tag:www.naturalawakeningsnj.com,2005:/categories/otherOther | Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey Healthy Living Healthy Planet2023-10-04T01:20:17-07:00urn:uuid:06832328-c70c-44b3-9da7-5e2e3b26e5202023-08-16T15:30:30-07:002023-10-04T01:20:17-07:00Traveling With Purpose: Nine Destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment2023-08-31 06:30:00 -0700Kiki Powers<p>Throughout history, humans have embarked on pilgrimages in pursuit of wealth, good fortune, divine intervention, spiritual enlightenment and other blessings. These journeys could be considered the earliest manifestations of one type of adventure travel, while today some of these would be defined as spiritual tourism.<br></p><p><i></i></p><p><br></p><p>The notion of “spirit” refers to both our conscious and subconscious minds. A spiritual practice, then, is any activity that enables us to step away from the noisy parade of life and explore our emotions, where any concept of the human spirit resides. This spiritual self-care<i> </i>includes any ritual or practice that helps connect us with our most authentic higher self.</p><p><br></p><p>Travel can be an amazing way to explore metaphysical interests with new people, sites and scenes, in order to invigorate the senses, stimulate the imagination, refresh the mental framework and invite new ideas and personal insights. Some places qualify for spiritual travel by virtue of their natural beauty, or due to some historical, mythological or religious significance. For a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Mount Shasta</b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn1.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026786/fill/300x0/FS2-Maddy_20M_shutterstock_679159252.jpg?timestamp=1692224345"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Maddy M/ ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p> </p><p>This Northern California treasure is believed to be a powerful spiritual vortex that has long captured the imagination of spiritual seekers. By some accounts, Mount Shasta is reputed to be the Earth’s root chakra, in keeping with the belief that, like the human body, planet Earth possesses chakra energy centers.</p><p><br></p><p>This majestic mountain, which is associated with healing, transformation and spiritual awakening, is a stunning backdrop for the many spiritual retreats and workshops offered locally that include meditation, energy healing, yoga, sound therapy and other restorative modalities.</p><p><br></p><p>Spiritual guide Andrew Oser, who has led Mount Shasta retreats for decades, says, “I can help you allow Mount Shasta’s transforming energies into the core of your very being, and by utilizing my direction to harness the mountain’s heightened vibration, you will feel it almost magically dissolve all of your fears.”</p><p><br></p><p><b>Sedona, Arizona</b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn1.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026787/fill/300x0/FS2-Edwin_20Verin_shutterstock_350376590.jpg?timestamp=1692224357"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Edwin Verin/Shutterstock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p><b></b></p><p> </p><p>Surrounded by red rock canyons, whimsical forests and waterfalls, Sedona’s natural beauty inspires spiritual reflection. It is also part of one of the most powerful energy vortexes in the world and a New Age Mecca for those seeking transcendence through energy healing, yoga, sound baths and a host of other spiritual offerings.</p><p><br></p><p>From venturing to the bright turquoise waters at Havasu Falls nearby to visiting the Chapel of the Holy Cross, there are many activities in Sedona for those wishing to connect more deeply to nature and themselves.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Bali, Indonesia</b></p><p>Known as the “Island of the Gods”, Bali is a captivating destination with a serene, spiritual ambiance. Nestled amidst lush greenery and terraced rice fields, the town of Ubud, in the uplands of Bali, enjoys international recognition for its spiritual offerings and welcoming vibe for those seeking inner peace and self-discovery.</p><p><br></p><p>Holistic healing options in Bali include energy therapies, sound healing and traditional Balinese massage. Yoga enthusiasts will be delighted with the varied class options, immersive programs and specialized workshops. Along with wellness spas offering rejuvenating treatments that harmonize the body, mind and spirit, Bali offers beautiful meditation areas for quiet contemplation.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Machu Picchu, Peru</b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn2.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026789/fill/300x0/FS2-DavideAngelini_shutterstock_1924363112.jpg?timestamp=1692224673"><div class="small"><p></p><p>DavideAngelini/ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p> </p><p>Spirituality runs deep in the Peruvian culture, from the ancient temples of the Incas to the living history of shamanism in the Amazon jungle. Machu Picchu has long been a revered site, and historically the place for worshipping the sun, the main Inca deity. Seekers can explore Machu Picchu on their own or participate in guided spiritual meditations—either way, it is a beautiful destination for a mind-body-spirit getaway.</p><p><br></p><p>For those seeking a deep mystical experience, Peru Sacred Tours provides a safe haven for spiritual advancement with the individualized attention and guidance of indigenous practitioners, including the herbalist shamans of the rainforest, Q’ero Inca priests of Cuzco or Moche San Pedro shamans of Chiclayo.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Egypt</b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn1.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026792/fill/300x0/FS2-Kanuman_shutterstock_654317653.jpg?timestamp=1692224495"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Kanuman/ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p><b></b></p><p> </p><p>Egypt is considered a land of majesty and mystery, attracting treasure hunters, history buffs and adventure seekers, as well as those searching for spiritual transformation. This world-renowned destination has a long history of spirituality with a colorful tapestry of beliefs and practices. The ancient Egyptians were convinced of the existence of a spiritual plane, while also maintaining deep reverence for the natural world, and these concepts continue to inform contemporary Egyptian culture and spirituality.</p><p><br></p><p>In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for spiritual tours in Egypt, particularly for meditation workshops in iconic places like the Great Pyramid of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Mount Sinai and Nile River. One of the more well-known tour guides is Freddy Silva, <span>a leading researcher of ancient civilizations, sacred sites and their interaction with consciousness, as well as the bestselling author of <i>The Divine Blueprint</i>. </span></p><p><br></p><p><b>Varanasi</b><b>, India</b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn0.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026790/fill/300x0/FS2-Roop_Dey_shutterstock_1097065661.jpg?timestamp=1692224718"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Roop Dey/ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p> </p><p>Varanasi may be the world’s oldest city, settled more than 4,000 years ago. Located on the banks of the Ganges River, it is <span>regarded as the spiritual heart of India, with a tradition of Hindu mythology, as well as Buddhism. Religious, humanist and secular visitors frequent the evening <i>aarti </i>ceremony, when <i>sadhus</i> [sages] show their devotion by raising flaming lamps amid the aroma of incense.</span></p><p><br></p><p>If this strikes a chord, renowned author and spiritual teacher Andrew Harvey is offering a 14-day pilgrimage to the artistic, historical and spiritual soul of North India in November. He is the founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism, an international organization that inspires people to take up the challenge of our contemporary global crises by becoming effective, practical agents of institutional and systemic change.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Kyoto, Japan</b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn1.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026793/fill/300x0/FS2-Nataliya_20Hora_shutterstock_2173249141.jpg?timestamp=1692224628"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Nataliya Hora/ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p> </p><p>Imbued with the rich heritage and history of Zen Buddhism, this enchanting city is an ideal destination for seekers to explore close to 2,000 Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as well as the iconic Golden Pavilion, where centuries of devotion and wisdom have been housed. Many of these sites also provide inspiring settings for quiet contemplation, meditation and discussions of The Buddha’s teachings.</p><p><br></p><p>The traditional tea ceremony offered at numerous venues around the city is a refreshing, meditative practice that cultivates a sense of tranquility and connection to the present moment. Kyoto is also home to exquisite Japanese gardens that illustrate the profound relationship between nature and spirituality in this gentle culture.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Italy</b></p><div class="image-medium"><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn1.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026796/fill/300x0/FS2-Shaiith_shutterstock_329598140.jpg?timestamp=1693530391"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Filip Fuxa/ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p> </p></div><p> </p><p>As there are many sacred sites in Italy, a guided experience or well-planned itinerary may help facilitate an immersive spiritual journey. This is a labor of love for Phil Cousineau, author of more than 40 books, teacher, editor, independent scholar, documentary filmmaker, travel leader and storyteller. His lifelong fascination with art, literature and history of culture has taken him on journeys around the world.</p><p><br></p><p>Author of <i>The Art of Pilgrimage</i>: <i>The Seeker's Guide to Making Travel Sacred</i>, Cousineau has stated, “To shine the light of your own natural curiosity into the world of another traveler can reveal wonders—t<span>o remember the mysteries you forgot at home. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart and soul.”<br></span></p><p>In partnership with Sacred Earth Journeys, Cousineau has prepared a guided tour in November entitled The Sweet Life of Mythic Italy, which will explore sacred locations in Rome, Perugia, Assisi, Montepulciano, Florence, Verona and Venice. To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.Tinyurl.com/SweetLifeTour" target="_blank">Tinyurl.com/SweetLifeTour</a>.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Stonehenge, England </b></p><div class="image-with-caption image-medium"><img alt="" src="//cdn2.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/1026797/fill/300x0/FS2-Filip_20Fuxa_shutterstock_107390111.jpg?timestamp=1692224913"><div class="small"><p></p><p>Shaiith/ShutterStock.com<br></p><p></p></div></div><p><b></b></p><p> </p><p>Every year, more than a million people make the spiritual voyage to Stonehenge, in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists are still seeking a plausible explanation as to how the stones weighing multiple tons were transported to the site. This ancient masterpiece of prehistoric engineering remains shrouded in mystery to this day.</p><p><br></p><p>There is further spiritual charm in myths around the purpose of Stonehenge. People ask, “Was it intended as a funeral monument, an astronomical observatory, a tool to predict the seasons or a sanctuary where the sun was worshipped?” Stonehenge is believed to be an epicenter of Earth energy with as many as 14 ley lines converging on the site—powerful channels of energy associated with places of ancient and primordial significance. </p><p><br></p><p>It is plain to see that when we are ready to invest in our spiritual well-being in a fun, mind-expanding way, many mind-body-spirit travel options abound.</p><p><br></p><p><i>Kiki Powers is a health writer, blogger and national speaker specializing in plant-based nutrition and healthy green living. Learn more at </i><a href="http://www.RawKiki.com" target="_blank">RawKiki.com</a><i>. </i></p><p><i><br></i></p><h2><i>How To:</i></h2><div class="media clearfix">
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</p><p> </p><p><br></p><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bc5fdee4-7485-4d21-b8f6-ee8f1c722e9b2023-04-27T11:22:49-07:002023-08-31T07:16:58-07:00Grab Your Spot! Special May 2023 - Women in Wellness Series2023-04-27 11:22:48 -0700Kristy Mayer<h3><b>Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with the top experts in women’s health and </b><b>well-being!</b></h3><p>We are excited to announce women’s health pioneer Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, author and creator of the PBS show, <i>Is It Me or My Hormones? </i>will be hosting our weekly Women’s Wellness Series in May! Plus, she will be featuring an ongoing lineup of women’s health experts for our new monthly show <i>Women’s Integrative Health </i>beginning in June.<br></p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Learning to cope with stress is important for your mental and physical well-being, and women are more likely than men to suffer stress-related health symptoms. This is why the Women’s Wellness Series will focus on “Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All.”</p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p><p>Each Tuesday in May we are bringing to you some of the most influential experts in the field of women’s health. If you were to attend presentations and workshops from these experts separately, it would cost you thousands of dollars (if you could even get a seat). As an introduction to KnoWEwell, we are offering this award winning line-up for the cost of a cup of coffee a month. For that price you don’t get one session, but the entire series!</p><p><br></p><p><span>Join us each Tuesday in May at 5 p.m. PDT / 8 p.m. EDT, as the top integrative health and functional medicine experts present cutting-edge insights into the many ways that stress can impact hormones, thyroid function, fertility, and libido. You will come away with tangible recommendations to manage stress and improve aging, mindset, skin care and sleep. Don’t worry if you miss a live session because your registration includes a one-year KnoWEwell Explorer membership to the Regenerative Whole Health Hub. As a member you will have access to a recording of each presentation. <br></span></p><p><br></p><p><span>The Explorer membership also offers an array of benefits including access to thousands of evidence-based articles, hundreds of topic-specific communities, over 100 expert courses, monthly online events (including the June <a href="https://lpbc-zgph.maillist-manage.net/click/163ccbab711e5530/163ccbab711e0a99" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Men’s Health Series</a>), trusted community directories, health library and so much more.<br></span></p><table><tbody><tr><td class="wysiwyg-text-align-center"><a href="https://lpbc-zgph.maillist-manage.net/click/163ccbab711e5530/163ccbab711e0a9b" target="_blank">JOIN AND CLAIM YOUR SPOT NOW!</a><br><br><h2>The Schedule: <b>Overcome Stress: Balance It All</b></h2></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b></b><b>Aging Gracefully - Tuesday, May 2nd</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Carol A. Penn, DO, MA, ABOM, FACOFP</b>, best-selling author of <i>Meditation in a Time of Madness</i>, shares tips on anti-aging, utilizing meditation in daily life, and movement as medicine.</span></p><p><br></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Jaquel Patterson, ND, MBA, IFMCP</b>, naturopathic physician, success coach, and author of <i>Women and Lyme</i>, discusses strategies to reset your sleep and improve your circadian rhythm.</span></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Stress, Skin and Beauty Care - Tuesday, May 9th</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Trevor Cates, ND</b>, author of <i>Clean Skin From</i><i> Within</i> and known as “The Spa Dr,” will examine how stress and hormonal imbalances impact your skin, and tips to have a radiant, clear complexion at any age. </span></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Anne Marie Fine, ND</b>, Medical Director of Environmental Medicine Education International and author of <i>Cracking the Beauty Code</i>, shares how to decrease the toxic burdens on your skin.</span></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><span><b>Stress and Your Sex Drive - Tuesday, May 16th</b> </span></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b>Anna Cabeca, DO, OBGYN, FACOG</b>, triple board certified, author of <i>The Hormone Fix</i>, host of “The Girlfriend Doctor Show,” explores the impact of stress on your libido and how to reestablish a healthy, natural sex drive.</span></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Stress, Thyroid and Hormones - Tuesday, May 23rd</b></p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b>Carrie Jones, ND, MPH, FABNE</b>, a naturopathic physician examines the relationship between stress and your thyroid gland.</span></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b>Lorraine Maita, MD</b>, author of <i>Vibrance for Life: How to Live Younger and Healthier</i>, provides helpful strategies to reduce stress and its impact on your hormones.</span></p><p></p><br><br><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><div><b>The Role of Stress on Fertility - Tuesday, May 30th</b></div><div><span><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Kela Smith, PhD, DNM, DHM, BCFN</b>, author of multiple books on fertility, hormones, and pregnancy, as well as seven distinct online courses, shares stress impacts and tips to increase fertility. </span></p><p></p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p></p><p><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Jaclyn Smeaton, ND</b>, a leading expert on integrative approaches to infertility, reproductive, and genitourinary health, discusses the root causes of infertility and how to restore reproductive health.</span></p><p></p><br><br></span></div><div><span><b>BONUS SESSIONS </b><br></span></div><div><b>By registering, you also will be given access to the following bonus sessions that will be available for you to view online during May.<br></b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><b>Stress, Gut Health, and Chronic Conditions</b></div><div><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Arti Chandra, MD, MPH</b>, double board-certified and Institute for Functional Medicine educator, gets to the root causes of stress and the impacts on gut health and chronic conditions. <br></span></div><div><br></div><div><b>Stress, Lifestyle, Homeopathy </b></div><div><span><b></b><b></b><b></b><b>Maryann Ivons, ND</b>, and <b>Jyl Steinbeck</b>, founder of Shape Up US, share lifestyle strategies and homeopathic remedies to manage acute stress.<br><br></span><table><tbody><tr><td class="wysiwyg-text-align-center"><a href="https://lpbc-zgph.maillist-manage.net/click/163ccbab711e5530/163ccbab711e0a9b" target="_blank">JOIN AND CLAIM YOUR SPOT NOW!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><span><br><br></span></div><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c604ba63-f985-4866-9159-1a29f3af23662023-04-15T12:09:50-07:002023-07-01T11:29:10-07:00Need Help With Your Blogs? 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<p><b>Bring Reusable Shopping Bags</b><br></p><p>Americans use approximately 100 billion single-use plastic bags each year, which accumulate in landfills and waterways and never truly decompose. Some states have banned disposable bags, but many still permit them. Come prepared to the grocery store with reusable bags to reduce the use of single-use plastics. </p><p><br></p><p><b>Shop the Perimeter</b></p><p>Food packaging and containers make up 23 percent of landfill waste. Shop around the perimeter of the store as much as possible to find the freshest, healthiest foods with the least amount of packaging, such as produce, bulk items, dairy, fresh fish and meat. Bulk items like nuts, dry beans, coffee, tea and grains can be purchased in exactly the amount needed with no packaging. </p><p><br></p><p><b>Plan Ahead</b></p><p>The average American wastes about 21 percent of the food they buy, which equates to about $1,800 a year. To avoid overbuying and shrink the carbon footprint of multiple shopping trips, plan meals a week (or month) ahead and come with a shopping list organized by the sections or aisles of the store.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Shop Local and In Season</b></p><p>Local produce has a drastically smaller carbon footprint than fruits and vegetables that must travel long distances by truck, airplane or ship. Buying local, in-season produce reduces waste because the produce is fresher when purchased and will not spoil as quickly at home. If the family’s diet includes meats, choose pasture-raised, grass-fed products from farmers that practice <a href="https://foodprint.org/blog/6-ways-to-cook-with-less-meat-but-better-meat/">regenerative organic agriculture</a>, which improves the quality of the land and maintains local ecosystems.</p><p><br></p><p><b>Read Labels</b></p><p>Choose foods that were produced with the environment in mind by looking for the following labels, seals and certifications:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><b>USDA Organic</b></li><li><span><b>Biodynamic (BDA)</b> for food produced without chemical pesticides or herbicides, using organic, non-GMO seeds</span></li><li><span><b>Non-GMO Project Verified </b>for<b> </b>foods that were not genetically engineered</span></li><li><span><b>FAIRTRADE Mark</b> and <b>Fair Trade Certified </b>for food producers committed to reasonable wages and the safe, fair treatment of workers </span></li><li><span><b>Climate Neutral Certified</b> for food manufacturers committed to reducing their greenhouse gas emissions</span></li><li><span><b>Safe Catch</b> for sustainably caught fish</span></li><li><span><b>Aquaculture Stewardship Council </b>(<b>ASC</b>) and <b>Best Aquaculture Practices </b>(<b>BAP</b>) for sustainably farmed seafood</span></li></ul>
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</div><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d376b206-27a7-4875-9098-fbe3b7bb61802023-01-16T14:05:39-08:002023-03-08T09:28:37-08:00A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope2023-01-31 06:30:00 -0800Brooke Goode<span><p>In 1994, the same year Jeff Bezos founded Amazon and Deepak Chopra laid the first bricks on his path to enlightenment, Sharon Bruckman created Natural Awakenings magazine. Each a visionary. Each ahead of their time.</p><br><p>By the late 1990s Americans had developed a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living. The Natural Awakenings franchise was born, expanding into the largest franchise publishing network in the health and wellness industry.</p><br><p><img width="300" alt="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/mcJu3BcEK85iRYagoFZi08dVi_JUYtJn4sj_r7xBEdybifKz_33__dfLX0Zeb3LNn5yMCB0TXolOUBBVxT0ldxmiexckrQoHvpcT-N9eSNul0TW7G7WQQAkTwIdsijpCTGcPuh438K7yyhXxWaUM3sw" height="428"></p><br><p>As the magazine's 25th anniversary issue, published in 2019, explained, <i>Natural Awakenings</i> was woven from the threads of grit, inspiration and serendipity, creating a tapestry of health, healing and mindfulness. In an interview appearing in that issue, Bruckman clarified her purpose, saying, "The why that has been keeping me ‘on purpose’ can be found in the same mission statement that inspired me to create Natural Awakenings: to inspire and empower people to awaken to their highest potential, so together we can create a world that works for all living things.”</p><br><p>The world's delicate ecosystem, now in crisis, was also in need of help. "The critical issues we now address in <i>Natural Awakenings</i>—like genetically modified foods and climate change—were just emerging in serious public discourse then, but have since grown in urgency," Bruckman said. "The good news is that in the past 25 years, viable solutions in renewable technologies, organic farming methods and holistic healthcare practices have made great strides; now they just have to be implemented on a grander scale."</p><br><p>Shortly after the 25th anniversary issue was published, Joe Dunne, Natural Awakenings’ COO, had a serendipitous meeting with Kimberly Whittle, founder and CEO of <a href="https://www.knowewell.com/">KnoWEwell</a>. One conversation later, he was certain that Whittle and Bruckman should meet, given their shared vision and mission. Dunne describes KnoWEwell’s online Regenerative Whole Health Hub as “WebMD, NEJM [New England Journal of Medicine], Match.com, Home Advisor, LinkedIn, Facebook, Amazon, Quora, Medium and Apple News all rolled into one for health.” A week later, Whittle was on a plane to Florida to visit Bruckman at her home. It was the start of a providential relationship between two visionaries determined to bring natural healing, health and hope to individuals and families.</p><br><p>A decade earlier, in 2009, Whittle was driven by a series of family health crises to embark on a search for solutions. Deep diving into evidence-based research, she traveled the country to multiple integrative and functional medicine practitioner conferences. “I was blessed to find tremendous success in the prevention and healing of chronic conditions through what today is defined as Regenerative Whole Health, a broad spectrum of global healing approaches and therapies that consider the whole person—mind, body and spirit—connecting the dots between soil, food, lifestyle choices, planet and personal health to help prevent and address the root causes of chronic diseases,” she explains. “I began as a mom on a mission. As I grew into my family’s healer, and then a health and well-being resource for my friends, I felt a deep yearning to go beyond my community and help more people.”</p><br><p>Combining her entrepreneurial spirit, professional experiences, passion and purpose, Whittle formed KnoWEwell as a force for good in the world, to pay it forward and make it easier for others facing their own health crises, and to pay it back to the professional organizations and providers that helped her family heal. Much like Natural Awakenings, KnoWEwell’s mission is to transform health care by inspiring and empowering individuals with the knowledge, resources and community to proactively prevent harm, address chronic diseases and create “WELLthier Living” for themselves, their families, humanity and the planet.</p><br><p>Last December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings, creating an integrated ecosystem that is committed to community, spanning the information gaps, providing immersive multimedia educational experiences and fostering trusted connections locally and globally. Together, these two companies are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope.</p><br><p><img width="300" alt="" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/RexjoVH251QJJ6qjur_9oM0QD1sTOe1btcloXg-2LW0YTbq_vWTrtaAXcrRowcajL_RwsK9dZ7oxkgox8HdTJircMJQvVx-8tTmSTQQ32Ttc1We7sfBVQWq_w_YUIbACY9EjfAmTg_3K3pHxWX7ATgA" height="301"></p><br><p><b>A World in Crisis Needs Our Collective Help</b></p><br><p>Individually and collectively, we are facing unprecedented challenges. Human and planetary health are in crisis, and they are inextricably linked. According to the <a href="https://www.who.int/">World HealthOrganization</a>, climate change is the biggest global health threat confronting humanity.</p><br><p>The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations estimates that 33 percent of the Earth’s soils are already degraded, and more than 90 percent could become degraded by 2050. Soil erosion decreases agriculture productivity and contributes to a host of environmental threats. It can take up to 1,000 years to produce just two to three centimeters of soil.</p><br><p>While gene-edited crops are being promoted by the world’s largest chemical companies as “giving mother nature a boost,” Jeffrey Smith, founder of the <a href="https://responsibletechnology.org/">Institute for Responsible Technology</a>, warns, “With gene editing techniques, such as CRISPR, nature could be permanently corrupted by countless GMOs, and our food supply—including organic—could be overrun.”</p><br><p>Meanwhile, six in 10 adults and more than half of all children have a chronic health condition. The problem, Whittle believes, is that while our conventional medical system excels at acute care for an injury or a heart attack, it was never designed to treat chronic conditions, focusing more on the symptoms than the root cause of disease. Studies show there is a roughly 17-year lag between new research and mainstream health and medicine practices.</p><br><p><img width="300" alt="" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/lo9Dbc89fWLQj_d7x3aq5uAyIrRERYThZVgo90ANxW14n7x0MjwxIcErSFOmHCzV8A8YdP55TORzB10T5Mk4LqAHkhz34h315G1HmePQEoN1ZY8Khq_GLJnmOLl9hbIU96r2CMuI--luCSW6vAdMrLY" height="307"></p><p> </p><p><b>Hope for People and Planet</b></p><br><p>Evidence-based research is proving that while our DNA may be our ancestry, it is not necessarily our destiny. According to Dr. Jeffrey Bland, the father of functional medicine, "Our gene expression is altered by numerous influences including environment, lifestyle, diet, activity patterns, psycho-social-spiritual factors and stress. These lifestyle choices and environmental exposures can push us toward (or away from) disease by turning on—or off—certain genes." Ninety percent of the risks of chronic disease are due to non-genetic factors, and with the right knowledge and resources, individuals can change their lifestyle and environment to prevent and reverse chronic health conditions.</p><br><p><a href="https://rodaleinstitute.org/">Rodale Institute</a>, a leader in organic farming education and research, points to the importance of farming methods in addressing the health and planet crisis. According to the organization, “Hope is right below our feet. Healthier soil grows healthier plants, and healthier plants are more nutritious plants. In our work at Rodale Institute, we’re investigating the links between soil health and human health and proving that organic [farming] can feed the world.”</p><br><p>Research by Rodale has confirmed that adoption of regenerative organic farming practices could capture more than 100 percent of current, human-caused emissions of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Rodale researchers concluded, “We now know enough to have real hope, and with this hope comes the responsibility to journey down a new path.”</p><br><p>Millennials are leading the way on conscious living, flocking to integrative options and opting for more “natural” care, long advocated by Natural Awakenings. They now constitute the largest sector of the U.S. workforce with annual spending power of $600 billion. Close to 60 percent of millennials research information about health and nutrition online and on social media. This health-conscious generation believes good health is both a personal and social responsibility. They are early adopters of wearable technology and prefer organically grown, locally sourced and ethically raised foods. But consumers of all ages are overwhelmed by information and unverified online sources in the fragmented whole health market.</p><br><p><img width="300" alt="" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/THTTnpEyOwpekSmRKSAOhDxxFkLT6BCKqTLDNxJ5R3ErAuqbQMMZGKKkIwEX-Gvl788b1SJex68ZHNChIGpxpPXp80roLCY31xybSNib00AXgEozlNzI2BcSSy9QBjzoH-xhL36-1_EQjl-PwudLBU0" height="301"></p><br><p><b>Looking Forward</b></p><br><p><a href="https://www.weforum.org/events/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2023">The World Economic Forum</a> reported in 2021 that health care is undergoing a digital revolution that requires multi-stakeholder collaboration and the bridging of information gaps by fusing the digital and analog worlds. The 2017 industry white paper “The Rise of Wellcare”, by PricewaterhouseCoopers, concluded that integrated ecosystems for the consumer in the healthcare industry are essential. This paradigm would include products, services, social media, community and environmental activism.</p><br><p>The good news is that Natural Awakenings magazine and KnoWEwell will continue to bring new answers and common-sense approaches to be incorporated into an enjoyable, fulfilling and healthy life. Whittle is honored to be continuing Bruckman’s legacy. "We are kindred spirits; I have the same purpose and unwavering drive that Sharon had founding Natural Awakenings nearly 30 years ago. I am deeply committed to multi-stakeholder collaboration that benefits all— our families, communities and the planet. We will educate to bring consciousness of connections into daily practices and respect for Mother Earth so all can thrive and prosper. Together, we will inspire, empower and achieve a WELLthier Living World.”</p><br><br><p>Brooke Goode is KnoWEwell’s national editor.</p><div><br></div></span><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f01e30d4-6b01-4565-b300-24004dde10a62023-01-18T12:42:25-08:002023-07-03T14:17:43-07:00KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings Join Forces2023-01-31 06:30:00 -0800Kristy Mayer<p>KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole Health benefits and services company, acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in December, 2022. “This is a transformational moment for both companies. Readers and consumers looking for trusted knowledge and education related to whole health, sustainable green living and community connections, locally and globally, will surely benefit from this collaboration,” says Kimberly Whittle, CEO of both companies.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Whittle is quick to celebrate the visionary behind <i>Natural Awakenings</i>, which has had an almost 30-year run across American cities, saying, “I am thankful for the tremendous leadership, vision and spirit that <i>Natural Awakenings</i> founder Sharon Bruckman instilled in this great publication—which I have been reading, enjoying and benefitting from for many years—and I look forward to continuing her legacy as part of the KnoWEwell family.”</p><p><br></p><p><i>Natural Awakenings</i> is—and will continue to be—a franchise with scores of publishers in different markets. “As a franchisee, each publisher manages their own magazine, collaborating with local businesses and producing hyperlocal news reporting and feature stories about people and events in their hometowns. Because they’re right there, they are well-equipped to connect readers with the best local resources. Publishers also are able to offer their readers national articles that are produced by a team of professional journalists. It’s the best of both worlds,” says Whittle.</p><p><br></p><p>KnoWEwell operates the Regenerative Whole Health Hub, a digital ecosystem, community and marketplace that centralizes global health and well-being knowledge, resources and connections. With a mission to transform health care, it is connecting the dots between regenerative organic agriculture, lifestyle choices, social issues and environmental solutions to inspire and empower individuals to prevent harm, address the root causes of chronic disease and achieve “WELLthier Living”.</p><p><br></p><p>KnoWEwell’s acquisition will have minimal impact on local magazine operations. “Moving forward, we’re looking for ways that the two companies can complement each other and also support our publishers at each location in their quest to offer the best content,” Whittle says. "We're growing a movement as we share knowledge, celebrate healing success stories, provide access to evidence-based resources and create meaningful connections while helping today's consumers, whole-health providers, mission-aligned nonprofits, businesses and advertisers prosper. 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</p><p> </p><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:784030a5-b10b-4426-bf16-b74d71e47c072022-10-31T12:38:10-07:002022-12-06T16:20:47-08:00Neutralize & Convert Harmful EMF Radiation, E-Smog and 4G/5G2022-10-31 12:39:30 -0700Rachael Oppy<div><b>Neutralize & Convert Harmful EMF Radiation, E-Smog and 4G/5G to Bio-Compatible Wellness Frequencies that Enhance & Improve the Health of your Family, Animals and Plants.</b><br><br></div><div><b>The “Cocoon” Creates an 82 foot Sphere of Protection in Your Home or Office.</b> </div><div><br></div><div>The COCOON is a whole-home or whole-office technology that neutralizes the negative frequencies of e-smog fields caused by man-made EMFs. We create a cocoon around your home and provide your body with the necessary resilience (resistance) to achieve vitality. And it all happens because the COCOON sends out:</div><ul><li>The geomagnetic frequency of 8Hz (forest atmosphere)</li><li>Non-thermal E-Smog neutralizing frequencies</li><li>And, depending on the inserted frequency card, emits corresponding natural frequencies with a diameter of 82 feet.</li><li>10 Frequency Cards include E-Smog, Hawaii Harmony, Sleep-Well, Food/Plants, Relax & Regeneration, Animal, Concentration, Sport & Fitness, I-Frequency/Internal Doctor, P-Frequency/Discomfort Relief.</li></ul><h3>How does COCOON work?<br></h3><div>The COCOON technology mirrors the Earth’s 8 Hz magnetic field and transmits it throughout your home. Our breakthrough COCOON technology brings the natural life force frequency to you and your family.<br><br><div class="image-medium image-align-left"><img alt="" src="//cdn2.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/959948/fill/300x0/CTX_Large_Cocoon.png?timestamp=1667245043"></div></div><div>The same frequency that life was born from billions of years ago. The same frequency that provides nourishment and life to all living things today. The same frequency that if it were to cease to exist – would end Life on Earth.</div><h3>For On-The-Go, Wear Your “Bubble” Personal Power Protection pendant. </h3><div>Protect Your Body’s Energy-Integrity & Vitality from Toxic EMF Radiation (E-smog) 24/7, Everywhere You Go - with the World’s Smallest, Active Frequency Device that fits right in your pocket. </div><div><br></div><div>Your body and Wellbeing are being continuously threatened by something you don't even see. That threat is based on Electromagnetic Radiation (E-Smog). On an average day, you get exposed to 20-40 sources of negative EMF, including: Your Wi-Fi router - Your Bluetooth headphones and 3G/4G/5G cellular communication towers. Even the “dirty” electricity hidden in your walls</div><div><br></div><div>The BUBBLE uses positive electromagnetic frequencies that are aligned with your body and the Earth that help you reclaim your vitality and your energy. Wear it over your Solar Plexis to open the Heart Chakra.</div><div><br></div><div>Rediscover the unbridled joy and wonderful passion of being alive and reignite your most meaningful relationships, that perhaps have lost some of their luster because you aren’t always feeling your best.<br><br></div><div>Practitioners love our products to further support the Health of clients and provide an adjunct business opportunity.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://learnmore.centropix.com/" target="_blank">Watch this before and after HRV Scanner (heart rate variability) video</a> to witness body systems improvement and functionality in one month. </div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://centropix.us/5GBGone" target="_blank">Go here to see these remarkably life changing products.</a><br></div><div><br></div><div>Call for more information on this 'rare and exciting' Ground-Floor Affiliate opportunity. (828) 817-4797.</div><div><br></div><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2c34fd9d-0afa-4669-8a2b-e2f28a9ce1dd2022-10-31T07:04:15-07:002022-12-06T16:21:19-08:00Are You Experiencing “Magnetic Field Deficiency Syndrome” (MFDS)?2022-10-31 07:53:34 -0700Rachael Oppy<h3>NOW We Can Protect Our Health-Integrity</h3><div>The damage of "ElectroSmog" radiation is the latest topic in Health & Wellness conversations today. </div><div><br></div><div>Even if we eat well and exercise, EMF radiation is still a constant real threat to our health's integrity. In our industrialized society, one of the most common, yet least understood syndromes is MFDS, or MAGNETIC FIELD DEFICIENCY SYNDROME, leading to a number of symptoms including Fatigue, Insomnia, Dizziness, Headache and overall suffering.</div><div><br></div><div>Like a "DreamCatcher" the COCOON detects and converts 82 feet of the detrimental electromagnetic waves into a Bio-Resonance source, using 24-carat Gold and minerals incorporated into cards such as the E-Smog, Sleep Well & Hawaii Harmony cards.</div><div><br></div><div>The COCOON was put to the test at Gunter Haffelder Institute for Brain Research with mass spectral EEG measurements that cannot be fooled. The conclusion could not have been clearer! With the Centropix COCOON, the stress caused by E-Smog WAS GONE!!</div><div><br></div><div>Do your family a favor and include this revolutionary system into your home for Christmas.</div><div><br></div><div>Replicate the Natural 8 Hz Frequency of the Earth with the Centropix COCOON and bring Vitality & Life into Your Home and Office.</div><div><br><b>COCOON Benefits</b>: Optimal Sleep Quality, Reduced Stress, Better Daily Performance & Teamwork, Unlimited Vitality, Improved Mental Clarity.<br><br></div><div><a href="https://learnmore.centropix.com/" target="_blank">Before/after HRV Scanner</a> (heart rate variability). Witness body systems improvement and functionality in one month.</div><div><br></div><div><a href="https://centropix.us/5GBGone" target="_blank">See these remarkably life changing products</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>Call for more information on this 'rare and exciting' Ground-Floor Affiliate opportunity. (828) 817-4797.</div><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6a411d0c-88a3-41e7-a8a0-91eac61418162022-07-31T19:07:26-07:002024-03-18T13:30:15-07:00In This Issue: August 20222022-07-31 19:07:25 -0700Kristy MayerPlease enjoy the August 2022 Issue of Natural Awakenings. Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through that articles below.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:af4554f9-67bb-40bf-9b51-00a14fe929b92022-07-31T18:59:47-07:002022-07-31T18:59:49-07:00When Getting Mercury Fillings Removed, Choose a SMART-Certified Dentist. Here’s Why.2022-07-31 18:59:46 -0700Kristy Mayer<p>Though the past couple years have been rough going, they’ve included some great developments, as well. For one, the FDA finally acknowledged that dental amalgam - the mercury alloy used to make “silver” fillings - is NOT, in fact, safe for everyone. They now say roughly two-thirds of the US population should avoid them due to the risks they pose to human health.<br></p><p><br></p><p>Since then, the two major dental supply companies here in the US have chosen to stop making and marketing amalgam. </p><p><br></p><p>Meantime, an amendment to the Minamata Convention - a global treaty to reduce mercury pollution - was recently accepted, requiring nations to discourage the use of mercury amalgam in children under the age of 15 and in pregnant and nursing mothers.</p><p><br></p><p>Fortunately, it’s something we’ve practiced in our office for many years. After all, mercury is a neurotoxin, dangerous to the brain, and it’s off-gassed with every bite and swallow. Once that vapor is inhaled, it's a quick trip from the lungs into the bloodstream and from there to organs that have a special affinity for attracting heavy metals, particularly the kidneys and brain. </p><p><br></p><p><b>“Mercury-Free” Is Not Enough</b></p><p>When people learn about the health hazards posed by dental amalgam, they naturally favor healthier - not to mention more aesthetic - alternatives. This consumer demand has inspired more dentists to quit the material even before the changes of the past couple years. </p><p><br></p><p>But mercury-free isn’t mercury-SAFE, and safety is paramount when it comes to removing old amalgams, whether that removal is due to wear or breakage, or because a patient chooses it for health reasons. </p><p><br></p><p>Such exposure could make a healthy person sick and a chronically ill person even sicker. Instead of solving the problem, you’ve created a worse one.</p><p><br></p><p>Special precautions MUST be taken when removing mercury amalgam, to protect the health of patients, dental workers, and our planet. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>Our Doctors are Certified in Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal </b></p><p>The gold standard for safe mercury removal is SMART, which stands for “Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique.” This science-based protocol was developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology, a professional association devoted to biocompatible, biological dentistry. </p><p> </p><p>While any dentist can follow the IAOMT’s strict guidelines, the only assurance of having your amalgams removed safely is by choosing a dentist who is SMART-certified. </p><p><br></p><p>At the Holistic Dental Center of New Jersey, all our dentists are SMART-certified practitioners. </p><p><br></p><p><b>About the Holistic Dental Center of NJ</b></p><p>For over two decades the Holistic Dental Center has provided exceptional biological dentistry with surgical expertise in a friendly, home-like environment. To learn more about mercury amalgam filling removal give us a call at 973-457-4688 or visit <a href="http://www.holisticdentalcenternj.com"><span>www.holisticdentalcenternj.com </span></a><br><br></p><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ba122072-4a9f-43e9-8f4c-a678697a7b5f2022-05-03T17:55:03-07:002022-05-03T18:17:29-07:00Bare2022-05-03 17:55:03 -0700Nicole Zornitzer<p>As I reflect upon my life and the 50 years I have been on this journey, I am realizing that each piece, each moment has brought me to this moment where I can bare my soul and be completely comfortable in the vulnerability. <br></p><p><br></p><p>The pieces of my life remind me of my favorite dessert, rainbow sprinkles on chocolate soft serve ice cream. Each sprinkle brings meaning, relationship, excitement, sorrow, challenge, evolution, change, flavor, and a deeper appreciation for life, if I allow. And as my tongue licks each sprinkle, savors its flavor as it mixes with the ice-cream, I become nourished and satiated in life experience. </p><p><br></p><p>I often feel that my life can be likened to a book and each chapter has brought various pieces of a puzzle into my reach to experience it all. From childhood to adolescence to young adult to now a more mature adult, I have experienced so many things during these 50 years. While each chapter has certainly had its challenges, each page of the chapter has brought significant meaning and lessons along the way. </p><p><br></p><p>Neither of my parents are here to celebrate my milestone birthday with me, which is terribly sad. However, along my path I have been fortunate to meet people who love me and support me emotionally and care about my well-being and I know I am not alone. As I reflect on each page of my book that is still in process, and allow myself to fully embrace my moments, I realize that the chapters of my life have become pieces of a puzzle. Without any piece, this puzzle cannot exist and therefore the more challenging moments for me were meant to be experienced to provide me the compass to evolve and further my self-study. Some of my puzzle pieces may be worn or have jagged edges, but that is okay, I realize this now.</p><p><br></p><p>My core, the center of this puzzle of life, the inside of my ice cream cone where the sweetest most delicious experience happens, my purpose for being alive are Jared & Larissa, my children. I know that upon the day of my death, they are my WHY and they were my life’s purpose and dharma. I also know with certainty, they were my most important “job” and I know with every bit of me, that I was exactly the mother I was born to be. I remember when I was 5 years old and my brother Jonathan was born, people asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up. My answer was always the same: a cheerleader and a mommy. I have accomplished both and more, ironically maybe the cheerleader I was in high school became the cheerleader I now am for my clients, my community, my family. This all being said, my greatest joy will always be my children. My greatest disappointments, well there are a lot and those I will hold inside with compassion for myself and forgiveness for others. What is most important is that I have learned from all my mistakes, albeit it sometimes took a bit to see the light after the darkness; but it did happen.</p><p><br></p><p>I am bare, naked, and NOT afraid. I am vulnerable, I am sensitive, I have a big heart that many have seen. I am optimistic most of the time, I am scared a lot of the time, I push myself to my limits too much of the time. I am a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a lover, and I am proud of my learnings thus far. So, while I most certainly do not know the number of my days remaining, what I am certain of is that at the beginning of 2022 I set out to EXPERIENCE life with rainbow sunglasses, to see the best in myself and others, to travel, to love, to be present. So far, this is all happening for me, and the reason why is simple; I became OKAY being exposed, bare and willing to get hurt along the way.</p><p><br></p><p>Today I am 50 years old. Today I have never felt more alive. Today I am present and will walk the balance of my journey open to receive all that comes my way.</p><p><br></p><p><i>Nicole Zornitzer is the owner of Niyama Yoga. For information, visit </i><a href="http://www.NiyamaYogaShala.com" target="_blank">NiyamaYogaShala.com</a><i>.</i></p><p><i><br></i></p><div class="media clearfix">
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Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4ea62384-e658-4047-a2f7-4206ea0b79462022-03-09T16:40:59-08:002022-12-30T08:13:16-08:00Bircher-Benner 2 Manual for Patients with Liver and Gallbladder Conditions2022-03-09 16:40:59 -0800Kristy Mayer<span><div><p>The latest biophysically scientific insights on life energy, food energy and the effects of fresh raw fruit and vegetable food. Comprehensive instructions for the application and preparation of the vegetable raw-food diet according to Bircher-Benner. This manual is based on long experience in the treatment of patients who have been healed by Bircher’s order therapy. The earlier editions have been supplemented with many notes from basic research and the new results of clinical gastroenterological research, and the dietetic section has also been slightly revised without losing the high quality of Bircher’s recipes. The manual gives the patient or person with a weakness of the liver the required knowledge and the indispensable practical instruction to enable him to stop progression of his disease and initiate continuous healing steps. The book can be a valuable aid for the doctor practicing holistic treatment, helping him or her to provide patients with instructions for changing their lifestyles towards the order therapy.<span><br><br>Since its establishment by Dr.med. Max Oscar Bircher-Benner, the order therapy for liver and gall diseases has been researched for more than one hundred years at the Bircher-Benner clinic and in private practices under careful observation of its healing effects. Throughout these years, the many thousands of desperate patients who recovered from their rapidly worsening diseases have been our best teachers. With a strong will to be healed, they successfully followed the instructions of the order therapy and enabled great insights whose confirmation is only now slowly being reflected in general medical research.<br><br></span></p><p><a href="https://www.bircher-benner.com/en/edition-bircher-benner/" target="_blank">All Dr. Bircher Manuals</a>.</p></div><h2><br></h2><h2>The Physician of the Future<br></h2><div class="image-align-center"><img alt="" src="//cdn3.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/917510/fill/0x0/csm_PhysicianFuture-en_5f6da86fad.jpeg?timestamp=1651171024"></div><p> </p><p>‘We Exist in Direct Proportion to the Amount of Chaos that We Can Sustain and Dissipate’ </p><p><br></p><p>Ilia Prigogine said this upon accepting the 1977 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Life is a constant battle against chaos. The only place where order arises spontaneously from chaos is inside living cells. Our cells are dissipative systems. Due to their intensive storage of photons coming from photosynthesis, their energy is so far removed from thermodynamic equilibrium that the second law of thermodynamics and thus the chaos principle become invalid. The only possible explanation for the high energy in the cells is their intense photon storage and amplification. If we feed on living plants that use photosynthesis, order and regeneration arise. If we feed ourselves with inanimate food, our cells degenerate and aging occurs. In addition, it has been scientifically proven that the intestinal flora has a considerable influence on our psyche and emotions. </p><p>World history was a constant alternation of order and chaos and frequently reflected people’s degree of health. If we order the inside of our cells, not only our biological system, but also our minds are in greater harmony and healthy people do fewer unreasonable things. “Mens sana in corpore sano est.” (A healthy mind exists in a healthy body.) <a>(</a><a href="https://www.bircher-benner.com/en/edition-bircher-benner/" target="_blank">https://www.bircher-benner.com/en/edition-bircher-benner/</a>)</p></span><span><p><b>The Physician of the Future</b></p><p>At the peak of his life's work, Dr. Maximilian Bircher-Benner wrote the book The Physician of the Future. It is an autobiographical work by a great doctor who healed thousands of people and saved many lives; the description of the life of a doctor who always devoted his life to the search for truth and to encouraging humanity in the world around him. Studying his career can be fascinating for any reader. It’s a textbook describing a new kind of humanity and will be of interest for every young doctor as well as for nurses, lay individuals and, in fact, everyone who is professionally involved in dealing with people. It shows how to prevent illness and to attempt to cure the ills of humanity. It’s a book that it is certainly well worth reading.</p><p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.bircher-benner.com/en" target="_blank">https://www.bircher-benner.com/en</a> </p></span><span><p><br></p><p>A fundamental goal of the Maximilian Bircher Foundation is the promotion of research work to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based regulatory naturopathy.<br></p><p> -Advertorial-</p><div><br></div></span><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3a56e70b-c2c0-4dad-bb69-c7f0302c5eae2021-12-20T13:33:01-08:002022-01-03T14:21:57-08:00How Does PolarAid Shield the Body? PolarAid Elevates Your Aura to a Real Protective Shield!2021-12-30 06:30:00 -0800Rachael Oppy<span>“PolarAid offers an easy and quick way to increase the flow of vital energy into the body, in enhancing cell vibration and supporting and strengthening the health. With all recommended hygiene and protection protocols in place, PolarAid elevates your aura to a real protective shield!<br><br></span><span>The PolarAid disc is aligned with the energy centers (chakras) of the human body, establishing a perfect harmony in the energy field (aura), which consequently at the physical level, results in good health.<br><br></span><div class="image-main"><img alt="Chart of chakras without PolardAid" src="//cdn0.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/876421/fill/700x0/chakras-without-polaraid.jpg?timestamp=1640098395"></div><p> </p><div class="image-main"><img alt="Chart of chakras with PolarAid" src="//cdn1.locable.com/uploads/resource/file/876422/fill/700x0/chakras-with-polaraid.jpg?timestamp=1640098463"></div><p> </p><p>When your electromagnetic shell is well supported, you will be protected from external harmful effects. PolarAid effectiveness has been examined on the condition of our energy field with bioresonance devices, and a significant improvement in the appearance of the aura was experimented after only one treatment!” - Dr. Tomic</p><h3>Words from EMF expert</h3><p><b>Dr. Ross Andersen, EMF expert, recommends PolarAid as a personal protective equipment that has a shielding effect (</b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ0tDCXVt7k" target="_blank">video</a><b>)!</b></p><p></p><p>In this 7 minute interview extract, Dr. Ross Andersen introduced PolarAid as one of the most effective personal protective devices, that strengthens the body’s ability to withstand the EMF, and explains the technology he is using when evaluating its positive impact on the body (muscle testing). Dr. Ross Andersen has been recommending PolarAid to his customers for over 3 years now!</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ0tDCXVt7k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZ0tDCXVt7k</a></p><p></p><h3>Few lines NOT to miss:</h3><p></p><p>“The other aspect is wearing something that alters your body’s ability to handle the radiation. There are a number of devices available that actually do that. There are a lot of devices that are fraudulent. There are hundreds of these gadgets that you can buy and things that you can stick on your phone. The vast majority of them do nothing but there are some that actually do improve the body’s ability to withstand the radiation. One of the most important devices that I run across was PolarAid that was given to me by a wealthy client about three years ago now. It contains the Lakhovsky coil configuration.”</p><p></p><p>“<b>The form that I recommend is called PolarAid.</b> It’s something you buy once because it doesn’t run on a battery. It’s actually an antenna that alters the ability of the body to withstand electromagnetic radiation.”</p><p></p><p>“<b>PolarAid is of extremely high quality.</b> You could literally never break it. It’s incredibly sturdy. That’s one of the reasons I like it. It costs a little more than some of the other ones but it’s extremely well-built.” - Dr. Ross Andersen</p><p><b>Get a PolarAid disc at 25% discount (originally $64, now $49.95!)</b></p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1pQ8KYLFvo" target="_blank"></a></p><p><a href="https://polaraidhealth-global.com/buy/#product-list" target="_blank"><b>Click here to order PolarAid</b></a><b> or call 1-450-486-7888</b></p><hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturalawakeningsnj.com">Natural Awakenings North Central New Jersey</a></small></p>