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March 2020

Spiritual Conversation Circle and Soup Supper

Mar 01, 2020 08:05PM

Come share a meal with other seekers and explore how spirituality impacts a person’s life. This Spiritual Conversation Circle, hosted at 7 p.m., every Thursday.

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Essential Oil Education Consultations

Mar 01, 2020 08:03PM ● By Kristy Mayer

Elaine Bacio, from Essentials Kingdom, is a Certified Health Coach specializing in essential oil education.

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Working with Universal Energy in 2020: Year of the Metal Rat

Mar 01, 2020 07:58PM ● By Kristy Mayer

2020 is the Year of the Metal Rat and marks a fresh beginning of the 12-year cycle. Coupled with the vernal equinox... making it the perfect time for a life reset.

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New Jersey Natural Medicine Welcomes New Practitioners

Mar 01, 2020 07:49PM

New Jersey Natural Medicine strongly believes in the benefits of a holistic approach to treatment, with a focus on Naturopathic, Chinee and Biological Medicine.

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Nature Basics: Sociology 101

Mar 01, 2020 07:44PM

According to the FDA, there are over 24,000 different kinds of prescription drugs on the market. Each of these was created and developed with a specific purpose in mind.

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Did You Know? CBD & Women’s Health

Mar 01, 2020 07:39PM

Cannabinoids interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system, helping to bring our body back to homeostasis, when all body functions are working well and in sync

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Ray Brown, Jr. : Mom N Pop CBD & Wellness Shop

Mar 01, 2020 07:30PM ● By Kathy Tarbell

DR BROWN’S CBD is a medical grade product line created by Ray Brown, Jr, and sold through Mom N Pop CBD & Wellness shops.

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Rosie's Corner- Santosha: The Second Yogic Niyama

Mar 01, 2020 07:24PM ● By Nicole Zornitzer

Santosha, otherwise known as contentment, invites us into contentment by appreciating a calm center, a heart that is open in gratitude and practicing the paradox of “not seeking.”

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Words to Remember

Mar 01, 2020 06:29PM ● By Joe Dunne

My list of words is a daily reminder of who I want to become. It helps direct my thinking, my behavior and actions.

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Teen Voices: Shall We March?

Mar 01, 2020 05:40PM ● By Isabella Dussias

To march or not to march, that is the question. Are millennials like the children of the 60s who were ready to stand up for what they believed in?

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Take Folic Acid to Reduce Stroke Risk

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.

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Balance Water Consumption for Cognitive Health

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers have reported.

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Practice Yoga to Help the Brain

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.

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Catch Some Rays to Boost Gut Health

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links UVB exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

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Cut Back on Sugar and Carbs to Improve Sleep

Feb 28, 2020 09:30AM

Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.

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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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