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Transformation, Leadership & Spirituality in Medicine, Event 2.0

Sunday, June 21 • 10:00 a.m — 4:00 p.m. The Edison Hotel, 3050 Woodbridge Ave, Edison, NJ

We are in the midst of an incredible global movement in human consciousness—thanks to the success of the movie “The Secret” and inspirational world leaders such as Jack Canfield, Louise Hay and Eckhart Tolle. Individuals are now rapidly transforming themselves and their communities through diet, exercise, meditation, mindfulness and yoga.

The diversity of people now impacting and shaping health and fitness, include politicians, health professionals, fitness trainers, food advocates, venture capitalists, celebrities, and motivational speakers.

In 2014, a unique and innovative health conference was held which, for the first time, combined elements of holistic medicine, lifestyle medicine, spirituality,​ and transformation, all into one event! On June 21, the 2nd annual Transformation, Leadership and Spirituality in Medicine event​ ​will be even larger.

The keynote speaker will be HH Radhanath Swami, an internationally renowned spiritual guide, community builder, and the author of “The Journey Home.” Numerous medical projects have been developed under his guidance in Mumbai, India, based on the ideal of Spirituality and Healing in Medicine, including the Bhaktivedanta Hospital, Barsana Eye Camp, and Vrindavan Hospice.

Additionally, the event welcomes these esteemed speakers:

Donald Parker, CEO and President of Carrier Clinic

Dr. MG Prasad, Renowned professor of Acoustics from Stevens Institute of Technology, who will speak on “Healing Effects of Sanskrit and Sound”

Kula for Karma, Therapeutic yoga for diverse groups such as hospital inpatients, substance abuse addicts, people with special needs.

Joel Evans, MD, Core faculty member of The Center for Mind/Body Medicine and The Institute for Functional Medicine

Minal Vazirani, MD, Medical Director, Siegler Center for Integrative Medicine, Barnabas Health ACC

Denise Straiges, CCH, RSHom(NA), Director and Dean of Clinical Affairs, Centre for Homeopathic Education NYC

Maureen Leahy, RN, Clinical Nurse, Manager in the Wiener Family Palliative Care Unit at The Mount Sinai Hospital plus many more renowned integrative professionals.

Participants will also enjoy a wide variety of live demonstrations and interactive audience sessions. All are welcome to attend. Cost is $35, ($25, if registered by June 1). For a quick, 2-minute promo video visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlTfiLGoFzw&feature=youtu.be

For more information, please contact Puneet Kumar, MD at 917-439-8240 or [email protected].

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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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