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Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

20 PETS WELCOME HERE Happy Places to Live and Travel Together

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22 DOING NOTHING

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Why Timeouts Matter

26 LIVABLE

COMMUNITIES WE LOVE Good for People and the Planet

31 PILLOW SELF-TALK Three Questions to Ponder Before Sleeping

34 HEALTHY SUMMER HYDRATION

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39 RUNNING WITH Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit

42 PETER GROS

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 11 eco tip 12 global briefs 14 healing ways 18 therapy

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22 teen vioces 34 healthy kids 36 conscious

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ecently, we introduced a new column written by teenagers called Teen Voices. The idea behind it is to help parents (and other adults) get a glimpse of the world through a teen’s eyes. In raising my own four children, I found striving to better understand their world through their eyes was one of the most powerful tools I could use.

This simple approach does help build a foundation of trust, however, building trust with a teenager is a day to day business. Some days, you are best friends. The next day, one of us is from another planet. As in most things, it is a process. Listening (when my 15-year-old talks to me) is more important than speaking. No Einstein moment here. The goal is to learn something, not tell something, and keeping that in focus is paramount to building trust. But let’s step back to the beginning, long before the teen years.

Today, I asked a friend to tell me about being a father. (He has a three-year-old (his first), and a 16-year-old step-son.) “I love being a father. It feels totally natural. Nothing has been more rewarding,” he replied. “The father-son relationship is incredibly special. The responsibility of being a guide to his future makes me a better person every day of my life.

Seeing the world through his eyes brings me back to the purity of being a child where everything is new, exciting.” As he was speaking, it dawned on me that happy should fit in there someplace because who really laughs, smiles, and shows happiness more than children? My friend also pointed out a reminder to us all: Children can put your day in true perspective.

Their simplicity reminds us that we are the ones who complicate the equation. However, parenting is complicated. It is not easy. It brings feelings of joy, sorrow, guilt, anxiety, and every other emotion you can possibly think of—sometimes all within 5 minutes.

Fatherhood has certainly changed in my lifetime, and I am so thankful for how fathers today have embraced the profession of fatherhood. Some of us had to get ego, selfishness, predetermined behavior, learned behavior and, in some cases, bad models out of the way before we could even comprehend what fatherhood was about. I am so proud as I watch my friends embrace their role as a father—the sacrifices they make, the dedication they display, the love they show. We have come a long way as men and as fathers. For the younger male reading this it might be hard to imagine but take my word—We have come a long way, baby.

So, to all the fathers out there—keep growing. Make the model for your children something to be proud of so they can be better fathers for their children. That’s how it works.

Happy Father’s Day!

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Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) 2018 Symposium Lands Locally

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ore than 121,000 UFO sightings are reported each year in the United States alone, and Pennsylvania, a “hot spot” with over 5,176 logged events, currently ranks fifth in the nation for frequency of sightings. Anyone who has witnessed an event, wishes they had or is just curious about what else may be out there in the skies can enjoy the 2018 MUFON Symposium, a yearly gathering for sharing investigations, research and experiences.

The event will be held on July 27 to 29, with registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill.

This year’s theme is “UFOs, Extraterrestrials and the Future of Humanity,” and opens with a free, public educational outreach day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday. MUFON invites the public to learn more about UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomenon through their dynamic lectures.

Formed in 1969, MUFON is currently the oldest and largest civilian UFO-investigative organization, with over 4,000 members worldwide throughout 43 countries and in all 50 states. The group has over 500 certified field investigators worldwide, who undergo training and certification by MUFON.

Featured at the event is Peter Robbins, one of America’s most respected UFO investigative writers and the symposium’s master of ceremonies, who will welcome Lynne

D. Kitei, M.D., a Phoenix physician who witnessed, photographed and videotaped “the Phoenix lights,” America’s most well documented mass UFO sighting, in 1997.

Additionally, Travis Walton will speak about his experience as a logger who encountered a disc-shaped craft in 1975 and subsequently went missing for five days. A Q&A panel will follow.

Attendees can enjoy film screenings, an art exhibit and a vendor room, which is free and open to the public. Registered symposium attendees will have access to all 15 presenters. Early bird special is available until June 30 for Full Symposium tickets only with discount code: CHERRY50.

Location: 2349 W. Marlton Pk., Cherry Hill, NJ. For more information, visit MUFONSymposium.com.

Author Publishes Forward-Thinking Book

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uthor David Kline has published a new book, Change a Letter, Change Your Life. The book gives readers the opportunity to learn about the law of attraction and how to use it to improve their lives. Encouraging readers to move beyond the phrase, I’ll believe it when I see it, Kline suggests readers take the initiative to formulate a new way of thinking by changing the w in when to a t, so that the resulting updated phrase becomes: I believe, then I see.

“What a difference one letter can make,” notes Kline. “It can change everything from a negative and stagnant approach to life, to a positive and forwardthinking stance. But changing that one letter in your belief system may be one of the hardest things you ever have to do. It means giving up your old thought processes and early programming and moving fearlessly ahead into uncharted territory.”

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Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health More than half of teens and young adults that have slaked their thirst with energy drinks report consequently suffering negative health consequences, reports a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Of 2,055 Canadian participants between ages 12 and 24, 55.4 percent said they had negative health events afterwards. Of these, 26.5 percent trembled and felt jittery, 24.7 percent had faster heartbeats and 22.5 percent noted “jolt and crash” episodes— a spell of alertness followed by a sudden drop in energy.

Another 5.1 percent experienced nausea or diarrhea and 0.2 percent, seizures. Most respondents said they drank only one or two energy drinks at a time.

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In the first scientific study of facial exercise, 27 middleaged women that performed specific facial muscle movements looked an average of two-and-a-half years younger in 20 weeks based on a standardized scale called the Merz-Carruthers Facial Aging Photoscales.

By doing the exercises for 30 minutes each day or every other day, the fullness of both the upper and lower cheeks, in particular, of the women were significantly enhanced, report Northwestern University researchers.

“The exercises enlarge and strengthen the facial muscles, so the face becomes firmer and more toned and shaped like a younger face,” says lead author Murad Alam, a medical doctor.

Some of the study exercises can be found by searching the topic of Happy Face Yoga on YouTube.

Cardiovascular exercise improves a person’s healthy gut microbes even without making dietary changes, University of Illinois researchers report. In a study of 32 people, 30 to 60 minutes of exercise three times a week for six weeks boosted levels of healthy intestinal bacteria, especially for lean subjects, and less so for the obese.

The healthy bacteria produced short-chain fatty acids that reduce the risk of colon cancer.

“The bottom line is that there are clear differences in how the microbiome of somebody who is obese versus somebody who is lean responds to exercise,” says Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., a kinesiology professor at the university.

Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time When we’re feeling angry, stressed or overexcited, just 15 minutes of being alone without a device can put us into a more peaceful state, reports a University of Rochester study.

Young adults, sitting in a comfortable chair away from their devices, were given something to read, told to think about something specific or not given any instruction. Some were asked to sit alone for 15 minutes a day for a week and keep a diary. In all cases, such solo time away from devices helped reduce intense emotions afterward.

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Healthy Oils Improve Good Cholesterol A spate of recent worldwide studies reveal several cholesterol-healthy alternatives to olive oil.

Ingesting 15 milliliters a day of virgin coconut oil for eight weeks increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) “good cholesterol” levels in 32 young adults by an average of 5.72 milligrams/deciliter, researchers at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University found.

Walnut oil slashed heart disease risk in 100 Type 2 diabetes patients that swallowed capsules containing a total of 15 milliliters of walnut oil a week—the amount of oil obtained from 4 to 5 servings of the nuts.

They experienced significant drops in total cholesterol, low-density (LDL) “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides after 90 days, reported Iranian researchers at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

Camelina oil from the Camelina sativa plant, also called false flax, lowered LDL levels in 79 men with prediabetic symptoms, whereas diets high in either high- or lowfatty fish did not, according to the University of Eastern Finland. The men consumed 30 milliliters of the oil for 90 days.

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Mangoes contain potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties that may prove useful in treating gastrointestinal disease, cognitive decline and diabetes, report scientists at the University of Palermo, in Italy.

Also, Texas A&M researchers have found that 300 people with Crohn’s disease that ate 200 to 400 grams of commercially available frozen mangoes daily for eight weeks had fewer digestive symptoms, improved inflammation biomarkers and less colon cancer-linked molecules in their digestive tracts.

Scientists Discover Alcohol-Cancer Link

After a polluting coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania was shut down in 2014 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory action, the chances of women living 30 miles downwind having a preterm birth fell by about 28 percent, report Lehigh University researchers. While the plant was operating, women in affluent New Jersey communities downwind had a 17 percent greater risk of having babies of very low birth weights— less than 5.5 pounds—than did women in other similar affluent areas.

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Alcohol has been linked to seven types of cancer, including breast and bowel, and scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, in Cambridge, UK, have tracked down a possible cause. In lab tests, they found that when the body processes alcohol, acetaldehyde is produced. Acetaldehyde alters and damages DNA within blood stem cells, leading to rearranged chromosomes and a greater likelihood of cancer.

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This summer, consider the convenience and relaxation of watching the world go by outside a panoramic side window instead of focusing on driving the road ahead. Train travel is also more cost-effective, affordable and eco-friendly than flying. SmarterTravel.com highlights railroad discounts for children, seniors, students, AAA members, military personnel and other demographics. Additional advantages include accessible central city terminals, a generous luggage policy and less time waiting until departures. If a station has an unattended parking lot, arrange to be dropped off.

Amtrak (Amtrak.com) encompasses 300 daily trains on more than 21,000 miles of track to more than 500 destinations. Particularly scenic routes include the California Zephyr that winds through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains between San Francisco and Chicago; and the Adirondack train between New York City and Montreal, Canada, offering spectacular views of both its namesake national park and the historic Hudson River Valley.

Amtrak’s 75 vacation packages (AmtrakVacations.com) range from three days to two weeks. Sights include the Grand Canyon and Glacier, Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks. Most long-distance routes provide sleeping ac-

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Advanced technology electric locomotives began enhancing Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor runs in 2016. Designed for maximum energy efficiency with a regenerative braking system that feeds back into the power grid, this innovation saves electricity and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Amtrak’s partnership with CarbonFund.org allows passengers to offset the carbon emissions footprint from their rail travel. Custom contributions can be made via the Rail Calculator or short- or long-distance traveler or Amtrak Trainiac preset options on Amtrak’s website.

Many travelers also enjoy narrowgauge, short-rail junkets. Popular options include Colorado’s Durango & Silverton Railroad (DurangoTrain.com), a nostalgic trip back to the mining days of the Old West; the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (CumbresToltec.com), a 45-mile ride along the New Mexico/ Colorado border; and the Conway Scenic Railroad (ConwayScenic.com) in New Hampshire, within two hours of both Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts.

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Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing

A new Ukrainian homebuilding startup called Passivdom uses a 3-D printing robot to produce parts for tiny houses. The machine can print the walls, roof and floor of the company’s 380-square-foot model in about eight hours. The windows, doors and self-contained plumbing, sewage and self-electrical systems are then added by a human worker. Solar energy is stored in a battery.

Filtered water collects from humidity in the air. Prices start at $64,000 per house (Passivedom).

M.A.DI., in Italy, produces prefabricated A-frame houses in five sizes that can be set up anywhere. The basic model is rated an energy class B, but can be upgraded with an option of adding solar panels to make the structures energy-independent.

Homes made by Lifehaus blend low-cost, off-grid appeal with holistic living and luxurious details. The Lebanon company is pioneering energy-neutral dwellings made from locally sourced and recycled materials. Green home dwellers will also be able to generate electricity and grow their own food.

At the North American Climate Summit in Chicago last December, more than 50 mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter, intended to guide cities toward reaching greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals similar to the Paris climate accord. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says each mayor will pursue a customized plan, noting, “We’re all going to get to the same destination in our own way.” President Trump’s intended exit from the Paris agreement has sparked an uproar from leaders worldwide, especially mayors in cities long committed to reducing emissions.

Dozens of cities are committed to 100 percent clean and renewable energy goals and pledged to promote clean transit through using zero-emissions buses.

Emanuel believes, “Climate change can be solved by human action.” Cities’ actions now may well pay off in the long run.

Deadly Cargo Oil Spill Threatens Ocean Ecology

Experts are warning that the Iranian tanker Sanchi oil spill in January in the East China Sea could potentially be one of the worst in decades. Scientists from the UK National Oceanography Centre and the University of Southampton are monitoring the disaster, believing it could 12

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severely impact important reefs, fishing grounds and protected marine areas in Japan. They are also concerned by the toxic nature of the ultra-light, highly flammable oil and unknown impacts. Simon Boxall, with the centre, notes, “It’s not like crude, which does break down under natural microbial action. This stuff actually kills the microbes that break the oil down.”

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Cincinnati has contracted with the energy company Dynegy to purchase 100 percent renewable energy to operate most of its municipal facilities through at least 2021.

The green energy will power police and fire stations, health clinics, recreation centers and most administrative buildings, including city hall.

The city’s greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by more than 9 percent and its utility rates by more than $100,000 annually. The deal will bring the city closer to its goal of running on 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

Mayors Worldwide Sign Climate Charter

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Green Team Seattle Mariners Win Eco-Award

CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field, homes of the National Football League Seahawks and Major League Baseball (MLB) Mariners, respectively, introduced a Strawless in Seattle campaign last September. More than 100 local businesses joined with the Lonely Whale Foundation to help eliminate plastic waste.

Safeco Field is the most sustainable baseball facility today, recycling 96 percent of all waste generated last season. As a result, the Mariners earned MLB’s Green Glove Award for 2017. Every food service item is recyclable or compostable, and cleaning crews manually separate waste items from recyclables after every game.

The Mariners have been playing under energy-efficient LED lights since 2014, the first MLB ball club to do so. The team also added a 450-square-foot urban garden before the 2016 season that provides fresh vegetables and herbs for the concession stands.

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Cleanup Cites Worst Plastic Polluters

A week-long beach cleanup and audit at Freedom Island in the Philippines last September exposed the companies most responsible for plastic pollution in the critical wetland habitat. The Greenpeace Philippines and #breakfreefromplastic movement audit, the first of its kind in the country, revealed that Nestlé, Unilever and the Indonesian company PT Torabika Mayora are the top three contributors of plastic waste discovered in the area, contributing to the more than 2 million tons of mismanaged plastic waste in the Philippines, the third-biggest source of plastic ocean pollution per year. See the whole list at Tinyurl.com/TopTenPolluters.

Boston Ban

Plastic Bags Get the Boot

Boston will join 59 other Massachusetts municipalities and hundreds of others across the nation, including Seattle, Washington, and Washington, D.C., in banning single-use plastic shopping bags by the end of this year. Instead, Boston shoppers must bring their own totes or pay store owners five cents or more for a thicker, compostable plastic bag or a larger paper bag with handles. “This new ordinance protects the health of our neighborhoods and environment, while at the same time easing the burden on taxpayers and saving local retailers millions,” says Kirstie Pecci, director of the Conservation Law Foundation’s Zero Waste Project.

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All-Natural Beauty

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Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

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rom red carpets to Teen Vogue magazine, the natural beauty trend has taken the industry by storm. Consumer whims may have sparked its beginnings more than a decade ago, but demand is now spiking profits into the billions.

“Consumer need is influencing retailers to offer cleaner formulas reflecting firm ecovalues,” says Karen Behnke, the pioneering entrepreneur who founded Juice Beauty, in San Rafael, California. Behnke aimed to create meaningful change in the industry when she assembled her dream team 13 years ago.

The company now owns a trailblazing patent and sets the standard for clinical organics.

“We’re excited that traditional department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Holt Renfrew are adding our products to their beauty departments,” says Behnke, who attributes Juice Beauty’s tremendous growth in recent years to a surge of interest in chemical-free, luxury alternatives.

Natural Replaces Toxic

A recent Green Beauty Barometer online survey revealed that more than half of women want their skincare products to be all-natural, a result likely driven by the scientific information age (see KariGran. com/pages/greenbeauty for details). Repu-

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table scientific studies revealing parabens in breast cancer biopsies have demonstrated that everything applied to the skin also enters the bloodstream, hence the effectiveness of dermal nicotine and birth control patches. Thus, it can be alarming to realize that the average woman will unknowingly consume seven pounds of lipstick contain-

ing petroleum-based emollients, synthetic preservatives and artificial dyes during a lifetime, undoubtedly another reason consumers are switching to natural options.

Katey Denno, a Los Angeles makeup artist to the stars, noticed cosmetic red flags early in her career. “The first time I turned over a palette that most makeup artists carry and saw specific colors that couldn’t be used on eyes or lips, I was confused; if something isn’t safe for lips or eyes, how can it be good for any part of us?” queries Denno, who switched from social work to makeup artistry 11 years ago. “The change in the industry has been substantial. Now green is mainstream, and most artists have included some green beauty brands in their kits.”

Millennials continue to drive consumer demand for higher standards. “Retailers understand that the skincare/makeup landscape is changing,” advises Behnke.

“Traditional brands are no longer attracting younger consumers that are demanding organic, clinically validated products.”

Denno concurs, stating, “The spotlight on clean products comes from the growing acknowledgement that we can and must do all we can to lower our overall toxic load.”

Demand Escalates

Women are fueling the natural beauty movement, yet more men than ever are also seeking healthy alternatives. Grooming products with unisex packaging and fragrances are among top sellers. Informed teen and 20-something buyers are inclined to choose people- and eco-friendly brands that are also cruelty-free.

A wide selection of aluminum-free, natural, personal care products including underarm deodorants are showing up in supermarkets. Women are ditching toxic hair dyes and going silver to avoid thinning hair and allergies, and unwittingly, creating a new fashion statement. Plus, there’s growing interest in DIY cosmetics using everyday goodfor-you ingredients found in the kitchen.

Artisan perfumes are gaining popularity among women that want the mystery and allure of fragrance without the side effects of manmade, chemical-based brands. “Some new customers are frustrated by commercial products giving them headaches, while others say that they just don’t like perfume, when what they actually don’t like is synthetic fragrance chemicals,” says Ananda Wilson, a botanical perfumer and owner of Gather Perfume, in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

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“It’s inspiring when they smell real plant scents and see how their world lights up! The molecules in natural perfumes are active and interact with personal chemistry, so they unfold differently on each wearer, creating a unique signature and experience.”

Wilson ventured into botanical blends when both awareness and supplies of appropriate ingredients were scarce. “Perfume history is largely rooted in natural materials, but until recently, there was a mass blackout of this precious lineage. When I started, there was barely anything available, and only through a handful of aromatherapy companies,” she explains. Now, Wilson bases her products on botanical infusions from plants she’s grown or collected, including wild beach roses, clover and spring poplar buds.

It only takes a whiff to dispel the myth that natural perfumes lack sophistication or tenacity. “Naturals have a breadth of possibilities— opulent white florals, fresh and clean, or dirty and smoky,” expounds Wilson.

Eco-beauty is emerging from conscious lifestyle choices and creating the next era of cosmetics. “It’s fun to be called a pioneer in organic beauty,” muses Behnke. “Our products, employees and happy customers comprise an encouraging accomplishment.”

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Named after its founder, Dr. Ida P. Rolf, Rolfing® is a specialized method of bodywork that works with the connective tissues, the body’s internal flexible scaffolding, which permeates the entire body. Rolfing works on this complex web of connective tissues to release, realign and balance the body as a whole. Instead of viewing the body as a collection of separate parts, Rolfing treats the body as an 18

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Ed Hemberger, a Structural Integration (SI) Myofacial specialist explains, “Many women come to the clinic complaining of pain or issues with balance which are usually related to underlying instability.

They may have had no history of these issues until menopause. Rolfing helps create stability throughout the body so the body is better able to support itself. It helps with the sprains, strains and injuries, which are

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all tissue injuries.” Rolfing helps with the stiffness that starts to accrue after the age of 40 and it increases range of movement and energy levels. Rolfing can realign scar tissue while also healing any torsion or misalignment caused by that scar. Hemberger adds, “If we start to live in and enjoy our bodies more through Rolfing, our attitude to the process of aging will be a lot more positive.

Most people say they feel more grounded or connected to the earth and that they feel more present in their lives.”

Patients report feeling taller, looser and more open, with less cramping and tightness in the shoulders and back after the first session. The first seven sessions focus on different parts of the body, like the legs and feet, or aspects like balance, the connection between the spine and legs, and instability in the head, neck and jaw. The last three sessions are tailor-made to your own needs, working on particular areas where movement is restricted, all building towards closure in the tenth session.

Each session typically lasts 60-75 minutes and can benefit anyone from athletes and ballet dancers to children. Many clients report that the therapeutic effect of Rolfing carries on working long after the course of treatment has ended.

The benefits of Rolfing include reduced pain and discomfort in the body, greater flexibility, improved posture, improved sports performance and resilience to future injury. Clients leave with an enhanced sense of whole body awareness and new movement possibilities, more energy with greater “get up and go,” stronger emotional boundaries and a sense of feeling more comfortable in one’s skin. The results of “The Ten Series” are long-lasting and easily maintained. Consider Rolfing to heal and restore your body to its perfect, natural balance.

Ed Hemberger LMT, ART, Certified Practitioner of Structural Integration, and Dr. Thomas Findley MD, PhD, Certified Advanced Rolfer, have offices in Boonton and Livingston, New Jersey and Manhattan, New York. For more information on Rolfing and to make an appointment, call 973-462-3112 or visit HembergerStructuralIntegration.com.

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s of last year, 90 million dogs lived in American homes. Including cats, birds, fish, small animals and reptiles, the grand total is 393 million, reports the American Pet Products Association. Pets are considered family members by 95 percent of their people. Accordingly, pets are a key consideration in choosing a friendly place to live or visit.

The personal finance website WalletHub analyzed the most pet-friendly U.S. cities encompassing criteria inclusive of access to veterinarians and cost, pet insurance rates, pet-friendly restaurants, pet-centric businesses, dog parks and animal shelters. SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company, ranked cities by dog parks, pet-friendly restaurants and

“First, look for pet-friendly landlords. Space to play, socialize and exercise animals is next on my list, followed by breweries and restaurants that allow dogs on their patios,” says Alexandra Bassett, a professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Savvy Los Angeles. “I hike off-leash in Runyon Canyon and we visit the Pawbar at Pussy & Pooch, a pet lifestyle boutique, to mingle and sample treats. Food is the fastest way to make a dog comfortable in just about any setting.”

Irvine and Carlsbad, California, and Portland, Maine, are among the first cities to ban use of toxic pesticides in public areas and homes, following pressure from local groups. Being closer to the ground and smaller in size, pets suffer adverse reactions faster than humans. Contact local environmental groups to help ban harmful insecticides and herbicides in public areas.

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stores, walkability, weather and housing costs. Unsurprisingly, many high picks are in warmer climates.

Top 10 Cities for Dogs Albuquerque—only 28 rainy days a year, plus affordable housing Tucson—50 welcoming restaurants and sunny weather San Diego—200 restaurants, plus a dogs-welcome beach Denver—posted solid scores in all categories Las Vegas—dog parks favored by dry, sunny weather New York City—high on walkability, especially in good weather Sacramento—affordable housing and lots of green space Phoenix—friendly restaurants and shops, plus sunny days Chicago—great walking; bundle up against lake breezes Top 10 list by SmartAsset.com. Find a different, 100 best list at Wallethub.com/edu/most-pet-friendly-cities/5562.

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San Francisco—dog parks, walkability and friendly restaurants

and uses less water and energy than a traditional pool or golf course. Separate paths allocated for bikes and driverless cars keep dog walkers safe.

Colony Cove, in Ellenton, Florida, is a 55-plus retirement community that allows multiple pets, including some breeds banned elsewhere. It maintains a large dog park, and at summer’s end, dogs are welcome to take a dip in the pool. Further, the association offers mobile groomers, photos with Santa and costume contests.

All species are welcome at Rose Villa Senior Living, in Portland, Oregon, where residents’ request for an off-leash dog park play area was granted. One resident owns two dogs, two cats and an African gray parrot.

The largest-ever Canadian residential project to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification, Calgary’s University District, embraces ecological conservation, habitat restoration and long-term conservation management principles. Designed for residents to age in place with their families, recreational fitness amenities include on- and off-leash dog parks, a pet-friendly activity space and paths leading to parks.

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Sara Nick, chief content officer at Sidewalk Dog Media, in Minneapolis, suggests experiencing unique adventures. Dog paddling takes on new meaning via stand-up paddleboarding with a pooch at Minnesota’s Split Rock Lighthouse and Tettegouche state parks.

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ogs eat grass, roll in it and walk on it. Pesticides on feet and fur walk into the house. One of the top three pesticides sold in the U.S., known as 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, or 2,4-D, is used for golf courses, landscaping and public areas. Popular products containing 2,4-D include:

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Whatever the weather, equine-friendly pups can ride along in a horse-drawn carriage from Doubletree Carriage Company, in Spring Valley. Dogs are welcome to watch or snooze through film showings at the Long Drive-In, in Long Prairie.

Birgit and Jim Walker, authors of Keep Your Paws on the Road: A Practical Guide to Traveling with Dogs, travel by RV in summer with their three dogs to favorite stops like Tombstone, Arizona.

“Some tourist areas don’t welcome dogs, but in Tombstone, dogs can go for stagecoach rides and down into a mine with you,” she says.

Kim Salerno, president and founder of TripsWithPets.com, in Wake Forest, North Carolina, recommends Kimpton or Aloft hotels. “Kimpton accepts any pet, any size, weight, breed or species. Amenities include a bed, treats, a water bowl and toys with no additional pet fee,” she says.

Salerno continues, “In Asheville, dogs are allowed on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate. The Ernest Hemingway House, in Key West, Florida, allows small, cat-friendly dogs. Boutiques, feed stores, wineries and art galleries may say yes to pets. Ask first and make sure your pet is well-behaved.”

Whether at home or traveling, families can enjoy many opportunities to share new experiences with pets. Just be sure they mind their manners to have a good time.

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ast month, I talked about the stress that is placed on teens who are striving for academic achievement while simultaneously excelling in extracurricular activities. They want to get into a good college, follow their dreams, build a future and ultimately become “successful” adults. While these things may be important, growing up is not all about getting somewhere or becoming someone. We need to take time to find joy in the present moment, otherwise the journey to adulthood becomes overwhelming and loses its purpose.

In the daily routine of school, activities and homework, it can seem like there is an absence of free time to do something just because it’s fun or relaxing. But a closer look reveals there are many moments in each day that can be whatever you want them to be. Whether it’s sitting on a bus listening to a favorite album, going for a quick walk in the sunshine or just spending a few minutes with a friend, family member or pet, finding what makes you happy is vital.

When you have the chance to relax, you should absolutely take advantage of it!

I recently had to travel a distance away for an interview and realized that Branch Brook Park was nearby. I made sure I was able to stop and spend time walking around admiring the stunning cherry blossoms. Connecting with nature is an excellent way to release worries and appreciate the beauty that surrounds us. Just this simple break away was enough to clear my head of everything else going on and refuel my motivation.

Happiness does not have to be something that is expensive or time consuming, it can be found in the little things. Taking time to recognize the bright moments that enter your day and being grateful for them will increase your joy.

Hannah Adamson is a junior at high school.

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DOING NOTHING Why Timeouts Matter

by April Thompson

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n a harried world where our work is never done, it’s tough to take timeouts to do nothing. Yet, when we pump the brakes on Americans’ obsessive drive, we discover fresh productivity, creativity and contentment.

“We’re socialized to pride ourselves on accomplishment and achievement, yet when you step back, you realize doing nothing produces a valuable currency, especially in enhanced mental health,” says Colleen Long, a Boston psychologist and author of Happiness in B.A.L.A.N.C.E: What We Know Now About Happiness.

Italians call it la dolce far niente, or the sweetness of doing nothing, while the Dutch word niksen translates as “doing something without a purpose”. Here are a few tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.

Create a “do nothing” ritual. Set

aside a special time and make it known.

It can start the morning or wind down an evening. It may be meditating a few minutes or enjoying a bit of aromatherapy, wherever the heart leads.

Relax into the moment. Acknowledge

guilty feelings when they arise, but don’t heed them. It takes time to undo mental programming and learn to quiet the voice urging, “Don’t just stand there, do something!”

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Mindfully do nothing. It’s not about

vegging out with passive activities like watching TV or checking email. It’s a time to come alive to our senses and surroundings, whether listening to music or peoplewatching, free of distractions from phone calls or anxious thoughts.

Doing something is okay. The aim

is to let go of the compulsion to check off every item on our to-do list—but that doesn’t mean blankly staring off into space.

These are purposeful moments without a specific purpose. Doodle in a sketchbook, wander around the neighborhood or lie in the grass and look at clouds. Spontaneously go with the flow.

There’s no one way or right way to do nothing. “Just by carving out space,

you’ll get a benefit even if it doesn’t feel like you’re doing it right or perfectly,” advises Long. It looks different for different people.

“Before I had kids, my ‘nothing time’ might be just being out in nature or simply doing one thing mindfully at a time, like washing dishes. Now I incorporate the principle into family time. One day a week, I shut off the phone, get on the floor with my kids and just let life get messy.”

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n enormous amount of information exists on the subject of headaches. Unfortunately, sometimes that information isn’t completely accurate, nor does it tell the whole story. That can be a big problem, especially for women with chronic headaches.

According to research published

by Columbia University in The Journal of Gender-Specific Medicine, women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraines, 18 percent versus 6 percent, respectively. In the United States, those numbers are even worse. A study by AMPP Advisory Group shows a staggering 43 percent of American women are affected by migraines. And yet, in spite of this, there is a preponderance of research involving animal pain studies that use male subjects to study this predominantly female disorder.

It is known that hormones can play a major role in many women’s headaches by affecting blood vessels in the head.

Migraines in women often emerge after menarche and occur more frequently

preceding or during menstruation. They also often decrease during pregnancy and menopause. But the exact cause of migraines is unknown. Yes, blood vessels are affected by hormones, but that does not necessarily make them the true underlying cause of headaches. Many women experience improvement or even complete resolution after non-medication-related services, such as upper cervical-specific treatment. Therefore, before consenting to hormone therapy for headaches, the following facts bear considering: • Hormone therapy has a questionable track record of success for women with headaches. In a research study published in the journal Neurology, a 22 percent reduction in the number of headaches during hormone therapy was offset by a 40 percent increase in headaches after the study ended.

• Headache is a frequently reported side effect of hormonal contraception and a leading reason given for contraceptive discontinuation.

• Studies indicate that the use of combined oral contraceptives in women with migraines may further increase the risk for stroke.

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Good for People and the Planet

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any people define a livable city as one that is easy to get around in by foot, bike or public transportation. Many also prioritize ready access to fresh, local, organic food via farmers’ markets and community gardens.

Others champion affordable housing and cost of living factors, safe neighborhoods with a diversity of people, careful stewardship of clean air and water, and plentiful amenities, including considerable open space and natural settings. Many work to preserve and enhance a sense of place suited to the locale.

Partners for Livable Communities, a national nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that renews and restores communities, maintains, “Livability is the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life, including the built and natural environments, economic prosperity, social stability and equity, educational opportunity and cultural, entertainment and recreation possibilities.” The American Association of Retired Persons considers livable communities as age-friendly for young and old alike.

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Along with economic opportunities, a leading stimulus in moving to urban centers is, “More people are looking for a sociable environment where they can walk out of their door to the shops or transit and be among others they recognize who also recognize them,” observes Suzanne Lennard, director of the International Making Cities Livable Conferences, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. “People who have traveled abroad, especially to Europe, and tasted the quality of life possible in a truly livable, walkable, beautiful and sociable city, often want to find such a place to live themselves.”

Following are a few examples of America’s many livable cities. More are transitioning and evolving as city planners, government officials, businesses and nonprofit community organizations strive to make their hometowns both people- and planet-friendly, often through public and private partnerships.

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operated—into greenspace, bike lanes and other enticing and productive public areas.

“Biking and our food scene have exploded,” says Chris Sandvig, director of policy with the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, which advocates for equitable urban revitalization through their Vacant Property Working Group, helping communities access blighted areas for pennies on the dollar. “We’re now one of the top 10 bicycling commuter cities in the country.

People also come here as food tourists due to vibrant local agricultural activity.”

“A related ideal is to create compact, human-scale, mixed-use urban centers in the suburbs that are less expensive to construct— and thus remain more affordable—while placing shops, schools, parks, services, workplaces and public transit within walking and biking distance,” Lennard notes. “This ensures a healthy, affordable and high quality of life for all; suburban, as well as urban.”

Fast-growing Carmel, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, is following suit. “After years of watching the suburbs sprawl into subdivisions with large lawns, privacy fences and cul-de-sacs, we created a vibrant central core with apartments, townhomes, condos and new options for smaller homes—all within walking distance or a short bike ride to new places to work, shop and dine,” explains Mayor James Brainard. The design efforts serve people instead of cars.

“Carmel has spent the last 20-plus years building more than 900 miles of trails and multi-use pathways, enabling residents to commute by bicycle to work and enjoy easy access to a growing number of parks and recreational areas,” says Brainard. To facilitate traffic flow, some 100 roundabouts replaced stoplights and four-way stops.

“Reducing traffic congestion has improved our air quality, and saved gasoline and lives.” A new, mixed-use downtown Arts and Design District includes a Center for the Performing Arts with a Center Green that hosts a farmers’ market in summer and an outdoor Christkindlmarkt and outdoor skating rink in winter.

“The old way of doing things in which cities and towns sat back and let the market dictate how a community should be grown must come to an end,” remarks Brainard, advocating the benefits of local governance.

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Key elements of smart cities—sensors, cameras, data analytics and powerful networks that capture and relay vital information— help them become more energy-efficient or quicker to respond to environmental and residential issues. Such products highlighted the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Reducing traffic can also contribute to safer highways and shorter commutes with decreased greenhouse gas emissions.

“Citizens are using apps to monitor issues and alert city managers, improving the livability of their communities,” explains Steve Koenig, senior director of market research with the Consumer Technology Association.

In Boston, the app BOS:311 allows residents to instantaneously notify government departments of pollution concerns, like blocked drains and other environmental or community needs, feeding the information directly into the city’s work order system via their mobile phone. This real-time collaboration results in a cleaner, safer and healthier city.

The Envision Charlotte project encompasses interactive kiosks in 64 businesses and government buildings citywide, gathering energy usage data for office buildings to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So far, energy consumption has dropped 19 percent, saving companies about $26 million. The program has strengthened economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability.

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Some cities have focused on the natural environment for improving local livability while mitigating contributions to climate change. Forested open spaces, wetlands and protected watersheds improve air quality, protect drinking water and buffer intense storms. Such areas also connect more people with nature and engage them in communal and healthy outdoor recreation.

Portland, Oregon, boasts more than 10,000 acres of parks, plus an innovative Biketown sharing program that has facilitated 160,000 bike trips since its launch in 2016.

The city’s Bike Bill requires all new streets to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians by design. Portland also embraces urban gardens and allows residents to raise chickens, bees, goats or rabbits in their backyards.

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No one wants to live where pollution runs unchecked or water is unsafe to drink.

Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program works to keep stormwater out of sewers and reduce rainwater runoff through decentralized soil-based and plant-based systems, including pervious pavement, green roofs and rain gardens. Begun in 2011, its goal is to reduce rainwater runoff by 85 percent by 2036. Rainwater has become a valuable community resource.

The program is just one of many ways that the City of Brotherly Love is transforming itself into one of the greenest in the United States. Overseen by the city’s Office of Sustainability, Greenworks Philadelphia devises long-term sustainability strategies that encompass eight facets, including clean and efficient energy, carbon-neutrality and zero waste. Preparations are already underway to cope with a hotter, wetter future.

Preserving a Sense of Place

Making communities livable goes beyond infrastructure. Actions usually involve preserving, protecting and enhancing what appeals to residents. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one example of many where livability priorities are guided by the values of its residents and its sense of place.

“From our historic public square and marketplaces to outdoor cafes, farmers’ markets and community festivals; from human-scale architecture and balanced transportation to pedestrian and bicycle networks, this place represents shared values,” says Mayor Javier M. Gonzales.

“Santa Fe is also full of public art. The city is designed to be safe, creative and inspiring for young and old, families of all kinds and everyone else that comes to see us.”

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Ultimately, making cities move livable for children can make them highly livable for all. “Children need the same things from a city that we all need, but their needs are greater than ours,” says Lennard. “The environment a child grows up in shapes their health and their mental and social development for the rest of their lives. Our modern, unwalkable suburban environments are contributing to childhood obesity, which has been widely linked to 28

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chronic diseases that in the past were only associated with old age.”

She notes, “Children need the exercise of walking or biking to school. They need safe streets so they can become independent and explore their neighborhoods; sidewalks and other outdoor areas where they can play, meet friends and interact with adults in the community; easy access to nature; beauty in their environment; and intriguing architecture, works of art and other places to stimulate their affection and imagination. As they become teenagers, they need access by foot or bike to a wide variety of resources to broaden their horizons. Don’t we all need these things?”

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Other studies have shown that the systemic inflammation caused by periodontal disease is also considered a risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED). Turkish researchers theorize that men with ED

are three times more likely to have gum disease than men who do not because chronic periodontal disease can affect vascular health, which is a common cause of ED. Although researchers are suggesting they conduct more studies, most scientists are convinced there is enough evidence to suggest that gum disease is a significant risk factor for a variety of diseases.

How can men prevent these serious and potentially life-threatening issues? Dr. Gashinsky, of the Holistic Dental Center in Millburn, explains, “I find that men who have regular dental screenings have a higher level of health without the need to fix problems.” He adds, “Who would think a simple visit to your dentist could actually reduce your risk for disease?” Regular dental checkups and periodontal screenings not only greatly reduce a man’s risk for tooth decay and tooth loss, but they may also ultimately save his life.

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sking ourself three purposeful questions before retiring each night can help us rest content knowing that although we may not have lived our day perfectly, we did live it well.

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What are three things I am grateful for?

It’s possible to live with eyes and heart wide open to the amazing beauty of each day, to receive it as a gift, rather than a guarantee. By looking, we can find gifts even amid uncertainty, struggle, pain or loss. In those times when we find ourselves fighting for gratitude, know that the grace found in thankfulness for even tiny blessings sustains us and builds resilience to walk through the storm and emerge intact.

Reading One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp, or A Simple Act of Gratitude, by John Kralik, may help inspire us to get started. With practice, expressing gratitude will come easily, like breathing or laughing with children.

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What are two things I did well today?

Speaking words of life about ourselves, noticing what we do well and where we shine, may meet internal resistance.

It seems second nature, especially for women, to see our own struggles or shortcomings, but not our beauty or all the ways we show up to serve others and use our strengths.

Deepening the roots of selfawareness and self-compassion that permit us to accept that we are good

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What is one thing I would do differently?

Some nights we may find that given the chance, we wouldn’t have done one thing differently that day. More often we can identify something: a word spoken in impatience, spending too much time on the phone, being distracted from what’s important to us, procrastinating out of fear, or even forgetting to properly nourish ourselves. Instead of criticizing, the goal is to notice how we could better live fully aligned to our bigger goals and established values.

Moment by moment, we can choose a growth mindset. We can learn to be as gentle with ourselves, as compassionate and forgiving, as we are with our children or spouse. We become aware that we get to choose who and how we want to be and that tomorrow is a new gift, a brand-new opportunity to more fully be our best self.

Asking and answering these three purposeful questions may take five to 20 minutes. If we’re tempted to rush through it, remember that the resulting clarity and peace is worth the time invested.

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Mercury Toxicity in Dentistry There is A Healthier Choice For You and Your Family

Did you know that dentists are the second largest consumers of mercury in the USA, placing over 30 million mercury fillings yearly? Dental amalgam is a commonly used material for filling cavities, which are known as silver fillings. What a lot of men and women are not aware of is the fact that these silver fillings contain mercury. Mercury has many health hazards that have brought about the development in mercury free fillings.

What’s Amalgam?

Amalgam is a combination of metals that until lately was a widely used filling material. The compounds include mercury, silver, tin, and aluminum as well as traces of zinc, indium or palladium. Today, due to health problems with the use of mercury, a few dentists are using alternative materials.

Is It Safe?

Although the FDA has not limited the use of amalgam, there are numerous classes asking the department to reconsider.

Dental amalgams are the most important source of mercury exposure and accumulation of mercury in the human body and there have been no studies demonstrating that oral mercury is safe for children.

Why Has It Been Used?

The reason why mercury is utilized is because it works well.

When mercury is blended with a metal powder, it becomes soft enough to mix and push into the tooth. It rapidly hardens and may withstand the pressure of chewing and biting.

Today, there are alternatives. Fillings that are Mercury free are non-toxic, they’re also eco-friendly, biocompatible, and lessen the risk for cracked and sensitive teeth. The composites used in mercury free fillings bond to the tooth and strengthen their entire structure.

Mercury and Causing Disease.

Mercury is considered highly toxic. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry ranks mercury high on their list of dangerous substances. The only materials they consider more are plutonium and cyanide. Mercury has

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been connected to diseases such as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s disease Disease, Crohn’s Disease, as well as Lupus. Additionally, it may cause many gastrointestinal issues and neurological problems.

“Why use anything but mercury free fillings, with these kinds of risks?” says Dr. Moussa of The Montclair Dental Spa. Mercury Fillings Removed.

If you have mercury fillings and are worried about your own health or the health of your children, consider having those fillings removed and replaced with different non-toxic materials.

It’s significant to keep in mind that when fillings are inappropriately removed, you can possibly ingest mercury vapor throughout the procedure. Luckily, there are approaches to removing mercury that protect patients by reducing exposure to the toxic vapor.

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HEALTHY SUMMER HYDRATION

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t day camp or the pool, on the playing field or in the backyard, kids can get really thirsty, especially as temperatures climb. Although filtered water is always a good choice, sugary, carbonated, artificially colored and flavored beverages can be tempting. Having homemade options ready can entice kids to stay hydrated in a healthy way.

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science at the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs. “Parents need to know that all beverages are not created equal when it comes to hydrating them. The best [healthful] beverages taste good when your child is active, so encourage their drinking more of them,” she says.

According to the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the recommended beverage contents for active kids during sports and other activities should contain at least 100 milligrams (mg) of sodium and at least 28 mg of potassium per eight ounces. It should be noncarbonated.

We asked two moms keen on nutrition how they include these elements in drinks that kids will like.

Mom Picks Michele Olivier, the mother of daughters Elliette and Parker, views herself as both a lover of food and a control freak. The Denver, Colorado, recipe blogger started off making food for her baby and toddler. As her kids grew and their nutritional needs changed, she created new recipes, including healthy sports drinks that both balance electrolytes and hydrate.

While Elliette loves water and has no trouble staying hydrated, Parker loves juice, so Mom had to “make something that looks like juice, but is healthy,” says Olivier. Four main ingredients are a little frozen fruit left over from breakfast smoothies, a bit of honey for sweetening, a dash of Himalayan sea salt and water,

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or herbal tea or coconut water. She might also add fresh mint, ginger or other natural flavorings (BabyFoode.com).

Heather Dessinger, a mom of three and blogger of recipes and natural mothering tips from Santa Fe, Tennessee, makes a drink based on coconut water with lime juice, raw honey and sea salt for older kids that play soccer or other warm-weather sports. Dessinger describes herself as a researcher and healthy living DIY fan (Mommypotamus.com).

With homemade drinks, we know exactly what is—and what isn’t—in them.

They can be made in batches and kept in the refrigerator. Dessinger relates, “I’ve found that when I make a batch with honey, which is naturally antimicrobial, and store it in the coldest part of the fridge, my homemade sports drink lasts for at least a week.”

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Blackberry + Lemon + Mint Electrolyte Drink Yields: 4 cups 4 blackberries, fresh or frozen ½ lemon, juiced 1 mint leaf 1 Tbsp honey ⅛ tsp Himalayan pink salt 4 cups water, herbal iced tea or coconut water Place all ingredients in a blender and set on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until fruit is completely puréed.

Add ice to a water bottle and pour electrolyte water on top to serve.

Popsicle Option: Follow the same instructions, but add an additional tablespoon of honey, and then pour the electrolyte drink into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

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Coconut & Lime Sports Drink Yields: about 4½ cups of bolder taste for older kids 3 cups coconut water 1 cup water or more, based on preference in strength of flavor) ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (lemon is also delicious) ¼ tsp Celtic sea salt or other unrefined sea salt with trace minerals 2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (or more to taste) Few drops of Concentrace mineral drops (optional) Mix all ingredients together and store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

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Another best practice is eating foods that help us relax, fall and stay asleep. Four primary sleep-promoting vitamins and minerals naturally found in foods are tryptophan, magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6. Some of these help the body produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the body’s sleep/wake patterns called circadian

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Some foods are naturally packed with these essential vitamins and minerals, and eating certain foods at certain times can help us tip the scale towards a successful night of restful sleep.

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Kiwi. Full of vitamins C and E, serotonin and folate, kiwi can help us sleep longer. In a study at Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, researchers had participants eat two kiwifruits one hour before bedtime for four weeks. Total sleep time improved by 13.4 percent.

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Soy. In a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal, researchers surveyed 1,076 participants between 20 and 78 on how often they ate soy products, which are rich in sleep-enhancing isoflavones. Those that ate the most soy foods enjoyed deeper, more sustained sleep. Researchers concluded that soy’s isoflavones help regulate the sleep/wake cycle.

Tart cherry juice. A study by the University of Rochester, in New York, found that older adults drinking two, eight-ounce servings of tart red cherry juice daily, one in the morning

and one at night for two weeks, enjoyed moderate sleep improvement, comparable to taking the herb valerian and melatonin.

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Fish. Salmon, halibut, mackerel and tuna help boost the production of vitamin B6, which helps make melatonin. A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania published in Scientific Reports found that eating more fish led both to better sleep and improved cognitive function in children.

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Fiber-rich foods. Choices such as chia seeds, nuts and whole grains help promote restorative “slow-wave” sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Calcium-fortified yogurt. According to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician in Pasadena, California, and author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, “Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufacture the sleep-inducing substance melatonin. This explains why dairy products, which contain both tryptophan and calcium, are some of the top sleep-inducing foods.”

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Bananas. Rich in potassium, magnesium, tryptophan and vitamin B6, which are used to make melatonin, bananas help promote good sleep. A study in the Journal of Pineal Research found that men that ate two bananas at a time for a week had a rise in melatonin that reached a peak two hours later; pineapple juice and orange juice also raised those levels.

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Walnuts. Eating a handful of walnuts an hour before bedtime provides fiber- supporting, restorative, slow-wave sleep, concluded a study in the journal Nutrition. Plus, walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, which helps make serotonin and melatonin; University of Texas researchers also found that walnuts contain their own source of melatonin.

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help us de-stress and go to sleep, says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

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Almonds and dates. Nerina Ramlakhan, Ph.D., a London sleep therapist and author of Fast Asleep but Wide Wake: Discover the Secrets of Restorative Sleep and Vibrant Energy, counsels her clients to start at breakfast by eating eight almonds and two dates. These two fiber-rich foods are able to slowly help produce melatonin for later in the day.

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Families and coaches agree that running benefits both body and psyche. “Running as a family is an incredibly bonding experience, putting aside some of the usual conflicts and perceived hierarchies and just coming together,” says William Pullen, a London, England, psychotherapist and author of Running with Mindfulness:

Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT) to Improve Low-mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression. “Running also gives us a place where we can develop skills like building confidence and competency.”

Marc Bloom, of Princeton, New Jersey, author of Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18 and The Runner’s Bible, concurs, stating, “Running as a family can give parents the opportunity to be good role models by instilling values of health, fitness and togetherness.”

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Experts emphasize the fun factor.

Pullen encourages both parents and kids to get out of their heads and into their bodies.

“Concentrating on breath, posture, sensation and location all help make running mindful,” he suggests.

“The important thing is to show up. It’s about participation, not breaking personal bests,” Pullen continues. Kids can play a game while running, such as silently counting steps, trees or other runners.”

Mindfulness can also include sharing how it feels to run and meeting challenges along the way.

Bloom suggests tuning in to nature. “Being in beautiful surroundings or watching for animals can promote mindfulness,” he says. “It can be spiritual.”

Safe Start

For beginners, experts recommend approaching running as a desirable pastime and adopting a slow, easy pace. “Always make running fun, not a chore,” encourages Bloom. “Frame it as being outside, playing and sharing with friends and family. Make a game of it as much as possible.”

Whether a family chooses to run in the park or in a community race, experts stress the importance of not setting goals. “Make it pleasurable. Don’t worry about time and distance. Start with short distances, maybe a block or two for novice runners or very young children,” advises running coach Jeremy Sanders, from Winchester, Virginia. “Be patient. Some days, the kids will get cramps. They may whine or get moody. Other days, they will be happy and content. Don’t let one bad run ruin the opportunity to try again another time.”

Running coaches and seasoned runners agree that it is wise to tailor runs according to age and fitness levels. “Kids can begin at school age, 5 or 6; but start them with a few minutes and then add more, up to 15 minutes to a half an hour or so a few days a week. Always mix in sprints for short attention spans. Keep it simple.

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Mindful running presents regular opportunities to explore new places, focus on details that often go unnoticed and make exercise an active meditation for all involved. “Show kids how to notice what is going on around them when they run,” suggests Pullen. “You can read up and educate yourselves on trees, geology or the change of seasons so they feel a powerful sense of connection and freedom.”

Whether running as a family is motivated by a desire to stay fit, get someplace or simply share more quality time, being in the present moment is most important.

“Life is not about striving all the time,” exhorts Pullen. “Take the kids out. Keep it fun and make it into an adventure.”

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Namaste Re-Treat – 10am-4pm. Spend the day with Dr. Frankie Timmers, a person steeped in spiritual practices. Meditate, pray, vision, craft a holy vision board, rest, deepen our connection with the Divine and restore our connection with our true self. No lunch; we will practice fasting.

Water and tea provided. (If you must eat, feel free to bring it). Bring a yoga mat or blanket. $75.00 minimum conscious contribution; call Dr. Frankie for scholarships. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mount Kemble Ave, Morristown. Connie Weiss 973-539-3114 or office@cslmorristown.org.

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Blood Chemistry Part I: Reading Medical Blood Tests Naturally – 11am-1:30pm. Take control of your health and learn about what’s going on in your body. Instructor: Dian Freeman. $50/public. $35/ students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.

Wellness Gala Presents: Scholarship Fundraiser Event – 12:30-5 pm. Event is in memory of Kenny Patterson. Hors d’oeuvres, live music, minisessions, speakers and demonstrations with experts in the fields of health, beauty & wellness. Cash bar available. Students/$10; general admission/$20 in advance; $25 at door. Wellness Gala, Knoll Country Club West, 990 Greenbank Rd., Boonton.

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Open House at NJNM – 12noon-4pm. New Jersey Natural Medicine opens in Bedminster! Celebrate with us in our beautiful new office! Meet Naturopathic Doctor and Acupuncturist Dr. Jason Frigerio and learn about his practice which also includes Chinese Medicine and Biological Medicine. Come see what all the excitement is about! New Jersey Natural Medicine, 2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster. 973-267-2650. NJNaturalMedicine.com.

Anatomy of Digestion and Elimination – 2-4:30pm. Instructor: Yvette Adams. Understanding your insides helps you begin to heal. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.

Guided Meditation and Sound Healing with Brendan Clark – 7-8:30pm. Guided meditation leads one to a deeply relaxed theta brainwave with the combination of Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls tuned to the various vibrational frequencies of your chakras. Theta brain waves and sound waves combined will promote a meditative state of healing, with access to subconscious patterns that are ready to be released. Divine Source Energy creates for a harmonious state of being for the mind, for the body and for the spirit equally. Join us for this unique experience! $25. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information contact

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Warm Jivamukti Flow with Karen-Heckel – 7-8:30pm. Jivamukti is a physical, ethical, and spiritual practice, combining a vigorous hatha yoga, vinyasa-based physical style with adherence to five central tenets: shasta (scripture), bhakti (devotion), ahimsa (nonviolence, non-harming) nada (music), and dhyana (meditation). Fee: $18 drop in. Class packages available. For questions, call 908-5770750 or email info@ampyogastudio.com. Register at AMPYogaStudio.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 The Aging Brain – 6-8pm. Instructor: Dr. Vincent Kiechlin, DC. Learn how and why the brain can age faster than the body and what we can do to slow deterioration. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program.

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Prosperity Now! – 6:30-8:30pm. Develop a greater flow of abundance in your life by recognizing negative beliefs around prosperity and transforming them with affirmations. Facilitators: John and Lucy Pavlik. $25. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown. CSLMorristown.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Stop Smoking/Lose Weight with Hypnosis – 6:307:30pm. Stop Smoking with Hypnosis. Through hypnosis, smoking cessation is easily achieved in a one hour session. Eliminate the craving for tobacco while minimizing discomfort. 7:30-8:30pm.

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Prosperity Plus II – 6:30 -8:30pm. A 10-Week Course to Harness Your Invisible Power. Learn the five step process for how to manifest your dream, tools to access the solution and answer any question. Harnessing mental faculties in service of your dream creates rapid results. Facilitated by Jennifer Urezzio. $55, includes workbook and audio CDs. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, 331 Mount Kemble Ave., Morristown. CSLMorristown.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Thetahealing Basic Class – Jun. 8-10; 10am-5pm.

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of who you are and why you are here. $500. Be the Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave., Madison. 973-6472500. Janet@bethemedicine.com. BeTheMedicine. com.

Developing Intuition– 2-part series: June 9, 16.

11am-2pm. Instructor: Michael Ziakowski. Understand and develop different layers of psychic gifts and intuition. $100/public. $70/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

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Vision Boarding – 1-3pm. Create a fun, tangible, and powerful way to say “Yes please!” to the abundance you’d like to receive (and deserve!) in your life. Reinforce your intentions. $5 donation.

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Medium Circle and Angel Readings with Katie Ackerman –1-3pm. Katie’s passion connecting people with their departed loved ones through her work as a medium. Her mediumship style is evidential and compassionate. Jen Kalawur will also offer angel readings for everyone. $30. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@purpleomyoga. com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Conscious Dance with Teresa D’Angelo – 7-9pm.

Nia® and JourneyDance® together! A taste of two powerful, complementary conscious movement practices that will leave your body and soul wanting more. $35 workshop; $40 day of event. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@ purpleomyoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

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an evening of meditation and healing, as you delve into your past, unlocking your subconscious mind to the gifts of enlightenment, and wisdom. Start with a few practice meditations, then Ginny will bring you into a deep state of hypnosis to access your past life. Bring own yoga mat, if possible, and a journal to record your experience. Fee: $35 day of workshop. For questions, call 908-5770750 or email info@ampyogastudio.com. Register at AMPYogaStudio.com.

Spiritual Freedom Techniques – 12noon-1:30pm.

Taking Spiritual Practices to the Next Level! Learn from Kris Ferraro, fast, simple, practical & effective methods. Leave feeling energized and refreshed. Handout included. $20. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, Connie Weiss, 331 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown. For information, contact 973-539-3114 or office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 12 Energetic Body Workshop – 6-8pm. Instructor: Michael Ziakowski. Understand energy principles and how they are affected by others’ energy, stones, crystals, technology and mood. $50/public. $35/ students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplied.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13 Awaken Perfect Health DNA – Jun. 13 & 20; 6:309pm. With Janet StraightArrow. Perfect Health is our nature as humans so why has it been so elusive?

Explore and open the doors to our original DNA blueprint of perfect health. There is a process and highest guidance as support. $185. Be The Medicine, 39 Greenwood Ave., Madison. 973-647-2500.

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THURSSDAY, JUNE 14 Live Baroque Music In The Gardens – 6:30-9pm.

Live baroque music at garden party fundraiser to benefit Loyola Jesuit Center, Morristown. $40 per person, $75 per couple, $100 per ticket for Super 50/50 Raffle. Loyola Jesuit Center, 161 James

Street, Morristown. Renee Owens 973-539-0740 or retreathouse@loyola.org. For tickets and information, visit Loyola.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Thetahealing Practice Group –11am-1pm. Thetahealing is in Westfield, NJ. 908-264-4344. For details, visit ReshmaShah.com.

Reiki I Training with Jen Kalawur –12noon-6pm.

Reiki helps the body return to its natural state of balance. This training is for people who want to learn a simple practice for relaxation, stress release, and supporting their overall wellbeing. $175. Purple Om Yoga, 3118 Route 10 West, Denville. For information contact 973-343-2848 or Jennifer@ purpleomyoga.com. PurpleOmYoga.com.

Yoga on the Ropes (and with Pilates Rings) with Senior Iyengar Teacher Pranati Pratap – 2-5pm.

Ropes are useful for improving the execution of yoga asanas, allowing one to stay longer in the pose, leads to understanding the asana, while addressing issues and limitations. $55/in advance; $60 day of workshop. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email shaktiinfo@shaktinj. com. ShaktiNJ.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Holistic Chamber of Commerce Millburn Chapter Meeting – 6-8pm. Please join us! This month: Getting Published in Articles and Books. Panelists discuss their experience with being published. Cost: $10 for Members, $15 for Non-Members. Nonmembers may attend one meeting before joining.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Essential Oils 101 - Taking the Mystery Out Of EO’s – 8-9:30pm. Online class with Nancy Orlen Weber. Over 7,000 years of using essential oils show the importance and different uses around the world. This class takes the mystery out of how they work, and why we use them on ourselves, with our family and friends, even infants and pets. Free with registration at https://eo101online.eventbrite.com.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 21 Hydroponics 101 – 6-7pm. Come learn everything you need to know to successfully grow hydroponically at home all year round. For Beginners. Free.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 22 Quartz Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7-8:30pm, 4th Friday each month. Group Meditation with Crystal Quartz Singing Bowls facilitated by Brendan Clark. Quartz crystal sound vibration emit radiant light which enhances the meditation experience as well as clears, balances, harmonizes, and heals the chakras and subtle bodies. Donation Only. Portal of Healing, 50 Main Street, Top Floor, Chester. Debbie Carcuffe 201-841-0358 or debbie@portalofhealing. com. PortalOfHealing.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23

plantoattend SOLSTICE EXPO & HOLISTIC FAIR June 23-24 Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm 10th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Experience the love of higher consciousness. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, shamanic practitioners, mind/body therapists, holistic practitioners, massage & stress management, artwork, jewelry, crystals, stones, gems, natural food court.

Cost: $7 for 2-day admission The Event Center by Cornerstone New Hope Eagle Fire House 46 N Sugan Rd, New Hope Society for Metaphysical Enlightenment 267-261-2768 WeAreSme.com NAT/SST Certification with Denise Orzeck – 10am-2pm. NAT and SST are gentle oiling techniques. Easy to learn and easy to perform on yourself, friends and family. Creates a deep level of relaxation. $125-$175. Holistic Healing Center, 1371 Kings Hwy, Chester, NY. For course requirements visit http://lightwingcenter.org/c_nat_sst.php.

Register at https://natsstdojune23.eventbrite.com.

Muscle Testing Part I – 11am-1:30pm. Instructor: Dian Freeman. Learn and practice testing the points on the body that reflect the nutritional and health status of the body. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

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Past Lives, Present Life – 1-5pm. With Nancy Orlen Weber. For over 40 years Nancy has been using Past Life Therapy to hasten deeper connections within our daily lives to our soul’s journey. Learn how to guide yourself and others into this world within worlds of memories. $50. Denville, NJ (directions upon registration) Limited space. Register at pastlivesnancynj.eventbrite.com. For questions, email lightwingcenter@gmail.com.

Energy Overview – 2-4:30pm. Instructor: Dian Freeman. Healing comes from sharing, internalizing and applying energetic vibrations through thoughts, crystals, colors, harmonics, various divination tools, intention, touch and energetic remedies. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.

SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Raindrop Technique Certification Class & 14 CEs for Nurses – 10am-6pm. Raindrop Technique® is powerful, effective, and non-invasive.

The technique uplifts the spirit, relaxes and soothes the mind and body, to help create a sense of equilibrium. $250-$300. Holistic Healing Center, 1371 Kings Hwy, Chester, NY. Register at https:// rtdbjune24.eventbrite.com. For information, email lightwingcenter@gmail.com.

Animal Communication with Celeste – 1-4:30pm.

Celeste will tap into what your pet is thinking and feeling- hearing their silent voice. Bring your animal for a 30-minute session. $40. Gaia’s Gifts, 76 E. Washington Ave., Washington. 908-223-1331 or en-

lightenedeffulgence@ymail.com. GaiasGiftsNJ.biz.

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Summer Solstice Gong Meditation with Maren & Michael Good – 7-8pm. The Planetary Gongs represent a natural harmonic series based on the orbital properties of the Sun, Earth, Moon and the other planets. When sounded, we physically connect to their strength and power, and strike a resonance deep within us, drawing forth our own music. $20 investment. Register at ShaktiNJ.com. For questions, call 973-763-2288 or email shaktiinfo@ shaktinj.com. ShaktiNJ.com.

Lunch & Learn – 12noon-2pm. Vegetarian Dishes prepared with Young Living Vitality Oils with Nancy Orlen Weber and Dick Weber. We have chosen the tastiest ways of incorporating essential oils that support the body while remaining exquisitely delicious! Recipes, ideas and discussion on which ones to use for your needs. Resource material available. Denville, NJ (directions upon registration).

Register at https://lunchlearnnancynj.eventbrite. com. For questions, email lightwingcenter@gmail. com. NancyOrlenWeber.com.

Get Real and Know Your Deal with Alissa Okrent – 1-3pm. It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it. Learn how to distinguish your drivers, intentions, and purpose to break down the way you communicate and how others relate to you. You will laugh, experience an “a-ha” moment and embrace who you are with joy!

Learn one of your Soul languages, one yoga pose specific to that Soul language and gain insight as to how to access the wisdom from within you. Pre-registration required. $65. Contact sue@blossomingintolightchester.com or text 862-222-4268. Held at Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester.

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Start a Chain Reaction – 12noon. Awaken, Learn, Evolve, Transform, Become. This workshop will take you step by step through a chain reaction sparking your authenticity. Jennifer Berkeley, Director at Rockland CSL. $20. Center for Spiritual Living Morristown, Connie Weiss, 331 Mount Kemble Avenue, Morristown. For information, contact 973-539-3114 or office@cslmorristown.org. CSLMorristown.org.

An Evening with Your Angels – 6-9pm. Instructor: Debi Weinstein. Group healing session and messages from your angels, guides, departed loved ones and conscious enlightened beings. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. RSVP: 973-267-4816. WellnessSimplified.

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MONDAY, JULY 2 Holistic Minister ​Practitioner Ordination – 10am-5pm. A course dedicated to helping protect and educate lay practitioners. Denville location. $275. Register: https://hmpojuly.eventbrite.com.

For information, contact lightwingcenter@gmail. com or 973-586-3936. LightwingCenter.org.

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 – 1-5pm. Denville, NJ. NancyOrlenWeber.com.

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Vision Quest Catskills NY – July 12: 4pm, July 15: 2pm. 4 days of shamanic teachings, journeys, drumming, and practices will deepen your experience of rebirth. $775. Info: Janet StraightArrow at 973-647-2500 or Janet@bethemedicine.com.

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Sunday Aroma Bliss Chanting & Sound Meditation – 9-10am. Held most Sundays. Essential oils, chanting, the sounds of crystal singing bowls and the awakening bell. Start the week off feeling centered and peaceful. RSVP to sue@ blossomingintolight-chester.com or text 862-2224268. Energy exchange: $35. Held at Blossoming into Light located at IWC, 401 Route 24, Chester.

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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. 973-539-3114. 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.

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 Community Room, 31 Rte. 181, Lake Hopatcong.

BilyofJefferson@yahoo.com. BILY.org.

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.

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.

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.

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. PortalOfHealing.com.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

HunaHealingCenter.com.

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.

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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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.

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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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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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.

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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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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.

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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 40.

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 16.

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 34.

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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 17.

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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 41.

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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.

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!

DREAM INTERPRETATIONS DREAM INTERPRETATION Doris Snyder 973-768-8110 Dreamwhiz24@gmail.com

Our dreams are compelling, terrifying, and bizarre. But did you know that they have a purpose? Let me help you discover their message. Sessions via phone, zoom, or office visit.

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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.

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

MorningStarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 39.

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 14.

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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 10 and 15.

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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.

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 25 and 41.

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 28.

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.

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HUNA HEALING CENTER

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 27.

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.

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HYPNOSIS COUNSELING CENTER

2 E. Northfield Rd. #5, Livingston 28 Mine St., Flemington 43 Tamarack Cir., Princeton 3400 Valley Forge Cir., King of Prussia, PA 908-303-7767 HypnosisCounselingCenter.com With 30 years of experience Hypnosis Counseling Center of New Jersey is a full-service counseling center, using both traditional counseling methods and the art of hypnotherapy in private and group settings. We regularly hold adult education seminars, work with hospitals, fitness centers, and individuals who want to better their lives. We specialize in weight loss, stress, smoking, confidence building, phobias, insomnia, test taking, sports improvement and public speaking. The State of New Jersey and Fortune 500 Corporation alike employ our programs. See ad on page 9.

MAJOR MINDSET HYPNOSISCOUNSELING

Robert A. Bruckner, Board Certified Hypnotist 124 Little Falls Rd., Suite 206, Fairfield 973-370-2100 ofc • 973-370-2120 fax MajorMindset.com Hypnosis for medical pain issues, academic proficiency, sports success, smoking cessation and weight loss. It’s not just hypnosis, it’s Major Mindset Hypnosis. Get beyond whatever is holding you back. End pain, stop smoking, lose weight, eliminate fearful thoughts, nervous or anxious feelings and be your best! Call for free telephone consultation. See ad on page 11.

MORRIS HYPNOSIS CENTER

Linda West, BA, ACH 55 Madison Ave., Morristown 973-506-9654 • MorrisHypnosisCenter.com Advanced Clinical Hypnosis using an interactive, personalized technique; based on a lengthy interview at our first session and dialogues at following sessions. I don’t talk “at” you; we both speak before and during your hypnosis. I also teach you self-hypnosis.

Specializing in weight, stress, smoking, chronic pain, releasing the past, performance, obsessive thoughts, substance use, sleep, fears, confidence, and attention issues. Hypnosis can get you unstuck in virtually any area of your life. If you have constraints that you can’t seem to break through, hypnosis can free you and put you back in charge.

Come for a free consultation to learn how you can reframe your past and design your future.

FROM THE HEART MASSAGE

Jonnie Lester 3118 Route 10 West, Denville, NJ (in Purple Om Yoga) 973-270-7549 jonnie@fromtheheartmassage.com From The Heart Massage is owned and operated by Jonnie Lester, a LMT with the state of NJ. She has certifications in PreNatal, Facial Training, Barefoot Shiatsu, Rain Drop, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Medical/Trigger Point and Cancer Certification Massage. She also specializes in different modalities of energy therapy such as Reiki and intuitive energy work. See ad on page 23.

MEDIATION SERVICES CLARITY MEDIATION SERVICES Lauren A. Walton NY Peace Institute Trained Mediator 732-299-1751 Serving the NJ, NJ and PA areas

Conflict is natural as no group shares identical values, wants, needs, and ideas. Lauren Walton provides a safe place to talk freely and openly, plus improve personal conflict resolution and communication skills. See ad on page 31.

METAPHYSICS NANCY ORLEN WEBER

27 Bald Nob Road, Denville 973-586-3936 nancy@nancyorlenweber.com NancyOrlenWeber.com Classes and mentoring online for all interested in and/or practicing the metaphysical arts. Variety of areas include creativity, intuition, mediumship/psychic/animal communication and more. See ads on pages 25 and 41.

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Specializing in naturally based carpet, upholstery, tile/grout and wood floor cleaning. Our people and pet safe system is guaranteed to put perform traditional cleaning methods. See ad on page 15.

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NATURAL MEDICINE NEW JERSEY NATURAL MEDICINE Dr. Jason Frigerio, ND, LAC, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, Board Certified Acupuncturist 2424 Lamington Road, Bedminster 973-267-2650 NJNaturalMedicine.com

New location in Bedminster is now open! Through Naturopathic, Chinese and Biological Medicine, NJNM identifies and treats the root cause of illness, not just symptoms, help restore balance and promote optimal health. See ad on page 2.

NUTRITION/EDUCATION DIAN’S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Private Nutritional Consultations, Classes, Nutritional Certification Course Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman has a private practice and nutrition school in Morristown, NJ, she teaches a six-month nutritional certification course and has certified over 850 graduates in Holistic Health over the last 15 years. She also practices frequency biofeedback, teaches 1-day classes and lectures widely. Dian is currently finishing her doctorate in Medical Humanities at Drew University in Madison, NJ, and may be reached at 973 267-4816, Email at Dian2@wellnesssimplified.com or visit WellnessSimplified.com. See ad on page 30.

PSYCHOTHERAPY LESLIE KAREN LOBELL, MA, LPC

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Benefits a salt cave or saltwater float include: ease pain in muscles, joints and lower back, increased circulation and lower blood pressure, stress reduction, pain relief, promotes relaxation, reduces headaches, increases circulation, more restful sleep & more. See ad on page 23.

SKIN CARE CHANGES SPA & AESTHETICS

Cora Ciaramello L.E. C.P.E. LMT Aesthetician 420 Boulevard, Suite 107., Mountain Lakes 973-588-3668 • Cora@ChangesSkin.com ChangesSkin.com Cora Ciaramello is a licensed and Board certified electrologist, aesthetician and massage therapist with 20+ years of experience.

Natural approach and the latest esthetics, technology and equipment to improve skin and nourish body and soul to look your absolute best. New Client Special: Mention this publication and get 20% off your first appointment.

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SOUND HEALING AWAKEN SOUND HEALTH

Alison Iati 32 Grove Street, Chester 201-874-7255 AwakenSoundHealth@gmail.com AwakenSoundHealth.com License Number: 81-1853104 Sound Healing for individuals and groups. Vibrational Sound Therapy.

Weekly sound baths. Sonic tools include Tibetan and crystal bowls, chimes, forks, vocal toning and more.

SPIRITUAL HEALING, TEACHING BE THE MEDICINE

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Professional Reiki, Shamanism, and Medical Intuitive Training. Ongoing Be Your Own Guru Class.

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Ed Hemberger LMT, ART Dr. Thomas Findley, MD, PhD Offices in Boonton, Livingston and Manhattan 973-462-3112 HembergerStructuralIntegration.com Ed Hemberger, LMT, also practices Active Release Therapy (ART). He has trained under Dr. Thomas Findley M.D Ph.D as an Advanced Rolfer for the past 20 years. In addition, he works at the Veterans Administration Hospital in East Orange. In 2007, he presented an abstract to the Fascia Research Congress at Harvard Medical School on the effects of Rolfing on improving standing balance. See ad on page 25.

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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.

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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.

Upon entering the front door you will immediately know that this is no ordinary dental office, because that’s what most people say upon seeing it for the first time.

Among the practice’s notable patients are actresses, actors, astronauts, models and TV personalities. However most of the doctor’s patients are everyday people who just want to look their best.

Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski have focused their practice on those areas about which they are highly passionate. (After all you wouldn’t ask your family doctor to do heart surgery.) Those areas are Cosmetic Dentistry. Trained at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for advanced dental studies, they have devoted over sixty combined years to perfecting their skills and have placed over 100,000 cosmetic restorations. Their main focus is on CoSMeT­ IC and FULL MoUTH reCoNSTrUCTIoN cases. This includes Implant Dentistry and Neuromuscular orthodontics, which can avoid unecessary removal of teeth. Many people do not realize that dental problems may be the cause of headaches, migraines, shoulder, back and neck pain, noisy jaw joints and pains in the TMJ. Drs. Steiner, Fine and Kwiatkowski pride themselves in having Morris County’s premier head, neck and jaw pain relief center. Their office also offers a “limited warranty” that provides free repair or replacement of restorative dental work, when a patient’s regular hygiene visits are maintained.

This kind of security could only be offered by truly World Class Dentists. This is why their motto is: “Experienced professionals make the difference.”

Aesthetic Family Dentistry is pleased to offer Gentle Laser Periodontal Therapy (GLPT) to treat moderate to advanced gum disease, a condition linked to other serious health issues including heart disease and diabetes. This gentle and less invasive superior state-of-the-art procedure eliminates the need for traditional surgery. oral DNA and HPV testing is also available to determine a patient’s periodontal health, as well as detect any possible genetic proclivity toward gum issues.

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