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Celebrated Philosopher to Speak on the Law of Karma

In a rare public appearance, Swami A. Parthasarathy will speak on the Law of Karma from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., September 26, at The Town Hall, in New York City. He will divulge simple secrets for success in life, work and the pursuit of happiness. As a celebrated Indian philosopher, he shares insights from Vedanta, an ancient philosophy that empowers people to achieve lifelong success. The talk will share principles of success, stress and destiny, and teach attendees how to take control of their lives.

Parthasarathy has devoted his life to teaching people how to find happiness in their life and work. He founded the Vedanta Cultural Foundation and has earned degrees in literature, science and law. He has been featured in Time, Businessweek, Forbes, CNN, Sports Illustrated and Goop. He has spoken to audiences at the World Bank, Harvard, Stanford, Oxford, NASA, Google, Disney and more.

Parthasarathy believes, “You are the architect of your fortune or misfortune.” His philosophy is grounded in the notion of refining one’s intellect and mastering self-management before external management. He regularly advises international leaders and athletes on combining success with peace. 

The event coincides with the release of Parthasarathy’s latest book, Citations Tributes Quotes. The talk is open to the public and admission is free. Reserved and VIP seating are available.

Location: 123 W. 43rd St., NYC. For more information and to register, visit VedantaUSA.org.

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Some doctors are finding that their patients' health improves when they avoid GMOs, which are found in up to 80 percent of non-organic foods. Read More »
Delicious Discards: Making Meals From Mainly Scraps
Instead of discarding skins, cores and rinds, creative chefs are using their distinctive flavors and nutrients to make intriguing entrees and desserts. Read More »
The Path to Wealth: How to Make a Dream Come True
Repetition of three daily practices—writing down a goal, speaking it with emotion, and visualizing the outcome—is key to prosperity and success. Read More »
Exercise vs. Allergies: All the Right Moves
The last thing we may feel like doing in hay fever season is exercising, but yoga, Pilates, walking, weight training and other approaches can actually bring relief. Read More »
Nutrition Upgrades: Five Strategies for Better Health
As the Earth starts re-greening this season, it’s a natural time to rethink our eating habits–and here are some nourishing ways to feed body and soul. Read More »
Spring Decluttering: Many Benefits of Reorganizing
Getting rid of the old can by done step by step, opening up space not only in our closets but in our psyches. Read More »
Youth Climate Strike Coming to U.S.
Students are taking part in climate strikes around the world, and young activists in the U.S. will add their voices to the escalating #FridaysForFuture movement. Read More »
Fish Revival: Shad Return After 174-Year Absence
Following the removal two years ago of an obsolete dam, shad have returned to New Jersey’s Millstone River for the first time since 1845. Read More »
Bat Cave Rescue: Promising Progress Against Disease
A fungus known as white-nose syndrome is decimating U.S. bat species, but scientists hope that genetic strategies and cave treatments will turn the situation around. Read More »
Horse Sense: Wild Horses Ride Out the Storm
The wild horse herds on North Carolina’s Outer Banks survived Hurricane Florence by huddling on high ground, hiding in maritime forests, and possibly by swimming. Read More »
Mind Meld: Translating Thoughts Into Speech
Scientists are making progress toward using brain implants to help speech-paralyzed patients "voice" their thoughts. Read More »
Bug Apocalypse: Sharp Decline Threatens Ecosystem
The number of invertebrates and insects such as moths, butterflies and bees has dropped worldwide by 45 percent in the last 35 years, raising alarm about the global ecosystem. Read More »
Bitter Melon Eases Knee Pain: Relieves Osteoarthritis Symptoms
Patients with knee osteoarthritis who took a bitter melon supplement for three months had significantly less pain, lower analgesic use, and reduced body weight and blood glucose levels. Read More »
Harmful Bacteria Linked to Certain Showerheads: Inhalation of Steam Leads to Lung Infections
Mycobacterium that lurk in showerheads are more often found in homes using municipal water, using plastic showerheads, and in certain regions of the country. Read More »
Zinc Combo Fights Aging Diseases: Protects Against Oxidative Stress
When Zinc combines with certain antioxidant compounds found in tea, coffee and other foods, it produces a type of enzyme that prevents the oxidative stress linked to such diseases as dementia and cancer. Read More »
Ashwagandha Normalizes Hypothyroid Levels: Traditional Ayurvedic Herb Balances Thyroid
Eight weeks of ashwagandha supplementation effectively normalized the serum thyroid levels of women with subclinical hypothyroidism. Read More »
The Power of Thank-You Notes: People Underestimate the Message
People who receive heartfelt thank-you notes are typically surprised, happy and appreciative, reactions that the letter-writers tend to underestimate. Read More »
Walnut Leaves Improve Diabetic Health: Lowers Blood Pressure and Body Weight
Type-2 diabetes patients who took an extract of walnut leaf for eight weeks lost weight and had lower systolic blood pressure. Read More »
Amazing Embrace: The Healing Power of Hugs
Hugs not only feel good, they also boost the immune system and release healing, feel-good hormones. Read More »
A Common Heart Song: Whales Point the Way
Just like whales, when we go deep within, we find the common song that unites all beings. Read More »
Sniffing Dogs Can Detect Malaria: Canines Identify Parasites
Trained to detect malaria parasites in socks that West African children wore for one night, trained canines correctly identified 70 percent of the infected and 90 percent of the uninfected children. Read More »
Holy Basil Fights Tooth Infection: Indian Herb's Healing Properties
The herb reduced infection levels in children following root canals, which could help avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse. Read More »
Nuts Improve Blood Vessel Health: Benefits of Eating Almonds and Walnuts
Munching on about two handfuls of either walnuts or almonds increased blood vessel dilation in overweight volunteers and lowered markers of arterial plaque. Read More »
Screen Time Doubles Kids’ Risk of Anxiety and Depression: Impacts Mental Health in Youth
Children and teens who spend more than seven hours a day on screens are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression. Read More »
Warming Up For Winter Sports: Sure-Fire Ways to Get Fit
Before plunging into winter sports, we can prepare the body ahead of time by toning up major muscle groups. Read More »
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Immigration to U.S. Lowers Healthy Gut Bacteria
The gut bacteria of immigrants accustomed to traditional diets became less diverse and less healthy within six to nine months of moving to the United States. Read More »
Changing Landscapes: Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus
National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pit... Read More »
Tips for a Tree-Free Home: Many Ways to Pare Down Paper Use
By switching to electronic bills, substituting cloth for paper napkins, and supporting tree-planting non-profits, we can help preserve the planet’s forests. Read More »
Heart of a Woman: The Right Choices Keep It Strong
Heart disease kills a startling one in three women, yet with certain lifestyle and dietary changes, 80 to 90 percent of cases can be avoided. Read More »
Ken Page on Making Love Last
The qualities we feel most embarrassed or awkward about—our deepest insecurities—are some of the greatest gifts we bring to a relationship. Read More »
Investing for Good: How to Align Money With Values
Socially responsible investing, which accounts for a whopping quarter of U.S. funds under professional management, now offers options to suit every cause and income level. Read More »
Soothing Anxious Kids: Natural Remedies Restore Calm
Social network-stoked anxiety is rising among kids who already have enough to worry about, but their stress can be lowered with mindful approaches, nature, sleep, diet and supplements. Read More »
Essential Oils for Pets: How to Use Them Safely
Essential oils can be soothing and healing for dogs and cats but some oils can actually cause harm, so it’s wise to consult expert sources first. Read More »
Recipes A Heart Will Love: Tasty Ways to Boost Heart Health
Low-fat, plant-based recipes make for a heart-healthy meal so delicious that non-vegetarians won’t even miss the meat. Read More »
Head, Heart and Gut: Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making
Instead of always falling into a default mode of old behaviors, it’s important to check with our built-in guidance system before undertaking a course of action. Read More »
Autism's Gut-Brain Axis: A Promising Approach to Healing
Almost half of autistic children have gastrointestinal symptoms, and the more severe the symptoms, the more severe the autism, studies show. Read More »
Blood Chemistry: A New Roadmap to Better Health
A comprehensive functional blood chemistry analysis can reveal in-depth insight into our health and well-being. Read More »
Dustin Sulak on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy
Medical marijuana offers therapeutic potential for people suffering from chronic pain, trauma and other conditions that defy standard medical care, says a pioneering Maine osteopath. Read More »
Kick-Start Organ Vitality: New Energy for the New Year
Using simple strategies to revitalize five vital organs is a powerful way to kick off our well-being in the new year. Read More »
Monstrous Morass: Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control
The floating garbage patch is twice the size of Texas, but the fact that it’s only 8 percent micro-plastic makes a clean-up possible. Read More »
Ancient Canines: Presumed Extinct Dog Species Rediscovered
The most primitive dogs on the planet, once assumed to be extinct, have been discovered in a remote highland region of New Guinea. Read More »
Happy Hoppers: Nature Finds a Way
Natural evolution seems to be saving frog species in Panama that are growing in numbers after being nearly wiped out by a deadly fungal disease more than a decade ago. Read More »
3-D Domiciles: High-Tech Instant Homes on Horizon
A 3-D printed house built in 24 hours in Austin, Texas for $10,000 is a prototype that may be used to provide homes for an entire community in El Salvador. Read More »
Fire Hounds: Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile
Three border collies race around the charred remains of Chilean forests with special satchels on their backs that spread grass and flower seedlings. Read More »
Cork Rocks: The Self-Regenerating Building Material
Cork, which regenerates its bark after harvesting, is an eco-friendly fire retardant and acoustic insulator that also controls odor and humidity. Read More »
Poor Packaging: The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle
Each minute, one million plastic bottles are sold around the world, and most end up in the trash rather than being recycled. Read More »
Stress Lowers Women’s Fertility: Impacts the Ability to Conceive
Women with the highest levels of self-reported stress are 13 percent less likely to conceive within a year. Read More »
Nettle Leaf Helps Inflammatory Bowel Patients: Common Roadside Weed Has Health Benefits
In a 12-week clinical trail, Iranian patients with inflammatory bowel disease that received a nettle leaf extract had lower markers of inflammation in the blood and a better quality of life. Read More »
Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier: The Daily Mile Program Improves Children's Fitness
A Scottish program called The Daily Mile, which allowed school kids to walk or run 15 minutes a day, improved overall fitness and lowered body fat. Read More »
Beet Juice Boosts Stamina: Supplements Increase Endurance
Heart failure patients that took beetroot juice supplements exercised longer and harder. Read More »
Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight: Reduces Risk of Macular Degeneration
A study of 4,500 French and Dutch adults found that those that ate a Mediterranean diet lowered their risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration by 41 percent. Read More »
Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers: Reduced Nutritional Value Increases Risks
Europeans eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of certain types of cancer. Read More »
Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes: FDA-Approved Ingredients Found Toxic to Digestive System
Israeli and Singapore researchers found six popular FDA-approved artificial sweeteners to be toxic to digestive gut microbes. Read More »
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Rare Breed: Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds
About 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on British moors, descendants of the original prehistoric horse that arrived from Alaska 130,000 years ago. Read More »
Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health: Brighter Outlooks Associated with Cardiac Wellness
People that are optimistic tend to have healthier exercise and eating habits, making them less likely to die of heart disease, report Harvard researchers. Read More »
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Meatless Munchies: Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food
A tavern in Quincy, Massachusetts is offering a plant-based menu for those who wish to munch on vegan foods while they sip on beer. Read More »
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Smart Trash: Baltimore Rolls Out Sensor-Equipped Bins
Solar-powered trash cans with built-in Wi-Fi sensors are being installed in Baltimore to facilitate as-needed emptying of the cans. Read More »
Breathe Easy: Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality
The indoor air of winter can get stuffy and even unhealthy, but sound strategies will lower airborne toxins, control irritants, and reduce foot-borne pollution. Read More »
Silver Thread and Golden Opportunities: 25 Years of Natural Awakenings
A look back on the last 25 years with the largest franchise publishing network in the natural health industry, Natural Awakenings magazine. Read More »
Moving Through Life: Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness
Simply making small changes in routine tasks—from house cleaning to grocery shopping—can add up to better health than the daily hour at the gym we tend to avoid. Read More »
Seeking Sanctuary: How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home
As technology brings increasing exposure to EMFs, we can take practical steps to reduce the risk of these ubiquitous waves inside our homes. Read More »
Canine Conundrum: Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet
The popular explosion of grain-free dog foods has left vets concerned about food quality and owners worried about possible nutritional outcomes. Read More »
Befriending Food: Embrace the Psychology of Eating
The way we think about the food on our plate can impact our body’s ability to absorb nutrients from a meal. Read More »
Secret Ingredients: New Film Shares Stories of Hope and Healing
A new documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses. Read More »
Dirt Houses Cancer-Protective Microbe: Soil Contains Bacteria That Kills Melanoma
Soil contains bacteria that kills melanoma cancer cells, say Oregon State University researchers. Read More »
Doctors Underestimate Opioid Prescriptions: Survey Enlightens Physicians
A survey of 109 emergency room doctors found they frequently underestimated how often they prescribed opioids and that they prescribed fewer when alerted to the situation. Read More »
Asthma Less Likely to Afflict Breastfed Kids: Reduces Risk of Attacks
Dutch children that had been breastfed had a 45 percent lower incidence of asthma later in childhood. Read More »
Spanking Linked to Mental Health Problems: Impacts Children Later in Life
Adults that were spanked as children turned out to have a higher risk of depression, suicide attempts, drinking and drug use, according to University of Michigan researchers. Read More »
Wild Berries Prove Anti-Cancer Prowess: Naturally Occurring Compound Prevents Tumors
A naturally occurring compound found abundantly in wild berries increases the cancer-fighting ability of sirtuin 6 enzymes. Read More »
Meditation Improves Long-Term Cognition: Extended Mental Health Benefits
People that meditated in a three-month retreat enjoyed cognitive gains in sustained attention that lasted to some degree for seven years. Read More »
Ballet Dancing Boosts Senior Fitness and Energy: Classes Improve Health
Australian seniors reported feeling more fit, energetic and flexible after taking 10 ballet classes over three months. Read More »
Acupuncture Alleviates Autism in Children: New Study Finds Effectiveness in Alternative Treatment
When used alone or with other therapies, acupuncture lowered autism markers in Korean children. Read More »
Natural Awakenings Yoga Glossary
From Ashtanga to Kundalini, we break down the differences between the various schools or styles of yoga. Read More »
Zero Waste Lifestyle: Ways to Make Far Less Trash
Light-years beyond the idea of basic decluttering is the concept of zero waste, which means adopting everyday strategies like halting junk mail and adopting gently used, pre-loved items in order to live lightly on the planet. Read More »
Chef Rick Moonen on Why Buying Sustainable Seafood Matters
“The Godfather of Seafood Sustainability” urges us to eat fish in a way that allows wild species to rebound; it can include eating healthily farmed and canned seafood. Read More »
Yoga Meets Life’s Essential Questions: Tapping into Our True Nature
The greatest gift of yoga is that it can help us transcend the limitations of a personal mind and discover our essential self. Read More »
Living with Cat Allergies: Simple Home Solutions that Help
If family members love cats but they bring on sneezes and watery eyes for someone, consider simple strategies that make it possible to keep everyone happy. Read More »
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Cruciferous Veggies May Lower Stroke Risk: Reduces Carotid Plaque
Elderly women that eat lots of broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage have less plaque on their carotid artery walls. Read More »
Sunny Success: New Solar Capacity Outpaced Other Fuel Sources
Investors worldwide invested more in solar power than in any other single energy technology in 2017. Read More »
Hopeful Sign: Animals Gain Some Protection in New Budget
The Humane Society and other groups succeeded in lobbying Congress’s 2018 budgetary process to preserve protection for wild horses and burros, wolves and puppies in mills. Read More »
Flower Power: Farms Test Low-Tech Pesticide Alternative
British farmers are planting wildflowers to understand if the presence of pest-eating insects can make their use of pesticide a last rather than first resort. Read More »
Pipeline Slowdown: Animal Safety Measures Delay Tree Cutting
The controversial Atlantic Coast Pipeline has been delayed after the builder missed a tree-cutting deadline required for bird and bat protection. Read More »
Action Alert: Migratory Birds Threatened by Rule Change
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit to stop the regulatory weakening of a 100-year-old federal law that protects songbirds and others from electrical power lines, towers, buildings and other manmade hazards. Read More »
After Plastic: New Eco-Packaging Options Underway
As leading industries turn their attention to adopt sustainable principles, engineers and inventors are developing product packaging bioplastics that readily degrade. Read More »
Green Shoes: Being Sustainable Down to Our Soles
Living an eco-lifestyle extends to the shoes on our feet, with strategies that include better maintenance, eco-friendly materials and sustainability-savvy shoemakers. Read More »
Meditative Melodies: How Sound Deepens Meditation
Combining music with our meditation practice can lift our spirit and enhance healing. Read More »
Why Our Body Loves Yoga: Gentle Poses Foster Flexibility
You don't have to be super-flexible or practice intense poses to enjoy the many health and wellness benefits of yoga, available to any age group or physical type. Read More »
Top Yoga Trends: Fusion Styles Offer Fresh Choices
From curvy yoga to paddleboard yoga, there’s an evolving style for everyone no matter what their age or level of fitness. Read More »
Superior Superfoods: Nature’s Top Foods to Prevent and Reverse Disease
A surprising list of nutrient-dense superfoods aids us in eating well and avoiding the systemic inflammation that underlies many chronic diseases. Read More »
Build a Bento Box Lunch for Kids: Pack Five Foods for Fun, Flavor and Health
The newly popular five-compartment bento boxes make packing a nutritious child’s lunch easy plus allow for fun twists. Read More »
Forever Flexible: Keep Joints Naturally Healthy
Applying smart holistic strategies, we can sidestep the all-too-common creaky knees, sore hips, and other arthritic pains of getting older—all without meds or surgery. Read More »
Being Beauty: What Makes Us Glow
Contrary to what we’re led to believe, the quickest way to be beautiful is to fill ourselves up with the beauty of all we love. Read More »
Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo: Joining Science to Spirituality
The founders of Science & Nonduality discuss why scientists and meditators should collaborate in examining the nature of consciousness. Read More »
Aging with Passion and Purpose: Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning
As our bodies grow older, we can engage with life in ways that build belonging, generate enthusiasm and spark rewarding self-discovery that also blesses the world. Read More »
Fluoride Alert: Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets
High levels of fluoride in processed dog food and in tap water means our pets are being exposed to the risk of multiple health problems. Read More »
Caring for Others Prolongs Life: Caregivers Live Longer
In a multi-country study, half of seniors aged 70 to 103 actively caring for others—including grandchildren and friends—were alive seven years later, while half of those that weren’t care giving died within four years. Read More »
Beetroot Juice Helps Older Brains Act Younger: Positive Effects on the Mind
Sedentary adults with hypertension that drank beetroot juice before a thrice-weekly treadmill session had brain connectivity markers of younger adults. Read More »
Early Birds Eat Better and Exercise More: How Sleeping Affects Healthy Choices
People that rise early make healthier food choices and are more physically active throughout the day, say researchers. Read More »
Less Salt Reduces Nighttime Potty Visits: A Reason to Limit Our Intake
Japanese men and women that reduced salt in their diet made fewer trips to the bathroom at night, while those that increased salt intake made more. Read More »
Yoga Eases Eating Disorders: Regular Practice Reduces Anxiety and Depression
In two studies, regular yoga classes or individual practice lowered anxiety, depression and negative thoughts in people with eating disorders. Read More »
Meditation and Music Aid Memory in Early Stages of Alzheimer’s: Study Shows Improvement in Cognitive Functions
West Virginia adults with early symptoms of Alzheimer’s improved their memory and cognitive functions after three months of kirtan kriya meditating or listening to other music 12 minutes a day. Read More »
Tonsillectomies Help Only Temporarily: Benefits Do Not Last
Children have fewer school absences and infections in the first year after a tonsillectomy, but the benefits ebb over time, reports a Vanderbilt University Medical Center study of 10,000 children. Read More »
Milk Muddle: Organic Milk Producer Under Pressure
A huge Colorado feedlot that supplies organic milk to Walmart and Costco has come under scrutiny after satellite imagery raised questions about whether it complies with outdoor grazing rules. Read More »
Plutonium Problem: Glass or Cement May Encase Nuclear Waste
To safely dispose of 56 million gallons of nuclear waste dating back to the Second World War, the Department of Energy might replace a glass-log encasement plan with a cement option. Read More »
Experiential Ed: Gestalt-Based Curricula Emerging
Schools in Finland and New Orleans are pioneering new ways to involve students in a more collaborative education model. Read More »
Bat Banter: Computers Decipher Animal Language
Computer algorithms helped Israeli researchers decode the language of Egyptian fruit bats and discover that bats exchange information about specific problems. Read More »
Free Wheeling: Architecture Becomes Portable
Easily movable mini-houses now range from the functional to the outlandish, including abodes mounted on tractors and shopping carts and ones attachable to rock faces. Read More »
Rolling Internet: Winnebago Assists Computer Literacy
A 40-foot-long Winnebago called the Digibus rolled through central California towns to train kids and adults in computer and job-searching skills. Read More »
Milkweed Mittens: Common Weed Is Lightweight Insulator
Milkweed pods, which are five times lighter than synthetic insulation, are being tested by the Canadian Coast Guard as filler in prototype parkas, gloves and mittens. Read More »
Easy Mark: Lasers Stamp Prices on European Produce
European supermarkets are cutting costs and saving energy by using high-tech lasers to mark prices on avocados, sweet potatoes and coconuts, with more to come. Read More »
Elder Force: Retired Volunteers Keep National Parks Humming
The financially strapped National Park Service increasingly relies on volunteers to staff visitor centers and campsites, and a third of the workers are over age 54. Read More »
Rodney Yee on Yoga as a Way of Life: Simple Strategies for Staying on Track
The prominent New York yoga teacher counsels us never to berate ourselves about our practice and to set aside time for asanas and exploration of different yoga traditions. Read More »
Floating Away Stress: Isolation Tanks Induce Deep Rest and Healing
Floating in a sensory isolation tank induces a deep state of relaxation that can bring on healing, stress relief and even ‘Aha!’ moments of creativity. Read More »
Nature's Classroom: Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child
Kids in immersive nature schools learn firsthand about the world from the parks and forests they play in, rain or shine. Read More »
Solar Heats Up: Demand Surges as Prices Fall
Rapidly improving technology and sharply declining prices are making solar energy an ever more attractive option for homeowners. Read More »
Fabulous Fan Fare: Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For
Tailgating, fangating, homegating—whatever you call it, getting together with friends and family to chow down before the big game doesn’t mean you can’t eat well. Read More »
Happy Furry Home: Tips for Keeping a Pet-Friendly Home Clean
If you love to live with pets but not their dirty feet and fluff balls, here are effective strategies to keep our space—and theirs—sparkling clean. Read More »
Raising a Music Lover: Kids Thrive to Rhythms of Head and Heart
Adding an M for music to the three R’s boosts students’ self-confidence and bolsters not only their appreciation of music but also vocabulary and math skills. Read More »
The Secret of Sublime Living: Savoring Perfect Present Moments
When we pay attention to life’s small, sweet pleasures, we enter into sublime experiences of pure perfection. Read More »
Vegan Diet Benefits Kids’ Heart Health: Promoting Plant-Based Foods for Children
Obese youngsters between the ages of 9 and 18 fared better in heart-health markers when adhering to a vegan plant-based diet than their counterparts following the American Heart Association diet. Read More »
Black Raspberries Bolster Heart Health: Decrease Artery Stiffness and Repair Blood Vessels
In a Korean study, the robust compounds in black raspberries significantly decreased artery stiffness and increased cells that help repair blood vessels. Read More »
Breast Milk Supports Preemies’ Developing Brains: Increases Premature Babies' Brain Sizes
In a study of 77 premature infants, those that received at least half of their diet from breast milk had larger brain volumes, a possible indicator of better cognitive development. Read More »
MS Patients Improve with High-Tone Electrotherapy: Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis patients that underwent pulsed-frequency electrotherapy improved their scores in nine of 10 categories of functional abilities. Read More »
Vitamin C-Rich Produce Guards Against Cataracts: Certain Foods Provide Vision Protection
In a British study of twins, those that consumed the most fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C developed fewer cataracts than their sibling. Read More »
Lying Labels: New Term Disguises High-Fructose Corn Syrup
Faced with rising consumer resistance to High-Fructose Corn Syrup, the corn refiners industry has created the terms “fructose syrup” or just “fructose” to hide its intense use in processed foods. Read More »
Healing Recipe: Cooking May Be the Future of Medicine
At more than 20 medical schools, doctors-to-be are learning about healthy diets and food preparation, often in hands-on cooking classes. Read More »
Kinesthetic Kids: New Desks Aid Learning via Movement
Students in a South Carolina school learn their spelling and math by rotating through 15 stations that combine learning exercises with play-ready basketball hoops or exercise bikes. Read More »
Astaxanthin Aids Muscle Recovery: Supplement Found to Help Athletes
Serbian soccer players who took astaxanthin daily for three months recovered more quickly from muscle exertion and had lower rates of inflammation than a control group. Read More »
Hello Escargot: Pest Control Without Chemicals
A South African vineyard uses Indian runner ducks to devour the snails that would otherwise consume delicate grape vine buds. Read More »
Nuclear Advancement: Aerospace Giant Closes in on Superior Fusion Power
Lockheed Martin scientists are well-along in developing a safe nuclear-fusion reactor small enough to fit on the back of a truck and powerful enough to power 80,000 homes. Read More »
Fracking Water: Action Needed to Protect U.S. Drinking Water Supplies
Organized opposition is building in key states to the environmentally risky practice of fracking, which continues to contaminate large volumes of precious drinking water supplies. Read More »
The Modern Shaman: Ancient Practices Heal Body and Soul
Shamanism has emerged from Earth’s jungle and forest peoples to offer contemporary society an integrative worldview with rich healing potential. Read More »
Relax and Unwind: Restorative Yoga Poses Foster Healing
If even touching our toes is too much of a stretch, restorative yoga might be a good first move. It uses pillows, blocks and blankets to support the body in deeply healthful asanas. Read More »
Water-Wise Kitchen: A Few Small Steps Can Make the Difference
By choosing, cooking and storing family food wisely, we can play a role in solving our planet’s diminishing potable water supplies. Read More »
Less Sleep Brings on the Munchies: Lack of Zzzs Increases Appetite
In a four-night University of Chicago study, young adults getting only four-and-a-half hours of sleep a night were significantly hungrier afterwards and more likely to snack heavily in the afternoon. Read More »
Inside the Chant with Krishna Das: Kirtan Music Transports Listeners to a Deeper Place
His soothing, rhythmic chants open up soul spaces and connections by which we can feel touched by the Divine. Read More »
Music as Medicine: Music Soothes, Energizes and Heals Us
Whether it involves strumming a guitar, humming, or listening to a favorite tune, music has potent healing abilities for what ails us, from depression to addiction to pain. Read More »
Vegan Lunchbox: Plant-Based Choices Provide Midday Boost
Those curious about veganism can try switching to a plant-based diet just for lunches—and see what kinds of differences follow. Read More »
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Holistic Evening in Chester
The Art of the Heart will sponsor a Holistic Evening at the Publick House in Chester on Thursday evening, September 24, from 5pm to 9:30pm. ... Read More »
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Anti-Aging Skin Therapy Introduced in New Providence
DrC360 and Hair Salon Body & Soul, both of New Providence, have joined forces to offer a new anti-aging therapy called SkinPen, a revolution... Read More »
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Where Does Your Back Go When It Goes Out?
There are many explanations for how the spine gets in trouble, but one of the more common causes of back pain is a joint restriction. Read More »
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Author Lo Anne Mayer to Speak at Grief Retreat
The Celestial Conversations™ Retreat, held on the beautiful grounds of the Villa Pauline Retreat, 252 Bernardsville Road, in Mendham, offers... Read More »
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Highlands Festival at Waterloo Announces Its Music Lineup
The New Jersey Highlands Coalition’s third-annual Highlands Festival at Waterloo, on September 19 and 20 (11am to 9pm on Saturday and 11am t... Read More »
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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 hea... Read More »
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The Hypnotic Coach Book Release
Author and holistic practitioner Daniel Rose, owner of Advanced Care Hypnosis, with locations in Montville and Red Bank, New Jersey, and New... Read More »
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Sustainable Morristown’s Fifth-Annual Locally Grown Gala
Sustainable Morristown, a collaborative effort by community members to ensure the economic, environmental and social well-being of Morristow... Read More »
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Best Loved Body-Mind-Spirit Expo Returns to NJ
The Awaken Wellness Fair, one of the oldest and most popular body-mind-spirit-green expos held in our area, returns to Fort Lee this fall fo... Read More »
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Fall One Spirit Festival Expands to Full Weekend
The Clinton Community Center, 63 Halstead St., will once again host the fall One Spirit Festival, this year expanding to a full weekend, Sep... Read More »
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Video Marketing Essentials for Conscious Entrepreneurs: Three Easy Steps to Making a Welcome Video That Increases Client Response
Clients are more likely to do business with and commit to people they feel they know, like and trust. Read More »
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September 2015
Regardless of your current age or physical condition, please promise yourself to add joyful movement of some sort into your daily routine. Read More »
Surf to Turf: U.S. Farmed Seafood That’s Safe and Sustainable
In places like Michigan and Nebraska, fish ponds are blooming—and making it safe for us to eat farm-raised fish again. Read More »
Whole Child Sports: Free Play Earns the Winning Score
Parents may believe organized sports are best for kids, but free play is actually what makes kids creative, resilient and better problem-solvers. Read More »
Choose Happiness: Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch
A recent poll found that only one in three Americans are happy. Here are four ways to rise above our troubles and choose to be happy, regardless of circumstance. Read More »
Eye Health for Dogs: 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp
Blueberries, eggs and garlic may not be high on a dog’s food list, but they go far to protect a canine from serious eye disease. Read More »
Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer: Herbal Beverage Can Extend Life
In a seven-year study, Mexican-American women that often sipped chamomile tea dramatically reduced their rate of an earlier demise. Read More »
Yoga Boosts Brain Gray Matter: Regular Practice Improves Mental Health
Compared to chronic-pain patients, yoga practitioners have more desirable grey matter in key brain regions, Duke researchers report. Read More »
Smog Increases Stroke Risk: Polluted Air Raises Health Concerns
Particulates in the air can triple the stroke incidence among people that breathe it long-term. Read More »
Daily Exercise Adds Five Years to Life: Get Moving to Reduce Risk of Early Death
Just 30 minutes of moderate to intense exercise six days a week reduced risk of early mortality by 40 percent for men during a four-decade Norwegian study. Read More »
Plants Absorb Second-Hand Smoke, Too: Flora Can Take In Nicotine
Plants absorb nicotine when they are mulched with tobacco leaves or subjected to cigarette smoke. Read More »
Muscle-Building Supplements Linked to Testicular Cancer: Research Finds Raised Risk
Taking muscle-building supplements, especially when young, dramatically increases the danger of testicular cancer, Yale and Harvard researchers have found. Read More »
Breeze Please: A Third of U.S. Power May Be Wind by 2050
Wind power may be the cleanest, cheapest option in all 50 states in 35 years, especially with inventions such as new bladeless turbines that are 40 percent more efficient. Read More »
Green Tea, Apples and Cocoa Protect Against Cancer and Arterial Plaque: Foods to Keep You Healthy
British scientists have discovered that a class of polyphenols found in some foods and herbs defends against cancer growth and blocked arteries. Read More »
Embracing Invasives: Rethinking the Balance of Nature
Instead of re-engineering nature to restore former ecosystems, some scientists advocate welcoming invasive species as proof of nature’s dynamism. Read More »
Bottomless Well: De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas
A solar-powered machine that pulls salt out of water may be what’s needed in thirsty locales around the globe. Read More »
Fossil Free: China Tests Hydrogen-Powered Mass Transit
Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams. Read More »
Secular Socialization: Today’s Young Adults Are the Least Religious Ever
Teenagers feel less prayerful than any generation in the last six decades, pollsters have found. Read More »
Supreme Hope: Online Summer of Peace Program Continues
A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline. Read More »
United in Utah: Parliament of World Religions Gathering
The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues. Read More »
Happy Eco-Birthday!: Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better. Read More »
Dark Act: Protect Truth and Transparency in GMO Food Labeling
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of what many are calling the "DARK Act (Denying Americans the Right to Know." Take action to contact senators and let them know we want transparency on food labels. Read More »
Ageless Being: Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit
By adopting simple but profound strategies, we can still feel young, vivacious and frisky as the years roll on. Read More »
Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream: Research Proves its Health Benefits
The latest authoritative studies on yoga are showing its healing power for conditions ranging from cancer to diabetes to daily anxiety. Read More »
Greening America's Games: Major Leagues Sport More Sustainable Stadiums
From LED lights to low-flow toilets to compostable drink cups, American stadiums are dramatically reducing their environmental impact. Read More »
Alexandra Paul on Vegan Activism: Her Kind Lifestyle Honors All Living Things
The Baywatch star’s healthy choices and inspired activism are driven by her desire to be kind to herself and all living beings. Read More »
The Adventure of Couchsurfing: Stay with Locals and Make New Friends
Couchsurfing—sleeping on someone’s couch or spare bed located via member Internet postings—results in in-depth travel experiences that can’t be found in a guidebook. Read More »
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Tackling Ticks in the Schoolyard
While the majority of tick-borne illnesses are contracted in the summer months, a tick bite any time of the year is just as dangerous. Read More »
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Back to School Does Not Have to Mean Back to “Dealing” With ADD/ADHD
It may appear to parents and teachers that children with ADD/ADHD who are “off medication” when school resumes have a difficult time learning within the classroom atmosphere. Read More »
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Popular Body-Mind-Spirit Expo Returns to New Jersey
The Awaken Wellness Fair, the tri-state’s oldest body-mind-spirit-green expo, returns to New Jersey on Sunday, October 5, at the Double T... Read More »
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Spring Cruise Offers Holistic Enrichment
The Holistic Holiday at Sea cruise, March 14–21, 2015, is an event that Natural Geographic Traveler calls “one of the 100 best worldwide ... Read More »
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Divinely Designed Yoga Day Retreat
The recently opened Soul II Soul Health & Wellness, a private yoga and personal training studio at 8 Sycamore Trail, in Newton (Hampton T... Read More »
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Celebrating Health and Wellness in Morristown
On Sunday, October 5, from noon to 5pm ,Be Well presents the second annual Wellness: Mo-Town!onthe lawn of the Vail Mansion, 20 South Str... Read More »
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Rent Party: Live Music to Fight Hunger
On Saturday, September 6, Rent Party will hold its first outdoor music festival, the Rent Party Family Picnic, from noon until 9pm, in Ma... Read More »
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Holistic Moms Natural Living Conference
The Holistic Moms Network, a national membership-based nonprofit organization with more than 100 chapters across the United States, will ... Read More »
Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey
The Power of Journaling
Journaling, a practice rooted in self-care, can be a powerful way to help you make sense of your feelings and validate your deepest inten... Read More »
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Free Yoga Classes Offer Veterans Peace of Mind
Prajjali partnered with certified yoga instructors to help give back to veterans both physically and mentally, by providing them with free yoga classes. Read More »
September 2014
Even incremental improvements in our day-to-day habits can have a large impact on us and our families. Read More »
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Are You Taking a Statin Drug to Lower Your Cholesterol?: The Need to Take Coenzyme Q10
Statins are the world's most-prescribed class of medications. A staggering one in four Americans over the age of 45 now take cholesterol-... Read More »
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Breast Cancer Wellness Open House
The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey LLC offers a freeBreast Cancer Wellness Open House on Friday, September 27, from 6 to 8pm, at its... Read More »
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Silent Art Auction to Benefit State’s Black Bears
The Bear Education and Resource Program, BEAR, is hosting its second annual silent art auctionon October 18, 7pm, at the Morris Museum, 6... Read More »
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Global Mala Yoga for Peace Project Returns to Newark
On Sunday, September 22, more than 1,000 people are expected to attend the Global Mala Yoga for Peace Proj­ect, returning to Newark for t... Read More »
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Elements Therapeutic Massage Debuts Highly Customized Massage Techniques
Local entrepreneur Nina Amidon, owner of the new Elements Therapeutic Massage in Morris Plains, is on a mission to help area consumers ex... Read More »
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Awaken Wellness Fair Comes to New Jersey
The Awaken Wellness Fair, New York’s oldest and best loved body-mind-spirit-green expo outside of NYC, is making its debut in the Garden ... Read More »
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Integrative Wellness Network Offers Overview of Qigong Principles and Practices
On Tuesday, September 17, at 7 pm, Cesar and Bianca Godoy of the Integrative Wellness Network,a group of wellness practitioners providing... Read More »
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Move In Grace Holds Open House to Celebrate New Location
On Saturday, September 21, from 11am to 4pm, Move In Grace will host an open house to celebrate the opening of its new center in the hear... Read More »
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Starseed Yoga Offers Teacher Training
Starseed Yoga & Wellness, at 271 Grove Avenue in Verona, a highly regarded fixture in Essex County for more than 25 years, is once again ... Read More »
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Rolfing and Yoga
Rolfing and yoga complement each other by improving structure, balance and flexibility. Dr. Ida Rolf, developer of what is now known as R... Read More »
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The Benefits of Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
As women age, keeping their hormones in proper balance becomes increasingly challenging. Once hormone levels decrease, the susceptibility... Read More »
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Cyclists Embark on First Annual Tour de Farm NJ: A statewide bike tour of the Garden State celebrates New Jersey’s home-grown bounty
Beginning on September 18 and ending on September 22, the first annual Tour de Farm NJ features a dozen passionate cyclists who will zigz... Read More »
September 2013
For those of us who take a break during the summer and enjoy the slower pace of work and play, September marks a time to increase our tempo again. Read More »
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Natural Allergy Relief
Every year around this time, many of us suffer from itchy eyes, a runny or stuffy nose, inflammation in the throat and nose, and sneezing... Read More »
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The Path to Creativity and Wellness in Brookside
In letting go through creativity or mind-body work, we create a state where transformation can occur.  When we immerse ourselves in these... Read More »
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Gluten-Free Living Essential for Healing Digestion
Christine Grasso, holistic health and nutrition coach and yoga teacher, specializes in helping women struggling with weight loss and dige... Read More »
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Art Party at Restyle Renew
Meet some of Restyle Renew’s featured artists, while enjoying local wine and cheese, on Friday, September 21, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Rest... Read More »
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Managing Menopause Naturally
Menopause, the time in a woman’s life when menstruation ends, is a normal and natural stage of life usually occurring around age 50. Over... Read More »
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One Spirit Announces First Fall Festival
The One Spirit Festival, held the first Sunday in May for the last three years, is holding its first fall festival on Sunday, October 7, ... Read More »
Wellness Center Offers BioPhotonic Scans
The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey (NWJ) has recently acquired a scientifically advanced instrument that provides a fast, painless a... Read More »
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Call for Cover Art and Photography
Creative individuals who would like to see their work featured on the cover of a nationally distributed magazine now have an exceptional ... Read More »
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Reemerging from the Ashes: The Sacred Light Center’s Grand Reopening
The Sacred Light Center, a holistic, wellness and wisdom center, will celebrate its grand reopening on September 7, 6pm to 9pm, at its ne... Read More »
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Farm Aid Comes to Hersheypark
Farm Aid 2012’s concert comes to our area this year: It will be held on September 22 at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Eac... Read More »
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Share the Care: 5k Run/Walk/Kids Race for Morris Habitat for Humanity
September usually means great weather for running, and once again RPI design build, LLC, a local builder based in Morris County, and The ... Read More »
September 2012
I took my own advice last month to go outside and enjoy the last days of August. Read More »
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Natural Choice Awards Open for Voting
To honor the business owners that lead our local community in natural living, Natural Awakenings is holding its first annual Natural Choi... Read More »
Good Vibrations: Grammy-nominated artist 13 Hands melds the musical and spiritual worlds to promote healing
In today’s fast-paced society, Daniel McBride (also known as Dalien or 13 Hands) truly stands out as a Renaissance man on a mission. A twice... Read More »
The Science of Motion: An interview with author, dancer, kinesiologist and fitness guru Jo Ann Staugaard-Jones
It seems as though today’s fitness market is flooded with teachers and trainers claiming to be experts in the field of exercise, each assert... Read More »
"Naturally Speaking" Featured at Restyle Renew Open House
Since opening a year and a half ago at 27 E. Main St., in Denville, Restyle Renew has served the community by offering “high style recycling... Read More »
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Women’s Wellness Club Is Launched at Mt. Tabor
Holistic health and nutrition coach Christine Grasso introduces a fun and innovative Women’s Wellness Club on September 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.... Read More »
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First Annual Mystic Mall
The Circle of Intention School of Intuitive Sciences presents its first annual Mystic Mall (not your average psychic fair), on Sunday, Octob... Read More »
NJ Fit Mom Celebrates First Anniversary
The creation of certified personal trainer Jessica Sampieri-Griffin of Blairstown, NJ Fit Mom recently celebrated its one-year anniversary o... Read More »
September 2011
This month marks my one-year anniversary as publisher of Natural Awakenings North Central NJ. Read More »
Discover “Where the Wild Things Are” at Antler Ridge
On Saturday, September 17, from 1 to 5 p.m., explore nature and connect with Mother Earth by attending “Where the Wild Things Are,” at Antle... Read More »
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Hay House's "I Can Do It!" Event Comes to New York: Featuring Gregg Braden, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, Louise L. Hay, Robert Holden, Ph.D., Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, Cheryl Richardson, Iyanla Vanzant, Doreen Virtue, Marianne Williamson
Now you can join your favorite authors for a weekend retreat in New York.  The Hay House sponsored event, I Can Do It! will come to New Yo... Read More »
Romance Meets Healthy Living—And You’re Invited
ANaturalAffinity.com presents a new and unique model for online dating, bringing together like-minded singles who live in Pennsylvania, New ... Read More »
Treat Yourself to an Illuminating Weekend
Enjoy a refreshing, rejuvenating and inspiring weekend at Illumination!, a three-day yoga, music, and healing arts retreat on October 8–10. ... Read More »
The New and Improved Health Shoppe in Chester
On Saturday, September 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Chester Health Shoppe, Route 206 North in the ShopRite Plaza, will hold a Grand Reope... Read More »
North Jersey Drum and Dance: A Beat for a Cause
The North Jersey Drum and Dance (NJDD) is a gathering of drummers, dancers, and hoopers that meets the last Saturday of every other month, f... Read More »
What’s Bugging You?
Probiotics can produce and respond to neurochemicals and influence behavior, beginning at the level of digestion. Read More »
News Brief New Jersey Philosopher Speaker Karma Health Happiness New York City
5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

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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