By, Pam Teel For months, friends of ours kept telling us about Tsubaki’s. They go often for the sushi. Not a fish eater, I always declined. Not wanting to disappoint our friends for a third time, I decided to look up the menu online and was deeply surprised that Tsubaki wasn’t just a sushi place … Continued

Ingredients: • 1 Sweet potato • 1 teaspoon Olive Oil • Dash of Cayenne • Dash of Chili Powder • 3 mini sweet red/orange peppers, sliced • 1/4 white onion, sliced • 3 tablespoons salsa • 1/4 cup black beans • 2 tablespoons jalapenos • 1/3 avocado, cubed Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. … Continued

According to the National Sleep Foundation, 92 percent of people reported that a mattress is important to them for a good night’s sleep. An old mattress can be the cause of pain, stress and other health issues. A recent study proved that a new mattress improves stress. The study asked 60 people to sleep on … Continued

CentraState Healthcare System is pleased to announce the appointment of James Matera, DO, FACOI, as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer effective March 3, 2019. Dr. Matera has been a highly respected physician on staff at CentraState Medical Center for more than 20 years. “Now, more than ever, health care will require … Continued

By Lauren Kolacki Abraham Harold Maslow was one of the most influential American psychologists of the twentieth century. He constructed a motivational theory that proposed the idea that healthful human beings have distinct needs that need to be met in order to reach a level of self-fulfillment. Maslow called this theory the Hierarchy of Needs … Continued

Blake Laurence, Esq., Julian Leone and Andrew J. Santoro Jr., all from Freehold, have been appointed to the CentraState Healthcare Foundation Board of Trustees. Blake Laurence Esq., is a partner in the law firm of Davison, Eastman, Muñoz, Lederman & Paone, P.A., specializing in all aspects of estate planning, admin- istration, litigation, taxation, IRS tax … Continued

Remind your teen that underage drinking is illegal and driving under the influence of any im- pairing substance – including illicit, over-the-counter, and prescription drugs – could have deadly consequences. Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in every State—inside or outside of a vehicle. Drunk driving laws are always strictly enforced, and … Continued

With the coming of Spring, the world around us changes, bringing new energy into our auras and Chakras that we have to deal with. Longer days, more gatherings, more outdoor events – it is important to recognize how we receive and process the energy around us. Being aware of what energy we are taking on … Continued

By, Pam Teel Did you know that drinking warm or hot water can improve weight loss? To kick start your metabolism, drink a cup of warm or hot water in the morning with some lemon in it. It has a detoxifying effect on your body and helps you to get rid of harmful toxins. Hot … Continued

To develop a more positive mindset: Remember your good deeds. Give yourself credit for the good things you do for others each day. Forgive yourself. Everyone makes mistakes. Learn from what went wrong, but don’t dwell on it. Spend more time with your friends. Surround yourself with pos- itive, healthy people. Explore your beliefs about … Continued