May 2023

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Earth Day felt good after few years of lull. We have community events the region, and importantly, the schools were talking and encouraging kids to adapt to Earth-friendly lifestyle like planting a tree, composting, etc.

We always have seen women contributing more to the community, and over the last few decades they have taken a leap in converting their ideas into successful local and global businesses. We recognized these exemplary contributors to local communities by conducting a quick poll of our readers online. To our surprise, the response was many times more than were anticipating. We will be doing this on annual basis to identify the best of Northern New Jersey women every year and share the results during Woman Wellness month. These are truly the wonder women of our community!!!

Following a similar path, we will do Best of Northern New Jersey Men in June, so be on the lookout to nominate and vote for your favorites in coming weeks.

Our May issue brings a host of well-rounded content for your health with holistic tips for solving stress and daily routines for skin health. As we learn about microplastics, we have a suggestions on limiting the exposure, specially to kids. We also have Earthfriendly delights for moms and messages of blessings for new mothers.

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Mother’s Day at the Salt Cave

On May 13 and 14, Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing, is offering half-price ($20) salt cave sessions, so enjoy some time to rejuvenate and relax at the salt cave with Mom. Halotherapy is a non-invasive treatment that allows the body to use aerosolized salt as a method of natural healing. At Salt of the Earth, customers are surrounded by thousands of pounds of pink Himalayan salt on the walls and floor in an environment that recreates the microclimate of naturally occurring subterranean salt caves. A generator crushes additional salt into micron-sized particles and disperses it throughout the salt cave air.

As clients relax, the air in the cave is closely monitored to maintain a precise concentration of aerosolized salt, keeping it in a therapeutic range. Breathing in the micron-sized salt particles stimulates an anti-inflammatory response, reducing irritated airways and thinning mucus in the bronchial tubes and lungs, thus beneficial for those suffering with asthma, allergy-related symptoms, bronchitis, COPD and the common cold.

Gift certificates are available. Location: 811 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Chestnut Ridge, NY. Book online at saltoftheearthcfh.com or call 845290-0678.

Charity Begins at Home Nancy

Boone, a resident of Ramsey for more than 70 ears and owner of Ramsey Farmers Market at the Main Street train station, is proud of her town, its community and the multitude of dedicated people that have devoted so much time and effort to make it vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking.

Now in its 14th season, the market hosts many events scheduled throughout the year. Every Sunday, Boone and her dedicated volunteers welcome hundreds of shoppers from far and wide to find the freshest produce and products from more than 50 farms, food purveyors and artisans. They donate annually to many town and local nonprofits,

After retiring 10 years ago from Ramapo College, Boone currently serves on Ramsey’s Design Review Board and Environmental Commission, and the Board of the Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization.

For more information and newsletter, visit RamseyFarmersMarket.org.

FARMERS MARKETS

The Bayonne Farmers’ Market – The market opens from 2-7 pm. and will run every Tuesday at the same time. The market is located on West 23rd Street between Broadway and DelMonte Drive. The Bayonne Farmers’ Market aims to foster “a sense of community by bringing farmers and local businesses together right in our neighborhood.” The goal is to offer a variety of fresh foods to the community.

Downtown Jersey City Farmers’ Market – Mon & Thu through Dec. 4-8pm.

The Historic Downtown Jersey City farmers’ market features various NJ vendors and local Jersey City vendors. Operating for over a decade, the Historic Downtown Jersey City Farmers Market, conveniently located by the PATH Train station and Grove Street bus stop in the heart of the historic downtown, it’s the place to get your groceries and treats! Come out and support NJ farms and businesses and get your fresh produce, pies, cookies, flowers and more. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org.

Hamilton Park Farmer’s Market – The Farmers’ Market runs weekly through the fall. The hours will be from 4-7pm, Wednesdays in Hamilton Park, 25 West Hamilton Place, Jersey City, easily accessible on foot from Jersey City PATH stations located at Grove Street and Newport. Check the website for a list of vendors and products for sale. GNADF.com/Events/HNPA-Farmers-Market/ HDSID Farmer’s Market – The Historic Downtown Special Improvement District Farmers Market is open year-round, and the summer/fall session, begun in April, runs Mondays and Thursdays from 4-8pm. The location will remain at the Grove PATH Plaza, Newark Ave and Grove St, but will also include the “first green” area of the Newark Avenue Pedestrian Mall. Check the website for a list of vendors and products for sale. JCDowntown.org.

Hoboken Farmers Market – The Hoboken Farmers Market is open through mid-November on Tuesdays from 2-8pm. It is located between Fourth and Fifth Garden Street on the east side of Church Square Park near the Demarest School. Vendors in attendance will include Union Hill Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Melick’s Town Farm, Circle Brook Organic Farms, Pickle-Licious, Gourmet Dried Fruit and Nuts, and Hoboken Farms.

Paulus Hook Farmers Market – The Paulus Hook Farmers Market is both a farmers’ market and a CSA pickup spot for local subscribers. It is open through December on Saturdays from 10am-4pm. The Market is located at the end of Washington Street in the Morris Canal State Park next to the Korean War Memorial, in Jersey City. For more information: PaulusHook.org.

Riverview Farmer’s Market – This farmer’s market is held at Riverview-Fisk Park through November. The vendors are between Ogden & Palisade from 10am-3pm. Take a stroll through Riverview-Fisk Park (with NYC views) in Jersey City Heights and enjoy live music, and a variety of awesome vendors like Alstede Farms, Stony Hill Farms, Headquarters Farms, RH Farms, Nature’s Own, and more.

The Southwest Park Farmers Market – This farmers market is brand new to the 2022 season. Like other markets, the new market will offer an underserved neighborhood fresh vegetables, fruits, and baked goods. Where: North side of Observer Highway between Jackson Street and Harrison Street through midNovember Thursdays 2-8pm.

Uptown Farmers Market – The City of Hoboken will host the Uptown Farmers Market every Saturday, from 9am-2pm, under the 14th Street viaduct between Grand and Adams Streets, Hoboken. The market will have a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other local products. Some of the vendors in attendance are Stony Hill Farms, Cotton Cattle, Hoboken Farms, Roger’s Seafood, Pick-Licious, Choc-O-Pain and Paolo’s Kitchen. To add to the fun, there will be live music on some days.

Van Vorst Park Farmer’s Market – Van Vorst Farmers Market, Van Vorst Park, Montgomery and Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, will be open until December on Saturdays, 8am-2pm. This open-air market offers a wide variety of goods, including fresh organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, baked goods,

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life. Autoimmune researchers in Denmark, noting previous studies wherein bright light therapy significantly reduced fatigue related to traumatic brain injury and cancer, devised a study involving multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The study was conducted as a randomized, sham-controlled trial of 26 people with MS that reported a Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) score greater than 36. Participants received either bright light therapy or a dim red light sham intervention for 30 minutes each morning for two weeks. The bright light therapy decreased FSS scores over the course of the study. However, this benefit occurred in the sham control group as well, highlighting the need for more research on the effects of light therapy on fatigue.

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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established.

In a recent primary care-based cohort study published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health, advice on a lowercarbohydrate diet and weight loss protocols was offered routinely to 9,800 patients with T2D between 2013 and 2021. Overall, remission was achieved in 51 percent of the patients that adopted a low-carb lifestyle, with individuals diagnosed with T2D within the previous year more likely to achieve remission (77 percent) than those that had been diagnosed for longer (20 percent for patients with a T2D duration greater than 15 years). Additionally, about 97 percent of the patients experienced improvements in blood glycemic control. Average low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and systolic blood pressure decreased, and there were also significant financial savings on drugs.

A low-carb diet may give hope to those with T2D as a practical, manageable way to achieve remission, as well as substantial health and financial benefits. Even for those with poorly controlled T2D that may not achieve remission, improvements in diabetic control may be within reach.

Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease. The cohort study included approximately 62 million Medicare beneficiaries aged 65 years or older that lived in the contiguous United States from 2000 to 2016. Researchers looked at ZIP-Code-level greenness, percentages of park cover and blue space (water) cover, as well as hospitalizations. They found that exposure to greenness, park cover and blue space cover reduced hospitalizations for patients with Parkinson’s. Greenness—but not park or blue space cover—was associated with a lower risk of hospitalization due to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting. The process involves immersion in a birth pool to achieve relaxation and pain relief during the first and possibly part of the second stage of labor. The mother exits the pool for the actual birth, allowing the infant to emerge outside of the water. This method is different from a water birth, during which the woman remains in the pool as the infant emerges into the water and is then brought to the surface to initiate breathing.

In a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in BMJ Open, researchers compared the interventions and outcomes of water immersion, water birth and no-waterimmersion births. After reviewing 36 studies encompassing the experiences of about 150,000 women, researchers found that water immersion significantly reduced the use of epidurals, injected opioids, episiotomy, maternal pain and postpartum hemorrhage. There was also an increase in maternal satisfaction and improved odds of an intact perineum with water immersion. Water births were associated with increased odds of the tearing of the umbilical cord from the placenta, making delivery of the placenta difficult, although the absolute risk remained low (4.3 versus 1.3 per 1,000). There were no differences in any other identified neonatal outcomes.

Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Poor sexual function affects about 40 percent of women and may worsen their quality of life. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women. Researchers in Mumbai set out to evaluate the efficacy and safety of standardized ashwagandha root extract in improving sexual function in healthy females.

A randomized, placebo-controlled study of 80 women between the ages of 18 and 50 with hypoactive sexual desire disorder and no other hormonal imbalances were given either 300 milligrams of ashwagandha root extract twice daily or a placebo for eight weeks. Sexual function, quality of life and safety were assessed. In comparison to the control group, the ashwagandha participants experienced statistically significant improvements in sexual desire, arousal and satisfaction; improved lubrication and orgasm; and less pain.

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How to do 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

Thisbreathing exercise is known specifically for promoting better sleep, calming nerves and swirling minds, and managing reactive emotions and anxiety. The 4-7-8 breath is used to promote relaxation and counteract the fight-or-flight nervous response we experience when we are stressed.

If you experience racing and swirling thoughts that prevent you from relaxing and falling asleep, 4-7-8 breath can help. Some have even called the 4-7-8 breathing technique a natural tranquilizer.

How to Practice 4-7-8 Breath

• Inhale for four seconds, hold the breath for seven seconds and exhale for eight seconds.

Prepare

• Sit in a comfortable, upright position or lie in bed.

• Place your hands on your knees with palms facing upward.

• Close your eyes.

Breathe

• Inhale. Breath through the nose for four

seconds.

• Retain. Hold the breath for a count of seven seconds.

• Exhale. Exhale forcefully through the nose for eight seconds.

• Repeat. Repeat steps one through three.

Check

• Steps one through threeconstitute one cycle of 4-7-8 Breathing.

• Perform four to eight rounds maximum per sitting. If you are using this exercise to fall asleep, perform as long as you’d like.

• The best time to perform this relaxing, tranquilizing exercise is before bed.

Medical and Health

Considerations

This breathing exercise is suitable for everyone. However, it may be more difficult for children, pregnant women and elderly people to retain the breath for seven counts and exhale for eight counts. If this occurs, just count faster instead of changing the ratio of the breaths.

As with any new exercise, stop if you

is Real

by Anne M. Deatly

more to life than the physical realm.

We were created in divine love, and that’s what we are at our core. Love and compassion are the energies of the universe. If we’re not vibrating at the frequency of love or above, then we are not in alignment with the flow of the universe. Knowing this, we must ask ourselves about the vibrational fre-

quency of our words, thoughts and feelings and whether they all at a high vibrational frequency of love. If we are connected to and live from our soul, then likely our vibrational frequency is love. From our soul, it is easy for us to extend love to ourselves and others. But if we are in fear, anger, apathy, shame or guilt, then we’re not coming from our soul. We’re coming from our ego, our false self; the inner critic that is always telling us we’re not good enough and we don’t deserve the next great thing in our life. If we’re not getting what we want in life, then understand it is coming from who we are being. The universe acts like a mirror showing us what vibrational frequencies

we’re putting out by what is coming back to us. We need to be honest with ourselves and see clearly that we’re responsible for everything that’s happening.

If we can identify with ourselves as souls in a physical body rather than physical bodies with a soul, our significance in this world changes dramatically. From this understanding, we can connect with each other from soul to soul. This connection is pure love. It can only be pure love. It can only be unconditional love. Because love is the core of who we are, and we are divine beings, we are love; therefore, only love is real.

To realize this higher perspective and live it, we must often start with self-love and understanding the gift of who we are and our contribution to the world with our unique gifts and talents. As a divine being created in love, a purpose for our life is to extend love to all others. Even if someone is hurting us, we can know that they are a divine soul trying to learn, grow and expand into the best version of themselves. Becoming our best comes from meeting challenges and learning the lessons in our everyday situations and events to become more aligned with our true selves, or souls.

Who we are being is more important than what we’re doing in life because who we’re being attracts or magnetizes the energy of what comes into our lives. As energy beings, we are transmitting the vibrational frequency of our words, thoughts, feelings and beliefs. We are transmitting how we are being in the physical realm, but there’s much

Vitamin D and Dental Health

by Vladimir Gashinsky

Vitamin D is often considered just another vitamin in our daily routine, but its significance cannot be overstated. In fact, Vitamin D is not actually a vitamin; it is a “prohormone” a substance that is converted by enzymes into an anabolic hormone that stimulates protein synthesis, muscle growth and insulin production. In simple terms, prohormones help fortify and strengthen our bones and teeth.

Unlike other vitamins not naturally produced in the body, Vitamin D can be synthesized from sunlight on the skin or obtained from dairy products, fatty fish like salmon, cheese and egg yolks. When we consider that tooth decay and gum disease

are the most common dental issues and have reached epidemic proportions, vitamin D is crucial in preventing these problems because it enables our digestive system to absorb calcium from our diet, thus building healthy bones and teeth.

Vitamin D can help repair dentin, the teeth’s underlying layer, which is important in cases of receding gums. It also plays a role in managing our immune system to prevent gum inflammation. Many people, including children, lack it. National Institutes of Health data shows that approximately 42 percent of the U.S. adult population suffers from vitamin D deficiency. Statistics are even higher for people with darker skin. Almost 63 percent

of Hispanic adults and 82 percent of African American adults are vitamin D deficient.

Signs of deficiency include frequent illness or infections, fatigue and tiredness, bone and back pain, depression and slow wound healing. Vitamin D deficiency causes gum inflammation and bone loss, which can significantly impact dental health. Gum disease, for example, is not just a sign of poor dental health, but also of an inflamed immune system. Vitamin D intake and periodontal (gum) health are strongly associated. It is possible to treat vitamin D deficiency with supplements. Based on an individual’s condition, healthcare providers will determine how much, how often and for how long the supplements should be taken.

Vladimir Gashinsky, DDS, is the founder of the Holistic Dental Center, located at 91 Millburn Ave., in Millburn. For more information and appointments, call 973-4574244 or visit HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com.

• Dry salt therapy (halotherapy) is a natural, drug-free treatment that may help combat various respiratory and skin conditions.

• Helps supports the immune, nervous and lymphatic systems.

• Reduces stress and headaches, increases energy and improves sleep patterns.

• Increases lung capacity & reduces physical ailments for adults, children & athletes.

•These sessions are recommended to keep the body healthy and also clear all pollutants and toxins of the lungs during flu, and allergy seasons.

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Tips to Help the System Fight Viruses

by Roman E. Finn

Althoughit is not always possible to prevent a virus from taking hold in the body, we can still help the immune system do its job. One way is to avoid dehydration by drinking more fluids and eating more high-fiber foods. If we have recently been exposed through a cough or sneeze, wash hands frequently with soap and water to minimize contact with respiratory viruses.

Types of Immune Systems

There are two types of immunity: innate and adaptive. Innate immunity is the first line of

defense against infection and is nonspecific, meaning it does not distinguish between different types of invaders. This type of immunity is present at birth and includes physical barriers such as skin and mucous membranes, as well as chemical defenses like stomach acid. Adaptive immunity is specific to a particular pathogen and develops over time. This type of immunity is acquired through exposure to a pathogen, either through vaccination or natural infection. The immune system uses a variety of cells, proteins and organs to protect the body from

infection.

Common Causes of Viruses

There are many different types of viruses that can cause illness, and they are often spread through contact with respiratory secretions, contaminated surfaces or infected animals. Some of the most common causes of viral infections include the flu, caused by the influenza virus (symptoms include fever, chills, body aches and fatigue. The flu can be serious, especially for people that are at high risk for complications, such as young children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with chronic medical conditions); the common cold, which is caused by several different viruses (symptoms include a runny nose, sneezing and a cough. Most people recover from a cold within a week or two without any complications); shingles, caused by the varicella-zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox (it usually affects adults over the age of 50 and can cause a painful rash on one side of the body); and rotavirus, which commonly affects infants and young children, and can cause severe diarrhea and vomiting.

Ways to Boost the Immune System

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We can help our immune system fight a virus by taking steps to boost overall health and wellness. Some simple tips are: eat a nutritious diet full of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats; exercise regularly; get enough sleep; reduce stress levels; and avoid smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. By following these tips, you can help keep your immune system strong and better equipped to fight off infection. Also try supplements like vitamin C or elderberry to boost the immune system. Be sure to consult with a doctor before taking any supplements, especially if there is an underlying medical condition.

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Halfway through the year, the water rabbit continues to inspire us to heal our relationships. To get started on the right foot, begin with healing the relationship with yourself. The relationship you have with yourself is how your relationships with others are created.

Practice self-compassion, be kind and understanding towards yourself, especially during challenging times. Recognizing mistakes and experiencing failure is part of our human experience, begin to treat yourself how you treat someone you care about. Practicing self-compassion, you improve your relationship with yourself, you reduce feelings of self-judgment, self-criticism and shame. Stop judging yourself and you will stop judging others.

Cultivate self-awareness, begin understanding your thoughts, emotions and

Healing Relationships with Self-Compassion

by Lois Kramer-Perez

and the personality of others.

Understanding the Elemental Archetypes, you’ll understand different personality qualities, their strengths and weaknesses. Example: someone who embodies the Tree element may be action, goal-oriented and less patient, while someone who embodies the Water element may be more introspective, sensitive and reflective. Understanding these personality types, you communicate better, relating to others resonating with their personality.

behaviors. Being self-aware, you’ll recognize patterns in your relationships and identify triggers causing adverse reactions. This is the first step to begin responding rather than reacting.

Being conscious of your interactions, you’ll find yourself being present and considerate of the others. Cultivating self-awareness is a great way for you to get to know the real you. Become the person you truly are rather than who you think you are supposed to be. My favorite method of self-awareness is understanding my 5 Element Archetype. 5 Element Archetype System describes the interactions and relationships between the five elements: water, tree, fire, earth and metal. Each element represents different personality qualities, behaviors, and emotions. By understanding the Five Element Archetypes, you gain insights into your own personality

Identifying these communication styles helps you to express yourself being understood clearly. Example, the Fire element person, is passionate dramatic and expressive with a short attention span, while someone with the metal element is more reserved and analytical and empathic. Understanding these communication styles, you adapt your own style, resulting in clear communications and understanding, ultimately creating connecting relationships.

Once you begin to understand who you are—you will be open to accept others who they are. As you begin to realize that “it is not always about you”—you can see the people in your relationships as they are, understanding how to communicate for both of your greatest good!

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Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

According to a study in The Geographical Journal led by University College London, a shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040. The result is an annual supply shortfall of between 100 and 320 million metric tons, or between 40 and 130 percent of the current supply. Sulfur is a byproduct of processing crude oil and natural gas. As the world decarbonizes in response to climate change, there will be a diminished supply of both fossil fuels and sulfur. Sulfuric acid is required for the manufacture of phosphorus fertilizers used in global food production and for the extraction of rare metals from ores crucial to the transition to a green economy, such as cobalt and nickel used in batteries.

Unless action is taken to reduce the need for this chemical, the study authors warn, environmentally damaging mining will be required to fill the shortfall.

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022. Labeled “Firmageddon” by researchers, the event involved more than 1.23 million acres across the two states, with Oregon being hardest hit. In some areas, an estimated 50 percent or more of fir trees died.

Surveys of more than 69 million forest acres (over 100,000 square miles) in Oregon, Washington, and small sections of California and Idaho were conducted using a combination of fixedwing aircraft, helicopters, drones and satellite imagery.

Although fir die-offs have been recorded as far back as 1952, when surveys began, Firmageddon dwarfs all previous accounts. The causes are believed to be drought compounded by insects and fungal diseases working together to weaken and kill trees. Extreme heat, including a record-breaking heat dome, is also being investigated as a possible factor. The dead fir trees pose a major fire risk, especially during the next two years while the trees hold onto their dried-out needles.

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo”, which can eat twice its weight in carbon dioxide in three to five days, depending on the time of year. Developers are growing Dreamo on the roof of a car factory in Tochigi, Japan, where it can absorb CO2 emissions from manufacturing. It has been genetically modified to grow hardier and five times faster than ordinary microalgae, allowing the growth solution to last months instead of weeks.

The development team is also exploring additional uses for Dreamo. After serving its pollution-fighting role, the algae can be harvested, dried and turned into food, fuel or plastic. Depending upon the amount of nitrogen applied to the algae, its cellular composition can be modified to be either predominantly carbohydrate- or protein-based. When the algae is mostly protein, an enzyme can be added to easily extract the starch to be used as food or as a raw material in animal food, cosmetics or pharmaceuticals. When the algae is mostly carbohydrate, it can be extracted as glucose and ethanol to be converted into plastic resin or jet fuel.

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The Ins and Outs of IV Therapies by

Like many, you have been taking your supplements, exercising, sleeping well, and eating a healthy diet. You “should” be feeling great. But somehow, you still don’t feel “up to par.” There are indeed medical issues that require a deeper investigation, and more focused treatments. Some of the most effective solutions available are therapies delivered by a physician directly into the bloodstream intravenously, so-called “IV therapies”.

The ability to achieve very high levels of nutrients without creating GI issues makes IV’s an exceptionally powerful treatment modality. Ultra-high dose C is a serious medical treatment, typically done in integrative medical offices. In treating immunological problems, ranging from infectious diseases to cancer to auto-immune conditions to adrenal exhaustion, the use of Vitamin C in doses up to 75 or more grams, delivered over several hours, is enormously effective. The “Cathcart method” (several high dose C drips delivered one after another over the course of several hours) has the remarkable ability to knock out cold/flu symptoms by the end of that day.

The effectiveness of high dose IV C is in part due to its antioxidant effect and in part to its stimulating the production of hydrogen peroxide by the white blood cells, which in turn act to” kill” viruses, etc. This latter effect persists

even after the C level itself has gone down post-treatment. This potent medical effect cannot be achieved with oral C or lower dose IV’s. Significant IV treatment of this nature must be proceeded and followed with careful monitoring of kidney function and other parameters over time; hence, it is not a good fit for the walk-in “express” type of IV facilities that have become popular.

Many ingredients can be added to IVs to create other desirable effects. These include B vitamins for energy and focus, NAD for anti-aging, magnesium for lowering blood pressure, asthma and stress, glutathione for detoxification and added immune support, and the list goes on. Occasionally, the use of a minimal pain medication can be included, as in the popular “hangover cure.”

Another “side” of office IV therapy is known as “chelation therapy”, of which there are two major types. One entails infusion of EDTA to clear blood vessels of calcified, occlusive plaque. It takes about 3-4 hours per session and, done according to strict guidelines, it can extend the life of a blood vessel by many ears and obviate the need for premature stents and bypasses. It is equally effective in keeping already-placed stents working properly.

The other type of IV chelation involves removal of toxic metals from the body’s tissues, particularly the nervous system. Metal levels are initially tested to determine quantities in

Robin Leder

the body, if any, and which metals are present (and so, which chelating agents to use in treatment.) The most detected metals amenable to chelation are lead, mercury arsenic antimony and cadmium. Some industrially used metals are NOT accessible to chelation, so pretesting before diving directly into treatment is a critical step. Again, kidney monitoring is essential to accurate dosing and safety.

Properly and safely done, IV therapies are effective, relatively low cost, potentially life -changing medical interventions that can be done in the comfort and convenience of a physician’s office. A knowledgeable and experienced physician can explain the best options for you.

Dr. Robin Leder trained with Dr. Robert Atkins of The Atkins Diet fame, and has guided thousands of patients to achieve their optimal weight using her vast knowledge of the field. She is located at 235 Prospect Ave., Ste. LB, in Hackensack. For more information, call 201-525-1155 or visit RobinLedermd.com.

You are the Best in North NJ

Women have always been essential contributors to hold communities together and are making great strides in the business world by inspiring other women to follow their lead. Natural Awakenings wants to recognize the leading ladies that have impacted Northern New Jersey communities with their contributors in their own chosen way.

Thanks to overwhelming engagement by communities and readers, we have been able to shortlist a subset of successful and rising women, but there are many more. Their stories of acumen, hard work and tenacity serve as an inspiration for other aspirants to go beyond obvious to follow their dreams and achieve success.

Zeni Pepper, a lifelong yoga and meditation practitioner who regularly leads classes, workshops, teacher training and retreats.

Immensely popular, Lo.is has been influencing and changing lives with her simple and effective techniques.

Susan and Sheryl have combined their experience to bring benefits of Himalayan salt to the center. Susan provides expertise on health, wellness, nutrition and chiropractic with the benefits of a Himalayan salt cave. Sheryl, a certified health coach, provides natural therapies based on vast personal and professional experience.

Robin

A Better Alternative Medical Center, Hackensack Dr Leder, with prior experience of working with Dr. Rober Atkins, provides a full range of personalized integrative/alternative medical care to thousands of tri-state residents of all ages. She has been helping patients to achieve long-term optimal health and the healthiest lifestyle with her unique holistic approach.

One of the best Access Bar facilitators in our area. She helps improve the way to live life from your own awareness leading to more happiness and ease.

Zeni Pepper • Pure Bliss Yoga Fort Lee, Edgewater

Louis Kramer Perez Intuitive

Ellen Leder, M.D •

Theresa Obssuth Access Bars Facilitator Paramus

Susan Toron DC, AFMCP Sheryl Silver MS, FMCA Health Coach Salt of the Cave

The Gym, Englewood & Lifetime in Montvale

A outdoor enthusiast, she took her passion for fitness indoors to motivate and inspire others to continue their fitness journey fueled by a strong mindset, positive energy and dedication, specially during the COVID period.

Ramsey Farmers Market

RamseyFarmersMarket.org

She is the proud owner of the very successful Ramsey Farmers Market at the Main Street train station. With her time and diligent effort, Nancy has created a vibrant, welcoming and forward-thinking farmers market, a mainstay of the Ramsey community.

Cattleya Triane Spa • Fairlawn

A Colombian-born and Parisian Beauty Academy

Paul Mitchell Partner School graduate. Her beautiful spa is a must-visit to replenish a finer and smoother look for all skin types, with all-natural products to give you that feeling of Zen to rejuvenate.

Camille Rose Wellness

A self-starter and poised, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher, she has designed a holistic path to manage anxiety at its root cause.

Dr Anne Deatly • Ho-Ho-Kus

Dr. Anne has successfully helped professionals stuck in their career, by tapping into their innate wisdom and discovering their unlimited potential. Her unique ability leads individual to bridge science, spirit and human potential to allow there best physically, mentally, psychologically, emotionally, spiritually and energetically.

Be Well Psychotherapy

Lauren Taibi is the owner/founder of Be Well Psychotherapy and is a dear friend of mine. She is a significant positive influence in my life and is an inspiration to so many women.

Spiritual Wellness • Stress Busters

Guided Meditation

A reputed wellness guide in the community for her service is a personally developed system using sound, breath, aromatherapy, gemstones, journaling and movement.

Jennifer Brunet • Fitness Instructor

Lauren Taibi

Nancy Boone

Jackie Bird

Danelly Salamanca

Camille Rose

SOLVING STRESS HOLISTIC TIPS FROM LIFESTYLE DOCTORS

by Linda Sechrist

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. No longer reaching for a prescription pad as often, these functional and integrative physicians are spending an average of 45 minutes per office visit. Using their sleuthing skills and innovative skillsets, they ask probing questions about a patient’s current lifestyle and history, pinpoint the root cause of a problem and craft customized solutions.

To help someone manage stress, a functional or integrative doctor may suggest a daily dose of herbal tea, nightly entries in a gratitude journal, a visualization practice, brisk walks, gardening, art therapy, mindful meditation, a nutrient-rich diet that reduces food allergies, yoga poses and regular sessions of qigong or tai chi. Armed with an extensive list of better-for-you choices than addictive, prescription sleeping pills or tranquilizers, individuals are empowered to improve their health and eliminate stress. Studies suggest that 75 to 90 percent of illnesses are stress related. Getting

to the root cause before it escalates into cardiovascular disease, depression or diabetes is what curious and compassionate doctors do.

“Because sleep is a great resolution to almost anything, it’s one of the first things I consider,” says Carrie Jones, a functional and naturopathic doctor in Portland, Oregon. “Stress can be physiological, caused by parasites, viruses, bacteria and toxins, as well as blood sugar imbalances. Not getting enough sleep, or poor sleep, is stressful to the body, which is on alert all the time.”

According to Jones, finding ways to coax the body into feeling safe can help people relieve stress and get a good night’s sleep.

“People rarely realize that basic things such as joy, play, laughter and a community of supportive people have anything to do with feeling safe enough to sleep deeply. It’s why I inquire about those things,” she explains.

Tips for Sounder Slumber

n Turn the thermostat down in the bedroom. A cool temperature combats insomnia.

n Snuggle under a weighted blanket. The gentle pressure signals the autonomic nervous system to go into rest mode.

n Install blackout shades. Light decreases melatonin, the sleep hormone.

n Avoid alcohol before bed, as it can disrupt the sleep cycle.

n Stop using electronics, including social media, television and phones, two hours before getting under the covers. The blue light emitted by screens restrains the production of melatonin.

Connecting and spending quality social time with friends helps to alleviate stress. Anna Cabeca, a triple board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist, advises, “Every day, stress causes the stress hormone cortisol to go up and oxytocin, the connecting hormone, to go down, lessening the desire to connect. It’s a double whammy for women in perimenopause and menopause, because hormones are declining, and stress overloads the already overtaxed endocrine system.”

Rebecca Hunton, personalized medicine doctor and founder of Radiantly Healthy MD, in Melbourne, Florida, coaches her patients to modify unhelpful habits. “I’m always looking for that one thing that patients can easily change. Sometimes it’s teaching them the difference between stress resilience and stress avoidance. A stress avoidance activity is spending two hours playing a game on your phone that leaves you beating yourself up and feeling like, ‘Why did I waste all that time?’ If, on the other hand, an activity leaves you feeling energized and wanting to tackle the other things on your to-do list, you just did a stress resilience activity,” says Hunton.

Stress Resilience Activities

n Meditation

n Prayer

n Chanting a mantra

n Expressing creativity, such as cooking or painting

Carol Penn is a dual board-certified physician and movement coach in New Jersey. While observing her 87-year-old father practicing qigong, a form of meditation in motion, she had an epiphany and saw a powerful life lesson occurring before her eyes. “Moving with strength and grace through his practice so close to the end of his life, it occurred to me that he was role-modeling what it would be like for me to be kind to my future self. I teach my patients from this perspective, visualizing their future selves full of health, vitality, wonder and awe,” says the author of Meditation in a Time of Madness.

Qigong has psychological and physical components, regulating the mind, body movement, breath and posture. “It balances and calms the autonomic, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems so that you feel less stress upon completion of the practice. Movements are designed to build longevity on a cellular level,” Penn explains.

According to Lorraine Maita, a board-certified functional and integrative doctor in New Jersey, “The body sends out hormonal fight-or-flight signals when it’s distressed. In the initial stages,

there’s a release of adrenaline, followed by cortisol, keeping your body on high alert. To most people, stress is just worry, and they’re thinking they’re handling it, but stress can be like a viral program running in the background all the time. It’s still there whether you’re reacting to it or not, whether you’re stuffing it under the surface or not. It’s why you go to therapy with mental stress, or why you need someone to talk to for processing it.”

Maita is a proponent of alternative modalities that help people modulate the stress response. “I recommend HeartMath to my patients, which is self-regulation technology based on more than 32 years of scientific research on the psychophysiology of stress, resilience and the interactions between the heart and brain,” says the author of Vibrance for Life: How to Live Younger and Healthier.

Jaquel Patterson, a naturopathic physician and medical director of Fairfield Family Health, in Connecticut, might determine if her patient is suffering from chronic stress by testing their saliva for cortisol levels in the morning and evening. Noting that her favorite teas for sleep and relaxation are chamomile and passionflower, she explains that passionflower is for someone that can’t fall asleep because there’s a radio playing in their head. “For dealing with stress, I like adaptogens, such as Siberian ginseng, rhodiola rosea, ashwagandha, holy basil and L-theanine. The stress response requires a lot of B vitamins, along with magnesium and vitamin C,” she says.

Citing Hal Elrod’s book The Miracle Morning, Patterson recommends starting every day with a set of stress-relieving rituals Elrod calls “Life S.A.V.E.R.S.” She explains, “S is for silence, like meditation. A is for affirmations. V is for visualization, so you can visualize how your day is going to be. E is for exercise. R is for reading, and S is for scribing, writing things in a journal.”

Pointing out the differences between stress and anxiety, Patterson notes that anxiety is a continual rumination of thoughts, second-guessing and overthinking. Anxiety can cause stress, but stress can occur without anxiety. People with high anxiety sometimes have heart palpitations. Some stress is good for us. Without any stressors, Patterson cautions, we are unmotivated, lethargic and lacking in enthusiasm.

Technological Solutions to Quiet the Anxious Mind

n Reflect Orb: This handheld biofeedback device can help an individual self-monitor their body’s physiology and learn to control the involuntary body-mind connection.

n Meditation apps: Insight Timer, Calm and similar apps offer guided meditations, relaxing music videos and meditation instruction for newbies and experienced practitioners.

n YouTube videos: Look for musical compositions with energy frequencies and binaural beats that encourage relaxation, promote positivity and decrease anxiety.

Linda Sechrist has been a contributing writer to Natural Awakenings publications for almost 20 years.

Skin Fitness

DAILY ROUTINES FOR A RADIANT APPEARANCE

by David J. Sautter

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin. Every day, it is exposed to a variety of irritants, including ultraviolet rays, air pollution, extreme weather and highly processed foods. Stress can also cause skin irritations and conditions. To serve its important functions and look healthy, our skin needs a fitness regimen. With a few daily routines, lifestyle modifications and coping strategies, a radiant appearance is within reach.

Skin Conditions Exacerbated by Stress

ACNE: When we are stressed, our body releases cortisol, a hormone that stimulates the production of pore-clogging oils, which can lead to the formation of acne. Stress also triggers inflammation, which can worsen existing acne.

PREMATURE AGING: Stress can accelerate the aging process by reducing the skin’s elasticity and causing wrinkles and fine lines. It triggers the production of free radicals, precipitating damage to collagen and elastin fibers, which are responsible for keeping the skin firm and supple. When they are damaged, the skin becomes saggy.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS: Stress can trigger or worsen skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and rosacea, which are characterized by inflammation, dryness and itching.

Lifestyle Tips to Improve Skin Health

GET ENOUGH SLEEP. A good night’s sleep is essential for skin health. It also helps reduce the impact of daily stress. Aim for no less than seven hours of shut-eye each night.

EXERCISE REGULARLY. Getting our bodies moving is essential to reduce stress levels and improve skin health by increasing blood flow, nutrient delivery and oxygenation to the skin.

EAT A HEALTHY DIET. “An anti-inflammatory diet full of fruits, veggies and healthy fats like those from seeds and nuts will help to keep skin healthy,” says Jennifer Scheinman, a registered dietitian and nutrition coach. “Foods rich in omega-3 fats like salmon and walnuts are great for skin health since they have natural antiinflammatory properties, and the fats help to keep skin moisturized.”

PRACTICE STRESS-RELIEVING TECHNIQUES. Engage in activities that help manage stress, such as yoga, meditation or deep-breathing exercises.

APPLY SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS DESIGNED FOR THE PERSON’S SKIN TYPE. According to Dr. Trevor Cates, author of Clean Skin From Within and Natural Beauty Reset, “The most important care tip is to find skin care with mild acidity [4.5 to 5.4 pH] and natural actives [plantbased extracts] that support the skin microbiome. A healthy skin microbiome means less chance for breakouts, blem-

ishes and premature aging.”

According to Dr. Anne Marie Fine, author of Cracking the Beauty Code, “Air pollution has been demonstrated to prematurely age the skin and cause age spots. This is why you want to make sure to consume antioxidants and use antioxidant-containing, clean skin-care products.”

Therapies to Enhance the Skin

RED-LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES use infrared light to stimulate collagen production, improve circulation and promote healing. This reduces wrinkles, fine lines, age spots and other signs of aging.

MICROCURRENT FACIAL TOOLS use low-level electrical currents to stimulate facial muscles, helping to tone, reduce puffiness and promote a youthful appearance.

LASERS DESIGNED FOR HOME USE offer a safe way to treat various skin issues such as wrinkles, acne scars, sun damage and pigmentation problems. They can also help even out skin tone by stimulating collagen production in the deeper

layers of the skin.

GUA SHA is an ancient Chinese technique that involves gently scraping the surface of the skin with a special tool to increase blood flow, promote healing and reduce puffiness and inflammation.

OXYGEN TREATMENTS infused into pores using a special device can help nourish skin cells, decrease inflammation, reduce wrinkles and improve overall complexion.

FACIAL ACUPUNCTURE involves inserting tiny needles into specific points to stimulate energy flow, which may improve circulation, reduce tension and promote smoother skin.

FACIAL MASSAGE reduces wrinkles by stimulating collagen production in the deeper layers of the skin. It promotes circulation, drainage and toning.

David J. Sautter is a certified personal trainer specializing in fitness nutrition and sports conditioning, as well as a professional fitness writer. Learn more at WriteFit.com.

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Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

by Marlaina Donato

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas.

Flower Power

Lavish her with an eco-friendly bouquet. Conventional blooms that are flown in from South America can be riddled with fungicides, carcinogen-laden floral foams, sheens and other hazardous chemicals, not to mention the huge carbon footprint required to bring them here. Locally grown, organic flowers at farmers markets, sustainable florists and small-business greenhouses are produced with fewer or no chemicals, support pollinators and require no jet fuel to get to mom’s doorstep.

Choice Chocolates

Satisfy mama’s sweet tooth with organic, fair-trade chocolate that helps cocoa farmers earn a living wage and does not promote deforestation. Opting to buy ethical chocolate prevents child and slave labor and provides women equal pay as well as opportunities to own a business. Look for certified, fair-trade labels as well as nonGMO and organic certifications.

Bling Blessings

Adorn her with ethically sourced and sustainable jewelry created from recycled precious metals, Fairmined Ecological gold and conflict-free gemstones. Beautiful, one-of-a-kind creations can be found at local artisan fairs or online from eco-conscious jewelers. Look for sellers with sustainable jewelry certifications and those that use recycled, upcycled or reclaimed materials.

Climate Café

Fill her cup with bird-friendly, shade-grown, fair-trade coffees and teas that offer a healthier caffeine fix while protecting bird populations and canopy cover. Choosing products labeled Rainforest Alliance Certified or Bird Friendly helps to ensure the habitat for 40 species of migratory songbirds that winter in plantations.

Local Luxuries

There are so many ways to support the local economy while treating mom to an unforgettable experience that makes her feel extra-special. Give her a gift certificate for a massage, aromatherapy session or makeover at an organic salon. Treat her to a fabulous dinner at a vegan restaurant. Subscribe her to receive a monthly produce box from a communitysupported agriculture outlet. Pack a healthy picnic and spend the afternoon together at the park. Create a gift basket of goods made by local artisans, including beeswax candles, pottery or body treats like handmade soaps and lotions.

calendar of events

EVERY TUESDAY

Hoboken Farmer’s Market–2:00pm-6:00pm. Celebrating 22 years of providing fresh, local produce and other epicurean delights in Hoboken. Enjoy the sweet corn and juicy Jersey tomatoes; Pick up some fresh-from-the-farm lettuce for dinner or a scrumptious peach pie for the weekend barbeque. Location: Garden Street between 4th and 5th Street, Hoboken

EVERY TUESDAY AND THURSDAY

Kids Art Classes at the Museum–10:00 am –12:00 pm. Join for fun art-making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. Art materials are provided. $5 suggested donation is appreciated; Location: Hoboken Historical Museum.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Outdoor Yoga Jam: DJ Yoga with Asana Soul Practice–6:30pm-7:30pm. Join the creative, fun classes function as a workout of the body and mind, designed to rejuvenate and inspire, with the freedom and flexibility to set intentions that work best for you. Contact: Asana Soul Practice, 201-792-5254.

THURSDAY, MAY 4

Pre and Post-Natal Mental Health: Navigating a Major Life Transition–6:30 pm. This event will discuss: mindfulness techniques for supporting your nervous system and tapping into your power how chiropractic care provides a natural, safe option to alleviate common pregnancy-related symptoms and optimize nervous system function caring for you emotional well-being during this major transition, things to prepare and be aware of. Visit website or call 201-792-3544 or Info@HobokenChiro.com.

Location: Hoboken Family Chiropractic + Wellness, 113 Monroe St Hoboken, NJ 07030.

THURSDAY,

MAY 11

Kids Art Classes at Hoboken Historical Museum–10 am-1pm. Join two days a week for fun art making in the Museum walkway! Recommended for ages 2-5. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided, and adults must wear masks. Seating available on a first-come, first-served basis. Location: Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson Street, Hoboken, NJ

FRIDAY, MAY 12

Mother’s Day Celebration–4-7 pm. A fun and free event planned to make all the moms feel special on their day! Join the Mother day celebration at Hamilton Park. A ton of activities are planned for moms and their kids. There will be a picture corner to capture sweet memories with your kiddos and arts & crafts, music for kids, cookie decorating, delicious food vendors, performances, and more! Email for more details admin@jcfamilies.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Neighborhood Community Dinner–4–7 pm. Join your neighbors from around the Hoboken community for a potluck dinner at Christopher Columbus Gardens (Hoboken Housing). Build relationships,

strengthen community, and tear down the walls that needlessly divide us. Please visit www.milesquare. church/events for more information or email hello@ milesquare.church.

SATURDAY, MAY 13

For The Culture Foundation Mental Health & Wellness Panel–9:00 am. The 10th annual Jersey City Challenge Race happens May 13th. Run parallel to the New York City skyline with views of Ellis Island, The Statue of Liberty, and The Brooklyn Bridge. All runners will get a finisher’s medal, professional photos, giveaways from sponsors, awards, finish zone with food, water, and more! The course: 3 miles with 21 challenging and fun obstacles for you and your team to conquer. Don’t miss a great season of racing. Complete all 3 races and earn you Tri-City medal! *Must register for each event individually. For more information, Visit https:// jerseycity.citychallengerace.com/Race/NJ/JerseyCity/hoboken , Email: info@citychallengerace.com. Location: The Colgate Clock 70 Hudson Street Jersey City, NJ 07302.

FRIDAY, MAY 19

SHCCNJ - Health & Wellness Fair 2023–8:30 am-3:00 pm.The Health & Wellness Fair, presented by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ, is an expo-style event showcasing health and wellness products, tools, and information for a sustainable and productive lifestyle. With over one hundred exhibitors from all industries, the Fair provides attendees with invaluable information pertaining to health issues that concern us all. Large corporations, small businesses, restaurants, and individual healthcare showcase products and services that can help you achieve optimal health. Location: 1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073. Email kmagbojos@shccnj.org or https://business. shccnj.org/events/details/shccnj-health-wellnessfair-2023-1080.

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Fun-Jersey City Kids Run 2023–9 am–1 pm. JC Kids Run is an annual event where kids between the ages of 1-13 years participate in a fun and energetic race through a course at Exchange Place with beautiful views of NYC Skyline. Imagine your children running across the finish line, with joy on their faces, greeted by cheering onlookers and awards!

SUNDAY, MAY 21

For The Culture Foundation Mental Health & Wellness Panel–2:00 pm - 4:00 pm. It’s ok to not be ok. Let’s talk about mental health, self-care, setting and respecting each other’s boundaries. For more information, Visit website or Email: fortheculturefoundation@gmail.com. Location: Raso Room, 1000 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY 10994

MONDAY, MAY 22

Jersey City Job Fair - Jersey City Career Fair–11:00 am-2:00 pm. Attending this job fair will save you time and energy finding a job. You may have already sent dozens of resumes to employers, only to wonder why they don’t get back to you. The key is getting in front of the right recruiter or hiring manager at the right time. Register today to make sure you’re one of the candidates hired at this job fair.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails–10 am–5 pm. Kids can learn, play, and solve problems with Thomas the Tank Engine and his engine friends while immersing themselves in locations from the beloved TV series. .Location: Liberty Science Center.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

FREE Kayaking and Paddle Boarding–11 am – 3 pm. No reservations or signing up is needed, just show up! Go to website for details: https://sites. google.com/hobokencoveboathouse.org/hccb, location: Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse, Frank Sinatra Dr, Hoboken, NJ.

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SERVICES

CONCERNED EMF’S ARE AFFECTING YOUR HEALTH? EMF’s affect our health and well-being. We offer remediation of Electomagnetic Fields inside and outside the Home using energy balancing tools.For rates and information call: Irene Christopher (917) 576-9310, Barbara Kehr (201) 637-8859

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DENTIST

LOUIS STEINBERG, DDS, MS

6050 Boulevard E, Ste LE, West New York, NJ

201-662-2020 • DrLMSteinberg.com

Whole body dentistry focused on improving smiles and overall health. We provide full preventative services including safe removal of mercury amalgams, biological periodontal therapy, orthodontics, supportive therapies for toxin removal, TMJ dysfunction and chronic face pain and dental management of sleep disorders. See ad on page 10.

DOWSING

JEANIE PASQUALE

Professional Dowser

dowsing@househarmony.org

845-709-5245 • HouseHarmony.org

Protect Yourself from EMFs and other Negative Energies. A professional dowser can block the negative affect of cell phones, satellite dishes, high tension wires, geopathic stress, interference lines and more. If you’ve been experiencing unexplained health issues and would like to be protected from this negative energy, call to see how dowsing can help protect you.

ENERGY HEALING

ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS

Theresa Obssuth, Access Bars Practitioner

Paramus, NJ

201-655-3836 • Citm-DrFinn.com

What if you are far greater than anyone has ever acknowledged? Where have you not acknowledged this for yourself? What keeps you in frustration of limitation, judgment of yourself and the lack of peace and joy in your life? What if this could all change easily and create a new way of life for you. Let me introduce you to the process of Access Bars and a way to live life where you function from your own awareness having more happiness and ease. Offering Access Bars and Access Energetic Facelift sessions and classes. See ad, page 9.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

ROMAN E. FINN, M.D.

Center for Integrative & Traditional Medicine

22 Madison Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

201-291-0401 • citm-drfinn.com

Dr. Roman Finn has successfully combined holistic and integrative ways as well as modern developments in traditional medicine to treat a wide range of conditions including cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and immune disorders as well as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, fibrommyalgia and stress related conditions. An all-encompassing holistic approach provided through non-invasive testing. Most labs and tests are performed on premises. We are working with major insurance companies and Medicare. See ad, page 21.

HEALTHY DRINKS

NUTE JUICE

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Instagram/Facebook: @NUTEJUICERY

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High quality unpasteurized (no HPP) 100% organic cold pressed juice. Offering convenient delivery to improve your healthy lifestyle easily! Mix and match your favorite flavors and ginger bombs, or choose from our selection of curated juice cleanses and health boost kits. We also offer catering and bulk discounts. All juice is pressed fresh and made to order!

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HEALTHY FOODS

BUSY BEE ORGANICS

451 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 201-656-5065 • BusyBeeOrganics.com

Chef Michelle Berckes and her team make up Busy Bee Organics, which serves nutritious, immuneboosting eats to the local community. This health-supportive, local eatery offers in-store specials, a brand-new cafe menu & limited outdoor seating. With choices to accommodate every dietary restriction and allergy, you can expect to find delicious options for everyone - organic, plant based, customizable & 100% gluten-free.

CAFE PEANUT

586 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 201-721-6270 • CafePeanut.com

Funky cafe dedicated to quality foods using locally grown, natural and organic produce. Menu selections include delicious salads, sandwiches, soups, pastries, and artisan coffees & teas.

KEY FRESH AND NATURAL

574 Jersey Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 201-204-4200

Local grocer offering huge selection of healthy products and quality brand names for the entire family. Fresh produce with many organic options, quality meats and poultry, organic baby food, grain-free and natural pet foods, non-toxic cleaning products and much more. Save time shopping in one location and get all your grocery needs met at Key Fresh and Natural. Hablamos Espanol. See ad on page 3.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

ANCHOR THERAPY

223 Bloomfield St, Ste. 121, Hoboken, NJ 201-565-2275 • AnchorTherapy.org

Therapy is the anchor that holds life together through choppy waters. Anchor Therapy specializes in helping teens and adults through these times. Their experience and professional skills help clients feel better sooner. Call for a free consultation.

ACUPUNCTURE ATELIER

1321 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 201-708-8577 • AcupunctureAtelier.com

Acupuncture Atelier offers undivided personalized attention during each and every session. Sara and Samia pride themselves on being unique and adaptable. Treatments may include acupuncture, reiki, aromatherapy, moxibustion, cupping, auricular therapy, as well as ancient Shamanic healing methods.

HOBOKEN CHIROPRACTIC + WELLNESS

Dr. Laura Brayton/Dr. Olga Alvarez

113 Monroe Street, Hoboken, NJ 201-792-3544 • HobokenChiro.com

Family wellness practice, specializing in pediatrics and maternity, that strongly believe in the body’s innate intelligence and ability to heal itself when blockages to the healing process are removed. Utilizing chiropractic, soft tissue techniques, allergy elimination, nutrition/supplements, and massage, health is restored and maintained for optimal wellness.

JACQUIE BIRD, SPIRITUAL WELLNESS

JacquieBirdSpiritualWellness.com

917-740-8097

Jacquie is a Wellness Guide, helping people to connect to their deeper, quieter, Witness Selves. She offer products and services to reduce stress and anxiety; to increase mindfulness, awareness, and personal growth. Her service StressBusters Guided Meditation is a personally developed system using sound, breath, aromatherapy, gemstones, journaling, and movement. Private and group sessions are available. Jacquie has also created audiobooks, eBooks, custom guided music with the intent to calm, support, guide and empower. See ad, page 11.

LEAH CRESCENZO

917-525-3477 • HeyLeahC.com

Transformative healer who utilizes the powerful tools of Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) and Hypnotherapy to improve everything from emotional to physical conditions.

MIND BODY HOBOKEN

51 Newark Street, Ste. 402, Hoboken, NJ 201-994-3500 • MindBodyHoboken.com

Mind Body Hoboken works with individuals, corporate teams and small business owners to find balance in their personal and professional life. Finding the calm and peace in life is essential to balancing out the “fight or flight” response caused by stress. Founder/practitioner Jennifer Araneo utilizes neurolinguistic programming, hypnosis, meditation and reiki to help clients find the Zen in their lives.

RISE COACHING

Kelly Bonell

West New York

Kelly@YouWillRise.co • YouWillRise.co

Serving ambitious professionals who strivie to live their best life, but sometimes get weighed down with stress, anxiety, uncertainty, and that ‘stuck’ feeling. RISE helps clients to close the gap between stagnation and success by expanding what their mind sees as possible, helping them release limiting beliefs, and accelerating their growth. Kelly Bonell is a trained life coach who provides her clients a non-judgmental, inclusive, and trauma informed space to empower them to rise to new heights. Virtual sessions available.

SALVATION WELLNESS

30 Provost St, Jersey City, NJ 551-689-0763  • SalvationWellness.com

Salvation Wellness is a multiservice wellness center that offers services such as massage, meditation, yoga classes and sauna sessions. It also sells a variety of personal care products, including CBD bath and body items. Co-founders Celia and Andres Pender have lived in Jersey City for more than a decade. They both have been dedicated to holistic health studies and deductive, science-based, natural healing for more than two decades.

THE GREEN ROOM

109 14th St, Hoboken, NJ 64 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ  512 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ TheGreenRoomNJ.com

Newly added Jersey City location. Hoboken and Montclair’s first CBD shops that provide both in-person and online shopping. Owner Darek Michael offers education and highquality products. The Green Room is open Sunday through Thursday 11am-8pm and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm in Jersey City and Monclair.

INTUITIVE FENG SHUI

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MEDIDTATIVE CLEARING

LOIS KRAMER-PEREZ INTUITIVE

FENG SHUI & MEDITATIVE CLEARING

Lois Kramer Perez

201-906-5767 • Fax 201-265-6037

LoisKramerPerez.com

“If we want to make changes in our lives, we must start from within.” Are you ready? Through her own journey of self-discovery, Lois has embraced diverse energy modalities as a way of life, and she wants to share them. Lois has developed simple, effective techniques that help clients sharpen their awareness, clarity and empowerment through feng shui, personal meditative clearing, and environmental space clearing. Each of these services can provide anchors for creating change from the inside out. Let’s get started!

YOGA

PURE BLISS YOGA

Zeni Pepper

Pure Bliss Yoga

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Pure Bliss Yoga was founded by Zeni Pepper, a lifelong yoga and meditation practitioner, who regularly leads classes, workshops, teacher trainings and retreats. Echoing her multi-faceted life experiences, Zeni’s yoga classes are varied and deep, infused with energetic practices, philosophy, mythology, poetry and spirituality. She teaches a broad range – from intelligently weaved vinyasa flows, to blissful restorative yoga, meditation and yoga nidra, in group, private or corporate settings. You can follow and connect with her on Facebook or Instagram @zeniyoga. See ad below.

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