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Integrative Veterinary Medicine A Personal Approach to Pet Care When your dog scratches and licks relentlessly to the point of inflammation and infection, or your cat is lethargic, not eating and urinating often, treatment usually involves conventional medicine like antibiotics, corticosteroids, antihistamines or shots of insulin. However, you know there’s another approach to healthcare that offers effective, scientifically-proven treatment of diseases and symptoms.

Complementary and alternative veterinary medicine (CAVM) is increasing in popularity with pet owners seeking effective and scientifically-proven holistic options, such as herbal remedies, homeopathic treatments, acupuncture, and laser treatments, for their pets. Alternative medicine can complement conventional medicine—using herbs to enhance natural insulin production or reduce nausea, performing acupuncture to relieve pain, or applying laser therapy for better healing. What is integrative veterinary medicine? “One size fits all” in conventional veterinary care is not always effective— genetics and lifestyles can differ dramatically. When the principles of integrative veterinary medicine are applied, then pet healthcare is about selecting and blending the appropriate use of therapeutic options in order for the body to effectively respond and heal. Integrative veterinary medicine is not an “either-or” solution to combining conventional and alternative medicine for treatment of an illness. Integrative medicine is a comprehensive approach to wellness and healing that takes the patient as a whole—in this case, your dog or cat—into consideration when looking for the best healthcare and treatment outcome. Additionally, promoting optimal wellness by keeping pets vibrantly healthy and preventing illnesses are core principles of integrative medicine. Dr. Ashlea Erk has been successfully treating clients with mobility issues and pain management using veterinary acupuncture. With the recent addition of Dr. David MacDonald, who is certified in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine, Doylestown Veterinary Hospital (DVH) expands the range of therapeutic options available to patients and area pet owners. “Integrative medicine allows the medical team to provide highly individualized care. We can consciously choose from a variety of therapies to accomplish the proper balance for a healthy life or for a unique solution to more effective treatment of a chronic illness,” explained Dr. MacDonald. Your pet means the world to you and integrative medicine is the care you want. Doylestown Veterinary Hospital offers discounted Wellness Plans and holistic options for comprehensive, personalized veterinary care. Call 215-345-6000 to schedule an exam and consultation, an acupuncture session, or a laser therapy treatment. Integrative medicine at

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How Families Can Build Resilience Being a parent and raising a family has never been easy. The modern world presents many unique, complex challenges for today’s parents. What are these challenges and how can a family be resilient in the face of them? Families are bombarded with advances in technology and information overload. As a parent, how do you sort through what information is going to be beneficial to your family and what will be detrimental? Our children’s world often revolves around social media, making them vulnerable to cyber bullying, and unhealthy fads and websites. It can be challenging to connect with a teen who prefers texting with friends or to find stimulating enough activities for a child hooked on videos and games. Many parents deal with sibling rivalry, separation anxiety, peer pressure and bullying. Families also experience the stress caused by moves, family separations, divorce or becoming a blended family. Learning not to repeat family patterns and handling well-intended but unwanted feedback from others are additional challenges. Yes, being a parent and raising a family has never been easy and still isn’t! Wait, there is hope! Resilience in the face of challenges is something you do possess! Resilience involves trusting in yourself, recognizing what has helped you through past obstacles, learning from experience, levering the resources and strengths of your family, and patience and kindness with yourself when you feel you have failed. Resilience includes knowing when you don’t have the answer, recognizing the need for support and taking the steps necessary to get the help you need. The Resiliency Center can provide the support, guidance and expert advice families need to feel resilient again— through genuine and caring practitioners who use a strengths-based approach to helping families. Practitioners can help you narrow down and implement effective strategies, assist in identifying family patterns, and normalize your experience. They can support you through the process of transition and change and in managing problems through solution-oriented outcomes and coping skills. The family-oriented services offered at The Resiliency Center include: family therapy, couples therapy, child and teen counseling, Play Therapy, teen groups, parent coaching, and mindful parenting classes. We offer moms’ groups, infant massage classes, premarital counseling, pre-baby counseling, and a divorce support group. We look forward to supporting you on your journey.

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Journeys Spirited Gifts Right in the center of Peddlers Village in Lahaska, PA is a locally owned shop called Journeys Spirited Gifts where customers find a peaceful and relaxing shopping experience. “Journeys” opened nearly 20 years ago as a cozy little shop a few doors down, and has expanded several times over the years to its current spacious and comfortable 3000 square foot space. The moment you walk into Journeys, the peaceful music and scents offer a sense of calm – it’s an invitation to breathe deeply and quiet your mind for a few minutes. Products from around the world are carefully selected for Journeys. The store offers many tools for managing spiritual growth and internal stress reduction. Fair Trade Jewelry, diverse selection of books, pure essential oil candles, herbal pillows, and thousands of gemstones are examples of what is available to support your inspiration in exploring your spirit and healing yourself. There are also four listening stations so that shoppers can listen to music selections including many guided meditation and other peaceful CDs from all over the world. Philip Glaser, the owner of Journeys, shared a few words with us about the process that created this space. “Over the last few years, we’ve been actively searching for more Fair Trade products to offer our customers. ‘Fair Trade’ are products which are made all over the world, in which the employees and farmers are paid a fair living wage”. At Journeys you can find hundreds of items, including jewelry, candles, and accessories, which are certified “Fair Trade”. The crystal and gemstone collection has grown dramatically over the last few years, with over 100 types from small ”pocket stones” to large “cathedral” stones. ”We recently travelled across the country on a buying trip where we purchased over a half ton of amazing new gemstones and crystals, many of which we’d never been able to have in stock before. We’re still getting shipments every week with these new finds.” Native American-made dreamcatchers spread across twenty feet of window space in all different colors, sizes, and designs. Another mustsee spot is the “chime room”, with dozens of harmonious, perfectly tuned chimes large and small. Journeys carries the largest selection of dreamcatchers, chimes, and singing bowls in the area. Peddlers Village is open 362 days a year, offering 70 unique shops, 5 restaurants, 70 inn rooms, beautiful Gardens throughout, with Festivals almost every month and plenty of free parking. (see ad on page 16)

Dr. Uchil Releases Book, If Not Now, When? Atul Uchil, Ph.D., certified as a master coach and motivational speaker, released his latest book, If Not Now, When?, in May, 2014. Through the story of the twists and turns of a wild trip to Thailand and a near-death experience, he reflects on his journey of finding peace of mind, as well as meaning, purpose and an awareness of what is important. Dr. Uchil’s last book, Remember Thou Art Mortal: The Chronicles of a Mending Heart, an account of his recovery from a healthy post-heart attack life through eating a natural diet, earned a 2013 Reader Views’ Reviewers’ Choice Literary Award in the health and fitness category. This is the seventh book authored by the entrepreneur, Motivational expert and creator of the BRAVO-MOTIVATION® system, who has three decades of experience in business management, coaching and public speaking. He spent 18 years in a variety of senior management roles at several large consulting organizations before founding his own business consulting companies in 2004. This book has already received several five-star editorial reviews. Suzanne Cowles for Readers’ Favorite writes, “If Not Now, When? An Introduction to Bravo Motivation by Atul Uchil is a powerful nonfiction guide to self-actualization and peace of mind. If you are ready to give up living to work, then this book is perfect for learning how to work so we may live. This is a passionate call-to-action for anyone in the business world needing practical solutions to transcend the status quo.” Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite writes, “Atul Uchil’s non-fiction self-help book, If Not Now, When? An Introduction to Bravo Motivation had me smiling as I performed the first assignment in the book. I literally changed the surface of the earth, and that realization had rather a profound impact on me.” Atul describes himself as a husband, father and world-traveler who views his professional career as a necessary means to make a living. After 29 years in the corporate world, Atul decided to devote the rest of his life to helping people achieve their full potential through targeted motivation programs. (see ad on page 10)

Electroencephalograms Unveil Autism

Diagnosing brain activity in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is essential in developing interventions, meaningful treatments and positive outcomes. This has been made easier with information from research using electroencephalograms (EEGs), a recording of the brain’s electrical signals. Research, lead by Sophie Molkolm at Albert

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Einstein College of Medicine, identifies processing deficits as part of the problem with the ‘autistic brain.’ Malcolm’s studies have established a relationship between the severity of a child’s autism and deficits in processing of sensory information. The quantitative electroencephalogram (QEEG) is a specialized analysis of the electroencephalograms that can take EEG information, compare it with the brain activity of normal age mates, and provide a visual diagram of the brainwave activity. The information includes details about the individual’s efficiency of information processing or connectivity. Clinicians incorporate QEEG data into specific neurofeedback treatment plans that address the identified processing deficits. The specific treatment plan is carefully tailored to the needs of the individual and the improvements are remarkable. These improvements include more efficient processing and functional skills. Our office is equipped to provide QEEGs as a diagnostic tool for specific processing problems and neurofeedback as a treatment. Progress is easily observed and easily measured by a re-evaluation using a QEEG after a period of time. Even though the brain changes slowly, progress with neurofeedback can be seen almost immediately. Training needs to continue over time to reinforce more efficient neural pathways. Individuals and their families report positive and happier outcomes from keeping up with their treatment. These changes are permanent and can continue improving over time. More information about QEEGs and autism can be found at the International Society of Neurofeedback Research website, ISNR.org. Neurofeedback is also effective with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, learning disabilities, head injuries and migraines. (see ad on page 29)

This rediscovery is of utmost importance to those interested in maximizing their own potential and that of the human species as a whole. For approximately the last 500 years, the most transforming force on the planet has been science. It has had both good and bad consequences and has undoubtedly shaped the lives of all of us. It eventually came to be called “objective science” in recognition of the fact that its progress was based on turning our attention outward and treating everything perceived as objects. The rediscovery of the nonmaterial bodies requires that we direct our attention inward. This will permit us to construct a “subjective science” to complement “objective science.” This science will give due importance to the enormous human capacity for feeling and show how giving appropriate attention to our feelings will aid our evolution. Three body purification is based on the ancient Indian teaching that we have two nonmaterial bodies: a) the causal body which is the source of our thoughts and b) the subtle body which is the source of our feelings. The nonmaterial bodies pervade the material (physical) body just as radio waves pervade the walls of a room. Three body purification was developed by Shyamji Bhatnagar as an InnerTuning® practice associated with his theory of Microchakra Psychology. Shyamji is a master of sound (Naada Yogi) whose long career is international in scope. His theory of Microchakra Psychology posits 21 microchakras within each of the classical seven chakras. Patterns of openings within these microchakras contribute to our positive thoughts and feelings; patterns of blockages contribute to negativity. Shyamji uses both his subtle and powerful voice as well as the tambura (a long stringed instrument) to bring healing openings to the microchakras. This process is part of the three body purification. In the Fall (November) purification, the following are also used: fasting (unless inadvisable), cleansing herbs, husks, supplements. energized water, high quality protein and fruit shakes, yoga exercises and walks on our private 12 acres. In addition to this, the winter (December) purification includes one or two meals of organic root vegetables, beans and grains. For further information, see www.chakrainstitute.com. (see ad on page 23)

What’s in Your Fillings?

Three Body Purification The ancient Oriental understanding that human beings have nonmaterial bodies in addition to their material body has been rediscovered by the West in modern times. This discovery has taken various forms. Some build directly upon the ancient work (e.g. Yoga, Taoist chi kung); others seem to be more or less independent discoveries (e.g subtle energy medicine; some aspects of holistic health).

Many years ago I met a woman who was seeking a replacement for her mercury fillings. I explained to her the various options: composite resin fillings(white fillings), ceramic or gold inlays. After much discussion she was left unconvinced and underwhelmed. Shaking her head, she asked, “Can’t you put something that’s healthier for me in my teeth?” A bit exasperated, I quipped, “I can stuff broccoli into your teeth but it won’t hold up very well.” I like to think I have developed more patience and tact over the intervening years. Be that as it may, now days when patients are concerned with the safety of materials used in dental treatment, we have a slightly different discussion.

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I recommend that the patient undergo a laboratory screening test called Clifford Test(Clifford Material Reactivity Testing). This test creates a list of over 16,000 dental products and materials(including various implant products) that a person can check to see if he is sensitive to a particular material. This unique, personalized list is developed by analyzing the patient’s blood for any reactivity to the thousands of dental materials currently used. To have this testing done, a dentist can order a blood draw and the patient can go to a lab(i.e. Quest Labs) to have the blood drawn and prepared for shipment to Clifford Labs. In about a week the patient and the dentist will receive a booklet that will list most dental products and materials used today. Next to each product and material will be the designation “suitable” or” not suitable”. Using this booklet, the dentist can select materials that are more biocompatible with the individual patient. Whether it’s a new filling, crown, bridge or denture, the patient can be confident that the foreign material replacing the once living structure is safe and friendly to the body. By Dr. Hyo J. Lim, (see ad on page 20)

Reiki and Children

Five Tips To Beat Holiday Stress The holiday season can by joyful but also stressful. Many people feel rushed, overcommitted and worn out; however, you can proactively develop healthy strategies for a better holiday season. 1. Say No. Set boundaries and only agree to activities that you can realistically handle. Mindfully choose activities that nurture rather than exhaust you. 2. Delegate. Ask others to step up and contribute. Assign tasks to partners, relatives or kids so that all responsibilities do not fall on you. 3. Get Enough Sleep. Being well rested will increase your chances of feeling good and enjoying quality time with others. 4. Learn from the Past. Reflect on your past emotional triggers and proactively develop a coping plan. If there are people, places or situations that are likely to interfere with your happiness, think about positive strategies to handle the situation beforehand. 5. Do What You Love. Think about what you love most about the holidays and make space for the parts that you most enjoy. Cut out the things that deplete you. Audrey Ervin, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in Doylestown, PA. She specializes in women’s well-being, stress coping techniques, anxiety, depression, lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer & transgender concerns, and career decision making. She owns Ervin Counseling & Consulting and is an assistant professor of counseling psychology at Delaware Valley College. (see ad on page 31)

Exposing children to Reiki can create a greater awareness of themselves, help them center and balance, and guide them to a life with empathy and compassion. The essence of Reiki Healing is love. Adults question and sometimes struggle with the concept of Reiki, children just know it so clearly. Children are less encumbered by life experiences which makes them the ideal channel for Reiki energy. Their healing times are much quicker than that of adults too. Some benefits to teaching Reiki to children: - Improves concentration - Enhances relaxation and sleep - Reiki is calming and balancing - Encourages self-awareness and enhances self-esteem - Reiki can help with emotional and physical issues (Doesn’t replace consulting your doctor) If you have been a student of Reiki, you know the life changing experiences one can have. Magic Hands, Level I and Level II Reiki for children 7-12 years of age, is taught at Circle Of Miracles Church several times a year. The instructors, Annette and Lynda, have both been teachers and have developed a very special program for initiating children into Reiki. Reiki@circleofmiracles.org for dates. They also have just started to share with other Reiki Master Teachers what they have learned and how they work with the children. (Next class Dec. 12&13, see calendar listings). (see ad on page 33)

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New Year’s Resolution: Your Vitamins A TO Zinc Most of us have been tempted to start taking a vitamin supplement. Maybe we saw a TV commercial touting the latest remedy to cure chronic fatigue or various aches and pains. In the past decade, we have witnessed an increased growth in the use of vitamins. What was once considered nontraditional is now becoming mainstream medicine. Routinely ophthalmologists recommend patients take Lutein to prevent macular degeneration and cardiologists recommend omegas for patients with heart disease. For years, we thought that taking a One-A-Day vitamin was the best method. This contained many types of vitamins in a convenient daily dosage. The problem with a prepackaged vitamin is that the amount of each nutrient is fixed. Studies have

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shown that half of all patients taking a multivitamin are functionally deficient in one or more essential nutrients that are vital to good health. In 1993, a cutting-edge technology that can accurately measure individual levels of nutrients was developed called Micronutrient Testing by Spectracell Laboratories. Utilization of this test may improve the quality and length of your life. This new test offers the advantage of obtaining your own profile of vitamin, mineral, fat, antioxidant, and protein deficiencies. Research shows that these deficiencies suppress the function of the immune system, contributing to diseases such as arthritis, Parkinson’s, cancer, diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and fatigue. This test measures the essential nutrients within your white blood cells. White blood cells carry a person’s nutritional history for six months. Other blood tests can only provide someone’s nutritional history for one moment in time and can only detect a few deficiencies. Therefore, this new test is crucial for anyone concerned with achieving excellent health. Who should get this FIA test? Ideally everyone! Even people who eat a balanced diet, exercise, and take vitamins can benefit. Specifically, this test combined with another urine test can uncover the true causes of ADHD, depression, anxiety, headaches, and insomnia. So if you are inclined to start a vitamin regimen, we urge you to discuss with your holistic doctor these options available for specifically measuring your blood nutrient levels. Is this FIA test covered by health insurance? Yes, insurances cover half of the cost of this test. Your blood is drawn in your doctor’s office and the results are available in two to three weeks. Your doctor will explain the results to you in detail and order all your necessary vitamins. This is the only test of its kind to uncover your deficient nutrients accurately! So if you are inclined to start a serious vitamin regimen and continue on the road to wellness, we urge you to discuss with your holistic doctor these options available for specifically measuring your blood nutrient levels. (see ad on page 39)

The enclosed dining hall provides 3 meals a day, including vegetarian options, by meal plan or ad hoc. Additionally, there are food-truck vendors and nearby restaurants, some even deliver, or bring your camp stove and cook your own meals. There is plenty of programming across all five days to entertain children, teens, and adults alike. Truly gifted people cover a wide range of topics of interest. It’s through these workshops that we are able to gather, share, learn and grow both individually and as a community. There are always a variety of rituals to choose from in addition to the festival-sponsored opening, main, and closing rituals for all attendees to enjoy. Additionally, Music fills the air, and you are bound to stumble across something to stir the soul. Come dance, sing along, and raise the energy within you and the gathering. From the chants sung in rituals, on up to the bands with a spiritual focus that grace the main stage, you will find music everywhere. Spend some time getting to know other free spirits while drumming, dancing around the campfire, attending a workshop, or just relaxing by the pool. Make friends that will last for a lifetime. One teen attendee says “The Free Spirit Gathering has been my home for the past 10 years, even if it is only five days out of the year. I have a whole other family there.” This year’s festival runs from June 16-21 and will celebrate the 30th anniversary of this sacred, family-friendly, midsummer festival. Our website, www.freespiritgathering.org, has more information and pricing for the full festival, the weekend, a day, or just a concert and there is plenty of free parking. We hope to see you there around the fire! (see ad on page 7)

Bars Sessions & Class At Hang The Witch The Access Bars® are 32 points on the head that when gently touched, effortlessly and easily release anything that doesn’t allow you to receive.

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A Little Slice of Utopia Each year, at a private retreat nestled in the scenic Maryland countryside on the banks of the Susquehanna River, pantheists, Pagans, and free spirits of all types come together to create the Free Spirit Gathering – a mid-summer, clothing-optional, family-friendly community in celebration of friendship, spirituality, and diversity. The retreat, Camp Ramblewood, offers a variety of amenities. Enjoy staying in a rustic group cabin with comfortable memory-foam mattresses or set your tent camp up under the shady trees. There are also hot showers, flush toilets, an in ground pool, fresh water lake, hiking trails, and even a labyrinth. Plus, transportation is provided for those who need assistance getting around.

Do you remember the last moment in your life when you were totally relaxed and nurtured and cared for? ‘All of life comes to me with Ease, Joy & Glory!’ is the mantra of Access Consciousness® and is about all of life, the good, the bad and ugly coming to you with no effort (Ease), the ability to be at peace with what is occurring (Joy) and exuberant expression and abundance (Glory). This is what the Access Bars invites you to. The Access Bars ® points contain all the thoughts, ideas, beliefs, emotions & considerations you have stored in any lifetime. This incredibly nurturing and relaxing process undoes the limitations, discord and disharmony in all aspects of your life that you are willing to change. Each Access Bars ® session

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can release 5-10 thousand years of limitations in the area of your life that corresponds with the specific Bar being touched. The Access Bars® have assisted tens of thousands of people worldwide to change many aspects of their body & their life including sleep, health and weight, money, sex & relationships, anxiety, stress, disabilities & so much more. At worst you will feel like you have just had a phenomenal massage; at best your whole life can change. (see ad on page 47)

Kill with your Neti Pot Neti-pots are traditionally used to flush the sinuses and carry-away pathogens with a saline balanced solution. Unfortunately, the bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and very few are flushed out. Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa in what is called a “slime-layer” or “Biofilm”. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses. In fact, bacteria and fungus can double (divide and create new organisms) every 20 minutes. The slime layer protects the bacteria very well from antibiotics and the fungus, are not affected by antibiotics. All of this “power-flushing” does very little indeed to resolve an overgrowth of pathogens or stop a sinus infection. We all have fungus and bacteria growing in our sinuses at all times. We breathe them in the air and the sinus mucosa traps them so that they don’t make it into our lungs. When the numbers of invasive pathogens gets too high for our immune system to keep in check, we call it an infection. The symptoms can range from head-aches to toothaches, fever, dizziness and severe congestion. A much more powerful manner of Neti-Pot use is to deliver an antimicrobial agent to kill fungus and bacteria instead of trying to merely flush them away. By using an enhanced aqueous silver colloidal solution, you can kill them both by the millions. You simply load the solution into your Neti-Pot and pour it in one nostril until it comes out the other. Then, trap it there by placing one finger over each nostril. Since the solution does its killing over the course of 10 minutes, it is best to leave it in for 10 minutes or so before releasing it. So… sit down and read a book or a magazine. Then return to the sink and let the residual liquid drain out. Doing this morning and evening when you are suffering from an infection is phenomenally effective at reducing the number of bacteria and fungus in your sinus. Remember though, any salt will ruin a good silver colloid; even tap-water will ruin it. So either use a dedicated NetiPot for the colloid or rinse yours thoroughly with de-ionized or distilled water. If you don’t have an infection, then doing this every week will simply help your body to keep the fauna and flora in check and relieve a great burden on your immune system. Remember, anything growing in your sinuses will eventually appear in your mouth, your lungs, your gut and throughout your body. Let’s keep it clean.

Steven Frank is a natural products designer and medical researcher for Nature’s Rite. His products are based in science and directed by wholistic guidelines to address health needs without the use of drugs. References: Parsek MR, Singh PK (2003). “Bacterial biofilms: an emerging link to disease pathogenesis”. Annual Review of Microbiology 57: 677–701. doi:10.1146/annurev.micro.57.030502.090720. PMID 14527295. Sanderson AR, Leid JG, Hunsaker D (July 2006). “Bacterial biofilms on the sinus mucosa of human subjects with chronic rhinosinusitis”. The Laryngoscope 116 (7): 1121– 6. doi:10.1097/01.mlg.0000221954.05467.54.PMID 16826045. Frank, Steven R. 2010, Managing Sinus Health: Clearing Sinus Infections Without Antibiotics, Second edition. Available on-line at www.mynaturesrite.com Pynnonen, M. A.; Mukerji, S. S.; Kim, H. M.; Adams, M. E.; Terrell, J. E. (2007). “Nasal Saline for Chronic Sinonasal Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial”. Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery 133 (11): 1115–1120.doi:10.1001/ archotol.133.11.1115. PMID 18025315. edit. Al-Rawi M, Edelstein DR & Erlandson RA. Changes in nasal epithelium in patients with severe chronic sinusitis: a clinicopathologic and electron microscopic study. Laryngoscope 1998; 108:1816-1823. (see ad on pages 3, 12)

Mental Health Benefits of Yoga

I am often asked by curious friends, “what issues do you see the most of in your psychology practice?” It doesn’t take me long to answer, “anxiety, with depression as a close second”. Anxiety is rampant in our society and in many of our lives. Some people find ways to manage their stress and anxiety on their own, or through their community and self-care skills, while others may find themselves at a crisis point, needing more professional help. Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga are some of the best tools we have. As a therapist, I initially focused on traditional tools acquired in my training; Psychoanalytic Theory, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and often a referral for a medication consult. All of these methods worked, to some extent. But clients needed more: Mindfulness. After attending several trainings on the benefits of mindfulness training I began to incorporate it into my work. Teaching people to non-judgmentally experience their worry, stress and anxiety, paradoxically encourages it to be released. When we release the grip, even of our own thoughts, they become less powerful. This is at the core of Yoga practice. Research now supports what many mental health practitioners have been discovering; that mindfulness and yoga supports treatment. Adding yoga to traditional therapy or medication can propel recovery (Streeter et al, 2010). We now even have new methods of teaching and practicing Yoga that are specially designed to help people with mood disorders, anxiety and trauma (Bennet, et al. 2008). Meditation and Yoga have become a constant recommendation in my practice and in many of my colleagues’ practices. We teach it, we

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Saturday, November 1 FOOT REFLEXOLOGY Using reflexes on the feet you will learn to balance the body’s energies for health and wellbeing. This two day workshop will present basic anatomy and physiology as well as hands on practice. A Step by Step workbook and certificate of attendance are included in the fee. Sister Sheila McGinnis instructor. Healing Space 8400 Pine Rd Phila. 19111 Sheilamcgmms@cs.com More info at www.healingartsmms.org (See ad page 36) Monday, November 3 BREAKTHROUGH THERAPIES & REAL HOPE FOR DEPRESSION Psychiatrist, Dr. Melinda Fudge invites you to be her guest to learn about the exciting advancements in depression therapies focusing on DNA Testing, Nutrition, Mindfulness Stress Reduction including a demo of TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non- invasive, non-drug, therapy offered in her office. 6:30-8:00pm at the Daily Grind Cafe, 261 Old York Road, 2nd Floor, Jenkintown,PA. Please RSVP! (215)887-9612 or MelindaFudgemd@me.com www.melindafudgemdpsychiatrist.com (See ad page 32) Wednesday, November 5 REIKI SHARE Reiki shares bring both practitioners and recipients together in a warm and supporting atmosphere. Participants will receive by several Reiki practitioners at once. New to Reiki? Welcome! This is a great opportunity to experience Reiki for the first time in our supporting environment. Everyone will experience a healing session. 7-8:30pm. Banyan Yoga & Ayurveda, 8080 Old York Rd #207, Elkins Park PA. 215-254-9123 or www.BanyanYogaandAyurveda.com. (See ad page 42) Thursday, November 6 THE ANDARA GENESIS SPIRAL We are receiving exciting feedback from people after sitting with The Genesis Spiral. Several have reported release of physical pain,others have offered reports of new spiritual awareness unfolding. How will you respond? We meet at 7:15PM in Doylestown, Pa 18901 to set intentions. Please RSVP at 215-345-1291 or email Deb@AndaranLemurianEnergy.com to reserve a seat. Donation basket provided (See ad page 25)

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Saturday, November 8 DEATH TO BIRTH - REINCARNATION & PAST LIVES Come explore reincarnation and past lives with DorothyO, a hypnotist with more than 25 years experience (10 years specifically in past life regression. Program begins with topic discussion and review. Includes group analytical meditation AND group past life regression where you may recall scenes from a past life that is affecting your current life path. The Yoga Sutras’ Vibhuti Pada references past lives - YS:3.16 By practicing samyama on the three stages of evolution comes knowledge of past and future and YS:3.18 By direct perception, through samyama, of one’s mental impressions, knowledge of past births is obtained. Attendance is limited for your best experience. Register on our web or in studio (no phone registrations). www.yogavibhuti.com (See ad page 36) Saturday, November 8 FULL MOON YOGA & YOGA NIDRA Our bodies are mostly water and therefore are as influenced by the moon as the ocean’s tides. At the full moon, our energy ascends and we feel motivated and energized. Join us for special yoga and yoga nidra session to harness and manifest. 6:30-8pm. Banyan Yoga & Ayurveda, 8080 Old York Rd #207, Elkins Park PA. 215-254-9123 or www.BanyanYogaandAyurveda.com. (See ad page 42) Saturday, November 8 HEALING WITH CRYSTALS AND GEMSTONES With Val Haag as teacher, learn the proper use of crysals and gemstones and how to bring spiritlual, physical and emotional healing. Crystals and gemstones availble for purchase. 9-5pm, No walkins please. to register call 215-741-3888 or email kathy@schoolofbodytherapies.com (See ad page 11) Saturday, November 8 KIRTAN-BHAKTI We start with a little live kirtan (mantra singalong) and then break out the disco lights and glow sticks and we rev it up yoga style. Bhakti Dance is a fun, transformative, social event with an uplifting party playlist of great mantra-pop dance music! $15/pp, $20/couple (cash only), Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave, Doylestown - Robin Renee performing 7-9PM (See ad page 30)

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Saturday, November 8 REIKI I CERTIFICATION Would you like to accelerate healing, reduce, or eliminate acute or chronic pain, promote tranquility, revitalize, energize, and increase your awareness? In this handson class, you receive the ability to transmit Reiki Energy to help heal yourself, your family, friends, pets, plants, and more. 9am6pm. Register by 11/1. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA Glenda Smith 267218-4254 Reiki@circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 33) Saturday, November 8 BEGINNER PARTNER ACROYOGA WORKSHOP, NEW HOPE, PA Super accessible and fun! No partner needed for this playful exploration into partner balancing, yoga, and Thai massage. Experienced teachers Carolyn Cohen and Dion Boehm have been teaching folks of all ages to find lightness, support, and freedom in their bodies. 1:30-3:30pm, $35. Held at Cornerstone Clubs Center for Wellbeing, 408 York Rd, New Hope, PA, 215693-1176. See www.facebook.com/CarolynCohenYoga for more info (See ad page 45) Sunday, November 9 OPEN HOUSE - IN GOOD HANDS SALON AND SPA 2-Year Celebration. Complimentary Mini-Massages. New Client Discounts, Discounted Holiday Gift Certificates, Drawings, Raffles, Discounted Products. Free Refreshments. Get your questions answered from the Experts: Color, Highlights, Haircuts, Shellac, Acrylic, Massage Therapy, Headaches, Low Back Pain, and Skin Care. 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 101 E. Moreland Ave., Suite 103 , Hatboro. 215-858-1001. www.InGoodHandsSalonAndSpa.com (See ad page 47) Sunday, November 9 ACCESS BARS CLASS An Access Bars session touches 32 points on the head releasing thoughts, feelings and emotions that keep us from receiving more from life. Call for class details to become a practitioner. Bill 610-2778888 Plymouth Meeting, PA 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday, November 13 FREE INTRODUCTION TO REIKI Join Ranessa Porter, Certified Reiki Master, to learn about the ancient power of Reiki, how to balance your innate energy, create more harmony and healing for yourself, and how to share this with others (level one training Jan 17). Held at Jaya Healing Arts, 24 Arnett Ave #115, Lambertville, NJ 8530. www.JayaHealingArts.com 908.251.7428. Intro meeting 6:30-7:30pm, free! (See ad page 45) Saturday, November 15 LEARN TO MAKE PRECIOUS METAL CLAY BEADS Create one-of-a-kind fine silver beads in a style that is uniquely you. University of the Arts instructor Wendy Schuster shows you how at this one-day workshop at Tyler Park Center for the Arts. 9 a.m.5 p.m. 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro, PA. Register at tylerparkarts.org (See ad page 39) Saturday, November 15 EMBRACED BY THE DIVINE FEMININE: THE NOURISHING POWER OF STILLNESS Join Kathy Milano, PhD in a powerful, nourishing immersion within the Sacred Feminine archetypal and

angelic energy. Enter a beautiful Sanctuary of Light to awaken remembrance of your precious Soul and practice harmonious living as a compassionate, empowered, and grace-full woman. Soul Sanctuary. Moorestown, NJ. November 15. 9:30am 12:30pm. Expand yourself: www.kathymilano.com Saturday, November 15 BEING IN THE MOMENT Nicole Ricchetti,Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist,hosting this workshop with David Weiser musician/singer. Stress reduction techniques will be combined with music fitting the theme of the workshop. All will learn techniques that help reduce stress,how to practice being in the moment and free the mind of stress related thoughts. FREE Raffle: If we pick your number,you will receive our music CD FREE! 12pm1:30pm Cost: $20.00 To attend contact n.ricchetti@yahoo.com Registration begins at 11:30am. Refreshments and Appetizers provided. Location: Sexton Family Chiropractic 779 2nd Street Pike Southampton, PA 18966 Saturday, November 15 NATIVE AMERICAN EVENT AT YARDLEY METHODIST CHURCH Chief Joseph Brings Plenty of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe will be visiting the Yardley Methodist Church at 300 Yardley- Langhorne Road from 3:30 to 9:30 pm. There are many activities scheduled, including the sharing of Native American traditions and spirituality. Both Native and American food will be available. For more information, please call: 215-736-1848. Saturday, November 15 IMPROVING YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH MONEY: Improve the relationship you have with money and yourself. Creating wealth isn’t only about money, it’s also about your health, relationships and requires changing your mind about money. Learn powerful tools to improve your relationship with money, yourself and live a life of prosperity & abundance! With The Possibility Coaches. Location: Greenshire Arts Consortium, Quakertown, PA $57. 9am-2pm. Register by calling 215-5380976 or http://goo.gl/tNRnuH Monday, November 17 KINETIC CHAIN RELEASE DEMONSTRATION A new way of healing through a series of mobilizations and stretches will be demonstrated. Open to anyone.This is a series of techniques in a specific order designed to strech the deep connective tissue to facilitate a profound change in the body. 7:30-9pm. School of Body Therapies, 760 Woodbourne Rd.N. Langhorne, PA 19047 Register for this class at 215-741-3888 or kathy@schoolofbodytherapies.com (See ad page 11) Thursday, November 20 DRUM & CHANT WORKSHOP WITH JIM DONOVAN M.ED. The Drum & Chant Workshop shows you how to use rhythm and sound to: energize the brain and clear the mind, create deep relaxation, expand conscious awareness,and open creative thinking and expression. Beginners welcome, drums provided. Jim Donovan, cofounder of the band Rusted Root (Send Me On My Way), is the author of the book Drum Circle Leadership. 7pm-9pm. The Lehighton Boys and Girls Band Hall, Lehighton, PA. Contact Judy Greig @ 610.577.5040, judygreig64@hotmail.com, Register online @ JimDonovanMusic.com (See ad page 31)

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Thursday, November 20 THREE BODY PURIFICATION Let the magic of Shyamji’s chanting take you inward to discover and purify your nonmaterial bodies of thought and feeling.This is the first step toward integrating them with your material body and heightening your awareness.Fast with teas, vitamins, fruits, protein shakes and not feel hungry.Located on 12 forested acres in New Hope, Pennsylvania. Maximum 15 participants. Details: www.chakrainstitute.com/purification. Contact:admin@chakrainstitute.com or (215)862-3768. (See ad page 23) Friday, November 21 REIKI MASTER CLASS LEVEL 3 Ann Waters Instructor. 20 hour class. Reiki levels 1&2 pre-requisties.Mastery level 3 increases the power of this ancient energy healing art. Three days, Friday 7pm, Saturday 9am, Sunday 9am. To register for class call 215-7413888 or online at www.schoolofbodytherapies.com Held at 760 Woodbourne RD, Langhorne, PA 19047 (See ad page 11) Friday, November 21 NEW DRUM CIRCLE AT RINA’S ROCKS New Beginnings Drum Circle Meet-Up meets Every 3rd Friday 7pm-9pm. Come on out and bang your drum all night and have fun with us!! No experience needed! Just bring your drum or if you dont have 1, we might have an extra. $10 Rina’s Rocks 42 S. York Rd. Hatboro Pa. 19040 215-443-ROCK RinasRocks.com (See ad page 35) Saturday, November 22 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Saturday, November 22 at 11:00 AM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email csmith@tm.org or call 215-7834629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. Visit www.tm.org for more information. Saturday, November 22 REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASS BENSALEM Make your Reiki healing practice more powerful by Learning and using the Ancient sacred healing symbols. You will receive help practicing sending Distance healing to your loved ones using the symbols. Learn Reiki emotional healing. Bring your Reiki healing to the next level using the Power, Emotional, and Distance symbols for a more powerful session. healingwithinu@yahoo.com See my other classes: http:/ /www.healingwithinu.org 215 245 1211 Saturday, November 22 CONCERT AND OPENING RECEPTION, MANIFESTATIONS OF THE FEMININE Tyler Park Center for the Arts presents a gallery show featuring the work of Bucks County artists Gloria Kosco, Won Choi, and Jennifer Miller. Meet the artists at the opening reception and enjoy live music by three unique acts: Jackie & Justin Rudy, Tina Margot, and Michael Notarangelo & Samuel Haines. 7-11 p.m. 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro, PA. More information at tylerparkarts.org (See ad page 39)

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Sunday, November 23 ACCESS BARS CLASS An Access Bars session touches 32 points on the head releasing thoughts, feelings and emotions that keep us from receiving more from life. Call for class details to become a practitioner. Bill 610-277-8888 Plymouth Meeting, PA 9:30am 5:30pm Sunday, November 23 CHAIR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING FOR TEACHERS & CAREGIVERS Why should those who have trouble getting up and down from the floor miss out on yoga? This (5 CEUs) training provides authentic yoga in modifications accessible by anyone, including those with joint replacements, recovering from surgery or illness, or those in work attire. Attendees are limited in # to ensure your best experience. Register on our web or in studio. www.yogavibhuti.com (See ad page 36) Sunday, November 23 SOUND EMPOWERMENT TRAINING WITH JIM DONOVAN M.ED. Learn to use the power of sound for transformation and healing. During this 3-day experience, you will learn an introduction to drumming techniques, vocal toning, group facilitation skills and holistic methods to relieve anxiety, sleeplessness, low energy and mind clutter. 100 pg manual, certificate of completion, 19+ contact hours. Beginners welcome. Jim Donovan, co-founder of the band Rusted Root (Send Me On My Way), is the author of the book Drum Circle Leadership. Nov. 21 7-9:30 PM, Nov 22 9:30 AM- 9PM, Nov 23 10 AM-3PM. Banana Factory, Bethlehem, PA, JimDonovanDrums@gmail.com, 412-401-8091. Register@DrumCircleLeadership.com (See ad page 31) Sunday, November 23 FREE CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP I KNOW WHAT TO DO WITH MY FEELINGS In this free workshop, children 5-8 years old will learn skills that can be used at home to express emotions and calm anxiety through fun animal yoga exercises, breathing and relaxation, and expressive activity. 11:00am-12pm or 1:002:00pm at The Resiliency Center in Flourtown. Contact Kathleen Krol LCSW, Family-Play Therapist at 215-289-3101#1or kasiakrol17@verizon.net for info and registration. (See ad page 19) Tuesday, November 25 4-WEEK SELF-HEALING MEDITATION CLASS 7-9 PM Destress, affirm your boundaries and get your energy moving. Release other people’s problems. Get unstuck and feel more like the true you! No need to silence your mind or sit uncomfortably in this fun and useful class for beginners. Intuitive Energy School, Brad Hess, Director. 18 E 2nd St., Media, PA (610) 848-8334 iEnergySchool@gmail.com - www.IntuitiveEnergy.com (See ad page 45) Tuesday, November 25 GLOBAL BARS CLASS The 1st time in 15 years Gary Douglas will be teaching a Bars Class from Noosa Australia. I will be hosting a POD in Huntingdon Vly. This is only available for anyone who has taken a Bars Class before. How does it get better than this. register on www.accessconsciousness.com. Geri Massott BF, 484477-3694 (See ad page 47)

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Wednesday, November 26 GROUP TAPPING (EFT) This event occurs on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7-8 pm at The Resiliency Center in Flourtown. Find out what everyone’s been talking about. Learn this do-it-yourself energy practice to release stress, anger, fear, etc. Experience the benefits of Emotional Freedom Technique for just $10.00. Private Sessions also available. Call Delia Nessim 610416-7535 or email delianessim@gmail.com (See ad page 19) Monday, December 1 DEPRESSION SEMINAR-NEW HOPE WITH BREAKTHROUGH THERAPIES Psychiatrist, Dr. Melinda Fudge invites you to be her guest to learn about the exciting advancements in depression therapies, focusing on DNA Testing, Nutrition, Mindfulness Stress Reduction, including a demo of TMS, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non-invasive, non-drug, therapy offered in her office. 6:30-8:00pm at the Daily Grind CafÈ , 261 Old York Road, 2nd Floor, Jenkintown,PA. Please RSVP!(215)887-9612 or MelindaFudgemd@me.com www.melindafudgemdpsychiatrist.com (See ad page 32) Thursday, December 4 3RD ANNUAL HOLIDAY VENDOR NIGHT Come join us for a night of fun and shopping! Wine and appetizers will be served. There will be 15% off all Optimal Health Center supplements, services, and accessories. There will also be free chair massages and posture analysis. We are collecting canned foods and non perishables for Morrisville Presbyterian Church. 301 Oxford Valley Rd Suite 1405 Yardley, PA 19067 215-493-4463 staff@myohcenter.com

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Friday, December 5 REIKI II CERTIFICATION 9/26-9/27 Power is increased, works faster and deeper. Learn to transmit this Energy over distance and time. Learn how Reiki can be applied to situations, be sent into the future, help heal the past, eliminate habits, and enhance talents. Friday 6:30-9:30pm and Saturday 9am-6pm. Register by 11/28. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA Rev. Glenda Smith 267-218-4254 Reiki@circleofmiracles.org www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 33) Saturday, December 6 CHANTING IN THE LIGHT: A DEVOTIONAL EXPLORATION OF THE MIRACULOUS MOVEMENT OF LIFE EMERGING Join Kathy Milano, PhD for a Sacred evening exploring mystical and practical expressions of living in awareness of Divine Presence. Weaving in teaching, direct experience, sacred chant, mudra, and coherent heart fields, a candlelit ceremony invites remembering, healing, and Divine ComeUnion. Friends Meeting House. Moorestown, NJ. 7-10 pm. www.kathymilano.com Saturday, December 6 APPROACH CLAY DIFFERENTLY! WEEKEND CERAMICS WORKSHOP Whether you’ve always wanted to learn ceramics or you want to take your ceramics skills to the next level, master artist John Cheer can show you how in this two-day workshop. Hand-building is the focus on Saturday, and tips and tricks for mastering the pottery wheel are shared on Sunday. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Tyler Park Center for the Arts, 10 Stable Mill Trail, Richboro, PA. Learn more at earthcenterpottery.com (See ad page 39)

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Friday, December 12 MAGIC HANDS - REIKI FOR CHILDREN - TEACHER CERTIFICATION Learn to teach Reiki to empower children with the ability to send healing energy to themselves, family, friends, pets, plants, manage stress, and more. Annette Kroninger, 215343-0172 & Lynda Sands,610-246-6367, former classroom teachers, have been teaching Magic Hands Reiki to children for several years. Circle Of Miracles, 10 Beulah Road, New Britain, PA. Reiki@circleofmiracles.org. www.circleofmiracles.org (See ad page 33) Sunday, December 14 TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION PROGRAM Free Public Lecture on the benefits of the Transcendental Meditation Program will be held on Sunday, December 14 at 1:00 PM in the Doylestown area. The TM Program is widely known for lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and creating deep relaxation. Find out why over 6 million people have taken our course worldwide. Start living life to its fullest. Email csmith@tm.org or call 215- 783-4629 to sign up and find the location of the lecture. Seating is limited. Visit www.tm.org for more information. Thursday, December 18 THE ANDARA GENESIS SPIRAL Just before Winter Solstice we will gather to bring increased Light to the planet.As the energetic vibration of The Andaras brings more Light into the cells of our bodies ,we will take that Light out into the World. We will gather at 7:15 PM to share names and set intentions. Once again we will be

in Doylestown, Pa 18901 Please RSVP at 215-345-1291 to reserve a seat. A Donation basket will be provided. (See ad page 25) Saturday, December 20 WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Join us for Winter Solstice: A Celebration of Light and Love through Various Traditions. Enjoy an evening of music, insight and merriment. 7-9 pm at the Concert Hall of the Delaware Valley Friends School, 19 E Central Ave., Paoli. Light refreshment beginning at 6:30 pm. All are welcome. Free will donation. Visit www.CSLphilly.com or call 610-695-0375 for more information. Tuesday, January 6 THE ANDARA GENESIS SPIRAL Join us for a spiritually enhancing and energetically uplifting evening with the Andara’s. These multidimensional Beings of Light offer us clear insight as they work closely with us to manifest our personal intentions. We gather in Doylestown, Pa 18901 at 7:15 PM to exchange names and set our intentions. RSVP at 215-345-1291 or email Deb@AndaranLemurianEnergy.com to reserve a seat. Donation Basket provided. (See ad page 25) Friday, January 23 CHAIR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING Become a Pioneer in Yoga’s Evolution. This certification will enable you to create therapeutic chair yoga classes as well as integrate valuable elements for private clients, clients who are suffering with chronic pain or illness, anxiety/depression, clients who are overweight,

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Ongoing Activities PRENATAL YOGA Sundays 10-11 AM, Taught by a mom of two, this gentle class is designed to support your changing body in a warm nurturing environment. We will focus on special breathing techniques as well as postures to relieve aches and pains, open the hips, and prepare you for the big day. Advanced Wellness and Midwifery 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown, on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness Great gift idea! (See ad page 30) PUPPY SOCIAL HOUR Free Puppy Social Hour at Holiday House Pet Resort & Doylestown Veterinary Hospital every Thursday from 78pm. Socializing your puppy with other people and pets is a great way to build a bond with your new best friend, to begin a training program, to meet other pet parents and to meet experts on pet care and best practices. Classes fill quickly. Call 215-345-6960 to register. Call Doylestown Veterinary Hospital at 215-345-6000 for all your pet care needs including required vaccinations and holistic therapies.380 N. Shady Retreat Rd, Doylestown. info@holidayhousepetresort.com Visit holidayhousepetresort.com or doylestownveterinaryhospital.com for details and directions. (See ad page 16)

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MASSAGE WITH SHANA Shana Parsons will be offering Deep Tissue/ Trigger Point Massage Every Fri.2-7, Sat. 11-6, Sun. 11-4. She also specializes in Swedish and Therapeutic Massage and is Pa Licensed. Please call Rina’s Rocks for appt. 215-443-ROCK 42 S. York Rd Hatboro, Pa RinasRocks.com Gift Certificates Available! (See ad page 35) 7 AM YOGA Weekdays 7-8 AM Awaken your body and center your mind. This class is designed to energize you and get your day started. A great way to start the day off on the right foot! Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown, on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 30) IET-INTEGRATED ENERGY THERAPY LEVELS 1, 2 & 3 WEEKEND CERTIFICATION CLASS Learn about Angels, esoterically dowse in the auric field, interpret and compassionately release energy blocks resulting from past life Karma. Manifest dreams through your Soul Star Chakra, activating your soul’s purpose. Accelerate your journey, intuition and understanding. Newtown area, Friday 4:30-9, Sat/Sun 10-6, Rev Arianna Khrystyna Kahnn, IET/Reiki Master Instructor, ATP Clairvoyant Medium, 215 317-1940 www.divinelightwithin.com PSYCHIC/INTUITIVE READINGS Tarot, Angel cards, questions & clearings. Sometimes we just need advice on which direction to go. Sometimes we just need clarity on what’s presently happening. Readings are usually an hour long. I’m also available for parties. Call Geri Massott, Hang the Witch at 484-477-3694 for an appointment. (See ad page 47)

NEW MOMS GROUP This free workshop, facilitated by Kim Vargas, LCSW and Lynne Unikel, Phd, provides a safe and supportive space to explore how becoming a mother changes both our identity and our relationships with others. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month from 11-12:30 at The Resiliency Center in Flourtown. Contact Kim at 267-568-7846 or kimvargastherapy@gmail.com with any questions or to register. Babies welcome! (See ad page 19) PUPPY KINDERGARTEN Come and watch your puppy grow and learn in Puppy Kindergarten! Puppy Kindergarten is a puppy crash course for puppies aged 8-18 weeks old. This class’ main focuses are on socialization and puppy-specific issues such as housebreaking and nipping. Problem prevention and basic commands are also addressed. Puppies will be able to participate in supervised free-play. Classes at Rockledge Veterinary Clinic are held on Saturday mornings and are 6 weeks in length. Contact Lisa @ (215) 900-0125. The cost of this course is $140. (See ad page 36) FREE ENERGY HEALING CLINIC EVERY WEDNESDAY 7-9 PM Good things happen here! Release pain and stress, learn about yourself, and get unstuck. Let go of other people’s problems and re- discover your own energy in a relaxed, safe setting. Noninvasive. Drop in—no appointment needed. Our 11th year! Intuitive Energy: A School for Creative Healing, Brad Hess, Director. 18 E 2nd St., Media, PA 610-848-8334 IntuitiveEnergy@verizon.net - www.IntuitiveEnergy.com (See ad page 45)

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ARE YOU TRYING TO QUIT SMOKING OR LOSE WEIGHT? Join us for a workshop on how to lose weight, quit smoking and end addictive or emotionally attached vices. Dr. Gary Scardino will explain his proven program utilizing Auriculotherapy, Amino Acids and Aromatherapy. You can be free of cravings, anxiety and emotional attachments to drugs, cigarettes and food. Your brain has been manipulated by food scientists and tobacco companies. Break this artificial addiction. Call today for times. 215-860-7275 www.aboutthrive.com/recovery (See ad page 10) FULL BODY EXERCISE IN ONLY 8 MINUTES Join us for a free workout on the ROM Fast Exercise! Enjoy a challenging Full Body Workout; Cardio, Stretching and Muscle Toning equal to 120 minutes at the gym in only 8 minutes a day. This workout is never too hard to do but is always challenging. Clients are losing weight and getting stronger in as little as two weeks. Call today for our next FREE workout session. 215-860-7275 www.aboutthrive.com (See ad page 10) HEALTH, WEALTH AND HAPPINESS Join us to learn more about how you can create the life of your dreams. The Secrets to Unlimited Success, Health, Wealth & Happiness. These are Proven and Guaranteed Programs to Improve Your Potential . Dr. Gary Scardino has been studying the secrets to total success for over 25 years, including understanding the StockMarket to create true wealth. Call about our free introductory class 14 Mistakes Millionaire’s Never Make Call 215-860-7275 Newtown. www.HWHLife.com (See ad page 10)

MONDAY NIGHT MEDITATION What can meditation do for you? In the novel Siddhartha, Herman Hesse writes, Knowledge can be communicated, but not wisdom. Mindfulness allow us to clean the mirror of the mind so that what is reflected leads us to peace and harmony in our lives. Meditation can do that - enabling better discernment, lovingkindness, improved sleep, contentment, stress reduction and more. Then the wisdom can appear - or for many - be remembered. Really - there’s nothing to it :) Come and just BE. It can be your most powerful weekly practice. 8-8:45 pm. Yoga Vibhuti. Southampton, PA (catty-corner from Blue Sage Vegetarian Grill). 215-514- 6065. iam@yogavibhuti.com *see our web for holiday or weather cancellations. (See ad page 36) YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE TEENY TO BE A YOGINI- YOGA FOR PLUS-SIZED PEOPLE Curvy girls and guys, welcome to a special class that embraces humor, compassion, and selfacceptance while learning ways as a plus-size person to move into a healthier you through yoga. All levels are welcome! Every Thursday from 7-8:15pm. Banyan Yoga & Ayurveda, 8080 Old York Rd #207, Elkins Park PA. 215-254-9123 or www.BanyanYogaandAyurveda.com. (See ad page 42) ENERGY SESSIONS Access Consciousness The Bars & Body Processes, LST frequency therapy, Raindrop Therapy, Mu-Xing Massage, Chakra Balancing, Entity/Demon Release, Call for an Appointment, Geri Massott, Hang the Witch at 484-477-3694. (See ad page 47)

POCONO-LEHIGH ROMANCE WRITERS PLRW meets on the second Saturday of each month (except July and December) at the Palmer branch of the Easton Library. Upcoming workshops include haunted crime scenes with author, Katherine Ramsland and an antagonist boot camp with Producer, Terry Lee. Those interested are encouraged to attend our local meeting. Your first 2 are free! See PLRW.ORG for details and directions.

ANNETTE’S PSYCHIC ANGEL TAROT READINGS Do you need answers or insight about your situation? Let me connect with your angels and help you with career, relationship, family issues, guidance or whatever you are troubled about. Let’s work it out together. Let your Angels Guide you and help you to make clearer decisions. See what your angels want you to know. Email: healingwithinu@yahoo.com 215 245 1211 http:// www.healingwithinu.org/Psychic-Readings.html

NIGHT SKY SANGHA - If you dare look for any sign of authority or source or confidence for your convictions about reality and your place in it, you’re going to come up empty handed - profoundly empty handed. This simple observation can accommodate awakening. We meet 4x a week in Doylestown (and via web conference) to celebrate this insight at no cost to you! See www.nightskysangha.org.

LAWS OF PROSPERITY LAWS OF PROSPERITY is Based on Catherine Ponder’s book, The Dynamic Laws of Prosperity. This 12 course process will take you past blocks to your prosperity and replace them with your natural ability to prosper. These practical classes give you ways to practice and integrate the law of attraction and other principles into your daily life. Upon completion of these classes, you will be a new, more prosperous person - happier, wiser,

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more confident and self-assured! SECOND TUESDAY of each month @ 7-9 pm LOCATION: Quakertown Center for Spiritual Living at 501 West Broad Street (rear entrance) Quakertown, PA CONTACT: quakertowncsl@gmail.com (See ad page 38) AUTUMN IS TUNE-UP MONTH AT YOUR HOLISTIC INTEGRATIVE PHYSICIAN Achieve optimal health this November by having a Tune-Up. At our office we test all your vitamins, hormones, thyroid, and food sensitivities. Afterwards we place you on an easy treatment protocol for health, wellness, and energy. In addition, we boost your immune system before cold and flu season. Lisa Freedman, MD, 2157961700, Huntingdon Valley and Villanova. (See ad page 39) BEGINNER’S YOGA Weds 7:30-8:30 PM, This is yoga for the rest of us. Easy poses, no sweating, a great place to start if you’re a newbie or have been out of practice for a while. Yoga mats are available. Try a first class for FREE! Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown, on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 30) YOGA BY CANDLE LIGHT Tues and Thurs 7:30-8:45 PM, Relaxing poses with little to no muscle engagement are held a little longer, often with the use of props. This allows for total relaxation while your body’s connective tissues relax and release. Ends with a 15 minute meditation. A perfect way to end the day. Advanced Wellness 54 E. Oakland Ave Doylestown, on Facebook: Yoga at Advanced Wellness (See ad page 30) INTUITIVE, PSYCHIC, MEDIUM & SPIRITUAL DEVELPOMENT GROUP Learn about: Ascension, Angels/Angel Communication, Akashic Records, Aromatherapy, Chakras, Channeling, Crystals, Inner Child, Mediumship, Guided Meditation, Metaphysics & Quantum Theory, Numerology, Past Lives, Remote Healing, Sacred Geometry, Soul Mates, Tarot/Oracle Cards, Prayer/Healing Circle, plus more. 3rd/4th Sunday 1-3 pm. Newtown area. Rev. Arianna Khrystyna Kahnn, ATP Clairvoyant Medium, Angel Channel, Past Life Healer, IET/Reiki Master Instructor. www.DivineLightWithin.com 215 317-1940 TRIBAL BELLY DANCE CLASSES Fitness made fun! Improve strength, stamina, and flexibility while learning this beautiful art form. Day, evening, and weekend classes, beginner through advanced levels, as well as specialty skills. Open to women of all

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Let’s Turn Off Inflammation and Defeat Autoimmunity How do we develop autoimmune diseases? You may already know, immune system is our defense system and protects us from day to day threats such as infections, allergens and even helps us fight serious cancers. Unfortunately, in some cases immune system can turn against our own body, usually it happens when we are exposed to unwanted environmental triggers or have undiagnosed infections. In such situations, our immune cells are stimulated by these noxious stimuli and become hyperactive. Scientists believe that disorderly hyperactive immune response, which I call “ADHD” of our immune system, leads to production of chemicals called cytokines feeding to destructive chemical reactions. This array of chemical process leaves us with a pathologic and compromised immunity and a inflamed body. How can we detect Autoimmunity and Inflammation? I try to explain my patients, this is like a tsunami of cytokines spreading across our body, it can reach every cell or tissue and depending upon the DNA of the culprit agent, our immune cells will target tissues and organs. This process leads to cellular and DNA damage leading to joint damage or organ failure. It has many ways to present such as inflamed joints, skin rashes, anemia, fever and fatigue. Diagnosis of inflammation and autoimmunity can be done by obtaining history, physical exam and ordering blood tests like ESR, CRP and antibodies called RF and ANA. Interestingly enough, in the last decade, extensive research has concluded that many previously considered benign conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease and dementia have inflammation in the background as major contributing factor. Mind-Body link and role of stress: Hundreds of clinical studies looking at the relationship of stressed mind-body and autoimmunity suggest a direct relationship. Triggers such as intense mental, physical stress, lack of sleep, processed food allergens and chronic infections cause “second hit phenomenon”. This means that in genetically predisposed individuals, certain triggers will precipitate autoimmune diseases. Identifying and neutralizing environmental and nutritional allergies and lowering antigenic load can help down regulate inflammation and risk of autoimmunity.

Role of Integrative health interventions: Industrialized world brought us processed foods and chemical which are challenging our immune cells by presenting as ‘heavy antigenic load’ to our intestinal immune system. Processed food also change the healthy balance of bowel flora (bacteria) leading to leaky gut. This microbial imbalance leads to increase free radical formation and inflammation of joints. We should focus on reducing antigenic triggers, balancing inflammatory mediators and restoring healthy flora in the gut. This approach halts inflammation and prevents autoimmunity. Try reducing unhealthy levels of emotional and physical stress by incorporation of meditation, yoga and exercises. This approach can help you become stronger, youthful and free of inflammation, you will be on the path to defeat autoimmunity. (see ad on page 12)

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Welcome to Rina’s Rocks! “Where Science and The Metaphysical Join Together In Harmony.” We aren’t just another rock shop! We carry 1000’s of crystals & fossils to please Every type of collector! Hard to find crystals, minerals, & fossils from all over the world , plus we offer a large array of soul healing services. All located in the charming town of Hatboro, PA.

When you walk in, you are greeted by the smell of candles and soft music, which immediately calms the senses. We have lots of Great gift ideas for the Holiday’s. Along with Large Quartz and Amethyst crystals, we have many healing stones, Jewelry, candles, sage, Angel & Tarot cards, and much more. Much of our Jewelry is custom made by Rina. You can choose which ever stone speaks to you and she will turn it into your very own unique piece of wearable healing artwork! All pieces are made with 14kt gf , sterling silver, or copper wire and Precious and Semi-Precious stones. The benefit of the stone will heal you as well as its beauty will delight you and others. When you need to step off of the ‘Shopping Merry-Go-Round’, our healing space is a very Serene and Magical place to relax! Large crystals, soft pillows and candles set the mood for our weekly Wednesday meditation 7-8pm only $5. Shana , our licensed massage therapist offers relaxing & Therapeutic massage Fri-Sun. We also offer Reiki healing. We have a drum circle every 3rd Fri 7-9pm . Musical groups, Meet-up groups, and many different events! Rina has been collecting crystals & fossils for over 23 yrs. She is a member of The Phila. Mineralogical Society and has been on collecting trips. Marcia has been managing the family businesses for over 40 yrs. Her warmth and charming personality add a lot to Rina’s Rocks. We’re a family owned business which means we put a lot of love , care, and integrity into Everything we do! Namaste,

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Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) New Hope for Depression Major Depressive Disorder affects nearly 15 million Americans annually. Unfortunately, depression treatments don't always work. As many as two-thirds of people with depression aren't helped by the first antidepressant they try. Up to a third don't respond to several attempts at treatment. If you have tried a number of different antidepressants only to find that they either do not help or the side effects limit your ability to take them, then you are experiencing what we doctors call “Treatment Resistant Depression”. Brainsway’s Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) launches a new era in the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder and offers real hope and a breakthrough treatment for those with “Treatment Resistant Depression” Brainsway Deep TMS is safe, non-invasive and directly targets the brain region that is responsible for depression. The client sits comfortably on a chair and a cushioned helmet is gently placed over the top of the head. The helmet generates brief magnetic fields, similar to those used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems. These magnetic fields briefly stimulate the brain cells (neurons) to start functioning normally, improving all depressive systems. TMS is performed in the Psychiatrist’s office and requires daily sessions of 20 minutes over 4 to 5 weeks. After each treatment, the client is able to drive, return home independently and follow their normal daily routine since there is no anesthesia and minimal, if any, side effects. I have set up the Brainsway Deep TMS system in my office in Jenkintown and am excited to offer this treatment to all those who have struggled with their depression for years, feeling trapped and hopeless with no adequate solution. Many have tried other alternatives such as electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) which can work well sometimes, however ECT requires anesthesia and is known to cause memory loss. TMS was FDA approved in 2008 because it has been proven to be a safe and very effective alternative to medications. TMS has helped many thousands of depression sufferers break through the sadness and start anew.

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Boosting Your Immune System In today’s world of fearful news reports, Ebola scares, Enterovirus, SARS and more, there is only one way to help yourself and your loved ones. Every report has one common denominator. Those with the strongest immune systems will have the best chances of survival. Whether you believe these news reports are fact or hype, having a stronger immune system can benefit you for a happy healthy life. Dr. Gary Scardino has been studying health for over 25 years and has developed a program to address the most important aspects of better health. First, we must understand that there is no such thing as an immune system. I am sure you can name the cardiovascular system, the pulmonary system and even the digestive system. But when asked to name the immune system you might hesitate as you realize you are naming other systems’ parts. The truth is that the immune system is actually the other systems in our body working efficiently with each other and doing their jobs. Blood cells, digestion, endocrine, pulmonary and more, every system has a part to play in our immunity. When any part is not working efficiently then we are at risk of weakened defenses and more likely to suffer from an illness. The nervous system plays the most important part in this process. Think of the brain and spinal cord as the conductor in an orchestra. It is the conductors’ job to direct and inform the rest of the musicians of the parts to be played. The conductor speeds up or slows down the orchestra when needed. The brain and nervous system send messages to, and receives, from all the organs in the body. The heart does not know to beat fast in an emergency or slow to prepare for sleep unless the brain tells it to. The stomach does not digest simply because you drop food into it. The stomach sends messages to the brain asking, “what is this?”. The brain responds whether it is food or poison and then gives directions on what to do in each circumstance. Without proper communication from organs to brain health deteriorates. Once communication is reestablished then the rest the other issues of health can be addressed. Toxins in the body, parasites, chemicals, and metals cause decreased immunity. Also, poor eating habits and lack of proper exercise. Another important but ignored problem is the fact that our brain chemistry is being manipulated by food and drug companies. Call Dr. Gary Scardino today for a free consultation. See if your immune system needs a boost and how to avoid the coming storm of health issues. 215-860-7275. (see ad on page 10)

Creative Gift Giving Are you the crafty type? If you’re anything like us, right about now you are looking at your yarn stash and your calendar, thinking, “Maybe if I don’t sleep until January, I’ll be able to make all the gifts on my list.” Before you give in and give out a stack of iTunes gift cards, con-

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sider these handmade gift ideas. Your loved ones get something unique, and you get a creative release to help lessen end-of-year stress.

If your friends expect fiber from you, upcycle old sweaters to create enough mittens for everyone in the time it would take to knit a single pair. If you’re starting with a wool sweater, give it a spin in the washing machine in hot water to felt it. This will make the fabric easier to cut and sew—and the mittens will be so much warmer! Starting at the sweater’s hem (this will take care of the mitten’s cuff for you), cut out mitten shapes. Stitch them together, and you’re done! Take felt to the next level with felted jewelry. Fiber artist Gina Tavelli can teach you how it’s done at a one-day workshop at Tyler Park Center for the Arts on December 6. Just in time to make some stunning pieces for your nearest and dearest. Putting together a little package of ingredients or materials that others can make something from is a great idea if you aren’t the only creative type in your circle. Pull together some decorative papers, add glue and some pre-folded cardstock, and you’ve got a collaged greeting card kit. Or collaborate on an art book. You create the book form to give, and the recipient fills it with writings, drawings—anything her heart desires. (Learn how to make a hand-bound accordion book from artist Barbara Korb on December 6, and leave class with your first gift already made.) Friends with foodies? How about sharing your favorite cake recipe with them? Layer all of the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa, etc.) in a mason jar. Tie some colorful string or ribbon around it with a tag attached that lists the rest of the ingredients and instructions for baking. Adding a hand-drawn label makes it extra sweet. There are more creative ideas and opportunities to make at Tyler Park Center for the Arts in Richboro, PA. Stop in for some inspiration, or visit tylerparkarts.org. by Tyler Park Center for the Arts Staff (see ad on page 39)

As I began this article about the benefits of yoga for expectant mothers, I was struck by how similar both experiences have been for me. The Inward Journey Yoga, like pregnancy, is a very inward journey. The whole time I was pregnant there was a portion of my brain working on the idea of being pregnant; how my body was changing, who was growing inside me, how my life would change. My body seemed to know what it was doing, my mind was making room for this life event, and my heart

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was growing full with the knowledge of it. Yoga is very similar. As we practice, our physical appearance may change but there are internal changes as well. The ideas we have about ourselves and our world begin to change. Our hearts expand with compassion and kindness as we learn to be content with who we are in this moment.

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