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Summer is the time to take it easy and enjoy life’s simple pleasures. I recall my own childhood summers: sleeping in, swimming in the creek, picnics in the park, riding bikes, hiking in the cool woods, ice cream cones, sun-burned cheeks; simple pleasures filled my day. No email notifications, no schedules, no deadlines and no worries. Now, of course, life brings a kind of stress and responsibility that doesn’t take the summer off. The reality is we can all use some time to enjoy the things that used to make us happy—and probably still do. This summer, I am determined to relive the days of my youth with my own children. For the first time as a work-from-home mom, I will have both of them home with me the entire summer as I try to juggle career and family—all under one roof. I can either stress about it, or embrace it; and I’ve chosen the latter. It may not be easy, but with a little planning and a lot of love, I have no doubt that we can make it a summer filled with cherished memories. For starters, I have realized that summer isn’t the time to cram in more work. Summer is the time for life to bloom, so I fully intend to stop and smell the roses—and I encourage you to do the same. Remember what used to make your own summers special and relive those moments with your own family, friends or even alone. Take a breezy bike ride, enjoy backyard barbeques, pick some fresh summer blooms, eat berries off the vine, skip rocks in a creek, pitch a tent in the backyard and spend the evening catching fireflies and gazing at the stars. No matter what you choose, I think you’ll be surprised how some simple pleasures never change. A great summer tradition that never disappoints is the celebration of the birth of our great nation. This Independence Day, take the time to reflect on the history and traditions of our country. It makes those fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics and other events that much more meaningful. To help make it memorable, Madeline Levine offers some terrific ways to help children thrive with unstructured fun (page 26) and Melinda Hemmelgarn keeps us up to date on food safety (page 20). As I head into summer, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes. Abraham Lincoln said, “And it’s not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years.” It is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life and the struggles that go along with it. But at the end of the day, it’s important that we remember what really matters. For me, that’s taking the time to slow down and live in the moment. Here’s to a healthy, happy and simple summer.
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Hosted by Sustainable Energy Fund Energypath is the region's largest sustainable energy conference attracting over 600 industry professionals, policymakers and academia from all over the world. July 29 - August 2, 2013 Villanova University Connelly Center Hands-on Pre-Conference Energy Camps in Renewable Technologies Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Exhibits Over 60 Speakers Middle School & High School Science Fair Register at www.energypath2013.org or Contact Walter Diehl at 610-264-4440 natural awakenings
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he Massage Academy of the Poconos is offering a Massage Therapy class, beginning August 26. The curriculum includes the history of massage, laws and principals of massage, anatomy & physiology, basic massage strokes, Swedish, deep muscle techniques, universal precautions, indications and contraindications of massage, introduction to neuromuscular therapy massage and practical, hands-on experience. Students will be prepared to sit for the licensing exam at the end of the eightmonth course. Classes are part time evenings and some weekends. Tuition is affordable and approved for veterans. The Massage Academy of the Poconos is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Private Licensed Schools and also provides massage and spa services seven days a week by a PA licensed Massage Therapists at the wellness center. The Massage Academy of the Poconos is located at 753 Phillips St., Stroudsburg PA. For more information, call 570-421-5014 or visit MassageAcademyllc.com.
Ancient Teachings Shared at Indian Retreat Center
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rsha Vidya Gurukulam, in Saylorsburg, is a retreat center and an institute for the traditional study of advaita, Vedanta, Sanskrit, yoga, Ayurveda, astrology and other classical Indian disciplines. Teachers Swami Viditatmananda, Swami Pratyagbodhananda and Swami Tattvavidananda all teach regular classes. Their motto is, “There is nothing as purifying as knowledge.” Other subjects include initiate Vedic Heritage classes for children and teens, Gita home study groups, private and group instructions in Vedic chanting, introductory Sanskrit classes and sessions on stress management and perspectives on one’s emotional life. More classes encompass avantara sadhanas: puja, prayer, meditation, yoga and values for everyday living. Location: 651 Rte. 115, in Saylorsburg. For more information, call Sri Suddhatma at 570-992 2339 ext. 1-234.
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he nonprofit Garden of Giving, in Saylorsburg, cultivates and provides fresh eggs and produce to low-income residents via local food banks and soup kitchens in Monroe County. Founded in 2008 by Tammy Graeber, The Garden of Giving donates thousands of pounds of food to the Supplemental Food Resource Center (SFRC), and continues its mission through the support of local businesses and volunteers. They also provide nutritional programs and services that improve the quality of life for residents in Monroe County and enhance the awareness and importance of increasing and using vegetables for better health through special events and attractions. The board of directors that oversees the operation of The Garden of Giving is comprised of community residents with an interest in improving nutrition locally. The Garden of Giving operates largely through the efforts of community volunteers that grow and cultivate fresh produce such as beans, corn, cucumbers, lettuce and tomatoes on a two-and-a-half-acre plot of land in McMichaels, just off Route 715. Volunteers are always needed and their contributions are most welcome. For more information, call 570-402-1282 or visit TheGarden OfGiving.org.
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tillPoint Yoga Studio is offering a yoga teacher training course beginning this September in Blairstown NJ. Backed by 30 years of integrity and experience, director Delia Quigley, ERYT-500, co-founder of the North Jersey Transformational Yoga Conference and the Ha-Tha Yoga Method, opened StillPoint Yoga in January 2012 to offer a safe environment for people to step away from the stress and pressures of their daily lives and explore the possibility of transformation and change through the practice of hatha yoga. Quigley and instructors Susi Tilley and Keri Seals meet once a week to develop and coordinate classes specifically for their individual students’ needs. Tilley, RYT-200, is passionate about the benefits that yoga brings to mind and body, especially when working with students with physical limitations or chronic illnesses. Seals, RYT-200, brings yoga to her students in a light and enjoyable way, sharing her joy and enthusiasm for the practice of yoga. Introductory unlimited first-month membership rates start at $30. For more information, on regular classes or the upcoming teacher training course, call 908-902-4082, email Delia@ DeliaQuigley.com or visit DeliaQuigley.com
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New Jersey Teacher, Blogger and Mom Launches New Magazine
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odi Ciampa, of Jefferson Township, New Jersey, has launched a new interactive magazine, From One Mother to Another, for all moms, no matter what age or stage of life they are in. She lives by the belief that no one can help everyone, but that everyone can help someone. “That is the basic premise of my magazine—to help other mothers the way I was helped by the mothers before me, even if only for a moment. It really does make a difference,” she says. The interactive aspect is that Ciampa encourages mothers, fathers, guardians and caretakers to contribute to a theme. “This way, our reader will have access to multiple suggestions, tips and opinions, literally at their fingertips,” she states. Ciampa’s ultimate goal is to create a community of moms outside the walls of a traditional community, saying, “To me, knowing you are not alone can make all the difference in the world.” To read From One Mother to Another and become a contributor, visit fomta.us.
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pikecounty newsbriefs Josh Fox Digs Deeper into Fracking Debate
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asland II, the sequel to the Oscar-nominated and Sundance Film Festival award-winning documentary Gasland, made by acclaimed filmmaker Josh Fox, of Milanville, in Northeast Pennsylvania, will debut at 9 p.m., July 8, on HBO. Gasland II continues to expose the human cost of the controversial practice of hydraulic fracking as a means of extracting natural gas from the Marcellus Shale formation in Pennsylvania and other shale formations throughout the country. Fox also chronicles a disturbing trend towards anti-terrorist practices and electronic surveillance employed by governmental agencies to limit the freedoms of fracking opponents. More than 80,000 pounds of chemicals and 3.5 million gallons of water are injected into the Earth’s crust to frack each well. Sixty-five of the compounds have been determined to be hazardous to human health. Also, 70 percent of the water and chemical mixture injected is not retrieved in the fracking process, nor is it biodegradable. A loophole in the 2005 U.S. Energy Bill exempts drillers from conforming to such EPA guidelines as the Clean Water Act. Fox presents both leading scientists and real people that
are struggling with contaminated water wells, devastated home and land values and serious health effects that have occurred since fracking was initiated in their local areas. Residents in the Delaware River watershed are advised that pending legislation could open this area, which serves more than 20 million people, including New York City, Philadelphia and most of New Jersey, to fracking. For more information, visit GaslandTheMovie.com
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ome favorite summer fruits, like peaches, plums and nectarines, may help ward off metabolic syndrome, a collection of conditions including high blood sugar levels and excess fat around the waist that can lead to serious health issues such as stroke, heart disease and diabetes. A study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research, presented at the American Chemical Society’s 2012 National Meeting & Exposition, reported that pitted fruits contain bioactive compounds that can potentially fight the syndrome. According to food scientist Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D., “The phenolic compounds in the fruits have anti-obesity, anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic properties… and may also reduce the oxidation of the bad cholesterol, or LDL, which is associated with cardiovascular disease.”
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he U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new food pyramid, MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov), is based on its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, aimed at helping people make better food choices. Fruits and vegetables should comprise half our “plate”, and dark green veggies are the USDA’s top choice of nutrients. Kale leads the list of helpful leafy greens for many reasons. Like its cousins in the Brassica family—broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and collards—kale is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins A and C. Per calorie, kale contains more iron than beef and more calcium than milk, and it is better absorbed by the body than most dairy products. A single serving (about one cup, chopped) provides 5 percent of the recommended daily intake of fiber, plus two grams of protein. The versatile veggie—it is tasty steamed, braised or baked—is also a rich source of both omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids. Best of all, kale is a “green” green, high on the sustainability scale. Growing one pound of kale uses about 23 gallons of water; raising a pound of beef necessitates more than 2,400. Sources: USDA.gov; VegSource.com
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A BEVY OF BERRY BENEFITS
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electable strawberries serve up some sweet health benefits. Studying the effects of strawberries on cardiovascular health, heart disease and diabetes, scientists at the University of Warwick, UK, discovered that extracts from the fruit activate a protein called Nrf2, which increases antioxidant and other protective measures in the body and helps decrease blood lipids and cholesterol that can lead to cardiovascular problems. The scientists plan to continue their research in order to identify the most healthful varieties of strawberries, how they are best served or processed and the amount to eat for optimum benefits.
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n the United States, healthcareacquired infections (HAI) result in 100,000 deaths annually and add an estimated $45 billion to healthcare costs. Common HAI microbes that often contaminate items within hospital rooms include methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycinresistant enterococcus (VRE). Few strategies have been clinically proven to reduce the spread of these infections, but copper’s antimicrobial properties are promising. According to a recent study published in the journal Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology, placement of bed rails, tables, IV poles and nurse’s call buttons in intensive care unit hospital rooms reduced the number of HAIs in patients by more than half.
Nature’s Own Sports Drink Plasticizer Undermines Heart Cell Functioning I f Mother Nature chose an ideal sports drink for light-to-medium exercise, it might be coconut water, the clear liquid found most abundantly inside young, green coconuts. That’s the conclusion reached by Indiana University Southeast lecturer Chhandashri Bhattacharya, Ph.D., in presenting his research to the American Chemical Society. “Coconut water is a natural drink that has everything your average sports drink has and more,” says Bhattacharya. “It has five times more potassium than Gatorade or Powerade. Whenever you get cramps in your muscles, potassium will help you get rid of them.” A 12-ounce serving of coconut water may also help balance the typical American diet, which is too low in potassium and too high in sodium derived from excess salt; individuals consuming such diets tend to have twice the risk of death from heart disease and a 50 percent higher risk of death from all disease-related causes. Coconut water is also high in healthful antioxidants.
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he chemical DEHP, a phthalate used widely in household plastics, may change how rat heart cells use energy, according to a new study by George Washington University, in the District of Columbia. By shifting heart cells to depend on fatty acids as an energy source more than usual, DEHP may ultimately increase the long-term risk of heart attack and heart failure. The findings raise concerns about similar effects of plasticizers in humans. Earlier work from the same research team reported that DEHP causes irregular rhythms in cultured heart cells. DEHP is frequently used for medical blood bags and tubing and is found in foods packaged in plastics, especially fatty foods like milk products, oils and fish or seafood.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
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Fish living in lakes tainted with metals are losing their sense of smell, prompting worries about dwindling populations, because when dissolved metals contact fish nostrils, their neurons shut down to protect the brain. Fish use their sense of smell to navigate murky waters, find mates and food, and avoid predators. The effect of metals has been linked to impaired reproduction and growth, but this secondary, “covert toxic” effect is described by Keith Tierney, a University of Alberta assistant professor, this way: “If you can’t smell food or avoid predators, you’re more likely to die.” The good news from Canadian researchers, as reported in the journal Ecotoxicology and Environment Safety, is that such harm to fish can be reversed. When study co-author Greg Pyle, a professor at Alberta’s University of Lethbridge, and his research team relocated yellow perch from Ontario lakes contaminated with mercury, nickel, copper, iron and manganese to a cleaner lake, the fish regained their sense of smell within 24 hours. Most of the contaminated lakes involved have a metallic mix, making it hard to determine precisely which pollutants are to blame. Copper is high on the list of suspects; its agricultural and manufacturing use has more than doubled in the United States over the past three decades, according to the Copper Development Association.
Animal welfare organizations serving cities around the country are discovering that shopping malls are ideal places to find forever homes for needy pets. At the Coronado Mall, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Darlene Arden teaches volunteers to clicker-train cats and dogs to make them more adoptable. The SPCA in Cattaraugus County, New York, sets up a highly successful location for adoptions and raising donations in the Olean Center Mall every holiday season. The Dumb Friends League, in Denver, Colorado, maintains an off-site location at The Shops of Northfield-Stapleton, and the Collier County Humane Society, in Naples, Florida, turned a defunct pet shop in the Coastland Center mall into a thriving adoption center staffed by volunteers. Some shelters motivate the public to embrace and encourage the technique of trap/neuter/release (TNR) as a way to control feral cat populations. Aimee Gilbreath, executive director of the Found Animals Foundation, states, “We launched the groundbreaking Michelson Prize and grant program aimed at developing a non-surgical, single-dose sterilizing agent for cats and dogs. This type of product will help shift pet population control from lethal to non-lethal methods by dramatically reducing the number of pets coming into shelters.”
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Colony collapse disorder, a mysterious ailment that has been killing large numbers of honeybees for several years, is expanding, wiping out 40 to 50 percent of the hives needed to pollinate many of America’s fruits and vegetables. Some beekeepers and researchers cite growing evidence that a powerful class of pesticides known as neonicotinoids, which hinder the bees’ brain learning function and leave Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610 them unable to make the connection between floral scents and nectar, could be a key LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwak factor. Although manufacturers claim the pesticides pose no threat to bees, a recent Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings British honeybee field study found enough evidence to convince 15 of 27 EU member governments and the Executive European Commission to support a two-year ban To: P: 610-421 on three of the world’s most widely used agricultural pesticides in this category, startEmail: F: 610-421ing this December. The action followed a European Food Safety Authority report in April that indicated these toxins pose an acute risk to honeybees. Please sign your proof and complete the following info (Ad is shown at actual size. See second page for larg Source: Voice of America
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Home Composting Boosts Sustainability A 2012 report from the National Resources Defense Council notes that just 3 percent of uneaten food in the United States is composted, and landfill scraps account for 23 percent of all methane gas emissions. Composting, the process of decomposing organic matter into a nutrient-rich material, is an easy way to turn food scraps, lawn clippings, garden trimmings and other waste into natural garden fertilizer. Its relatively loose composition allows nutrients to pass into the soil quickly, and the practice reduces discards to landfills. Compost material is not limited to what’s left on a plate after dining. Expand contents to include peels, cores and husks from fruits and vegetables generated during meal preparation, egg and nut shells, tea leaves and coffee grounds, bread, crackers and pet food. Fruit and vegetable seeds won’t decompose in cold conditions, however. (Learn more about green gardening at GreenLiving.NationalGeographic.com.) Now, plates and cups made of sugarcane or corn, plus oil- and plant-based packaging, can also be added to the list. Pending legislation in California would allow products meeting certain criteria to bear “compostable” or “biodegradable” claims on packaging. Manufacturers of compost bins are responding to increased consumer interest with convenient options. In addition to traditional plastic or metal containers and wood-sided bins, new high-quality, enclosed, compost tumblers offer quicker processing time, protection from animals and less odor. Advanced models include automatic, electric, indoor composters. (See more at EarthEasy.com/grow_compost.html.) Live composting in the form of vermiculture, or worm composting, teaches care for creatures and ecosystem sustainability. Food scraps feed worms, which then produce nutrient-rich castings (excreta). (Learn more at GrowOrganic.com and RedWormComposting.com.)
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Savor Summer Revel in Blissful Indulgences by April Thompson
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rom freshly picked cherries to moonlit hikes, summer offers endless free gifts. Its lingering daylight reminds us to step outside, take a deep breath and savor life’s simple joys. “Summer is a time to enjoy the small things in life, which are often the sweetest,” counsels Janet Luhrs, author of The Simple Living Guide and founder of the online Simplicity School (Simplicity Journey.com). “Kids do this instinctively, like seeing who can throw a rock furtherest into the water. I’m happy just having a simple backyard dinner with friends, reading a book in a city park or paddling a canoe.” Here are some summer classics to expand our own “to savor” list. Feast on Earth’s bounty. Make the most of summer’s cornucopia of candysweet berries, rainbow-colored heirloom tomatoes and other natural treats abounding at local farmers’ markets. Get wet. Go skinny-dipping in a hidden creek, run through sprinklers in shorts or swimsuit or round up the neighborhood kids for a trip to a local
water park, lake or public pool. Water games like Marco Polo and underwater tea parties never grow old, even for grown-ups. Commune with creatures. Who can resist the winking lightning bugs, flickering dragonflies and songs of an evening insect chorus? Summer immerses us in nature. See how many animals that eagle-eyed friends and family members can spot during visits to area parks and preserves. Read by sunlight. The pleasure of reading heightens with natural light and fresh air. Pick an easy read to take to the beach or a hammock with sunglasses and a glass of herbal sun tea. Celebrate community. ‘Tis the season for free local festivals, picnic concerts, open-air movies and state fairs. Invite a friend or make a Dutch treat of it, even organize an informal potlatch block party. Take a day trip. Consider the healthy dose of activities that exist close to home. Delightful discoveries await the curious when traveling by local waterway, walking trail or bicycle path. Map a flexible route, allowing
ample time for unexpected stops. Try something new. Summer is a chance to be adventurous. Step into a bright, pastel shirt or tropical sundress, and then revel in the compliments. Move from an indoor exercise routine to a free yoga class in a shady park and test ride a standup paddleboard. Look up. Summer skies offer more drama than daytime TV. Perch on the porch at sunrise, sunset or before a thunderstorm rolls in. On a clear calm night, lie back on a blanket and trace constellations while watching for shooting stars and meteor showers. Capture memories. Gather a pocketful of seashells, press wildflowers from special spots, make bread-andbutter pickles from the garden and print favorite snapshots to spark happy summer memories any time of the year. Do nothing. In the midst of so many marvelous options, we can also give ourselves permission to cancel our own plans on a whim and just do nothing. Simple daydreaming can lead to good ideas and inner rhapsodies. Summer is the best time to just be. “Try to not to plan more than one thing in a day this summer,” advises Luhrs. “Otherwise, you’ll end up cutting short activities to rush off to the next thing instead of enjoying what’s already in front of you.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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Chamber does this by educating the public and promoting holistic solutions, especially their professional members; representing holistic professionals, practitioners and businesses who stand for excellence and integrity through their membership and by submitting references (which they check); and offering support to professional members who choose to start a local HCC through the Chapter President program. Sponsorship opportunities are Patrons may learn about natural also available for the inaugural event. and holistic health and wellness alterSponsors must also be a member of natives including aromatherapy, cranial HCC or they can become a member by sacral therapy, herbal medicine, martial choosing the two highest level sponsorarts, massage therapy, Reiki, Rolfing, ships. Five levels of sponsorship allow naturopathy, myofascial release, yoga, maximum exposure and visibility on spiritual, nutritional, fitness and holistic the HCC website, event marketing macounseling and more. The idea is to terials, social media, as well as prime encourage patrons to consider more booth placement and speaking opportunities. Luddeni advises that sponsornatural ways of staying healthy and ship is an ideal way to gain exposure in living a life full of energy. By meeting practitioners and seeing products and the holistic community. services up-close and personal, they “We are really excited to bring the may be more apt to try a new modalExpo to Northeastern Pennsylvania and ity or service—after all, that’s the goal, look forward to sharing our knowlaccording to Luddeni. edge with the visitors,” says Luddeni. For those interested in being an “Holistic is a new concept for so many exhibitor at the Expo, space is still and we are anxious to make it a way of available, however, participants must life.” be a professional member of HCC, Cost: Purchase at door: $2 or free a growing national organization that with a non-expired canned good, which represents holistic professionals, pracwill be donated to the Tobyhanna Food titioners and businesses. Their mission Kitchen. Location: 44 Woodland Rd., is to connect more people with holistic Mount Pocono. For more information, solutions for solving today’s challenges call Melissa Luddeni at 570-591-1422, and to connect holistic professionemail NEPA@HolisticChamberOfComals, practitioners and businesses with merce.com or visit better business-building solutions. The NEPA.HolisticChamberofCommerce. naturalcom. awakenings July 2013 19
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he Northeastern Pennsylvania (NEPA) Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) will host the first annual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, August 10 at Mount Airy Casino Resort. The regional event will feature a variety of holistic, natural and eco-friendly professionals and practitioners, providing attendees with the opportunity to gather information and meet the providers face-to-face. “Unfortunately, many members of the community don’t realize the holistic options that are available to them,” says Chapter President Melissa Luddeni. “The Expo gives us the chance to educate the community and provide them with a wonderful experience.”
Six Ways to Eat Safe
The Latest Facts about Organics, Pesticides, Seeds and More by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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ot fun in the summertime begins with fresh, sweet and savory seasonal flavors brought to life in al fresco gatherings with family and friends. As the popularity of farmers’ markets and home gardening surges onward, it’s time to feast on the tastiest produce, picked ripe from America’s farms and gardens for peak flavor and nutrition. Similar to raising a sun umbrella, learning where food comes from and how it’s produced provides the best protection against getting burned. Here’s the latest on some of the season’s hottest food issues to help families stay safe and well nourished.
Local Organic Reigns Supreme
the local economy and contributes to food security. Yet “local” alone does not necessarily mean better. Even small farmers may use harmful pesticides or feed their livestock genetically modified or engineered (GM, GMO or GE) feed. That’s one reason why the smartest food choice is organic, with local organic being the gold standard. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) organic certification label ensures that strict national organic standards—prohibiting the use of antibiotics, hormones and GM feed and ingredients—have been met. Plus, organically raised livestock must have access to the outdoors and ample time on pastures, naturally resulting in milk and meat with higher levels of health-protecting omega-3 fatty acids. Still, organic naysayers abound. For example, many negative headlines were generated by a recent Stanford University study that questioned whether or not organic foods are safer or more healthful than conventional. Few news outlets relayed the researchers’ actual conclusions—that organic foods may reduce exposure to pesticide residues and antibiotic-resistant bacteria; children on organic diets have significantly lower levels of pesticide metabolites, or breakdown products, in their urine; organic milk may contain significantly higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids; and organic produce contains higher levels of health-protecting antioxidants. Jim Riddle, former organic outreach coordinator at the University of Minnesota, in Lamberton, explains that organic farming methods are based on building and improving the soil, promoting biodiversity and protecting natural resources, regardless of the size of the farm. Healthier ecosystems, higher quality soil and clean water will produce healthier plants, which in turn support healthier animals and humans on a healthier planet.
Pesticide Problems and Solutions
Children are most vulnerable to the effects of pesticides and other environmental toxins, due to their smaller size and rapid physical development. Last December, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a policy statement that asserted, “Beyond acute poisoning, the influences of low-level pesticide exposures on child health are of increasing concern.” The organization links pesticide exposure to higher risk for brain tumors, leukemia, attention deficit disorders, autism and reductions in IQ. Because weeds naturally develop resistance to the herbicides designed to kill them, Dow AgroSciences has genetically engineered seeds to produce crops that can withstand spraying with both the systemic herbicide glyphosate (Roundup), and 2,4-D, one of the active ingredients in Agent Orange, used as a defoliant in the Vietnam War. The latter is commonly applied to lawns and wheat-producing agricultural land, even though research reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives links exposure to 2,4-D to birth defects and increased cancer risk. Dow AgroSciences’ new GE seeds await regulatory approval. Eric Mader, program director at the Portland, Oregonbased Xerces Society for the conservation of invertebrates and pollinator protection, warns that broad-spectrum pesticides kill
Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and garlic farmer near Ann Arbor, Michigan, observes, “You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy local, and that’s kind of the same thing.” Purchasing local foods whenever possible has many merits, including shaking the farmer’s hand, asking about farming methods and developing sincere relationships. Buying local also supports 20 Pocono, PA / Warren Co., NJ www.healthylehighvalley.com
beneficial insects along with those considered pests. Mader recommends increasing the number of beneficial insects, which feed on pests, by planting a greater diversity of native plants on farms and in home gardens.
Demand for GMO Labeling
Despite California’s narrow defeat of Proposition 37, which would have required statewide labeling of products containing GMOs, advocates at the Environmental Working Group and the Just Label It campaign are pushing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for nationwide GMO labeling. Responding to consumer demand, Whole Foods Market recently announced that it will require GMO labeling in all of its U.S. and Canadian stores by 2018. Filmmaker Jeremy Seifert’s powerful new documentary, GMO OMG, give the 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F:should 610-421-4445 movement a major push, as r@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com well. The 2013 film explores the danger in corporate patenting of Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings seeds and the unknown health and environmental risks of engiP: 610-421-4443 neered food. Seifert says, “I have : F: 610-421-4445 a responsibility to my children hand on to them a world that ease sign your proof and complete to the following information: is not poisoned irreparably.” Ad is shown at actual size. See second page for larger ads.) As for the promise that GMOs are required to “feed the world,” he believes it’s a lie, noting that it’s better to “feed the world well.” Ad is approved: contact information and spelling is correct
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Roger Doiron, founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners InAd is not approved – make in changes indicated ternational, headquartered Scarborough, Maine, celebrates Food Independence Day each July Fourth. Doiron believes that growing, harvesting, cooking and preserving food is both liberating and rewarding, and patriotic. More than 25,000
individuals from 100 countries belong to his nonprofit network that focuses on re-localizing the world’s food supply. Food freedom starts with seeds. Saving and trading heirloom, non-hybrid, non-GMO seeds is becoming as easy as checking out a library book. Several libraries across the country are serving as seed banks, where patrons check out seeds, grow crops, save seeds and then donate some back to their local library. Liana Hoodes, director of the National Organic Coalition, in Pine Bush, New York, is a fan of her local Hudson Valley Seed Library. The library adheres to Indian Physicist Vandana Shiva’s Declaration of Seed Freedom and makes sure all seed sources are not related to, owned by or affiliated with biotech or pharmaceutical corporations. In addition to preserving heirloom and open-pollinated varieties, each seed packet is designed by a local artist.
Finicky about Fish
Grilled fish makes a lean, hearthealthy, low-calorie summer meal. Some fish, however, may contain chemicals that pose health risks, especially for pregnant or nursing women and children. For example, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which is toxic to a baby’s developing nervous system. Both the EPA and local state health departments post consumption advisories that recommend limiting or avoiding certain species of fish caught in specific locations. For several decades, Captain Anne Mosness, a wild salmon fisherwoman, operated commercial fishing boats in Washington waters and from Copper River to Bristol Bay, Alaska. She worries about the threat of pollution from indus-
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Food Supply News Sources Antibiotic Resistance n Healthy Food Action: HealthyFoodAction.org n Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy: iatp.org n Keep Antibiotics Working: KeepAntibioticsWorking.com n Meat Without Drugs: MeatWithoutDrugs.org n Not in My Food: Tinyurl.com/NotInMyFoodNoAntibiotics Fish Food Safety n Center for Food Safety: CenterForFoodSafety.org n Food and Water Watch: FoodAndWaterWatch.org n Food Sleuth Radio interview with fisherwoman, Anne Mosness: Tinyurl.com/FoodSleuthRadioAnneMosness GMOs n GMO Food Labeling: JustLabelIt.org n GMO OMG: GMOFilm.com
Local/Organic n Eat Local: Simple Steps to Enjoy Real, Healthy and
Affordable Food, by Jasia Steinmetz: TableOfTheEarth. com/eat-local-simple-steps n Organic Farming Research Foundation: ofrf.org Pesticides n Safe Lawns: SafeLawns.org n Xerces Society: Xerces.org/mission Seed Freedom and Food Choice n Kitchen Gardeners International: kgi.org n National Center for Home Food Preservation: nchfp.uga.edu n Seed Libraries: NewDream.org and Tinyurl.com/StartLocalSeedLibrary n Seed Matters: Tinyurl.com/SeedMattersCommunityProject
Get Your Non-GMOs Here Reading labels is always a good practice. We can also rely on trusted sources to help us sort out suspect products from the natural whole foods that we know are good for us. Here’s a short list of websites and associated apps to help make food shopping a bit easier. n CenterForFoodSafety.org; Tinyurl.com/getCenter
ForFoodSafetyapp n Fooducate.com; Tinyurl.com/getFooducateGMOapp n NonGMOProject.org; Tinyurl.com/getNonGMO
Projectapp n NonGMOShoppingGuide.com; Tinyurl.com/get
ShopNoGMOapp n Also take action at Buycott.com: Tinyurl.com/get
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trial aquaculture, plus the effects of genetically engineered salmon on wild fish populations, coastal economies and ecosystems. Mosness explains that AquAdvantage Salmon, a product of AquaBounty Technologies, was created “by inserting a growth hormone gene from Pacific Chinook and a promoter gene from an eel-like fish called ocean pout into Atlantic salmon.” She questions the FDA approval process and failure to address unanswered questions about the risks of introducing “novel” animals into the food supply, as well as related food allergies and greater use of antibiotics in weaker fish populations. “The salmon farming industry already uses more antibiotics per weight than any other animal production,” comments Mosness. The FDA’s official public comment period on GMO salmon closed in April, but consumers can still voice concerns to their legislators while demanding and applauding national GMO labeling. GMO fish may be on our dinner plates by the end of the year, but with labels, consumers gain the freedom to make informed choices. Consumers can also ask retailers not to sell GMO fish. Trader Joe’s, Aldi and Whole Foods have all committed to not selling GMO seafood.
Antibiotic Resistance
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, antibiotics are one of the greatest public health achievements of the past 100 years. However, one of the most critical public health and economic issues we currently face is the loss of these drugs’ effectiveness, due in large part to their misuse and overuse in industrial agriculture. Dr. David Wallinga, senior advisor in science, food and health at the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy, says that about 80 percent of all antibiotics are given to farm animals for two reasons: to prevent illness associated with living in crowded, stressful and often unsanitary conditions; and to promote “feed efficiency”, or weight gain. However, bacteria naturally mutate to develop resistance to antibiotics when exposed to doses that are insufficient to kill them. Wallinga points out that antibiotic-resistant infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), cost our nation at least $20 billion annually and steal tens of thousands of American lives each year. Most recently, hard-to-treat urinary tract infections (UTI), were traced to antibiotic-resistant E. coli bacteria in chickens. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exist in our environment, but are more likely to be found in conventionally, rather than organically raised meat and poultry, which by law must be raised without antibiotics. Consumers beware: the word “natural” on food labels does not provide the same protection. The good news is that according to Consumers Union research, raising meat and poultry without antibiotics can be accomplished at minimal cost to the consumer—about five cents extra per pound for pork and less than a penny per pound extra for chicken. Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.
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Anti-GMO Forces Gaining Strength in PA A
new nonprofit grassroots organization, GMO Free PA, has been formed to educate people about genetically engineered foods by publicizing the latest research and information regarding the risks, and assisting and educating consumers in selecting vendors and products that are GMO (genetically modified organism)-free. The group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of every month, at the Ludington Library in Bryn Mawr, in Montgomery County. Meetings focus on action steps that people can take, such as showing movies, giving talks, tabling at events, legislative talking points and writing letters to the editor. GMO Free PA is part of a national coalition of 37 states and Canada that advocates for legislation that requires mandatory labeling of genetically engineered
foods, and recently launched their campaign, Right to Know GMO PA, ahead of the introduction of a labeling bill, sponsored by Senator Daylin Leach (D), on March 12. The Right To Know campaign has been endorsed by national organizations such as Food Democracy Now, the Institute for Responsible Technology and the Organic Consumers Association. They are also looking to start groups throughout Pennsylvania that will meet on a regular basis. To get involved, visit facebook.com/gmofreepa, gmofreepa.org or email RightToKnowPA@gmail.com.
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Banish Acid Reflux Eating Alkaline Can Cure the Burn by Linda Sechrist
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early everyone has some reflux, the upward backflow of the stomach’s contents into the esophagus connecting the stomach with the throat, or even up into the throat itself. When it occurs more than twice a week, reflux can progress from a minor irritation causing heartburn to gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. When the throat is most affected, it’s called laryngopharyngeal reflux, or LPR. Untreated, LPR can damage the throat, airway, and lungs. If left untreated, GERD can damage the digestive system and cause precancerous Barrett’s esophagus or even esophageal cancer. “In the United States, the prevalence of esophageal cancer has increased 850 percent since 1975, according to National Cancer Institute statistics,” says Dr. Jamie Koufman who has been studying acid reflux for three decades as part of her pioneering work as a laryngologist, specializing in treating voice disorders and diseases of the larynx. She is founding director of
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the Voice Institute of New York and the primary author of Dropping Acid: The Reflux Diet Cookbook & Cure. Koufman prescribes combining science, medicine and culinary arts to treat the ailment, which she mainly blames on the acidification of the American diet, along with increases in saturated fats, high-fructose corn syrup and agricultural pesticides. Consider that almost all bottled or canned foods have an acidity level of 4 or lower on the pH scale—a key measurement in medicine, biology and nutrition, and significant in Koufman’s clinical research and conclusions from examining upwards of 250,000 patients. “Soft drinks are the major risk factor for reflux,” she notes. A single statistic from the American Beverage Association highlights the problem: In 2010, the average 12-to29-year-old American consumed 160 gallons of acidified soft drinks, nearly a half-gallon a day. “Trends in the prevalence of reflux parallel soft drink consumption over time, especially in young people,” says Koufman. She clarifies that the term “acid reflux” is misleading because the problem centers on the digestive enzyme pepsin, which is manufactured in the stomach to break down proteins into more easily digestible particles. It is activated by the acid in high-acid foods. “If there is no protein around that needs digesting, pepsin can gnaw on the lining of your throat and esophagus,” explains Koufman, who is a professor of clinical otolaryngology at New York Medical College. She has seen many reflux cases misdiagnosed as something else. “It’s common for doctors to mistake reflux symptoms of hoarseness, postnasal drip, chronic throat clearing, trouble in swallowing or sore throat and cough
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for asthma, sinusitis or allergies.” She adds that heartburn and indigestion are sometimes treated with over-the-counter antacids, which are ineffective for these. Koufman helps her patients, including professional singers, to overcome acid reflux with a two-week detoxification program consisting of a low-acid, low-fat, pH-balanced diet. “For two weeks, avoid acidic foods (nothing below pH 4),” she advises. “Eat fish, poultry, tofu, melons, bananas, oatmeal, whole-grain breads and cereals, mushrooms and green vegetables. Refrain from fried foods, chocolate and soft drinks. Basically, consume nothing out of a bottle or a can, except for water.” She remarks that reflux is definitely curable by following a proper diet, although it can still take up to a year for a person to become totally symptom-free. Noted Integrative Physician Andrew Weil agrees with Koufman’s recommendations. He suggests developing an exercise and relaxation strategy, because stress and anxiety worsen reflux symptoms, as well as increasing fiber intake by eating more whole grains, vegetables and fruits, and staying hydrated by drinking plenty of purified water. Keep a log to track foods and beverages that worsen symptoms, and avoid alcohol and stimulants like caffeinated beverages and tobacco that irritate the gastrointestinal tract. Weil also suggests ingesting a slippery elm supplement according to label directions, which can help heal irritated digestive tract tissues, and chewing a tablet of deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) or taking a half-teaspoon of a DGL supplement powder before meals and at bedtime. Reduce doses after symptoms are under control. “For most people, there is probably a middle road—having an occasional glass of orange juice or soda doesn’t cause reflux disease—but if that’s all you drink day in and day out, it’s likely to create a problem. For people with known reflux disease, a period of ‘acid/pepsin detox’ makes good sense,” concludes Koufman. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interview.
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Relishing Raw Food Supermodel Carol Alt on How Eating Raw Keeps Her Vibrant by Beth Bader
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arol Alt characterizes the latest stage of her 30-plus-year career as a “perfect storm of busy,” including the launch of her latest book, Easy Sexy Raw, and her roles in Woody Allen’s film, To Rome with Love, and the HBO documentary, About Face, exploring the relationship between physical appearance and the business of beauty. For the past year, she’s been overseeing the U.S. launch of her skin care line, Raw Essentials.
How has your relationship with food changed over the years, and what role has raw food played?
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I grew up like other kids on Long Island. Mom cooked spaghetti and macaroni and cheese. Dad would sometimes grill a piece of meat until it was dead a second time. On weekends, we ate pizza or Chinese takeout. I never realized broccoli was green, because overcooking turned it gray. One day, I got sent home from a job because they said I was not in “swimsuit condition.” A friend recommended a physician that specialized in raw food diets, which was the first I’d heard of it. So I tried a raw diet, cold turkey, and felt better immediately. Today I eat raw food as an anti-aging agent and natural medicine that makes me healthier; it’s also a filler that makes me less hungry. My holistic lifestyle no longer includes any overthe-counter drugs. These days, my system runs efficiently, like an electric golf cart. When I need to go, I go. When I need to stop and sleep, I sleep. The body can work phenomenally well if we just let it.
“Raw” seems like an easy diet to prepare, but some of the methods can take time
and special equipment. What’s a simple starting point? Using a blender, you can make everything from soup to dessert. Start with things like guacamole, salsa and soups. You can also use a pot and hot water (up to 115 degrees) to warm kelp noodles to add to a blended soup. You can make a mousse from raw chocolate and avocado. Also begin to think of a dehydrator as a crock-pot that works while you’re away. It’s a simple option once you are in the habit of using it. Of course, you’ll want to make all kinds of fresh salads.
How do you maintain your raw food plan when you are eating out or in social settings? I look for foods that I know will be raw. If I have any doubts, I ask the chef. If there’s any question, I just don’t eat it. There’s a bit of discipline in this. You have to eat on a schedule and make sure you are getting the food you need. I may lunch even if I am not hungry, especially when I know I’ll be dining out later. It’s important to make sure you are not feeling deprived and hungry; otherwise you may find yourself craving things like the bread on the table.
Do you ever miss cooked foods and sometimes indulge? My diet is 75 to 95 percent raw. When you eat raw foods, you feel so much better that you don’t want to eat anything else. My one indulgence is munching on popcorn when my favorite sports team plays.
Do you have any final advice on exploring a raw diet? Relax and have fun trying different things. If you cheat, it’s okay. If you feel deprived in any way, go eat. Above all, enjoy the adventure. Beth Bader is the co-author of The Cleaner Plate Club and blogs at CleanerPlateClub.com.
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Letting Kids Just Be Kids
They Thrive on Natural, Unstructured Fun by Madeline Levine
Well-meaning attempts to fill a child’s summer with enriching activities may do more harm than good. Why not let kids just be kids?
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otions of summer as endless free cepts and contribute to skills, including helpful peer relations and ways to deal time—to climb trees, chase firewith stress. flies, build a fort in the woods, Self-initiated and self-directed play maybe set up a lemonade stand—have been supplanted in many families by means the child is calling the shots pricey summer camps or other highly and learning what comes naturally. If a structured activities. But unstructured child strums a guitar because he loves play isn’t wasted time; it’s the work of it, that’s play. When being instructed, childhood, a vehicle for the child may enjoy Thinking back to our developing a basic set the experience, but it’s of life skills. Research not the same, because own best childhood memory, the motivation is at published in Early Childhood Research least partly external. & Practice shows that it won’t be a class or lesson, The American children that attend Academy of Pediatbut the time we were play-based rather than rics recommends that academic preschools children play outside as allowed to just be. become better students. much as possible—for Child development at least 60 minutes a day—yet almost half of America’s youth expert David Elkind, Ph.D., author of routinely aren’t getting any time outside, The Power of Play, maintains, “Play is according to study findings reported in essential to positive human developthe Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent ment.” Various types teach new con26 Pocono, PA / Warren Co., NJ www.healthylehighvalley.com
Medicine. Outdoor play helps combat childhood obesity, acquaints them with their larger environment and supports coping skills. Every child is different. But as Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg, a professor of pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania and a leading expert on resilience, remarks, “Every child needs free, unscheduled time to master his or her environment.” Play is valuable because it miniaturizes the world to a manageable size and primes kids for learning. Consider the complexities involved in a game of chase. Kids develop social skills in organizing and agreeing on rules, and then participate in the physical and creative actions of the actual activity while resolving conflicts or disagreements during its course— providing a foundation for excelling in school and even the business world. Solitary play also provides problem-solving practice. A young girl playing with her dolls may try out different ways of handling the situation if one of them “steals” a treat from the dollhouse cookie jar before tea is served. Because youth haven’t yet developed a capacity for abstract thinking, they learn and discover more about themselves mainly by doing. Developing small self-sufficiencies gives kids a sense of power in a world in which they are, in fact, small and powerless. This is why kids love to imagine dragon-slaying scenarios. Taking risks and being successful in independent play can increase confidence and prepare them to resist peer pressures and stand up to bullying. Given our global challenges, tomorrow’s adults will need the skills developed by such play—innovation, creativity, collaboration and ethical problem solving—more than any preceding generation. A major IBM study of more than 1,500 CEOs from 60 countries and 33 industries in 2010 found that the single most sought-after trait in a CEO is creativity. To survive and thrive, our sense of self must be shaped internally, not externally. We need to learn and focus on what we’re good at and like to do; that’s why it’s vital to have kids try lots of different activities, rather than immersing
Most experts agree that kids should have more unstructured free time than structured playtime. ~ Dr. Kenneth R. Ginsburg them full-time in parental preferences and dictated experiences. Leading experts in the field agree that considerable daily, unguided time not devoted to any structured activity facilitates their investment in the emotional energy required to develop their own identities. It is this sense of self that provides a home base—a place to retreat, throughout life. Ultimately, everyone must rely on their own resources and sense of self or they’ll always be looking for external direction and validation. Mental health workers say that produces kids that take unnecessary risks, have poor coping skills and are vulnerable to substance abuse. Business leaders say such a tendency produces workers that need too much time, resources and direction to be really valuable. In the end, learning who we are primarily takes place not in the act of doing, but in the quiet spaces between things, when we can reflect upon what we have done and who we are. The more of these quiet spaces families provide for kids, the better. Madeline Levine, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and educator in San Francisco, CA, is the author of New York Times bestsellers, Teach Your Children Well and The Price of Privilege. See MadelineLevine.com/category/blogs.
Yard Games Memorable Family Fun by Paul Tukey Given their prevalence today, it’s remarkable that video games have been in existence for just 40 years. What has evolved—children spending an average eight to nine sedentary hours per day in front of a video screen—was not part of the inventor’s plan. “It’s sad, in some regards,” says Ralph H. Baer, “the father of video games” who introduced the rudimentary game of Pong in 1972. “I thought we would be helping families bond together in the living room; the opposite has happened.” For those of us that pine for the era when our mothers would send us outside in the morning with a sandwich in a bag and a canteen full of water—with orders not to come inside until dinner time—it’s gratifying to know an old-fashioned childhood need not be committed to memory. Games, the real ones played outdoors, are alive and well. “One of the great things about the games we played is that most of them are free, or one-time, lifetime purchases,” says actress Victoria Rowell, co-author of a book that offers an antidote to the video game revolution, Tag, Toss & Run: 40 Classic Lawn Games. Families can easily find the makings for all sorts of outdoor family fun. Play tug-of-war with any sturdy rope, or take turns swinging two flexible ropes
for a spot of double Dutch, a game brought to New York City from Holland by early settlers. A large elastic band becomes a Chinese jump rope. Tree twigs or small branches work for stickball or double ball, a game played by native peoples on this continent hundreds of years before Jamestown or Plymouth Rock. Larger tree limbs can be cut into eightto-10-inch sections for use in mölkky, a popular Finnish tossing contest that is gaining favor here (move over corn hole). Several games only require a ball, and many more don’t require any apparatus at all. Think of the copycat games such as Follow-the-Leader or Red Light/ Green Light, or the Hide ’n Seek games, Fox and Hound, Ghost in the Graveyard and Capture the Flag. They offer as many variations on a theme as they do hours of exercise, communing with nature, conflict resolution and unstructured, untallied play. We’ll never get all the way back to the time when neighborhoods and the games we played were children’s only babysitters, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it the old college try. Paul Tukey is co-author of Tag, Toss & Run and founder of SafeLawns.org, which includes outdoor games resources.
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The Mercury-Safe Dental Office by Carol Sherman DDS
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he average thermometer contains half of a gram of mercury. If a thermometer breaks in our house, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a protocol which recommends taking such safety measures as having everyone, including pets, leave the area, wearing rubber gloves while cleaning the spill, ventilating the room to the outside and then contacting our local health department about how to properly dispose of the mercury-contaminated items. Given that mercury can be toxic, these safety recommendations make sense. But what about mercury safety in the dental office? According to one study, the average American adult has 3.2 grams of mercury in their mouth. That’s almost 7 times the amount of mercury in a thermometer. Yet, there are no safety standards recommended by the EPA or any other government agency regarding how dental workers can protect patients and themselves from mercury exposure. How is mercury dangerous? Mercury is a neurotoxin, meaning it is poisonous to the brain and nervous system.
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Elemental mercury, the kind found in thermometers and dental fillings, constantly releases vapors, which are easily inhaled. This causes neurological damage, as well as kidney and bone damage in high levels. Mercury is also particularly damaging to fetuses and young children. Amalgam dental fillings are made up of as much as 50 percent mercury. These fillings release mercury vapors during chewing and tooth grinding, as well as during tooth brushing and drinking hot beverages. However, the highest amount of mercury released from these “silver” fillings happens immediately after they are placed, during dental cleanings and during their removal. This means that people are constantly exposed to mercury vapors while the fillings are in their mouths and then exposed to much higher levels during dental treatment. What can be done to reduce the amount of mercury exposure during dental procedures? Since there are no regulations regarding safe mercury removal, dental offices vary widely in the precautions they
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take. The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) has done extensive research on the subject for over 30 years. The mission statement of their most recent position paper states that the “risk of illness or injury associated with the use of dental mercury presents an unreasonable, direct and substantial danger to the health of dental patients and the health of dental personnel.” The IAOMT recommends the following safety procedures be followed by dental staff: • “Chunk” the old filling out, while using water to keep it cool. This reduces the amount of mercury vapor released. • Use a high vacuum evacuator with a special tip. These reduce spatter of particles as well as remove more mercury vapor from the immediate area. • Use of a rubber dam to help protect the patient from mercury vapor and particles. • Using a vacuum suction air filter to remove mercury vapor from the air. • Supplemental air so the patient can breathe through their nose. • Do not polish mercury fillings. Does your dental office practice mercury-safe dentistry? For your health, and the health of your loved ones, this is a question you should ask. Carol Sherman DDS is a Practice Owner at Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry. 2600 Newburg Road, Easton PA. For more information call 610-252-1454 or visit beatacarlson.com.
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Mauka Nalu Paddleboarding in the Poconos by Beth Davis
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usband and wife Inn. “It’s our way of team, Scott and brining a sense of aloha Francine Huber, spirit to the Shawnee fell in love with stand Inn,” says Fran. The up paddleboarding center specializes in (SUP), in which parSUP outdoor lessons ticipants stand and baland fitness classes ance on a board while and supplies all of the propelling themselves equipment needed to across the surface of enjoy a leisurely cruise, the water, after travelan eco tour or a intening to Fran’s home state sive fitness paddle. of Hawaii, where the Mauka Nalu is the first locals have been using to be authorized by the it for years as a means to national parks to have keep fit when the waves access to the Delaware are not adequate for River for SUP lessons Courtesy of Harmony Hancock surfing. Scott, a lifelong and down-river tours. surfer from the East Coast, and Fran, The instructors can also customize a certified Pilates instructor, always customers’ adventures by bringing the wanted to start a business together— boards to a private lake. Although most SUP seemed like a natural fit. of the lessons are on the river, when it’s Before making the commitment, rough and/or high, they simply relocate Fran decided to become a certified to Lake Naomi, Hidden Lake or another PaddleFit instructor. PaddleFit combeautiful body of water. bines on-land workouts with stand up Fran describes SUP as a low paddling training and techniques to impact water sport that allows indihelp individuals achieve their fitness viduals to experience the outdoors goals, improve their technique and while getting fit. It’s a graceful and fun guide them on a path to a healthy activity that promotes health, strength lifestyle. “I wanted to make sure this and balance. Perhaps best of all, almost was something we wanted to do,” she any age or fitness level can enjoy it. explains. “With my Pilates background, “People often build a mountain of what it made sense to introduce a water acthey can’t do, but if you can walk and tivity, but we wanted to keep it scenic swim you can do SUP,” she notes. “We and natural—something that was for try our best to accommodate everyone. families, couples, kids and grandpas. If you are having trouble, you can get We want people to be active, but have on the board on your knees, sit like you fun while doing it; that’s how I grew do in a canoe or even lay down. There up.” are different positions you can try.” Once she was certified, she was SUP provides exhilarating health hooked and in 2010, the Hubers opened benefits. There are the obvious physiMauka Nalu Pilates and Stand Up cal benefits that come from any vigorPaddleboarding, located at the Shawnee ous exercise or activity, but there are
also the far less obvious psychological benefits that the unique sport provides. “Getting your feet under a board and on the water in such a peaceful environment is an amazing experience,” explains Fran. “Although it is different for everyone, it gives you the opportunity to feel refreshed in a whole new way. It allows you to de-stress and come back to you and what’s important. It’s more than just exercise.” Although the benefits of paddleboarding are numerous, Fran believes having a sense of belonging to a community may top the list. She event created the Paddle Fit Club to encourage people to become regulars. Club members can use the Mauka Nalu boards up to three times per week for two hours a day, Monday through Friday. The time on the river allows individuals to decompress and gain peace of mind. The cost is $300 for the summer season. Her extensive Pilates background inspired her to develop Paddle Pilates, which combines the strength and grace of Pilates with the tranquility of the water. As the board is floating on water, the paddler must constantly recruit deep stabilizing muscles of the pelvis and spine just to stand on the board and paddle it. Adding core-based exercises to the board enhances the recruitment of such muscles. Therefore, adding Pilates exercises to the board enhances the challenge and benefits of Pilates. “Doing Pilates on the SUP makes it that much more of a discipline,” she states. “It becomes more about centering yourself. It makes you aware of how you move on the board, because the board doesn’t lie. Pilates on the board is truly the art of control.” Whether individuals are looking for an intense workout or simply a low impact way to stay active, SUP has it covered. And, according to Fran, it doesn’t feel like a workout. “It’s important to have fun, to look around you and look at your surroundings—make it an experience.”
Mauka Nalu Pilates and Stand Up Paddleboarding is located at 103 Five Star Lane, Ste. 200, Shawnee Inn, Shawnee on Delaware. For more information, call 570-420-1905, email Paddle@MaukaNalu.com or visit MaukaNalu.com. natural awakenings July 2013 29
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Picture Perfect From athletes to astronauts, mental imagery boosts performance. by Debra Melani
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ast winter, Terry Chiplin went have found, improve their lives. for an early morning run near his “The notion that we are just a Colorado home. Snow crunched physical body, so we just need to train as his sneakered feet hit the front porch physically, is old-fashioned,” Chiplin of his mountain lodge, tucked into maintains. Shortly after launching his a secluded forest. Evergreen boughs program six years ago, he learned firstglistened in the sun, drooping slightly hand how powerful the mind could be from the weight of the sparkling white in boosting (or sabotaging) performance. powder. The running coach smiled as He remarks, “It quickly became he lifted his face to the sky, welcoming apparent that the main issues people the large, wet flakes that kissed his face. face are the mental things, what is hap “Can you picture it?” asks the bub- pening in their heads.” Chiplin recalls bly British native and owner of Active watching runners fall from the peak caat Altitude, in Estes Park. That is visualpabilities they had reached after trainization, he explains, a concept he uses ing hard for endurance events as their regularly at retreats he conducts for run- mileage tapered off in the final days ners from beginner to elite as a holistic before the race. Similarly, he thinks means of boosting performance. “It’s the sort of “negative visualization” he simply a succession of mental images; witnessed can have a similar impact we use visualization all the time.” on everyday life events, such as exams, Whether it’s Tiger Woods enviinterviews and job achievement. sioning a perfect golf swing minutes Although unclear about its exact before taking a shot or Michael Phelps mechanism, sports psychologists have replaying a mental video of an ideal long recognized the value of positive swim the night before an Olympic mental imagery, especially in building event, many athletes have long worked skills and reducing anxiety. In working with trainers such as Chiplin to move with athletes, they apply shared models beyond strictly physical preparation such as those reported in The Sport and consciously enlist creative mental Psychologist. capacities to enhance their perfor Both professional and amateur mance. Using imagery and positive runners have benefited from Chiplin’s self-talk can improve the efforts of any camps, including graduate Ginny type of athlete and, as Chiplin’s clients Landes, 62, who says visualization 30 Pocono, PA / Warren Co., NJ www.healthylehighvalley.com
techniques have changed her running outlook and her life. “My goal is not high achievement or personal records; it’s to always finish my run feeling good,” says Landes, of Lafayette, Colorado. As part of the visualizing process, she says she also clears her mind of negative thoughts, stops comparing her performance to others and accepts factors that are out of her control, whether it’s bad race weather or competitive colleagues. Practicing helpful visualization techniques consistently in daily life can lead to better returns across the board, not just in athletics, according to Terry Orlick, a performance consultant from Ottawa, Ontario, and author of many self-improvement books, including Embracing Your Potential and In Pursuit of Excellence. Orlick has worked with people from many walks of life that use imagery in their quest for improvement, including surgeons, musicians, pilots, dancers, astronauts and CEOs. When working with Canadian Olympic teams, Orlick found that 99 percent of the athletes practiced visualization an average of 12 minutes per day, four times a week. Studies have linked imagery and improved performance in a variety of sports. For instance, researchers found that golfers that used visualization and positive self-talk improved their putting performance (Journal of Sports Science & Medicine). Another study showed an increase in confidence among novice female rock climbers, leading to better performance (Journal of Sport Behavior). For Landes, her personal experience is all the proof she needs. After years of rarely being able to run the entire course of a major annual race in Aspen—generally walking the last stretch—Landes tried visualizing herself having a strong finish as she trained and prepared for the event. For weeks, she replayed the last three miles many times in her mind. Then she ran the race, paring 12 minutes off her previous year’s time. “It felt great,” Landes says, “and it worked.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.
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nergypath, the region’s largest sustainable energy conference, attracting more than 600 participants, will be held July 29 through August 2, 2013, at Villanova University. Industry professionals, policymakers, academics attendees and exhibitors can sign up now to attend, register for classes or vendor opportunities to reach business professionals from all over the world. The world’s most innovative experts are striving to overcome the issues surrounding our global sustainable energy future, and this year’s conference is focused on presenting a path towards this future. Topics include an overview of different sustainable practices across regions and countries, such as transportation, residential and commercial building sectors and renewable energy technologies. This unique conference includes; hands-on energy camps in renewable technologies such as solar photovoltaic, wind, micro hydro and energy efficiency; renewable energy exhibits; over 60 speakers; and the attendee favorite, a middle and high school science fair. For more information or to register, call 610-264-4440, or visit EnergyPath2013.com.
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LOUISE M. BOWMAN, LAC, MSNUTR, CYT 243 E Brown Street, East Stroudsburg 570-421-3708 LivingWell-Naturally.com
A gentle, whole-body approach focusing on wellness and healing through acupuncture, herbs, vitamins, nutrition, and yoga. Since 1998, Louise has specialized in acute and chronic pain, allergies, food sensitivities, fertility, menopause, PMS, weight loss, and smoking cessation. Enjoy ease and comfort even with the most sensitive health issues.
TOTAL BODY RESOURCES, LLC Alexander (Al) Krych L. Ac 1271 N. 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 942 Liberty Street, Belvidere, NJ 908-303-2941
Individualized treatment for a variety of health concerns both acute and chronic. Comfortable environment with compassionate care and service. Nationally Certified Diplomate in Acupuncture and Asian Bodywork Therapy. NJ and PA Board Certified and Licensed. Acupuncture/Asian Specialize in treatment of pain, discomfort, stress and wellness issues. Major credit cards accepted. Call today to schedule an appointment.
ACCUPUNCTURE – COMMUNITY STYLE WORKER BEE COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
Blake Stoveken, LAc 101 Roberts Ln, 2nd Fl., Milford, PA 18337 570-409-9233 InnerElement@verizon.net WorkerBeeCommunityAcupuncture.com Feel your best.Acupuncture treatments in a warm and peaceful setting at a fraction of the cost. Inspired by community acupuncture clinics across our nation and traditionally practiced in Asia. Our intention is to make acupuncture affordable and accessible so you can feel better. Sliding scale of $15-$30 per treatment.
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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER (PEEC)
538 Emery Road, Dingmans Ferry 570-828-2319 peec.org peec@peec.org
LORI NICOLOSI BRODERSEN Milford, PA Area 201-248-2518
Optimize your health by helping the body’s cells balance themselves in order to allow for the healing process to begin. Natural therapies to help the body reach a state of Homeostasis and equalibrium. By appointment in Milford and limited house calls.
AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS
Ellen & John Craig, Independent Distributors Booth at Forks Farm Market (Apr-Oct) 299 Covered Bridge Rd, Orangeville PA, 17849 570-784-8867 Toll-free: 1-866-964-OILS (6457) www.ThenandNow.vibrantscents.com Discover the natural healing properties of Young Living essential oils (therapeutic-grade). Available online 24/7 or at our Booth at Forks F a r m M a r k e t ( A p r- O c t ) o r Bloomsburg Fair (each Autumn). Call for free educational CD.
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Explore our beautiful natural outdoor paradise. PEEC is a year-round environmental education center located within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Our programs are designed to meet the specific needs of each participating group, regardless of abilities or disabilities. The Summer Day Camp program is designed around weekly themes such as Bugs & Blooms, Romping Rocks, Ultimate Adventure, and more.
FARMS & CSA’S CRANBERRY CREEK FARM LLC
112 Henrys Crossing Road, Cresco 570-595-7748
Know the source of your food. Visit our farm store where we carry our own goat’s milk cheeses, raw goat’s milk, yogurt, fudge, and caramel. We also have fresh natural vegetables in season, stone-milled flours, free-range eggs, and a variety of meats. Our farm store is open from dusk till dawn every day. Call ahead to take a walk in the forest with the goats.
JOSIE PORTER FARM
21 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 908-713-1900 NewLeafWellness.com
Cherry Valley CSA 6332 Cherry Valley Road Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-992-0899 JosiePorterFarm.com CVCSA@ptd.net
Cleanse, maintain and restore health with colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, boosting your immune system, restoring regular bowel movement and maintaining proper ph in the body.
Josie Porter Farm offers 22 week CSA full and half share programs and buying clubs programs with a variety of produce grown on the farm and many other products in collaboration with other regional and local farms, using organic and biodynamic practices. Our on-site farm store is open Saturdays from 9am-2pm from May to December.
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POCONO CLEANSE
Georgine Todd 715 South, HC1 Box 2014, Tannersville 570-629-6073 Info@PoconoCleanse.com PoconoCleanse.com Find relief from common digestive disorders with colon hydrotherapy using the LIBBE closed system, which double filters warm water that is gravity fed to you through a tube the circumference of a pencil. The halfhour procedure is painless, safe and private. Located at Tannersville Physical Therapy & Wellness, TannersvillePT.com.
INTUATIVE COUNSELING DANCING DRAGONFLIES WISDOM Ingrid Geronimo Founder & Life Coach 908-213-3214 DancingDragonfliesWisdom.com
Intuitive Life Coach to help you uncover and overcome the limited self-talk that has kept you from living the life you’ve always desired. Let me guide you to your next best life. Your best thinking has gotten you where you are, let me show you how much further you can go! Intuitive Reiki Sessions for $1 per minute.
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NATURAL DENTISTRY Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry Carol Sherman DDS William Baron DDS 2600 Newburg Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 BeataCarlson.com
Enhance your physical health and appearance with a natural, holistic approach to dental care. 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. See ad, page 31.
NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC
MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC Lehigh Valley Professional Center 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 * 484-821-1460 DrMichaelLoquasto.com 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 HEALTH ASIAN INSTITUTE OF HEALING ARTS
Dr. Christopher C. Meister, D.C., L.Ac. Dr. Debora T. Cantel, D.C., L.Ac. 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt. Pocono, PA 18344 570-839-1898 AsianInstituteOfHealingArts.com
Betty Demaye-Caruth, RN, PhD, CHTP, RM/T 52 Deer Lane, Honesdale 570-253-8060 MinervaEd.com Live your best life and take charge of your health with guidance for a registered nurse and doctor of nutrition. Dr. Betty offers individualized protocols in conjunction with your physician to support your optimal wellness using health counseling, stress management, Reiki, energy therapy, aroma therapy and flower essences. Also offering Reiki certification classes.
WELLSPRING HOLISTIC CENTER Anita Bondi, PhD and Louise Bowman, RAc, MSNutr 243 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg 570-421-3708 WellspringHolisticCenter.com
Let our team help you thrive on the path to optimal health. The Poconos original Holisitic Health Center since 1993. Offering treatments in: acupuncture, massage, Rolfing, reflexology, hypnotherapy, Reiki, Thai massage, nutritional counseling, Cranio-Sacral, along with retreats and workshops. Classes in: Pilates, yoga, TaeKwonDo, Belly Dance, Zumba, Improvisation and Trance Dance.
NATUROPATH 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 12.
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.
NUTRTIONAL COUNSELING ALL BETTER CENTRAL
Masha Levina, CCN 224 Broad St., Suite 205, Milford, PA 18337 570-832-2123 Info@AllBetterCentral.com AllBetterCentral.com
Through examining your medical, social and dietary history, as well as using Nutrition Response Muscle Testing®, Masha determines nutritional needs and develops dietary and supplemental program to fit individual requirements and lifestyles, resulting in balance and better health. See ad, page 15.
LOUISE M. BOWMAN, LAC, MSNUTR, CYT 243 E Brown Street, East Stroudsburg 570-421-3708 LivingWell-Naturally.com
Eat for well-being. No more diets. Louise holds a Master’s in Nutrition from Bastyr University and teaches an individualized approach to whole foods and health through nutrition. Plans are tailored to you: your lifestyle, likes and dislikes.
HYPNOSIS & LONGEVITY CENTER
ST. ANTHONY’S FREE PAIN CLINIC Dr. Anthony F. Mullen, DCT(P) Village Park Center Rte 940, Pocono Lake 570-504-1681 HypnosisLongevityCenter.com
There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely.
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WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED
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Pain Relief - Natural
Wellness is a journey. Let us help you reach your destination. Our services include: acupuncture, chiropractic, nutritional counseling, massage, family and individual counseling, Reiki, smoking cessation with cold laser, kung fu, Tai chi, qigong, and an organic whole foods buyer’s club.
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Decrease pain and maximize wellness. Anthony F. Mullen, DCT(P), Licensed healer, specializes in pain relief and offers affordable services to improve quality of life. Offering low level laser therapy; painless, non-invasive, drugfree treatment used to treat injuries and neurological conditions, such as, fibromyalgia, muscle and join pain, nerve pain/sciatica, carpal tunnel, TMJ, migraines, and more.
PHYSICAL THERAPY TANNERSVILLE & MARSHALL’S CREEK PHYSICAL THERAPY Georgine Todd Rte 715 S, Reeders 570-629-6073 25 Fox Run Ln, East Stroudsburg 70-223-8477 TannersvillePT.com
Overcome physical limitations and injury. Two locations offer a mixture of both traditional exercise-based physical therapy and manual physical therapy techniques for more effective results. These techniques include myofascial release, joint mobilization, craniosacral therapy and massage therapy. Our highly trained staff works one-on-one to educate our clients toward healthy lifestyle changes.
REIKI REACHING OUT THROUGH REIKI
Tricia Fellman 607 Ave B, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 570-421-0650 TFellman@ptd.net Visit on Facebook: Reaching Out Through Reiki Truly wonderful and amazing, Reiki is a technique that address’s both chronic and acute conditions. Gently promoting balance among all the body systems. Reiki is a whole body treatment, encompassing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the self. Reiki works to harmonize and bring in balance the total you.
THE GIFT OF REIKI Susan Bradford Delaware Water Gap 570-236-7139 Reiki-TheGift.com
EARTHGATE STUDIO
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RETREAT CENTER 1881 Route 739 Dingmans Ferry, PA EarthGateStudios.com
MAUKA NALU PILATES & PADDLE BOARDS
Retreat and educational workshop center for personal and group events, retreats and spiritual growth. Immerse yourself in the higher vibrations and take time to heal your mind, body, and spirit! Located on 8.2 wooded acres with easy access to the healing and art community of Milford, PA. See ad, page 29.
ROLFING ROLFING BY VICKIE KOVAR Healing Art Center Merchants Plaza 2937 Route 611 Tannersville, PA 18372 570-332-4365 Rolfing-Fascia.com
CREATURE COMFORTS VETERINARY SERVICE
Vickie, an 18 year accomplished Rolfer, works by realigning the pervasive fascial tissue network in the body that can relieve pain in areas such as, Migraines, Sciatica, Bugling Discs, Arthritis, Neck Pain, Carpel Tunnel, Back pain and much more. Vickie is a Certified Rolfer, Rolf Movement Teacher , Visceral Manipulation and Cranio-Sacral Therapist. Free 20 minute free consultations available. See ad ,page 27.
ROLFING® STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION OF NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA Richard Paterson, Certified Rolfer™ Practicing in Milford and Scranton/W-B 571-265-9950 RolfingNEPA.com
Rolfing improves posture, makes movement easier, and reduces structural pain. It can release longheld patterns or restore movement after injury or surgery. Rolfing has helped dancers, performers, and athletes use their bodies more efficiently. See ad page 36.
RETREAT CENTER
SPIRITUAL COUNSELING
391 Schocopee Rd., Milford, PA 18337 484-347-7489 CircleOf Trees.com We host workshops, led by gifted and experienced facilitators, offering opportunities for spiritual renewal, intellectual stimulation and exploring new skills. Our woodland facility comes with a lake, trails, a fire pit and dorm style or private rooms. Rent our 300 acre fully stocked lodge for your next retreat or event. Perfect for yoga, healing, outdoor pursuits or your annual club meeting. From 1 day to a full week. See ad, page 7.
Get Up, Stand Up! Don’t give up the fight to have fun. Standup Paddleboarding is the fastest growing and most popular water activity to hit the Pocono’s. Anyone can do it! Join Mauka Nalu on the Delaware and enjoy its scenic beauty. Ask about our Summer Full Moon excursions, Down River Tours and SUP Lessons. See ad, page 6.
VETERINARIAN - HOLISTIC
Reduce stress, relieve pain, release anxiety and promote healing with Reiki. Reiki and Japanese Reiki workshops including Reiki and Inner Peace and Creating Positive Relationships with Reiki. Co-authored The Gift of Reiki with Claudia Fischer and Catherine Roche.
CIRCLE OF TREES
Francine Huber, Certified Instructor, Owner River Rd, Shawnee on Delaware 570-420-1905 Fran@MaukaNalu.com MaukaNalu.com
Dr. Karin Breitlauch 820-822 Old Route 115, Saylorsburg 570-992-0400 CreatureComfortsVet.net Give your creature comfort. We integrate the best of traditional and nontraditional state-of-the-art diagnostics and medicine in order to treat the “whole” patient. Offering acupuncture, traditional Chinese herbs, chiropractic, cold laser therapy, food therapy, Tui-Na, and homeopathy. We also feature a full service acute/ critical care facility with 24 hour staffing, as well as extensive medical, dental and surgical options.
WEIGHT LOSS TRANSITIONS LIFESTYLE SYSTEM
Sally Earle Matamoras 570-491-2198, 201-306-7668
TLS is a healthy, well balanced weight management lifestyle that will empower you to get off the diet roller coaster and experience fast results! Sally will teach you about low-GI impact eating and creating healthy behaviors, resulting in improved body composition while also kicking your metabolism into high gear. Great for diabetics too.
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KATHY AGATE BROWN
Shooting For The Moon 3200 Hamilton East Road, Stroudsburg 570-992-0943 ShootingForTheMoon.com Kathy Agate Brown has training and certification in both Aromatherapy and Herbology. Her training in Spiritual Counseling allows her to incorporate Intuitive readings in her sessions as well as Clinical Hypnotherapy. Her intent is to bring all beliefs together through education and communication. See ad on page 14.
ARSHA VIDYA
Mark Hertel 651 Rte 115, Saylorsburg 570-992-2339 ArshaVidya.org
Arsha Vidya Yoga Studio teaches traditional Hatha yoga to help students develop strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination among other benefits, including calmness and resolution. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam is an institute for the traditional study of Advaita Vedanta, Sanskrit, yoga, Ayurveda, astrology, and other classical Indian disciplines. See ad, page 14.
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Wacky Wednesday – Storewide slae with 5% to 15% off everything in the store. Vegan, vegetarian and Gluten-free foods. Vitamins, minerals and herbs included. Every First Monday. Ed’s Health Foods, 180 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown. 908-979-0888.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Learn more about slimming body wraps and our spa services. Plenty of food and some surprises. 5-7pm. Herbs to Your Success, 64 S Main St. Nazareth.
Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dutch treat for dinner/ drinks, community building and networking. Members: Free. Non-members two meetings free then $5/ meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. Perkins Restaurant (Back Meeting Rm), 600 PA Rte 940, Mount Pocono. RSVP to Melissa Luddeni, LMT: 570-350-6129.
SATURDAY, JULY 6 Meditation Workshop – Quiet your mind and enjoy true peacefulness. 10am-12:30pm. Vegetarian lunch 12:30pm. Tunga Classroom, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RR 5 Box 5050 (Old Rte 115), Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.
SUNDAY, JULY 7 Poconos Naturally Hike Series - Where the Brodhead Begins. Explore the Brodhead at the Escarpment as it begins a journey to the Delaware. Join long-time local naturalist, educator and open space advocate, Don Miller for this exploration of the wildlife and wild landscapes of the Brodhead Creek and its tributaries. Contact MCEEC at 570-629-3061 for hike registration and meeting. 1-4:30pm. $5/per person, $3/MCEEC Members.
MONDAY, JULY 8 Online Nutrition Class – A food based detoxification and transformation program designed to transition you gradually off of unhealthy, disease causing foods and onto a higher quality whole foods diet. With Delia Quigley of Stillpoint Schoolhouse. 908-902-4082.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 Free Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain. Clients with no health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. Only 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681
Silent Meditation Group Meeting – 2nd Thursday. All welcome. Experience a deep sense of warmth and relaxation as you learn to create a space for deeper silence in your life. A unique opportunity to go deeply inward. No group discussion since it tends to stimulate the mind and ego. 7-8:15pm. Free. Effort. RSVP & directions call 570-977-0814.
SATURDAY, JULY 13 Aromatherapy Level 1 Certification – Two day course intended for anyone and everyone who has an interest in an effective, powerful and natural healing modality. No prior knowledge of essential oils or aromatherapy is needed. Hosted by Debbie Quinn from Blue Moon Herbals. Price includes all Materials, Food and Lodging. Circle of Trees Retreat, 391 Schocopee Rd, Milford, PA 484-347-7489. Reiki Levels 1 & 2 Attunement and Certification – Two days. Level 1 receive you will learn the history of Reiki & how Reiki works, acquire understanding of the subtle energy body & the chakras, and how to prepare for & give a Reiki treatment. Level 2 you will given and attuned to the 3 secret, sacred symbols for power, emotional healing and long distance healing. 484-347-7489. Circle of Trees Retreat, 391 Schocopee Rd, Milford, PA
MONDAY, JULY 15 Online Nutrition Class – A food based detoxification and transformation program designed to transition you gradually off of unhealthy, disease causing foods and onto a higher quality whole foods diet. With Delia Quigley of Stillpoint Schoolhouse. 908-902-4082.
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Edgar Cayce Group – Discusses the various aspects of Edgar Cayce, dreams, book study, meditation, and more. All welcome. 7-8:30pm. Donation. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 Sibling Therapy Group – Every other Wednesday. For children and adolescents with brothers and sister diagnosed with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities. Focus on understanding and acceptance and give participants a chance to interact with others. 5:30-7pm. Comprehensive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222.
THURSDAY, JULY 18 Healthy Thursday – A great day to stock up on healthy products. 20% off all non-sale supplements. Every third Thursday of the month. Ed’s Health Foods, 180 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown. 908-979-0888. Nazareth Sidewalk Sale Days – July 18-20. Sales all over the downtown area. Sales on our all natural lines of products including locally made goat’s milk soap and lotions/butters. Herbs to Your Success, 64 S Main St. Nazareth.
SATURDAY, JULY 20 Meditation Workshop – Quiet your mind and enjoy true peacefulness. 10am-12:30pm. Vegetarian lunch 12:30pm. Tunga Classroom, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RR 5 Box 5050 (Old Rte 115), Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339.
MONDAY, JULY 22 Online Nutrition Class – A food based detoxification and transformation program designed to transition you gradually off of unhealthy, disease causing foods and onto a higher quality whole foods diet. With Delia Quigley of Stillpoint Schoolhouse. 908-902-4082. Kid’s Cooking Class – Kinsleys’ ShopRite of Brodheadsville is hosting a free Kids’ Cook Monday cooking class for children ages 4-7. Kids can come to the store to learn how to prepare a healthy meal or snack item from 4-5pm. Contact Lindsay Vaughn to register for this event at 570-402-2746 or by email at Lindsay.Vaughn@Wakefern.com.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 Free Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain. Clients with no health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. Only 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681
SATURDAY, JULY 27 Empowering the Sensual Goddess Within – Weekend women’s retreat. Join us for a Sacred Circle of Women at our lodge and Red Temple. Women sharing their Wisdom regarding body image, health, beauty, sexuality, menstruation, birth and mothering, menopause, the nature and art of femininity, women’s issues,and so much more. $250 All Inclusive. 484-347-7489. Circle of Trees, 391 Schocopee Rd. Milford, PA Market to Table Cooking Class – Learn how to select the freshest ingredients available and receive valuable tips on how to prepare them. Then the group meets up at Genesis farms beautiful country kitchen to prepare the food just purchased. This cooking class is a hand-on class, not a demonstration, consisting of a four to five course meal. Blairstown Farmers Market. 11:30am-3pm. $60. RSVP to 908-902 4082. Butterfly Count - Count butterflies at Kettle Creek and the Tannersville Bog. You’ll become part of an ever - growing group of people who call themselves citizen scientists. For anyone interested in counting numbers and species of butterflies in our area for the North American Butterfly Assoc. (NABA). 9:30am2:30pm. $5. Monroe County Conservation District, Stroudsburg. 570-629-3061
MONDAY, JULY 29 Online Nutrition Class – A food based detoxification and transformation program designed to transition you gradually off of unhealthy, disease causing foods and onto a higher quality whole foods diet. With Delia Quigley of Stillpoint Schoolhouse. 908-902-4082.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 Wacky Wednesday – Storewide sale with 5% to 15% off everything in the store. Vegan, vegetarian and Gluten-free foods. Vitamins, minerals and herbs included. Every First Monday. Ed’s Health Foods, 180 Mountain Ave. Hackettstown. 908-979-0888.
savethedate EnergyPath 2013 July 29 – August 2 Gain hands on training and receive certification in a sustainable energy technology such as Solar PV, Wind, Micro Hydro and Energy Efficiency. Attend talks on Sustainable energy for industry professionals, policy makers and academics from all over the region, country and world. Villanova University. Visit Energypath2013.com or call 610-264-4440 for more information.
savethedate Qi Activation Wellness Seminar September 14th -17th Join us in Philadelphia, PA and learn three levels of amazing healing Qigong practices everyone can do. Experience breathing techniques like 9-Breath Method and the Breath Empowerment where oxygen saturates your body leaving you “buzzing” from the inside. Qigong teacher, Jeff Primack will share in detail the Food-Healing system. Discover for yourself the hidden power of specific foods that reverse specific diseases. Qi Activation, the ultimate empowerment experience everyone is welcome! 4 full days only $129! To reserve you seat visit www.QiActivation.com or 1-800-298-8970.
savethedate A Natural Medicine Forum Natural Solutions for Digestive Disorders Tuesday, July 16 - 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. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.
savethedate HERBAL OUTREACH CLINIC 1st Monday of the month By Appointment This sliding scale teaching clinic is held once per month to offer expert herbal and nutritional advice to economically challenged people seeking relief from chronic disease. The fee for clients is from $0 to $$$ based on what they can afford. The $0 client can even get herbs for free. Do not let lack of money keep you from your best possible health. Appointment required. 908-2680393. Changewater Wellness Center Changewater NJ. ChangewaterWellnessCenter.com
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ongoing events daily 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. Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Warren County. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 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 Boys’ and Girls’ Peer Support Groups – Topics include: friendship and bullying, self-esteem, media messages, organization, time management, hygiene, internet safety, communication and body language and emotion management. 45 min. for 10 wks. Call for group start dates. $25 per session, free for Medicaid/NJ Family Care. The Center for Assessment and Treatment. 254B Mountain Ave, Suite 300, Hackettstown. 908-852-5858
sunday Hatha Yoga – 8-9:15am. 1st & 3rd weekends only. In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness, and resolution. $12. Activity Center, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. MarkHert@ gmail.com. ArshaVidya.org.
monday Therapeutic Yoga – Variety of yoga classes for adolescents and adults throughout the day. 9am4pm. Comprehensive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222 Pilates Mat Class – Strengthen and tone muscles, improve posture, flexibility and balance. 9:3010:30am. The Wellness Works, Rte 390, Mountainhome. 570-242-7383 Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness, and resolution. $12. 5-6:15pm. Activity Center, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339 Guided Meditation & Prayer Group – First we meditate then we send out group energy to those who need it. All welcome. Donation. 6:30-7:30pm. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943
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ongoingevents Yoga and More – Learn yoga from an experienced yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Each student is encouraged to explore their personal needs while following a moderate sequence that brings balance to the strength and flexibility of the body. All levels. $10 or 4cl/$35. 5pm. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060 Prenatal Yoga – The body has an innate wisdom about the stages of pregnancy, labor and birth. Class is designed to reconnect with this natural process. Yoga can alleviate many of the common discomforts of pregnancy. 6:15pm. With Mary Cardinal. $10 or $35 for 4 classes. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060 Yoga Flow – An introduction into the basic vinyasa style of yoga. It includes connecting the movement to the breath for all levels of experience, but is a particularly good class for the beginner or novice. 6:30pm. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 155 RT94, Blairstown. 908-902-4082. Simply Yoga – Suitable for those looking to improve the physical as well as emotional well being. Incorporates breathing exercises to calm the nervous system, asanas and sun salutations that support the overall well-being of body and mind. 5:15. StillPoint Yoga Studio, 115 RT94, Blairstown. 908-902-4082.
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to be your best. Covers overall health, nervous system, nutrition and the spine. Always time to ask questions. 6:30pm. Free. Please call ahead to RSVP. Life is Good Chiropractic, 1807 Route 209, Brodheadsville. 570-992-2929 Free Non-Invasive Laser Pain Clinic – Reduce pain. Clients with no health insurance and low income only; clients with health insurance please schedule another time. Only 8 clients per week. Must pre-schedule. No walk-ins. 1-5pm. Hypnosis & Longevity Center, 124 Village Park Dr (Rte 940), Ste 2, Pocono Lake. 570-504-1681 Tai Chi – Experience the benefits of this moving, meditative practice. All levels. 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-8391898. Sibling Therapy Group – Every other Wednesday. For children and adolescents with brothers and sister diagnosed with physical, mental, and/or emotional disabilities. Focus on understanding and acceptance and give participants a chance to interact with others. 5:30-7pm. Comprehensive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222. Kung Fu – Traditional Northern Longfist. Teaches discipline, awareness and self-control. Ages 11 & up. 6:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898.
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Yoga for Life – Level 1. Gentle stretching/strengthening for older individuals, those recovering from injury/illness. 9-10am. $120/10 classes; 1st class free. Wellspring Holistic Center, 554 Main St, 2nd Fl, Stroudsburg. 570-476-1714.
Yoga I: Vinyasa-Style Yoga – For all levels. $15/ drop in or membership. 10am. Elevations Health Club, Scotrun Location, Rte 611. 570-620-1990. Info@ElevationsHealthClub.com.
Therapeutic Reiki – Individual and group sessions for children, adolescents, and adults. Comprehensive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222.
Guided Meditation & Prayer Group – First we meditate then we send out group energy to those who need it. All welcome. Donation. 10-11am. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943.
Yoga I: Vinyasa-Style Yoga – 9:45am. $15/drop in or membership. 9am-4pm. Elevations Health Club Marshalls Creek, Meadow Lake Plaza, Rte 209. 570-223-7725. Modified Ashtanga Class – More advanced poses. 6-7:15pm. $15. The Wellness Works, Rte 390, Mountainhome. 570-242-7283. Holistic Chamber of Commerce Meeting – 3rd Tuesday of each month. Dutch treat for dinner/ drinks, community building and networking. Members: Free. Non-members two meetings free then $5/meeting. 6:30-8:30pm. Perkins Restaurant (Back Meeting Rm), 600 PA Rte 940, Mount Pocono. RSVP to Melissa Luddeni, LMT: 570-350-6129. Edgar Cayce Group – Discusses the various aspects of Edgar Cayce, dreams, book study, meditation, and more. All welcome. 7-8:30pm. Donation. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Snydersville. 570-992-0943.
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Kung Fu – Traditional Northern Longfist. Teaches discipline, awareness and self-control. Girl only, ages 11 & up. 5:15pm. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Level 1 & 2 Hatha Yoga – Experienced beginner/ intermediate level class. Need basic knowledge of asana. Backbends, twists, inversions taught. 5:306:30pm. Wellspring Holistic Center, 554 Main St, 2nd Fl, Stroudsburg. 570-476-1714. Hatha Yoga – In the tradition of the Mysore school of yoga. Develop strength, flexibility, balance and resolution. $12. 6:30-7:45pm. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Old Rte 115, Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. Silent Sitting – With Bodhi. Bring inner balance and stillness to your life through guided silent or active meditation designed to relax the body and mind. 6:30-8pm. $8. Effort location. 570-977-0814 Silent Meditation Group Meeting – 2nd Thursday. All welcome. Experience a deep sense of warmth and relaxation as you learn to create a space for deeper silence in your life. A unique opportunity to go deeply inward. No group discussion since it tends to stimulate the mind and ego. 7-8:15pm. Free. Effort. RSVP & directions call 570-977-0814.
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friday TGIF Yoga – All levels. A light-hearted, wellbalanced yoga class with a focus on good alignment. 6-7:15pm. 1st class free. $10. Dingmans Medical, Center for Infinite Health, 1592 Rte 739, Dingmans Ferry. 845-790-3408. Freebie Fridays – Reiki Share 1st & 3rd Fridays. Runes/Psychic Defense 2nd Friday. Tarot Circle 1st Friday, guest speaker on other night. 7-9pm. Donation. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton, Stroudsburg. RSVP. 570-992-0943. Yoga and More – Learn yoga from an experienced yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Each student is encouraged to explore their personal needs while following a moderate sequence that brings balance to the strength and flexibility of the body. All levels. $10 or 4cl/$35. 4:15pm. Minerva Wellness, 52 Deer Ln, Honesdale. 570-253-8060
saturday Natural Health Talk – Learn about drug-free ways to be your best. Covers overall health, nervous system, nutrition and the spine. Always time to ask questions. 9am. Free. Please call ahead to RSVP. Life is Good Chiropractic, 1807 Route 209, Brodheadsville. 570-992-2929 Hatha Yoga – Improve health of your body, mind and spirit. You will thank yourself. 9-10am. 6-wk sessions. All levels. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Social Skills Group – For children and adolescents ages 5-18 with autism spectrum disorders as well as those with behavioral and emotional difficulties who need to develop communication and interaction skills. Every other Saturday. 9am-4pm. Comprehensive Psychological Services, 274 Rte 940, Ste 103, Blakeslee. 570-643-0222. Meditation Workshop – Quiet your mind and enjoy true peacefulness. 1st & 3rd weekends only. 10am-12:30pm. Vegetarian lunch 12:30pm. Tunga Classroom, Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RR 5 Box 5050 (Old Rte 115), Saylorsburg. 570-992-2339. Tai Chi –Adults of all ages and physical abilities can partake and gain the many benefits and healing aspects of Tai chi. With Janet Butchko. 3 sessions - 11am, 1pm, 3pm. $40/8 class series or $5/class. Shooting for the Moon, 3200 Hamilton East Rd, Stroudsburg. 570-992-0943. Kung Fu – Traditional Northern Longfist. Teaches discipline, awareness and self-control. Girls only, ages 11 & up. 11:45am. Asian Institute, 315 Pocono Blvd, Mt Pocono. 570-839-1898. Hatha Yoga – Develop strength, flexibility, balance, calmness and resolution. 1st & 3rd weekends. Beginners series. 4:30-5:45pm. $12. Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, RD 5 Box 5050, Saylorsburg. 570992-2339.
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