In This Issue May 2021 Digital Magazine Please our enjoy the May 2021 issue by flipping through the pages of digital magazine or scrolling throw the articles below. The Sliding Scale of Bodywork Bodywork is one of those practices that most people kind of know about, but are never quite sure what it exactly means. From assuming it’s just one’s body—at work—to involving deep meditation while fasting in the mountains of Tibet, how it’s thought of can certainly vary. Read More » Regenerative Medicine of South Jersey Offers Women a Self-Esteem Boost with Medical Aesthetics t’s no secret that feeling beautiful and having confidence are two things that many women struggle with, no thanks to popular culture and the media. As part of a woman’s natural aging process, the first signs of aging that show up are fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. Read More » Injectable Vitamins for Weight Loss Increasingly, men and women are using injectable vitamins for weight loss, energy, immune system support, anti-aging, detoxification and more. Injectable vitamins are a quick, safe and simple way to boost well-being. Read More » Chocolate and Child Labor Unfortunately, the link between chocolate and child labor is closer than many may think. Seventy percent of the world’s cacao beans come from West Africa, primarily Ghana and the Ivory Coast. Read More » How Knowing One’s Genes Can Help One Lose Weight Most people have this basic understanding of genetics: One inherits genes from their parents, and their DNA combines to create your unique genetic makeup. This can include more obvious traits such as eye color and height, but also more complex traits that may involve multiple genes, such as risk of diseases including diabetes, heart disease, obesity and cancer, as well as all aspects of metabolism. Read More » Stopping the Clock from Aging: Best Anti-Aging Vitamins and Herbs We can’t stay young forever, but at least we can slow down the aging process from the inside out. Here are some anti-aging vitamins and herbs that will help to keep one’s cells healthy as one ages Read More » Ready, Set, BLONDE! Warm, sunny days are ahead, and we are not mad about it. There is something about those perfectly placed, sun-kissed highlights that just scream summer! However, summer days for most means throwing your hair up and heading down to the beach. Read More » Springtime Cleaning: Detox and Weight-Loss Webinar Series Merchantville Medical Wellness Center (MMWC) is launching a two-part webinar series introducing a scientifically based detox and weight-loss program. In the first webinar at 7 p.m. on May 6, participants will learn about an effective 15-day metabolic cleanse program that is safe, convenient and easy to follow. Read More » Natural Makeup You Can Make At Home Oklahoma publisher Shanna Warner shares her 10 recipes for natural cosmetics in the free e-book Earth Angels. The ingredients are easy to find; you probably have some of them in your pantry right now. The process of creating your own makeup is easy, fun, inexpensive and healthier for your skin and body. Read More » Spiritual Teacher Joins Soon-to-Be Open Excitari Wellness Center Excitari Wellness Center, in Medford, recently welcomed Allison Prettyman, an intuitive healer, reiki practitioner and life coach who specializes in helping those diagnosed with cancer increase comfort levels mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, and to live a fulfilled life from the light and love of their true self. Read More » The Wide World of Butter Many may remember the days when there was one type of butter on the grocery shelf. Those days are long gone as people these days stare blankly in the butter aisle trying to decode the dozens of labels and ingredients. This guide will break down the different types of butter plus the definition and reasoning behind each. Read More » Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea. Read More » Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity. Read More » Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods. Read More » Baby Blueberry Smoothie This 5 ingredient recipe for homemade baby blueberry smoothies is the perfect way to get little ones started with solid foods. Read More » Baby Superfood Purée Make simple, healthy, homemade baby food purée with these superfood ingredients. Read More » Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers A study found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense over the last 30 years with an increase in mean annual temperatures being the strongest driver. Read More » Composting Human Remains is a Reality Environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose, the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle, Washington, where composting as a form of human burial is legal. Read More » Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies A study reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. Read More » Curbing Cancer in Cats: Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy 1 in 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer, but the risk of contraction and severe outcomes can be lowered with these holistic treatment options and healthy preventative tips. Read More » Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries. Read More » Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands. Read More » Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. Read More » Homeopathy to the Rescue: Create a Family First-Aid Kit The emergency remedies of homeopathy are straight-forward, low-cost and easy to administer for first aid to cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, and poison ivy. Read More » Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression. Read More » Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby. Read More » Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies. Read More » Pregnancy Apps Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of the best holistic pregnancy apps. Read More » Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Read More » Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. Read More » Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym. Read More » Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options. Read More » Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions We can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion. Read More » World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Read More » Other
