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

20 TONY JUNIPER

on How Thriving Ecosystems Sustain Prosperity by Randy Kambic

26 THE HEART OF THE

WILD REVEALS OUR SPIRITUAL LIFE by Terry Tempest Williams

32 ECO YARDS

Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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38 THE DIRT ON CLEANING

Choose to Have a Green, Clean, Toxin-free Home by Erin Switalski

40 NEW WAVE

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Save Our Oceans

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44 MEDICAL MASSAGE Targeted Therapy for Specific Ills by Linda Sechrist

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elcome to spring. Throughout the Lehigh Valley, I see more and more signs of life. It’s uplifting and exciting to watch the little green shoots break through the soil, while the buds on the trees wait for more sunshine and rain to help them burst into new foliage. It’s been rewarding to observe and report that our natural community is growing at a healthy and encouraging rate in every corner of our distribution area. The season prompts us to share a wealth of information available on healthy homes and green living. Our April features “Eco Yards” on page 32 and “EcoFriendly Home Building” on page 36 offer invaluable information about conserving the resources consumed by our homes and landscapes. Let’s all take time on April 22, Earth Day, to commit ourselves to creating a viable future. I hope each reader will take the opportunity to get out to one of the area Earth Day events listed on page 17 to learn more about local efforts to lessen our carbon and resource footprint and reduce the number of chemicals in our environment. My personal favorite is the Jim Thorpe celebration, which offers a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and hike Glen Onoko falls on the same trip. You will not meet better people that are experts on sustainability. I hope each of you finds the growth of this season as inspiring, enriching and satisfying as I do.

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newsbriefs Feng Shui Affects on Our Health Nutrition Counseling with and Well-Being Gale Maleskey, MS, RD

ristin M. Wistar, ASID, ISFG, a skilled utrition counselor and health feng shui master, interior designer coach Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, and international speaker, will deliver a helps people with a wide array of conwebinar, Sleep Your Way to Better Health cerns: cancer, autoimmune disorders, and Well-Being with Feng Shui, at 7 p.m., GI problems, heart disease, obesity April 26, sponsored by Thermographic and diabetes, neurological and moveDiagnostic Imaging and Health throughBox 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 ment• disorders, depression, P: 610-421-4443 • F:addiction, 610-421-4445 Awareness (TDI). osteoporosis, and others. She uses an LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag. Gale Maleskey, RD Key discussion points include how the integrative approach, working with arrangement of our bedroom can enhance both traditionalAd andProof “alternative” medicine, selecting from both for Natural Awakenings Kristen Wistar or detract from our health and well-being; to best meet her patients’ needs. Those who need ongoing supavoiding the major causes that block health and quality sleep and exercise can To: port for lifestyle changes such as weight loss P: 610-421-4443 in our bedroom; how clutter affects our health and well-being; Email:choose weekly health coaching phone sessions. F: 610-421-4445 importance of space clearing our bedroom; how to enhance and Maleskey holds certifications from the University of Ariactivate our health direction; how to select the best direction to Please zona in Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease, Nutrition and sign your proof and complete the following information: place our bed; understanding the power of color to boost our (Ad Cancer, and Environmental Nutrition. Thesepage courses part ads.) of is shown at actual size. See second forare larger health for getting a good night sleep; and helpful self-care tips Dr. Andrew Weil’s well-known training program in integrative for mind, body and spirit. medicine for healthcare professionals. She is also a Certified Ad is approved: contact information and spelling is correct Feng shui encompasses the study of the inner and the outer Professional Health Coach. worlds and the visual environment created by architectural fea- with Capitol Blue Cross, Highmark, Aetna She is aAd provider is approved with changes indicated tures and décor, as well as unseen subtle energies and their flow. and other insurers. Your policy may cover some of these services. Ad is not approved – make changes indicated For more information or to register, call 856-596-5834 or visit tdinj.com. See ad page 10.

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Bill McKibbon to Appear Live at Northampton

nvironmental activist and founder of 350.org, the massive grassroots climate change initiaBill McKibbon tive, Bill McKibben has certainly had an impact on public perception and public action on climate change, alternative energy and the need for localized economies. He will speak at 7:30 p.m., April 19, at the Arthur L. Scott Spartan Center, Northampton Community College, Bethlehem campus. In 2014 McKibben was awarded the Right Livelihood Prize, sometimes called the "alternative Nobel." His 1989 book The End of Nature is regarded as the first book for a general audience about climate change, and has appeared in 24 languages. He's gone on to write a dozen more. He was the 2013 winner of the Gandhi Prize and the Thomas Merton Prize, and holds honorary degrees from 18 colleges and universities. A former staff writer for the New Yorker magazine, he writes frequently for a wide variety of publications around the world. Admission is free, but reservations are required at Northampton.edu/BillMcKibben. A live stream of this event will be broadcast at the Monroe Campus, Keystone Hall 202, with no reservations required.

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newsbriefs Explore Inner Peace

nner Peace & Wellness Center of Hamburg, Pennsylvania is holding its Spring Expo, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 8 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 9. The expo promotes holistic health and knowledge while supporting the power of a positive outlook and intentional living. Participants include chiropractors, crystals, angel art, readers, massage therapists, reflexology, animal communicator, gems and stones, magnetic jewelry, live blood analysis, natural products for health and wellness, natural products for the home, crystal jewelry, aromatherapy, acupuncture and more. Keynote speakers includes Neurologist Dr. Thomas Acklin, discussing gut health and links to the mind on Saturday at 1 p.m., and Dr. Buddy Touchinsky, teaching strategies for you to become your own best doctor. The food section will be offering many choices (including organic) and there will be drawings throughout both days. Admission is $6. endor booths may still be available. For more information, InnerpeaceHolisticExpo.com or call Nancy at 610-401-1342. See ad page 11.

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Jim Thorpe Celebrates Earth Day

he town of Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, will host its 20th annual Earth Day celebration on Saturday, April 22. Musicians, artists, crafters and vendors will support the theme of environmental activism that has been the hallmark of this celebration over the years. A river Clean-up crew will meet at 9 a.m. at Josiah White Park. The park will host food and vendors with live music all day. At the Dimmick Memorial Library a 10 a.m. reading of the Lorax kicks off a full-day schedule of music performance. A Mother Earth Meditation will be held at 11 a.m. at Race Street Park, followed by a Hula Hoop workshop, Terrarium workshop and community drum circle. Horizons gift shop will also host music all day. At 8 p.m. the Carbon County Environmental Center in Summit Hill offers a star gazing experience with Astronomer Dr. Carl Frankel. The Lirid Meteor Shower is expected to be visible. Reservations are requested and donations accepted. Organized by Shelli Holland, the owner of the Horizons Gift Store, the Jim Thorpe Earth Day celebration seeks to maintain and increase environmental awareness. Rain date is April 23. For more information and performance schedule, visit JimThorpeEarthDay.com.

Learn to Pray and Heal

okyo-born Fujiko Signs, a Christian Science practitioner and lecturer, will lecture on spiritual healing in a talk at 2 p.m., April 23, at Cedar Crest College Oberkotter Hall, in Allentown. Signs studies the relationship between prayer and healing, consciousness and reality, and spirituality and well-being. Her job is to find out how we can free ourselves from our limitations. In her 30s, Signs fell ill and sought Fujiko Signs healing and found that the healing of Christ Jesus was possible now and learnable. After reading about the system of healing described in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by religious leader Mary Baker Eddy, she was relieved of symptoms. As she studied Christian Science, she witnessed many healings within her family and circle of friends and eventually received requests to assist others with prayer. She talks with doctors and nurses about patients with a desire to practice non-traditional medicine to encourage communication between different faith groups that seek well-being. Admission is free. Location: 100 College Dr., Allentown. For more information, call Linda Anderson at 610-282-2313.

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Celebration

ehigh Valley tai chi and qigong instructor Hilary Smith, RN, will lead the 2017 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day celebration at 10 a.m., April 29, as part of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival at Cedar Beach Park in Allentown, with thousands of participants in more than 70 countries. Qigong is an ancient practice of cultivating life force energy for health maintenance, healing and increasing vitality. Tai chi is a form of qigong. The exercise incorporates a gentle series of relaxing motions designed to cleanse the body's tissue of accumulated stress while helping to maintain strength, flexibility and balance. Scientific research on tai chi supports the low-impact slow motion form of exercise as an adjunct to standard medical treatment for the prevention and rehabilitation of many health conditions. The Harvard Medical School has called tai chi â&#x20AC;&#x153;medication in motion.â&#x20AC;? For more information, call Hilary Smith at 610-751-6090. natural awakenings

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Bethlehem Food Co-Op

he Bethlehem Food Co-Op’s will hold its fourth annual Artisan Fair and Earth Day Festival at a new, larger location at the St. Francis Center for Renewal on 395 Bridle Path Road, in Bethlehem from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 22, featuring more than 35 local artisan and food vendors, and hands-on science and art for the kids. Highlights include Mindfulness Toward the Earth; Cheese Making 101; Alliance for Sustainable Communities; Solar energy; Fire Cider demonstration; Upcycling; Seed starting; Stop PennEast Pipeline; Weyerbacher Beer Tasting; and the Bethlehem Public Library. The Bethlehem Food Co-Op is a diverse community in Downtown Bethlehem encouraging physical, social and economic health by providing healthful, affordable food; emphasizing local, sustainable, humane and natural food systems; and offering unique educational opportunities to the entire community. Admission and parking are free. For vendor opportunities, email SummreShine@gmail.com.

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Entering Third Decade of Healing with Kim’s

im’s Healing Center is celebrating their 21st anniversary serving Easton and surrounding communities. “It is through your love and your support that Kim’s Healing Center will continue to serve the community,” states the founder, Kim Ng. “Without you, there is no Kim’s Healing Center. You are special! You have an amazing body that is naturally designed to be healthy and happy by taking care of yourself. All of us can live the best life possible if we follow a few simple steps to remain healthy and strong. Then you will be able to enjoy your life fully while helping others. We appreciate your continued trust and support.” Circulation of the blood to all areas of the body is the key to feeling our best. Whole body acupressure treatment awakens the body, mind and soul. Meridian acupressure bodywork is the most important self-care method. Kim’s offers ion cleansing, infrared sauna and reflexology to purify the body of chemicals, processed food and the environment. Location: 1223 Butler St. For appointments, call 610-559-7280 or visit nelvin.wixsite.com/kims. See ad page 55.

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Working Together for Good Food for All

n a communitywide to unify the means of food production, there will be a meeting, Formative Steps to a Lehigh Valley Growers Co-Op, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 5, at the Nurture Nature Center, in Easton. The idea is to expand our wholesale markets and build for the future by joining together with fellow

L e h i g h Va l l e y producers to develop a growers’ marketing cooperative. The event is sponsored by PennState Extension. Peggy Fogarty, executive director of Keystone Development Center, is the keynote speaker. Her company has been working with emerging, start-up and established co-

operatives and businesses throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for many years. She is also a founding member of Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, which supports 75 farm families. Also in attendance will be Sky Ballentine, owner of Lackawaxen Farm Company, which provides fresh, sustainably grown produce and other farm products to wholesale customers and through a community supported agriculture (CSA) arrangement. Location: 518 Northampton St. To register, call 610-253-4190 or visit NurtureNatureCenter.org.

Cancer Summit Offers Personal Empowerment

he Well of L i f e We l l n e s s C e n t e r, with locations in Bethlehem and Ottsville, will offer a Cancer Summit on April Cynthia Hofmann15 at noon in Coale, NTP, CNHP Seminar Hall, in Ottsville. “Do not let fear cripple you any longer!” exhorts founder Cynthia Hofmann-Coale, NTP, CNHP. “You will be educated on what cancer is, why it develops and the stages of degeneration that occur in the body. There are methods to become an active participant in the rebuilding, restructuring and the re-establishment of your body using natural means.” After 11 years of service through the Well of Life Center, Hofmann-Coale’s knowledge of natural health and the inner workings of the body has allowed thousands of clients to experience true healing from the inside-out. Today, her greatest passion is to share that knowledge with audiences in informative, engaging events that will leave them enlightened, educated and most importantly, empowered to make the best choices for their own healing. Cost is $50 person, including lunch. Location: 8340 Easton Rd. Ottsville. To register. call 610-847-1941. See ad page 60. 12

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Come celebrate Spring with us at Circle of Seasons’ first May Faire! We have something for everyone: Maypole Dance, Live Auction, Basket Raffle, COS Store, Book Fair hosted by Let’s Play Books, Puppet Show, COS Café, Activities for kids and much more! Admission is FREE!

Climate Change Guide and Calculator Available for Schools

he Alliance for Sustainable Communities–Lehigh Valley is providing a free school Greenhouse gas calculator and instruction guide as a teaching tool for interdisciplinary instruction about climate and sustainability. By measuring a school’s emissions, students learn about the complexity and interrelatedness of climate change and the role of greenhouse gases. “It’s important for schools to be leaders in raising community awareness of global warming and climate change”’ states ASC Alliance member Peter Crownfield, who coordinated the project. “The purpose of this guide is to help teachers find ways to integrate climate and sustainability concepts in their classrooms that will enrich and enhance the classes and help meet learning goals.” The guide includes what science says about the causes of global warming; how schools and communities can best address sustainability and climate change; how students, faculty, staff and parents can stay aware of global warming emissions generated by schools; and how teaching climate and sustainability can help achieve standards. “Sustainability concepts are inherently complex and well-served by interdisciplinary approaches, so we also include ideas on how that could work. Equally important, it’s essential that these topics be covered in core subjects in which all students participate, not just environmental science or other elective courses,” says Crownfield. For more information, email Peter at Teach-Climate@SustainLV.org or visit Teach-Climate.net.

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New Location for High-Quality Lavender

Holistic and Metaphysical Offerings at One Spirit Festival

roy and Wendy Jochems are holding a grand opening event May 13 for their New Lavender Farm store at 2375 Panther Valley Road, in Pottsville, PA Hope Hill Lavender Farm located in Southern Schuylkill County, to coordinate with their yearly lavender plant sale. It is centrally located to Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and the Poconos. Hope Hill is a veteran-owned PA-preferred Home by Heroes farm. The farm store is an upgrade to working off of a farm cart for the last five years and will contain Hope Hill’s high-quality lavender products, which are produced from essential oil that has been distilled on the farm. They carry lavender essential oil and lavender water, which can be observed being distilled on the farm during lavender season. Bath and body products are produced from the essential oil. They also harvest lavender for culinary purposes. Summer Saturday tours will be available soon.

he One Spirit Festival will take place May the 6 and 7 at the Clinton Community Center, celebrating its eighth ye a r s e r v i n g t h e needs of the community by providing a wide range of holistic practitioners, modalities and products that enable attendees to further their knowledge and experience of alternative and complimentary methods for a spectrum of issues in daily life. Meditation, crystals, massage therapy, vitamins and nutrition, essential oils, reiki practitioners, American handcrafts such as soap and creams, crystal jewelry, hand-painted scarves, herbal wreaths and handmade clothing are all for sale. The One Spirit Festival also offers psychic readings from well-known area readers Michael Zaikowski, Joannie Eisinger, Ceceila Barndt and Brenda Ivey. “We encourage healers to participate, as well,” states organizer Christina Lynn Whited.

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Spring Cleaning in Green Meadow

reen Meadow, a natural burial Ground at Fountain Hill Cemetery is seeking volunteers for a spring clean-up event on S a t u r d ay, A p r i l 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers can meet the caretakers and staff and experience the site’s philosophy. The first of its’ kind in the Lehigh Valley, Green Meadow’s goal is to create a beautiful and respectful place to allow the body to degrade naturally and rejoin Earth’s elements, perpetuating the natural cycle of life and death. The burial process uses what remains of life to regenerate new life, to return dust to dust. Unlike traditional cemeteries, Green Meadow prohibits practices that prevent natural reunion with the earth, including burial vaults, metal caskets and chemical embalming. In their place they allow biodegradable caskets and cloth shrouds. Ground level fieldstone and other natural native rock markers are allowed. Maintenance of the grounds also differs as the meadow is planted with native Pennsylvania wildflowers eliminating the need for lawn care and creating a peaceful, contiguous native wildflower landscape. Fountain Hill Cemetery is non-denominational and non-profit. Located at 1121 Graham Street, Bethlehem. For more information, contact Ed Vogrins at 610868-4840. See ad page 31. LODGE AD_4 75x7.indd 1

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he Natural Awakeni n g s h e a l t hy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a b ra n d - n e w look and updated features. The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. New features include being able to sign up for promotions, updates and newsletters plus linking to the Natural Awakenings website. Visitors can find local magazines nationwide; a national directory of healthy and green businesses and resources with products, practitioners and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles on practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

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he federal Every Student Succeeds Act, passed in December 2015 to take effect in the 2017-2018 school year, is the first law in U.S. history to include language that supports environmental education. Plans call for it to be integrated with current state standards, graduation requirements, teacher development and assessment, funding sources and policy action steps. EducationWorld.com offers lesson

plan ideas for students. For example, students from third grade through high school might collect their household junk mail and explore ways to reduce it. Those in kindergarten through eighth grade may create a binder of information on endangered species that includes maps, animal facts and threats to their survival, exploring causal interconnections throughout the planet. Students can also build a cafeteria com-

post pile or find ways to improve their school’s recycling program. Kathleen Rogers, president of the nonprofit Earth Day Network, on EarthDayNetwork.org, says, “We need to promote environmental consciousness into our children’s curricula so they are able to analyze problems, think critically, balance needs and take informed action.” Earth Day isn’t just one day. Aware citizens can take a rewarding action every day. Help Lehigh Valley celebrate and forward its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2017 events. Bethlehem Food Co-Op St. Francis Center for Renewal 395 Bridle Path Rd, Bethlehem Artisans, food, education & fun. Saturday, April 22 • 11am-4pm BethlehemFood.coop Jim Thorpe Earth Day All over town Saturday, April 22 • All Day JimThorpeEarthDay.com Northampton Community College Monroe Campus 2411 Rt 715, Tannersville Saturday, April 22 • 10am-3pm Northampton.edu

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esearchers from the Mount Sinai Medical Center, in Miami Beach, concluded in a 2016 review of research that chelation therapy using agents such as ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA) can significantly reduce risk of cardiovascular events. The review highlighted research showing that heavy metals such as cadmium have been linked with increased cardiovascular disease risk, and chelation therapy has been shown to effectively remove heavy metals from the body. Of particular interest was a study that specifically tested the effectiveness of chelation therapy on reducing cardiovascular events. The randomized, double-blind study involved 1,708 patients ages 50 and up that had experienced a heart attack at least six weeks prior. Half were given 40 infusions of a 500 milliliter chelation solution with EDTA. The other half received a placebo. Researchers measured deaths, heart attacks and strokes, along with other heart conditions and subsequent hospitalization for an average period of 55 months. They found that the chelation therapy reduced heart attacks and strokes by 23 percent and reduced hospitalization for heart attacks by 28 percent.

study from Harvard Medical School, in Boston, has found that tai chi, a low-impact exercise and movement meditation, can help relieve chronic neck pain. Researchers divided 14 participants, 18 years or older, with ongoing neck pain into three randomized groups. One received 12 weeks of tai chi instruction, one performed group neck exercises and one received no treatment. “The study results showed that 12 weeks of tai chi was more effective than no treatment for benefiting pain levels, disability, quality of life and postural control in persons with chronic neck pain,” explains Peter M. Wayne, Ph.D., co-author of the study; he’s also the founder of the Tree of Life Tai Chi Center and assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School. The group neck exercise subjects experienced results that were similar to those in the tai chi group, suggesting that the two paths are equally effective.

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he American College of Physicians (A.C.P.), the largest medical specialty organization in the United States, announced in February that the first line of treatment for acute and subacute low back pain should focus on non-drug therapies

including superficial heat, massage, acupuncture or spinal manipulation. “For the treatment of chronic low back pain, physicians should select therapies that have the fewest harms and costs, since there were no clear comparative advan-

tages for most treatments compared to one another,” said Nitin S. Damle, M.D., M.S., M.A.C.P., and president of the A.C.P. “Physicians should remind their patients that any of the recommended physical therapies should be administered by providers with appropriate training.” Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for all physician visits in the U.S., with about one quarter of U.S. adults reported having low back pain lasting at least one day in the past three months. Pain is categorized as acute (lasting less than four weeks), subacute (lasting four to 12 weeks, and chronic (lasting more than 12 weeks). For patients with chronic low back pain, ACP recommends that physicians and patients initially select non-drug therapy with exercise, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, acupuncture, mindfulness-based stress reduction, tai chi, yoga, motor control exercise (MCE), progressive relaxation, electromyography biofeedback, low level laser therapy, operant therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, or spinal manipulation. Drug therapy, if desired, should include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or skeletal muscle relaxers. “Physicians should consider opioids as a last option for treatment and only in patients who have failed other therapies, as they are associated with substantial harms, including the risk of addiction or accidental overdose,” Damle said, adding “Physicians should reassure their patients that acute and subacute low back pain usually improves over time regardless of treatment. Physicians should avoid prescribing unnecessary tests and costly and potentially harmful drugs, especially narcotics, for these patients.” ACP’s clinical practice guidelines are developed through a rigorous process based on an extensive review of the highest quality evidence available, including randomized control trials and data from observational studies.

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study from the University of Eastern Finland, in Kuopio, has found that less active boys perform worse in reading and arithmetic classes than their more active counterparts. Researchers studied 89 boys and 69 girls ages 6 to 8 and measured their sedentary time and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) time using a heart rate monitor, movement sensors and body fat percentages. The subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; arithmetic and reading skills were calculated using standardized test scores. Comparing the data, the researchers found that higher levels of MVPA were associated with higher reading fluency in grade one and that lower reading levels were associated with more sedentary time in grades one through three. A significantly stronger correlation was discovered when male subjects were the focus. Sedentary boys that spent less time engaged in MVPA displayed consistently poorer scores in both reading fluency and comprehension than their peers. For girls, more sedentary time was associated with better arithmetic scores.

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Phasing Out Plastic Film Food Wrappers Many grocery store foods are wrapped in plastic packaging that creates non-recyclable, non-biodegradable waste, even though thin, plastic films are not efficient at preventing spoilage. Some plastics are also suspected of leaching harmful compounds into food. Researcher Peggy Tomasula, D.Sc., is leading a U.S. Department of Agriculture team developing an environmentally friendly film made of the milk protein casein that addresses these issues. She states, “The protein-based films are powerful oxygen blockers that help prevent food spoilage. When used in packaging, they could prevent food waste during distribution along the food chain.” Plastic six-pack rings are renowned for their negative impact on wildlife and the environment. Now the Saltwater Brewery, in Delray Beach, Florida, is making edible six-pack rings for beer cans that are 100 percent biodegradable. Constructed of barley and wheat ribbons from the brewing process, they can be safely eaten by animals that come into contact with the refuse. Company President Chris Gove notes, “We hope to influence the big guys and inspire them to get on board.” Source: American Chemical Society

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In a towering forest of centuries-old eastern hemlocks, the tiny hemlock woolly adelgid spends its life sucking sap and eventually killing the tree. The bug is one example of an expanding horde of insects draining the life out of forests from New England to the West Coast. Aided by global trade, a warming climate and drought-weakened terrain, this invasion represents one of the greatest threats to biodiversity in the U.S. Scientists say they are already driving some tree species toward extinction and causing billions of dollars a year in damage, with the situation expected to worsen. Today’s connected world enables foreign invaders to cross oceans in packing materials or on garden plants, and then reach American forests to rapidly expand their ranges. According to a new study in Ecological Applications, scientists say several species of hemlock and 20 species of ash could become nearly extinct in coming decades. Such destruction would eliminate a critical sponge to capture greenhouse gas emissions, a natural shelter for birds and native insects and a reliable food supply for bears and other animals. Dead forests also increase the danger of wildfires.

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Teen Finds Drought Solution in South Africa Kiara Nirghin, a South African teenage girl and recent winner of the Google Science Fair’s Community Impact Award for the Middle East and Africa, is pioneering a new technology to fight drought. The Holy Web, her super-absorbent polymer, can store reserves of water hundreds of times its own weight. Drought remains one of South Africa’s main challenges, with at least eight provinces requiring regular food relief. The project is designed to help farmers in dry areas build large water reservoirs for an adequate and regular supply of water for irrigation. “I wanted to minimize the effect that drought has on the community, and the main thing it affects is the crops. That was the springboard for the idea,” says Nirghin. Her invention uses recycled and biodegradable waste products such as avocado skins and orange peels to make the polymer sustainable, affordable and environmentally friendly.

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According to data service Mercaris, the U.S. had a record 4.1 million acres of organic farmland in 2016, an 11 percent increase over 2014. As of June 2016, the number of certified organic farms reached 14,979, including 1,000 startups. The top states in organic cropland after California, with 688,000 acres, are Montana, Wisconsin, New York and North Dakota. Montana hosted a 30 percent increase to 417,000 acres in 2016, adding 100,000 acres since 2014 and 50 new organic farms. In assessing the positive trend, Scott Shander, a Mercaris economist, says, “With today’s lower commodity grain prices, farmers are looking to add value and meet consumer demands. The global market is dictating U.S. prices. Demand for organic corn and soybeans is still growing strongly, but production is not growing as fast, so more of the production will be international.” Source: MercarisCompany.com

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We watch the graceful flight of colorful butterflies and appreciate their crucial role as pollinators. Establishing butterfly gardens or accommodating them in yard plantings increases food sources radically threatened by reductions in blossom-rich landscapes due to development, intensive agriculture, insecticides and climate change. The National Wildlife Federation (nwf. org) reports that butterflies are particularly attracted to red, yellow, orange, pink and purple blossoms that are flat-topped or clustered for landing or hovering, with short flower tubes that present easy access to nectar. Regional planting. In the Southeast, goldenrod, with its arching, yellow flowers, appeals to Buckeye species. Tiger Wing, Dainty Sulphur and Malachite lead the way in Florida. Some other suitable plants and trees for attracting butterflies, according to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildlife Center (Wildflower.org) are yarrows, red and white baneberries, and red, scarlet and soft maples in the Northeast; Butterfly and Honey daisies, Indian Mallow, American Century and Husiache, in the Midwest; and Giant, Ground, Subalpine and Noble firs, Vine Maple and Columbian Monkshoods in the Northwest. Inspiring individual efforts. Care2.com reports that California Academy of Sciences aquatic biologist Tim Wong cultivated California Pipevine plants in his backyard butterfly home four years ago upon learning that it is the primary food for California Pipevine Swallowtails in the San Francisco area. Starting with just 20 caterpillars, he was able to donate thousands of the swallowtails to the San Francisco Botanical Gardens last year and has grown more than 200 plants. Milkweed. Populations of iconic Monarch butterflies have plummeted 90 percent in the past 20 years, reports the National Wildlife Federation, primarily due to decline of 12 native milkweed species. They need support for their annual 2,000-plus-mile migration from the U.S. Northeast and Canada to central Mexico and back. Joyce Samsel, curator of the Florida Native Butterfly Society (FloridaNativeButterflies.org), notes that the Florida Monarch stays south of Tampa yearround. Learn about milkweed host plant growing conditions at Tinyurl.com/LocalMilkweedByState. Find milkweed seeds via MonarchWatch.org. Donate to help. Adopt milkweed habitat land through an Environmental Defense Fund (edf.org) program by donating $35 for one acre up to $350 for 10 acres. Their goal is to retain and protect 2 million acres.

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including smoking cessation, weight release, stress and fear elimination, public speaking and self-esteem issues. “Many times, when we feel bad we distract ourselves with things that are not the healthiest for us, things like compulsive eating, shopping, sex or even social media.,” she notes. Hypnosis is a powerful tool to replace those negative habits with healthy ones that lead to a more fulfilling life.” Unlike other more common forms of hypnotherapy, the 5-PATH method goes beyond simply offering positive suggestions in a relaxed state. Hilferty is trained to find the source of the problem and desensitize it, allowing for faster results and greater long-term success. “People may consciously wish to change, but the unconscious mind keeps them stuck in unwanted patterns of behavior. This technique returns the client to the time when the unwanted pattern was established, allowing it to be reframed,” she says. “Only then do we make suggestions for change, installing new, positive programming.” Still, she emphasizes that the client is always in control and even under hypnosis cannot be forced to do anything against his or her will. On average, Hilferty says it requires four to five visits to resolve an issue, but it can vary based upon how deeply the issues are embedded in the subconscious. Generally, she finds that the longer an issue has been ongoing, the more work is required. She always recommends that new clients schedule five visits, which is an indication of their willingness to change. “A person must want to work on the issue,” she says. “This is not a magic pill, and I am not a magician. There’s work to be done. My goal is to help people, but they also need to be willing to help themselves and be ready to move on in their lives.” Hilferty says that overcoming fear is a big part of her practice. For instance, someone who had a near-miss car accident might be fearful of driving or even riding in a car, which can be socially crippling. Hypnosis can help them release that fear and move on in a healthy way. Though the 5-PATH method is used one-on-one with a hypnotist, the 7th Path Self-Hypnosis method is designed to be used by the individual as

reinforcement between sessions and beyond. Banyan developed the technique after noticing the similar insights his clients consistently had when they were successful in making desired changes in their lives. Described as a combination of self-hypnosis, meditation and prayer, Hilferty says she teaches the technique to the majority of her clients and and finds that they are more successful and need fewer sessions than without it. For best results, the technique should be done daily, upon awakening in the morning, after work or in the afternoon. As an added bonus, Hilferty says the process can assist with achieving sound sleep, a benefit many clients find helpful. Practice periods include a few minutes of self-talk, and no special equipment is required. “The technique is constantly working on the subconscious, and can be used as positive affirmation,” Hilferty notes. “It helps clients re-center themselves.” Potential clients receive a free initial consultation in a 30-minute phone call, which allows Hilferty to gauge their issue, their readiness for change and their comfort with her methodology. From there, the initial and subsequent appointments are scheduled. During the first visit, clients complete confidential paperwork (“The deeper they are willing to go, the more I am able to help.”), watch two videos, titled “The Truth About Hypnosis” and “The Secret Language of Feelings Revealed.”, a short consultation to go over an opening questions and then receive their first hypnosis session. On the second visit, Hilferty performs a shorter follow-up consultation based on thorough review of the client’s paperwork, then performs a hypnosis session. The first visit typically lasts two to two-and-a-half hours, with subsequent visits lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Sessions are best scheduled about a week apart, and Hilferty is typically booked from four to six weeks in advance. Depending upon the issue, she has recently begun referring back and forth with Carolyn Snyder, a certified hypnotist Hilferty personally trained in the 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis Methods. As a trained instructor, Hilferty also offers group training for those wishing to become hypnosis practitioners. The 100-

hour training consists of approximately 75 percent teaching and 25 percent monitored hands-on training, allowing graduates to immediately begin working with clients. Hilferty says the technique is especially popular with counselors because it enhances talk therapy, making it more efficient and effective. For individuals looking to learn self-hypnosis for there personal use, Hilferty offers one-on-one and group training for the 7th Path self-hypnosis technique. “I often have clients leave a session

remarking about how good they feel,” says Hilferty. “I can see their hopelessness lifting. It’s totally amazing. This is why I do what I do. I would love to see everyone happy with who they are and where they are and doing what they are meant to be doing in this lifetime.” Hypno Path Center has locations in Forks Township and Kimberton, PA. For more information, call 610-248-2358 or visit hypnopathcenter.com. See ad page 16.

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eading environment advocate and author Tony Juniper has been an Earth champion for three decades, imploring humanity to urgently understand that we need nature to thrive. His recently reissued book What Has Nature Ever Done for Us? How Money Really Does Grow on Trees, first published in 2013, won the Independent Publishers Living Now gold medal. It warns about the severe environmental cost of poor land planning; informs how birds, coral reefs, rain forests and other flora and fauna help preserve and sustain our quality of life; pushes for new recycling laws; and seeks to make children early enthusiasts. Formerly executive editor of Friends of the Earth, he serves as president of the Wildlife Trust, in Great Britain, teaching faculty of the University of Cambridge Programme for Sustainability Leadership, and is sustainability ad-

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Are true eco-cities and eco-suburbs feasible? visor to Prince Charles, a noted conservationist.

Why do you believe that economic growth and conservation can coexist? We are measuring economic growth crudely with no sense of quality. One country can have 2 percent gross domestic product growth and at low environmental cost, whereas another measuring similar growth might be both causing massive environmental destruction and concentrating the generated wealth among small numbers of people. We need to grow economies in ways that protect the environmental services that create opportunities for growth in the first place. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a major challenge for a world hell-bent on simplistic, crude measures of economic performance. In the Ivory Coast, where I recently

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visited, many poor rural people grow cocoa. One way to expand its economy is to produce more cocoa at the expense of tropical rain forests, which ultimately destroys the economy because forests are a major source of rainfall. Extended droughts caused by deforestation reveal that kind of growth is self-defeating. We need a more sophisticated approach, with the economy becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of ecology, not the other way around.

We can design much more livable areas for the protection and health of wildlife, nature and residents. Nature also has a major bearing on the costs of a countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s healthcare system. A number of population level studies, including from the Netherlands, reveal how people with access to green space feel better and experience higher levels of well-being, especially in mental and psychological health. Many Western countries are seeing increased incidences of depression, anxiety and other psychological problems that can be reduced through greater access to open areas, green spaces and wildlife. We can expect massive increases in urban areas worldwide in the next 40 years. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an opportunity now to plan in integral ways to make these places better for everyone. Failing to integrate nature into them will ramp up the public health costs later on.

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we can vote for that are more or less knowledgeable and clued into environmental issues. Second, we can exercise power in our purchasing choices. Some companies take leadership positions on environmental and sustainability issues; others don’t. With some research, shoppers can find the best companies to patronize, like those that prioritize low-carbon emissions, resource efficiencies and environmental protection policies. Many of them are advocating for more sensible, long-term environmental policies. In the U.S., one of the biggest pushbacks to the new administration will be from progressive companies Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 that know the future has to be green; LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com buying from these businesses strengthens their role and influence. Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings Third, we can add to the people’s collective voice by joining campaigns To: P: 610-421-4443 and backing Earth-conscious orgaEmail: F: 610-421-4445 nizations like the National Audubon Society, Greenpeace, Rainforest Action Please sign your proof and complete the following information: Network and Sierra Club. This ad is the property of Natural Awakenings andatmay not size. be reproduced any other publication (Ad is shown actual See secondinpage for larger ads.) without sion of the publisher. Please review the proof carefully. Natural Awakenings is not responsible for any erro Why do you believe it’s marked. This ad will be published as it appears if the proof is not returned to us. If there are any questions Ad is approved: contact information and spelling is correct important to instill basic this proof please call or email. ecological principles Ad is approved with changes indicated Date: / in youngsters?Signature: Ad is not approved – make changes indicated In the future, if fewer people understand the implications of climate change, ecosystem degradation, loss of wild animals and rampant toxic pollution, it’ll be even harder to embed adequate responses. The next generation should know how this planet works. Our world doesn’t succeed just on the basis of technology. It’s being run on microorganisms, the actions of forests, seas, soils and everything in the natural world. People that don’t know this can do a lot of damage. When more young people know the basics, it’s more likely they’ll behave in ways that reflect them. Progressive urbanization, with ever fewer people having direct experience of how nature works, is already an issue, so investing in our youth now will pay dividends in their future. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Estero, FL, and regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. natural awakenings

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ECO YARDS Turning Lawns into Native Landscapes by Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko

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raditional turf lawns are an ecological nightmare,” says John Greenlee, author of The American Meadow Garden, who notes that most monoculture turf lawns never even get used. His company, Greenlee and Associates, in Brisbane, California, designs

residential and other meadows throughout the U.S. as an engaging alternative. Many other appealing options likewise use native plants appropriate to the local climate. For instance, replacing Kentucky bluegrass, Bermuda grass or another non-native species with natives can deliver drought resistance and lower

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irrigation needs; eliminate any need for fertilizers or toxic pesticides; reduce or eliminate labor-intensive and often polluting mowing and edging; enhance the beauty of a home; and attract birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Before replacing a lawn, determine the desired result. It may simply be achieving a low-maintenance, lawnfree yard; growing food like vegetables, herbs, fruit or nuts; or supplying ample flowers for a fresh weekly bouquet. Other benefits might include increasing privacy, dining al fresco, escaping into nature or even sequestering carbon dioxide to reduce climate change. To be successful, choices must be appropriate to the climate, plant hardiness zone, local zoning ordinances and homeowner association rules. Also consider the soil quality and acidity, moisture content and whether plantings will be in full sun or shade, or both. The right regional native plants often include grasses and ferns, herbaceous plants like flowering perennials and woody ones like shrubs, vines and trees. Native plants provide shelter and food for wildlife and help preserve a sense of place. “Work with a professional landscaper in your area, ideally a member of the Association for Professional Landscape Designers,” advises Greenlee. Tap a local university extension service, master gardener and garden club for local expertise, often available at no or low cost via classes or club membership.

“Stick with the Carex family of plants, the sedges, for a native meadow,” echoes Greenlee. “They vary in color, texture and height. Follow nature’s lead and create a tapestry of commingled plants. Start slow and add flowering plants like Queen Anne’s lace, daisies, asters and poppies.”

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grow, but highly drought-tolerant and nicely covers a dry slope or spills over a retaining wall. Texas sedge makes a low-growing, meadowy alternative that’s evergreen and needs mowing only once every year or two.” Moss is a fine option for shady and moist areas. “If moss is naturally colonizing a patch of yard, allow it to fill in where the lawn doesn’t want to grow,” Penick counsels. “It makes a springy, evergreen groundcover needing only brief misting to keep it looking good during dry periods.”

Mediterranean and California Coast

Plentiful sunshine, rare frosts and modest rainfalls make many California coastal areas perfect for growing lots of plants, rather than plots of water-thirsty turf. “For full sun, work with California yarrow, purple sage, Indian mallow, white sage, lupines and California sagebrush,” recommends Charlie Nardozzi, of Ferrisburgh, Vermont, author of Foodscaping. “In shade, try mountain yarrow, mimulus monkey flower, California honeysuckle, California flannel bush and coyote mint.”

“Blue grama grass is native to many states, and buffalo grass is native to states west of the Mississippi River in the right places,” adds Greenlee. They’re especially suited for meadows established in drought-prone regions.

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“For sunny areas, try goat’s beard, penstemon, beach strawberry, mock orange and huckleberry,” says Nardozzi, who covers gardening nationally at GardeningWithCharlie.com. “For part shade, experiment with gooseberry, red flowering currants, western amelanchier, deer fern, trillium and wild ginger.” Adding some clover to a traditional lawn may eliminate the need for fertilizers while retaining some turf, says Erica Strauss, of Gamonds, Washington, in her Northwest Edible Life blog. “When the clover loses leaf mass from mowing, its roots die off to compensate and nitrogen enters the soil for neighboring plant roots to use.” White clover works well for those on a budget; microclover costs more and is even better. For shady, north-facing or boggywet areas, Strauss recommends sweet woodruff. Moss is another option.

Semi-Arid, Steppe and Desert Climes

“If you crave a lawn but want to go native, Habiturf is perfect for the hot, dry Southwest,” says Penick. Developed by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, in Austin, Texas, it’s a mix of several native turf grasses, looks like a shaggy traditional lawn and can be occasionally mowed on a high setting to keep it neat. Once established, it needs far less water than traditional turf. “Silver ponyfoot grows well in many regions as an annual; as a perennial, it needs mild winters,” Penick continues. “Native to western Texas, New Mexico and Arizona, it likes good drainage, gravelly soil and full-to-part sun.” Xeriscaping—landscaping that requires little to no water—is especially prevalent in hot, dry regions. Plant picks typically include cactus, succulents, agave and herbs like rosemary or sage. John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring and Farmstead Chef, operate the Inn Serendipity, in Browntown, WI. 34

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More EcoYard Ideas Edible Landscaping

A kitchen garden represented by any kind of edible landscaping replaces some turf grass with produce. Carefully designed and maintained, it can be as attractive as any other garden space. “According to GardenResearch. com, 30 million U.S. households, about 25 percent, participated in vegetable gardening in 2015,” reports Dave Whitinger, executive director of the National Gardening Association, owned by Dash Works, in Jacksonville, Texas. “To integrate edibles into a landscape, first assess the locations of sunny and shady spots,” says garden consultant Charlie Nardozzi. “Then, identify plants suited to the growing conditions that will fit in those areas. Mix in edibles with flowers, shrubs and groundcovers to keep the yard beautiful.” For urban areas, he recommends raised beds and containers as a good way to integrate edibles, bringing in clean soil and moving containers to the sunniest spots in the yard. “We have 3,000 raised beds in Milwaukee,” says Gretchen Mead, executive director of the Victory Garden Initiative, which helps install edible landscapes. “We went from about 35 new kitchen gardens eight years ago to more than 500 each year now.” The easy-to-build raised beds go on top of or in place of turf lawns. For Midwestern residents, Mead recommends beginning with six crops that can be started as transplants, like tomatoes or broccoli, and then growing a couple of plants from seed, like zucchini or green beans.

Water-Saving Gardens

“Water-saving gardens use less of this precious resource through appropriate plant choices, rainconserving features, berming and terracing to slow runoff, water-permeable hardscaping and smart irrigation practices,” says Pam Penick, author of The Water-Saving Garden. “Regardless of where you live, saving water is a priority for everyone. Drought is a growing problem in the Southwest and West, but also affects the Midwest, Southeast and even New England.” “Rain gardens help absorb, retain and use rainfall, preventing it from draining into the sewer,” agrees Jennifer Riley-Chetwynd, with Colorado’s Denver Botanic Gardens. “Rain barrels collect water from gutters and downspouts so there’s more control in time and method of distribution, including perhaps drip irrigation.” According to the Groundwater Foundation, in Lincoln, Nebraska, rain gardens can remove up to 90 percent of problematic nutrients and chemicals and up to 80 percent of sediments from

rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, they allow 30 percent more water to soak into the ground.

Hardscaping

Hardscaped areas are used far more frequently than the turf lawn they replace as we move through spaces like walkways, patios, fountains, decks and grilling areas to enjoy the outdoors. “Plant people can get excited about planting but forget to leave ample space for patios and paths, often resulting in an overgrown, pinched look for seating areas and other places meant to be inviting,” cautions Penick. “It can also be easy to underestimate how large plants can grow in a few years. Plan ahead for these ‘people spaces’ and install them before establishing garden beds.” Landscapers recommend being generous with this technique without paving over paradise. “Plants will spill and lean over hardscaping, so it won’t feel too large once your garden is filling in,” says Penick. “To address runoff and allow rainwater to soak into the soil, use water-permeable paving wherever possible: gravel, dry-laid flagstone or pavers; even mulch for casual paths.”

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ECO-FRIENDLY HOME BUILDING Innovations Boost Energy Efficiency by John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist

Smart, innovative, technological breakthroughs are making buildings more energy-efficient, healthier to live in and highly attuned to our connected world.

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omeowners continue to be interested in green building options because they help foster a healthier, more comfortable and affordable home—and it’s good for the environment,” says Dan Chiras, Ph.D., of Gerald, Missouri, founding director of the Evergreen Institute and author of The Homeowner’s Guide to Renewable Energy.

Panel Insulation

“Structural insulated panels in walls, roofs and floors dramatically reduce air leakage and heat loss through thermal bridging, or heat conduction through framing materials, facilitating a more energy-efficient home that can maintain comfortable temperatures with lower fuel bills than a conventionally built home,” advises Chiras. Find manufacturers via the Structural Insulated Panel Association at sips.org.

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Solar Monitor

“Many solar energy users want to monitor their system using their computer, tablet or smartphone through advances in energy software,” says Allison Lindquist, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which hosts the Annual Energy Fair and sustainable living event every June in Custer, Wisconsin. “One highlight last year was PacketFlux Technologies’ SiteMonitor.” “When a homeowner views their energy monitoring data, they quickly begin seeing the correlation between their energy consumption and production,” says Leon Dulak, the MREA site manager. “The direct correlation drives them to change how they live and use energy.”

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Tesla Motors does more than produce high-end electric cars and solar shingles. The company is also on the cutting edge of future energy storage. Tesla’s new, compact Powerwall 2 battery system, complete with inverter, can power an average two-bedroom home for 24 hours. Chiras says, “Utilities throughout the nation are cracking down with special fees on solar-home owners that occasionally pull electricity from the grid. I think more people are going to opt to go off-grid or install a Tesla battery to provide nighttime power to preempt this. It’s easier to maintain than a standard lead-acid battery, and should last as long. When its useful life is over, the homeowner returns it to the company.” “Saltwater-based batteries for homeowners are coming up,” observes Clay Sterling, assistant professor of electrical technology at Kankakee Community College, in Kankakee, Illinois. “The batteries from Aquion Energy are nontoxic, safe and recyclable.” Their Aspen series of aqueous hybrid ion batteries contain neither heavy metals nor toxic chemicals and are non-flammable and non-explosive, adding to their safety.

Home Plans

Building green gets easier with green home plans. The prototype, superinsulated, 970-square-foot NewenHouse sustainable home in Viroqua, Wisconsin, is about 50 percent smaller and more than 80 percent more energy efficient than the average American home. The plans-and-services package for the Passive House-certified NewenHouse home features double walls for insulation and a super-efficient heat recovery ventilator. Four different home plans are available for houses under 1,000 square feet. John D. Ivanko is co-author of ECOpreneuring. Liam Kivirist captures the latest technology news on TechSocket.net.

HOME TECH UPDATE Nest Smart Thermostat

Google’s Nest Learning Thermostat replaces the old thermostat and immediately starts saving energy and money. Partnered with a smartphone, custom settings will lower the temperature at night, warm up the house upon waking and reduce heating or cooling swings when owners are away. On average, people save 10 to 12 percent on heating bills and 15 percent on cooling bills according to Energy Trust of Oregon reserach, with the device often paying for itself in less than two years.

Haiku Light

The Haiku Light fixture from Big Ass Solutions brightens when someone enters a room and turns off when it detects the absence of movement. The lightemitting diode (LED) fixture produces 50 percent more light than a typical 15-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL).

Natufia

The Natufia Kitchen Garden is a fully automated vertical garden that easily fits into a kitchen area. Natufia manages the non-GMO, certified organic seed germination, watering, nutrient Blueair Purifier needs, humidity control and light Leveraging a mix of filters, ionizers cycles, freeing the gardener to simand fans, the Blueair HEPASilent air ply pick and savor year-round fresh purification system captures 99.97 per- produce. While pricey, it provides an cent of particles down to 0.1 micron. option for urbanites that both lack A range of sizes are available to suit outside growing space and prioritize different spaces. convenient healthy eating.

Smart Robot

This handy droid vacuums up dust mites, allergens, pet hair and dirt. iRobot’s Roomba 880 detects debris, maneuvers around most furniture and curtains, features a high-efficiency particulate air filter to suck up the small stuff, works on a variety of surfaces and automatically plugs itself in to recharge.

Self-Cleaning Toilets

The bowl of Toto’s MH wall-hung, highefficiency toilet with powerful 3-D dual flushing is coated with a nanotechnology glaze that seals the porcelain with an ionized barrier; its non-porous surface repels visible and invisible waste. The company’s smart toilet model also cleans itself.

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The Dirt on Cleaning Choose to Have a Green, Clean, Toxin-free Home by Erin Switalski

gredients. To safely espite what The Environmental power through our mothWorking Group’s analysis household dirt and ers told us, of 20 common cleaning bacteria without a clean home isn’t always a healthy products used in California using questionable chemicals, try one. The laundry schools found hundreds WVE’s green cleandetergents, tub and of airborne contaminants ing tips. tile sprays, air fresheners, drain cleaners not listed as ingredients by and antibacterial manufacturers. A test that Use fewer prodsoaps that promise ucts. An all-purpose chose three green-certified cleaner can handle “fresh and clean” may hide unseen classroom cleaners versus many cleaning jobs and undisclosed three common conventional around the house. dangers. It is not necessary cleaners cut the total According to to use a different Women’s Voices for number of air contaminants product for each the Earth (WVE), a room (bathroom detected from 66 to 15. national women’s cleaner, kitchen cleaner, etc.). environmental Check out the National Geographic organization, there are some 85,000 Green Guide list of all-purpose cleanchemicals contained in products in the consumer marketplace, and only a frac- ers at TheGreenGuide.com/buyingguide/all-purpose-cleaners. tion have been tested for their impact on human health. Labeling on cleaning products is not regulated, and not every Never mix products. Chemicals in cleaning products can have dangerous manufacturer voluntarily discloses in38

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• Avoid chemicals linked to reproductive harm. Products that contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as butoxyethanol and other glycol ethers include: all-purpose, glass, oven, tub/ tile, carpet and floor cleaners; degreasers; stain removers; floor strippers; and metal polishes. The surfactant alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APE) is found primarily in: laundry detergents; non-chlorine sanitizers; deodorizers; floor care products; and multi-purpose, carpet and toilet bowl cleaners. • Seek products that have been certified by an independent institution such as Green Seal (GreenSeal.org) or EcoLogo (EcoLogo.org). Avoid air fresheners. They contain fragrances and other irritants associated with watery eyes, headaches, skin and respiratory irritations, asthma and allergic reactions. They may also contain VOCs and the known carcinogens, benzene and formaldehyde. Reduce the use of disinfectants. Exposure to antimicrobial chemicals has been linked to potential health impacts, and their overuse has contributed to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs.” Scientists agree that soap and water are effective for most routine cleaning jobs, and research has demonstrated that safer alternatives, such as vinegar and borax, have antibacterial properties. Two simple solutions to prevent bacteria growth on sponges and cloths are microwaving sponges for one minute and regularly laundering washcloths.

Make nontoxic cleaning products. Simple and inexpensive ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and borax can be used in many different ways for effective cleaning. Adding essential oils such as lavender or rosemary infuses a fresh scent and boosts antibacterial properties. Have fun learning to make natural cleaning products by buying ingredients in bulk and throwing a green cleaning party with friends (free Green Cleaning Party Kit at Women AndEnvironment.org). Finally, WVE suggests we buy products from manufacturers that disclose ingredients on the label. If the ingredients aren’t listed, call the product’s customer service number and ask the company to disclose them. It’s a good way to ensure that our homes stay clean—and healthy. Download a free Safer Cleaning Products fact sheet at WAToxics.org/files/ cleaningproducts.pdf. Erin Switalski is the executive director of Women’s Voices for the Earth (WomenAndEnvironment.org). WVE’s Safe Cleaning Products Initiative is a national effort intended to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in cleaning products. Sign the petition at http:// For more informaAdtinyurl.com/yln44bt. Proof #1 - April 2011 Issue tion on chemical policy reform, visit SaferChemicals.org.

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arth’s oceans shelter more than a million species, employ millions of people and feed billions more. Their complex ecosystems increasingly face critical challenges, including acidification, overfishing and pollution. Inspiring us all, youths nationwide are stepping up with bold, creative actions benefiting present and future generations to show us how we too, can do our part. Sean Russell, 24, of Englewood, Florida, was exposed to ocean wonders in junior marine conservation summer camps and 4-H programs. Volunteering with Mote Marine Laboratory’s dolphin research program, in Sarasota, Russell was struck by how improperly discarded fishing line entangled and killed dolphins and other wildlife. At 16, he launched the Stow It—Don’t Throw It Project to promote portable receptacles made from repurposed tennis ball containers for anglers to stash used fishing line for later safe disposal on shore. More than 21,000 containers have been distributed nationwide to date. While earning a bachelor’s degree in biology, Russell launched the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit to harness

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zones and acidification through dynamic multimedia presentations. “These young people are going to inherit the problems we’ve created, and deserve a seat at the table,” says DeMezza. Given the opportunity, youth can play a key role in conservation, research and policy making for Earth’s oceans. “I look at youth not as leaders of the future, but leaders of today,” says Russell. Daniela Fernandez, 23, is one of the youth leaders working to bridge the generational divide on ocean conservation issues. An undergraduate at Georgetown University, in Washington, D.C., she was invited to a 2013 United Nations (UN) meeting to address the state of the world’s oceans. When she inquired if they had social media outlets to share their discussions, she discovered they did not. The 2016 Christopher Benchley Ocean Award winner relates, “I returned to campus with a sense of urgency about the issues I learned about, which led me to start a nonprofit to connect Millennials with the oceans.” The resulting Sustainable Oceans Alliance (SOA) has since hosted three global ocean summits with participants from more than 30 colleges and universities, learning directly from leaders in government, science, business and policy. Summit-watch parties at embassies around the world enabled Millennials to submit questions and comments online. Consequently, Secretary of State John Kerry’s office partnered with SOA to incorporate a youth component in the state department’s 2016 Our Ocean Conference. The SOA, recognized by the United Nations as a game-changing initiative, has catalyzed 30 chapters on U.S. campuses, with plans to expand to Britain, Chile and Spain. Actionable steps include advocating for college curricula on ocean health. Already, the alliance has helped sway global policy, gathering 30,000 signatures petitioning that ocean conservation be included in UN sustainable development goals. It also mobilized youth advocating for the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monu-

ment, America’s first marine monument (measuring a bit larger than Yellowstone National Park), off of Cape Cod, created by former President Obama in 2016. Russell and Fernandez agree that rallying around solutions is key to engaging youths and adults alike. “You can talk about the problems all day long, but it’s solutions that inspire

people to take action,” says Russell. Fernandez adds, “Often, people feel helpless in the face of big issues, but if you give them a simple way to help, they will get behind it.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

What We Can Do Now Everyone has a part to play in keeping oceans clean and healthy. Here are some ways concerned individuals of all ages can help. Do away with disposable plastics. Use reusable alternatives to single-use plastics such as plastic bags, water bottles, to-go containers, takeaway cups and straws, all of which clog the oceans and endanger 600 aquatic species due to ingestion or entanglement. Green what drains. Anything that washes down the drain can end up in waterways. Avoid dumping chemicals like paint, oil and solvents and opt for non-toxic cleaning products like DIY cleaners made from vinegar and baking soda, which are safe for people and the seas. Eat smart. Per a 2016 United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization report, nearly a third of commercial fish stocks are now fished at dangerously unsustainable levels. Find best choices on the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s downloadable sustainable seafood guide and app at SeafoodWatch.org when dining or shopping, and ask seafood eateries and fish counters to carry ocean-friendly selections. Reduce fertilizers. Fertilizer runoff from gardens and commercial agriculture eventually end up in oceans, leading to “dead zones” with low levels of oxygen that kill aquatic life. Cut energy use. Carbon dioxide from fossil fuel consumption is turning oceans acidic, which is particularly harmful to coral reefs. Use energy-efficient appliances and vehicles, opt for renewable energy plans from local utilities and bike, walk and take public transit. Primary sources: Ocean.si.edu; Ocean.org; Ocean.NationalGeographic.com

Sea Change Youth worldwide are engaging in innovative ways to activate their communities and combat ocean pollution. Pédrisson and Emmanuelson Bernard, of Carrefour, Haiti, won the 2016 Millennium Oceans Prize for a win-win solution to urban waste, ocean pollution and unemployment. During Haiti’s rainy season, the city’s streets carry trash to the sea. The brothers developed a waste management system and mobilized community youth to help keep the streets clean, in turn protecting the waters upon which the island community depends. Students from Borrisoleigh, Ireland, won the EurOcean Foundation’s European Mário Ruivo Prize for a marine trash-fighting solution called Bags with Tags, in December. Laura Hutchinson and Antoinette Atik designed stylish totes to curb the use of plastic bags, including magnetic tags for easier retrieval from waterways; they worked with local stores to distribute them at points of sale. In another 2016 Professor Mário Ruivo Prize finalist effort, students from the island of Malta developed a way to keep waste from falling out of the usually open trash bins serving local ferries that transport 4 million passengers annually by collaborating with town officials to place three marine-friendly containers near the ferry departure point. Such student initiatives demonstrate how simple solutions, driven by passionate advocates, can improve our troubled waters.

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More than 90 percent of eggs sold today come from giant egg factories.

Eggs-pert Advice How to Buy Good Eggs from Happy Hens by Judith Fertig

anice Cole, the author of Chicken and Egg: A Memoir of Suburban Homesteading with 125 Recipes, knows how delicious a really fresh egg tastes. She keeps three chickens she calls “the girls” in the backyard of her suburban Minneapolis home. “Jasmine, a white Silkie, lays small, beige-colored eggs; Keiko a black and white Ameraucana and Silver Wyandotte cross, green eggs; and Peanut, a brown, feathery Cochin mix, brown eggs,” relates Cole. Cole has learned a lot about the natural lives of chickens. They need 14 hours of sunlight to produce eggs and lay about one per day. Chickens must be protected from predators, locked up at night in their coop for optimal well-being and let out in the morning to roam. Here are some tips for buying the freshest, most delicious and humanely raised chicken eggs.

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“Eggs from pasture-raised chickens allowed to roam—eating grass, worms and bugs in the backyard or a pasture—will look and taste better than eggs from chickens limited to an inside space eating chicken feed,” says Cole. “Pasture-raised eggs will have a fresh herbaceous, or grassy, flavor with an ‘egg-ier’ essence.” “Look for the terms organic, free range or ideally, pastured or pasture-raised,” advises Adele Douglass, in Herndon, Virginia, executive director of Humane Farm Animal Care (CertifiedHumane.org). “USDA Organic” is a U.S. Department of Agriculture label confirming that the food the chicken ate was certified organic. “Non-GMO” indicates a diet free of genetically modified ingredients. “Free-range”, another USDA label, means the chicken had continuing access to the outdoors. “Pasture-raised” assures that the chicken roamed outdoors daily, eating what they wanted; the ideal scenario.

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~ Pete and Gerry’s, America’s first Certified Humane egg producer “Cage-free” is a USDA-regulated designation ensuring that the chickens were allowed to roam freely about within their building to get food and water. “Natural” has no real meaning says Douglass; the term invokes no USDA regulation and nothing about actual farming practices. “Certified Humane” or “Animal Welfare Approved” means that each free-range hen has at least two square feet of outdoor space; it’s the most desirable designation, says Douglass. When farmers want to raise egglaying chickens, they need to provide physical conditions similar to those Cole affords, but on a larger and more efficient scale, usually without the love. In regions where 14 hours of daylight are not a given, farmers use artificial lighting. When snow is too deep for the birds to venture out and it’s too cold for bug life, farmers supply indoor coops and feed. How well and humanely they do this is up to consumers to find out.

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Eating one egg a day, or moderate consumption, will not raise cholesterol levels in healthy adults, concludes a 2012 review in the journal Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. While egg yolks contain cholesterol, they also possess nutrients that help lower the risk for heart disease, including protein, vitamins B12 and D, riboflavin and folate, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. A study by Kansas State University researchers published in the 2001 Journal of Nutrition also found that phosphatidylcholine, another substance in eggs, can decrease the amount of cholesterol the body absorbs from them. Plus, eggs are great sources of micronutrients and antioxidants, says Kris-

tin Kirkpatrick, a registered and licensed dietitian and wellness manager for Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, in Ohio. “I’ve always been a huge proponent for eggs. As lean sources of protein, they help us stay full, are easy to prepare and can be part of a healthy eating regime because they’re packed with free-radical- and inflammation-fighting antioxidants.” Kirkpatrick adds, “Eggs also help protect eyes. Their nutrient-rich yolks, like leafy green vegetables, are high in lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids that studies have repeatedly shown help protect against macular degeneration.” Ideally, all chickens would be treated like Cole’s “girls.” For now, the best most of us can do is choose “PastureRaised,” “Organic” and “Certified Humane”. Getting to know more about the farmers that produce our eggs is even better. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Eggs to Trust Here’s Humane Farm Animal Care’s Adele Douglass’ short list of sources for well-raised eggs. Kirkland Signature Organic Eggs, at Costco, are Certified Humane. While not pasture-raised, they’re cage-free. Costco has partnered with several small family farms throughout the country, which guarantees peace of mind for Costco and gives these smaller purveyors a steady stream of business. Vital Farms, of Austin, Texas, supplies eggs to stores throughout many of the southern and western states. They specialize in Pasture-Raised and Certified Humane eggs, produced by about 90 family farms. Recently, they pioneered a process to make “culling” (killing non-egg-bearing male chicks) more humane. Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs, headquartered in Monroe, New Hampshire, works with more than 30 family farms in Illinois, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Vermont. Their eggs are Organic and Certified Humane, as the chickens live in spacious barns with outdoor access. “Most of the year, they roam outside our barns as they please on organically grown grass amid clover and wildflowers,” says owner Jesse Laflamme. “At the same time, we also have to ensure our hens are safe from predators and communicable diseases from wild birds.”

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A Proven Way to Treat Depression in Older Adults by Dr. Paul Gross

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the challenges faced. TMS Center of the Lehigh Valley offers a new cutting-edge technology called TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy that provides relief from depression for many people, including older adults. It’s important to note that depression isn’t a sign of weakness or a character flaw. It can happen to anyone, at any age, no matter their background or previous accomplishments in life. Similarly, physical illness, loss, and the challenges of aging don’t have to keep anyone down. Whether 18 or 80, no one has to learn to live with depression. Senior depression can be treated, and with the right support, treatment, and self-help strategies, older adults can feel better and live happy vibrant lives. Recognizing depression in older adults starts with knowing the signs and symptoms. Common symptoms can include: sadness, fatigue, abandoning or losing interest in hobbies or other pleasurable pastimes, social withdrawal and isolation, weight loss or loss of appetite, sleep disturbances, loss of selfworth (worries about being a burden or feelings of worthlessness), increased use of alcohol or drugs, and fixation on death or suicidal thoughts. Older adults who deny feeling sad or depressed may still have major depression. While depression and sadness might seem to go hand in hand, there are many depressed seniors who claim not to feel sad at all! They may complain, instead, of low motivation,

a lack of energy, or physical problems. In fact, physical complaints, such as arthritis pain or worsening headaches, are often predominant symptoms in older adults. Other, lesser-known depression symptoms may include: unexplained or aggravated aches and pains, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, anxiety and worries, memory problems, lack of motivation and energy, slowed movement and speech, irritability, loss of interest in socializing and hobbies, and neglecting personal care. The first step in treating depression in seniors is a proper diagnosis by a medical professional. Once a proper diagnosis has been made there are several treatment options available, including medication, counseling, and now, TMS Therapy. Since 2011, the dedicated staff at TMS Center of the Lehigh Valley have been helping older adults relieve the debilitating symptoms of depression with an FDA approved, non-drug, non-invasive treatment called TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) Therapy. TMS Therapy uses highly focused magnetic pulses to stimulate the areas of the brain thought to control mood. This specific area of the brain (the left prefrontal cortex) has been identified as underactive in people who suffer from depression. TMS treatments cause neurons to become more active, leading to the release of neurotransmitters, and relieving the symptoms of depression. Each painless treatment involves gentle placement of a magnetic coil, similar in type and strength to those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, against the patient’s head. TMS treatments take place in a doctor’s office. Patients are awake and alert during treatment and are able to resume normal activities upon leaving the treatment session. A TMS treatment session generally lasts 30 to 40 minutes and it is administered five times a week. A complete TMS treatment course typically consists of 20-30 sessions, therefore lasting approximately 4 to 6 weeks. It is important to remember that patients are able to continue with all their normal daily activities during the course of TMS treatment, and in fact, are better able to due to the lessening of symptoms as treatments progress.

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RUN FUN Races Beckon Beginners by Aimee Hughes

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’ve run in cities, rural areas and suburbs. I’ve run while deployed to military bases in the Middle East, in cities on four continents, in blazing heat and winter snow-

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storms,” says Maria Cicio, a licensed professional counselor candidate and marathoner in Grove, Oklahoma. “I’ve been running regularly for 25 years, mostly injury-free, and have found what works best for me.” For beginners, Cicio recommends starting with a 5K race. “There are a hundred reasons why a full marathon would not be fun for a beginner, but trail running, charity races and 5K road races are perfect,” she says. Cicio attests the physical health benefits come from the training and preparation more than from the race itself. “You can run for many years before deciding to run an official race, in which case you’ll probably have already experienced increased cardiovascular health, improved muscle tone and strength. “Running your first race can focus your running and turn it into training. You might increase your daily or weekly mileage, depending on the planned length of the race, or add some speed work to your regular running routine. When I’m training for a race, I’m more in tune with what my body needs; I also sleep better,” she says. The mental benefits are what keep many people running, even after the physical ones seem to plateau, advises Cicio. “Running means regular exercise, so it can improve our general mood. While numerous studies show this to be true, the best evidence comes from runners themselves.” Almost everyone has heard of a runner’s high, even if we haven’t experienced it ourselves. It’s long been accepted that endorphins released during exercise create a feeling of euphoria after a satisfying workout. Recent research on mice by the Central Institute of Mental Health at the University of

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When winding down after a race, carve out ample time for recovery and reflection. “I always ask myself what I liked about how it was organized, course conditions, support staff and the afterparty, and then look for another race that fits my preferences,” says Cicio. “Consider taking a vacation around a particular race that interests you or find a local road race the next time you travel. For a modest fee, you get to run a race and typically luck into a T-shirt, food and party camaraderie.”

The running world can open our eyes to new places, good people and greater self-awareness, along with physical fitness. Spring is a good time to lace up our shoes and begin the expansive journey. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for LongevityTimes online. Connect at Aimee@ LongevityTimes.com.

Heidelberg Medical School, in Germany, suggests that it might be natural endocannabinoids that lighten our mood and contribute to the high. Meditation master Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, in Halifax, Canada, teaches an online course, The Art of Mindful Running. He points out that running, or doing any physical activity, in a meditative state can deepen, train and enhance the mind. “Within 20 to 30 minutes, you have an opportunity to work with your mind. Instead of just spacing out or trying to get exercise, you can actually say, ‘I am going to be present, I am going to relate to my breathing and my movement a little bit,’” says Mipham. “This is healthy both for the mind and the body.” Those looking for an alternative to running on concrete and asphalt find that trail running ups the fun factor while nature nurtures us. “While I’d always loved running races, the roads rarely changed. Even the same trail tends to change daily, with a new puddle or a log to jump or crawl over, or a new offshoot. The natural running landscape is full of surprises,” says Nikki Partridge, an avid trail runner, American College of Sports Medicinecertified personal trainer and Stott Pilates instructor in Auburn, California. “Trail running healed me,” says Partridge. “I always had some injury from running: tendonitis, sprained ankles, runner’s knee, pulled hamstrings, illiotibial band syndrome, shin splints or plantar fasciitis. I became a walking encyclopedia on injury and recovery. But the trails saved me. I no longer pronated when I ran, I had no more tendonitis from running on canting sidewalks—even my knee pain disappeared—my balance improved and my body was happy.” natural awakenings

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ENZYME THERAPY FOR PETS A Key to Good Health by Shawn Messonnier

nzymes are among the most commonly used supplements for cats and dogs because they are widely beneficial. They support digestive health and enhance nutrient absorption, as well as reduce inflammation and boost overall wellness. A nutrition school adage states, “If you have a question on your exam and don’t know the answer, put down ‘enzymes’ and you’ll likely be correct.” The point is that enzymes made by the body for specific functions are essential to life because they affect nearly every physical or biological process. Enzymes help normal, healthy pets use nutrients and support the righting of gastrointestinal disorders, whether involving simple vomiting, diarrhea, chronic or complete constipation, anal sac disorders or inflammatory bowel disease, regardless of cause. Because sick pets often suffer from reduced appetite and impaired digestion, enzyme supplements are often added to a dietetic regimen to improve their nutritional status. Helpful enzymes include proteases, carbohydrases (like amylase) and lipases that break down proteins, carbohydrates and fats, respectively. Digestive enzymes are highly specific both to the type of food they act upon and the conditions under which

they work. They can be derived from pancreatic, plant or microbial sources (bacteria or fungi). While pancreatic enzymes activate mainly in the small intestines (being inactive in the stomach’s lower pH environment), plant and microbial enzymes begin digesting foods in the stomach immediately after ingestion and likely even on the food being prepared, if the enzymes are added several minutes before they are eaten. Enzymes from microbial and plant origins have a broader spectrum of activity because they are stable and active through a wide pH range of 3.0 to 8.0. Enzymes may be helpful for pets with inflammatory conditions, including arthritis, dermatitis, allergies, asthma and cancer. In such cases, they should not be administered with food, because otherwise they will be “used up” before the pet digests the food. It’s also possible to use enzyme supplementation to reduce excessive shedding because enzyme supplementation is widely recognized to increase the absorption of nutrients, some possibly involved in controlling hair growth.

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Some of these nutrients may be used in thyroid hormone synthesis, which can positively affect hair growth and reduce shedding. A novel use for enzymes is to help pets practicing coprophagia, or the eating of their own or another animal’s feces. Adding the proper enzymes to the diet is believed to curb this problem, which could result from a nutrient deficiency caused by incomplete digestion and absorption. For pets with behavioral coprophagia, enzyme supplementation is unlikely to help the problem but will still benefit the pet’s overall health. The recommended dose by breed and weight is based upon experience, the label of a specific product and directions provided by the family veterinarian. Using enzymes according to a professional’s advice is safe, with rare to nonexistent side effects. Talk to the pet’s doctor about the best enzyme products to address individual needs and keep them healthy. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Tour of Columcille – 2.5-hour walking tour of a beautiful, wooded 17-acre megalithic standing stone park. Tour guide, Tom Egan, an Irish Historian and Irish mythology storyteller, offers pre-Christian Celtic interpretations of the park’s many stone monuments and structures. 9:30am-noon, rain or shine. 3155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor. 610-360-1701.

14th Annual Welcome Spring Spiritual Faire – Holistic Therapies, Energy Work, Reiki, Tarot, Intuitive Readings, Healing Touch for Animals, Natural Products, Inspired Jewelry, Crystals, Minerals, and good food. Easy parking. Free Workshops and Seminars all day. 10am-6pm. $5. Milford Township Fire Company, 2185 Milford Square Pike, Milford Square.

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Calling all Holistic Presenters If you’re interested in facilitating your workshop at our center, please contact Greenshire. John of God Crystal Bed Healing Sessions March 10, 9am - 9pm. Contact Greenshire for your 90-minute appointment. Details on website. $100. Finding Meaning in Challenging Times Bi-monthly Meetings: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Beginning March 14, 28, Feeling Stuck? Retirement? Divorce? Illness? Loneliness? Aging? During life’s challenges we are asked to step beyond limiting self-identities and into a space of personal shifts. These turning points bring forth opportunities for redirecting life with new ways of being. This group offers discussion and practices that will help you create a more meaningful life. Workshop content is progressive, although each meeting is meaningful unto itself. Resource: Completing the Seven, by Arlene Curley, Ph.D. $30/meeting. Embracing Life with Conscious Intention: Living the Magdalene Mysteries Bi-monthly Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:30pm, Beginning March 21, April 4 Explore Mysteries of western spirituality, and how consciously living your humanity can help connect to your Divine Self. Discussion: metaphysics of spirituality, journey of the soul, practices for connecting to inner wisdom, balancing the feminine and masculine. Workshop content is progressive, although each meeting is meaningful unto itself. Resource: The Eighth Gate: Wisdom of Mary Magdalene. by Arlene Curley, Ph.D. $30/meeting. At-Home Study for Bi-Monthly Classes For those who are unable to attend bi-monthly classes: study guide/practices will be emailed. Email discussion available. $30/class. Egypt on the Equinox March 18, 10am - 12 noon Having just returned from a spiritual pilgrimage through Egypt, Arlene Curley invites you to feel the energies of this sacred land. Let the temples, pyramids, tombs, and landscape come alive through meditation and sacred ceremony. Embody the essence of the Great Mysteries. Many of the temples in Egypt have been built so that when the first beam of the equinox rising sun comes through its portals, this beam strikes the altar in the Holy of Holies. This equinox weekend proves to be a powerful time for this at-home pilgrimage to Egypt! $30. Reiki I: March 25, 10am - 4pm Learn how to access this universal ‘Ki’ energy and become a channel for its transmission, helping the body to heal and return to a state of balance. This powerful healing modality and philosophy of life is especially taught in a way that will enhance your spiritual awareness and transformative healing. $100. Review Reiki I: $25.

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Intro to Body Sprays – Students learn how to formulate a strong aromatherapy body spray, hints and tips as well as recipe will be given. Each student will create and take home a custom spray that day. 6pm. Approx.30 min. $15. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 8 27 Annual Spring Craft Show – Stop by to visit Hope Hill Lavender Farm as Central Dauphin Band Boosters hosts indoor craft show emphasizing unique handcrafted items from over 150 crafters. 9am-3pm. Free admission and parking. 437 Piketown Rd, Harrisburg, 717-979-5647 th

47th annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show – Visit Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts booth and over 20 vendors 10am-6pm. Bake sale, food & hourly door prizes. Adults $7.50; Seniors $6.50; Students $6. Kids <3 Free. Saucon Valley High School gymnasium. Salts & Scrubs – Students learn about different varieties of salts, oils and additives to make the best body scrub and bath salts. Each student will make and take home a custom jar of bath salts and a body scrub. 2pm. Approx. 90 min. $25. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791 Card Readings - Willow-Duir Rosewood, HPS, brings 20 years of experience in spirituality and offers readings every 2nd and 4th Saturday from 1-5pm by appointment. Walk-ins welcome. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 484463-7673 to schedule your reading.

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 47th annual Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show – Visit Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts booth and over 20 vendors 10am-5pm. Bake sale, food & hourly door prizes. Adults $7.50; Seniors $6.50; Students $6. Kids <3 Free. Saucon Valley High School gymnasium. Leesport Farmers Market Spring Craft Fair – Stop by to visit Hope Hill Lavandar Farm at this is an indoor/outdoor craft fair showcasing many crafters with unique items. 9am-3pm. Free admission and. Gernants Church Rd (Rt 61). Leesport, PA 610-926-1307.

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Manifesting Workshop – Learn How to Bring Your Ideas to Life...for Real. June Rose has first-hand experience with manifesting exactly what she never knew she really wanted. Learn how to Ask, Act & Receive what you truly want. 2p-4pm. $40. Light refreshments included. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 FREE: Spinal Health & Wellness Talk − Dr. Tom Wachtmann. Create a new normal without pain. Get relief from severe or chronic pain, joint or nerve pain, traumatic injuries or the aches and pains of day-to-day-living? We offer a comprehensive approach to meet your health needs. 6:30-7:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, 610-841-3395 Kindred Canvases – Creating & Fun for Everyone. The 2nd Tuesday each month is Kindred Kids night. Kids learn step-by-step acrylic painting on a canvas. Each child will head home with his or her own unique masterpiece to hang on the wall! Starts at 6:30pm. Workshop Cost $30; Snacks $5 extra. Register on-line at www.ksgifts.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12 FREE: Re-wire Your Brain with Effortless Meditation™ - Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique heals the brain. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

FRIDAY, APRIL 14 Cold Pressed Soap Making 101 – Learn to make your own natural soaps. Take home a 1lb loaf form your family. 6pm. Ages 16+ unless adult supervised. $35 must be paid in advance. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15 Bath Bombs – A short workshop where students learn how to mix ingredients and oils to create fun and popular bath bombs. Students take home their creations that day. 1pm. $15. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791. Angel Workshops – We can call on angels for so many things that will not only benefit our own lives, but the world as well. Amy Musser presents 3rd Saturday of each month. Short meditation and learning. Please bring a notebook and pen. 3-4:30pm. Cost $15. RSVP by April 10. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 484-554-6299. FREE: Re-wire Your Brain with Effortless Meditation™ - Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique heals the brain. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 9:00 – 10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700 Find the Nexus of Symptoms and Real Causes – Dr. Maulfair has been improving the health of his patients for over forty years utilizing non-invasive medical modalities. He alleviates many common ailments of aging and tough medical conditions that appear chronic. From heart disease to cancer to digestive disease to hormonal problems, this workshop is for everyone. 10am-1pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Court, Orefield. 610-682-2104.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16 Quiet the Mind Group Meditation - Not sure how to meditate? Do you keep promising yourself that you’ll take the time to learn? Learn simple techniques in a peaceful atmosphere. Meditation and crystal singing bowls. 11am. $10 donation. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

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savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM ASTHMA & ALLERGIES TUESDAY, APRIL 18 * 4:00 PM Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health-related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

FREE: Traumatic Brain Injury & Whiplash Talk − Dr. Tom Wachtmann. Injury to the head/neck and nervous system can be life-changing. Learn how Chiropractic can restore normal motion, position and healing. Don’t wait. Healing takes time. 6:30-7:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, Register 610-841-3395.

Kindred Canvases – Creating & fun for everyone! The 3rd Tuesday of each month is our Adult Group Painting class. Learn step-by-step acrylic painting on a real canvas. Learn how to make and correct mistakes, how to release perfectionism, and boost your creative confidence! 6:30pm. Cost $30. Register on-line at ksgifts.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19 Sacred Symposiums - Roundtable Discussion & Potluck Dinner. Every 3rd Wednesday, we discuss different topics. April topic is “Healing Without Medication” and the discussion will be led by Ria Swift. Please bring something to the table - your own experiences and a covered dish with the list of ingredients. Free. 6:45pm. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

THURSDAY, APRIL 20 FREE Demo: Weight Loss with Power-Assisted Exercise – Betsy Wetzig. Experience revolutionary training on a table with moving sections. - tone, tighten & strengthen - at your ability, passively or actively, multiple speeds, causing no strain or fatigue. 7-8 pm, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-395-3355 Talk About a Good Read – This month, we will discuss “The Prophet,” a book of 26 prose poetry fables written by the Lebanese-American artist, philosopher and writer Kahlil Gibran. Originally published in 1923, it is Gibran’s best known work. 6:30p-7:30p. Free. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

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savethedate FOOT REFLEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE MAY 20 & 21 • 10AM-5PM. LEBANON, PA This 2-day hands-on course gives you everything you need to become certified as a Foot Reflexologist or just to have tools for your own health and well-being. 14 CEU’s available, NBCTMB provider #155. Course $375. Certification $75. Contact: Dr. Gwen Ward. 717-2280612. Healthquest4life.com

savethedate 9TH ANNUAL ANGEL DAYS HOLISTIC FAIRE SATURDAY, AUGUST 5TH • 10AM-5PM SUNDAY, AUGUST 6TH • 10AM-4PM Angel art, readings, crystals, aromatherapy reiki, reflexology, alternative healing modalities. Free lectures on current holistic topics, door prizes every hour. Nutritious Mediterranean food for sale. Vendors spaces available – call now! $6 or $5 with donation of pet food. Leesport Farmers Market, Banquet Hall, 312 Gernant’s Church Rd, Leesport. Kimberlee Dawn: 484-363-7356.

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Cooking Workshop – Spring into seasonal health with Michelle Costantini. Help your body’s winter build up melt away and see how much better you feel when you take in the seasonal foods of spring & spices. Optimize your digestion, mood and immunity the way nature intended. 10am-1pm. $45. Twin Ponds Center. RSVP to 720-745-3453

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Soy Candle Making – Christmas Candles. Learn to make clean burning, eco-friendly candle from a renewable product. It’s carbon neutral for goodness sakes. 2pm. $35 must be paid in advance. All supplies included. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791.

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savethedate EMPOWERED LIGHT HOLISTIC EXPO APRIL 28-30 • FRI 5-9PM; SAT 10AM-6PM; SUN 10AM-6PM Enjoy inspiring lectures, meditations, yoga, alternative healing treatments like reiki, massage and reflexology, as well as angelic and intuitive readings. Try healthy food samples, purchase unique gifts and natural products for personal and home care. The focus is on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E, Oaks, PA. Call Sue Greenwald at 484-459-3082 or email EmpoweredLightExpo@gmail.com. Visit EmpoweredLight.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 FREE: Re-wire Your Brain with Effortless Meditation™ – Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique heals the brain. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 9:00 – 10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

Quiet the Mind Group Meditation - Not sure how to meditate? Do you keep promising yourself that you’ll take the time to learn? Learn simple techniques in a peaceful atmosphere. Meditation and crystal singing bowls. 11am. $10 donation. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 FREE: Re-wire Your Brain with Effortless Meditation™ - Greg Schweitzer. This physician recommended meditation technique heals the brain. Gain relief from stress, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, sleep, fatigue, weight problems, brain fog and more. 7:30 – 9:00 pm. FREE, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700 Sleep & Health Webinar – TDI/Health through Awareness presents Sleep Your Way to Better Health and Well-Being with Feng Shui webinar. Interior Designer, and international speaker. Kristin M. Wistar educates and enriches people’s lives by enhancing healthy energy and merging beautiful design into their environments. 7pm. For more information or to register, 856-596-5834 or tdinj.com “Webinars & Events.”

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

Freedom Flow – A 12-step drumming and rhythm circle that will focus on the step of the month. Join us the 4th Sunday of each month from 1-2pm as we bang the drums, shake the rattles, and raise the vibrations. No experience necessary. All those in any 12-step program are welcome to attend. $5 donation. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-737-1288.

Reverse Heart Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension Dr Maulfair is offering a phone conference at 7pm. Join in with your questions about health and disease. Notify us of your interest and we will give you the call number and code to join the conversation. Learn how Dr. M helps his patients restore their health. 610-682-2104.

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TUESDAY, MAY 2 Overcoming Depression – A free information session on Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), a holistic, non-invasive, FDA-cleared option to treat depressive symptoms. Learn how dTMS works and who can be treated. Hear patient testimonials. Refreshments. 6pm. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, 16 South Main Street, Quakertown. Pre-register 215-538-3403 ext. 314.

SATURDAY, MAY 6 Tour of Columcille – 2.5-hour walking tour of a beautiful, wooded 17-acre megalithic standing stone park. Tour guide, Tom Egan, an Irish Historian and Irish mythology storyteller, offers pre-Christian Celtic interpretations of the park’s many stone monuments and structures. 9:30am-noon, rain or shine. 3155 Fox Gap Road, Bangor. 610-360-1701.

ongoing events sunday Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown. 610-776-7211 Quiet the Mind Group Meditation – New to meditation? Learn several simple techniques to quiet your mind and relax your body. 10:45-11am. From 11-11:30am, enjoy crystal singing bowls as you meditate. $5 donation. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463 12-Step Recovery Rhythms - Exploring the themes of recovery within the dynamics of group rhythm making. 4th Sunday of the month. 1-2pm. Just bring an open Mind, Heart & Spirit! $5 donation. All are welcome! Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown. 610-737-1288.

monday QiGong/Tai Chi − Reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve balance, and increase energy. Includes visual meditation, balance exercises, followed by energy form. 11am. Also offered Wednesdays at noon. $96/8 classes, Silver Sneakers/Flex Accepted, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-762-2702 Feldenkrais® Method – Carol Siddiqi. Gentle movements with awareness allows you to observe how you move, notice tension, improve your coordination – helps prevent and overcome injuries and chronic pain and develops overall good health. 5:45pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Preregister 610-618-0467. Yoga: Kripalu, Level 1-2 – Carol Siddiqi. This class will help you perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-618-0467 Yogafit® - A flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system. Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313. Coping Meditation – For those who love someone with an addiction. Weekly sangha includes meditation, conversation, and sharing. Join others who share your pain, fear and hope in a spiritual community. 7:15pm. Trout Creek Healing Collective, 739 E. Emmaus Ave, Allentown. Nancyk404@gmail.com. Grief Support Group – A free weekly grief support group and seminar, on Mondays at 6:30pm. Features video from Christian experts on grieving, and caring conversation with people who understand your thoughts and feelings, whether your loss is recent or long ago. St. John’s Lutheran Church of Mahoning, Lehighton. Call to register 570-386-9960.

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tuesday Pain Relief Movement Training – Simple, easy exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training helps release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, neck and improve the way you function, both physically and mentally. 3-4 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-398- 9652 Kindred Canvases – Creating fun for Everyone. Family-friendly fun to expand your creative confidence. Learn step-by-step painting, and each person heads home with their own unique masterpiece. No exp req. 6:30pm. $30. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown. 610-838-5463. Therapeutic Yoga - For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 6pm. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 Yoga/ Flow and Renew- With Mariela Powsang .This class will allow you to work on strength, flexibility and balance while flowing from one pose to another. We will move into deep stages of relaxation using restorative postures to finish your practice. All levels welcome.7:00pm-8:00pm. Yoga Cise 533 S West End Blvd, Quakertown. 267-718-6444. Overcoming Depression – A free information session on Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS), a holistic, non-invasive, FDA-cleared option to treat depressive symptoms. Learn how dTMS works and who can be treated. Hear patient testimonials. Refreshments. 1st Tuesday of each month 6pm. New Vitae Wellness and Recovery, 16 South Main Street, Quakertown. RSVP to 215-5383403 ext. 314. Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Program. All female cancers may become part of this group. This national YWCA program has been in existence over 30 years at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313. Talk About a Good Book – A spiritual book club meeting every 3rd Thursday share opinions and ideas with others about the book for each month. Light refreshments will be offered. 6-7:30pm. Donation for refreshments. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

wednesday Tai-chi – Often called a moving meditation and is a discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit as you practice a series of slow moving exercises. Increases strength, and promotes calm by improving the flow of energy in the body. 11am. Intro class req. The Yoga Loft, 521 East Fourth St., Bethlehem 610-867-9642 Yogafit® - a flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system. Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313. Yoga Morning - Yoga postures to improve overall health including strength, flexibility, balance and better posture. Hold postures longer for relaxed muscles and rejuvenation. Open to all levels. 9:1510:15am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

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LV Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month except July. Speakers, doctors, brochures and books. PA is #1 in reported cases so we help to educate the public. Country Meadows Retirement Facility, Green Pond Road in Bethlehem Township. 7pm. Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253 or hnthealy@aol.com. Beginners Yoga – A gentle intro focusing on clear and safe alignment in foundational poses, discovering how breath can ease stress, reduce pain and calm your mind, and on developing heightened awareness and mindfulness through the eight limbs of yoga. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971

friday Yoga for All – With Scott. Come together to celebrate life and to feel good. All levels and ages welcome. Donation. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280 Vinyasa/Kundalini Yoga Fusion - All levels. Each class will work with elements of each tradition such as flowing asana, breath work, mantra, and meditation. Classes will balance mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of being. 9:30-11am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971

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Pain Relief Movement Training – Simple, easy exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training helps release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, neck and improve the way you function, both physically and mentally. 5:15-6:15 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-398- 9652

Yoga: Hatha, Yin & Therapeutic, Level 1-2, Adults – A blend of gentle stretching, chair and Yin Yoga, followed by extended relaxation. Ideal for de-stressing. Students gain strength and flexibility from restorative poses. For all levels. 8:30am, $88/8 classes, Vets $8. Twin Ponds Center, RSVP 484-554-4601.

QiGong/Tai Chi − Crystal Klein. Reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve balance, and increase energy. Includes visual meditation, balance exercises, followed by energy form, 5:1 5- 6:15 pm, $96/8 classes, Silver Sneakers/Flex Accepted, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-762-2702 Yoga: Mid-morning Flow − Stretch, breathe, relax and roll with it during this flow class that targets specific areas of the body each week and reminds us to be in the moment. Great for beginner to intermediate. 9:30-10:45 am, $88/8 classes, Veterans $8, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-509-3677 Therapeutic Yoga - For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 9:30am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 Gentle Yoga - Perfect for students recovering from an injury, just starting back into a fitness or yoga routine. Building strength and flexibility slowly, and using restorative postures and breath work for healing and relaxation. 6-7. Blue Lotus Yoga @ Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 484-546-6803. Monthly Peace Vigil – Second Thursday of every month, 4:30 to 5:30 pm (during the warmer months) at the south approach to the Hill-to-Hill Bridge, 3rd & Wyandotte St., South Bethlehem. Contact Vince Stravino 610-216-8103 for information. Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15am or 5:15pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. 610-282-0709 to register. Qigong & Tai Chi – Qigong uses deep breathing and gentle movements to strengthen and circulate the life energy. Tai Chi helps prevent falls and improves balance. Focus is placed coordination and relaxation. Open to all levels. 10:30am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S.15th St., Allentown, 610434-9333 x 313.

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Yoga: Hatha, Yin & Therapeutic, Kids & Family Class – Karen Klubertanz. A blend of creative play and relaxation. Light up your child’s face with joy! Great for building self-esteem, cooperation, focus, and trust. 10-11 a.m. $10/1 adult & 1 child; $3/ additional family member. Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 484-554-4601 Level 1 Yoga - This beginner friendly class teaches proper posture alignment. It is designed to strengthen the body, enhance flexibility, increase energy and create a sense of balance for the participant. 9-10:15. Blue Lotus Yoga @ Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 484-546-6803 Ryoho Flow - Michele Slane, Reiki Master/Teacher, provides intuitive reiki energy sessions each Saturday from 9am to 2pm at Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown, PA. Call 610-737-1288 to schedule an appointment. Gift certificates available. Angel Readings - Amy Musser, Angel Whisperer, offers angel readings by appointment only. She also provides spiritual guidance through the Wish Game, workshops, and one-on-one sessions. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 484-554-6299 to schedule your appointment. Gifts certificates available. Card Readings - Willow-Duir Rosewood, HPS, brings 20 years of experience in spirituality and offers readings every 2nd and 4th Saturday 1-5pm by appointment. Walk-ins welcome during this time. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 484-463-7673 to schedule. Gift certificates available. Raja Yoga - Explore all of the benefits of yoga through postures, breath work, relaxation, meditation, and mantra. All levels welcome and prenatal friendly. 9-10:30am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 LV Lupus Connection Support Group – A peer support group program offering education and wellness programs to lupus patients and their families. 4th Saturday of the month 11am-1pm except May, August & December call for details. Register at 610 533-9586 or jlross4@ptd.net. Good Shepherd Allentown

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ACUPUNCTURE BALANCED ACUPUNCTURE

Heather Shoup, L.Ac. 2299 Brodhead Rd., Suite A Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-7589 • BalancedAcupuncture.net

A patient centered wellness community, where treatment is individually tailored. Heather promotes health and wellness by creating balance in the body. Acupuncture specializing in anxiety, depression, digestive, and cancer support.

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-442-0861

The Pulse Reveals the Treatment. Relieve the pain and suffering whether mental, emotional, or physical by determining and treating the causative factor. Maintain the improvement with seasonal treatments. Worsley trained practitioner with 30 years clinical/diagnostic experience. Offering cancer treatment support. Helping you along the journey. Accepting some insurances.

LIVING ARTS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE Lisa Baas 2358 Sunshine Rd, Allentown, PA 18103 610-841-9300 Lic. # OM 000054 LivingArtsMedicine.com

Board certified and licensed Acupuncturist, Dietary and Lifestyle counseling, Chinese and Ayurvedic Herbs, Laser Acupuncture, Magnetic therapy (A.R.T.) Autonomic ResponseTesting for Detox and more. 20 years of holistic healing.

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. • Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 26.

BODYWORK

ARCHITECTURE GREEN DESIGN R+D ARCHITECTURE

230 Ferry Street, Easton PA 18042 610-253-5220 • RDArchitecture.com

Original, modern, and sustainable architecture. We believe that design and planning must be a response to both the needs of our clients and the needs of the natural environment. Crafting projects that artfully integrate our clients’ needs with energyefficiency, sustainable non-polluting materials, and the natural context creates buildings and spaces that are mentally and physically restorative.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York, Independent Distributor # 489656 1-877-436-2299, ext. 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling therapeuticgrade,organic Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 therapeutic-grade essential oils, and essential-oil enhanced nutritional supplements & products. Visit my website for details. Income opportunities available. See ad page 47.

BIRTHING SERVICES

ANDREI KAZLOUSKI 188 Shiloh Court Whitehall, PA 18052 484.695.8265 si-RolfMethod.com

ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION - highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad page 45.

MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

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

Marie is a certified massage therapist trained since 1997 in Advanced Myofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers comprehensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chronic pain and movement problems. Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad page 45.

CHIROPRACTOR

TENDER EMPOWERMENT

Becka Bossons, C.Ht. 150 Mill St Easton PA 18042 484-373-9990 Becka@tenderempowerment.com Tenderempowerment.com

Hypnosis and Life Coaching for Moms and Moms-to-be. Becka Bossons is certified in hypnosis, HypnoCoaching, and Blissborn hypnosis for birth. Tender Empowerment currently offers private sessions and group sessions at the LINCS center in Wilson. Private sessions in your home can be arranged! Call today and see how hypnosis can help you be the YOU you were meant to be.

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. • Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 • LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 26.

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COLON HYDROTHERAPY HEALING HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER 518 Main Street, Bethlehem 610-882-4325 HealHands.com

Using an open system which is unique to the area. This cleansing/ detoxification protocol clears the large intestine of accumulated toxins and undigested waste and dilutes the toxic load to the body’s eliminative organs (skin, lymph, lungs, kidneys and bowels). Reduce bloating, aid weight loss, increase nutrient absorption and increase energy levels. FDA approved for colonoscopy and endoscopy preparation. See ad page 55.

COUNSELING STRENGTHS-BASED ANNA A. GAITANOS M.ED., LPC, NCC

65 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 412 Bethlehem, PA 484-226-7187 4bethlehemtherapist.com

Identify resources you already have and get on the road to better wellbeing, increased resilience to daily stressors, and ultimately feeling more fulfilled at the end of each day. Free well-being workshops are offered for non-profit organizations and helping professionals. Please contact me for your free phone consultation.”

DENTISTRY - NATURAL PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

4833 Chestnut Street • Emmaus, PA 18049 610-966-7001 healing@pathwaysholistic.com www.pathwaysholistic.com

Offering colon hydrotherapy (CHT) from compassionate practitioners also skilled in health coaching and total system healing. Also offering Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching, Massage & Raindrop Therapy. Body Ecology Specialist. In addition to healing services, we also offer an array of organic nuts and seeds, sprouted flour, fermented foods, and prepared nutritional meals.

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC SUE FARLEY, MA, LPC, LLC

Licensed Professional Counselor Certified HeartMath® Practitioner Equine Assisted Psychotherapy 445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-510-3118 SueFarleyLPC.com

A holistic approach to counseling including mind, body and spirit. Various techniques offered to help you move beyond limiting beliefs to create the life you desire. Learn the transformational power that is present by quieting the mind and accessing the intelligence of the heart through HeartMath®. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, mindfulness and more. Various groups, seminars and workshops offered.

COSMETIC AND NATURAL DENTISTRY

Ronak Balani, DDS 2600 Newburg Rd., Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 www.cndentistry.com

We begin with a holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. All services we offer are mercury-free, mercury-safe and fluoride-free. We can enhance your smile with everything from routine dental care to whitening and full cosmetic makeovers in a warm, cozy and caring atmosphere. See ad page 5.

NORTHSTAR DENTAL CARE Marwan Bassil, DMD, 430 Nazareth Pike, Suite 2A Nazareth, PA 18064 610.365.5000 MyNazarethDentist.com

Providing a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from to inlays, onlays, root canals, crowns, bridges and clear braces. Dr. Bassil can correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile. Mercury-Free and Fluoride-Free. See ad page 9.

DEPRESSION SERVICES

QUANTUM WELLNES, LLC

Denise M. Whitney, Certified Bio-Energetic Health Practitioner, Minister of Healing, Reiki Master Forks Township 610-751-7114 info@QuatnumWellnes.com Home and business visits to scan your energy field, then use the proven benefits of Reiki, bio-feedback and Pulsed Electromagnetic Frequency on the distorted areas to release energy blockages and stimulate trigger points facilitating the body’s own innate healing abilities. Also offering oxygenation therapy, FAR infrared treatments, Chakra balancing, sound, color & light therapies, aromatherapy and Reiki Healing. And we work with pets too!

Rev. Lyn S. Felix, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RM 3037 S. Pike Ave. #105 • Allentown, PA 18103 610-282-0709 CreativeHolisticTherapy.com

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fearbased thinking, believing, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life. See ad page 44.

Lehigh Valley

16 S Main St, Quakertown 215-538-3403, x314 NewVitaeWellness.com

Stimulating specific brain regions, deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (dTMS) is clinically proven to safely, effectively help with depression. Non-invasive, non-medication, FDA-cleared. Medicare/ insurances accepted. See ad page 52.

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ENERGETIC HEALING & LIFE COACHING

PLANTING WELLNESS

Brad Barnoski, CHHP Macungie, PA 717-503-8576 • info@BradBarnoski.com BradBarnoski.com

Certified Holistic Health Practitioner specializing in life transformation coaching and intuitive energy healing, utilizing modalities such as The Emotion Code and Access Consciousness®. Experience a dynamic and life-changing session and clear out lifetimes of self-limiting patterns and baggage that stop you from the ease and joy that is you.

FLOATING METTA RELAXATION CO.

618 W Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-419-2044 MettaRelax.com

The Valley’s premier float center with five beautiful, The Valley’s premier float center with five beautiful, open float rooms, each containing an extra-large tub with 1000 pounds of epsom salt dissolved in ten inches of warm water. It’s likely to be the most relaxing thing you’ve ever experienced. Other ways to relax at Metta include reflexology and massage.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

Nicos C. Elias, Supervisor Allentown, PA 610-433-2200 • EliasFuneralHome.com Mr. Elias offers several different green and eco-friendly funeral plans using biodegradable caskets, preservation without chemicals, and earth friendly paper goods. A natural, back to the earth approach. Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals.

GREEN CEMETERY

GREEN MEADOWS AT FOUNTAIN HILL CEMETERY

1121 Graham Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-868-4840 • GreenMeadowPA.org

The only green cemetery in the Lehigh Valley. A cemetery of wildflowers and grasses native to Pennsylvania. Return to the natural cycle of life to nourish the soil, green the meadow and live on. Nondenominational. Non-profit. Speakers available to visit organizations. See ad page 31.

HEALTH COACH THE GLITTER COOKIE

Denise Taddeo, M.A., HC Phillpsburg, NJ 862-259-0641 ProfTaddeo@hotmail.com

LIFE COACH LAW OF ATTRACTION David Bartky, LOACC LifeCoachDavid.com 973-444-7301

Phone Coaching At Its Best. The Law of Attraction is always operating in your life, but if you’re not aware how to use it you could be attracting what you don’t want, instead of what you do want. I am an experienced, certified, Law of Attraction life coach. I will teach you processes and techniques so you can start attracting all that you want, both materially and emotionally.

ONE OF A KIND PERSONAL COACHING June Rose, Personal Coach 45 W. Water Street Hellertown, PA 18055 610.838.5463

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Health Coaching from professional counselor knowledgeable in not only dietary theory, but also working with bio individuality including each specific person’s body type, blood type, and their overall organic body. Offering individualized 3 and 6 month programs for motivated people interested in their overall health and happiness. See ad page 24.

June Rose is the right solution…for YOU! She knows life isn’t always a bed of roses and we all need some help from time to time. June uses her super powers – Compassion, Organization, Positivity, Empowerment – to help cut through the rough patches that life throws at you. Call or e-mail her today for a free consultation and get the helping hand you need. See ad page 32.

WONDER HEALTH & WELLNESS, LLC

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Mehri Ulas, MD 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, Pennsylvania 18031 484-240-9730 WonderHealthUSA.com

Empower yourself with evidence based health coaching. I will assess your current health and wellness, assist in developing a clear vision of yourself, devise a plan to get you where you want to be, navigate and support you in your journey, give continuing evaluation of progress, help overcome obstacles and build long-lasting behavioral change.

HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING HYPNO PATH CENTER, LLC

Marcella Hilferty, CPHI, CH, MBA Forks Township, Easton, PA 18040 610-248-2358 HypnoPathCenter.com

When nothing else works, Hypnosis does! A Certified Professional Hypnosis Instructor and practitioner, bringing to the Lehigh Valley a systematic hypnosis process utilized in one-to-one sessions. Also, offering a self-hypnosis process unlike any self-hypnosis system. Experience the joy of being selfempowered. See ad page 16.

ANNA A. GAITANOS, M.ED. 65 East Elizabeth Avenue, Suite 412 Bethlehem, PA Stage4Change.com 484-226-7187

I believe you are the expert in your own life. I collaborate with you in developing a plan to meet your goals. Together we identify your strengths, where you want to be in your life, and the steps to get you there. Please contact me for your complimentary coaching consultation.

MANUAL LYMPH DRAINAGE BELLEWOOD WELLNESS CENTER

Veronica August, CMLDT, LMT 511 County Road 614 Pattenburg, NJ 08802 908-713-6700 bellewoodwellness.com

Want vibrant health? Love your LYMPH! The lymph system is the “rubbish removal” system of the body. MLD stimulates lymph system circulation to lessen edema, remove toxic buildup, and significantly boost immunological response. Bellewood also offers Massage Therapy, Acupuncture, EFT/BSFF, AromaAcupoint Therapy, Reiki, and Jin Shin Jyutsu.

MARTIAL ARTS INSTRUCTION BETHLEHEM KUNG FU & TAI CHI CENTER

Master Teacher Brian H. Kunsman 819 Broadway, Bethlehem, PA 18015 610-691-5750 • BethlehemKungFu@gmail.com

Offering inspiring classes in Tai Chi, Qigong, Kung Fu and Classical Weaponry. Focusing on an ordinary person achieving high levels of excellence. Challenge yourself with increased energy, reduced stress, and have lots of fun. There are classes for beginners to advance students.We have classes for everyone 5 to 95 years young. 39 years of experience

MEDITATION & WELLNESS EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center Greg Schweitzer 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610-670-6700 StressReductionResources.com

De-stress, revitalize and be healthier with scientifically validated and physician recommended Effortless Meditation. Experience rest deeper than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 35+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour 7-session course.

MOLD TESTING AIR CARE & RESTORATION CO. INC.

Keith Roe, CIE, CMC 1510 Gary Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-865-8090 AirCareOnline.com

We are Indoor Environmental Specialists. We perform all types of indoor air quality testing. Mold, bacteria, asbestos, lead, VOC’s and Allergens can affect your health. We provide specific IAQ solutions after thorough testing and evaluation. Mold removal, air duct cleaning, UVC germicidal light systems, HEPA filtered air purification, fresh air exchange units and lead paint removal. See ad page 37.

MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

CAROL SIDDIQI FGNA, RYT

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-618-0467

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

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NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

DR. MICHAEL JUDE LOQUASTO, ND, PHD, DC 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27 Bethlehem, PA 18020 • 484-821-1460 www.drmichaelloquasto.com Phone consultations available

Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 50 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition, Chiropractic Internal Medicine and is a Master Herbalist and certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. Offering custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. Tests available include 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 dia-betes and other health issues. Cold Laser Therapy for pain.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.

Family Physician, Board Certified Thermologist Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville HealthThroughAwareness.com Tdinj.com • 856-596-5834 A board certified family physician for 35 years and co-founder of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ. An internationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD). An advocate for health and preventive medicine championing thermography as an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.Certified by four Thermographic Boards. See ad page 10.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER

Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1 Orefield, PA 18069 • 610-682-2104 DrMaulfair.com • PurelyYouDetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification, and many other treatment programs. Bringing the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad page 19.

WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCH NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE

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

NATURAL HEALTH

DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLC Debra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT 4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-253-1977 DallasWellnessCenterLLC.com

Dallas Wellness Center is a health oriented center that recognizes each person as an individual. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, Hair Analysis, and Ion Cleansing. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad page 44.

DONNA HAAS, HNC

2358 Sunshine Rd., Allentown, PA 18103 610-762-9922 www.donnahaas.massagetherapy.com Involved in natural health practices for over 20 years, Donna offers nutritional consultations using Applied Kinesiology to determine deficiencies and immune challenges in the body. She also offers Integrated Energy Therapy, reflexology, massage therapy and specializes in Raindrop Technique with Young Living essential oils. Please see website for upcoming events. See ad page 45.

LOSAGIO CHIROPRACTIC CENTER LLC Mark D. Losagio, DC, DIBCN 120 Illicks Mill Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18017 610-865.-8155 ChiropracticBethlehem.com

Dr. Losagio is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist, with over 26 years of experience, using state of the art equipment such as Digital Motion X-ray, Proadjuster and cold laser. He offers chiropractic care, specializing in personal injury cases, weight loss program and continuous education to his patients. Focusing on getting you back to a fully active life. See ad page 20.

NEED A HAND CHIROPRACTIC, PC

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, LLC 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 610-841-3395 DrWachtmann.com

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad page 11.

Lehigh Valley

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Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann offers patient-individualized high quality Functional medicine using unique diagnostics, chiropractic care, customized clinical nutrition treatments for a wide variety of conditions. Discovering and treating the true cause of a problem is his specialty. See ad page 22.

TOMPKINS INSTITUTE OF CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Jonathan Tompkins 2591 Baglyos Circle Suite C-44 484-821-0818 TestBeforeYouSupplement.com NeurofeedbackPA.com

Dr. Tompkins is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist with a wide range of experience with Chronic pain, Sciatica, Whiplash, and Neurological disorders such as ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, MS, and Balance Disorders. The practice offers Chiropractic care, Nutritional Blood testing, Food allergy testing, Clearmind Neurofeedback, and Computerized Balance Testing. Expanded office hours can now accommodate new patients in under two weeks. See ad page 64.

WELL OF LIFE CENTER

Stalmack,DC - Fisher,NTP – Pasquale,NTP 801 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-419-8881 WellofLifeCenter.com

Using nutrition, chiropractic, and other modalities like massage, the Well of Life helps individuals rediscover health in a natural way. We are committed to offering hope and healing to our clients, and to promote wellness through empowering and educating. Start your journey today!

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 13.

NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

Nicholas Theodorou ND 5 Stonecroft Drive, Easton, PA 18045 610-258-1894 • NT-307.com

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

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Offices in Bethlehem and Breinigsville 610-625-5990 GaleMaleskey.com

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

NUTRTIONAL COUNSELING & HEALTHY COOKING CLASSES SUPER SIMPLE HEALTHY Christina Moyes, CHHC Lehigh Valley, PA 610-704-8083 SuperSimpleHealthy.com

Certified Holistic Health Coach offers easy to follow, hands-on cooking classes for today’s busy lifestyle. Being healthy doesn’t have to be hard with quick, easy, delicious meals that save you time and money. All meals featured are dairy free, gluten free and peanut free. Group and private instruction available. Visit www.supersimplehealthy.com/ events for a list of monthly classes.

NUTRITION & HOLISTIC HEALTH EDUCATION DIAN”S WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED Dian Freeman, MA, MHHC Morristown, NJ 973 267-4816 WellnessSimplified.com

Clinical Nutritionist Dian Freeman teaches a Six-Month Natruopathic Certification Course twice a year for over 13 years. The course leads to a certification as a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, CHHC, which is being used by many of her over 600 graduated students in practices of their own.

PODIATRIST ROBERT J. KAPLAN, D.P.M.

1901 Hay Terrace, Easton, PA 18042 610-253-2251 TwinRiversPodiatry-Easton.com Dr. Kaplan is a Board Certified podiatrist with over 30 years experience. Our office feature state-ofthe-art technology including laser treatments for fugus toenails and shockwave treatments for heel pain. Dr. Kaplan emphasis is on non-surgical approached to all types of food and ankle pain. See ad page 27.

REIKI THERAPY TATYANA TODOROVA

Lehigh Valley area, PA 484.695.7274 todorovatania@yahoo.com

Certified Reiki Master with warm acceptance for all diverse qualities supported by a non-judgmental style. Reiki is an energy treatment that penetrates the human body, emotions, mentality, and spirit with a complementary power that involves the use of hands to strengthen the natural ability to heal.

REFLEXOLOGY METTA RELAXATION CO. 618 W Broad Street Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-419-2044 MettaRelax.com

Reflexology is an applied pressure on reflex areas in the feet and hands that represent a specific organ, gland, or body part. The nerve pathways are stimulated, thus restoring a balanced, healthy body.

REFLEXOLOGY – MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICAL REFLEXOLOGY

Lorraina J. Telepo, Founder 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown, PA 18109 267-424-4549 Reflexology.net

Part of an overall health enhancement program. An exercise pressure is applied to reflex areas, formed by 7,200 nerve endings in each hand and foot, encouraging improved instruction to each and every single gland, organ and part of the body, thus persuading the body to biologically correct, strengthen, and reinforce itself. See ad page 24.

SPRITUAL DIRECTION MARY S. HOWE

Spiritual Director, RN, BA 610-984-2425 • mhowe@rcn.com Spiritual Direction is an invitation to set aside time and space to pause from the daily concerns of life in order to move closer to one’s own inner wisdom. In an atmosphere of safety, care and confidentiality, a spiritual companion provides support for your cares, joys and desires. Mary is a graduate of Moravian Theological Seminary and has a Spiritual Direction practice in Allentown. The first session is always complimentary.

SPIRITUAL HEALING BETH ALTEMOSE

2415 Allenbrook Dr #7, Allentown, PA 18103 610-791-4532 BethsLovingHands.com

I offer both Eastern (Jikiden) Reiki and Western Reiki, so that you may experience the best of both. Each one offers a unique ability to help the person receiving the energy to reawaken the natural healing process in their body. Services, Birth, Pregnancy, Post-Partum, ADHD Children and Adults, Hospice, Armed Forces. Also has Rental space in Emmaus.

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ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad page 45.

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623 West Union Blvd., Suite 1C Bethlehem, PA 18018 AlexandraMilspaw.com • 484-894-1246

Counselor and educator specializing in sexuality, trauma, and chronic pain utilizing NLP and mindfulnessbased approaches. Learn easy, quick techniques to move towards healing your life and relationships by reprograming your nervous system’s response to stress and pain. “Breathe. Believe. Be.” Anything is possible!

LIESHA GETSON, BCTT, HHC

Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville HealthThroughAwareness.com 856-596-5834 A Board Certified Thermographic Technician has imaged thousands of patients for many types of health concern and administers outreach thermogram assessments in several eastern PA centers regularly. A Holistic Health Counselor and is a member of the American Asso-ciation of Drugless Practitioners. A founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, and biopuncture. Liesha. See ad page 54.

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COURSES Aromatherapy Certified Course Online – A solid introduction to the science and art of Aromatherapy in 6 weeks or the course can be taken in your own time, to fit into any schedule. Reasonably priced. For more info or to register contact Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or Barbarafenton1@gmail.com Chakra Energy Course Online – A 10-week online course. The first webinar is free and limited. One participant will win a scholarship covering cost. This course will cover the entire Chakra Energy System and crystals, meditations, and daily rituals associated with each chakra for awakening, balance, and enlightenment. $249 for the entire course or $39 per session. Sacred Space. To attend the free webinar, go to www.gotomeet.me/chakraenergy HypnoBirthing® Classes – The Mongan Method, of childbirth education is an amazing program that teaches you and your birthing companion in five, 2 and a half hour classes the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more natural and comfortable way. Call 570-730-9963 for schedule. Peace and Healing For Women, 134 Broad St, Stroudsburg. Hypnosis Training Course – Classes forming for National Guild of Hypnosis-approved Banyan Hypnosis Certification Super Course with 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis techniques. For more information, call 610-248-2358.

Discovering The Law of Attraction – Certified Law of Attraction life coach David Bartky offers a 21-Day Self-Guided Coaching Program. You will find out how to attract what you want by following the processes and techniques each day. Go to www. lifecoachdavid.com for more information. Childbirth Classes – Now booking private sessions, groups and childbirth classes! Visit Tenderempowerment.com or call 484-373-9990 for more information!

OPPORTUNITIES Licensed Massage Therapist Needed – New Attitude Salon & Spa is seeking a part-time licensed massage therapist. Applicant must possess a positive attitude and willingness to contribute toward a quality work environment. Please call Trish at 484-926-1811 Experienced Licensed Massage Therapist Needed – Must be self-motivated, a caring professional and punctual. Pay rate based on experience. Please submit resume to lvspinalcarehr@gmail.com. Essential Oils Opportunity – To buy or sell Young Living Essential Oils, independent Distributor, #1006184 great business opportunity. 610-3932036. www.barbarafenton.marketingscents.com Publish Natural Awakenings Magazine – A career you can be passionate about. Home based business complete with comprehensive training and support system. New franchises are available or purchase an existing franchise. Call 239-530-1377 or visit www. naturalawakeningsmag.com/mymagazine

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