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January 2024

Healing Pathways

Jan 06, 2024 01:54PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

In a commitment to make trauma-informed therapy more accessible, Healing Pathways is thrilled to introduce a unique opportunity.

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Tranquility and Self-Discovery in the Heart of Costa Rica

Jan 06, 2024 01:48PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Join us for an unforgettable Health and Wellness Retreat on February 17-25, where attendees experience the perfect blend of twice daily yoga in a private space, breathwork, reiki, Thai massage, assisted stretching and, of course, fun in the midst of a gorgeous jungle preserve.

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Graceful Aging Webcast Series

Jan 06, 2024 01:44PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series

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Natural Awakenings 30th Anniversary

Jan 06, 2024 12:34PM ● By Jerome Bilaos

We offer a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers that have come to know and love this media brand and allowed it to flourish. We are deeply grateful to the advertisers and community partners that promote green living, healthy people, healthy pets and a healthy planet with their products, services and information.

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Publisher Letter

Jan 06, 2024 11:34AM ● By Jerome Bilaos

In 2024, let's face fears, drop stress, nurture ourselves, and be a better person. "See the good," stay true to you. Make every year a year of hope and positive impact. Joe Dunne, Publisher.

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In the Natural Awakenings - January 2024 Graceful Aging Issue

Jan 01, 2024 01:13AM ● By Jerome Bilaos

Welcome to the January edition of Natural Awakenings, your trusted guide to a natural, healthy, and green lifestyle. This month, we present a collection of enlightening articles and features tailored to nourish your mind, body, and soul.

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Tom O’Bryan, DC, DACBN, CIFM; Dr. Gladys McGarey; Deepak Chopra, M.D.
Graceful Aging: Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled

Dec 29, 2023 09:30AM ● By Carrie Jackson

People are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible.

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Sharon Bruckman Founder of Natural Awakenings
Sharon Bruckman on Celebrating a Labor of Love

Dec 29, 2023 09:29AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

In 1994, Sharon Bruckman started Natural Awakenings in Naples, Florida. With the help of partners and collaborators, she turned that single edition into a national franchise.

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Kiwi Chia Pudding
Kiwi Chia Pudding

Dec 29, 2023 09:28AM

Made with chia seeds, kiwi, pistachios, flax milk, vanilla and maple syrup.

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Salmon and roasted veggie salad
Salmon and Roasted Veggie Salad

Dec 29, 2023 09:28AM

Baked Salmon with carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms.

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Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad
Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad

Dec 29, 2023 09:28AM

Beets with the pistachios, spinach leaves, vinegar and olive oil.

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Soup for thyroid friendly eating
Thyroid-Friendly Eating: How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food

Dec 29, 2023 09:28AM ● By Veronica Hinke

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine.

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Enjoying coffee enriching the season
Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

Dec 29, 2023 09:27AM ● By Marlaina Donato

For most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next.

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Seniors in the Great Outdoors
Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

Dec 29, 2023 09:26AM ● By Kelcie Ottoes

Spending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being.

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Senior woman does balance exercises to prevent falls
Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Dec 29, 2023 09:25AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM (CPT, FNS, PES), ACE (SCS)

Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles.

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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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