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s we head into fall, 2022 seems to be year of festivals and getting everything back together, and it’s good to see the array of events and activities planned. This stream of activities flowing through social media feeds and email are a reflection of our buoyant community.

We are witnessing new awareness and conscious efforts, at least in U.S., to change our industries and individual lifestyles. Programs and funding are availNorthern New Jersey able through federal agencies, California and some Natural Awakenings publisher other states toward adopting forward-looking regulaAnil Singh and his wife Vartika tions to eliminate gasoline-powered vehicles in next 10 years and other climate-related issues. Now the onus is on all of us as individuals to make adjustment and changes for a sustainable and healthy Mother Earth!

We can start with houses—the biggest and most important investment for most of us. Our main feature this month is “Sustainable Sanctuaries,” about creating a sustainable home, and it contains good advice for someone looking to upgrade, remodel or rebuild their own. It covers every aspect of home building, including eco-responsible materials, energy conservation, water preservation, durability and more. Even if you are not doing these things now, you might want to keep this article for quick reference when you need it.

As for festivities, we are thinking of meeting friends and family more often post-COVID. There will be dancing too, not only fun and relaxing, but one of the best workouts.

In our Fit Body department, “The joy of Movement”, we explore not so obvious benefits of dancing.

Our October issue contains all this and much more about health and wellness from our local healthcare providers, with something for all ages. Find even more great information in our online edition at NAHudson.com. Natural Awakenings Hudson County is your all-season health and wellness resource for body, mind and soul—the physical body and inner, spiritual, well-being. Like us on Facebook and Instagram.

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Contents 13 INVITING IN THE WILD 14 SUSTAINABLE

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SANCTUARIES

Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

17 THE JOY OF MOVEMENT

Dancing Boosts our Health and Happiness

19 GREEN SCHOOLYARDS

Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds

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RADIATION RISKS

Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption Eating higher amounts

of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma, according to a Brown University study of 491,367 U.S. adults published in the journal Cancer Causes and Control. Examining 15 years of data, the researchers found that compared to subjects with a median daily fish intake of .11 ounces, those with a median daily intake of 1.5 ounces had a 22 percent higher risk of malignant melanoma and a 28 percent increased risk of melanoma in situ, characterized by abnormal cells in the outer layer of the skin. “We speculate that our findings could possibly be attributed to contaminants in fish, such as polychlorinated biphenyls, dioxins, arsenic and mercury,” says study author Eunyoung Cho, an associate professor of dermatology and epidemiology. Pending further research on the underlying biological mechanisms, the authors did not recommend any changes to fish consumption.

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tance of simple lifestyle gies in cancer prevention has been borne out by two recent endeavors. In a five-year study of 2,157 physically active people over 70 from five European countries, international researchers found that 2,000 International Units a day of vitamin D3 and one gram a day of marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, reduced the risk of invasive cancers by 61 percent. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, that analyzed the diets and health outcomes of 134,775 people, found that a Western-style diet rich in red and processed meat, sugar, refined grains and carbohydrates was linked with an E. coli strain prominent in colorectal cancer.

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A Himalayan fungus that has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Cordyceps sinensis, attracted global attention in 1993 when Chinese athletes broke world records in track and field. To study its effects, Brazilian researchers conducted a randomized, doubleblind, placebo-controlled study in which they gave 30 amateur marathoners two grams of the fungus each day for 12 weeks. Compared to the placebo group, those in the Cordyceps group had significantly lower heart rates at eight weeks and improved aerobic performance at 12 weeks.

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Recognizing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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hronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), or myalgic encephalomyelitis is characterized by extreme fatigue for six months or more in the absence of any other illnesses. Signs and symptoms include irritability, difficulty concentrating, struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep, sore throat, bodily aches and pain, weakness, gastrointestinal distress, and abnormal heart beat. Fatigue remains unresolved despite a full night of sleep.

Approximately more than two million Americans suffer from CFS, a long-term illness without a current cure. Its causes are unclear, with research pointing to infection, genetics or physical/ emotional stress. Common day-to-day activities like showering or getting dressed result in profound exhaustion. Energy crashes occur as the patient struggles to recover from overexertion.

With such a poorly understood illness, a significant need exists for more clinical studies and increased data on minority race populations. Although mainly a disease seen in white adults 40 to 60 years old, CFS affects patients of all ages and backgrounds.

The diagnosis is less prevalent among children than adolescents.

Patients go without treatment partially due to being undiagnosed or underdiagnosed.

Mitochondria produces more than 90 percent of human body energy used by cells to carry out their jobs. In case of mitochondrial dysfunction, less energy is produced, preventing the cells from doing their jobs properly. Prescription medication to treat the pain, insomnia, anxiety and depression associated with chronic fatigue syndrome can provide relief, but a more holistic approach is required to treat CFS. Acupuncture, a form of Traditional Chinese Medicine, is used for pain alleviation and improving mental focus. Stress management through biofeedback involves using electronic measurements of bodily responses like breathing and relaxing techniques to analyze them. Intravenous nutrient therapy replenishes vitamins and boosts energy. Gentle exercise, beginning slowly and lightly, such as yoga, stretching or walking assists in easing gastrointestinal discomfort. Maintaining a journal of pain frequency and severity, activities and how energy levels are affected, daily caffeine intake and its impact on sleep is recommended.

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The Center for Integrative and Traditional Medicine. in Paramus. uses a multidisciplinary approach, including licensed physicians, massage therapists, physical therapists, chiropractors and an acupuncturists to deliver well-rounded care with mix of modern medicine and holistic, natural therapies. For consultations, call 201-291-0401 or visit citm-drfinn.com.

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The Medical Uses of Ozone

by Warren Slaten

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xygen is O2. Ozone is O3. The additional oxygen atom creates a highenergy molecule that is converted quickly to ozonides in the body that enhance metabolism. The better our metabolism, the better is our energy level and health in general.

Ozone in the atmosphere is considered a pollutant because it is associated with toxic hydrocarbons pollutants, but in a medical setting, it is very safe and wellutilized almost everywhere in the body.

The one organ that ozone can potentially irritate is the lungs, so it is not applied directly there.

Regenerative treatments, including prolotherapy and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, strengthen and enhance healing of ligament and tendon injuries and arthritic joints. With prolotherapy, dextrose is injected, which creates a mild irritation to which the body responds by growing stronger tissue. When prolotherapy is combined with ozone in a treatment called Prolozone (developed by Dr. Frank Shallenberger, one of the leading pioneers of ozone therapy), the metabolic boost that ozone provides increases the effectiveness of prolotherapy. For instance, to treat knee arthritis usually takes four to six prolotherapy treatments, but we often achieve successful results in three or four 10

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treatments on a consistent basis by adding ozone.

Although it is not applied directly to the lungs, ozone can be instilled into olive oil, with the ozonated vapors providing comfort for sinus congestion. While ozone will not cure sinus problems on its own, ozonated oil vapors play an important role by soothing the nasal passages and airways. This is especially helpful when sinus congestion is affecting breathing.

For wounds, pressure sores and other skin conditions, ozone can be applied to the affected areas to enhance healing.

Wounds heal poorly when they do not get adequate tissue nutrients and oxygen.

Applying ozone to area of the wound improves the local metabolism and provides an opportunity to heal.

For digestive problems, intestinal insufflation (blowing into) with ozone can be used for its metabolic benefit. The ozone helps with intestinal symptoms and enhances body health. As a gas, ozone travels within the intestine and can reach up to the liver. Usually, the first treatment is done in the office and subsequent treatments can be done at home.

One of the greatest uses of ozone is applying it intravenously (IV). This is done by a method called major autologous hemotransfusion, or MAH, a fancy way

of saying that we donate blood to ourself.

After a predetermined amount of blood is taken, usually starting with 100 milliliters, the blood is combined with saline and ozonated. The ozonated blood is then returned via IV as a series of treatments.

MAH improves overall metabolism, which can greatly enhance health. Many diseases are related to poor metabolism, including heart disease, diabetes mellitus and chronic fatigue syndrome. There are also medical studies that have shown benefits of MAH for heart disease. While ozone treatment can be effective as a standalone treatment, it is even more effective as part of a multifaceted approach to wellness.

Warren Slaten, M.D., is a wellness physician certified in advanced bioidentical hormone replacement specializing in regenerative pain treatments and lifestyle counseling. For more information, call 201-882-1500.

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Save the Sequoias

The U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect giant sequoias from wildfires; almost 20 percent of the ancient trees have been destroyed by wildfire in the last two years.

They will thin the forest in and around sequoia groves by removing brush and smaller trees from 13,000 acres of national forest to protect 12 giant sequoia groves this summer and conduct prescribed burns using the agency’s emergency authority under the National Environmental Policy Act. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore says, “Without urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias.”

Giant sequoias can live for more than 3,000 years and are found only on the western slopes of California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. The trees are adapted to fire with thick, spongy bark, and the heat releases seeds from their cones, allowing young trees to take root in areas cleared by fire. A policy to put out wildfires as quickly as possible has created unnaturally dense forests and allowed brush and dead wood to accumulate. Climate change has led to hotter temperatures, severe drought, a year-round fire season and the proliferation of bark beetles that have killed the drought-weakened trees. Bigger, hotter fires are more likely to reach giant sequoias’ crowns, killing them.

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Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered

The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species numbers 147,517 species, including 41,459 that are threatened with extinction. The latest update adds the migratory monarch butterfly, a subspecies of the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus).

In the past decade, the native population has shrunk by between 22 percent and 72 percent during winter migrations from Mexico and California to summer breeding grounds throughout the U.S. and Canada due to logging and deforestation for agriculture and urban development.

Pesticides and herbicides kill butterflies and milkweed, the host plant that the larvae of the monarch butterfly feed on. Drought related to climate change limits the growth of milkweed and increases the frequency of catastrophic wildfires, and temperature extremes trigger earlier migrations before milkweed is available, while severe weather has killed millions of butterflies.

Possible remedies are planting native milkweed, reducing pesticide and protecting the overwintering sites. IUCN Director General Dr. Bruno Oberle says, “To preserve the rich diversity of nature, we need effective, fairly governed, protected and conserved areas alongside decisive action to tackle climate change and restore ecosystems. In turn, conserving biodiversity supports communities by providing essential services such as food, water and sustainable jobs.”

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Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, low-power, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water. As published in the journal Chemical Engineering, a research team led by Professor Ali Miserez, of the Nanyang Technological University (Singapore) School of Materials Science and Engineering and School of Biological Sciences, and visiting Professor Raffaele Mezzenga, from the Department of Health Science and Technology at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, discovered that proteins derived from the byproducts of peanut or sunflower oil production can effectively attract heavy metal ions. They demonstrated that the process of attraction called adsorption is able to purify contaminated water to a degree that meets international drinking standards.

Miserez says, “Water pollution remains a major global issue in many parts of the world. Heavy metals represent a large group of water pollutants that can accumulate in the human body, causing cancer and mutagenic diseases. Current technologies to remove them are energy-intensive, requiring power to operate, or are highly selective in what they filter. Our protein-based membranes are ... viable for use throughout the world, and especially in less-developed countries.” They are exploring commercial applications with the water filtration company BluAct.

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Inviting in the Wild

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midst the whirlwind of our daily busyness, Mother Nature goes about her own affairs, conjuring everyday miracles from the humble trinity of tangled roots, dark soil and sunlight. On our way to our next task, we might catch snippets of afternoon gold blur past in a window, but we may long for more time to accept October’s invitation of long shadows.

Having an indoor haven touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off the work-athome days, the can’t-catch-a-breath days and the won’t-stop-raining days. Bringing a bit of the outside in helps us to remember the big picture. The 12th-century mystic and healer Hildegard of Bingen called the energy of the Earth veriditas, or greenness, and it is easy to tap into this life force by aligning our senses with the rhythms of nature.

Beauty is an often forgotten necessity, but can gently lead us back on track when we place a vase of fresh flowers, pine branches or wild rose hips on a windowsill. Designating one wall in the house for a photographic tapestry of spring cherry trees, mountain snow, a turquoise beach or majestic oaks can lower blood pressure just as effectively as actually being there. Keeping a “scent jar” on the desk filled with dried garden basil, bee balm or sweet grass clippings from the lawn can give us a breath of summer all year long. Placing a piece of found driftwood, preserved birch or a bowl of handmade potpourri on a coffee table can make afternoon breaks more mindful. A simple table fountain can bless any space with the harmony of its waters. Creating a “changing season” shelf and celebrating the hour invites the whole family to contribute to inspired whimsy.

Even if we simply place found branches in a basket with amber holiday lights in a cozy corner, living more closely with nature can help us maintain core serenity. The dance of each season is brief, but tuning into their wealth can make our own dance a bit more magical.

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SUSTAINABLE SANCTUARIES

SUPPORTING HUMAN AND PLANETARY HEALTH AT HOME

by Sandra Yeyati

Inspiring Goals

growing community of industry professionals trying to figure out how to design, build and operate structures in more environmentally sustainable, socially impactful and healthy ways. “We ask what would it look like if a building were to give back more to the world than it took,” she explains. “We’re a resource-consumptive industry with a large carbon footprint. Forty percent of global carbon emissions are caused by the energy required to construct and operate buildings. We also use lots of materials that pose negative impacts on people’s health—products known to contain carcinogens or cause respiratory problems—and people spend 90 percent of their time indoors, so everything we’re exposed to indoors has a huge impact on our health.”

The ILFI Living Building Challenge sets bold aspirational goals, and buildings around the world have proven that it is possible to hit these benchmarks. “The energy imperative is that the building produces more energy than it consumes, and that happens by generating renewable energy like solar power onsite and using very little energy,” Baker asserts. “For water, we ask that everyone return the water that goes through the building cleaner than it entered, which means people need to treat water onsite and use a lot less of it.

You can do that with composting toilets, as well as grey water systems and rainwater recapture strategies.”

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Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), is part of a

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othing underscored the importance of a comfortable and versatile sanctuary quite like the pandemic. Stuck at home isolating, many families reconfigured their living arrangements to accommodate expanding uses for work, schooling, cooking, entertainment and more. Today, that spirit of renewal lingers, prompting steady and robust activity in the construction and interior design industries.

A house is literally our shelter from the storm, made more critical as we increasingly encounter extreme and unprecedented weather events due to climate change.

When we upgrade, remodel, build or buy new cocoons for our families, the time is ripe to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet.

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Baker is proud of ILFI’s ambitious goals. “If you decide to do a renovation to save 5 or 10 percent of your water or energy consumption, it will feel good to get there, but what we’ve found is that when you set a really exciting target for yourself, the whole process is more fun and you get further with similar amounts of effort and money, because you’re thinking about systems differently, questioning assumptions about what a home might be capable of doing and employing a different level of creativity. At the end of the day, it can lead to a much more beautiful, more efficient building.”

Energy Conservation Energy conservation is job number one for Jennifer Languell, founder and president of Trifecta Construction Solutions, in Babcock Ranch, Florida. “An inexpensive but impactful upgrade is adding insulation. If you’re in an existing house, add insulation on top of what you already have. If you’re new construction, beef it up. You also want to address unwanted points of air infiltration using gaskets, weather stripping and caulking around exterior doors and windows. Over time, these items can shrink or get damaged, and may need to be replaced to seal the house and minimize air drafts,” she says. “You want to improve efficiency first, which costs much less than transitioning to renewable energy. And when you do transition, you only have to buy smaller quantities of photovoltaic panels to offset your power generation.”

According to Languell, windows are climate-specific and can be modified by adding or subtracting panes, coatings and treatments.

“In Montana, I want the heat from the sun coming into my house, but in Florida, I don’t,” she says. “Natural light is great, but there’s a balance between your glass-to-wall ratio. In Florida, you would never have a skylight, but up north you’d consider it.

And at this point, everyone should be transitioning to LED lighting, which will save money and energy.”

modifications are low-flow shower heads, toilets and faucets, which cost the same as traditional-flow fixtures, as well as a visit from the plumber to fix any leaks.

Minimizing or eliminating turf grass and planting drought-tolerant, native vegetation outside will also significantly cut water use, Languell suggests.

“Grey water and rainwater collection systems are gaining momentum, and these systems for home use have come leaps and bounds from where they were 10 years ago,” she says. “They can take water from your laundry or shower, treat it, and use it to flush toilets, for example—a huge benefit for the West Coast and a huge water savings, because you’re using your water twice before you dispose of it.”

Eco-Responsible Materials With regard to building materials and products, the annual ILFI Red List calls out chemicals with negative human health impacts that shouldn’t be used in buildings, such as bisphenol A, chlorofluorocarbons, formaldehyde, flame retardants, phthalates, toxic heavy metals and volatile organic compounds (VOC). Its Declare label is like a nutrition sticker that details what is in a building product, whether it is free of Red List chemicals and what its carbon footprint is.

“Consumers should demand transparency; they should know what is in the products put in their homes,” Baker says.

“One of the rules of thumb I like to apply is to ask, ‘How far is this material removed

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Sustainable and Healthy Furnishings “There’s good, better and best quality furniture,” says Robin Wilson, a New York City eco-designer and founder of Robin Wilson Home. “Good might use inexpensive wood or heavy-duty cardboards

Biophilic Design Baker is particularly excited about interior design innovations that reconnect us to nature, known as biophilic design. “Natural light is important, but also, lighting manufacturers are figuring out how to produce lighting that feels like you’re sitting outside in a forest while a cloud passes by or under a tree with dappled light. Mohawk and Interface offer low-carbon, healthy carpets that mimic natural forms like a rocky beach,” she says.

“Fractals are often mentioned in biophilic design because they’re fascinating geometric compositions in nature like fly wings and bark that have an inherent intelligence to them, and we’ve come to understand that these natural elements are not just interesting, they also have measurable positive impact on our psyche and mental health.”

Durability “I rate durability over everything else. If you build it once and it doesn’t get destroyed by a natural disaster, you’re going to generate less waste and use fewer resources,” Languell says. “Durability might mean fireproofing in California, windproofing in Florida and floodproofing in Louisiana.

It also means futureproofing your home, especially if you’re building new. Anticipate technologies that are coming. Even if you can’t afford photovoltaic panels now, for a couple of bucks, you can run electric conduit from your panel up to your roof so if ever you decide to buy them, it’s not a major overhaul of your house. Dual-pipe your house and have the pipes ready to tie in rainwater or grey water, even if it’s not financially viable right now. Wire your house for a 220-volt plug in your garage so everyone that has an electric vehicle can charge it overnight.”

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that look great, but if you sit on the arm of the sofa, it caves in. Better might have a less expensive wood, but it’s solid frame construction. The best is a very good wood and solid frame construction made for heirloom quality. There are costs associated with each level, and I recommend spending the most budget you have on a quality product, because that sofa, if it’s made well and it’s styled in a classic design, can be recovered over and over again; therefore, you’re being eco-friendly to the world because it’s not going into a landfill.”

Her favorite materials for furnishings are sustainably forested or reclaimed wood, long-lasting metals like steel and aluminum, fast-growing bamboo and recycled or reclaimed plastics. She’s also a proponent of vintage pieces. “With all furniture, if it can be salvaged, salvage it. Healthwise, make sure the materials are hyper-washed to protect you from allergens. Old glazes or paints might have lead in them, so take vintage furniture to a professional that uses the right safety equipment or go to YouTube University and make sure that you protect yourself with gear to rework the piece in a garage or outdoor space.

Always choose nontoxic paints and stains with low to no VOCs.”

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from nature?’ Wood is one of the better materials from an ecological and health standpoint. Fake wood flooring that is meant to look like wood but in fact isn’t— not so much. A lot of what we’re supporting is about getting back to the basics, removing chemicals and using brick, wood and clay.”

According to Languell, the more durable and local a material is, the better for the environment. “I’d never say no to a metal or concrete roof that lasts 50 years versus shingles with a 15-year cycle. Although bamboo is rapidly renewable, most of it comes from China, so the greenhouse gases associated with the transportation makes it less environmentally friendly.

Local materials are ideal. The closer the better. Get granite from Georgia, instead of Italy.”

When it comes to human health, home décor and cleaning products are equally as important as the construction materials, Languell advises. “Many times we’ll build a healthy and efficient home and then people put all sorts of fabrics and chemicals in there that are off-gassing because they’re not thinking about the health of the indoor environment.”

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The Joy of Movement DANCING BOOSTS OUR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

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hether it’s salsa, hip-hop, belly dance or ballet, finding our groove has proven to ease depression, support the cardiovascular system and improve overall joint function. By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Contrary to popular opinion, dancing is not just for kids, and special ability is not necessary.

“You are never too old, and there is no such thing as two left feet, but we can also argue: When you have great instructors teaching you, you can learn anything as a beginner,” says Monique Maldonado, marketing director of the Latin Rhythms Academy of Dance and Performance, in Chicago.

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Brainy Benefits Stepping into a dance studio can help us enrich our lives while sharpening cognitive function. After participating in an eight-month dance program during which they memorized intricate steps of the merengue, salsa and samba, Spanish-speaking, middle-aged and older adults had significant improvement in working memory scores, reported University of Illinois Chicago researchers in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. “Just like working out and puzzles, dancing works out brain paths and keeps them active and healthy,” says Maldonado.

Tango lovers will be pleased to know that the passionate dance style has

been shown in a 2017 study published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine to lower anxiety and stress levels more effectively than mindfulness meditation.

Individual Moves Mike Hallworth teaches cruise ship passengers, mostly in their 60s and 70s, how to navigate the dance floor.

“We teach all the main dance genres, including ballroom and Latin American, salsa and mambo, along with modern jive,” says the Southport, England-based, lifelong dancer who teaches with his wife, Jan. “For those not as agile as they would like to be, I would suggest starting with ballroom, social foxtrot and waltz, then progress to Latin American, chacha and rumba.”

At age 75, he partially attributes his basal metabolic rate of 60—common in men 15 years his junior—to his love of dancing, which “can burn up to 385 calories per hour with salsa or 400 calories per hour with swing,” he notes.

Joan Price, a contemporary line dance instructor in Sebastopol, California, also attests to the longevitypromoting perks of moving joyfully. “At 78, line dancing keeps me physically fit, mentally alert and happy to be alive. The older we get, the more we October 2022 17

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need social activity, physical movement and mental stimulation. You get all three at once with line dancing.”

The form has long outgrown its country-western music roots and now offers something for everyone, including Latin, swing, contemporary pop and Broadway.

“Since you dance on your own in a row, line dancing is ideal for singles and for partners of non-dancers. It’s also wonderful for people who want a social activity that doesn’t involve dating or partnering,” says Price. She says that there are thousands of different line dances, ranging from super-simple to extraordinarily complex. “As a beginner, be sure and choose a class that is beginning level,” she says. “Beginning level teaches basic steps, patterns and terminology—and the joy of dance!”

For those looking for a little more heat, Latin dance can accommodate any fitness level. “If you are looking for a fun, new

“Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.” ~Monique Maldonado hobby, any style is a fit, but if you are more interested in advancing your salsa skill level, trying mambo and cha-cha can be a nice challenge,” says Maldonado. “Sensual bachata is for those who want a little more spice and advanced body movement.”

Hallworth often sees people approaching dance with uncertainty and apprehension, and he encourages an open mind: “Dancing isn’t for everyone, but if you give it a chance, you will be well rewarded.

Most people learning to dance are a friendly bunch and will help newcomers.”

For Maldonado, it is also about shared experience, which she feels is one of the most beautiful aspects of Latin dance: “It’s a great, diverse group of people who can change your outlook on life. Being a part of any dance community can truly be life-changing.”

Marlaina Donato is an author, composer and painter. Connect at WildflowerLady.com.

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The Helpful Nature of Houseplants Nestled among books on a shelf, soaking up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bringing nature indoors also has numerous human health advantages.

Benefits of Houseplants They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ideal air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releasing CO2, except for orchids, succulents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, ammonia and formaldehyde, which are commonly found in furniture adhesives, paints, carpets, chemical cleaners and craft supplies.

They humidify the indoor environment. Through a process called transpiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmosphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery

led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emotionally helpful.

They help with productivity. Placing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.

Pet-Friendly Varietals Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are perfectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.

Maintenance Tips Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant killers, but there are easy fixes. One is a relatively inexpensive moisture meter that helps monitor hydration levels in a planter. Or simply stick a finger into the soil and add water only when it is dry one inch below the surface.

Low-light choices: Many plants thrive indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant, including lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.

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Green Schoolyards CONCRETE JUNGLES BECOME NATURAL PLAYGROUNDS

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kipping rope, playing hopscotch or shooting hoops have traditionally been enjoyed on asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing. But over the last few decades, city leaders, school districts and other stakeholders have been transforming such areas into verdant play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community, which also offer green space for surrounding neighborhoods to enjoy during non-school hours.

While there is no official definition of a green schoolyard, these projects often share such elements as shade trees and native plantings. Asphalt urban heat islands are being replaced with permeable pavers, rain gardens and vegetative ditches called bioswales to help retain rainwater.

Incorporating climate-appropriate materials and arboriculture that provides orna-

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mental shading using trees and shrubs is important, says Alejandra Chiesa, California state director of Green Schoolyards America, a nine-year-old nonprofit. Even poured rubber surfacing or artificial turf can become too hot and contribute to unhealthy environments for children if not shaded, she says. Planting shade trees and selecting cooler materials such as wood, mulch or engineered wood fiber is critical, especially in hotter climates.

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“Playground equipment made from partnered with New York City’s Departrecycled materials can still get very hot ment of Education for its Schoolyard to and should be kept under the shade of Playground Initiative. The program has trees,” she cautions. Green schoolyards can remade more than 260 schoolyards in all incorporate logs, stumps and play equipfive boroughs, opening up the grounds to ment made from real wood which provide extended after-school and weekend hours. great play value and stay cooler.

Parks that may include such new features Brenda Kessler, the green schoolyards as shaded seating and exercise tracks are program coordinator for the Children & now within a 10-minute walk for 4 million Nature Network (C&NN), works with New Yorkers. teams made up of city and school disIn urban areas, large-caliper trict leaders, along with local partners, to trees provide shade and bring implement schoolyard makeovers. The down the overall temperature organization is in the process of publishof the school, creating a more ing district design guidelines that detail comfortable indoor learning environment. different features. “We’re not prescriptive, Trees also improve air quality and noise but it can include elements like outdoor pollution in schools located in industrial classrooms, stormwater retention inneighborhoods. Dearborn, Michigan, frastructure, pollinator gardens, edible is one such industrial city that seeks to gardens, shade structures and boulders,” reduce air and noise pollution through Kessler says. green schoolyards.

The Trust for Public Land, which works Priya Cook, director of the C&NN to create parks and preserve public lands, green schoolyards program, says its began transforming schoolyards 25 years projects support local teams in systems ago in change and response to Green schoolyards can offer initiative. the shortRemoving hands-on learning spaces where age of space asphalt and children help with planting, available for replacing it mulching and soil health. new parks. with perme“Every able pavers, schoolyard we do across the country bioswales and rain gardens also mitigates looks different. We’re responding to the flooding. In Milwaukee, C&NN supported local requirements,” says Danielle Denk, scaling work of the Milwaukee Metropolithe Trust’s Community Schoolyards tan Sewerage District to install rainwater initiative director. The organization has retention features on school playgrounds.

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Rural communities, which may already have good soil and tree canopies, are also candidates for green schoolyards.

“We found in rural communities that the schools serve an important civic role.

Some of these areas do not have a physical park or gathering place for social events.

Green schoolyards provide [a] venue for the social infrastructure that is crucial in rural America,” Denk says.

Outdoor Learning Spaces Green schoolyards can offer hands-on learning spaces where children help with planting, mulching and soil health. Wildlife habitats, native gardens and natural ecosystems offer opportunities to learn about migrating birds and insects. Raised bed vegetable gardens provide nutrition and gardening education.

Cook says academic benefits go beyond learning about nature: “One feature that comes up a lot is creating space for outdoor learning in general. Many subjects can be taught outside, whether or not they’re physically focused on that natural environment.”

Green schoolyards are going international. C&NN is spearheading a multiorganizational effort to create a Global Lesson on Greening School Grounds and Outdoor Learning project; the plan will be drafted at a meeting this November in Salzburg, Austria. “We’re all coming together to advance green schoolyards worldwide,” Kessler says.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Reducing Radiation Risks WAYS TO LESSEN ELECTROMAGNETIC EXPOSURE

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e are tied to our devices, continually connected via phones, tablets and computers, but this convenience comes at a cost. Many people are surprised to learn that our devices are constantly emitting electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF).

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According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, there is strong evidence of a correlation between these exposures and neurological, cardiac and pulmonary disease, as well as reproductive disorders, immune dysfunction, cancer and other health conditions.

Our exposure to EMFs has dramatically increased over the past few years, especially in homes containing cordless phones, wireless routers and smart meters. Every electrical device emits an EMF, whether or not it’s turned on. This constant radiation can cause damage to cells, and even comes from appliances such as refrigerators, microwaves, washing machines and baby monitors. The closer a device is to a person, the more potent the charge. “EMFs cause VGCC’s [voltage-gated calcium channels] to swing open and allow excess calcium into the cell. This causes elevated oxidative stress, inflammation and ultimately, if not counteracted, disease,” says Mieke Jacobs, an EMF consultant and founder of Healthy House Chicago.

Jacobs, who does private house inspections in the Midwest, says that the rise of smart appliances and lighting in recent years has increased certain types of EMFs. “Dirty electricity consists of highfrequency voltage transients riding along the 60-Hertz electricity provided by the utility company. Many people are surprised to learn how prevalent it is in seemingly safer sources such as solar panels, compact fluorescent lights, dimmer switches and energy-efficient appliances,” she says.

Concerning Effects As a certified electromagnetic radiation specialist and founder of EMF Healthy, in Sedona, Arizona, Liz Menkes focuses on the radio frequency EMFs found in wireless devices and systems, alternating October 2022 21

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, seafood, fresh mozzarella, pickles, and flowers.

current (AC) electric and magnetic sources in wiring and appliances, and dirty electricity, all commonly found in homes. “EMFs have been linked to many symptoms and health conditions, and there is evidence of cancer risk from all four types,” she says. “AC magnetic fields were classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2001 due to evidence of increased risk for childhood leukemia.

Radio frequency was classified as a possible human carcinogen in 2011 due to evidence of increased risk for brain tumors. Plus, there are links to many other health conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.”

Symptoms from EMF exposure can manifest in many ways. “Early warning signs include difficulty sleeping, difficulty concentrating, fatigue, headaches, irritability and anxiety. It is estimated about 30 percent of the population is moderately sensitive to EMFs, but have not connected the dots, since these are common symptoms that can be caused by many things. Other common symptoms can include tinnitus, skin rashes, dizziness, sharp stabbing pains, leg cramps, high blood pressure, nausea and hyperactivity, especially in children,” says Menkes. Less common symptoms include heart arrhythmias, unexplained nightmares and nosebleeds, as well as ADHD and food allergies in kids, adds Jacobs.

Reduce Exposure at Home Tangible steps can be taken to lessen the risk. “The number one mistake people make is sleeping with their cell phones near the head of the bed. Leave it turned off in another room and get a battery-operated alarm clock,” says Menkes. “Turn off Wi-Fi at night, since EMF radiation affects melatonin production. If possible, hardwire your laptops, tablets, cell phones and other devices to eliminate Wi-Fi completely in the house. If you must use a cell phone, keep it in airplane mode as much as possible and don’t store it in a pocket or otherwise close to the body.”

More in-depth interventions include electrical rewiring, as well as radio-frequency shielding that blocks EMFs with copper or another absorbent material. “Replacing dimmer switches helps, but not all electricians are aware of EMFs and have different priorities when upgrading a home,” says Jacobs.

The federal government has no restrictions on overall EMF exposure. “The wireless industry and the government agencies that are supposed to regulate this industry want you to believe that the science is settled and wireless exposures are safe. Unfortunately, this message is not reality. EMF damage can manifest in myriad ways that include many conditions and that are occurring in ever-increasing amounts,” says Lloyd Burrell, author of EMF Practical Guide and France-based founder of ElectricalSense.com.

The Building Biology Institute offers classes and resources to help create environments free of EMF hazards. “Any measure to reduce your exposure is worth taking, and will contribute to a healthier and more peaceful home environment,” says Menkes.

Carrie Jackson is a Chicago-based freelance writer and frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings magazine. Connect at CarrieJacksonWrites.com.

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ongoing Diabetes Support Group – 12-1pm. First Mon. Join this virtual support group once a month to discuss issues you are having living with diabetes – with other people living with diabetes. Utilizing peer group problem-solving (asking questions, listening to responses and having a group discussion) we will come up with personalized solutions for you. Seize the opportunity to meet others living with diabetes and talk about your personal challenges as you would talk to a friend. Register online DiabetesFoundationInc.org.

Recovery Meetings – RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s Hope and Healing Program offers emotional support services, education and community-based resources for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a variety of virtual services, this program aims to assist those impacted by the pandemic to better adjust to their new reality, mitigate stress, review options, develop coping strategies, and, if needed, find linkages to agencies, programs, and other resources in their community. All Recovery virtual meetings provide social support for those seeking or maintaining recovery, as well as family members, friends and supporters of those who have been influenced by substance use. See website for a list of meetings and registration info. RWJBH. org/treatment-care/institute-for-prevention-andrecovery/programs/hope-and-healing/.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Sensual Bachata (Hoboken) Class + Social – Sats through Oct 01, 7pm. Learn the fundamentals of sensual bachata, and some advance moves as well. A movement of positive dancers with love for bachata!

7pm Open Level Bachata class; 8pm Mini practica / dance with salsa and bachata. $25 per class, includes social practice! Bachata Embassy. 300 Observer Highway, Hoboken. DM for parking 917-995-5773.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 3 Crossword Club – 5-6pm. Join on Zoom to do a crossword puzzle every Monday! Test your puzzle skills! Geared for children in grades 4 to 12. NBPL. org/Event/Crossword-Club.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4 Museum Kids Art Class – Through Oct. 10am1pm. Museum Kids Art Classes take place two days a week – Tues, Thurs – for fun art making in the Museum walkway. Recommended for ages 2-5.

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Art materials are provided; adults must wear masks and maintain social distance. Seating available first-come, first-served. Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240.

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All Recovery Wellness – Tues. 10am. All Recovery virtual meetings provide social support for those seeking or maintaining recovery, as well as family members, friends and supporters of those who have been influenced by substance use. RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Prevention and Recovery’s

Hope and Healing Program Daily All Recovery Meetings offers emotional support services, education and community-based resources for individuals and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through a variety of virtual services, this program aims to assist those impacted by the pandemic to better adjust to their new reality, mitigate stress, review options, develop coping strategies, and, if needed, find linkages to agencies, programs, and other resources in their community. RWJBH.org.

Zoom Meeting ID: 921 8005 4325 Passcode: healing. 929-205-6099.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 Art Immersion Exploration Program – 4-5pm 10/12, 10/26. Join Ms. Jamie from Mindful Play Yoga in collaboration with the Skyway Family Success Center for fun and engaging virtual yoga.

Kids will engage through mindful play and yoga.

All ages. Parents are encouraged to participate too.

Free. Register call 201-884-2224.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6 Nature Walk: Mill Creek Marsh, Secaucus – 10am-12pm. Help celebrate Bergen County Audubon Society president, Don Torino’s birthday with a nature walk through DeKorte Park, the gem of the Meadowlands park system. Call for meetup info. Free, registration required. Park behind Bob’s furniture store. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst. Don Torino: 201-230-4983. GreatAuk4@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7 Healthy Living Series: 101 Nutrition Basics – 9-10am. 4 Session Workshop, 10/21,11/18,12/16.

Educational series to provide practical information on healthy living. The workshop covers nutrition basics, different food sources of nutrients and how to get the nutrition your body needs with some simple strategies. Led by Emery Keelesdale, Nurse practitioner who has been working in the chronic disease arena for the last 15 years. Virtual Event. Free. TorontoCouncilOnAging.com. Register at Eventbrite. ca/o/Toronto-council-on-aging-16656050883.

Storytime at the Museum – Fridays 10:3011:45am. Hoboken Historical Museum staff and other guest readers share stories, rhymes and singalongs with children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers. The program is open to all on a first-come, first-served basis; children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. $5 donation appreciated.

Hoboken Historical Museum, 1301 Hudson St, Hoboken. 201-656-2240. HobokenMuseum.org.

Conscious Life Design & Stress Release Program – 12-1:30pm. 1st Fri through Oct Virtual via Zoom, with Alex Harrison. Are you ready to reduce stress in your life? We all want to feel better and live better. Yet it feels like we continue to face the reality of not feeling well. There are shifts we feel we need to make. In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively manage stress, process trauma, and open yourself to the vitality of an open, fluid breath pattern. EventBrite.com.

Artist & Maker Market – Wed & Fri, 3-9pm; Sat, 12-6pm. The Market is an open-air bazaar featuring locally created fine art and premium hand-crafted goods. AMM connects artists and artisans with the

Jersey City & metro NYC community. Their mission is to support handmade goods as an alternative to mass-produced items and to cultivate small business and entrepreneurship by providing a thriving place for them to sell. 201-547-3554. JCDowntown.org.

Kids Nights – Fridays 7:30-10pm. Drop your children ages 4-10 off and while you have a night on the town the kids will have the best time! With a different theme each time your children will enjoy an art project, dance class, and a movie on the big screen which is the size of the wall! Kids are served pizza, juice and mini cupcakes. You must RSVP via email to Dance@gardenstreetmusic.com to reserve your space. This is a small group and space is limited. $40. Garden Street School of the Performing Arts, 1018 Washington St, 2nd Fl, Hoboken. 201683-9100. GardenStreetMusic.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 Vintage Market –11am-5pm. 2nd Sat. Located in the Bergen-Lafayette section of Jersey City, this market boasts shopping featuring fine craft, antique and vintage items, live music, curated art shows, outdoor street art and rotating food trucks. Through a vast network of dealers, vendors, collectors, crafters and artisans the adventure will be like nothing you have experienced anywhere else in the city.

Conveniently located a short walk from the Liberty State Park stop on the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, 149 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City. PacificFlea.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 Small Business Winter Series– 11am-3pm. Thru 11/13. Will feature a pop-up showcase hosting different vendors outside the store. 100% of proceeds go directly to the small business featured that Sunday. Started as a way to support our local small business vendors during the pandemic highlighting their craft and providing an additional avenue for sales. Kanibal & Co., 197 Montgomery St., Jersey City. ShopKanibal.com

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 Beginning Yoga – Tue through Oct. 6:30-7:30pm.

This class is suitable for those who are beginners with little or no experience, or for those simply looking for a gentle yoga class. The class consists of yoga postures (asanas) breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation. Instructor Komal Majmundar. $20.

Roots Yoga, 2983 John F. Kennedy, Jersey City.

RootsYogaStudioJC.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Art Immersion Exploration Program – 4-5pm.

10/26. Join Ms. Jamie from Mindful Play Yoga in collaboration with the Skyway Family Success Center for fun and engaging virtual yoga. Kids will engage through mindful play and yoga. All ages.

Parents are encouraged to participate too. Free.

Register call 201-884-2224.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 Jersey City Farmers Market – Mon & Thur. 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

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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.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14 Rocky Horror Picture Show LIVE! – 7:30-11pm.

Come see this legendary cult classic and wonderful live performance. Outdoors so dress warm. Food vendors and refreshments will be on site, with limited folding chair seating so feel free to bring a blanket or your own lawn chair. Harsimus Cemetery, 435 Newark Ave., Jersey City

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 Small Business Sundays – 11am-3pm. Thru 11/13.

Will feature a pop-up showcase hosting different vendors outside the store. 100% of proceeds go directly to the small business featured that Sunday.

Started as a way to support our local small business vendors during the pandemic highlighting their craft and providing an additional avenue for sales.

Kanibal & Co., 197 Montgomery St., Jersey City.

ShopKanibal.com Artisan Market–11-4pm. 2nd Sun. Shop small and local at Main Street Pops outdoor market with artisanal foods, jewelry. home goods, fashion & accessories, beauty, fine art, photography, kid’s stuff, pet products and more! A variety of other attractions like live music, arts and crafts projects and special themed holiday activities. Under 14th Street Viaduct, 1401 Adams St, Hoboken.

DIY Vegan Chili Cooking Class – 2:30-3pm. Learn how to get meaty texture and savory flavor of regular chili into a healthy whole plant vegan meal. Follow along step by step to make a vegan chili using fresh ingredients, one pot and one blender. $10. Virtual event. OneGreatVegan.com/Great-Events.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21 Healthy Living Series: 101 Nutrition Basics – 9-10am. 11/18,12/16. Educational series to provide practical information on healthy living. The workshop covers nutrition basics, different food sources of nutrients and how to get the nutrition your body needs with some simple strategies. Led by Emery Keelesdale, Nurse practitioner who has been working in the chronic disease arena for the last 15 years.

Virtual Event. Free. TorontoCouncilOnAging.com.

Register at Eventbrite.ca/o/Toronto-council-onaging-16656050883.

Energy Series: Sound Bath Energy Healing – 7-9pm. Our transformational new Sound Bath experience, with Leigh Higgins and Brendan Gibbons, has been designed as a completely immersive self-care experience that assists in overall healing throughout the mind-body in all of its interconnectedness. $35. Urban Souls Yoga, 100 Hudson St., Hoboken. UrbanSoulsYoga.com/Schedule.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 Hoboken Harvest Festival – 11am-3pm. Come experience the fun. Pony rides, petting zoo, pumpkin paintings, hayrides, a trackless train, music, hay maze face painting and more. Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Dr., Hoboken.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 Small Business Sundays – 11am-3pm. Thru 11/13.

Will feature a pop-up showcase hosting different vendors outside the store. 100% of proceeds go directly to the small business featured that Sunday.

Started as a way to support our local small business vendors during the pandemic highlighting their craft and providing an additional avenue for sales.

Kanibal & Co., 197 Montgomery St., Jersey City.

ShopKanibal.com.

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Energy Series: The AWESOME! – 7:30-9pm.

Everyone wants to feel awesome, but when our energy system, also known as prana or chi, is slowed or blocked, we can feel imbalance and pain, which often becomes chronic, leading to more serious illness. Leigh Higgins and Brendan Gibbons have combined ancient practices and modern science to improve and maintain your vital energy flow. It combines QiGong, vigorous breathing, body tapping, and energy flow meditation for tuning into your body’s potential to feel both revitalized and relaxed, while it maximizes your innate healing and recovery systems. All levels. $35. Urban Souls Yoga 100 Hudson St., Hoboken. UrbanSoulsYoga. com/Schedule.

Art Immersion Exploration Program – 4-5pm.

Join Ms. Jamie from Mindful Play Yoga in collaboration with the Skyway Family Success Center for fun and engaging virtual yoga. Kids will engage through mindful play and yoga. All ages. Parents are encouraged to participate too. Free. Register call 201-884-2224.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 Beginning Yoga – Thur. through Oct. 6:30-7:30pm.

This class is suitable for those who are beginners with little or no experience, or for those simply looking for a gentle yoga class. The class consists of yoga postures (asanas) breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation. Instructor Komal Majmundar. $20.

Roots Yoga, 2983 John F. Kennedy, Jersey City.

RootsYogaStudioJC.com.

HOHA Run – Thur., 7:40pm. The Hoboken Harriers Running Club, a diverse group of runners/joggers, welcomes runners of all abilities for a 5.2-mile run. 6th Street & Washington, Hoboken. Libations: Moran’s Pub. Info: HOHA.net.

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vendors outside the store. 100% of proceeds go directly to the small business featured that Sunday.

Started as a way to support our local small business vendors during the pandemic highlighting their craft and providing an additional avenue for sales.

Kanibal & Co., 197 Montgomery St., Jersey City.

ShopKanibal.com

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Ragamuffin Parade & Costume Contest – 3:15pm Line-up. Parade features local live music, floats, lots of great costumes and much more. Wear your Halloween best. Line of march setup for the parade is on Washington & 13th St. Costume contest begins immediately after the parade, with prizes awarded in five age categories. The Little League Field, 5th St and River Terrace. Free. Washington St between 13th & 14th Street, Hoboken.

Autumn is the time of year when Mother Nature says, “Look how easy, how healthy and how beautiful letting go can be. ~Toni Sorenson

classifieds Fee for classifieds is $33 (up to 40 words) + $1 per word over 40 words, prepaid. To place listing, email content to Publisher@NaturalAwakeningsNNJ.com or Call 201-781-5577.

Deadline is the 10th of the month.

FOR SALE Foods. Call 201-487-4839.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29 HoBOOken Halloween 5K & Scary Scurry Kids’ Run – 8am sign in, 10am 5K starts, 11am Kid’s Run. No race day registration. The race starts at Pier A and follows along Hoboken’s waterfront. Proceeds to benefit The Hoboken Shelter (HobokenShelter. org). Virtual and in-person run option. Awards for best costumes, for top overall finishers and top finishers in age categories. USATF sanctioned. Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Dr, Hoboken. HoBOOken5k.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Halloween Nature Walk-DeKorte Park – 10am12pm. Join the Bergen County Audubon Society for a not so spooky walk thru DeKorte Park, the gem of the Meadowlands park system. Call for meetup info. Free, registration required. Park behind Bob’s furniture store. DeKorte Park, Lyndhurst. Don Torino: 201-230-4983. GreatAuk4@gmail.com.

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Small Business Sundays – 11am-3pm. Thru 11/13.

Will feature a pop-up showcase hosting different

OCEAN-FRONT PROPERTY IN BELIZE FOR SALE–This expensive oceanfront propery is an amazing opportunity to develop beachfront lots, a resort, nature reserve, or your own private oasis. The 37-acre property stretches 700 feet along the Caribbean coastline. The land has been surveyed. Priced for quick sale: $550,000. 201-926-0338.

OFFICE SPACE WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS – Health and Wellness Coaches, Acupuncturist P/T or F/T independent Position in the e-commerece Wellness Industry, a Life giving opportunity.

Create your own Schedule from Home, Complete training for passionate, Knowledgeable, Enthusistic, Wellness Professionals. Please contact: Dr Marianne Messian at (914) 309 4741 or mmessinadc@gmail.com.

communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Publisher@NAHudson.com to request our media kit.

DENTIST DR. VLADIMIR GASHINSKY DDS

Holistic Dental Center of NJ 91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 973-609-5984 • HolisticDentalCenterNJ.com Holistic Dental Center focuses on oral care that’s good for the body as well as the teeth and gums. By treating the cause - not j u s t t h e s y m p t o m s , D r.

Gashinsky and his team of doctors seek to improve patients’ quality of life through holistic and biological dentistry that respects and honors the body. See ad on back cover.

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 20.

HEALTHY DRINKS NUTE JUICE

Made-to-order delivery: NUTEJUICE.COM Instagram/Facebook: @NUTEJUICERY 201-572-4201 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!

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 c o m m u n i t y. T h i s h e a l t h supportive, local eatery offers instore specials, a brand-new cafe menu & limited outdoor seating. With choices to accommodate every dietary restriction and allergy, you can expect to find delicious options for everyone organic, plant based, customizable & 100% gluten-free.

BWÈ KAFE

1002 Washington St., Hoboken, NJ 1401 Adams St., Hoboken, NJ 140 River Dr. S, Jersey City, NJ 201-683-0045 • bwekafe.com All three locations serve drink and food menus with several fun and fresh seasonal items. Offering fresh lemonade, housemade lavender coldbrew lattes, green water detox drinks, salads and toasts, bwé kafe is always thinking of creative and tasty drinks to satisfy your health and pallet. They also source and roast their own coffee beans. Order at the door, ahead of time online, or have them deliver right to your home.

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.

PLANT BASE JC

370 Pacific Ave, Jersey City, NJ 551-256-3868 • PlantBaseMarket.com Plant Base, is a nonprofit, vegan, zero waste community café.

They recently introduced Plant Space, their new community project where the goal is to offer an affordable vegan food supply to residents as well as educate them about the benefits of being plant-based.

The market is now completely donation-based in order to give everyone access to fresh and healthy food. Plant Base is also a strong community hub, known as “the living room for the hood”, where neighbors come together to share knowledge and ideas.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS ANCHOR THERAPY

223 Bloomfield St, Ste. 121, Hoboken, NJ 201-565-2275 • AnchorTherapy.org Therapy is the anchor that holds life together through choppy waters. Anchor Therapy specializes in helping teens and adults through these times. Their experience and professional skills help clients feel better sooner. Call for a free consultation.

ACUPUNCTURE ATELIER

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.

Tr e a t m e n t s m a y i n c l u d e 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.

I want every day to be a fresh start on expanding what is possible. ~Oprah Winfrey

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JACQUIE BIRD, SPIRITUAL WELLNESS JacquieBirdWellness.com

Jacquie Bird, Spiritual Wellness offers products and services that, support, guide and empower the individual. She is the the Creator/ Practitioner of Stress Busters Guided Meditations; she creates guided meditation as well as meditation music called SoundSoulVibin’ and is the Owner/Creator of the handmade wellness brand MODAL VISIONS, which is rooted in the energetically dynamic properties of gemstones, crystals and copper. Jacquie is also the Creator and host of the podcast Roll With Peace, In Mind. Her entire platform and intent is in mindfulness, personal growth, stress relief and stress management – in essence, how we can live more calm, centered, grounded and meaningful lives.

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.

MINDFUL PLAY YOGA

646-552-2982 • MindfulPlayYoga@gmail.com Mindful Play Yoga brings out the kid in all of us by working with children, adults & caregivers through mindfulness, play & yoga to see the best in everyone.

MPY is committed to inspiring children ages 3 -15 & families to be curious life-long learners.

OLEVIA METRY, MD

Family Medicine 108 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 201-656-5688 • Linktr.ee/Dr_Olevia Dr. Olevia Metry is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician who grew up in Florida and has made Hoboken home for 3 years. She’s passionate about preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, women’s health and diabetes.

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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.

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30 Provost St, Jersey City, NJ 551-689-0763 • SalvationWellness.com Salvation Wellness is a multiservice wellness center that offers services such as massage, meditation, yoga classes and sauna sessions. It also sells a variety of personal care products, including CBD bath and body items. Co-founders Celia and Andres Pender have lived in Jersey City for more than a decade. They both have been dedicated to holistic health studies and deductive, science-based, natural healing for more than two decades.

THE GREEN ROOM

109 14th St, Hoboken, NJ 64 Newark Street, Hoboken, NJ 512 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ TheGreenRoomNJ.com Newly added Jersey City location. Hoboken and Montclair’s first CBD shops that provide both in-person and online shopping. Owner Darek Michael offers education and high-quality products. The Green Room is open Sunday through Thursday 11am-8pm and Fri and Sat 11am-10pm in Jersey City and Monclair.

VICTORIA REED MASSAGE THERAPY

Victoria Radzinski, LMT, CPT 80 River St., 3E-2, Hoboken 201-551-7154 • VictoriaReed.Info@gmail.com ReedWellness.com As a licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Personal Trainer and Yoga instructor, Victoria’s healing and relaxing services reverse the effects of daily stress by repairing damaged muscle tissue to eliminate aches and pains throughout the body. Improve circulation, detoxify your body, and increase mental alertness as you decompress with her carefully designed massages.

Victoria’s drive behind her work stems from her observations on today’s lifestyle/living.

OUTDOORS MR NATURAL NYC

Roger Dubin 917-699-6492 • Instagram @MrNaturalNYC MrNaturalNYC@gmail.com My mission is to connect people with the beauty and health benefits of hiking and nature. I share this in my Instagram and practice it by supervising over 60 miles of trails in Harriman State Park and being a hike leader and naturist for the Nature Place Day Camp. I am also the Marketing Director for Natural Awakenings where I help people and businesses further healthy living on a healthy planet. Email me for hiking tips and route suggestions. Find Hikes: NYNJTC.org. Expose your kids to Nature: TheNaturePlace.com.

PETS GALLA WELLNESS

Florentina Galla, Rdh.MS GallaWellness.com Florentina has been using holistic care and reiki healing for decades and now is providing that for pets.

She provides pet healing and holistic pet nutrition. She’s using gentle touching if an area is in pain after trauma and to reduce the healing time; she offers customized nutrition and supplement needs to manage stress and weight gain based on the pets need. She is a regular volunteer at North Star Animal Rescue and is the author of Confessions of a Holistic Hygienist in a New Era of Wellness.

HOLISTIC PET CARE

125 Paterson Avenue, Little Falls, NJ 973-256-3899 • HolisticPetCareNJ.com Holistic Pet Care of Little Falls provides guidance on optimum diet and environment, and how to minimizing negative elements/toxins to keep your pet healthier and living longer. Holistic and complementary modalities include acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, homeopathy, bach flow remedies, herbal therapies (western, chinese & ayurvedic), nutritional therapy, ozone therapy, cold laser therapy, and reiki for addressing problems and for preventive care.

Nature’s Virus Killer Copper can stop a virus before it starts

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cientists have discovered a with a tip to fit in the bottom of the natural way to kill germs fast. nostril, where viruses collect.

Now thousands of people When he felt a tickle in his nose are using it against viruses and bacteria like a cold about to start, he rubbed that cause illness. the copper gently in his nose for 60 Colds and seconds. many other “It illnesses start worked!” he when viruses exclaimed. get in your “The cold nose and never multiply. If happened. you don’t stop I used to them early, get 2-3 bad they spread colds every and cause year. Now New research: Copper kills viruses in seconds. misery.

I use my Hundreds of studies confirm copper device whenever I feel a sign I am about kills viruses and bacteria almost to get sick.” instantly just by touch.

He hasn’t had a cold in 10 years.

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MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives.

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