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October 2022

October Crossword Solutions

Oct 03, 2022 06:53PM

How did you do this month? Thank you to our local sponsor: Hibernate Bedding. Organic and Chemical Free Mattresses and Accessories.

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Stillness

Oct 03, 2022 06:03PM ● By Nicole Zornitzer

In our stillness we will find the answers we are seeking; we will find solace in the silence, and we learn to appreciate the present moment.

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Fun, Fashion and a Perfectly Fitted Bra

Oct 03, 2022 05:50PM

At Personally Yours, they are always looking for new ways to help women feel great and look even better.

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Fall Special Extravaganza in Woodbridge

Oct 03, 2022 05:45PM

Five Elements Natural Care invites all to its Fall Special Extravaganza from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on October 12 at Spring Hill Suites in Woodbridge.

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Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo in 2023

Oct 03, 2022 05:42PM

Get ready for another incredible event from the Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo to be held on March 3-5, 2023, at the NJ Convention & Exposition Center in Edison.

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Complimentary Hypnosis Workshop in Flemington

Oct 03, 2022 05:41PM

Curious about the benefits of hypnosis and how it could help change your life? Join us for “How Hypnosis Works”, a free workshop to understand the how, what and why of hypnosis, from 7 to 7:45 p.m. on October 10 at Honor Yoga in Flemington.

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Caring for One’s Soul

Oct 03, 2022 05:31PM ● By Joe Dunne

Taking care of oneself is a full-time job. It could be argued that it’s the most important job of our lives. When I’m fully engaged in personal growth, setting goals for my mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health lifts my entire spirit.

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Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

A study finds that Cordyceps sinensis, a Himalayan fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can significantly lower heart rates and improve aerobic performance.

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Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

A study finds that viewing art online can encourage positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness.

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma.

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Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

A probiotic supplement can significantly increase skin water content and reduce transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin.

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Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

Research finds that vitamin D3 and marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, can reduce the risk of invasive cancers by up to 61 percent.

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Save the Sequoias

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

With almost 20 percent of sequoias destroyed by wildfire in the last two years, the U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect the giant ancient trees.

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Global Network of Artists Addresses Climate Change

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

The World Weather Network is an international coalition of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and writers should be a larger part of the dialogue surrounding climate change.

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Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

Sep 30, 2022 09:30AM

Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water.

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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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