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December 2020

Mundi Outlet Sale Happening Now

Dec 01, 2020 03:03PM

Over 50 years ago Mundi Westport Group was founded on the idea that exceptional men’s and women’s accessories should be available to everyone at an outstanding value.

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Holiday Specials at Florham Park Modern Acupuncture

Dec 01, 2020 02:58PM

Escape into a tranquil, Zen-like health and beauty experience at Modern Acupuncture. Whether for loved ones or for self-care, giving the gift of acupuncture can help reduce anxiety, reduce stress and improve sleep through the holidays and into the new year.

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COLD! — It’s Shockingly Good for Your Health

Dec 01, 2020 02:55PM ● By Joe Condora

Sponsored Content A common weight loss myth is that the body inherently needs help burning fat. In reality, our bodies are already hardwired to burn excess fat; we just have to create the conditions that promote biological balance, which gives the body the chance to burn extra fat that has been stored.

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Celebrate The Light

Dec 01, 2020 02:48PM ● By Janet StraightArrow

Every year we celebrate the Winter Solstice as the day that awakens the light. December 21 is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. As the sun moves into Capricorn, the winter season begins, often bringing cold weather for us in New Jersey.

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Yamas & Niyamas

Dec 01, 2020 02:42PM ● By Nicole Zornitzer

The Western world view of the practice of yoga is often that of movement and exercise. However, there is much more to yoga than the pure “asana” (movement); in fact, asana is only one limb of the Eight Limbed Path of Yoga.

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Hello 2021

Dec 01, 2020 02:33PM ● By Isabella Dussias

As we usher out 2020, we look forward to the future. We have never seen a year like 2020 as we witnessed a pandemic sweep across the globe. We have seen loss of life. We have seen our way of life change; the simple tasks and routines we once knew have been replaced by new protocols.

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KnoWEwell Platform Offers One-Year Free Memberships in December

Dec 01, 2020 02:16PM

KnoWEwell, a collaborative partner with the Natural Awakenings family of publishers, is offering individuals and providers the opportunity to receive a complimentary one-year membership to its global community and marketplace.

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Naturally Good for You Cosmetics

Dec 01, 2020 02:09PM

Terry Martin’s fascination with makeup began as a child and led to work as a medical esthetician and paramedical makeup artist. This experience vividly demonstrated how proper care can heal skin and how makeup can restore confidence.

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What’s Truly Important

Dec 01, 2020 02:07PM ● By Joe Dunne

I started thinking about what this pandemic and so much social unrest has brought to the forefront of my mind. I ask myself what have I learned? What do I need to relearn?

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Orange Citrus with Vitamin C
Retain Muscle Mass with Vitamin C

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

New research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods.

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Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Cruciferous Vegetables
Eat Cruciferous Veggies for Cleaner Blood Vessels

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Research finds those that eat more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day, such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage, are less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta.

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Midday Napping in Bed
Nap Less for Heart Health

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study.

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Pregnant with Healthy Baby
For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Studies find that device use can lower sperm quality, daily prenatal multivitamins can reduce the risk of autism, and healthy diet and exercise during pregnancy can protect against obesity.

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Practicing Yoga for Heart Health
Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study.

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Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly
Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

Nov 27, 2020 09:30AM

Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040.

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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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