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Lose weight with hypnotherapy at:
The Aquarian Sun Healing and Learning Center
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This Spring, Leave Your Allergies at the Door
It seems to me that every May for the past few years, I've heard friends and neighbors complain that "this is the worst allergy season ever" or "I never had allergies before this year." Indeed, the experts at pollen.com have been forecasting a heavier allergy season this year taking into account weather and wind patterns. As someone who has suffered from terrible Spring allergies almost all my life, however, I've actually found the past few seasons to be mild for me. And I attribute that to some very simple lifestyle adjustments I've made. If you are finding yourself impacted by the pollen counts this season, here are some simple tips for reducing your reactions.
1. Leave your shoes at the door. Tracking in pollen from outdoors will make sure your home is not an allergy safe haven.
2. Shower and wash your hair before bed. Otherwise you will be sleeping in and breathing in everything that's causing you to sneeze, wheeze, and water.
3. Close your windows. As lovely as a Spring breeze might feel, it's a major no-no for allergy sufferers.
In addition to the above, you might want to consider boosting your immunity through dietary changes, supplements, or alternative and complementary therapies. I've found that eliminating dairy and sugar from my diet, getting rid of toxic house cleansers, and switching to organic foods has really contributed to a reduction in allergy symptoms for me. To find a local practitioner who may be able to help you combat your allergies once and for all, please contact me,
Jen Maidenberg, Mindful Living NJ. |
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What's So Important About Composting?
 Did you know that green waste from your yard and kitchen accounts for about 25 percent of the material being hauled from your home each week? Composting provides a way not only of reducing the amount of waste that needs to be disposed of, but also of converting that waste into a product that is useful for gardening, landscaping, or house plants. Otherwise it ends up in depleting landfill space.
I  t may seem like a big lifestyle change to start composting, but organic gardener Virgina Lamb makes it easy and fun! Lamb helps community members learn the basics of composting in user-friendly educational workshops and lectures. Lamb will be conducting her next workshop on Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm at the Maplewood Memorial Library in Maplewood. The workshop is $10, but for $60 you get the info and a brand new compost bin and kitchen scrap bucket. Registration is required. For more information, contact Virginia Lamb at 347-262-0704 or compost.education@yahoo.com |
2nd Annual Highlands GreenFest on May 16 You know it's REALLY a GreenFest when carpoolers and hybrid car-owners are rewarded with preferential parking. If you want an opportunity to experience green living in New Jersey--one that's fun for the whole family--head on over to beautiful Bubbling Springs Park in West Milford for the 2nd Annual Highlands GreenFest on May 16, from 10 am - 5pm.
Events and entertainment include live local music, interactive demonstrations, and a raffle for goods and services. Organic, local and vegan food options will be available, as well as educational information about the local food movement. Local green goods and services will be available for purchase throughout the day.
 The organizer of the festival is "Sustainable West Milford," a local non-profit organization that seeks to empower New Jersey residents to transform the region into an economically vibrant, environmentally-friendly, and sustainable community through personal participation and leadership. More info at their website: www.sustainablewestmilford.org
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Coming Soon - Mindful Living NJ Monthly Salon This summer, Mindful Living NJ will begin offering the community a unique opportunity to participate in monthly salons, which will focus on making connections between community members with chronic illness or pain and holistic health practitioners who can help.
Each Mindful Living NJ Monthly Salon™ will be themed based on a specific disorder, such as chronic back pain, migraines, asthma/allergies, ADHD, infertility, migraines, menopause and more. In addition to meeting practitioners who can offer integrative and alternative treatment for such ailments, the Mindful Living NJ Monthly Salon™ will feature discussion and support opportunities for guests. You can share what is working and not working for you; and learn helpful hints from like-minded and empathetic neighbors.
To learn more about participating as either a practitioner or as a guest, please contact Jen Maidenberg at jen@mindfullivingnj.com.
More details to come in the next "News You Can Use."
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| Upcoming Community Events |
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Core Therapies Hosting "Best Birth" event
An event celebrating the release of Your Best Birth, a new book by Ricki Lake & Abby Epstein who previously produced "The Business of Being Born." Wed., May 13, 7 pm. Core Therapies, 167 Walnut St., Livingston. Discussion and prenatal yoga to follow. More info at www.coretherapies.net
Acupressure workshop at The Aquarian Sun
Learn self-healing techniques using pressure points. May 31. 10 am - 1 pm. $50. The Aquarian Sun, 63 Beaver Brook Rd., Suite 305, Lincoln Park, NJ. 973-686-9100. www.aquariansun.com Guided Meditation every Tuesday evening
Enjoy a relaxing evening of guided meditation and contemplation every Tuesday evening from 7-8 pm. Open to the public. $10. The Aquarian Sun, 63 Beaver Brook Rd., Suite 305, Lincoln Park, NJ. 973-686-9100. www.aquariansun.com
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WHO WE ARE
Mindful Living NJ strives to educate and empower individuals to take charge of their health. We help individuals connect with holistic health and wellness practitioners through consultations, educational presentations, and events. We also help holistic health and wellness professionals gain access to the community through marketing and public relations support. Find out more by contacting Jen Maidenberg at jen@mindfullivingnj.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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