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August 2021

Grow Local, Eat Local

Jul 31, 2021 05:28PM

Six or seven years ago, I listened to a presentation about food—more specifically fruits and vegetables. About soils, chemicals, spoilage, the costs of delivery and about time from picking to eating.

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The Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo- Sept 24-26 • NJ Convention & Exposition Center In Edison

Jul 31, 2021 05:26PM

Get ready to reset, restore & renew in 2021! The Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo is a national community event that connects attendees with some of the finest holistic experts, practitioners and businesses.

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A Fall Shamic Toltec Retreat in Hudson Valley

Jul 31, 2021 05:23PM

Breathe in the beauty of peak colors of fall, two hours away, in a beautiful natural space at the Shamanic Toltec Retreat on October 22-24, in the Hudson Valley.

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Zero Waste at Simple Bare Necessities

Jul 31, 2021 05:19PM

A new zero-waste shop and refillery has opened in Sparta. Simple Bare Necessities is a store where customers can bring in their containers and fill up on a variety of products without having any packaging to send to the landfills

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Routine Returns at Be Here Now Yoga

Jul 31, 2021 05:15PM

Last month, Be Here Now Yoga reopened its studio doors after 14 months of exclusively online classes. “It feels good to be back in the space and we are excited about our summer offerings,” says studio owner Karen Walsh.

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The Emerging Self Festival Opens This Fall in North Brunswick

Jul 31, 2021 05:12PM

Touch Mother Earth Non-Profit announces The Emerging Self Festival, enabling people to experience a life-style change event on September 17-19.

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Feng Shui Certification Program, October 1-6

Jul 31, 2021 05:09PM

The Conscious Design Institute is excited to announce its fully accredited Professional Feng Shui Certification program. This program is all about your success!

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In This Issue: August 2021

Jul 31, 2021 03:57PM

The Happiness Issue! Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life, Smiling Makes You Happier, Save Your Gardens Bounty, Pollinator Friendly Gardens and Much More!

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Research finds that eating one cup of nitrate-rich vegetables a day lowers blood pressure and risk of heart disease, while two cups of fruits and vegetables a day can decrease stress levels.

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Microbiome Linked to Risk of Death from Disease

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Researchers found that greater numbers of bacteria in the gut from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease.

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new large-scale analysis suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may extend lifespan.

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Avoid Air Pollutants to Protect Children’s Mental Health

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Exposure to even moderate levels of traffic-related air pollutants during childhood results in a greater risk of mental illness by age 18, report researchers.

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Avoid Sugary Drinks to Reduce Colorectal Cancer Risk

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

Drinking two sugary drinks per day from ages 13 to 18 increases the risk of colorectal cancer by 32 percent in women by age 50.

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Soil Regulators Soft on Pesticide Use

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

A new study recommends changes in how regulatory agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assess the risks posed by the nearly 850 approved pesticide ingredients.

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Cactus Poachers Are Denuding Deserts

Jul 30, 2021 09:30AM

More than 30 percent of the world’s 1,500 or so cactus species are threatened with extinction, and criminal scavengers are primarily to blame.

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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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