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33 cures in the kitchen Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis by Judith Fertig

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Working to put this issue’s arti-cles together on Transformative Education made me consider thought-provoking ideas about

how we teach our children. My brother-in-law, a vocal advocate of equal opportunity educa-tion, worked from a bedrock understanding that all kids are not created the same and that each has unique talents and abilities waiting to be revealed and nurtured. I deeply respected his tireless efforts to raise awareness of ways to level the playing field for all children, whatever their neighborhood of origin.

It’s heartening to see today’s groundswell of such thinking by parents and teachers that believe the best education children can receive is one that meets their individual needs and encourages their specific strengths. Innova-tive approaches to learning have shown us there are more effective alterna-tives to the old public school way of doing things. Students are now getting involved with their own learning environment and growing stronger teach-er-student relationships. “Schools that Rock,” on page 19, provides examples of such forward-thinking by which children blossom and grow excited about their future, and ours.

I am reminded that I didn’t have an easy time of it in a traditional schooling setting. My attention would falter when subjects failed to resonate with me while teachers tried to drum them into my developing brain. The harder the subject was for me to digest, the more study time was expected, often sparking resentment sometimes followed by outright rebellion.

Attention deficit disorder was an unknown diagnosis back then, so the best that “slow” kids could do was muddle through, repeating classes and completing courses in summer school to ensure our graduation. Summer school proved to be an education in and of itself, introducing me to out-of-town “problem kids” from different lifestyles.

I always loved art and English classes although math and history damp-ened my innate drive. Later on, in college, I eagerly discovered Earth sciences and mechanical drawing but labored over business subjects like accounting. In hindsight, it seems obvious where my passions might take me but I wonder what expanded destiny I might have achieved if those early academic struggles were replaced with the freedom to explore, learn and embrace all that I loved.

Compared to my parents’ generation of schooling, I realize that growing up in the ’50s and ’60s my sister, peers and I had it pretty good. My father served on the school board for many years working hard trying to make our small town schools the best they could be. I am grateful for his efforts and for those of today’s legions of caring educators active in the quest to establish increasingly effective ways for today’s students to grow and prosper.

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newsbriefsRegistration Underway for Tour de Pines in October

The 2014 Tour de Pines bicycle expedition rides through New Jersey from October 1 to 5, beginning in Leeds

Point, continu-ing by Bass River to the mysterious Bridge to Nowhere and down Carranza Road—all the

while passing beside farm fields, cranberry bogs and the New Jersey coast. The event consists of five consecutive single-day bicycle tours of the New Jersey Pinelands, a United States Biosphere Reserve and the country’s first National Reserve. Proceeds benefit the Pinelands Preserva-tion Alliance (PPA), a nonprofit organization that has worked to protect the New Jersey Pinelands since 1989.

Each day of the non-competitive, unsupported tour begins and ends at the same location and averages 40 to 55 miles at speeds of 11 to 13 mph. Participants can ride any and all days. The tenth year of the Tour de Pines will be celebrated with special events, including a post-ride party, October 5, and scavenger hunts with prizes.

Cost: $25 for PPA members and $35 for non-members (flat fee includes any and all days). For more information or to register, call 609-859-8860 or visit PinelandsAlliance.org.

Annual NOFA-NJ Farm & Food Guide Available

The Northeast Organic Farming Association–New Jersey chapter (NOFA-NJ) recently released its annual publica-

tion, the Farm & Food Guide, which lists member farms throughout the state where consumers can find locally grown food; the guide highlights certified organic farmers.

“The demand for local organic food is on the rise in New Jersey and we often get calls from the public asking how to locate fresh, local certi-fied organic food,” says Camille Miller, executive director of NOFA-NJ.

In partnership with the National Organic Coalition (NOC) and other organic agencies, NOFA-NJ has been working in Washington, D.C., to maintain the integrity of

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newsbriefsthe sector’s organic standards and sector. NOFA-NJ encourages growers to seek certification so that consumers can be assured of the quality of their growing standards. “We need to keep in mind that organic is the only food system that takes into account every player in the industry and holds a mission of transparency and consistency throughout the nation,” emphasizes Miller.

NOFA-NJ is currently working with New Jersey Depart-ment of Agriculture’s Jersey Fresh program leaders to release the Jersey Organic Label to help consumers easily identify locally grown organic products. Look for it at your local farmers’ markets this summer.

To obtain a copy of the Farm & Food Guide and for more information, call 908-371-1111 or visit Nofanj.org.

Farmers’ Market Hosts Touch-A-Truck Day for Kids

The Burlington County Farmers’ Market will host Touch-A-Truck, a rain-or-shine event that will give children the

opportunity to pretend to be a park ranger or farmer, at 9 a.m., August 30, at the Community Agricultural Center, in Moorestown. A variety of different vehicles from local and county organizations will be on display.

The farmers’ market is open as usual for shopping from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A Battle of the Chefs cooking demonstration begins at 10 a.m. Chef Cyndi Stanimirov, sous chef at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and contestant on season 11 of Fox Broadcasting Com-pany’s Hell’s Kitchen, will compete with Chef Phillip Jason, owner of Catering by Phillip, in a head-to-head cook-off with ingredients unknown to the chefs until the battle begins. The only hint is that all of the ingredients will be purchased at the farmers’ market that morning. Each chef will have 45 minutes to create one dish that will be submitted to mystery judges.

Location: 500 Centerton Rd. For more information, call 856-642-3850, email [email protected] or visit BurlCoAgCenter.com.

Feast in the Field at 1895 Organic Farm

Elements Café, of Haddon Heights, will take to the fields of the 1895 Organic Farm, in Lumberton, for the sixth

annual Feast in the Field. The event offers two seating op-portunities: 6 p.m., August 16, and 5 p.m., August 17.

The evening starts with a walking tour of the farm led by its owner, Farmer Kim Batten, followed by an informa-tive discussion about certified organic farming practices.

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The formal, five-course dinner will be served tableside in the field just before sunset.

“Often, restau-rants trumpet their farm-to-table ap-proach, but how often does the diner get to see and dine where the food ac-tually comes from?” comments Chef Fred

Kellermann, owner of Elements Café, who has been entic-ing diners with his unique presentation of American-style tapas for more than 10 years. Applauded by the Philadel-phia Inquirer, The New York Times and Bon Appétit maga-zine, Kellermann maximizes the farm-to-table experience by starting and ending at the farm.

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Green Pathways Dual-Credit Program at Burlington Community College

In the past year, Burlington County College (BCC) and technical high schools across the state have continued

to devel-op green education opportu-nities for students. Many of these opportunities come in the form of BCC’s successful Green Pathways dual credit agreements.

Students that enroll in approved dual-credit Green Pathways courses at their high school will have the op-portunity to earn three college credits for BCC’s SST 100 Principles of Sustainability course, which is required for three associate degree programs: Sustainability; Energy Management; and Alternative Energy Technologies. Stu-dents must receive a grade of C or better in the course to receive BCC college credit.

After BCC’s initial arrangement with Middlesex Coun-ty Vocational and Technical Schools last year, the college formed five additional Green Pathways programs: Atlantic County Institute of Technology, Camden County Technical Schools, Bergen County Technical Schools, Hunterdon Coun-ty Polytech Career & Technical School and most recently, Cape May County Technical Schools.

High school students that want to enroll in the Green Pathways Dual Credit program should contact their guidance counselor or Green Program of Study instructor.

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The Center, Life in Balance, Sends Reiki to U.S. Military Everywhere

The Center, Life in Balance, in Medford, is holding its first monthly Reiki Send at 9 a.m., August 23, to assist the

healing of U.S. military troops, whether they are still in harm’s way or safely back home. All Reiki masters and Reiki II practitioners are invited to participate.

Reiki is a healing modality that uses touch to bring universal

life force energy to the recipient. Reiki masters and Reiki II prac-titioners have been attuned to send Reiki wherever it is needed.

“We are sure Reiki is being sent to family and friends in the military, but this will be community based,” explain The Center’s owners, Susan Drummond and Maryann Miller, who want to initiate a larger, more visible and committed display of Reiki for the troops. “Coming together in community for a cause raises the energy vibration, increasing its power. We are hearing of the tremendous toll being deployed can take on military personnel and their families, and we believe in the healing power of Reiki. This is our way of helping out and saying, ‘Thank you for your service.’”

All are welcome to raise the healing vibration personally and globally at noon on Wednesdays during Love Meditation and noon on Fridays during Peace Meditation. Reiki prac-titioners are also invited to gather at 6:30 p.m., the second Tuesday of the month, for a Reiki Share.

Location: 43 South Main St. For more information, call 609-975-8379, email [email protected] or visit TheCenterLifeInBalance.com.

Women Rock the 19th Amendment Event for Women’s Equality Day

Registration and sponsorship are underway for Women Rock the 19th Amendment, A Women’s Equality Day Event,

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amendment, especially Alice Paul (1885-1977), who was New Jersey’s most famous suffragist, author of the Equal Rights Amendment, founder of the National Woman’s Party and a lifelong activist for women’s equality.

Held at the birthplace of Alice Paul, the event features per-formances by four outstanding local female musicians—Deb Callahan, Teri Rambo, Andrea Nardello and Denise Sullivan—as well as unique handmade crafts and locally and organically grown food for purchase from The Farm Truck. Proceeds will support the Alice Paul Institute’s girls’ leadership programs.

“This event promises to be an enjoyable and affordable opportunity to hear some of the area’s most talented musi-cians and enjoy delicious food on the grounds of Paulsdale, a National Historic Landmark located in Mount Laurel,” com-ments Paige Salvador, development associate at the Alice Paul Institute. “Stop by and discover this treasure and its history.”

Cost: $5; free for children under the age of 12. For more information or to register, call 856-231-1885, email [email protected] or visit AlicePaul.org. Sponsorships are available.

Accredited Reflexology Curriculum Offered at Lourdes Institute

Reflexology is coming of age in New Jersey. In the last decade, reflexology has gained respect and momentum as a valid

holistic modality. Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies, in Collingswood, NJ, offers a unique and thorough 11-month reflexology certificate program, and its fall semester begins September 6.

The 300-hour curriculum is one of only three programs in the country that has been approved by the American Commission for Accreditation of Reflex-ology Education and Training (ACARET).

The curriculum covers Eastern and Western approaches to health and disease; as well as the theory and practice of reflexology us-ing the feet, hands and ears; and the study of anatomy, physiology and pathology.

Corinne Corcoran, a nationally certified licensed massage therapist whose reflexology teacher certification is accredited by ACARET, has developed and taught the endorsed program at Lourdes Institute of Wholistic Studies over the past 20 years “National standards have helped raise the bar for reflexology and build the public’s trust in the modality, which is wonderful for healing both chronic and acute conditions,” explains Corcoran, who also holds a Doctorate of Education degree. “Studying the latest research in the field also helps students appreciate and con-vey to the public the power of the work.”

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

When Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative

sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they deter-mined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other

children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families. Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that pro-tect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition. Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of De-pression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije Uni-versity found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in ChildrenResearchers from Australia’s University of Tas-

mania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Jour-nal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups accord-ing to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years com-pared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Flaxseed Lowers Blood PressureEating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according

to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its ome-ga-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collective-ly contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months. The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial sys-tolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

heelless shoes maY helP Prevent runners’ injuriesA British study published in Footwear

Science analyzed the effects of run-ning in experimental heelless footwear compared with conventional running shoes with reinforced heels. The objective was to see if the heelless footwear would reduce the risk of chronic injury related to the habitual rear-foot strike pattern as-sociated with conventional heeled shoes. Using eight cameras with op-to-electric running motion capture technology,12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion.

Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

Research published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can

significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day.

Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group. In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimeno-pausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months. The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed im-provements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance

Research from Italy’s Pavia University found two medicinal mushroom species—cordyceps

(Cordyceps sinensis) and reishi (Ganoderma lucid-um)—significantly improve race performances and recovery times among competitive cyclists. The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For

one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The research-ers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period. The two types of mushrooms both boosted testosterone levels and reduced post-workout cortisol levels. The mushroom supplementation also increased their antioxidant status, reducing their risk of exhaustion.


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Dirty WatersTrenton to Chicago via Eco-Outrigger Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile jour-ney from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways. “All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year. On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

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Fitness UpdateHealthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014

The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Port-land, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points.

“The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our coun-try’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

Find the complete report at AmericanFitnessIndex.org.


Harvesting FogSimple Device Provides Safe Water in Africa

The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an oner-ous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is

commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute. The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

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Cycling RxDoctors Order Up a Bike for Patients

The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachu-setts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal. According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular ex-ercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribe-a-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can

help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

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Flight ZoneAirports Establish Bee-Friendly AcresThe Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genet-ic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enter-prise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolution-ary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them.

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True GritWhy Persistence CountsSome educators believe that improve-ments in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all stu-dents, especially disadvantaged children. Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-direct-edness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-con-trol (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mind-set (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity). A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and per-sistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be devel-oped through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success. A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when pre-schoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brain-storm personal issues or thousands dis-cuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning. Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encour-ages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more com-plex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

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World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the pre-dictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previ-ously,” explains Owen. He points to an experiment regard-ing children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the for-mer science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it. Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves how

to use the Web to obtain information through their interactions with each other and the computer. “I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional ed-ucation to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own. Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Flor-ida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, ex-plains how the OST learning environ-ment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009, when I volunteered to assist another OST facil-itator. I was a perfectionist who judged myself harshly and struggled with the question, ‘Who am I to think I can help hold space for leaders to transform themselves through their learning when I have so little experience?’” She notes, “Before such experienc-es, even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.” Now she says she has shed her people-pleas-ing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the mo-ments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

Co-LearningIn a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Bac-calaureate degree at California’s Grana-das Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities.

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“Questions and lively discussions are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.” Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discus-sion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowledge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of per-ception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview ExplorationsKatia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive di-rector of education at the Institute of No-etic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project. Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world. “When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on dif-ferences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.” Through small groups and con-versations, participants unpack how the program has influenced them by

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Mycelium SchoolAshley Cooper and Matt Abrams, co-founders of the Mycelium School, in Asheville, North Carolina, re-imagined a learning environment for aspiring entrepreneurs and social change agents committed to acti-vating their potential and realizing solutions to today’s challenges. A 12-week learning journey allows individuals to become increasingly adept at learning from and helping each other learn. The curriculum offers minimum structure, significant support and collaboration with others. “In the learning community, individuals are dedicated to a project or life question of their choice,” explains Cooper. Participants’ goals include changing careers, determining the next steps after retirement or how to pursue true passions to make a differ-ence in the world.

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World Café Like OST, the World Café, co-cre-ated by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse per-spectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasional-ly virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses. “Conversation is a core mean-ing-making process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries. “World Café provides an envi-ronment in which you are comfort-

ably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown. What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of condi-tions that support the kinds of trans-formations that can change lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.” Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in.

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seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two bee-hives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

WaldorfWaldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Com-munications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to The Waldorf School at Morine Farms. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her chil-dren spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw il-lustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recent-ly spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an or-chestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visu-alize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Gar-den City, in New York, universally par-ticipate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement devel-opment of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural pro-gram that fully cultivates a quarter-acre field. Its steady harvest of fruits,

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vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspber-ries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After research-ing and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and prin-cipal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

HomeschoolingHomeschooling provides another option. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for fami-

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Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities. Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compli-ment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud. Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Re-search from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuro-peptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us.

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real challenge is figuring out how to help our children benefit from high-tech tools while still making sure that they are playing and learning in the tried-and-true ways.

Creating a balance between the high-tech world and the natural one is a tall order for many parents and can be difficult for many of today’s young ones as well. Start slowly and be sure to offer lots of positive alternatives. If your pre-schooler usually watches an hour of TV while you cook dinner, set up a kitchen play station with cups, bowls and spoons where they can “cook” or ask them to set the table while you work at the stove. If your teenager usually watches a mara-thon of shows, watch just one episode together and then head outside for a walk together—a perfect opportunity to discuss topics covered in the show or simply talk about upcoming activities.

A few other suggestions are sports, yoga, dancing, board and card

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games, hiking, biking and gardening, to name just a few. Consider medi-tation. It’s a highly powerful way to slow down, center and reconnect not only for the children but for the par-ents as well. The point of meditation is to focus and quiet the mind as op-posed to completely clearing it which is extremely difficult to do especially in today’s world.

Here are a few examples of meditations that can benefit both the children and parents alike:

Walking meditationFind a quiet park or reserve nearby that’ll be easy to visit and abounds with nature. During the first few times you walk together, explain the basic con-cept of meditation. Stop, look and listen to the world around and go inward. If the child wants to run, help them maintain a balanced, slower pace of running to feel every step and the earth beneath their feet as well as continuing to take in the sounds, smells and sights of nature and any birds or other animals that they may encounter.

Breathing meditationExplain to children that this type of meditation can be done anywhere at any time. A quiet place is nice if possi-ble, but not mandatory. Breathing can stimulate or relax the nervous system, so if your child is in a stressful envi-ronment or situation, they can use the breath to calm themselves. A couple of very simple, yet powerful breathing techniques are: The counting breath in which you inhale for the count of four and exhale for the count of four. If this feels easy, then increase the count but do not force the breath. It should feel


relaxing and calming. Another tech-nique is to place your hands on your belly with only the finger tips barely touching and as you inhale feel the fingertips separate and on the exhale feel them come back together. Set a timer for a few minutes and increase the time a little each time you work with this technique.

Guided meditationFind a guided meditation that can help you and your child come into a beautiful and peaceful space. It can be sounds of the ocean, rain or any-thing else that’s calming and relaxing. There are many wonderful guided meditations available, so look for one that is age appropriate or make

up your own. It’s best to start with some calming breaths to help center yourself. Another alternative is to find a facility near you that offers different forms of meditation.

Some other forms include chanting, art and music. The list is endless. You can turn almost anything into a medita-tion with a little creative exploring.

Take some simple steps to start helping your child unplug, and you’ll see them become more connected to the positive things in their life—es-pecially their own health, well-being and connection with their family. This can seem to be a challenge as parents also find themselves over-stimulated, stressed and plugged in. So taking time to assess where some adjust-ments can be made will not only benefit the children but the family as a whole. The gifts of technology can be great if used in a proper and balanced way.

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in another. To prevent possible squabbles, com-pany policy allows only same-household dogs to swim in the same pool. “Max is a fetching ma-niac in the water,” remarks Yue. “He doesn’t like to dive, but if his ball sinks, he’ll go after it. It’s low-im-pact, high-exercise playtime and the only thing I know

that will wear out a 2-year-old German shepherd pup.” The skill of directed retrieval can be described as advanced fetching. Several toys or dumbbells are placed on the bottom of the pool and the handler tells the dog which item to retrieve. Nautical nosework is the most challenging—five floating objects like tennis balls or dummies are launched into the water by another person. The dog must then find, indicate and retrieve the one ball his person has handled.

naturalpet Other fun options are teaching a pet to tow a raft in the pool or to team swim with his owner. In a more complex aqua-agility exercise, the dog swims a circle around his owner as a prelude to both of them swimming a synchronized, zigzag course between floating markers before returning to their starting positions. Ernie, a 95-pound Labrador retriever that lives with Sierra Prause, a marketing assistant, and Jaron Clinton, a search engine content marketer, in Phoenix, Arizona, rides in the storage area of Clinton’s kayak. Ernie came to them at age 4 and has always loved to jump in and swim alongside his owners. “Ernie’s claim to fame is fetching two tennis balls at once,” says Prause. “He wasn’t allowed in the pool at his former home, and now revels in taking a cooling dip after his twice-a-day walks.” Maria Schultz, author of How to SUP with Your Pup, enjoys stand up paddle-boarding with her Australian shepherds, Riley and Kona, on rivers near her home in Fredericksburg, Virginia. She and Riley learned together in the living room. “I brought the board home and taught Riley how to hop on and off, where to sit or lie on the board, and to relax,” she relates. “I forgot the living room floor stood still. Riley was surprised when he got on the board on the river to find that it moved.” Riley was a good sport about it; within a week, he knew how to ride along. Kona took several months to get the hang of it. “Have patience, make it fun and all positive,” Schultz advises. “Know what motivates your dog. Riley works for food, Kona for praise.” For the more adventurous, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, in San Diego, offers one-hour surfing lessons for canine guests. Taught by Coronado Surfing Academy instructors, the only requirement is that a dog enjoys water. Of course, board shorts and a bandana are also provided so that Fido gets the full surfer dude experience. Enjoying warm weather and cool water with man’s best friend provides perfect fun for these dog days of summer.

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First, check if area community pools allow dogs for special sessions. Many offer canine

swims as fundraisers during off-sea-son periods. Make sure the pet is sociable and wears a life jacket. The best swimmers include breeds used in water rescue or re-trieval, such as the Newfoundland, Labrador retriever, Portuguese water dog, poodle and spaniel, as opposed to those with shorter snouts and air-ways. The stocky bodies and shorter legs of Scotties and dachshunds are also less conducive to water play. Dr. Jules Benson, vice president of Veterinary Services at Petplan Pet Insurance, in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, gives three key safety tips: Be alert for signs of tiredness, like trouble staying afloat or strug-gling to catch their breath; watch for vomiting, diarrhea or fever due to harmful bacteria in some water-

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Be less serious about doing it right. Striving for perfection never made any-one happy; it just makes us feel inade-quate. We should reward ourselves for giving it our best.Sign up for giggle therapy. Laughing until our belly hurts increases the hor-mones that make us feel healthier and more alive. Try watching a funny movie, taking a laughter yoga class or visiting with old friends, and notice the good feelings that linger afterward.

Create something. Even a small project using paints, clay, building blocks or crayons can bring us back to a time when joy was flowing through every cell of our being. Just the act of scribbling can bring back the freedom of the child in us. If that doesn’t work, try using the non-dominant hand to draw. Struggling with concen-trated effort can change our attitude. Inhibitions dwindle and the hidden child comes out, letting simple pleasures affect our reality and awareness.Play some music and dance. As we drift away in movement when no one is watching, we clear the mind and lighten the heart, making it hard to stay serious for long. As music moves the body with abandon, the power of flow fills the body.Go ask a 5-year-old to teach you how to play. The response will most likely generate a good laugh. What fun that would be.

Marilyn Eppolite is an energy therapist and spiritual counselor who specializes in emotional balance and resilience and blogs about living an emotionally balanced life. She is the creative director for Natural Awakenings magazine, South Jersey edition. Connect at TheWisdomWithin.net.

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Working, family obligations and busy schedules often steal away the time to do

things that bring us bliss and joy, leaving us feeling stuck in the routine of daily life. Yet, making deposits into our fun account replenishes the soul. If we don’t make regular deposits, there is no joy to withdraw; we become overdrawn, and only a feeling of emptiness is left. When we notice life slipping away like this, it is best to stop, become aware and take strides to get it back again. By carving out small chunks of time to appreciate life and all its wonder, we can refill our joy account.

The key to happiness is to bring the wisdom of the child into daily life. Chil-dren know how to live in the moment and appreciate what is right in front of them. Happy adults also feel gratitude for the little things in life that are often discounted or missed by stressed people: a butterfly stopping at a flower, the sound of a songbird, a short conversa-tion with a stranger. Enjoying the simple pleasure of the present moment helps take us out of our busy minds so that we can regain the ability to appreciate the beauty of the world around us.

Tips to Capture Childlike Joy in Daily LifeOpen to a sense of mystery. It is good to remember that life is a mystery. Look at the stars and the wide expanse of space. Remember doing this as a child. What did we imagine back then? Recapture that feeling now.

See challenges as opportunities to play. When kids don’t understand something, they make up a story. Use that innate creative imagination and see where it goes. Inventors take a break from their work and go play to relax their mind from overthinking a prob-lem, which utilizes the left side of the brain. Play ignites the right side of the brain and allows for new ways of seeing and creative solutions. Fresh ideas are easily generated when the mind is al-lowed to explore those places of magic and mystery.

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A person’s real strength in their endeavor to end suffering and its causes is not augmented by pos-sessing any singular truth, but by a lifetime commitment to an endless inquiry into the nature of the human experience. Therefore the destination is the journey—endless, immeasur-able, subtle and profound—with an absolute demand to be here now all along the way.

The sangha, or Buddhist commu-nity, is like a great temple where life is divested of superstition; ignorance is dismantled; men and women learn in community what none may know alone; and the value of each individ-ual member’s experience is measured not by the ideals they may hold, the knowledge they may have acquired, nor the beliefs they may possess; but by the sincere devotion and sacrifice they take to realize the true mean-ing and purpose of their existence, refusing to squander this precious, vulnerable life or take any part of it for granted.

In Thomas Merton’s words, “The solution of the problem of life is life itself. Life is not attained by reason and analysis but first of all by liv-ing.” Life can only be fully known by

living it. The problematic issue for most of us is that we have forgotten how to live life. We have forgotten its taste, smell, vision, sound and feel and replaced it by a delusion we call ‘my life’—a story filled with sound and fury, analysis and rea-soning, comings and goings, gains and losses, successes and failures,

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We have made tremendous gains in pub-

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We’ve all heard that you shouldn’t take antibiotics unless you are sick, because they might not work for you when you really need them. Unfortunately, factory farms use copious amounts of antibiotics to promote growth in animals that are raised in filthy and overcrowded con-ditions. The antibiotics are adminis-tered at levels below what would be used to treat a disease, but enough to keep the animals growing steadily while they wallow in their own feces. This is the perfect environment for the development of “superbugs.”

Essentially, the low levels of antibiotics don’t kill all the bugs,

and the stronger bacteria remain to breed stronger, more deadly animal—and human—diseases. Along with residues of these superbugs being found on meat in grocery stores, farm workers and vehicles can transport these superbugs off of factory farms and into our communities.

Concerns about antibiotic resistance have been raised by every major medical and health organization in the world—including the American Medical As-sociation and the World

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The FDA took 35 years to respond to one petition to restrict the agricultural use of a particular antibiotic. The FDA is now relying on a set of voluntary rules to stem the development of superbugs, while blaming pharmaceutical companies that label their antibiotics for growth promotion. The FDA is essentially asking drug companies to remove labels indicating that antibiotics can be used to promote growth. Once the label has been changed, the drug can only be used in animal feed to “treat,

prevent, or control disease” and would require a veterinary prescrip-tion for those uses. However, most antibiotics sold in livestock feed are available over the counter without veterinary oversight. This is a loop-hole big enough to drive an industri-al tractor through.

But there is hope. California Senator Dianne Feinstein and Repre-sentative Louise Slaughter have intro-duced HR 1150, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA) and S 1256, the Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act (PARA). These bills would ban medically important antibiotics (the medicines that we rely on to treat our loved ones when they get sick) from being used for unnecessary nontherapeutic purposes in livestock.

Communities throughout New Jersey are beginning to speak out about this major public health threat. To date, Highland Park, Red Bank and Secaucus have all passed resolutions demanding Federal action for an end to the nonthera-peutic use of antibiotics in livestock. Senator Barnes and Assemblywom-an Pinkin, from Middlesex County, have introduced a similar resolu-tion in the New Jersey legislature. At the Federal level, Congressman Payne and Congressman Holt have co-sponsored HR 1150.

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With children especially susceptible to germs, chem-ical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the child-friendliness of day care

facilities extends to their ecological integrity. When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a year-round day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei. “We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspec-tion on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei. Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples. “When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree. Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [commu-nity supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school

movement. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone. In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program. The staff finds that many children are sensitive to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retar-dant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting. “We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only us-ing disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.” Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state. The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program. Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing. Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect. One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.” Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill germs without fumes, residue or allergy triggers. “Often, the combined cost of the electricity, water and mineral supplements used is less than what would be spent on multiple cleaning products,” Stedelbauer points out. It can be created by the half-gallon in a toaster-sized unit onsite and has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture (for use on meat) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (for use on produce). Also, electrolyzed water won’t harm skin or clothing. Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recog-nized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25 schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle. Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation. Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via [email protected].

Day Care Goes GreenWhat’s Good for Kids is Good for the World

by avery mack


wisewords

In the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr.

Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in commu-nities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequenc-es. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-sys-tem approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

What has your experience with Fed Up shown you about the root cause of many diseases?In Fed Up, I met with a family of five to talk with them about their health and understand the roots of their family crisis of morbid obesity, pre-diabetes, renal failure, disability, financial stress and hopelessness. Rural South Carolina, where they live, is a food desert with nearly10 times as many fast-food and convenience stores as supermarkets. The family’s kitchen was also a food desert, with barely a morsel of real food. There were no ingredients to make real food—only pre-made factory science projects sold in cans and boxes with unpronounceable, unrecognizable ingredient lists. This family desperately wanted to find a way out, but didn’t have the

Cures in the KitchenDr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with

Our National Health Crisisby judith Fertig

knowledge or skills. They lived on food stamps and fast food and didn’t know how to navigate a grocery aisle, shop for real food, read a label, equip a kitchen or cook nutritious meals. Their grandmother has a gar-den, but never taught her children how to grow food, even though they live in a temperate rural area.

What results did the family see when they changed their eating habits?I got the whole family cooking, wash-ing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pres-sure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son origi-nally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

How is sugar a primary factor in creating obesity?Of some 600,000 processed food items on the market, 80 percent contain add-ed sugar. Sugar calories act differently from fat or protein calories in the body.

Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are bio-logically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medi-care to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits Ameri-ca’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Jour-nal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affect-ing projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threat-en our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

For more information on Fed Up, visit FedUpMovie.com.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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The best approach is to choose seafood carefully. Oil spills, waste runoff and other environmental

disasters can compromise the quality of seafood with toxic contaminants like mercury and other heavy metals and industrial, agricultural and lawn chemicals. These pollutants can wash out from land to sea (and vice versa). As smaller fish that have eaten pollutants are eaten by larger ones, contaminants accumulate and concentrate. Large predatory fish like swordfish and sharks end up with the most toxins. Beyond today’s top-selling shrimp, canned tuna, salmon and farmed tila-pia, more retailers and restaurants are also providing lesser-known seafood varieties like dogfish and hake as alter-

Safe & Sustainable SEAFOODNavigate Today’s Best Choices

Using Updated Guidesby judith Fertig

natives to overfished species such as sea bass and Atlantic cod. These new-to-us, wild-caught fish can be delicious, sustainable and healthy.

Choices Good for OceansAn outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. Information on the most sustainable va-rieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides in-stant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated.

The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conser-vation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org. Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abun-dant” and a blue icon for “sustain-able and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

Choices Good for UsTo help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly. If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption rec-ommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future.

We love our seafood, a delicious source of lean protein. The latest data

reports U.S. annual consumption to be more than 4.8 billion pounds of

it, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,

with the average American eating 3.5 ounces of seafood a week. About

half of the catch is wild-caught and half farmed. How do we know

which fish and shellfish are safe to eat and good for ocean ecology?

The truth is that no one fish can be seen as a sustainability darling,

because if it is, it’s sure to be overfished.

~ DailyFinance.com


“My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eat-ing,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

Retail RatingsSome retailers also provide details on their seafood sourcing. Whole Foods, for example, offers complete traceabil-ity of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores. Their fish, wild-caught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard

The international fishery industry

operates in a constant state of rebalancing

while competing interests look for ways

to harvest natural resources without destroying them

altogether.

SUPERB SEAFOOD

According to Seafood Watch and the Harvard School of Public Health, the Super “Green” list includes seafood with low levels of mercury (below 216 parts per billion [ppb]) and at least 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recom-mended daily consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

The Best in July 2013n Atlantic mackerel (purse seine, U.S. and Canada)

n Freshwater Coho salmon (tank system farms, U.S.)

n Pacific sardines (wild-caught)

n Salmon (wild-caught, Alaska)

n Salmon, canned (wild-caught, Alaska)

The “honorable mention” list in-cludes seafood that contains moderate amounts of mercury and between 100 and 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3s. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

More Healthy Choicesn Albacore tuna (troll- or pole-caught, U.S. or British Columbia)

n Sablefish/black cod (Alaska, Canadian Pacific)

Free the child’s potential and you will transform him

into the world.~Maria Montessori

to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter. Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earth’s water resources viable.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 1

Kirtans & Bhajans – 7-9pm. By Vocalist & Kirtaniya Swami B.V. Bhagavat. Donations welcome. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveIn JoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, fami-ly-friendly entertainment. Peachy Party theme week. Cooking demo with South Jersey Hot Chefs: Chef Fred Kellerman from Elements Café, 10am. Music by Anthony Friedlander. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass – 9am-2pm. REI teaches how to translate what is on your map to the surrounding area. $60/mem-ber, $80/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856-810-1938 or rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Community Yoga: Donation Based – 9-10:15am. Open to all levels of participants, beginners and experienced. Once a month we extend an open invitation to a free yoga class for members, $5 donation for guests. Level 1 Yoga is held all oth-er Sundays. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOf Medford.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 5

Tibetan Energy Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. With Master Reiki Teacher Janice Gilpin. Experience a breath work practice to balance, center and align your energy field, along with gentle seated movement, chanting mantras and mudras, fol-lowed by 20 mins of meditation. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6

Hands-On Healing Hour – 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for an event of free healing with Reiki. Enjoy a mini-Reiki session and allow your body to be in a state of relaxation and peace. To reserve a spot: 856-701-5692. ReikiMYoga.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 7

Bike Maintenance Basics – 6:30-8pm. Routine maintenance on your bike can keep you riding smooth and prolong the life of your bike. Join an introductory class designed to help you take care of your bike. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

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Dalien aka 13 Hands: Sound Meditation and Sacred Song – 7:30pm. Dalien will be offering gentle yoga, restorative sound meditation and chant workshop. His musical sounds incorpo-rating flutes, crystal bowls, hand drum and oth-er ambient instruments provides for a relaxed and renewed sense of well-being. $25/pre-reg-istration, $30/at door. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. Yoga CenterOfMedford.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 8

Deep Relaxation Class with Crystal Bowls – 7-8pm. Join Anna Castro and Rhonda Clarke, to restore your energy, calm the mind, find peace and balance again. $15/advance, $20/drop-in (pre-registration requested). Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 9

C a n o e / K a y a k t h e O s w e g o R i v e r – 8:30am. Paddle 8 miles from Lake Oswego to Harrisville Lake. Boats can be rented from Mick’s Pine Barrens Canoe/Kayak Rental: 800-281-1380 or MicksCanoeRental.com. To con-firm trip & participation, George or Leona: 609-259-3734, [email protected].

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment Food Bank Do-nations: Jewish Family & Children Services & Live Civilly. Cooking Demo: Kitchen Basics, 10am. Music by Sharis Swartley. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850. BurlCoAg Center.com.

Backcountry Navigation with a Map & Compass – 9am-2pm. REI teaches how to translate what is on your map to the surrounding area. $60/mem-ber, $80/nonmember. Valley Forge NP Artillery Park. More info & to register, REI Marlton: 856-810-1938 or rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Energy Medicine Class with Credit – 9am-5pm. Empower yourself with Energy Medicine (Don-na Eden’s way). Energy Medicine 101 is great for beginners and is a foundation before taking Donna Eden’s Certification classes. CEs avail-able for RNs, Massage Therapists & Bodywork-ers. Toms River. Must register: 609-752-1048 or [email protected].

Vedic Palmistry Class – Aug 9-10. 9am-5pm. With Karen Schlachter. Take the first step into the mystic and start to see the plan for your life: the map that was stamped on your hand before you were born. Quickly learn the value of this knowledge in your home, work and daily life. $195. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenterLifeIn [email protected].

Open House: Pine Wind Zen Center – 1-5pm. Rain date: Aug 16. Bring the kids, bring the family, bring the dog. Enjoy food, entertain-ment and music, take a tour and learn about the Zen Center and monastery, visit the Zen-do and meditate. Experience a taste of being part of the Pine Wind community. Donations appreciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McK-endimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. RSVP appreciated: [email protected]. PineWind.org.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10

Eckankar Worship Service – 11am-12pm. Cel-ebrate the experience of the Light and Sound of God through the Eckankar Worship Service. Ser-vice includes singing HU, followed by a discus-sion on month’s topic: “What Our Relationships Teach us Spiritually.” Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 610-864-4663.

Energy Healing Workshop – 2:30pm. Learn about energy medicine and how to connect to higher energies to clear and balance the chakras of your body. Universal Life Force Energy is available to us at all times and it’s with this awareness that we reconnect to our essence. $25. Pre-registration required: 856-701-5692. Details: Reikimyoga.com.

Healing Meditation with the Crystal Bowls – 5:30pm. Join in this meditation to clear and balance the chakras (energy centers) of your body with the healing sound of the crystal bowls combined with Reiki energy which allow you to feel more relaxed and a state of well-being. $15. Pre-registration required: 856-701-5692. Details: Reikimyoga.com.

Yoga Nidra – 6:30-8pm. With Janet Watkins. A rejuvenating, restful practice for inducing mental, emotional and physical relaxation, with the power to expose our innate reser-voirs of creativity, clarity, and self under-standing. $20. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, AUGUST 11

Meditation and Messages through Medi-umship – 6pm. Alchemy exists with medium, Alaine Portner, E-RYT, in combination with meditation, messaging and harmonic sounds. She communicates with the energies of loved ones and receives symbolic messages, both per-sonal and purposeful to you. Limited to 8 par-ticipants; pre-registration required. $65. Skype sessions available. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. Yoga CenterOfMedford.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12

Hands-On Bike Maintenance: Drive Train – 6:30-8:30pm. Join our certified bike techs to learn about your drive train as well as how to inspect, maintain and adjust front and rear de-railleurs to make sure your ride is as smooth as possible. $45/member, $65/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.


Full Moon Women’s Circle – 7:30-8:30pm. With Parvati. Come together and share in a satsung (gathering of like-minded individuals), expe-rience guided meditation, support each other through our visions and create the sacred space of community. Donation. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13

Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. In this in-store class learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. $30/member, $50/nonmember. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Yoga Teacher Training Informational Meet-ing – 7pm. Enrolling for 2015 graduation. Are you ready for the journey of a lifetime? Our 200-hr Teacher Training Program is open to those who are dedicated to yoga practice, as an upcoming yoga teacher or to deeply enhance a personal practice. The requirements for joining the program, the incredible offerings from our talented teachers, and the wonderful YCOM community will be unveiled. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

Hands-On Healing Hour – 5:30-7:30pm. Join us for an event of free healing with Reiki. Enjoy a mini-Reiki session and allow your body to be in a state of relaxation and peace. To reserve a spot: 856-701-5692. Reikimyoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

Access Consciousness Bars Certification Class – 9:30am-5:30pm. Learn to apply gentle touch to the 32 points on the head that correspond to different areas of our life and clear out the fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that slow us down. 8 CEUs. Moorestown. For more info: 856-437-0430. Restoration-You.com.

Laughter Yoga – 6-7pm. A simple yet uplifting practice of breathing, laughing and playful exer-cises that lifts our mood and energizes the body. It’s not yoga poses so it’s available to everyone, even from a chair. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Yoga ForLiving.net.

Restorative Yoga – 7pm. Experience an evening of deep relaxation through gentle yoga stretch-es and supported postures, accompanied by the soothing sounds of Crystal Bowls. Free yourself from long held tensions in the body and mind, and create a healing and spiritually uplifting space. $15. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. Register: 609-654-9400 or Yoga CenterOfMedford.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, art-ists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friend-

ly entertainment. Military Support events week. Cooking Demo: Cooking On The Run, 10am. Mu-sic by Opus Soul. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850. BurlCoAg Center.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17Usui Reiki Level II Certification Class – 9:30am-5pm. For those who have completed Reiki Level I. This class provides a higher vibratory level of all energy centers. Instructor: Jacklynn Mi-lovsky. $190. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. To register with a $50 deposit: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19Girl Power Tween Summer Camp – Aug 19-22. 8:30am-4pm. For tweens ages 10-13. Empower-ing girls to have fun mastering the art of self-love, self-confidence and self-acceptance while learning healthy coping skills that promote posi-tive self-esteem and self-awareness. $239. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Info & register: 856-404-7287, YogaForLiving.net.

Drum Circle – 7:30-9:30pm. With Shaman Al Bennett. Drum, sing, heal and bring your inten-tions forth in community drum circle. Bring drums, rattles or shakers, or use ours. $15 suggested offer-ing. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20Hope and Healing Circle – 10am-7pm. Free ser-vices for those affected by cancer and 20% for all their supporters/caregivers. Massage thera-pists are specially trained in oncology massage to provide safe and relaxing treatment for those in treatment as well as survivors. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. To reserve an appt: 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

Family Camping Basics – 6:30-8pm. Have you wanted to try camping with your family but don’t know how to get started? We’ll cover the basics including: how to be comfortable camping, gear and equipment, and family fun activities. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Community HU Song – 7-7:30pm. Learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Light refreshments & fellowship follow. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. More info: 610-864-4663.

Harps for Healing Concert – 7-9pm. Enjoy the healing sounds of the harp as Madeleine Doherty plays and sings songs from Ireland and her original compositions. $30. There is a Meet and Greet, August 16, 12-2pm. Soul-to-Soul Private consultations using her music, channel-ing and mediumship are being scheduled; call for details. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. TheCenter [email protected].

Eckankar Spiritual Wisdom Discussion Class – 8-9pm. This month’s topic is “Dreams.” Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 610-864-4663.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 21

GMO Free NJ Summer Film Fest – 6:30-8pm. The final film in the fest: Big River, sequel to King Corn. Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to Iowa to investigate the environmental im-pact their acre of corn has had on the people and places downstream. Refreshments and door prizes. Free and open to the public. Colling-swood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. RSVP: [email protected]. Learn more: GMO FreeNJ.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22

Access Energetic Facelift Certification Class – 9:30am-1:30pm. A wonderful way to rejuve-nate the face. Learn a non-invasive, econom-ical, totally blissful, light-energetic-touch, hands-on technique that feels amazing and can lift, smooth, tighten and awaken your face. Following this class, you are able to offer this as a paid service or a gift to others. 4 CEUs. Moorestown. For more info: 856-437-0430. Restoration-You.com.

5Rhythms Dance Movement Class – 7-9pm. A moving meditation practice. Exploring our own unique ways to move through the 5Rhythms of flowing, staccato, chaos, lyrical, and stillness. There are no steps to learn and there is no way to do it wrong. All levels of fitness welcome. $15. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cher-ry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

All Healing is Coming Home to the Self – Aug 23-24. A Hands of Light Workshop with Laurie Keene, Dean of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing. A workshop of personal transformation and energy healing. Early bird: $275 by Aug 9; $300 thereafter. Westmont. To register: 856-854-4910 or Laurie.Keene@ BarbaraBrennan.com.

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstra-tions, family-friendly entertainment. Fun for Kids Week with kid-oriented activities. Cook-ing Demo: Kids in the Kitchen, 10am. Story-telling with the Moorestown Library, 11am. Music by Caveman Dave. 500 Centerton Rd, Moores town . 856-642-3850 . Bur lCoAg Center.com.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 24

Restorative Yoga with Janet – 6:30-8pm. Using blankets, bolsters, pillows, blocks, straps and other “props” to support the body, restorative yoga creates profound shifts in the nervous system, allowing a physiological shift to deep restfulness and well-being. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 26

Black Run Preserve General Meeting – 7pm. Volunteers are needed for committees: Trail Crew, Fundraising, Grant writing and more. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. BlackRun.org.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13The Fall in Love with Yoga Retreat in Vermont – Nov 13-16. With Patrick Franco & Liza Berti-ni of Devotion Yoga. Immerse yourself in your practice and relax in an atmosphere as cozy as your best friend’s country house. We will share sweaty and fun asana, chanting, dharma talks about yoga philosophy by the fire, amazing veg-etarian meals, breathing in the fresh air, being in nature, and enjoying the yoga of community. There is nothing better than getting away from the hectic pace of everyday life to experience the joy and profound effects of yoga. For more info: DevotionYoga.com.

SEPTEMBERBimini, Bahamas Dolphin Yoga Adventure – Create your human pod of like-minded sea seekers on this Yoga Retreat to Bimini Baha-mas. Discover the alternative to a caged dolphin experience. Release your own boundaries of ad-venture. Yoga, dolphin, magic, Atlantis, energy transformation. The trip always fills to capacity. For more info: 609-654-9400, YogaCenterOf Medford.com or Wildquest.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12Yoga & Wine in Sonoma – Oct 12-16. With Liza Bertini & Sarah Bond. Join us for a week of yoga, nature, wine and relaxation in Sono-ma. Conveniently located just 1 hr from San Francisco, Westerbeke Ranch is a favorite lo-cation for all types of retreats. Lush garden paths, amid native oaks, lead to shared accom-modations and yoga rooms. Gourmet meals are specially prepared and served in the beautiful California mission styled dining room, outdoor patio, or at poolside. The natural environment is unique and private, leaving guests feeling revived after enjoying daily yoga, the hot tub, pool and therapeutic massage. For more info: OneHundredSkies.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26Women’s Silent Retreat: Calm the Mind, Nour-ish the Soul – 1:30-6:30pm. Finding a quiet space in which to retreat is almost impossible in this world, although it is critical for our overall well-being and spiritual growth. An ayurveda treatment is included to help unwind the stresses and tensions. $95. Yoga for Living, 1926 Green-tree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10Thai Yoga Bodywork Certification Workshop – Oct 10-12. Learn the beautiful art of Thai yoga and enjoy a rejuvenating weekend. Course teaches a basic 1.5-hr sequence of Thai Yoga Bodywork techniques. Watch demonstrations, take notes in your manual, then practice giv-ing and receiving with partners in the class. 24 CEUs NCBTMB & Yoga Alliance. $350. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1Reiki Level I Certification – 12-6pm. With Janet Watkins, CRM. Learn about the history of Reiki, the nature of energy and facilitating, and how to use it for restoring balance to mind and body. In this healing afternoon you will learn and practice with your classmates, and enable you to give Rei-ki treatments to family and friends. $125. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audu-bon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 22Wellness Weekend in Cove Haven, Poconos Re-sorts – Aug 22-24. Don’t miss this spiritual week-end in the Land of Love with featured guest Alaine Portner, a remarkably sensitive Medium specializ-ing in receiving messages from loved ones or guid-ed spirits and then delivering life-affirming insight and direction. Weekend events include: Friday’s Couples Mediumship Session, Saturday’s Gallery and Interactive Workshop and Sunday’s Coffee with Author Alaine Portner, discussing her book Medium Memoirs ~ Messages of Love, Hope and Reunion. For more info: CovePoconoResorts.com/Entertain-ment/Wellness-Weekend & AlainePortner.com.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27Canoe/Kayak the Wading River – 9am. Trip will begin at the town of Speedwell, the former site of an iron furnace. This is a 13-mile trip for ex-perienced Pines paddlers; expect downfalls and portages. Rentals are not available. To confirm trip & participation, George or Leona: 609-259-3734, [email protected].

Preparing for the Unexpected: Outdoor Safe-ty Basics – 6:30-8pm. Knowledge is power and preparation is key. When you step into the wil-derness, be prepared to help yourself and others. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Reg-ister: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 29Nia – 7-8pm. A mind, body, spirit practice that encourages us to move our bodies our way, rec-ognizing the uniqueness in all of us and to find pleasure in them, leaving criticisms, comparisons and judgments behind. Appropriate for all fitness levels. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 30Burlington County Farmers’ Market – 8:30am-1pm. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. Touch A Truck Day. Special cooking demo between Chef Cyndi Stanimirov, from Firebirds Wood Fired Grill and Chef Phillip Jason from Catering by Phillip, 10am. Music by the John Byrne Band. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

Ayurveda Workshop – 1-3pm. Practices for Fall/Vata Season with Maureen Heil. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.


Kundalini Yoga – Begins Sept 2. 7-8:15am. Come to morning sadhana (spiritual practice) and set your vibration for clarity and high en-ergy for a refreshing day ahead. $13/drop-in, class cards available for discounted rate. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Shakit Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Shawn Swift. Shakti is the Sanskrit word for power. Come to to be challenged (in a good way), and feel the power of yoga. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 10-11am. For beginners and experienced students. Includes meditation and gentle movement to release tension and cultivate peace and vitality. Yoga For Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. YogaForLiving.net or EarthGym.org.

Creative Writing – 10-11:30am. Course de-signed to be a true creative writing class. If you have ever wanted to write, now is the opportu-nity to try doing it within an accepting circle of writers. Class ongoing and will become a way for you to finally find your voice and to tell your story. $95/6 wks, $18/drop-in. Eilandarts Center, 21 S Centre St, Merchantville. Eilandarts@ yahoo.com. Eilandarts.com.

Kids Yoga – 11am. Kids ages K-8 will experi-ence yoga in a fun way. They will learn balance, coordination and communication through poses and games. Instructor: Linda Naulty. $10/class. Halo Wellness Center, 968 Rte 73 S, Marlton. 856-574-4433. ElevateYourHealth.com.

All Level Yoga with Sandy – 7pm. Vital Yoga, 836 Broadway, Westville. 609-922-2484. VitalYogaNJ.com.

Metaphysical Sharing Circle – 7-8:30pm. 3rd Tues. This group is a safe and fun place to share your metaphysical experiences and ask ques-tions. An informal gathering discussing and using different tools and concepts to enhance, enlighten and develop our intuition. Walk-ins welcome. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. Register: 609-923-3154 or [email protected].

Email [email protected] for guidelines and to submit entries.

Divine Play Space Classes – Offering yoga class-es and workshops for women, children’s classes from ages 5 wks to teens. Includes a specialty boutique. 31 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield. 856-888-2497. DivinePlaySpace.com.

Free Fit Camp – 5:30-6:30pm. Come experience the community Fit Camp Phenomenon. All fit-ness levels are welcomed to join. 3 times weekly physical training. Fitness evaluation and coach-ing. Complete body transformation. Free. GNP Nutrition, 106 Bridgeboro St, Riverside. Gaveth: 609-923-1203.

Soul Yoga – 9-10:15am. With Kelly Wellens. Open to all levels of experience. As you flow through postures, you will be guided to use your breath and body to celebrate and connect with Spirit. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800, TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

Haddon Heights Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct. 10am-1pm. Station & East Atlantic aves, Had-don Heights. HHFarmersMarket.com.

Meditation – 10:30am. Joyful Gathering Spiri-tual Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.

Ashtanga Foundations – 9:30am. Through the ancient system of ashtanga yoga, we will com-bine primary series asanas (postures), pranaya-ma, meditation and Savasana. As the practi-tioner’s strength, flexibility and understanding grows, so too does their practice. Sarah will lead us as we explore this therapeutic and energizing system of yoga. $20 or class card. Yoga Center of Medford, 417 Stokes Rd, Medford. 609-654-9400. YogaCenterOfMedford.com.

Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your sub-conscious is coached to accept new positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and filled with thoughts of hope and trust, opening your mind to infinite possibilities. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Med-ford. 609-975-8379. [email protected].

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ongoing events Community Acupuncture Clinic – 7-9pm. An effective introduction to the wealth of Chinese Medicine with Ruth Dalphin, L.Ac. An afford-able, accessible and relaxing experience. $35 first visit, $25 follow-ups. Logos Wellness, 1 Sheppard Rd, Ste 703, Voorhees. For more info and to schedule appt, Mon-Thurs: 856-985-8320.

Vedic Chanting for Beginners – 9-10am. Learn simple Vedic Chants that open heart and mind. Change the way we think and feel and in-crease mental clarity. With Linda Cope. Also Yoga Therapy by appointment. Temenos Cen-ter, Moorestown. 856-722-9043 x 7. [email protected].

Chair Yoga – 11am-12pm. Real hatha yoga adapted to your level of ability. Out of condi-tion, overweight, balance issues, no flexibility? No problem this class can accommodate every-one to get all the great health benefits of yoga. All classes are seated. $13/adult, $8/senior. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Join us for a 10-minute meditation. Focus of this meditation is love. Each week we will raise the love vibra-tion for 2014. Bring your lunch to eat mindfully after the meditation. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Westmont Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 29. 4-7pm. Haddon & Stratford Ave, Haddon. WestmontFarmersMarket.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:45-7pm. With Tricia Heiser. Enhance your pregnancy with prenatal yoga and keep the body healthy, the mind stress free and promote a deeper connection between mother and baby. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

Food & Water Watch of Gloucester County – 6pm. 2nd Wed. Ensure that the food and water we consume are safe, clean, accessible and sus-tainably produced. We can do it together. Glass-boro Public Library, 2 Center St. Info, Emily Re-uman: 732-839-0878, [email protected].

Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 6-7pm. For beginners and experienced students. In-cludes meditation and gentle movement to re-lease tension and cultivate peace and vitality. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. YogaForLiving.net or EarthGym.org.

Cooper River Group of Food & Water Watch – 6:30pm. 1st Wed. Ensure that the food and water we consume are safe, clean, accessible and sustainably produced. We can do it togeth-er. Collingswood Public Library, 771 Haddon Ave. Info, Emily Reuman: 732-839-0878, [email protected].

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classifiedsFee for classifieds is $1 per word per month. To place listing, email content to [email protected]. Deadline is the 10th of the month.

COUNSELINGDRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELING – Family/Individual, AETNA accepted, $65/fee ser-vice. Oaklyn. J. Lang, LCADC: 609-980-3514.

CREATIVE MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

CREATIVE MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY – Achieving emotional, mental and physical health through the creative process. No musical experi-ence necessary. Adults, individual, couple, family. Amanda MacRae, MMT, MT-BC: 609-346-3995.

FOR RENTBEAUTIFUL YOGA STUDIO/COUNSEL-ING SPACE FOR RENT, CHERRY HILL – Looking for a great space and location to hold your workshop, class, private therapy or counsel-ing session. The Yoga for Living studio is available for rental. Counseling room, $15/hour or $75/day. Call 856-404-7287.

HELP WANTEDAD SALES REP – Natural Awakenings is now accepting resumes for Part/Full-time Sales Reps throughout the Camden/Burlington/Gloucester County area. Must be self-motivated with strong organizational skills, sales and computer/database experience. We’re positive people looking for positive associates. Flexible schedule with great earning potential. Pay is set up on a generous full commission structure with bonuses. Email cover letter & resume to [email protected].

LABYRINTHSCLASSICAL CHARTRES LABYRINTH DE-SIGNS – Manufactured for residential, commer-cial, and institutional settings. These beautiful laby-rinths are made from concrete pavers, individually created with your choice of size, color and design, to pass the test of time. Landscape design services and consulting available to help with placement, installation and supporting landscape. TAKE THE FIRST STEP. To learn more, call: 856-546-0945.

Metaphysical Development Circle – 6:30-8:30pm. Higher awareness, meditation, mindful-ness, spirit communication, dowsing and more. Medium and author Robert Egby. Drop-ins welcome. Donations appreciated. 13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-351-5878. Check “Bulletin Board” at Robert-Egby.com.

A Healing Sanctuary: Yoga for Breast Can-cer Recovery – 10-11:30am. Integrates gentle yoga, breathing and mindfulness practices along with aromatherapy, Reiki, energy medicine and singing crystal bowls to soothe the body, mind and spirit. $15. Anu Medical Spa, 200B Rte 73, Voorhees. Info, Pamela Kofsky: 856-266-3164 or [email protected].

Yoga for Kids – 4-4:45pm. Children ages 5-10 explore yoga through games, crafts and poses. The purpose of kids’ yoga is to help them with balance and coordination. Teach individual poses and partner poses to help build communication skills and to learn how to help others. $60/6 wks. Eilandarts Center, 21 S Centre St, Merchantville. [email protected]. Eilandarts.com.

“Expansion” Yoga Class – 6:30pm. Expand your awareness of your own self by reconnect-ing to your body through the breath of life as well as develop strength, flexibility and bal-ance at your own pace. All levels welcome. $10. Pre-registration required: 856-701-5692. Details: Reikimyoga.com.

Belly Dance – Thru Aug. 7:30-8:30pm. With Meghan Marchese. Learn basic movements based on the American Tribal Style (ATS) for-mat of belly dance, designed specifically for be-ginners and for those who want to brush up on basic technique. $15. Live in Joy Yoga & Well-ness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Aikido Class – 6:30am. Come and get centered and find your power. Aikido Agatsu Dojos, 217 Chester Ave, Moorestown. 856-309-9526.

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Gentle Level 1 Yoga with Bonnie Hart – 10-11am. For beginners and experienced students. Includes meditation and gentle movement to release tension and cultivate peace and vitali-ty. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. YogaForLiving.net or EarthGym.org.

Friday Farmers’ Market at WFM Marlton – 11am-3pm. Local food producers “from around here.” Show your support for these local farm-ers and artisans by stopping by their tables located on the sidewalk along our store front. Whole Foods Market Marlton, 940 Rte 73 N, Marlton. 856-797-1115. Interested in setting up a table? For more info: [email protected].

Beginner-Friendly, Small Yoga Classes – 5-6pm. Explore mind, body, emotions deeply connected with breath. With Linda Cope. Also Yoga Therapy by appointment. Temenos Cen-ter, Moorestown. 856-722-9043 x 7. [email protected].

Collingswood Farmers’ Market – Thru Thanksgiving. 8am-12pm. Rain or shine. Be-tween Collings & Irvin aves along Patco. CollingswoodMarket.com.

Burlington County Farmers’ Market – Thru Oct 25. 8:30am-1pm. Rain or shine. Locally grown produce, prepared foods, artists, weekly cooking demonstrations, family-friendly entertainment. 500 Centerton Rd, Moorestown. 856-642-3850. BurlCoAgCenter.com.

Saddler’s Woods Open House Day – 1-5pm; 2pm, special presentations. 2nd Sat. Enjoy a variety of programs and find out the many ways you can participate in the environmental and historical issues in your community. Haddon Township Environmental and Historical Center, 143 E. Ormond Ave. 856-869-7372. Saddlers Woods.org.

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chiroPractor

dr. sYlvia bidwellbidwell chiroPracticThe Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100Moorestown, NJ 08057 • [email protected]

Dr. Bidwell is dedicated to providing patients the best possible spinal healthcare including chiropractic adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical and lumbar t rac t ion , and s t re tching and strengthening exercise instruction.

Her adjustments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, active release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad, page 27.

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allergY & health solutions center carYlann bautz, cnc, cmt “Naet” 24-Hr Allergy Elimination TherapyColon Hydrotherapy, Crystal Light Bed Healing609-654-4858FeelLikeUs.net

Since 1982, we have been blending Eastern and Western therapies. Boost the immune system, balance the mind and body, safely cleanse toxins and waste. Far Infrared Sauna Chelation Therapy. Rejuvenate and reconnect the body, mind and spirit. Namaste.

counseling

bonnie hartStress-Relief Specialist, Ecopsychologist, MA Transpersonal PsychologyYoga For Living1926 Greentree RdCherry Hill, NJ 08003

One-on-one counseling to unravel the worries of the mind and move into the wisdom of the heart. Offering knowledgeable, caring g u i d a n c e . $ 7 5 f o r 1 h o u r. EarthGym.org for info. See ad, page 35.

access consciousness

renee robertsonRestoration-You Inc.Moorestown, NJ856-437-0430Restoration-You.com

What if there was a much easier way to dea l wi th s t ress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, a hands-on body process that starts a flow of energy and erases years of fixed points of view, judgments, negative feelings and limiting beliefs that hold us back. Sessions

include powerful tools to use in everyday situations. Offering certification classes for Access Consciousness Energetic Facelift™ and Access Bars™.

acuPuncture

rose mullen, aPn, mac, lac5 Element Acupuncture 117 Haddon AveWestmont, NJ 08108609-214-6492

When your inner energy changes, e v e r y t h i n g c h a n g e s . N u r s e practitioner, master’s degree in acupuncture Maryland University of Integrative Health, nationally b o a r d c e r t i f i e d . 5 E l e m e n t Acupuncture Treatment helps us to integrate our biorhythms to the

earth around us, causing healing.

aYurvedic healing Practitioner

janet watkins, rYt, crm Ayurvedic Healing PractitionerRegistered Yoga Teacher Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness 118 W Merchant StAudubon, NJ 08106856-816-4158

Utilizing the principles of Ayurveda, nutrition, yoga, meditation, and herbs for natural healing and self-care to support your body in returning to its natural healthy function. Reiki session, ayurvedic cooking classes, restorative yoga and private yoga sessions.

energYwork

alaine Portner, e-rYtExperienced Registered Yoga Teacher, Reiki MasterRte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400 AlainePortner.comAlaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.comYogaCenterOfMedford.com

A gifted medium, yoga teacher, spiritual guide and guardian of the Yoga Center of Medford. The Center has enriched the lives of the community for over a generation. D u r i n g t h e c o u r s e o f h e r professional journey, Alaine has fine-tuned her ability as a medium

and then fused it with her love of meditation to offer a unique and transformative experience. Individual and group sessions are now available. See ad, page 21.

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marilYn ePPolite The Wisdom WithinEnergy healing, flower essences, akashic readings and spiritual counseling856-236-5973New website: video meditations and tips on living a balanced emotional life. TheWisdomWithin.net

A balanced energy system is the foundation of health. Marilyn, a graduate of the Barbara Brennan School of Healing and a certified flower essence therapist, guides y o u t o a n e x p e r i e n c e o f a balanced energy f ie ld as the secret to emotional balance and

in finding solutions to the challenges of life. Children, teens, adults. In-person or phone/Skype sessions.

Feng shui & energY work

karin hirschLotus Living Space Feng Shui, Physical Radiesthesia, Energy Therapy, Shamanic [email protected]

A healthy body, mind and spirit need a balanced and posit ive environment. Karin is a certified Feng Shui Master and Professional Dowser for Geopathic Stress, Electromagnetic Frequencies, Energy Intrusions and Product

Sensitivities. She also offers IET®, Shamanic Healing and Psychopomp work to heal mind and spirit.


health counseling

liesha getson, bctt, hhcHealth Through Awareness100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton856-596-5834HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified T h e r m o g r a p h i c Te c h n i c i a n , Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of

alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, infrared detoxification and biopuncture. See ad, page 6.

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barbara angelo, ch, ci Past Life Regression Therapy100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown, 08057609-458-6282KahunaHealingHypnosis.com

Discover the amazing power of past lives. Heal yourself through intuit ion. Live your best l ife! Barbara has trained with world-renowned, past life expert Dr. Brian Weiss and is an instructor w i t h t h e N a t i o n a l G u i l d o f

Hypnotists. She offers private and group sessions in past life regression and intuitive hypnotherapy. Workshops and professional hypnosis training are also available. Start your journey to realizing your dreams.

dr. jaime Feldman, dchChairman, Medical & Dental Division, International Hypnosis Federation 214 W Main St, Ste L4, Moorestown, NJ 08057856-231-0432 • [email protected] PartsTherapy.com

Dr. Jaime Feldman, one of the pioneers in an advanced technique called “Advanced Parts Therapy,” has been ab le to un lock the subconscious and remove unwanted b e h a v i o r s : s t o p s m o k i n g (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, d e p r e s s i o n , p a i n a n d a n g e r

management, and more. Outstanding success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 15.

integrative/holistic medicine

dr. steven horvitz Institute for Medical Wellness110 Marter Ave, Ste 408 Moorestown, NJ856-231-0590 DrHorvitz.com

Board-Certified Family Medicine blending traditional family care with a holistic focus and preven-tive, nutritional and integrative approach. We look for causes and triggers for disease before reach-ing for the prescription pad. Same

and next day appointments are available. See ad, page 20.

PhiliP getson, doHealth Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. Dr. Philip Getson is a Board Certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic B o a r d s . H e s p e c i a l i z e s i n thermography, an early diagnostic

tool for many health conditions including breast health. With the mission of providing a balanced approach to wellness, the center offers diet and lifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infra red detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 6.

liFe coaching

liza bertini, m.s., e-rYt 500Yoga Inspired Life Coaching for WomenHaddonfield, [email protected]

This unique method of coaching combines the profound wisdom of yoga philosophy, guidance, inspiration, and effective tools to help you live your ideal life. You will be empowered to live authentically, achieve specific

goals, and attain happiness, health, and balance. Explore what you want in life and develop an action plan to achieve it.

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julie Fischer, cmt, rtt, rYt-500Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness118 W Merchant St, Audubon110 Marter Ave, [email protected]

Julie uses massage therapy, yoga and meditation to restore health through the body’s own healing ability and maintain wholeness to the body. Using a fus ion of teachings and energetics from shamanic, Eastern and Western tradition, her sessions bring forth

the natural balance of mind, body and spirit. Choose from ayurvedic hot oil treatment, Thai massage, Swedish massage, or private and group yoga and meditation sessions. See ad, page 25.

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the center…liFe in balance 609-975-8379TheCenterLifeInBalance@gmail.comTheCenterLifeInBalance.com

Awareness Coaching, with Maryann Miller, and Intuitive Guidance, with Susan Drummond, are

offered at The Center and as private sessions in your home or over the phone. If you are feeling out-of-sorts, have a free consultation to determine the unique approach for your unique journey. See ad, page 6.

zen liFe coaching

seijaku roshiPine Winds Zen CenterCherry Hill & Shamong locations [email protected]

A unique opportunity to work with an American Zen Master. One-on-one private sessions with one of today’s most popular pioneers and expert in the field of human potential and Mindfulness Meditation Stress Reduction Training (Zen Training).

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traci rosenberg, maNumerologist & Empowerment Coach609-417-4526 [email protected]

Join the region’s leading numerologist as you discover your life’s purpose. Encoded in your name and birth date are your lessons, talents and desires. Traci will help you realize your full potential.

nutritional counseling

donna woodCertified Nutritionist Health Haven, 1381 New Jersey Rte. 38Hainesport, NJ 08036609-346-7696HealthHavenInc.com

Donna Wood, a certified nutritionist, focuses on nutritional counseling and dietary guidance. Disease does not occur without a cause or imbalance. Discover the “root” of your imbalance. Learn to make better food and lifestyle choices. Gain self-awareness through

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reiki

maggie laFontantMS, CDA, CRMT, PhD (2015)856-313-5686ReikiBodyMindSpirit.com

Maggie works in the mind, body, and spirit realm. She uses Reiki to heal from within. She has 15 years of experience, education and her own personal healing journey as a foundation to heal others. Energy Psychology methods are integrated.

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