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August 2020

Premier Salon Reopens in Basking Ridge

Aug 03, 2020 05:33PM

Kaleidoscope Salon and Spa is up and running again. Warm, welcoming voices and smiling eyes above the masks show the excitement everyone feels in being able to reconnect with clients.

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Taking the Monkey Out of Your Mind

Aug 03, 2020 05:27PM

To help learn how to quiet the mind, release anxiety and fear, she is offering a workshop called “Taking the Monkey Out of Your Mind” from 6:30-9:30 p.m., on August 12, via Zoom.

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Jaw and Teeth Development in Children

Aug 03, 2020 05:24PM ● By Joseph Mele

Learn how early intervention for potential dental problems can begin as early as 6 years of age.

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Nature’s Pharmacy : Antivirals

Aug 03, 2020 05:20PM ● By Peter Amato

Sponsored Content Nutraceuticals are in high demand, especially those with antiviral properties. In addition to helping fight viral infections, antiviral plants and herbs help boost the immune system.

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The Koshas

Aug 03, 2020 05:16PM ● By Nicole Zornitzer

Sponsored Content Not commonly discussed are the five koshas (sheaths or layers) of the human being. An awareness of these subtle energies within our bodies can bring any physical yoga practice beyond the mat.

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Heterosexual Couple Embracing
Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage.

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High Fiber Foods
Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

Research shows that eating dietary fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables protects against death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries, as well as cancer in men.

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Toxic chemical pesticides sprayed on field
Avoid Toxic Chemicals to Prevent Celiac Disease

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants.

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Woman Focused
Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention.

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Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

A study reports that soil in wounds can activate a blood protein that kicks off a chain reaction which seals the wound and limits blood loss.

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Sack of potatoes
Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.

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Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton
Dinosaur Bone Ownership Resolved

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

The Montana Supreme Court has decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, a ruling that restores ownership to landowners and benefits scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists.

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Imaginary animal designed by Rory McCan
Some Animals Garner Lion’s Share of Conservation Donations

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations.

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Crowded group of penguins
Nature Needs More Space

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment.

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Bumblebee
Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

Jul 31, 2020 09:30AM

When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate.

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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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