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April 2022

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The Harmful Effects of Fences on Wildlife and Ecosystems

May 31, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers looking at all the studies of the effects of fences have found that their profound impacts on wildlife and ecosystems are often ignored or greatly underestimated.

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Vitamins D3 & K2 : Two Key - & Sometimes Overlooked - Nutrients for a Healthy Smile

Mar 31, 2022 10:14PM

Sponsored Content Yes, we make a big deal about gum disease. There are good reasons why. Most Americans have it to one degree or another. It raises your risk of heart disease, stroke, cognitive decline, and other systemic health problems.

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Four Corners

Mar 31, 2022 10:10PM ● By Nicole Zornitzer

Recently, I had a conversation with one of my clients who described how yoga and mindfulness have transformed her.

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Allergies: A Common Problem with a Natural Solution

Mar 31, 2022 10:06PM

Like many other immune system disorders, allergies are an immune balance disorder.

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Health Yeah With Michelle

Mar 31, 2022 10:04PM

Can a life coach be life changing? Yes. In the same way that a gym trainer or business mentor can make all the difference to one’s success, working with a life coach can pave the way to achieving a broad range of goals through individualized support and targeted motivation.

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Hypnosis Counseling Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Mar 31, 2022 10:01PM

For more than 35 years, Hypnosis Counseling Center (HCC) has helped individuals achieve lasting and positive life changes—overcoming issues like smoking, overeating, and stress—to lead healthier, happier lives.

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Restore Your Hair Without Surgery

Mar 31, 2022 09:59PM

Over 5 million women experience hair loss at some point in their lives. Some of the conditions may be hormonal imbalance, thyroid disorder, autoimmune disease, stress and a unique disorder called trichotillomania (hair pulling).

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April Cross Word Puzzle: Answers

Mar 31, 2022 09:32PM

Thank you to this months sponsor: Hibernate Bedding. Their focus is on helping people get healthier sleep, so their product selection is geared towards organic, natural and eco-friendly mattresses.

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Preserve Our Planet This Earth Day

Mar 31, 2022 06:36PM ● By Jared Zornitzer

Earth Day, an annual event in April, brings people across the planet together through their common views on policies and practices which impact the environment. In honor of this year’s Earth Day, it is fitting to discuss some of the reasons why I believe that we should care for the environment.

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From Normal to New Normal

Mar 31, 2022 06:31PM ● By Joe Dunne

I have been writing publisher letters every month for 12 years. It is always exhausting when I wait till the last day to get started, but here I am again.

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Eat Lots of Fiber to Improve Melanoma Outcomes

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

A new type of immunotherapy that enables T-cells to fight cancer cells is proving hopeful for people with melanoma, and a study has found that a high-fiber diet improves the effectiveness.

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Avoid Formaldehyde to Sidestep Cognitive Problems

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM ● By Rachael Oppy

Workers exposed over years to formaldehyde may experience thinking and memory problems later in life.

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Consider Berberine and Probiotics to Improve Cholesterol

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

The plant alkaloid berberine and the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve work synergistically to significantly improve total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels.

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Practice Good Dental Care to Lower Heart and Cognitive Risks

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

A whopping 47 percent of U.S. adults over 30 have periodontal disease, and the consequences can be severe for their physical and mental health.

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Plastic On its Way Out at National Parks

Mar 31, 2022 09:30AM

Poll finds that 82 percent of registered U.S. voters responding would like the National Park Service to stop selling and distributing single-use plastic items.

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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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