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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | South Jersey | June 2021 Issue

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for Sustainable Living and Gifting

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THE T FACTOR

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ALLERGY SUFFERERS

BEAT THE BLUES NATURALLY

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More Common Than You Think

Also Great for Guys

Are Turning to Homeopathic Remedies

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH FOR MEN Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

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Drug-Free Ways to Treat Depression

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DANDELIONS

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RELAXED KIDS

Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

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YOGA:

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MELISSA JOSSELSON

on the Nature and Benefits of Naturopathy

TRAVELING FOR THE PLANET

Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

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CREATE A DOG-FRIENDLY YARD Plants, Paths and Play Areas to Wag a Tail

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NEWS BRIEFS

Kayak Expedition and Picnic at Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust Starting at 11 a.m. on June 20, Old Pine Farm Natural Lands Trust is hosting a kayak expedition and picnic.

Attendees should bring their own kayak or canoe or use one of Old Pine Farm’s five kayaks to enjoy an adventure on the south branch of Big Timber Creek.

Participants can choose to learn how to kayak from an experienced instructor or just head upstream on their own and explore the ways and byways as they seek out the beaver lodge, wild flowers and goose nests. They can also head downstream to enjoy the large vistas of marsh, water and sky with birds flying overhead.

In COVID-19 style, attendees are asked to bring their own picnic food and blanket or eat at the picnic table. They are also asked to meet at the Willoughby House at the end of Pine Avenue, off Good Intent Road in Blackwood Terrace. There is an additional small parking lot available at the end of Rankin Avenue, one block from Pine Avenue.

Carpooling is recommended. Transportation for equipment will be provided from the parking lot on Rankin Avenue to the creek at 11 a.m. and again at 11:30 a.m. (attendees are asked to be punctual). A composting toilet will also be provided.

Cost: Free. Location: 340 Pine Ave., Deptford. For more information, call Sally Willowbee at 856-889-4160. Visit Facebook for potential changes and directions.

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MMWC Welcomes New Doctor of Naturopathy Farhin Rahman, ND, has recently joined Merchantville Medical Wellness Center (MMWC) to help meet an increasing demand for natural, complementary and functional medicine in South Jersey.

Rahman is a licensed doctor of naturopathy who believes in working alongside conventional medicine to “fill in the gaps” like addressing genetics, nutrition, sleep, stress, mood, energy, exercise, environment and lifestyle habits. This helps her to dive deep into a person’s health history to figure out the actual cause of illnesses, rather than manage symptoms alone.

Rahman obtained a dual degree-doctorate in naturopathic medicine as well as a master’s in clinical nutrition from the University of Bridgeport, in Connecticut. She earned her bachelor of science in nutrition science from Syracuse University. She is certified in fascial manipulation as well as generative medicine from the Center of Excellence Institute. She has also trained extensively with bestselling author of Eat Right 4 Your Type and bioinformatics extraordinaire Dr. Peter J. D’Adamo.

MMWC provides comprehensive services for acute and chronic issues primarily through uncovering the root cause of symptoms and disease. The practitioners use a variety of modalities including diet, supplementation, homeopathy, herbs, hydrotherapy and acupuncture to help patients optimize their wellness.

Location: 5 W. Chestnut Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 856-488-7067 or visit Merchantville MedicalWellnessCenter.com.

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Body Scanning to Determine Fat Loss One of the methods used in the past to identify how much body fat a person has on their body was body fat calipers, a device that measures seven sites on the body, which then would be put in a mathematical equation that calculates the body fat percentage. Although this method does have flaws with accuracy, it has been a great assessment tool because it generated real data to input into a system that can be measured each time.

As the body fat caliper method is a thing of the past, now 3D body scanning is available.

It utilizes technology that will motivate users visually while providing key health metrics in 35 seconds.

While standing on a platform and remaining still for a few seconds, arms outstretched, the high-resolution imaging system captures millions of data points in a matter of seconds in a fast, non-invasive process.

These data points are then projected through a unique report.

The results from the 3D scan can be tracked on a scalable basis to create actual fitness results.

The Styku 3D body scanning technology not only provides people a hyper-accurate reading of their key measurements, but also increases attention levels for users to stay committed to what actually works. Then, reviewing body composition and conducting body fat analysis will determine a fat-loss goal, the amount of workouts per week we would need to commit to in order to reach your goals and how many calories that should be eaten based on the analysis.

Scanning will further educate users with a health analysis based on waist measurements.

Extra weight around the mid-section can increase the risk for obesity-related diseases.

This analysis will determine any risks and create a risk reduction goal in order to keep our health in tip-top shape.

Source: Bristol Jenkin with Bodies by Bristol, located at 320 Evesboro Medford Rd., Marlton. For more information or to make an appointment, call 856-983-1505 or visit BodiesByBristol.com.

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Nix Sweeteners to Avoid Spreading Antibiotic Resistance Four widely used artificial sweeteners—saccharine, sucralose, aspartame and acesulfame potassium—promote the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in both environmental and clinical settings, report researchers at the University of Queensland, Australia, in The ISME Journal. They found that these four nonnutritive sweeteners promote horizontal transfer of the genes between bacteria, furthering the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes in the intestine. The researchers say the findings provide insight into the spread of antimicrobial resistance and point to a potential risk associated with ingesting the artificial sweeteners.

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Weighted blankets that provide a cozy, swaddled feeling have been big sellers during the trying days of the pandemic, and a new study verifies that they do provide mental health benefits. Researchers from Sweden’s Karolinska University tested 120 patients with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder for four weeks.

They found that a weighted blanked led to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity. Weighted blankets are comforters with tiny pellets or metal chains woven throughout so that weight is distributed across the body; researchers recommend using a blanket that is about 10 percent of a person’s body weight.

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People that struggle to eat the often-recommended nine servings of fruit and vegetables each day can relax: The latest research from Harvard, based on 26 studies of 2 million people from 29 countries, found that two and three daily servings of fruit and vegetables, respectively, were linked to the most longevity.

Compared to only two servings of produce per day, five servings lowered the risk of death overall by 13 percent, cardiovascular disease by 12 percent, cancer by 10 percent and respiratory disease by 35 percent. Green, leafy vegetables, including spinach, lettuce and kale, and fruit and vegetables rich in beta carotene and vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, berries and carrots, showed benefits.Starchy vegetables, like peas and corn, fruit juices and potatoes, did not appear to reduce the risk of death.

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Blockage Busters

Sunscreens Harm Hawaiian Reefs Bill 132, banning sunscreens containing the chemicals avobenzone or octocrylene, has progressed through the Hawaiian House and Senate.

If it passes, the bill will go into effect January 1, 2023, to prohibit the sale or distribution of any sunscreen containing the targeted chemicals unless the buyer has a valid prescription.

The outlawed chemicals can make corals more susceptible to viral infections and bleaching. Octocrylene can disrupt human hormones and harm marine animals. Avobenzone is an endocrine disruptor and can make coral less resilient to high temperatures.

Maxx Phillips, Hawaii director and staff attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity, says, “This is great news for our imperiled coral reefs and marine life. People can protect their skin without harmful petrochemicals while Hawaii protects public and environmental health.” For those needing to protect themselves from the sun without harming ocean life, scientists and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recommend products containing nonnanoized titanium dioxide and non-nanoized zinc oxide.

World’s Largest Dam Removal Project Underway An agreement finalized in November 2020 between farmers, tribes and dam owners will result in the deconstruction of four aging, inefficient dams along the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest to restore salmon runs that have been in decline. The Karuk and Yurok tribes have relied on the salmon for both sustenance and spiritual well-being throughout their history. The project also signals a decline in the hydropower industry, which does not seem as profitable as predicted with the emergence of more cost-effective and sustainable energy sources such as wind and solar.

The World Commission on Dams released a report in November 2000 on the enormous financial, environmental and human costs and poor performance of large dams. The commission analyzed dozens of case studies and more than 1,000 testimonies regarding the outcome of trillions of dollars invested in dams. After decades of rapid construction, only 37 percent of the world’s rivers remain free-flowing. River fragmentation has heavily damaged freshwater habitats and fish stocks, threatening food security for millions of people and advancing the decline of other mammals, birds and reptiles.

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GLOBAL BRIEFS

Mischievous Metal

The proposed Thacker Pass lithium mine in northern Nevada, the largest in the U.S., has passed a review by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and construction of mining facilities could begin later this year. But unhappy residents and conservation groups are filing lawsuits. Lithium Nevada expects to pump up to 5,200 acre-feet of groundwater per year, and critics say this may draw down groundwater levels and affect soils, streams and springs. In addition, other expected environmental impacts include groundwater pollution and detrimental impacts to sensitive wildlife.

The challenge is to quickly transition the U.S. economy to carbon-free energy sources by acquiring the vast mineral resources needed, such as lithium, cobalt and nickel for batteries, without endangering biodiversity or the health of nearby communities. John Hadder, executive director of Great Basin Resource Watch, one of the environmental nonprofits suing BLM over the Thacker Pass mine, says, “There is a lot of pressure to extract materials for what we consider to be the new energy economy, but we have to do it in a way which isn’t business as usual.” The goal is to get the federal government to do a more thorough review of the project so that the surroundings won’t become an arid, polluted wasteland.

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Rethinking Fireworks

Greener Ways to Celebrate the Fourth

A particularly troublesome compound is perchlorate, which helps fireworks burn longer, but inhibits thyroid function after repeated exposure. A cleaner alternative is nitrogen, which produces less smoke and fewer dangerous byproducts. With less smoke, smaller amounts of toxic metal salts are needed to produce the brilliantly colored flames. For now, nitrogen-based fireworks are much more expensive and not widely used in outdoor settings. Indoor, low-smoke pyrotechnics are available through DMD Systems at AngelFire.com.

Planet-Friendly Alternatives

Synonymous with American Independence Day, fireworks have been around for thousands of years. Earliest versions originated in China, where people tossed bamboo stalks into a fire to ward off evil spirits, which exploded as the hollow areas of the stalks heated up. Later, a Chinese alchemist invented gunpowder—a mixture of potassium nitrate, sulfur and charcoal— that when poured into bamboo sticks, created the first fireworks.

Environmental and Health Impacts Today, most fireworks are made of non-biodegradable plastics and harmful chemicals. When set ablaze, they release smoke and particulate matter, polluting the ground, air and water. Viewing fireworks poses health risks, particularly to

people with preexisting ailments. It’s best to watch them from far away and upwind of the launch site or indoors through a closed window. Pet owners lament the noise pollution these pyrotechnics produce, and every year injuries and fires result when people unsafely light their own rockets at home.

Greener Fireworks While climate-neutral fireworks don’t exist, some products are more eco-friendly.

The Walt Disney Company has patented a new technology to replace gunpowder by using compressed air to launch fireworks—a potentially safer, quieter and less polluting alternative. European fireworks manufacturer WECO Feuerwerk (weco.de) is gradually replacing plastic components with compostable, plant-based fibers.

Drone light shows involve the launching of hundreds or even thousands of unmanned aerial vehicles equipped with powerful LEDs that light up the sky. The drones are reusable, silent and do not release chemicals. Because they are controlled digitally, an almost infinite combination of movements, colors and artistic expressions are possible.

Lasers can also paint the night sky.

The most compelling displays are done professionally, but a colorful and exciting light show can be created at home with a portable projector.

To add red, white and blue charm both indoors and out, solar-powered or LED string lights or lanterns can decorate the home.

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BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

EarthShack

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by Gina Saka

EarthShack, in essence, is an idea of sustainability. It’s a gift shop and herbiary where visitors can find handmade, fair trade gifts and products made from consciously sourced raw and reclaimed materials. Organic teas, CBD products, essential oils and diffusers, pottery and mixed media art are some of the items that fill the shelves of this one-stop shop for healing and well-being. Located in the Amish Market, in Mullica Hill, the 200-square-foot locale is bursting with one-of-a-kind gifts and personal wellness items for the conscious consumer.

More than 200 artists, also sharing the commitment to sustainability, are featured.

Entrepreneur and artisan, its founder Bill Reneau has some of his own handiwork on the shelves, as well. “I was raised in Belize and grew up making things with my hands,” Reneau shares. “Today, we make our own cutting boards and tea strainers from sustainably sourced wood—the experience of EarthShack has really taken me back to my childhood and reminds me of my respect for handmade goods and anything sustainably sourced.”

In addition to the storefront, EarthShack has launched EarthShack Outside, a program intended to connect people to the natural world via workshops and local tours including in organic farming, beekeeping and more. There’ll also be guided visits to national parks and the option to rent new MiniTugz travel trailers and create one’s own outside adventures. “Our aim is to show people the many different ways to get outside and truly connect with the land in a meaningful way,” Reneau shares.

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through ancient farming and stewardship practices. In ceremony, visitors can learn to rebalance and reharmonize their own energy to live more fully and vibrantly. Find yourself at EarthShack, Naturally.

Another dimension to Reneau is his training in indigenous medicine and ceremony. He is a shamanic practitioner with more than 20 years of experience applying Mayan, Toltec and Incan traditions of indigenous medicine and personal healing. He offers fire ceremonies, decoupling, illumination, extraction and more. “When you want change in your life, job, relationship or whatever it may be, a transformation needs to take place for the change to happen; so, this sacred work should be taken very seriously,” Reneau explains. “To initiate and guide is my job, but the true change comes from the willingness of the individual.”

All around, EarthShack is a complete experience of sustainability, both materially and spiritually. In the shop, visitors can choose products that align with the eco-conscious lifestyle and vision. With EarthShack Outside, visitors can learn to reconnect with the planet

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Allergy Sufferers

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by Abbe Lang

Allergies and food sensitivities are becoming a major problem throughout the world, not just in the U.S. Many are eating too much wheat, dairy, sugar, corn, peanuts and eggs.

These are the top six most highly reactive foods on the planet that can trigger allergies causing skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, hives, hay fever and asthma. They can also cause pain in the joints and muscles throughout the body.

We can see hidden food allergies in issues with the skin, nervous system, eyes, ears, sinuses, nose, mouth, thyroid, heart, gastrointestinal system and musculoskeletal system. These food particles get lodged in our cells and joints, and the body sends water to surround these food particles to get rid of them; hence, bloating and fatigue.

For example, let’s look at “wheat”. Previously, grains used to be sprouted by being left to germinate in open fields. Sadly, today the faster farming methods don’t allow time for this germination to occur, rendering modern wheat much more difficult to digest. The majority of Americans tend to eat mostly wheat. For those that have toast for breakfast, a sandwich at lunch, a granola bar for a snack and a roll with dinner—it’s too much wheat. Here is what happens: 16

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n Serotonin levels drop in the brain, adrenaline and blood sugar levels drop. n Mood swings can occur, sometimes the onset of depression and cravings for more reactive foods such as wheat. n The immune system and hormone levels react, leading to tissue swelling. n A feeling of heaviness and fatigue occurs along with the storage of excess calories, mainly as fat. n

Swelling of the intestinal membranes occurs, allowing allergens to assimilate, preventing nutrients from being absorbed, which leads to a weakened immune system and nutrient deficiencies.

n The cycle begins all over again when more wheat is eaten.

The body attacks the reactive food as if it were a virus or parasite, leading to an immune system overload. In some people, the immune system wrongly identifies a non-toxic substance as an invader, and the white blood cells overreact, creating more damage to the body than the invader. All of this leads to pain throughout the

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body, achy joints, allergies, skin problems and fatigue. Typical allergic responses are nasal congestion, cough, wheezing, itching, shortness of breath, headache, fatigue, hives and other skin rashes.

Many people are allergic to mold.

Molds live throughout the house in any damp, dark places. They also can be found in the air and on dead leaves.

Foods can also trigger allergic reactions. Some of the most common allergenic foods in adults are shrimp, lobster, crab, strawberries, chocolate, shellfish, peanuts, walnuts, other tree nuts, fish and eggs. Children can outgrow some allergies; adults typically don’t without receiving homeopathic care to address the allergens or strengthen the immune system.

There is a difference between food allergies and food intolerances. Food intolerances are created when a person cannot digest and process food correctly, usually from lacking a certain enzyme. Think whole foods and stay away from processed foods.

Choose lean protein sources such as tuna, turkey, fish, poultry, fruits such as bright colored berries, vegetables, nuts, and seeds.

When it comes to whole grains, choose quinoa, buckwheat, millet, teff, wild rice, or sorghum as they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber with unique flavors that will keep you full and satisfied.

Many allergy sufferers are turning to homeopathic remedies and tissue salts to combat allergy symptoms. They work with the body’s natural functions to shut off an allergic response instead of masking the symptoms.

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MALE INFERTILITY More Common Than You Think

SPERM HEALTH FACTORS These are the main factors that testing will indicate. Issues at any of these levels may impact fertility and miscarriage risk.

n Sperm count- the number of sperm

n Motility- how well the sperm can move

n Morphology- the shape of sperm

Other factors include DNA damage, fertility rate, anatomical abnormalities and neurological disorders.

WHY IT MATTERS Sperm count, motility and morphology are all important factors when trying to conceive. If one or more of these health indicators are off, it may impair conception ability, implantation and the viability of pregnancy. Poor sperm quality and DNA damage in the sperm can increase the risk of miscarriage.

It takes about 64 days to produce sperm, so the preparation for pregnancy must begin at least two to three months before trying to conceive. Food, lifestyle and environment are all factors that can affect sperm health. Eating natural, organic and whole foods while reducing toxins in the home can help sperm health greatly.

WHAT IMPAIRS SPERM HEALTH To understand how sperm can become impaired, we must first understand free radicals and oxidative damage. Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause damage to cells and other structures in the body. This destruction is called oxidative damage.

Sperm are especially susceptible to oxidative damage which can cause cell death and harm sperm integrity. This means that sperm count, motility, morphology and DNA can all be affected by oxidative damage, ultimately reducing fertility. Antioxidants are needed to prevent this damage from free radicals. We can get antioxidants from our foods, but supplementation may be necessary. It is recommended to work with a practitioner.

A few things that can cause oxidative damage include radiation (keep the cell phones out of your pocket), processed foods, pesticides, chemicals and heavy metals, excess alcohol consumption, tobacco, stress and nutrition deficiencies.

LIFESTYLE ACTION POINTS:

n Eat organic food as much as possible. Pesticide exposure can reduce fertility in both men and women.

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Incorporate more antioxidants. Eat more whole foods with antioxidants to reduce oxidative damage. High antioxidant foods include wild blueberries and other berries, citrus fruits, artichokes, apples, cherries, kale and goji berries.

n Eat a balanced, whole-food diet

n Minimize the effects of stress

n Spend time in the sun and use nontoxic sunscreen

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH FOR MEN Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

by Ronica O’Hara

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex, often drives a man to seek medical care.

An erection—a complex interplay among the brain, hormones, emotions, nerves, muscles and blood vessels—can be ham-

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

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

A weight-loss plan featuring more produce and less meat is typically suggested: men with a 42-inch waist are 50 percent more likely to have ED than men with a 32-inch waist. Some foods like arginine-rich oatmeal and antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice, as well as supplements like DHEA, L-arginine, zinc and panax ginseng have also proven helpful in studies. Effective exercises include Kegels to strengthen pelvic floor muscles, Pilates to build core strength and aerobic workouts to strengthen blood vessels. Just 30 minutes of walking each day was linked to a 41 percent drop in risk for ED, Harvard researchers found.

PROSTATE CANCER Prostate cancer affects one in eight men, 60 percent of which are over age 65. African American men get prostate cancer younger, have more severe cases and are twice as likely to die from it.

Although it’s not as virulent as most other cancers, it requires monitoring, sometimes for decades, which compels some men to

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

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

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

A patient receiving NeuroStar transcranial NEW RESEARCH: The more faithmagnetic stimulation therapy.

NEW RESEARCH: Men with moderate to fully that men with localized prostate high levels of what Russian researchers call cancer followed a Mediterranean diet, “vital exhaustion”, marked by excessive fatigue, demoralization the better their disease fared, report University of Texas MD Anand irritability, are 16 percent more likely to have a heart attack derson Cancer Center researchers. Drinking several cups of coffee every day may be linked to a lower risk of developing prostate within 15 years. The risk doubles for men that never married, were cancer, suggests a pooled data analysis in the online journal BMJ divorced or became widowed.

Open. A new urine test for prostate cancer is so accurate it could INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: “First, it is important to get a have eliminated the need for one-third of biopsies in a recent study lab screening to rule out low testosterone, vitamin deficiencies, of 1,500 patients in the Journal of Urology. anemia and thyroid problems,” says holistic psychiatrist W. Nate INTEGRATIVE APPROACHES: In a 2018 comprehensive review Upshaw, M.D., medical director of NeuroSpaTMS, in Tampa. He of prostate cancer studies published in the Journal of Alternative also checks for sleep disorders, treats with cognitive behavioral and Complementary Medicine, Abrams recommends a plant- therapy and after getting lab results, suggests such supplements based, antioxidant-rich diet that emphasizes cruciferous vege- as vitamins B12, D3 and methylfolate. His lab focuses particularly on tables, tomatoes, soy, pomegranate, green tea and fish-based transcranial magnetic stimulation therapy, which a 2020 Stanford omega-3s; limiting meat, sugary drinks and saturated fats; sup- study found to be 90 percent effective in relieving drug-resistant plementing with vitamin D3 and omega-3s while avoiding selenium depression. “It restores healthy brain function without medicaand vitamin E; exercising daily, with yoga and tai chi especially tions, and with essentially no side effects,” says Upshaw, adding providing mind-body benefits; and using acupuncture to manage that the approach is particularly good for men that want to avoid the side effects of conventional treatments. To combat the anxiety the sexual side effects of antidepressants. that can arise during the period between a diagnosis and surgery, Abrams suggests stress-reducing therapies like mindfulness Natural health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at training, reiki and support groups.

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DEPRESSION

get serious about diet and exercise.

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

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The T Factor

by Brian Scott Lipton

Many men suffer from low libido, difficulty

want to hit the point of irreversibility. For

while men need some estrogen, partic-

concentrating, depression, unusual weight

example, seriously low testosterone is

ularly for bone health, if a man has too

gain and constant fatigue. While these

directly related to the occurrence or reoc-

much fat, the body will convert too much

symptoms may be caused by any number

currence of prostate cancer.”

T to estrogen, as well as lower its overall T

of physical or psychological illnesses, one

levels.”

distinct possibility is low testosterone—a

required, changes in both lifestyle—in-

lack of one of the body’s most important

cluding more exercise—and diet can also

avoiding foods that cause weight gain,

hormones. More importantly, low testos-

help reverse the condition or at least raise

aren’t usually the answer. “Some foods

terone can affect our lives anywhere from

“T” levels, say experts. First and foremost,

may help, but you would normally have to

their 20s to their 60s.

getting enough sleep—preferably eight

eat so much of them it’s really not prac-

Yet, unless a doctor is told about the

hours a night—is vital. “When we don’t

tical,” says Goddard. “We do know that

symptoms, they won’t automatically know

get enough sleep, our levels of cortisol,

soy products such as tofu, edamame and

that low testosterone is the problem. “It’s

which is our stress hormone, rise. And it’s

soy sauce can theoretically raise estrogen

an under-evaluated issue, because many

cortisol that suppresses the production of

and suppress T production, so we may

men—especially older ones—don’t want

T,” says Dr. Gillian Goddard of Park Avenue

recommend avoiding them. And above all,

to complain about these things,” explains

Endocrinology, in New York City. “Once

we stress avoiding alcohol, as it definitely

Dr. Mahmud Kara, a former specialist with

we get a good night’s sleep regularly, our

suppresses T production.”

the Cleveland Clinic who now focuses on

cortisol levels fall and the body can begin

his line of natural remedies. “Checking for

producing T again.”

natural supplements play a big part in

testosterone levels isn’t part of a standard

Not being overweight also makes a

the solution. John J. Accursio, a 30-year-

blood test. So, if we don’t know to look for

big difference, adds Goddard. “Fat makes

old, Manhattan-based lawyer who was

it, we won’t. And the danger is you don’t

an enzyme that coverts T to estrogen. And

diagnosed with low T a few years back,

Indeed, even when drug therapy is

Actual changes in diet, other than

As is often the case, vitamins and

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

With so many men now expected to

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

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Lack of interest, low energy, changes in weight, difficulty concentrating and feelings of worthlessness are some of the symptoms that can occur in varying degrees with depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 17.3 million adults in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017. With the pandemic, the rate tripled, with 27.8 percent of adults reporting symptoms, according to a September 2020 study published in JAMA Network Open.

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Antidepressants may merely mask symptoms. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem,” says Manhattan-based holistic psychiatrist Kelly Brogan, author of A Mind of Your Own and co-editor of the textbook Integrative Therapies for Depression.

Further, because many depressed people do not receive treatment due to financial, cultural or personal reasons, effective alternative therapies are necessary for improving public health.

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NATURE’S MEDICINE Before starting any treatment, it’s important to verify that depression exists and rule out potential conditions like nutritional deficiencies, low thyroid function, food allergies or other issues.

Many people find that herbs provide gentler action and fewer adverse effects than conventional antidepressants. Even some conventional health practitioners are beginning to get on board. Women’s health expert Nicole Galan, RN, wrote in a 2019 article in Medical News Today, “Medications and counseling are conventional ways to alleviate the symptoms of depression. However, some herbs and supplements may also help.”

Common herbs include St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum), which has been shown to work about the same as antidepressants for mild and moderate depression; American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng), which improve mental clarity and energy, and reduce the effects of stress; and saffron (Crocus sativus), which is safe and effective, although expensive. While herbal medicines are available over the counter, it’s important to consult with a doctor or herbalist, as some are not safe in conjunction with other medications or during pregnancy.

Homeopathic remedies are more complex, personalized and diluted, but have no contraindications. Lone Pedersen, a certified classical homeopath in Seattle, says that homeopathy treatments are “gentle, safe, non-toxic and side-effect free.”

CLEAN FOOD IMPROVES MOOD Several studies have found that eating a poor-quality diet high in processed meat, sweets, fried food, refined cereals and high-fat dairy leads to a higher likelihood of depression. “The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Dorothy Calimeris, an author and wellness coach in Oakland, whose cookbooks promote anti-inflammatory diets for optimal health.

Inflammation has been linked to numerous health issues, including depression. To start an anti-inflammatory diet, eliminate

foods that commonly trigger inflammation, starting with gluten, soy, corn and the biggest culprit of all, sugar. A 2019 study by University of Kansas researchers and other studies indicate that sugar itself is a trigger for mental health issues.

Don’t forget about the “food” the skin absorbs. Switching to organic body care and home cleaning products minimizes exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that have been linked to depression.

SET THE ENDORPHINS FREE Many studies have shown that exercise reduces the symptoms of depression.

Extra boosts come from getting outside to increase levels of vitamin D and exercising with a friend to enhance social support. Just 20 to 30 minutes of activity several times

each week improves well-being. The best news is that any movement helps—walking, tai chi, gardening, dancing—anything that feels good.

“Taking a yoga class helps to relieve depression by increasing focus and attention, releasing endorphins and oxytocin, stretching the body, relaxing tension, creating community and adjusting breathing patterns,” says Rose Kress, owner and director of LifeForce Yoga Institute, in Lebanon, Oregon, and author of Awakening Your Inner Radiance with LifeForce Yoga. She recommends determining one enjoyable pose and practicing it every day: “Five minutes a day is enough to make a change.”

Julie Peterson writes about wellness and environmental issues and has contributed to Natural Awakenings for more than a decade.

Next Steps “Mental health requires the ‘whole enchilada’, as the saying goes. Bring it all in! I use crystals, music, meditation, chanting, massage, painting, images, vitamins, essential oils, prayer, food, exercise, nature, friends and psychotherapy to remind me that I am already whole. Yoga is just one ingredient in the enchilada of mental health,” says Rose Kress, owner and director of the LifeForce Yoga Institute, in Lebanon, Oregon, and author of Awakening Your Inner Radiance with LifeForce Yoga. “If it brings you a sense of ease around your feelings of depression, use it. If you are not sure, ask your support network for help.”

Psychologists, support groups and counselors can be found through the Anxiety and Depression Association of America or by calling 1-800-662-HELP (4357), the national helpline of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Both are free, confidential referral and information services.

Depression can become severe and warrant intervention. If someone is suicidal, stay with them and contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, a 24/7 national network of local crisis centers, providing free and confidential emotional support to people in emotional distress.

Alternative modalities for depression could fill volumes, and they have. Check these out for more information: n Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks, by Drew Ramsey, M.D. n Ayurveda for Depression: An Integrative Approach to Restoring Balance and Reclaiming Your Health, by L. Eduardo Cardona-Sanclemente n How Come They’re Happy and I’m Not?: The Complete Natural Program for Healing Depression for Good, by Peter Bongiorno, ND n How to Heal Yourself from Depression When No One Else Can: A Self-Guided Program to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t, by Amy B. Scher n Yoga for Depression: A Compassionate Guide to Relieve Suffering Through Yoga,

by Amy Weintraub “While it may take dedication to embody the peace you seek, the glimpse of that peace can be enough to fuel you through the times you want to give up,” adds Kress.

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one could add an extra plate on the bench.

YOGA:

Also Great for Guys

But increased flexibility benefits balance and strength, stamina and potentially pain management, and would probably impress the women at the local eatery, too.

Then there’s increased energy and vi-

tality; that’s something most guys wouldn’t exactly turn their nose up at. It doesn’t necessarily happen right away granted, but with a dedicated routine practiced at home or in

by Matt Preston

a classroom setting, the benefits will manifest soon enough. As this happens, through

There are many reasons why a guy won’t go to yoga sessions and some of them tend to be a

virtue of sticking to this healthy practice, the

cliché. Think about it: Most men go by the token if “Walker Texas Ranger” or General Patton

positive results will almost certainly become

wouldn’t have gone, they shouldn’t either. Other than the fact that the former is fictional and

energetically apparent. And that can also

latter from another time, literally, there are so many benefits to engaging in the practice

benefit components of—how not to put this

and art of yoga that this article would need to be at least twice its length to cover them all.

awkwardly—sensual engagement as well.

For some, one of the more intimidat-

ing components of yoga, or assumed to be difficult parts, is meditation. And one doesn’t have to look any further than the writer of this article to know that it can be an interesting journey for sure. Especially when the energy is high and thoughts are plenty, it’s not always the easiest part to fully engage. However, that doesn’t mean that attempting it doesn’t still teach something; as working on breathing, slowing down the mind, focusing inward and or on a specific pose won’t at least instruct a guy on what he’s capable of.

The poses themselves offer a wide

range of physical benefits too, and aren’t just meant to look awesome. First there’s the benefit of better posture and improving on a physical misalignment, whether there’s problems with someone’s back, neck, shoulders or more. And that alone could potentially help prevent injuries as well, as playing shirtless football in the freezing rain in February may cause an ache or two.

Let’s start with the basics—the physical.

Next, there’s the assumption that the

Further physical benefits could also

Everyone knows someone that could benefit

normal “run of the mill dude” won’t be able

include better digestion of food and liquids,

from a little exercise and or physical training.

to twist himself into a pretzel like those

so the pizza and beer consumed before

Just the same, a lot of people know someone

women on Instagram. This wouldn’t be an

February football games won’t be around

that does so as well. Learning how to utilize

incorrect assumption; however, this doesn’t

until the May flowers begin to bloom. Es-

our physical strengths and turn weaknesses

mean that something couldn’t be improved

pecially considering there are a lot of twists

around through yoga will only yield better

related to flexibility. This doesn’t neces-

in yoga, that’s not by accident or to look

and more consistent results in the gym or the

sarily mean being able to master the crow

cool, but actually helps keep the digestive

athletic field.

pose without breaking something means

system moving within a dude’s body and

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not get stuck.

And then there’s relaxation of a deeper and more profound

kind—not just being able to zone out to the TV or sleeping, but in a way that lowers your stress hormones. It’s not that hard to find a stressor in life these days, or any day, and engage that negative headspace. That doesn’t do much for anyone, let alone a guy that would really like to live past 50ish. So, by practicing at least something related to the poses, breath work or meditation, it’s more than likely this guy will be able to deal with stress better and enjoy life more fully.

In essence, the average dude doesn’t have to worry about

becoming the stereotypical yoga guru if he takes up yoga. If that’s who he is, fine; yoga doesn’t do that alone, but instead can make him a better version at the mind, body and soul level. And I doubt

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the Nature and Benefits of Naturopathy Does an ND replace a primary doctor?

Naturopathy is a type of holistic care that looks toward the whole person rather than the symptoms to address health issues in a lasting, more sustainable way. We asked Melissa Josselson, a Naturopathic Doctor (ND), based in Haddonfield, about her journey into the field and what distinguishes it from conventional medicine.

This is dependent upon the state of care. While all NDs are training as primary care physicians, not all states regulate NDs as such. In New Jersey, we would not take or act solely as their primary care doctor. In other states, like Arizona or Washington, NDs are recognized and licensed as primary care doctors and can serve as such.

What inspired you to become an ND? As a teenager, I developed health issues and was dissatisfied with the approach and options available in conventional healthcare. The conventional approach is, one, patient has this symptom; two, take this medication for that symptom. But I always wondered why? What was the root cause? Why did I develop this condition? I didn’t tolerate medications well and I felt there had to be a better approach. When I stumbled upon naturopathy everything made sense, a light went on, the philosophy resonated with me and I sought this type of care before becoming an ND later on.

What is an ND? NDs are trained as primary care physicians. Our philosophy focuses on whole-person wellness, identifying the root cause of illness, supporting the innate healing power of the body and prevention of disease. Our goal is to determine the underlying cause of a condition, exploring why a patient has “developed” a condition in the first place. We address that so long-term healing can occur. In conventional care, medication is used often to manage symptoms, and the underlying cause of a condition is not always addressed. This is one area that distinguishes our care from that of Western medicine.

What is the schooling for an ND? The letters ND are not as regulated as one may think, so it’s beneficial to inquire about an ND’s education if you are interested in pursuing care. Some NDs may have taken online courses, while others are licensed practitioners that have graduated from a four-year doctorate program. There are a handful of nationally accredited, four-year, graduate-level universities in the country. We receive similar background training as an M.D. in biomedical sciences and pharmaceutical studies and, in addition, study naturopathic modalities such as nutrition, botanical medicine and homeopathy.

Upon graduation, students must pass a national licensing exam to become a licensed naturopathic doctor.

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Why do people see a naturopath?

One of the most common reasons someone seeks care from an ND is because they have not experienced desired results or relief from conventional care. Oftentimes, for example, they have been prescribed medication after medication and have experienced side effects with no resolution of their health concern. These people desire a different approach for long-term wellness. There are also people who wish to be proactive about their health, optimize their diet, determine which supplements are ideal for their needs, and see an ND to focus on preventative care.

What conditions do NDs address?

NDs address numerous types of health concerns. Personally, I see women and men, and of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Some of the most common conditions I see on a regular basis include gastrointestinal disorders, hormonal imbalances, weight gain, depression, anxiety, allergies/eczema and autoimmune conditions.

What kind of treatments are used in naturopathy?

Clinical nutrition is one of the cornerstones of naturopathic medicine. It looks at food as medicine and may involve identifying potential nutrient deficiencies or food intolerances. Botanicals are also a modality I use commonly as herbs/plants can have powerful healing effects. Detoxification and lifestyle counseling, including stress management, are also commonly used.

How do I know if naturopathy is right for me?

I offer complimentary, 15-minute phone consultations for anyone that wishes to speak and determine if this type of care is best for them. Inquires can be made through the website as well.

Dr. Melissa Josselson’s practice is located at 35 Kings Hwy. E., in Haddonfield. For more information or to schedule a complimentary 15-minute consult, call 856-472-9495 or visit MyNaturalDoctor.com.

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Dandelions Are North America’s

NATIVE MEDICINE

by Gina Saka Dandelions are those pretty, little, yellow flowers commonly referred to as “weeds”, which are routinely removed and discarded from lawns across the country. The truth is, dandelions are not weeds at all, but completely edible flowers with powerful medicinal benefits. The plant is native to North America and Eurasia, and has been used as food and medicine for thousands of years. The roots, leaves, stems and flowers all have vitamins and minerals that support a healthy body and mind.

Dandelions contain high levels of vitamins K, C, A and B6 that support a healthy, balanced diet. There’s also a significant amount of iron, calcium, magnesium and potassium that help regulate blood pressure and produce healthy, red blood cells. Here are the benefits and uses of each part of this miracle flower:

DANDELION ROOTS Dandelion roots have long been used to treat liver and stomach issues, and today are commonly used to treat heartburn, gastrointestinal disorders, high cholesterol, diabetes and more. They contain bitter compounds that work as a mild laxative to aid with digestion.

Usage: Typically, the raw dried or fresh root is brewed into a tea or infusion. Additionally, the root can be made into a poultice and applied topically to ease acne, eczema, rashes and other skin conditions.

DANDELION FLOWER The dandelion flowers contain high levels of polyphenols, which help fight against cardiovascular disease and cancer. Plus, there are tons of antioxidants in addition to vitamin A and B12 content.

The flowers can help relieve headaches, muscle cramps and even boost mood. In Korean folklore, they were used as a powerful antidote to skin infections and tuberculosis.

Usage: Dandelion flowers, like the roots, can be used in teas and tincture, in addition to infused into syrups, honeys, wines and cordials. Also, the sweet and crunchy flower can be eaten raw, breaded or fried. Even the sap from the stem of the flower can be used topically to treat rough skin, calluses, corns and warts.

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DANDELION LEAVES Dandelion leaves, also known as dandelion greens, are the greens that grow in abundance directly around the flower. They are packed with vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that help protect vision, control blood sugar, encourage wound healing, protect heart health and prevent certain types of cancer. They’re dense in vitamins A, C, K and calcium.

Usage: Dandelion greens are popularly used in salads. The taste is a bit earthy and bitter, kind of similar to radicchio. In a salad, they can be consumed raw and slightly massaged to make them more tender with lemon or dressing. Alternatively, the greens can also be sauteed with garlic and oil for a nutritious side to any meal.

Dandelions are a true medicinal flower that grow abundantly here in the USA. If one picks dandelions for consumption, they must be sure that the lawn has not been treated with any fertilizer or toxic chemicals. In addition, they should make sure that they are not allergic to dandelion or dandelion pollen. If unsure, avoid consumption. Teas and poultices, as well as the flowers and greens, can also be found in many health food stores and organic markets.

Gina Saka is a freelance writer located in San Diego who writes for Natural Awakenings magazine editions across the country. To connect, email GinaMarieSaka@gmail.com.

Dandelion Tea Recipes Dandelion is not only incredibly simple to forage, but most of this powerful healing plant gets to be used. While the root is the most commonly used, the leaf or flower can be used as well. Whether making an infusion, decoction, gold extract, juice, tincture or tea, one is sure to reap the benefits of this plant.

The following are two ways to make dandelion tea:

Dandelion Leaf Tea 1 tsp dandelion leaf 1 cup boiling water ½ tsp stevia, agave or raw honey Add dandelion leaf to boiling water. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and serve.

To reduce the bitterness, add stevia, agave or raw honey.

Dandelion Root Tea 1 quart boiling water 1-2 tsp dandelion root Bring to boil 1 quart of water in a saucepan.

Add 1-2 tsp of dandelion root to boiling water. Cover pot and reduce heat. Simmer for about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let pot sit covered for approximately 45 minutes. Strain and serve.

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Dandelion Spring Salad Yield: 4 servings 1 Tbsp virgin olive oil 1 tsp juice from a lemon 1 tsp raw honey 2 tsp chopped garlic scapes or wild (sprigs) Salt to taste Pepper to taste 2 cups organic dandelion leaves (rinsed and pat dry) 2 chopped tomatoes 1 oz parmesan cheese A few dandelion flowers (rinsed and pat dry)

Whisk the oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl.

Taste for salt/pepper if you wish. Put the dandelion leaves and tomatoes in the bowl and toss to combine. Sprinkle cheese on top. Garnish with dandelion flowers.

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Farmers’ Market Season is Here Zucchini with Roasted Tomatoes and Pesto Zucchini Cherry tomatoes Olive oil, for sauté Salt Pepper Slice tomatoes in half, apply oil, salt and pepper, and roast on a sheet pan at 350° F for about 20 minutes.

In Burlington County, at the Burlington County Agricultural Center, they offer a Saturday market starting at 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. There is live music, vendors offering baked goods, handmade chocolates, coffee, teas and much more. They have a charming country farmhouse where they offer live cooking demos. Here’s a recipe featuring all produce from local farmers.

This plant-based spring dish is full of flavor, nutrients and uses local ingredients.

Heading to Camden County, we’ll find many farmers’ markets, but in the heart of Collingswood business district on North Atlantic Avenue, Saturday mornings have become a ritual to visit the Collingswood farmers’ market. Now in its 22nd season, this market began in 2000 with a primary focus on supporting local farmers. Along with local farmers with Jersey fresh produce, the market showcases other local vendors and restaurants offering food as well as hosting an apple pie and peach contests.

The market runs from May to Thanksgiving, 8:30 a.m. to noon, rain or shine.

CollingswoodMarket.com/wherewhen/ location/ In Gloucester County, in its 11th season in downtown Haddon Heights is a Sunday farmers’ market that strives “to help turn a sleepy downtown into one that is hip-alive and a destination.” This market is on the corner of Station and Atlantic Avenue and is open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Sunday from May until the end of October. They have a wide range of vendors from local farmers to artisans.

Pesto 3 bunches of basil 1 cup of parsley ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp pine nuts or nut of choice (I like walnuts in place of pine nuts) 2 or 3 cloves of garlic Salt Pepper Put herbs, nut sand garlic in a food processor and blend, adding olive oil in steady stream until desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper. (I often like to make spinach pesto using spinach instead of basil.)

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It’s that time of year—the start of the farmers’ market season. As produce starts to come into season here in the Garden State, these markets begin to pop up in many towns across Southern Jersey. Farmers’ markets are food markets at which local farmers sell fruit and vegetables as well as other handcrafted food items. There are many benefits of shopping at farmers’ markets including getting vegetables at their peak freshness; no long-distance shipping or having produced gas to change the ripping process; meeting people, something we have been longing for since the start of pandemic; and supporting local businesses, farmers and their families.

Here are some local farmers’ markets from across the counties:

To slice zucchini, use a mandolin or a wide peeler. Once sliced, heat about 1 tablespoon of olive oil in sauté pan and lightly sauté zucchini until slightly tender. Add the roasted cherry tomatoes to warm then toss in a large bowl with pesto.

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Relaxed Kids Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

home settings where impressionable kids will naturally learn to chill out. “Babies are continually sensing their environments,” she says. “Just speaking in a calm voice or slowing down the pace of life, taking time to connect or practicing infant massage can prime their little minds and bodies for learning how to self-regulate, cope with life and default to relaxation mode just as soon as they feel stressed.”

BENEFITS OF KID RELAXATION TECHNIQUES

by Sandra Yeyati

From breathing games and animal-like yoga positions to meditative art activities and mindful nature walks, child-friendly relaxation techniques are limited only by our imagination. When practiced consistently, they offer numerous benefits, including increased awareness, attention, empathy, resilience and generosity; less emotional reactivity; and improved memory, according to Whitney Stewart, meditation teacher and author of Mindful Kids: 50 Mindfulness Activities for Kindness, Focus and Calm (BarefootBooks.com/mindful-kids).

It doesn’t take a full-on tantrum for children to experience or exhibit stress. According to licensed school psychologist and spiritual counselor Zemirah Jazwierska, anxiety is a child’s natural response to not having consistency or predictability in their environment. During the pandemic, with school closings, social isolation and associated challenges, childhood angst is on the rise, says the Boulder, Colorado, blogger at KidsRelaxation.com.

SETTING A CALM EXAMPLE Jazwierska believes that it’s never too early to expose kids to relaxation practices. She invites moms to incorporate meditation even while they’re pregnant, “to bathe their little babies in lots of good-feeling hormones and chemicals.” After birth, while an infant may be too young to learn how to meditate, she recommends that parents create relaxing 36

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Stewart recommends that parents and caregivers consider adopting their own mindfulness or meditation practices before introducing them to their children.

“The next step could be to invite children to practice with you,” she advises. “With toddlers, this may be an invitation to sit or lie down with hands on their tummy or chest to let them feel their breath coming in and going out of their body. Young children don’t always have an awareness of their breath. Parents and caregivers can help them understand how we breathe in different situations; how breath can speed up or slow down in response to our physical and emotional state.”

MAKING RELAXATION FUN According to Stewart, small children respond best to mindfulness exercises that are both physical and fun. Her Animal Antics is one example, in which kids explore movement meditation by pretending to

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be different animals. Another is Shake the Sillies Out, which involves “happy-shaking until you finally flop on the floor with a deep exhalation, followed by three mindful breaths. This one really helps work out kids’ excess energy,” she says.

On her website, Jazwierska offers myriad examples of fun and creative activities to calm and awaken children. She teaches breathing techniques by offering imagery kids can understand, like smelling a flower to learn deep inhalations and blowing out a candle for the exhalations. When kids are overcome with strong emotions, she offers a snow globe. “It’s a great tool for seeing how things start to swirl when our emotions are too strong and our minds too worried.

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As you take a deep breath and stop moving the globe, the snow settles. We have to stop moving, or move very slowly, for everything to settle for ourselves.”

Jazwierska’s Rock and Floppy Sock exercise instructs a child to make a tight fist— the rock—when they feel anger or another strong negative emotion, and then release their grip, turning it into a floppy sock. “It’s related to progressive muscle relaxation where you provide tension in the body and then you provide the contrast and let go, training the mind. Next time they feel tension, they’ll know how to relax,” she says.

PLANTING SEEDS FOR INNER HAPPINESS As children grow older, they can add visualization to their repertoire, like Stewart’s Heart Garden exercise, in which the child sits mindfully while relaxed, takes three mindful breaths and then thinks of a word that makes them smile. “That can be anything—like butterfly, rainbow or watermelon,” she explains. “Imagine planting that word like a seed in your heart. Repeat the word and imagine watering the seed in your heart garden. Repeat the word and imagine the seed opening and growing in your heart.

What does it become? See it blossom. True happiness comes from inside. Everyone can plant their own inner happiness.”

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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Traveling for the Planet Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

by Sandra Yeyati After more than a year in social isolation, many of us are ready to hit the road, meet new people, fly to exotic locations and enjoy the sights and flavors of anywhere-but-here. Although the travel industry is raring to serve pent-up demand, this unprecedented respite can be an opportunity to reset priorities. When choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other activities, consider their sustainability. Tourism need not harm the planet. With proper planning, it can enrich it while benefiting the people living in the places we visit.

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

TAKE IT SLOW In 2010, Tuppen travelled around the world without flying for 20 months. “We walked, biked, sailed across the Atlantic, got on a container ship across the Pacific, took trains, hitchhiked—a whole heap of transport cobbled together,” she recalls. “It’s not that 38

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

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

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

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

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

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There are hundreds of participating hotels in 22 countries benefitting 70 global charities with an emphasis on fighting poverty, advancing environmental sustainability and reducing inequalities in communities.

“It’s a way to connect, feel good and have meaningful experiences, knowing that your travel dollars are leaving the destination better than before you arrived,” Blotter says.

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ZENSPIRATION

We All Have INTUITION

It’s Part of Our Divine Makeup

by Maryann Pino Miller

It’s more than likely that all of us have used intuition at various times, but did not see it as an intuitive response or action or feeling. But because we followed it, we arrived at our destination safely, were prepared for a change in the weather, cancelled a trip only to find out we avoided an unforeseen accident or showed up at a friend’s home to find her needing comfort.

Going beyond our five senses can lead us to considering a connection to a Greater Power … God, Source, Universal Energy. It has been said “there is nothing new under the sun”. This can lead to everything we could ever want or need to know or understand is already present, just hanging around waiting for us to ask the question.

And if we consider the concept of Oneness—being part of this Universal Energy/ Database—we can tap into ourselves for the answer.

How do I know the ways of all things at the beginning?

By what is inside me. ~ Lao Tzu I know when I have a problem and have done all I can … thinking, figuring, planning … I keep listening in a sort of inside silence ‘til something clicks and I feel a right answer. ~ Conrad Hilton

Intuition or psychic ability has been around for ages. Sages, mystics, soothsayers and oracles have been revered and used throughout time for insights and guidance.

There are individuals that make their living as intuitives, psychics, mediums, card readers and energy readers. Each has learned to find his or her way through their own unique journey connecting to and nurturing their gifts.

BEYOND THE FIVE SENSES Whatever name that’s given to the craft, we are talking about connecting to and believing in something we cannot see, hear, smell, taste or touch. In other words, we are moving into an area beyond our five senses. This has led to the term ESP or extrasensory perception.

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PRACTICE Acceptance of having intuition and deciding on developing it sets Universal Energy into motion to help the process by sending out signs in the form of people, articles, books, workshops and situations that in some way support the desire to develop intuition. Our intuition guides us to the resources in the order they are needed.

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YOU ARE IN TOUCH Like any other gift, talent or skill, intuition has to be nurtured and developed. The first step is to acknowledge possessing it. We have all probably used or heard the words “I had a hunch”, “mother’s intuition”, “woman’s intuition” or “gut-feel” and then a decision was made which provided favorable results. All of these phrases point to an innate knowing guiding all of us.

During the times those phrases were used, there was probably a very strong “need to know”. According to Edgar Cayce, intuition plays a guiding role in our lives and is elicited by our need to know at a particular time, further connecting us to our God/ Source/Universe with guidance, protection, comfort and awareness.

We can practice with yes/no questions; which team is going to win the game; who the villain in the mystery is; who just sent the text (before you look, of course); who is going to win the award. Have moment of stillness like in tuning the radio dial before deciding. Have fun with this form of practicing “the feel of your intuition” and showing an interest and desire to connect to something deep inside yourself.

When a decision needs to be made, gather the information that’s needed … facts, figures, input from mentors, possible outcomes, etc. Once gaining a good grasp of the situation, get quiet, sit in stillness/ meditation clearing the mind and focusing on the heart and asking for the guidance to what is best at this time. Once there, consider option A and whatever is attached to it and notice feelings. Then “clear” with deep breaths. Consider option B and whatever is attached to it and notice those feelings.

Clear oneself. Offer gratitude.

It may take practice to feel a difference and to be comfortable with “the feel”, but one will get there.

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MEET YOURSELF This desire to go within for fun answers and the needed ones develops relationships with ourselves and realizing a much greater level of control than we thought we had.

We grow to feel more empowered and in control.

I was told many, many years ago, the answers are inside you. I didn’t have a clue then the depth of that statement. I am getting a real taste of it now.

And so can all of us. In taking this journey, there may be a time when one feels emotionally overwhelmed and going inside for the answers is not working. This may be a time to reach out to a professional intuitive. Whether it’s for the challenging times or as an ongoing within journey, guidance can be provided at The Center, Life in Balance. Visit TheCenterLifeInBalance. com for information on group workshops and intuitives that offer private sessions to help guide us to ourselves.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A plastic kiddie pool can be a welcome addition for dogs to escape the summer heat.

To incorporate it into the landscape, dig out an area and set it into the ground.

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

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

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

A doggy play area will also be much appreciated by a pup. Define it by using logs or stone blocks, then set out a few of the dog’s favorite toys for him to discover. For dogs that like to dig, teaching him that this is his play spot where it’s acceptable can save the

gardens. Many four-legged diggers enjoy having a sand pit or designated dig spot where they can express this natural behavior.

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

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INSPIRATION

Simple Acts Can Change the World

by Julie Peterson It’s easy to feel small and helpless in a world full of big problems, but there are simple, daily actions we can take to change it for the better.

BE THE CHANGE. If the park needs more shade, ask permission to plant a tree. If there is trash on the sidewalk, pick it up. An eyesore building could be a community art project. The possibilities are endless. Sometimes the very things that we complain about can be turned into action items, improving conditions for everyone. Fix something.

CHOOSE GRATITUDE. It’s difficult to miss the news as it pops up on phones, computers and TV. But media outlets can offer a repetitive loop of negativity and conflict. When exposed to this for hours, it can erode faith in humanity and hope for the future.

To prevent feeling a sense of soul-crushing doom, we must tune out of the constant chatter. Select 30 minutes every other day to read news. We will become more positive if we spend the former news time listening to music or writing in a gratitude journal.

Appreciate the good.

can be done anonymously: pay the toll for the next car, deliver a care package, donate supplies to a local nonprofit or simply smile at strangers. Give freely.

Every time we fix, appreciate, respect and give with a genuine heart, there is a ripple effect. Everyone we touch feels better.

Moving forward, these people likely will be kinder to others.

Envision each genuine act pouring forth like a wave of light, gathering momentum as others add their light. Imagine it can wash over the Earth, touching everyone. We can make a difference. Start now.

Julie Peterson is a Random Acts of Kindness activist (RAKtivist.com), an assistant to the Wisconsin Kindness Angel and an advisor for Kindness Bank, a nonprofit invested in improving community health and well-being.

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FIND COMPASSION. When there is no shortage of road rage, angry customers and political divisiveness, don’t engage.

We never know what another person has gone through in life or earlier that day. Don’t be a judge; be a vector to peace. Let the driver merge, let others be right, let our buttons get pushed without escalating the situation. Loving kindness for others involves wishing them health, happiness and safety. It doesn’t need to be outwardly expressed; it can be an internal thought. Respect everyone.

BE KIND. Perhaps there is someone that would appreciate a meal or help with chores. Offer time without expectation of a reward.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 1

Sports Massage I – June 1 & 3. 5:309:30pm. Learn a more in-depth understanding of the sliding filament theory, ATP synthesis and muscular contraction, and the difference between all types of muscle fibers. $125. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 6

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm.

Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers.

Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 7

dic assessment. $325. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13

Therapeutic Herbal Applications – June 13, 27, July 11, 25. 9am-5pm. Course introduces herbs that are most commonly used to compliment medical treatments for specific conditions and the application of herbs for massage treatment. $400.

Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444.

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Virtual: Yoga Nidra Meditation – 7-8pm.

A deep guided meditation that will facilitate deep relaxation and rest for your mind, body and spirit. Recline in a restorative position all in the comfort of your home. $22.

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Somatic Balancing – Mon, June 7 & 21; Tues, June 8 & 22. 5:30-9:30pm. Learn the therapeutic qualities of the several therapeutic-grade essential oils and blends, and how to apply them. $225; $140/essential oil kit. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 19

THURSDAY, JUNE 10

Moonlight Walk – 8-10pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines.

Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609-893-4646.

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Crystal Bowl & Reiki Meditation Healing – 7-9pm. Join Beth O’Brien for the beautiful sounds of the crystal bowl meditation to bring physical, mental and emotional cleansing through the vibration of sound.

Mike Brown will provide a short reiki energy healing during the meditation. Ends with an angel card reading. $30. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 11

Virtual Pinelands Commission Meeting – 9:30-11am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundaries. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Rd, Pemberton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-894-7300 or RhyanG@Pinelands Alliance.org. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

SATURDAY, JUNE 12

Assessment Techniques & Treatment Strategies – June 12, 26, July 10. 9am5:30pm. Course discusses “normal” range of motion and learn how to assess joint, muscle/ myofascial, ligament, tendon and/or swelling dysfunctions. demonstrate common spring tests, range of motion tests and orthope-

Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

Adults and interested teenagers can join a naturalist for a Saturday guided hike in the Rancocas preserve. Free; donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-2612495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 21

Stage It Up Youth Theater Group Summer Camp – Mon-Fri, June 21-July 30. 9am3pm. Ages 2-18. $158/weekly. Mayfair Theater, 6242 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA. More info & registration: 267-225-7638 or StageItUpDrama.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23

Healing Your Heart After Loss – 6:30pm.

With Maryann Pino Miller. Are you grieving the loss of a loved one, a job or career, your health, a relationship or a pet? Learn the ideas and techniques to heal you heart and find acceptance of the loss and the joy in life again.

Includes a meditation for finding peace, forgiveness work, releasing ritual and affirmations for healing. $25. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Sourdough Workshop – 7-8:15pm. Will discuss different techniques and recipes to try at home. Will show you the process followed by samples of fresh baked sourdough after the class. $20/person. Kitchen 19, 19 S 2nd St, Hammonton. Reservations required: FermentedNJ.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25

Rancocas Evening Hike – 7:30-9pm. Rancocas staff lead and interpret what we experience along the way. Bring a flashlight or small lantern. Registration limited to 8 families/groups. Free; donations encouraged.

Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 26

Blueberry Summer Fest Market – 10am2pm. Live music, handmade crafts and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village. Free, but donations welcome. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

What a Year: A Family Day of Healing – 12-5pm. Workshop topics: healing-centered art-making for all ages; meditation and mindfulness practices; accessing free to low-cost mental health services self- and community-care tools and practices; de-escalation and conflict resolution tools nutrition and healing the human body. Free. Vincent G. Panati Recreation Center, 3101 N 22nd St, Philadelphia.

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Walking Stick Workshop – 1pm. Make your own walking stick with Brad Koller. Ages 12 & up. $30. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30

Wednesday Morning Walk – 8-9:30am.

Rancocas staff or an associate naturalist lead an interpretive hike, focusing on different aspects of the environment that can be observed on any given day. Registration limited to 15. Free; donations encouraged.

Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 3

Blueberry Summer Fest Market – 10am2pm. Live music, handmade crafts and art, blueberry picking all on a smaller scale in the historic farm and village. Free, but donations welcome. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills.

609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

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MONDAY Holistic Health with Siobhan – 10am, Mon & Wed. A mixture of qigong and easy holistic health techniques, you may effectively change how you feel in mind/body/spirit.

This is a provocative and interactive class with time for Q&A. Lots of health challenges will be covered. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo; 2 1-hr classes/wk. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Details & to register: Elightenment.com/pages/seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:30-8pm. 1st Mon. With Susan Drummond. An open invitation to those who are interested in exploring meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. No experience necessary. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

WEDNESDAY Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Fri. The focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a mid-day refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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T’ai Chi Chih: Joy thru Movement – 6pm.

A non-martial art with many health benefits. This practice is more qigong-like and is completely non-violent. A set of movements (done standing or seated) completely focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called Chi. Improve physical and emotional balance, help with better sleep quality and overall sense of well-being is reported by clients. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off.

Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Register: Elightenment.com/ pages/seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

Reiki/EdenMethod/EnergyMedicine Online/In-person Sessions – Struggling with a chronic condition or feel there is nowhere else to turn? Let’s work together to balance energies and create a customized strategy for you. Using reiki, the Eden Method and other holistic practices to help you feel better again. Tap into your body’s natural healing ability with ongoing support. Appointments at Toms River Center. Online availability through the week and at additional centers. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC. com. Register: Elightenment.com/pages/ seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

FRIDAY Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Also Wed. The focus of this meditation is peace.

Each week we will raise the love vibration personally and globally. Treat yourself to a midday refresher. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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An Open Forum: God/Oneness – 121pm. 2nd Fri. With Maryann Pino Miller.

Are you interested in turning the tide to a world flowing in Oneness? We will challenge ourselves in discussion and take on a monthly challenge of living Oneness between meetings. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

Pre-registration required: 609-975-8379 or TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

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For Rent AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT ON MAIN ST IN HISTORIC MEDFORD, NJ – South Jersey’s premier source for all that is holistic and spiritually enlightened, The Center, Life In Balance, on Main Street in Medford, has office space for rent. The office space would be shared with other like-minded practitioners, so it’s very affordable. For more info: 609-975-8379.

OFFICE SPACE – Integrative Physician looking to share office space in Voorhees.

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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT – Established holistic wellness center located in the heart of Merchantville. Info: 856-488-7067.

Seeking IDM/EDM ARTISTS NEEDED – Contact: IDM-EDM.com.

TO HIRE A MASSAGE THERAPIST – For chiropractic office, located on Rte 38, Strawbridge Professional center, in Moorestown. For an interview, Dr Sylvia Bidwell: 856-273-1551.

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Creek Care Day – Thru Oct. 10am-12pm.

2nd Sat. Volunteer to help remove invasive plants, clean up litter and plant native plants.

For location, RSVP: 215-744-1853 or Ryan@ ttfwatershed.org. WatershedAlliance.org.

VOLUNTEERS – If you are interested in crystals and everything holistic, we are looking for volunteers for HeartSpace Metaphysical Gift Shop. Susan Drummond: 609-975-8379.

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Alternative and Complementary Medicine MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is both conventionally and holistically trained, giving patients the best of both worlds and the freedom to choose.

ICAM’s HEART Program addresses the body’s basic needs in terms of hormone rejuvenation to include adrenal, thyroid, sex and growth hormones as well as the essential neurotransmitters. As an active and founding member of the American Association of Ozonotherapists, Dr. Bartiss is an expert in various forms of bio-oxidative therapies that include ozone, hydrogen peroxide, ultraviolet phototherapy and high-dose vitamin C. These and other powerful therapies are offered by only a few hundred medical practitioners throughout the country.

Awareness Coaching MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed.

Certified Heal Your Life® Teacher Emotion Code Practitione Consciously Living, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 856-912-2087 Maryann@ConsciouslyLiving.net

Become aware of your true nature, meet your inner child waiting for your love, become aware of and unload the baggage weighing you down, become aware of the depth of love that exists within you and gain the understanding of the importance of your relationship with yourself and how to foster it.

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 self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

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Don’t wait any longer to restore your hormone balance. Symptoms due to menopause, andropause, PMS, thyroid dysfunction, adrenal fatigue, etc., should not negatively impact your quality of life. Regain your vitality and zest naturally with individualized Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy (BHRT).

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MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

Institute for Complementary & Alternative Medicine 24 Nautilus Dr, Ste 3, Manahawkin 609-978-9002 504 Hamburg Tpk, Ste 202, Wayne 973-790-6363 639 Stokes Rd, Se 202, Medford 609-654-5900 ICAMBartissMD.com Dr. Bartiss is among a small group of physicians that pioneered the early “integrated” health care system. As a conventionally and holistically trained physician, he offers the best of both schools of medicine. Dr. Bartiss’ “HEART” Program (Hormone, Endocrine, Adrenal Rejuvenation Therapy) addresses hormone imbalance and focuses on restoring his patients to optimal levels. The simple explanation of this program is that when the endocrine system is balanced, a person is less likely to become ill, overweight and emotionally imbalanced. ICAM patients report an improved quality of life, both emotionally and physically.

Chiropractor DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS

30 W Holly Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071 856-218-1330 Fddec@WellnessSpeakers.org

Dr. DeCotiis specializes in wellness-based Chiropractic care: helping the body to function at its personal best while reducing internal and external stresses. We individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overall health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

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The Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100 Moorestown, NJ 08057 856-273-1551 DrSylvia@Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Bidwell-Chiropractic.com Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal health care 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, craniosacral work, active release technique and PNF stretching.

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YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Marilyn York Independent Distributor #489656 877-436-2299 MyYL.com/naturalhealth4U

Essential oils: revered for thousands of years for their naturally enhancing support of body, mind and spirit. Become a Young Living Essential Oils Member/Customer, and/or an Independent Distributor.

Healing Modalities NATURAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT CENTER OF SOUTH JERSEY

1020 Kings Hwy N, Ste 110 Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 856-667-6805 • NHICSouthJersey.com

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

Health Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton 856-596-5834 HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, 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.

Holistic Coaching ABBE LANG

856-452-3434 Abbe@AbbeLang.com AbbeLang.com Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body with Nutrition Response Testing. The practitioners at NHIC offer a non-invasive, advanced form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted, “Root-Cause Nutrition.”

Health Coach JASON FOSTER

New Moon Holistic Health Coaching, LLC The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford HealingLifeToLoveLife@gmail.com HealingLifeToLoveLife.com Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Reiki Master and Shamanism practitioner who helps people transform their lives from the inside out. Using energy work and coaching to help them make changes in their lives.

Abbe Lang is a Certified Life Coach and Homeopath practicing in her Marlton office. If you are struggling with your physical or mental health she can help. If you need to stick to a nutrition plan, she can create and implement one for you. She works with women, men and couples. Her practice style is to combine all the modalities of healing (homeopathy, cell salts, Bach flower remedies) to her clients coupled with a life coaching directional program to implement positive changes in their lives.

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.

Integrative/Holistic Medicine DR. STEVEN HORVITZ

Institute for Medical Wellness 110 Marter Ave, Ste 408, Moorestown, NJ 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.

NATURAL HEALTH

Laurel Hill Plaza, corner of Blackwood- Clementon Rd & Laurel Rd, Lindenwold.

856-784-1021 • NaturalHealthNJ.com For a complete selection of vitamins, homeopathics, body care, bulk herbs, bulk grains, packaged foods, frozen foods, organic produce, snacks. Open 7 days. Mon-Fri, 9am8pm; Sat, 10am-8pm; Sun, 10am-5pm.

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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 well-being. 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 infrared detox sauna (The POD), reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes.

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POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-983-1680 Facebook: Rizzieri Alumni Spa

Board certified in Integrative Medicine & Acupuncture 2301 E Evesham Rd, Bldg 800, Ste 219 Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-528-2258 • SouthJerseyHolistic.com Our practice treats each person individually by addressing the root cause of the problem. Dr Karmazin employs holistic therapies, such as acupuncture, biopuncture, homeopathy and nutritional counselling for a variety of ailments. We also specialize in holistic pain management and do not use narcotics, NSAIDs or steroid injections.

Intuitive Healing SUSAN COSTANTINO DRUMMOND RM, INTUITIVE MEDIUM

NJBalance at The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford 609-923-3154 Susan@NJBalance.com NJBalance.com Susan is an Intuitive Medium and Reiki Master. She specializes in intuitively enhancing the mind, soul and physical body with healing energy for your highest well-being.

Intuitive Healing & Yoga TRICIA BANFE HEISER

Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master/Teacher, IET Practitioner, Energy Intuitive 856-905-3024 TheSanctuaryForYoga.com App.namastream.com/the-sanctuary-for-yoga It is my desire to help you live your best life. To feel balanced and at ease in mind, body and spirit. Join me online for yoga, meditation, pranayama and other pearls of wisdom to help you navigate life with joy and grace.

Or, in-person, allow me to shine a light on the divine guidance that is always there for you but sometimes goes unnoticed with energy work and intuitive guidance. A session with me will leave you feeling as if you are in the Divine Flow of Life!

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RIZZIERI AVEDA ALUMNI SPA

Affordable relaxation offered at Rizzieri’s Alumni Spa. Staffed by recent Rizzieri graduates, the Alumni Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with a Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50-min or 80-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs and preferences. Services include: Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stone, maternity massage, deep tissue and stress relief wraps.

Open on Wed and Fri, 4:30-9pm; Sun, 9am4pm with prices starting at $45. Call for an appt.

RIZZIERI AVEDA SCHOOL

8200 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-552-2270 • RizzieriSchools.com Rizzieri Aveda School provides superior Cosmetology, Skin Care, Manicuring and Teacher Training programs. Our school has both classroom and clinic environment where students can experience and learn in a real salon setting. We offer discounted rates on all services at our clinic.

Naturopathic Doctor MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 • MyNaturalDoctor.com Holistic health care for all ages and a variety of health conditions. Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and non-toxic therapies.

THE SPA AT CENTER FOR THE HEALING ARTS

8102 Town Center Blvd, Voorhees, NJ 08043 856-552-2273 CenterForTheHealingArtsNJ.com Affordable relaxation offered at the Center for the Healing Arts by recent graduates. The Spa is the perfect place to make an appointment with Licensed Massage Therapist at an attractive price point. Spa experiences are offered in 50min, 80-min or 100-min sessions and are customized based on personal needs. Services include Swedish massage, reflexology, hot stones, maternity and deep pressure. Currently open Wednesday and Friday 4:30-9pm. Hours will be expanding soon. Prices starting at $50.

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DR. ANAMARIA NEWPORT, DMS, DMD, MHS, PAC

17 White Horse Pike, Ste 10B Haddon Heights, NJ 08035 856-323-8885

Dr. Newport is a discerning artist, highly experienced master cosmetic injector and renowned dermatology speaker with 10+ years of extensive medical training. Her continuous dedication for skincare, surgery, dentistry, and cosmetic procedures are enhanced by combining the use of the latest technology and her unique homeopathic style. As an artist, she is genuinely passionate about bringing out the unique beauty in each one of her patients. Look no further for your organic skincare specialist, offering the purest treatments achievable with our personalized natural products.

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TRACI ROSENBERG, MA

Numerologist & Empowerment Coach 609-417-4526 TraciRosenberg@gmail.com SoulTalkWithTraci.com Join the region’s leading 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.

PINELANDS ADVENTURES

1005 Atsion Rd, Shamong, NJ 08088 609-268-0189 PinelandsAdventures.org

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A nonprofit Initiative of Pinelands Preservation Alliance. Recreational activities include guided/unguided river paddling, camping, hiking and small group history and ecology

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Pre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy Holistic Telehealth MICHELLE URBANSKI, CHHP

Revive Your Health, LLC 609-614-0604 ReviveForYourHealth@gmail.com ReviveForYourHealth.com Michelle Urbanski is a certified holistic healthcare practitioner with knowledge in Eastern practices, homeopathic remedies, naturopathic techniques, and muscle response testing. Michelle provides holistic telehealth services specific for fertility, pregnancy and postpartum needs.

Reflexology MARLENE HUDSON

Board Certified Massage Therapist, NCBTMB Approved Provider, Reflexologist The Center, Life in Balance 45 S Main St, Medford, NJ 609-321-4843 Marlene@LearnReflex.com Marlene provides workshops and classes in reflexology and aromatherapy for Massage Therapists seeking continuing education credits and certification in reflexology. Her reflexology sessions incorporate the use of Young Living essential oils on reflex points, and her approach helps clients understand the emotional/mental (psychosomatic) causes of illness and wellbeing and how the nervous system (reflexes) are key to reversing stress responses in the body and mind. She also teaches Raindrop Therapy and was previously a national trainer for Young Living Essential Oils.

Sexual Dysfunction

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DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

SIOBHAN HUTCHINSON, MA, HOLISTIC HEALTH

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

Natural, non-invasive procedures for sexual dysfunction affecting one or more of the following: desire, arousal, lubrication, erectile function, orgasm, pain, dryness and satisfaction. The Replenish Center utilizes an integrative and functional approach looking at key factors such as hormone imbalance, vitamin/ mineral deficiencies, certain medications and chronic illnesses. Other contributing factors are lifestyle, diet, exercise and stress. The Replenish Center specializes in therapies which utilize your body’s own healing mechanisms. Dr. Camille Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine.

South & Central NJ, Bucks County, PA & Skype sessions 609-752-1048 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.com Discover your body’s natural healing ability. Clients report experiencing increased range of motion, balance, relaxation, reduced stress and an overall sense of well-being. Siobhan is an accredited T’ai Chi Chih®, Seijaku, Guigen Qigong, Reiki Master/Teacher, Medicinal Aromatherapist and Certified Clinical Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner. The United Fellowship of Martial Artists awarded her Holistic Healing Artist & Qigong Master. Her passion is stress relief and walking in serenity.

Weight Management DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

Spiritual Wellness BETH O’BRIEN

Spiritual Healing Through Guidance The Center Life in Balance, 45 N Main St, Medford On Angels Wings, 110 Creek Rd, Mt Laurel BethOB67@yahoo.com Beth, a psychic/medium, can give you spiritual and intuitive guidance from your loved ones.

Beth is also a Reiki Master and an ordained minister to officiate your wedding. She also is a paranormal investigator and does private and public homes. She also does house blessings and cleansing.

Replenish Center 215 Sunset Rd, Ste 204 Willingboro, NJ 08046 856-380-1330 Info@ReplenishHormones.com ReplenishHormones.com

End yo-yo dieting with our safe and effective Physician-Supervised Weight-Loss Program. Our program is designed to identify the root causes of your weight concerns, individualize a plan to reverse the imbalances identified, and help you to quickly and safely lose the excess weight.

Finally, we will transition you to a healthier lifestyle to keep you at a healthier weight.

Dr. Semple-Daly is triple board certified in OB/GYN, Integrative Medicine and Aesthetic Medicine.

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Dr Sean Insel 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Ste 206, Palmyra, NJ 08065 856-499-2160 NutritionalWellnessNJ.com

Offering simple, effective solutions for optimal health for the whole family. Includes: Functional Medicine testing, Othromolecular energy medicine, Neuro Emotional Technique, Psycho neurobiology, autonomic response testing, Theta Healing.

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