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Natural Awakenings CNJ- October 2019

October is packed full of wellness tips on how to live your best life! Look for featured articles on holistic dentistry, chiropractic care, ways to rest and recharge + so much more!

Browse the articles below Or read the full online version here!

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Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

Holistic dentistry takes into consideration the connections between basic oral care and the overall health of our vital organs affected by the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. Read More » 

 

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Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

Optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system, allowing practitioners to address many conditions that transcend typical expectati... Read More » 

 

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Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable. Read More » 

 

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Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction. Read More » 

 

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Spiritfest - start: Sep 26, 2019 10:00AM

Spiritfest October 26 & 27 • Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm 5th annual event. Tune up your body, mind and spirit. Featuring guest speakers every hour, area psychics, energy healers, sham... Read More » 

 

Spotlight A Conversation with Dr Eben Alexander Karen Newell When Science Meets Spiritual

Spotlight: A Conversation with Dr. Eben Alexander & Karen Newell: When Science Meets Spiritual

Dr. Eben Alexander will be featured at a Wellness Gala Special Event speaking on his book Living in a Mindful Universe: A Neurosurgeon’s Journey Into the Heart of Consciousness from 6:30-... Read More » 

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The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Read More » 

 

Teen Voices- Autumn Gatherings

Teen Voices- Autumn Gatherings

“You reap what you sow.” Read More » 



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All You Need Is Love: New Book Reminds Us of Essential Truths

All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom shines a light on many popular spiritual myths with essays from various practitioners. Read More » 

 

Rosies Corner- Living Fully in the Moment

Rosie's Corner- Living Fully in the Moment

Article by guest contributor Mary Ellen Moses Read More » 

 

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Stop the Amazon Fires: Pressure the United Nations to Act

The Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018—as the Brazilian government allows it to happen. Read More » 

 

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Superfund Success Story: Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A 47-acre contaminated Superfund site in Bellingham, Washington, has been cleaned up and now holds restored wetlands, walking paths, new trees and returning bird life. Read More » 

 

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Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets. Read More » 

 

 

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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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