plants that are sturdy, but soft, without thorns or spines that could scrape a pet.

A doggy play area will also be much appreciated by a pup.

Define it by using logs or stone blocks, then set out a few of the dog’s favorite toys for him to discover. For dogs that like to dig, teaching him that this is his play spot where it’s acceptable can save the gardens. Many four-legged diggers enjoy having a sand pit or designated dig spot where they can express this natural behavior.

By paying careful attention to the plants and features in the yard, the perfect pet-friendly environment can be created.

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The

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any men suffer from low libido, difficulty concentrating, depression, unusual weight gain and constant fatigue. While these symptoms may be caused by any number of physical or psychological illnesses, one distinct possibility is low testosterone—a lack of one of the body’s most important hormones.

More importantly, low testosterone can affect our lives anywhere from their 20s to their 60s.

Yet, unless a doctor is told about the symptoms, they won’t automatically know that low testosterone is the problem. “It’s an under-evaluated issue, because many

men—especially older ones—don’t want to complain about these things,” explains Dr. Mahmud Kara, a former specialist with the Cleveland Clinic who now focuses on his line of natural remedies. “Checking for testosterone levels isn’t part of a standard blood test. So, if we don’t know to look for it, we won’t. And the danger is you don’t want to hit the point of irreversibility. For example, seriously low testosterone is directly related to the occurrence or reoccurrence of prostate cancer.”

Indeed, even when drug therapy is required, changes in both lifestyle—including more exercise—and diet can also

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help reverse the condition or at least raise “T” levels, say experts. First and foremost, getting enough sleep—preferably eight hours a night—is vital. “When we don’t get enough sleep, our levels of cortisol, which is our stress hormone, rise. And it’s cortisol that suppresses the production of T,” says Dr. Gillian Goddard of Park Avenue Endocrinology, in New York City. “Once we get a good night’s sleep regularly, our cortisol levels fall and the body can begin producing T again.”

Not being overweight also makes a big difference, adds Goddard. “Fat makes an enzyme that coverts T to estrogen. And while men need some estrogen, particularly for bone health, if a man has too much fat, the body will convert too much T to estrogen, as well as lower its overall T levels.”

Actual changes in diet, other than avoiding foods that cause weight gain, aren’t usually the answer. “Some foods may help, but you would normally have to eat so much of them it’s really not practical,” says Goddard. “We do know that soy products such as tofu, edamame and soy sauce can theoretically raise estrogen and suppress T production, so we may recommend adding that to a diet. And above all, we stress avoiding alcohol, as it definitely suppresses T production.”

As is often the case, vitamins and natural supplements play a big part in the solution. John J. Accursio, a 30-year-old, Manhattan-based lawyer who was diagnosed with low T a few years back, swears

by Roman Testosterone Daily Supplements, which include zinc, magnesium, vitamin D3, ashwagandha, maca and copper. But if supplements are taken, make sure that they don’t have ingredients that can exacerbate, rather than help, the condition.

With so many men now expected to live into or even past their 90s, getting this condition diagnosed once symptoms first appear is paramount, stresses Kara. “Our bodies were not built for the 21st century, so the need to take care of ourselves as well as we can—and for as long as possible—is more important than ever before.”

Brian Scott Lipton is a New York-based journalist who specializes in entertainment, fashion, food and healthcare.

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Yoga Corner My Touch Tree — The Bones —a Tribute—

by Nicole Zornitzer

He lifts her by the feet and tosses her free falling into the air and water.

She laughs and says do it again!

He carefully lines up Star Wars figurines and names them one by one as he listens and is mesmerized with the same enthusiasm.

He ever so carefully changes her diaper; he methodically removes his splinter. He smiles when he comes home from a long day of work and welcomes their happiness.

He glances toward me with appreciation.

I can remember so much joy surrounding the children; it is more complicated for me to remember us. Maybe us is them?

They have become living examples of our union that once was and today I wonder if that was our dharma/purpose in meeting?

I often ponder what exactly happened or what could have been.

The best of him is being a father and quite possibly the angels knew what we had the potential to create.

I may not have received what a younger version of myself thought I needed; what young girls are taught to believe they should strive for. However, I can now see with eyes wide open, with a heart that has endured and the courage to just know that all is as it should be.

In my mind’s eye, in my heart that has been fairly ruptured for the majority of my life, I can now see so clearly. I see the memories and I cherish them all, I welcome them all and I need them all.

At my shalas, we teach others to walk through all of life’s experiences, to use all of the lessons to contribute to one’s own evolution. To do this is not easy but is the journey one needs to take or rather must take to truly experience this life.

Soul connection occurs many times in a human’s life, we must remember to look back at all of the connections with a softness versus regret. If we feel lost, we must learn to come back to our “Touch Tree”, as Glennon Doyle so eloquently describes. A touch tree is one recognizable, strong, large “tree” that becomes one’s home base. We can all venture into the woods as long as we remember to return to our touch tree over and over again.

These are the bones of our lives, the memories, the lessons, the special people, and in my case my touch tree is a man that I once shared a marriage with whom I now share two glorious children. A man who, like me, went into this adventure with the truest intentions and then life happened. A man deserving of happiness and a man whom I will be eternally grateful to walk on opposite sides of the street through this life, as the other half of two souls. Our bones may be fragile, but they will be eternally connected by soft tissue that understands the essence of the soul and our purpose here and now.

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH FOR MEN Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

by Ronica O’Hara

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tatistically speaking, living long and well is an uphill battle for most American men. Compared to women, they eat worse, smoke more, drink harder, exercise less and suffer more injuries. They live on average five fewer years than women. At birth, they outnumber women 105 to 100, but by age 60, it’s flipped to 95 to 100. Of the 15 leading causes of death, the only one men don’t lead in is Alzheimer’s, because many of them don’t live long enough to develop it.

Men are markedly slow to consult doctors. Seventy-two percent would rather do household chores like cleaning toilets, one survey found, and 37 percent admitted that they withheld information from doctors to avoid hearing a bad diagnosis. When more serious symptoms arise like chest pain or painful urination, they can turn to medical specialists and the latest technology to get heart stents inserted, kidneys flushed out and pain lowered with pharmaceuticals. By then, however, disease can be advanced and the prognosis dimmer.

But that “macho man” approach is ebbing as men—especially millennials—increasingly adopt proactive integrative strategies to take control of their health. “As traditional gender roles continue to fade with the times, there will be less of a stigma around men’s health care and we’ll start to see more and more men placing greater importance on their health,” says integrative internist Myles Spar, M.D., co-author of Integrative Men’s Health and chief medical officer of Vault, a men’s health care organization. By dealing head-on with not just a condition’s symptoms, but also with its physical, mental and emotional roots, men can become better equipped to enjoy long years of robust health.

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HEART DISEASE The leading cause of death for men in the U.S., heart disease kills one in four men. Half of those that died suddenly exhibited no previous symptoms. Men develop heart disease 10 years younger than women on average, possibly because estrogen has a protective effect on coronary arteries. Stress, especially in economically beleaguered occupations and areas, takes a toll, as evidenced by rising drug abuse among men nationwide.

“Overall, it appears that men’s coping with stressful events may be less adaptive physiologically, behaviorally and emotionally, contributing to their increased risk for coronary heart disease,” concludes a State University of New York at Stonybrook study.

hampered by such conditions as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, insomnia and alcohol use. Although a quarter of new patients with ED are under age 40, mild and moderate ED affects approximately 50 percent of men in their 50s and 60 percent in their 60s.

Integrative medicine offers potent strategies such as exercise, weight loss, good sleep and a varied diet, factors that can reverse ED, according to Australian researchers. “Men aren’t ever going to stop eating hotdogs in the name of ‘wellness’, but if you tell a man that eating hotdogs will impact his ability to get erections, he’ll never eat a hotdog again,” says Spar.

SYMPTOMS: chest pain, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, sensations in arms and legs such as pain, swelling, weakness or tingling.

SYMPTOMS: repeated difficulty getting or maintaining an erection, reduced sexual desire.

NEW RESEARCH: Active, 40-ish men that were able to do 40 pushups had a 96 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease in the next 10 years than men doing less than 10 pushups, a Harvard study concludes. A 10-year study of 134,297 people from 21 countries found that eating six ounces or more each week of processed meat like bacon, sausages and salami was linked to a 46 percent higher risk of cardiovascular disease and a 51 percent higher risk of death.

NEW RESEARCH: In a survey of 12 studies involving 8,300 participants, the longer-lasting erection drug Cialis (tadalafil) beat out Viagra (sildenafil) as the drug of choice by a three to one margin. Cornell researchers found that of the 48 percent of older men in one study with ED, only 7 percent had tried an erection drug, and fewer than half refilled the initial prescription, partly due to unpleasant side effects.

INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: “An integrative model for heart disease, when done properly, hunts down chronic inflammation in the body wherever it is and attempts to remedy it naturally, which is why we have had so much more success and significantly fewer side effects than conventional medicine,” says naturopathic cardiologist Decker Weiss, of Scottsdale, Arizona, a pioneer in the field. Typically, integrative cardiologists will interview a patient to determine the root causes of inflammation, including diet, physical activity and emotional stress. After targeted lab tests, they may prescribe botanicals along with pharmaceuticals like diuretics and beta blockers to manage fluids and vital signs. They often focus on repairing the gastrointestinal tract with specific probiotics and restoring the endothelium (the inner lining of blood vessels) with nutrients like magnesium, coenzyme Q10 and alpha-lipoic acid. They’ll encourage patients to switch to healthier, plant-based diets; perhaps to undergo a colon, liver or lymph cleanse; and exercise and use stress-reducing practices like meditation or martial arts.

INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: An integrative strategy typically involves a doctor checking and increasing a man’s testosterone levels if necessary; a thorough checkup and lab tests to detect and treat causes such as diabetes and high cholesterol; and vetting and replacing medications such as antihistamines and blood pressure drugs that might cause ED. For relationship problems, anxiety or depression, a cognitive behavioral therapist might be recommended and mindfulness meditation might be encouraged to reduce stress.

A weight-loss plan featuring more produce and less meat is typically suggested: men with a 42-inch waist are 50 percent more likely to have ED than men with a 32-inch waist. Some foods like arginine-rich oatmeal and antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, as well as supplements like DHEA, L-arginine, zinc and panax ginseng have also proven helpful in studies.

Effective exercises include Kegels to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, Pilates to build core strength and aerobic workouts to strengthen blood vessels. Just 30 minutes of walking each day was linked to a 41 percent drop in risk for ED, Harvard researchers found.

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Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex, often drives a man to seek medical care. An erection—a complex interplay among the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels—can be

Prostate cancer affects one in eight men, 60 percent of which are over age 65. African American men get prostate cancer younger, have more severe cases and are twice as likely to die from it. Although it’s not as virulent as most other cancers, it

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requires monitoring, sometimes for decades, which compels some men to get serious about diet and exercise. “If you hear you have cancer, the rug is pulled out from underneath you and you feel you’ve lost your locus of control to surgeons and other doctors,” says integrative oncologist Donald Abrams, of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco. “But lifestyle changes are important, useful and have an impact, and they’re something patients themselves have control over and can decide to do.”

DEPRESSION

SYMPTOMS: They may be silent or involve frequent urination, weak or interrupted urine flow, urinary leaking, needing to urinate frequently at night, blood in the urine, erectile dysfunction or discomfort when sitting.

SYMPTOMS: Besides anger and irritability, depressed men are more prone to lose weight rather than gain it, become obsessive-compulsive rather than anxious and experience physical problems like headaches, stomach ailments and chronic pain.

Up to one-third of men may experience depression, but it’s marked more by bravado than tears. “Rather than appearing sad, men with depression are more likely to react with anger, self-destructive behavior, self-distraction, or numbing of pain with substance use, gambling, womanizing and workaholism,” concludes a major University of Michigan study in JAMA Psychiatry. Irritability, blowing up at minor annoyances, sudden spells of aggression and risky behaviors are other hallmarks. Men are far less likely than women to seek treatment and four times as likely to die by suicide.

A patient receiving NeuroStar transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy.

NEW RESEARCH: The more faithfully that men with localized prostate cancer followed a Mediterranean diet, the better their disease fared, report University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center researchers. Drinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis in the online journal BMJ Open. A new urine test for prostate cancer is so accurate it could have eliminated the need for one-third of biopsies in a recent study of 1,500 patients in the Journal of Urology.

INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: In a 2018 comprehensive review of prostate cancer studies published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, Abrams recommends a plant-based, antioxidant-rich diet that emphasizes cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, soy, pomegranate, green tea and fish-based omega-3s; limiting meat, sugary drinks and saturated fats; supplementing with vitamin D3 and omega-3s while avoiding selenium and vitamin E; exercising daily, with yoga and tai chi especially providing mind-body benefits; and using acupuncture to manage the side effects of conventional treatments. To combat the anxiety that can arise during the period between a diagnosis and surgery, Abrams suggests stress-reducing therapies like mindfulness training, reiki and support groups.

NEW RESEARCH: Men with moderate to high levels of what Russian researchers call “vital exhaustion”, marked by excessive fatigue, demoralization and irritability, are 16 percent more likely to have a heart attack within 15 years. The risk doubles for men that never married, were divorced or became widowed.

INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: “First, it is important to get a lab screening to rule out low testosterone, vitamin deficiencies, anemia and thyroid problems,” says holistic psychiatrist W. Nate Upshaw, M.D., medical director of NeuroSpaTMS, in Tampa. He also checks for sleep disorders, treats with cognitive behavioral therapy and after getting lab results, suggests such supplements as vitamins B12, D3 and methylfolate. His lab focuses particularly on transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, which a 2020 Stanford study found to be 90 percent effective in relieving drug-resistant depression. “It restores healthy brain function without medications, and with essentially no side effects,” says Upshaw, adding that the approach is particularly good for men that want to avoid the sexual side effects of antidepressants.

Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Four Tips for More Rejuvenating Sleep Tip #1: Avoid Light at Night

Sleep

Your Silent Partner in Health

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ccording to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), individuals who sleep less than seven hours per night are significantly more likely to develop/experience the following conditions: ◊ Heart attack ◊ Cancer ◊ Diabetes ◊ Stroke ◊ Arthritis ◊ Asthma ◊ Depression ◊ COPD Sleep is the most overlooked aspect of health and wellness. Even one night of sleep deprivation can make an individual’s bloodwork look similar to a type 2 diabetic patient. With obesity and type 2 diabetes on the rise, inadequate sleep has become the topic of conversation because high quality sleep is a vital part of glucose control. Without proper sleep blood sugar imbalances may contribute to elevated insulin levels and potentially obesity and diabetes.

The Center CDC recommends that adults get 7-9 hours of sleep per night.

However, a research review published in the Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America showed that up to 30% of middle-aged Americans sleep less than six hours per night. Over time, this leads to a sleep deficit that can severely impact health.

Sleep and Mistakes

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examined the effect that sleep deprivation has on the number of mistakes made in a work environment. The researchers stated, “Our research showed that sleep deprivation doubles the odds of making place keeping errors and triples the number of lapses in attention, which is startling”.

With this research in mind, think of the harmful effect that sleep deprivation has on the test scores of students. One study published in the American Academy of Sleep Medicine concluded that poor sleep quality in college-level students resulted in the same test scores as binge drinking and marijuana use.

Whether in work, study, relationships or play, restorative sleep is key to being the best version of oneself. Adhering to a few simple guidelines to prepare for and protect quality sleep cycles can make a huge difference.

Quality Over Quantity

Before going to bed, many of us set our

alarms for the next morning after factoring in how many hours of sleep we would like to get. However, sleep quality is far more important than the amount of time spent sleeping. Spending eight or more hours in bed does not mean we flowed through sleep cycles properly and got deep, restorative sleep. When we wake still tired, then we spent a night being knocked out, not sleeping. What good is sleep if we don’t wake feeling rested?

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Our addiction to technology, from smart phones to laptops to TVs, is wreaking havoc on our sleep. It is well established that the artificial blue spectrum of light emitted from common screens suppresses melatonin (the good sleep hormone), which prevents us from getting high quality sleep.

Turning off the blue-light offenders an hour before bed is an important step in preparing for sleep. However, new research is beginning to show blue-light isn’t the only type of light that is causing health issues.

Constant exposure to light (artificial or natural) disrupts our biological clocks.

When our body senses light, melatonin (the nighttime hormone) begins to decrease and cortisol (the daytime hormone) increases. Cortisol is meant to be higher in the mornings and lower in the evenings. These hormones are inversely related, meaning if cortisol is high, melatonin production will remain low. Continual exposure to light leads to overproducing cortisol and underproducing melatonin, and according to research, may contribute to weight gain and difficulty in losing weight.

To balance cortisol and melatonin production, it is vital that we allow ourselves to be in complete darkness for at least eight hours per day. Realistically, this can be best achieved during sleep.

Tip #2: Get Blackout Curtains

Preparing the bedroom for restorative sleep starts with reducing light. Investing in blackout curtains and keeping electronics out of the bedroom are the first steps to eliminating light exposure. These curtains also block light pollution from streetlamps, headlights, and security lights. Blackout curtains are available online as well as in many retail stores for as little as $25 a pair.

Tip #3: Get a Magnesium Massage

Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the human body as it is required for over 300 biochemical processes to take place properly. Unfortunately, some research suggests that up to 80% of the population may have less than optimal magnesium levels. Magnesium plays a crucial role in blood pressure management, maintaining proper vitamin D levels, and

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sleep just to name a few things.

Individuals with low magnesium levels may experience restless sleep, insomnia, and continue waking up throughout the night. Magnesium is generally not obtained in large enough quantities through diet, so supplementation is often necessary.

Consider using a magnesium gel or spray and getting a massage from your significant other at night. Not only will you get the relaxation and sleep benefits as the magnesium absorbs through skin, but the massage offers additional relaxation benefits.

Tip #4: Exercise in the Morning

Exercise should be a part of every person’s daily routine. Researchers at Appalachian State University found that individuals who exercise in the morning get 75% more restorative sleep at night.

Exercising in the morning seems to reset the cortisol/melatonin cycle. When you exercise, your body releases cortisol.

By exercising early in the morning, you are causing the release of “daytime hormones” and restoring the balance of the sleep/wake cycle, allowing for cortisol to be higher in the morning and taper off at the end of the day.

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Time spent in the garden can be a dynamic fitness investment, whether it’s for 10 minutes or two hours. “Gardening is a full-body workout that uses every muscle. There’s bending and squatting, carrying and lifting, digging, walking and reaching high,” says Pollyanna Hale, the British author of The Fit Mum Formula. “Another benefit to gardening is that you can go at your own pace.”

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Staying active fortifies the immune system, and gardening provides a way to work out while working the earth. Cynthia Miller, a seasoned bodyworker and passionate gardener for 30 years in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, attests to the fitness challenge.

“Gardening can involve many forms of physical activity, including carrying plants, hoeing, shoveling, lugging buckets of compost, pulling weeds, bending, kneeling and constantly getting up and down. Initially, in the spring, there may be a lot more intense physical labor involved to get a garden started, especially if you need to break ground. Keeping up with the weeding can be a good workout in and of itself.”

Hale emphasizes working within the scope of our personal fitness level and taking advantage of outdoor perks. “The fresh air and sunshine you get in your garden are benefits not found in a sweaty gym,” she says. “Many people are deficient in vitamin D, which we get primarily from sun exposure. Even if it’s cloudy outside, you’ll still be getting some benefits.”

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oth gardeners and researchers know that tilling the soil can lower stress and uplift the mood, and gardening can also foster fitness, burn calories and support heart health. By offering an opportunity for moderate intensity exercise, it provides a challenging workout with aerobic benefits.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, light yardwork can help burn 330 calories an hour, so using a trowel, pruning bushes and putting down some mulch can go a long way toward realizing this benefit. Heavy yard work, like hauling buckets of dirt and moving rocks, burns 440 calories an hour.

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Aerobic Gardening

With mindfulness, gardening can be a self-paced power workout, especially when muscle groups are treated equally. “Incorporate some stretches when you’re raking and cleaning up before your session. Engage your core and pull your abs in tight during your movements,” recommends Chicago-based Stephanie Mansour, host of the weekly national PBS health and fitness show Step It Up with Steph.

Mansour highlights the power of raking and underscores that any gardening session can become more aerobic by adding quicker movements. “Move quickly with your upper body to get in cardio. Moving faster will get your heart rate going and will help you burn calories. Another strategy to incorporate cardio into your gardening is

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to encourage yourself to stand up after each flower you plant or run in place for 10 seconds with each task completion.”

Yoga in the Garden

Incorporating some asanas adds another dimension to garden fitness, offsetting potential bodily discomforts from hours of work.

A yoga mat can be used outside to protect from wet or muddy ground. “Additionally, you may find yourself in uncomfortable positions while gardening. Kneeling or squatting can cause aches and pains,” explains Mansour. “I suggest transforming these positions into yoga movements. You can garden in a modified low lunge position, with one leg behind you and the other foot forward, resting on the knee of your back leg while getting a hip flexor stretch in the front leg. While on your knees, put one leg out to the side so that you’re resting just on one knee and stretching the inner thigh and hamstring of your extended leg.”

Depending upon climate and personal ambition, garden workouts can nourish in other ways, as well. “Once you feel the physical and mental benefits of an hour outside in nature, you’ll wonder why you didn’t do it more often,” says Hale.

Miller agrees. “There is nothing like getting your hands in the soil to literally ground you. Nature calms our nervous systems.

Watching the tiny seeds you planted burst forth and grow into something you can harvest is a miracle like none other.”

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o maximize health and minimize our impact on the planet, a whole-food, plantbased diet reigns supreme. Cooking at home ensures quality-controlled ingredients, but when traveling, extra measures are needed to enjoy healthy options while avoiding the allure of diet-busting, processed foods. The key to success is a combination of planning and resolve.

Much can be done before the trip begins. Research the destination and road trip stops, says Julieanna Hever, registered dietitian and author of Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot’s Guides). She recommends reviewing online menus, calling ahead to clarify options and using apps like Yelp.com and HappyCow.net to scout for restaurants and grocery stores.

Her favorite places are Thai and Mexican eateries, as well as steakhouses for their plantbased side dishes. Upon arrival at her destination, she hits a grocery store to stock up on fresh fruits and veggies.

“We live in an extremely difficult food environment, with a lot of triggers and inputs that don’t go away even if you’ve been eating a healthy diet for a long time,” says Micaela Karlsen, Ph.D., senior director of research at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and author of A Plant-Based Life. “For people that are transitioning into this new lifestyle, the highly refined foods they are used to eating are kind of low-grade addictive substances

and what researchers call hyper-palatable foods like added fat, sugar and salt that stimulate the brain in a similar way as addictive drugs like cocaine or alcohol, so it’s really a process of withdrawal for people initially.”

To combat the temptations, especially when away from home, Hever advises writing down and clearly understanding dietary goals and the reasons for eating this way. “I work with people that are very sick and with elite athletes. Their goals may be different from everyday people that want to have a vacation,” she says. “Do you want to have another heart attack or reactivate your diabetes? No. Are you totally healthy and consciously deciding to splurge once in a while? That can totally fit into a healthy lifestyle. What matters most is choosing to eat whole food, plant-based foods most of the time.”

Karlsen recommends always carrying snacks. “Don’t let yourself get too hungry or too tired, because when people are extra hungry or run-down, the reward experience of eating goes up and willpower goes down,” she explains, adding that dried fruit, nuts, rice cakes, individually packaged nut butter and fresh fruits are good portable snacks to carry. At the hotel, microwaveable popcorn, as well as oats and shelf-stable, single-portion almond or soy milk, will help stave off the munchies.

“I love granola, not only for breakfast, but also as a snack in the mid-afternoon,” Karlsen says. “Most store-bought granola, however, is akin to food crime. Oats are whole, healthy and cheap, but once oil, sugar and other stuff are added, the commercial product is high in fat, way too sweet and really expensive. The first time I made granola myself, I was amazed at how I didn’t even notice that the oil and sugar weren’t there. It was delicious and so satisfying.”

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tout the convenience and tastiness of nori rolls—a wide variety of ingredients wrapped in a sheet of dried seaweed. Among Karlsen’s favorite nori fillings are tempeh baked with tamari and a little maple syrup, topped with tomato and kale; peanut butter and pickles; avocado rubbed with umeboshi plum vinegar; and sweet potato, avocado, red pepper and thinly sliced carrots.

“Food is intertwined in our culture with entertainment, but thinking about food that way doesn’t really serve our biological potential for wellness,” says Karlsen. “People are so accustomed to these highly rewarding, intense foods like buffalo wings, pizza or chocolate cake that they actually don’t know what it feels like to enjoy something that’s simple and unrefined.

There’s a lot of enjoyment in healthy eating. The longer you do it, the more it becomes enjoyable.”

Carol Sanders is a professional writer and can be reached at GoodEyePress@gmail.com.

Japanese Noritos 2 sheets nori 1 tsp low-sodium miso paste ¼ cup cooked brown rice ½ small Persian cucumber, julienned 1 ½ Tbsp shredded carrots (chard, dandelion greens, kale and/or spinach) 1 tsp low-sodium tamari 1 tsp sesame seeds Place nori sheets on a flat surface. Gently and evenly place miso paste on half of each nori sheet. Add brown rice, Persian cucumber and shredded carrots on top of miso paste. Drizzle with tamari and lightly sprinkle sesame seeds over top. Tightly roll the nori sheets like a burrito from ingredient-filled side.

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If using an oven, make sure to break up the granola and turn it every 15 minutes to ensure even cooking. Once cooked, add almonds and raisins, if desired.

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HMN wants to generate national awareness, education and support for holistic parenting and green living. Our groups meet about once a month in a public venue where all are welcome. We provide nurturing, open-minded and respectful local community networks that encourage families to share these ideals and learn from each other.

What advice would you offer to a new parent just beginning their journey of holistic parenting?

As a parent, it’s important to have a network of support. Being connected to like-minded individuals who do not judge makes all the difference in the world. It truly does take a village to raise a child, and you can choose how you build your village. There will be countless people offering advice, so be discerning and see what resonates with you. I truly believe that we are all here to help and support one another. HMN is a way to build relationships and connect with other parents to form friendships that last a lifetime.

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By Jared Zornitzer When I think of role models in my life, it is nearly impossible to focus on one. My parents, grandparents and younger siblings have all taught me lessons and possess traits which I try to emulate each day.

However, there is one person who my mind always returns to and who has had an immense impact on my core values. My middle name is his, so I feel a special connection to him.

He is a symbol of dignity, family, and the man which I hope to become.

I have heard stories of the household in which he fostered and raised my mom and uncle. He exemplified a do-it-yourself attitude; he did construction and yard work himself. I admire his work ethic and willingness to get his hands dirty. To me, he found honor in doing things the hard way. Running the extra mile during my

workout, taking on leadership roles in student organizations, putting forth my best effort in school – the thought that I am making him proud by accepting challenges constantly motivates me. I believe that his influence can mold me into a stronger person who can adapt and learn to thrive in uncomfortable situations.

Through learning about him, but mostly observing the amazing people which he created in my mom and uncle, I know that he is the reason why my family places such a high value on genuineness.

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He was also a man of the seas, a skilled sailor of the Atlantic. Just like he exposed himself to the Earth’s harshest elements on the ocean, he exposed his kids to emotions in their rawest form. In effect, they learned to respond to setbacks, appreciate moments of growth and cherish the euphoria of love, and then passed these lessons on to their children. He was life stripped down to its core with an exuberant energy for navigating its crests and troughs because he knew that out of it he would grow. I see no better way to spend my time on Earth than to uphold his doctrines and experience all tastes of life, from its highs to its lows.

For several years I have had a picture of him on my desk. When I glance at it, his relaxed, natural smile reminds me to live in the moment. The same fire which motivated him to live life to its fullest is ignited within me. I never met my Grandpa Robert, yet he guides me in all that I do. more in tune to the present moment.

Jared Zornitzer is a full-time college student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY studying engineering. An advocate of balancing work and school with exercise and healthy living, he loves hiking, biking, running, cooking, spending time with family and friends, and learning in his classes.

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Niyama Yin Yoga 30 Hour Teacher Training – 6/19-20 & 6/26-27; 12noon-5pm. A Yoga Alliance Accredited Training Program. Program is for students of yoga and instructors.

Learn traditional yin postures, meditation, anatomy and pranayama. $695. Niyama Yoga Studios, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-500-2939. Register at NiyamaYogaShala.com.

Sacred Sound Meditation – 3:30-5pm; in person or ZOOM. Sue and Leslie invite all to share in our Sacred Sound Meditation and Summer Solstice Celebration. Tuning forks, singing bowls, awakening bell and more create the sacred sounds to go deeper into your center where your authentic self emerges. $33. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave, Suite 105, Chester. For information and to register, call 862-222-4268 and visit BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

Summer Solstice Gong & Sound Bath – 7-9pm. Welcome in the summer energy with beautiful gong vibrations and the therapeutic healing sounds of crystal and Tibetan bowls.

Led by Nicole Zornitzer, Integral Sound Therapy Facilitator, and Susan Novick, Sound Healer. $55. Niyama Yoga Studios, 1250 Sussex Turnpike, Randolph. For information call 973-500-2939. Register at NiyamaYogaShala.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23 How To Walk Your True Walk – 7-8:30pm.

Each one of us has a soul life path with plenty of potential. Balancing our inner wisdom and ego leading is a balance of grace, love, and experience. How do we know we are on the correct path? Free will makes choices along the way. Can a wrong turn create a perfect experience? Is everything preplanned, or is the journey co-creative as we walk? Have fun with Janet StraightArrow as we become more comfortable with our unique walk, and

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feel free to take our next steps easily. $25.

Be The Medicine (online sessions-classes), 48 Frederick Place, Morristown. 973-6472500. BeTheMedicine.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 27 Children’s Storytime – 11am-12:30pm. Ashley will share a different story every month, including myths and folkloric tales. Following will have an activity or craft within the theme of that story! $10 per parent/guardian and child together. Parent/Guardian must accompany. Pre-registration required by June 26. Ayni Healing Arts Center, 9 Moran St., Newton. For information call 862-268-3213 or email aynihealingartscenter@gmail.com.

To pre-book, visit AyniHealingArtsCenter. com/Events.

PLAN AHEAD THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 Retreat to Tibet in the Catskill Mountains – Oct. 21-24. Join Niyama Yoga as we venture to the Catskill Mountains and experience Tibet in New York State. Held at Menla Retreat Center and includes workshops, daily asana, meditation and some special guest speakers.

Just a few spots left for this magical 3 nights / 4 days retreat. $750. Reserve your spot now by contacting the studio directly. Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala. 973-500-2939.

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ONGOING DAILY Qi Gong for Beginner Series – Times and days vary. Four 1-hour classes. Begin the gentle movements of a Qi Gong Tai Chi journey featuring Patty Pagano live online. First 1-hour class is Free! Check schedule or register at https://forms.gle/k2kcv9tVJ6X1QfpD8.

For information contact Patty at 908-3921313 or PattyQigongforHealing@gmail.com.

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SUNDAY Niyama Yin Yoga 30 Hour Teacher Training – 12am. A Yoga Alliance Accredited Training Program, offering 30 hours of yin yoga training. Program is for students of yoga as well as existing instructors looking to add this modality to their repertoire. Led by lead trainers at Niyama Yoga and held over two consecutive weekends in June.

Learn traditional yin postures, meditation, anatomy and pranayama. $695. Niyama Yoga & Wellness Shala, 270 S. Sparta Ave, Sparta. For information call 973-500-2939.

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MONDAY Reiki 2 Certificate Training Distance Healing – 7-9:30pm. Zoom Class. Receive Reiki 2 initiations-attunements. Learn Reiki Symbols, drawing and use, how to scan and perform distance healing in six ways to send healing to others, groups, events, self, and more. Learn to heal the past, present, and future. Heal issues, bless people, deepen healing, focus on healing places. $325. Be The Medicine (online sessions-classes), 48 Frederick Place, Morristown. 973-647-2500.

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THURSDAY Soul Shamanism 101 Begin the Journey – 7-9:30pm; ZOOM. Initiations and Training.

Discover your inner space of peace, wisdom, and divine connection. Knowing who you are as a soul and personality allows you to choose and live more fully each day. Explore the Shamanic territories of you and learn the highest universal laws to live in your body and life from now on. Meet your ancestors, guides, teachers who travel with you always. $350. Be The Medicine (Online Sessions-Classes), 48 Frederick Place, Morristown. 973-647-2500. BeTheMedicine.com.

Holistic Dentistry: Materials Reactivity Testing – 8am-4pm. Learn about and discuss Materials Reactivity Testing with the expert holistic dentists at Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics & Implants.Biocompatibility testing can be a good way to learn what dental materials may be best suited to your oral health needs. This free consultation has a $152 value. It’s your opportunity to benefit from the decades of experience we offer all of our patients. For patients who so choose, we can arrange the testing process. FREE $152 value. Princeton Center for Dental Aesthetics & Implants, 11 Chambers Street, Princeton. 609-924-1414. princetondentist. com/holistic-dentistry.

Historic Downtown Jersey City WinterSpring Farmer’s Market – 4-6pm. On the Grove PATH Plaza: The winter-spring market happens every Thursday. Local produce, organic soap, food vendors and more.

Free to Attend. Grove PATH Plaza, Grove Street, Jersey City. jcdowntown.org/events/ farmers-market.

Qigong –7-8pm. In person or Zoom. Qigong is a way to create balance, harmony and well-being. Join Sal each week in-person (limited space for in-person) or via Zoom. $35 per class. To RSVP, text/call Sue at 862-2224268 or info@blossomingintolight-chester. com. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com. $35. Blossoming into Light, 31 Fairmount Ave Suite 105, Chester. 862-222-4268.

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Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com

Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health.

He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area—call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad, pages 9, 13.

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Experience more joy, peace, calm, health and vitality through the combination of two profoundly effective healing modalities—Eden Energy Medicine, which corrects imbalances in nine different energy systems, and Sound Meditation with authentic bronze Himalayan Singing Bowls and Gongs.

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Ayurveda/Women’s Health Chinese Healing Arts 7 Chakras Wellness Jennifer Agugliaro

Ayurvedic Practitioner, RN 908-251-1200 • jennifer@7chakraswellness.com 7ChakrasWellness.com Are you tired of feeling unwell? Jennifer offers natural, holistic methods to help you take control of your health and life. She focuses on women’s health issues such as reproductive health, digestion, sleep and anxiety. Book a free consult today. See ad, page 17.

Books/Publications Mothballs In My Attic

by MiMa Publications Cindy O’Neill 173 Maple Avenue, Metuchen 732-887-8111 • mimabook@aol.com MIMABook.com Snippets lead you on a fun adventure through your own mind to reawakening your own experiences and your own story. Our motto: one word is worth a thousand pictures. It’s time to relax, pull down the attic stairs and enjoy a MiMa Moment.

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Qi Gong For Healing Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher, CA 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com

Education/Schools Waldorf School Of Princeton 1062 Cherry Hill Rd, Princeton 609-466-1970, x115 PrincetonWaldorf.org

Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad, page 29.

The Waldorf curriculum, used in 1,000+ schools School worldwide, integrates arts, of Princeton academics, movement, and music, emphasizing social and environmental responsibility. The hands-on approach is screen free.

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Mindful Experiences Linda LaMarca Schuler, MA, LPC 908-689-6896 lindaschuler@rocketmail.com LindaLaMarca.com

Your mental and emotional well-being is key to living an abundant, healthy, peaceful existence yet reaching out to a therapist may feel uncomfortable. I employ a spiritual, holistic, educational and heart centered philosophy. Virtual sessions are judgment free; HIPPA secure. Plus online courses. See ad, page 36.

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Eye/Vision Health Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • AcuVisionTherapy.com

Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health.

He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area—call now to qualify for your free copy of his groundbreaking book, Recover Your Vision. Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy.See ad, pages 9, 13.

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Functional Medicine Morningstar Family Health Center 54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 • MorningStarFHC.com

MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad, page 33.

Holistic Chiropractors Dr. Paul M. Bizzaro, DC

81 S Main St, Yardley, PA 215-493-6589 • DrPaulBizzaro.com My mission is to educate people to the benefits of chiropractic, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle. Over 40 years experience (personally and professionally) allows me to relate to your problem(s). Services include non-force chiropractic, nutritional testing, utilizing test kits/panels, Chirothin weight loss, massage (covered by most insurance) and laser therapy for pain.

Personalized attention guaranteed! See ad, page 2.

Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center Dr Jennifer Redmond

7 E. High St, Somerville 908-300-8800 • DoctorRedmond.com We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad, page 11.

Holistic Dentistry The Center For Advanced Health Through Dentistry Dr. Joseph R. Mele, DDS, FIND, CNC 215 Union Ave.,Ste D, Bridgewater 908-526-2266 • MeleDDS.com

Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental road blocks. We offer the highest quality dental services with a holistic approach for children and adults. See ad, page 43.

Princeton Center For Dental Aesthetics & Implants Drs. Huckel, Huckel & Reine 11 Chambers St, Princeton 609-924-1414 PrincetonDentist.com

Come for a visit, stay for a lifetime! We are trained in identifying holistic concerns beginning in the oral cavity that may cause issues elsewhere in the body. We use ozonated water, and choose systematically biocompatible materials for your treatment.

Hypnosis & Reiki Energy Health & Wellness LLC Michele Dellavalle, CH, CHTP, ART Clinton & Flemington Online Sessions available #908-403-2045 EnergyHealth4Wellness@gmail.com ReikiEHW.com Employs complimentary methods to treat individuals in a holistic manner helping clients reach their goals and highest possible level of mental, physical & spiritual well-being.

Offering 5-Path Hypnosis®, 7th Path Self-Hypnosis®, Reiki, Healing Touch, Crystal Healing & Meditations.

Integrative Psychotherapy Bobbie Lynn Edwards LPC, NCC,M.Ed

Licensed Psychotherapist 15 E. Main St., Clinton 908-892-8978 • HunterdonTherapist.com Bobbie Lynn Edwards is a licensed psychotherapist for 35 years. Practicing integrating psychotherapy focusing on a broad spectrum of spiritual philosophies and practices to assist in your healing.

Clinically trained to provide guidance and direction to individuals, couples and families. Goals set within a mutual learning environment is the process. Meditation workshops for small and large groups are available. Call for a free consultation and further information.

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INTUITIVE SERVICES READINGS: Oracle card and palmistry readings offered in person, phone, parties welcome. Spiritually guided channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you! Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

Matrix Repatterning Dr. Clare M. Larkin, DC, CMRP located in Warren 908-930-0628 DrLarkin@optonline.net DrClareLarkin.com

Your cells remember traumatic injury on a deeper level. Some injuries hang on because their energy gets trapped in the deeper tissues of the body. Matrix Repatterning allows the detection and release of these deeper injuries, improves electrical flow and allows the body to function normally again.

See ad, page 12.

Meditation/Spiritual Center For Healing and Empowerment Phyllis Livera

172 Washington Valley Rd, Suite 3, Warren 732-882-9676 CenterForHealingAndEmpowerment.com Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.

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TheHarpSound.com Harp Therapist, Board Certified Music Therapist, harp performances for relaxation and renewal in your home or on zoom. I play classical, folk, Christian hymns, Contemporary Christian, Bollywood, Spanish, popular hits of yesterday and today, Neopolitan, Celtic, and more. $15 a person for a Zoom performance; $50 for a performance in the home.

Naturopathic Medicine New Jersey Natural Medicine Dr. Jason Frigerio ND, LAC 2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster 973-267-2650 NJNaturalMedicine.com

Since 2004, NJNM has treated countless patients with naturopathic, Chinese, ayurvedic and biological medicine. Some come to improve and maintain health, while others are seeking treatments outside the traditional medical sphere. Regardless of the reason for the visit, our guiding principal remains constant: to observe and treat the whole person, not just symptoms. Using this approach, NJNM is better able to identify and treat the root cause of illness, help restore balance and promote optimal health. See ad, page 35.

Nutrition Sunrise Nutrition & Wellness Center Dr. John Harrington 137 Mountain Ave., Hackettstown 908-441-2276 drharrington@SunriseNutritionCenter.com SunriseNutritionCenter.com Get checked today! You may be suffering from nutritional deficiencies, toxin overload, chronic infections and bad lifestyle habits. We provide health improvement programs unique to your body to improve your health through nutrition and other safe, non-invasive therapies. See ad, page 27.

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Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has taught a SixMonth Nutritional Certification Course twice a year for over 17 years. The course leads to a certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, CHHC, which is being used by many of her over 800 graduated students in practices of their own.

Others take the course for their own use.

Dian also offers private nutritional consultations, Ondamed biofeedback sessions and multiple Electro-Magnetic Energy Healing technologies. See ad, page 15.

Rhoda Ondov, MS, MFT, CPC

12-14 E Main St, Suite 8, Somerville 908-642-6256 rhoda.ondov@gmail.com OndovRelationshipCoaching.com If you are in a troubled relationship, or dealing with infidelity, or facing possible divorce, you do not need Therapy. You are not mentally ill. You just need guidance and solutions. Relationship Coaching can help you repair these difficult situations, bringing clarity and restoring harmony. Eight years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad, page 39.

Spiritual Healing, Teaching Be The Medicine Janet StraightArrow

Reiki Liminal Reiki and Guidance Brigid Burke 862-812-9205 chthonia@chthonia.net LiminalReiki.com Brigid Burke welcomes all types of clients for Reiki therapy by itself, or in conjunction with other methods to help identify and work through crisis areas, including Tarot readings, Astrology, and other related tools. See website for more information.

Thermography Lisa Mack, CCT, HHC

Alice Rich Reiki Center Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher

Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing, Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628 alice@AliceRichReikiCenter.com AliceRichReikiCenter.com Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey.

Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.

Shamanic Healing, Energy Medicine, Past Life, Medical Intuition, Life, Health, Spiritual Coaching, Astrology Readings, House and Land Clearings. In person, phone or Skype. Professional Reiki, Shamanism and Medical Intuitive Training. Retreats. 40 years’ experience. See ad, page 7.

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Thermographer and Holistic Counselor See website for locations in NJ and NY 855-667-9338 Lisa@LisasThermographyAndWellness.com LisasThermographyAndWellness.com Thermography gives an early look at the most important indicator of a potential health problem – inflammation. Early stage disease screening is an area in which thermography excels. Whether your pain is acute or chronic, or you are merely curious about the state of your health, thermography can help provide answers. Radiation-free breast and full body screenings for men and women. See ad, page 20.

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The Center for Advanced Health Through Dentistry Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental road blocks.

Our patients come from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states...some have even traveled from outside the United States! Why? Because quality biocompatible dental care provided by a warm, caring dental team in a comfortable, relaxed setting is worth the trip.

Start Early for a Lifetime of Benefits!

Improvements to Your Child’s Crowded Teeth and Appearance Can Begin As Early as Age 7.

Does your child show signs of: • Crowded baby or adult teeth?

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“How To Start Fixing Children’s Crooked Teeth As Early As Age 7 to 10” at MeleDDS.com or YouTube®.

We offer the highest quality dental services including...

• Safe removal of amalgam restorations (fillings) following OSHA and EPA guidelines • Biocompatible dental materials including BPA-free restorations • Non-surgical natural and nutritional therapies to treat periodontal disease and dental decay • Effective treatment of TMJ, teeth grinding, bad breath, snoring, sleep apnea, and mouth breathing

Joseph R. Mele D.D.S., FIND, CNC Fellowship, Institute for Natural Dentistry Diplomate Member, American Association of Nutritional Consultants Member, International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Member, The Holistic Dental Association

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The Holistic Dental Center Working Together with Other Holistic Practitioners to Create a True Holistic Approach to Your Health

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team approach to your overall health and it starts at the Holistic they don’t see, I do, and vice versa, seeing dental infections and Dental Center in Millburn, New Jersey, with their highly skilled how they can affect organ systems through meridians or directly and team of trained professionals in holistic and biological dentistry. From utilizing the benefits of networking with a holistic practitioner can and their award winning doctors and their state of the art technology to does make all the difference in patient care…I wouldn’t have it any their use of ozone and self-healing therapies, they are committed other way,” Dr. Gashinsky says about working with other practitioners. to not only treating your dental related symptoms, but also, the root So if you’re looking for an approach that is inclusive of all aspects cause thereby eliminating disease and promoting optimal health. of holistic care, visit Dr. Gashinsky and his team at The Holistic Dental Little did conventional practitioners know so many years ago that Center in Millburn, New Jersey. It’s their priority to ensure complete it took more than just looking at the mouth. A generation ago there holistic care by promoting the benefits of holism. “It’s not just your was a disconnect, a thought that our mouth and teeth had no bearing teeth anymore,” as he says, “It never was,” but now they have the on the health of the rest of our body. Now more and more research ability to not just treat overall disease but truly prevent and promote has been showing that there is a strong connection between dental whole body wellness. disease and systemic health. Dr. Gashinsky, Holistic Dentist, has always known that. A holistic approach to health is multifaceted, so he Other than being a dentist for 40 years, Dr. Vladimir Gashinsky, is a certified nutritional consultant, Accredited by the International Academy has built a network of healthcare practitioners to assist his patients in of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, SMART certified and a Naturopathic obtaining their desired level of optimal wellness. doctor “My passion for learning is never complete, I will continue to Working hand in hand with Naturopaths, Functional Medicine research and learn the latest in alternative treatments and team up practitioners and many others in the field of holistic medicine has with the best in the fields of holistic and alternative medicine to bring expanded Dr. Gashinsky’s ability to help more people. “I find it to be my patients the best treatments available, this I can assure you.” incredibly fulfilling to work synergistically with these practitioners to be able to improve patients’ health so dramatically. Some are coming Holistic Dental Center is located at 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, to me so very sick and by working together we’re seeing drastic New Jersey. For more information, call (973) 457-4688 or visit improvements in their quality of life,” says Dr. Gashinsky.

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Dr. Gashinsky feels strongly in the need to practice in such a manner as to take patients whole health into consideration. So much so, that he traveled to Switzerland this past spring to visit the Paracelsus Clinic and Swiss BioHealth Clinic; two healthcare models that promote the oral-body connection, to study their holistic approach to patient care. Dr. Gashinsky says, “To truly practice holism; the thought that everything is understood in relation to the whole and not just its parts, it’s important to remember that when treating a person it’s not just what one practitioner does, but how they can work together for your appointment today! to improve the final outcome.”

“Finding and working with like minded practitioners to help my patients has not only been professionally satisfying, but also on a Mercury Free and Mercury Safe personal level knowing that my patients are being well taken care of,” Metal Free Implants say Dr. Gashinksy. “Finding and addressing the root cause of disease Fluoride Free • Holistic Cleanings in all our disciplines is the key to success in our patients’ health. What __________________________________________ A D V E R T O R I A L __________________________________________

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