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Holistic Health Extravaganza Comes to Hamilton

The 8th Annual Holistic Health Extravaganza is new to Hamilton (Mercer Co.,) but attendees loyally look forward to it no matter the location. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on October 19, come discover why people keep coming back! 

There will be over 50 holistic practitioners and crafters (aura photography, reiki, nutrition and health coaching, handmade soap, essential oils, natural skin care, green products, ayurvedic spices and medicine, intuitives/psychics, t’ai chi, energy medicine, hypnosis, gemstones, crystals, jewelry, chiropractic, teas, foot ionization detox, clothes, henna art and more).  In addition, there will be workshops, individual sessions, giveaways, food and fun. Entrance is free for attendees.

The Head to Toe Women’s Expo, simultaneously occurring that weekend, is a one-stop showcase for information on the latest products and services for the whole family. Rediscover all-time favorite companies or find something new.

This is a great opportunity to stock up on “green” items and get an early start on holiday shopping.

Location: Crockett Middle School, 2631 Kuser Road, Hamilton Twp. For more information call 609-752-1048, email [email protected] or visit NextStepStrategiesLLC.com. See ad, page 13 in the print magazine.

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Tick Talk

Spring officially sprung on March 21. We have turned our clocks ahead. We are looking forward to warm winds, sunny skies and the smell of fresh cut grass. The daffodils and tulips have recently bloomed and we are just starting with the yard work that comes with the warmer weather.  Sadly, another season has started ramping up.  Tick season.

•             The best form of protection is prevention. Educating oneself about tick activity and how our behaviors overlap with tick habitats is the first step.

•             According to the NJ DOH, in 2022 Hunterdon County led the state with a Lyme disease incidence rate of 426 cases per 100,000 people. The fact is ticks spend approximately 90% of their lives not on a host but aggressively searching for one, molting to their next stage or over-wintering. This is why a tick remediation program should be implemented on school grounds where NJ DOH deems high risk for tick exposure and subsequent attachment to human hosts.

•             Governor Murphy has signed a bill that mandates tick education in NJ public schools. See this for the details.  Tick education must now be incorporated into K-12 school curriculum. See link:

https://www.nj.gov/education/broadcasts/2023/sept/27/TicksandTick-BorneIllnessEducation.pdf

•             May is a great month to remind the public that tick activity is in full swing. In New Jersey, there are many tickborne diseases that affect residents, including Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme disease, Powassan, and Spotted Fever Group Rickettsiosis.

•             For years, the focus has mainly been about protecting ourselves from Lyme disease. But other tick-borne diseases are on the rise in Central Jersey. An increase of incidence of Babesia and Anaplasma are sidelining people too. These two pathogens are scary because they effect our blood cells. Babesia affects the red blood cells and Anaplasma effects the white blood cells.

•             Ticks can be infected with more than one pathogen. When you contract Lyme it is possible to contract more than just that one disease. This is called a co-infection. It is super important to pay attention to your symptoms. See link.

https://twp.freehold.nj.us/480/Disease-Co-Infection

A good resource from the State:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/tickborne.shtml

 

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