December 2013 Lehigh Valley Natural Awakenings

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Awakening Humanity

Peace on TOUCHING GREEN Our Plates HEAVEN Merry-Making Mindful Eating for a More Peaceful World

Proof of Life After Death

Retro-Fresh Family Traditions

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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BE HAPPY RIGHT NOW

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying

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by Bronnie Ware

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HUMANITY’S ETERNAL QUEST

Eckhart Tolle on the Kingdom of Heaven Within

by Eric Nelson

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NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES

Proof of Life after Death

by Linda Sechrist

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‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE WISE

A Prime Time to Rejuvenate and Birth Creativity

by Lane Vail

38 GREEN MERRY MAkING Retro-Fresh Family Traditions

by Claire O’Neil

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40 PEACE ON OUR PLATES Mindful Eating for a More Peaceful World

by Judith Fertig

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IS READY, THE TEACHER SHOWS UP

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All-Natural Home Health Care

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TOGETHERNESS?

Exercise Helps Keep Family Holidays Merry

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contact us Publisher Reid Boyer Local Editor Beth Davis Local Writer Beth Davis - Linda Sechrist Assistant Editors S. Alison Chabonais Design & Production Susan McCann jaxgraphicdesign.net Ad Production Marci Molina www.MarciMolinaDesigns.com Advertising Sales Reid Boyer LVsales@naturalawakeningsmag.com To contact Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley Edition: PO Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 Phone: 610-421-4443 Fax: 610-421-4445

LVpublisher@naturalawakeningsmag.com www.HealthyLehighValley.com © 2012 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved.

Although some parts of this publication may be reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing.

Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed locally and is supported by our advertisers. It is available in selected stores, health and education centers, healing centers, public libraries and wherever free publications are generally seen. Please call for a location near you or if you would like copies placed at your business.

even years ago, when I first inquired about publishing a Natural Awakenings magazine in the Lehigh Valley, the first person I spoke with at company headquarters was John Voell, Jr. Our initial phone conversation began with my seeking an opportunity to use my marketing experience and belief in the efficacy of natural healing to help local healers educate and promote themselves to the larger community.

John was particularly enthusiastic about working with me to establish the magazine’s first presence in Pennsylvania.

To his credit, John’s kind support and encouragement continued unabated as I scraped together the start-up money and rearranged my life to take the plunge. We spent hours on the phone as he patiently walked me through my fear of making such a big change, ultimately inspiring me to take a “leap of faith.” He made it clear that becoming a Natural Awakenings publisher must be a decision of the heart, because when we take action from a place of love our fears dissolve. Love and fear simply cannot co-exist. The way kept unfolding and it turned out to be one of the best decisions of my life.

In the end, he said, we must ask ourselves: “How many souls can I help in this lifetime?” Imagine if everyone asked that question each day. Over the years, as a company catalyst for personal and business development, John has helped 100+ publishers and millions of readers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico change their lives and their communities for the better. It was his idea to franchise CEO Sharon Bruckman’s original Natural Awakenings magazine, starting in 1999.

Now, 3.8 million readers nationwide are living the principles of natural, sustainable health for people and the planet and spreading word of the benefits.

Together we are contributing to a major paradigm shift in wellness that is influencing mainstream thinking and is set to rock the world for generations to come.

Our friend John passed in October, leaving our franchise family sad, yet grateful for the ability to carry on. He left us a world-changing legacy that I am honored to be part of. How glad I am that he saw the potential for the Lehigh Valley and welcomed us into the family.

Our December issue theme is, appropriately, Awakening Humanity. My hope is that it provokes thought on issues that are often not discussed or explored; there is so much more to life in the grander scheme than anyone realizes.

Thank goodness spiritual maturing enables us to grow beyond limiting views. I for one am enjoying opening up to consider the possibilities of the bigger picture. Every month I encounter glimpses of more I do not know. I find that to be a life-affirming adventure.

We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. We welcome your ideas, articles and feedback.

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May your holiday season brim with outpouring love, Reid Boyer, Publisher

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Accessing Infinite Possibilities in Life

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newsbriefs Eliminate Diet Struggles During the Holidays

Tea and Play for Moms and Tots

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iver Valley Waldorf School offers a free Tea and Play from 10 to 11 a.m., on the first Monday of each month in a lovely lant-based Food Coach early childhood classroom.

Participants will find all kinds Michelle M. L. Trent of natural and simple playoffers advice on how things, such as silk capes, to survive the holidays blocks, wooden play overindulging on • P:wood Boxwithout 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 stands perfect for making sweets and fatty foods.

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Mindfulness in the New Year

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sychotherapy and Mindfulness Education at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, the practice of Shonda Bear Moralis, MSW, LCSW, is offering classes for self-improvement. Learn simple strategies to increase a sense of calm, energy and overall well-being with the four-week class Mindfulness 101, offered Tuesday evenings from 6:15 to 8 p.m., between January 7 and 28, 2014.

Cost is $199, $175 before December 20.

CE hours available.

Balanced Motherhood: Dream, Dare, Delight; Simple self-care through Mindfulness, is for moms looking to find more balance, calm and energy in their lives. The class is available from 9 a.m. to noon, January 18. Cost is $49, with a 10 percent discount if registering with a friend.

Work-Life Balance for Busy Moms: Mindfulness Strategies to Explore Career Direction, with Barbara Berger, of Career Wellness Partners, LLC, will meet from 9 a.m. to noon, February 8. Cost is $49, with a 10 percent discount if registering with a friend.

Location: 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville, PA. For more information, call 484-772-5395 or visit TwinPondsCenter.com.

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newsbriefs Registration open for 2014 St. Luke’s Half Marathon

Mindfulness Training for Teens and Tweens

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t is easy for teens and tweens to become overegistration for the 2014 St. whelmed with expectations, Luke’s Half Marathon and 5K electronic distractions and races on April 27, 2014, is now pressure from friends, family available. The Half Marathon and school. Mindfulness gives Weekend, produced by the Leteens and tweens the clarity to Box 421 Emmaus, PA in 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 high Valley Road Runners, is one live their life the moment, without judgment or fear.

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Herbal Studies with a Master

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avid Winston’s Center For Herbal Studies is accepting applications for the two-year Clinical Herbalist Training Program that begins in September 2014.

Class will be held in Washington, New Jersey and online via live webcast and is scheduled to be the last program with the renowned herbalist as the primary instructor David Winston, RH (AHG), an internationally respected herbalist, is the dean and teaches throughout the U.S., Canada, and the UK. He has been teaching the two-year program for 34 years.

Winston’s philosophy is, “Good herbalists treat people, not diseases, and in our program we strive to teach the skills necessary so that each student can accomplish that goal. We focus on differential diagnosis skills, materia medica and therapeutics which are essential to individualize treatment and help patients to not only resolve symptoms, but create constitutional change needed for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness.”

The comprehensive program includes This ad is the property of Natural Awakenings and may not be reproduced in any other publication witho case histories and clinic, phytochemistry sion of the publisher. Please review the proof carefully. Natural Awakenings is not responsible for any er of medicinal plants, therapeutic protoThistheraad will be published as it appears if the proof is not returned to us. If there are any questio cols, diagnostics, herbalmarked. pharmacy, proof please call or email. peutic use of nutritionalthis supplements, field botany and nutrition/diet. Unique Signature: Date: / to this course is the breadth of traditions studied, including Traditional Chinese medicine, Eclectic/Western herbal medicine and others.

For more information call 908-8350822, email office@dwherbal.com of visit HerbalStudies.org. See ad, page 43.

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Bellydance for Fun and Fitness

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iving Arts Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is putting together a typhoon relief benefit package to help the people of the Philippines. When customers buy a combination or individual acupuncture/massage gift certificate in December, 30 percent of the proceeds will go to the Philippine Red Cross.

Living Arts’ goal is to cleanse, balance and nourish clients back to health by strengthening their own body’s healing ability. Natural methods and medicines used are non-toxic, sustainable and good for people and planet. Acupuncture and Oriental medicine is powerful in its simplicity and effectiveness, advising, “When you have a problem, start with the simple solutions first.”

Location: 2358 Sunshine Rd., Allentown. To schedule appointments, call 610-841-9300. Additional donations are tax-deductible. See ad, page 56.S

Find Your Natural Match

e all know movement and exercise are good for us, but we may put it off if it is not fun.

Why not start this new year with a gift of improved health with fun and beneficial Bellydance? This winter Surayyah invites everyone to strengthen theirEmmaus, mind, body spirit with a Bellydance • F: 610-42 Box 421 PA and 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 series beginning in January.

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Holiday Socializing for Pooches

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riority Dog, a canine cage-free boarding and daycare center in New Tripoli, is now booking holiday vacation boarding and daycare for dogs whose owners consider happiness and contentment of their pets a requirement in their absence. Dogs can go back to nature by running, playing and relaxing in the wide-open space of six securely fenced acres. Emphasis is on the quality of exercise and food at Priority Dog. Priority Dog is located in the serene countryside where dogs breathe clean, fresh air. Dogs are free to go inside or outside on their own and the land is maintained without the use of chemicals. The facility also reduces the overall toxic load that dogs are exposed to with use of stainless steel bowls, natural laundry detergent and cleaners, and air purification. Owner, Susan Fanok, a certified veterinary technician, established Priority Dog because of a passion for dogs. “We wanted to create an environment that allowed 24-hour socialization and where dogs can be dogs,” states Fanok. “Dogs love it. This is truly a unique dog experience.”

Priority Dog is located close to the intersection of Routes 100 and 309 at 5890 Kistler Road in New Tripoli. Boarding times are available by calling 484-553-6110 or visiting PriorityDog.com. See ad, page 46.

Give Yourself The Gift of Health!

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Low-Level Laser Stops Pain at Cellular Level Signature: ethlehem natropathic Doctor Michael Jude Loquasto has been successfully treating patients using the Erchonia LowLevel Laser (3LT) for chronic pain, and states, “The laser ‘reactivates’ the cells and gets them to perform their intended function almost instantaneously. The Low-level Laser is one the greatest breakthroughs in drug-free treatment I have seen in my 50 years of practice.”

The Erchonia Low-Level Laser was the first to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance as a noninvasive, safe way to manage chronic pain without negative side effects. In a double-blind clinical trial, the Erchonia laser was proven to reduce pain by 66 percent. Its actions are photochemical, not thermal. Hot lasers in the medical world are used for surgical precision, while cold lasers are used for healing precision.

Dr Loquasto offers a free Natural Health Open Forum at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at 2571 Baglyos Circle in Bethlehem. For a consultation or to register for the forum please call 484-821-1460. See ad, page 58.S

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Medical Research shows Tai Chi offers many Benefits: Improve Balance Aid Flexibility Promote Relaxation Reduce Depression Extend Longevity Add Muscle Strength Support Good Health Reverse Osteoporosis

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Tai Chi is a wonderful way to get yourself moving and becoming more physically fit while having fun and meeting new people.

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newsbriefs Keep it Local Holiday Shopping Events

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eesha Aesthetics and VIP Vacations Present a Holiday Shopping event at 6 p.m., December 12, at 415 Business Park, in Allentown, which includes Amazing Skin, Silpada Jewelry, Angie’s Angels, Elite Fitness, Fifth Avenue Jewelry, Multi-Sport Fitness, Rodant Fields, Behind the Seam Jeans and Scentsy. Iyashi Spa will be giving free chair massages. There will also be food, drinks and door prizes.

Then, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., December 15, at Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton Street, in Easton, partake in a Holiday Holistic Fair to shop for handmade jewelry, henna and permanent tattoos and handmade shamanic flutes made by local artists and enjoy the arts while supporting those in need.

Also experience the channeling of St. Germaine, belly dancing, massage therapy, color therapy, soul activation portraits and more. A portion of the funds received will go toward sponsorship and supplies for The International Kitchen of Hope.

The Iyashi Wellness Center Foot Soak Spa will offer soothing foot soaks for weary shoppers at both events.

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earning a meditation practice that we can do at home for just a few minutes a day can make a huge difference in the way we feel and interact with the world around us. Mantra Meditation teacher Paul Wilson, of Zionsville, says, “It’s easy to learn and easy to do and you will feel the benefits of it immediately. The deep rest that you experience in meditation dissolves the stress’s and strains and you come out feeling renewed and energized. It might be the bestkept secret in the world.” Instruction takes about an hour a day for three days.

The Mayo Clinic notes, “Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace and balance that benefits both your emotional well-being and your overall health. And these benefits don’t end when your meditation session ends.

Meditation can help carry you more calmly through your day and can even improve certain medical conditions.”

For more information or an introductory appointment., call 484-695-6880 or email mantramyoga@gmail.com. See ad, page 58.

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newsbriefs Protect Local Farmers and Food Supply

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.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently finished accepting comment on the new Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), which has the potential to suffocate small food producers while giving corporate agribusiness an unhealthy pass.

With over 14,803 comments submitted to the FDA on the ‘Standards for the Growth, Harvesting, Packing and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’, the next step for concerned citizens is to call on the FDA to offer a Second comment period before finalizing the FSMA regulations.

Given the significant inconsistencies with the proposed regulations and the long-term impact they will have on our foods, farms and choice of sustenance, another round of citizen input is critical to help the FDA get it right.

The Kutztown-based United Sludge Free Alliance refutes the premise behind the new regulations; that one in six Americans gets food poisoning from community supported agriculture, co-ops and farmers’ markets requiring stricter rules. USFA contends the culprit is not small farming but corporate Agribusiness and the use Awakenings and may not be reproduced in any other that publication without permisof toxic waste and water from city sewer plants. chiropractic • acupuncture • massage is not responsible for any error not w the proof carefully.

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Tai chi is an ancient Chinese low-impact, highly-effective, moving meditation for improving and maintaining physical, mental and emotional health. Modern medicine has recognized that tai chi helps to improve balance and coordination, reverse the effects of osteoporosis, relieve stress and calm the mind. In a recent study at the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA) a group that practiced Tai Chi for 10 weeks experienced greater improvement in their levels of depression, as well as an enhanced quality of life, better cognition and more overall energy than a non-practicing group.

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innamon is known as an excellent antioxidant that improves fasting blood sugar levels and prevents heart disease. Now new research offers yet another benefit and reason to add this potent spice to our daily diet.

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara, have confirmed that cinnamon helps protect against Alzheimer’s disease. They found that the cinnamon compounds cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin help stop the formation of “tangles” of tau protein in the brain, hallmarks of the memory-robbing neurodegenerative disease.

The study, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, says these powerful antioxidants that give cinnamon its potent flavor and scent defend mental function in a unique way. “Take, for example, sunburn, a form of oxidative damage,” explains Roshni Graves, of the university’s Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology. “If you wore a hat, you could protect your face and head from oxidation. In a sense, this cinnamaldehyde is like a cap,” protecting against tau proteins.

The findings suggest that sufficient cinnamon consumption might stop the progression of Alzheimer’s or even prevent it.

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ranscendental Meditation (TM) has a dramatic healing effect on people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and can also result in lower blood pressure, according to two new studies.

TM—a technique to avoid distracting thoughts, decrease stress and promote a state of relaxed awareness— reduced PTSD symptoms in combat veterans by as much as 50 percent in just eight weeks, according to a study from Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., published in the journal Military Medicine. The veterans also reported decreased depression and improved quality of life, with a greater ability to come back to their civilian lives after returning from duty.

Vietnam War vets randomly assigned to TM sessions at a Denver Veterans Center also experienced greater reductions in alcohol usage, insomnia and depression than those in conventional counseling. At the conclusion of a landmark three-month study, 70 percent of the meditating veterans felt they no longer required the services of the center.

A separate American Heart Association report on the general U.S. population showed that the practice of TM generally reduced systolic blood pressure in subjects by five points and diastolic by three points, enough to put many of them into normal range. Previous clinical trials have shown that lower blood pressure through TM practice is associated with significantly lower rates of death, heart attack and stroke.

TM is usually practiced for 15 to 20 minutes twice a day by sitting comfortably and focusing on an individually selected word or series of words.

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ew can say no to a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s night. “Enjoy!” say Penn State researchers. They have found that a little bit of cocoa may be a powerful diet aid in helping to control inflammation and ameliorate related diseases, including diabetes. Numerous current studies link obesity to inflammation in the body.

Cocoa, although a common ingredient of chocolate, by itself has low-calorie, low-fat and high-fiber content. The researchers fed laboratory mice the human equivalent of 10 tablespoons of cocoa powder—about four or five cups of hot cocoa—along with a high-fat diet for 10 weeks. The control group ate the same diet without the cocoa.

Lead researcher Joshua Lambert, Penn State associate professor of food science, says the study results surprised the team, which did not expect the “dramatic reduction of inflammation and fatty liver disease” associated with obesity. Although the animals lost no weight, the cocoa powder supplement reduced liver triglycerides by 32 percent and plasma insulin levels by 27 percent, indicating it might be a powerful obesity-fighting tool.

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egularly drinking cranberry juice may help control blood pressure, according to new findings presented at the American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2012 Scientific Sessions. Cranberry juice, the researchers note, is rich in antioxidants—naturally occurring molecules that have been associated with the blood pressure-lowering benefit.

U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers discovered a moderate systolic pressure reduction—about three points—for people that drank two eight-ounce glasses of cranberry juice every day for eight weeks. Because of the sugar calories in juice, consider the alternative of a whole-food cranberry supplement.

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I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. As a result, many developed illnesses apparently related to the bitterness and resentment they carried.

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When questioned about regrets or what they would have done differently, five themes emerged.

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Most people had not honored even half of their dreams and died knowing that it was due to choices they had made or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realize until they no longer have it.

I wish I hadn’t worked so hard. Every male patient that I nursed felt they had missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. They deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence.

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I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many were disappointed they had not truly realized the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks, and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip away.

Many deeply regretted not giving important friendships the time and effort that they deserved.

I wish that I had let myself be happier.

Many did not understand until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits.

The so-called comfort of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others and to themselves that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh with gusto and cultivate some silliness in their life.

Bronnie Ware is the author of The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing, a memoir of how people she cared for changed the way she lives. She blogs at InspirationAndChai.com.

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“Adolescence is turbulent enough and with academic expectations and peer pressures, our youngsters are overloaded,” she explains. Fatigue, anger, depression and low self-esteem are unfortunate factors that play a big part in lives of many youngsters. This is where yoga comes in; a regular practice can lead kids into a well-balanced life. A program with breath work, meditation, spiritual and ethical teachings, along with physical practice, cultivate a positive perspective on life and develop lasting strategies for self-care. With an active parasympathetic nervous system, children’s ability to focus and learn improves.”

A 2003 study by California State University, Los Angeles, found that yoga improved students’ behavior, physical health and academic performance, as well as attitudes toward themselves. According to Yoga in Schools, a nonprofit organization that advocates for and funds yoga programming, yoga in schools yield the following results:

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Statistics show that lack of skills to deal with the stresses children are faced with can result in a higher high school dropout rate, substance abuse and juvenile violence. Although there is no single solution to these problems, ongoing research is showing that practice like meditation and yoga can help with modern day individual and societal issues.

Prabha Sinha, Founder and Administrator of Pratyush Sinha Foundation, is an avid supporter of yoga programs in schools and other facilities. “In today’s times of stress, isolation and negative influence on our kids, schools are just not centers of learning, but for some children, the most stable thing in their lives,” she says. “With that in mind, school administrators are beginning to see the value in teaching children not only academics, but also life skills.”

Through the Pratyush Sinha Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in the U.S. and India, Sinha with the help of 7 dedicated local yoga teachers, provides yoga programs in three schools in the Allentown School District, as well as the Boys and Girls Club, ASPIRE, Buxmont Academy and The Caring Place— with more on the horizon. She says the foundation believes 28 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

The good news is that a growing number of yoga instructors and teachers have made this their life mission and are tirelessly working to make yoga available to at-risk youth. In the Lehigh Valley, two nonprofit organizations, the aforementioned Pratyush Sinha Foundation and Shanthi Project are helping youngsters achieve their full potential through yoga.

Based in Northampton County, Shanthi Project is comprised of 15 yoga teachers, a seven-member board of directors and an executive director. The nonprofit provides weekly on-site yoga and meditation classes at Northampton County Prison, Northampton County Juvenile Justice Center (NCJJC) and Boys & Girls Club Easton’s after-school and summer camp programs. In 2012 and 201313, Shanthi Project also taught yoga as part of “Club Night” at Children’s Home Easton and in the after-school “Mutt-i-grees” program at Cheston Elementary School. In the past year, Shanthi Project has reached over 350 students.

The primary goal of their integrated mind-body program

qualitative follow-up, 80 percent of these students said they felt “at peace” or “peaceful” when practicing yoga and/or meditation, 78 percent said that yoga and meditation helps with their “stress,” “negativity,” and “peace of mind,” and 94 percent indicated that their decision making process was better because of their yoga and meditation practice.

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Through his research, he has identified numerous common elements that occur in NDEs—an out-of-body experience, the sensation of traveling through a tunnel, encountering a bright light (usually interpreted as God, Jesus or an angel), communicating with deceased relatives, feeling emotions such as profound peace, well-being and love, plus a flood of knowledge about life and the nature of the universe. Perhaps the most significant element he reports is the supremely conscious and superbly blissful state that exists beyond both limitations of the senses and intellect and the confines of space and time— the pure conscious form of each one’s truly real Self.

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Rushed to the hospital in a coma, Moorjani, whose body had been devoured for four years by cancer of the lymphatic system, describes the real self that she discovered during her NDE. “There I was, without my body or any physical traits, yet my pure essence continued to exist. It was not a reduced element of my whole self; in fact, it felt far greater and more intense and expansive than my physical being.

“I felt eternal, as if I’d always existed and always would, without a beginning or end. I was filled with the knowledge that I was simply magnificent,” explains Moorjani, whose cancer completely disappeared within five

weeks after her release from the hospital.

“Not only did I come back with a clean slate, I brought back one of my biggest lessons—to love myself and be an instrument of love. I also returned to life here with a sense of purpose—to fearlessly be as authentically me as I can be. This means,” she clarifies, “that in whatever I do, I am acting from my sense of passion and the sheer joy of doing it.”

During Alexander’s seven-day coma in a hospital, brought about by antibiotic-resistant E. coli meningitis that attacked his brain, he left his mortal identity behind. “My brain wasn’t working at all,” he relates. “My entire neo-cortex, the part that makes us human, was entirely shut down. I had no language, emotions, logic or memories of who I was. Such an empty slate granted me full access to the true cosmic being that I am, that we all are,” says Alexander. He further recalls that as his NDE unfolded, it occurred to him that he was being granted a grand overview of the invisible side of existence.

He also had a lovely ethereal companion that floated along on a butterfly wing, telepathically teaching him

to accept the universal truth that, “You are eternally loved and cherished, you have nothing to fear, and there is nothing you can do wrong.”

“If I had to boil the whole message down to just one word, it would be Love—the incomprehensibly glorious truth of truths that lives and breathes at the core of everything that exists or will ever exist. No remotely accurate understanding of who we are and what we are can be achieved by anyone who does not know it and embody it in all their actions,” Alexander now understands.

Prior to his life-threatening illness, this neurosurgeon’s sophisticated medical training had led him to dismiss the possibility of NDEs. Today, he works at returning to his NDE state of oneness and unconditional love by using meditation and sacred acoustics, as well as quantum mechanics, to explore the nature of consciousness and higher brain function.

Like Moody, Alexander studies the ancient Greek philosophers Parmenides, Pythagoras and Plato, who took the notion of an afterlife seriously

and questioned “what” survives bodily death. Alexander’s consequent nonprofit organization, Eternea, fosters cooperation between science and spirituality by sponsoring research and education about spiritually transformative experiences and holistic consciousness beyond conventional definitions. “I had to learn a whole lot more about consciousness than I had to know about neuroscience,” quips Alexander, who now believes that the brain blocks access to knowledge of higher worlds. “We need to accept—at least hypothetically—that the brain itself doesn’t produce consciousness. That it is, instead, a kind of reducing valve or filter that dumbs down consciousness for the duration of our human experience.

“Neuroscience can’t give you the first sentence about how the physical brain creates consciousness,” he states, while many are finding how science and spirituality strengthen each other.

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As her left brain shut down, Taylor lost her ability to process all language; with her mind suspended in newfound silence, she experienced an unprecedented sense of deep peace. She also experienced an inability to visually distinguish edges and boundaries between herself and the outer world.

Absent conventional orientation, “I could actually see that my skin was not my physical boundary.

“As a result of such a glorious state of blissful realization that I am—as we all are—connected to everything and everyone around us, I no longer see myself as a single, solid entity, separate from other human beings,” advises Taylor. “Although my left mind still thinks of me as a fragile individual, capable of losing my life, my right mind realizes the essence of my being as eternal life.” She now understands that she is part of the cosmic flow of energy, which she characterizes as a tranquil sea of euphoria.

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In The Hidden Face of God: Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth, author Gerald L. Schroeder, Ph.D., suggests that each of us is a part of the universe seeking and finding itself. Could it be that without the mental filter and self-limiting beliefs, we are free to consciously know our higher state of wholeness and the truth of our magnificence?

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sked why she my own energy “I’ve become focused thought she manifesting as canon seeing the perfection of cer, because my had cancer, life in this moment.”

Anita Moorjani, aufears weren’t allowthor of Dying to Be ing me to express Me, sums up her answer in one word: myself as the magnificent force I was Fear. “I was killing myself, and cancer meant to be,” advises Moorjani. saved me,” says Moorjani, whose She hopes that her presentabook documents her near-death extions to medical professionals and perience (NDE) and the higher realm public speaking will influence how she encountered when her body shut the health profession views cancer down. Allowed to identify with her and other diseases and illnesses. true magnificence, undistorted by the “Treatment needs to be about more fear generated by her own lifelong than medicine, because so much of self-judgment, self-criticism, worry and disease has to do with our emotions,” lack of self-forgiveness, she returned she imparts, “especially the ones we with a vital, heartfelt message. direct toward ourselves.”

“Everyone is an amazing, magThrough this life-enhancing expenificent being, with great capacity for rience, Moorjani came to understand health, happiness and joy. Although why she owes it to herself, everyone we’ve been conditioned to believe she meets and life itself to always exthat we need to pursue success and press her own unique essence. “Trying learn to improve ourselves to be to be anything or anyone else doesn’t happy, such steps are unnecessary, be- make me better—it just deprives me cause we already are all we are trying of my true self and keeps me from to attain,” she says. interacting authentically with others,” “I’d spent a lifetime feeling she explains. inadequate, beating myself up for Moorjani now knows that all life not meeting my own expectations,” in the universe is one and our core she continues. Through the clarity is love. “I was overwhelmed by the of dwelling in the NDE realm, she realization that God isn’t a being, but understood that the cancer wasn’t a a state of being… and I am that state punishment for anything. “It was just of being… pure consciousness.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.

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Spring is a time for new beginnings, summer a time for growth, autumn for gathering abundance and winter for introspection. ~Joseph Cardillo

Chill Out

Although the December 21 winter solstice marks the shortest day of the year, temperatures in most of the U.S. continue to fall through February.

Cardillo advises embracing winter’s chill because it diverts our attention from daily activities so that we pause to consider what’s important. “The effect is similar to splashing cold water on our face,” he remarks.

As the cold draws animals into hibernation and plants into dormancy, it also beckons us to enjoy extra sleep, notes Freda, as we follow the sun’s path: Earlier to bed; later to rise. She encourages her clients to incorporate restorative activities into daily routines.

“Intentionally set aside time to connect with the breath and quiet the mind,” she counsels. Try gentle yoga or t’ai chi, listen to relaxing music, curl up with a cozy book or take nature walks, flush with fresh sensory experiences.

Cardillo explains that slowing down naturally creates space for the contemplative and creative qualities of yin energy to rise. Meditating, visualizing and journaling promote access to one’s inner wisdom. “Winter is a perfect time to examine the myriad ideas you’ve dreamt up and assemble them into a new you,” says Cardillo. “Now you are prepared to use the robust energy of spring to scatter those ideas abroad.”

Reflect on Water

In TCM, the element of water, symbolizing focus and purity, is closely associated with winter. Highly adaptable, water can be solid, liquid or formless vapor; it can flow over, under, around or through obstacles with ease; and it can be still and contained. Contemplating the power of water in any of its forms can help synchronize one’s consciousness with the season’s gifts.

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Unpleasant winter memories can affect one’s emotional experience of the season every year like clockwork, says Dr. John Sharp, a physician, psychiatrist and author of The Emotional Calendar.

Fortunately, it is possible to take a personal inventory, be aware of such behaviors, innovate on traditions and create a new experience.

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Then the holidays hit and discipline often gives way to indulgences. The season seems consumed by up-tempo decorating, feasting, shopping, giftgiving and merrymaking at any cost.

Yet, creative green living experts show us how easy it is to tweak time-honored family traditions to align with the green way we wish to live and feel even more satisfied with festivities.

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For Danny Seo, author of Upcycling Celebrations: A Use-What-You-Have Guide to Decorating, Gift-Giving & Entertaining, “Upcycling is basically a form of recycling that elevates something to a better level than before.” Based in New York City and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Seo always has an eye out for green possibilities. “Opt for vintage pieces and re-imagine them in new and interesting ways,” he advises. For example, he likes to upcycle a vintage glass cake

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Michele Johansen, a lifestyle writer in Bellevue, Washington, suggests bringing in the outdoors. Instead of decorating the tree with tinsel and the home with plastic faux greenery, she suggests stringing popcorn and cranberries on the tree and decking the halls with fresh wreaths and garlands accented with boughs of holly. “Local nurseries are good sources for holiday décor that you can later mulch or put in yard waste bins,” she says. “The smells are much more authentic and festive.”

Save energy by using LED lights whenever possible, suggests Sheryl Eisenberg, a writer for the National Resources Defense Council. Plug lights and electronics into a power strip, and then unplug it when not in use to save “ghost” energy pulled by electronics that are plugged in, but not activated.

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Upcycle paint chip cards into colorful gift tags, suggests Seo. Plus, use gift wraps that become part of the gift itself, such as placemats swaddling a bottle of wine, fabric to encase quilting supplies or sheet music enveloping concert tickets.

As a general rule, “Give experiences, not gifts,” counsels Eisenberg.

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reduces wrapping paper, ribbon and packaging and is an easy way to be a bit more personal over the holidays. Your teenage niece may love a spa day, complete with hair styling, while your favorite aunt and uncle may be thrilled to attend a local wine tasting. If you think a young child can tolerate a few less presents in exchange for a pass to an ice show or dance class, go for it.”

“It’s the holiday experience that counts,” counsels Seo. “It’s what makes memories.”

Organize a cookie exchange to get together and save time and energy on holiday baking, suggests Sara Novak, a food policy and health writer at SereneKitchen.com, from Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina.

Generally, a hostess asks guests to bring several dozen of their favorite cookies.

Once gathered, attendees share the treats and recipes, taking home several of each variety. To “green it up”, Novak recommends emailing the recipes rather than printing them, encouraging invitees to use fresh and local ingredients and bring faClaire O’Neil is a freelance writer vorite reusable containers from home, like from Kansas City, MO. a colorful, time-honored cookie tin.

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Allow an hour to explore and buy the meg powder, cumin seeds, rosemary, One of Tuttle’s more controversial following basics to stock the pantry, nutritional yeast claims is that the herding culture—raising, always choosing organic and foods dominating, selling, killing and ownthat have no genetically modified (GM Fruits: citrus, apples, bananas, grapes, ing animals—sets up a harmful physical, or GMO) ingredients. In certain Asian berries, avocado and others emotional and cultural dynamic, extoltraditions, only the most enlightened ling domineering and aggressive behavmembers of a monks’ community are Additions ior. “The herding culture requires male allowed to cook food for their fellows, Meat analogs: Gardein, Tofurkey, dominance and a mentality that might with good reason. The more love that Field Roast, Beyond Meat, Sun Burger, makes right,” observes Tuttle. “It also sees goes into meal preparation, the better Fakin’ Bacon females as primarily breeders, not bethe outcome will be. ings.” Based on contemporary research Nuts and seeds: walnuts, Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F:almonds, 610-421-4445 in anthropology, sociology and psychoStaples hazelnuts, pine nuts; raisins; flax, sunLVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com pathology, he maintains that the actions Grains: rice, millet, whole-grain spafl ower seeds, sesame seeds required to both dominate animals and eat couscous, Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings their meat can lead to more aggressive and ghetti or angel hair noodles, quinoa, buckwheat, wild rice, cornmeal Oils and sauces: tahini (sesame butter), violent behavior.

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Practicing a World Peace Diet The Tuttles shop for fresh, organic and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) foods and favor what they call “blueprint recipes”, that vary from day to day. Each outlines the makings of a dish and encourages cooks to be intuitive in how they fill in the details.

For a typical breakfast, for example, Tuttle and his wife, Madeleine, will make a green smoothie that includes kale, banana, apple, grapes, ground flax, chia seeds, cinnamon and fresh ginger. “It’s a flexible drink,” says Tuttle. “We will swap out whatever organic fruits and vegetables natural awakenings

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we have so that we vary the flavor from time to time.” For example, they might use parsley, spinach, or chard leaves in place of kale, or citrus in place of grapes.

Lunch is usually a wrap-type sandwich, sometimes using fresh leaf lettuce or a whole-wheat tortilla. One recent example of such a wrap combined tomatoes, peppers, sprouts, walnuts, tempeh and avocado. A dinnertime blueprint recipe involves a base of cooked rice, quinoa, pasta, mashed potatoes or polenta, topped with a vegetable ragout, cooked or raw.

“You could live the rest of your life mixing and matching these ingredients and never have the same meal twice,” notes Tuttle. “We have been doing it for 30 years. If we all choose to eat like this, the world could feed everybody on a fraction of the land now consumed by agriculture.”

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Raw Vegetable Ragout with Brown Rice Start dinner with a base of cooked rice, potatoes, quinoa or polenta and top it with a vegetable medley.

Yields two servings Rice: 1 cup brown rice 2¼ cups water Raw Vegetable Ragout: 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup pitted Kalamata olives, chopped ¼ cup finely chopped Italian parsley ¼ cup toasted, chopped walnuts 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp coarse kosher or sea salt

Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Stir in the rice, reduce the heat and simmer covered until tender, about 40 minutes.

While the rice is cooking, combine the red bell pepper, celery, Kalamata olives, Italian parsley and walnuts in a medium-sized bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and salt. Pour the dressing over the vegetables, stir until well blended, and then let rest until the rice is done.

To serve, spoon the cooked rice onto each plate and top with the raw vegetable ragout.

Source: Adapted from Intuitive Cooking, by Madeleine Tuttle (WorldPeaceDiet.org).

When the Student is Ready, the Teacher Shows Up

by Elizabeth Daniels

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hen Helene Leonetti left corporate medicine after 50 years, she had some doubts that she, a longtime employee of a medical center, could make it on her own without the cocoon of protective chairmen of the many disciplines that surrounded her: obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery, oncology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology and psychiatry, to name but a few. Three years later, and her practice—focused on joining the best of conventional medicine and holistic treatment—is thriving.

Five months ago, a woman came to visit Leonetti who had developed severe pain in her neck, shoulders, arms and fingers—so severe that she needed to take Vicodin. A visit to her family doctor and endocrinologist gave her the diagnosis of polyarthritis rheumatic, and she was given prednisone, a potent anti-inflammatory medicine that affects our bones, our glucose metabolism, our emotions, our weight and our adrenal glands, which keep our immune state vibrant. Leonetti says it makes the pain better and is a wonderful bandage for one of the hundreds of diagnoses that we have with “no known cause and no known treatment,” other than cortisone and pain medicines.

“Not only did her patient receive no information on the many side effects of this potent medicine (she had to explore them online), but more importantly, she was given no guidance and help on what may have started the pain in the first place,” explains Leonetti. “However, this wellness warrior has had the courage to look at all aspects of her life and has made notable changes: she is back to regular exercise; she has begun purchasing her animal protein hormone/ antibiotic free-range; and whenever

possible, she buys and grows her vegetables organically, without harmful pesticides.” Plus, after a lifetime of soda, she is finally off it entirely and makes water her drink of choice. She also stopped taking Crestor (a statin drug) to lower cholesterol, which has been implicated in causing pain, weakness in joints and muscles, and inducing diabetes in women, in addition to causing aggressive behavior, depression, suicide and cancer.

Leonetti states that, “Courage and fearlessness are the qualities of a wellness warrior.” That means choosing doctors that listen; those that incorporate complementary modalities and natural healing rather than always choosing drugs for chronic life issues.” The last piece of the patient’s journey was the most difficult: learning to understand that every thought and every word, as well as every behavior, creates a molecule in the body and has identical effects on cell tissue as if we had an accident, a heart attack or a stroke.

“Harboring, often unconsciously, stinkin’ thinkin’—envy, anger, resentment, hurt, jealousy, non-forgiveness—of self and others is responsible for dis-ease that no doctor can touch; only the doctor within—the one whose pharmacy produces healing hormones, such as oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine,” she adds. “On the other hand, negative emotions produce inflammatory cytokines and pain-causing prostaglandins.”

In fact, the last thing Leonetti told the patient before she left was get back to lovemaking with her beloved. This generates happy hormones, as well as morphine-like painkillers, and bathes the immune state in healing.

Leonetti encourages patients and physicians to develop a partnership toward wellness. That includes teaching patients how to prevent the chronic diseases for which they fall victim.

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people; expand their awareness of other points of view, beliefs and traditions; learn how they can help others; and, if they choose, become an interfaith minister.

Students meet two Saturdays per month (with no classes in July and August), and enjoy in-depth study at quarterly weekend retreats. The Saturday classes combine lecture with group discussion and experiential learning, while the retreats offer more in-depth training and opportunities to enjoy contemplation, conversation and camaraderie with those traveling along the same journey.

Two of the nine weekends focus on ritual and ceremony—what it means, the legal aspects (of a marriage ceremony, for instance) and the basic tools and outline to complete. Toward the end, each student presents a ritual.

“Our program is unique in that we are very heart-based and experiential,” explains Weis. “We are more about the experience and the instructors than we are academics.” With that in mind, students supplement their studies with reading and reflective writings of their own. The reflection papers help the participants process new information and examine, challenge and clarify their own belief systems. They contemplate how each topic resonated for them or simply be defined as “involving persons what they’ve learned along the way. of different faith traditions.” However, In addition to regular classes, the it implies much more than a diverse program requires students to continue gathering of people. Rev. Brian Weis, their investigation of other faith tradiserving as administrator at the School tions by attending various religious of Sacred Ministries, says the idea is to services. They must also perform 120 build relationships between individuhours of service work that reflects the als of different backgrounds so that interfaith mission. An advisor works they may deliberately recognize their closely with each student, guiding and religious and cultural differences and supporting them throughout the process. come to understand and respect, but Weis says many of the student advisors not necessarily always agree on, those are graduates of the program and “feldifferences. “We are paving the way low travelers.” for people to communicate and coexist Orientation and initiation of the peacefully,” he notes. new class will be held Sunday, JanuOver the course of more than two ary 12, at Pebble Hill Interfaith Church, years, participants will study the world’s where each student may walk the labymajor religious, spiritual and wisdom rinth on the floor (if the student decides traditions, experience the power of to become ordained, they will walk it ritual and the beauty of celebration and one more time) and participates in a learn all that it means to be a member celebration. of the interfaith clergy. According to For more information and to regisWeis, the program offers the opportuni- ter, call 267-772-7301, email contact@ ty for students to explore their spiritual- SSMinfo.org or visit SchoolOfSacredMinity within a community of like-minded istries.org.

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or more than 15 years, the School of Sacred Ministries, an outreach program of Pebble Hill Interfaith Church of Doylestown, has been helping individuals create deeper meaning in their lives by offering one of the country’s most comprehensive interfaith programs for religious studies, professional development and spiritual transformation. In 1997, members of the Pebble Hill community recognized the need for a divinity school for individuals seeking to better understand the interfaith movement and for those seeking a high standard in interfaith education and ordination. In 2000, the School of Sacred Ministries ordained 26 men and women–its first class of students. Ever since, a new class of students has convened every three years. Beginning this January, the next group of students will begin a 27-month program culminating in ordination for those who feel called.

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Power in the Pause Mindful Strategies for Career Wellness

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or 40 hours (or more) each week, we pack up mind, body and spirit, grab our coffee and show up at work.

Like it or not, all three parts are right there with us in the cubicle, on the shop floor or in the big office with the best view. Our minds are engaged, our body sits or stands and moves comfortably in our workspace and our spirit feels content as we do our “work worth doing.” Or not.

Career wellness plays a role in the mind/body/spirit equation. When things aren’t well at work, it affects how we perceive the level of wellness in our lives overall. We bring the stress from our work back home and into our relationships. We carry it in our bodies and it affects our health.

While the demands of real life don’t always make it easy to change our work situation, we can focus on our own personal growth by practicing mindfulness in the workplace. Google, Twitter, General Mills and other large corporations, as well as a growing number of smaller companies across the country, are incorporating mindfulness training into their business models.

However, if we aren’t fortunate enough

to work in an organization that has embraced this type of training, we can take matters into our own minds.

In its simplest form, mindfulness is turning our intention and attention to the present moment without judgment.

Think of it as a focused and compassionate pause. The secret is that there is so much power in that tiny pause.

When we are mindful, we witness our thoughts and feelings as a true observer. It is from this vantage point that we are better able to choose our actions consciously, from a place of awareness and emotional intelligence.

When we are mindful, we notice our foot tapping faster and faster during a meeting that is cutting into our lunch hour. We pause. We notice. We accept. We choose our action.

When we act from this place of present-moment awareness, we may not like the situation, but we can take power from the pause and make better decisions than if we act from a place of frustration, anger and anxiety. Notice the stress and the anxiety. Acknowledge it. Once acknowledged, we can choose to give it power or not. Being mindful at work doesn’t mean being tolerant of challenging or negative situations. It means addressing those situations from a more focused place to increase your chances of a healthy outcome.

The scientific evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness has grown in recent years and supports and spearheads the growing trend toward mindfulness in the workplace. WorkWithMindfulness.com is a site that provides an overarching summary of what the science of mindfulness is saying.

In quoting from studies from various peer-reviewed journal papers, the site summarizes evidence that mindfulness: • • • •

performance; including concentration and working memory Often, work stress comes from a sense of feeling like we are powerless in our job. Mindfulness reminds us that we are never powerless. There is power in each and every moment. Focusing attention on the here and now stops us from handing our power over to others.

“My foot is tapping? Oh, why look at that, yes it is! I’m so glad I noticed that.

Now I can take a deep breath, or three, and return to this typically-annoying situation with a sense of power over how I react to it.”

• If only it were that simple. Here is one way to introduce the practice of being mindful: • First, become aware of the practice of mindfulness. (Pause. Notice. Accept. Act.) • Next, practice the practice of mindfulness.

• Finally, keep practicing the practice of mindfulness.

When we begin the journey of being mindful, it is often easier to begin outside of the area that is causing the most stress. Instead of trying to be instantly mindful in the middle of a volatile boardroom setting, begin the practice in a more benevolent setting: while taking a walk, petting the dog, mowing the lawn or making dinner.

The more we become accustomed to pausing in tranquil moments, the more naturally we will find ourselves doing it in challenging situations.

So, tomorrow morning, when we grab our coffee and head to work with mind, body and spirit in tow, let’s pause. Find the power in that pause.

Notice the texture of the coffee cup, notice the aroma and the steam; notice our body’s reaction to it. Be grateful for Reduces reactivity, helping us let the way it warms our hands. And let’s go of unhelpful habits and make start the work day by being well in that wise choices moment.

Helps regulate our nervous systems Barbara Berger is a certified career and reduces stress hormones coach who specializes in working with Allows us to feel more connected women in transition, mid-life career with others and engage in more changers and students. Connect at Barempathetic interactions bara@CareerWellnessPartners.com or And, studies show that mindfulness visit CareerWellnessPartners.com. may help sharpen our cognitive natural awakenings December 2013 45

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Sugar draws water from the wound and dehydrates bacteria, supporting growth of new tissue.

Plain yogurt. Adding this healthy refrigerated topping to dry food will activate a sluggish appetite and supply needed cultures to help balance the digestive system.

Cornstarch. This non-toxic remedy helps stop minor bleeding from cuts, scrapes and pedicure accidents.

Calendula. Also known as pot marigold, calendula cream may be used as an anti-inflammatory. Bug bites, scrapes, sunburn and itching from allergies also benefit from its application.

Aloe. Easily grown in a garden or pot and available in gel form, aloe sooths burns, prevents blisters and speeds healing. It also serves as canine Chapstick.

“Older dogs often have cracked skin on their noses,” notes Benson. “Aloe helps to heal the skin and keeps the dog comfortable.”

Rescue Remedy. Illness or injury brings stress, and one common solution is Rescue Remedy. To relieve fear or anxiety, rub it onto a paw, nose or ears or add the recommended number of drops to water, a treat or food. It helps dogs, cats, horses, birds, fish and even iguanas. Dosage relies on the extent of stress rather than weight or species.

Clean cloths. For bee stings or insect bites on the body, cool compresses can reduce swelling and itching. Wet a washcloth with cold water or for larger welts, wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply for a few minutes at a time. For stings on the face or mouth, it’s best to go to the vet’s office immediately, so

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Miscellaneous supplies. Keep on hand gauze, tape, small scissors, tweezers (for removing objects from the roof of the mouth or splinters), a small flashlight, clean socks to cover a bandage and disposable gloves to keep human germs out of open wounds. A dog in pain may bite without realizing it. Nicholas recommends a basket muzzle, so the dog can easily breathe and pant.

When a pet eats or drinks non-food items or foods they shouldn’t, such as chocolate, grapes or onions, head to the local vet. Veterinarian Jeff Levy, in New York City, who is also a certified veterinary acupuncturist, counsels, “Always keep contact information for your vet, an emergency hospital and animal poison control center handy.” Also, find out where emergency services are located when traveling.

Pets can go into shock just like humans. To prevent or reduce the impact, keep the animal warm and provide a deep massage of the ears, at the base, where ears meet the head. A couple of drops of lavender oil on a collar or bandana will help everyone relax. Do not put essential oils directly on the pet, especially cats, as it can be toxic.

Just like children, pets may have accidents or get sick after office hours.

Stay calm, head for the natural pet pantry and then call the family’s holistic veterinarian.

Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLSandyM@ yahoo.com.

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Exercise Helps Keep Family Holidays Merry

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For a quick, relaxing yoga routine, unrealistic expectations that begin with a few breathing exercises everything will go perfectly, before moving into a sun salutation—a holiday gatherings can sometimes be a sequence of full-body poses, or asanas, recipe for untoward stress. One of the performed in a smooth, continuous best ways to keep potential ’tis-the-seaflow. Begin standing, palms pressed son tensions under control is to carve together in the tadasana, or mountain, out some time for exercise, a move pose. Then move through a series of supported by research findings at Princ- motions that sweep the arms over the eton University. Other experts suggest head, expanding the chest, before that from practicing a favorite Eastern dipping into downward dog and plank modality to taking a natural spin around poses, which help increase flexibility the neighborhood, we all have instant and strength. End lying down in the access to foolproof tactics for staying shavasana, or resting, pose with eyes relaxed, healthy and more even-keeled closed and let the quiet settle in. among kin this winter.

Resistance-training exercises are

To mend nerves frayed by deanother option. Release pent up bates at the dinner table, slip into a tension by pushing against a nearby bedroom for a calming yoga wall. Stand about three feet workout. Yoga’s emphasis on conaway, lean in and push. Potrolled breathing makes it ideal for sition feet at an angle so that treating family dynamics straight a straight body line forms out of Silver Linings Playbook. the hypotenuse of a triangle The Mayo Clinic reports with the wall and floor. that deep breathing This activity drains increases the flow the limbs of of oxygen into tightness and the bloodstream, stretches out easing headhamstrings and aches, muscular calf muscles, enabling tension and chest tightness. us to walk away Yogic breathing patterns also feeling light are shown to lower resting and limber. heart rates, which While some helps practipeople can tioners stay happily composed in greet and the face of any maintain intra-family discheerfulness agreements or other throughout holiday stressors. family times, others 48 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

healthy fun and gives everyone something else to talk about later. may feel a bit anxious. For a sure-fire endorphin boost, try a cardiovascular workout like running, which German researchers published in Cerebral Cortex confirm produces a flood of euphoria on cue. A quick jog or spirited walk outside helps elevate mood while strengthening the immune system, helping to keep feelings of melancholy at bay.

Before heading for the door, those stretching their legs outside in colder climates need to dress as if it’s 20 degrees warmer than the thermometer reads. This helps prevent the body from overheating, especially after being sedentary for an extended period. To get the blood flowing beforehand, do some simple stretching or take a few trips up and down the stairs.

Exercisers that prefer to stay sheltered from wintry weather entirely have a solid alternative; an indoor cardiovascular workout can mimic jogging’s mood-lifting effects. Try alternating 12 reps of jumping jacks, lunges, squats and crunches to get the heart pumping. Consider a second series for a higher intensity workout. All of it will give muscles that often go slack during holiday loafing a chance to flex. Because these moves don’t require any equipment, such electives are as portable as a travel hair dryer during holiday visits anywhere.

After one or more of these solo workouts, many revelers may be ready to up the ante on family togetherness.

For a healthy dose of quality time, round up the gang and enlist them in a high-energy outdoor activity like hiking, sledding or even Ultimate Frisbee.

Participating in friendly family competition is healthy fun and gives everyone something else to talk about later.

Sarah Todd is a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY. Connect at SarahToddInk.com.

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Partner Yoga – Join Brian Toseland and Deanna Nagle for an afternoon of divine play with your partner. Connect to each other through breathing and meditation, recognizing the divine in our partner and ourselves. Leaving you both feeling refreshed, connected and supported. 2-4:30pm. $35 Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642

Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class, Research & Benefits – Greg Schweitzer. Destress and revitalize to eliminate some of the most debilitating and chronic health conditions! This scientifically validated and physician recommended practice promotes healing by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep. 7:30-9 pm, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

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Tea & Play for Moms and Tots – Enjoy a cup of tea while your little one explores the beauty of a Waldorf nursery. Learn more about the Waldorf approach to early childhood. Children birth to age four welcome.

10am. Please call to register. 610-982-5606. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy.

Free Intro to Yoga– Increase flexibility and reduce stress with this beginner’s yoga class. 6:30pm. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3 Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions: Tues. Dec. 3rd and 17th 2013 & Jan. 7th and 21st, 20114 6-7:30pm. Cost: $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email change@4change.com.

Coopersburg location.

The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email change@4change.com. 6pm . $25. Coopersburg location.

Y12SR 12-step Program – For anyone working with addictive patterns or affected by those patterns in others. No previous yoga experience is required, please wear comfortable clothing. 7pm. Donation.

Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642 Integrating Yoga & Ayurveda for Health – Weekend workshop with Scott Blossom. Includes yoga practice and discussion of the central principles for integrating Yoga and Ayurveda in our lives. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 Indiemade Craft Market – Lehigh Valley’s largest indie craft show, with more than 50 vendors.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) craft tables with instructors from the Baum School of Art, Cedar Crest College and Paintsome Pottery. First 50 adults receive swag bags. 10am-5pm. Admission is $3/under 12 free.

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INFINITE POSSIBILITIES: BEYOND QUANTUM PHYSICS IN HEALING - Dec 15th, 7 pm - 9:30 pm - Quantum Physics states: All things arise out of the void that contains infinite potential. However, as soon as consciousness views a particular outcome, then infinite possibilities collapse into that particular case. In reference to health or problems, we’ll explore attitudes and techniques that will help us go beyond this collapse, and reverse direction back to infinite possibilities. Dr. Gene Ang, Presence Healer. $45 HEALIG SESSIONS WITH DR. ANG: Monday, 9 am – 1 pm. Contact Greenshire for appt.

LET’S CREATE A HOLISTIC SCHOOL! Dec 4, 10 am – 12 pm. - Details on website. - SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION: FIRST TUESDAYS, 10 am – 12 pm and 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Are you being called to find meaningful perspectives of life? This group provides a firm foundation of spiritual understanding and metaphysics, helping to awaken to your Real Self. Discussion, reflection, practices. Debbi Allison. Arlene Curley. $20.

IMPROVING WHOLE BODY HEALTH: Weds, 9 am – 10 am - Learn how to relieve stress, increase circulation, enhance energies, and improve health.

Includes techniques from meditation, yoga, breath practices, and chakra movement that restore, heal and empower. Whether in good health or looking to improve lifestyle, young or senior, this class can benefit your entire well-being. Free private consultations. Kristen Allis Urffer: specializing in Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Reiki. $20 MEDITATION: SKILLS & PRACTICE: Weds, 10:30 am – 11:30 am - Explore techniques to create and maintain a personal meditation practice to restore wellbeing. Through visualization, guided meditations and supported meditation we empower one another to move past the outer layers of our thoughts into the core of our consciousness. This course is not physically demanding so anyone is capable of acquiring meditation skills. Wheelchair accessible. Kristen Allis Urffer: Yoga, Meditation, Dance, Reiki. $20 QIGONG: SECOND SATURDAYS, 12 pm – 1:15 pm - Supreme Science Qigong is a unique practice that accelerates metabolism, blood circulation and builds energy through increasing vital Qi. Learn the science of Qi, the basic form, breathing techniques, and accelerate your body’s healing process. A powerful yet simple method of Qigong, no matter your level of fitness or health. Aura Rose, certified Qigong Instructor. $20 DRUMMING CIRCLE: FIRST SATURDAYS: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm - Experience the power of group drumming with rhythms that bring us together as community, helping to balance body, mind and spirit. Become centered, clear, calm, focused. No experience needed. Valerie Hopkins, Certified Drum Circle Facilitator. Event Fee: $20. Drum Rental: $5

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savethedate A Natural Medicine Forum Natural Healing Forum Tuesday, December 17, 6pm Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484821-1460 for more information.

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Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class, Research & Benefits – Greg Schweitzer. De-stress and revitalize to eliminate some of the most debilitating and chronic health conditions! This scientifically validated and physician recommended “effortless practice” takes you to a level of rest deeper than sleep. 9-10:30 am, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12

Vedic Chanting – Learn the Ancient Healing Mantras of India - Join Christi Rutkowski, E-R.Y.T. and friends in an evening of sacred sound. Learn to pronounce some of India’s most sacred mantras, chant them together then meditate. 6-8pm, $10 donation, potluck, kids Free. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 484-515-8356

Local Holiday Shopping – Meesha Aesthetics and VIP Vacations event includes Amazing Skin, Silpada Jewelry, Angie’s Angels, Elite Fitness, Fifth Avenue Jewelry, Multi-Sport Fitness, Rodant Fields, Behind the Seam Jeans, and Iyashi Foot Spa. food, drinks and door prizes. 6pm. 415 Allentown.

Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging for Breast Health Assessment – Dr. Getson. This is a safe, non-radiologic, and pain free state-of-the-art, FDA approved technology that detects changes at the cellular level in early stages of some diseases. Call 856.596.5834 for appointment at Twin Ponds.

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Channeling with The Little One - Sheryl Blumenthal, global spiritual teacher, healer, and author is a pure vessel who shares heartfelt, divinely guided messages through her rare abilities. CD provided in private sessions. Group Event 7:30-9pm $30, Saturday evening. Private Sessions 12/14 & 12/15.

484-515-8356, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville.

Meditation for Everyone – Curious about meditation and its benefits? This class is for you. Offer practical instruction in meditation, a practice session, and some time for discussion. Learn how to develop a personal practice outside the class. 4pm. $15. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642

Winter Fair – Bring the whole family and enjoy magical children’s crafts, live music and a delicious cafe while we welcome King Winter! 11 am - 4pm.

610-982-5606. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy.

7 CE’s, Introduction to Reflexology – Kathleen Sterner. Anatomy, physiology, zone therapy, specific massage techniques, reflex points, and pattern for doing work will be taught. Novices and massage therapists will be able to use these techniques on themselves, family and clients. 9 am-5 pm, $119, Open to Public, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

Easton Yoga Rocks with Iris Kish – Rock your Vinyasa! This special class will be rock inspired music to get your body into the rhythm of the weekend. Easton Yoga will offer this class once per month. Please call or visit website for more details. 6:30–8pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

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12:30-5:30pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions: Tues. Dec. 17th 2013 & Jan. 7th and 21st, 20114.

7:30pm. Cost: $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email change@4change.com. Coopersburg location.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18

Yoga Under the Sphere – With Alicia Wozniak. As a collaboration between the Nurture Nature Center and Easton Yoga, Yoga Under the Sphere is a class designed to help you think about the health of our planet and the health of our bodies. Suggested donation $15.5:30-7:30 PM at Nurture Nature Center.

518 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

Free: Thyroid Lecture - Dr. Tom Wachtmann . Join us to learn how to correct the underlying dysfunctions that cause Hypo/Hyper Thyroidism, Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis, and Graves’Disease. Discussion topics will include proper laboratory testing necessary to determine the problem and safe, natural, effective treatment alternatives. 6:30-7:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, 610-395-3355

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15

Breast Awareness Health Group – Breast self-care teaches effective ways to safeguard the breast and surrounding areas by clearing the lymphatic points and other organs directly connected to the breasts.

6:30pm. Please call to register as seating is limited.

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Breaking Bread, Building Bridges – An opportunity to feed your body as well as your soul. A spread of all organic food will be offered, and a host of interesting people will be on hand for hearty conversation. Open to the general public. Begins after Celebration (approximately 12:30pm). Pebble Hill Interfaith Church in Doylestown. Info: contact@ ssminfo.org or 215-348-3428.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 Take a Break from Holiday Stress Workshop – Med Deak. Need a vacation from the stress of your holiday prep?! Leave with calm, focused energy and the tools to keep yourself happy and peaceful during the holidays… and beyond. 6:308 pm, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 Winter Solstice Acupuncture – Rochelle Aubert.

Attune yourself to the coming Winter Water Season with a special Acupuncture treatment for overall wellness and harmony with the season’s frequency.

Acupuncture can help unblock your body’s Qi to better align with the winter season. Appointments available 9 am – 2:30 pm, $35, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, call 610.395.3355 for appointment.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 Open House – This is the best way to experience Waldorf education. We will view student work, experience a main lesson and speak with the faculty and staff. Adults only please. 9-11am. Call to register 610-982-5606. River Valley Waldorf School, 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper Black Eddy.

Free Intro to Tai Chi – Try this ancient and gentle martial art with Hilary Smith. Improve flexibility, coordination and strength. 7:45-8:45pm.Call to reserve your spot in this free class! Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. Please call to reserve.

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Acupuncture can help unblock your body’s Qi to better align with the winter season. Appointments available 9 am – 2:30 pm, $35, Twin Ponds, 610.395.3355

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Open Yoga Practice – A self-guided practice, supervised by experienced yoga teacher Sandra Kessel.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 Relax Deeply – Restorative Yoga using yoga props such as blankets, bolsters, sandbags, and more to elevate and support the body. Use various breathing techniques to quiet the mind and calm the body.

4-6pm.Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642

SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 Living Healthy in a Toxic World – Coleen Maulfair will help you understand how you can live healthy in a toxic world. Find out how to un-pollute yourself. We will discuss what can be done about body burden of chemicals. Noon. Free. Call 610682-2104. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court Orefield.

quest, animal spirits. A powerful blend of expressive arts, breath work, and sacred ritual to liberate our past giving us the freedom to integrate our wise future. bring food to share at our midday break and warm clothes for our campfire at sunset 11am - 5 pm. $75. Riaswift@gmail.com or 484.767.4890.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7 4 Week Mindfulness 101 – Learn simple strategies to increase your sense of calm, energy and overall well-being. For beginners to experienced. 7 CE for SWers, LPCs, LMFTs pending, 6:15-8pm, $199, $175 pre-registered before Dec. 20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, 610-395-3355

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11 Healthy Aging Seminar – A lively discussion of the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. The causes are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Noon. RSVP 610-682-2104.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Orientation for New Students – The kick-off event/ class for new students in the School of Sacred Ministries. The journey begins! Contact us to reserve your space. Begins after Celebration (approximately 12:30pm). Location: Pebble Hill Interfaith Church in Doylestown, PA. Info: contact@ssminfo. org or 267-772-7301.

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11:30am-1:30pm. $25 until 1/6 and $35 after.

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Bhakti Yoga can be a wonderful vehicle for infusing asana practice with more meaning, feeling, and inspiration- especially when we’re feeling burnt out, dried up, or a lack of motivation. This playful practice includes storytelling, poetry, kirtan chanting, graceful vinyasa sequences, and evocative music. 5– 7:30pm. Easton Yoga,524 Pine St, Easton.

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Beginner/Restorative Yoga – Class with Carol Milot, 11:30am. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St), Bethlehem.

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Care Alternatives Volunteers – Care Alternatives is actively recruiting Reiki Practitioners, Certified Massage Therapists and Comfort Volunteers to impact the lives of Hospice patients. 866-821-1212.

Open/Restorative Yoga – Class with Kriste Matthew; 7:15 pm and Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St) Suite 201, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852

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Yoga for Health – A physical (hatha) style yoga class for the mind, body and spirit--without the impact and stress to joints. Improve strength, posture, flexibility, balance and lung capacity. Balance the nervous system. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

Sunday Services – Metaphysical and nondenominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown.

610-776-7211 Prenatal Yoga – A safe and supportive environment to practice through all stages of pregnancy. Develop strength, flexibility, and proper breathing, and explore meditation techniques creating inner peace for birth and motherhood.

11:45am. $15. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

monday Feldenkrais® Method – Carol Siddiqi. This method of gentle movements helps you improve your capabilities and overcome injuries by teaching your brain to re-organize and rebuild physical movements. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610395-3355 Pilates: Towel & Foam Roller – Char Brummundt.

Have fun as you strengthen your back, shoulders, and improve core strength while stretching and toning on mat and with towels and foam roller. Ask about private and duet “reformer” sessions. 6-7 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Yoga, Restorative – Carol Siddiqi. This class will help you perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp nec. 5:45pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356 Vinyasa Flow Yoga - An energetic & flowing class focusing on aligning body, mind and heart. Incorporating precise instruction, class creates clarity in your practice and encourages openness. 7:30pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 484-515-8356.

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Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610-969-2486 for more information.

tuesday Mat Pilates – With certified Pilates instructor Paola Montes. 5:30-6:25pm. $15. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included.. No exp nec. 12pm & 5pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in.

Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville.

484-515-8356 Traditional Middle Eastern Bellydancing – Explore Egyptian and Near East movements, music, and culture .Improve strength, coordination, balance, and grace. 6:45pm. 1/7/14. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Wiggle & Giggle with Your Child – Suzanne Hastie.

Move with your child for a deeper connection. Have fun with movement, dance, and colorful props in a creative way. Enjoy the many benefits. Children ages 4-7, 9:30-10:15 am, $15 per parent/child, additional child $5, Private sessions available, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Betsy Wetzig. Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally, for success in life and the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7-8 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Group. All female cancers may become a part if this group. This YWCA program has been in existence for over 30 years. 6:30-8pm. Allentown YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. 610-434-9333.

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New Warrior Training Adventure – Sponsored

by The ManKind Project. The training adventure provides men an opportunity for focused self examination and personal growth. A local MKP men’s group meets in the Lehigh Valley every other Tuesday. For more info call 866-820-1691 or visit MKP.org.

MAREA Meeting – Monthly meetings of the MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free of charge. Held at TEK Park in Breinigsville at 7p.m.

Get involved with promoting green energy. Visit www.themarea.org for more information.

Community Reiki Clinic – Collaborating practitioners serve all who want to experience the healing benefits of Reiki. 1st Tuesday of every month. Sessions are 20 minutes each. 6-8:30pm.

RSVP required to 610-739-4201. Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem. Near Westgate Mall

wednesday Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp nec. 10am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356.

Tai Chi - A gentle martial art defined as meditation in motion, teaches postural alignment, balance, physical control and whole-body coordination, stimulates the brain and maintains over-all health.

5:30pm, $77/ 7 wks starting 1/8/14, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga - An energetic & flowing class, which focuses on aligning your body, mind and heart for an optimal flow. Class creates clarity and encourages openness in daily life. 6:45pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 11am. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem Self-Discovery thru Movement – Suzanne Hastie.

A fun class to feel physical release, stress reduction, and greatly connected to “self.” Become familiar with the 10 basic rhythms and movement patterns we all use in our daily life while exploring yours.

10:00-11:15 am, $115/6 week series or $20/class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Pilates Combo Class – Char Brummundt. Mat work with different apparatus - helps with chronic spine, joint, muscular, and neurological problems. 6-7 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355

Yoga for Health – A physical (hatha) style yoga class for the mind, body and spirit--without the impact and stress to joints. Improve strength, posture, flexibility, balance and lung capacity. Balance the nervous system. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

YogaStretch® – A style of yoga for active older adults. Includes a variety of safe and fun yoga postures. Using a chair for support. Build flexibility and endurance. Breathwork is coordinated with postures. 1:30pm. YMCA/YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. 610-434-9333.

Sierra Club Meeting – Monthly meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each month except July. All welcome.

Bring ideas and environmental concerns. 7pm. Room 640S, Fowler Center, NCCC, Third and Buchanan Streets, South Bethlehem. Email lvsierraclub@ gmail.com for more info.

Easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the 1st Wednesday of month to discuss and answer questions. 7pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem. Open to public. Contact Heidi at 610-882-2253.

Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM - 1st Wednesday of each month. Weather permitting. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641 Vinyasa Flow Yoga – With Carmen, Mixed level, modifications provided for all poses. Kim’s Healing Center in Easton, 6:00-7:15pm, by donation. Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280

thursday Pilates, Morning Stretch - A great intro to Pilates.

Have fun as you strengthen your back, shoulders and improve core strength while stretching and toning with balls, rollers, and towels. Ask about private and duet “reformer” sessions. 9:30am, $75/6 cl, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Betsy Wetzig. Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally, for success in life and the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7-8 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Iyengar Yoga, Levels 1–2 – Diana Erney. Builds upon preliminary poses with an emphasis on body alignment in order to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Props will be used to assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7-8:15 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Raja (Classical) Yoga – Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included.

No exp nec. 6pm, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville.

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Intermediate/Advanced Yoga – Classes with Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia. 5:30 pm. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St) Suite 201, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852 Student Massage Sessions – 50-55 minute supervised massages done by students. $30. 2-9pm by appointment. Health Options Institute, 1926 2nd Street, Bethlehem. 610-419-3535.

Bellydancing – With Hannah Nour. Traditional dance for fitness and creative expression. 7:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/ Center St) Suite 201, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852

Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No experience necessary. 11am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in.

Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville.

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Matter of Balance – Emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risk at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. $25 8 wks, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333.

Monthly Peace Vigil – 2nd Thursday of every month, 4pm at the south approach to the Hill-to-Hill Bridge, 3rd & Wyandotte Streets, Bethlehem. Contact Vince 610-216-8103, or Tom 610-882-1136 for info.

Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Group. All female cancers may become a part if this group.

This YWCA program has been in existence for over 30 years. 9am. Allentown YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. 610-434-9333.

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 6:30-7:45pm.

Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem

Yoga/Core Flow – With Laurel Attanasio. Learn how to use your core in every yoga pose, taking your practice to a higher level. 9:30am. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Weekly Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15am or 5:15pm. $25 session.

Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. 610-282-0709 to register.

Yoga for All – With Scott. Come together to celebrate life and to feel good. All levels and ages welcome. Donation. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280

Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.

Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6pm. Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-9692486 for more info.

Mat Pilates – With certified Pilates instructor Paola Montes. 5:30-6:25pm. $15. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Yoga/Level 1 – With Megan Ridge. Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures.

9:45-11:00am. $15. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

friday Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. 10-11 am, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Kripalu Yoga Restorative – Carol Siddiqi. Greater self-awareness by learning the basics of yoga and the gentle movements of Feldenkrais will help you perform daily activities with greater ease, pleasure and without pain.11:30am. $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355

Beginner/restorative Yoga – Class with Carol Milot, 11:30am. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St), Bethlehem. 610-7465852

saturday Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp nec. 9am, $11 in adv or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-5158356.

Free to Be Me: Yoga for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities – Fun and simple yoga classes for adults with special needs. Improves coordination, flexibility and strength. Offers stress-relief and emotional management. 10:45pm, Free to one adult and 1 friend, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 484-515-8356 Yoga/Level 1 & 2 with Restoratives – With Melanie Smith. This class picks up the pace from Level 1 and works on preparations for intermediate poses including inversions. Learn postures that relax the nervous system deeply.

10:30am. $15 Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Adult Autism Support Group – By & for those on the spectrum to discuss their concerns and strategies for success. Free. 1st Saturday monthly. Noon-2pm.

3005 Brodhead Rd #260, Bethlehem. Call Gailelaine 610-216-4319 for info and register.

Gamblers Anonymous Meeting – If you have a gambling problem please join us every Saturday morning from 11am-1pm at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem in the Education Center. Rm 111. For more information call 215-872-5635.

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ACUPUNCTURE – COMMUNITY STYLE EASTMAN ACUPUNCTURE

Laura Eastman, MS, MAc, LAc 1617 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 484-619-3882 eastman-acupuncture.com

Traditional acupuncture practiced in an open setting. Effective for treating acute sprains/strains, pain (chronic, arthritis, low back), headaches (including migraines), allergies, depression, digestive issues, support for lifestyle changes, infertility, PMS, anxiety, stress and much more. Personalized treatments for your physical, mental and emotional health delivered at a flat rate of $20. M 12-5, Tu 8:30-12, W 8:30-12, Th 2:30-6:30, F 12-4 and Sa 8:30-12

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Marilyn York, Independent Distributor 1-877-436-2299, ext. 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling therapeutic-grade,organic Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 therapeutic-grade essential oils, and essential-oil enhanced nutritional supplements & products. Visit my website for details. Income opportunities option is also available.

BODYWORK ELEMENTS FOR HEALING Heather Terrible West Bethlehem PA 484-626-2920

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Allow your body to heal itself and restore your vital life force with Shiatsu. Relieve stress, anxiety, back pain, digestive issues and headaches. Shiatsu also helps with fertility and reproductive problems.

Move stagnant energy, remove blockages and create balance in the body’s major energy systems. Trained at International School of Shiatsu. Available by appointment.

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MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-2500

Marie is a certified massage therapist trained since 1997 in Advanced Myofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers comprehensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chronic pain and movement problems.

Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad, page 35.

QUIET HEART YOGA,

FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106, Unit #7 www.quietheartyoga.com quietheartyoga@hotmail.com 484-515-8356

COLON HYDROTHERAPY PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 Offering a variety of modali- www.pathwaysholistic.com

ties, including Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone Massage, Ayurvedic Massage, Pre-Natal Massage, Herbal Poultice, Reiki, Shiatsu, Pranic Healing, Shamanic Healing, Past Life Regression, Crystal Healing, and more; we are dedicated to improving and balancing mental, spiritual and physical health. Join us for classes in Yoga, Bellydancing, Drumming, Chanting, Reiki, Tai Chi and QiGong to create movement and freedom in your spirit!

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd.

Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

Smart Solutions and Creative Holistic Therapy 3037 S. Pike Ave. #105 Allentown, PA 18103 610-282-0709 www.creativeholistictherapy.com

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based thinking, believing, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life.

Offering colon hydrotherapy (CHT) from compassionate practitioners skilled in total system healing.

Cleansing and rebuilding colon health allows for your body to heal from the inside by providing total system hydration and detoxification. Good digestive health leads to weight loss, improved nutrient absorption and greater overall health.

NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 908-333-4146 NewLeafWellness.com

Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S., R.M.

3005 Broadhed Road #20 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-216-4319 ge@tinkerpsychotherapy.com Offering colon hydrotherapy, www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health.

Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper ph in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, COUNSELING – FAMILY HOLISTIC body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice.... RCG COUNSELING choose to LiveWell. See ad, Easton, PA 610-258-5000 page 16.

COACHING - CAREER

REV. LYN S. FELIX, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RM

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Get results for your depression, anxiety, fear, insomnia, trauma, chronic pain, and family issues (including adult autism). In private practice for 8+ years, from serious diagnosis to ‘getting life on track’ via coaching, your unique needs are attended warmly, professionally, confidentially, and respectfully. Talk Therapy, Relaxation, Reiki, Art, and natural modes empower YOU. Call for free consultation.

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

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RCG Counseling under- Allentown, PA. 610-433-2200 stands that families can be www.eliasfuneralhome.com CAREER WELLNESS PARTNERS a source of great support Barbara Berger, CPC, CCC Mr. Elias offers several different and joy, and they can also Allentown, PA green and eco-friendly funeral have challenging dynam484-862-9523 plans using biodegradable caskets, ics and relationships.

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Regenerative Medicine

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HEALTH COACH Health & Wellness Nurse Navigators, LLC

Kathleen DeVaul, MSN, RN, CHC 420 Hamsher Ave.,Topton, PA 19562 484-661-6786 www.hwnursenavigators.com

Offering integrative health coaching services that are individualized to meet your needs and goals.

Find out how to lose weight safely, increase your energy, and live an abundant life. Specializing in preventing and managing chronic diseases, gluten sensitivity and gluten allergy. Let us help you navigate your path towards wellness today. Please call for your free initial health consultation!

HOLISTIC HEALTH Barbara Fenton, H.H.P.

Reiki Master/Teacher – Aromatherapist Emmaus, PA 18049 610-393-2036 www.barbarafenton1.com

Offering Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Crystals, Wellness Classes and Retreats.

Helping women find their inner balance and to empower them to become more active participants in their personal healing through a holistic approach to life. Barbara Fenton is also an independent Distributor of Young Living Essential oils. Visit ww.youngliving.com/abiba to purchase or for income opportunity info.

HYPNOTHERAPY C.H.A.N.G.E.

Beverley S. Bley Coopersburg, PA 610-797-8250, www.4change.com

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE MJA Healthcare Network

Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 5195 Seven Bridges Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 570-872-9800 MJAHealthcare.com

Combining Allopathic (Western) medicine, Oriental medicine and the newest medical technology to offer patients complete and personalized health care. Certified in Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain medicine, Independent Medical Examination and Addiction Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine. See ad, page 3.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Destress, revitalize and be healthier with scientifically validated and physician recommended Effortless Meditation. Experience rest deeper than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 30+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour course.

MANTRA MEDITATION YOGA Paul Wilson, D.Ay 6730 Geissinger Rd. Zionsville, PA 484 695 6880 paulclarkwilson@gmail.com

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Meditation is nourishment for the soul. Experience the deep calm within you. Learn a simple but Certified Master Hypnotherapist. profound technique that brings Enhance Your Health, Control stress and anxiety, depresrest to the body, clarity to the mind Happiness & Productivity! sion, pain and anger. Lose weight, and effectiveness in action. Paul Counseling, Hypnotherapy And Naturally Generated Excellence eliminate smoking. Hypnotherapy has been a teacher of Mantra Lose Weight, Stop Smoking, Eliminate Phobias certification and hypnobirthing Meditation Yoga for forty years Control: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Pain & Anger Hypnotherapy Certification Classes classes. See ad, page 26. and also gives Ayurvedic consultations.

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OPTIONS HYPNOSIS

561 Main Street, Suite 290 Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-893-0096 www.optionshypnosis.com

Carol Siddiqi FGNA, RYT

Discover the POWER of your unconscious mind.

With hypnosis, you CAN overcome stress, pain, depression, or fear. You CAN successfully manage your weight and quit smoking - whatever is keeping you from the life you want.

We offer a variety of effective techniques. FREE consultation. See ad, page 31.

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MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

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The Feldenkrais Method reconnects the body to its natural movements, focusing on the relationship between motion and thought. It works with the nervous system, rather than muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, running, golfing, biking, yoga, posture, breathing, etc.

NATURAL DENTISTRY Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry Carol Sherman DDS William Baron DDS 2600 Newburg Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454

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Dr. Carlson begins with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. Mercury free, non-surgical periodontal treatment, tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere.

Michael Taras, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CNC, IBDM, NMD 2900 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown, PA 18103

Dr. Taras is a mercury free, holistic dentist who performs safe mercury filling removal and is the developer of the mercury protection program.

Mercury testing, pH, ozone, homeopathics, ionic minerals, & drainage remedies are used to heal patients naturally. See ad, page 5.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC Lehigh Valley Professional Center 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 * 484-821-1460

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Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine. He is also a Master Herbalist as well as a certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Dr. Loquasto offers custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. In addition the following tests are done at the clinic: live cell microscope, circulation testing, EKG, pulmonary lung testing, bone density, x-ray, scanning for foot & ankle problems, blood pressure, blood oxygen levels and blood testing for diabetes and other health issues. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.

Family Physician · Board Certified Thermologist Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville www.healththroughawareness.com www.tdinj.com (856) 596-5834

A board certified family physician for 35 years and co-founder of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ. An internationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/ Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD). An advocate for health and preventive medicine championing thermography as an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.Certified by four Thermographic Boards.

Outreach assessments available in PA. See ad, page 37.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1 Orefield, PA 18069 610-682-2104 www.drmaulfair.com www.purelyyoudetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 21.

WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCH Family, Environmental and Preventative Medicine Nicholas DiMartino, D.O. 5724 Clymer Rd Quakertown, PA 215-536-1890

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 23.

NATURAL HEALTH

DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

Debra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT 4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-253-1977, dallaswellnesscenterllc.com

Dallas Wellness Center is a health oriented center that recognizes each person as an individual. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, Hair Analysis, and Ion Cleansing. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us.

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Lehigh Valley Integrated Health

628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your overall health and achieve more in your life. Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ad, page 19.

NATUROPATH AUTHENTIC EASTERN HEALTH LLC

163 S. Green St., Nazareth, PA 18064 610-759-0500 www.VitalityLV.com

LV Integrated Health is an al­ ternative medicine practice located in the heart of Nazareth, PA. Services offered include: Family Chiropractic, Nutrition Response Testing, Massage Therapy, and Reflexology. The staffs’ health philosophy is that your lifestyle (not just your genetics) determines the length and quality of your existence.

They offer regular free educational classes in the practice on such top­ics as, How to Turn Stress and Fatigue into Vitali­ty! See ad, page 17.

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistic.com

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services.

Robert E Hartzell RPH, CCN Shelley Surber RD, LDN 300 American Street Catasauqua, Pa 18032 610-264-5471 ext 237

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Therapy, and Ultra Lite therapeutic Life style programs. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar concerns, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appointment See ad, page 18.

Ping Zhao ND, IIPA Certified Iridologist 3005 Brodhead Rd. Bethlehem 18020 610-866-9087 www.EasternHealth123.com

The Natural Way to Health. Using Iridology, Sclerology and Tongue Analysis to identify the parts of the body that may be in an overactive or underactive state, and where pain or inflammation is originating from. Promoting a healthy balance and prevention of disease using Herbal & Nutrition Consultation along with Therapeutic Acupressure and Tai Chi, Qigong exercise.

Mia Darling, N.D.

Maulfair Medical Center 2970 Corporate Court, Suite #1 Orefield, Pa 18069 484-272-2055

As a Naturopath, I am trained in both prescription drugs and natural supplements and herbs. I work with you, not just a lab value. I take the time to listen to you and to educate you on how your body works, including how foods, supplements, and exercise.

Whether you are trying to reverse or prevent a health issue, there are solutions to address the root cause of disease. See ad, page 7.

NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC

Tina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHI Emmaus, Pa. 18049 610-965-8132 naturalhealthpromotion.net

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health.

These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 36.

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NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Nicholas Theodorou ND 5 Stonecroft Drive Easton, PA 18045 610-258-1894 Nutritek.net

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath.

Get and stay healthy. Proven FivePoint Program teaches you about eating a wholesome diet, prudent exercise, the proper use of supplements, getting quality sleep and reducing stress. Internationally recognized expertise on nutritional supplements including glutathione enhancement! Free mini-consults! Call or email for information.

NUTRITION & EDUCATION WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 www.WellnessSimplified.com

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING ALICIA RAMBO-WOSNIAK

Center for Healthy Living @ Easton Yoga 524 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042 610.923.7522 www.eastonyoga.com

Are you in a food rut? Want to lose a few pounds? Feeling sluggish and unmotivated? Whole foods detoxing is what your body need.

I offer customized detox plans and whole-body care. Over 10 years of wellness experience through yoga and now offering wellness coaching through lifestyle and nutritional counseling. Free Health Consultations, call now! See ad, page 16.

INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Learn how to live a healthier life, recover from serious illness, lose weight, gain energy, and develop life-sustaining habits, using a coaching-based, integrative nutrition approach. Gale Maleskey is a registered dietitian, licensed Wellness Coach, and trained at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Call for a free 20-minute, get-acquainted chat.

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THE JOYFUL ELEPHANT

Michelle M.L. Trent, NET, CPT Food Coach and Certified Personal Trainer Bethlehem, PA 484.515.6603 JoyfulElephant.com

Providing food coaching, menu planning, and hands-on cooking demos. My training is in plantbased diets for weight loss and disease prevention and reversal as seen in the film Forks Over Knives.

I support, motivate, and encourage you to reach your wellness goals.

I help you to try new recipes and broaden your skill set so that you can feel confident in preparing healthy, tasty meals.

REGRESSION THERAPY LIFE’S PATH REGRESSION THERAPY

Saucon Valley, PA 18034 Bethlehem, PA 18015 610 972-0400 lifespath14@yahoo.com

Regression and hypnotherapy help you remember events from your past that may be the root-cause of your problems today.

Whether your subconscious mind revisits earlier times of this life, or past lives, you will be amazed at its vast knowledge, and the therapeutic effects of the process. You can connect to loved ones from the other side, and discover who you are as a soul, where you are coming from, and where you are heading. See ad, page 32.

SEXUAL HEALTH THERAPY Alexandra T. Milspaw, M.Ed., M.Ed., LPC

1 Bethlehem Place, Suite 408 Bethlehem, PA 18018 www.alexandramilspaw.com 484-894-1246

Sexual health counselor and educator utilizing NLP and Mindfulness-based approaches. Learn easy, quick techniques to move towards healing your life and relationships by reprograming your nervous system’s response to stress and pain. “Breathe. Believe.

Be.” Anything is possible!

SPIRITUAL HEALING CLASSICAL REIKI PENNSYLVANIA Paula Michal-Johnson, Ph.D. Classical Reiki Pennyslvania 484-686-7388 IntheHeartofReikiLV@gmail.com www.classicalreikipa.wordpress.com

Consultations & Reiki sessions to promote health, wellness and recovery from physical, emotional and spiritual trauma. Cofounder of The Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium and authorized teacher of the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan. Teaching Reiki nationally and locally. Reiki I, Shoden, Reiki II, Okuden, Reiki III, Shinpiden.

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LEHIGH VALLEY REIKI

Tara Gallus, Reiki Practitioner & Teacher Bethlehem, PA 610.739.4201 www.lehighvalleyreiki.com

Supporting you in living a fuller, more healthy, balanced life. Relax, relieve stress, and improve your overall physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Consultations, private sessions, & Reiki classes.

Co-founder of The Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium and ABMP Member. 15 years of experience.

Trained in Western, Traditional, and Jikiden Reiki Practices.

SHUMEI

361 E. Main Street Kutztown, PA 19530 484-788-8328 penn@shumei.org www.shumei.org

Jyorei was developed by Mokichi Okada in Japan in the early part of the twentieth century. It is a simple yet profound healing art in which spiritual Light is focused on others. One Jyorei session usually takes about ten minutes. No fee is requested for the session, although donations are accepted. Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri 3pm-5pm; Sat 1pm-3pm

STUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI 188 Shiloh Court Whitehall 484.695.8265 www.si-rolfmethod.com

ROLFMETHODOFSTRUCTURAL INTEGRATION - highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad, page 31.

THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGING Liesha Getson, BCTT, HHC

Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville www.healththroughawareness.com 856-596-5834

A Board Certified Thermographic Technician has imaged thousands of patients for many types of health concern and administers outreach thermogram assessments in several eastern PA centers regularly. A Holistic Health Counselor and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. A founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, and biopuncture. Liesha. See ad, page 37.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE Diane Gabriel-Fraynert VMD, CVA

3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

VETERINARY CANINE REHABILITATION Pamela Mueller PhD DVM

3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 Dr. Gabriel-Fraynert is a veteri- www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

narian certified in medical acupuncture for animals since 2005. She has been practicing Integrative Veterinary Medicine using both conventional and holistic modalities, including Chinese and Western herbs, Homo-toxicology/Homeopathy, and Nutraceuticals. Dr. GabrielFraynert feels an integrative approach allows for greater breadth of treatment options for many underlying and or/ pre-existing medical conditions.

VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC Kristen Fenstermacher VMD

3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Kristen Fenstermacher is a equine veterinarian certified in veterinary chiropractor by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association . She provides chiropractic services for cats and dogs at the Animal Therapy Center.

CANINE MASSAGE Vyolet Albano CMP, RM, CM

3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Vyolet Albano is certified canine massage practitioner who completed her certification at the Integrated Touch Therapy School in Circleville, Ohio. Having an interest in non-invasive modalities for addressing animal pain, she is also a Master of Chi Energy, Reiki and Quantum Healing. Vyolet provides massage and reiki services for dogs and cats at the Animal Therapy Center.

Join our Healthy Living Community for as low as 67.50 per month.

Call 610-421-4443

Dr. Mueller is a veterinarian with advanced training in exercise physiology and canine rehabilitation. We welcome dogs with neurologic problems, sports injur i e s a n d p o s t s u rg i c a l p a tients. Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition competition companions.

VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY Beth Kenny MPT, CCRP

3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Beth is a physical therapist with 20 years experience, including special education in canine anatomy and rehabilitaion. She utilizes many of the same rehabilitative techniques and therapies developed for humans to help your companion animals recover from injury, surgery, or to improve life in their golden years.

YOGA KULA HEART YOGA

3400 Bath Pike, Bethlehem 610-746-5852 www.kulaheartyoga.com Facebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

Bringing community of the hearts together as we embrace diversity & celebrate life. Diverse yoga classes, certified/ registered yoga teachers, Yoga Teacher Tr a i n i n g , K i d ’s / Family yoga, Therapeutic, Restorative, Anusara Inspired, Kundalini, Prenatal, & Pilates. Workshops with internationally renowed teachers. Massage therapy services in our beautiful wellness center.

New student special $30 for 30 days unlimited yoga.

THE YOGA LOFT

521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor (above Cantelmi’s Hardware) Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-867-YOGA (9642) www.theyogaloftofbethlehem.com

The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles. We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Prenatal Yoga, and Mat Pilates See ad, page 14.

WEIGHT LOSS - HOLISTIC PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

4833 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistic.com

Learn a new way to loose weight without starvation. Reduce the health risks to the bodies systems.

We will teach you new ways of relating to food that allows for nourishing at a cellular level, cleansing your blood, reducing or eliminating gas and bloating. Learn the food combining way that also provides for anti-aging.

YOGA THERAPY ELEVATIONS YOGA THERAPY Cyndee Gischel Graham CSYT Svaroopa® Yoga Therapist 2230 Corriere Rd. Easton Pa 610-653-0904

Elevate your body, your mind and more. This therapeutic style of yoga reaches into and releases deep-seated layers of spinal tension by using precise angles, blankets and hands on personalized adjustments so that the body opens gently yet deeply from the inside out.

Reduce stress. Relieve back pain. Restore energy and enjoy increased flexibility. This class is for everyone. No experience necessary. Classes Mon & Fri 10am. or Wed 1pm. Private sessions also available. Call for evening classes.

Peace on Earth will come to stay, When we live Christmas every day. ~Helen Steiner Rice

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Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-689-0436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG Healers Wanted – Help us to aid in the healing environment at Pocono Medical Center. Seeking volunteers for the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program. Interested practitioners in Reiki and massage, artists and musicians please contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email JHowell@ pmcHealthSystem.org .

Hunterdon Helpline – Looking for caring volunteers!

Spend an hour a week with a senior, tutor an ESL/ GED learner, or become a translator (looking for all languages). 908-782-4357 literacy@helplinehc.org

COURSES Hypnotherapy Certification Classes - 150 hours.

“At Home” and/or classroom environment and “hands-on” practice experience. Reasonably priced!

Payment plans accepted. For more info or to register contact Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. Coopersburg area.

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Licensed Massage Therapist – Independent contractor, needed at Twin Ponds Center. We are located just west of Rt. 100, off Schantz Rd. in the west end of Lehigh Valley. Please call 610.305.3355 for more information.

PRODUCTS Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs – Aleve many health ailments by practicing Tai Chi and Qigoing any where and any time with quality DVD instruction. Simple to learn and can be practiced by anyone, young or old.

Advanced through Expert levels available at EasternHealth123.com Hypnotherapy CDs and DVDs – Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Insomnia, Personal Development, Stress Management, Procrastination. Prices: CDs $29DVDs $49. Call Bev at 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com Mention this ad for a $5 discount!

Herbal Packs, Lavander Packs and Cool Downz – various styles, shapes and patterns. Prices: $7-$25. Call Bev 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com www.4change.com.

SERVICES Healthy Cleaning Services – Available Sun-Fri. Flexible hours. Provides cleaning products free of harsh chemicals to keep home environment green, clean, and eco-friendly. Contact: (570) 335-6053; Soultree1011@ yahoo.com.

Vegetarian Café Co-Creator – Seeking invested co-creator for healthy café in South Allentown. Restaurant quantity food preparation and nutritional expertise required. Investment required. Serious inquiries only. 610-737-4882.

Professional Freelance Writing Services – Know what you want to say but not sure how to say it? Press releases, brochures, website content, newsletters and blogs. I do the writing so you don’t have to. Beth Davis, WriteSource, Inc. 239-269-6235

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Established Pennsylvania Academy For Sale - DOE Licensed. Growing demand. Call 267-424-4549.

Chiropractic Practice/Building For Sale – Includes training, access and marketing for unique NRC technique. Located in Bethlehem. Call 609-577-1120.

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center – A conveniently located beautiful, relaxing environment, offers hourly/daily rates for room with capacity of 50 people.

Great for workshops, seminars, etc. Located just west of Rt. 100 between Fogelsville and Trexlertown, call 610.395.3355 Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood floors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact info@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com or 610-867-9642.

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e all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults.

Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent.

Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell.

Natural Awakenings Detoxifed Iodine is 100 percent natural, raw iodine in an ethyl alcohol solution. We thank all those that are benefiting from this product and enthusiastically telling us their great results.  Available only at NAWebstore.com  My wife, who suffered from extreme fatigue and other symptoms, saw a dramatic increase in energy after just a few days of taking the natural iodine drops. Now if she misses a day, she’ll end up falling asleep in the middle of the afternoon, like she used to do before taking the iodine. It works! ~ Aaron My doctor told me that I had a hypothyroid condition, prescribed medication and was happy with the follow-up test results, yet I noticed no positive effects on my overall wellbeing. Within two weeks of using the Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine, I had more energy, felt more awake and enjoyed clearer thinking and greater peace of mind. People even comment that I look younger. I am a fan! ~ Larry

Be Aware of Hypothyroidism Symptoms Low thyroid function, or hypothyroidism, is the most recognized and obvious indicator of low iodine intake because the thyroid gland contains more concentrated iodine than other organs.

Symptoms can range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and a variety of skin and hair problems.

Hypothyroidism can further cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers. In children, insufficient iodine has been strongly linked with mental retardation,

deafness, attention deficient and hyperactivity disorder and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University, China’s Jiao Tong University School of Medicine and France’s National Academy of Medicine.

The answer is simple: Taking the right kind of iodine in the right dosage can rebalance thyroid function and restore health to the thyroid and the whole body.

Reasons Behind Iodine Deficiency Radiation: Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and other electronic devices.

Iodized table salt: The human body cannot utilize the iodine added to this product.

Low-sodium diets: Failure to use healthy salts to fulfill sodium requirements, plus over-

use of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion.

Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands.

A known carcinogen, it is used as an anticaking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour.

Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine.

Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.

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