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July 2022

Keeping Tooth Enamel Intact - the Fluoride-Free Way!

Jul 02, 2022 01:09AM

Sponsored Content Looking at a tooth, it can be hard to realize that each one is a living organ. They look so hard. White.

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In This Issue: July 2022

Jul 02, 2022 12:45AM

The Food Connection Issue. Tasty Edible Plants, Sustainable Local Food System Trends, Radiant Skin Tips, Turn Your Yard Into A Pollinator Haven and Much More.

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The Toxic Connection to Chronic Illness

Jul 02, 2022 12:38AM

An accurate diagnosis for those who suffer from a miscellany of symptoms can prove elusive to Western medicine’s mechanistic approach.

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The Power of Touch for Healing

Jul 02, 2022 12:34AM

At a time when the world is in chaos and we’ve been devoid of human touch and connection for years, now is the time to reconnect with yourself and harness the stress-reducing biochemistry of the human body through the healing power of touch.

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Herbalist Training Program Begins in September

Jul 02, 2022 12:32AM

Good herbalists treat people, not diseases. David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies Herbalist Training program strives to teach the skills necessary so that each student can accomplish that goal.

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Crossword Solutions

Jul 02, 2022 12:23AM

Sponsored Content Thank you to our crossword puzzle sponsor- Hibernate Bedding: Organic and Natural Mattresses.

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Stay In The Game with Regenerative Medicine

Jul 02, 2022 12:16AM

Regenerative Medicine utilizes your own cells, including Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) to facilitate your body’s natural ability to heal from orthopedic and spine problems that were previously treated with steroids and surgery.

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Scam Alert: Festival Fakery

Jul 01, 2022 09:00PM

Looking for a fun festival this summer? The Better Business Bureau reports that scammers are seeking to cash in on your entertainment dollars with phony tickets—and even fake events.

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The Dangers of Commercial Air Fresheners: (And What to Use Instead)

Jul 01, 2022 08:55PM ● By Kiki Powers

Ads for air fresheners, from sprays to plug-ins to solids are everywhere. Commercial air fresheners are certainly a common fixture in many homes, schools and businesses. But are they as safe and beneficial as people often think they are?

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NASA Research and Innovations are Spinning

Jul 01, 2022 08:49PM

Lit Bits: Amazing news from around the world. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to advancing renewable energy technologies to better understanding the processes leading to warming, NASA’s research and innovation spinoffs are growing.

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Reminders for Living

Jul 01, 2022 08:26PM ● By Joe Dunne

Enjoying it all is the goal and how we think our way through life’s ups, downs, tragedies and joys is the key to enjoying the process. Our ability to cope, reframe our thinking, and accept and adjust our attitudes one day at a time is priceless and allows us to pursue happiness.

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Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

New studies find that nutrient-rich, whole grains have a positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health.

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Consider Herbs from Traditional Asian Medicine for Diabetes

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers examined medical databases and ethnic medical books to discover which diabetes medicines were effective in ancient indigenous medical systems.

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Practice Sitting Tai Chi to Recover from a Stroke

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

A new study found that doing the hand and shoulder movements of tai chi while sitting in a chair produced significant physical and mental benefits for stroke survivors.

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Don’t Assume Selfies Show True Facial Features

Jun 30, 2022 09:30AM

People are showing cosmetic surgeons selfies to demonstrate their surgical desires, but these concerns may be based on a distorted perception because selfies distort facial features.

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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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