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In This Issue: September 2021

September 2021 Digital Magazine

Please enjoy the September issue by flipping through the pages of our Digital Magazine or scrolling through the articles below. 
The Experience of Reiki
Sponsored Content Shaman, sage, healer, teacher and Reiki master Janet StraightArrow offers healing sessions and comprehensive training programs that offer greater understanding and practice for students to be confident and comfortable in their Reiki practice on themselves and with others. Read More »
Modern Acupuncture, In Florham Park, Offers Natural Pain Relief
Pain is the number-one reason people seek acupuncture, according to Joan Arata, owner of Modern Acupuncture in Florham Park and SoHo. Read More »
Enrollment Now Open for Shamanic Medicine Program in Newton
Applications are now being accepted for Ayni Healing Arts Center’s Shamanic Medicine Program. The course begins October 9, students need to apply before September 30 because the class fills quickly. Read More »
The Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo
An incredible weekend of healing, upliftment and transformation awaits at the Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo, from September 24-26, in Edison. Read More »
The Blue Bay: A story of love everlasting
This is a story about two people who have given me more than they realize. Two people that changed my world, that have inspired me, that continue to silently be a tremendous source of strength for me. Read More »
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Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’
Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk. Read More »
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Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity
Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters. Read More »
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Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes
Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving. Read More »
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Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works
Understanding the mind/body connection is to key for patients seeking healing from chronic pain through holistic approaches. Read More »
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Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination
How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival. Read More »
Tractors plowing on farm
Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material
Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues. Read More »
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Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms
Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes. Read More »
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Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction
A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Read More »
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Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans
From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware. Read More »
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Hen of the Woods Steaks
A delicious, meat-free "steak" recipe using hen of the woods mushrooms. Read More »
Brown horse in field with person holding reigns and pressing forehead against horse's snout in a field as part of equine therapy
Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits
Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems. Read More »
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Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet
Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery. Read More »
Martha Beck
Martha Beck on Living with Integrity
Bestselling author and sociologist Martha Beck discusses her new book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self. Read More »
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Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks
A study finds that individuals who ate a plant-based diet were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Read More »
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Promising Pain Relief Therapies
Integrative modalities commonly used by holistic practitioners to treat chronic pain. Read More »
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Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options
The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal. Read More »
Sicilian Chicken of the Woods recipe prepared in dish with serving spoon and basil plant next to it
Sicilian Chicken of the Woods
A traditional Italian preparation for chicken of the woods mushrooms, flavored with wild monarda leaves and served with charred bread rubbed with garlic. Read More »
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Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues
Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being. Read More »
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The Power of the Written Note
Sending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took. Read More »
Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad recipe prepared in pan with serving tongs
Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad
Tasty, elegant recipe for Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad. Read More »
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Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies
An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver. Read More »
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Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood
Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees. Read More »
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Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk
A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem. Read More »
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Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System
Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses. Read More »
Breaking the Bounds of One Corner
I found this quote engraved on a metal sign in an art store in Asheville, North Carolina. At first, I was drawn to the artwork by the image on its front: a tent under a starry sky. Read More »
Pranayama
Pranayama is the manipulation of breath in yogic terms. It is my belief that pranayama is more important than the physical asana practice. Read More »
Love Is the Answer
Hope, beliefs, attitude, brotherhood, sisterhood, community, support and just plain getting along sound so comforting to me. For my own mental health, I need to be present, appreciate what has been given to me—my family, my friends, the people that support me and my beliefs. Read More »
In-Print
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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