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I like to think that I was “green” when it was just a color. As a young child, I remember wondering where all the trash went and being truly concerned that the world would eventually overflow with garbage. But

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18 BUILDING A BETTER PARK Camden County Leads the Way In Sustainable Practices by Kate Morgan

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Your Physician, a free webinar with Dr. Leo McCormick, from 7 to 8 p.m., April 20.

With the increasing popularity of holistic and alternative treatments and the wealth of information available on-line, the dialogue between physicians and patients is changing. Patients are looking for a relationship that affords mutual respect and trust with a doctor

who takes the time to listen. McCormick will provide guide-lines for patients and doctors to create a mutually satisfying relationship with quality care as the primary focus.

McCormick is dedicated to making a difference in his patients’ lives through his chiropractic practice. He was awarded the prestigious Gold Coat for his care and attention to patients as an intern at the Palmer College Public Clinic and established his first practice in Wayne, Pennsylvania. His current practice, in Pottstown, opened in 2001 and he also opened a clinic in Elverson in 2008.

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Open House at Allergy and Health Solutions in Medford

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Colleen Bridgid Fitzpat-rick, owner of Instrumental Change-Counseling Beyond

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Beneficial Insects for the Garden

The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Camden County will present Beneficial Insects for Your Garden at 7 p.m., April

13, at the Camden County Parks Environmental Center, in Cherry Hill. The doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The third in the series of four homeowners’ classes, this course will be taught by Master Gardener Berna-dette Eichinger. Attendees will learn the difference between good and bad bugs in the garden.

Cost: $10 per household. Location: 1301 Park Blvd. For more information or to register (suggested), call 856-216-7130, email [email protected] or visit Camden.njaes.Rutgers.edu/garden.

Professional Hypnosis Training in Mt. Laurel

The Hypnosis Center of South Jersey, in Mt. Laurel, is accepting registration for the spring semester Certified

Hypnosis Training program beginning May 2. Classes will be taught by Barbara Angelo, certified instructor and co-found-er of the center.

Ideal for individuals seeking a new career helping others, as well as health and wellness workers who want to add

hypnosis skills to their existing practice, students who complete this course will become certified hypnotists and members of the National Guild of Hypnotists, the oldest organization or its kind.

“Mindful hypnosis is not your old school idea of hypno-sis,” explains Angelo. “It’s about focusing on what you want in your life, not what you don’t want. Hypnosis can relieve pain, stress and anxiety, and can help to get to the source of and clear many issues.”

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Pine Wind Zen Community Hosts Natural World Retreat

Pine Wind Zen Community, in Shamong, will host a day of enlightenment at the Natural World Retreat from 8 a.m. to

6 p.m., May 7. The event includes a viewing of the documentary, Renewal—Stories from America’s Religious-Envi-ronmental Movement.

This retreat allows partici-pants to view the current environ-mental crisis from a Buddhist perspective and learn what can be done about it. Discussions, meditation and lunch is included.

Cost: $35 for members, $45 for non-members and free for benefactors. Location: 863 McKendimen Rd. For more information or to register (required), call 609-268-9151 or visit PineWind.org.

Two Open Houses at Liberty Lake Day Camp

Liberty Lake Day Camp, in Columbus, will host two open houses this month. The first will take place from 11 a.m. to

3 p.m., April 3, and the second will be held at the same time on April 16.

Children and adults will have the opportunity to meet Liberty Lake’s direc-tors and take a personalized tour of the facilities, learning about the Freedom of Choice program. Kids can climb the rock wall, play ga-ga, make crafts, go fishing and roast s’mores over a camp fire.

“At Liberty Lake, it’s not just about the stuff—it’s actually more about character building and teaching young people the skills to be successful in the 21st century,” claims Liberty Lake owner and Director Andy Pritikin.

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Holos Touch Shows How to Reduce Chronic Knee Pain

Massage Therapist Dr. Dorothea Atkins, of Holos Touch, LLC, in Haddon Heights, has developed U.S. Knee

self-massage, a proven and effective self-help technique that manages chron-ic knee pain. Atkins teaches this tech-nique at the studio in monthly classes and workshops.

A certified manual lymph drainage therapist, Atkins offers self-care help to treat and empower anyone with lymph-edema or chronic swelling. Her work-shops provide an understanding of how

the body connects and stimulates its natural healing abilities, using self-massage and muscle release techniques to enhance blood circulation and reduce pain.

“Self-massage on the knees worked perfectly,” explains Medford patient E. Anderson. “Muscle tap and first tap brought relief to my knees and other places. I sleep at night with no pain. I wake up with no pain. When humidity causes twinges, I know exactly what to do.”

Location: 17 White Horse Pike, Ste. 6. For more information or to register for an upcoming workshop, call 856-546-7500.

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World Tai Chi and Qigong Day

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day will take place around the globe on April 30. T’ai Chi Chih, Seijaku, Guigen

Qigong and Reiki Master Teacher Siobhan Hutchinson, the founder of Next Step Strategies, will host a local gathering at 10 a.m. in New Egypt, beginning with a Tai Chi Chih practice at 10 a.m. Experienced practitioners and novices can join in this practice, featuring easy, gentle movements done in unison. The many health benefits of these exercises will also be discussed.

Participants can attend an afternoon workshop on personal transformation through tai chi and meditation presented by Dr. Chang-Shin-Jih. A professor, co-author of The Tao of Jesus and a certified instructor of many holistic healing modalities, Jih offers seminars in the fields of healing rituals of body and mind in world religions and inter-religious dialogue among Christians, Buddhists and Native Americans.

Cost: $10 advanced registration, $15 at the door. $50 for workshop in advance, $75 day of event. For more information or to register, call 609-752-1048 or email [email protected].

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Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Meditation

Yoga for Living, in Cherry Hill, will host two free Introduc-tion to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes

this month. The first will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m., April 10, followed by another from 1:30 to 3 p.m., April 11. Developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, MBSR helps improve mood and energy, increase focus and mental clarity, manage difficult situations and

emotions, enhance communication and improve health.Each workshop provides participants with an overview

of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving quality of life. Instructor Linda Townshend will review the fundamentals of MBSR and use meditation and awareness exercises to teach participants how to become famil-iar with this practical, proven approach that has helped thou-sands of people achieve greater balance, vitality and health.

Topics include what mindfulness is and how it can reduce stress and enhance well-being, basic mindfulness techniques and the application of mindfulness in day-to-day living. “We live in a fast-paced, stressful world and often feel pressured by technolo-gy, responsibilities and even our own negative self-beliefs,” says Townshend. “Mindfulness allows us to center ourselves and put the power of our happiness back in our own hands.”

Location: 1926 Greentree Rd. For more information or to register (required), call 856-404-7287 or visit YogaForLiving.net.

One Day Continuing Education Workshop for Massage Therapists $95.00 for 7 CEU’s

Self-Massage for Arthritic Knee Pain Relief: A Proven Self-Care Technique to Learn and Teach Your ClientsMassage Therapist will earn seven CEUs, add value to their practice, by empowering clients with information and pain management techniques.

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Kiwis Boost Heart HealthA multi-center study from the Uni-

versity of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will signifi-cantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people

throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent

testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associat-ed with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is asso-ciated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and AccuracyResearchers from the University of Melbourne

determined that taking a quick break and look-ing at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The research-ers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon com-pleting a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had signifi-cantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ TremorsA study of thousands of dentists found that the absorp-

tion of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24-year period.

The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their indi-vidual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury. Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent.

Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to HealthIn analyzing 1,021 chemicals con-

tained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, ben-zene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic frac-turing process, 132 in fracking waste-water and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An addi-tional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggest-ed that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hy-draulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chem-icals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”


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Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic DiseaseA review of research from the University of British Columbia

tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi. The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being. “Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen.

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals

Scientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most preva-

lently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or poly-fluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol.

The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercury-laden sea-foods, phthalates-containing fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol. Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods. The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day is April 30

Mediterranean Diet Found to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer

A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests that

eating a Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) reduc-es the risk of breast cancer sig-nificantly. The study assigned over 4,000 women to three eating plans: a Mediterranean diet supplement-ed with EVOO, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with nuts and a control group asked to reduce fat in a standard diet.

The women were followed for almost five years and controlled for variables such as age, smoking status, body mass index, family his-tory of cancer and level of physical activity. The research found that the women who ate the Mediterranean diet with EVOO had a 68 percent lower risk for breast cancer.

In addition, the Mediterranean diet has been shown to reduce the risk of other chronic diseases, in-cluding cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and overall risk of death. Proven one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet is recommended by many health-care professionals to help promote a longer and healthier life.

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Bee KindThe Good Fight for HoneybeesA U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing through-out the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Envi-ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the pre-cariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the well-documented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bod-ies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

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The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not

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their non-plastic-eating compan-ions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics

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Grading GrocersGreenpeace Issues Report on Seafood

As a link between the oceans and consumers, supermarkets play a pivotal role in the destruction of our oceans and have big opportunities to help protect them. Greenpeace evaluates major U.S. retailers for seafood sustainability in four key areas. Policies examine the systems in place that govern a company’s purchas-ing decisions and how it avoids sup-

porting destructive practices. They encourage retailers to enforce strong standards for both the wild-caught and farm-raised seafood in their stores. They also evaluate retailers’ participation in coalitions and initiatives that promote seafood sustain-ability and ocean conservation such as supporting sustainable fishing, calling for protection of vital marine habitat and working to stop human rights abuses in the seafood industry. Finally, the need for labeling and transparency takes into account retailers’ levels of truthfulness about where and how they source their seafood and how clearly this is communicated to customers. The group’s Red List Inventory, a scientifically compiled list of 22 marine species that don’t belong in supermarkets, is at Tinyurl.com/GreenpeaceRedList.

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GMO-Free GermanyFive Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO CropsNew rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using ge-netically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt. Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by long-term consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements.

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For many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they

consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activ-ity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encom-pass the way we work.

New American Way“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grass-roots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi-

ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustain-ability first through food. It’s relatively

easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-jour-ney just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Flor-ida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm show-cases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for under-privileged city residents, and bed-and-breakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by mak-ing responsible choices in their every-day life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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Consume Less“Every step toward sustainability is im-portant and in the right direction,” ex-plains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immedi-ately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica.org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to re-duce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard main-tenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiv-ing statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspber-ries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator sup-plies our electricity, and we use geo-thermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sus-tainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying some-thing new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revital-izing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time man-agement for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general non-waste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel bev-erage cup is a sauce jar with a reus-able canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

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Browsing Nature’s Aisles by Eric and Wendy Brown

ECOpreneuring by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs by Wendy Brown

The Urban Homestead and Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen

people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-suffi-cient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a ten-ure-track position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a posi-tive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.”

Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s eco- journey is captured in their books, ECO-preneuring, Farmstead Chef, Home-made for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.


Camden County’s freeholders are not afraid to get dirty. They can often be found re-potting

seedlings, wielding hoses or tending to greenery at the county’s 10-acre Lake-land Complex, in Gloucester Township.

The environmental park boasts three greenhouses, a children’s sensory garden and outdoor classroom, a bicycle sharing program and a tool lending library. A re-purposed building on the property houses the county’s office of sustainability—the first of its kind in the state.

Though it’s now a haven of sus-tainability, the park had much humbler beginnings. In 2012, there was just one 100-foot-long greenhouse and the century-old Regan Building on the property, both shuttered and unused. The building was used over the years as a psychiatric facility, a civil defense office and a youth detention center, but was abandoned in the 1990s. The state continued to run a youth program at the greenhouse, but packed up the opera-tion in 2012.

Then-Freeholder Michelle Gen-tek-Mayer was elected that same year, and soon put a plan in action to rehabil-itate the property. The first initiative she undertook was filling the greenhouse with plants destined for the landscaping plots around the county’s public buildings and parks. Through a partnership with the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Master Gardner’s program, the greenhouse pro-duced 8,000 plants that first year. The fol-lowing growing season, production more than doubled, and a second greenhouse was erected. Growing the plants took just a few hundred dollars in supplies, but resulted in the county saving thousands.

“In the two greenhouses that are on the complex now, we grow about 15,000 plants—both annuals and perennials—that end up in our parks,” Freeholder Jonathan Young says. “It saves us about $10,000 a year that we’d otherwise spend buying those plants, not to mention it’s saving energy and saving the fuel that would be used transporting the plants here.”

The success of the growing pro-gram sparked county-wide interest in the sustainability department, which expanded quickly, requiring an office of its own. The renovations to the Regan Building were completed using surplus materials from other county facilities and donations from commu-nity members.

“We had this building right next to the greenhouses, and we wanted to have somewhere to house our sustain-ability unit,” Young says. “We renovat-ed the 100-year-old Regan Building, and transformed one floor into our sus-tainability department for the county. We also use the building to house a lot of our programs, and there are class-rooms where we teach preschool and grade school classes about recycling and sustainability.”

Also housed in the Regan Building is the county’s first tool lending library, where residents can check out wrench-es and screwdrivers, rakes and shovels or power drills and chainsaws, and simply bring them back when they’re finished.

“It’s the epitome of a ‘reuse, repur-pose’ program,” Young says. “If you’re cleaning out your garage, basement or attic, instead of throwing these tools away and having them end up in our landfills, we ask residents to donate them. We get them into good working order and then any resident can come down and borrow them on the honor system. It’s going really well, and it means there’s all this machinery that won’t just get buried underground at a landfill in the county.”

This spring, a third greenhouse re-cently constructed on the grounds will house a hydroponic growing system designed to produce a harvest of fruits and vegetables. The produce will then be sold to residents and, potentially, to local restaurants, to offset the cost of hiring homeless and formerly homeless veterans to tend the crops.

“We have an abundance of homeless vets we’re working to find housing for,” Young says. “They’ll start to come down and work in the green-house, and it’ll be a success on both fronts. They’re making an income and helping the community, and we’re ending up with produce we can sell. Not only are we being sustainable,

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growing with a hydroponic system, but we’re also trying to get people to eat healthier, and eat local.”

Another highlight of the park is the sensory garden, designed by a local girl scout as her Gold Award project and built using donations from local hard-ware stores. The garden includes plants with pleasant textures and scents, de-signed to stimulate the senses of visiting children from the county’s Division of Programs for People with Disabilities.

Young says the county’s future plans for the park include bike paths and a sustainable Christmas tree program. County residents could take home a Christmas tree with its root ball intact, and bring it back after the holi-days to be planted.

The complex is open to the public, and Young says those interested in volunteering in the greenhouse are wel-come to stop by during business hours.

“We can never get enough vol-unteers,” he says. “It’s always open to the public, and residents are more than welcome to stop down, sign up and volunteer their time. Right now we

have somewhere between 15 and 20 volunteers on a regular basis, but we need more hands, especially when the growing season really gets going.”

Young says the county will con-tinue to develop more programs to encourage and improve sustainability. He sees the initiatives as necessary for the future of not just Camden County, but the whole planet.

“We’re constantly trying to figure out how to change the carbon foot-print of Camden County,” he says. “It just makes sense. There’s obviously a need for change—we were wear-ing short-sleeve shirts in February. If everybody can just do their little part, things start to change over time. The idea is to make sure my grandkids and your grandkids and their grandkids are breathing fresh air. If everyone just does their part, just a little bit, we’ll definite-ly be a better world for it.”

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Last fall’s allergies were still occurring in December due to

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Shower at NightTake showers every night when you are in for the evening, to wash off all of the pollen, especially from your hair, so you don’t breathe it in all night long. If you have been gardening, mowing the lawn or doing another outdoor activity take a shower as well to wash off the pollen. It’s beneficial to also not keep pol-len-laden clothes in your bedroom.

Give Your Sinuses a Shower! • Do this in the evening and in the morning as well. If you have been out for a walk, bike or hike and feel your sinuses acting up, this is a good time to wash out your sinuses and take a shower as well. Simply Saline has a great

product that mists higher into the sinuses and has an allergy formula that has a little more salt to soothe the mucous mem-branes and dry out some of the mucous without leaving you too dry like allergy medications can. They also have a chil-dren’s version. Some people use a neti pot, but this feels odd for many people, especially young children. Feel free to try either option.

Dawn and Dusk Awareness • Avoid exercising in the early morning and at dusk when the pollen is being released more and is in our breathing zone more.

Be Aware of Storms • Avoid being outside right before it rains especially before a thunderstorm as the increase in moisture and pressure combined with the wind, releases the pollen. If you are in your car during a storm, put the air conditioner on and re-circulate the air. Many people feel better after the storm as the pollen is cleared. If you feel worse after the storm, you may be reacting to mold or pressure changes.

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Massage Your Scalp • The most affective is to massage your scalp over your ears, then behind your ears and work your way around the base of your hairline/neck, all along those bumpy bones (your occiput). This’ll help decrease inflammation and will help your sinuses drain.

Alternative OTC Medications• Homeopathics can help allergies. Some are specific to symptoms but there are some general allergy formu-las by companies such as Hylands, Heel, Simalasan, and Vogel among others. There are liquids, nose sprays, eye drops, tablets and pellets. Many are safe for young children and are pleasant to taste. Most are available at your local health food store.• Some common supplements used for allergies are nettle, Vitamin C, turmer-ic, quercetin, fish oil and probiotics.

Honey Helps• Take some local honey and/or local bee pollen to help manage symp-toms. The key is that it’s local as it’ll contain pollen from our area to help with plants in this area; these are dif-ferent than plants from other regions like out west. Many people prefer raw unfiltered or low-temperature, processed honey as it protects the various nutrients.

Increased Sensitivity • When you are already sensitive from allergies, you may react to smells more, so minimize perfume usage and items with fragrances, including creams and soaps.

Spring Cleaning • Put all pillows in the dryer for at least 20 minutes on high heat, as well as stuffed animals and comforters to remove dust and kill dust mites. Clean blinds or wash curtains. • Clean blinds or wash curtains.• Vacuum with a machine that has a sealed system with a Hepa-Filter. Dust with a damp cloth or a microfiber cloth that catches the dust. • Dust with a damp cloth or a microfi-ber cloth that catches the dust.

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grow up. Typical answers range from “a fireman,” “a ballerina,” and “a pro athlete” and we smile, pat them on the head and tell them that they can be anything they want to be in life. We encourage children to embrace the opportunities available to them, to taste new foods, sports, the arts and more. At some point though, we unfor-

tunately hear things like, “I don’t like basketball, I stink at it,” or “I don’t like art; I can’t draw.” Where do they learn this? Most likely from the parents and grown-ups around them.

As a former professional musician, I constantly hear adults (not kids) say “I can’t sing; I have a terrible voice,” or “I could never get up on stage in front of people.” Why do we do this? It may appear to just be a lack of confidence, but it’s actually more a fear of failure—

by Andy Pritikin

naturalparent of looking bad in front of your kids and other adults.

As parents and caregivers, we need to set an example by putting aside our own likes and dislikes, and not vocalizing our lack of confidence in those areas. Kids love when adults fail or make mistakes. For exam-ple, when kids see mom or dad or a grandparent putting on a harness at a rock climbing gym—being scared, failing at first, trying again and suc-ceeding—it teaches them that failure is just a stepping stone to success. We tell our counselors at Liberty Lake that when they fail at something, or even make a mistake, not to cover it up, but to talk to the kids about it, tell them how you feel (embarrassed, frus-trated, etc.) and show the kids how to laugh it off and move forward.

Every child has some kind of “super power” and it’s up to us as caregivers to find what it is. At Liberty Lake, we encourage children to try things like beekeeping, high ropes adventure, mountain biking, sculp-ture, archery, boating, fishing, rock-etry, fencing, videography, rock band instruments—opportunities that kids don’t experience at home. Eighty per-cent of surveyed parents last summer felt that their children experienced an improvement in trying new things since attending camp. I attribute this to both the exposure to so many new activities, as well as the encourage-ment and support of our staff. We can do this at home as well, but we need to set the example ourselves!

Andy Pritikin is the president of the American Camp Association, NY/NJ and owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp located at 1195 Florence Columbus Rd., in Bordentown. For more information, visit LibertyLakeDayCamp.com or call 609-499-7820.

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There’s a sign on the wall at Am-oriello’s Hair Designs. Though weathered by 18 years of sun

and fluorescent lighting, hair spray and the echoes of customers that have since come and gone, its adage has not faded.

It reads, “Enter as strangers, leave as friends.”

For co-owners Pat and Sally Amori-ello, the sign isn’t just a home decora-tion; it’s a way of life—a philosophy that has led them to become both the family and the business owners they are today.

At Amoriello’s, the customer experience is different than many “upscale salons”, says Pat Amoriello. Having been involved with the hair styling industry since the mid-1970s, both Amoriello and his wife came to the realization that the salons they had gained experience in lacked in building relationships with clients and staff and ownership. Clients entered as strangers, and left as such, with the exception of a new hairdo. At Am-oriello’s, the virtue of caring is taken seriously, and to great length.

In addition to a more client-cen-tered approach to hair styling, Amoriel-lo offers a unique experience in that all products at the salon, from hair dye to hair spray, are organic.

In 2000, Sally Amoriello was diagnosed with breast cancer. Caught between the pursuit of passion and the diagnoses, the Amoriellos decided that in order to continue their careers they needed to adjust their environment. They decided to make the switch to organic hair products.

“When a client walks into a salon, it smells like ammonia,” Amoriello says. “Clients spend about an hour with the chemicals and leave. What often goes unnoticed is that [hair stylists] work with these chemicals for almost eight hours a day, five days a week.”

Also, several years before his wife’s diagnosis, Amoriello was diag-nosed with an allergy to Paraphenyl-enediamine (PPD), an ingredient in permanent hair dye. Whenever he came into contact with traditional hair dye, he’d break out into an itching rash on his hands.

After extensive research, the Amoriellos finally discovered a trusted product they felt comfortable using on their clients.

“You’d be amazed,” Amoriello says. “All the products that say organic, aren’t really organic at all.”

Amoriello believes that there’s nev-er a “100 percent organic” product. Hair products will need some level of chem-ical to interact with hair; some products have fewer chemicals than others.

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Each client has a consultation with a hair stylist to decide on the color desired, and the dye is then made from scratch. Because of a lack of chemicals, clients are told that not all colors that they’re used to can be made. Hair stylists take advantage of heating and cooling sessions to open the cuticles, as well as a scalp massage to break down the color molecules.

“It’s quite an involved experience between the client and the stylist,” Amoriello says. “The massage part is very relaxing.”

Amoriello says that anyone allergic to normal hair products, whether by skin contact or by fumes, will find the organic treat-ment a viable alternative.

“If you enter my salon, it doesn’t smell like a normal salon,” Amoriello says.

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The Amoriellos hope to continue their 18-year commitment to friends and family in Medford, New Jersey, by staying away from the glamour of the

upscale salon, and bringing clients into a friendly atmosphere, where they can feel comfortable about the products in their hair.

“There shouldn’t be a trade-off for the cost of a hair product and the safety of its use,” says Amoriello.

Amoriello Hair Designs is located in Ironstone Village, 560 Stokes Rd., in Medford. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 609-654-2127 or visit AmorielloHairDesigns.com.


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Virtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has

been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, con-densation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this myth-ological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Adminis-tration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consum-able by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamina-tion, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers

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and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.”

Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act

that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attor-neys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a

Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted

all around the world.

Did You Know the U.S. is not Water-Wise?

by Cindy Zipf

U.S. citizens use more water than any other country in the world, around 100 gallons

per person per day, and pay less than most other industrialized countries for water. Knowledge is power. Now that you know, you can help protect this rare life-sustaining resource. Take the water use challenge—seek to become a part of the newest and chicest of so-cial climbers: the Wise Water Misers Club. This is an honor-system status club (not a real club) that will not only save water, but save you money, too.

Here are some easy ways to be a member of the club: 1) Keep a photo, painting or other water image where you use wa-ter most, as a reminder. 2) Turn off water while shaving, brushing your teeth or other similar tasks. 3) Use low-flow toilets or put a one-liter soda bottle filled with water in your tank. 4) Upgrade appliances with ones that have EnergyStar ratings; they are also water-wise. 5) Check for leaks (even a slow drip can add up) as every drop counts. 6) Share the information and urge others to become Wise Water Misers.

Plus, http://www3.EPA.gov/watersense and Water.USGS.gov/edu are very helpful websites to find out more about being water-wise.

Cindy Zipf is executive director of Clean Ocean Action. For more information or to help improve and protect our waterways, call the organization at 732-872-0111, email info@CleanOceanAction or visit CleanOceanAction.org.


Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Dela-ware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations ad-vocating for the passage of constitution-al protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Town-ship, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylva-nia, which used Pennsylvania’s Consti-tutional Environmental Rights Amend-ment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking oper-ations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and wa-ter sources.” In the pioneering Penn-sylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are

inherent and rights that cannot be removed, an-nulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these

environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemi-cal warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mer-cury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silver-ton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But

citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institu-tions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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What do the nonprofit South Jersey Land & Water Trust, for-mer Philadelphia Eagles quar-

terback Ron Jaworski and the world’s first illuminated nighttime golf course have in common? These three seemingly-unrelat-ed things converge in one place: the re-cently preserved Tall Pines State Preserve in Gloucester County, New Jersey.

This 111-acre parcel of land that straddles Mantua and Deptford town-ships was originally forested woodlands, then an asparagus field before it became a golf course named Tall Pines in the early 1950s. The course became the first in the world to offer “nighttime golf,” according to an August 1963 article in the Daytona Beach Morning Journal. This groundbreaking idea didn’t catch on as expected, but the course continued operating until it was purchased in 1984 by Jaworski. The course was Jaworski’s first purchase in what was to become a South Jersey golf empire, and it was renamed “Ron Jaworski’s Eagles’ Nest.” Many readers may also fondly recall the nightclub and restaurant on the property. It was then sold, becoming Maple Ridge Golf Course, and was then acquired in 2006 by a development company which obtained preliminary approvals to build 123 housing units on the property.

The park had become a refuge for a variety of wildlife—including bald eagles—since Maple Ridge’s closure in

2006. The vegetation on the property also served as a buffer zone among the de-veloped areas that surrounded it, acting as a filtration system for the local water supply. The perfect harmony of the land and water resources caught the attention of the South Jersey Land & Water Trust (SJLWT), a local, nonprofit group that fo-cuses on farmland and open space pres-ervation, education and advocacy about environmental issues facing the South Jersey area, and ensuring the availability of natural spaces for future generations.

The effort to preserve this property began in full force in 2008, with involve-ment from local groups like SJLWT, the Friends of Tall Pines, and the Gloucester County Nature Club, as well as Mantua Township, the Board of Freeholders of Gloucester County, the Gloucester Coun-

ty Office of Land Preservation, and the New Jersey Green Acres program. The idea of such a natural treasure becoming a developed subdivision was unfathom-able, so they took action. The groups acted together to conduct a grassroots campaign including placing yard signs, advocating and educating about the preservation process and raising funds to be able to purchase the property from the development company.

Nearly eight years later, in No-vember 2015, the land was officially preserved as Gloucester County’s first state park, Tall Pines State Preserve. This parcel that began as a wooded area will forever remain a natural haven. In honor of this historic achieve-ment, the SJLWT honored the Board of Freeholders of Gloucester County and the Gloucester County Office of Land Preservation with its 2016 Trust Award at the nonprofit’s annual dinner earlier this year. Including its role in the pres-ervation of Tall Pines State Preserve, the SJLWT has assisted in preserving more than 2,100 acres of farmland and open space throughout South Jersey.

Tall Pines State Preserve is open to the public for outdoor recreation, including walking, jogging, cycling, picnicking and bird watching. The preserve is located on Bark Bridge Road in Sewell, just west of the intersection with Woodbury-Glassboro Road (Route 553). Regular cleanups of the area will be conducted by SJLWT and the Friends of Tall Pines group, which have part-nered to ensure the maintenance and cleanliness of the park; those interested in volunteering to participate in a cleanup, sign up for SJLWT’s e-newslet-ter through the website listed below. As part of SJLWT’s monthly Walk in the Woods series, the inaugural Walk at Tall Pines will be held on April 2. Subscribe to SJLWT online to find out about future walks, which are a great place to bring your camera and binoculars for birdwatching.

To learn more about SJLWT’s mission, ongoing programs and preserved properties, visit SJLandWater.org. To stay up-to-date on SJLWT’s activities and other volunteer opportunities, follow on Facebook, join the Meetup group and/or subscribe to the weekly e-newsletter, visit the website.

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Fundamental to the world’s great religions and spiritual traditions is the teaching which points to the

Zen-Buddhist notion that, “This self I call myself is not who I really am” and that the realization of my “true self” is quintessential before anything can or will change. This realization is what Buddhist refer to as “Enlightenment”—that moment followed by consecutive moments of continually realizing and living from a place of authenticity which results in living a lifetime marked by wisdom, skillfulness and indepen-dent of our conditioning.

Everyone wants to go to Heaven, everyone wants Enlightenment, howev-er, very few people want to do what is necessary to get there—no one wants to die. Realizing the Kingdom of Heaven within you, realizing your true self, Enlightenment, is not an achievement accomplished by just trying to be a better person or a new year’s resolution to get there, neither is it achieved by reading a few self-help books or taking an occasional meditation or yoga class. Enlightenment is a mystical, organic and ontological transformative experi-ence which happens in the heart and awakens the entire person.

When Moses came off the moun-tain after his encounter with The Source he was barely recognizable, when Jesus resurrected after dying even those who lived with him for years did not at first

recognize him. Enlightenment is a total transformation and can only happen in the heart which lives and learns and thrives experientially. We see the world and ourselves as we truly are only when the mind and heart have con-verged through this mystical conversion which takes place only when the “con-ditioned-self” our false self has died, making way for our “true identity” our true self to surface.

Whenever the ancient Zen Mas-ters were asked, “What happens after Enlightenment?” they replied, “Ten thousand more hours of meditation.” Enlightenment is not an event but rather a consciousness, an aware-ness which requires, like all form of consciousness, nurturing. We do not awake and never tire again. We are

unlimited fields of potential limited and subject to these limited life-forms subject to thoughts and emotions and vulnerable only when we do not main-tain “right mind-right heart”. Enlight-enment is a seed filled with unlimited wisdom and potential. Like all seed they require a conducive environment to change, to grow, and to thrive. There is a Zen saying, “Practice is everything, everything is practice.” It’s all intercon-nected. All we have to do is connect it all and then keep it connected. As I often remind my students, “You are Buddha, act accordingly.”

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Of the 7,500 varieties of ap-ples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only

100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more re-cently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports. Mass-produced fruits and vegeta-bles have been modified over the years

to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consum-ers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers. “Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mans-field, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tast-

ier alternative to the status quo is typi-cally packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

Exemplary Fruits Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

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Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

HerbsThai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-square-foot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perenni-al herbs for year-round use and heir-loom raspberries, gooseberries and

blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says. Heirloom enthusiasts like to ex-change seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

FlowersOf 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwestern-ers, come in a several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors.

“Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.”

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In switching to heirloom varieties, first replace species known to have been subjected to higher concen-trations of pesticides. The Environ-mental Working Group’s no-go list includes apples, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, grapes, celery, spin-ach, sweet bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imported snap peas, potatoes, hot peppers, kale and collard greens. Here are sources of alternative garden heirloom species.

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Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup

Yields: 4 servings 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil½ cup finely chopped celery½ cup finely chopped onion½ cup finely chopped carrot¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender2 qt vegetable stockSea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more. Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cook-ing until wilted, about 10 minutes.

Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

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munity, both physically and metaphorically. It’s always been about curing people while ensuring the continuation of a culture. At the Marlton Pharmacy, curing patients of their ailments while prescribing life-altering habits, has always been the philosophy of co-owners Harry and Nittal Lodha.

Nittal Lodha grew up in India, with pressure from her parents to enter into the sciences. Not sure if she was prepared for the rigors of anatomy and surgery to become a doctor, or if she had the desire to become a dentist, Lodha chose to study pharmacy.

Since earning her license in 2003, she has gone on to work for several phar-macies, while also earning an anti-aging, regenerative and functional medicine fel-lowship. She incorporates this knowledge by complementing traditional pharmacy care with a variety of natural and holistic products. Six years ago, she and her hus-band decided to open up a neighborhood pharmacy in Woodbury, New Jersey. After four years, they decided to open a flagship location closer to home, in Marlton, New Jersey. What originally started out as the sole work of Lodha and her husband has grown to encompass approximately 30 full- and part-time employees.

Yet, both pharmacies differ from the typical drug store most are comfort-able with today. The Marlton Pharmacy offers a unique experience to patients with different needs. In addition to filling

normal prescriptions, the pharmacy also specializes in compounding prescriptions, in which medications are handmade by pharmacists, specially tailored to the needs of the patient. For example, if a patient is allergic to a specific medication, doctors might recommend a compound-ed prescription which is specially tailored to alleviate the negative side effects of a particular medicine.

Lodha says that the pharmacy com-pounds topical ointments, which allow medication to be absorbed through the skin. These medications are not available for over the counter or commercial use, but are designed specifically for patients with special medical conditions.

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“It’s about finding out the cause of any disease or any symptoms they have,” Lodha says, “and to find out the cause and try to help them, nutritionally, to get better.”

Lodha believes that modern medicine focuses more on alleviating the symptoms, often times neglecting to address the prob-lem creating the symptom.

“With these specialties and tech-niques, we’re able to find what ails patients, and we see a major improve-ment when all the specialties are taken advantage of,” Lodha says.

Pharmacies used to be corner stores, where people could get cough syrup or fill prescriptions; medications used to be made in front of patients’ eyes. While the pharma-cy has grown to help millions, the trade off is a lack of personality.

“I know everyone here,” Lodha says. “I know the patients and we ask how they’re doing, and we know their medical history.”

For the Marlton Pharmacy, the focus is about maintaining the sense of commu-nity by curing ailments, and preserving a culture. Lodha believes that the money made is nice, but in the end, it all comes down to the patient getting better.

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1Yoga and Sound Meditation Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm.With Dalien, aka 13 Hands, professor of yoga, Grammy nominee. An integrative workshop combining yoga, sound, movement, breath, your chakras and it’s healing effects on the nervous and immune systems. Best night’s sleep ever. $30. Yoga in the Pines, 13 Trenton Rd, Browns Mills. Pre-registration required: YogaInThePines.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2Weekend Meditation and Mindfulness Train-ing: A Changing Season Healing Sesshin –7am, Sat-11am, Sun. Here is the opportunity to draw from the tremendous strength of people practic-ing together and expereince the deep stillness that lies within each of us. Includes medita-tion, chanting, silent meals, work practice and Dharma teaching. Full or partial registrations available. Nonmembers: $75/full, $35/partial, includes lunch. Free/Benefactors. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.Hike the Batona Trail in 5 Wks: Section 1 – 9am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Distance of about 9.5 miles. Section 1 of our 5 weekly section hikes of the complete Batona Trail. If you plan to hike all 5 wks, please preregister early for each week. Can also hike individual sections. There will be a limit on the amount of hikers each week because of the shuttling involved. Check Meetup for updates. Meet at Evans Bridge, Rte 563 Washington Township and shuttle to the start of the trail in Bass Riv-er State Forest. Leaders: Paul Baumhauer, 609-706-3676, [email protected]; Valerie Danzey: 856-397-9519, [email protected].

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Annual Spring Cleanup at Saddler’s Woods – 9:30am-1pm. Volunteers are needed to remove litter and debris, weed invasive plants and main-tain trails. Saddler’s Woods, 250 Macarthur Blvd, Haddon Township. To sign up: 856-869-7372 or [email protected]. SaddlersWoods.org.Animal Energy Healing Level I Workshop – 9:30am-5pm. Make a deeper connection with your animal, learn energy healing for dogs, cats, horses – all animals. Assist with healing/calming an animal and behavioral problems. $80, $15/manual fee. Wa-terford. Register: 856-220-3667 or MindBodyAnd-SpiritWellnessCenter.com.Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our ador-able, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petsmart Deptford, 2000 Clements Bridge Rd, Woodbury. 856-424-2288. [email protected]. awanj.org.Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion – Apr 2-3. 12-6pm, Sat; 1-6pm, Sun. With Ed Zadlow D.ay (Pre-mananda). He guides students through clas-sical Yoga and traditional Ayurveda, along with special usages of pranayama, mantra and meditation aimed at self-healing, psychologi-cal well-being and self-realization. $175. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.Nutritional Wellness Center Seminar – 1:30pm. Speakers: Sean Inselberg and Jocelyn Flay on techniques that heal on vibrational, emotional and physical levels. Discover meth-ods that bring about alignment to one’s true potential. Learn the importance of being aware of emotions and understanding the guidance that they offer. Learn a special technique to clean up thinking and feel better in any given moment. Also demo on Neuro Emotional. Nu-tritional Wellness Center, 1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra. Space limited; register: 856-499-2160. NutritionalWellnessNJ.com.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3S’mores & Tours at Liberty Lake Day Camp – Also Apr 16. 11am-3pm. Climbing Tower, Ga-Ga, crafts, fishing, s’mores, and tours of the fa-cility. 1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Columbus. 609-499-7820.

Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Both levels in a 1-day class. Be attuned to both levels, learn history and principles of reiki, chakra and aura scan-ning, self-healing and healing others, distant healing, and give first reiki session. $235. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-456-3888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritual Healing.com.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. Petco Turnersville, 141 Tuckahoe Rd, Ste 130, Sewell. 856-424-2288. [email protected]. awanj.org.

Interpretive Trail Hike – 1:30-2:30pm. Join an RNC naturalist for an interpretive hike through our varied habitats. Pace is easy and suitable for adults and teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Ran-cocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.


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MONDAY, APRIL 4Volunteer Workday at Whitesbog Preserva-tion Trust – 10am-3pm. Have fun with friends working in the gardens, the General Store, re-pairing trails or working around the Village. Free lunch provided. Whitesbog Village, Bren-dan Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Registration required: 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Whitesbog Village Tour – 1pm. Stroll the His-toric Village, learn about Whitesbog’s role in history and visit Suningive, the workers’ cot-tage and other museums and buildings that speak to Whitesbog’s heritage. $5 donation per person. Whitesbog Village, Brendan Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Register: 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

Free Public Education Workshop: Spring Cleanse – 6:45-8pm. Learn about the impor-tance of gently cleansing the body with real food. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or Info@nhicsouth jersey.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 5Bike Maintenance Basics: Level 1 – 6:30-8pm. Routine bike maintenance keeps you riding smoothly and prolongs the life of your bike. Join us for this introductory class 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.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6Happiest Baby on the Block – 10-11:30am. New parents will learn the step-by-step pro-cess to soothe the fussiest infant in minutes and help baby sleep longer. Babies should at-tend with you. Taught by a certified Happiest Baby instructor. $40/couple includes instruc-tion DVD, soothing sounds CD and swad-dle blanket. Virtua Voorhees Hospital, 100 Bowman Dr, Garden Level/Holman Confer-ence Ctr, Voorhees. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – 6-8pm. Networking focused on creating a sus-tainable South Jersey community. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. Sustainable CherryHill.org.

Lightweight Backpacking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Do you want to try backpacking but worry about carrying a heavy pack? Join an REI back-packing expert who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Zen Studies Circle: Spirit – 7-9pm. What is spirit? What does it mean to be spiritual? On-going classes are designed to inform and en-lighten participants about living authentic spiri-tual lives in the world. Suggested donation $10. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7Qigong/Tai Chi – 8:30-9:30am. With Sifu Lou. Tired? Stressed out? Lost your focus? This class may be the answer. Improve balance, core body strength, reduce anxiety, insomnia, and improve bone density, just a few of the bene-fits. No mat or experience necessary. $9. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Med-ford. [email protected].

FRIDAY, APRIL 8New Jersey Pinelands Commission Monthly Meeting – 9:30am. The Pinelands Commission is the state agency that oversees conservation and development within the Pinelands boundar-ies. They hold a regular monthly meeting that is open to the public. 15 Springfield Road, Pem-berton. Pinelands Preservation Alliance: 609-859-8860. Agenda: State.nj.us/pinelands.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9Easy Trial Work at Unexpected Wildlife Refuge – 9:30am-1pm. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Easy trail work, painting on waterproofing of existing wooden signs and clipping branches so signs are visible. This is a beautiful bea-ver refuge, so it’s wet and swampy. Water-proof boots are a plus; wet feet possible. Bring gloves and clippers. Wear old clothes. Bring lunch and beverage. Check Meetup for up-dates. 110 Unexpected Rd, Newfield. Camper [email protected].

Newton Creek Stream Clean-Up – 10am-1pm. Join the South Jersey Land and Water Trust and the Tri-County Sustainability Alliance for a clean-up along the Newton Creek, Camden. Help remove debris that can harm our water-ways, and help install bollards to prevent future dumping. Perfect volunteer event for all ages and backgrounds. Grabbers, bags and gloves provided. Meeting at the intersection of Cush-ing Rd & Republic Rd, Camden. To register, Mike Hogan: [email protected].

Chakra & Aura Healing – 11am-6pm. Learn the 7 major chakras and their functions, how to determine imbalances, heal and balance the chakras using crystals, oils and exercises. Learn how the aura is connected to the chakras and how the aura can be healed and strengthened. $235. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysi-cal Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-456-3888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritual Healing.com.

America the Beautiful: A Celebration of our National Parks – 2pm. Presentation is a pho-tographic slide show highlighting 35 National Park units visited by Park Naturalist Jenni-fer Bulava over the span of the last 16 years. Come learn and be inspired by America’s Na-tional Parks. Free. Burlington County Library Auditorium, 5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton. 609-265-5858.

Learn the Foundations of Yoga – 2-4pm. In this interactive workshop learn basic yoga poses and modifications, breathing techniques, and the purpose, history, styles and benefits of yoga to practice safely and effectively in any class. $39. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cher-ry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10Eckankar HU Song and Worship Service – 10am-12pm. Come learn about, experience and share the spiritual insights and upliftment gained by singing HU, a love song to God. It will be followed by the Worship Service that includes a reading, singing HU, followed by a discussion on this month’s topic: Heaven is a State of Consciousness. Open to all spiritual backgrounds and faiths. Free. Acu-Health Cen-ter, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info: 609-261-0019.

Mid-Wissahickon Valley Hike – 10:45am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. 5 or 7 miles, moder-ate pace. We’ll check out Devils Pool, traverse the Fingerspan Bridge and climb our way to the Indian Statue. Rugged terrain. Sturdy shoes required. Wimp out at 5 miles. Bring or buy lunch at the Valley Green Inn. No pets. Inclem-ent weather may cancel. Check Meetup for up-dates. Meet at Henry Ave & Walnut Ln parking area. Leader, Rich Kranz: 856-316-6292.

Would You Like to Talk to An Angel? Now it is Your Turn – 12:30pm. Gerry Gavin channels the angel Margaret and addresses your ques-tions. Booksigning. Ramblewood Country Club, 200 Country Club Pkwy, Mt. Laurel. Wellness-Workers: 856-435-3427. More info and to regis-ter: Gavin-Luncheon.eventbrite.com.

Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 3-4:30pm. As developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Get an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving the quality of your life. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Group Clearing and Light Grid Activation – 6-8pm. With Lisa O’Brien. Receive an ener-getic clearing of our human filters/programs. As we release these denser energies from the system we can also heal karmic and past life issues, as well as, family lineages. $20/pre-reg-istered; limited space. Live in Joy Yoga & Well-ness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

MONDAY, APRIL 11Free Introduction to Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction – 1:30-3pm. As developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. Get an overview of mindfulness and the important role it can play in reducing stress and improving the quality of your life. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Quit Smoking – Apr 11, 18, 25. 6:30-7:30pm. Smokers trying to kick the habit will learn how to better manage stress, develop new routines, and change behaviors during this free 3-session support group overseen by a trained tobacco treatment specialist. Free. Virtua Memori-al, 175 Madison Ave, 1st Fl Conference Ctr, Mt. Holly. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12Yoga for True Beginners: 8-Wk Series – Tues-days, Apr 12-May 31. 5:15-6:15pm. Learn the basic poses, breathing practices and yoga philos-ophy that bring peace of mind, improved flex-


Hike Historic Smithville Park – 10am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Hike 4 miles at an easy pace. Bring water. Check Meetup for updates. Meet at the Smith’s Woods parking lot (2nd parking lot) off of E Railroad Ave. Take Rte 38 to Smithville Rd. Leader, Janet Horton: 609-706-5691, [email protected]

Chakra Clearing through Sound Healing with the Crystal Bowls – 10:30am-12:30pm. With Michele Halliwell. Experience healing, bal-ancing and relaxation with the pure tones of the quartz crystal singing bowls. Balance your chakras and re-energize your auric-field as you are immersed in a spectrum of meditative sound. $25. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: The SanctuaryForYoga.com.

Intuitive Development Class – 11am-4pm. Stu-dents learn to develop their intuitive abilities and how to give professional intuitive readings through photo reading, psychometry and read-ing for fellow students. Includes meditation to meet spirit guides and more. $165. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-456-3888. Registration required: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Connect with Nature: Walking Tour of the Ran-cocas State Park – 1:30-3pm. Join RNC Sanctu-ary Director Susan Buffalino on an interpretive hike utilizing trails in the western section of the park, a local gem. Free, but donations encour-aged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

Candlelight Restorative Yoga – 6-7:30pm. With Nicole DeSantos & Linda Sheehan. Let go, look in and center yourself. Go deep with gentle sup-ported poses using bolsters, blankets and pil-lows. 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.

MONDAY, APRIL 18Hands-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 & rear derail-leurs 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.

Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm. Vaccines: Education & Information from a ho-listic perspective. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Im-provement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, APRIL 19Wild Utah: America’s Redrock Wilderness – 6:30-8pm. A multi-media slideshow document-ing citizen efforts to designate public lands in southern Utah’s spectacular canyon country as part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marl-ton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

balanced and healthy. Based on Eden’s Energy Medicine book, led by Elsie Kerns and Paula Anderson, EEM Advanced Practitioners. No pri-or experience needed. $15. Acu-Health Center, 100 W Camden Ave, Moorestown. More info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or Acu-HealthCenter.com.

Extreme Communication: Connecting to the Other Side – 7-9pm. Lisa Miliaresis will be sharing her exceptional gift of mediumship to help you connect with loved ones who live on the other side. An evening of channeling and connection with Spirit. $45. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 165K Run for Clean Air – 9am. Philadelphia’s largest Earth Day Celebration. A certified green event, which also includes a 3K walk, Kids’ Fun Run and more. Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. More info: 5kRunForCleanAir.org.

Cupping and Guasha Class – 9am-3pm. Learn how to effectively use the ancient Chinese healing techniques, guasha and cupping in this intensive, hands-on class. Taught by Pau-la Anderson, Acupuncturist with 20 years of experience using these techniques and loves to use cupping and guasha in her practice. 4.5 hrs CEUs (NCCAOM pending). $150, kit $60.Ohana Center, 1892 Greentree Rd, Cher-ry Hill. For more info or to RSVP: 856-222-9444, Acu-HealthCenter.com.

Naturalist-Led Saturday Walk – 10:30-11:30am. Join an RNC naturalist for a themed hike around the preserve. Suitable for adults and interested teenagers. Free, but donations encouraged. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Ran-cocas Rd, Westampton. Pre-register: 609-261-2495, RancocasNatureCenter.org.

S’mores & Tours at Liberty Lake Day Camp – 11am-3pm. Climbing Tower, Ga-Ga, crafts, fishing, s’mores, and tours of the facility. 1195 Florence Columbus Rd, Columbus. 609-499-7820.

Tribal Belly Dance – 1-3pm. With Megan Marchese. Learn basic movements based on the American Tribal Style format of belly dance. Fundamental movements and concepts covered including posture, formations, basic slow and fast moves, isolations, and how to lead and fol-low within a group. Dancers of any size, age or dance experience welcome. $25. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audu-bon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

An Evening with Seijaku Roshi – 7-9pm. Join us for an evening of thought-provoking, heart-opening and ultimately life-changing discussion presented by Pine Wind’s Zen Mas-ter. $15/individuals, $25/spouses, partners. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17Sunday Morning Program – 9-11am. Includes a brief instruction on Zen meditation and Ze-ndo etiquette followed by seated and walking meditation and Dharma talk. Suggested dona-tion $5. Guests encouraged to arrive by 8:45am. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

ibility and increase strength and vitality. Class will provide a strong foundation for practicing yoga safely and knowledgeably either in a class setting or at home. $80. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration re-quired: 856-404-7287 or YogaForLiving.net.

Trail Running Basics – 6:30-8pm. Trail run-ning can be a great change of pace from the jog around the neighborhood. Learn about tech-nique, training, clothing and footwear specific to the sport of trail running. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Everything but Daylilies: Longwood Lessons and More – 7-9pm. Horticultural Society of South Jersey monthly meeting. Speaker Beth Creveling will be discussing companion plant-ings with daylilies. She has a certificate in or-namental plants from Longwood Gardens. Her garden contains over 2,200 daylilies. Free. Carmen Tilelli Community Center, 820 Mercer St, Cherry Hill. More info, Gwenne Baile: 856-816-8508 or HSSJ.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13Heart and Soul: Cardiac Support Group – 4:30-6:30pm. Professionally facilitated support group provides education aimed at improving and maintaining cardiac health. Together we solve problems, share experiences and advice. Our topic this session will be: Let’s Discuss Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators. Free. Virtua Health and Wellness Center Washington Twp, 239 Hurffville Cross Keys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

Beneficial Insects for Your Garden – 6:30pm, sign in; 7pm, talk. Presented by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Camden County. Learn what the difference is between the good and bad bugs in your garden. Speaker: Bernadette Eichinger, Master Gardener. $10/household. Camden County Parks Environmental Center, 1301 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill. Pre-registration suggested: 856-216-7130, [email protected] or Camden.njaes.rutgers.edu/garden.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Food and Equip-ment – 6:30-8pm. Whether you are thru hiking or just taking a short weekend trip, REI Outdoor School can help you prepare for the trail. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Evening Contemplation and Tea – 7-8:30pm. Includes guided meditation, liturgy with prayer requests and group discussion over tea. Suggested donation $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendi-men Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Paddling for our Ocean: Tales Collected While Paddling America’s Water Ways – 7:30pm. Margo Pellagrino, an avid kayaker and crusader for our waterways, will tell us about the folks she has met while paddling who live, love, and work to protect our water resources. Sierra Club Meeting. Haddonfield Friends School, Meeting Room, 47 N Haddon Ave, Haddonfield. Face-book.com/WestJerseyGroupNJSC.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14Eden Energy Medicine Study Group – 7-8:30pm. Learn Donna Eden’s Daily Routine and other techniques to keep your energies


Live Well, Live Strong: Diabetes Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Support group facilitat-ed by certified diabetes educators. Join other people with diabetes to share experiences, tips and coping techniques. Learn about the newest advances in self-management and treatment. Family and friends are welcome. Light re-freshments provided. Free. Virtua Health and Wellness Center, 239 Hurffville Cross Keys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 888-847-8823 or Virtua.org.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20Spiritual Discussion Class – 3-4pm. Learn tech-niques to open your awareness of your spiritual life beyond the physical. Join us in this month’s topic: Soul’s Life in the Human Body. Free. Moorestown Community House, 16 E Main St, Moorestown. For more info: 609-261-0019.

Find Your Park – 6:30-8pm. Join REI as we help you Find Your Park and discover the best spots to recreate locally along with the first-hand knowledge you will need to enjoy your time on the trails. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

Meet Your Inner Child – 6:30-8pm. Guided by Maryann Miller. Learn about the concept of the inner child and the incredible healing as-sociated with it. Then take the sacred loving journey inward to meet with your inner child. $20. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379. [email protected].

Prevent/Support Bladder Leakage – 7pm. Dr. Amanda Heritage, PT, DPT, and Pelvic Floor Specialist, shares about common misconcep-tions related to bladder and pelvic issues that are often thought of as part of life and age. As a pelvic floor specialist, she will explain how specific physical therapy can improve and re-store healthy bladder and sexual function. Free. Hosted by the Women’s Wellness Connection of SJ. Sponsored by DeCotiis Chiropractic Wellness. LourdesCare, 1 Brace Rd, Cherry Hill. RSVP, Judy: 609-221-2285 or [email protected].

Free Holistic Health Webinar – 7-8pm. Ther-mographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health through Awareness presents Dr. Leo McCormick who will be discussing: How to get VIP treatment from your physician and create a mutually sat-isfying relationship with quality patient care being the primary focus. For more info or to register: 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21Plant Milk Made Simple – 6:30-8pm. A fun and informative plant milk class present-ed by GMO Free NJ. Homemade plant milk is delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Learn how to make your own plant milk with-out added ingredients. All the different nuts, seeds, and grains that can be used to make plant milk will be discussed. There will be jars of plant milk to take home, while supplies last. Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Ave, Collingswood. For more details: 856-425-2221 or GMOFreeNJ.com/Events.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22Gathering of the Heart of Consciousness – 7-8:30pm. The Heart of Consciousness is a Collective Voice of all who walk in our world. Through our hearts we connect to our spirit and through our spirit we converge with all the universal energies. As we gather in the circle of the Heart of Consciousness we bring forth our divinity and journey through the mysteries of Who We Are. Hosted by Shiya Stone. Free. SuperFoods Café located in The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 856-472-4344. [email protected].

SATURDAY, APRIL 23PPA’s Earth Day Native Plant Sale – Trees, shrubs and wildflowers native to the Pine-lands will be for sale. PPA Headquarters at Bishop Farmstead, 17 Pemberton Rd, South-ampton. More info: PinelandsAlliance.org.

Animal Welfare Association Adoption Event – 12-4pm. Come meet some of our adorable, adoptable pets. Bring happiness home. PetValu Sicklerville, 611 Cross Keys Rd, Sicklerville. 856-424-2288. [email protected]. awanj.org.

Introduction to Nia – 1-2:30pm. Discover how The Joy of Movement can be your direct path to whole body wellness with this introduction to Nia’s unique and playful blend of mar-tial arts, dance and healing arts, cultivating a bright spirit, strong body and clear mind. For all fitness levels. Taught by Rebecca Nar-va, Certified Nia Black Belt. $20. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. Reg-istration required: 856-404-7287 or YogaFor Living.net.

Integrative Restoration Yoga Nidra – 1-3pm. With Shelly Schneider. IRest, integrative res-toration is a form of meditative self-inquiry from the teachings of yoga, which will help to induce deep relaxation throughout the body and mind. Learn how to eliminate stress, re-solve trauma, depression, anxiety, fear and insomnia. This practice provides guidelines for investigating self-limiting beliefs to live a content and full life. $40. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.

Earth and Arbor Day Family Festival – Apr 23-24. 1-4pm. Celebrate Earth Day amid the beauty of children’s themed gardens and the Philadelphia Eagles Four Seasons Butterfly House. Includes planting activ-ities, crafts and educational activities to learn about and to help celebrate Mother Earth. Camden Children’s Garden, 3 Riv-erside Dr, Camden. 856-365-9741. Camden ChildrensGarden.org.

Moonlight Walk at Historic Whitesbog Village – 7pm. Join our walk, learn about Whitesbog, and experience the seasonal changes of the Pinelands. All walks (weather permitting) are between 3 & 5 miles in length and led by expe-rienced leaders. $5 donation per person, free/age 10 and under. Whitesbog Village, Bren-dan Byrne State Forest, 120-34 Whitesbog Rd, Browns Mills. Registration requested: 609-893-4646. Whitesbog.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24Reiki Level 3 Master/Teacher Certification Class – 11am-6pm. Pre-requisite: Reiki Level 2. Students will be attuned to the Master sym-bol, learn to attune others to reiki, incorporating crystals with reiki, advanced reiki techniques, and give their first session and attunement as a Reiki Master Teacher. $365. Genesis Spiritual Healing & Metaphysical Center, 1632 Rte 38, Lumberton. 609-456-3888. Registration re-quired: GenesisSpiritualHealing.com.

Arbor Day Festival – 12-4pm. Includes a Master gardener presentation, interpretive hikes, displays, a children’s poster contest, a middle school Tree Poetry Contest, chil-dren’s activities, and refreshments. Rancocas Nature Center, 794 Rancocas Rd, Westamp-ton. Details: RancocasNatureCenter.org.

MONDAY, APRIL 25Open House: Allergy and Health Solutions – 6-8pm. With Colleen Brigid Fitzpatrick, MSW, LCSW, owner of Instrumental Change-Coun-seling Beyond Talk Therapy and Carylann Bautz, owner of Allergy and Health Solutions. Focusing on natural ways to approach anxi-ety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder as well as other illnesses that effect emotional wellbeing. Allergy and Health Solutions, 278 Tuckerton Rd, Medford. RSVP by Apr 18: 609-654-4858.

Mountain Biking Basics – 6:30-8pm. Join REI Mountain Bike experts to learn about the bikes, essential gear, safety and responsibility on the trail, basic bike maintenance and more. Free. REI Marlton, 501 Rte 73 S, Marlton. Register: 856-810-1938, rei.com/stores/marlton.html.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26A Backpack with Benefits – 10am. With the Outdoor Club of SJ. Moderate mid-week back-pack on the Batona Trail from Evans Bridge to Batsto with an overnight stop at the But-tonwood campsite. We’ll have a campfire plus the use of running water and flush toilets across the street at Crowley’s Landing. Every-one responsible for their equipment and food/beverages. Must preregister. Total mileage ap-prox 11 miles. Meet at the end of the Batsto Historic Village Visitor Center parking lot. To register, leader, Rosemarie Mason: [email protected].

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27Meditation Service for the Departed – 7-8:30pm. Along with chanting and silent re-flection, you are invited to place your personal prayer in writing on the altar. The Monks of Pine Wind will offer regular prayers that your request be fulfilled. Suggested donation $5. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28Prince Charles and His Organic Garden DVD Showing – 7:30pm. South Jersey Organic Gar-deners’ Club. Barrington VFW, now called the Senior Center, 109 Shreve Ave, Barrington. More info, Gwenne: 856-816-8508 or [email protected].


plan aheadSUNDAY, MAY 1Laughter Yoga Special – 1:30-2:30pm. Come celebrate World Laughter Day with this sim-ple and fun way to reduce stress and promote world peace through playful, healthy exercis-es and connection. Tap into your inner joy and leave smiling from the inside out. Family friend-ly. $13. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

MONDAY, MAY 2Healing Benefits of Acupuncture – 6-7pm. Come to this free session and meet licensed and board-certified acupuncturist Cathleen Wright, MSAc, LAc, BSN, RN, an experienced clinician at the Virtua Center for Integrative Medicine. Receive a discount on your first treatment by at-tending this session. Virtua Health and Wellness Center Washington Twp, 239 Hurffville-Cross-Keys Rd, 2nd Fl Conf Rm, Sewell. Register: 844-896-6367 or Virtua.org.

Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm. Children’s Health: Common Illnesses and How to Keep Kids Healthy. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Im-provement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or [email protected].

TUESDAY, MAY 10Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm. Stress & Fatigue: Adrenal Health & You. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request.

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Gentle Yoga for Your Back – Discover Svaroo-pa® Yoga. A therapeutic style of yoga that re-lieves tensions and stress. 6 ongoing drop-in classes available per week. Private sessions also available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. For more info, Rhonda Leone, Yoga Therapist and Advanced Svaroopa Yoga Teach-er: 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Private Integrative Medicine Info Session – Schedule a free private 15-20-min information session with either integrative medicine physi-cian Polina Karmazin, MD, or board-certified acupuncturist Cathleen Wright, MSAc. Learn about the proven benefits of acupuncture, biopuncture or homeopathy and how they can help treat arthritis, carpal tunnel, fibromyalgia, anxiety and so much more. Receive a free gift when you schedule your first treatment. Vir-tua Center for Integrative Medicine locations in Voorhees, Moorestown & Sewell. 844-896-6367. Virtua.org.

sundayMeditation – 10am. Joyful Gathering Spiritu-al Center, 215 Highlands Ave, Ste C, Haddon Township. 856-780-5826.

Metaphysical Development Circle – 2nd & 4th Sun. 1pm: Training class clairvoyance, high-er awareness, mediumship. 2pm: Meditation and Messages. Drop-ins welcome. Medium/Author Robert Egby. Donations appreciated. 13 Wyn-wood Dr, Pemberton. Seating limited: 609-351-5878. See Bulletin Board at Robert-Egby.com.

Meditation for Inner Peace – 1-2pm. With Med-itation Teacher, John Baker. Drop-ins wel-come; no experience necessary. $10/class. Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood. 267-702-3817. [email protected]. MeditationIn SouthJersey.org.

Family Yoga – 1:30-2:30pm. Improve focus, strength and flexibility while having fun togeth-er and reducing stress. Open to children ages 8+ and extended family members. $13/adults, $10/kids; class card discounts available. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Mindfulness Meditation Class (MBSR) – 5:30-6:30pm. With Linda Townshend. Research shows that mindfulness meditation practice can restore emotional balance, reduce stress, and

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Calling all Yoga Teachers: Yoga Therapy Train-ing: Developing a Private Yoga Therapy Session – Apr 16 & 17. 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. For yoga teachers, entry level or above, looking to continue studying yoga and its therapeutic val-ue, as well as yoga teachers, wanting to develop private sessions with students/clients to help them individually with their health issues and support on their spiritual path. Serious yoga student with a minimum of two years consistent practice will be considered. $425. Includes 15 CEU credits. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

THURSDAY, APRIL 21Eden Energy Medicine Foundations Program – Apr 21-24; July 7-10; Sept 22-25; Dec 8-11. 6-10pm, Thurs; 9am-6pm, Fri-Sun. Taught by Geoffrey White, EEM-AP with teaching as-sistants will be Elsie Kerns, EEM-AP, Marty Levine EEM-CP and Denise Paolini, EEM-CP. Each weekend is replete with lectures and pre-sentations about energy medicine as well as carefully guided practice with the support of experienced Eden Energy Medicine Certified Practitioners. Mt. Laurel. For more info, John: 856-222-4600 or Geoffrey White, 609-468-1286 (text, vm), [email protected]. InnerSource.net.

SATURDAY, MAY 7Natural World Retreat – 8am-6pm. A day of sheer enlightenment as we look at our interdepen-dence on our ecosystem from a Buddhist perspec-tive with a good hard look at the current environ-mental crisis and what we can do about it. Includes the viewing of the documentary, Renewal—Stories from America’s Religious –Environmental Move-ment, great discussions, meditation, and lunch. $45/nonmembers, $35/members, free/Benefac-tors. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. Registration required: 609-268-9151, PineWind.org.

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MONDAY, MAY 16Free Public Education Workshop – 6:45-8pm. Mental Health: The Gut-Brain Connection. Bring a friend. Free health screenings upon request. Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey, 1050 Kings Hwy N, Ste 200, Cherry Hill. RSVP: 856-667-6805 or [email protected].

SATURDAY, APRIL 30World Tai Chi & Qigong Day – Enter the Cosmic Rhythm with easy, gentle movements that help im-prove health and well-being. For beginners, new-bies and practitioners. $10/advance, $15/ at door. Provocative afternoon workshop extra fee. Reg-istration holds your spot as space is limited. New Egypt. Must register for details: 609-752-1048 or [email protected].

7th Sustainable Cherry Hill Earth Festival Sustainable – 10am-2pm. Family Fun Bike Ride kicks off the festival at 8am with 2- & 9-mile rides (must wear helmet). Includes: Local entertain-ment on 2 stages; plant exchange; green vendors & crafters; delicious healthy food; guided trail walk and more. Rain or shine. Free admission. Croft Farm, Bortons Mill & Brace rds, Cherry Hill. Croft Farm, 100 Bortons Mill Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: SustainableCherryHill.org.

World Tai Chi Day –12:30-3pm. Tai chi is a Chinese form of slow, graceful series of flowing movement. It is easy and enjoyable to learn. It is great for balance, posture and improving overall health. All levels of physical condition welcome. $10/nonmembers. Register in person by Apr 23. William G. Rohrer Center for Health Fit-ness, 2309 Evesham Rd, Voorhees. Virtua.org.

Sound Healing and Gong Bath – 1:30-4pm. With Devpreet Kaur. Clear and balance every chakra, associated organ and endocrine gland during this powerful afternoon of chakra-specific crystal sound healing and gong bath. Live in Joy Yoga & Wellness, 118 W Merchant St, Audubon. 856-546-1006. LiveInJoyYoga.com.


of the body. Vinyasa allows us to then flow into the fluidity of our “Yang” practice. The Sanctu-ary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Moorestown Walks – 7:30pm. 1st Tues. With Outdoor Club of South Jersey. Approx 3 miles. Moderate pace. Different routes through Moorestown’s historic streets. A walk on sub-urban streets and sidewalks to stretch the legs after work on a mid-week night with good com-pany and conversation. Meet across from the Moorestown Library on 2nd St in the Municipal Parking Lot. Leader, David Bicking: 609-332-2109, [email protected]. ocsj.org.

wednesdayEarly Dawn Meditation – 5:30-7am. 2nd, 3rd & 4th week of the month, Wed-Fri. Start your day off right. Come sit and meditate with us and for the entire time or any part of it. Donations appre-ciated. Pine Wind Zen Center, 863 McKendimen Rd, Shamong. 609-268-9151. PineWind.org.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. Also held Fri. Join us for a 10-min meditation. On Wed the focus is love; on Fri, peace. Each week we raise the love and peace vibration personally and global-ly. Treat yourself to a mid-week refresher. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Medford. 609-975-8379.

Group Meditation with Drew – 12:15pm. $5 sug-gested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Sustainable Cherry Hill’s Green Drinks – Thru June. 6-8pm. 1st Wed. Networking focused on creating a sustainable South Jersey communi-ty. The Farm & Fisherman Tavern + Market, 1422 Marlton Pike E, Cherry Hill. 609-238-3449. SustainableCherryHill.org.

Meditation for Everyone – 7-8pm. With Bud-dhist Monk, Gen Kelsang Tenzin. Drop-ins welcome; no experience necessary. $10/class. Collingswood Community Center, 30 Collings Ave, Collingswood. 267-702-3817. [email protected]. MeditationIn SouthJersey.org.

Lettering Arts – 7-8:30pm. With Maureen Peters. All skill levels welcome to learn the art of cal-ligraphy and to create unique pieces using brush work, resists, embossing, stamping and more. Supplies provided. Free. Woodbury Public Li-brary, 33 Delaware St, Woodbury. 856-845-2611. WoodburyLibrary.org.

thursdayLearn to be a Community Herbalist – This one- year certification class meets on the third Sunday of each month for a year. In this class you will learn to master over 90 plants, ID local medical plants, how to harvest, process and make prod-ucts with local Piney Herbals. Serious Inquiry only. Class starts in April, we will harvest by the Medicine wheel and the moon cycles. Informa-tion [email protected]

Mommy & Me Yoga – 1:15-2:15pm. With Ceiara Panetta. Enjoy this special time connecting and

bonding with your new little one. Also, giving you the chance to be around other new moms. Feel free to bring an infant carrier, although, it is not necessary. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Medford. 609-953-7800. To register: TheSanctuaryForYoga.com.

Yoga Basics for Beginners – 6-7pm. Learn and ex-perience the integrative benefits of yoga for the mind, body, and “sol.” Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Vigorous Vinyasa with Carly – 6:15pm. $5 sug-gested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Kundalini Yoga – 7-8:30pm. With Livshabad Kaur. Awaken your spirit and discover your true potential with kundalini yoga. Kundalini is a powerful spiritual energy that lies with us all. Kundalini yoga helps you unlock this energy. The Sanctuary for Yoga, 43 S Main St, Med-ford. 609-953-7800. To register: TheSanctuary ForYoga.com.

fridayYoga & Crystal Bowls – 10am. With Bonnie Hart. Class begins with meditation. Then moves into simple stretches, building to postures that tone and firm the body while relaxing the mind. Each posture targets specific chakras/energy centers of the body so that the entire energy system is rebalanced. Concludes with deep relaxation to the sound of crystal bowls. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: Bon-nieHart.org.

Mid-Day Meditation – 12pm. See Wed listing. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Med-ford. 609-975-8379.

Friday Nite Fitness Hike – 7pm. Brisk pace, 8-10 miles. Work up a sweat exploring the sand roads and trails of Brendan Byrne State Forest. Be pre-pared to walk at an average of 3.5 mph, with few breaks. Meet at the Campground, Glass House and Coopers Rd, Woodland Township. Leaders, Bob Hodges: [email protected]. ocsj.org.

saturdaySaturday Morning Flow with Carly – 9:15am. $5 suggested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Refresh and Renew Yoga – 10:15-11:15am. Start your weekend by clearing out the chaos and stress-ors of the week. Class will guide you through a flowing series of purifying and restorative pos-tures. All levels. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Haine-sport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Power Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. With Linda Naulty-Lamond. Pleasantly challenging yet safe for all levels tone, strength, improve flexibility and stamina. $15/drop-in; discount cards avail-able. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cher-ry Hill. 856-404-7287. YogaForLiving.net.

Pet Adoption Day – 11am-2pm. PetsMart, 62 Centerton Rd, Mount Laurel. More info, Burling-ton County Animal Alliance: BCAAofNJ.org.

greatly improve health. With practice one can discover new relaxed ways of responding to life’s challenges. $13/drop-in, $10/senior, stu-dent. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cher-ry Hill. 856-404-7287. For additional Mindful-ness Classes: YogaForLiving.net.

mondayYoga Flow All Levels – 9:45-10:45am, Mon, Wed, Fri. Build strength, increase flexibility, improve posture and release tension. An active class where poses creatively flow from one to the next, synchronizing breath with movement. A great all-purpose class. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Group Meditation with Drew – 6:15pm. $5 sug-gested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Group Hypnosis & Discussion – 6:30-8pm. 2nd Mon. While in a relaxed state, your subcon-scious is coached to accept new positive and uplifting thoughts about yourself and your life and filled with thoughts of hope and trust, open-ing your mind to infinite possibilities. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Med-ford. 609-975-8379. [email protected].

Monthly Meditation/Mini-Workshop – 6:30-8:30pm. 1st Mon. Explore meditation, energy education/topics and reiki. Please arrive on time so the meditation is not disturbed, and refrain from alcohol the day of the workshop. $15. The Center, Life in Balance, 45 S Main St, Med-ford. 609-975-8379. [email protected].

Working Session Meeting: Sustainable Haddon Heights – 7pm. 1st Mon. Meetings are open to all interested volunteers. Haddon Heights Public Library, lower level, 608 Station Ave. SustainableHaddonHeights.org.

tuesdayBack to Basics Yoga – 10am. With Bonnie Hart. Class begins with meditation. Then moves into simple stretches, building to postures that tone and firm the body while relaxing the mind. Each posture targets specific chakras/energy centers of the body so that the entire energy system is rebalanced. Concludes with deep relaxation. Provides stress relief and rejuvenation. Yoga for Living, 1926 Geentree Rd, Cherry Hill. More info: BonnieHart.org.

Slow Hatha Flow with Jess – 12:15pm. $5 sug-gested donation. Samma Vayama Well-Being, 12 Girard Rd S, Glassboro. Register: svwb.org.

Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. A practical and re-alistic practice, using straightforward poses and clear alignment cues to developmental and phys-ical confidence and awareness. Class touches on the natural world and its seasonal changes. Sol Yoga, 1351 Rte 38W, Hainesport. 267-664-3236. SolYogaNJ.com.

Yin/Vin Flow – 7-8:15pm. With Karin Otto. Yin uses long-held relaxed floor postures to stretch and stimulate the deep connective “Yin” tissues


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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. See ad, page 25.

BIOFEEDBACK

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE & BIOFEEDBACK CLINIC813 E Gate Dr, Ste BMount Laurel, NJ [email protected]

We specialize in a wide variety of conditions, some of which include: ADD/ADHD, POTS, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, headaches, insomnia and other sleep disorders, anxiety, autism spectrum disorder,

OCD, ODD, stress management, depression, constipation, chronic pain, and so much more..

INSIGHT TO YOUR WELLNESS18 Serenity CtSouthampton, NJ 08088856-834-2344

Adriana Lefkowitz is a holistic nu t r i t i on i s t and a Ce r t i f i ed Bionetic Practitioner. She uses a SpectraVision scan to identify stressors. All your supplements are tested to ensure proper absorption by your body. Using data from the scan she balances your body with

homeopathy and low laser light therapy to achieve health and wellness. See ad, page 6.

BIONETIC HEALING

ACCESS CONSCIOUSNESS

RENEÉ ROBERTSON, LICENSED MASSAGE THERAPISTRestoration-You Inc.720 E Main St, Ste 1-DMoorestown, NJ856-437-0430Restoration-You.com

What if there was a much easier way to deal with stress and anxiety? Have your Bars run, gentle touch on 32 points on the scalp 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. Energetic Massage and Bodywork for Women.

ACUPUNCTURE

FRANCHESCA ISAAC, LAC, DIPL.AC., HHCAcupuncture, Holistic Health Coach860 Rte 168, Ste 104Turnersville, NJ 08012856-401-9550FranchescaIsaac.com

Franchesca Isaac is a nationally New Jersey licensed Acupuncturist and a certified holistic health counselor. Acupuncture is known to help a wide variety of conditions including; migraines, back pain, neck pain, digestive issues, allergies, menstrual symptoms , and menopausa l

symptoms. Schedule a complimentary consultation to learn how acupuncture can help.

ALLERGY

MELISA SKYRM, MAC, DIPL AC, LICENSED ACUPUNCTURISTRegenerate Health and Wellness2 Sheppard Rd, Ste 500, Voorhees609-332-1324RegenerateHealthAndWellness.com

Got allergies? Food sensitivities? Try AAT/Advanced Allergy Therapeutics. Melisa Skyrm, LAc, is now bringing this exclusive and needed service to South Jersey. It has helped many with respiratory and food sensitivity symptoms. Call today to get ahead of allergy season! See ad, page 12.

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

FOR RENTCHERRY HILL WELLNESS CEN-TER – Beautiful 900-sq-ft studio with hardwood floors for workshops, yoga and more. Counseling rooms available for in-dividual therapy, body work or massage. Very reasonable monthly, daily and hourly rates available. Great location off 295, plenty of parking, local restaurants next door. Yoga for Living, 1926 Greentree Rd, Cherry Hill. 856-404-7287. Pictures: Yo-gaFor Living.net.

JOIN LEADING HEALTH PRACTI-TIONERS – At well-established Holistic Health Center in Moorestown, NJ. One full-time room available plus part-time room furnished for massage. We’re in our 12th year of supporting a wide clientele seeking natural health services. For more info, Paula: 856-222-9444 or [email protected].

YOGA, PILATES, DANCE OR RE-LATED WORKSHOPS – Studio space for rent in Hainesport. Great location on Rte 38. 267-664-3236.

HELP WANTEDHEALING ENERGY CENTER LOOK-ING FOR FULL-TIME PRACTI-TIONERS TO SUBLET ROOMS – 2 large rooms, plenty of parking, handicap accessi-ble, 1st floor, professional atmosphere. Moorestown area. Barbara: 609-760-8410.


INTIMACY COUNSELING

HOLLIE S. CHAMBERS, MSWHealth & Intimacy Consultant4Healing Soulutions, LLC609-381-0119Hollie@4HealingSoulutions.com4HealingSoulutions.com

A health and intimacy coach, group fac i l i t a to r and sex educa tor promoting sexual heal th and sexual empowerment. A clinical social worker trained in cognitive b e h a v i o r a l t h e r a p y ( C B T ) , Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused

Based Therapy (SFBT) with special interest in positive psychology and play therapy. Individual and group sessions designed based on your special needs and goals with a playful approach.

ENERGYWORK

LISA O’BRIEN, E-RYT, CRMExperienced Energy Intuitive and Yoga Teacher856-261-0554BlissBodyNJ.com

Lisa O’Brien is an experienced yoga teacher, Reiki Master and energy intuitive offering private and group sessions. She specializes in clearing blockages and negative programs out of the energy system for healing and advancement on one’s path.

MARILYN EPPOLITE The Wisdom WithinThe Wisdom WithinMoorestown office/Skype or phone sessions856-236-5973TheWisdomWithin.net

Transform your Chaos to Calm! Calm your worried mind, manage your inner critic, and connect to your Wisdom Within, through drug-free energy techniques, mindfulness and spiritual counseling. Clarify and accomplish goals, guided by your deepest Wisdom. Schedule

your complimentary 21-min Call to Transformation on website.

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 positive 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.

HEALING MODALITIES

SARAH OUTLAW, CBHC, MH, NRT Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey1050 N Kings Hwy, Ste 200Cherry Hill, NJ 08034856-667-6805NHICSouthJersey.com

Safe, natural solutions for many health problems. Get to the root of your symptoms and heal your body w i t h N u t r i t i o n R e s p o n s e Testing™. Sarah Outlaw is a Master Herbalist and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner offering a non-invasive, advanced

form of muscle testing for food sensitivities, chemical and metal toxicity, and immune system issues for all ages. Individualized, targeted nutrition programs designed for every client. See ad, page 19.

HEALTH COUNSELING

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHCHealth Through Awareness100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton856-596-5834HealthThroughAwareness.com

Liesha Getson is a Board-Certified Thermographic Technician, Holistic Health Counselor, a Reiki Master and Energy Practitioner. Liesha is a founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to

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

CHIROPRACTOR

DECOTIIS CHIROPRACTIC WELLNESS30 W Holly AvePitman, NJ [email protected]

Dr. DeCo t i i s spec i a l i z e s i n we l lness -based Chi roprac t i c c a r e : h e l p i n g t h e b o d y t o funct ion a t i t s personal bes t wh i l e r educ ing in te rna l and e x t e r n a l s t r e s s e s . W e individualize care to optimize performance of body systems by

reducing nerve damage, improving spinal alignment, posture, ergonomics, sleep habits, hormone balance and improving overal l health through exercise, weight loss, detox and supplementation.

DR. SYLVIA BIDWELLBIDWELL CHIROPRACTICThe Strawbridge Professional Center 212 W Rte 38, Ste 100Moorestown, NJ 08057856-273-1551DrSylviaBidwell@verizon.netBidwell-Chiropractic.com

Dr. B idwe l l i s ded ica ted to p r o v i d i n g p a t i e n t s t h e b e s t p o s s i b l e s p i n a l h e a l t h c a r e i n c l u d i n g c h i r o p r a c t i c adjustment, massage, electrical muscle stimulation, ultrasound, hot and cold therapy, cervical a n d l u m b a r t r a c t i o n , a n d

s t r e t c h i n g a n d s t r e n g t h e n i n g e x e r c i s e ins t ruct ion . Her adjus tments techniques consist of diversified, activator, arthrostim, SOT blocking, craniosacral work, act ive release technique, and PNF stretching. See ad, page 21.

COUNSELING

COLLEEN BRIGID FITZPATRICK, LCSWInstrumental ChangeMedford, NJ; Haddonfield, NJ609-313-4341InstrumentalChangeLLC.com

Mind, body, spirit counseling for a l l a g e s . C o l l e e n B r i g i d Fitzpatrick is a licensed clinical s o c i a l w o r k e r, C e r t i f i e d i n Neurologic Music Therapy with advanced training in many areas. H e r i n t e g r a t i o n o f v a r i o u s treatments have helped children,

teens and adults achieve a balance in their lives. See ad, page 30.

Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live.

~Henry Van Dyke


PHILIP GETSON, DOHealth Through Awareness 100 Brick Rd, Ste 206, Marlton, NJ 08053 856-596-5834

Health Through Awareness takes a holistic approach to health and well-being. Dr. Philip Getson is a board-certified Family Physician and certified by four Thermographic 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 l ifestyle counseling, thermography, the area’s most unique infrared detox sauna (The POD), Reiki, a smoking cessation program, physician standard supplements and ongoing wellness classes. See ad, page 6.

LAW OF ATTRACTION COACH

DAVID BARTKY, LOACCPhone Coaching At Its [email protected]

I am an experienced and certified Law of Attraction Life Coach. Are you ready to start attracting what you want ins tead of what you d o n ’ t w a n t ? T h e f i r s t p h o n e session is free.

MASSAGE FOR PAIN MANAGEMENT

DOROTHEA ATKINS, TH.D., RN, LMTHolos Touch LLC 17 White Horse Pike, Ste 6,Haddon Heights, NJ [email protected] HolosTouchLLC.com

Experience and learn simple yet effective pain relief methods in individual or group sessions. Dr. Atkins’ advanced muscle release treatment and self-care education has proven published results for the past decade. Other services include certified manual lymph drainage, and

relief for various chronic conditions. See ads, pages 7 and 9.

MEDIUM

ALAINE PORTNER, E-RYTMedium, Spiritual Educator, AuthorRte 70 & Hartford Rd, Medford, NJ 609-654-9400Alaine@YogaCenterOfMedford.comYogaCenterOfMedford.comAlainePortner.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. During the course of her 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.

MINDFULNESS TEACHER & LIFE COACH

JEN PERRY, MA, MSED [email protected]

Ready to live life from your heart? Learn mindfulness and heartfulness techniques to skillfully work with fears, stress, blocks and self-defeat-ing behaviors and unlock the power of your heart to live an authentic, joy-filled life. I work with parents, children, teens and adults individu-

ally and in classes.

NATURAL MEDICINE

SEAN CHRISTOPHER INSELBERG, ACN, NET, NRTNutritional Wellness Center of South Jersey1 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065856-499-2160NutritionalWellnessNJ.com

Sean Christopher Inselberg is an Advanced Clinical Nutritionist Practicing Nutrition Response test ing and Neuro Emotional Technique. He uses non-invasive testing to uncover the root cause of symptoms and d i sease . The techniques are clinically proven to

help restore the body back to optimal health. Using an advanced form of applied kinesiology, the testing shows any structural impairments, nutritional deficiencies, hidden infections and emotional stressors that can all become barriers to achieving good health. See ad, page 47.

HYPNOTHERAPY

BRIAN STEMETZKI901 Rte 168, Ste 103, Turnersville856-266-4983ABetterTomorrowCounselingServices.com

Brian Stemetzki is a licensed LCSW, NBCCH and a level 2-trained EMDR clinician. He provides a wide variety of treatment methods such as Hypnotherapy, EMDR and EFT that can help you reach your goals quicker and easier. See ad, page 35.

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 able to unlock the subconscious and remove unwanted behaviors: stop smoking (guaranteed), weight loss, stress, depression, pain and anger management, and more. Outstanding

success in curing phobias and deep-seated trauma, and treating the immune system to put cancer into complete remission. See ad, page 11.

ROBERT EGBY, CH, DHPHypnosis Healing & Beyond13 Wynwood Dr, Pemberton, NJ 08068609-351-5878Robert-Egby.com

Hypnoanalysis and Sound Healing can be of great help with stress and anxiety relief, memories, limitations, blocks, fears and obsessions. We rebuild positive values including self-confidence, self-worth, living now and imaging goals. Help provided with mindfulness and self-hypnosis

training, higher self and spirit communication. Appointments: days, evenings, weekends.

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 reaching for the prescription pad. Same and next day appointments are avail-

able. See ad, page 8.

Either you run the day or the day runs you.

~Jim Rohn


PSYCHOENERGETIC COUNSELING

HEALERS UNIVERSEAndrea Regal, Subtle Energy [email protected] HealersUniverse.com

Want to know where you Source from? What role you play in the Earth’s evolution? What are the Soul Purposes underlying the greatest issues and challenges of your life? “Discover the Universe Within” sessions can allow you to truly “Know Thyself” and create the life

you dream. Or 75-/90-min Earth/Galactic Alignment sessions to set you back on course. 30+ years experience in counseling and teaching the energetics of mind, body and soul connection.

REAL ESTATE

SHERI SMITH, CRS GRI ABR SFR, LIFE COACHBroker Associate, BHHS Fox & Roach41 S Haddon Ave, Haddonfield NJ [email protected]

Smith Real Estate Solutions was created with the idea in mind that there is a large stress factor involved in finding one’s home from the fear of the unknown (the process) to not having a source to have simple housing questions answered. Taking a holistic approach, ultimate goals

are taken into consideration along with knowledge of the market to help clients understand and achieve their pathway whether buying, selling, renting or simply needing some guidance. See ad, page 15.

SHAMANIC HEALING

DANA REYNOLDS, MA/M.ED.Mount Meru Holistic Pranic and Shamanic HealingCherry Hill/Medford area856-993-1786MtMeruHolistic.com

Healer/clairvoyant with 30 years experience. Qi pranic healing involves a shamanic method of bodywork and channeling Qi (Chi o r Ki ) , wh ich t aps in to the energetic ancestral consciousness to powerfully address disease, chronic illness and imbalance at

all levels. Revitalizes, rejuvenates cells, expels toxins, balances hormones and powers up immunity. Tackles all disorders of the body, mind and environment.

TRANSFORMATION FACILITATION

ANDREW J. ASSINI, MA, LCADCConscious Contact12 Girard Rd., Glassboro, NJ 08028856-863-3549ConsciousContact.org

Assini, a licensed addictions counselor and transformation specialist, blends wisdom traditions & practices with e m p i r i c a l l y - s u p p o r t e d psychotherapeutic interventions to provide a holistic and spiritually-grounded healing experience for motivated individuals seeking to

recover, change & transform. Visit ConsciousContact.org for more information. See ad, page 35.

WELLNESS CENTER

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 47.

YOGA

YOGA FOR LIVING1926 Greentree Rd856-404-7287YogaForLiving.net

Yo g a , M i n d f u l n e s s Meditation, Ayurveda and a variety of classes, workshops and retreats. See ad, page 30.

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). Adults, couples, families, executives,

professionals, caretakers and clergy. Stress management, relationships, grief, loss, mindfulness in the workplace. See ad, page 29.

THE CENTERLife in Balance

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR

MELISSA JOSSELSON, NDNaturopathic DoctorMarlton & Haddonfield, NJ856-472-9495MyNaturalDoctor.com

Holistic healthcare for all ages and a variety of health conditions. Find the cause of your health issues and heal using safe, natural and non-toxic therapies. See ad, page 34.

NUMEROLOGIST

TRACI ROSENBERG, MANumerologist & Empowerment Coach609-417-4526 [email protected]

J o i n t h e r e g i o n ’s l e a d i n g 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

JAMIE MOUNT, CHHC, BSEDOh How Healthy, LLCFamily Nutrition and Wellness Coaching21 Haines Mill RdDelran NJ 08075856-630-1249OhHowHealthy.com

I am a school teacher turned family nutrition coach. I’ve seen how food directly affects mood, behavior, energy levels and ability to think in children and adults alike. I believe that it’s imperative to make a shift as a family for real change to happen. I help families reach goals

of healthier living easily and without breaking the bank. I do this by providing families with the tools they’ll need as well as hold them accountable.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy.

~Dalai Lama


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What is Your Body Telling You?

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Find out what through our non-invasive testing which checks the body for:

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