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Frelinghuysen Arboretum Presents Documentary on the Healing Power of Plants

Mark your calendar for Friday, September 11, 7pm, for a special screening of the extraordinary film Numen, a documentary focusing on the healing power of plants, to be shown on a big screen at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township. The fee is $5, and popcorn will be served. 

Containing thought-provoking interviews with noted doctors and herbalists, Numen appeals to gardeners, plant lovers, environmentalists, and everyone concerned with their health and the health of our planet.  “Numen is Latin for “the presiding spirit or divinity of a place,’ ” noted Lesley Parness, the arboretum’s superintendent of horticultural education, “and this film reminds us that throughout mankind’s history, our relationship with plants played a role in every aspect of our lives.” The film seeks to have us deepen our relationship with the natural world and remember the healing made possible by re-embracing our place in the wider web of life. Those who view it are eligible to receive 1.5 Rutgers Master Gardener CEUs. 

To register, visit Arboretumfriends.org. The Frelinghuysen Arboretum is one of 38 sites in the Morris County Park System. Visit Morrisparks.net to learn more.

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1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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