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February 2021

Nurturing My Heart

Jan 30, 2021 04:12PM ● By Joe Dunne

It is no surprise that this is what comes to mind as I focused on our theme of heart health—Valentine’s Day. A day centered around appreciation, love and strengthening what bonds us together.

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The Gunas

Jan 30, 2021 03:51PM ● By Nicole Zornitzer

Sponsored Content In a world of uncertainty and fear it is important that we take time to practice self-care and mindful behavior. In Ayurveda and yoga, we discuss the human need to move beyond mere survival to find meaning in our lives.

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Fast Forward Through February

Jan 30, 2021 03:47PM ● By Isabella Dussias

As we usher in the cold weather, teens are trying to stay busy indoors. When polling my friends, most are watching movies, reading books and trying to connect virtually with their friends and families.

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Finding Your Breath During Covid

Jan 30, 2021 03:42PM

Sponsored Content During any time of high stress, breathing and pranayama practices help cleanse the body and strengthen immunity. Mindful breathing practices tone the vagus nerve, stimulating the parasympathetic nerve response, which promotes rest and digest.

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Repurpose with Shining Threads

Jan 30, 2021 03:40PM

In the January/ February 2021 issue of Sierra Magazine, Elizabeth Cline writes that “The fashion industry is notoriously wasteful, consuming roughly 108 million metric tons of nonrenewable resources each year, from pesticides and synthetic dyes to coal and oil.

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Organic/Natural Skin Care for Men

Jan 30, 2021 03:38PM

Mederi Cosmetics is pleased to introduce its new Organic/Natural Men’s Skin Care Line. With a power packed array of essential ingredients, this collection helps men feel good about what they are putting on their skin as they enjoy their daily skin care regime.

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Uplift the Spirit with Sounds of the Harp

Jan 30, 2021 03:36PM

Harpist, harp therapist and board-certified music therapist, Patricia Turse, shares the gift of music through performances in the home or on Zoom.

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Non-Surgical Hair Restoration in Englewood

Jan 30, 2021 03:34PM

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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Couple consciously dating after meeting online
Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com is having a sale to help singles connect with like-minded individuals looking for loving relationships online through the conscious dating website.

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Melatonin sleep aid for COVID
Consider Melatonin to Lower COVID-19 Risk

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Melatonin, a hormonal sleep aid, appears to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 30 percent, report researchers from the Cleveland Clinic.

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Amalgam-free tooth fillings
Government Updates Risks of Amalgam Fillings

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

In updated guidelines, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning that dental amalgam fillings may cause health problems for some high-risk groups because of mercury vapor leaks.

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Glass baby bottle
Use Glass Baby Bottles to Avoid Microplastic Particles

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Polypropylene baby bottles­—which comprise 82 percent of the global baby bottle market—release an “extraordinary” number of microplastic particles, reports a new study.

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Chili peppers for longevity
Eat Chili Peppers to Live Longer

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Regular consumption of chili peppers can reduce the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by 26 percent and from cancer by 23 percent, suggests a review of thousands of studies.

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Propolis for respiratory tract infections
Take Propolis and Vitamins A, E and D for Respiratory Tract Infections

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Studies find that propolis and vitamins A, E and D help to reduce symptoms and durations of upper respiratory tract infections.

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Hurricane impacting climate change
Climate Change Makes Hurricane Destruction Worse

Jan 29, 2021 09:30AM

Research suggests hurricanes will remain stronger and persist longer after making landfall, causing greater and more widespread destruction, because of ocean waters heated by climate change.

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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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