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In This Issue: July 2021

July 2021 Digital Magazine

Please enjoy the July 2021 of Issue of Natural Awakenings by flipping through the pages of our digital magazine or scrolling through the articles below. 
Wishing you all a happy and healthy summer with friends and family. Now that things are opening back up, don't forget to go support the local businesses you see in our magazine. Let's all help our community grow again together.
Radiant Skincare in Highland Park
Nestled in the heart of Highland Park is The Park Med Spa, an exemplary facility dedicated to healing and restoring skin. Read More »
And The Award Goes To….Heather Kerner! Kudos To You!
We are pleased to announce that we have selected Heather Kerner, currently enrolled in YTT 200 at Niyama Yoga in Randolph; planning to enroll in the YTT 300 in January 2022, to be our Natural Awakenings #NextChapter Scholarship recipient for spring 2021. Read More »
Nutrient Deficiencies: Are You at Risk?
While eating a colorful, diverse diet is a great starting place for individuals looking to improve their health, it is not guaranteed that you will be getting sufficient amounts of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Read More »
Power
As most know, I have spent minutes, hours, weeks, and years on my yoga mat. The mat has been my place of redemption, clarification, acceptance, power, and surrender. Read More »
Thru-Hiking the AT
This summer marks the beginning of my journey to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Two years ago, I made it my goal to hike the entire 2,190 mile long Appalachian Trail (AT) after I graduate from college. Read More »
The Cheerleader Within
No matter how hard I try to organize, simplify and structure my life for accuracy and efficiency, I never reach the “aha moment”. Read More »
Doctor holding out vegetables in hospital room
All-Vegan Menu Debuts at Lebanon Hospital
Hayek Hospital, in suburban Beirut, Lebanon, launched a 100 percent plant-based menu in March as a “moral responsibility”. Read More »
Brussel sprouts cooked in barbecue sauce on open-faced buns on metal platter sitting on table
BBQ Brussels Sprouts Sandwiches with Brussels Sprout Slaw
This tasty vegetarian recipe for barbecued Brussels sprouts is the perfect meat-free meal to grill up. Read More »
Food waste in brown paper bag to turn into compost
Composting Made Easy: Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’
Uneaten food rotting in landfills accounts for almost a quarter of U.S. methane emissions, but it can be turned into dark compost that enriches garden soil with these steps to get started. Read More »
Electric powered sports utility vehicle parked in mountains near solar panels
Dealers Align Behind Electric Cars
The success of electric vehicle models, along with a plan to stop selling new internal combustion cars by 2035 in California, have propelled the transition from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. Read More »
Golden retriever dog with small bone treat resting on her nose
Doggy Delights: Healthy, Homemade Cookie Treats
Cooking treats for canine family members is a smart move, as they are eco-friendly, cost less and are healthier than company-made ones, say veterinarians. Read More »
Bottle of green electrolyte sports drink
Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps
Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help. Read More »
Health practitioner pointing to vegetables in a circle labeled with corresponding vitamins contained in them
Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition
Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms. Read More »
Homemade dog treat recipe with dog shaped cookie cutter
Good Dog Treat
This homemade dog treat recipe using pumpkin, peanut butter and coconut will have canines on their best behavior for more. Read More »
Grilled carrots seasoned with cumin and herbs, ricotta cheese and pecans cooked in a cast iron pan over a grill
Grilled Cumin Carrots with Pecans, Ricotta and Herbs
Carrots seasoned in cumin and herbs with pecans and ricotta make for a delicious meat-free, vegetarian grilling recipe. Read More »
Urban garden growing rows of vegetables, flowers and plants in raised beds
Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening
Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system. Read More »
Vertical indoor grown farm growing vegetables
Huge Indoor Vertical Farm to Serve Food Desert
The agriculture startup Plenty Unlimited Inc. is building an indoor vertical farm in Compton to provide jobs and fresh produce to the historical “food desert” and surrounding areas. Read More »
Homemade bone-shaped dog treats in pile of oats
Kate’s PB Oat Cookies
Ditch store-bought dog treats with this healthy, simple 3 ingredient recipe for homemade peanut butter and oat cookies. Read More »
Famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada sign
Las Vegas Seeks to Ban Nonfunctional Grass
Las Vegas-area water officials hope to impose a policy banning grass on “nonfunctional turf” that no one walks on in such places as highway medians, housing developments and office parks. Read More »
Broken television set with no screen set near flowing water in nature
Nature Documentaries Mislead Public Opinion
The unswerving presentation of nature as an untouched wilderness in nature documentaries misleads viewers into thinking that an abundance of these areas currently remains. Read More »
Peter Singer
Peter Singer on Ethical Eating
Peter Singer, author and influential philosopher in the animal rights movement, discusses the ethics surrounding our food choices, climate change, eating meat and more. Read More »
Kid smiling standing next to brown horse with reigns on embracing head
Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive
With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet. Read More »
Child sitting at table coloring with crayon
Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains
A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development. Read More »
Happy couple sitting on bed smiling and drinking coffee after resolving conflict
Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life
Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day. Read More »
Grilled zucchini, green pepper, cherry tomato on a skewer
Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare
Delicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware. Read More »
Two bottles of lavender essential oil with pieces of lavender flowers tied around the tops with twine.
Sleepy Scents
Sleep-inducing essential oils advised by aromatherapists to help promote a healthy, restful night of slumber. Read More »
Couple wearing athletic clothing running together on paved path with guardrails
Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice
Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice. Read More »
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Sounds for Snoozing
Soothing soundscapes including meditations, music, short stories and novels to help the restless fall asleep quickly at night. Read More »
Couple sleeping in bed on their sides embracing on white sheets with pillows, candles, mugs, and a picture frame above their headboard behind them.
Sweet Slumber: Natural Tips for Deep Sleep
Being sleep-deprived raises our risk of obesity, depression, heart disease, dementia and a weakened immune system. Here are simple, non-pharmaceutical solutions for better sleep. Read More »
Bins of various spices with scoopers in them
The Chubby Vegetarian’s Memphis BBQ Dry Rub
Add flavor and spice to your favorite vegetarian grilling recipes with this mixture for Memphis BBQ Dry Rub. Read More »
Couple laughing and dancing together in kitchen being playful
The Power of Playfulness
Research shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play. Read More »
Small family white hamster pet sitting in grass and daisies.
The Practical Side of Family Pets
What parents should consider before bringing a family pet into the home, including the commitment, which dog and cat breeds are most child-friendly and safety concerns. Read More »
Saffron flower
Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood
A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships. Read More »
Person sleeping in bed underneath window letting sunlight in to protect against COVID-19
Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk
Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies. Read More »
Pile of crushed volcanic rock
Volcanic Ground Cover Slows Climate Change
Researchers are using recycled rock dust to enrich farm and rangeland soils to accelerate the processes by which soils capture atmospheric carbon. Read More »
Person enjoying brisk walk outside
Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity
Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers. Read More »
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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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