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Discover the Treasure of Gaia’s Gifts in Washington

When entering Gaia’s Gifts, a delightful crystal and gemstone shop in Washington, one immediately feels the energizing vibe of aliveness that comes when treasures from the earth are activated with a commitment to spiritual, mental and physical health and wellness. Unique varieties of natural rough and tumbled stones are both plentiful and reasonably priced. Healing frequency sounds softly play in the background, and a warmly calming vibration radiates throughout the store. Patrons are invited to explore every nook for handmade treasures by local artisans or take time to therapeutically unplug on a BioMat. 

“Along with gifts from the earth, we have a professional massage therapist on staff and regularly hold sound bath meditations complete with a 39” Tibetan gong,” shares owner Ellen Perkins. “Gaia’s Gifts surrounds and uplifts me every day and I hope when you come, you feel that too.”

This healing space also offers additional therapies and tools, such as energy healing, singing bowls, color therapy glasses, oracle and tarot cards and sometimes channeled readings. Stop by today for an energetic lift to mind, body and spirit.

Location: 16 Broad St., Unit #1, Washington. Hours: Tu-Fri: 11am-5:30pm; Sat: 10am-5pm; Closed Sun/Mon. For more information, call 908-223-1331 or visit facebook.com/GaiasGifts16/ and instagram.com/gaias_gifts. GaiasGifts.net. See ad, page 9.

Gaias Gift - 16 Broad Street Washington NJ

Gaia's Gift - 16 Broad Street, Washington, NJ

Natural rough and tumbled crystals and stones reasonably priced. Handmade treasures by local artisans. BioMat, massage, energy healing, singing bowls, color therapy glasses, oracle and ta... Read More » 

 

In-Print News Briefs January 2023
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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