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Cranial Osteopath
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 At Maplewood Yoga Studio, Pediatrician to Offer a Holistic Approach to Vaccinating Kids  addressing concerns that many parents have regarding their safety and efficacy.
In this informative workshop beginning at 7:30 pm, Dr. Palevsky, who also is president-elect of the American Holistic Medical Association, will discuss vaccine science and funding; how vaccines work...and don't; and what role vaccines play in the development of chronic illness in our children. Dr. Palevsky intends to provide attendees with real answers to their questions about vaccines and help parents feel empowered in their choices. Registration is required. $40/person; $65/couple. More info at www.shaktinj.com |
| Local Physician Helps Parents Who Are Sick of Treating Infants and Children With Antibiotics
"This and every cold and flu season, I frequently hear from moms who have infants and children with chronic ear infections," says Dr. Mark Morris, a cranial osteopath in Springfield. "And they're  concerned about treating their kids with yet another antibiotic course."
In addition to the well-known dangers of repeat antibiotic use, such as bacterial resistance and diarrhea, studies show that infants who receive antibiotics in their first year of life are more likely to develop asthma by age seven.
Instead of medication, Dr. Morris uses the non-invasive treatment of osteopathic manual manipulation to offer infants long-term relief of pain and to prevent life-long hearing damage. The goal of osteopathic manual manipulation, Dr. Morris explains, is to "set the body up to heal itself." He also teaches mothers to support Eustachian tube function in their children with exercises at home.
"Children under the age of six have less than optimal Eustachian tube function," he says. "This can be further exacerbated by birth trauma." Gentle manipulation will assist in the proper movement of fluids in the head and promote drainage which can cure infections, and prevent future ones. For more information, visit www.njosteopathic.com or call 973-258-1776. |
Moms Need Postnatal Massage Just As Much As Prenatal, Says Local Massage Therapist It's rare that new moms take time to consider the physical and emotional toll their recent birth has taken on them, says local massage therapist, Lynda Fox Rountree.
 "While I see many women in my practice for pre-natal massages -- women looking for relief from an aching back or swollen feet," Rountree says. "I hardly ever see a woman after she's had the baby, which is such a shame because massage offers so many benefits to post-natal women."
Breastfeeding moms often suffer from backache, shoulder stress or breast tenderness, symptoms that can be relieved by massage. Breastfeeding or not, moms of newborns are often stressed simply from lack of sleep, let alone the overwhelming adjustment life with a new child brings. "A happy and healthy mom often leads to a happy and healthy baby," says Rountree. "Therefore, taking care of your body and your emotional state will transfer directly to your new little one."
Rountree, who provides massage therapy in both Maplewood and Union, is happy for moms to bring infants with them while they receive massage therapy. For more information, contact her at 973.224.0660. |
| Upcoming Community Events |
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More than 50 Holistic Health and Green Living Businesses To Take Part in Holistic Health Fair
The 2nd Annual Mindful Living Holistic Health and Wellness Fair is only weeks away! On March 22, from 12 - 4pm, visit the Maplewood Woman's Club in Maplewood, NJ to learn new ways to take charge of your family's health. Discover all that is available to you and your family in the areas of acupuncture, nutrition, psychotherapy, fitness, massage, yoga, organic food, natural home products and sleep aids, green building, backyard gardening, chiropractic for adults and kids, and more. Enjoy food from local favorites, It's A Wrap and Lalibela. Make sure to get your FREE Mindful Living Directory of Businesses and Services at the door. For more info, visit www.mindfullivingnj.com. |
| Shakti Yoga & Living Arts Presents...
"Winter Book Event - Labor of Love, by Cara Muhlhahn," Sat., March 14, 1-3 pm, FREE. Following the reading and book signing, stay on for "Exploring the Home Birth Option" Panel Discussion, 3 - 4:30pm. www.shaktinj.com
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This is not medical advice, nor is Mindful Living NJ a licensed physician providing medical treatment. If medical treatment or advice is necessary, please contact a qualified medical practitioner. As part of our service, if you desire, we can put you in contact with a qualified medical practitioner. All information provided is for general purposes only. | |
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