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In the June Men's Health Issue

June 2023 Digital Magazine

Please enjoy the June Men's Health Issue! Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below. 

Don't forget to join us all month long online for our special Men's Health Webinar series!
Registration Open for the June Mens Wellness Series

Registration Open for the June Men’s Wellness Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT. Read More » 

 

AI
Artificial Intelligence That Can See With the Mind’s Eye
A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Stanford University are using artificial intelligence (AI) to decode human brain scans and determine what a person is picturing in their mind. Read More »
Arugula Salad With Mango Dressing
Conscious Eating Recipe. A metabolic healthy side dish perfect for a summer gathering. Read More »
Barefoot Blessings
Barefoot Blessings: Basking in the Soul of Summer
As birds and humans go about their inspired tasks, bees and butterflies dive into their own nectarous agenda. There is no arguing that we all wake up feeling a little bit younger as the days burn longer. Read More »
Chicken Curry
Conscious eating recipe. A healthy metabolic meal packed with spices and proteins. Read More »
Conscious Fatherhood
Conscious Fatherhood: Building a Better Family
Fathers need to understand what matters most to them and then dedicate their time, money and energy in alignment with those priorities. Read More »
Converting Food to Energy
Converting Food to Energy: Learning How Metabolism Works
Metabolism is the process by which the foods and drinks we consume are converted into energy. We may not notice the cellular mechanisms that transform fat and glucose into the oomph in our step, but when they start to wane, we definitely know something is wrong. Read More »
Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life
Daily Intense Activity Prolongs Life
A new study in the journal Nature Medicine suggests that short bursts of intense movement are associated with a lower risk of premature death. Read More »
Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels
Dramatic Drop in Arctic Ice Levels
New research published in the journal Nature has found dramatic changes in the composition of sea ice in the Arctic Ocean since 2007 caused by climate change. Read More »
Green Grilling
Greener Grilling
The aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass. Read More »
Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health
Herbs and Spices Promote Gut Health
A 2022 research study published in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that herbs and spices may be unsung heroes in the quest for gut health. Read More »
Eye Health
Keeping Eyes Sharp: A Holistic Approach to Vision Health
While regular eye exams are important, preventative and proactive maintenance is key to achieving healthy vision. Read More »
Canine Jumpers
Leaps and Bounds: Keeping Canine Jumpers Injury-Free
Like humans, dogs can sustain injuries, including soft tissue trauma, such as cuts and bruises; back injuries or slipped vertebral discs; sprains; and broken legs. Read More »
Low Vitamin D
Low Vitamin D Linked to Risk of Death
A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine determined that vitamin D deficiency increases mortality risk. Read More »
Dr. Mark Hayman
Mark Hyman on Living Healthy to 100 and Beyond
Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician and an internationally recognized leader, bestselling author, speaker, educator and advocate in the field of functional medicine. Read More »
teabags
Microplastics Released by Tea Bags
Most mesh tea bags are made of 20 to 30 percent plastic, which can release microplastics and nanoplastics, causing harmful effects for both human health and the environment. Read More »
Nem Lui Hue [Lemongrass Skewers With Pork or Chicken]
Conscious Eating recipe. A metabolically healthy meal packed with plants and protein. Read More »
Water Consumption Requirements
New Insights on Water Consumption Requirements
We have been conditioned to believe that eight glasses of water are required each day, but new research published in Science found that daily water needs vary based on numerous factors. Read More »
Open Letter to Pause AI Experiments
Open Letter to Pause AI Experiments
A group of leading technology executives, researchers, academics and others from around the world have signed an open letter prepared by the Future of Life Institute calling for a six-month pause on large, human-competitive artificial intelligence experiments. Read More »
Rise In Autism
Rise in Children With Autism
In March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been steadily on the rise. Read More »
Screen time bad for children
Smartphones Make Poor Babysitters
Parents are busy people, often juggling multiple commitments. Add a toddler meltdown to the mix, and it is easy to understand why parents may reach for a tablet, smartphone or other screen to calm and occupy the child. Read More »
Socially Conscious Investing
Socially Conscious Investing: How to Choose Sustainable Stocks and Mutual Funds
When choosing stocks and mutual funds, a growing number of investors don’t just want to get a good return on their investment, they also seek to support corporations that spread kindness, protect (or do not pollute) the environment and support women, minorities and LGBTQ+ people. Read More »
Spine Health
Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine
Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility. Read More »
Sexual Vitality At Any Age
What Every Man Wants: Sexual Vitality at Every Age
Male sexual function is better understood medically than ever before, and it is more common for men to talk with their doctors and other professionals about topics that seemed taboo not that long ago. Read More »
Grand Open House Celebration at Advanced Frequency Energy Spa
From June 6-10, drop by Advanced Frequency Energy Spa in Whitehouse Station for their Grand Open House Celebration. Read More »
Matrix Repatterning Now on the East Coast
In his book The Brain’s Way of Healing, Dr. Norman Doidge refers to Matrix Repatterning as an important “first intervention” in the treatment of concussion and traumatic brain injury. Read More »
Get Ready For Farm Days Festival 2023!
This amazing event will be held at Ethos Farm, a historic 342-acre farm in Long Valley, NJ over a weekend filled with inspiring speakers focusing on the ethics of eating and how whole plant-based food is medicine. Read More »
Grand Opening Celebration for Longevity Veterinary Center in Whippany
NJ’s largest and most advanced integrative veterinary center welcomes all to its Grand Opening and Pet Adoption event, from 11am-3pm on June 4. Read More »
The Legacy of Fatherhood
June is our “Men’s Month Issue. Naturally, it falls in the month of Father’s Day—beyond a doubt my favorite holiday of the year. Read More »
Registration Open for the June Men’s Wellness Series
Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT. Read More »
In-Print
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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