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coverartist Hummingbirds’ Haven Catherine Basten 10 healthbriefs When midwestern artist Catherine Basten began drawing at an early age, her

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favorite subject was animals. “My grandmother owned a store and gave me art materials, while encouraging me to continually improve,” she recalls.

As an adult, Basten’s life became filled with work, family and outdoor activities, and she put painting aside. Then, years later, she returned to her childhood passion, painting on everything from wood blocks, metal and paper to ceramics, glass and furniture. “I hungered to create my own style, and after attempting to paint many subjects, I found my muse: depicting nature at its best,” she recounts.

Basten’s love of painting wildlife and a desire to share her knowledge about the natural world also evolved into two children’s eBooks, Tiny Wings and Come and Walk with Me. The charming narratives and colorful illustrations help youngsters identify nature’s living marvels through the seasons.

“Nature is filled with many precious gifts, and art is the application of human creative skill and imagination,” she muses. “It is the expression of what is beautiful.”

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It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

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WELLNESS CENTER

Empowering People to Live

Their Best Life Physically, Mentally and Emotionally

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Gentle Natural Cleansing Works Best

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Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

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hen my older sister, a breast cancer survivor, first heard the medical prognosis 14 years ago, we all felt frustrated by a sense of helplessness. Like others that have walked through this valley of the shadow of death know, there comes a moment when you choose to pray and believe deep inside that the only outcome must be a positive one.

I believe that because my sister remained steadfastly hopeful through the onslaught of chemo therapy and operations, she was able to emerge with a new lease on life. Today she cherishes awaking to each new day and takes nothing good for granted. She is a glowing example of living life to its fullest that inspires all that know her.

Cancer treatment centers have learned a lot since then. The importance of holistic health care, meditation and lifestyle choices are becoming an increasing part of the curative dialogue. While the exact causes of many diseases remain a mystery, we are learning how to help and heal, encouraged to reshape our lives after witnessing encouraging results. Living in ways that prevent problems and support health isn’t a mystery, although in the onslaught of detailed discussions about disease and changing opinions, it is not always easy to know what to do.

The overarching goal of Natural Awakenings is to help you make the best, most informed choices for you and your family—gentle ways to achieve optimum health and wellness. Each month we present an array of ideas that have helped others so that you can choose what suits and works best for you.

This month, Kathleen Barnes’ feature article, “Aging Gracefully,” reminds us of simple commonsense steps that will help us live better, longer. As part of the boomer generation, I see firsthand how my peers want to do more with their golden years, not less. Our experts’ tips can make a difference at any age and it helps to start now!

Spring feels like a good time to clean up our life. We all know we want to, but too few of us do. I am now eager to take a closer look at Linda Sechrist’s “Spring Detox” article, in which two experts with 60 years’ combined experience recommend how to gently, effectively and naturally cleanse our body of harmful elements. We have the ability to eliminate these accumulated toxins upfront and give our body the support it needs to heal and rebuild essential cells and organs. It’s an incredible mechanism when we let it do its job properly.

With the promise of nutritious goodness from our family’s tomato plants now nestled into freshly tilled soil, my thoughts turn to other hopeful gardeners and farmers’ market fans anticipating the rewards of connecting with Earth’s natural abundance. Whether grown in patio pots or larger plots, reaping fresh produce is one of the best preventative health care practices I know to bring you and your family joy and longevity.

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newsbriefs EarthGym Leads Walk and Yoga Along Rancocas Creek

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onnie Hart, founder of EarthGym, and Jessica Van Liere, her Earth assistant, will lead a leisure walk along the Rancocas Creek within Medford Park, from 9:30 to 11 a.m., May 19.

The duo will teach participants about Native American practices for experiencing nature more fully, such as EarthGym’s technique, Heart-Sensing.

“Participants will be encouraged to deepen their own personal dialogue with Mother Nature as they walk through this lovely park,” says Van Liere.

“This has been one of EarthGym’s longest running traditions,” says Hart. “There is something about practicing yoga outdoors that is very special. It seems to lift away the mind’s worries and connects us to the more meaningful aspects of our lives, and standing postures around a stately tree will take the yoga experience to a deeper level as well.”

Location: The walk begins across the street from the Pinelands Library on Allen Street, in Medford. Yoga mats and prior experience are not necessary. For directions and more information, call 609-970-3401 or visit EarthGym.org.

Acu-Health Center in Moorestown Adds Hypnosis Services

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he Acu-Health Center, a wellness facility that offers acupuncture, nutrition, chiropractic, massage and energy healing, will offer the class, Meditation with the Masters: a Channeled Meditation of Higher Vibration, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., May 23. The center’s newest practitioner Barbara Angelo, a certified, professional hypnotist since 2007, will lead the meditation.

Angelo is also a past life regression consultant, with advanced certifications from experts such as Dr. Brian Weiss and Richard Barbara Angelo Sutphen. She combines this training with her unique intuitive abilities to offer clients profound insight into their soul’s journey and life’s purpose.

Acu-Health Center is a holistic health care and well-being provider with a tranquil, restful office that houses seasoned professionals in the areas of individual and family counseling, therapeutic massage, skin and body care. Owner Paula Anderson has years of experience as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist as well as a certified practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine.

Cost: $20. Location: 100 W. Camden Ave., Moorestown.

To RSVP for the meditation, call 609-458-6282 or visit KahunaHealingHypnosis.com. For more information about the center, visit Acu-HealthCenter.com.

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Animal Welfare Association 5K Race and Doggie Fun Day

Yoga Portrait Workshop Hosted

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he Sanctuary for Yoga will exhibit paintings by artist and registered yoga teacher Lauri Andreacchio, whose artwork is realistically based and offers an expressionistic view of her life. To celebrate the opening, The Sanctuary for Yoga is hosting a fun, creative workshop, from 6 to 8 p.m., May 17, followed by an opening reception and meet-and-greet with the artist from 8 to 10 p.m. The workshop is designed to help participants tap into their inner child and release their creative spirit through drawing, asana, pranayama and meditation.

Adreacchio’s experiences as a yoga instructor plus her personal yoga practice have deepened her art and enabled her to explore more. “Ultimately, the work is about getting beyond the barriers which block individuals from finding truth,” says Andreacchio, who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Tyler School of Art at Temple University.

Cost: $30. Location: 43 S. Main St., Medford. For more information or to register (required) for the opening and workshop, call 609953-7800 or visit TheSanctuaryForYoga.com. For more information about Andreacchio, visit LauriAndreacchio.com.

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he Animal Welfare Association (AWA) hosts its 16th annual 5K Race/Walk and Doggie Fun Day, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 18, at Cooper River Park, in Cherry Hill. AWA counts on the funds raised to provide shelter and medical care to more than 2,000 homeless dogs and cats that the organization cares for until they are adopted every year. The event raised $72,000 last year, making it the highest grossing event in AWA history, and this year’s goal is set for $100,000.

Post-race activities for fundraising teams include annual pet-companion fair games and dog contests (best costume, best kisser, cutest couple and more), vendor booths offering lunch options and pet-related shopping, plus entertainment featuring police working dogs as well as The Jersey Disc Devils and Their High Flying K-9 Athletes. Several rescue groups and nonprofit shelters will display animals available for adoption.

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital will lead educational workshops including emergency preparedness. AWA celebrates its 65th year of serving the community at 1 p.m. complete with cake, ice cream and gifts for its four-legged participants.

AWA—a private, nonprofit that is nationally recognized for its innovative programs—is funded completely through donations from friends and supporters. In 2012, nearly 20,000 pets were helped through AWA’s progressive, no-kill programs: 1900 were adopted, 11,000 were spayed or neutered and 4500 were given vaccines and basic care.

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Cherry Hill Township Will Monitor Joyful Gathering Spiritual Center Municipal Resource Usage Online Honors Dr. Gary Stahl

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he town council of Cherry Hill township approved the creation of a two-year pilot program that will allow it to track the way municipal resources are used, and in turn, identify ways to cut costs and improve efficiency. The township is collaborating with Indiana-based Sustainability Dashboard Tools Inc. to become the first municipality in the nation to use the web-based data management tool to track the way resources such as electricity, water, fuel and consumables (like office supplies) are used in town hall and other buildings.

The dashboard’s interactive nature will also give township staff the ability to determine exactly—in some cases, down to the square foot—how much it costs to heat, light and otherwise operate township facilities and how best to cut those expenses.

Improvements that have already been instituted will be traceable, and it will be possible to determine when using green products makes the most sense both fiscally and environmentally.

“By understanding how our resources are being utilized, we can more effectively target our reduction efforts and maintain those results,” comments Mayor Chuck Cahn. Through the collaboration with Sustainability Dashboard, the township was able to secure the service, valued at $150,000, for $10,000, an amount that will be funded entirely by grant money from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

“It is our belief that the success of this project will become a source of pride for the residents of Cherry Hill and a valuable model that assists and inspires communities across the country,” says Steve Ashkin, founder and CEO of Sustainability Dashboard Tools Inc. For more information, call the Mayor’s Office at 856-488-7878, or email the mayor directly at MayorCahn@SHTownship.com.

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oyful Gathering Spiritual Center, in Westmont, will host an event to raise funds for the neonatal unit of the Children’s Regional Hospital at Cooper, from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., May 19, at Lucien’s Manor, in Berlin. The event will include hors d’oeurvres and dinner, live music, dancing, and live and silent auctions featuring prizes provided by area businesses and individual donors. Thirty percent of proceeds raised will benefit the hospital.

Reverend Margaret Palagye will honor Dr. Gary Stahl, the vice chief of the hospital’s department of pediatrics and the head of the neonatology division, and his outstanding team who confidently turn struggle into hope and living miracles. With the presentation of a humanitarian award, United States Representative Rob Andrews will recognize Stahl’s longstanding commitment to saving the lives of babies born prematurely. Stahl has received numerous awards and acknowledgments, including peer recognition as an expert in his field and being included as one of the “Top Docs for Kids” in the March issue of SJ Magazine.

Joyful Gathering is a non-denominational spiritual community that seeks to change people’s lives through prayer, inspiring Sunday celebration services and weekly empowering self-help workshops. Based on New Thought and Ancient Wisdom philosophies, the Center’s workshops empower individuals to let go of limitations to discover miracles within.

Cost: $55 per ticket. Location: 81 W. White Horse Pike, Berlin.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 609-267-2855, email Audrey_jgsc@hotmail.com or visit JoyfulGathering.org.

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newsbriefs Reiki My Yoga Offers New Healing Technique

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ae Gutiérrez, a Vinyasa power yoga instructor and certified Reiki master, opened her studio Reiki My Yoga, in January, to help clients unblock and release daily stress. She offers Reiki sessions, private yoga classes and signature Reiki My Yoga sessions that combine a one-hour yo g a c l a s s w i t h a 30-minute Reiki session. She also uses crystals. In May, Gutiérrez is offering $15 off an hour Reiki session at the Reiki My Yoga studio, in Voorhees.

She says, “These healing techniques, along with Earth and universal energies, help to accelerate the healing process. This healing enables individuals to reach their highest levels of self-awareness and to rediscover their own sense and state of well-being.”

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Journalist Ken Roseboro to Speak About GMOs

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en Roseboro, originally from Collingswood, will share his extensive knowledge about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and genetically engineered (GE) foods, from 7 to 8 p.m., May 30, at the Haddon Township Public Library. Because seating is limited, early arrival is recommended; doors open at 6:30.

Acres USA, North America’s oldest and largest magazine covering commercial-scale, organic and sustainable farming, called Roseboro, “the nation’s reporter on all issues Ken Roseboro surrounding genetically modified foods.” A prolific investigator of GMO issues, Roseboro edits and publishes The Organic & Non-GMO Report, a monthly news magazine that focuses on threats posed by GE foods and the growing non-GMO food trend, as well as The Non-GMO Sourcebook, a directory of suppliers of non-GMO seeds, grains and ingredients. He wrote Genetically Altered Foods and Your Health and The Organic Food Handbook. Roseboro serves on the board of directors of the Iowa Organic Association and appears in the new documentary film, GMO OMG. Location: 15 MacArthur Blvd., Westmont. For more information, visit GMOFreeNJ.com

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Integrated Reiki and Counseling Services at Transitions Counseling Center

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egistered Nurse and Certified Reiki Master Karen Klich Ruesch, founder of Joyous Reiki, has teamed up with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Donna Chesbrough to offer integrated therapy at Transitions Counseling Center. The duo works together to help clients find the treatment plan that best helps them reach their desired outcome.

They offer flexible hours to accommodate clients’ schedules.

According to the two profesKaren Klich Ruesch sionals, the combination of speaking freely from the heart in a comfortable setting and releasing stagnant energy through Reiki can result in miraculous healing. They add that this is the first time Reiki has been offered in Swedesboro and Woolwich Township.

Transitions Counseling Center also offers eye movement desensitization reprocessing (EMDR), which works especially well for patients that suffer from chronic anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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More Sleep Helps Shed Pounds

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njoying more zzz’s is not usually associated with weight loss, but a growing number of epidemiological studies suggest that insufficient sleep may be linked to a greater risk of weight gain. The latest results from a study presented at the 2012 annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior points out that sleep behavior influences body weight by affecting not only how many calories we consume, but also how much energy we expend.

When researchers at Tübingen and Lübeck universities, in Germany, and Uppsala University, in Sweden, investigated the effect of short-term sleep deprivation on hunger, physical activity and energy levels, they discovered that insufficient sleep increased the participants’ sensations of hunger by raising the level of the “hunger hormone”, ghrelin. The less sleep a person had, the hungrier they felt. After only one night of disrupted sleep, the volunteers moved around less and burned off fewer calories in their resting state than their counterparts that enjoyed a good night’s sleep.

Yoga Reduces Depression in Pregnant Women

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regnancy hormones are known to cause myriad physical and emotional symptoms, including unexplainable mood swings. The fluctuations are more serious for one in five expectant moms because they also experience major depression. Now, a groundbreaking study by the University of Michigan offers new hope. Pregnant women identified as psychiatrically high-risk that participated in a 10-week mindfulness yoga intervention experienced significant reductions in their depressive symptoms. Mothers-to-be also reported stronger attachment to their babies in the womb.

Working Out Hot Flashes

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ne of the most common and uncomfortable symptoms of menopause may respond positively to a simple, no-cost measure. Health researchers at Penn State report that menopausal women that exercise may experience fewer hot flashes in the 24 hours following physical activity. In this first-time study of objective versus subjective, or self-reported, hot flashes, the Pennsylvania researchers studied 92 menopausal women for 15 days.

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May is Asparagus Month

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ometimes referred to as the aristocrat of vegetables, asparagus has been cultivated for more than 2,000 years. It was prized by ancient Greeks and Romans for its taste and reputed medicinal qualities, and 19th-century French bridegrooms, believing it was an aphrodisiac, frequently ate several helpings on the eve of their nuptials. The crop reaches its peak during April and May.

Packing a fiber-filled punch of vitamins A and C, this princely veggie also delivers significant helpings of folate and rutin, which help to strengthen blood vessels. Its delicate flavor is best preserved by stir-frying or light steaming.

Source: FruitsAndVeggiesMatter.gov

The Exercise Advantage

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aking a brisk walk or bike ride may stave off cognitive decline better than reaching for the daily crossword puzzle, says a new study published in the journal Neurology.

Researchers at Scotland’s University of Edinburgh reviewed the medical records of more than 600 Scots born in 1936 that were given MRI scans at age 73.

“People in their 70s that participated in more physical exercise, including walking several times a week, had less brain shrinkage and other signs of aging in the brain than those that were less physically active,” says study author Alan J. Gow, Ph.D.

Surprisingly, the study showed that participating in mentally and socially stimulating activities, such as visiting family and friends, reading or even learning a new language, did little to ward off the symptoms of an aging brain. Study participants will undergo a second MRI scan at age 76, and researchers plan to compare the two scans to see if the links between exercise and better brain health hold up.

Fewer Scans May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

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hile screening for breast cancer is important, women should avoid unnecessary medical imaging, according to a recent report issued by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) which identified two factors that increased the risk for the disease: post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy and radiation exposure from medical imaging.

Physician Rebecca Smith-Bindman, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of California-San Francisco, who contributed to the IOM report, notes that CT scans and other forms of medical imaging have revolutionized medicine and can be lifesaving. However, she recommends that women engage their doctors in the decision-making process and discuss the necessity and safety of all potential radiological scans.

To understand the risks and benefits, it’s suggested women ask their doctor: “Is this scan absolutely essential? Is it necessary to do it now? Are there other, alternative tests [such as thermography]? How can I be sure the test will be done in the safest way possible? Will having the scan information change the management of my disease? Can I wait until after seeing a specialist before getting the scan?”

Midwife-Led Birth Centers Improve Outcomes

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omen that receive care at midwife-led birth centers incur lower medical costs and are less likely to have Caesarean births than women that give birth at hospitals, according to new findings by the American Association of Birth Centers (AABC).

The rising number of Cesarean births in the United States (32 percent in 2010, according to the National Centers for Disease Control National Vital Statistics Report) has generated concern due to short- and long-term health implications for women, their newborns and future pregnancies. The AABC study, which included more than 15,500 women that received care in 79 midwife-led birth centers in 33 states from 2007 through 2010, found that fewer than 6 percent of the participants required a Caesarean birth, compared to nearly 24 percent similarly low-risk women cared for in a hospital setting.

Birth centers—homelike facilities functioning within the health care system— are based on a wellness model of pregnancy and birth personalized to individual needs. “They are uniquely positioned to provide healthy women and their newborns with maternity care, avoiding unnecessary Caesarean births,” advises AABC President-Elect Lesley Rathbun, a certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. “Americans need to learn about the high-quality care that midwife-led birth centers offer.”

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Better Care through Meditation

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esearchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center, in New York, suggest that primary care practitioners can improve their communications skills and quality of care via training in mindfulness meditation. A majority of the doctors participating in a recent study reported experiencing an improved capacity to listen more attentively and respond more effectively to others, and do it in a more non-judgmental frame of mind. The scientists found that both doctors and their patients believed the quality of care improved following the training.

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Natural Oils Lower Cholesterol

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ccording to new data presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions, people that switched to cooking with a blend of sesame and rice bran oils experienced noteworthy drops in blood pressure and improved cholesterol levels. The 60-day study in New Delhi, India, involved 300 participants and showed that cooking with a combination of these oils in a variety of ways worked nearly as well as a commonly prescribed high blood pressure medication.

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Honoring Veterans

Helping Troops Return Home to Meaningful Work Colin and Karen Archipley, owners of Archi’s Acres, in Escondido, California, daily honor contributions by America’s armed forces by helping combat vets return home to a fresh start doing meaningful work through their Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training (VSAT) program. Established in 2007, they can now list 160 ongoing agribusinesses nationwide led by program graduates. “This instills confidence in the veterans as together, we tap into their abilities to adapt and overcome, to take on a challenge and to know themselves and seek improvement,” says Colin, who served with the Marine Corps.

This year, the couple is expanding the program by launching 10 one-acre certified-organic hydroponic greenhouses as incubators sparking future VSAT-graduate businesses.

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Food Revolution Day is May 17 Food Revolution Day, a collaborative effort between the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation in the United States, the Better Food Foundation in the UK and The Good Foundation in Australia, aims to get people around the world talking about real food and food education. Last year, the global day of action encompassed more than 1,000 events and dinner parties among families and friends, school associates, work colleagues and community neighbors in 664 cities in 62 countries.

To get involved, visit FoodRevolutionDay.com.

Nearing Equality

Gender Pay Gap is Eroding Recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that women now earn 82 percent as much as men, up from 64 percent in 1980. This latest figure represents median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers, including self-employed, but not seasonal workers.

Progress has also been made in gender segregation within the labor market, with many previously male-dominated fields including law, banking, medicine and civil service jobs such as bus drivers and mail carriers opening up to women. In 2012, President Obama cited his signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act as a second-term issue for addressing gender discrimination.

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Camp Revamped

Anti-Bullying Tenets Enhance Summer Fun Many summer camps have taken steps to prevent bullying, reflecting mainstream trends. Attendees at Camp Dark Waters, a Medford, New Jersey, residential camp for ages 7 through 16 founded on Quaker principles, are asked to abide by a list of Anti-Bullying Campers’ Rights: n I have the right to be happy and to be treated with kindness. No one will laugh at me, ignore me or hurt my feelings. n I have the right to be myself. No one will treat me unfairly because I am fat or thin, fast or slow, strong or weak, a boy or girl. I am different because I am myself. n I have the right to be safe. No one will hit, kick, push or pinch me. I will be free from physical threats. n I have the right to hear and be heard. No one will yell, scream or shout and my opinions and desires will be considered in any plans we make. n I have the right to learn about myself. I will be free to express my feelings and opinions without being interrupted or punished. n Bullying campers are warned that if they fail to honor these rights, they’ll be sent home.

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Golden Years

May is Older Americans Month The theme for the 50th annual Older Americans Month 2013 is Unleash the Power of Age, to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions to our communities.

These productive, active and influential members of society share essential talents, wisdom and life experiences with their families, friends and neighbors.

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Natural Aids

Antibiotic-Free Meats are on the Rise Although sales of antibiotic-free meat comprise a tiny fraction of the total market, retailers like Whole Foods, Costco and Trader Joe’s cannot get enough antibiotic-free meat to meet the demand, according to a New York Times report. In a Consumer Reports National Research Center telephone survey, more than 60 percent of respondents said they would be willing to pay at least five cents a pound more for meat raised without antibiotics.

For three years, Scott Sechler, owner of Bell & Evans, an organic meat processing company near Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania, has been feeding his chickens a specially milled diet laced with oregano oil and a touch of cinnamon as a method to fight off bacterial diseases that plague meat and poultry producers without resorting to antibiotics, which some experts say can be detrimental to the humans that eat the meat.

Noodles & Company, a fast-growing chain of more than 300 restaurants, has added antibiotic-free pork to the ingredients customers can add to their pastas. It ensured a year’s supply in advance by committing to receiving cuts of meat that were not in relatively high demand. Dan Fogarty, executive vice president, remarks, “We’re deliberately voting with our pocketbooks.”

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Pill Chill

Birth Control Meds Foul Global Waters After ethinylestradiol (EE2), the active ingredient in most birth control pills, has done its duty in preventing pregnancy, it can begin a second life as a pollutant that harms wildlife, creating “intersex” fish and amphibians, and is difficult and costly to remove from wastewater streams that carry it into natural waterways. EE2 is only one of many synthetic hormones that humans excrete into wastewater.

The European Union wants to upgrade 1,360 wastewater treatment plants to utilize necessary charcoal-filtering technology to tackle EE2 contamination across England and Wales. Meeting proposed limits will require expenditures of $41 billion to $47 billion, according to Richard Owen, a professor at the University of Exeter, in the UK.

In the journal Nature, Owen and Susan Jobling, Ph.D., an ecotoxicologist at London’s Brunel University, write that more public debate on EE2 regulation is needed. “Animals are exquisitely sensitive to it,” observes Jobling.

Owen queries: “Are we willing to pay this cost as a society or would we prefer to live with the environmental impact?”

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Aging Gracefully It’s No Mystery: We Now Know How

by Kathleen Barnes

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ost of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years.

Fortunately, it’s never too late (or too early) to make key small changes that will immediately and profoundly influence our ability to live long and healthy lives. Experts recommend that a handful of simple, scientifically validated health strategies will help us age gracefully and beautifully.

“Most of us are living longer, but not necessarily better,” advises Dr. Arlene Noodleman, medical co-director of Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness, in Campbell, California. “Many people face decades of chronic debilitating disease, but you can minimize or even eliminate that period of life and maximize health.

It’s all about your lifestyle.”

Rules to Live By

Whether the goal is disease prevention, retaining a sharp mind, weight control, balancing hormones, maintaining good posture or supporting glowing skin, all the experts Natural Awakenings asked agree on a core strategy that can extend life and improve its quality in later years: Take a walk. Or, undertake another enjoyable form of outdoor exercise for about 30 minutes a day.

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to sunlight for 15 minutes three times a week allows natural production of vitamin D. Researchers at Boston University, Harvard University and others attest that sufficient doses of the vitamin help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes, depression, obesity, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, relieve menopausal symptoms and support longevity.

Drink plenty of water. Hydration is key to cell health and overall proper body functions. Aim for consuming one ounce of water every day for every two pounds of body weight.

Eat a healthy diet. This means lots of vegetables and fish, some lean meats and poultry and moderate amounts of fruits and grains for weight control; abundant antioxidants to prevent deterioration that leads to chronic disease; and vital nutrients to support and extend life. Avoid sugars in all forms, simple carbohydrates, processed foods and for many, wheat and wheat gluten, especially for those with excess abdominal fat.

Get a good night’s sleep. Eight hours is more than beauty sleep. Studies consistently report that it’s essential for energy and the prevention of a host of diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancer (Nurses’ Health Study; plus UK research in Diabetes Care, the European Heart Journal and British Journal of Cancer). Regular turning in and waking times, plus sleeping in a dark room, are important to optimize melatonin production; it is not true that we need less sleep as we age.

Use the right supplements. Take a high-quality multivitamin every day, preferably an organic product based on whole foods for optimum nutrition. Fish oil is also essential for nearly everyone for heart, brain and joint health. Vitamin D is critical, especially in the winter months and for darker-skinned people that need greater sun exposure to manufacture it. Also add curcumin; according to numerous clinical studies, including those from Baylor University and the University of California-Los Angeles, it can help prevent and even reverse cancer, Alzheimer’s, osteoarthritis, skin diseases and digestive disorders.

Prevent Dementia

Caregivers for parents or other relatives with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia are often concerned about experienc-

ing such regression themselves. “There is some evidence that a tendency to memory loss can be inherited, but in any case, there are things you can do to prevent and even possibly reverse memory loss,” counsels Noodleman.

Reducing stress is the best way to keep a sharp mind, she says. “Chronic stress inhibits the cerebral cortex (the brain’s gray matter, responsible for higher mind function, including memory), resulting in a lack of judgment and other impaired brain function. So, manage stress and memory function will improve.”

Deep breathing and increased oxygenation of the blood helps relieve stress and deliver nutrients to brain cells.

Practicing yoga postures like the shoulder stand and headstand, or exercises using an inversion table, for just a few minutes a day can improve circulation to the brain and may help keep brain cells intact.

“It’s important to keep brain cells healthy and alive by keeping blood sugars and blood pressure under control,” urges Doctor of Osteopathy Lisa Ganghu, an internal medicine specialist and clinical assistant professor at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, in New York City. High blood pressure and diabetes

are risk factors for strokes and mini-strokes that result in brain cell impairment, she says, adding, “Some research even suggests that caffeine may improve memory and focus.”

“Use it or lose it,” concludes Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, an integrative medical authority from Kona, Hawaii, and author of Real Cause, Real Cure. Extensive research shows that challenging the brain with puzzles and language courses, having an active social life and getting regular exercise are all related to maintaining optimum brain health.

“People who age gracefully are physically and mentally active,” adds Noodleman.

Prevent Disease

A proper diet is a good place to start to take control. Ganghu recommends largely plant-based diets, like the Mediterranean, to keep common repercussions of aging at bay.

Teitelbaum contravenes traditional medicine’s stance and says that most people don’t need to worry about salt intake, even if they suffer from high blood pressure, noting, “Research shows that people that follow the national guidelines

for salt intake tend to die younger. Instead, it’s important to keep magnesium and potassium levels up by adding 200 milligrams of magnesium and 500 milligrams of potassium to your supplement regimen every day.”

To prevent and control diabetes, Teitelbaum emphasizes, “Avoid sugar; it causes premature cell aging that affects all body systems.” He explains that excess sugar and its byproducts age and stiffen cells. Dozens of studies directly link sugar and aging, including a PLoS Genetics study from the University of Montreal.

(Also see Tinyurl.com/GlycationExplained.)

Reproducing cancer cells typically don’t die as other cells in the human body are programmed to. Recent research by Baylor University and others based on the Human Genome Project strongly suggests that curcumin taken as a dietary supplement (400 mg a day or more) can persuade cancer cells to commit suicide and stop their wild and potentially fatal reproduction.

Ganghu further recommends limiting exposure to environmental toxins from sources such as common garden and household chemicals and agricultural spraying (choose organic for safety).

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Weight Control

A large body of research from institutions such as the National Institute on Aging and the International Longevity Center shows that avoiding obesity and managing weight is paramount for longevity, as well as for preventing many of the diseases associated with aging. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that people with a body mass index (BMI) over 35 are at an 18 percent higher risk of earlier death from all causes than those that maintain a normal body weight (BMI of 25 or under).

Hormones can be a factor in weight gain for perimenopausal and menopausal women, says Ganghu, so it is important to be tested. She also notes, “A loss of muscle mass due to aging can affect weight because muscle tissue is metabolically more active than fat tissue, creating a vicious circle.” She recommends strength training to improve muscle strength and mass.

Typically, two 20-minute sessions a week with moderate weights are enough to create “Michelle Obama arms,” says Kathy Smith of Park City, Utah, a DVD fitness entrepreneur and a spokesperson for the International Council on Active Aging.

Good Posture

“We spend a lot of time driving, working on computers and other activities with our arms in front of us. This causes chest muscles to contract and become tight as we age, drawing the head forward and rounding the spine, which produces a pronounced slouch,” says Smith, author of Feed Muscle, Shrink Fat Diet.

Bending, stretching and strength training strengthens the shoulder and back muscles that help us stay upright. Smith

recommends a “walking desk”, essentially a treadmill with a board across the arms where a laptop can rest, and the user walks at only one to two miles per hour.

“You’re moving, not sitting, and that is really important,” says Smith.

Yoga postures like the cobra and the bow are also helpful, as are visits to a chiropractor or other structural therapist.

Healthy Skin

“Your skin is a roadmap of your overall health,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman, a dermatologist who practices anti-aging medicine in California’s Silicon Valley with his wife. He explains that skin aging is caused by the three D’s: deflation, descent and deterioration. All of them can be reversed.

Deflation is the loss of volume and moisture, which can be offset by proper internal hydration, healthy nutrition and good moisturizers. “People can make new collagen well into their 80s and even 90s,” he says. Deterioration is the loss of skin tone and elasticity that can accompany stress, poor diet and lack of exercise.

Noodleman recommends regular exfoliation of skin on the face (an economical home facial with baking soda and water or eggs is high on his list) and dry brushing the whole body. He also notes that new laser treatments, acupres-

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sure facelifts and other spa treatments can help temporarily minimize wrinkles and bring back a youthful glow.

It’s not hard to be vibrant, healthy and energetic at any age if one is living a healthy lifestyle. “I feel like I am 30. I expect to feel that way for the rest of my life,” says the 60-something Teitelbaum.

“Of course, I’m not at the beach in a Speedo,” he quips. “Who wants to look 20? There is also a certain beauty in age.”

Kathleen Barnes is a freelance writer, book author and blogger. Her most recent title is 10 Best Ways to Manage Stress.

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Whole-Body Dry Brushing Dry brushing stimulates oil production, circulation that tightens skin and lymphatic drainage for detoxification and improved immune function. It also exfoliates.

Using a moderately stiff brush with a long handle, start with the feet and vigorously brush eight long, smooth strokes in each of the listed areas, always brushing toward the heart: Soles of the feet Tops of the feet Calves Shins Both sides of lower legs Upper thighs Inner thighs Backs of thighs Buttocks Lower back Sides (love handles) Belly Breasts (very gently) Chest Palms of hands Forearms, front and back Upper arms, inside, outside and back Upper back and shoulders Neck (brush toward the face in this instance only) Face (use a softer cosmetic brush or similar device) Source: Teresa Tapp, an exercise physiologist and nutritional counselor, in Safety Harbor, FL

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hen combined, the image of a rainy afternoon and a good book, which are two individual things, not only complement and enhance each other but also

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spark the imagination and the emotions so powerfully, making it possible to even imagine where we could be when we experience them. Today, the words balance, wellness and healthy lifestyle are an inseparable combination that can invoke powerful images around the intention of healing. This concept is exactly what Susan Drummond, a licensed massage therapist and Reiki Master, and Maryann Miller, Certified Heal Your Life Teacher/ Workshop Facilitator and founder of Consciously Living, had in mind when they decided to combine their talents and skills, which they offer at NJBalance Wellness Center, founded by Drummond and Miller in Medford Village.

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there was something more happening than just touching. This spurred my interest first in massage and then in Reiki.

The combination of hands on massage

Susan Drummond first sensed her unique gifts and interest in the metaphysical sciences when her young niece and father became ill. From an Italian family, who were all comfortable with displays of affection, Drummond naturally wanted to touch and comfort them with her hands.

“When my hands were on them, I felt energy moving through me and realized

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and energy work opened up my intuitive channels and also allowed me to help my beloved family members physically, spiritually, and emotionally throughout their dying process,” says Drummond, who previously managed an engineering firm before getting a massage license and opening up her private practice. “I went from the extreme of left-brained work to the right-brained work of intuitive healer and massage therapist. I even taught massage at a local holistic massage school.

Through it all I held on to my dream of opening up a wellness center.”

Maryann Miller

Maryann Miller initially channeled her passion for children and teaching into a career as a teacher of elementary physical education. When her husband accepted a job in Louisiana, she transferred her skills into religious adult education. Later, she returned to college to work on a masters degree and moved into the business world, where she worked for 21 years. “I tried to balance the intensity of my work life with studying the body of writing by Louise Hay and Edgar Cayce,

which helped me to make sense of my life, particularly during the trying times of my divorce in 1997,” remarks Miller.

When Miller retired in 2007, she was suffering from burnout. “Shortly after I moved back to New Jersey and met Susan, I went to a class on psychic development, which was something I did to pamper myself and develop my intuitive guidance,” explains Miller.

During the first two years of Miller’s retirement, there were many months of journaling, meditation, reading, studying and crying. “I think that’s when my life was healed and I got my Ph.D. from God, which is why I feel that I have a really good understanding of how we are meant to live and work with life,” jokes Miller, who took her newfound wisdom one step further by posing the question—Show me how I can serve others and share what I’ve learned. The question was quickly answered. “I could combine my teaching background with the new spiritual principles and laws and share them with others,” says Miller, who later attended a Louise Hay “I Can Do It” conference, where she learned how she could become certified to teach the principles in Hay’s You Can Heal Your Life book. She is also a certified in hypnotism, Reiki and Rain Drop therapy.

Today, Drummond and Miller show their willingness to serve in many ways at NJBalance Wellness, a peaceful and serene setting in a historic house built in 1847. The center is a veritable safe haven and welcoming gathering place for like-minded people to connect, discuss ideas, take a class, recharge, read a book, work on a puzzle, purchase a book or a gift, and to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea in a comfortable chair. “The energy here is so wonderful that we have to remind ourselves to go home,” say the women.

“Everything that we do ties together to help people learn how they can live their best life, that they have the power to control and direct their lives. Most importantly, all that we do is really for the purpose of teaching people that they are not broken but rather they are beautiful spiritual beings having a human experience,” enthuse Drummond and Miller.

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Edible Hormones Health Support for Women

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by Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

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n addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast and prostate cancers and osteoarthritis symptoms.

Despite drug-free approaches to hormone health that predate synthesized 20th-century hormone replacement therapy, the pharmaceutical industry has all but vanquished eating appropriately nutritious foods as a means to balancing hormones. Why do people embrace external sourcing when natural internal functioning is the better, less costly and more permanent solution? Even the current bio-identical upgrade of hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) may lead to some biological dependency on these substances.

Appropriate BHRT should include an analysis of how the individual uniquely metabolizes hormones and functional foods that can help.

An edible approach to hormone health provides deep nourishment for glands, enabling increased production of what they lack due to changes associated with age or illness.

Healthy eating likewise reduces the activity of excess hormones already in the body, beneficially mimicking their previ-

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root vegetables kohlrabi and rutabaga contain glucosinolates, which help protect DNA from damage, according to a study published in Current Science.

Also, ever-increasing preclinical and clinical evidence shows that consuming cruciferous vegetables reduces the risk of more than 100 health problems, including a wide range of cancers, like those affecting the bladder and breasts.

ous function without the unwanted side effects. Here are some leading food aids to get us there.

Pomegranate

The resemblance of the inner topography of a pomegranate to an ovary is more than poetic homage. Pre-Renaissance Western herbalists commonly held that a plant food’s visual similarity to a human organ indicated a positive health correlation. Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology on pomegranates by Japanese scientists revealed that the seeds and fleshy capsules within which they are suspended, called arils, contain estrogens structurally similar to those found in mammals.

Preclinical results published in Phytochemistry may explain why extracts of these plant-derived bio-identical hormones mimicking estradiol, estriol and estrone are capable of replacing the function of an ovary. A Japanese study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology reported that female mice whose ovaries had been removed and were later fed pomegranate juice and pomegranate seed extract for two weeks showed reversals in bone loss, uterine weight loss and anxiety.

Broccoli

Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and Brussels sprouts, collard and mustard greens and the

Unwelcome symptoms of perimenopause (which can last years before the completion of menopause) can be offset through daily ingestion of ground flax, which can be added to cereals, salads and other foods. Ground flaxseed mixed with dried berries is particularly palatable.

As the ovarian reserve of naturally manufactured hormones exhausts itself and prompts an imbalance, flaxseed is particularly effective in rebalancing levels of desirable estrogen metabolites, such as breast-friendly 2-hydroxyestrone. It contains a fiber, lignan, that upon digestion produces two important phytoestrogens capable of stimulating the body’s natural estrogen receptors in cases of estrogen deficiency and blocking both synthetic and natural estrogen when there is excess (as with estrogen-dominant conditions from puberty to menopause).

These properties have been confirmed in human clinical studies performed at the University of Toronto’s Department of Nutritional Sciences and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Thus, flaxseed may be considered a source of plant “estrogen” capable of prompting regression of estrogen-sensitive cancers, including those of the breast and prostate.

Extremely versatile in culinary applications, combining flaxseed with ground cumin provides a medicinally potent homemade seasoning supporting women’s hormonal health.

Cumin

Cumin—actually a fruit disguised as a spice—has tremendous hormone-modulating properties recently confirmed

by findings in Experimental Biology and Medicine. Japanese scientists demonstrated that cumin seeds can inhibit loss of bone density and strength as effectively as estrogen in a female rat model of age-associated osteoporosis. They further found that the cumin seeds did not have estrogen’s weight-promoting and possible carcinogenic effects on the uterus.

Imagine the potent hormone-balancing properties of a dinner of steamed rutabaga dressed with ground flaxseeds and cumin with a side of mustard greens with olive oil and pomegranate dressing.

It beats a serving of Premarin with a serving of unwanted side effects any day.

Sayer Ji is the founder of GreenMed Info.com and advisory board member of the National Health Federation. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator. Learn more at GreenMedInfo.com.

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S PRING DETOX Gentle Natural Cleansing Works Best

by Linda Sechrist

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o secure optimum performance, maximize lifespan and maintain the warranty of vehicles, knowledgeable drivers follow the regular maintenance needs recommended in the owner’s manual. Similarly, many health practitioners, integrative physicians and chiropractors suggest that periodically cleansing the body’s inside works—flushing toxins and enabling the digestive process and organs like the liver and kidney to rest and reset—aids in maintaining, restoring and optimizing health.

Whether seeking a dramatic cleanup and clearing out or a simple tune-up, a natural, detoxifying cleanse eliminates accumulations of unwanted substances. Doctor of Chiropractic and Nutritionist Linda Berry, of Albany, California, and Brenda Watson, ReNew Life founder and a certified nutritional consultant from Clearwater, Florida, are recognized authorities on the subject.

Berry’s Internal Cleansing and Watson’s series of six books on digestive health that began with Renew Your Life stress that the process may be both a missing link in Western nutrition and

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a key to returning Americans to health.

They both believe that specific medical concerns—including allergies, arthritis, elevated cholesterol, high blood pressure, fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders and body pains—are directly related to toxicity, which responds well to gentle detoxification.

Their suggestions for reducing the overload based on 60 years of combined experience include eliminating pro-inflammatory processed foods, alcohol, coffee, refined sugars and bad fats; increasing daily intake of healthy, organic, fiber-rich foods; and gently cleansing at least twice a year, using a natural approach.

How to Begin

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the onset of spring and fall suggest appropriate times for internal cleansing.

Although strictly protein drink fasts are not encouraged, a minimum of 20 grams of high-quality protein should be consumed daily. Read labels and pick a sugarless protein powder.

A simple one-day, weekend or seven-day cleanse for experienced or inexpe-

rienced individuals begins every morning with a total body dry skin brushing prior to showering, and then drinking a minimum of 10, eight-ounce glasses of water throughout the day. This includes a tasty green juice drink, followed by an eightounce glass of water for breakfast, lunch and a healthy afternoon snack. Watson’s favorite green cleansing recipe consists of liquefying one-and-a-half cucumbers, two stalks of celery, half a Granny Smith apple, a handful of spinach or any other type of green vegetable, a few sprigs of parsley and a tiny piece of lemon.

Then, an hour after breakfast and lunch, sip a cup of herbal tea, take two or three capsules of spirulina and two capsules of omega-3. For dinner, liquefy one teaspoon of red miso paste in eight ounces of hot water and add five sprigs of wakame seaweed.

“To fight hunger during the day, drink more water with lemon or ginger, warm herbal tea or green juices,” advises Watson.

To increase fiber intake, Berry suggests placing ingredients in a VitaMix or the more affordable NutriBullet, which pulverizes everything added, even whole flax seeds. Juicers, which are harder to clean after using, separate the liquid from the fibrous pulp, which human intestines need to create at least two daily bowel movements. Add oat or rice bran, citrus pectin or other national fibers as a bulk agent.

A natural, non-chlorinated water enema using simple home apparatus available at local stores can also be incorporated into the regimen, as necessary, “An enema [initially] affects only the intestine’s lower third, so hold in the room-temperature water for five to 15 minutes, if possible,” suggests Berry.

What to Avoid

Safe, over-the-counter solutions for colon cleansing generally promote colon health and can nicely supplement a fast. Avoid products that contain senna leaf and cascara sagrada, which are potent laxatives.

Watson and Berry don’t recommend rigid “crash and burn” cleanses, such as those consisting solely of protein drinks or raw juices or lemon juice and water with maple syrup and cayenne pepper. “It’s better to cleanse gently with fresh green juices with meals consisting of brown rice and either raw, lightly steamed or roasted vegetables,” counsels Watson.

“Any detox program, if followed by eating whatever you want, not only doesn’t work, it has consequences,” adds Berry, who strongly advises easing back into a sensible diet after a cleanse.

She notes that one client became ill from breaking her detox with a meal of barbeque ribs and beer.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. She writes on why we are better together at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Umeboshi Tea Umeboshi plums, termed “the king of alkaline foods”, are a species of apricots from Japan. A pickled fruit, they have a sour and salty flavor. Drinking umeboshi tea alkalizes the blood and works to relieve fatigue, nausea and indigestion while restoring energy.

Makes 1 cup. Drink one a day for one month.

1 umeboshi plum, rinse 1 cup purified water ½ tsp Japanese kuzu powder 2 or 3 drops tamari or gluten-free tamari 1. Remove seed from the plum.

Cut remaining plum into small pieces or mash.

2. Place plum pieces, water and kuzu in a small sauce pan. Stir or whisk to dissolve the powder. It will look like milk with pink bumps.

3. Stir while heating at medium temperature for 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid turns clear and appears a little thicker. Turn off heat.

4. Add tamari drops and stir gently. Drink while hot.

Source: Recipe courtesy of Brenda Watson.

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Bicycling is fun, safe and easier and faster than any other mode of transportation.

It saves me money, makes me healthy and above all else, brings me joy every day. ~ Elly Blue

A Passion for Pedaling

Hop on a Bike and Go Lean and Green

by Debra Melani

Trading in the car keys for more two-wheeled time could curb many of society’s woes, from spiraling healthcare costs to deepening carbon footprints. Yet, the main reason many bicyclists love going for a spin is that it yields a greater sense of well-being and contributes to a healthier, more rewarding life.

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know it sounds crazy to say that bicycling is a silver bullet for all of these things, but I think it is,” says Elly Blue, 34, author of the recently released book, Everyday Bicycling: How to Ride a Bike for Transportation. Blue’s life was transformed when she made a bicycle part of her daily world; so much so that she now dedicates her writing career largely to the subject.

“Bicycling is just so much more rewarding than driving,” remarks Tammy Strobel, 34, who gained national attention with her husband when they simplified their lives by building a 128-square-foot house. Cycling to work and to run errands was “a huge” piece of their transformation, even after the 22

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couple hauled their tiny abode from Portland, Oregon, (where Blue also resides) to a cattle ranch in California.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans that generally bike to work grew by 43 percent between 2000 and 2008, a statistic that doesn’t surprise Blue. She first tried bike commuting after growing weary of relying on the bus system. “I got hooked on just how good it felt. It’s like flying.” Blue soon found that cycling was also a faster way to commute, restoring control of her schedule, reducing stress and boosting her happiness.

Strobel, who adds that enjoying nature and increasing daily exercise are also cycling benefits, says it’s bolstered

her happiness and quality of life. “I don’t have to spend time going to the gym,” explains the freelance writer and photographer. “I’m getting my exercise on my bike. I feel healthier and in better shape now.”

Several studies show dramatic health benefits for bike commuters. The Archives of Internal Medicine reported that when University of Copenhagen researchers analyzed mortality from all causes in 13,445 women and 17,441 men, they found that non-bike commuters, even those otherwise physically active, had a 39 percent higher mortality rate during the 14-year study period than those that biked to work.

In another study, researchers followed 67,143 women in Shanghai (of whom more than 75 percent cycled) and found those that used bikes had a 20 to 50 percent lower risk of earlier mortality than their non-regularly exercising counterparts. They also boasted reduced rates of diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (American Journal of Epidemiology). Studies published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health further found that countries with higher numbers of biking or walking commuters have lower obesity rates.

Cycling boons transcend health benefits, expanding social circles for example, Blue and Strobel agree. “I was introduced to a whole new community,” Strobel recalls of her time in Portland with new cycling friends that she joined for group rides and camping trips.

Blue suggests finding fellow cyclists by seeking riding groups online or participating in charity rides. She observes that cycling can instill a greater

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Across the country, women are shattering previous stereotypes and stepping up to design cutting-edge infrastructure, launch innovative advocacy campaigns and take the lead in the bike industry. ~ Carolyn Szczepanski, League of American Bicyclists, Women Bike 2013 Forum sense of community, because it’s easier to stop and interact with others.

Cycling also makes people greener and leaner. It reduces gas and car maintenance costs, while keeping polluting vehicles off the road, observes Strobel, who cleared college and other debt by making her life transformation.

“There are just so many benefits to bicycling, and they are all really big things that contribute to the quality of life,” advises Strobel. “It feels so good to be on my bike and just slow down.

In my old life, I was moving at such a fast pace that I didn’t even notice the change of seasons. With cycling, you notice everything.”

For biking and other life-simplifying tips, follow both women on their blogs: Blue at TakingTheLane.com/blog and Strobel at RowdyKittens.com/ archives. Find equipment specifically designed for women by industry pioneer Georgena Terry at TerryBicycles.com.

Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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istening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions. Making the most of the wisdom of this inner voice also enables us to live a more satisfying life in the moment. How do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Here are five messages we’ll be glad we paid attention to.

“Something feels wrong in my body.” Listening to our body’s subtle

signals is a critical part of exercising an intuitive sense. The body is a powerful intuitive communicator, delivering early warning signs when anything feels off, weak or just not right, so that we can address it sooner, rather than later.

“I’m in danger.” Social conditioning

has helped to create unconscious beliefs that can cause flawed first impressions and ill-advised snap decisions; it’s vital that we check our subjective feelings against mental rationalizations. If some person or situation feels untrustworthy, pause to pay attention, even if the feeling might later be proved inaccurate.

“I want to help.” Evolution has inherently enabled us to quickly “read” faces and other emotional signals. For example, the sympathy instinct nudges us to change the subject when wedding talk makes a newly divorced colleague cringe or general conversation about past rough landings makes an airplane seatmate

nervous—subtle gestures that can make a big difference in another’s day.

“I know how to do this.” When tempted to overthink something we know how to do, try a little therapeutic distraction, such as saying the alphabet backwards when a yoga teacher leads the class into a dreaded handstand.

Briefly engaging the mind with something other than the task at hand can leave our instincts free to do their job and enjoy the fulfillment that diligent practice has made possible.

“This is it!” Most people have a great

“I just knew it was right” story. It might be about the time they first spotted their sweetheart or crossed the threshold of their new house. When intuition signals that we’ve found something or someone truly right for us, the choice often becomes easy. It feels healthy and good, without resistance or conflict.

Using our instincts helps lead us to smart choices that improve our quality of life.

Judith Orloff, M.D., is the author of the international bestseller Second Sight, upon which these tips are based. An assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California-Los Angeles, Orloff synthesizes the pearls of traditional medicine with cutting-edge knowledge of intuition and energy medicine. For more inspiration, visit DrJudithOrloff.com.

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I know I have too much stuff, but it all has sentimental value. Morgenstern recommends using

tools to manage memories, such as photographing an object that represents a person, and then using that photo as a contact icon on your phone. She suggests considering, “Is this the best representation of that person or time of my life, or just another example?”

I might need this someday.

Tako encourages people to enlist a clutter buddy, “an objective set of eyes who will set you straight when you hold up a skirt that’s out of style.” Morgenstern suggests asking, “What is more important to me… this object I don’t have any immediate need for or the space I’ll have by getting rid of it?”

Clutter-Taming Tips Save Time, Money and Sanity

by April Thompson

Labels abound: pack rat, clutter bug and hoarder. Just the thought of confessing that our clutter needs conquering can inspire shame, anxiety and dread. It helps to remember that it’s human to accumulate, divine to purge.

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e’re hardwired to be hunters and gatherers and feather our nests, but you have to consider the life energy you spend maintaining all those things.

The trade-off is often huge,” says home organizing expert Barbara Tako, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, author of Clutter Clearing Choices.

Seventy percent of Americans feel buried under their clutter and can’t decide what to give up, according to an online poll by award-winning organizer Julie Morgenstern, of New York City.

She has found that while the clutter may be physical, the process of shedding it is 80 percent mental. “Decluttering is identifying what is obsolete in your life and releasing it to make room to move forward,” advises the author of Shed your Stuff, Change your Life.

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life or inner peace?” That higher goal is a touchstone for what to keep and what to pitch.

Following are common clutter-based roadblocks and tips from professional organizers on how to get around them.

I’m so overwhelmed I don’t know where to start. Tako encour-

ages clients to start with the visible clutter, such as junk accumulated in an entryway, and take 10 to 15 minutes to tackle the area. “People are always surprised by how much they can accomplish in a short time,” she comments.

Morgenstern recommends making a checklist, starting with the areas with the most obsolete stuff and the least sentimental attachments. “The first one is the hardest, but you’ll probably find a lot of opened space if you can get through a few areas; then there is a cascading effect as you move forward.”

I don’t have time to declutter now. Morgenstern acknowledges

most people are “time-starved”, and cleaning out their closets is the last thing they want to do with precious free time. Yet clutter costs us time and money because, “You end up losing things, wasting valuable real estate and replacing things you forgot you had,” she notes. It also hinders our ability to focus and process information, because visual clutter divides and competes for a person’s limited attention span, according to a recent study by the Princeton University Neuroscience Institute.

For more motivation, imagine the joy of finding buried treasure. Morgenstern reports that nearly all of her clients find some form of funds, whether uncashed checks, objects with resale value or cash.

I sorted piles a few months ago and now they’re back. Los

Angeles organizer and blogger John Trosko encourages people to be upfront with loved ones about holidays and special occasions, asking that they curtail gifts and instead give non-tangible forget-me-nots like gift certificates or favorite services. Trosko also suggests making a list before shopping and steering clear of megastores to keep impulse spending in check.

Tako and Trosko both discourage purchasing “unitaskers” such as a salad spinner that takes up significant space but rarely get used. Another good rule of thumb is, “one in, one out,” discard-

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Y ing something every time we purchase a new item.

Even armed with the best decluttering tips, the process can seem daunting. Morgenstern encourages us to suspend self-judgment while weeding through possessions and keep remembering our higher goals. “Your stuff is a reflection of who you are and what you aspire to,” she notes. “It’s a challenge to get it all in alignment, but an incredible opportunity, too.”

To find a nearby professional organizer, contact the National Association of Professional Organizers at napo.net.

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Books: Consider joining the free Paper backBookSwap.com. Each book mailed between members earns a credit redeemable for other books posted on the site. Or, donate books at BetterWorldBooks.com to help fund world literacy.

Clothing: Tried-and-true organizations like The Salvation Army, Planet Aid and Dress for Success always welcome clothing donations, while public and private clothes swaps present a fun, social way to thin out closets and acquire some signature pieces. Attendees bring a minimum number of items that are arranged by organizers by type and size. Then, when the signal is given, participants excitedly rush to try on new-to-them pieces that catch their eye. Meetup.com lists local

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TEEN DRAMA QUEENS Keeping the Mother-Daughter Bond Strong

by Meredith Montgomery

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or many, the Nurse Practitioner “Actively engaging strong mothSil Reynolds, who with my mom has er-daughter bond co-authored Mothseems to suddenly enabled me to balance ering & Daughtering unravel when adoleswith her daughter my independence with Eliza, gently reminds cence appears. “Parenting is exasperating a dependable bond, mothers, “The mothand wears you out,” which helps me grow er-adolescent daughsighs Heather Thomas, ter relationship is of Houston, Texas, into my true self. Plus, asymmetrical. Motha mother of three, it allows my mom to ers are responsible for including 16-year-old being the adult in the Mary Meghan. know the real me.” relationship as their

Mothers can gain daughters grow up. some comfort in the ~ Eliza Reynolds Understanding this biological reasons for can be a relief to both of you.” the onset of emotionally charged arguments and repeated curfew violations.

Part of the responsibility of being an It begins with changes in the brain adult is to provide a safe psychological caused by an increase in the hormones and emotional environment for children that stimulate girls’ ovaries, and by without taking things personally. The age 10 or 11, the hormones become frontal cortex responsible for making elevated to levels comparable to those decisions is still developing in the adoof postmenopausal women. lescent brain. Weathering mood swings

Dr. Christiane Northrup, author of and reactive outbursts, mothers can Mother-Daughter Wisdom, points out learn to remain steady, understanding that in addition to experiencing mood that teens are not capable of giving back swings and temperature changes similar equally because their minds have not yet to those of menopausal women, girls’ fully matured. rising estrogen, unbalanced by pro “That’s how teens learn to return gesterone, may likewise produce brain to a calm place, by seeing our mom irritability. “It’s no wonder girls are both remain steady through our storms,” cuddling with and screaming at you in Eliza observes. the same day,” she points out.

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Northrup believes that a daughter’s peers play a large role in her successfully navigating the teen years, but emphasizes that, “A mother’s influence wins. Be consistent in your loving and clear about rules and boundaries, while encouraging a sense of their own worth and autonomy.”

Teenagers are anxious to grow up and do their own thing, but until they have internalized safe and reasonable boundaries, they need someone else to establish them. Northrup reports how teen clients that were given too much freedom… “come in aching for boundaries and feel that their parents don’t care about them. It is the parents’ job to create healthy, though not rigid, boundaries.”

What has worked for Heather is to casually join Mary Meghan in her room with an intention to be present and actively listen to her. “I say something simple like, ‘I have missed you,’ and then allow her to open up to me without being critical or judgmental,” she explains. “Sometimes we listen to music or look at outfits in magazines together.”

“Girls know when you’re paying attention, and your tone and body language speak louder than words,” confirms Eliza. She also notes that, “How was your day?” doesn’t work as well as the more specific, “How did your test go?”

As with any relationship, there are occasional conflicts and misunderstandings, but there’s always potential for repair. Eliza and Sil encourage mothers and daughters to reconnect through the repair process; with heartfelt restoration, the bond grows stronger.

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Everyone benefits from regularly scheduled quality time together. Sil advises, “For households with siblings, this can mean 10 one-on-one minutes a day for each kid. When both parents aren’t under the same roof, technology can help—face time is better than texting, whether it’s through a screen or not.”

Some mother-daughter teams enjoy taking dance classes together, having movie dates or pairing up as volunteers. At their weekend workshops, the Reynolds engage in projects and conversations about what it means to invite spirituality and a sense of sacred-

ness into one’s life. Sil sees firsthand how many mothers and daughters are “hungry for spiritual depth.”

Heather’s family makes dinners, school vacations and church activities a priority, including a youth program.

She says, “Through our church, we are blessed to have caring, Christian adults we trust to help guide and raise our kids and help formulate their morals. It’s a place where it’s okay to question beliefs and share differing viewpoints.”

Many moms seek better bonds with their daughters than what they experienced as teens. Heather notes, “I only see my mother a couple times a year, and when I do, I give her an extra hug and apologize [both jokingly and seriously] for my own teen years. Now, having teen girls of my own, I get how hard it is, and I tell her that every time I see her.”

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Seeking Soulmates Online

for someone like that to meet men.

Online dating allows her to essentially create a love life from scratch.

The problem is that most people think they can just go online and succeed, without realizing that there’s an actual skill to it.

You can’t just shop for a partner the way you can order up other things on the Internet.

Don’t write an online profile that’s full of adjectives, activities and clichés. Telling a story that illustrates who you are is much more enticing. Post a picture taken within the past year, have a clever user name and write initial emails that are funny and confident.

I like the idea of flirting with a potentially special someone online, moving from email to the phone and making plans for a real-life date over the course of about a week. That’s a good, organic process. My preference is to meet for drinks on a Saturday night, but it doesn’t have to be cocktails if that’s not your scene. I just like the romantic atmosphere of meeting for drinks because dinner dates tend to be too static and coffee dates are too casual.

The goal is not to meet tons of people as quickly as possible. The goal is to build up trust and rapport via email and phone communications, so that when you do go on a first date, it’s comfortable and actually feels like a second date. I encourage my clients to go on real dates, not interviews.

Can you share some tips for singles just starting out?

Many people make a list of qualities they desire in a partner. What do you think should top that list?

Coach Evan Marc Katz’s Advice for Internet Dating

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atural Awakenings recently launched its own online dating site, which got us wondering… what does it take to find that ideal someone? We decided to call on dating coach Evan Marc Katz, author of I Can’t Believe I’m Buying This Book: A Commonsense Guide to Successful Internet Dating, for advice. Katz, who calls himself a personal trainer for love, coaches successful women in the art of successful dating. He says that while online dating simply makes sense in today’s world, it’s important to do it wisely.

Online dating is nearly the norm these days. What has changed?

It’s a perfect marriage of technology and opportunity. There are about 100 million singles in the United States, and everyone has a personal computer and a phone, which allows us to connect immediately with people we’d never meet in the course of our day-today life.

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What are some best practices once you commit to the process?

I created an audio series called Finding the One Online, in which I share best practices and some key mistakes to avoid. For example, people sign up for online dating for a month and expect to fall in love in 30 days. That’s like being 50 pounds overweight, signing up for a one-month gym membership and quitting after only losing three pounds because you didn’t meet your goal.

The process of finding a good match is more like training for a marathon—you can’t log on and manifest a partner right away by talking to everyone on the site in a month’s time.

That’s completely unrealistic, and yet it’s the number one reason people fail, because they expect too much too soon and don’t stick around long enough to learn how to use the system.

The things that sustain a marriage are kindness, consistency, compromise, laughter, shared values and trust. Those should be at the top of your list, instead of height, weight, age or income.

The problem is that such qualities may not appear in someone’s online profile or even on the first date. Too many couples make decisions based on chemistry, and that can be a terrible predictor of success for a lasting romantic relationship.

Connect with a health conscious, environmentally aware, spiritually evolved friend and mate at NaturalAwakenings Singles.com. Reach Evan Marc Katz at EvanMarcKatz.com.

Kim Childs is a writer and creativity coach in Boston. Visit KimChilds.com.

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Find an extensive list of both safe and problem plants at Tinyurl.com/ ASPC-ToxicPlantGuide. Note that aloe vera, asparagus fern, philodendron, dieffenbachia, tomatoes and many varieties of ivy are also among species that can cause consequences ranging from an upset stomach to kidney failure and even death, if ingested.

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Outdoor Options for Feline Friends Safe Ways to Let Them Explore

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hile some cats are content to stay indoors, others want to go outside. Even if they remain in the yard, letting them out without a plan can put them in danger.

Gently managing a cat’s outdoor experience can instead ensure a consistently safe, enjoyable time without worry or compromising its freedom. A few guidelines will help.

Make the Garden Safe Cats love to chew on greenery, so set up a small pot or two or a small flat of grasses. Most cats enjoy munching on oat or wheat grasses and relish treats of fresh catnip and catmint. Marigolds can repel fleas and basil will both ward off mosquitoes and complement family meals.

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“Never leave a cat outdoors unattended,” says Dr. Cindy Houlihan, owner of The Cat Practice, in Birmingham, Michigan. “During the day, problems can include stray cats, hawks or loose dogs.

Another danger is the movement of foxes, raccoons, coyotes and owls close to urban areas where the food supply is more plentiful. Elderly cats are particularly prone to harm. An enclosure is the best way to keep a cat safe outdoors.”

Paris Permenter and John Bigley, bloggers at CatTipper.com, an online magazine for cat lovers, built a “catio” for daytime use by their felines. Located in Cedar Park, Texas, their four rescue cats need protection from coyotes.

“It’s attached to our house, like a small screened porch,” explains Permenter.

“The cats use an open window that’s fitted with a cat flap for access; we also have a human-sized screened door, so that we can go in to clean the room. It’s enriched their lives and given a former community cat a better home, as well.”

In Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Jane Dorsey, volunteer coordinator for the Cat Care Society, utilizes “habicats” both at the shelter and at home.

Because her first cat, Chessie, was an escape artist, Dorsey decided to use a large dog pen (12 feet long by six feet tall) as an enclosure. Stood on end, it attaches to the house and has a weatherproof panel roof. A cat door leads to the kitchen. “Chessie’s personality improved because she was able to decide when to go in and out. For easy cleanup, we used pavers for flooring.”

In lieu of safe garden access, experts suggest likewise setting aside

a small area inside any enclosure for a pot of plants. Also, pet tents made by Sturdi Products and Kritter Kommunity facilitate more portable enclosures.

Houlihan finds that, “In case of a sudden change in weather, the cat can avoid heat stroke or a scary storm.�

Then there’s the live entertainment factor: “Cats love vertical space, so a cat tree or actual tree limb, properly anchored, can let him have a better view of birds, lizards, toads, chipmunks and squirrels without harming them,� she says. “It’s like kitty television.�

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A mesh-enclosed stroller allows a cat to ride in safety while the walker burns calories. In case of a sudden noise or loose dog, the cat can’t escape. Houlihan also recalls a patient called Uti (pronounced YOU-tee), that was prone to chewing electrical cords. “His owners now take him outside for a daily stroll; he’s no longer bored and has quit chewing.�

Adopted from a local shelter as a kitten, Makai also goes for accompanied walks. Due to heavy traffic near their Baltimore, Maryland, row home,

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Andrea Martin, a manager with Brand Public Relations, and her husband Nick, use a harness and leash to take her outside. “We often get the, ‘You’re taking your cat for a walk?’ look,� relates Martin, but that hasn’t stopped this adventurous team. “She likes taking a break from being indoors,� she ex-

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 1 Community Weight Loss Challenge – 7-8pm. Class meets every Wednesday May-July. Enrolling now. 12-wk program.

Winners win cash. Learn about nutrition.

Weekly prizes for most weight loss. Onetime fee of $39 for 12 wks. GNP Nutrition, 106 Bridgeboro St, Riverside. Pre-register, Gaveth: 609-923-1203.

Meditation & Teaching – 7-9pm. The evening consists of periods of seated and walking meditation, and a talk by a Senior Ordained Priest. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 3 Bea-Yin Yoga – 7pm. This Yin-Style yoga class is infused with the incredible healing powers of hands-on Reiki and the harmonic teachings and sounds of Ellyn Rebecca, RYT, and Musician Steven Groff. Class in honor of our Beloved Bea Marx, and in support of women Living Beyond Breast Cancer. $20 suggested donation. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. 609-6549400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 4 Balanced Body Apparatus 1 Module – May 4 & 5. 9:30am-6pm. Instructor: Sylvia Byrd-Leitner. $425 + Manual. Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

Register through Balanced Body Pilates.com/ BBAPP/V/education/index.html.

Meet the Herbalist of the South Jersey Chapter of the American Herbalist Guild – 10am-3pm. Will be selling organic nonGMO herbs (culinary and medicinal), organic heirloom tomato plants (36 different varieties), herbal products, herbal lectures and free handouts. A day of family fun, the town of Palmyra is also having a big festival. 319 E Broad St, Palmyra. More info: 856-314-8881, SpiritToSoleConnection.com.

Shiatsu Do-In Workshop – 11am-1pm. With Carol Fox & Mira Pirogine. Workshop focuses on acu-points to relieve pain and tension in neck, shoulders, back, arms and legs. $30 pre-registration/pre-payment. Pilates Core Center/Dragonfly Yoga, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Spring Re-Balancing with Lorrie Beck – May 4, 11 & 25. 1-2pm. Reset your body the right way by addressing the root causes. Spring is the perfect time to recommit yourself to health and well-being. Re-balancing your body is the path to feeling more energized, vibrant and alive. $50/3 sessions.

Tuesday evening sessions available. NJBalance Wellness Center, 43 S Main St, Medford.

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Reiki I Certification – 1-4pm. Be able to give this amazing gift of Reiki to your friends, family and pets. Learn in a relaxed and intimate setting. Terra Aurum... bringing knowledge and community together. Instructor Dee B. Mcfadden. Yoga Inspired, 51 S Broadway, Pitman. Info: 609-509-3772 or TerraAurum@hotmail.com.

Yoga, Chakra Theory and Sound Meditation Workshop – 1-4pm. With Dalien, aka 13 HANDS. A special, focused workshop using yoga postures for health and healing. Focus on heart, hip, core and low back opening yoga postures and information how Dalien cured himself of Crohn’s and other endocrine issues, and a 45-minute sound healing savasana. $45 advance, $50 at door. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Community Potluck Gathering – 5:457pm. Bring a healthy dish vegan/vegetarian/ organic to share. Free with 13 hands workshop or concert. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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13 HANDS Concert with Dalien – 7:30pm.

A 13 HANDS concert/kirtan experience blends sacred Indian and world chant rhythms. Hang drum, native flutes, ambient, live looping, harmonium, and various percussion, create a musical interactive, healing and very fun experience. $20/pre-registered, $25/ day of, free/kids under 6. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, MAY 5 Canoe/Kayak the Wading River – 9am.

Paddle is 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. Boats can be rented from Mick’s Canoe and Kayak Rental (MicksCanoeRental.com or 800-281-1380). Meet at Hawkin Bridge. To confirm trip & participation, George & Leona: 609-259-3734 or Leona@PineyPaddlers.com.

Learn to be a “Detox Coach” – 9am-5pm.

By guiding people find health through nutrition, juicing and detoxing. This is a 8-hr class, where you will learn how to avoid “a health crisis,” while cleansing the liver, bladder, intestines, and gall bladder. $200. 319 E Broad St, Palmyra. Registration required: 856-3148881. SpiritToSoleConnection.com.

Community Reiki Share – 10:30am. Newcomers welcome. Designed for those with an interest in balancing the mind, body, and spirit with healing alternatives. Reiki Trainings and Certifications offered at the Center. $22 pre-registration. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. Pre-register: 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Women’s Silent Retreat: Nourishment for the Soul – 1:30-6:30pm. Finding a quiet

space in which to retreat is almost impossible in this world, although it is critical for our overall wellbeing and spiritual growth.

Nourishment for the soul in a private sanctuary space. An Ayurveda therapy included to help unwind the stresses and tensions. $95.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287.

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Your Divine Helpers – 3-5pm. With Dr. Joanne White. Learn about your spirit guides and teachers and gain insight about their role in your life and how to work with them. $25. Pre-register with Lisa at Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood: 856-261-0554. BlissBodyNJ.com.

Yoga Restorative & Reiki – 6-8pm. With Janet Watkins. Using blankets, bolsters, pillows, blocks, straps and other “props” to support the body, restorative yoga creates profound shifts in the nervous system, thus allowing a physiological shift to deep restfulness and well-being. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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TUESDAY, MAY 7 Tea with the Angels: Archangel Zadkiel – 11am-12pm. With Kristy McAdams. $10 cash; $13 credit/debit card. Dragonfly Yoga at Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

856-985-0900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 Tips for Your First Fundraising Ride with the Bike-a-Thon – 7-8:30pm. Join representatives from the American Cancer Society Bikea-Thon and REI to learn how to have the best time at your first fundraising bike ride. Tips to make sure you and your bike are ready to go. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

Register: 856-810-1938, REI.com/Stores/94.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 Canoe/Kayak the North Branch Rancocas Creek – 9am. Enjoy a 14-mile spring paddle on the N. Branch Rancocas Water Trail from BCCC to Mount Holly. Learn about the “pony truss bridge.” Rentals not available.

Meet at the Vincentown Diner; arrive early for breakfast. To confirm trip & participation, George & Leona: 609-259-3734 or Leona@ PineyPaddlers.com.

Clothes Make the Hiker – 7-8:30pm.

Two-time AT Thru-Hiker, Mark “Postcard” Hughes, shares strategy and layering tips to be prepared without carrying your entire closet. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton.

Register: 856-810-1938, REI.com/Stores/94.

Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Based on Donna Eden’s Energy Medicine book, each class has a theme, with plenty of time for questions and practice. Led

by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. No prior experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Paula: 856-222-9444.

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Yoga Nidra Returns: Insomnia Sufferers Wanted – 7:15pm. An Indian tradition referred to as “Sleep of the Yogis,” you will experience a deep sense of calm with guided visualization techniques. Yoga Nidra melts away tiredness and tenderness in the body, awakening to clarity. Beginners welcome $22 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400.

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FRIDAY, MAY 10 Private Sessions with Medium/Psychic Sheryl Blumenthal – May 10 & 11. Call the studio to schedule private sessions. Dragonfly Yoga at Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Pineal Tones to Open and Activate the 24 Levels of DNA – 7-9:30pm. A 26,000-yearold initiation to awaken and remind your multidimensionality, contained in your DNA, of its evolutionary process. Physical, mental and emotional shifts reported by those who have attended previously. $20.

Cherry Hill. To register, Andrea Regal: 856904-5566. HealersUniverse.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 11 Day Retreat – 8am-5pm. The retreat includes periods of seated and walking meditation, and talks by Seijaku Roshi. A wonderful opportunity for those who wish to experience a day of meditation, chanting, light work practice and a communal meal. $25/$45. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

609-268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

Free Maypole Festival – 12-4pm. Family friendly annual spring tradition, weaving colorful ribbons around the May Pole.

Free lawn concert: Mother Zeta. Weather permitting. Woodstock Trading Company, 1880 Rte 70, Cherry Hill. 856-424-6166.

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Garden Expo – 10am -3pm. A day of family fun at the Burlington County Agricultural Center. Enjoy presentations on gardening, shop for plants and other items, build a rain barrel and take a tour of an edible forest. For the kids: make/take planters for Mother’s Day gifts and craft activities. 500 Centerton Road, Moorestown. 856-642-3850. Co.Burlington.NJ.us Night Hike: Sounds of the Night – 7pm.

Ever wonder what is making those unusual sounds out your window at night? We’ll explore the trails after dark and discover what call is coming from where. $10/adult. $5/ages 17 & under. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Pre-registration required: 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 12 Mother’s Day Yoga – 9am. Share your yoga love to all of those who have served in the role of “Mother” in our lives. Bring your mother, children or those you love as

a mother to participate in a very special soft and gentle yoga class, with musical accompaniment. All abilities and ages welcome. $22 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400.

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Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm.

Come celebrate the experience of the Light and Sound of God through the Eckankar Worship Service. About an hour long, services include singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: “Fire of God’s Love.”

Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019 or Acu-HealthCenter.com.

Yin Yoga Class – 7-8:30pm. With Jean Froese.

Yin yoga works on opening up energy meridians throughout the body. Learn how to relax in longer held poses and increase flexibility. $15/ drop-in or use class card; Mom’s only $5. Bliss Body Studio, Collingswood. BlissBodyNJ.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 Meditation & Teaching – 7-9pm. The evening consists of periods of seated and walking meditation, and a talk by a Senior Ordained Priest. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

Yin Yoga with Janet – 7:30-9pm. Yin yoga is passive yoga where we sink into postures for extended intervals. Yin yoga eases flexibility to connective tissue, cultivating “core flexibility” and restores the body and mind. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15

Breast Health Awareness Support Group – 6:30-7:30pm. Join us for an uplifting evening as Lois Gervasi shares her inspirational story: “Wishes Fulfilled.” She will give us a look at the life of a person who had breast cancer and overcame all obstacles with the help of her “higher power” and a total revision of her life.

Free; open to those with an interest in optimizing breast health. William G. Rohrer Center for Healthfitness, Rooms 2 & 3, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. To register, Liesha: 856-596-5834 or Liesha@HealthThroughAwareness.com.

Sacred Sisterhood Circle: Blossoming the Divine Feminine Within – 7-9:30pm.

From time immemorial women have gathered to learn, teach, challenge and support one

MONDAY, MAY 13 Meditation and Messages through Mediumship – 6:30pm. Also June 3. Alchemy exists with medium, Alaine Portner, E-RYT, in combination with meditation, messaging and Crystal Bowls. She communicates with the energies of loved ones and symbolic messages that are both personal and purposeful to you. $40 pre-registration. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford.

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another with the Divine feminine in her many forms. Connect in Sisterhood to breathe, sound, share, chant, discover and heal from and through the wealth of wisdom within and around us. $20. To register, Andrea Regal: 856-904-5566. HealersUniverse.com.

THURSDAY, MAY 16 Canoe/Kayak the Oswego River– 10am.

Boats can be rented from Mick’s Canoe and Kayak Rental (MicksCanoeRental.com or 800-281-1380). Meet at Lake Oswego, Lake Oswego Rd. To confirm trip & participation, George & Leona: 609-259-3734 or Leona@PineyPaddlers.com.

GMO Free NJ Meeting – 7-8pm. 2nd annual Green Fest follow up. This informational meeting will explore the presence of genetically engineered substances in our food supply, shopping strategies and actions you can take today. Free and open to the public; bring a friend. Meets 3rd Thurs each month. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: GMOfreeNJ@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 17 Munay-Ki Workshop – May 17-19. With Michelle Soto. Learn the Munay-Ki Rites are the codes for the new human and the next step in the evolution of humanity; to realign and attune our neuro-pathways and truly shift human consciousness. $450.

Dragonfly Yoga at Pilates Core Center,

1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-9850900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Restorative Yoga – 7pm. Free yourself from long held tensions in the body and the mind, through gentle yoga stretches, supported postures and the soothing sounds of Crystal Bowls. This evening of deep relaxation will surely create a healing and spiritually uplifting space. $15. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400.

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SATURDAY, MAY 18 16th Annual 5K Race and Doggie Fun Day – Benefits the Animal Welfare Association. After the race/walk enjoy the “AWA Games,” food, doggie fun activities, vendors, watch The Jersey Disc Devils and their High Flying K-9 Athletes and educational workshops. View adoptable animals from nonprofit animal shelters and rescue.

Cooper River Park, Cherry Hill. More info: 856-424-2288 x 113 or Events@AWANJ. org. Register: AWANJ.org.

Ohm Therapeutics: Sound Healing with Tuning Forks – May 18-19. 9am-6pm.

Learn to apply healing vibration to the body. Learning will be integrated in receiving and practicing sound healing treatment protocols in class. $310 + Sound Healing Tools $250. Bliss Body Studio, Collingwood. Carol: 856-630-1053.

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Unmasking Your Soul – 10am-1:30pm. Looking for answers to change and heal your life? This workshop will give you clarity, motivation, inspiration and practical tools. Eileen Santos will guide you through a transformational experience weaving together insight, art, meditation, poetry and music creating a safe womb for healing. $69. NJBalance Wellness Center, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609975-8379.

Advanced Evolutionary Energetics Master Course – May 18 & 19. 11am-6pm, Sat; 12-6pm, Sun. With International Energy Master Jason Taylor Morgan. The Extraordinary Energetics of Shifting from 3rd to 5th Dimensional Advanced Human Evolution

(Evolving of Fast Forward). $175. Susan Duval Seminars, Doylestown, PA. Info & registration: 215-348-5755. Sduval53@aol. com. SusanDuvalSeminars.com.

JasonTaylorMorgan.com Twist and Release – 1-3pm. Yoga for your back with Janet Watkins, RYT500. A class of back opening poses. Twists are a fabulous rejuvenative for the digestive system, providing exercise to the otherwise non-moving organs, bringing in fresh circulation and energy. All levels of flexibility and experience welcome. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

12th Annual Wine and Wildlife Festival – 4-8pm. Enjoy a wine tasting, beer sampling of microbrews and a gourmet “picnic” dinner. Meet animal ambassadors, wander through wildlife housing area and more. Live music and artists displaying nature-themed work. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford.

For reservations: 856-983-3329 x 100.

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Living a Zen-Inspired Life – 7-9pm.

Jin Seijaku Roshi, Abbot of Pine Wind Zen Center, as he discusses how to live a Zen-Inspired Life. Any authentic spiritual practice embraces all aspects of our lives and results in discovering how to find real and sustainable freedom. $15/$20. Yoga For Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill.

609-268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 19 EarthGym Event: Yoga & Hiking – 9:3011am. With Bonnie Hart. An easy walk along the Rancocas Creek through Medford Park with standing yoga postures around a lovely tree. Meet at Pinelands Library, 39 Allen St, Medford. More info: 609-9703401, EarthGym.org.

Naturalist Hike: Wonderful Wetlands – 1:30pm. All ages. The wetlands are home to a wide variety of flora and fauna. We’ll take a trip into our wetlands to investigate some of the more unique residents of the area. $5/ adult, $3/age 4 & up), free/under age 4 & members. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Pre-registration required: 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

Children Are Our Greatest Treasure: First Annual Spring Fundraiser – 5:30-9:30pm.

Will honor Gary Stahl, MD, Head of Neonatal Services, Cooper University Hospital, who will receive a Humanitarian Award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to save the lives of prematurely born babies. Proceeds benefit The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. $55. Lucien’s Manor, 81 W White Horse Pike, Berlin. 856-261-4549. InfiniteFairy@ gmail.com. JoyfulGathering.org.

ThURSDAY, MAY 23 Meditations with the Masters – Gather with like-minded souls for a unique session of guidance, messages and love from the Divine, as Barbara Angelo channels Archangels, spirit guides and the Master Teachers. Come with an open mind and an open heart, leave with an attunement of higher vibration. $20. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. Seating limited; register: 609-458-6282 or Barbara@KahunaHealingHypnosis.com.

Essential Oils of South Jersey – 6:308:30pm. Learn about the healing energy in the life-giving essential oils. New topics and speakers each month. Learn how essential oils can help. Instruction, sampling, testimonials, networking; talk to 14 vendors who use essential oils in their practice. Drawings and giveaways. Free.

Collingswood Community Center, 30 W Collins Ave. To register, mary i: 856-9816774 or maryi@maryi.com.

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Eden Energy Medicine 101 – 9am-5pm.

Presented by Georgian Court University Holistic Health Studies Program. CEs for RNs and Massage Therapists. For Beginners, too. Lakewood. Seating limited & pre-registration required, Siobhan Hutchinson: 609-752-1048 or Siobhan@NextStep StrategiesLLC.com.

Workshop for Yoga Teachers with Master Teacher Dalien – Workshop will focus on various muscular engagement approaches and range of motion options for further refinement, safety and understanding of basic, intermediate and some advanced postures using props, verbal cues and the wall. $45. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Preregistration required: 856-5461006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JUNE 30 Unlimited Yoga: Summer Special – June 30-Aug 31. Enjoy the additional physical and health benefits of doing more yoga as well as taking yoga off the mat, improving your overall outlook on life. Only $125 for unlimited yoga classes from June 30-August 31. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287.

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SATURDAY, MAY 25 Canoe/Kayak with your Pooch on the Wading River – 10am. Dog lovers and their dogs paddle 10 miles from Hawkin Bridge to Beaver Branch. To confirm trip & participation, George & Leona: 609-2593734 or Leona@PineyPaddlers.com.

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SUNDAY, MAY 26 American Vegan Garden Party – 12-6pm.

Lunch Buffet, Music by Blu Hipp. Speakers: Jennie Brown, My Passionate Fight for Farm Animals; Michael Weber, Taking a Bold Approach. Hekd in Malaga. More info & register: 856 694-2887 or AmericanVegan.org.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Bike Maintenance Basics – 7-8:30pm. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, REI.com/Stores/94.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 Happy Tails Yoga – 7pm. Class to help stop animal cruelty and neglect. Enjoy soft and gentle yoga while helping our furry friends. $15 suggested donation benefits NJ Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Yoga Center of Medford, Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford.

609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Grief and Healing: Letting Go – 7:309pm. With Janet Watkins, RYT. Unlock and release grief in this special class using breath, yoga poses and guided meditation.

All levels welcome. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 1 Zen Mind, Yoga Body Retreat – Cultivating a Zen Mind, Yoga Body through meditation and yoga we engage deeply and intimately with the immediate experience of being alive. Come join Seijaku Roshi, Abbot of Pine Wind Zen Center, and Rhonda Clark, founder of Yoga for Living, Cherry Hill, for a day of renewal, yoga, meditation and discussions about Zen. $100/$125.

Moorestown Friends Meeting House, 118 E Main St, Moorestown. Registration required: 609-268-9151 or YogaForLiving.net.

Learn To Play The Crystal Bowls – 2-5pm. With Anna Castro. Learn the history of why playing the bowls are so healing along with technique to share with private clients, classes or just for your own healing. $125, manual included. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Registration required: 856-404-7287.

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SEPTEMBER Bimini, Bahamas Dolphin Adventure – Create your human pod of like-minded sea seekers on this Yoga Retreat to Bimini Bahamas. Discover the alternative to a caged dolphin experience. Release your own boundaries of adventure. Yoga, Dolphin Magic, Atlantis, Energy Transformation.

The Yoga Center of Medford is now accepting reservations. For more info: 609-6549400 or YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

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COUNSELING DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING – Family/Individual, AETNA, reasonable fee for service. Gibbsboro, J. Lang, LCADC: 609-980-3515.

FOR RENT BEAUTIFUL YOGA STUDIO/ COUNSELING SPACE FOR RENT, CHERRY HILL – Looking for a great space and location to hold your workshop, class, private therapy or counseling session. The Yoga for Living studio is available for rental. Counseling room, $15/hour or $75/day. Call 856-404-7287.

LABYRINTHS CLASSICAL CHARTRES LABYRINTH DESIGNS – Manufactured for residential, commercial and institutional settings. These beautiful labyrinths are made from concrete pavers, individually created with your choice of size, color and design, to pass the test of time.

Landscape design services and consulting available to help with placement, installation and supporting landscape. TAKE THE FIRST STEP. To learn more, call: 856-546-0945.

THERAPEUTIC SERVICES KOREAN TAOIST POWER HEALING – Chunsu channeling requires many years of training. Uniquely rejuvenates body and mind through nature’s vital Ki (Chi) energy; dispersing ancestral energy blockages and negativity, bringing well-being and harmonious relationships. Combining acupressure, massage and sound vibrations, Chunsu de-ages, cleanses and energizes cells, tissues and organs; relieves stress, increases immunity, restores hormonal and emotional balance. Sessions can successfully address anxiety, viruses, arthritis, depression, tumors, autism, chronic fatigue, pain or immune deficiencies, diabetes, skin disorders, MS, etc. Sessions $80, or package. Cherry Hill area. For more details, Dana: 856-993-1786.

WANTED MASSAGE, CHIROPRACTIC OR COUNSELOR WANTED – Part-time rooms available at a Moorestown Holistic Health Office. Utilities included. Easy access, main road, high visibility, parking on premises. If you want to grow your practice, join us. For details: 856-2229444, Info@Acu-HealthCenter.com.

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daily Early Dawn Meditation – 6-7am. Inform the rest of your day by starting the day out meditating in the silence of the Pine Barrens. The monastery is closed Mon, Fri and the last two weeks of the month. No registration required. $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong.

609-268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

sunday All About Love Circle – 1-2:30pm. 2nd Sun. Be part of this informal gathering as we look at everyday life and its love affair with love. Will discuss how we share, demonstrate, accept, use, reject love.

Through discussion and sharing, we will raise the love energy vibration for ourselves and the planet. Walk-ins welcome. $15. NJBalance Wellness Center, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 856-912-2087 or Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net.

Naturalist Hike – 1:30pm. 3rd Sun. Join our Naturalist in search of the wild.

Included in the price of regular admission: $5/adults, $3/ages 4-15, free/age 3 & under. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. 856-9833329. CedarRun.org.

monday Deep Relaxation Class – 6-6:30pm. Stress is the leading cause of many physical diagnoses.

Here you can learn to relax and de-stress. Come dressed as you are, no special clothes required.

Arrive early, door closes promptly at 6pm. $5.

Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

tuesday Gentle Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 10-11am.

For any ability to increase flexibility and relieve stress. Yoga in the chair provided too. $15. Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton.

609-970-3401. EarthGym.org.

Gentle Yoga with Olga – 5:15pm. Ideal for beginners, Moms to be, or anyone wanting to relax and de-stress. $15 drop-in; class packages

available. Dragonfly Yoga at Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-9850900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Health Starts Here Cooking Classes – 6pm.

This lifestyle focuses on a plant-based, low-fat diet and cooking techniques that rely on whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables with natural flavors. Whole Foods Market, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-797-1115.

Public Meditation Class – 6-7pm. The evening includes a period of seated Serene Meditation followed by a teaching given by Seijaku Roshi, Abbot of Pine Wind Zen Center, or a Senior Ordained Priest. $13. Yoga For Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Info: 609-268-9151. Jizo-an.org.

Yoga for Beginners – 6-7:15pm. With Maureen Heil, RYT 500. Learn the basics or refine your fundamentals in a safe and fun way. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Metaphysical Sharing Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Tues. This group is a safe and fun place to share your metaphysical experiences and ask questions. Join us for this informal gathering discussing and using different tools and concepts to enhance, enlighten and develop our intuition.

Walk-ins welcome. $15. NJBalance Wellness Center, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609923-3154 or Susan@NJBalance.com.

wednesday Become a Master Gardener – Thru June.

9am-12pm. Have gardening questions or problems with plants? Stop in and visit with a Master Gardener. Free. Camden County Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill.

For more info: 856-216-7130 or NJGarden@ CamdenCounty.com.

All Level Yoga with Sylvia – 9:30am. $15 drop-in; class packages available. Dragonfly Yoga at Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900.

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Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Join us for a 10-minute meditation. The focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibration for 2013. Bring your lunch to eat mindfully after the meditation. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. NJBalance Wellness Center, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Gentle Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 6-7pm. For any ability to increase flexibility and relieve stress. Yoga in the chair provided too. $15.

Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. 609-9703401. EarthGym.org.

Green Drinks – 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Network informally with other sustainable thinking people from all over South Jersey. We provide the room and you buy your own drink. PJ Whelihan’s Pub, 1854 Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill.

More info: Lori.Braunstein@SustainableCherry Hill.org or SustainableCherryHill.org.

thursday Knee-High Naturalists – 10-11:30am & 1-2:30pm. 2nd Thurs; Sept-June (excluding Dec). Ages 3-5 with an adult. One of our naturalists will help you and your child explore nature through songs, skits, crafts, and more.

Call for themes or check website for an updated schedule. $7/child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford.

Pre-registration required: 856-983-3329.

CedarRun.org.

Homeschool Classes – 10am-12pm & 1-3pm.

2nd Thurs; Sept-June (excluding Dec). Ages 6 & up. One of our naturalists will teach your child about wildlife, plants, and more. Call for themes or check website for an updated schedule. $7/child. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Pre-registration required: 856-983-3329. CedarRun.org.

Yoga for Lunch – 12pm. With Olga. This 45-minute class will help you get through the remainder of your work day. $10 cash drop in; $13 credit card/debit card. Dragonfly Yoga at Pilates Core Center, 1919 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-985-0900. PilatesCoreCenter.com.

Chant & Meditation – 12-1pm. Chant and learn to use mantras, meditation, pranayama and yogic philosophy for greater well-being. $10. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006.

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Level 1 & 2 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 6-7pm. Provides a great “workout” while creating peace of mind. $15. Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals, Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave, Marlton. 609-970-3401. EarthGym.org.

friday Art After 5 – 5-6:45pm & 7:15-8:15pm, performances. Guided gallery tours throughout the evening. Performing vibrant versions of lesser-known gems from wedding-dance, trance, folk, swing and tango styles, etc. Free after Museum admission; Free/members. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia. PhilaMuseum. org/ArtAfter5.

Soca Fit Camp – 6-7pm. Cardio workout to the music of the Caribbean. Dance, get fit, burn calories and have fun. $5/class, $25/6 classes.

Join us and bring a friend. GNP Nutrition, 106 Bridgeboro St. Riverside. Pre-register, Gaveth: 609-923-1203.

saturday Yoga On Air, with Bonnie Hart – 9:30am.

As part of the “The Hart of Rock n Roll” which airs from 8-10am every Saturday. Listen on the radio at 88.9 FM or on your computer at Z889.org. Info: EarthGym.org.

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Acupuncture MELISA I. SKYRM, MAC, LAC

Licensed Acupuncturist & Massage Therapist Helping Touch Massage & Wellness Center 2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 500, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-489-1500 HelpingTouchMassage.com A nationally Board Certified Acupuncturist whose primary focus is in the areas of geriatrics, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, women’s health and obstetrics, digestive and emotional health. She is also a practitioner of Tui Na, a method of Chinese Bodywork which utilizes soft tissue manipulation, acupressure, and structural realignment methods to lessen or alleviate a wide variety of musculoskeletal and internal organ disorders. See ad, page 9.

AYURVEDIC HEALING PRACTITIONER JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner Registered Yoga Teacher • Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness • 118 W Merchant St Audubon, NJ 08106 • 856-816-4158 Utilizing the principles of Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and selfcare to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

CHIROPRACTOR

Counseling BONNIE HART

Stress-Relief Specialist, Ecopsychologist, MA Transpersonal Psychology Earth Yoga Studio at Health Goals Crispin Square, 230 N Maple Ave Marlton, NJ 08053 609-970-3401 Bonnie@EarthGym.org EarthGym.org One-on-one counseling to unravel the worries of the mind and move into the wisdom of the heart.

Offering knowledgeable, caring guidance. More information through EarthGym.org.

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ENERGYWORK ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYT

Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Rte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 • AlainePortner.com Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.com YogaCenterOfMedford.com A gifted medium, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and guardian of the Yoga Center of Medford. The Center has enriched the lives of the community for over a generation.

During the course of her professional journey, Alaine has fine-tuned her ability as a medium and then fused it with her love of meditation to offer a unique and transformative experience. Individual and group sessions are now available. See ad, page 33.

JASON TAYLOR MORGAN

The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 • 856-273-1551 DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.net Bidwell-Chiropractic.com

Advanced Evolutionary Energetics Internationally Renowned Energy Master Operating from Bliss Body Wellness & Studio, Collingswood, NJ 08107 856-261-0554 Info@JasonTaylorMorgan.com JasonTaylorMorgan.com BlissBodyNJ.com

Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar traction, and stretching and strengthening exercise instruction.

Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, cranialsacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching.

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Jason Taylor Morgan is an energetic evolution pioneer, healer, teacher, writer, speaker and workshop/master course leader. Jason’s work moves beyond modalities and metaphysics to help people break free of the limitations of 3-D and access the magnificently evolved energies of the 5th, 6th and 7th (etc.). Dimension and the Evolved Multidimensional Human Future. He is able to do almost anything with energy that will heal, change, transform and empower a person. Teacher for

Dr. Sylvia Bidwell BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

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teachers and healer for healers, his energetic teachings are advanced, cutting-edge and very powerful. Where you Heal, Shift and Evolve on fast forward.

MARILYN EPPOLITE

NCBTMB, Intuitive Energy Therapist, Flower Essence Therapist Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-236-5973 MarilynEppolite.abmp.com Access the wisdom of the soul to guide your human journey. Marilyn, a Barbara Brennan School of Healing graduate, assists you in finding your personal answers to life’s challenges, by balancing your energy system, the foundation of your health, through non chemical methods and teaching you how to do this yourself.

She integrates energy tools (flower essences, energy healing, essential oils, spiritual counseling, EFT, etc.) that develop an inner knowing and a deeper connection to Self. Children, teens and adults, in person, phone or distance sessions.

HEALTH COunseling LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified T h e r m o g r a p h i c Te c h n i c i a n , Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 27.

HOLISTIC PHYSICIAN JINGDUAN YANG, MD

Acupuncturist & Board-certified Psychiatrist TAO Institute of Mind & Body Medicine 1288 Rte 73 S, Ste 210, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 • TaoInstitute.com As a leading physician on classic forms of Chinese Medicine, Dr. Yang uniquely incorporates psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, Neuro-Emotional technique, acupuncture and traditional Chinese herbal medicine in the care of patients with a variety of emotional and physical illnesses. Dr. Yang’s practice centers on being as natural as possible. Through the mindbody-spirit model Dr. Yang and his team at TAO Institute are able to treat difficult, complex, and chronic conditions. See ad,back page.

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HYPNOTHERAPY DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

Chairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-231-0432 • DrJaimeF@aol.com PartsTherapy.com Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 31.

BARBARA ANGELO

Kahuna Healing Hypnosis 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown, NJ 08052 609-458-6282 KahunaHealingHypnosis.com Discover your Soul’s Purpose. Release blocks and fears and unleash the healing power of your past lives. Connect with your Higher Self and realize your dreams. A certified hypnotist and uniquely gifted intuitive, Barbara offers guidance and healing in a warm, joyfilled space. As a teacher and clear channel of spirit, she brings wisdom and compassion to every private and group session.

MEDI-ZEN WELLNESS

Dr. Andrea Iannuzzelli Integrative and Internal Medicine Elmwood Business Park, 767 E Rte 70, Ste B102, Marlton, NJ 08053 • 856-505-0311 Healing@MediZenWellness.com MediZenWellness.com Medi-Zen Wellness specializes in treating patients that have not found answers or relief through traditional medicine alone for chronic pain, fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Epstein Barr and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Traditional medicine as well as alternative approaches: essential oils, Medical Aromatherapy and Reiki, along with many other Restorative therapies.

PHILIP GETSON, DO

Health Through Awareness • 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 • 856-596-5834 Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing. Dr. Philip Getson is a Board Certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic Boards. He specializes in thermography, an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.

With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infra red detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 27.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN INTEGRATIVE/HOLISTIC MEDICINE DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown 856-231-0590 • DrHorvitz.com Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preventive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 21.

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NOBSKA DESIGN

Landscape Design & Consultation • South Jersey • 774-353-6998 • Nasj@me.com 35 years design experience.

Residential and commercial designs for large and small projects.

Creating sustainable landscape designs while utilizing natural and ornamental plants.

Comprehensive CAD-generated plans for professional use. Hardscaping designs and construction supervision. Call for more info. First consultation free to determine scope of project.

LIFE COACHING CRYSTAL PIZARRO, MA, CPLC, CNWC, CHHP Advanced Wellness Solutions 609-320-6339 Advanced-Wellness-Solutions.com

Fun and effective interventions for optimizing Emotional Wellness and Behavioral Success for adolescents, adults, couples, and families.

Expertise in Marital and Couple Resolution, Parental Effectiveness, Stress Management, Work-Home B a l a n c e , Ti m e M a n a g e m e n t / Decision Making Skills, Self-Esteem and Social Skills. See ad, inside front cover.

MASSAGE tHERAPY JULIE FISCHER

Registered Thai Therapist, CMT 118 W Merchant St • Audubon, NJ 08106 856-546-1006 • LiveInJoyYoga.com It’s a Stretch! Thai massage takes the concept of massage to the next level. This 90-min ancient body aligning Ayurvedic treatment is a relaxing, yet powerful series of assisted yoga stretches, compression, massage and acupressure. What to do? Just lie there and surrender your weary body to a vastly enjoyable healing ritual. Wearing your stretchy clothes, you will be moved and gently stretched until you are reacquainted with muscles you have forgotten about and your body is balanced on every level. See ad, page 9.

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DONNA WOOD

Certified Nutritionist Health Haven, 1381 New Jersey Rte. 38 Hainesport, NJ 08036 609-346-7696 • HealthHavenInc.com Donna Wood, a certified nutritionist, focuses on nutritional counseling and dietary guidance. Disease does not occur without a cause or imbalance. Discover the “root” of your imbalance. Learn to make better food and lifestyle choices.

Gain self-awareness through our services. Call for an appointment. See ad, page 15.

PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL COUNSELING

Helping Touch Massage & Wellness Center 2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 500 Voorhees, NJ 856-489-1500 HelpingTouchMassage.com

HEALERS UNIVERSE

Bob Schuster, CMT, is a massage therapist who cares about you. His massage work is designed specifically to your needs: stress relief, pain management, or overstressed joint or pulled a muscle. Using multiple treatment modalities, including Swedish or Deep Tissue massage, Trigger Point Therapy, Myofascial Release, or stretching programs, he will assist you back to optimum health and wellness. See ad, page 9.

Now you’ve transformed, the next step is transmuting and transfiguring aspects which lead to your Soul’s purpose, fluidity of movement in and out of your multidimensionality, bringing the joy of life through body mind and spirit. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection. Call to schedule your uniquely tailored private session.

numerologist TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com J o i n t h e r e g i o n ’s l e a d i n g numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents, and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

Andrea Regal Subtle Energy Therapist 856-904-5566 • HealersUniverse.com Andrea@HealersUniverse.com

TAI CHI/QIGONG SILVER TIGER STUDIO

Silver Tiger Studio Master William Ting The Lyceum Hall • 432 High Street Burlington City, NJ •856-778-4209 Join Master William Ting to discover the energy within.

Master Ting has over 30 years experience instructing students in the art of t’ai chi.

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WELLNESS CENTER LIVE IN JOY YOGA & WELLNESS

Julie Fischer, Registered Thai Therapist, CMT Janet Watkins, Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master, 118 W Merchant St., Audubon, NJ 08106 • 856-546-1006 LiveInJoyYoga.com Our mission at Live in Joy is to teach, demonstrate and live principles of Yoga & Holistic Wellness; to nurture and empower mind, body and spirit of all who desire. We have a wide variety of classes, workshops and wellness offerings that are offered at reasonable prices. Our instructors, practitioners and guest presenters are extraordinary in their fields and we are very grateful for their skills, integrity and presence here. Come and experience Joy. See ad, page 9.

reflexology SPIRIT TO SOLE CONNECTION Jeannie Francis 319 E Broad St Palmyra, NJ 856-314-8881 Spirit2SoleConnection@yahoo.com SpiritToSoleConnection.com

Reflexology, Herbalist RH(AHG), Reiki, Medical Intuitive, Detoxing Coach, Master Gardener and Life & Diet Coach.

Aging is not lost youth but a new stage of opportunity and strength. ~Betty Friedan

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING CRYSTAL PIZARRO, MA, CPLC, CNWC, CHHP Advanced Wellness Solutions 609-320-6339 Advanced-Wellness-Solutions.com

Whole, organic, superfoods for emotional wellness. Learn convenient ways to incorporate healthier foods in your life and budget.

Complimentary home and grocery store visits will help you read the labels to shop like a wellness pro. See ad, inside front cover.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING SUSTAINABLE CHERRY HILL

405 Country Club Dr, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 609-238-3449 • SustainableCherryHill.org Lori.Braunstein@SustainableCherryHill.org Sustainable Cherry Hill (SCH) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization with a mission of bringing people together for the purpose of building a sustainable South Jersey community.

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Trapped in depression and its treatment side effects?

TMS: a non-drug solution With TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) provided by TAO Integrative Medicine, patients experience a safe and effective treatment in a soothing environment. TMS, an FDA-approved treatment, uses therapeutic magnetic pulses to stimulate the areas of the brain thought to control the mood and generates benefits including: • Increased energy and mental function • Reduction or elimination of medication needed • Free of side effects such as unwanted weight gain & sexual dysfunction TAO’s other services such as acupuncture, nutritional & lifestyle counseling, and psychotherapies provided by its compassionate staff make the healing process holistic.

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