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April 2024

Why World Autism Day Matters to Me

Apr 03, 2024 08:37AM ● By Debra Wallace Forman

As we celebrate World Autism Day on April 2, it is time to celebrate Adam, my 18-year-old son with autism, who navigates the world with a kind and tender heart. He has opened my eyes to the importance of accepting, including, and appreciating each of our children’s unique gifts and talents, instead of focusing on their quirks and shortcomings.

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‘Be The Medicine’ Allows Us to Find Peace and Live a Healing Lifestyle

Apr 03, 2024 08:35AM ● By Debra Wallace

For nearly 60 years, Janet has studied and practiced worldwide methods of mind, body, emotion, spirit, and soul medicine that were originally inspired by a dire medical diagnosis. Having assisted thousands of people to heal and help themselves during the past 42 years, Janet has learned a great deal through these experiences to better help make the process quicker and easier.

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Kudos to Tick Tackler

Apr 03, 2024 08:33AM ● By Jeaniesa Santiano

Tick Tackler is proud to announce that their first publication, The Tick Tackler Tutor: 3 Impactful Tick Reduction Strategies for the Homeowner by Jennifer Meisenbacher Molzen, has found its way to the #1 spot of Amazon’s new release list!

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Space Within: Learn EFT Tapping for Stress Reduction and Self-Regulation at Mad Lavender Farm

Apr 03, 2024 08:29AM ● By Jeaniesa Santiano

Join us on this journey toward improved well-being, where you’ll uncover how EFT can aid mindfulness and self-regulation while navigating the complexities of modern life. All while enjoying the peace and serenity of Mad Lavender Farm.

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Mad Lavender Farm Opens in May for the 2024 Season

Apr 03, 2024 08:26AM ● By Jeaniesa Santiano

The farms opens again in May for the season with some exciting new workshops as well as the familiar favorites everybody has come to love.

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Take Time to Balance

Apr 03, 2024 08:24AM ● By Jeaniesa Santiano

How do I find balance? How do I counteract the everyday stressors that come our way. It seems to me that my solutions always turn to acceptance, understanding, adjusting and changing perspectives. To seek the time…no, to make the time for self-care.

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In the Natural Awakenings - April 2024 Eco-Travel Issue

Apr 01, 2024 08:49AM ● By Jeaniesa Santiano

This month features a range of articles and briefs on Taking Pets on Family Trips, Relief for Parkinson’s Patients, Spotlight: Be The Medicine, Sustainable Travel, Get Fit and Get Outside, Connecting to Sentient Earth, Ashley Walsh, Farm Vacations and so much more.

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North Window Arch and Turret Arch at sunset.
Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind

Mar 29, 2024 09:30AM ● By Sara Kaplan

Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities.

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A woman in rustic dress with wildflowers on front of straw bales.
Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times

Mar 29, 2024 09:29AM ● By April Thompson

Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms.

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Ashley Walsh: From Personal Health Crisis to Organic Farming

Mar 29, 2024 09:29AM ● By Carrie Jackson

Ashley Walsh, founder of Pocono Organics, one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified vegetable farms in North America, emphasizes regenerative organic farming's impact on nutrition and the environment.

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Assortment of fresh organic vegetables and fruits in wicker basket.
From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative: Finding the Best Farming Practices

Mar 29, 2024 09:28AM ● By Sara English

Understanding terms like grass-fed, organic, and regenerative empowers consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values and priorities for healthier eating and sustainable agriculture.

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Homemade beef broth in a glass jar.
Organic Chicken Bone Broth

Mar 29, 2024 09:27AM

This slow-cooker recipe fills the home with delightful aromas, offering a nutrient-dense broth. Using organic chicken supports sustainable farming practices and animal welfare.

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Fried chicken livers with onions and herbs.
Grass-Fed Beef Liver

Mar 29, 2024 09:27AM

Liver is a nutrient powerhouse. Opt for grass-fed beef liver from regenerative farms.

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Connecting to Sentient Earth

Mar 29, 2024 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill and prepare for the next generation. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments.

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Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.
A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Mar 29, 2024 09:26AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics.

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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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