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ORGANIC FARMING Careful Research Leads to Healthier Food

Gardening Connects Kids with Nature Better Options than Opioids Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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Contents 19 FOUR STEPS TO AUTHENTIC LIVING

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How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life

20 GARY GRIGGS on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

25 THE JOY OF DIRT

Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

27 WHY MORE PETS

ARE GETTING CANCER GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

30 ORGANIC FARMERS:

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GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

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INFLAMMATORY FOODS

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

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39 EXERCISE TO SLEEP BY

Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

40 BETTER OPTIONS

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THAN OPIOIDS

Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

43 ART THAT

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Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 12 global briefs 15 eco tip 19 inspiration 20 wise words 22 product

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eating 39 fit body 40 healing ways 43 green living 44 local yoga 46 calendar 52 classifieds 53 resource guide

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

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ecently, I spent a few days in Sweden. What an amazing trip. The views were stunning and the city of Stockholm majestic, but it was the people and the human interactions that knocked me over.

Not only the experience there, but how the effects of spending a short amount of time with a small group of exceptionally nice people have impacted me. On returning to the States I found I’d brought home more than souvenirs—I returned with a place in my being that I’d been far from for a long time. More laid back, more relaxed and back to being in the moment.

There was no effort to accomplish this on my part; I just found myself there. As I relaxed into my being, I asked myself, “How did I get away from living life as it should be? Present, in the moment, letting go of fear, worry, distractions.” The answers I found were not a surprise. But before I share them, let me relate an illuminating moment from my trip.

One of my hosts was a woman named Annika. After two days spent traveling throughout the area, she put her arm around my shoulder and whispered, “Joe, can you do me a favor?” Not knowing what to expect, I replied “absolutely.”

Very gently she made this request: “Would you please stop thanking us for being so nice? This is who we are.” She looked just a tiny bit embarrassed that she had to tell me this. When I reflected on it I had to smile at my need to acknowledge people for being kind and nice. Isn’t that how we all should be? Yet, everyone I met was completely at ease with being real and just being nice. It was so refreshing. Apparently, it has rubbed off on me in a positive way. The experience reminded me of parenting (a theme in our August issue), and how powerful the model we place before our children can be. That model is the true teacher. My Swedish experience enabled me to see the model again, and reminded me of how I want to think, act and be, in order to be content, at peace, laid back and of service to others.

So, what answers did not surprise me? That this is all about practice, acceptance, and incorporating who you want to be into day-to-day life. In other words—the basics.

Be kind. Act nice. Think of others. Don’t judge. Relax. Remember life is not an emergency. Smile. See the good. Stop controlling. Stop trying to fix what is not yours. Stay calm. Respect everyone. Enjoy the moments you have as they are presented. Don’t take anything personally. Spread the word of peace and always come from love.

Remember to be the model of good so others can follow.

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Autism- and Sensory-Friendly Music Festival in Jermyn

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nclusion Festival, an autism and sensory-friendly music and wellness festival, will be held July 28 and 29 at Mountain Sky Festival Grounds, in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, just north of Scranton.

Inclusion Festival celebrates neurodiversity, promotes understanding and acceptance, and provides educational opportunities within a safe, nurturing environment. Individuals with special needs, and those who wish to support them, are invited to participate and attend recreational and educational workshops, connect with nature, experience live music, participate in mindfulness practices and build a supportive community network and lifestyle that extends far beyond the festival grounds.

Amy Pinder, speech language pathologist, and Leah Hegstrom Barron, special education and yoga teacher, are Inclusion Festival’s founders and directors. Together, they have assembled a team of educators, event planners, musicians and therapists dedicated to improving the quality of life and raising awareness of individuals with special needs, such as autism, through inclusive, immersive experiences. ASL interpreters will also be available.

The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Accessible Festivals, which specializes in ensuring that music festivals are accessible to anyone, regardless of their ability, will be partnering with Inclusion Festival. Accessible Festivals’ clients include LiveNation, Wanderlust and more.

Cost: Day pass and weekend pass tickets available. Kids 12 and under, free. Location: 63 Stillmeadow Ln., Jermyn. For more information, visit InclusionFestival.com.

Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease Holistically Seminar

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eorge Wang, MD, PhD, is presenting a health seminar on techniques designed to prevent and even reverse Alzheimer’s disease using holistic methods.

Participants will learn about the latest in Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment options from Dr. Wang, a geriatrician and integrative medicine physician, and adjunct professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Discussion of the Bredesen ReCODE Protocol will also be included in the event, which will take place on Tuesday, July 31 from 6 to 7 p.m., in Short Hills.

Dr. Wang is the founder of Wisdom Health and Wellbeing. He believes that true healing happens when we discover the root cause of our symptoms. He treats his patients with a combination of insightful diagnosis, thorough testing and compassionate care with a focus on healing through lifestyle choices and mindful living.

Location: Wisdom Health and Wellbeing, 51 John F Kennedy Parkway, 1st Floor West, Corporate Room, Short Hills. For more information and to register for the seminar, email Info@WisdomHeal.com. For more information about the doctor or his practice, call 973-671-1868 or email George.Wang@ WisdomHeal.com. WisdomHeal.com. See ad on page 7.

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PremierMD to Help Patients Obtain Medical Marijuana Therapy

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remierMD and Premier Medical Acupuncture, located in Bridgewater, is pleased to announce its entrance into the exciting field of medical marijuana. Medical marijuana is increasingly recognized as a therapeutic option for the treatment of multiple chronic conditions. Most recently, New Jersey has recognized medical marijuana as a viable treatment option for those suffering with chronic pain and anxiety.

Aa family doctor and medical acupuncturist, David Boguslavsky, MD, DABMA, is uniquely suited to help patients determine if they are a proper candidate for medical marijuana therapy. While he is a medical doctor, he also understands the power of holistic and natural medicines. If he decides that a patient has an issue that can benefit from marijuana therapy, he can then help his patients navigate the certification process with the state. Medical marijuana is a promising option for people who don’t wish to use potentially addictive and/or possibly dangerous pharmaceutical pain killers or anti-anxiety medications.

Location: PremierMD, 757 Route 202-206, Bridgewater.

For more information and to make an appointment, call Dr. Boguslavsky at 908-450-7002, email premiermd@gmail.com or visit NJMedicalMarijuana.us.

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Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities.

Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

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Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal.

The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

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As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego.

The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099.

Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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A recent study published in Neurology suggests there is a link between walking speed and the onset of dementia in older adults.

Using a stopwatch, tape and an 18-foot-long hallway to measure the walking speed of 175 adults aged 70 to 79, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that in the course of 14 years, those that slowed down by 0.1 second or more per year were 47 percent more likely to develop cognitive decline. The slowing walkers also experienced shrinkage in the right hippocampus, associated with complex learning and memory. The results held true even after realizing that a slowing gait could be due to muscle weakness, knee pain or another disease.

Similarly, a study published in Neurology of 93 adults 70 and older found that slow walkers were nine times more likely to develop non-memory-related mild cognitive decline than moderate-to-fast walkers.

Walking speed was monitored using infrared sensors in their homes over a three-year period; participants regularly took memory and thinking tests.

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Polluted air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles among teenage girls, a new Boston University School of Medicine study reports.

Studying the records of 34,832 women and linking that information with levels of pollutants when the women were 14 to 18 years old, researchers concluded that teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood. It may also put them at long-term risk of other hormone-related problems, researchers warned.

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Bee venom and its toxic component, melittin, can reduce the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease more effectively than standard therapy using antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefoperazone and daptomycin.

The laboratory findings come from the Lyme Disease Research Group at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut.

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FRUIT PESTICIDES LOWER FERTILITY IN WOMEN A Harvard study of 325 women undergoing fertility treatments found that those consuming the most produce high in pesticide residues, such as strawberries, spinach and grapes, were 18 percent less likely to become pregnant and 26 percent less likely to have a live birth compared to women eating the least amount of pesticide-laden produce. Study co-author Dr. Jorge Chavarro suggests that women trying to conceive should eat organic produce or low-pesticide choices like avocados, onions and oranges.

Steam Baths Ease Allergies

Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy

Researchers from Thailand had 64 people suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) experience halfhour steam baths three times a week for four weeks. Half received baths without herbs; the other half’s baths were enhanced with herbs such as lemongrass and ginger. The two treatments equally lowered symptoms such as sneezing, nasal itching and nasal congestion, but those taking the herbal baths reported greater satisfaction with their treatment.

Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-anda-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

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According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell.

Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production.

The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.”

A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

In Vitro Corals

Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs

Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth.

Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos.

The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil

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Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

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Pooch Patrol

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All That Glitters Sparkly Microbeads Face Ban

Scientists have called for glitter to be prohibited due to the threat it poses to wildlife. The glistening, decorative, plastic microbead powder may seem harmless, but environmental researchers report it’s a dangerous pollutant, particularly in oceans. Trisia Farrelly, Ph.D., of New Zealand’s Massey University, notes, “Their diminutive size and sparkling appearance make them appealing to animals, which will eat them.”

Seven U.S. states now restrict the use and sale of products with microbeads; California was the first in 2015. The British government will ban rinse-off microbeads—plastics of less than one millimeter in length—found in exfoliating scrubs, shower gels, toothpaste and even on greeting cards.

Plastics are found in a third of all fish caught in Great Britain, according to a study by Richard Thompson, Ph.D., professor of marine biology at Plymouth University. He says of shower gel with glitter particles, “That stuff is going to escape down the plughole and potentially enter the environment.”

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Thailand is the home of a new “smart vest” that could turn stray dogs into personal guardians. Equipped with a hidden video camera, vest sensors transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks, showing what it sees via a smartphone app. Pakornkrit Khantaprap, on the creative team at Samsung, says, “It’ll make people feel that stray dogs can become night-watches for communities.” More tests are needed before the vest can be introduced into additional communities for trial runs.

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A Portland startup online at LandApart. com is expanding the share-economy Airbnb-model concept to private landowners and campers. People that want to camp or rent a cabin in a beautiful area can pay a private landowner for access. CEO Ven Gist says the move is in part a response to sometimes crowded public lands that often cannot be reserved. He says, “We’re basically collaborating with landowners to open up new wild spaces that people can find and book for truly secluded, unique outdoor experiences.” Prices average between $30 and $40 per night.

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Man-Made Meat

Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market

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As we race toward a future full of high-tech, lab-grown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population.

“Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”

The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil.

The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species.

ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions.

They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools.

Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic.

Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is

required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make

natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.”

Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.”

For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com.

For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs.

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n December 16, 2017, the Department of Defense (DOD) broke its long-held silence on the UFO issue and released three videos of separate incidents in which Navy jets chased UFOs off the East and West coasts of the United States.

The chases of the unidentified flying objects are seen from inside the cockpits of Navy F/A-18F Super Hornets, cameras locked on the wingless objects while pilots discuss what they’re seeing. Two of the short videos were recorded in 2004 from USS Nimitz jets flying off the West Coast of the United States, while the third video was recorded in 2015 off the East Coast.

“The government’s recent disclosure is red-hot, fresh-off-the-presses information that once and for all verifies what many people have long-suspected: UFOs are in our skies!” exclaims New York UFO expert Joseph Flammer, an author of books about the unidentified flying object phenomenon and noted field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON).

Flammer continues, “From these videos, which come complete with pilot discussions and indisputable chain of custody trackability, we now have official confirmation that unidentified aerial phenomena are regularly tracked in our skies by the military.”

In April, all three videos were presented at a gathering of Main Line MUFON UFO enthusiasts in Strafford, Pennsylvania. Each of the videos is clear and shows oblong objects “locked-on” by Raytheon AN/ASQ-228 Advanced Target-

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“These objects have no familiar signatures, such as sound or heat or smoke trails, and no familiar flight surfaces, like wings, fins or tails. They are not shaped like airplanes and do not move like them either,” observes Flammer. “They are shaped like Tic Tacs and can move at hypersonic speeds of Mach 5 or better. That’s 4,000 miles per hour. So, what are they?”

This historic disclosure of F/A-18s pursuing unidentified flying objects—a real phenomenon bearing no conventional likenesses to known aircraft and eluding the fighter jets—coincided with the release of a New York Times article announcing the U.S. government had quietly studied UFOs for five years, 2007-2012, at a cost of $22 million, but dropped the program because of a lack of benefits for the money spent.

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While the government has openly studied UFOs in the past, in recent years such studies were thought to be top secret, and the Pentagon denied their existence completely.

Ironically, the 2007-2012 program was not “top secret” but quietly operated out of the Pentagon under a project titled Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program. The program was headed by Luis Elizondo, who continued to study UFOs even after the program ended. Although

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While Elizondo is clearly at the center of the recent whirlwind of breaking news about the government’s disclosure of UFOs, a host of respected speakers will join him in presenting at the upcoming 2018 MUFON Symposium in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

In The Demon Haunted World, Carl Sagan notes, “I am often asked, ‘Do you believe in UFOs?’ I’m always struck by how the question is phrased, the suggestion that this is a matter of belief and not evidence. I’m almost never asked, ‘How good is the evidence that UFOs are alien spaceships?’”

“That’s what we at MUFON do,” explains researcher Cheryl Costa. “We gather and review evidence from around the world searching for the most credible.”

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1. Connect with the inner voice.

Uncovering authenticity comes from within. We learn to discern and heed the inner voice of wisdom through daily silence, a still space that allows messages to resonate. This ever-present guidance system is always spot on.

The key is to connect often. Be grateful for the fruits of quiet moments. Maybe they occur during prayer and meditation, in the shower, walking in solitude without earphones or driving with the radio off.

Breathe deeply, cherishing an open heart.

Gut feelings often presage inner knowing.

made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?”

Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.

Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook.

When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends.

Take a dance class. Call an old friend.

Volunteer somewhere nurturing.

Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy.

Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination.

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2. Realize the difference between soul and ego.

Connected with our soul—the seat of everything positive, the venue of all potential and light—we experience spaciousness, unconditional love and complete support.

If accusations, blame or heavy judgment arise, it’s just the ego trying to maintain the status quo. By dismissing its raging, it dissipates.

3. Reconnect with authentic selfhood.

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Gary Griggs on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

by Randy Kambic

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming.

Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now.

Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away.

We can elevate structures, but that’s limited.

Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

How can we better deal with rising sea levels?

Have researchers seen any overfished species rebound?

There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

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Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply.

About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that

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had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species.

California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”?

Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines.

Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise.

These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments.

We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org).

Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy.

Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply.

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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hildren benefit from a close connection with nature, and there’s no better place to learn about plants and soil than a garden. Families don’t need lots of space, as even a small collection of potted plants holds fascination for youngsters. The first step is to understand a garden as seen by a child that may be more interested in creative play than in making things grow.

Whitney Cohen, education director at Life Lab, a nonprofit that promotes garden-based education in Santa Cruz, California, thinks kids benefit most from what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says.

This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots.

They accidentally step on young seedlings.

Gardening with children is messy and

chaotic, but there is always learning going on beneath the surface, just out of sight,” says Catherine Koons-Hubbard, nature preschool director at the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Growing nutritious vegetables like cherry tomatoes allows kids to see, touch and possibly smash a food as they get to know it, increasing the likelihood that they will eventually eat it.

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“Children might rather be playing than following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies.

Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves.

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“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of California, Los Angeles.

“Mud isn’t anything, really, and that open-ended quality lends itself to joyously creative play that helps children develop a relationship with the natural world,” she says.

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Technology can greatly improve education by increasing the ease at which students, like myself, can access information. We can now search thousands of encyclopedias and academic works to find the answers to our questions. This information allows us to move forth with our own scholarly pursuits. I spend a large portion of time working on school assignments on the computer and, thanks to certain apps, I can even complete work on my phone when I’m on the go. Beyond improved productivity, technology, like social media, can offer platforms for self-expression, personal connections and advocacy. In addition to seeing what friends and family are up to, teens can learn about different cultures and opportunities. The benefits are numerous and should be taken advantage of.

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Curious children love getting a closeup look at worms and other critters in the worm bin or compost pile, or the structures inside flowers. “But when we just let the children explore, they’ll find loads of intriguing objects we may never have thought of, like water caught on the fuzzy underside of a leaf, a sparkly rock or rough tree bark,” Cohen says.

Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool.

Digging to discover what’s underground comes naturally to kids, and preschoolers do best with toy-size tools with short handles. Older kids can control child-size spades and rakes better than heavier adult tools.

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way and in moderation. Having a constant connection to the internet can cause teens to easily become detached from faceto-face interaction.

While many may find it difficult to stop using technology, or limit its use, this separation is crucial to maintaining good social skills and self-confidence and appreciating the present moment.

While it is nice to share accomplishments and experiences on social media, spending too much time on these platforms can cause teens to become reliant upon others’ approval, most commonly noted by a specific number of “likes” or “followers.” Unfortunately, social media has allowed popularity to be quantified.

Being constantly reminded of what peers are doing and seeing all their positive experiences can also cause people to worry that they are missing out on something or make them feel as though their life is uninteresting. Steve Furtick explains, “The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.” It is important to remember that everyone has their own hidden challenges.

For me, I find taking a complete break from technology during the summer to be

most beneficial when it comes to combating these negative side-effects. It allows me to focus on the present moment, connect with people in real life, and remind myself that I am in control of my own happiness.

During the school year, it can be difficult to completely remove yourself from technology, especially when it is used in classes and extracurricular activities, but it is possible to limit the amount of time you spend on devices for fun. Try to schedule time each day to relax free from technology. Enjoy having an in-person conversation, reading a book or spending a few minutes outside.

As a twist, make a challenge to see who will reach for their phone first when spending time with friends or family. Taking simple steps like these to reduce the amount of time spent looking at a screen has countless benefits and is easier than you may think.

Ultimately, the key to a positive relationship with technology is moderation.

Use computers and apps to get your work done and take your education to the next level. Go on social media to see what your friends are up to. Post your latest accomplishment. Just remember to take a break to look up and see the world through your own two eyes not just through the bright lights forming pictures on a screen.

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Insects can be both interesting and threatening, and flying insects often are attracted to bright colors. Dress kids in light, neutral colors to avoid unwanted attention from bugs. Avoid chemical fertilizers and sprays, and opt for organic solutions.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox.

Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also

engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

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free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observ-

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ers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the

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scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

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Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and

therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in

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helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

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We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They

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monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental

health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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“It’s basically a, No cut...No sew, approach to getting rid of diseased tissue from the gums and encourages the gums to reattach to the teeth,” says Dr. Joseph Moussa, LANAP Regenerative Specialist.

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Gum disease is all too common, affecting nearly 50% of all American adults. Bacteria and plaques continually accumulate on the surface of the teeth. Tender gum tissue can become inflamed when exposed to germs, and it begins to pull away from the tooth, creating a pocket between your tooth and gum tissue.

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Gum disease makes your gingiva tender, swollen, and red; gingivitis may advance into periodontitis, which may make cause severe infections, and eventually leads to tooth loss if left untreated.

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ny time our bodies sense an “invader”—a microbe, virus, plant pollen or unwelcome chemical— they go into high alert, producing white blood cells to fight it off. Once the danger has been thwarted, normal functioning returns.

If we continue to expose ourselves to these threats, then the high-alert process, known as inflammation, becomes chronic.

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tion at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.”

Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites.

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did.

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A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life. tion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation.

In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wildcaught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.”

His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl. com/Andrew-Weil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic.

Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe. Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil.

Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

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Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack.

The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

Timing is Everything

Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles

The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly.

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000).

Natural approaches, less harmful in relieving pain and thereby preventing drug addictions, are addressing and ameliorating long-term back or neck, nerve and even cancer pain, and saving lives.

The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

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To enroll in a new study on mindfulness meditation and chronic back pain, email ZeidanLab@WakeHealth.edu.

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Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

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Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map).

Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent.

“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research.

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In Mechanicsville, Maryland, ex-iron and steel worker Steve Glorius repurposes scrap metal into natural world and fantasy art sculptures of ocean creatures that also inform about endangered wildlife. His works have adorned museums, restaurants, galleries and gift shops.

Debbie and Mike Schramer, owners of Fairy House Vintage Antiques and Art, in Provo, Utah, create fairy houses made from twigs, mosses, bark and other natural elements. “Instead of paint and paper, we use nature itself,” says Mike, who encourages others to follow suit. “People enjoy time outdoors more intricately as they look for small items.” Although fairy houses are trendy now, the

Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book.

At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal.

“Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting + drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope.

Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.” All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors.

Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist.

He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if…?”

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Ahimsa (non-violence) asks us to practicing loving kindness towards others and ourselves through a complete commitment to non-violence in thought, word and deed.

Satya (truthfulness) encourages us to be genuine and authentic to our inner nature by having integrity and being honorable without concealing the truth, downplaying or exaggerating.

Asteya (non-stealing) is more than simply not taking what is not yours. Asteya asks us not to rob ourselves or others of time, experiences or freedom.

Brahmacharya (non-excess) helps us to practicing moderation in all forms, so as not to deplete ourselves of vital life force energy.

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Santosha (contentment) encourages us to practice equanimity and to maintain a peaceful, tranquil mind.

Tapas (discipline) is a taming of the ego as expressed through self-discipline, willpower and patience. Through this discipline, it can be possible to connect with our true spirit without letting ego get in the way.

Svadhyaya (self study) explains that through self-inquiry, mindfulness, discernment and daily journaling, we can become contemplative about how the yogic teachings may apply to our psychology and lifestyle.

Ishvara Pranidhana (devotion) calls for open-heartedness in the form of complete surrender and willingness to serve the source and humanity.

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FRIDAY, JULY 6 Healing Circle – 7-8pm. First Friday each month.

Along the journey os spiritual unfoldment, we are called upon to heal that which no longer heals. us.

Spiritual support during this time is often helpful in moving forward on our path. The Healing Circle is a cared and loving way in which healing can be experienced. Love Offering. Center for Spiritual Living of Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. truespirit@earthlink.com. cslmorristown.org.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Celebrate Summer Time with Our Young Living Family – 7-10pm. Introduction to essential oils and the newest products from Young Living. Ningxia Red Shots. First 20 who sign up receive free Vitality Oil. $10. Hampton Inn, 350 Morris Avenue, Denville. RSVP: https://summertimenj.eventbrite. com. For information, contact lightwingcenter@ gmail.com or 973-586-3936. LightwingCenter.org.

The Divine Spark Within – 2-6pm. Spiritual practices include how to improve our creative visualization and achieve our goals. Empowering trust within ourselves to hear our soul’s guidance. Denville, NJ. To register: divinesparkjul7.eventbrite.com. For information, contact 973-586-3936 or lightwingcenter@gmail.com. NancyOrlenWeber.com.

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ing bell, the Moses Code tuning forks, the power of the spoken word in the form of a quote, poem, or spiritual message. $33. To register, text 862-2224268; sacredmedjul8.eventbrite.com. Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester.

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Ancient Wisdom of Essential Oils – 7:158:30pm. Learn how the ancient civilizations used essential oils and how that is carried over today. Free. Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. Register via text 862-222-4268 or ancientwisdomeo.eventbrite.com.

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Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation with Kati Walker – 7-8pm. A singing bowl meditation will last about one hour. As you are introduced to the vibrations and sounds as they wash over and through the body, touching you at a cellular level. The bowls are played around and at times on the body to deepen the meditative experience. Chanting, essential oils and incense are frequently used. $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information: 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@purpleomyoga. com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

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Women’s Vision Quest Retreat – July 13: 2:30pmJuly 15: 2:30pm. The purpose of a vision quest is to have time and space to pull away from the world and normal activities to know you more, connect to nature, the land and spiritual guides and teachers, and your highest self to hear yourself speak and call for a vision for the rest of your life. This beautiful private retreat space on private farm in Catskill, NY, is perfect, and Janet StraightArrow is a loving guide. $575. Location provided at signup. Register at website. For information contact Janet StraightArrow at 973-647-2500 or Janet@Bethemedicine.com.

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Cacao Ceremony with Hyacinth Mills – 7-10pm.

Ceremony begins by opening a sacred ceremonial space. As we drop into our hearts, with a guided meditation, we set our intentions and drink the sacred Ceremonial Grade Cacao Medicine. Medicine songs will be shared and the beat of the shamanic drum will connect you to mother earth and guide you on a journey to meet the Cacao Goddess and to listen to the voice of your soul. $45. Preregistration required. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, contact 973-763-2288 or info@shaktinj.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Akashic Soul Sessions with Lori – 10am-5pm.

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One-on-one with Angelo Rusciano, who channels Mother Mary and the Divine Feminine. By appointment only. For more info or to schedule contact via text 862-222-4268 or email sue@ blossomingintolight-chester.com. Blossoming into Light, 401 Route 24, Chester. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com.

Summer Time Basics with Young Living Essential Oils – 2-5pm. Get back to basics. A course dedicated to caring for yourself naturally during summertime. Randolph, NJ. $15. To register: text/call 973-370-5678 or freedomandsuccess. eventbrite.com. For information, email christina@ skydivaoils.com. LightWingCenter.org.

Thetahealing® Dinner Out – 6pm. Join us for dinner! We’re getting together as a group to enjoy delicious Thai food with amazing conversation and wonderful friends! Splash of Thai, 321 South Avenue West, Westfield. Let us know by 7/9 if you’re coming so we can make the reservation! Please contact the office to hold your spot at 908-264-4344 or info@reshmashah.com. ReshmaShah.com.

Jivamukti Warm Flow with Karen Heckel-Marmorato – 7-8:15pm. Jivamukti is a physical, ethical, and spiritual practice, combining a vigorous hatha yoga, vinyasa-based physical style with adherence to five central tenets: shastra (scripture), bhakti (devotion), ahimsā (nonviolence, non-harming), nāda (music), and dhyana (meditation). $20. Class packages available. For questions, call 908-5770750 or email info@ampyogastudio.com. To register visit AMPYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 17 Psychic & Mediumship Practice Circle – 7:309pm. Online class via Zoom. For those who would like to practice and expand their gifts. Energy Exchange: $20 per class. Held monthly. For information contact sue@blossomingintolight-chester. com or visit BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

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Holistic Chamber of Commerce – 6-8pm. Join us for an evening of “abundance meditation” with Sandy Sauchelli—meditation instructor, reiki master and spiritual guide/director. Learning ways to promote one’s business is important, but working on our own self is even more important. Come for great networking and “connecting” in more

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 The Secrets to Manifesting Your Life (1 of 2) – 7-9pm. Step into your role as co-creator of your life and learn to work with the energies of the Universe to create what you desire. All you need is an open mind. This is a two-part series; the next class is Wed., 8/1. Long Valley, NJ. $25. Text or call Lori at 973-615-9261 or email: yoursoulsprings@ gmail.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Healing with Crystals Level 1 – 11am-5pm. Learn how to use crystals in your healing practice. Blossoming into Light, 401 Route 24, Chester. Register at crystalhealinglev1.eventbrite.com. For details, visit BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

200 YTT Info Session with Jen Kalawur – 1212:30pm. Meet with Jen Kalawur, who is leading the 200- Hour Yoga Impact Teacher Training 2018/19.

Get detailed information on the immersion, training, pricing, discounts, syllabus outline. $30. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information: 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@purpleomyoga. com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Clear Your Way to Abundance, Prosperity, Freedom & Wellness – 2-5pm. How to identify & release barriers to success using essential oils. The connection between scent, memory, & emotion.

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SUNDAY, JULY 22 Sacred Community Meditation – July 8 & 22; 10am. Experience the singing bowls, an awakening bell, the Moses Code tuning forks, the power of the spoken word in the form of a quote, poem, or spiritual message. $33. To register, text 862-2224268; sacredmedjul22.eventbrite.com. Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester.

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Discover Young Living Savvy Minerals Cosmetics – 1-5pm. Get color matched and experience the collection line formulated with ingredients you can feel fabulous about. Ironia Free Methodist Church, 298 Dover Chester Rd., Randolph. $20. To register: text/call 973-370-5678 or ylsavvyminerals. eventbrite.com. For information, email christina@ skydivaoils.com. LightWingCenter.org.

Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation with Kati Walker – 7-8pm. Himalayan Singing Bowls are one of the most powerful ways to create a sense of peace and harmony. The sound and vibration can be used to achieve a deep relaxation, reduce the effects of stress, and create a healthy flow of energy through the physical and etheric body. Be soothed by the resonance and ancient protocols. $20. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, contact 973-7632288 or info@shaktinj.com.

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TUESDAY, JULY 24 Jumpstart Your Holistic Lifestyle Seminar Series – 6:30-8pm. Start living a healthier and more natural lifestyle. Experience more happiness and energy.

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THURSDAY, JULY 26 Essential Oils 101: Modern Day Usage for Ancient Tools – 8-9:15pm. Learn why essential oils are used for mind/body/spirit wellness and self-care, tips on safety & why quality/purity matters via online Zoom videoconference webinar. Free. To register: text/call 973-370-5678 or essentialoils101intro. eventbrite.com. For information, email christina@ skydivaoils.com. LightWingCenter.org.

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7. Discover Variety 8. Know Where Your Food Comes From 9. Learn Cooking Tips, Recipes, and Meal Ideas 10. Connect with Your Community

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TUESDAY, JULY 31 Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s Disease Holistically – 6-7pm. Health seminar by George Wang, MD, PhD. Learn the latest in Alzheimer’s disease prevention and treatment from Dr. Wang, a geriatrician and integrative medicine physician, and adjunct professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Discussion about the Bredesen ReCODE Protocol will be included. To register, email info@wisdomheal.com. Wisdom Health and Wellbeing, 51 John F Kennedy Parkway, 1st Floor West, Corporate Room, Short Hills. WisdomHeal. com.

PLAN AHEAD FRIDAY, AUGUST 3 AromaHarmony™ with YLEO’s – 10am-6pm.

With Rev. Nancy Orlen Weber. AromaHarmony™ is a spiritually based essential oil application. A technique for anointing the body, mind and spirit. essential oils applied with heart felt intention are: grounding, uplifting, centering, strengthening, focusing, freeing, relaxing and enlightening! $275-$300. Denville, NJ. Register: ahnjaug2018. eventbrite.com. For information, call 888-2669462 or email lightwingcenter@gmail.com.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 10 Gong Bath with Lisa Nixon – 7pm. Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester.

BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Sacred Community Meditation – Aug. 12 & 26; 10am. Experience the singing bowls, an awakening bell, the Moses Code tuning forks, the power of the spoken word in the form of a quote, poem, or spiritual message. $33. To register, text 862-222-4268.

Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. BlossomingIntoLight-Chester.com.

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Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong.

BilyofJefferson@yahoo.com. BILY.org.

Sunday Sacred Community Meditation – July 8 & 22; 10am. Experience the singing bowls, an awakening bell, the Moses Code tuning forks, the power of the spoken word in the form of a quote, poem, or spiritual message. $33. To register, text 862-222-4268; sacredmedjul8.eventbrite.com or sacredmedjul22. eventbrite.com. Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester. BlossomingIntoLightChester.com.

Sunday Celebration Service – 10:30am. Rev. Frankie, practitioners, and musicians create an inspiring, uplifting time to be reminded of our spiritual connectedness. Center for Spiritual Living of Morristown, 331 Mt Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-5393114. truespirit@earthlink.com. cslmorristown.org.

Sunday Celebration – 11:00 am. Join our dynamic minister and talented musicians, along with other like-minded people for a weekly blast of authentic spirituality. You will be uplifted, inspired and reminded of your innate spiritual nature and connectedness to all of life. Unity of Sussex County, 25 Mudcut Rd., Lafayette. 973-383-6277. UnityOfSussex.org.

Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Yoga Impact Community Class – 4:30-5:30pm.

Beginner level yoga practice. Free/Donation to Yoga Impact. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. 973-343-2848. RSVP and info: PurpleOmYoga.com.

Monday Because I Love You (B.I.L.Y.) Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Confidential self-help group for parents experiencing substance abuse issues with their children. Free. Jefferson Twp. BOE

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Life and Business Coaching Class – 7-9pm. Find out what always stops you. Free. 165 Passaic Ave, 2nd Floor, Fairfield. RSVP via text to Herb at Lobster Lad Media, #lobsterladmedia or 973-223-8840.

Tuesday Kripalu Yoga with Angela – 9-10:30am. Kripalu yoga uses classic poses, pranayama, development of a quiet mind, and the practice of relaxation. It emphasizes following the flow of prana, practicing compassionate self-acceptance, developing witness consciousness, and taking what is learned “off the mat” and into daily life. Angela often plays the harmonium to begin and end the practice with mantra. A mixed level class is suitable for students of various experience levels. Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. HighlandYoga.com.

Summer Yoga with Jean Marie – 4:30-5:30pm, 6-7pm. Gentle yoga classes. $12. Hackettstown Health Food Store, 106 E Moore St., Hackettstown.

RSVP: 908-850-6475. FosteringTheJourney.com.

Stress, Hormones & Health (The true cause of belly fat) – 6pm, select Tuesdays. Presented by bestselling author & speaker Jean Golden-Tevald, DO of Morning Star Family Health Center. Learn about Hormone Imbalances and what really works.

Yes, this is for men too. Free dinner seminar. Seating is limited. Registration is required. For dates and restaurant location contact Carol May, Program Coordinator at 908-528-8121. MorningStarFHC.com.

T’ai Chi Chih (Joy thru Movement) Class – 6:30-7:30pm. For beginners & seniors. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure or quality sleep? Discover the serenity of t’ai chi chih. $100 for 6-week series (if paid in advance).

American Legion, 2 Meadowbrook Lane, New Egypt. Space is limited. For more information and registration call 609-752-1048 or email Siobhan@ NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

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Wednesday White Oak Center Organic Co-Op – Every other Wednesday. Delivered by Albert’s Organics.

Membership $20, then $35 bimonthly. White Oak Center, 33 Woodport Rd., Sparta. For more info, contact Brian Trautz at 973-729-1900 or BTrautz@ WhiteOakCenter.com.

Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Meditation Circle – 12-12:30pm. The middle of the week in the middle of the day is a great time to meditate with the community. $10 suggested donation. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information: 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@purpleomyoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Awaken the Master Within – 6:30-8:30pm, 3rd Wed. each month. Workshop/Class on Transformation through the Art of Self-Mastery. $25. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Chester. debbie@portalofhealing.com. 201-841-0358.

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Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Support Group of Morristown – 7–9pm. First Wednesdays, except July and August. Support for patients and their families. Speakers. 95 Madison Ave., Suite 109A, Morristown. 973-219-8092. Wen5500@hotmail.com.

Northern NJ Tarot Meet Up – 7:30-9:30pm.

Bi-weekly. $10 fee to participate. Blossoming into Light, 401 Route 24, Chester. To RSVP, you can text Sue on 862-222-4268 or go to the meetup page and join. Also find them on Facebook.

The Morris County (West) Chapter of Holistic Moms Network – 7:30pm. First Wednesdays. Held at Chester Field House, 107 Seminary Ave., Chester.

InfoHMNWestMorris@yahoo.com.

Sound Bath – 7:30pm. Relax and rejuvenate with healing sounds at Awaken Sound Health. Each Sound Bath is a 60-minute group session that alternates between sound and silence to bring participants to a place of deep relaxation, and provide for revitalization of one’s body, mind and spirit.

$20. Awaken Sound Health, 32 Grove St., Chester.

Register: AwakenSoundHealth.com/pricelist-1-3/.

For information contact Alison Iati, VSTCP at 201-874-7255 or AwakenSoundHealth@gmail.com.

AwakenSoundHealth.com AA Meeting (O-B-ST) – 8pm. Open to those struggling with alcoholism or drug addiction. Free.

Cranford United Methodist Church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Cranford.

Thursday Quantum Healing Meditation – 6-7pm, EST Weekly. Online and On-site. Enjoy the {{{ quantum }}} fields, and start manifesting a healthier you! $15/meet. RAYKISchool.com and click event to register or ask Contact@RAYKIschool.com. Onsite option, come to Cranbury NJ. T’ai Chi Chih (Joy thru Movement) Class – 6:307:30pm. For beginners & seniors. Need better balance, concerned about high blood pressure or quality sleep? Discover the serenity of t’ai chi chih. $110 for 7-week series (if paid in advance). Location: 1970 Hwy 33, Hamilton. Space is limited. For more information and registration call 609-752-1048 or email Siobhan@NextStepStrategiesLLC.com.

Prosperity Plus II – Jun. 7- Aug. 16. 6:30-8:30pm.

10-week course to harness your invisible power and manifest your dreams. Student package includes workbook and CDs. Facilitator: Jennifer Urezzio. $55.

Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown. CSLMorristown.org.

Friday Sound Bath – 10:30-11:30am. Relax and rejuvenate with healing sounds at Awaken Sound Health.

Each Sound Bath is a 60-minute group session that alternates between sound and silence to bring participants to a place of deep relaxation, and provide for revitalization of one’s body, mind and spirit. $20. Awaken Sound Health, 32 Grove St., Chester.

Qi Gong – 11-11:45am. Move your life force energy by practicing a 5-step routine, bringing balance and calm into your life. Please arrive 5-10 minutes early. $5. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

Healing and Message Circle – 11am-1pm. Join Rev. Susan Nigra of Indigo Peace LLC every Friday for healing and messages. All healing modalities welcome. You do not have to be a healer or psychic medium to participate. We start with meditation and healing on each other, and end with messages from spirit. $10. Huna Healing Center LLC, 5 East Main St., 2nd floor (Parking in back ), Denville. Lory 973-224-0096 or register@hunahealingcenter.com.

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Debtors Anonymous Meeting – 5:30-6:30pm.

Twelve-step meeting for those dealing with debt, overspending and under-earning. Downstairs Main Bldg. at Redeemer Church, 37 Newton Sparta Rd., Newton. 877-717-3328. NJPada.org.

AA Meeting – 7:30pm.St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 70 Maple Ave., Morristown. 973-538-0555.

The Huna Healing Center Lory Sison-Coppola, RMT, CHT

Reiki Healings & Certification j Certified Hypnotherapist j Kids Classes Maluhia Healing j NLP Practitioner j Spiritual Counseling j Medium Readings j Home Study Courses j Ordained Minister j Monthly Calendar of Classes j Spiritual Development www.my.calendars.net/huna j j

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Qi Gong –8-9am. Improve flexibility, mobility and reduce stress with Qi Gong class, which includes gentle, repetitive, meditative movements, synchronized with deep emphasis on diaphragmatic breathing. $18 in advance; $20 walk-in, 1st class free. HEAL Wellness Center and Spa, 413 W. Main St., Boonton. Book appt. at HealNJ.com, click Book an Appointment or call 973-837-8376. healnjspa@ gmail.com. HealNJ.com.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous Meeting – 9-10:30am. Are you having trouble controlling the way you eat? 12-step program for recovery from food addiction. No dues, fees or weigh-ins. Free. St. Clare’s Hospital, 400 W. Blackwell St., Conf. Rm D, Dover. Questions? Ellen Mutz 973-945-2704 or emutz514@gmail.com. FoodAddicts.org.

Kripalu Yoga with Angela – 9:45-11am. Kripalu yoga uses classic poses, pranayama, development of a quiet mind, and the practice of relaxation. It emphasizes following the flow of prana, practicing compassionate self-acceptance, developing witness consciousness, and taking what is learned “off the mat” and into daily life. Angela often plays the harmonium to begin and end the practice with mantra. A mixed level class is suitable for students of various experience levels. Highland Yoga, 1572 Rt. 23, Butler. 973-838-9642. HighlandYoga.com.

Overeaters Anonymous Meeting – 10:15am12:15pm. Weekly gathering of the free support group that helps people lose weight and keep it off. Downstairs meeting room, Parsippany Library.

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West Windsor Community Farmers Market – 9am-1pm. Each Saturday, rain or shine, through 11/17/18. Healthful and seasonal eating meets community at this widely popular open-air Saturday marketplace featuring local agriculture. 2 Vaughn Dr., Princeton. Follow West Windsor Community Farmers Market for details. Questions: Chris Cirkus, 609-933-4452.

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Al-Anon Meeting – 8-9:30pm. Center for Practical Spirituality - Religious Science, 331 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown. 973-539-3114. RSCI.org.

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GARDENER – HORTICULTURIST – full or part time. Work with a crew caring for gardens on residential properties throughout Morris and Northern Somerset counties. Contact Marc or Susan 973-252-0600 or susan@sterlinghort.com.

SERVICES CARD READER Intuitively guided Oracle/Tarot card readings revealing messages for your highest good. Multiple decks used. Reasonable rates for one on one and parties (hostess receives free reading). Call for appointment. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

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SOUL REUNION: Reunite “pieces” of yourself from previous lives. Often these “pieces” are missing due to trauma but there is a way become whole again.

My fascinating system for reuniting these “lost” fragments is fast, easy and done over the phone. Plus, you get to find out where and when you lived in history. jackbchurch@gmail.com.

SPACE/OFFICE FOR RENT PROFESSIONAL SPACE FOR RENT: One room 10x12 in downtown Chatham. Includes utilities & waiting room. $150 a week or $500 a month.

973-978-5105. SPACE FOR RENT Furnished office available 1-5 days/week in professional suite. Suited for psychotherapist, nutritionist, wellness coach on Highway 10 in Denville. Call Renee Jacobs, LCSW, 973-267-0822.

SPACE FOR RENT: Event & meeting rental space in Morristown, NJ. Great for recitals, weddings, practice/rehearsal space, and fitness classes. Accommodates up to 175 people. Plenty of parking, convenient to Route 202 or 287. Call 973-539-3114 or email officeadmin@cslmorristown.org for details.

SPACE FOR RENT: Event & meeting space in Sussex County. Great for classes, workshops, events, meetings, recitals. Various rooms available.

Plenty of parking. Convenient to Rts 15/94/206.

Call 973-383-6277 or email unityofsussex@ embarqmail.com.

OPPORTUNITY HEALTH AND MONEY, because we all need both. PT/FT. Get paid what you are worth.

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community resource guide ACUPUNCTURE DR. ANDY ROSENFARB, ND, LAC, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine; Board Certified in Acupuncture & Chinese Herbal Medicine 332 South Ave. East, Westfield 908-928-0060 • RosenfarbClinic.com

Dr. Rosenfarb is world renowned in the field of holistic eye health. He is passionate about helping people with degenerative eye diseases. Learn of his astounding work in this area— call now to qualify for your free copy of his ground breaking book, “Recover Your Vision.” Additional specialties include glaucoma, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy. See ad on page 59.

NJ ADVANCED ACUPUNCTURE Morgan Reade, LAc, MS 616 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell 6 Green Village Rd., Madison 201-400-2261 NJAdvancedAcupuncture.com

M o rg a n R e a d e h a s s t u d i e d Acupuncture , herbal and dietary therapy. He is board certified and licensed in Florida and NJ. He specializes in female health including autoimmune and fertility.

Other areas of expertise include digestive disorders, food allergies and Lyme disease. Born and raised in West Caldwell is where he currently resides and opened his first office there. His second location is in downtown Madison, NJ. See ad on page 42.

ALKALINE WATER HEALTH IS WEALTH, LLC Frank Geronimo 123 Oxford Ave., Jersey City 201-494-4449 CelebrityKangen@yahoo.com www.CelebrityKangen.com

Kangen Water® is Alkaline, Antioxidant-Rich, Healthy Water for Revitalized Cells and a Healthy Alternative to regular Tap and Bottled Water. Bring the wonders of Kangen Water into your home. Call today for information and finance options. See ad on page 2.

BAKERY / SPECIALTY STARSEED BAKERY

Linda Beg 100 Hibernia Avenue, Rockaway, NJ 973-957-0500 starseedbakery@gmail.com StarseedBakery.com 100% gluten, dairy, soy and GMO free retail and wholesale bakery. Available products, artisan breads, custom cakes, pies, cookies, desserts, seasonal, vegan, paleo, natural sugars, nut-free. See ad on page 32.

BEAUTIFICATION SERVICES UNLOCK YOUR HIDDEN BEAUTY

Natalia Schweitzer, Licensed Esthetician & Board Certified Permanent Makeup Artist 1236 US Highway 46 West, Suite B-1 Parsippany, NJ 07054 862-432-9074 unlockyhb@gmail.com UnlockYHB.com We provide natural permanent makeup application: microblading (hairstroke brows), powdered brows, eyeliner, lip blush, 3D realistic areola and nipple reconstruction, and natural skin rejuvenation treatments. Our permanent makeup and skin rejuvenation services can help enhance your natural beauty and make you feel more relaxed, confident and beautiful. See ad on page 18.

CHIROPRACTIC CARE HEALTHY LIVING CHIROPRACTIC Christina Markar, D.C. 410 NJ-10 #201, Ledgewood, NJ 973-584-4848 HealthyLivingChiropracticNJ.com

Many people dismiss chiropractic as being something only for back pain, but chiropractic treatment can be used to treat a wide variety of physical issues, such as migraines and headaches, chronic pain, carpal tunnel, pain due to injury or muscle strain, and much more. See ad on page 59.

COACHING LAW OF ATTRACTION LIFE COACH David Scott Bartky, CLOALC 973-444-7301 David@LifeCoachDavid.com LifeCoachDavid.com

David is a certified and experienced Law of Attraction life coach. His clients all have great success because he teaches them powerful processes and techniques so they can attract what they want, instead of what they don’t want in all areas of life (both materialistically and emotionally). The Law of Attraction is always responding to you, so if you’re ready to say “Yes!” to attracting what you want, and/or improving your life in some way, contact David today. Coaching sessions are held over the phone and the first session is always free.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY LIVING WATERS WELLNESS CENTER

Ann Ochs • Colon Hydrotherapist I-ACT Certified, Advanced Level Certified National Board for Colon Therapy Body Ecology Diet Certified 26 Elm St., Morristown 973-998-6550 • ColonHealthNJ.com AnnLivingWaters@aol.com Ann Ochs has more than eight years experience as a colon hydrotherapist.

She holds an advanced certification from the International Association of Colon Therapists (I-ACT), is certified by the National Board for Colon Hydrotherapy, and is a certified body ecologist. Living Waters offers the Angel of Water®, an advanced colon hydrotherapy system, designed to offer the ultimate in privacy and dignity. The Center is under the medical direction of Kristine Profeta-Gedroic, MD, FAAFP. Call today for an appointment. See ad on page 27.

NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

Susan Richter, RN, CCH, Nutritionist, LDHS 166 Franklin Road Denville, NJ 07834 973-586-0626 Scared to try a colonic? Susan has 31 years experience with colon hydrotherapy. Her system is gentle and thorough, and you have her expert assistance throughout the session. Colon cleansing has long been used to help the body absorb nutrients and eliminate waste effectively - a great way to enhance your chosen method of maintaining health and wellness. Call her for a free 15 minute consultation to determine if a colonic would be beneficial for you, as there are certain conditions that would warrant enzyme therapy first! Visit NextLevelHealing.com/colonics to get the scoop!

ENZYME NUTRITION NEXT LEVEL HEALING OF NJ, INC.

Susan Richter, RN, Nutritionist, CCH, LDHS Denville, NJ. 973-586-0626 NextLevelHealing.com Call Susan to fix the digestive issues that accompany cancer, diabetes, dementia and heart disease. With thirty years of clinical experience in alternative health care, Susan often finds that the lack of nutrients from foods begin the cascade to disease.

Learn to read the signals in your body-mind that indicate poor nutrition, excess toxins, or structural stress. Then learn the solutions!

Never be a food snob. Learn from everyone you meet—the fish guy at your market, the lady at the local diner, farmers, cheese makers. Ask questions, try everything and eat up! ~Rachael Ray July 2018

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MORNING STAR FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 54 Old Highway 22, Clinton 908-735-9344 MorningStarFHC.com

MorningStar’s team of health professionals cares for you like family. Our membership based practice cares for men, women and children age 8 and up with a functional approach to primary care. See ad on page 47.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE/ IV INFUSION KAYA HEALTH & WELLNESS/ IV INFUSION LOUNGE Monica Sood, MD 51 John F. Kennedy Pkwy., 1st Floor West, Ste. 115, Short Hills 973-996-4496 info@ivinfusionlounge.com IVInfusionlounge.com

We use a functional medicine approach in partnership with our patients to get to the root cause of disease. IV nutrient infusions are used as part of whole patient treatment and are available a la carte as well. See ad on page 2.

HEALTHY BEAUTY SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SALON FIG

Salon Spa & Shoppe 274 Spring Street, Newton 973-300-4247 SalonFig.com The first eco-friendly luxury salon, spa, and Natural Essentials Shoppe offering a fume-free holistic beauty experience. Our family of educated professionals devote their time to creating a welcoming stress-free environment. See ads on pages 11 and 38.

HOLISTIC DENTAL CENTER VLADIMIR GASHINSKY, D.D.S.

91 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ 07041 973-457-4688 holisticdentalcenternj.com We focus on performing holistic dental care that is good for the body as well as teeth and gums. We put an emphasis on a more natural or holistic approach to dentistry. As a holistic dentist, Dr. Gashinsky treats the cause of the problem and not just the symptoms. He seeks to improve his patients’ quality of life through holistic dental care that respects and honors the body. See ad on page 3.

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HOLISTIC CENTER LIGHTWING CENTER

Nancy Weber 27 Bald Nob Road, Denville 973-586-3936 • LightwingCenter.org We offer Holistic Practitioners specific ordinations relating to your practice. Certification programs on Young Living aromatherapy and more available through our seminary. See ads on pages 13, 17 and 48.

HOLISTIC/FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE SKINCARE HEAL WELLNESS CENTER AND SPA 413 West Main Street Boonton, NJ 973-837-8376 HealNJ.com

Look and feel amazing with our cutting edge, natural skin treatments and products. Our functional medicine approach includes therapeutic skin and body treatments, massage, personalized health and skin evaluations, diet and lifestyle education, lab workup, personal training, yoga, meditation. Call or book online. See ad on page 16.

HOLISTIC MEDICAL WISDOM HEALTH AND WELLBEING George C. Wang, MD, PhD 51 John F Kennedy Parkway, 1st Floor West, Short Hills 973-671-1868 WisdomHeal.com

We are an integrative and functional medicine practice that empowers people to transform their lives by creating true health in body, mind, and spirit. We offer holistic approaches to care, including acupuncture, and teach lifelong skills for healthy living. See ad on page 7.

NEXT GENERATION MEDICAL & WELLNESS

Philip J. Cohen, MD Denise M. Cohen, ND 75 Bloomfield Ave., Ste 106, Denville 908-455-2639 • pcohen@cohenwellness.com CohenWellness.com An integrative medicine practice with a holistic approach to p a t i e n t c a r e . We combine the insights of Functional, Orthomolecular, Anti-aging, and Bioregulatory medicine to create highly individualized treatment plans just for you. We recognize and support the body’s innate power to heal, and encourage conscious living and lifestyle.

See ad on page 37.

HOLISTIC HEALING SERVICES AWAKENING WELLNESS, LLC

Hilary D. Bilkis, MS, CST CranioSacral Therapy • SomatoEmotional Release Work • Visceral Mobility Energy Healing • MELT Method Instruction 14 Pine St., Ste. 8, Morristown 973-479-2229 Awakening4Wellness.com Hilary uniquely blends CranioSacral Therapy with other healing modalities to alleviate chronic pain, headaches, stress and accumulated tension. Treatment benefits physical, emotional and energetic levels. Hilary facilitates the body’s self-healing process; gently releasing restrictions in the connective tissue and removing energy blockages. Using her intuitive abilities, she also helps release stored injury, trauma, memories and emotions. Clearing the body of stuck stress improves health, feelings of wellness, ability to feel calm, centered and empowered.

HEARTMATH+♥

Linda Sercarz Certified Heartmath Coach Serving North Jersey and surrounding area 973-714-8650 Sercarz@aol.com Heartmath+♥ consists of simple heart focused science-based meditations.

The techniques are designed to change the way your body responds to stress by learning to self-regulate.

They create more resilience, coherence, clarity, (even in stressful situations), and the capacity to selfregulate. Heartmath+♥

HUNA HEALING CENTER

Lory Sison-Coppola Reiki Master, Past Life Regressionist, Huna, Crystal Children Advocate, Readings 5 East Main St., Ste., 28B, Denville 973-796-4661 HunaHealingCenter@yahoo.com HunaHealingCenter.com The Center offers different modalities that will raise your Spiritual Awareness, heighten your vibrations. We are dedicated to understanding and providing for those with specific needs. Classes, Certifications, Healing sessions, readings and counseling are offered. See ad on page 51.

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RESHMA SHAH MEDITATION AND HEALING Reshma Shah Westfield 908-264-4344 Info@ReshmaShah.com ReshmaShah.com

Reshma is a certified ThetaHealing Teacher and Practitioner with a passion in helping individuals recognize their limiting belief patterns and tap into their true potential. Her students learn the practice of Thetahealing and her clients benefit from one on one sessions healing them from illness, trauma, chronic pail, spiritual and emotional restriction giving them miraculous transformations. Reshma specializes in working with children and their parents teaching them mediation, the use of alteration in life style with Thetahealing® and the power of developing intuitive abilities to transform their lives to their desires. As per debut month, the first time clients get 25% off their first session. See ad on page 13.

HYPNOSIS HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER

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PROGRESSIVE HOLISTIC DENTAL THERAPIES TRANSFORM QUALITY OF LIFE Patients travel from around the world to experience world class quality, service and expertise Denville is famous for its medical community. So, it’s no surprise that a perfect smile is a must have item in this friendly town. Hand crafting those smiles is the life work of Dr. Steiner and Dr. Fine. Their office’s reputation has spread so far that they now treat patients from around the world; often doing more smile makeovers in a single month that some dentists do in a lifetime.

They also offer an amazing alternative for those living with missing teeth. This dramatic advancement in the field of dental implantology now makes it possible for many patients to switch from dentures to permanent implant supported teeth in only a few hours. This new approach can be used to replace a single missing tooth or an entire mouth. Patients leave the office after just one appointment with a beautiful and strong smile. Discomfort is so minimal that most patients eat a light meal that evening.

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