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As many of you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Raising awareness of breast cancer Owner/Publisher Shae Marcus screenings, treatment and support Editors Sara Gurgen programs is a cause close to my heart.

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No matter your age, to keep your breasts healthy it helps to learn what’s Shae Marcus, Publisher CONTACT US normal and what’s not. It will put you on Sales: 856-797-2227 the lookout for changes that could be signs of trouble. Just like any part of your body, find NASJMarketing@gmail.com out what to expect at different stages of life. The same way you pay attention to your skin Publishing/Editing: and watch for new moles, you should pay attention to your breasts.

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CONTENTS Natural Awakenings | South Jersey | October 2021 Issue

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Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

What They Need to Know From Those They Trust

FALL FRUITS FOR SAVORY DISHES

THERMOGRAPHY Is the Root of TDI's Wellness Approach

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HEALTHY BREAST BASICS Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

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HEALTH BENEFITS OF FALL SPICES: Autumn Favorites Explored

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LESS STUFF, MORE JOY

Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

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THE FIVE R's OF SAVING MONEY While Grocery Shopping

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ENGAGING A SIMPLER ENERGY

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TALKING TO KIDS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE

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HALLOWEEN CANDY TO DYE FOR

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ESSENTIAL OIL

Training and Safety for Your Child

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CANNABIS AND CANINES

WALK ABOUT

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NEWS BRIEFS

Body Technique Releases Deeply Held Trauma Sharon Alicea-Coward, of Sacred Serenity LLC, is now offering and scheduling TRE (tension and trauma releasing exercise) sessions and life coaching at the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center.

TRE is a somatic (body) practice that is based on the fundamental idea, backed by research, that tension and trauma are not just psychological, but also physical. Many people experience stress on a daily basis, which can be healthy in small doses, but chronic and prolonged stress keeps the body in a state of “fight or flight”, believing it is in danger even when there is no threat present.

TRE involves simple yet effective exercises that allow the body to tremor and vibrate in a relaxed state. This permits the body to return to a natural state of balance through releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. There are many benefits to learning this practice, including less worry and anxiety, more energy, improved relationships, improved sleep patterns, reduced muscle and back pain, greater emotional resiliency and decreased symptoms of trauma or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Sharon Alicea-Coward Alicea-Coward received her TRE training and certification under Maria Alfaro and has been practicing in the South Jersey area for two years. She is also a certified yoga instructor, life coach and soon-to-be qigong teacher.

Location: 5 W. Chestnut Ave. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit MerchantvilleMedicalWellnessCenter.com.

Excitari Wellness Center Now Offering Medicinal Marijuana Consultations Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, has begun providing medicinal marijuana consultations by Dr. T.J. Citta-Pietrolungo for patients interested in exploring alternative treatment options regarding individualized pain-management approaches. Initial consultation appointments, medicinal marijuana card renewals, and case management transfer requests are some of the many services that she is offering.

Citta-Pietrolungo is a board-certified physiatrist speDr. T.J. Citta-Pietrolungo cializing in electrodiagnostic medicine and offers the same level of care that one can expect from one’s regular doctor. Patients will also encounter a compassionate response if they need to renew their medical marijuana card with Citta-Pietrolungo, who understands the challenges that patients face and the value that medicinal cannabis can provide. Should patients find themselves at a crossroads regarding their care plan, she also assists with transfers from other physicians. Citta-Pietrolungo accepts many insurances, including Aetna, Medicare, Amerigrop, Amerihealth, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna.

Patients may qualify for treatment with medicinal marijuana if they meet certain requirements and have a qualifying condition, including but not limited to, Alzheimer’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, cancer, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy and seizures, glaucoma, multiple sclerosis and muscle spasms, severe and chronic pain, and severe nausea.

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Doctor of Naturopathy Specializing in Women’s Hormonal Health Joins MMWC Theresa Messano, ND, has recently joined the Merchantville Medical Wellness Center to help meet an increasing demand for natural, complementary and functional medicine in South Jersey.

Messano primarily works with females that experience symptoms such as heavy, irregular or painful periods; premenstrual syndrome; fatigue; acne; weight gain/loss; hair loss; digestive issues; mood changes; and insomnia. Hav- Theresa Messano, ND ing struggled with hormonal imbalances herself, she is particularly passionate about helping adolescents during puberty, as well as women with perimenopause and menopause transitions and fertility issues.

Messano addresses both the physical and mental/emotional factors of health.

She uses nutrition, functional laboratory testing, dietary supplements, herbs and lifestyle counseling to create an individualized healthcare plan. Ultimately, she wants women to feel heard and be empowered with the knowledge they need to take charge of their health, so they can live their happiest and healthiest life, without limitations.

Messano attended the University of Bridgeport, where she earned her doctorate of naturopathic medicine. She is a member of the New Jersey Association of Naturopathic Physicians and American Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

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Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar

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Early exposures to certain foods shape preferences that endure through adulthood, studies show, which is why research from the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Buffalo has raised concerns about the added sugar prominent in many baby formulas, especially cows’ milk formulas. The researchers tested 97 infants and 44 toddlers that were either breastfed or given various formulas for up to 15 months. The infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar.

The sugar in formulas was found to be almost double the amount of sugar in breast milk. The researchers theorized that the added sugar not only raised the risk of weight gain, but also made it likely the children drank a greater amount. “Efforts by policymakers and pediatricians to educate mothers on lower-sugar options when breastfeeding is not feasible may enhance preventive measures of childhood obesity,” write the authors.

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Green tea, a staple of Japanese culture now enjoyed in many American homes, contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers from Thailand’s University of Phayao in the journal Molecules. They analyzed eight studies involving 5,048 people and found that gargling or drinking green tea reduced the risk of influenza by 33 percent in randomized controlled trials and by 48 percent in longitudinal cohort studies.

A new study from Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. In the randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, overweight and obese adults with moderately high cholesterol were assigned to drink either a beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a similar drink without the strawberry powder twice daily for four weeks, followed by a four-week washout period. An hour after consumption, the strawberry powder improved flow-mediated dilation, indicating healthier blood pressure function; systolic blood pressure was lower even four weeks later.

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Throughout the country, land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities to accommodate their perspective and participation in the management of the land, wildlife and plants. Some tribes are using traditional knowledge of how to support wildlife, use prescribed fires and protect ancestral grounds.

In California, a land trust recently transferred 1,199 acres of redwood forest and prairie to the Esselen tribe. In Maine, the Five Tribes of the Wabanaki Confederacy recently reacquired a 150acre island with the help of land trusts. Other recent land transfers to tribes with the goal of conservation have taken place in Oregon, New York and elsewhere.

Traditional Ecological Knowledge, a system of Indigenous management styles that evolved over centuries of culture immersed in nature, is increasingly seen by conservationists as synergistic with the global campaign to protect biodiversity and manage nature in a way that hedges against climate change. The Nature Conservancy has institutionalized the transfer of ecologically important land with its Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Program worldwide. Erin Myers Madeira, director of the program, says, “Indigenous people are the original stewards of all the lands and waters in North America, and there’s an extensive knowledge and management practices that date back millennia.” elena olesik/Pexels.com

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A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found by Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the UK University of Portsmouth. A paper, “Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate),” in the journal Joule, shows that enzyme-recycled PET has potential advantages over conventional, fossil-based methods across a broad spectrum of energy and carbon impacts.

The concept could lead to new opportunities for PET recycling and create a mechanism for recycling textiles and other materials also made from PET that traditionally are not recycled. PET ranks among the most abundantly produced synthetic polymers in the world; roughly 54 percent is used in the manufacture of clothing and carpet. “From all the plastics that were produced since the 1950s, less than 10 percent of it has ever been recycled,” says Avantika Singh, first author of the paper. “Most waste plastics end up in landfills.” BOTTLE is addressing plastic pollution by developing energy-efficient, cost-effective and scalable recycling and upcycling technologies; and formulating modern plastics to be recyclable by design.

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The investment bank Lazard states that production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020. Today, electricity from large-scale solar plants costs an average of $.037 per kilowatt hour (kWh). New coal-powered plants cost three times as much; $.112/kWh, with natural gas at $.059/kWh, nuclear at $.163/kWh and wind at $.04/kWh. New, more efficient solar 10

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panels will lower costs even further. Christian Breyer, a professor of solar economy at LUT University, in Finland, says, “We’re going to see solar power plants all over the world. In some places, wind power is still a bit cheaper,” depending on available sunlight.

Experts estimate that photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of around 60 million megawatts (MW) will be needed to supply the entire world with electricity. That’s 70 times more than all of today’s existing solar capacity. The industrial sector needs a lion’s share of that energy. Starting in 2022, several Bayer Group chemical plants will run on 100 percent green electricity from a 590 MW solar power plant in southern Spain. For the energy-intensive steel industry, low-cost energy availability is a decisive factor when planning the location of new mills. Aluminum plants, car factories, cement manufacturers and data centers are all powered by solar farms.

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A UK Environmental Justice Foundation report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. More than 50 percent of the Earth’s biological carbon is captured by animals and plants living in or around oceans, but this “blue carbon” and its associated ecosystems have been neglected in climate policy, according to a letter accompanying the report. Conservation International notes that up to 10 times more carbon is stored in coastal habitats than in tropical forests.

Seagrass meadows store nearly 20 billion tons of carbon worldwide. The report states that oceans could soak up large quantities of atmospheric carbon if their ecosystems are restored and protected.

Those ecosystems are threatened by rising water temperatures, acidification, overfishing and commercial shipping, and lead author Isabella Shraiman says, “There has been a tendency for policymakers to silo environmental action: conservation policy is formulated separately from decarbonization policy, to the detriment of both. What we need now is ambitious, holistic and joined-up action.

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Buy Nothing Neighborly Groups Share More and Waste Less CONSIDER THESE FACTS: The average American creates almost five pounds of solid waste per day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Only 26 percent of Americans know most of their neighbors.

Americans, with 4 percent of the world’s children, throw away 40 percent of the world’s toys.

Rebecca Rockefeller and Liesl Clark, neighbors on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, realized there was a simple way to change these trends.

They created the first local Buy Nothing group in 2013, which has grown to 4 million members in 44 countries. In 2020, Clark and Rockefeller co-authored The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously.

GIVE OR GET GOODS People can join a local Buy Nothing group through Facebook. The groups provide a free platform to give, ask, borrow and lend items. It’s also a place to thank others in the community.

Just about any item or service can be exchanged, as long as it’s legal. Food is commonly shared among group members. Clothing, toys and equipment for children are popular, too. Gifts of self, including talent and time, are also allowed. For example, members can offer to spend time with elderly neighbors or do yard work for them.

As the name implies, nothing may be bought or sold in the group. Once a group gets too big, usually more than 1,000 or 1,500 members, it is split into smaller neighborhood groups. People can only belong to one Buy Nothing group.

IN GOOD FUN Giving an item away to the first person that replies to a post is discouraged. Buy Nothing administrators ask givers to keep a post active long enough for many members of the group to see it and state their interest. The giver is also encouraged to be creative in how they select the person that receives the item or service when multiple people are interested. Popular methods include asking people to post cute pet photos or share a joke. These threads enhance the amiable nature of the groups.

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She filled the center with wall murals and did painting activities and after-school art classes with the kids, but she never considered herself an artist. She found ways to express her creative need for colorful and elaborate surroundings through painting projects she did for fun.

One day, Larch decided to create a series of acrylic paintings on canvas. Out of curiosity, she submitted her work to a gallery. It was accepted for a show, which led to being featured in an article about the museum, interviews, commissioned work, more shows and the launching of her career as an artist at age 54.

Larch is immersed in the art community, has added oil painting and drawing to her repertoire, and creates in a variety of styles.

Her acrylic paintings have a comic-book style, while her oil paintings lean more toward realism.

She admits she was influenced by growing up as a California hippie, traveling to Tijuana and seeing the vibrant colors of Mexican folk art and simply being an imaginative person. Her work has been featured in galleries, businesses and magazines and she sells original paintings, prints, greeting cards and a line of coloring books, in addition to commissioned work for people all around the world.

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by Sheila Julson As a pioneer of thermography in South New Jersey, Dr. Philip Getson has incorporated thermography into his osteopathic practice, Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging (TDI), since 1982. Thermography is a non-invasive form of thermal imaging that uses an infrared camera that senses heat and records patterns of inflammation and blood flow near the surface of the body. It is used as a risk assessment tool to detect potential inflammatory problems in the breast, thyroid, neuromuscular and oral health systems.

Unlike imaging such as X-ray or mammography, in which a form of radiation is penetrated through the body to detect anatomical lesions, thermography uses infrared technology to determine abnormal physiological changes that could lead to cancer. Getson works with his wife, Liesha, a Holistic Health Coach and board-certified Thermographic Technician. TDI provides a comprehensive approach with nine images taken in color and nine images taken in black and white and incorporates a complimentary, 10-minute phone conference with Getson to review the findings.

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changes can usually be detected seven to 10 years before they become problematic masses. “When we find abnormalities in the breast, women have a huge window of opportunity to make dietary and lifestyle changes, such as eliminating underwire bras and ceasing use of aluminum-based antiperspirants,” Liesha explains. “That, along with exercise and stress reduction, play a huge part in not just breast health, but overall health.”

Getson also sees many patients with thyroid complaints. He notes that a patient could have an underlying thyroid issue even when laboratory testing comes back normal. Thermography can detect a physiological thyroid anomalities, which is often traced to untreated dental infections.

“We now know there is an interrelationship between dental infections and thyroid abnormalities,” he says. “We’re helping people understand they have to resolve issues in their mouths because dental infections left untreated can lead to all kinds of problems.”

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clinicians that can further screen for abnormalities and take steps to correct any problems. Thermography should not be used in place of mammography or other imaging to detect, diagnose or screen for breast cancer or other diseases, but the two methods can complement each other. TDI has portable thermography equipment made specifically for medical applications. They travel to 20 off-site locations to do thermography at OB/GYN clinics, chiropractor’s offices and naturopathic practices.

TDI’s retail component offers professional-grade vitamins and supplements.

Their sauna “pod” uses infrared heat to help patients relieve pain, increase blood flow and open cells for detoxification. The sauna also promotes relaxation and meditation.

Liesha enjoys meeting women that are health conscious and forward thinking when it comes to their wellness. Getson considers himself privileged to practice with an approach that treats root causes of ailments rather than just symptoms.

“People have an opportunity to be part of their health care,” he concludes. “To see people follow my recommendations and take steps to be healthier and change the way they look and feel—and to later see those results—really drives me.”

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HEALING WAYS

Healthy Breast Basics Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

One in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus. com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.”

“Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao.

Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, non-GMO soy like tofu 18

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or edamame may decrease a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but avoid bad soy that’s added to processed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.”

Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response.

Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in non-organic foods.”

Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains.

Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter.com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins. “Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains.

Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood.

According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system.

Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.”

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Less Stuff, More Joy Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

by Ronica O’Hara

When holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.”

The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas.

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important,” he says. “We have deep, deep conversations with our kids, and dinner can be a two-and-a-half-hour experience, with a game of cards and singing songs.”

Not everyone moves in such dramatic fashion toward a simpler lifestyle, but thanks in part to the lessons of COVID-19, intentionally living with less is gaining currency across the country.

“The pandemic gave us an uninvited sample of a more minimalist and simple life, and we have all become acutely aware of what feels good to let go of and what’s really important to us,” says minimalist blogger Ema Hidlebaugh, of MinimizeMyMess.com.

According to research from the multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two out of three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van.

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There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth.

With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psy-

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MINIMALIST SIMPLICITY

chology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity.

Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy.

“Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee cups. As one woman told her, “I’ve just realized I’m working my fingers to the bone to provide a home for my furniture!”

Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism, consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.”

A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations.

Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be life-changing. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably didn’t need to acquire,” she says.

Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas.

Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland.

“Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

ECOLOGICAL SIMPLICITY This green approach means “to choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer stepby-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products.

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experiences, satisfaction and learning, rather than packed with things,” writes Elgin.

Sometimes passion is the driver. Alex Honnold, the renowned rock climber profiled in Free Solo, lived in a van for 10 years while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan and other formidable peaks.

He donates one-third of his income to global solar power initiatives. Millennials like him are finding stuff less enticing: The Harris Group reports that 72 percent of them say they would rather spend money on experiences than material things. A study from San Francisco State University found that the happiness of buying something new like a car or a laptop fades over time, while spending money on an experience provides joy long after the experience has ended.

Deeply held values can mandate a simpler life. Ross Martinie Eiler found his calling 15 years ago when he read about the voluntary poverty of the Catholic Worker Movement, which offers hospitality to the homeless in 178 centers worldwide. “It struck me as an authentic way of living that’s true to the beauty and goodness of the religion,” he says.

Today his life is built around the Bloomington, Indiana, Catholic Worker community.

He, his wife Andrea and their four children live communally in four houses with other members and guests, sharing meals, belongings and easy-going conversations with the homeless. He tunes pianos part time for money, half of which he donates to the community. For fun, he pounds the keys in a rollicking boogie-woogie band.

The committed communal life isn’t always easy. “Every day there’s a new challenge that needs a new approach. Against my will, I’ve been forced to become a better person,” he chuckles.

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household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world.

For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture

garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

CONSCIOUS SIMPLICITY Deeply held values, not money and possessions, shape this form of simpler living, sometimes called soulful or conscious simplicity. Its focus is on life-enhancing experiences, inner growth, spirituality, natural health, creativity, nurturing relationships and social action. Owning bling has little allure.

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Living Lighter Checklist Some Ways to Up Our Game in Simpler Living MINIMALIST SIMPLICITY

ECOLOGICAL SIMPLICITY

CONSCIOUS SIMPLICITY

n Buy only what we truly need

n Eat more plants, less meat

n Spend on experiences, not stuff

n Prune clothes and books

n Grow our own food

n Declutter, category by category

n Compost food scraps

n Minimize shopping online and offline

n Repair, don’t replace

n Go plastic-free in the house

n Detox social media accounts

n Purchase for quality, not quantity

n Conduct a home energy audit

n Scale back TV and cable

n With each new purchase, give away something old

n Install solar for home energy

n Savor nature with a daily walk

n Use green cleaning supplies

n Plant trees locally

n Choose paperless receipts

n Save water with toilet and shower eco-devices

n Volunteer often

n Air-dry clothes

n Use holistic medicine practitioners

n Digitalize books and movies n Use a budgeting app to lower expenses

n Switch to an electric or hybrid vehicle

n Reduce food waste n Go slow: slow food, slow fashion n Consider moving into a smaller space n Unsubscribe from catalogs and retail emails n Give away clothes not worn for a year n Re-examine social commitments

n Buy quality clothes in natural fabrics

n Commit to a cause

n Take a personal growth course n Meditate or pray daily

n Recycle whenever possible

n Explore yoga, tai chi or a martial art

n Buy pre-used items

n Take up a creative pursuit

n Use reusable bags and food containers

n Explore the local area

n Make DIY beauty products and cleaners

n Get involved in a worthy cause

n Sign petitions or organize drives

n Volunteer for local eco-activities

n Invest to delegitimize fossil fuels and deforestation

n Eliminate duplicates

n Boycott products that endanger wildlife

n Donate to worthy environmental or social causes

n Drive less and walk, bike and ride mass transit more

n Campaign for environmental policies and candidates

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Engaging a Simpler Energy

by Matt Preston

There are many complications in life these days, though no doubt

best way to move forward from such occurrences is to recognize

the same has been said since languages were first developed.

how much simpler life can be when the focus isn’t on that kind of

With that in mind, there are a few ways to recognize and engage

headspace.

various energies everyone may encounter throughout their day,

and how to keep things simple and moving along.

ambivalent kind; that it isn’t as bad as it can be but not that positive

Another simplified version of negative energy is more of an

To start with the not so great—negative energy and all that

either. Think of this as just a “meh” kind of feeling, where the day

it encompasses. Now this is something that is relative to each

isn’t awful by any means, but it’s just dragging on at the same

person and circumstance, as what is severe to some is not as bad

time. Not sustaining the extreme negatives is good for obvious

for others. Getting cut off in traffic for example, could lead to an

reasons, but treading in the malaise life serves up sometimes can

expletive-filled reaction or much worse scenarios. Perhaps the

really bring things down, too.

Like anything else, how this is engaged is what counts. Sure,

being stuck in traffic, as that is evidently the go-to example for this article, can feel like it’s dragging on for hours, and sometimes it does. However, things could always be worse, up to and including being the reason traffic is stopped in the first place, so

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it’s important to keep a simple perspective on things.

Naturally, the best simplified energy to engage is the positive

kind and the many awesome ways this can manifest. Find something better when things are firing on all cylinders such as a car that’s going the speed limit from point A to B with no problems, or probably a little faster because this is Jersey and all.

Thankfully, there are other simple things in life to enjoy and

utilize that bring this energy to the forefront. Enjoying life’s creature comforts is one easy way to do so. Food, water, shelter, the convenience of technology and the benefits of proper hygiene, eating healthy and staying active are all awesome things.

In the end, it can sometimes be easier to engage a more

complicated energy or to use that as the preferred method of living. Everyone does this throughout their lives at times, but there is such a simpler way to yield a better space in your head and heart.

And the results couldn’t be more obvious which path is better to choose … Like the back roads no one knows about during rush hour, which gets the commute wrapped up that much quicker …

Not dissimilar to this article and the focused theme of driving and traffic for some reason.

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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Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes fresh approaches to autumn flavors

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Move over, summer berries and stone fruits—‘tis the season for a cornucopia of fall fruits, including crunchy apples, chewy figs and tart pomegranates. By taking a page from the playbooks of orchard chefs, home cooks can flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides.

Fall fruits boast many healthful properties, from the apple’s plentiful soluble fiber and vitamin C to heart-healthy lycopene and beta-carotene found in orange-skinned persimmons. Pears are also loaded with pectin, which helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and promote gut health. Opting for light, savory preparations of fruit such as seasonal salads and soups over sugary 26

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desserts makes them an even healthier choice.

Healdsburg, California, restauranteur Kyle Connaughton creates dishes highlighting different fruit varieties for his restaurant’s 11-course menu, which changes daily. “This region was actually known for its heirloom apples and cider-making long before it was known for wine. We have these incredible heirloom fruits, including experimental varietals from the 1800s that no one even knows what they are. So many varietals got lost in the quest to grow fruit bigger and faster,” says Connaughton, who runs SingleThread Farms with his wife Katina. Their 25 acres include an heirloom fruit orchard, olive trees, beehives, grapevines and chicken coops that supply fresh ingredients to their three-Michelin-star restaurant.

“Some pear varieties are very crisp and dense, and poach and roast well, whereas other soft-skin varieties are better pureed into drinks or sorbet,” says Connaughton. He creates dishes that celebrate all of the season’s bounty, and in California, fall brings persimmons and Dungeness crab. “Persimmons have a fibrous texture that don’t blend well into sauces and don’t freeze well for things like sorbets, which we like to make with other fall fruits like pomegranate. We prefer to use them in savory dishes, like a first course of cold steamed crab with persimmon.”

The orchard also grows Asian pears, which SingleThread Farms tends to use raw, often paired with raw fish. “Asian pears are very crisp, but not incredibly sweet, with an undertone of acidity. It has the watery crunch of a jicama that makes a nice backdrop for raw fish dishes like sashimi,” says Connaughton.

While the restaurant’s innovative menu focuses on small bites in curious combinations, the Connaughtons frequently have a simple family meal before the dinner service. In autumn, they will often toss together a salad featuring local goat or blue cheese; bitter chicory, frisee or radicchio greens; roasted fall hazelnuts or walnuts; and figs, persimmons or pomegranates from the orchard, served with a vinaigrette made with pomegranate molasses and macerated shallots.

The pink-fleshed, mountain rose apple, an autumn specialty of the Hood River Fruit Loop region of Oregon, often makes its way into salads at the dinner table of Katrina McAlexander, a third-generation farmer and owner of Grateful Vineyard, in Mount Hood. This 51-acre orchard and vineyard, brewery, winery and tasting room boasts more than 500 fruit varieties, including 150 kinds of apples alone. Grateful Vineyard hosted the cooking com-

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petition show Top Chef this year for a Fruit Loop challenge, with competitors coming up with savory dishes such as pear risotto and scallops with an apple shallot relish.

McAlexander’s fall salads often feature fennel, herbs and arugula, topped with croutons made from leftover pizza dough.

Pears and apples from the orchard also get pickled, a nod to McAlexander’s Swiss heritage.

One of the vineyard tasting room’s signature dishes is an orchard pear pizza, with Anjou pears, caramelized onion and other savory ingredients on a base of olive oil and a long-ferment crust. The kitchen also uses pears in a vegan ceviche, tossing them with red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro and lime.

As the weather starts to shift, fruit adds a nice dimension to warming soups for chilly fall days. Adding cooked apples or pears to classics like puréed carrot or squash soup provides an extra dose of sweetness and fiber; sneak in fall greens like kale for even more nutrients. Fruits also help fill out hearty grain bowls alongside fall veggies like carrots, arugula and sweet potato, particularly paired with nutty grains like farro.

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Pear and Lentil Salad SALAD: A few handfuls of arugula A few handfuls of spinach ½ pear, sliced into thin slices 2 Tbsp chopped pecans ¼ cup cooked lentils ¼ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup feta or goat cheese DRESSING: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp cinnamon Salt and pepper

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Health Benefits of Fall Spices: Autumn Favorites Explored

by Gina Saka

Cinnamon Oh, cinnamon—how you complete everything

Spices have been used for medicinal purposes since the dawn of humanity. The benefits of fall spices are more than what meets the palate. These roots, barks and seeds are celebrated around the world for their ability to support the body and mind through the changing seasons. Whether related to immunity, digestion or mood, medicinal spices can help people heal.

In terms of ancient Ayurveda, autumn is Vata season. The Vata dosha energy has cold, dry and erratic qualities. For this reason, it’s a good idea to ground down and warm up with heating spices that are great for soups, teas, lattes, baked goods and more. You can even find many of these in supplement form for a concentrated dose.

from apple pie to churros with your iconic sweet and woody flavor. But there’s more to this picture. Cinnamon bark is anti-bacterial, anti-viral and antioxidant. It also helps regulate blood sugar levels and fat metabolism while also supporting healthy digestion. Ceylon cinnamon, as opposed to common supermarket cassia cinnamon, is an ideal choice for medicinal benefits, as it is sweeter yet gentler—making it safe for prolonged use.

Nutmeg From béchamel to eggnog is the woody, clovey, bittersweet nutmeg. This holiday favorite is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity. It’s also found to help boost mood, control blood sugar levels and support heart health. To preserve nutmeg’s health benefits, it’s important to buy whole nutmeg and grind/grate yourself as needed.

BENEFITS OF FALL SPICES Conveniently, these spices are probably already in most household cabinets. Fall is known for warming, cozy flavors like cinnamon and ginger, but many don’t realize the reasoning goes beyond culinary pleasures. Check out the profound health benefits of these autumn spices:

Cardamom Cardamom is a key spice in Chai tea lattes and also a popular accompaniment to rice, meats and veggies in Middle Eastern cuisine. The unique spice has flavor notes of clove, pine, citrus, licorice and menthol, and perfectly balances with other spices. When it comes to benefits, cardamom seed helps control blood pressure, relieve digestive issues, freshen breath and provide respiratory support.

Ginger This incredibly dynamic spice is a star ingredient in sodas, cookies, stir fries and so much more. Ginger sucking candies, crystallized ginger, raw ginger shots—there is no shortage of ways to get a nice dose of powerfully medicinal ginger. This root is full of antioxidants and helps fight inflammation, relieve stomach discomfort, reduce menstrual pain, regulate blood sugar levels, minimize nausea and more.

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Turmeric Turmeric is a popular Indian spice that gives curry

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its characteristic yellow color and the star in the increasingly popular golden lattes; which is just steamed milk, turmeric powder and a touch of sweetener. This healing root of the ginger family is known to support a healthy inflammatory response, relieve joint pain and stiffness, improve heart health and boost immune function. It’s one of the most famous Ayurvedic herbs.

When choosing spices, be sure to go for organic and non-GMO. Non-organic spices are filled with chemicals and preservatives.

Many even go through fumigation and irradiation processes that null most of their health benefits. Opt for 100 percent organic and enjoy these comforting, soothing spices all-season long in your favorite recipes.

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A Key Reason to Start (or Keep) Eating Healthy

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Studies suggest healthy foods, vitamins and supplements may help lower, but not eliminate the risk for, diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and COVID-19.

Christos S. Mantzoros, M.D., DSc, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, says the Mediterranean diet—which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, fish containing omega-3 fatty acids and extra-virgin olive oil—contains minerals, antioxidants and other healthy substances that makes the link between eating such foods and lowering the risk for some diseases plausible.

“The Mediterranean diet is rich in polyphenols and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties,” he says.

The substances in nutrient-dense foods like those in the Mediterranean diet and some other eating plans also strengthen the body’s immune system. This helps, but does not eliminate the body’s ability to fight off diseases, adds Kimberly Baker, MS, Ph.D., the food systems and safety program team director at Clemson University.

According to U.S. News & World Report’s website, other eating plans with health benefits include the Mayo Clinic diet (which puts a strong, but not complete emphasis on fruits, veggies and whole grains and has been shown to lead to weight loss) and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet (which prioritizes fruits, veggies, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy, and has been shown to lower blood pressure).

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No time is the right time for “saying I want to be on this type of a diet that eliminates certain food groups,” Baker says.

Healthy foods may also play an important part in overcoming some diseases.

Researchers recently reviewed data from 170 countries, including the U.S., and reported that eggs, seafood, fruits, meat, milk, starchy roots, stimulants, nuts, vegetable oil and vegetables “had a positive effect” on many adults’ recovery from COVID-19.

Recent studies have also suggested, but not proven, that vitamin D may play a supporting role in some COVID-19 outcomes. Researchers that looked at 27 studies on this topic found adults with insufficient vitamin D and COVID-19 were more likely to be hospitalized or succumb to the disease.

Baker says people should try and get nutrients like vitamins A, C and D and substances like iron, calcium and beta-carotene from food first. “If for whatever reason you cannot, consult a physician or a dietician to see if a supplement may be necessary,” she continues.

Experts say eating healthy does not mean cupcakes, cookies and salt are off limits forever. The key is to limit consumption of such items.

For example, Cleveland Clinic’s website (My.ClevelandClinic.org) advises Mediterranean diet followers to eat fewer than three sweet treats weekly, compared with three servings of fruits and vegetables daily. Similarly, the National Institute of Health’s website (nih.gov) says DASH diet followers do not need to eliminate all salt; instead, limit consumption to 2,300 milligrams (about a half of a teaspoon) a day.

Jaycee Miller is a freelance writer and researcher living in New Jersey.

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The Five R’s of Saving Money While Grocery Shopping

by Jaycee Miller

While the art of clipping coupons from newspapers on Sundays and other days is rapidly becoming a thing of the past, it’s a safe bet that saving money while grocery shopping will likely never go out of style.

In commemoration of October being Financial Planning Month, it’s timely to consider the five R’s of saving money while grocery shopping in the 21st century.

multiple websites including HuffPost.com says frozen bananas dipped in chocolate or frozen yogurt can replace ice cream.

Some meat lovers also may find suitable alternatives, according to CanadianLiving.com. “If paying more isn’t in your budget, don’t worry—there are plenty of tasty, affordable beef alternatives out there,” it states. Some of the website’s suggestions include replacing ground beef with mushrooms, tofu or lentils. To save money on chicken or turkey stock, SimplyRecipes. com recommends that instead of buying canned versions, make it with leftover bones and skin from a leftover carcass, celery, carrots, onions and seasonings.

RESEARCHING The first "R"—researching—may take some time, says Kristen Regine, a professor of marketing, advertising and retail at Johnson & Wales University. “Shoppers have to do their homework. It seems like every grocery store has carved out their own little niche.”

She suggests shoppers frequently review multiple grocery stores’ flyers, find out when departments like bakery and meats put out new products and when the store’s deliveries occur. This may provide a better grasp of when grocery stores start new sales and what items are being put on sale, according to Regine.

REMEMBERING Remembering—the fourth "R"—what season fresh fruits and vegetables are grown in, then buying those items in that season, often saves money because “the supply is abundant and fresh, weather permitting,”

says Claudia Schmidt, an assistant professor of agricultural economics at Penn State University.

For example, the U.S. Department of Agriculture says cucumbers are in season during summer, so buy that vegetable then.

The same logic can apply to buying cranberries the fall, asparagus in the spring, etc. A local extension service can provide a produce growing calendar, Schmidt says.

RESOLVING The last "R"—resolving—consists of making a list before heading out to the grocery store and resolving to stick to it.

Shoppers that do not “may find it easy to grab things that aren’t needed,” reports cnbc.com. “You may also want to consider eating first or leaving the kids at home to avoid spur-of-the-moment items.”

Jaycee Miller is a freelance writer and researcher living in New Jersey.

After figuring out which grocery stores have the best prices, Regine advises becoming a frequent customer of those stores and signing up for their emails and downloading their apps.

This repeating—the second "R"—of shopping at certain stores whose prices are favorable and utilizing such promotions increases the likelihood of “getting the best deals and getting members rewards,” she says, like getting $10 back for every $200 spent.

REPLACING The third "R"—replacing items on the grocery shopping list with cheaper alternatives can be done without sacrificing taste,

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by Laura Paisley Beck calendar.” It’s important to put it in the calendar because, he says, “You have to make it real.” McClerkin recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of brisk walking a day to increase blood flow throughout the entire body, especially the legs.

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People that wear a fitness watch get a little buzz on the wrist as a reminder to get more steps in each hour, but many ignore the simple opportunity that exists to exercise upright for free anytime and anywhere. “Yes, we take walking for granted,” says Alexia McClerkin, a Houston chiropractor whose clients include professional and elite athletes.

“Most people only walk as far as it takes to get to their car.”

SITTING IS THE NEW SMOKING According to On Your Feet America, Americans sit 10 hours or more each day, and that sedentary habit is considered hazardous to our health. It may contribute to climbing obesity rates in the U.S., currently at 44.5 percent among those ages 40 to 59. Today’s most common preventable diseases are directly linked to obesity, the key word being “preventable.”

Walking briskly daily has proven to increase metabolism, lower both blood pressure and resting heart rates, and burn calories. Other benefits include improving mobility, equilibrium and stamina.

Benjamin Horning, a Laguna Hills, California, chiropractor and author of A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Spine, says, “I’m a big believer that movement is life. I recommend that if you can move, get moving. Walking is a good starting point. If you can walk instead of drive, go for it. If you’re stuck indoors, schedule 15-to-20-minute walks in your 32

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In the U.S., dogs and humans face similar obesity statistics with similar obesity-related health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Taking dogs out for brisk walks helps prevent and reduce those risks.

Horning says that people may not realize how walking a dog conditions their own bodies. With natural surfaces like grassy or gravel trails and dirt paths, “there are so many neurobiological adjustments you’re making,” he says. Every nature walk provides an opportunity for our bodies to practice balance and sharpen its reflexes.

FOUNDATION FUNDAMENTALS “Proper shoes make a world of difference,” McClerkin says. They can help prevent plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and many other causes of pain and discomfort.

Anya Jensen, of AnyasReviews.com, a shoe review website, suffered painful foot health issues and discovered the life-changing results of wearing “barefoot” shoes, which have a flat sole and high flexibility. Now she makes it her mission to educate others that fashion doesn’t have to compromise health. “Walking was an important part of my health journey,” she says. “The feet literally are your foundation when you’re walking. Walking in pointed-toed shoes, you’re missing out on so many benefits for your physical health.”

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Jensen walks with her kids daily in nature and is proud of their mobility. “With the kids, we need a destination and we pack snacks,” she says. “I like how the world has opened up to us because we’re prepared.

We’re wearing the right shoes. We can encounter hills, rocks or the right tree.”

can take advantage of instead of taking for granted. Let’s go for a walk.

Laura Paisley Beck is a freelance writer in Madison, Wisconsin. Reach out at LauraPaisleyBeck@gmail.com.

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HEADS UP McClerkin and Horning both ask patients to be mindful of their limitations when taking on a new physical activity and to be careful to prevent injuries when adding brisk walks to a daily routine for the first time.

“Too heavy a walk on cement and other hard surfaces like roads can cause shin splints,” McClerkin says. “Walk on a track to prevent injuries from an uneven surface.”

“Just be responsible,” says Horning.

“Walk-ing is so beneficial. The basics of health just can’t be ignored or taken for granted.”

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change What They Need to Know From Those They Trust

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As scientists have been predicting, climate-related fires, floods and drought are becoming commonplace. Our children are seeing and hearing about them on social media and the news or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Kids have questions. They’re afraid, anxious and angry about inheriting these problems.

“We’re living a climate emergency, so we should talk about it honestly with our children whenever they ask us. They deserve to hear it from trusted messengers, the people they know and love, such as parents, guardians and teachers,” says Harriet Shugarman, the New York City author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Turning Angst into Action, who trained with Al Gore’s Climate Reality 34

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FOSTERING A LOVE OF NATURE For our youngest children, “You want to be calming and reassuring, engendering a sense of safety and love of nature. This is the time to go outside and connect with the many delights of our world,” says integrative psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the San Francisco author of All the Feelings Under the Sun: How to Deal with Climate Change, an illustrated book for 8-to-12-year-olds published by the American Psychological Association.

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and enjoyable way to develop love and concern for nature in her 10 Reasons to Love picture book series that showcases endangered animals. “When talking to children that young, it’s important to present climate issues in positive ways, encouraging kindness, inclusivity, empathy and understanding,” says the former Greenpeace campaigner. “Young children are so impressionable. It’s best to empower them with hope than scare them unnecessarily.”

Still, Shugarman notes, “It’s not too young to say that we turn off lights when we leave a room to save energy. Sometimes our kids think that fruit comes from the grocery store. We should remind them where it really grows.”

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LEARNING THE FACTS TOGETHER According to Davenport, as kids reach 9 and beyond, they tend to be mentally and emotionally capable of processing more complex concepts and emotions. This is the time for parents to present vetted, science-based facts as objectively as possible. “There’s a tendency to want to either sugarcoat or over-dramatize. We flip from ‘It’s not so bad; it’ll be fine’, to ‘It’s too late; there’s nothing I can do.’

Neither of those views are helpful or accurate,” she explains.

Barr recommends that parents stick to the facts and encourage curiosity.

“Parents shouldn’t feel that they have to have all the answers. It can be a journey of learning with your children to look something up together,” the author of The Story of Climate Change advises.

“It’s also a good idea to empower kids to challenge grownups. A child can start a conversation at the dinner table by asking, ‘Where did this fish come from?’ or ‘Could we grow our own carrots?’ or ‘Are we recycling?’”

BUILDING RESILIENCY Davenport’s book toggles between the presentation of environmentally triggered realities and calming, reflective exercises such as journaling or deep breathing. “The idea is that when you hear difficult news or have a difficult experience, you go back and forth between talking about or processing it and something that helps you regulate or calm your nervous system,” she explains. This approach helps to build resiliency, which Davenport defines as the capacity to stay present, open-minded, open-hearted and clear in the face of life’s challenges.

FINDING HOPE IN ACTION “We can give our kids hope by pointing to people that are working to address the climate crisis, including the uprise of youth voices, as well as efforts to save animal species, build resiliency in cities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” says Shugarman. “It’s also critical that

parents show their kids that they care about the crisis and are doing things like reducing energy use, driving electric cars, voting for pro-climate candidates and supporting climate education in schools.”

“People think you have to talk about how awful the world is going to be, but I think you can turn that upside-down and offer a strong, positive message of hope,” says Barr. “We need to help kids understand that the choices they make and the things they do can lead to a more

sustainable, fairer way of living.”

“According to climate scientists, if we don’t do anything, we’re in big trouble, and if we intervene and make significant changes, we’re still going to feel impacts, but it’s not too late,” says Davenport. “Encourage kids to become part of meaningful change. Our actions make a difference.”

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Halloween Candy TO DYE FOR

by Sheila Julson

Red Dye 40: One of the most frequently used food dyes in everything from candy to cosmetics, Red Dye 40 is also listed as Red no. 40, FD&C Red 40, Allura Red, Allura Red AC, C.I. 1603 and C.I. Food Red 17. Studies have linked Red Dye 40 to triggering hyperactivity in children.

Red No. 3: Found in candy, cake decorating sprinkles, maraschino cherries and frozen pops, Red no. 3 is also known as erythrosine B. Red 3 was partially banned in 1990 by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration citing research that high doses have caused cancer in rats.

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The fun childhood tradition of trick-or-treat yields a bounty of sugary treats. But the most frightening part of Halloween could be what’s behind the candy wrappers. Synthetic food dyes derived from petroleum are found in many major brands of candy, drinks and cereal to make them visually appealing. Some studies done over the past decade have linked artificial food dyes to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and tumors in laboratory rodents.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest, founded in 1971, is a science-based consumer advocacy organization dedicated to improving the food system to support healthy eating. Their report, Food Dyes: A Rainbow of Risks (cspinet.org/sites/default/ files/attachment/food-dyes-rainbow-of-risks.pdf) breaks down some of the most commonly used dyes in candy:

Yellow No. 5: Also known as tartrazine, it’s commonly found in chips, soft drinks, gelatin and other foods. Some studies have linked Yellow 5 to severe hypersensitivity reactions in a small number of people and other behavioral effects on children.

Blue No. 1: Commonly found in ice cream, candy, drinks and mouthwash, this dye is also known as Brilliant Blue. The dye can cause hypersensitivity reactions.

Blue No. 2: Also known as Indigotine or Indigo Carmine, it’s widely used to color candy and beverages. The Rainbow of Risks study reports statistically significant incidence of tumors in male rats.

The July-Sept 2012 issue of the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, one of the more recent reports available on this issue, states, “nine currently U.S.-approved dyes raise health concerns of varying degrees,” including cancer in lab animals. Three dyes—Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6—have been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens. At least four dyes, Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5 and Yellow 6 could cause hypersensitivity reactions.

Many artificial food dyes are banned in the UK. In the European Union, coloring agents are legal, but products that contain them must carry special labels. Last year, candy manufacturer Mars, Inc. announced they will remove artificial coloring from their human food products. The process of implementing dye-free coloring into candy, confections and drinks could take up to five years.

HEALTHIER HALLOWEEN CANDY While there’s really no “healthy” candy, some options are more “treat” than “trick,” letting kids—and adults—enjoy Halloween with less worries.

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Essential Oil Training and Safety for Your Child

Many people have smelled something that brings them back to a comforting and happy moment. This is how powerful our sense of smell is. It calls in an entire experience through the nervous system. We can harness this natural process to redirect our energy when in states of distress. For parents that want to support their children throughout their development, this concept provides a powerful course of action.

Our brains process data all around us even before we are fully developed or born.

The olfactory sense is one of the initial ways we take in information. It’s the first sense that we use while still in the womb. We subconsciously remember aromas based on the feelings we are feeling when we first experience them. Our sense of smell travels directly to the emotion-regulating part of the brain, the amygdala. This process tells our system what to expect and how to feel when we smell that smell. For example, as a baby, if we smell our mother’s milk and receive tender care when sensing this smell, we will

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relate the smell to nourishment and safety.

This science offers a way for us to train our brains into accessing a desired mood.

We can use a special aroma when relaxing, then apply it to our olfactory sense when agitated and it will tell our brains to change the current wavelength of our nervous system to reflect the relaxing state to which we associate the scent. As parents, this strategy can really help our children cope with triggers. It’s important to teach our children essential oil safety and application, and empower them to take the best action when their system goes into fight or flight mode.

The first experience with a scent guides this process. It’s why, as parents, we have a lot of power in the exposure we provide for our children. In the first few years, we can lay a foundation for what aromas our children learn and what kind of emotional associations they will grow up with. With a lot of mindfulness, parents can influence their child’s responses to many smells.

The key part of the training process

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is teaching our children to go to the aroma when they notice their nervous system going into distress. They can keep an essential oil inhaler with them. Encourage them to breathe it in when they display uncertainty or struggle. Making this a main coping strategy will set children up to take action for themselves when they move forward in life.

The act of deep breathing already soothes the nervous system and tells our body that we are in control. Adding an essential oil aroma to it puts a safe supplement into their bloodstream and guarantees that the nervous system will receive helpful medicine. The body responds to inhaling essential oils within seconds of receiving them. The benefits last one to four hours.

Be sure to test a child for allergies before starting aromatherapy. Children under 5 don’t need as much. A higher dilution rate should keep children safe. Furthermore, it’s not necessary to actually be able to smell the oil. The healing properties are present regardless of aromatic strength. If one notice any kind of irritation of skin, eyes, nose, mouth or lungs, stop exposure, get into fresh air as soon as possible and discontinue use. Essential oils are very strong. Even if they haven’t been applied to skin, they can still affect all the organs of the body.

Most oils are considered too strong for children under 5. Children under 3 months shouldn’t be given essential oils at all.

Test for allergies as they get older to gain awesome knowledge about what the child likes and can tolerate. To do this, dilute the essential oil with a carrier, applying the proper proportion for the child’s age and size, and then test a small patch of skin where the child won’t rub it to avoid accidental ingestion. Wait 24 hours to see if there is a reaction.

Oils that are gentle enough for children under 5 are chamomile and lavender. Both promote a calm nervous system and sleep.

Chamomile oil is cooling, soothing

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and sweet. It comes from distilling the delicate flower. The apple-like aroma works well in an inhaler. This aroma will relax tension in the belly and back.

Lavender oil is cooling, floral and fresh. It comes from distilled buds. The lush aroma diffuses well as a spray or inhaler. It will calm the mind and the breath.

To train the mind and body to respond, use when naturally in a desired state of being such as a drop in the bath or diffuse during bedtime or playtime. Practice calming technique like deep breathing, long sighs or meditation, when using the oil in the naturally desired state of being. Apply the oil and calming technique when agitated.

Ways to use include drops in bath or shower, diffuse in a candle or electric diffuser, inhalation of one to two drops on a cotton ball or inhaler, dilution with carrier oil and apply to pulse points. For ages up to 5, suggest one to two drops per 10 millileters (ml) of carrier oil and for ages 5 and older, two to 10 drops per 10 ml carrier oil.

Model these techniques as a way to encourage children to apply them. Prioritizing self-care into a routine will provide an opportunity to destigmatize negative emotions and bring everyone closer together through practicing effective coping strategies. A family that smells together, stays well together.

Bijou Julia Pounds is a teacher and healer in South Jersey. As the soul behind Bijou Blessings, she connects with varying spiritual beliefs and philosophies. Her yoga classes reflect the influences of Wicca, Hinduism, the Medicine Wheel, Christianity and more. She also practices herbalism and reiki. Her spiritual journey has evolved over many years. Her connection with the Earth stems from severe allergies to synthetics of all kinds. She has earned her aromatherapy certification, reiki I & II, herbalism certification and 200-hour yoga teacher training from local master healers, and appears at wellness events in the Philadelphia area.

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Topper is among the thousands of furry family members that have found relief with CBD, one of 113 cannabinoids found in cannabis (hemp) plants. Success stories abound of how CBD has helped dogs overcome anxiety, reduce seizures and even beat cancer.

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stances that mimic the naturally occurring chemicals produced in all vertebrates.

Receptors for these endocannabinoids are found throughout the body, especially in the brain, nervous system and immune system, as well as the heart, lungs, liver, spleen, intestinal tract, muscles, bones and both the reproductive and circulatory systems. They act as master regulators that signal other systems when to speed up or slow down, working to stabilize the body and return it to homeostasis. Cannabinoids from the cannabis plant affect these same receptors, each in slightly different ways.

Unlike THC, which is toxic for dogs at prescribed human dosages, the most significant, documented side effects of CBD are diarrhea and changes in some liver enzyme values after several weeks. The main concern with CBD is that it inhibits

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That means CBD could affect the effective potency of a prescribed drug.

WHAT RESEARCH SHOWS While thousands of reports on CBD’s effect on laboratory animals and humans have been published, only a few have been conducted with dogs or cats.

Still, CBD seems promising for arthritis, anxiety, itchiness and possibly seizures, cancer and other maladies.

ARTHRITIS: In a Cornell University study, some dogs were initially so decrepit that their owners considered euthanasia, but after just days on CBD they were trotting around and even climbing stairs.

A Baylor University study found similar improvement.

ITCHINESS: An Australian study found CBD reduced itchiness, inflammation and skin lesions by 51 percent after eight weeks of treatment. An American study also found CBD significantly reduced reports of itchiness.

CANCER: Cannabinoids are reported to induce cancer cell death and prevent metastasis. A Cornell University study found that CBD along with a standard chemotherapy drug reduced cancer cell proliferation in vitro more than the chemotherapy drug alone. Anecdotal reports from veterinarians have claimed CBD shrunk cancer cells or put dogs into remission.

BEHAVIOR: Despite those reports, no controlled study has shown CBD to be more effective than prescription medications in reducing anxiety. A University of Kentucky study found physiological measurements of anxiety in response to noise were not significantly different for CBD versus a placebo, and were worse compared to trazodone (a drug commonly prescribed for anxiety). A University of Western Australia study found shelter dogs with aggressive tendencies

exhibited less aggression toward humans after two weeks of taking CBD. SEIZURES: Many anecdotal reports hail CBD’s success in combatting seizures in dogs, but the single controlled study delivered only moderate results. A Colorado State University study found CBD only worked with some dogs, and it reduced, but didn’t eliminate, seizures.

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Aim for about 0.1 to 0.2 milligram per kilogram of a dog’s weight, given twice daily by mouth. Work up gradually, but beware that more is not always better with CBD, because sometimes the response is biphasic—it doesn’t work if they get too little or too much.

Discuss CBD with a veterinarian, but realize that not all of them are familiar or comfortable with the subject. CBD, like many supplements and drugs designed for humans and used on canines, is not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Overall, the evidence is compelling that CBD can help some conditions. The endocannabinoid system is the largest system in the body and the least explored. CBD is not a miracle drug, but it may be the miracle our four-footed friends need.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1

200-Hour Ayurvedic Yoga Teacher Training Begins – Become a yoga instructor or deepen your understanding of yoga in the “Simply Spiritual” track. Our Ayurvedic Yoga 200hr certification program allows students to not only delve deeper into the spirit of living and experiencing the many layers of yoga & ayurveda, but also understand the foundational teachings. Payment plans available. For more info or to register: LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 Contemplation Nature Walk – 10am12pm. Discover how to recognize a higher, spiritual perspective in day-to-day activities, such as walking and being in nature. Open to all ages. Free. Historic Smithville Park, Smith’s Woods Access Area, Pavilion #3, 803 Smithville Jacksonville Rd, Mt Holly. For more info: 800-870-9139, Spirituality@Eckankar-NJ.org or Eckankar-NJ.org.

Drive Electric – 10am-2pm. National Drive Electric Week. Deptford Mall, 1750 Deptford Center rd, Deptford. tcsahub.org.

Sips & Sounds at the Farm – 4-7pm. Featuring live music and great food to accompany the wine and beer selections. $60 in advance (incl hor doeuvres, tokens for beer/ wine sampling and a souvenir wine glass).

Burlington County Agricultural Center, 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. Tickets, Rancocas Nature Center: 609-261-2495 or RancocasNatureCenter.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-3pm. An interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Easy pace suitable for all ages. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 4

Yin Yoga with Angelic Reiki – 6:30-8pm.

With Sue Raletz & Alexis DiTullio. Explore, open and release as you settle into the poses of a gentle yin yoga practice. During the stillness of the longer holds, Angelic Reiki will be provided. Beginner’s welcome; no experience necessary. $30. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5

The Practice of Meditation: 4-Wk Series – Tuesdays, Oct 5-26. 7:30-8:30pm. Learn and experience the benefits of a practice that has been around for centuries, helping people quiet the mind and grow in peace.

Explore several different styles of meditation. $15/drop-in; $50/series. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6

Hump-Day After-Work Hike – 5:30-7pm.

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Masks and social distancing required.

Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited. Free. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. 609-261-2495.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7

Free Yourself with EFT – 6:30-8:30pm. With Elsie Kerns. Learn the art of tapping certain body points to heal phobias, self-esteem, self-sabotage, anxiety and performance issues, depression, physical and emotional traumas, chronic pain, weight, addictions and more. Seating limited. $44. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford.

More info & to register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro.com/excitariwellnesscenter.

Online: Mysteries of the Gut Microbiome – 8pm. Hosted by Teeming Health with Michelle Martin. Some call the gut our “second brain” for its impact on our psychological and physical well-being. Learn to correct imbalances and dysbiosis naturally. Via Zoom. Register: Tinyurl.com/yjkuxzgb.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

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. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-894-7300 or Info@Pinelands.nj.gov.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

Day at the Farm – 10am-2pm. Rain date: Oct 10. Includes crafts, games, vendors, live music, chickens, apple pie contest, presentations and photo opportunities in a beautiful outdoor setting. Free. Barclay Farmstead, 209 Barclay Ln. Cherry Hill. More info: chnj.gov/1319/Welcome-to-the-Farm-Event.

Tricks for Treats Class – 11am-12pm. Class will focus on teaching your dog different tricks. Will cover tricks like wave, bow, spin, roll over, bang, sit pretty, or whatever else you like. $20. AWA Parking Lot, 509 Centennial Blvd, Voorhees. Register: awanj.org.

Rock & Ram Kirtan Band – 7-9pm. The group is known for its blending of traditional kirtan, the ancient art of chanting, with many types of music, including rock ‘n’ roll, reggae and whatever fits the spiritual mood. $25. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register by Oct 2: LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 11

Shakti Circle Series: Wheels of Life – Mondays, Oct 11-Nov 29. 6:360-8:30pm. Each week discuss one of the main 8 chakras along with one of the beautiful, talented and powerful guest speakers that will join Teja Shanti.

Learn how they have fully embodied the talent of each chakra to become the Shakti Women they are today. $244/series or $35/individual; $40/drop-in. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. Register by Oct 4 for series: LiveInJoyYoga.com.

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Reiki I – 6-9pm. With Susan Drummond, Reiki Master. This certification class introduces the basic energy connection that enables the reiki channel to balance the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energies. Techniques taught for healing one’s self, other people, plants, animals, etc. No prior experience necessary. $150. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

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Moonlit Walk – 6:30-8pm. Join Naturalist Kate Forte on a moonlit walk through the park. Look and listen for signs of nocturnal animals while also gazing at the stars.

Pennington Park, 801 Creek Rd, Delanco.

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Hump-Day After-Work Hike – 5:30-7pm.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16

Fall Stewardship Day – 9am-12pm. Volunteers needed to pick up litter, mulch trails, weed invasive plants and restore native vegetation. Masks required. Limit 40.

Gloves and tools provided. Rain or shine.

Saddler’s Woods, 250 Macarthur Blvd, Haddon Township. Pre-registration required: 856-869-7372 or SaddlersWoods.org.

Psychic & Healing Fair – 10am-2pm. An opportunity to try one or more healing modalities.

Be able to have an intuitive/psychic reading, a reiki session, or lie on the BioMat. Sessions: $30/20 mins. A variety of 20-min free talks offered. The full BioMat is available for $10/20 mins. All appointments are booked on the hour and half hour. Walk-ins welcome. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford.

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Saturday Guided Walk – 10:30-11:30am.

Studies show that taking a walk in a natural area is good for your physical and mental health. Adults and interested. Masks and social distancing required. Inclement weather cancels. Registration limited.

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Full Moon Meditation and Sound Bath – 8-9pm. With SaraJoy Kuhlen. Bring yoga mat/blanket. Attendees will release everything that no longer serves them with a guided full moon meditation and sound bath.

Spaces limited. $22. Excitari Wellness Center, 30 Jackson Rd, Bldg D, Medford. More info & to register: 856-885-2990 or Vagaro. com/excitariwellnesscenter.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23

Fall Foliage Hike –11am-1pm. Enjoy the fall weather and take a hike with Naturalist Kate to learn about why trees’ leaves change colors when the temperatures drop. Historic Smithville Park & Smith’s Woods, 803 Smithville Rd, Mt Holly. Register: co.burlington. nj.us.

Pumpkin Walk – 4-8pm. Saddler’s Woods, 250 Macarthur Blvd, Haddon Township. More info: SaddlersWoods.org.

Moonlight Walk – 7-9pm. Join an experienced guide for a night walk in the pines.

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

Whitesbog.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27

Hump-Day After-Work Hike – 5:307pm. See Oct 6 listing Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton.

609-261-2495. RancocasNatureCenter.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28

Poetry Walk – 3-4pm. There’s nothing quite like the revitalizing and verdant woods in the fall. Enjoy the sights and sounds of beautiful Willingboro Lakes Park while reflecting on some of the greatest nature poems ever written. Willingboro Lakes Park, 60 Beverly-Rancocas Rd, Willingboro. Register: co.burlington.nj.us.

Online: Mysteries of the Gut Microbiome – 8pm. Hosted by Teeming Health with Michelle Martin. Some call the gut our “second brain” for its impact on our psychological and physical well-being. Learn to correct imbalances and dysbiosis naturally. Via Zoom.

Register: Tinyurl.com/yjkuxzgb.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 2022

SAVE THE DATE Yoga Cape May Holistic Yoga Retreat – Jan 28-30. “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. $299 all-inclusive. Marianist Retreat Center, Cape May Point. Info, Karen: 609-827-8886, KBosna28@yahoo.com; Denise: 410-477-5369. YogaCapeMay.com.

Adult Halloween Costume Party – 7-11pm.

Come together and have a blast for no reason other than having fun. Loud music, spooky atmosphere, dancing, light food, BYOB. Wear your most creative costume and just come hang out. $5 donation covers snacks and drinks. Laughing Hearts Yoga & Movement, 912 W Kings Hwy, Haddon Heights.

856-520-7581. LaughingHeartsYoga.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17

Yoga Slumber: Restorative & Reiki – 6:308pm. Restorative yoga class designed to help ground and maintain balance, while receiving reiki allowing the mind and body to fully rest. Using blankets, bolsters, pillows, blocks, and straps to support the body while in the pose, enjoy hands on reiki, massage, or other energy transfer from our talented group of energy workers. $25. Live In Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon.

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MONDAY Holistic Health with Siobhan – 10am, Mon & Wed. A mixture of qigong and easy holistic health techniques, you may effectively change how you feel in mind/ body/spirit. This is a provocative and interactive class with time for Q&A. Lots of health challenges will be covered. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo; 2 1-hr classes/wk. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off.

Info & register: 609-752-1048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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

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

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

TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

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

A non-martial art with many health benefits. This practice is more qigong-like and is completely non-violent. A set of movements (done standing or seated) completely focused on the development of an intrinsic energy called Chi. Improve physical and emotional balance, help with better sleep quality and overall sense of well-being is reported by clients. Meets live; recordings available for a limited time. $96/mo. Register with a friend(s) and each get $25 off. Info & register: 609-752-1048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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 Mt Holly location. Online availability through the week and at additional centers. Info & register: 609-752-1048 or NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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

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

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An Open Forum: God/Oneness – 12-1pm.

2nd Fri. Oneness may be the most critical concept we need to wrap our heads and hearts around. 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 Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

Walking Group – 9am. 1st Sat. With Michelle, Teeming Health Wellness Studio. Walking group at one of our local county parks. For more info & location: Meetup.com/Healthy-Mount-Holly.

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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NEWLY RENOVATED OFFICES – For rent in Medford, NJ. Info: 856-906-0644.

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

856-669-9118.

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

Seeking COLON HYDRO THERAPIST – Want to be part of a highly successful 40-yr-old practice that already has business booked? Allergy and Health Solution, Medford, is hiring an LPN, RN or medical technician with a min of 2 years’ experience. Will train the right person.

To apply, Carylann: 609-654-4858.

DENTAL ASSISTANT (OR TRAINEE) FOR HOLISTIC PRACTICE – Part-time position (Haddon Township, NJ). Seeking: high-energy, reliable, compassionate assistant or trainee. Ideal candidate: 1-3 yrs of experience (with x-ray license) preferred but will train. Work hrs: M-W, 20-25 hrs/wk.

Email resume to: DrScott621@gmail.com Learn more about holistic dentistry: BiologicalDentistsOfNJ.com.

HALO WELLNESS CENTER IN MARLTON – Looking to hire 3 part-time licensed massage therapists. Offer flexible schedules, excellent compensation and a positive work environment. Send resume: Info@HaloWellnessCtr.com.

NUTRITIONAL WELLNESS CENTER – Is hiring a clinical nutritionist. Please contact Sean Inselberg: 856-499-2160.

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

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Alternative and Complementary Medicine

Awareness Coaching

MARK JAMES BARTISS, MD

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

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.

Animal Intuitive SALLY KYLE

Animal Communication & Holistic Bodywork Paws 4 Healing 609-791-9406 Paws4HealingNJ@gmail.com Paws4Healing.net Curious about what your animal friend is thinking, feeling and sensing? Want to learn how to bridge a connection through communication and gentle touch? Your animal companion does not have to be in discomfort when experiencing dis-ease, mobility or behavior projects.

When heard and acknowledged, transformation begins. Sally, a clairsentient, specializes in Tellington TTouch®, Reiki Ryoho, Jin Shin Jyutsu®, Bach Flower Remedies and Emotional Freedom Technique. She channels through automatic writing offering sessions in person via home/yard visits or phone consultations.

MARYANN PINO MILLER, M.Ed.

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

Ayurvedic Healing Practitioner JANET WATKINS, RYT, CRM

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

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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.

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.

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What would it take to live your best life? Time to thrive not just survive. Reduce stress, anxiety and traumas with TRE. Sacred Serenity also offers life coaching, meditation and yoga for everybody. Schedule a private session, do a group session, or attend a workshop.

Health Coach MOLLY DINAN, HHC

Higher Altitude Wellness 110 N Woodbury Rd Pitman, NJ 08071 207-653-8062 HigherAltitudeWellness.com I am a certified Holistic Health Counselor, Reiki Master and Energy Medicine Practitioner. It is my mission to provide health counseling that is economical, empathetic and empowering.

Want to build emotional, physical and spiritual resilience? Need simple strategies to boost and improve your immune system? Like to learn techniques to manage emotional stress?

Please visit my website to learn more or book a session.

JASON FOSTER

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

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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.”

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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.

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Health Counseling LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

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

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner.

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

Holistic Coaching NATURAL HEALTH

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

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Hypnotherapy DR. JAIME FELDMAN, DCH

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

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.

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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.

Integrative Medicine/ Holistic Pain Management POLINA KARMAZIN, MD

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.

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TRICIA BANFE HEISER

Naturopathic Doctor Marlton & Haddonfield, NJ 856-472-9495 • MyNaturalDoctor.com

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!

Medical Skincare and Cosmetics

MELISSA JOSSELSON, ND

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.

Numerologist 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.

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.

Naturopath DOROTHY GREEN, HHP

Moorestown, NJ & Narberth, PA 609-261-1955 DorothysHealingCenter.com With over 20 years’ experience and 60,000 sessions, come experience methods to reconnect the body back to wellness and free itself from symptoms, then move into greater self-awareness.

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Pre-Pregnancy and Pregnancy Holistic Telehealth KATELYN KRAUSE

Kate Krause Coaching LLC 609-975-9708 KateKrauseCoach@gmail.com KateKrauseCoaching.wixsite.com/home Using a back-to-basics approach in her 1:1 coaching program, Kate supports women by providing education about health and fertility optimization, assists in the process of implementing healthy behaviors and guides women through barriers that hinder them from finding their healthiest selves.

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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.

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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.

Tai Chi/Energy Balance SIOBHAN HUTCHINSON, MA, HOLISTIC HEALTH

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

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