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November 2023

Sleep Deeply with Hibernate Bedding

Nov 03, 2023 03:07PM

A family business, Hibernate Bedding opened in 2012 and is owned and operated by Pamela Nardone, a lifelong resident of the Somerset Hills.

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Empowering Transformation: Howard Mertine and Alternative Therapies Work, LLC

Nov 03, 2023 02:40PM ● By Jess Spooner, JD, MSW, LSW

In a world where conventional healthcare often falls short, a growing number of individuals seek solace, healing, and personal transformation through alternative therapies.

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Sacred Sanctuary for Metaphysical Wellness in Milford

Nov 03, 2023 02:34PM

Riverside Treasures and Enchantments in Milford, New Jersey, has expanded to include a broad range of wellness services.

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Unlock Your Healing Potential

Nov 03, 2023 02:29PM

Introducing the Trauma-Alchemy Mastery Program, a groundbreaking online course and group coaching program designed to bridge ancient and modern healing modalities.

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Letter from The Publisher

Nov 01, 2023 06:54PM ● By Joe Dunne

Peace = Love

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Vitamins May Improve Memory
Vitamins May Improve Memory

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

Taking multivitamin supplements may improve memory in older adults, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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Causes of Long COVID
Causes of Long COVID

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

For the 28 percent of patients that had or have long COVID, the initial infection was just the beginning of an extended and confusing journey of illness.

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Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health
Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

Muscle loss can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, leading to decreased mobility and strength.

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Promising Developments for Artificial Kidneys
Promising Developments for Artificial Kidneys

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

According to a paper published in Nature, researchers have made significant strides in the development of an artificial kidney.

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Exploring COVID Immunity
Exploring COVID Immunity

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

Scientists from around the world are looking at those lucky people that never tested positive for COVID-19 or were asymptomatic despite repeated exposure to the virus.

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G20 Progress on Clean Energy, but Not on Fossil Fuels
G20 Progress on Clean Energy, but Not on Fossil Fuels

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

The G20 announcement has sparked discussions on the feasibility and implications of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources.

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Restoring Near-Extinct-Chocolate
Restoring Near-Extinct Chocolate

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

Ecuador's Nacional cacao bean was a world-renowned delicacy until a blight and witches’ broom disease eradicated most trees in the early 1900s.

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Devastating Effects of Sand Extraction
Devastating Effects of Sand Extraction

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world's oceans are being stripped of sand at a massive rate, with more than 6 billion tons extracted annually.

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Using Fungal Mycelium for Electronics
Using Fungal Mycelium for Electronics

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

Researchers have been exploring sustainable alternatives for electronic materials due to the increasing generation of electronic waste.

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Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance
Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

Oct 31, 2023 09:30AM

Air pollution is not only harmful to human health, but it can also contribute to antibiotic resistance.

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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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