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his month Natural Awakenings focuses on Men’s health. I would like to take a peek at how men have grown, in spirit, in behavior, and in fatherhood. My father drove himself to the hospital while having chest pains. He didn’t ask for help. The false pride developed over time, and his hard upbringing programed him to never ask for help. At that period of time in my life, the “Marlboro Man” was a popular advertisement campaign. It suggested what a true man looked like. Rugged, independent, a loner, needing no one. That was the impression it left on me. I can only imagine the impressions my father’s generation received. This is but a small example of the uphill battle men have faced to reach the point of taking better care of themselves. Today men have grown in spirit, understand physical well-being and, most importantly, fatherhood. It makes me proud when I see that involved dad at the playground, in the supermarket, or walking the streets—especially on a bright sunny day, his baby slung from one shoulder in total comfort. A wonderful picture of a proud dad. This vivid picture for me is a direct reflection of how fatherhood has grown. Years ago a man would have been ridiculed, and even shunned by the male community if you were a “stay at home dad.” Actuallly, it was unheard of. If there were men performing that job, no one would ever talk openly about “that occupation.” Thank God that has changed. As with all growth time takes time, and fathers today are so much more advanced. It is the model; we must never stop developing fatherhood. I applaud all fathers; it is a tough job, but a worthy one. Keep growing, stay with the commitment, be the best father you can be, for it is the best occupation. The rewards are not monetary. But I ask you what is respect worth, unconditional love worth, a secure family worth? I would say priceless. Happy Father’s Day, Give your dad a big hug if you can. If you can’t then make it an emotional hug. In love, peace and gratitude,

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Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients. Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of child-oriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains. Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior. When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

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in the mind, he says, conscious selfobservation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are. Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

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hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness. According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment. What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices. In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.” We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

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Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.” One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good. Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”

Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind. “It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says. In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life

become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

Flipping the Switch

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out— repeated four times. Next, we ask our-

selves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then ask what thoughts we can think to feel better. The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Happiness Habits at Work

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor. “When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his

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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life. 4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness. 4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health. 4 Keep uplifting resources on hand. A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist. 4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else. 4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and power-

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4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great.

4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever. 4 Examine the worst that can happen. Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned. 4 Be wary of media consumption. Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too. Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent. Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.” Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.” Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.” Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says. “We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community. Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group. In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other. Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it.

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n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness. Source: The Happiness Advantage, by Shawn Achor

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with misinformation that allows companies to sell products of varying efficacy. The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic

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lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair. Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form. Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help. Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying. Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia. Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel. Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes. Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners. Jody McCutcheon is a freelance editor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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absorption in the body. Beet greens, Swiss chard, spinach, and rhubarb may all have high calcium content, but they are also high in oxalates. These types of greens should not be relied upon when it comes to choosing good sources of easily-absorbed calcium. The current Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of calcium for most adults is 1,000-1,300 mg per day. Here are some top plant-based sources of calcium – milligrams of calcium given reflect one cup serving: Collard greens (267 mg) Turnip greens (197 mg) Mustard greens (165 mg) Bok Choy (158 mg) Arugula (125 mg) Kale (93 mg) Cabbage (63 mg) Broccoli (62 mg)

Top Plant Sources for Calcium by Michelle Davies, Nutrition Intern Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center

alcium is the most abundant mineral in the body responsible and is for so many things! Not only does it act as the building block of bones and teeth, but it is also vital for muscle contraction, hormone release, the nervous system, and heart rate regulation. If your diet is lacking in this mineral, then your body will resort to taking calcium from the bones, which overtime will weaken them and could potentially lead to bone fractures and osteoporosis. With age it becomes much more difficult for our bodies to absorb calcium from food, which is exactly why calcium-rich foods need to be a mainstay in our diets. So what are the best sources of calcium we can eat? We all grew up hear-

ing “drink milk for strong bones!” – but what if you develop lactose-intolerance, or you choose to avoid dairy for other health reasons? Fortunately, there are a ton of great calcium-rich, non-dairy options. Plant-based sources of calcium include leafy green vegetables, nuts, beans, and fortified non-dairy milks. Leafy green veggies are a great alternative to dairy not only because they contain so much calcium, but also because they are so rich in other important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants – all crucial for good health. When choosing which leafy green vegetables to eat for calcium, one needs to take their oxalate count into consideration. Oxalates are compounds that bind with calcium, inhibiting its

In addition to consuming plenty of these vegetables, there are other factors involved in maintaining adequate calcium levels: A diet too high in animal protein, sodium, caffeine, and alcohol, as well as smoking, should be avoided as they can increase the loss of calcium from the body. Weight-bearing exercise is crucial for maintaining bone health – think squats and dead lifts. A little bit of sunshine goes a long way to helping the body produce Vitamin D, which promotes calcium absorption. Supplementation of the critical vitamin is recommended for most, as deficiency is very common. Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center is located in the town of Far Hills. Their team of credential Registered Dietitian Nutritionists and Culinary Facilitators empower you with confidence in selecting, preparing, cooking, and storing those foods that help you achieve your personal health goals. See ads on pages 7, 35.

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Raw Cheesy Kale Chips Yields: 2 servings Bunch of kale, stemmed 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours ½ red or orange bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the cashews. In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms. Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap any. Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving. Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over). Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

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MUNCHIES Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food by Judith Fertig

lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump. Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips. “Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate. com/blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover. “Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says. Nor does it take hours to make. “I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our

Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.” Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says. She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter.

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Canadian Ella Leché, a mother of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time. Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms. “I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free. “I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says. Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.” Judith Fertig is the author of the award-winning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds green asparagus, tough ends trimmed 4 shallots, chopped [about 1/2 cup] 2 cloves garlic 2 tablespoons olive oil 5 cups vegetable broth ½ cup raw cashews 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste 2 cups baby spinach, packed Directions Prepare: 1. Cut asparagus into 1” pieces. 2. Chop onion. 3. Chop garlic. Make: 1. In a large soup pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant. 2. Add asparagus and stir to coat. 3. Add broth and cashews, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. 4. Stir in spinach and lemon juice. 5. Purée soup in batches until smooth and creamy. 6. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Source: Living Plate

5-Minute Arugula Fig Salad Yields: 4 Servings Ingredients 5 oz. arugula [one small box of triple washed] 8 fresh figs, quartered 1 head radicchio, shredded 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup 1/4 pine nuts, lightly toasted Directions Prepare: 1. Wash and quarter figs.

2. Wash and shred radicchio. 3. Add oil, vinegar, and maple syrup to mason jar and shake until creamy. You could also whisk together ingredients. 4. Place pine nuts in dry sauté pan and, over low heat, toast lightly. Make: 1. Place arugula and radicchio in a large bowl and toss to combine. 2. Drizzle dressing over lettuces and toss again. 3. Place on plates and top with figs and pine nuts. Source: Living Plate

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cars, caves, lighthouses, working ranches, castles and luxury carriage houses. With 2 million listings for 34,000 cities in 190 countries, 600 million people have found their ideal getaway through the San Francisco-based company since it launched in 2008. Published feedback, including comment books at the rental sites, provides assurance for visitors. When hosts aren’t on the premises, they are available as needed by guests. Mary Bartnikowski, publisher and photographer at Vagabond Travel Photography Magazine (VagabondTravel Mag.com), has visited 32 countries so far, staying in homes, ashrams, temples, boats and apartments. “My best AirBnB rental was camping for two weeks in a Hawaii home garden next to a big tree; my host forgot to mention the big, friendly dog,” she says, recalling an unexpected wake-up greeting. Hosts find providing rentals a way to monetize unused space, meet new people and showcase their area. Beth Everett, an Oregon author, offers an AirBnB detached backyard studio space. “We moved from New Jersey to Portland two years ago, and the extra income lets me stay home to write,” she says. House swapping is another option for soaking in local color. Preparation is key and includes a notebook’s worth of helpful details shared in advance, as well as onsite. Most exchanges involve a series of Skype sessions for questions and answers. Leasa Sanders McIntosh, an executive recruiter, swapped her Denver home for a month in Kona, Hawaii. “We traded cars and joked that we even traded cats. We swapped three times before they moved to the mainland.” This summer, she’ll swap to be at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Susan May, an established advocate of organ donation from Cartersville, Georgia, traded homes and cars to take her four teens to Europe. “We visited 13 countries, spending two weeks in Wales and three in Germany. We saw fireworks in Paris on Bastille Day and joined the Highland Games, in Scotland,” she says. “I want our family to be more than just tourists passing

through Westernized hotels with no real contact with local folks. Exchanging homes is an ideal way for a family to travel inexpensively.” Housesitting fan and senior technical recruiter Rachel Burke, of Santa Monica, California, has stayed for free in London, Cape Cod and Palm Springs, California, using TrustedHouseSitters.com. “This way, homeowners can travel without leaving pets in a kennel while unpaid housesitters avoid hotel expenses and gain a chance to be a native in a different location,” she says. “Last year, I watched a fivestory home in a London suburb while the owners visited Portugal for three weeks.” She shares shots of her favorite spots at Tinyurl.com/FunLondonPhotos. Burke combines housesitting with AirBnB by renting her apartment when she travels. “A couple of years ago, I paid $1,800 for a two-week trip to Thailand and charged $125 a night for my apartment, making my trip to Thailand free,” she relates. Burke lives near the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Hollywood, all prime destinations. With 50,000 listings in 150 countries, Homestay.com tweaks the AirBnB experience in that hosts are more involved in their guests’ local adventures. Cuba currently tops desired destinations for U.S. travelers, with most rentals in the capital, Havana, the nearby artistic enclave of Trinidad or rural Vinales. Many hosts arrange airport transfers, tours, visits to attractions, bicycle rentals, restaurant reservations and transportation to other Cuban locales. Hosts usually speak several languages, including English, and may even teach guests to play Cubanstyle dominoes. Eco-friendly homestays are available, too, ranging from a private Nicaraguan island independently powered by solar panels and a Spanish farmhouse off the grid to an organic farm in Thailand or eco-lodge in South Africa. An Austin, Texas, listing notes, “Everything is reclaimed, recycled or repurposed. We have an infused honey business. We’re laid-back and practice good karma and a healthy, drama-free lifestyle.”

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Hot Days Are Hard on Pets How to Prevent, Detect and Treat Heatstroke by Shawn Messonnier

s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures. While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life. Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface. Panting can reduce body temperature, but is inefficient and easily

overwhelmed if their temperature rises quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather. Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures. As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised. Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink. Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues. First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke

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is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process. Applying either ice packs or ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface. If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing. Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas. Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage. Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls.

Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet.

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merican fatherhood has evolved considerably in the last 50 years. While dads used to be kept out of the delivery room, today, more than 90 percent of new fathers are present for their children’s birth, reflected in MenCare Advocacy’s State of the Worlds’ Fathers. However, being there early on does not necessarily define the scope of future involvement. Overcoming obstacles that might keep men from being the “high-five” dads they and their family need them to be is key. Involved fathers benefit children. Most research on child development has focused on how mothers influence their children, but in recent decades, society has “discovered” fathers. In many studies, pioneering Psychologist Ross Parke, Ph.D., professor emeritus of University of California, Riverside, and others have conclusively shown that children of more-involved dads are better at solving puzzles, score higher on cognitive skills tests, do better in school, are more likely to go to college, are more empathetic, manage their emotions better, have fewer behavior problems, are less likely to suffer from depression or mental illness and are less likely to break laws or become teen parents. Fathering tip: Never miss an opportunity to change a diaper, play with the kids, read stories together or simply ask them about their day.

Equal workplace policies matter. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country that has no nationally mandated paid maternity leave policy and is absent a national paternity leave policy, paid or unpaid. When men don’t get time off to learn basic parenting skills, it’s harder for them to stay engaged later. In 1977, 41 percent of women and 35 percent of men in dual-earner couples reported work-family life conflicts. Today, the figures are 47 percent and 60 percent, respectively, according to the Families and Work Institute’s ongoing National Study of the Changing Workforce. Parenting tip: Advocate for national, paid parenting leave policies for men and women starting with local employers. It benefits both families and companies. Studies by Stanford University, the Families and Work Institute, Gallup, Inc. and others have found that companies with family-friendly benefits enjoy more loyal employees, better morale, lower turnover, fewer arbitrary sick days, higher levels of customer service and higher shareholder returns—all of which contribute to their bottom line. Both genders can be naturally nurturing. Certainly, women are biologically adapted for giving birth and breastfeeding, but Parke found that caring new dads typically cuddle, coo, giggle, rock and feed their babies just as much as new mothers. One hurdle men

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face is that they usually have to return to work sooner, and their natural nurturing skills can get rusty, while moms’ get sharper. Opportunity and practice are the biggest predictors of meaningful connections with children. Fathering tip: Don’t assume that a partner knows more. Whatever a mother knows, she learned by making mistakes, and that’s the best way for fathers to learn, too. Be open to complementary expertise. A dad with a mate that praises and supports him will be far more confident and engaged with his child than one with a partner that criticizes him. Parenting tip: No one likes to feel incompetent, so when offering dad advice, do it in a nonthreatening way that supports and compliments his improving skills over time. It may mean adjusting personal standards a bit. Dad should take pride in practicing his unique rapport with offspring. Instead of letting mom pluck a crying or smelly baby from his arms, he can try, “Honey, I’ve got this.” End-running the legal system after divorce. For some 30 years, the default decision in divorce cases has been to award the mother primary physical custody, with limited visitation for the father. More states are now moving toward a presumption of 50-50 physical custody, but it’s not the norm. Therefore, many divorced dads may feel disconnected from their children and suppressed in their parenting role moving forward. Fathering tip: Never give up. Children need their dad in their life and vice-versa. It’s critical to stay in touch. In person is best; phone, email and Skype are decent fallbacks. Make time together feel meaningful as well as normal, instead of falling into a “Disneyland dad” syndrome of trying to make every moment a party. Practice harmonious communications with the ex. The biggest known predictor of children’s future mental and emotional health is how well their parents get along. Separated parents don’t have to be friends, but they do need to acknowledge both parents’ importance to the children and treat each other respectfully. Armin Brott is the author of eight bestselling books on fatherhood, including The Expectant Father and The New Father. Learn more at MrDad.com.

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or parents serving in the military, some of the biggest barriers to involvement are inevitable and often repeated deployments. Dads returning home often struggle to reestablish both their family role—which changed while they were away—and their relationships with children they haven’t seen for months and who may not even recognize them. Here are practical tips to counter any estrangement. Talk to your children before you leave and tell them, in age-appropriate terms, what’s happening and why. Record yourself reading a child’s favorite book and ask mom to play it every night. Their hearing your voice while you’re gone will make it easier for them to get used to having you home again. During deployment, communicate with home as much as possible by phone, Skype and email, taking into account time zone differences and military security. Don’t underestimate the power of snail mail. Little things—a dried leaf from a tree near the barracks, a film canister full of sand—let a child know Dad is thinking of them and provides tangible signs that he’s in a real place somewhere. Upon returning home, take it easy and don’t expect to be able to simply pick up where you were when you left. Everyone in the family has changed, and likely become stronger via the experience. Some things may never return to the pre-deployment normal, but the new normal can be just as good—or better. Source: The Military Father: A Hands-on Guide for Deployed Dads, by Armin Brott

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THURSDAY, JUNE 2 3 Ways To Get Healthy Naturally with Homeopath Cindy Rounsaville – 7-8:30pm. What’s all the Hype about Homeopathy? Come learn age old techniques to address your health needs naturally and safely. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. GLBT of Hunterdon County – 6-9pm. 1st Thursday/month. All welcome. Clinton Library, 65 Hasted St., Clinton. Matthew Loscialo: 908-300-1058. GLBTOfHunterdonCountyOfNJ.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Spiritual Development: Awakening and Ascending into the 5th Dimension – 7-9pm. (Fridays, each week new topic.) The awakening allows one to move into a higher frequency, which affects us physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. Learn the symptoms and what it all means. $35. Crystal Healing Center, 152 Main Street, Hackettstown. Lisa Bellini lisa.bellini@gmail.com, 908-441-2009. CrystalHealingCenter.net.

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Anti-Cancer Diets—Is RAW The Way To Go? – 2pm. With Holistic Nutritionist Kirstin Nussgruber - Recipes & Samples. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Adept Initiation – 11am-5pm. The Adept Program is a unique way of becoming more involved with the Light Work conducted by the Hierarchy of Light (the brotherhood and sisterhood of light). $395. RSVP by 12noon, Jun. 3; dep. req. Lisa Bellini lisa.bellini@gmail.com, Crystal Healing Center,

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SUNDAY, JUNE 5 Turning Pain and Pitfalls into Presence and Purpose – 12-2pm – With author Julie Bond Genovese, who also speaks at 10am service. We’re bombarded by challenges, limited belief systems and fears. In this workshop we will shift our energy, get unstuck and deepen our mindfulness using breathing exercises, worksheets and visualizations. $25 by June 1/$35 at door. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Acupuncture Happy Hour – 4-6pm. Community Acupuncture is a national movement to make acupuncture more affordable and more accessible to more people. Join Nicole at Yoga Loka for a relaxing and healing evening. $30. RSVP by 6/4. 7 Kingwood Ave., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com

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Reiki Share Celebration – 2–5pm. Enjoy Reiki healing, meditation, and high vibration gem & crystal singing bowls with Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master teacher. $10. EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Avenue, Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com, Meetup.com/NewJersey-Reiki-Circle. Sunday Service: “The Power of Now, Mindfulness and Living in the Present” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-9248422. CSLPrinceton.org. Free Intro to BHN Yoga Teacher Training – See website for times; Jun 5, 14 and 25. Learn about the Teacher Training coming this fall. Gentle Yoga, Restorative, and more. Explore the “self” and find your voice on and off the mat. Free. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-6420989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Meditation Group – 7pm. Jun 6, 13 & 20. Interested in meditation but not sure where to start? Join us the 2nd and 4 th Monday of the month and journey through guided meditations or let your feelings and instincts guide you through Mandala coloring! RSVP requested. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. RSVP: Meetup.com/The-Wellness-Club-of-CentralJersey or call 908-300-8800. Stress Management Practices – 7-8pm. Manage stress with gentle movement, breathing exercises and relaxation practices. Can be done on a mat or in a chair and is suitable for everyone. $10 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Prana Yoga-6 wk Series with Sharon Silverstein – 7:30-8:45pm. Jun7-Jul12. Must call to register! $90 all 6 classes, or $18 drop in. Series will focus on clearing and balancing a different Chakra (energy center) each week. Release stuck energy that is blocking experience of having perfect health, emotional well-being, and peace of mind. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com. Safe and Effective Ways to Use Essential Oils – 7pm. With Herbalist Cheryl Karcher. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@ valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Wellness 101 – 7pm. Join Dr. Redmond to learn about general health and wellness, nutrition, and NET (Neuro Emotional Technique) a powerful stress reducing technique. Find out how you can super charge your treatment and get the most out of

your care! RSVP requested. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. RSVP: Meetup.com/The-WellnessClub-of-Central-Jersey or call 908-300-8800. Micronutrient, MTHFR, Hormone & Thyroid Testing – 3-6:30pm. Appt req. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Animal Mastery Hour Talk: Turn Your Dream Job into Your Day Job! – 1–2pm. Take your love of helping animals and their people and get paid for it. It is possible to make a living doing what you love by working with animals. Learn how at The Heart 2 Heart with Animals Café online forum. Free. Join in at Heart2HeartWithAnimals.com/join-thecafé. Questions? Contact Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net or 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. Introduction to Yoga level 2 – 7-8:15pm. Expand your knowledge of basic yoga poses and philosophy in this 5-week course. Perfect for beginning students as well as long time practitioners who are interested in reviewing and refining their practice. $70. RSVP by 6/4. Yoga-Loka, 19 North Doughty Ave., Somerville. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com. Relaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques. $55. Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Ave., Edison. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Harvesting Your Herbal Garden – 7pm. With Herbalist Cheryl Karcher. Whether you created your herbal garden with us or at home, join us and discover how to properly harvest your garden,what to do with the herbs; make an infusion and tinctures. $35. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. The Power of Phytonutrient-Rich Foods – 7-8:30pm. Learn about the power of phytonutrients found in everyday whole, plant-based foods and their ability to fight disease and maintain health. Free, registration required at ChesterLib.org or call 908-204-2520. Chester Library, 250 West Main Street, Chester. Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center. 908-234-1160, info@livingplate.com. LivingPlate.com. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis – 6:30-7:30pm. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the

craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com. Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 7:30-8:30pm. Through hypnosis, weight loss is easily and painlessly attained. Shed unwanted pounds and keep them off in a safe, effective program. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@ HypnosisNJ.com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ. com. Relaxation through Hypnosis – 8:30-9:15pm. Reduce stress using creative visualization, imagery and hypnosis techniques. $55. Union County College, 1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford. For information, email Barry Wolfson: Barry@HypnosisNJ. com. 908-303-7767. HypnosisNJ.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Mindfulness Based Recovery Workshop – 1-4pm. Integrating the principles of mindfulness and meditation into a simple and effective recovery program for all addictions and compulsive behaviors. $25. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. John Haspel: 908-391-9079. MindfulnessBasedRecovery.com. Journey Through the Chakras – 8:30am-5pm. Yoga, Nutrition, Journaling, Crystals Mudras, Angel Cards. Enjoy a great vegetarian lunch catered by 55 Main. End the day with Restorative Yoga with Live Cello. $155. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. NLP for Sales or Therapist - Certification Class with Robert Burns – 9am – 5pm (may go to 7pm). Establish quick rapport 3 to 5 minutes. Learn to eliminate phobias and allergies, deal effectively with traumatic events and dispose of them. Understand the power and proper use of future pacing. $295. Deadline Jun. 9, dep. req. Robert Burns, bob@bobburnsspeaks.com. Crystal Healing Center, 152 Main Street, Hackettstown. 908-441-2009. CrystalHealingCenter.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Sunday Service: “Centered and Grounded—A Way of Life” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Yoga Teacher Training Information Meeting and Class Sample – 11:45 am - 12:45 pm. Yoga Loka’s Immersion Program and Teacher Training begins in September. Come hear about the program, ask questions and sample content with director Bonnie Pariser. Wear comfortable clothing and bring your curiosity. All yoga levels welcome. Free, please RSVP by 6/10. 7 Kingwood Ave., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Yoga-Loka.com Journey Dance-Ritual Healing & Essential Movement with Esta Kaftan – 2-4pm. Lovely movement form that incorporates dance, yoga movement and theater exercise, a “barefoot, freestyle celebration of the human spirit.” No previous dance experience necessary! $15 per person or $20 with a friend. Call to register. eZential Wellness

Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908526-0002. eZentialWellness.com. Natural Remedies for Poison Ivy, Tick Bites, Bee Stings, Sunburn, Heat Exhaustion, Dehydration and More – 1-3pm. With Homeopath Cindy Rounsaville, $30. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Hypnosis Training and Certification Class – 9am – 5pm (may go to 7pm).Establish quick rapport 3 to 5 minutes. Let your subconscious mind learn to guide you toward your conscious desires. You are in control; I am your guide, at your service. $395 (Combo NLP & Hypnosis, $595). Deadline Jun. 9, dep. req. Robert Burns, bob@bobburnsspeaks.com. Crystal Healing Center, 152 Main Street, Hackettstown. 908-441-2009. CrystalHealingCenter.net.

MONDAY, JUNE 13 Crystals Works Shop – 7pm. Peter Jarvis of LA Crystal Energies will be talking about the powerful “Synergy 5” and how to use crystals to heal. RSVP requested. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. RSVP: Meetup.com/The-Wellness-Club-of-CentralJersey or call 908-300-8800.

TUESDAY, JUNE 14 Cultivating a Prosperous Healing Practice Workshop –7:30-8:30pm. Part2. Webinar teaches the 6 “must-knows” for a successful healing practice. Register for Part 2, and catch up with Part 1 recording. RSVP: naturalhealingalliance.org/ registration. Information: 908-730-0658 or 908-5918256. SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Whole Food Cleansing with Summer Foods: Emphasis on the Heart and Small Intestines – 7pm. With Csilla Bischoff, Holistic Health Coach. Free. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster. RSVP: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@ valleypharmacyrx.com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Reiki Training, Level 1 with Beth Scibienski – 7-9:30pm. Jun 15, 22, 29. 3-Day, 6+ hour class covers guided meditations, journaling, sharing and hands on learning about Reiki, a Japanese healing technique. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. 732-419-3551. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Lunch & Learn: Relieving Emotional Stress & Physical Discomfort – 12–1:30pm. Consider that most physical illnesses, up to 85%, are a result of stress and emotional responses due to stress. Yet many doctors and patients do not make this connection. Join Dr. Harlene Goldschmidt in learning about your emotional health & ways to release stress from your body. Physical Therapy Unlimited, 23 Mountain Blvd., Warren. $20. 973-533-9600. HarleneGoldschmidtPhD.com. MedicalQiGongAssoicates.com.

FRIDAY, JUNE 17 Make Your Own After Shave with Essential Oils and Men’s Hand Salve! – 10am. With Herbalist Cheryl Karcher. Just in Time for Father’s Day! Each participant receives a Little Egg Harbour Men’s Soap. All supplies included. $35. Valley Integrative Pharmacy, 75 Washington Valley Rd., Bedminster.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Animal Wellness Days at Wellness Rocks! – 10am-2:30pm. Future dates: Jul 23, Aug 20, Sep 17, Oct 15. Services offered include Animal Reiki, BioMat healing, homeopathy, flower essence therapy, SRT and more. Registration required. Wellness Rocks!, 28 Center St., Clinton. Virangini Cindy Rounsaville: 908- 996-6761. Sue Ann SecciaHarnden: 908-730-0658. WellnessRocksNJ.com. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net. 24 Strand DNA Activation and Certification Class – 11am–5pm. Jun 18-19. An ancient morality from the days of King Solomon, the DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) contains the master plan for who you are, your life purpose and your Divine potential. $444. Crystal Healing Center, 152 Main Street, Hackettstown. Lisa Bellini 908-441-2009. CrystalHealingCenter.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Asperger Friends Support Group – 3-5pm. 3rd Sunday/month. All welcome. Health Quest, 310, Rt. 31, Flemington. Matthew Loscialo: 908-300-1058. AspergerFriends.com. Sunday Service: “Fathering Yourself” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 20 Meditation Group – 7pm. Interested in meditation but not sure where to start? Join us the 2nd and 4 th Monday of the month and journey through guided meditations or let your feelings and instincts guide you through Mandala coloring! RSVP requested. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. RSVP: Meetup. com/The-Wellness-Club-of-Central-Jersey or call 908-300-8800.

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 Summer Supper Program – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn to cook, taste, and feel their way to vibrant health by running food experiments, cooking together, and enjoying a meal accompanied by a discussion covering various subjects. Fee: Shared cost of meal plus a small donation. TheSuppersProgram.org. Maryann @732-419-3551. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Heartfulness Conference – 4-8pm. Tap into your heart with Heartfulness, a simple meditation practice that enables you to consciously rest your mind. Conference features Gabrielle Bernstein, NY Times bestselling author of “May Cause Miracles,” Kamlesh D. Patel, a 40-year practitioner, and Grammynominated flutist, Maestro Shashank. $50 donation (use guest pass code “Natural” for 20% discount) at HeartfulnessConference.org. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. Sacred Dream Circle Workshop with Zelda Hotaling – 10am-5pm. $149. Materials included. Bring lunch and water. Days Inn, 1260 Rt. 22, Bridgewater. Register: PsychicFairBW@gmail. com. SuzenPrevents.com.

Holistic Pet Day at Well Bred – 10am-2:30pm. Learn natural, holistic ways to heal and help pets gain and maintain good health and quality of life. Covers Animal Communication, Animal Reiki, Flower Essences, Homeopathic Remedies, and Energy Balancing for pets. Fee? Well Bred, 19A Old Highway 22, Clinton. 908-894-5597. Questions? Contact Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden SueAnn@ FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net or 908-730-0658. FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net Muscle Testing Part One, Nutritional Points – 11am-1:30pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-2674816. WellnessSimplified.com. Energy Overview Part One, Nature’s Vibrational Tools – 2-4:30 pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-2674816. WellnessSimplified.com. Reiki II Training & Certification – 1:30-7pm. 2-day class: June 25-26. Expand your Reiki abilities in this comprehensive and in-depth training & certification with Beth Wishbow, Reiki Master teacher. $10. EZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Avenue, Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. beth@ InSightHolisticHealth.com, Meetup.com/NewJersey-Reiki-Circle. Adam Kadmon Activation and Certification Class – 11am-5pm, Jun. 25-26. From the beginning of time, prophecies and myths have spoken of humankind evolving into a “God-like” being. $555, reg. by 6/24. Crystal Healing Center, 152 Main Street, Hackettstown. Lisa Bellini lisa.bellini@gmail.com, 908-441-2009. CrystalHealingCenter.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Bone Readings with Zelda Hotaling – 10am-4pm. Ancient tradition of Native Americans and Aztec Indians. $40/20 mins. $60/30 mins. Days Inn, 1260 Rt. 22, Bridgewater. Register: PsychicFairBW@ gmail.com. 908-722-8600. SuzenPrevents.com. Sunday Service: “Show Up for Your Life—Don’t Miss It” – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Oneness Blessing Meditation – 11:30 am. The Oneness Blessing is a direct transfer of Divine energy, from one person to another, for the unique purpose of awakening to the experience of Oneness. The Oneness Blessing is free. A love offering is taken. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-7308792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Reiki Share – 7pm. 4th Monday of the month. $10. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108. com. BeHereNowYoga108.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Micronutrient, MTHFR, Hormone & Thyroid Testing – 10:30am-12:30pm. Appt. req. Most insurance accepted. Valley Integrative Pharmacy,

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75 Washington Valley Rd. Bedminster., RSVP: 908-658-4900 or email: janet@valleypharmacyrx. com. ValleyPharmacyRX.com. Dinner with Dr. J. Redmond – 6pm. This month’s topic: Vaccines. Join Dr. Redmond as she dispels some of the myths about vaccines. By the end of this class, you will be better informed about how vaccines actually work, vaccine exemptions, and which children are most at risk. RSVP requested, seating limited. Samsara Chiropractic Wellness Center, 1 Eastern Ave., 2nd Floor East, Somerville. RSVP: Meetup.com/The-Wellness-Club-of-CentralJersey or call 908-300-8800.

planahead FRIDAY, JULY 8 6-Day Qi Healer Seminar – 5:30-9pm Fri; 9am5pm Sat/Sun. July 8-10 & 15-17. Acquire the amazing healing methods of historic China in only six days. Learn more than 25 specific Qi Gong methods for your own balance/health, and how to assess and correct the energy balance of others. Fran Maher and Brian Coffey presenters. $850. Call 908-647-1563 to register. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd, Warren. QiGongforHealing.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Blood Chemistry Part One, Reading Medical Blood Tests Naturally – 11am-1:30pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com. Energy Overview Part Two, Electro-Magnetic Vibrational – 2-4:30 pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Elaine Silver on Peace, Love, Joy and the Beatles – Concert Workshop. See details in the July issue of Natural Awakenings or contact Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Blood Chemistry Part Two, Reading Medical Blood Tests Naturally – 11am-1:30pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com. When and How to Safely and Thoroughly Detox and Cleanse – 2-4:30 pm. Taught by Dian Freeman, Certified in Clinical Nutrition & Master Holistic Health Instructor. Cost: $35 for Nutritional Course students; $50/non-students. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, Basking Ridge. RSVP req. 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.com.

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ongoingevents sunday Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Unity Spiritual Center Sunday Service – 10am. Rev. Carmela Vuoso-Murphy. Join us for prayer, meditation, song, uplifting spiritual message and fellowship afterwards. Exceptional youth programs during the service for children, pre-teens and teens. Outdoor labyrinth open dawn to dusk. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury. For info: 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Sunday Transformation Service – 10:30am. A warm, dynamic community of spiritually-minded people. Come to one of our services and mingle afterward with refreshments and conversation. The Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, Princeton Masonic Lodge, 345 River Rd. (Rt. 605), Princeton. 609-924-8422. CSLPrinceton.org. Psychic Sundays at Inside/Out – 1-4pm. Psychic friends will over their services in 15-minute sessions. $35. Circle of Intention, 76 Main St., High Bridge. 908-638-9066. See schedule of psychics and book appointments: InsideOutOnMain.com.

monday Beginner Sun Style – 11am-12pm; Tues. 5:306:30pm. Simple and comfortable way to see if Tai Chi is right for you. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-6471563. QiGongforHealing.com. Swimming Dragon QI Gong – 12-1pm. Weds: 7:30-8:30pm. Sinuous movements of this widely practiced form brings the body to a gentle state of balance. Includes breathwork and guided meditation. Instructor: Patty Pagano. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-6471563. QiGongforHealing.com. Tai Chi Chih – 6-7:15pm (ends June 13); Tues: 121:15pm (ends June 7). Instructor: Dr. Janet Oussaty. For questions call Dr. Oussaty at 908-635-1822. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Beginner Yoga – 6pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques and you will quickly understand why yoga has become so popular. No pressure, no expectations. $16. Drop-ins welcome. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Prenatal Yoga Workshop – 6:30pm. This special class focuses on helping moms-to-be relax and prepare their bodies and minds to welcome new life into this world. Registration required. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Registration required: 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

21, 28. Support healthy aging through yoga tools and techniques. Inc. breathing exercises, meditation, gentle postures and movement. Series costs: $50/by Jun 4/$60/after. Yoga Loka, 34 Bridge St., Frenchtown. 908-268-7430. Bonnie@Yoga-Loka. com. Yoga-Loka.com. Prana Yoga-6 wk Series with Sharon Silverstein – 7:30-8:45pm. Jun7-Jul12. Must call to register! $90 all 6 classes, or $18 drop in. Series will focus on clearing and balancing a different Chakra (energy center) each week. Release stuck energy that is blocking experience of having perfect health, emotional well-being, and peace of mind. eZential Wellness Center, 1300 Prince Rogers Ave., Bridgewater. 908-526-0002. eZentialWellness.com. Teen Tuesdays – 4:30-5:30pm. Teens guided through a creative exploration of yoga to discover the calm, relaxed and powerful place they hold within. Loring, Certified YogaKids Teacher, Radiant Child Yoga Levels 1-3, Yoga for Children w/ ADHD, Autism & Those Who are Differently Abled. 4/$44, $13/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-YogaStudio.com. freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. Beginners Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Discover how yoga focuses the mind, stretches the body and encourages you to breathe through each day. Basic poses, breathing techniques and philosophy of yoga. Excellent refresher after a significant break. Modifications offered. Loring, RYT500, PaddleYoga, Reiki Master. $14/class, 5/$65, 10/$120. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Gentle Yoga –7:30-8:45pm. Remember how to care for the body as you heal, stretch and breathe. A gentle approach to yoga, good for those with some limitations of flexibility. Modifications offered. Props used. Loring, RYT500, PaddleYoga, Reiki Master. $14/class, 5/$65, 10/$120. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Beginner WuJi Tai Chi – 10:30-11:30am. A look into the principles of movement and alignment that underlie Tai Chi and introduction to the first section of the WuJi form. Fran Maher, instructor. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Private Class – 6:30-7:30pm; or Fri: 9-10am. Schedule a private Tai Chi or Qi Gong class for yourself. By appointment only with instructor Brian Coffey. $60. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Beginner Yoga with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500 – 7:30pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques. We make it easy—no pressure, no expectations. Drop-ins welcome. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com.

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Two for Tuesdays at Quantum Floats – Open 9am-9pm. Bring a friend to float and both enjoy a 50% discount on a 60 or 90 minute float. Quantum Floats, 1 Robertson Dr., Ste. 13, Bedminster. 973782-3227. QuantumFloats.com.

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9pm. Sit with psychic mediums who will contact the energy of your loved ones who have passed away. By appointment only. Contact Garry: 908-852-4635 or garry@hyp4life.com. Hyp4Life.com. Meditation & Mindfulness –7:15-8:30pm. Instructor John Haspel. All levels. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-3919079. CrossRiverMeditation.com. Qi Gong & Tai Chi –6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com.

wednesday WuJi Jing Gong Qi Gong – 5:30-6:30pm. 16 standing movement meditations encourage the healthy and abundant flow of Qi in the body. Strengthening and relaxing. Fran Maher, instructor. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. A Course in Miracles Study Group – 7-8:30pm. This is an ongoing group whose purpose is to support students of the Course and answer any questions they have whenever the need arises. This group meets offsite. 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Pilates Mat with Props – 10am, 6:30pm. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

thursday Little Yogins (ages 3-6) – 4-445pm. Yoga helps a body to grow healthy, go with the flow and have a little fun in between. Children will practice skills to focus, stretch and calm. Loring, Certified YogaKids Teacher, Radiant Child Yoga Levels 1-3, Yoga for Children w/ ADHD, Autism & Those Who are Differently Abled. 5/$55, $13/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. Young Yogins (ages 6-11) – 5:15-6pm. Yoga helps a body to grow healthy, go with the flow and have a little fun in between. Children will practice skills to focus, stretch and calm. Loring, Certified YogaKids Teacher, Radiant Child Yoga Levels 1-3, Yoga for Children w/ ADHD, Autism & Those Who are Differently Abled. 5/$55, $13/class. freedOM Yoga Studio, 34 W Main St., Suite 353, Somerville. Loring@freedOM-Yoga-Studio.com. freedOMYoga-Studio.com. All-Level Yoga with Donna McMullin,RYT200 – 4:30-5:45pm. Experience the wonderful results from yoga. Learn the basics and more. Students work at their own ability and comfort level. $16/drop-ins welcome. Yoga Central, 953, Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Reiki Share and Healing Circle – 5:30-6:45pm. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Administered by “laying on hands” and is based on unseen life force energy. Suggested donation: $10. Sand Hills

Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com. Joel S. Goldsmith Study/Infinite Way Study Group – 10-11:45am, followed by silent meditation 12-1pm. (Except 1st Thurs of the month.) If you are a mystic at heart and are seeking conscious union with God, this group may help you reach your goal. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 453 Bellwood Ave., Asbury (physically located in Pattenburg). 908-730-8792. UnitySpiritualCenter.org. Community Open Room Acupuncture– 4:30-7pm. Explore affordable way to access acupuncture for your health issues and experience amazing relaxation results. Michael Gonzales, L.Ac. Qi Gong for Healing Center, 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren. Appointment required: 908-392-3468. 908-647-1563. QiGongforHealing.com. Qi Gong & Tai Chi –6-7pm. Gentle exercises that combine the breath, relaxed movement, self massage and meditation to harmonize mind and body, maintain health and achieve longevity. Instructor: Matthew Branham. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 609-575-9898. HealingPathAcupuncture.com. Yoga for Cancer Care – 6:45-7:45pm. Open to anyone whose life has been affected by cancer. No experience required. $5 suggested donation. Be Here Now Yoga, 63 Main St., Ste 202, Flemington. Preregistration required: YogaForCancerCare@gmail. com. 908-803-0968. 908-642-0989. Karen@BeHereNowYoga108.com. BeHereNowYoga108.com. Gentle Relaxation Yoga – 7:30pm. Sat. 10am. Therapeutic class focuses on reducing chronic tension, improving the joint range of motion and strengthening the musculature of the body to optimize its function. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-754-5901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com.

friday All-Level Yoga Class: Flow Fridays with Jen Arias, E-RYT500 – 4:30-5:30pm. Develop body awareness, posture alignment and core strength in basic poses with opportunity to explore advanced variations. $16/drop-in. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Guided Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early. $10. Pure Light Wellness Center, 233 Raritan Ave., Highland Park. Info: Arboleda99@yahoo.com. 732-543-1183. Facebook. com/purelight233.

saturday Pilates Mat with Props – 9am. Challenging class incorporate weights, Thera-Bands, Magic Circles and classical Pilates Mat exercises. Premier Pilates and Yoga, 53 Mountain Blvd., Warren. 908-7545901. Yoga-N-Pilates.com. Beginner Yoga with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500 – 9:30-10:45am. Mon. at 6pm. Tues. at 7:30pm. Learn the basic poses and breathing techniques. We make it easy—no pressure, no expectations. Drop-ins welcome. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-707-0759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Meditation: We’re All Beginners! with Beth Youmans, E-RYT500 – 11:30am-12:30pm. Jun 4, 14, 18, 25. Meditation is a practice that enables us to remain

calm in the midst of chaos, to notice the beauty around you and can make your life richer and fuller than you can imagine. In addition to mindfulness meditation, participants will experience a variety of meditation techniques. Drop-ins welcome. $16. Yoga Central, 953 Rt. 202 N, Branchburg. 908-7070759. YogaCentralNJ.com. Judo Program – Instructor: Edwin Calvache, Sandan Black Belt. Various days and times. 10 sessions/$125. 20 sessions/$200. Mat fee: $15. Sand Hills Community Wellness Center, 57 Sand Hills Rd., Kendall Park. RSVP: EdwinCalvache@gmail. com. FeedingAllWhoHunger.com for details. Meditation & Mindfulness – 8:45-10am. Learn and practice meditation and mindfulness from an experienced teacher and a welcoming and supportive community. Instructor: John Haspel. Cross River Meditation Center, 110 Harrison St., Frenchtown. 908-391-9079. CrossRiverMeditation.com.

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Our aim is to restore you to health and vitality by eliminating dental and systemic road blocks (opening lines) through Energy Dentistry™. Our patients come from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states...some have even traveled from outside the United States! Why? Because quality biocompatible dental care provided by a warm, caring dental team in a comfortable, relaxed setting is worth the trip.

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ACUPUNCTURE Acupuncture Works Center

Kristin A. Dudley L.Ac. 84 Park Ave, STE G-103C, Flemington, NJ 08822 973-979-1652 AcupunctureWorksCenter.com Gentle acupuncture with Kristin Dudley L.Ac. can be both very relaxing as well as healing. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to ease muscle and arthritis pain, relieve stress, increase energy and improve sleep. Welcome everyone and de-stress in a nurturing and healing enviroment. See ad on page 43.

Healing Path Acupuncture

Matt Branham, M.Ac.O.M 207 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey 83 Princeton Ave. Hopewell New Jersey 609.575.9898

AROMATHERAPY - SPIRITUAL SPIRITUAL IDENTITY SCENTS Donna Maria Lebanon, NJ 908-305-3332

Connect to your spiritual self through the power of scent. Encounter a unique experience where you align consciousness with instinct through an intimate guided essential oil selection and formulation process. Create the custom essential oil blend that can identify, protect, and preserve your spiritual energy. Consultations by appointment. See ad on page 21.

ATTRACTION coach LISA CAROSELLI

The guiding principle of Chinese medicine is nourishing life, living in accord with the natural rhythms of the Tao. This is the core concept of my practice and includes looking at how we take care of ourselves. I offer Acupuncture, Massage, Herbal Medicine, Qigong and Taijiquan, as very effective methods in bringing the body into balance and restoring health. See ad on page 32.

Love Coach LCaroselli08@optimum.net LisasLoveLiftoff.com Lisa helps her clients cultivate a life they love, to allow their right and ideal mate enters in. This true love relationship 1) exceeds anything from their list or past, 2) gets better over time; 3) helps support them in their life’s purpose and healing; 4) and is a love that benefits everyone connected with them. Join her mailing list. Get a free report and webinar recording. LisasLoveLiftoff.com/sign-up/

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BRANCHBURG ANIMAL HOSPITAL, PC Karin Derfuss, DVM, CVA 1167 Route 28, Branchburg (near RVCC) 908-707-0045 BranchburgAnimalHospital.com

Integrative veterinary care in a warm and caring environment. Complete full service veterinary hospital for your 4 legged family members. Limited house call service available for clients. See ad on page 43.

CENTRAL JERSEY BEAUTY & WELLNESS SOLUTIONS Trish Trygar 720 King George Road, Fords NJ 848-203-3813 CentralJerseyWellness.com

Strawberry Laser Lipo is an FDA approved, laser procedure shrinks fat cells, tightens skin, dimishes stretch marks and fades cellulite without pain, needles or downtime, clinically shown to reduce an average of 3.7 inches over an 8 treatment course. See ad on page 39.

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Brian Coffey LMT, and Fran Maher CA 67 Mountain Blvd., Warren 908-647-1563 QiGongForHealing.com Specializing in T’ai Chi and Qi Gong classes, as well as private session clinical Qi Gong and acupuncture since 1994. Chinese Medicine weekend seminars teach how to apply clinical Qi Gong remedies to specific disorders. Excellent for the lay person and healthcare providers. All are welcome to observe or join a class. See ad, page 24.

colon hydrotherapy NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street, Clinton, NJ 08809 908-333-4146 bus; 908-455-1064 cell NewLeafWellness.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper pH in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

TOTAL ECLIPSE 1

Beverly Pue, RN 23 Calvin Road, Kendall Park, NJ 08824 908-705-3365 • www.totaleclipse1.com Over time, everyone’s colon can become clogged, sluggish and just plain uncomfortable. Warm, gentle colon cleansings can help put you on the right track again. The effective removal of accumulated waste and toxins will help you feel better physically and mentally. After a series you should experience improved waste removal and complete and easier bowel movements. See ad on page 33.

COUNSELING & MINDFULNESS THE COUNSELING AND MINdFULNESS GROUP

Jacky Fernandez, LPC, LCADC Dan Massey, CADC 121 Shelley Drive, Suite 2E Hackettstown, NJ 07825 646-872-7488 CounselingAndMindfulness.com We are qualified, experienced, licensed and certified mental health professionals who offer counseling and mindfulness instruction for groups and individuals. We offer a safe, compassionate, acceptance-based environment with proven, research-based methods. But most important, we offer warmth, compassion, and genuineness. We practice what we teach. See ad on page 32.

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Mohinder K. Garg, D.D.S., FAGD MG Dental Associates, P.A. 906 Oak Tree Road, Suite B, South Plainfield 908-754-8881 • MGDentalCareNJ.com Dr. Garg and his team are committed to provide you and your family with the highest quality dental care in a comfortable, state-of-the-art environment! Specialities include dental implants, the most innovative and natural solution for missing teeth. Free consultation (includes panoramic x-rays) to find out dental implant options. See ad on back cover.

EDUCATION/HOLISTIC healing Fifth Dimension Healing Energy, LLC Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net

Alternative and complementary energy healing services to bring balance and harmony in a gentle and effective way to people and animals. Includes: Reiki, Animal Reiki, SRT, BioMat infrared light & negative ion treatments, custom-blended Flower Essences, EFT, Homeopathy, Animal Communication and more. See ad on page 16.

ENERGY WORK/INTUITIVE CHRISTINA LYNN WHITED

Channeled Energy Healing & Consultations 908-638-9066 CircleOfIntention.com Christina specializes in the Four Steps of Spiritual Detox. Burdens are lifted, more joy is experienced, and intuitive abilities are enhanced. Classes in psychic development, Inter-dimensional Photography and more. Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Sessions and Angel Card Readings are available. See InsideOutOnMain.com and OneSpiritFestival. org for more information.e

GIFTS/NATURAL,HANDMADE GAIA’S GIFTS

Ellen Perkins 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington, NJ 908-223-1331 • GaiasGiftsNJ.biz Local, handcrafted items including wall art, fiber art, jewelry, small furniture, leather work, soaps, lotions, local honey, loose tea and flower vibrational essences. Variety of rocks and crystals in personal size or display pieces, Himalayan salt lamps and so much more. See ad on page 19.

HAIR RESTORATION & Beauty

Minister Valerie Pyles The Professional Center at Somerset 29 Clyde Road, Suite 201, Somerset, 08873 908-380-3522 valerie.pyles@yahoo.com

62 Chestnut Street, Englewood, NJ 07631 855-328-4247 info@thehairforlifecenter.com TheHairForLifeCenter.com The Hair For Life Center is a private salon for people who would like to correct a hair loss problem or just want a little more volume or length. See ad on page 45.

holistic chiropractors Samsara Chiropractic WELLNESS CENTER

Dr Jennifer Redmond 1 Eastern Ave., Second Floor East Somerville, NJ 08876 908-300-8800 DoctorRedmond.com

Body, Mind and Spirit is a holistic approach to psychotherapy designed to assist the individual in peeling back the layers of pain and negative core beliefs which have kept the person bound, stressed, depressed and traumatized, and provide the resources and tools which will continue to empower the individual to help themselves. 3

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We believe that the body is designed to heal itself but structural issues, toxins, lack of nutrients, or an emotional component can affect overall health. We offer Whole-istic healing techniques including Neuroemotional Technique, Active Release techniques, Activator, Flexion Distraction and more! See ad on page 28.

HOLISTIC HEALTH

Be Well Be Whole - Holistic Health Janette La Vigne 908-303-1676 BeWellBeWholeHealth.com

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Hypnosis Counseling Center

Barry Wolfson 28 Mine St, Flemington 43 Tamarack Circle, Princeton 2 East Northfield Ave., Livingston 3000 Valley Forge Circle, King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 • HypnosisNJ.com With 27 years of experience, Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey utilizes both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, as well as work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement, and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporations are among our many satisfied customers. See ad on page 13.SSee ad

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HOLISTIC PRACTITIONERS EZENTIAL WELLNESS

1300 Prince Rodgers Ave, Bridgewater 908-526-0002 • ezentialwellness@gmail.com eZentialWellness.com Body-healing and mind-balancing yoga classes. Knowledgeable certified Yoga Alliance and IAYT instructors. Reiki shares and classes, nutrition workshops, private yoga therapy, monthly events, and 200 or 500 hour yoga therapist training programs. See Yoga Profile on page 17.

Traditional hypnotherapy techniques with other holistic modalities. Hypnosis for Smoking Cessation, Weight Control, Stress Management, Elimination of Fears, Improving Sports, Artistic, and Academic Performance, Anger Management, etc. Practice also includes Reiki Healing, Transpersonal Hypnotherapy, Metaphysical Counseling, Psychic/Mediumship and Past Life Regression Therapy as taught to him by Dr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters.

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INTEGRATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS ASSOCIATES Minal Vazirani, MD Offices in Far Hills, NJ & Livingston, NJ (844) 5-HEALER • (844) 543-2537 dr.mvazirani@ihwa-nj.com minalvaziranimd.com ; Facebook: DrVazirani

Dr. V is triple board certified in pediatrics, internal medicine, and integrative medicine, plus additional training in Ayurvedic and Functional Medicine, and Yoga Therapy. She has published on integrative approaches to gut health. Commited to helping patients get to the root cause of health concerns to create an individualized integrative lifestyle prescription for optimal wellness. Functional Medicine Testing and Nutritional Testing is performed when indicated. See ad on page 23.

LIFE COACH

CENTER FOR HEALING and EMPOWERMENT

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Therapeutic Touch By Kim, LLC In-Home Massage & Spa Therapies Kimberly Redfern ,NJ License in Massage & Bodywork #18KT00369800 908-788-1974 or 908-303-5587 cell TherapeuticTouchByKim.com

Therapeutic massage, bodywork, and spa therapies in the comfort of your home; perfect for those with busy lifestyles or home bound due to health related issues. Specialties include: Massage (Swedish, Thai poultice, Shiatsu, pregnancy and geriatric), aromatherapy, reflexology, trigger point therapy, craniosacral therapy, ear candling and various spa therapies. Over 25 years experience. Serves Hunterdon, Somerset, Mercer, and Warren Counties. See ad on page 11.

Radiant Life Coaching

Barbara Steingas, BS, MA 908-391-4463 Barbara@radiantlifecoach4u.com RadiantLifeCoach4u.com Through her own experience of restoring her health from Crohn’s Disease (deeemed incurable by traditional medicine) and being a physical therapist for almost 30 years, Barbara is able to help clients find the missing pieces of what she calls their healing puzzle to improve their health in a more natural and holistic manner. She does this by helping people identify the physical, emotional, mental and spritual strategies best suited to achieve their results faster, in a more cost and time effective way, ultimately eliminating a life of pain and suffering behind, just as she did.

MASSAGE - therapy Body Be Well Massage

Lauren Curtis, LMT 615 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, 07069 908-333-7746 | lauren@bodybewellmassage.com BodyBeWellMassage.com Lauren Curtis, LMT is a New Jersey State Licensed massage therapist, who specializes in various forms of massage, including Oncology, Pregnancy, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Medical, Aromatherapy, and Chair massage. She is also trained in Foot Reflexology and Reiki.

mastermind group MANIFESTING THROUGH MASTERMINDS ™

Sue Ann Seccia-Harnden, Mastermind Leader 908-730-0658 SueAnn@FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net FifthDimensionHealingEnergy.net Masterminds are a great way to leverage focused and dedicated support to create results that achieve your goals! Call to find out more about our mastermind program and niche groups forming in 2016. Find us on Facebook @ FifthDimensionHealingEnergy, or Twitter@5DHealingNRG. See ad on page 16.

MEDITATION AND MINDFULNESS CROSS RIVER MEDITATION & MINDFULNESS CENTER John Haspel, Founder & Dhamma Teacher 110 Harrison Street, Frenchtown New Jersey Rear Courtyard Entrance 908.391.9079 CrossRiverMeditation.com

Since 2010 John Haspel has been teaching meditation and mindfulness. Based on timeless Buddhist teachings. John’s modern and easily understood approach makes developing a highly effective meditation and mindfulness practice within the supportive framework originally taught 2,600 years ago. The community of meditators at Cross River Meditation Center is welcoming and supportive & John’s teachings are appropriate for beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. See ad on page 38.

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Are you seeking deeper meaning in your life? Are you stressed and ready for a change? Tired of being in both physical or emotional pain? We offer spiritual development, meditation and mini-me yoga classes, which have been helping people live more productive, happier lives.

NUTRITION EDUCATION DIAN’S Wellness Simplified Dian Freeman MA, MHHC Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com

Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman teaches a Six-Month Natruopathic Certification Course twice a year for over 13 years. The course leads to a certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, CHHC, which is being used by many of her over 600 graduated students in practices of their own. See ad on page 31.

DR. DEREK RODGER, ND

Naturopathic Doctor & Nutritionist 888-234-7685 | DrRodgerND@gmail.com DrRodgerND.com Dr. Rodger (ND) became a nutritionist and later a Naturopathic Doctor after learning that many people can and have cured themselves using nutrition and herbs as their healing products. Today through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, he prepares students to pass the Certified Nutritional Consultant See ad on page 15.

JEANNE PETRUCCI, MS, RDN

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Living Plate Nutrition Education and Counseling Center 22 Peapack Road, Far Hills, NJ 07931 908-234-1160 | info@livingplate.com LivingPlate.com At Living Plate, Jeanne partners with registered dietitians and culinary professionals to ensure individuals can meet their health goals. Evidence-based programming focused on changing nutrition-related health behaviors such as selecting, preparing, and cooking health-promoting foods. Most major insurance plans accepted for individual nutrition counseling. See ad on page 7.

office space options COSPARKNJ

(formerly Wholetrition Wellness) 935 Hwy 34 Ste 2D, Matawan 732-858-1548 cosparknj.com Shared Office Rental: CoSpark is a membership model of turnkey office space solution for the holistic and business professionals. Rent by the day or hour treatment rooms, office space, desk space, event space or conference room. Fee includes WiFi, laser scanner/printer and office amenities, monthly business development/networking meeting, website presence, social media support and a referral network. Atmosphere is serene and professional.

PAIN RELIEF/MANAGEMENT EAST COAST Spine, Sports, and Regenerative Medicine Edward Magaziner, MD 2186 Route 27, Suite 2D, North Brunswick 877-817-3273 DrEMagaziner.com

Dr. Magaziner’s goal of treatment is to repair, regenerate, and eliminate injury or pain, and it’s causes. Specializing in: Orthopedic Regenrative Medicine, Endoscopic Spinal Discectomy, PRP, Stem Cell Grafts & Prolotherapy. See ad on page 2.

pSYCHIC/INTUITIVE Psychic Gallery

Zophie, Psychic Reader, Advisor, Life Coach 990 Towne Plaza/Route 202 South Branchburg, NJ 908-231-0808, 908-397-7797 zophiepeace777@hotmail.com PsychicGallery.com Naturally gifted, Zophie reads palms, auras, tarot cards, and uses crystals and healing pyramids. Individual sessions, workshops and parties. Gallery showcases crystals, antiques and other gifts. See ad on page 20.

INTUITIVE READINGS BY DON JULIO 233 Raritan Avenue, Highland Park, 08904 732-543-1183 arboleda99@yahoo.com facebook.com/purelight233

Soul readings and private consultations with Don Julio. By focusing on the client’s body, Julio is able to “read the soul” allowing him to see visions of present, past and future conditions. Session includes time for questions and spiritual guidance. Also available spiritual healing and Shamanic Reiki.

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AUTHENTICITY PSYCHOTHERAPY

Annmarie Agosta Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, LCSW-R Offices in East Brunswick & Highland Park 732-955-6178 annmarieagosta@gmail.com AuthenticityTherapy.com In a word...unconventional. An eclectic approach within a holistic framework, encompasses body, mind, and soul. Over 25 years in social services/mental health field with experience with most psychotherapeutic issues and populations. Special areas of expertise are LGBTQ population, trauma, addictions, and spirituality. Individual, Couples and Group Work. all out of network insurance plans are accepted. See ad on page 40.

REIKI & Hypnosis Alice Rich Reiki Center

Alice Rich, Certified Master Teacher Usui Reiki Ryoho, Karuna Reiki®, Crystal Healing Certified Hypnotist 732-501-7628, alice@AliceRichReikiCenter.com AliceRichReikiCenter.com Reiki, Crystal Healing and Integrated Energy Therapy® or Hypnosis sessions can help reduce pain physically, mentally and emotionally, promote a healthy lifestyle, achieve personal and professional goals, create balance and harmony and advance your spiritual journey. Private sessions and classes. Certification classes on Reiki, Crystal Healing and IET.

Christel Haase, Ph.D., Certified Reflexologist Main Street Massage 4 Walter E. Foran Blvd/Ste. 404 Flemington - 908-806-0266 ChristelHaase8@gmail.com Foot Reflexology applies pressure to reflex points to remove toxins, clear neural pathways, and improve internal organ and system functioning. Other benefits: stress/pain reduction, increased circulation, relief from insomnia, headaches, allergies, PMS, and Plantar Fasciitis. Also addresses foot discomfort from injury, tight muscles, and ill-fitting footwear. See ad on page 28.

SHAMANISM/REIKI Saharra White-Wolf

Clinton, NJ • 973-902-5737 Awakya.com; Meetup.com: awakya Shamana and a certified Reiki/Karuna Master and Teacher. Her mission is to connect adults and children back to their hearts and spirit. Offerings include Shamanic drum journeying circles, past life regression, healing sessions for children/adults, Certified Reiki classes, Reiki and energy worker healing circles, sound healing, private journey work, and full moon ceremonies.

T.R.E. TRAUMA RESOLUTION

Bonnie Pariser Structural Yoga Therapist and TRE facilitator Frenchtown and Somerville office 908-268-7430 • bonnie@Yoga-Loka.com Yoga-Loka.com T.R.E. is an effective and gentle approach to clearing traumatic from the body. It is especially beneficial for PTSD and CFS and stress related illnesses. See ad on page 31.

RELATIONSHIP COACH Ondov Relationship Coaching Rhoda Ondov, MS, MFT, CPC 12-14 E. Main St., Suite 8, Somerville NJ 908-642-6256 rhoda.ondov@gmail.com

If you are in a troubled relationship, or dealing with infidelity, or facing possible divorce, you do not need Therapy. You are not mentally ill. You just need guidance and solutions. Relationship Coaching can help you repair these difficult situations, bringing clarity and restoring harmony. 8 years experience helping couples successfully navigate relationship crises. Does not require participation by both partners. See ad on page 8.

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