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The Heart Of Oneness Holistic Expo

September 24-26,2021

Rain or Shine / Indoor Event

Hours:  Fri- 5pm-9pm, Sat- 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm

Location: NJ Convention & Exposition Center, 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison

Event parking: Yes

Cost to attend: Friday FREE; Saturday or Sunday $10; Weekend Pass $15. Purchase tickes at Eventbrite or on website.

Event Founders:  Matt & Karen Riley

For information call 732-508-7990 or text 732-673-8714. 

For details & full event schedule, visit HeartofOnenessHolisticExpo.com.


An incredible weekend of healing, upliftment and transformation awaits at the Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo, from September 24-26, in Edison. The event features over 100 unique professionals, practitioners and vendors. From metaphysical healers to psychic and angel readers, henna tattoos to holistic botanicals, gifts from the Earth to handmade clothing, crystals to hand crafted jewelry, energy clearings to holistic pet care and so much more, this eclectic collection of offerings is sure to enchant, educate and engage all who attend. Plus enjoy a very special Mediumship Gallery with internationally known psychic medium Melissa Cubillas. The 2.5-day expo also includes over 25 free lectures, workshops and special guest presentations on Saturday and Sunday that are certain to spark and awaken connections far and wide for all. 

The Heart of Oneness Holistic Expo is a collective event dedicated to wellness, spiritual growth and the conscious evolution of humanity. Founders Matt and Karen Riley were inspired to create an expo after participating in their first holistic event as an exhibitor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2012 immediately following Hurricane Sandy. 

“What an incredible initiation and experience! It taught us the power of commitment and the importance of showing up in dedication to the path despite perceived obstacles or challenges,” explains Karen. “We can still remember the excitement and feelings of gratitude to be joining a platform that was supporting so many in the holistic and spiritual community.”

After that event, they recognized immediately that this too was a calling and something they were meant to do in service together. “Our core essence is simply to be of service within a heart of unification and oneness,” shares Matt. “We honor and recognize firsthand how vitally important it is to build a foundation that not only supports others but is grounded in the heart of kindness, truth and integrity. Our focus and commitment are bringing lives together so that transformation can occur within the hearts of all.” 

Previous attendees of the Heart of Oneness Holistic Expos have shared that they experienced a true connection of mind, body and soul with others and that they know and feel themselves more deeply and authentically. And that they can’t wait to attend the next show. This affirms the Riley’s belief in the power of community and the shifts that occur when our hearts open within a space of unconditional love and expansion into something far greater than ourselves. 

The first 150 people at the door on Saturday and Sunday will receive a free tote, and everyone is encouraged to enter to win a crystal giveaway.

The expo will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday; from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The first 150 people at the door on Saturday and Sunday will receive a free tote. Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite and at the door. Applications and registrations for exhibitors are still being accepted. Call or email for details.

Tickets:  Free on Friday; $10 Saturday or Sunday; $15 weekend pass. 

Location:  97 Sunfield Ave., Edison. For information call 732-508-7990 or email [email protected]. For more details and full exhibitor list visit HeartofOnenessHolisticExpo.com. See ad page 11.

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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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