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Health & Wellness

A Fresh Fall Start: How Our Bodies

Renew Like Autumn Trees

understanding this natural occur- certain hours of the day, intermittent
rence is your golden ticket to health fasting, can kick-start this process.
and vitality. Exercise and movement, whether it's
Nature’s Magic: Trees and You dancing in your living room, taking
Trees drop old leaves to sprout a brisk walk, or hitting the gym can
new ones. Similarly, inside our bod- help. Certain nutrients and supple-
ies, mitophagy is like a cleanup crew. ments like Omega 3s, CoQ10, Vita-
It helps get rid of parts of our cells min B Complex and others support
that aren't working at their best any-
more, making room for the healthier mitophagy and mitochondrial health
new parts to shine. Think of it as a as do modalities like cold laser ther-
mini makeover for our mitochondria, apy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and
the powerhouse of our cells! ozone therapy.
Why Should You Care? Your Fresh Start, Every Day
Jenna Richardson,
CIHC, FDN-P, RTT, C.Hyp As time goes on, some parts of our So, next time you're enjoying a
cells get tired and don't work as well. cup of (organic) coffee and watching
As autumn gently unfolds with If we let them hang around too long, those autumn leaves fall, remem-
the early golden hues followed by they can make it harder for the rest ber that your body is working in
the falling leaves, it reminds us of the of the cell to do its job. Mitophagy its unique way to keep you fresh
cyclic rhythm of nature; a necessary ensures that the tired parts go and and feeling great. Just like trees
reminder especially when it comes only the best parts stay to support have their seasonal renewal, you
to our health and well-being. Much healthy mitochondrial energy pro- Call (609) 512-1468 or
like the trees shedding their leaves, duction and graceful aging. have your own built-in rejuvenation princetonih.com/booknow
our bodies undergo a parallel reju- Boosting Your Natural Cleanup process. And by investing in under-
venation process called mitophagy. There are some simple things standing and nurturing that process,
And, if you're navigating the grace- you can do to help this natural cell you're on your way to a healthier
ful journey of aging, as we all are, cleanup. For instance, eating within and more vibrant you.

I Believe in Pink: Making a Difference

bers supported their mission. ment, there are follow-up
This grassroots fundraising visits and constant testing to
effort raised thousands of dol- watch for reoccurrence and
lars that were donated to vari- other health issues that often
ous organizations, aiding vic- develop from complications.
tims of breast cancer and their Our goal is to provide finan-
families, as well as funding for cial assistance for medical
research. costs not covered by insur-
In 2018, Denise Mariani ance, transportation to the
joined the team, and it was utterly draining treatments,
decided to make the mission nutritional foods, household
official. It was then that we assistance, and specialty items
formed a non-profit organi- such as bras and wigs.
zation which we named "I I Believe in Pink, with con-
Stacy Spera, Founder
Believe in Pink." tinual support from our gen-
I Believe in Pink began I Believe in Pink is commit- erous community, will carry
with Stacy Spera’s personal ted to assisting patients and on our mission to generate
journey with breast cancer their families with the over- awareness, inspire hope, and
and her best friend’s, Tracey whelming financial challenges make a difference in as many
Destribats’, response to that that accompany breast cancer. lives as we can reach, lives that
journey. These two women As Stacy can bear witness, the are impacted by this dreadful
turned adversity into hope. initial diagnosis is traumatic. disease. We welcome ALL to
They recruited their friends, First thoughts are “Get it out join our annual fundraising
their family, and their commu- of me!” Secondary thoughts event on October 19, 2023 at
nity to raise money for breast are about the financial impact Nottingham Fire House from
cancer research and support that accompanies this disease. 6 - 10 pm.
for women afflicted with this A breast cancer diagnosis To learn more about the
potentially deadly disease. is not just a chapter in one’s organization and its services,
For several years, family, life; it is a book with several please visit our web site:
friends and community mem- sequels. After initial treat- www.ibelieveinpink.org

Mercer County Woman 8 September/October 2023