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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | South Jersey | May 2021 Issue

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INJECTABLE VITAMINS

REGENERATIVE MEDICINE OF SOUTH JERSEY Offers Women a Self-Esteem Boost with Medical Aesthetics

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INTEGRATIVE WOMEN'S WELLNESS

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HOMEOPATHY TO THE RESCUE Create a Family First-Aid Kit

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STOPPING THE CLOCK FROM AGING:

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DEVAKI LINDSEY BERKSON on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

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Spiritual Teacher Joins Soon-to-Be Open Excitari Wellness Center Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, recently welcomed Allison Prettyman, an intuitive healer, reiki practitioner and life coach who specializes in helping those diagnosed with cancer increase comfort levels mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, and to live a fulfilled life from the light and love of their true self.

Prettyman has dedicated more than 30 years to helping seekers, healers and those in the helping professions create a life of profound depth, meaning and inner transformation. With compassion and skill, she blends ancient and modern healing wisdom, always acknowledging that true healing is healing of the heart. She has extensive training in energy healing, reiki, shamanic healing, touch therapies, life mentoring, meditation practices and many other holistic therapies.

She has received training from The Meridian Shiatsu Institute; The Omega Bodyworks Institute; The Full Spectrum Center for Healing and Self Transformation; The Finger Lakes School of Massage; The Upledger Institute; The Klose Lymphedema Training; Mercyhurst University’s Physical Therapist Assistant Program; and has studied with Peruvian shaman Jorge Luis Delgado.

She is also certified in Usui Reiki Level I, II and III and Allison Prettyman is a Usui Holy Fire III Karuna reiki master and teacher.

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Springtime Cleaning: Detox and Weight-Loss Webinar Series Merchantville Medical Wellness Center (MMWC) is launching a two-part webinar series introducing a scientifically based detox and weight-loss program. In the first webinar at 7 p.m. on May 6, participants will learn about an effective 15-day metabolic cleanse program that is safe, convenient and easy to follow. The second webinar covers weight loss (date to be determined).

The discussion will also look at the multiple toxins we are accosted with on a daily basis and how a cleanse that is formulated to revitalize the body’s natural detoxification capabilities can combat the damage.

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Natural Makeup You Can Make At Home Have you considered “natural makeup?”

If you read ingredient lists in traditional makeup brands, you might find a long list of lab-created chemicals. Those ingredients go on your skin and in your body.

If you like using makeup and beauty products, then you still want to have access to facial powder, hairspray, deodorant, lip balms, eyeshadow and blush. If you want to stay away from the harsh and dangerous chemicals in many cosmetics that are sold today, you have several options. What about crafting your own natural makeup at home? We have a free e-book that could change your beauty routine.

Natural Awakenings Oklahoma publisher Shanna Warner shares her 10 recipes for natural cosmetics in the free e-book Earth Angels. The ingredients are easy to find; you probably have some of them in your pantry right now. The process of creating your own makeup is easy, fun, inexpensive and healthier for your skin and body. Welcome to a new way to think about cosmetics and beauty.

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HEALTH BRIEFS

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries, concludes new research from Canada’s McGill University. For the study published in PLOS One, interviewers studied 678 people living in Bangladesh and the Solomon Islands, both extremely low-income countries. People in remote fishing villages with subsistence-level incomes reported very high levels of “subjective well-being”, which they attributed to spending lots of time with family and being in nature. Villagers that had migrated to urban areas for work were more likely to gauge their well-being by economic and social factors, and reported lower feelings of well-being, leading researchers to speculate that monetization, especially in its early stages, may be detrimental to happiness. “When people are comfortable, safe and free to enjoy life within a strong community, they are happy—regardless of whether or not they are making any money,” says Chris Barrington-Leigh, a professor at McGill’s Bieler School of the Environment.

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As convenient as store-bought baby food is, it can pose hidden dangers for infant brains, say U.S. congressional investigators. A report issued by the House of Representatives on February 4 found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies Hain Foods, Gerber, Beech-Nut and Happy Family Organics. Walmart, Campbell Soup Company and Sprout Organic Foods refused to cooperate with the investigation. On March 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pledged to enact new standards, increase inspections and testing, and support research to lower baby food contaminants.

Low levels of exposure to heavy metals can cause serious, irreversible damage to children’s brain development, studies show. Naturally present in the environment, they enter baby foods through soil, water and air; companies attempt to minimize this impact through processing. In one example, Hain Celestial, which makes Earth’s Best Organic, says it no longer uses brown rice, which can harbor arsenic.

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A natural, non-pharmaceutical remedy for anxiety disorders that affect 40 million Americans is as close as our beds, say University of California at Berkeley researchers. In Nature Human Behaviour, they reported that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. The type most apt to calm and reset the anxious brain is deep sleep, also known as non-rapid eye movement, slow-wave sleep during which neural oscillations become highly synchronized and heart rate and blood pressure drop.

The researchers used brain scans to identify anxiety levels in 48 volunteers after nights of deep or restless sleep. “Without sleep, it’s almost as if the brain is too heavy on the emotional accelerator pedal without enough brake,” says the study’s senior author Matthew Walker, professor of neuroscience and psychology. A second survey of 280 people online found that the amount and quality of sleep people experienced from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day. Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected anxiety levels.

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Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease Non-alcoholic beer is booming, with U.S. sales up by 39 percent last year, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Many nutritional supplements don’t work for such patients because of limited availability, cost, poor taste and side effects such as bloating, nausea and abdominal pain.

Theorizing that non-alcoholic beer has the advantage of being inexpensive and easy to consume while having many anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds, Mexican researchers provided 43 liver cirrhosis patients with dietary improvements and simple exercise routines. Half the patients drank non-alcoholic beer with their meals; the control group drank water. After eight weeks, the non-alcoholic beer group showed improvements in blood vessel health, exercise performance levels and muscle mass, along with a better perceived quality of life compared to the control group.

“A clear trend towards an improvement in social function and mental health was observed in the group receiving non-alcoholic beer,” conclude the authors in World Journal of Hepatology. “Moreover, hops have been shown to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress over a four-week period, partially explaining the results found.”

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Frustrated with the limited options for environmentally friendly burial services and the rampant use of embalming in most funeral homes, which turns these sites into major groundwater polluters, environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose (Recompose. life), the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle. Formaldehyde, one of the most common embalming chemicals, is a carcinogen.

Inspired by Spade’s idea, Governor Jay Inslee passed a bill legalizing composting as a form of human burial in 2019. Before then, the only legal and eco-friendly burial options were natural burial sites, of which there are only one or two hundred in the country. Both cremations and traditional burials cause environmental damage. Recompose offers an innovative funeral service that turns human remains into healthy soil. It gives Washington state and surrounding residents a chance to make a positive environmental change through their death, as well as their life. The process is said to save a metric ton of CO2 in the burial process, and the facility is accepting clients throughout the Northwest.

MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea with a reliability of over 80 percent, according to a study published in the journal Environmental Pollution conducted by experts at the Biodiversity Research Institute of the University of Barcelona.

Floating macro-litter is a threat to the conservation of marine ecosystems worldwide. The largest density of floating litter is in the great ocean gyres (systems of circular currents that spin and catch litter), but polluting waste is also abundant in coastal waters and semi-closed seas such as the Mediterranean. The analysis, using artificial intelligence techniques and more than 3,800 aerial images of the Mediterranean coast along Catalonia, will permit researchers to detect the presence, density and distribution of plastic pollutants in seas and oceans worldwide. Historically, direct observation by boats and planes formed the basis for assessing the impact of floating marine macro-litter, but the massive area of the oceans and the amount of data required have made it hard in the past for researchers to progress with new monitoring studies.

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The new Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in the heart of San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park. Private donations and a five-year bond program approved by voters helped fund the $23 million bridge, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Wildlife and vehicle collisions are a big problem across the country, increasing by 50 percent in 15 years, with an estimated 1 to 2 million large animals killed by motorists every year, according to National Geographic sources. In the U.S., 21 threatened and endangered species face extinction partly because of traffic accidents. Wildlife crossings are seen as an effective solution to the problem, with fatality reductions of up to 95 percent, depending on the location. The San Antonio bridge is notable for its size—150 feet wide and 150 feet long—and that it accommodates people, too.

Animals in the 330-acre park that benefit from the bridge include ringtails, squirrels, coyotes, lizards, raccoons and deer. They are using it as intended, and it also serves as a habitat for native plants.

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n Go with glass packaging instead of Beauty is a $49 billion industry in the U.S. That’s a lot of plastic lipstick cases and shampoo tubes buried in landfills and breaking down into microplastics that leach poisonous chemicals into the world’s oceans and our drinking water. As consumers, we can vote with our wallets, sending a clear message to makeup and skincare brands: We want the planet to be beautiful, too.

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n Choose brands that use the least amount of packaging materials as possible, eschewing plastic in favor of biodegradable, paper-wrapped, cartoned or package-less products.

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n Support, applaud and purchase refillable products.

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n LOLI (LoliBeauty.com) is a zero-waste brand that uses food-grade glass yogurt jars that can be repurposed in the kitchen.

n Cadence (KeepYourCadence.com) offers refillable containers as an alternative to wasteful, travel-size products.

n Lush (LushUSA.com) champions package-less products.

n Beautycounter (Beautycounter.com) has pledged to eliminate unit cartons; decrease its use of virgin plastic; use recycled, recyclable, reused or compostable packaging; and create refillable products.

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nyone walking into a U.S. hospital today will notice something that was inconceivable 50 years ago—one in three practicing physicians is a woman, and among physicians under age 35, it’s three in five. That compares to one in 14 in 1970. For women needing health care, that fact can change everything. “Research says that female physicians provide better care to female patients than male physicians do,” says Harvard Medical School Associate Professor Alice Domar, Ph.D., a pioneer in women’s mind-body medicine. “They are more likely to listen carefully and take complaints seriously.”

That’s just one factor in how health care is improving for women.

Only three decades ago, women were simply considered “small men” in medical research and rarely included as subjects in clinical studies. Today, after a 1993 federal mandate ensured their inclusion, it’s been well established that women metabolize drugs differently than men, respond to health threats with a more robust immune system and are more likely to experience side effects.

These findings have helped spur major changes for women in standards, dosages, medications and procedures—resulting in fewer cancer deaths, better treatment of autoimmune disorders and more nuanced cardiac care strategies. Although much has improved about women’s health, much more remains to be done.

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CANCER About one in three women is diagnosed with cancer in the course of a lifetime, and they have better survival rates than men, of which one in two receives that diagnosis. Between 2001 and 2017, the overall cancer death rate for women declined by 1.4 percent each year as diagnoses and treatments became more refined and targeted. The number one cancer killer for women is

lung cancer, although 19 percent diagnosed have never smoked.

The next most deadly are cancers of the breast, colon/rectum, pancreas and ovaries.

Breast cancer deaths have dropped by 40 percent since 1989, thanks to greater awareness, early detection and better treatments. “Women learned from the AIDS crisis that making noise gets results,” says Domar. “Look at how far breast cancer research and treatment has come in the past 10 to 20 years, how powerful Breast Cancer Awareness Month is, and that everyone recognizes that pink ribbon.”

Common symptoms: Bowel changes, lingering sores, fatigue, lumps, unusual discharge, difficulty digesting or swallowing, nagging cough or hoarseness, belly or back pain.

New research: An international research team has identified a direct molecular link between meat and dairy diets and the development of antibodies in the blood that increases the chances of developing cancer.

Medical advances: Painful, invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past. Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a simple blood test that detects more than 50 types of cancer, as well as their location within the body, with a high degree of accuracy, and the City of Hope Cancer Center, in Los Angeles, has developed a urine test that analyzes cell-free fragments of DNA to detect cancer.

Preventive strategies: Vitamin D supplementation lowers the risk of mortality across all cancers, German researchers found, estimating that if all Germans older than 50 took such supplements, up to 30,000 cancer deaths per year might be avoided. A 10-year study found that people between 55 and 74 that took a low-dose aspirin at least three times each week lowered their risk of all types of cancer by 15 percent and overall mortality by 19 percent.

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HEART DISEASE One in three American women die from heart disease, more than all cancers combined. “Unfortunately, awareness that heart disease can and does happen to women remains low, and this results in delay of care,” says cardiologist Nicole Harkin of Whole Heart Cardiology, in San Francisco. “Women tend to seek medical care later in the course of their heart attack and with more risk factors, resulting in poorer outcomes, and they are more likely than men to die of their first heart attack.”

Women have different symptoms of heart disease than men, are often misdiagnosed and have a 20 percent greater risk of dying within five years of a heart attack. Pregnant women that develop hypertension are two to five times more likely to later develop cardiovascular disease.

Common symptoms: Heart pressure, fatigue, breathlessness and pain between the shoulder blades.

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fibromyalgia, lupus, celiac disease, Type 1 diabetes, psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis, are linked to genetics, environmental triggers, some medications, obesity, injuries and stress.

Common symptoms: These vary widely, but may include achy muscles, fatigue, recurring low-grade fever, joint pain and swelling, skin problems, abdominal pain and swelling, hair loss, swollen glands and tingling in hands and feet.

Medical advance: Evidence is mounting that low doses of naltrexone, a substance-abuse treatment drug, can treat conditions like lupus, Crohn’s disease and rheumatoid arthritis by normalizing the immune system and relieving pain with few side effects. “It costs only about 70 cents a day, is made by compounding pharmacists and is remarkably beneficial for a host of autoimmune conditions,” says Teitelbaum.

in The British Medical Journal. In a Stanford study, participants that ate plant-based meat for eight weeks had improved markers of heart health, lower LDL levels and lost two pounds compared to those eating meat.

Medical advance: To successfully fix a floppy mitral valve that’s hampering blood flow in the heart, doctors can guide a catheter up a patient’s leg vein and staple the troubled parts of the valve with a tiny clip, a safer and less invasive procedure than openheart surgery.

Preventive strategies: Eating nuts several times a week lowers by 30 to 50 percent the risk of heart attacks, sudden cardiac death and cardiovascular disease, four large cohort studies have shown.

Older women with high fitness levels have one quarter the risk of dying from heart disease as women that are out of shape, report Spanish researchers.

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASES The prevalence of autoimmune diseases has grown by one half in two decades, even as medications and targeted therapies have kept more patients active and out of wheelchairs. “Where it used to be the norm for many physicians to consider women with some autoimmune illnesses to be neurotic, that approach is now being recognized as being abusive and unacceptable. This is a critical step towards recovery,” says chronic fatigue expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!

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Preventive strategy: To fight inflammation, take a daily turmeric or curcumin supplement that includes piperine (black pepper) for better absorption. A University of Houston meta-study in Nutrients found that curcumin supplements improved symptoms in 14 osteoarthritis, two ulcerative colitis and eight Type 2 diabetes studies.

HORMONAL IMBALANCES The past 20 years has seen significant improvements in the studies and treatments of female hormonal issues. “There are now treatment options that allow women to transition into menopause, options for prevention of osteoporosis and momentous changes in fertility,” says Stephanie Seitz, a naturopathic family physician in Scottsdale, Arizona. At the same time, she adds, “I have seen environmental toxins rising in my female population. I see young girls coming in with polycystic ovary syndrome, early menarche and painful menstrual cramping; women having trouble getting pregnant for unknown reasons; the rise of fibroids, premature ovarian insufficiency and endometriosis.”

Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers, regulating processes ranging from hunger to blood pressure to mood and playing a key role in reproduction. They have come under assault from endocrine disrupters, thousands of largely unregulated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, abbreviated PFAS. These “forever chemicals” are found in everything from plastics to cushions to canned foods, and are in the blood of 98 percent of Americans. Studies have linked them to girls experiencing puberty one year earlier than 40 years ago; to rising cases of infertility, miscarriages and low birth weight; to menopause occurring two to four years earlier; and to obesity, polycystic ovarian syndrome, endometriosis and breast cancer.

Common symptoms: Because hormones regulate all of the body’s processes, symptoms of imbalance run the gamut and may include

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New research: Eating significantly fewer foods containing the amino acid methionine, found at high levels in meat, fish, dairy and eggs, could slow the onset and progression of autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis in high-risk individuals, reports a study in Cell Metabolism.

fatigue, weakness, erratic menstrual cycles and weight gain or loss.

New research: Early menstruation increases the likelihood of hot flashes and night sweats decades later at menopause, according to a University of Queensland study. Eating five teaspoons of extra-virgin olive oil daily reduced women’s moderate to severe menstrual cramps by 83 percent in two months, Iranian researchers found.

Medical advance: A major study of 9,000 postmenopausal women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer showed 94 percent that received hormonal therapy, but not chemotherapy, did not have recurrences.

Preventive strategies: To avoid toxic chemicals, buy organics; replace plastic kitchen containers with glass; replace Teflon pans with ceramic or cast-iron; use chemical-free cosmetics and shampoos; nix air fresheners and chemical cleaners; and check out food and care products at the Environmental Working Group (ewg. org). To help detox the body, consider working with a naturopathic doctor to develop a program that may include cleansing foods, herbs, saunas, elimination diets and chelators such as activated charcoal and algae.

DEPRESSION

Common symptoms: Sadness, anxiety, flat feeling, loss of motivation or feelings of pleasure, change of eating or sleeping patterns, low energy, difficulty concentrating or headaches.

New research: Sleeping irregular hours, doing night shifts and working for more than nine hours a day have been shown to put women at higher risk of depression, while eating more dietary fiber in produce, grains and legumes significantly lowers this risk.

Medical advances: For the estimated one in four people with depression that doesn’t respond to medication or therapy, emerging approaches offer fresh hope. Low doses of the anesthetic drug ketamine lifted the depression of 70 percent of hard-to-treat subjects by targeting specific serotonin receptors, Swedish researchers report. Transcranial magnetic stimulation, which uses magnetic pulses to stimulate parts of the prefrontal cortex, lifts symptoms for 50 to 60 percent of subjects, studies show.

Preventive strategies: Eating at least two servings a week of wild-caught, oily fish or a daily 1,000-to-2,000-milligram fish oil supplement with a 60-to-40 EPA to DHA ratio has been shown to be effective for symptoms of depression, bipolar disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and postpartum depression.

Taking a brisk daily walk in nature with a friend or dog lowers four factors linked to depression: a “nature deficit”, physical inactivity, low vitamin-D levels and isolation.

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Women are twice as likely as men to develop depression, with one in four having a major episode at some point in life, yet fewer than half seek treatment. “Many women are too busy caring for others and feel guilty about their depression, fearing it could get in the way of their caregiving goals,” says New York psychoanalyst Claudia Luiz. “Many have the fantasy that if they open that door and allow themselves to focus on their feelings, they won’t be able to keep going.”

Depression occurs most frequently in women ages 25 to 44, and one in five teenage girls reports having had a major depressive episode, a number that has exploded due to social media use.

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or the first year of a baby’s life, breast milk and formula are the main sources of nutrition, but as early as 4 to 6 months, a little one may be suited to try solid foods.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, when a baby consistently holds their head up, has started to sit upright, has doubled their birth weight to a minimum of 13 pounds and exhibits an interest in food, they are ready.

Anjali Shah, a board-certified health coach and author of The Super Easy Baby Food Cookbook, is a proponent of homemade purées and soft finger foods. “A store-bought sweet potato pouch can cost $2.50, whereas one sweet potato is under a dollar, and you can get multiple meals out of it,” says Shah. “So, budget-wise, it’s a lot cheaper. It’s also healthier because you can control what’s in your baby food.”

The process is easy. “If you have a spoon and a fork, that’s a pretty good start, and if you have a blender, that’s really all you need,” says Amy Palanjian, author of Busy Little Hands: Food Play! and blogger at YummyToddlerFood.com. A very basic technique, which both she and Shah employ, involves boiling or steaming vegetables and fruits, puréeing them with a fork or blender to the desired smoothness and freezing one-ounce portions in ice cube trays. Once frozen, the cubes can be popped out, kept in labeled freezer bags and thawed to serve.

They recommend a progression from thin, smooth purées to chunkier blends, and from very mild, single foods to progressively more adventuresome and complex flavors and textures. “Start with a really mild fruit like avocado or a really mild vegetable like carrots, green beans or sweet potato,” Shah advises. “Introduce one food every two or three days to make sure your baby is not allergic and that it suits their digestive system.”

In addition to purées, parents can offer their babies small-cut, softened versions of foods that they can hold in their hands and gnaw, a technique called baby-led weaning.

“Your baby will pick it up with their fists, stick it in their mouth and drool all over it and gum it up. It teaches them to chew very early on,” Shah explains.

“Kids need healthy fats for proper brain development,” Palanjian says, suggesting a splash of olive oil in a broccoli purée or a dab of peanut butter in oatmeal. She also favors healthy proteins like a purée made with hard-boiled egg yolk slathered on a piece of toast or a well-blended bit of salmon.

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“At 7 or 8 months, you can add lentils, beans and grains, and around 9 or 10 months you can start introducing mild spices—cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, turmeric, cumin, coriander. For example, if you’re going to make a lentil soup for yourself, you could add a few fresh, aromatic herbs like rosemary, oregano or thyme, and then for your baby, you can mash up that same lentil soup and serve it to them.

The key is to avoid the hot spices like black pepper, cayenne or chili powder,” Shah says, noting that salt should be avoided in the first year because a baby’s kidneys cannot handle it. Added sugar is also a big no-no in her book.

“The best way to feel like you’re feeding your baby safe food is to serve a variety of foods over the course of a week,” Palanjian says. “But most of all, learn to enjoy this phase of your baby’s life. It can be a fun milestone. Let them explore. Trust them if they turn their face, close their mouth or push the spoon away. There’s no reason you need to force another bite. Let them show you and be in charge of what goes into their mouth. That can be a great way to set the foundation for intuitive eating. We want them as adults to be able to say when they’re hungry and when they’re full, and we often have the tendency to try to override that in our kids. So, if you let that develop as it very clearly does and is present from birth, that can be a great thing to do with little ones.”

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Easy DIY Baby Food Recipes Baby Blueberry Smoothie 1 cup frozen wild blueberries 1 pear, cored ½ banana, peeled 1 cup baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water Put all of the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until soft. Once soft, purée in a blender, adding additional water if needed for a thinner purée. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze for up to four months.

Baby Superfood Purée 16 oz fresh or frozen broccoli 16 oz fresh or frozen cauliflower 4 cups baby spinach ¼ to ½ cup water Put all of the ingredients in a large pot. Bring to a boil, reduce to simmer until soft. Once soft, purée in a blender, adding additional water if needed for a thinner purée. Transfer to ice cube trays and freeze for up to four months.

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the grocery shelf. Those days are long gone as people these days stare blankly in the butter aisle trying to decode the dozens of labels and ingredients. This guide will break down the different types of butter plus the definition and reasoning behind each.

Organic. People opt for organic butter when they are looking for a healthier, cleaner option, free from pesticides, antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic butter also comes from cows that get at least 30 percent of their feed from organic pastures during the grazing season.

Grass-Fed. Grass-fed is an add-on to the organic label. One hundred percent grassfed butter comes from cows that are fed a diet entirely of fresh grasses all year round.

This does not necessarily mean they are outside roaming, but rather that all the food provided to them is nutrient-rich grasses.

Grass-fed butter has much higher levels of omega-3’s and CLA fatty acids.

Pasture Raised/Free Range. Pasture-Raised and Free Range labels look not only to the food that the cows are being fed, but their quality of life. When it comes to cow welfare, these butters are better because the cows have access to the outdoors and are able to spend the majority of their time grazing on fields like cows naturally do. These will be harder to find than grass-fed but there are brands, like Nellie’s, Vital Farms and Grazier’s, that have these options.

European butter is uncultured and unsalted, although Irish butter, like Kerrygold, typically contains salt.

European-Style. European-style is like European butter in terms of fat content and flavor, but it is made in the U.S. rather than imported from Europe. This is a top choice for those that want a deliciously indulgent butter to spread on their breads and bagels, but don’t like the environmental impact of getting butter from abroad.

American. American butter are the conventional butters you find at the grocery stores, like Land O’ Lakes. They contain approximately 80 percent butterfat, a higher water content and a milder flavor than European.

Cultured. Cultured butter comes from cultured cream. This means cultures, or live healthy bacterias, are added and fermented. Cultured butter has a creamier and more buttery flavor and is a bit more tangy kind of like yogurt.

Unsalted. Salted versus unsalted butter is self-explanatory. Unsalted butter has cream and fat but no salt; whereas salted butter has the cream, the fat and the salt.

Many recipes in both cooking and especially baking call for unsalted butter so that the salt content in the recipe can be better controlled.

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Ghee. Ghee, or clarified butter, is made by cooking down regular butter to remove the milk solids and water. What’s left are the liquid butterfats, which are popularly used for Indian cooking. Ghee can withstand high heat levels up to 485 degrees Fahrenheit so it’s perfect for use in any kind of sautéing and oven roasting.

Plant-Based. Plant-based or vegan butters are completely free of dairy and other animal products, and are made from varying plant-based ingredients like soy, cashew, coconut, olive oil, avocado oil and other variations. These are primarily consumed either by those that are lactose intolerant or are avoiding animal products for ethical or environmental reasons. It can be used as a substitute to butter in any recipe.

Sweet or savory, butter can make just about any meal more delicious. This list and descriptions can help clarify the different types of butters and help consumers identify which is best for their particular dietary choices or recipe requirements.

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Chocolate and Unfortunately, the link between chocolate and child labor is closer than many may think.

Seventy percent of the world’s cacao beans come from West Africa, primarily Ghana and the Ivory Coast. The problem is that the cacao beans from this area come as a result of unthinkably cruel child labor. Some of the largest chocolate companies that people know and love use cacao beans that were grown and harvested by the hands of children, often in life-threatening conditions.

FAIR TRADE CERTIFICATION The easiest way to ensure that a chocolate bar is made without child labor is to look to the label. The labels to search for are “Fair Trade,” “Fair Trade Certified” and “Fair for Life.” Fair Trade certifications not only prohibit child labor, but ensure farmers are paid fair wages. In addition to Fair Trade, look for “Rainforest Alliance Certified,” “Organic” and “Non-GMO” chocolate to support sustainable, earth-wise growing practices.

CHOCOLATE BRAND ETHICAL RANKINGS Luckily, there are organizations like GreenAmerica.org that continuously keep tabs on and rank the ethical standards of major chocolate brands.

CHILD LABOR Endangered Species (A) They are nonGMO, have fully traceable chocolate and donate 10 percent of their profits to the environment and humanity.

Equal Exchange (A) This USDA organic chocolate company is committed to supporting farmers by building land resiliency.

This worker co-op puts farmer relationships at the forefront.

Theo Chocolate (A) This organic and soy-free chocolate company invests in reforestation and provides living incomes to their cocoa farmers.

At the bottom of the list are: Nestle (C+) Nestle has chocolates like Milkybars, Rolos and Tollhouse chips. They are only 42 percent Fair Trade certified by UTZ, which is a program for sustainable farming. They are making small steps in the right direction, but are behind in aspects like traceability and agroforestry.

they still need to do more work in providing living income to farmers.

Ferrero (D) Ferrero is 75 percent Fair Trade certified and known for products like Ferrero Rocher, Nutella and Butterfinger. They are behind in providing better wages to farmers as well as agroforestry programs for sustainable cacao harvesting.

Godiva (F) Godiva falls to the bottom of the list for having no reported percent of Fair Trade cocoa, use of child labor and lack of due diligence to ensure traceability and living incomes.

This list is not exhaustive. For information on additional chocolate brands, visit GreenAmerica.org/Chocolate-Scorecard.

Alter Eco (A) They are also U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic and palm oil-free, provide assistance for farmers and invest in agroforestry.

Mars (C+) Mars has chocolates like M&M’s, Snickers and Twix. Their chocolate is only 47 percent Fair Trade Certified, and they are behind in areas like traceability, paying living incomes and agroforestry.

When it comes to chocolate, it’s important to choose brands that are 100 percent certified fair trade. This helps ensure a better tomorrow with fair wages for cacao farmers and zero tolerance for child labor.

In addition to looking for the Fair Trade labels, consumers can email mainstream companies urging them to put an end to unfair wages and child labor by choosing ethically-sourced cacao.

Divine (A) This brand is 44 percent owned by the local Kuapa Kokoo cooperative of Ghana and invests in eco-friendly cocoa farms in Sierra Leone.

Hershey (C) Hershey is 80 percent Fair Trade certified and is known for the Hershey Bar, Reeses and Mr. Goodbar. However, although they have good traceability,

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by Marlaina Donato Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities are wellknown stress-busters, but they can also hasten recovery after a workout or injury. A little restorative TLC with a bodywork practitioner before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym.

Approaches such as Swedish, deep tissue and sports massages, and myofascial trigger point release therapy can boost both blood and lymphatic circulation, giving soft tissues a vital shot of cellular nutrition. Massage modalities affect biochemical processes and on the deepest level, mitochondria—the cell’s energy-producing engines. Research from 2015 published in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise shows that massage immediately following injury due to resistance training encourages tissue regeneration.

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to offset this. This may vary from once a week to once a month,” says Andy Stanbury, head of soft tissue therapy at Pure Sports Medicine, a London clinic for sports injuries.

After working with high performance athletes for 15 years, he always asks, “What do I need to add to improve a patient’s fitness or performance?” For a patient that wants to improve fitness by running, “I would want to optimize their range of movement and stimulate the nervous system in readiness to exercise. I may look to use some myofascial release techniques, active release therapy, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or muscle energy techniques. This would of course take place before the run.” For post-run recovery, Stanbury suggests more relaxing modalities, such as gentle massage, combined with breathwork.

THE FASCIA FACTOR Fascia, a network of connective tissue, wraps the body in protective layers from the most superficial muscle to the deepest organs and plays a central role in flexibility. This complex netting can become stuck due to inactivity, injury or surgery. Keeping it supple is vital for everyone.

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knots of tension—can help to ramp up postoperative and overall injury recovery.

“Myofascial release is a technique used to reduce the tension in the fascial membrane. Slowly stretching the fascia will unwind and reduce the pressure on the muscles and nerves, reducing pain and creating range of motion and flexibility,” explains Anthony Hansen, a myofascial release therapist at Therapy on the Gulf, in Naples, Florida.

Hansen, who specializes in a “fast release” technique, emphasizes the importance of a gentle approach. “Trigger points are caused by cellular debris encapsulated by the fascia, so it’s much better to stretch it loose than it is to force it. Normally, it takes about three to five sessions, depending on the condition of the patient, for the fascial system to unwind before the patient will feel relief.”

Active trigger points refer, or radiate, pain elsewhere in the body while latent points tend to be more localized and are sore when compressed. “From a wholebody perspective and when we put this in the context of fascial planes, restoration of efficient movement is key, particularly post-surgery and when progressing training load,” says Stanbury. “However, this is not just movement of the body (muscles), but movement of blood, lymph and energy.”

A supple, tension-free body helps deter and bounce back from injuries.

Regular bodywork, especially Swedish and deep tissue massage, fosters muscle recovery and helps prevent future issues. Self-massage using foam rollers and massage balls or canes can also be very helpful.

Bodywork offers full-spectrum perks, points out Stanbury, including “improved tissue mobility and elasticity, more efficient blood circulation and reduced anxiety and stress. This will, in turn, help promote better sleep, which is, of course, where we recover best.”

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MODALITIES TO HELP EASE PAIN AND STRAIN Swedish Massage: Gentle, gliding strokes to stimulate circulation, lower blood pressure and reduce muscle tension.

Deep Tissue Massage: Specific, focused massage to break up muscle congestion and reduce restrictions.

Sports Massage: Offered at many gyms, physical therapy facilities and recreational sports events for recovery and prevention.

Muscle Energy Techniques: Stretching and hands-on techniques that enable gentle muscle contraction to improve joint function and lengthen muscles.

Myofascial Release: Modalities that specifically target trigger points in the muscles and fascia to release adhesions, increase oxygen and reduce pain and tightness include the following: Active Release Therapy: May be beneficial for chronic pain due to repetitive movements, especially where muscle weakness, numbness or tingling/burning is experienced in the soft tissues.

Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization: Also known as the Graston technique, practitioners use an array of hand-held instruments for deep trigger points in the fascia and muscles—beneficial after injuries and conditions such as piriformis, muscle-induced sciatica and back pain.

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Bodywork is one of those practices that most people kind of know about, but are never quite sure what it exactly means. From assuming it’s just one’s body—at work—to involving deep meditation while fasting in the mountains of Tibet, how it’s thought of can certainly vary. It also depends on the motivation in seeking out such work and the reasons that lead such people to do so.

Take Tony for example. About 12 years ago, he wasn’t married, had no kids and was in pretty good shape; karate being his main go-to activity when it came to working out. He wasn’t exactly like that one guy from that one karate show on that one streaming service that everyone was talking about, but he was close. Currently, however, Tony’s a little softer. Now that he’s been married for 10-plus years, he’s spent the last year as de facto teacher to his multiple kids, all under 10.

Now, he believes that he’s still in pretty good shape as nearly 40-year-olds go, but every now and then he’ll talk about the “good ole days”. He actually started doing karate as a kid with his dad, so it was also a bonding experience as well as a great physical and mental discipline. Lately, though, he’s finding that his strength and stamina aren’t what they use to be, but still good enough to indicate he’s still ready to get moving.

It’s at this point that necessity and opportunity may meet in the middle, and he could share the practice with his kids. Better yet, they could all go to classes with his wife, and maybe even with their grandpa, too. It’ll help to have the time of course, but each person needs to be able to make it if they want it enough.

Valerie is also someone who would love to focus a little on herself, but in a different more meaningful way. In her mid-20s and single, living in the big city and working in public relations, she actually makes sure she doesn’t neglect her self-care. She eats healthy enough and runs on the treadmill in her apartment building’s gym, doesn’t go too nuts on the weekends, and will even do the occasional mud run when she’s feeling ornery.

That’s just it though, she’s been feeling a little too ornery lately. Like any job, hers doesn’t always go smoothly from day to day, and that’s when she’s able to get there on time if the trains aren’t delayed. And sure, a spa day here and there isn’t a bad way to compensate, but the relaxed feeling doesn’t usually last that long once she’s out the doors; especially considering she needs to get back on the train.

Reiki could be exactly what she’s looking for, without even knowing much about it. Sure, it takes her hippy friend Stardust to give her the hard sell this time, as the little tidbits the latter was dropping over the last few months regarding it weren’t really helping. But after a particularly long week, Valerie was more open to the alternative practice, and gave it a shot the next week.

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fends herself that when they’re living in the big city, it’s not exactly the most conducive atmosphere for relaxation. Luckily, it’s the opposite for Kelsey and Pete, as they live in a suburban town within driving distance of many beautiful natural wonders.

A large wooded area that leads to a hiking trail up to low lying mountains and/ or a fresh water stream that goes on for a bit before it gets to a picture-perfect lake are some examples of how the late 30-something newlyweds could find their heaven on Earth. But when they’re nearly middle-aged, both starting new jobs and freshly married, they don’t engage nature the way they’d like to.

And it’s not for lack of trying, at least on Pete’s part. They both break the stereotypes as Pete wants to go to these places while Kelsey tends to be more of a homebody. Granted, she’s not against it, but they both work full-time jobs and spend a good portion of their free time working on their creative pursuits at home.

However, sometimes bodywork involves more than just a “person’s person” or even their energetic makeup, but the actual body of the planet. The natural world has a way of bringing a certain peace, tranquility and perspective to anyone looking to engage. And what better way to relax and or jar loose some creative energy that’s been stagnant than exploring these stunning areas. That’s at least Pete’s logic, when after multiple working weekends in a row, he’s able to convince his wife and best friend for them to do just that.

In the end, at least in the case of bodywork, it’s good to know there’s not just one way to approach it, let alone define it. At least as long as you don’t ask Mikey down the block who owns his own bodywork and repair auto shop. Now that guy has a very solid understanding of the term and will very colorfully describe it to you if you let him, but that’s for another article.

Matt Preston is a creative and professional writer from Gloucester Township in South Jersey. Writing is one of his passions; body, mind and soul wellness one of his goals, and belief in destiny his continual motivation. His website and podcast can be found @TheApatheticVegan.com.

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During her first pregnancy, Sarah Wallace, a former registered nurse in Atlanta, was chronically anemic. “I was so tired I would fall asleep while I was eating dinner,” she says. That pregnancy resulted in a baby with a low birth weight. Fortunately, Wallace learned more about nutrition and wellness. Her now 4-year-old has caught up to the growth charts and is thriving, and her next pregnancy went smoothly.

No matter how pregnancy is counted—280 days, 40 weeks or three trimesters—mama and baby share blood, nutrition and air for the duration. “Taking a holistic path before and during pregnancy is about embracing the nature of our bodies and committing to maintaining all aspects of wellness during this journey,” says Nancy Peplinsky, founder of the Holistic Moms Network, based in Caldwell, New Jersey.

NUTRITION FOR TWO The right foods nourish the growing baby, the placenta and the mother’s increasing blood volume, maintaining the mother’s body during the complex mission. Whole foods rather than processed are best. The Whole 9 Months: A Week-By-Week Pregnancy Nutrition Guide with Recipes for a Healthy Start, by integrative obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) Jennifer Lang and dietitian Dana Angelo White, makes it easier to select the proper nutrients along the way and provides ways to deal with nausea and cravings.

Choose organic foods when possible to reduce exposures to pesticides. If organic isn’t an option for every food, The Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, from the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org), can be downloaded and taken to the market.

Either avoid foods on the “Dirty Dozen” list or go organic for those items.

A high-quality prenatal vitamin fills nutrition gaps. Wallace saw a difference between her first and second pregnancy by switching brands. “The first time, I took generic prenatal vitamins. With the second pregnancy, I found whole-food supplements. I never got that exhaustion, and my second baby was a healthy weight,” she says.

“Research has shown that healthy nutrition during pregnancy improves outcomes for mom and baby, while unhealthy food choices can lead to premature childbirth, high-risk pregnancies and poor developmental outcomes in children,” says Peplinsky.

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In addition to clean food, it’s important to reevaluate body care products and household cleaners for toxicity. The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health has linked personal care and cleaning product ingredients to endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive disorders, neurotoxicity and cancer.

BODY LOVE Kristen Burgess, in Fife Lake, Michigan, creator of the website NaturalBirthAnd BabyCare.com, teaches classes for moms-to-be. “[Exercise] helps your blood volume increase, brings plenty of oxygen to your baby, increases your stamina and endurance for labor (which is an athletic event), and perhaps best of all, keeps you feeling great,” she writes in her blog.

Options such as stretching, walking and prenatal yoga can be soothing for mom and baby. Burgess also advocates prenatal belly dancing to raise the heart rate “while bonding with your baby and relishing your beautiful pregnant form.”

Peplinsky notes, “A holistic approach to pregnancy also embraces integrative therapies such as meditation, yoga, acu-

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puncture and chiropractic, which may assist in reducing stress, minimizing physical discomfort and joint pain, while improving overall life quality for mom and baby.”

A healthy pregnancy includes assistance. In the U.S., most women choose an OB-GYN, with just over 9 percent of 2017 births incorporating a midwife to support the mother before, during and sometimes after birth. A midwife is medically trained and, depending on state law, may offer gynecological examinations, birth control counseling and prescriptions. On her own or as an assistant to a doctor, she coaches the mother during labor and assists with the delivery, which may be in a home, birthing center or hospital. The American College of Nurse-Midwives, in Silver Spring, Maryland, offers a midwife locator.

Another option is engaging a doula that focuses on emotional support for mom, her partner and the family during pregnancy and birth. During labor, she may offer massage, encouragement and breathing coaching. While doulas only provide non-medical care, they can offer evidence-based resources to inform decision-making. There is a database to find one at DoulaMatch.net.

There are also books and apps to provide week-to-week details on pregnancy.

Genevieve Howland, a childbirth educator in Destin, Florida, and author of The Mama Natural Week-by-Week Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth, offers a weekly article at MamaNatural.com about what’s going on with the developing baby and mother.

“Being a holistic mom is about connecting the mind, body and spirit, and approaching wellness with all three in mind,” adds Peplinsky. “The more we listen to our instincts and our needs, the more our health improves during childbearing and afterwards.”

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Hello Belly offers practical tips and a good dose of silliness with pregnancy jokes and memes. There are also yoga videos.

Glow Nurture can be customized, has community spaces, symptom trackers, reminders for appointments and a boatload of articles.

Expectful Pregnancy gives reminders to focus on joy by taking a moment to breathe or meditate. With guided sessions for pregnancy, moms-to-be can put regular meditation practices in place.

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The 200-year-old health system of homeopathy is based on natural sources and is unique in its “like cures like” philosophy that uses extremely diluted substances to trigger the body’s natural defenses.

“The word homeopathy is derived from two words: homeo— meaning similar, and si-

pathos—meaning suffering. Bacally, it means that a substance has the power to cure the same symptoms it can create,” says Kate Birch, a certified classical homeopath at the HippHealth Center for Holistic Healing, in Minneapolis. “Moreover, the more a substance is diluted through homeopathic preparation, the more potent it can be for healing when given upon homeopathic indications.”

For most health conditions, including chronic complaints, homeopaths recommend tailoring remedies to an individual’s constitution, but first-aid applications are relatively universal and simple. Homeopathic first-aid can be administered for muscle strains, splinters, minor burns and even the common cold. Available in health food stores and pharmacies, homeopathic remedies come in various potencies in the form of pellets, tinctures and topical agents.

GENTLE GO-TO MEDICINE Whether treating a child’s skinned knee or an athlete with a mild to moderate injury, regular potencies offer benefits without a high risk of unpleasant or Ledum palustre dangerous contraindications. “In general, homeopathic remedies are safe for people of all ages because if taken as directed, there are no side effects or drug interactions. This is due to the fact that remedies have been made through a process that renders the substances harmless,” says certified classical homeopath Myra Nissen, in Davis and Walnut Creek, California.

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and mental nature, and requires deeper study to find the most appropriate remedies, but first-aid applications are most often universally straightforward. “A homeopathic first-aid kit at home is useful for cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, poison oak/ivy and minor illnesses,” says Nissen.

Gentle, but beneficial Arnica montana is perhaps the best-known application, used for acute injury and post-surgery.

In a 2016 review of studies in the American Journal of Therapeutics, a team of international researchers found Arnica to be more effective than a placebo for swelling, bruising and post-surgery pain, and suggested it could be an alternative to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

Calendula is a heavy hitter for wound care, skin ailments, minor burns including sunburn, diaper rash and post-tooth extraction. It offers antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties and is available for topical and internal use.

SOFT TISSUE TRAUMA, BURNS AND BITES Nissen highlights Ruta graveol e n s a n d R h u s toxicdenRhus toxicdendron dron f o r s o f t tissue injury and tendonitis and suggests Symphytum for serious damage to cartilage and ligaments. For puncture wounds or injuries involving nerves, Hypericum perforatum is helpful. She emphasizes the importance of using remedies immediately and properly to maximize the potential for rapid healing and pain reduction.

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Birch says that bee stings and allergic responses respond well to Apis mellifica and fevers and headaches to Belladonna.

Using Cantharis or Urtica urens for firstand second-degree burns can help to prevent blisters and minimize pain, while Silicea is a good choice for splinters.

In general, for all acute cases and injuries, remedies are often taken every hour and tapered down to every four hours upon signs of improvement or lessening of intensity. If results are not seen within two days, Hypericum perforatum it is best to discontinue the remedy.

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When taken at the first sign of a cold or flu, specially combined homeopathic formulas or single remedies can help to lessen severity and duration of certain viruses.

Bryonia alba is useful for moderate fever, Gelsemium for general flu-like symptoms, Nux vomica for severe chills and nausea, and Arsenicum album for respiratory and stomach flus.

Homeopathic remedies, like all medications, should be properly stored and kept away from children and pets. Also, not all products labeled as homeopathic may be pure. Some products add homeopathic remedies to other ingredients that are not safe; for example, Arnica gel may have alcohol, preservatives and stabilizers, and be harmful if swallowed.

While homeopathy offers many benefits, Birch clarifies that it is not designed to be a quick fix and is best approached from a broader view or “a philosophy that shapes your day-to-day life. When you understand these things, once you have the right remedy, it produces instantaneous results.”

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ZENSPIRATION

Stopping the Clock from Aging:

Best Anti-Aging Vitamins and Herbs

by Abbe Lang

We are forever in search of the cure for old age. From a scientific point of view, the most important time of our lives is our period of fertility. From nature’s point of view, we are not that useful after the age of 40. As a result, many functions in our body begin to decline after this age. We have the opportunity to delay the signs of aging, fight against cell damage and inflammation, improve the immune system, and promote mental clarity.

We can’t stay young forever, but at least we can slow down the aging process from the inside out. Here are some anti-aging vitamins and herbs that will help to keep one’s cells healthy as one ages:

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Melatonin – If we think of the pineal gland as our internal clock, it knows how old we are and when we are past our reproductive

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we are too old to reproduce, it begins to produce far lower melatonin levels. This, in effect, signals all of our other systems to break down, and the aging process ing melatonin does help the body mimic a youthful state.

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Ubiquinol or Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) – As we grow older, our CoQ10 levels naturally decline. Taking a CoQ10 supplement can make one less vulnerable to hardening of the arteries, which leads to heart disease, and improve one’s arterial elasticity while supporting heart function.

Blueberries or Blueberry Extract – One of the Earth’s most powerful antioxidants, blueberries contain healthy anthocyanins, pigments that give these berries their blue color. Not only do berries fight free radicals (toxins, chemicals and pollutants) that cause damage to our body, they also provide other essential nutrients that help slow down the aging process. One should aim for a half cup per day; if one doesn’t like blueberries, one should choose a high-quality supplement.

Resveratrol – a polyphenol found in the skin of grapes and berries. Resveratrol can be found in red wine, hence the “French paradox” that shows people that drink red wine have fewer health problems from eating fatty foods. Studies continue to show that resveratrol improves heart health; decreases glucose levels; raises insulin sensitivity; and may help prevent heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

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Multivitamin –Taking a high-quality multivitamin is inexpensive insurance to ensure that we are getting all the nutrients our body needs. According to the National Institutes of Health, studies show that women that take a multivitamin regularly have longer telomeres, the protective caps at the end of chromosomes that grow shorter with age. Longer telomeres are associated with health and youth, while shorter ones are associated with disease and aging.

Turmeric – A member of the ginger family, this yellow, ancient Indian spice serves up plenty of anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. It can help prevent arthritis and bone loss in aging women. Add it to yogurt, a smoothie, or rub it on chicken or fish.

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WISE WORDS

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Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

by Linda Sechrist

Hormone scholar Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson, a nutrition and gut expert as well as a continuing education professor for medical doctors and pharmacists, frequently lectures at conferences to clarify misinformation about hormones, such as the difference between synthetic hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and plant-based bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT).

This peer-reviewed, published researcher is the bestselling author of Safe Hormones Smart Women and Sexy Brain: How Sizzling Intimacy & Balanced Hormones Prevent Alzheimer’s, Cancer, Depression & Divorce and a breast cancer survivor of 26 years.

Why do you refer to hormones as nature’s physiologic internet system?

Hormones send invaluable “email” signals to cells throughout the entire body and brain.

What is the difference between HRT and BHT? Synthetic hormones are altered by pharmaceutical companies to make them profitable. Bioidentical hormones are like those made by the body and designed by Mother Nature. I advise tracking hormone levels every decade throughout life to determine which levels help an individual feel their best. Unfortunately, doctors are still being taught that hormones are mainly important for reproductive or sexy 40

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things, addressing issues like peri- or post-menopause, andropause, erectile dysfunction or disease.

How did the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) affect the use of hormones?

Up until 2002, when WHI prematurely stopped one of its hormone study groups which was prescribed a combination of Premarin plus synthetic progesterone, estrogen therapies were the recommended standard of care for menopausal women and the biggest-selling pharmaceuticals in history. Medical journals, research institutions and expert cancer doctors accepted that estrogen was safe and did not increase the risk of breast cancer.

Carried out by the U.S. National Institutes of Health from 2002 to 2008, WHI conducted a series of 40 group studies following the health of 161,809 postmenopausal women. Studies covered various aspects of aging women’s health from diet, bone health and nutrients to heart health and the risk of hormone-driven cancers, as well as two randomized trials on hormone therapies. The resulting claims that the HRT combo of Premarin plus synthetic progestin significantly increased the

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risks of breast cancer, cardiac events, Alzheimer’s disease and stroke alarmed the public and huge numbers of U.S. doctors stopped prescribing hormones.

What has changed?

By 2004, re-analysis of the combo study demonstrated opposite findings, and a 19-year follow-up WHI analysis revealed that estrogen protects against breast cancer while on it and even 10 years after, while progestins do the opposite. Dr. Leon Speroff, professor at the University of Oregon and the physician who authored Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infertility, twice concluded after reviewing every statistical nuance of the WHI, “There continues to be good reason to believe that there are benefits associated with treatment, including improvement of quality of life beyond the relief of hot flushes, maximal protection against osteoporotic fractures, a reduction in colorectal cancers, maintenance of skin elasticity and the possibility of primary prevention of coronary heart disease and Alzheimer’s.”

Although new science clearly showed that hormones rule body and brain health and are critical for staying healthy, fighting illness

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long-term rather than short-term and lowering mortality timing by preventing heart attacks and strokes, CEOs of Big Pharma companies that provided the synthetic hormones used in the WHI trials continued to fight hard against BHT formulated by compounding pharmacists. Now these very same CEOs have released a BHT combination of estradiol and progesterone and are writing in peer review studies about how much better and safer it is. Big Pharma intends be the sole source of supply. They plan to do that by eliminating their competition: compounding pharmacies.

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Their knowledge can provide a wealth of experience for doctor and the patient.

Furthermore, they provide an invaluable service at manufacturing a safe product that is unique for a particular patient.

Hormones are so critical that even if you’re prescribed HRT, it’s better than losing out for decades on the hormone signals that keep your body younger and less inflamed. To be without healthy hormone signals is an aging and pro-inflammatory process to the body. In other words, get hormones any way you can.

While synthetic is better than nothing, bioidentical trumps synthetic.

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Cats instinctively hide pain, so it’s up to pet parents to detect unusual behaviors or symptoms. Karen Shaw Becker, a holistic veterinarian in Chicago who writes Mercola Healthy Pets, recommends that unusual bumps, sores that won’t heal, weight loss, offensive smell, low energy and difficulty eating indicate the need for evaluation by a veterinarian to rule out cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, a referral to a veterinary oncologist is likely. Pet owners can also search for one at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (ahvma.org).

Blood work, biopsies or aspirates, imaging and a thorough exam may be needed to determine the extent of the cancer and any possible complications. These tests help ensure treatment is appropriate, tolerable and humane.

TREATMENT OPTIONS Treatments vary based on the type, site and stage of cancer, the age and wellness of the cat and what is available and accessible to the owner. Traditional remedies may include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation. While not without side effects, cats

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he absence of one back leg isn’t slowing down 13-year-old Cougar the cat. In fact, she is doing better than before, as that limb once had a painful tumor. Alyssa Baker Herbst, co-founder of the Autumn Farm Sanctuary, in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, was told that, even with chemotherapy, Cougar might only live three more months.

Herbst sought out a veterinary oncologist at University of Wisconsin Veterinary Care for another opinion. Amputation was recommended and done in December 2020.

Cancer isn’t uncommon in cats; the Animal Cancer Foundation, in Port Washington, New York, states that one in five cats will be diagnosed at some point. This equates to approximately 6 million cats being newly diagnosed with cancer each year, according to the Comparative Oncology Program of the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

tolerate these methods relatively well.

Holistic therapies such as acupuncture, homeopathy, supplements and traditional Chinese veterinary medicine may also be used. “Herbal therapies can be used with traditional cancer treatment to relieve side effects and to improve outcomes,” says veterinary oncologist Amanda Beck, at the University Veterinary Hospital, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Clinical trials are another option. The Veterinary Cancer Society, in Columbia, Missouri, provides information on current research trials that “may involve novel diagnostic methods or therapies including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgical procedures, hypo- or hyperthermia, immunotherapy and photodynamic therapy, among others.”

While these trials may offer hope, each has very specific qualifications for participation and they may not be free.

Herbst did her own research after seeing the 2019 documentary Fantastic Fungi and learning about cancer patients using turkey tail mushrooms. “We found that dogs taking those mushrooms were living four times as long as dogs that got chemo,” she says. “We wondered if we could use that for Cougar.” Their veterinarian ensured they wouldn’t be harmful and determined an appropriate dosage.

Unfortunately, some feline cancers are extremely aggressive. It started in Doris Gassen’s cat, Meadow, with a few small bumps under the skin that quickly grew and multiplied. “About six days after they first appeared, they were open and draining,” says Gassen, in Madison, Wisconsin. The diagnosis of cutaneous lymphoma was made and palliative care was implemented. Meadow crossed the rainbow bridge within a few weeks.

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Keeping cats at a healthy weight, giving them plenty of exercise opportunities and keeping them indoors more or entirely can all help reduce the risk of cancer. The feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus, which can lead to cancer, are usually contracted from feral cats outdoors.

Genetically modified organism (GMO) ingredients such as corn, soy, alfalfa and cottonseed in pet foods are also culprits, because they can contain high concentrations of glyphosates. The World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer declared glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, to be a probable human carcinogen, and research indicates that it does cause cancer in animals.

“Many experts who have studied animal dietary patterns in the wild agree that a wholefood diet composed of mostly meats, organs and bones, supplemented to a much lesser extent with vegetables, is the way to go for both cats and dogs,” says Ty Bollinger, the San Antonio-based author of The Truth About Cancer.

Keeping cats healthy throughout life with routine wellness care helps strengthen them against any illness or injury. And while quality of life for pets may be paramount, Cougar seems to be going for quantity, as well. “Clinically, Cougar is doing fantastic. She just can’t jump as high as she used to,” says Herbst. “She’s back to bullying the other three cats and hanging out with the dog. She’s feisty.”

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THREE STEPS FOR

Facing Difficult Emotions

by Shauna Shapiro

All of us can feel the impact of these uncertain and challenging times on our hearts and in our nervous systems. While there are parts of the situation that we cannot control, that does not mean we are powerless. When we’re up against change, uncertainty and stress, resilience is the key to navigate life and emerge with more happiness and satisfaction. We can cultivate resilience through the practices of mindfulness and compassion. Here are three key steps to finding greater clarity, calm and well-being.

Naming our emotions. The first step is to bring mindfulness to whatever we are feeling and simply name it. Research shows that acknowledging and naming our emotions allows the body to physiologically calm down. It is helpful to remember that our emotions are here for a reason, metaphorically serving as a smoke alarm to let us know about an impending fire. Ignoring or repressing our emotions can lead to bigger problems, but mindfulness teaches us a different way to manage difficult emotions—acknowledge them and name what we feel—“name it to tame it”. When we name an emotion, it puts the brakes on our reactivity, down-regulates the nervous system and allows us to see clearly.

Welcoming our emotions. The second step is to learn to welcome difficult emotions. Emotions have a limited time span, typically lasting for only 30 to 90 seconds. They arise, do their dance and pass away, like waves in the ocean. When we remember that this painful 44

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feeling will not last forever, it becomes more manageable. Through practice, we can learn to welcome all our emotions with an attitude of kindness and curiosity. This involves becoming interested in the emotion and the felt experience in the body. For example, we may feel sadness as a tightening in the throat or fear as a contraction in the belly. All emotions have their signature in the body.

Compassion for ourselves and others. The final step to managing difficult emotions is to cultivate compassion. Self-compassion involves treating ourselves as we would a dear friend that is suffering. The willingness to face the pain in ourselves and in life takes great courage. As we practice self-compassion, we learn not only to grow from our own struggles and sorrows, but to connect with the sufferings and sorrows of others. We realize that we are not alone in our fear and overwhelm, and become aware of the many others right now that are also afraid. As we recognize our common humanity, our isolation begins to lessen and we understand that we are all in this together.

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SATURDAY, MAY 1

Pelvic Floor Health: A Weekend of Wellness – Saturdays, May 1 & 8. 9am-3:30pm. The content of this class will include anatomy and physiology, breath and asana, meditation and case study work to refine teaching skills and methodology. $177. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444. LourdesInstitute.org.

Reflexology & Aromatherapy – 10am12pm. With Marlene Hudson. An opportunity to learn about reflexology & aromatherapy services and classes offered by Marlene.

These services have been known to bring relief from pain and reverse the stress response. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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FRIDAY, MAY 7

Adults Only Night Hike – 8-9:30pm. Enjoy a guided hike under the darkness of the new moon to visit nocturnal habitats that are home to owls, raccoons, opossums and other wildlife that emerge after dark. $10/person.

Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Advanced registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

THURSDAY, MAY 13

Nocturnal Nature – 7-8:30pm. Join Naturalist Kate Forte on a hike to learn about the crepuscular animals that utilize this time of the evening to hunt and gather food. Amico Island Park, 81 Norman Ave, Delran. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

FRIDAY, MAY 14 Living Tree’s Wellness Village – 10am2pm. Rain date: May 2. A free event sponsored by Natural Awakenings in collaboration with Living Tree Wellness and The Nurtured Soul. Learn about different wellness practices, see exhibitions, shop for books, tonics, teas, CBD, vegan- & gluten-free meals, home goods, jewelry, etc. Each guest that visits every booth will have a chance to win the basket. Held outside of Living Tree Wellness, 8 E Mt Vernon Ave, Haddonfield. 609-238-8862.

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Wildflower Hike – 1-3pm. Join Naturalist Jen Bulava on a botanical walk, searching for wildflower specialties and other unique plants only found at Crystal Lake, 2401 Axe Factory Rd, Mansfield. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

SUNDAY, MAY 2

Online Native Plant Sale – May 2-3. Theme: Hope Blooms. Enjoy a wide variety of beautiful native species for all growing conditions.

Plant pick up: May 13-15. More info: WatershedAlliance.org.

TUESDAY, MAY 4

Intro to Birding – 4-5:30pm. Join Naturalist Kate to learn the fundamentals of birding. We will go over how to properly use binoculars and some basic tools and tips for bird identification while being out in the field. Boundary Creek Natural Resource Area, 515 Creek Rd, Moorestown. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

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, MAY 15

Tree ID Walk – 1-3pm. Learn about and identify numerous trees in the Pinelands. A guided walk along our trails as we practice basic identification skills using leaves, bark and berries. Ages 8 & up. $10/person, free/ members. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford. Advanced registration required: 856-983-3329 or CedarRun.org.

Main Street Wellness Walk – 3:30pm. Join us on a wellness journey. Start by registering and downloading a wellness puzzle at MainStreet-Merchants.square.site. From 1-3pm visit the merchants on Main Street to get your clues. Figure out the wellness message then meet at The Center, Life in Balance, at 3:30pm to go on our wellness walk, using sage and crystals to energetically cleanse ourselves and Main Street. Then join in a gathering circle to let go of any unwanted energies in a healing release and burn ceremony. All welcome. $5; ages 4-15 will receive amethyst crystals; 15+ will receive sage; free/ under age 5. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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MONDAY, MAY 17

Birding Before Breakfast – 7:30-9:30am.

Bring a pair of binoculars and join Naturalist Kate. All levels of birding experience welcome. Willingboro Lakes Park, 60 Beverly-Rancocas Rd, Willingboro. Register: Co.Burlington.nj.us.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 19

Paws & Feet Virtual Fun Day – May 19-22.

4 days of Paws & Feet fun with at-home activities. If you want to “Party Like an Animal” come join in on the fun. Help us reach our goal of raising $50,000 for homeless pets in our community. Register: awanj.org/pf2021.

FRIDAY, MAY 21

Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat – May 21-23. “Listening with our Hearts.” Deepen your experience with yoga and meditation.

This retreat can help you connect deep within yourself to discover your true self and allow you to find your own path to wholeness.

Experience various styles of yoga and meditation. All levels. $230. The Chalfonte Hotel, Cape May. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886, KBosna28@yahoo.com or YogaCapeMay.com.

Spring Migration on the Delaware River – 8:30am-12pm. With Scott Barnes. We will be looking for spring arrivals using the Delaware River to navigate and Petty’s Island to rest and nest. Free. Petty Island, 36th St & Harrison Ave, Pennsauken Township. Register: Tinyurl.com/tzvnwney.

SATURDAY, MAY 22

The Science of Ayurveda – May 22-23.

9am-5pm. Course explores element theory, dosha theory, strategies for healthy eating and digestion, purification techniques, sensory modulation, chanting, chakra theory and asana that supports a healthy lifestyle. $240. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, 1600 Haddon Ave, Camden. 856-580-6444.

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Go Batty Night Hike – 7:30-9pm. Help celebrate Endangered Species Day by setting out at Cedar Run in search of these often-misunderstood mammals. Approximately 1 mi.

Ages 8 & up. $10/person. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford.

Advanced registration required: 856-9833329 or CedarRun.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 29

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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Family Campfire – 7-8:30pm. A guided tour of the Wildlife Housing Area as the nocturnal animals begin to awaken followed by time around the campfire for some delicious s’mores. All ages. $5/member, $10/nonmember, free/ages 3 & under. Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge, 4 Sawmill Rd, Medford.

Advanced registration required: 856-9833329 or CedarRun.org.

Moonlight Walk – 7-9pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines. $10/ person. Whitesbog Preservation Trust, 120 W Whites Bogs Rd, #34, Browns Mills. 609893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 30

Reiki Shoden Level One – 10am-6pm. Learn the history of Reiki Reiho, the benefits of reiki, universal principles, the chakras, breathing techniques for yourself, hand positions and get attunements. 7 CEs for NCBTMB or learn from home online Reiki Shoden for 4 CEs. Dorothy’s Healing Center, National Reiki School, Moorestown & Mainline, PA. DorothysHealingCenter.com.

PLANAHEAD 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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MONDAY, JUNE 7

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 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 orthopedic 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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ONGOING 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.

TUESDAY Weekday Spring Bird Walk – Thru May. 4-6pm. Naturalist and birder Patty Rehn leads a bird walk through various habitats at the Rancocas Nature Center. All skill levels welcome. Free, but donations accepted. Masks & social distancing required. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Register: Info@RancocasNatureCenter.org.

WEDNESDAY Midweek Meditation – 12-12:10pm. The focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibration. Social distancing will be honored. 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. In-person classes in Browns Mill & Toms River. Info: 609-752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. Register: Elightenment.com/pages/seller-profile?siobhan-hutchinson.

THURSDAY 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: 609752-1048, NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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FRIDAY Peace Meditation – 12-12:10pm. Sit in peace in community. If you cannot come to The Center, take a few moments wherever you are to invoke peace for yourself and peoples everywhere. Free. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-9758379. TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

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.

SATURDAY 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.

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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.

Bio-Identical Hormone Restoration Therapy DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

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

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).

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

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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.

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELL BIDWELL CHIROPRACTIC

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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Chronic/Serious Condition Management

Health Counseling

ANGELIC HEALTH PALLIATIVE WELLNESS CENTER

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

This center offers a holistic balance of traditional and alternative care options for those with serious or chronic conditions. We offer therapeutic massage, Reiki, yoga, meditation, nutrition, aromatherapy, acupuncture and counseling services to improve your well-being. Some services may be covered by insurance.

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.

1050 Mantua Pk, Wenonah, NJ 08090 856-812-7970 • Wellness@Angelic.Health

Essential Oils

Holistic Coaching

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

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 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.

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ABBE LANG

856-452-3434 Abbe@AbbeLang.com AbbeLang.com 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

Tai Chi/Energy Balance

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

South & Central NJ, Bucks County, PA & Skype sessions 609-752-1048 Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com NextStepStrategiesLLC.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.

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.

Spiritual Wellness

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

Weight Management DR. CAMILLE SEMPLE-DALY, DO

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.

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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