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On Friday Sept. 19, I was home from my other job, and decided to take my dog Pippin to Heartshorn woods. I love starting the day with a brisk walk through the trees and an infusion of fresh air. When I pulled into the parking lot, I looked out my window and saw that I was parked next to a Tesla. I am a huge fan of Elon Musk, and so I am always happy to see one of his cars. As I walked toward the trail, I noticed there was a sign in the back window of that Tesla. It was promoting the People’s Climate March. At that moment I knew, I could not miss this event. As Paulo Coelho would say – “see the omens”.

Sunday morning came, and as I approached the ferry terminal getting ready to board. I saw a group of women around my age wearing stickers and buttons and holding signs. Seeing this sight, I was transported back to college when we were protesting something I don’t remember. But what I do remember was what I was wearing. My favorite jeans. They have Greenpeace written down the front leg and Live Free or Die written down the back leg. I was very passionate back then. And I realized -- at that moment that it was once again, time to answer the call. It was time to show up and get involved.

The impressive gathering of people covered 2 miles of city streets. The cheers and roars sent out a powerful message that the winds of change are upon us, and more and more are waking up everyday. 100% for the 100% was the most moving sign to me. Seeing Sting and Leonardo DeCaprio out there with the crowd spreading the awareness of our unity reinforced my faith that the veil is lifting, and we will all live as one. Bruce Lee was once asked if he saw himself as Chinese or North American, and he answered so beautifully “I’m a human being, man”. I see a future where we all feel this way.

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s your medical insurance is covering less services and procedures, you’ll be pleasantly surprised that your Flex Plan and Medical Savings Accounts still pay for massage therapies that are not typically covered by medical insurance. Massage therapy can eliminate pain; drains lymph system; relieve stress; improves blood and lymph circulation; stimulate the flushing of metabolic waste products (lactic acid, urea and uric acid) from the body’s muscle tissue; speeds the healing process of muscle strain, some injuries and illnesses; reduce swelling and breaks down adhesions; and improves joint flexibility and increases range of motion. Massage therapies span a wide range including Myofascial Release (MFR), Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), CranioSacral (CST), Deep Tissue, Swedish, Medical, Sports, Reiki (energy), Lympathic Drainage, and more.

Flex Plan and Medical Savings Accounts are employer sponsored plans in which an employee has Pre-tax dollars put into the designated account. So when you pay for the Massage therapy from the Flex Plan or MSA, you are getting much more value than the actual amount of dollars. For example, if you are in the 50% tax bracket and put $1,000 (pretax) in the plan, you receive $1,500 in benefit and you didn’t pay an additional $500 in tax. There is a maximum amount that a person can contribute each year for themselves and for their families. You must commit to the amount of contribution during open enrollment periods which are typically October through December for the following calendar year.

The Lasting Pain Relief Center offers a variety of Massage therapies and gladly accepts Flex Plan and Medical Savings Accounts as payment. Please contact Olympia Hostler, the Director of the Lasting Pain Relief Center located in Shrewsbury and New York City, at olympia@lastingpainrelief. com or 917-288-7477.

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Carbon Footprint, Greenhouse Gasses, and the Science Behind Hurricanes and Superstorm Sandy. This is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about important climate and environmental issues that may directly affect their generation.

“This is a great opportunity for educational leaders in the community to expand understanding of climate issues in an interactive way,” said Catie Tobin, COA Education Coordinator.

This tradition will help ensure that teachers have easy access to a variety of vetted educational programs for grades K-12.

Last year, a teacher adapted the lessons in Spanish. “I thought it was so important for students to have a grasp of basic vocabulary and ideas so that they can discuss pollution, the ocean, and the environment in Spanish,” said Basil Henning, 4th/5th Grade Spanish Teacher at Knollwood School, Fair Haven, NJ. “We stressed in class that these issues were not isolated to New Jersey or to the United States, but rather a global issue that demands we work together internationally.”

Registered teachers will be connected to online resources as of October 1st and urge that the topics to be presented to their classes any time during the week of October 27th to commemorate the second anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Following the Virtual Teach–In, teachers will be asked for feedback and input about their experience to help COA gain insights on how to improve climate education initiatives. This is a program that COA hopes to continue each year to help educate the next generation on climate related issues.

lmost daily we hear about extreme weather events – droughts, fires, floods, and tornados to name a few. Here in Monmouth and Ocean counties, we are still recovering from the pounding of Superstorm Sandy, as well as Hurricane Irene that rocked our waterways before that. The causes are complicated, and the impacts are severe. It is important that we provide opportunities to understand connections between extreme weather, climate change, and sea level rise. And even more so, what we can and should do to mitigate impacts.

Lest we forget, Clean Ocean Action is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Virtual Teach-In for October—a collective dedicated month for teachers in any forum (schools, scouts troops, 4-H clubs, faith and after-school programs), to use online tools that focus on these important topics as we commemorate the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy.

Last year, 87 educators, from 77 schools, 6 groups, 1 Cub Scout Troop, and 3 homeschoolers, were able to virtually bring educational resources into their classrooms to learn more about the science behind Superstorm Sandy, climate change, and sea Join the 2nd Annual Virtual Teach-In! To receive information, level rise. The Virtual Teach-In please contact Catie Tobin at education@cleanoceanaction. even reached as far as Australia where it was implemented in org or 732-872-0111. Once registered, they will be sent links the classroom. This year COA hopes to expand The Climate to the online educational activities.

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“We believe there is something inspiring, cathartic, and empowering about collectively taking part in shared education activities,” said Cindy Zipf, Clean Ocean Action Executive Director. “They bring people together for a common goal; here in the NY/NJ region, education about the impacts from Superstorm Sandy and climate threats are essential to improving our future ample a variety of holistic modalities and meet experienced pracresiliency and environmental stewardship,” she added. titioners at the Holistic Health Extravaganza! Meet 30+ holistic COA has compiled educational materials from national practitioners and crafters (Aura photography, Reiki, Yoga, Massage, and international sources that creatively and clearly present Nutrition Guides, Handmade soap, essential oils, flower remedies, complex scientific issues. These free resources include videos, natural Skin care, Green products, Ayurvedic spices and medicine, activity booklets, and pre-written interactive lesson plans which Intuitives/psychics, T'ai Chi, Energy Medicine, Feng Shui for home & are available all grades from K-12. Specific topics this office, gemstones, crystals, jewelry, Chiropractic, Teas, Nikken, CSA Guenther BCfor Single 9-2013:Layout 1 8/5/13 1:19year PM Page include: Climate Change, Global Warming, Sea Level Rise, Your farm, Foot ionization detox, Health Screenings, Henna art, Authors,

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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits.

The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy.

Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk.

The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke.

Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens.

Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.

Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health

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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent).

Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes.

A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents.

Water Fluoridation Gets Another Thumbs-Down

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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption.

The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution designating October 6 to 12 as Naturopathic Medicine Week.

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Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms

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esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture— can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electroacupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.

Yoga PRACTICE PUMPS Up Detoxifying Antioxidants

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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation.

The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises.

At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.

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Doable Renewables

Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes.

The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion.

Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines.

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Clever Collaborations

Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council.

Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations.

In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months.

China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards.

In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways.

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Coral Countdown

Endangered Caribbean Reef Solutions With only about one-sixth of their original coral cover remaining, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of two main grazers in the region, according to the latest report, Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012. It’s published by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme.

The report—involving 90 experts and an analysis of 35,000-plus surveys at 90 locations since 1970— included studies of corals, seaweeds, grazing sea urchins and fish. Climate change has long been thought to be the main culprit by making oceans more acidic and causing coral bleaching. Now, the loss of parrotfish and sea urchins is seen as the main factor; their demise has broken the delicate balance of coral ecosystems, allowing the algae upon which they feed to smother the reefs.

Restoring positive populations, plus protection from overfishing and excessive coastal pollution, could help the reefs recover and make them more resilient to future climate change impacts.

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Coastal Caretaking

Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries.

They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow.

Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation.

Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.”

According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.

Fracking Flub

Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.”

For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.

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States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products.

Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury.

View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-Action-List.

False Alarm

Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like long-life produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste.

According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns.

The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills.

A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food.

Source: EnvironmentalLeader.com.

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National parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the greenest parks in the world by 2016.

The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills.

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Healthy Housing

SUSTAINABLE

CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way

by Christine MacDonald

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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too.

It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.

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cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches.

“We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure.

“The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”

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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently.

Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand).

Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.

Friendly Neighborhoods

Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city.

While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum.

The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New

York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.

New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.

Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central loca~ Charles Montgomery, tions, architects substiHappy City tute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike.

Upgraded Transportation

Tyson’s Corner, outside of WashWith America’s roads increasingly ington, D.C., has made sidewalk clogged with pollution-spewing veconstruction integral to the overhaul of hicles, urban planners in most larger its automobile-centric downtown area.

U.S. cities are overseeing the expanMemphis recently added two lanes for sion of subway and light rail systems, bikes and pedestrians along Riverside revamped street car systems and even Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, ferry and water taxi services in some while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles many of the city’s public parks serving (EV) got a boost from four New England as sites for farm stands, mobile health states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined Califor- clinics and free exercise classes. nia in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or lowemission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025.

Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth.

Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents.

One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and community groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages.

Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure.

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In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,”

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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.

Local Food

What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket.

Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”

Waste Reduction

While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste.

We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle 16

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are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution.

For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program.

Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls.

The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone.

Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science.

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HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL

by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being.

Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability.

GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference.

Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online.

“Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks.

“After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.”

While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’

These are truly American values.”

BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME

By Ryan Hogan It’s that time of year when we’re sending our kids back to school. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects.

Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis.

Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Stimulates the body’s own natural defense system

Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round.

FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics: •

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.

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Encourage your child not to share water bottles, food or other personal items.

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Ask your child’s teacher to include hand-washing time before lunch or snacks.

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Have your whole family practice nasal hygiene and the use of xylitol saline spray like Xlear.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed.

Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents.

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Why we should all learn the process of meditation

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Brings more focus and clarity to the mind

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Reduces stress, anxiety and depression

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Creativity improves

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Control of anger and frustration is gained

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Problems become smaller

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A sense of deep relaxation within is provided

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Increases blood flow and slows the heart rate down

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A renewed and rejuvenated feeling that enhances your life and relationships.

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And many more positive benefits may be received with a regular, daily practice.

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editation has been around for thousands of years, and is generally associated with yoga.

Why? Because a more healthy and flexible body will allow one to sit in meditation longer than an ”inflexible” body.

Thus, by participating in a regular sequence of yoga asanas (poses), it should lead the body into a healthier state. This is why in recent years, meditation has become mainstream, more and more Americans are practicing the ancient art, and realizing its many benefits.

A yoga sequence links pranayama (slow and deep breathing), with movement. The breathwork helps to establish the mind to concentrate on movement with deep, slow inhalations and relaxing exhalations, assisting the individual to be present and receive complete calmness of the mind.

The last asana of a yoga sequence is savasana. The stillness of the mind and body in savasana can be quite advanced for many.

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be able to rest in this state of stillness.

Teachers generally direct students to come back to the breath (deep, slow and relaxing breaths). A student may be advised to feel and hear this breath because it invites comfort and a guided meditation could also help “still” the mind. Another technique is to continually repeat a mantra.

Lastly, yoga nidra, a more body awareness based guided strategy, might assist the student to discover a beautiful feeling of being between wakefulness and sleep.

Savasana is the open door to meditation. This last pose of a yoga sequence is generally much shorter in time as opposed to classic meditation, although time varies based on the teacher and/or the style of yoga.

Beginners can start to meditate for as little as 5 minutes a day. Once the individual feels more relaxed in his or her mind and body, he or she can increase the time. The number of benefits to meditation are too many to list, but here are some of the positive results that may occur:

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The key to success in capturing that beautiful feeling of blissfulness is discovering the “right” style of meditation; a time that works into a person’s schedule and joins forces with the body to become less stiff and tight by practicing yoga. **always check with your physician before beginning a new regime, including yoga and meditation.

Lisa Horan-Sockol, CYT, Med/ Counseling and Co-Owner of Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness, Monmouth Beach, NJ. Visit www. mbyogaandwellness.com to learn more about Lisa and the studio.

Slightly High is Healthier than Slightly Low

Thyroid

by Dr. Robert H. Sorge, N.D., PH.D.

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hyroid dysfunction is the most under diagnosed under treated medical condition in the country,” says, Brenda Barns M.D. one of the foremost authorities in the world on hyperthyroidism.

Over one hundred symptoms are associated with this condition. 40% of our country suffers from this uncared for medical condition. Symptoms include: feeling cold, falling hair, dry skin, constipation, uncontrollable body fat gain, chronic fatigue, memory problems, cardio vascular problems, sleep problems, loss of libido, infertility, difficulty getting started in the morning, high cholesterol, low immunity, digestive disorder, stress anxiety, and depression.

How important is an Optimal Thyroid Function?

The function of every gland, organ, nerve and cell of your body depends on the presence of adequate amounts of thyroid hormone. Your brain needs optimal thyroid hormones to think. Your muscles need optimal thyroid hormones to move.

When we become deficient in thyroid Hormones all bodily systems begin to malfunction. Over 100 different physical and mental systems can begin to manifest themselves.

What do most orthodox drug doctors do? They treat the one hundred different

symptoms. How do they do this? By following their master’s (Big Pharma) by prescribing over the counter and psychotropic drugs and so called medications.

What is the result? Some patients are on their medications for life. Treated but never cured.

Why? Because they never do their homework, never follow what the Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, taught 2500 years ago: “Uncover the cause. Correct the cause and the body’s own innate will cure the symptom.”

Slightly High better than Slightly Low

Nobel Prize winner Harvard Cardiologist Dr. Bernard Lown believed the exact opposite of most Orthodox Drug Doctors.

He was impressed with the brightness and quickness of his hyperthyroid patients (high). He believed the condition protected them against Coronary Artery Disease, memory loss, fatigue and much more. Dr. Lown took three Grams of Bio identical Thyroid himself daily for 30 years. He maintained that increase in Thyroid function gave him the bright sparkling eyes with the appearance to be interested in people because personality is conveyed largely through the eyes.

Dr. Levine has demonstrated over the years that the benefit of thyroid for the cardiovascular health and the use of desiccated thyroid over the synthetic

chemical Synthyroid and the value of dosing a patient toward the upper end of the acceptable range rather than the lower end.

The Biggest Hoax of the Century was pulled off by the Master Deceiver Big Pharma. What am I talking about?

The Cholesterol Scam. Our true Scientists (those not on Big Pharmacy payroll) tell us that 50% of the people who suffer from heart disease, had a heart attack, or dropped dead from a heart attack had normal cholesterol.

Cholesterol has nothing to do with the heart. In spite of 60 years of Big Pharmacy brainwashing they have reported taking the scam drug Lipitor has never demonstrated scientifically to add one day to a person’s life.

Furthermore recommending Lipitor and a Cholesterol free diet is a criminal act. The majority of doctors have hopped on the low fat, Low Cholesterol diet bandwagon which is the bamboozlement of master’s Big Pharm.

High Cholesterol = Hyperthyroidism

We’ve known this for decades but Big Pharmacy has keep the information suppressed for 60 years, since Dudley White M.D., Eisenhower’s physician.

Dr. Hurxthal of the Lahey Clinic in Boston reports on observations in their clinic. They would remove the thyroid gland of patients who were hyperthyroid (bad idea in my opinion). These patients cholesterol levels were low until the thyroid was removed. It would then skyrocket. The exact same thing resulted in both sheep and goats whose thyroids were removed.

The relationship between thyroid status and high cholesterol was so significant that Dr. Hurxthal believed that serum cholesterol should be considered the diagnostic measurement of thyroid function.

In short: Slightly hyperthyroid (high) within the acceptable range is good for most people. Slightly hypothyroid (low) may be bad for most people even when it’s in the acceptable normal range. Your goal should not normal but optimum.

Robert H. Sorge, N.D., PH.D. Has been a doctor of Naturopathic Medicine since 1964.

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Financial Compromise: Is It Even Possible?

by Salim Omar, CPA

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re you a saver or a spender? Do you have a high tolerance for risk or do you prefer to keep your money locked up safely? Either way, this article could help you.

Married couples often disagree on how to invest their money. One spouse is more aggressive and comfortable taking some risks while the other spouse would rather go the conservative route.

Below are a few tips that will help lead to a balanced financial compromise.

First, talk it out. Spouses often disagree on how their partner handles finances simply because they don’t understand his or her position. It is very crucial for couples to sit down and hash out their feelings about money. If you are a saver, tell your spouse why.

Once he or she knows where you are coming from, a compromise will come a lot easier.

Next, decide on a desired amount you both want as spending money, and another amount you’d like to invest.

A good way to determine this is to sit down and draw out a detailed budget. Remember to keep in mind your monthly bills, birthdays/anniversaries during the year, vacations you plan to take, etc. Once you have a detailed look at the money you can safely spend, you’ll have a better idea on how much you can afford to invest.

Finally, can you handle the risk?

While many people find a thrill in the risk of the stock market and other investments, some people would rather keep their money tucked safely in cash, Certificate of Deposit (CDs) and bonds.

Both are good decisions, and create a diversified portfolio. For example, you may want to place a certain percentage of your investments in various stocks and mutual funds and the other in more conservative investment such as bonds. That way, you aren’t risking 100% of your investing money in the stock market, but you are still keeping pace with inflation.

It is common suit for couples these days to ignore their monetary differences until they are in a financial crisis.

However, stating your feelings toward finances and hearing your spouse’s position could serve to be extremely beneficial in the long run. Use these tips to ensure a financial compromise.

Salim Omar, CPA is a tax and financial educator in Monmouth County, New Jersey, specializing in providing accounting and tax services to individuals and their families. If you own a small business or are looking to start one, you can get a free copy of Salim’s popular book, Straight Talk About Small Business Success in New Jersey, by calling (732) 566-3660. Limited quantities available, so call now!

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Acupuncture Life Lift

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Acupuncture is becoming more fully integrated within the American healthcare system. Acupuncturists are highly trained in Chinese medicine theory, diagnosis and treatment, Chinese food therapy, Qigong exercise, safety and precaution procedures, as well as bio-medicine. Many students take additional training in Chinese herbal medicine. Acupuncture schools offer entry level training, Master’s degrees in Acupuncture and

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now Doctorate degrees. The field is growing and flourishing in leaps and bounds throughout the United States.

Favorable news coverage, successful feedback from friends, people swearing it is painless; all helps increase its popularity. Increased knowledge has brought intrigue and trust to this age-old tradition of healing – surely becoming more commonplace as a first, rather than a last resort.

Today’s mounting high pressure and stress for success can break the body down, weakening the mind and breaking the spirit. Acupuncture treats a wide spectrum of conditions, ranging from basic preventative care to treatment of intractable, debilitating disease. It reduces and eliminates chronic and acute pain, balances hormones, improves digestion, strengthens respiration, peaks immunity, and produces an overall sense of well-being.

It helps military veterans deal with post-traumatic stress disorder, couples conceive a child, children heal from tummy aches, teens resolve stress and anxiety, women alleviate premenstrual or menopausal symptoms, and men counteract those of “manopause” or sports related injuries.

Acupuncture moves blood, sparks energy, nourishes vital fluids, and creates a bright and clear Shen (spirit).

The more relaxed during a treatment, the more it manifests restoration of a healthy body, strong mind, and enhanced spirit. Acupuncture needles received in a timely manner spares one of needless health problems.

Seasonal preventative treatments, combined with those sought “just in time” minimize negative repercussions to the physical body. It works even if the receiver is a non-believer, taking approximately eight treatments to know if it’s functioning for a particular condition. As an ancient way of healing, Acupuncture is providing hope for countless health complaints, a safe and secure “life lift” to a place filled with vibrant, flowing life force.

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harmful to general health. Dr. William Coda Martin in an interview for Nexus Magazine 2000 said "sugar has no nutritional value, and in fact it drains and leaches the body of precious vitamins and minerals through the demand it’s digestion, detoxification and elimination make upon one's entire system."

Take Charge of the Health of Your Breasts

Eliminate chemically processed foods

Chemically processed foods, are foods which have been altered from their natural state either for safety reasons or convenience and have been chemically processed and made solely from refined ingredients and artificial substances.

Processed foods are high in sugar and high fructose com syrup, high in refined carbohydrates, low in nutrients and often high in unhealthy fats.

Change your diet

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nstead of focusing on the fear of getting breast cancer let's focus on healthy ways to prevent it!

mal” in as little as three months with alterations in diet and lifestyle.

Thermography is a completely safe, noncontact, non-radiologic procedure that uses infrared imaging to assess breast health. Breast health should be a multifaceted program that includes thermography, self-breast exam, anatomic testing as well as many of the following suggestions:

One of the great advantages of thermography is it allows for pro-activity in breast health. Since thermography is a physiologic study and physiology precedes anatomy by as much as 8 to 10 years we have the potential to detect early changes in the breast that would Avoid sugars suggest the earliest stages of a disease.

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Eat a diet rich in whole foods, dark leafy greens, colorful fruits and vegetables and eat organic when possible.

Avoid Genetically Modified Food. Add high-quality fats to your diet such as avocado, olive oil and coconut oil.

Include cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale in your diet.

Vitamin D

Make sure that you are getting enough vitamin D. The best source is still natural sunlight. Vitamin D has a positive impact on virtually every cell in your body and is a natural and potent cancer fighter.

Iodine

Be aware of your iodine level. The breast uses iodine to synthesize the hormones and a deficiency of this element can lead to dysfunction of the breast and possibly cancer.

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Avoid under-wire bras as they can damage delicate breast tissue and impair the lymphatic system. We have seen many women with pain and cystic changes in the area where the under-wire lies.

Exercise!

Find an exercise that you enjoy and then do it. Thirty minutes of aerobic exercise three to five times a week can lower your risk of breast cancer by 30 to 50 percent. Energetic walking, 4 to 5 times a week can tone the muscles, reduce body weight, clear the lymphatic’s and bum calories.

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pesticides. Refuse synthetic hormone treatments. Use organic skincare products. Use all-natural deodorants instead of antiperspirants. Try to minimize your exposure to Electromagnetic Fields.

Detoxification

It is incumbent upon each and every one of us to do all that we can possibly do to reduce our toxic load. To that end a semi-annual detox or cleanse would be beneficial as well as daily detoxing techniques such as drinking enough water, working up a sweat, dry brushing and taking Epsom salt baths.

Nurture yourself and love your breasts

Stress reduction

In this fast-paced world we all need a mechanism for healthy stress reduction.

There are many ways to do that including yoga, exercise, breath work and meditation. Stress, from all causes, is a major contributor to all diseases.

Dental health

In doing dental Thermography, we have seen a great correlation between poor

dental health and poor breast health.

The biggest culprit appears to be lowgrade infection from prior root canals that is reflexing to the breast and causing problems.

Toxins Sadly, toxins are everywhere; in our water, food, clothing, furnishings etc.

Eliminate commercial household cleaning products and toxic garden

Taking care of yourself is not an act of self indulgence but an act of self love. Love your breasts, don't be afraid of them. Don't get caught up in the fear-based mentality that the cancer industry propagates.

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There’s Nothing Sour About Lemon Essential Oil! Try this refreshing remedy!

by Dee Anna Nagel

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emon essential oil is my allpurpose, “gotta have it” oil to have on hand. I use it every day.

Every single day. For me? A drop or two in a glass of water each morning is what helps get my digestive system in gear. Lemon actually balances the PH, particularly for people who lead toward acidity. Oh, and diffusing lemon essential oil is great when I need to concentrate.

Lemon (Citrus limon) has a strong, purifying, citrus scent that is revitalizing and uplifting. Lemon is a powerful antioxidant as well. It is delightfully

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refreshing in water and may be beneficial for the skin. Lemon may also be used to enhance the flavor of foods.

Lemon essential oil is cold-pressed from the rinds of lemons. Jean Valnet MD estimated that it takes 3,000 lemons to produce one kilo of oil. In his book, The Practice of Aromatherapy, Valnet wrote that lemon is a tonic for supporting the nervous and sympathetic nervous system.

Check out all the ways lemon can be used!

Use 1–2 drops of lemon essential oil to remove gum, oil, grease spots, glue or adhesive, and crayon from most surfaces.

Combine 2–3 drops of lemon essential oil with water in a spray bottle to help cleanse and sanitize surfaces.

Place a drop of lemon essential oil on oily skin or blemishes to help balance oil glands and minimize oil production.

Soothe corns, calluses, or bunions by rubbing lemon essential oil on the affected area morning and evening.

Massage lemon essential oil into cellulite to

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help improve circulation and eliminate waste from cells.

Add lemon essential oil to your morning tea or breakfast shake for a refreshing pick-me-up.

Inhale lemon essential oil or place a few drops on a cotton ball to replenish your mind, body, and spirit.

Add 10–15 drops of lemon essential oil to a gallon of carpet cleaning solution to help pull out stains, brighten carpet and rugs, and leave a fresh smell in the room.

Add several drops of lemon essential oil to a chicken marinade for a delicious dinner.

Place a few drops of your favorite citrus essential oil on a cotton ball and put in the refrigerator to help eliminate odors.

Remember, only use therapeutic grade essential oils! Lemon essential oil is this oil is very photo sensitive.

Do not expose the skin to direct sunlight for 24-78 hours after application.

Lemon essential oil may cause skin irritation, therefore, it is recommended that lemon oil be diluted.

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Rekindle the Flame

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by Brandi Grooms Johnson

hen’s the last time you felt sexy or self-assured? Between working 40+ hours a week, running errands, shuffling kids from one event to the other, planning and cooking dinners, and juggling the plethora of other responsibilities, your come hither look is washed away with, “it’s time for bed.”

Now that the poolside BBQ’s have simmered down and the kids are back in school, make time to rekindle your feminine flame and the spark in your romantic relationship. Dedicating time for our partners and ourselves is crucial if we want to maintain that loving connection.

I believe every woman deserves to feel beautiful and radiant. When women feel beautiful, they show up calmer, happier, and bolder. Everyone wants to know who cut their hair or what they’re eating.

I love what I do. I help empower women to embrace their femininity and learn to love the skin they’re in.

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I do this through beauty and boudoir photography. The experience my clients have with me and the confidence they gain from their photo session transforms positively through so many facets of their everyday lives: they have more patience, productivity, and connection in their relationships… especially their romantic relationships.

Here are 7 ways to work towards feeling sexier and fanning the flame in your romantic partnership.

1) Buy a new piece of lingerie.

Throw away those old undies and put something new on your skin. Lingerie doesn’t have to be a garter, stockings, and a full ensemble. Wearing what makes you feel confident and sexy is a surefire way to getting a double take from your partner.

2) Get moving. Exercise gets you out of your head and into your body.

Movement releases endorphins and serotonin, which puts you in a good mood. Try a dance class, yoga, or even just getting out for lunchtime or evening walks.

3) Start a new project. Why not plant fall flowers, learn a new language, or redecorate a room together?

Working on something as a couple brings a sense of accomplishment to the relationship and makes for some great quality time together. Not to mention a few laughs along the way.

4) Compliment your partner. We all need to hear a few kind words about ourselves from those we love.

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Compliment your partner on their appearance today, tell them how amazing that are at that thing that gets you swooning every time, or how much you appreciate them for helping you with something.

5) Light things up. Light candles at the dinner table. Display fresh flowers.

Turn on “your song”. Create an atmosphere that leads to some lovin.

6) Be flirty. Conjure up those feelings from when you first started dating.

Send a naughty text or email to your partner. Flash them before they leave for work. Let your hair down and have fun.

7) Do a beauty or boudoir photo session. Every woman deserves to feel sexy and good about herself. When we feel beautiful, we radiate confidence, and confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear. Only we, truly, hold the power to make ourselves feel beautiful and sexy. Take the reigns and do something unexpected. Do something for yourself!

8) Surprises never lose their luster.

You don’t have to tell your partner that you are doing a photo shoot…keep it a surprise. The holidays are right around the corner, and this makes a perfect gift for them, and an even better one for you. Be sure to make plans for a night out on the town after your session, because you are going to look gorgeous and feel super sexy! Make a game out of it. Leave a trail of sexy little hints behind to let them know that tonight is going to be special.

Brandi Grooms Johnson is the owner and photographer of Brandi Grooms Photography. A graduate of Manhattan’s School of Visual Arts, Brandi Grooms Johnson strives to capture the inner radiance and allure of her subjects. Brandi began her career as a fine art nude photographer, which naturally progressed to her boudoir and beauty photography business. The New Orleans native’s work exudes sensuality.

Blending her sultry, fine art style with an editorial, lifestyle influence, Brandi’s work is elegant, spontaneous, and rich with beauty and emotion. For more details on how to work with Brandi email info@brandigrooms.com, stop by www.brandigrooms.com or call 732-889-4790.

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Sustainability And How It Affects Your Health

by Jane McNeil, Foundational Nutritionist, CN, CH

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e like to think we are sustainable human beings. Do you know what one of the definitions of sustainability means? sus·tain·able (from Merriam Webster dictionary) adjective: able to be used without being completely used up or destroyed.

Do we not sometimes feel at the end of a busy day that we are “used up”, and possibly even a version of “destroyed”? Feeling so exhausted we can’t take another step? In the past 15 years I have seen this sense of numbness manifest itself in many different “dis-eases”.

This can be the trigger before the onset of various auto-immune diseases which makes us feel less sustainable.

Your emotions are directly affected by your nutritional balance. Emotions take a toll on the endocrine system.

(Your endocrine system is most commonly known as the thyroid, adrenals, pituitary and pancreas) Often by feeding the endocrine system the nutrition it wants, it will give you the ability to handle your emotions and daily activities with more “ease”. When you give your body the tools that it needs it will make the changes effortlessly. Our body chooses to be healthy.

The thyroid uses iodine for it’s main fuel. An example of helping your thyroid maintain it’s sustainability would be snacking on

more seaweed-type snacks (roasted) 1/3 cup=30% Daily Value (DV). Something that’s easy to take along and fit into your busy schedule. More examples are 1 egg=18%DV, 4oz of scallops=90%DV, 4oz cod = 88%DV. The adrenals need copper as their main fuel. Copper is found in naturally-occurring vitamin C. Some examples would be 1 cup of cashews=152%DV, 1 cup of shiitake mushrooms=65%DV, 1 cup of sesame seeds=294%DV. The pituitary’s main fuel is manganese. Some examples would be 2oz of hazelnuts = 156%DV, 1 cup of pumpkin seeds=293%DV, 1 cup of cooked spinach=84%DV. The main fuel of the pancreas is chromium. Some examples would be 1 cup of lightly steamed broccoli=53%DV, 1 cup green beans=5.83%DV. Another definition of sustainability is “able to continue or last a long time”.

Choosing these healthy snacks can help us maintain our longevity, prevent the feelings of being “used up” and uphold our sense of health and happiness.

Our community helps us sustain ourselves by organic farms. I frequent Silverton Farms, an organic farm in Toms River, NJ, they offer fresh organic produce and eggs at reasonable prices. This farm is a tribute to sustainable healthy living within our home community.

In the community that sustains us, we take our car to the family mechanic, we get our teeth cleaned at local dentist, we get regular checkups from our doc-

tors, we get our spine adjusted by our chiropractor; but, how long has it been since we made an appointment with our nutritionist? Your liver is like the oil filter in your car and needs to be serviced every “5,000 – 7,000 miles”. When’s the last time you checked in on your nutritional balance? Schedule your checkup today with your local nutritionist!

Jane McNeil, Foundational Nutritionist, CN, CH is a Certified Nutritionist and Certified Herbalist who has worked with doctors, holistic practitioners, and their patients for 15 years correcting nutritional deficiencies and enhancing their well-being. She is a graduate of American Health Science University, the National Institute of Nutritional Education, and the American Herbal Institute. Contact Jane at the Minding the Body Wellness Center in Point Plesant Beach at 908-428-6765 or email support@nutritionwithjane.com

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Has your child been labeled with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)?

by Kerri Feroli

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f so, he has probably been put on a medication because it is perceived that this eases school disturbances and makes them more manageable.

But, should they be on medication? Hyperactivity and behavior issues are not diseases and some of the medications come with serious side effects. What if changing your child’s diet helped?

ADD is diagnosed by a specialist who compares the behavior of your child with the criteria established by the American Psychiatric Association. The diagnosis of children with ADD/ADHD is rising. Characteristics include: excessive fidgeting, trouble paying attention, easily distracted, rest-

usually more of a problem than salicylates found in food.

lessness, irritability, excessive crying, temper tantrums, excessive talking, poor sleep with night awakenings, inability to perform simple tasks that are developmentally appropriate, inattention when attention is needed, out of control impulsivity. There is no known cause as to why children exhibit these behaviors but there are very strong links to underlying nutrition deficiencies/excesses, heavy metal toxicity, food allergies, reactions/toxification of vaccines, food allergies etc.

By using nutrition intervention many children can experience improvement in behavior. The following are some suggestions of what you might want to eliminate: •

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Salicylates - these can occur naturally or artificially. Naturally occurring include foods like almonds, apples, apricots, bananas, blueberries, cherries, cucumbers, grapes, grapefruit, lemons, melons, nectarines, oranges, peaches, prunes, raisins, raspberries, peas, green peppers, hot peppers, pickles and tomatoes. Artificial Salicylates include artificial colors like food dyes commonly identified by the color with a number and preservatives like BHT, BHA, EDTA, TBHQ, Benzoates, Proprionates, Nitrates and sulfites are synthetic and are

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High fructose corn syrup (HFCS)

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Monosodium glutamate (MSG) - a flavor enhancer

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Trans fatty acids (hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils) – a manmade fat that is solid at room temperature.

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Gluten (proteins found in wheat, rye, barley and spelt)

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Casein (a protein found in dairy)

For the above whole foods it is recommended to try an elimination/ provocation diet to see if these foods affect your child. When doing the elimination/provocation diet make sure to eliminate all supplements because some vitamins in the supplements may increase the behavior problems.

What to include: •

A high nutrient dense diet with plenty of fiber and antioxidants.

Make sure to include green leafy vegetables!

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Organic foods

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Fruits and veggies (including blending and juicing them)

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Essential fatty acids – food sources include leafy greens, flaxseeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds. If using fish oils use cleanly sources oils.

The key to helping your child is to find out as best you can the underlying cause and start the healing process.

And always remember that food is the foundation to which your build your body, it is a factor in everything and a great place to start your journey.

Kerri Ferraioli is the owner of Lifetime Nutrition LLC, a Holistic Nutrition Consulting Company. She is Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition® (Candidate) and holds a Master Nutrition Therapist degree from Nutrition Therapy Institute. For more information please visit her website at www.lifetimenutritionllc.com or email her at kerri@lifetimenutritionllc.com.

Most people are familiar with popular rituals such as lighting a candle on special dates, planting a tree or contributing to a charity in memory of a loved one. Other recommended ideas are:

For Everything There is A Season

1. Collecting poems, music, songs and films that evoke love, hope and serenity eg. Buddhist chants, nature poetry Read them, listen to, or view them as often as needed.

“For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven; a time to weep and a time to laugh a time to mourn and a time to dance.”

“Ecclesiastes”

2. For the spiritually oriented:

“The heart would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.”

– Native American Proverb

by Iris M Martin MSW, ACSW, LCSW

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s the seasons change and the holidays approach, more and more we will see the glitter of advertising, hear the exuberant music and be mindful of the merriment around us. Behind all that is a hidden reality ie. that many people will be experiencing sadness at this time of year; their sadness for the loss of a loved one, even if the loss is not new -- who will not be joining them in the festivities and whose seat at the table will be empty. If their loss is recent, they will be grieving.

Perhaps one of these people is someone close to you and you want to know what you can do to help, or perhaps you yourself, are someone in need of consoling. Of course, if your loss was recent you may feel a deep sadness, accompanied by other symptoms. How come around the holidays there are people who still feel the heaviness in their chest or their eyes filling up with tears, even years after their loss?

To begin with, and contrary to popular belief, time alone does not heal. Despite what we may often hear mourning, which comes after the initial painful period of grieving, is also

a process not an event to be quickly "gotten over"; yet much can be done to ease the transition to recovery. The messages to "be strong" or "be busy" actually work against us; we are not "weak" when we mourn, we are just human. Suppressing your emotions is not a healthy practice, whereas crying enables emotional cleansing and physical letting-go of tension. We need to support people, being there in a non-judgmental way, allowing their tears and listening them tell and repeat their personal stories. Actually the same needs apply to almost everyone facing a loss of any type including war and natural catastrophe eg. a Superstorm.

The healing power of caring, nurturing people consistently keeping in touch with the bereaved can hardly be overstated. Another way to help us remember those dear to us is to create rituals. Studies show us that resilient people are able to feel comforted by remembering their relationship.

Rituals heal by transforming pain into honored remembrances and celebration of the life of our loved one. They call us to meaningful and creative activity, stirring positive emotions.

a. sharing beliefs and experiences Widows, for example-who as a group often have a longer mourning period than others ---have frequently reported spiritual experiences that have guided them and helped them to move ahead. b .exploring dreams and their meanings. Carl Jung recognized spiritual dreams among the many types of dreams he encountered.

The last point to be noted is that it is not to be expected that grief be fully resolved. There is a remnant of grief that remains and that, ultimately is the reason that we may have our sad moments around the holidays and other special times. We need, therefore, to anticipate those moments either mentally or by marking those dates on our calendars. When we acknowledge and experience our sadness, we make room in our heart for renewed happiness and joy.

Iris M Martin MSW, ACSW, LCSW has been practicing in Monmouth County for over 25 years in mental health and health care settings, as well as in private practice. She brings caring and creativity to healing at Counseling-Consultant Services in Hazlet, (732) 888 1551.

The future will either be green or not at all. ~Bob Brown

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Can Smart Kids Have a Learning Disability?

• difficulty recalling facts and details • taking excessively long to complete homework or tests • easily distracted • difficulty doing two things at once • frequently asking to have things repeated • difficulty with reading comprehension

Understanding the Difference Between IQ and Learning Struggles

By Michael Ginsberg

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ave you ever wondered how your child can be so funny, creative, and smart, but still struggle with school? If so, you’re not alone.

Many parents run the gamut of emotions when helping their child through three hours’ of homework. Is the school giving them too much? Is their child just disorganized? Are they tired from being overscheduled?

Before you go marching into the principal’s office or quit every afterschool activity, find out what is likely the cause of your smart student’s school struggles and what you can do about it.

Defining Learning Disabilities

A learning disability (although I prefer to refer to it as a “difficulty”) affects the way children of average to above average intelligence receive, process, or express information. It impacts their ability to learn the basic skills like reading, writing, or math.

According to the Coordinated Campaign for Learning Disabilities (CCLD), a coalition of national organizations within the learning disabilities community, a learning disability is “a neurobiological disorder in which a person’s brain works or is structured differently.”

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Academically, a learning disability is measured by standardized tests, with the child scoring substantially below expectations for their age, intelligence, and education.

Learning disabilities are not the same as mental retardation, autism, hearing or visual impairment, physical disabilities, emotional disorders, or the normal process of learning a second language.

They also aren’t caused by lack of educational opportunities, such as frequent changes of schools, poor school attendance, or lack of instruction in basic skills.

The most common learning disabilities are difficulty with basic reading and language skills.

Signs Your Child May Have a Learning Disability

Sometimes, learning disabilities are blamed on lack of motivation, immaturity, or behavior problems. But if your child has significant ongoing problems with the basic skills like reading, writing, and arithmetic, then he or she may have a learning disability.

Here are some of the things a parent or teacher may observe that indicate a learning struggle:

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Of course, this is a general list to cover multiple ages and grade levels.

Children just learning to read, for example, will have different indicators than teens who have been reading (or struggling to read) for years.

The Root of Most Learning Struggles

The majority of learning problems have weak cognitive skills at their root. These brain skills include visual processing, attention, processing speed, logic & reasoning, memory, and auditory processing.

In the case of ADHD, for example, attention is the weakest link preventing learning from being fast and easy, although other skills make be weak as well.

For struggling readers, weak phonemic awareness is usually the root of the problem.

IQ vs. LDs

Did you know that Albert Einstein had ADHD? Or that Thomas Edison had dyslexia? Because IQ is simply a measure of cognitive abilities, it’s easy to see how a very smart child could still have a learning disability. Just imagine a child whose cognitive skills are all very strong, except one. A bright child who struggles with selective attention, that is, the ability to remain focused on a task while being subjected to distractions. Or a brilliant teen whose memory skills are so weak that he can’t remember what his homework assignments are.

It’s not only possible—but even common—for intelligent children to have a learning disability.

should learn, not HOW you should learn, it doesn’t address underlying learning struggles.

So What Works?

Why doesn’t tutoring work?

When a child struggles in school, many parents turn to tutoring, only to find it doesn’t work. Why? Tutoring only teaches temporary academic material; it’s rehashing information.

Tutoring can be effective for a child who missed a lot of school due to an illness, injury, or family move. But because tutoring teaches WHAT you

Learning disabilities are rooted in weak cognitive skills, so the best way to address the learning struggles is with cognitive skills training.

Also known as “brain training,” cognitive skills training gives children the tools necessary for further learning to become easy.

The first step is a noninvasive assessment test that identifies which cognitive skills are weakest.

Once those skills are identified, a one-on-one brain training program is customized to address the student’s specific needs. Learning ANY subject becomes easier, faster, and more efficient.

The results of personal brain training are permanent, as well as measurable, using the WoodcockJohnson Tests of Cognitive Abilities & Tests of Achievement, the most comprehensive and widely recognized brain skills, achievement, and read-

ing skills measurement instruments in use today.

Personal brain training helps address cognitive deficits for anyone: children, teens, adults, seniors, and even people who have experienced a loss of brain skills due to illness or injury.

Now that you know why your smart child is struggling in school, show them how smart YOU are by setting up an initial cognitive skills assessment. This is one instance where WHAT you learn is as important as how!

Michael Ginsberg is the Executive Director and Owner of LearningRx Brain Training Centers in Marlboro and Red Bank, NJ. He became involved in the benefits of brain training after his own child was having difficulty staying attentive and reading at grade level at the completion of third grade. For more information or for a complete evaluation of your child’s cognitive learning abilities you can contact the LearningRx center at 732-444-8579.

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tudies show that a thermogram identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier than mammograms, and produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing – and it doesn’t hurt the body. Thermography’s accuracy and reliability is remarkable too according to the American Journal of Surgery and the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Cornell.

Thermography can be used as a whole body approach to wellness with the understanding that there is no “normal” asymmetrical heat in the body. Thermal cameras can detect heat on the skin surface that may show underlying pathologies. Heat is an indication that inflammation exists, and typically inflammation is present in precancerous and cancerous cells, too. (It’s also present in torn muscles and ligaments as well as arthritic joints, which thermography can also detect.)

Breast Thermography is a radiation-free state-of-the-art screening procedure that captures heat images of the breast to aid in the early detection of breast cancer.

As a tumor grows it develops a blood supply that emits heat that is detected on a modern infrared device. Thermography can establish overall breast health and is an excellent test for assessing fibrocystic breasts and response to treatment.

Thermography also can detect many other aliments such as Systematic Dental Disease. Some dentists have long claimed a relationship between oral bacteria and

breast cancer. With Thermography imaging, we can see how the bacteria spread through the lymphatic (immune) system.

Overall Research

The Index Medicus, a comprehensive index of medical scientific journal articles, references more than 800 per-reviewed breast thermography studies, in which over 250,000 women participated. Many of these studies involved very large groups of patients (from 37,000 to over 100,000) and some have followed patients for as much as 12 years. Among other conclusions, these studies found that when thermography has been added to a women’s regular breast health checkups, a 61% increased survival rate was realized, and when used as part of a multi-model approach (clinical examination, mammography and thermography) 95% of early stage cancers will be detected. It is well known that early detection is the best defense against breast cancer and that if treated in the earliest stages, a 95% cure rate is achieved. The “cure” is early detection.

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TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious

by Avery Mack

Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.

Neat Costumes

Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.

Colorful Disguises

Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped 34

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by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing.

Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks.

(Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.”

Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants.

Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.

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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah.

“Older kids will love a block party.

Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.”

“Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.”

Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs.

“Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.

Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to

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More EcoTreat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running.

4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”.

4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup.

4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes.

4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling.

Find more tips at Tinyurl.com/ Eco-Halloween.

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A Terrifyingly Healthy Halloween!

Kids can make individual pizzas starting with pre-baked crusts, bagels or English muffins. Choose whole wheat or gluten-free as desired. Smaller sizes allow for portion control. Add toppings and cheeses, regular or vegan, pop in the oven and serve.

Want fun shapes like a Halloween cat or scarecrow? Make an organic crust with a recipe from RealFood GirlUnmodified.com/fail-proof-organicpizza-dough, or try a whole-wheat version like one found at EatingWell. com/recipes/whole_wheat_pizza_ dough.html (using whole wheat and organic, unbleached all-purpose flour and a natural granulated sugar).

Kid-Friendly Pizzas Yields 8 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets.

If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.

Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil.

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draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers.

Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars.

Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes.

Remove, spread with sauce.

Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese.

Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.

Salsa Fresca Yields 3 cups 8 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 jalapeño peppers (or to taste), seeded, stems removed, finely minced (wear gloves and work in a ventilated area) 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp natural salt Juice of 1 lime Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill covered. Adjust seasonings before serving.

Source: Recipes courtesy of Pamela Layton McMurtry

“Do you have a pinched nerve?”

We Can Help!

Dear Friend, Let me start by explaining the photo in this letter. You know, when I meet people in town they usually say, “Oh yeah I know you, you’re Dr. Arbeitman. I’ve seen your stories for years…” Well, that’s me. I’m the guy in the picture with my little love.

Fifteen years ago something happened to me that changed my life forever. In 1999, school. Having played football at Manalapan High School, I experienced a neck injury.

But I was now in chiropractic school and I wasn’t worried…I knew that I would receive chiropractic care and the pain would be gone in a matter of weeks.

I received traditional chiropractic care three times a week but it didn’t help me. This led me to question my decision to become a chiropractor and I was considering leaving chiropractic school for another profession. I thought I was going to have to live like this forever.

One study demonstrated that over 50% of adults over the age of 50 to be on 5 drugs or more. I must ask… Are our bodies designed so poorly that we need so many medications by the age of 50? Are we that sick? Are all these drugs medically necessary?

If drugs make people well…the United States consumes more medication than the rest of the world, but the amount spent doesn’t translate into better health outcomes. We’re worse.

Of 17 high-income countries studied by the National Institutes of Health in 2013, the United States was at or close to the bottom in health outcomes. The report placed the U.S. dead last for life expectancy. The average U.S. male will live about four years less than those in the top-ranked country.

Many people are beginning to understand that health comes from within. This is why Upper Cervical Chiropractic helps so many people.

You see the human body was created to heal itself. Your body doesn’t need any help; it just can’t have any interference to its healing

A fellow classmate of mine introduced me to a doctor in Atlanta who specializes in a chiropractic technique called “Upper Cervical”. The Upper Cervical chiropractor

“right” again. I spent the next 3 years as an

In 2003, I returned home to central New Jersey to open a practice that solely focuses on Upper Cervical chiropractic technique. Since then, we’ve delivered over 100,000 spinal adjustments.

My daughter, Jayde was adjusted within hours of being born. Most parents don’t realize how traumatic the birth process can be on a newborn’s spine. She obviously didn’t complain of neck or back pain; I adjust her to keep her healthy…as with all the children I You see, although it’s becoming increasingly more common, it’s not normal for kids to get ear infections and headaches or a number of other health challenges that we see helped in When the nervous system is working correctly your internal resistance and healing capacities are enhanced.

My family does not turn to medication to seek health and we do not have a “medicine chest” in our home. Due to years of advertising saturation from “Big Pharma” most Americans do seek health from the “outside-in” and most medications.

from an AMZING OFFER – Look it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your healthcare expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. cost what you pay for one visit elsewhere.

Mention this article within two weeks and you will receive my entire new patient exam for $27. That’s our full exam, with x-rays (if indicated)… the whole ball of wax. This exam normally costs up to $310. Further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that I have affordable family plans. (By law, this offer excludes Medicare or Personal ).

You see, I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with the low start up fee, then only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor. High costs can add up quickly. We offer great care at a great fee.

then “adjusted” me. The adjustment was so light I didn’t even feel it.

I owe my whole life to Upper Cervical chiropractic. This experience made such a difference in my life that I vowed to help others through Upper Cervical chiropractic.

Being a chiropractor can be tough because there’s a host of so-called experts out there.

They tell people a lot of things that are just plain ridiculous about my profession… usually it’s. “My neighbor’s sister’s friend said…” Let me ask you, do you make your healthcare decisions based on honest facts or biased opinions? Interesting question, isn’t it?

mechanisms. With Upper Cervical Chiropractic, we don’t add anything to the body of take

Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about the quality of care just because I am offering a lower exam fee.

You’ll get great care at a great fee. I utilize a highly sought after gentle adjusting technique

nervous system and correct it thus enhancing the healing capacities of the body.

We get tremendous results…it really is as simple as that.

Here’s what some of my patients had to say: A MIRACLE “ I was suffering with Fibromyalgia, bone spurs in my neck, Headaches, TMJ, Fatigue, Arthritis and Tendonitis. I was

to serve you. Yes, I believe as a doctor, I’m here to serve you and make a difference in your life. I’ve been entrusted to take care of babies to 94 year-olds for over 10 years now.

I’m just offering this low fee to help even more people.

analgesics, patches and creams to help alleviate my symptoms. I was in constant pain, which made me cranky at times - I couldn’t keep up with housework, shopping etc. and I even end up limiting my visits with my grandchildren. I just didn’t have the energy! I now “sleep deep” and feel rested not cranky.

I now have many days of NO PAIN at all and my energy is back. My TMJ is gone and I have no pain in the back of my neck anymore. “A Miracle” is what I call upper cervical care. -Lenore R.P.S “I feel like a new person. I am able to deal with my everyday chores without pain and feel great. Believe in Dr. Larry and give your body time to heal with this special technique.

I am so grateful that I found this special doctor.” -Fran A.

try our best to make you feel at home.

“…the headaches were so severe that at times I was unable to work; thank you for all that you have done for me… It is the best I have felt in years.” –Ken T.

Chiropractor for Children & Adults

My assistants are Stacy, Samantha and Sarina.

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We have a wonderful service offered at an Cervical Chiropractic of Monmouth, LLC and is located at 25 Kilmer Dr. Bldg. 3-Suite 101 in Marlboro. (Rt. 9 South & Union Hill Rd. West) Our phone number is 732-617-9355 (WELL). We are open in the evenings and on Saturdays. Call us today because this offer expires October 31, 2014 .

Thank you.

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Adorable Adoptables

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Hazel is a 1 1/2 year old, pint sized Pocket Pittie with perky ears is the perfect blend of sweetness, silliness and smarts. She is a world-class cuddler and knows, “sit,” “paw” and “down.” Great with kids and other pups. She is an ideal family dog who will fit into any lifestyle.

Brett Michaels is a pint-size guy who is still a puppy at heart. Only a year old he is an adorable mixture of Hound and Terrier. He loves to play with his toys and a good game of tug. A staff favorite, he is smart and learning new tricks.He would be most happy as the only pet, with a family of adults with older kids.

Coby is a 4 yr old, strikingly handsome young Staffordshire Terrier, Pit mix is Coby. He is jlooking to settle down and find a family to love and be loved by, forever. He knows many basic commands and has proven to be a very quick learner. He walks nicely on a leash, is already housebroken and is such a good boy in the car.

Crackers is 7 years old and was surrendered to the shelter by her previous owners. She is gorgeous with her crystal blue, doll eyes and beautiful white coat with unique patches of stripes and colors. She does enjoy getting pets and treats and is good with other cats, too! Come down to the shelter to meet her, we’re still running the $25 Cat/Kitten Adoption Special!

Phoebe is a front de clawed, 4 years young friendly kitty who loves catnip and a warm lap.

Very affectionate, she loves to give you kisses while you pet her head.

She is very friendly with people, but would prefer to be the only cat. She loves to sit in the window and soak up the sun.

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Sassie a 3 year old Tabby had a fever of 105 and was completely dehydrated. Her prognosis looked grim. We were determined to give her a fighting chance. After 2 weeks, to everyone’s disbelief, she was recovering! Shy when she meets new people, will be your friend for life once you gain her trust.

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New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment

by Shawn Messonnier

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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no.

As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer.

Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages.

Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited

and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon.

The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body.

A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved.

The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health.

It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life.

While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission.

The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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Ready for a Lifestyle Renovation?

“Wholetrition in 12” could be the most rewarding challenge you ever accept.

Interview with Alesha Lazan of Wholetrition Wellness Center

by Sharon Shaffery

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Shaffery: What was your inspiration for launching this program?

Lazan: My mentor designed this program, and it really works! I am just putting my own spin to it and customizing it to fit the needs of my individual clients. Members of the plan gain motivation, discipline and accountability all in one package. The program is 70% Nutrition and 30% gym – all together under one roof in a mutually Monmouth/Ocean

Lazan: A low glycemic eating plan is all about avoiding foods that turn to sugar. It teaches you to avoid foods that constantly raise and drop your blood sugar. These spikes are what drive our cravings that lead to consuming more and more of these unhealthy foods. The group learns about the importance of eating whole foods, how to eat proteins, healthy fats, vegetables and fruits, and to avoid excessive amounts of carbs and starches. Each class member will receive a list of foods approved by me, for the program.

Shaffery: Why 12 weeks?

Lazan: It takes 3 months to make a lifestyle change, and during that time each member will receive the support, education and tools they need to successfully transition into a healthier lifestyle. Even after completion, they can still be a member of the exercise program and receive continuous support and motivation.

Shaffery: How big are the classes.

ecently, I had the opportunity to speak with Alesha Lazan MS, CHHC, owner of Wholetrition and partner of the Wholetrition Wellness Center in Colts Neck, to learn about a fabulous new program she is launching at the Center. It brings the best of nutrition, exercise and community together to deliver revolutionary wellness results. It’s called Wholetrition in 12 and it utilizes the proven techniques of HIIT (High intensity Interval Training), and a low glycemic nutrition plan, specifically designed to give maximum results in minimal time.

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Shaffery: Nutrition is a big part of the program. What exactly is a low glycemic eating plan?

supportive environment. It requires that each person make the commitment to themselves, that “this is my hour, of my time, with my people.” It’s an education that is whole-body based, where group members learn together and support one another.

Shaffery: High Intensity Interval Training sound intimidating, a large group of our readers are women 40-65, would this program be right for them.

Lazan: That is exactly who this program is designed for. High Intensity Interval Training is really not intimidating at all.

You perform an exercise for 60 seconds or until you are out of breath and then you rest for a few moments. This action raises your heart rate in intervals rather than a sustained period of time like an aerobic work out. The intervals raise your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), which in turn raises your metabolism so you continue to burn calories even while at rest, building muscle while burning fat. The exercises are easily modified for all skill levels, so anyone can do it.

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Lazan: Each class will be about 10 people. We want to make sure everyone gets as much personal attention as they need. And classes are offered at different times of the day, to accommodate our members’ busy schedules.

Shaffery: When does the program start?

Lazan: We are launching our first class in Mid-October, and I would like to extend an offer to your readers… the first 5 people to sign up will receive $100 off their program.

Shaffery: Well this all sounds like you are going to help a lot of people achieve the wellbeing success they are hoping for. Thank you for your time and please touch base with us after the first 12 weeks and share some of your results. I hope they are amazing.

If you smile when no one else is around, you really mean it. ~Andy Rooney

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Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women and Men

by Vinson DiSanto, D.O.

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nti-aging and Regenerative Medicine has as its focus, the slowing down of the human aging process as well as optimizing biological performance through identifying and treating hormonal biochemical imbalances and deficiencies.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy replaces deficient hormones with hormones that are identical in chemical and molecular structure to the hormones produced in the human body. The fragile network of hormones work together to stimulate and maintain several bodily functions that are necessary for life. Aging, stress, poor dietary choices, or a lack of exercise can all contribute to hormone decline.

Some of the symptoms of hormone decline may include: Hot Flashes Night Sweats Increased Body Fat Reduced Bone Density Low Libido High Blood Pressure Reduced Energy & Strength Decreased Lean Muscle Bone Loss Heart Disease Increased Stress Levels Fatigue Erectile Dysfunction-in Men

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of life. Some of the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy may include:

Weight Loss

Imbalanced hormones can lead to weight gain, and changing behavior to be healthy and lose weight takes time and support. A bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and Healthy Living Program is the best way to make health and weight loss goals last.

Healthier Emotions

Hormonal changes may also cause mood fluctuation. Balancing hormone levels often brings emotional stability and stress tolerance to healthier levels.

Higher Libido

When hormones are restored to normal levels, libido is boosted. In women, after the body decreases hormone production and closes down reproduction, it assumes there will be no further reason for sexual activity. This can cause vaginal dryness, and by supplementing the deficient hormones, vaginal dryness can be relieved. In men, normalizing hormones, including testosterone, restores sex drive and performance to healthy youthful levels.

Leaner Appearance

A hormone deficiency can occur in both men and women. Because

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hormones directly affect the building of muscle, muscle can atrophy if they are insufficient. During hormone decline, women and men can lose several pounds of lean muscle mass, as hormones are restored to healthy levels, muscle may regenerate with exercise.

More Energy

When hormones are balanced, the body can effectively produce energy to restore and increase vitality.

Stronger Bones

Estrogen and testosterone influence the way bones absorb calcium, and if the bones cannot properly absorb calcium, they can become weak, which may lead to osteoporosis. Balanced hormones can regulate calcium absorption to keep bones healthy and strong.

These are a few of the benefits that can be obtained with bioidentical hormone therapy that can help a person reclaim health, happiness, and vitality.

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FRIDAY, October 3

WEDNESDAY, October 8

Kayak Sunset Tour on the Manasquan Reservoir (ages 14 and up, with adult) Paddle the beautiful Manasquan Reservoir during the best time of the day. Watch bald eagles fly, look for osprey diving for fish, and enjoy the iridescent colors as the sun is setting. Single and tandem kayaks are available on a first come basis. Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Please Note: Weight limits for kayaks are 250 lbs for a single and 400 lbs for a tandem. Tours are lead by a Park System Naturalist. All Levels One 1-Hr & 30-Min Session. Manasquan Res Enviro Ctr. 5-6:30 PM $25.00. Register at www.monmouthcountyparks.com 732-842-4000.

Full Moon Club. (all ages, under 18 with adult) Join us on this year-long adventure as we explore the trails in the light of a full moon. Bring your family, friends or just yourself to a different park each full moon to experience the secret beauties the woods reveal to night visitors. Can't make it every full moon? No problem! You're sure to have a great time no matter when you come! Plan to walk at least a mile each night and dress for the weather. 1-Hr Session Turkey Swamp Pk Shelter Bldg 6:15-7:15 PM $6.00 register at www.monmouthcountyparks.com 732-842-4000.

SATURDAY, October 4 OKTOBERFEST- Authentic German food, children’s activities, crafters, live music, dancing and other great entertainment 2-9PM Veterans Park Bay & Shrewsbury Avenues, Highlands Info: 732-291-4713. History Alive! Haunted History of New Jersey. (all ages, under 18 with adult) Discover the haunted history right here in your own backyard! Presenter Greg Caggiano will chronicle local legends, hauntings, ghost stories, folklore and more. Spirits, pirates, even the Jersey Devil – how accurate are the traditional stories?

This presentation will uncover the mysterious, wild and magical history of the Garden State.

1-Hr Session. Thompson Pk VC Beech Room Visitor Ctr. 2-3 PM $9.00 register at www.monmouthcountyparks.com 732-842-4000.

SUNDAY, October 5 GOT CHICKENS? Mary Hussey, a local poultry expert, will present a free mini-seminar on the increasingly popular hobby of raising backyard poultry. Adults only. 2 - 4 PM. Middletown Township Public Library. 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown. Registration: 732-671-3700 x320.

MONDAY, October 6 Eek-O-Fabulous Costume Drop-Off Dates Upcycle your gently used adults’, kids’, and even pet costumes for a spooktakular new-to- you ensemble. For each costume you bring you will receive a token entitling you to a “new” costume on the day of the swap (Sunday, October 12). Costume drop-offs can be done at the following locations: Dorbrook Recreation Area Visitor Center, Colts Neck; Huber Woods Environmental Center, Middletown; Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell; Thompson Park Visitor Center, Lincroft; Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. Monday-Friday, October 6-10. 10 AM4PM. call 848-456-4278, ext. 4#

TUESDAY, October 7 Meditation and Chanting by the Ocean – 7:00 PM each Tuesday evening. Join Rev. Rhea Carol from the Center for Spiritual Living, Princeton in a wonderful, relaxing evening by the ocean!

We meet in Asbury Park in front of Stella Marina- 800 Ocean Ave. down by the water. You are welcome to call Rev. Rhea at (732) 771-7562 or 732-727-8219 for additional information. No reservations necessary.

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THURSDAY, October 9 Business Breakthroughs’ Networking Breakfast - Join Monmouth and Ocean County small business owners and service professionals to mastermind, network, exchange ideas and improve your business. The breakfast is from 8:00 - 9:15am at the Middletown Pancake House (1610 NJ Route 35, Middletown, NJ 07748). Cost is $10 (includes breakfast). Please register in advance at www.

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FRIDAY, October 10

TUESDAY, October 14 7 Meditation and Chanting by the Ocean – 7:00 PM each Tuesday evening. Join Rev. Rhea Carol from the Center for Spiritual Living, Princeton in a wonderful, relaxing evening by the ocean!

We meet in Asbury Park in front of Stella Marina- 800 Ocean Ave down by the water. You are welcome to call Rev. Rhea at (732) 771-7562 or 732-727-8219 for additional information. No reservations necessary.

WEDNESDAY, October 15 Yoga & Nature Walking In his teachings, the Buddha stressed the importance of developing mindfulness in all postures, including standing, sitting, lying down and even walking. The immense benefits gained from yoga and the exploratory elements of walking in nature are perfect to combine. Join us as we start off with some warmup exercises and end with a number of stretching activities. In-between we will take a walk among the birds and plants in a few of county’s most beautiful parks. (adults) 1-Hr & 30-Min Session.

5-6:30 PM $12. Big Brook Park , 30 County Road 520, Marlboro Township, NJ (732) 842-4000 register at www.monmouthcountyparks.com

THURSDAY, October 16 Meditation with the Angels by Jane McNeil: End your day in a peaceful way, come and meditate with the angels on your passions, pursuits, to relieve grief, your love life, relationships, career, etc. Location: Minding the Body Wellness Center 718 Arnold Ave. Point Pleasant Beach 7:45-8:45 optional RSVP: (walk-ins welcome too) 980-428-6765.

Women's Kayak on the Manasquan Reservoir. (ages 14 and up, with adult). Hang with the girls and enjoy time just for us kayaking the Manasquan Reservoir. Novices are welcome. Single and tandem kayaks are available on a first come basis.

Wear appropriate clothing that can get wet. Please Note: Weight limits for kayaks are 250 lbs for a single and 400 lbs for a tandem. Tours leave from the Environmental Center. 1-Hr & 30-Min Session. Manasquan Res. Enviro Ctr. 4:30-6 PM $25.

Per Person. register at www.monmouthcountyparks.com 732-842-4000.

Energetic structure of the Human body: Friday October 17th 10-6p. Cost: $200. CEU's for massage therapists. Anyone can attend. Call Body in Mind (732) 608-7781 to reserve a spot. Taught by Dr. Darren Orr.

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Journal to Joy Workshop Saturday, 1-3:30 PM with Fran McConnell, CPC, ELI-MP Discover the power of journaling as you are led through soul-searching and intention-oriented writing exercises that will capture your true essence and get you moving toward a more purposeful, joyful life.

PM Monmouth Beach Yoga and Wellness $35 in advance; $40 at the door. Complimentary journal included. Register on-line: www.mbyoganadwellness.com or call 973-452-2828

SUNDAY, October 12 Interfaith Sunday Services, 10:15 AM—Be inspired! Join a new community of people from all faiths and all walks of life to explore life’s deeper questions. Bring your wisdom and your wonderings and share prayer, meditation, music and mutual support. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Cost: By donation. Contact Rev. Katie Grace at 551-482-0801.

MONDAY, 7 October 13 FREE EYE SCREENING For: Ages 3 and up.

Clinics are intended to test eye health, visual acuity, and glaucoma. 3-6PM. Monmouth County Health Department. 3435 Highway 9 North, Freehold. For appointments, please call 732-431-7456.

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FRIDAY, October 17

Holistic Health Extravaganza, Pathways to Serenity: 9:30AM-5PM Expect the unexpected.

Experience holistic health sessions, meet local practitioners, purchase holistic holiday gifts and get the resources to self-empowerment in health.

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Yoga 4 Cancer- Join Michelle Doyle at Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness. Not all yoga classes are right for cancer patients and survivors. This workshop will help you find the beauty in your practice honoring your body and its needs.12-2pm - $25.

36 Beach Road, Suite 10, Monmouth Beach, NJ. Register at www.mbyogaandwellness.com or call 973-452-2828 End of Life Touch: 12-6p. Cost: $150 6 CEU's for massage therapists. Anyone can attend. Call Body in Mind at (732) 608-7781 to reserve a spot.

Taught by Dr. Darren Orr. Sound Healing Meditation with crystal singing bowls for the 7 chakras, 5 Yin organs and 3 Dantiens. 9-10AM at Body in Mind Massage Institute (1837 Hooper ave, TR). Cost: $15. Call Body in Mind at (732) 6087781 to reserve spot. Private sessions also available. Taught by Dr. Darren Orr.

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SUNDAY, October 19 Intro to Chinese Medicine and Medical QiGong: 10-6PM. Cost: $200. 8 CEU's for massage therapists. Anyone can attend. Call Body in Mind at (732) 608-7781 to reserve a spot. Taught by Dr. Darren Orr. Turn Your Stress into Success: Dr. Larry Arbeitman, DC.4:15PM Temple Rodeph Torah w Monmouth.15 Mohawk Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746 (732) 617-9355 (WELL).

MONMOUTH CONSERVATORY CONCERT DAVID DUBAL, piano. Part of Monmouth Conservatory's community outreach. Free Will Offering. 4- 5:30 PM. Monmouth Conservatory. 50 White Street, Red Bank. Info: 732-741-8880.

HISTORY GHOST WALK. Ghosts tell tales of some of the Township’s most interesting residences and bring the Museum’s newest exhibit (“The History of Houses”) to life. Includes talented amateurs (many students) and a few professionals who have studied the history they “channel” and deliver performances that both delight and inform. Some are stationed along the outside walk; others perform at a party inside. Rain Date: Sunday October 26. 5:30 - 7PM. Township of Ocean Historical Museum. 703 Deal Road, Oakhurst Info: 732-531-2136. $7, adults, $5, children. Reservations encouraged. Contact: 732-531-2136 .

MONDAY, October 20 Frightful Family Fun Drop-In Visit our haunted classroom at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls, with your little ghouls! Create some spooky decorations using the whole family's skills. Cost is $20 per family. (cash or check only). 4-6 PM call 848-456-4278 Intro to Eastern Bodywork and Acupressure. 113PM and Thursday October 23 12-4p. 8 CEU's for massage therapists. Cost: $200 for both days.

Anyone can attend. Call Body in Mind at (732) 608-7781 to reserve a spot. Taught by Dr. Darren Orr. Meditation and Chanting by the Ocean – 7:00 PM each Tuesday evening. Join Rev. Rhea Carol from the Center for Spiritual Living, Princeton in a wonderful, relaxing evening by the ocean!

We meet in Asbury Park in front of Stella Marina- 800 Ocean Ave down by the water. You are welcome to call Rev. Rhea at (732) 771-7562 or 732-727-8219 for additional information. No reservations necessary.

WEDNESDAY, October 22 Family Gym Time Enjoy playtime at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. We'll have tunnels, gym mats, trampolines, scooters and other play equipment available. No instruction provided. Parent supervision is req. $10 per family. (cash or check only). 12:30-2:30 PM Call: 848-456-4278.

THURSDAY, October 23

Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging will be doing breast imaging from 10:30AM- 4PM Cost: $300. . Bring this copy of Natural Awakenings and get a $25.00 discount. TDI uses state of the art, infra -red technology for risk assessment of disorders of the breast, thyroid and dental regions.

This is a completely safe, non invasive, nonradiologic test based on the body's physiologic responses. Location: The Spa at the Galleria, 2 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank NJ, 07701. For more

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FRIDAY, October 24 Reiki 1: 10-6pm Cost: $200 8 CEU's for massage therapists. Anyone can attend. Call Body in Mind at (732) 608-7781 to reserve a spot. Taught by Dr. Darren Orr. KATERI HALLOWEEN NIGHT HIKE The Story of Irish Jack the enchanting live drama that tells the origins of Halloween. The woodland trails are lit with over 250 Jack O’ Lanterns. Visitors walk through the woods and meet the characters along the way as the story unfolds. 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM. Kateri Center/Collier Youth Services.

160 Conover Road, Wickatunk. RSVP: 732-946 9694. Tickets: $15 in advance,$18, after October 15 (non-refundable donation). For children ages 5- 12 and the accompanying adults. Groups go out every 15 minutes Ladies Night Enjoy a fabulous night including the following fun filled complimentary activities: Mini-facials by Susan Schork, Angel Readings, Nutrition Workshop by Jane E. McNeil, CN CH, 10-min chair massages, Psychic Workshop by Barbara Mackie and Juviderm presentation by Dr. Paul Triolo. The evening will close with an angel meditation. Many gifts will be (some valued at over $100) raffled off during the evening (must be present to win). Complimentary beverages and herbal cocktails will be served. Free! 6:309:30pm. Location: Minding the Body Wellness Center, 718 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant. For reservations, please call 732-892-7566.

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Energy Medicine 101 Class with Credit 9AM-5PM Empower yourself with Energy Medicine (Donna Eden’s way). Energy Medicine 101 is great for beginners and is a foundation before taking Donna Eden's Certification classes. Note CEs available for RNs, Massage Therapists & Bodyworkers. Georgian Court Univ, Lakewood. Register at: Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC. com or call 609-752-1048 Ladies That Lead Enlightenment: A Power Panelist Event. Network and nosh with life and business leaders that have bonafide tips on leadership and success. Repeat attendee: $35pp New attendee $40pp 9AM12PM Purchase tickets at www.donnalyn. org/workshops Red Bank Women’s Club, 164 Broad St. Red Bank. Annual Fall Beach Sweeps 9am-12:30pm. Come volunteer at over 65 locations across NJ and help keep the ocean and beaches clean. For locations and registration, visit www.cleanoceanaction.org or call 732-872-0111.

Kundalini Chakra Workshop- Join Karena Virginia at Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness. In Kundalini Yoga there are seven chakras, or energy centers that flow through the human body along the spinal cord learn about this in this power class. 12-2pm. $40. (36 Beach Road, Suite 10, Monmouth Beach, NJ). Register at www. mbyogaandwellness.com or call 973-452-2828.

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SUNDAY, October 26 Interfaith Sunday Services, 10:15 AM—Be inspired! Join a new community of people from all faiths and all walks of life to explore life’s deeper questions. Bring your wisdom and your wonderings and share prayer, meditation, music and mutual support. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Cost: By donation. Contact Rev. Katie Grace at 551-482-0801.

MONDAY, October 27 Indian Vegetarian Cuisine Class (adults) Learn about the diverse and flavorful world of Indian vegetarian cuisine. We will make lentils with garlic and ginger, potatoes with cumin, roasted eggplant bherit, cucumber raita, rice pullav and whole wheat breads, along with others based on what is seasonally available. Class will be taught in demonstration format. Recipes will differ from previously taught sessions. Instructor: Gauri Shah 3-Hr Session. Dorbrook Rec. Area Vis. Ctr. 6-9PM $40 register online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com or call 732-842-4000

TUESDAY, October 28 Meditation and Chanting by the Ocean – 7:00 PM each Tuesday evening. Join Rev. Rhea Carol from the Center for Spiritual Living, Princeton in a wonderful, relaxing evening by the ocean!

We meet in Asbury Park in front of Stella Marina- 800 Ocean Ave down by the water. You are welcome to call Rev. Rhea at (732) 771-7562 or 732-727-8219 for additional information. No reservations necessary

WEDNESDAY, October 29 Family Gym Time Enjoy playtime at the Fort Monmouth Recreation Center, Tinton Falls. We'll have tunnels, gym mats, trampolines, scooters and other play equipment available. No instruction provided. Parent supervision is req. $10 per family. (cash or check only). 12:30-2:30 PM Call: 848-456-4278

THURSDAY, Octo7ber 30 Folklore and Legends of Sandy Hook Bay: Discover the bay’s supernatural side this fall with a folklore, rumors and legends tour. We will take you through decades of delightfully tantalizing stories from Captain Kidd the pirate, to rum-runners and shipwrecks, to shark attacks and creepy critters that come out from the water. Best of all, we will start the program with a lantern tour of the historic Seabrook-Wilson House, formerly known as the Spy House, which dates back to the early 1700s. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Guests will be led by a Park System Naturalist on a fascinating, non-scary walk from the house to the beach, weather permitting. (ages 14 and up, with adult) Bayshore Waterfront Park Act Ctr. Thu, 6-7 PM. $8.50 Per Person register online at www.monmouthcountyparks.com.

FRIDAY, October 31 Reiki 2: 10-6PM. Cost: $400 8 CEU's for massage therapists. Anyone can attend. Call Body in Mind at (732) 608-7781 to reserve a spot.Taught

by Dr. Darren Orr, QiGong and Reiki Master.

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sunday Interfaith Sunday Services, 2nd and 4th Sundays Every Month at 10:15 am—Be inspired! Join a new community of people from all faiths and all walks of life to explore life’s deeper questions.

Bring your wisdom and your wonderings and share prayer, meditation, music and mutual support. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Cost: By donation. Contact Rev. Katie Grace at 551-482-0801.

Intro to Yoga - Join Mary Christensen for a Beginner Yoga Series. This 4 week series, limited to 10 students, will walk you through the “BASICS OF YOGA.” Learn anatomy and alignment, ways to personalize the practice for specific issues or injuries, and the foundations of yoga philosophy. Time is 11:30am-12:45pm. $70. Dates are Sundays- 10/12, 10/19 Located at Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness (36 Beach Road, Suite 10, Monmouth Beach, NJ). Register at www.mbyogaandwellness.com or call 973452-2828.

monday Beginner Qigong (Open to new students) with Shoshanna Katzman, L.Ac., M.S. 6:30-7:30pm $20 per class. Call to register 732-758-1800 Red Bank Acupuncture & Wellness Center, 830 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ.

tuesday Beginner Qigong (Open to new students) with Shoshanna Katzman, L.Ac., M.S.11am-12pm $20 per class. Call to register 732-758-1800 Red Bank Acupuncture & Wellness Center, 830 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ Meditation and Chanting by the Ocean – 7:00 PM each Tuesday evening. Join Rev. Rhea Carol from the Center for Spiritual Living, Princeton in a wonderful, relaxing evening by the ocean!

We meet in Asbury Park in front of Stella Marina- 800 Ocean Ave down by the water. You are welcome to call Rev. Rhea at (732) 771-7562 or 732-727-8219 for additional information. No reservations necessary Medical QiGong Meditation class at the Center for Diabetes (1 riverwood plaza, 3rd floor) 9-10AM and Liesure Village West 10:30-12p (both are $10). For info call: 732-278-0278 Taught by Dr. Darren Orr.

wednesday Advanced Healing Orientation- Free! Have questions about how Upper Cervical care? I may be able to help you feel better and suffer less.

Attend our free orientation. 7-7:45PM Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Monmouth, LLC 25 Kilmer Drive B3-Ste 101 Marlboro, NJ Please Call (732) 617-9355 (WELL) Medical QiGong Meditation class: Outside in Nature in Silverton, through October 30th 6-7:30p ($15). Call 732-278-0278 for more details. Taught by Dr.Darren Orr.

thursday Beginner Qigong (Open to new students) with Shoshanna Katzman, L.Ac., M.S.11am-12pm $20 per class Call to register 732-758-1800 Red Bank Acupuncture & Wellness Center, 830 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ Medical QiGong Meditation class Body in Mind (1837b hooper ave, TR) 10-11:30AM and 6-730PM (both are $10). Call (732) 6087781 or 732-278-0278 for more details. Taught

by Dr. Darren Orr Expression Through Writing - for those individuals who seek to learn and/or participate in a group writing forum where they can learn not only from each other, but have the additional benefit of the guidance of an experienced, professional educator. Registration is required. First group is free; $10 thereafter. 9-10AM. 86 E. Water Street, Toms River. Register at www.marinintegrativetherapy.com or call 732-244-2210.

saturday Purple Dragon Organic Co-op - Lincroft site Organic Produce Co-Op (C.S.A.-Community Supported Agriculture) Oct 11,25,Nov 8, 22, Dec 6, 20 10AM -12PM. $26 for half share, $52 for full share. 1475 W. Front Street, Lincroft NJ (rear building, rear door facing the woods).732 500 4949 fidgit@aol.com www.purpledragon.com.

savethedate Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging will be doingbreast imaging on November 3rd with Dr. Colette Hayes from 12:30 to 5:30. Cost: $300.

Bring this copy of Natural Awakenings and get a $25.00 discount. TDI uses state of the art, infra -red technology for risk assessment of disorders of the breast, thyroid and dental regions. This is a completely safe, non invasive, non-radiologic test based on the body's physiologic responses. 1000 Allaire Rd., Spring Lake Heights NJ 07762. For more info or to schedule an appointment call 856-596-5834 www.tdinj.com.

Denim & Pearls, Friday November 14th from 6-10pm at Windows on the Water in Sea Bright, NJ. Celebrate Clean Ocean Action’s 30th Anniversary with family and friends overlooking the water! Delicious fare, an art gallery, silent auction, and live music by Thom White & the Little Rogues and Brian Kirk & the Jirks! For tickets, visit www.cleanoceanaction.org “WALKING WITH EMPOWERMENT”, a transformational workshop presented by MASTER TEACHER Derek O’Neill in NYC on Saturday, November 8th, 10am- 2pm $75. Japa Initiation immediately following the workshop $100. Workshop and Japa Initiation $175. Walking with Empowerment’ is living life fully in every moment. Are you ready to live your life authentically and approach each day with love, trust and empowerment? Are you ready to embrace your self-worth and enjoy your birthright of abundance, joy, peace and grace? Would you like to feel more confident in your life and relationships? Are you ready to let go of the things that no longer serve you? Join Derek O’Neill as he translates ancient wisdom into modern day teachings and demonstrates how to live a more empowered life. Through the use of his incredibly powerful sword and brush technique, he will guide you back to your true nature and assist you in living your life to the fullest. A Master Spiritual Teacher, a gifted Motivational Speaker, Humanitarian and Therapist, Derek O’Neill will enlighten you with immense love, great humor and his famous Irish storytelling. Register at derekoneill.com.

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You’re passionate but are you effective? Learn leadership skills and core business concepts to keep your giftedness going and growing in service to your target market. Privates, self forming groups, workshops and events that cultivate networking and business building for enlightened leaders at www.donnalyn. org. Join us for our popular Red Bank Power Panelist events, professional development workshops and more. DonnaLyn is an award winning integrated national spokesleader with local entrepreneurial roots empowering people and teams to improve their groove in business and life.

ACUPUNCTURIST & CHIROPRACTOR Prosperity Health Center

Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Care Dr. J.K.Kuan, DC. LAc, DOAM, CA drkuan@yahoo.com 732-696-8282 952 Highway 34, Suite 207, Matawan, NJ 07747 www.ProsperityHealthCenter.com Dr. Kuan has combined many concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern Acupuncture and Chiropractic techniques for excellent healing and wellness.

He has built his reputation as a practitioner who is passionate about healing and providing care to those in distress. Dr. J. K. Kuan is National Board Certified and a Licensed Chiropractic Physician and Acupuncturist in the states of New Jersey, New York, and California. With years of clinical experience, Dr. Kuan has helped many people with various conditions such as allergies, migraines, smoking addiction, obesity, PMS, insomnia, infertility, pain syndrome (joint pain, tendonitis, LBP), I.B.S., anxiety/depression.

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GINA MELILLO, RN, Certified Aromatherapist Beach Blends www.njbeachblends.com (732) 539-8804

Gina has been a Registered Nurse for many years and after studying Aromatherapy and several other holistic therapies, she now enjoys sharing a more natural and healthy approach to everyday life.

She holds Aromatherapy classes each month and covers topics

such as: • How to use essential oils to make natural household products for use in our everyday lives • Using oils to reduce exposure to chemicals • Oils as an alternative to over the counter products for relieving anxiety, stress and pain • Making health and beauty products with essential oils.

Gina speaks at local libraries, schools and to community groups and is available to hold classes/ gatherings, in your home or business. She offers private Aromatherapy consultations, which include formulating custom essential oil blends that specifically address health issues such as: enhancing relaxation and sleep; decreasing anxiety, stress and pain; burns or other skin problems; muscle aches and menopause symptoms. Please contact Gina for further information on classes or sessions.

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CHIROPRACTIC UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC OF MONMOUTH, LLC Larry Arbeitman, DC 25 Kilmer Dr, Bldg III, Ste 101, Marlboro 732-617-9355 UCCOfMonmouth.com

D r. A rbeit ma n ha s recently authored his first book, The Gift of Hope: The Path to Healing through Upper Cervical Chiropractic.

The Upper Cervical doctor uses mat he mat ics, ge omet r y a nd physics to gently realign the upper neck. The procedure employs precise measurements and a gentle adjustment is administered. There is no cracking, popping or twisting with the Upper Cervical procedure. Once the spine is in a corrected position, relief for many of the most severe and chronic conditions may be achieved: Herniated discs, pinched nerves, chronic neck and back pain, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, fibromyalgia, migraines and headaches. If you’ve tried everything else without success, contact Dr. Arbeitman and see how Upper Cervical may change your life. See ad page 37.

COACHING/COUNSELING Fran McConnell CPC, ELI-MP The Balanced Owl, LLC 265 Route 34 Colts Neck, NJ 07722 fran@thebalancedowl.com TheBalancedOwl.com 917-903-2358

My passion is to work with women who are ready to let go of what is holding them back so they can step into who they want to be. Common focu s a rea s i nclude: st ressreduction, fitness and wellness, energy enhancement, career or life transitions, and regaining passion and purpose. I also lead corporate workshops and special events for both men and women. To learn more, read my blog, What Is Professional Coaching? at: wholetritionwellness.com/professional-coaching/ See ad page 24.

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Intuitive Coach & Essential Oils Consultant Online Aromatherapy Institute Highlands, NJ 07732 877-773-5591 Confidential Voice deeannamn@gmail.com DeeAnnaMerzNagel.com DeeAnna is an intuitive coach of fer i ng on li ne coach i ng packages ranging from health a n d we l l n e s s t o e m o t i o n a l transformation. All of her coach packages are “inf used” with the benef its of essential oils and she offers intuitive distant healing with each course. She also specializes in teaching other therapists, coaches and healers about complementary and alternative modalities such as aromatherapy, energy medicine and distant healing. See ad, page 6.

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Internationally Certified Holistic Science Health And Wellness Coach, Researcher Radio Host “Health comes first” 1835B Hooper Ave., Toms River Ex p e r ie nc e d i n whole b o dy computerized assessment ROF ES, A lfaT he r mog r aphy, combi ned with Biological Medicine, Okido spir it ual h e a l i n g , c e r t i f ie d ja p a n e s e Onnetsy and Kuma slim therapies, Russian Biofeedback, computerized moder n Su Jouk acupunct ure, personal Ozone therapy and Microbiotic lifestyle.

Third generation of holistic educators, Natalia Rouselle, with her own over 35 years experience, well known worldwide and in all of states in America. Cutting edge technology, customized nutritional protocols of homeopathy, certified organic herbs & whole food supplements, pleasant personality and knowledge brings positive results to those in distress and recovery to thankful. To make appointment and visit Dr.N’s Global Science Holistic Circle at 1835 B. Hooper Ave., Toms River New Jersey, please call 848-448-2100.

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spiritual guidance to help you overcome your personal challenges more gracefully. For ongoing support, community and inspiration, meet other seekers at Sunday Spiritual Circle held 2nd and 4th Sundays every month. Celebrate spiritual milestones like weddings, funerals and baby blessings your way with a custom ceremony designed to reflect your values and preferences.

FINANCIAL SERVICES THE OMAR GROUP CPA’s

500 Campus Drive, Suite 103, Morganville, NJ 07751 732-566-3660 Salim@OmarGroupCPA.com OmarGroupCPA.com Salim is the rare accountant who guarantees success to clients who follow his advice. As one of New Jersey’s top CPAs, clients from across the state hold Salim in the highest esteem. He believes small businesses are the foundation of our economy and has dedicated his practice to helping them attain financial health and security through his services. With this mission in mind, he’s been able to build one of the most successful and respected firms in the state of New Jersey and has hundreds of raving fans across the state. He is author of the popular book "Straight Talk About Small Business Success In New Jersey." If you own a small business or are looking to start one, you can get a free copy of Salim’s book by calling (732)566-3660. Limited quantities available, so call now! See article, page 20.

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MASSAGE THERAPY A Sage Touch

Heather T. Skinner 44 West Street, Monmouth Beach, NJ 908-283-4142 H_Skinner@hotmail.com ASageTouch.massagetherapy.com Heather has been practicing massage therapy for 5 years.

She is skilled in Swedish massage, deep tissue, as well as trigger point therapy when needed. She is also trained in Oncology massage techniques and reiki energy healing. 60 minute and 90 minute sessions are available on Mondays.

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Peaceful Warriors

Susie Guckin Peaceful Warriors Meditation and Energy Work 1044 Lacey Road Forked River, NJ 08731 609-713-5435 peacefulwarriormeditation@yahoo.com PeacefulWarriorMeditation.us Helping people develop mind/ body wellness through meditation and Reiki sessions for groups and individuals. Located conveniently here at the Jersey Shore, directly off of exit 74 of the Garden State Parkway in Forked River! Schedule an appointment today and start feeling as if you are truly living your life instead of simply surviving it.

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Just as blood pulses through our veins, energy pulses through us along electromagnetic lines or currents - nourishing every cell in our body. Important biological and physiological changes take place in the body within 20 minutes of massage. When the body is able to release tension and relax the benefit are felt on all levels. When the body and the mind slow down the inner healer knows exactly how to use energy. Polarity and Massage Therapy’s underlying intention is to support the client’s inherent self-healing resources.

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PHYSICAL THERAPY ProForm Physical Therapy, LLC 1212 Route 34, Suites 24-25 Aberdeen, NJ 07747 732-970-7882

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PHYSICAL TRAINER Journey CrossFit

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Personal Trainer certified, usa Olympic Weight Lifting Certified 623 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ 07738 CrossFitLincroft.com 732-383-8809 available 24/7 facebook.com/crossfitlincroft Train your Body & Mind. My goal is to help you reach your goal, work hard have fun! My thirst for knowledge in the field of health and fitness will continue to fuel my passion to cultivate a strong and dedicated CrossFit community.

We offer: Small Classes, Nutritional Counseling, General Physical Fitness, Sports Performance, Weight Management, Personal Training. Call 732-383-8809 to begin your journey today!

Psychic Readings Mediumship Jennifer Sodini

Evolve and Ascend 245 Atlantic Ave., Long Branch NJ jen@rubixapps.com JenniferSodini.com 732-718-3469

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I’ve been of fe r i ng my nat u r al g if t s of psychic int uition and mediumship i n ef for t s t o guide and assist others for almost 30 years. Through my readings I focus on building a positive mindset, spiritual healing and promoting self-empowerment. My goal is to create an honest, enjoyable and meaningful experience for each of my clients.

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PAMELA FURLONG The Galleria 2 Bridge Ave, Red Bank, NJ MoonstruckUSA.com 732-936-1889 Pamela is a spiritual intuitive/ medium who has been guiding many individuals and groups for the past 20 years on self transformation.

She offers private sessions and is passionate about teaching you how to bring your life from ordinary to extraordinary. She practices astrology, numerology, and Tarot and she is a member of the American Federation of astrologers. She conducts classes, workshops, and seminars in person and online.

Follow Pam on LinkedIn Facebook and Twitter. Call for your appointment today to get clarity, direction, and inspiration on how to move ahead and live your life with joy, peace, good health, love, and abundance.

REIKI All Things Light & Love, LLC Lisa A. Carrick, Reiki master West Long Branch, NJ 732-693-9206 AllThingsReiki@comcast.net AllThingsLightAndLove.com

A re you fe el i ng r u n dow n , emotionally drained, experiencing physical discomfort, or in need of spiritual clarity? Consider a Reiki Session at All Things Light & Love to clear and balance your energy system. You deserve self healing time in this hectic, busy world. Call or email today, I look forward to our time together.

Jen nifer Sodini is a bor n empath, and spiritual intuitive who’s grandmother taught her Tarot when she was 8-yearsold. She is a life-long student of conscious enlighten ment, esoteric knowledge and an expert in the application of the Law of At t raction. She has been doing readings professionally for over 10 years, and finds her ultimate joy in helping others find clarity to their life’s questions while guiding them on the path to manifest their greatest hopes and wishes.

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Joseph is an International Mountain Guide/Leader and is also the Chief of Bayshore Search & Rescue. As an International Mountain Leader and the owner of Northeast Mountain Guiding (NMG), he conducts courses and training for people interested in mountain based sports on rock or trail in their area. He also prepares them for climbing some of the world’s highest mountains. Rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backpacking and yoga hiking are just the start of the activities that Northeast Mountain Guiding runs. If you have an interest in these sports, have a bucket list item to “check off” or just want to come out and have fun then join them on an adventure soon! NMG also offers professional level training and certifications via the American Heart Association, Professional Climbing Guides Institute (PCGI) and the Professional Hiking Guides Association (PHGA).

T’AI CHI NEXT STEP STRATEGIES, LLC

Siobhan Hutchinson, MA- Holistic Health Serving: Kingston, Brick, Toms River, New Egypt, Hazlet, NJ & Langhorne, PA 609-752-1048 NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Facebook, Twitter Enhance balance of Body/Mind/ Spirit through T’ai Chi, Qigong, Seijaku, Reiki, & Donna Eden Energy Medicine with Siobhan.

Clients can choose classes or personalized one-on-one sessions for deep relaxation and reducing the effects of stress. Along with holding a Master’s Degree in Holistic Health, Siobhan has studied in China continues her studies with a variety of holistic practitioners. Her passion is stress relief and walking in serenity, while guiding others in selfempowerment. Looking forward to our NextStep together! Like us on facebook. See ad, page 28.

YOGA Coba Yoga

Lili Avery 500hr ERYT 115 Oceanport avenue, Little Silver NJ 07701 Tel. (732) 889-4656 Email: info@cobayoga.com www.cobayoga.com Lili is an experienced yoga teacher opened her own yoga studio 2 1/2 years ago in Little Silver. A growing community of people with one thing in common: Looking to improve their health, learning to deal with stress and deepening a connection with their spirits. There is non judgement; no matter who you are or how tight

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They have many beginner friendly classes. There is no need to reserve; walk-ins are welcome. See their schedule online and try yoga; it will change your life for ever!

Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness 36 Beach Road, Suite 10 (Village Square Complex) Monmouth Beach, NJ 07750 973-452-2828 MBYogaAndWellness.com MBYogaAndWellness@yahoo.com FACEBOOK

Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness seeks to bring love & light to the jersey shore community by of fe r i ng va r iou s types of yoga, nutrition, meditation & so much more. Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness is owned and operated by Lisa Matthews and Lisa Horan-Sockol. Their mission is to share their passion of Yoga & Wellness with the community by providing a safe & tranquil environment for people of ALL AGES. Their studio offers classes, workshops and events throughout the year that will cover a wide range of topics, including Nutrition, Detox, Juicing, Yoga 4 Cancer, Warm Yoga (85-90 degrees), Kundalini, Yin, Power, Dharma, Kids, Meditation, Healing Groups and Mala Necklace & Bracelet Beading. Their studio also features beautiful locally made jewelry, ONZIE, Glyder & Just Buddha (made in USA) yoga clothing, Twisted Guru Yoga Beach Mats and yoga accessories for purchase. They are committed to offering students inspiring classes as well as a whole yogic lifestyle. See ad page 22.

WELLNESS SPACE Wholetrition Wellness Center 265 Route 34n, rear building Colts neck, nj 07722 732-858-1548 WholetritionWellness.com

Wholetrition Wellness Center is a co-working space for the holistic practitioner where practitioners can rent space on-demand. The Center is a fully equipped, space that includes consultation and treatment rooms with additional space for events. The atmosphere

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