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Advice for Staying on Track

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contents 6 newsbriefs 16 eventspotlight 18 healthbriefs

22 globalbriefs 25 ecotip 26 inspiration 28 wisewords

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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.

26 BEING BEAUTY

What Makes Us Glow by Glennon Doyle Melton

28 ZAYA AND

MAURIZIO BENAZZO

Joining Science to Spirituality by Linda Sechrist

40 consciouseating

30 AGING WITH PASSION

46 greenliving

Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning

48 naturalpet

5 1 calendar 57 resourceguide 62 classifieds

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AND PURPOSE by Deborah Shouse

OURSELVES ENERGETICALLY How Energy Psychology and Family

Systems Constellations May Help Us Connect to Our Wholeness

by Gina McGalliard

36 RODNEY YEE ON YOGA AS A WAY OF LIFE

Simple Strategies for Staying on Track by Marlaina Donato

40 FABULOUS FAN FARE

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Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child by Meredith Montgomery

46 SOLAR HEATS UP

Demand Surges as Prices Fall by Jim Motavalli

48 FLUORIDE ALERT Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets by Karen Becker

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espite how good I feel today, I’ve been eligible to join AARP for the past few years, and in less than two years I could move into an over-55 community. Soon I will be enjoying senior discounts and early-bird dinner specials. It’s hard for me to believe the number of years I’ve been walking the Earth, but as the saying goes, “It sure beats the alternative.” I’ve been blessed with good health my entire life. Thanks to parents that grew much of their own food and taught their children to take care of themselves through diet, good relationships, spiritualty and physical activity, I think I got off to a good start. Natural Awakenings embodies complete lifestyle and healthcare solutions that combine nutrition, supplementation to address missing elements, non-drug interventions, mindfulness, fitness, inspiration, creativity and relationships. I credit the community that has come together each month for over 10 years to make this publication possible for the knowledge I need to age with passion and purpose. That’s all we can really ask for; to age gracefully and fully enjoy the fruits of our labor. In past generations, many people looked to others to keep them healthy. Clever marketing, changes in our food supply and the drastic rise in the number of prescriptions used for treating chronic disease have changed the playing field. We now must critically evaluate recommendations to find what is truly best for us as an individual. As a naturopath told me as I exited my latest appointment, “Be empowered to be my best self.” That is how I feel today. With a fresh iridology scan and a full panel of blood work from an independent lab both interpreted by Naturopaths, I feel I know how my body is functioning and the weaknesses I need to address to keep it that way for the long haul. One of the topics we have covered extensively, including this edition, is the practice of yoga. I’ve taken yoga classes sporadically over the years, and while I am not currently in a regular practice, I do see more classes and the vision of taking a teacher training course to deepen my understanding in my near future. The inspiration of B.K.S. Iyengar, the founder of Iyengar Yoga, doing headstands in his 90s says all I need to know about the power of this transformative practice. Renowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee discusses some simple strategies for staying on track with a yoga practice. We hope you will give yoga a try this fall. Conventional wisdom says we slow down and have increasing health issues as we age. Do not buy what our society is selling. Health aging is possible, affordable and being proven every day. The solutions come from within. Picture yourself in perfect health, make small changes, consistently and as they compile you will see improvement. Be empowered to create your own vision of yourself feeling great.

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newsbriefs Mindfulness Film to be Screened

Lehigh Valley screening of the documentary Walk With Me: A Journey Into Mindfulness Featuring Thich Nhat Hanh by a group of meditators from the Dharma Moon Sangha, in Emmaus, and Middle Way Meditation Center, in Bethlehem, will take place at 7:30 p.m., September 13, at the Carmike Cinemas on Catasauqua Road, in Allentown. Sponsored by the Thich Nhat Hanh Foundation, the screening will be followed by a discussion of living mindfully. Walk With Me goes to a Zen Buddhist community in rural France that has given up all their possessions and signed up to a life of chastity to transform their suffering and practice the art of mindfulness with the Thich Nhat Hanh. This film is a meditation on a community grappling with existential questions and the everyday routine of monastic life. To reserve tickets, visit gathr.us/screening/20453—71 tickets must be sold for the event to proceed. For more information, call John Paul Marosy at 484-226-5930 or email jpmarosy@gmail.com.

Looking at Lehigh Valley Water Resources

t the Lehigh Valley Watershed Conference, held October 17, the keynote speaker will be Gary Walters, assessment section chief of the Pennsylvania Association of Developmental Educators, talking about historical water quality data for the Lehigh River and how things have changed over the last century. Highlights include infrastructure planning for a changing climate; the science of pipelines; North American cougars headed to the Lehigh Valley; the latest on mosquito and tick control; and website and online outreach for watershed associations. The conference will feature two half-day workshops on plant and insect invasive species, with full day of continuing education credits available for the professional landscaping community and a MS-4 track for municipal staff and consultants charged with implementing stormwater regulations. The nonprofit Watershed Coalition of the Lehigh Valley is dedicated to keeping the region’s streams clean and healthy. They assist volunteers working on water and natural resource projects and support outreach and education efforts, and share tools and resources critical to healthy streams in the Lehigh Valley. For more information, email LehighValleyWatershedConf@gmail.com.

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Enjoy Some Healthy Baby Talk

isa Baas. Of Living Arts Medicine, will host Baby Talk, about preconception health, prenatal care and baby communication, from 2 to 4 p.m., October 1. Topics include essentials for healthy fertility, pregnancy and delivery, natural help for breech babies, lifestyle choices that influence fertility, baby’s health and delivery, maximizing dad’s fertility, baby communication before delivery for emotional healing and strength and conserving full reserves for birthing. “When you have a health problem, start with the simple solutions first,” states Baas. Acupuncture, herbal medicine, therapeutic exercises, shiatsu, meditation, dietary counseling, allergy testing, detoxification and other adjunct therapies can provide first-step solutions to healthcare issues. “They have the least side effects and are often more cost-effective in the long run,” she advises. “Many people find great relief with alternative health care methods after trying conventional approaches.” Cost is $45. Location: 2358 Sunshine Rd., Allentown. For more information, call 610841-9300 or visit LivingArtsMedicine.com. See ad page 25.

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newsbriefs Harmonize with Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture

est End Yoga Studio presents a workshop combining a yoga practice with the experience of community acupuncture, at 3 p.m., September 16. The class involves a 60-minute all-levels restorative yoga class with Beth Wernham, MSW, RYT-500, to get the qi and prana moving. At the end of the class, Dr. Jennifer Bollinger, DC, LAc, will assist the students in finding a supported savasana (deep meditation) using bolsters and blankets to put them in a place where they can lie comfortably for at least 40 minutes. Bollinger says, “Acupuncture helps to restore balance and harmony in your life. Whether you have had acupuncture before or are simply curious about it, this is a great opportunity to experience its healing benefits in a group setting and enjoy deeper relaxation on your mat.” Cost is $35 (prepayment required). Class is limited to 12 participants. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete a questionnaire. Location: 2313 Highland St., Allentown. To register, call 484464-3044 or email weyoga@gmail.com. See ad page 26.

Regenerative Orthopedic Healing Available in East Stroudsburg

ikhail Artamonov, M.D., is making pure platelet-rich plasma (PRP), stem cell therapy, prolotherapy and pure ozone therapy treatments available at MJA Health Care, in East Stroudsburg. These cuttingedge, non-surgical treatments have been instrumental in rebuilding and repairing tissues and ligaments by strengthening and stimulating your body’s own natural healing processes before ligament, tendon and Mikhail Artamonov, M.D. joint damage progresses and the condition becomes irreversible. It also significantly improves the efficacy of a patient’s own stem cell healing process. These U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies allow people suffering from chronic osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or sports injuries to avoid reliance on pain killers or surgery and eliminate the need for joint replacement. The recovery time for these treatments is much less than traditional surgery, with initial improvement typically seen in a few weeks, gradually increasing as healing progresses. The initial consultation and diagnostic workup are covered by most insurances. Location: 391 East Brown Street, East Stroudsburg. For a consultation call 570-872-9800. For more information, visit MJAHealthcare.com. See ad page 31.

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he Metaphysical Universal Ministry (MUM) and Metaphysical Learning Center of Allentown will host the 25th Annual Fall Spiritual Holistic Expo from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., September 16 and September 17 at the Allentown Fairgrounds AgriPlex Center. One of the largest expos of its kind on the East Coast, the expo offers knowledge and wisdom from many spiritual traditions along with the latest techniques in holistic health and spiritual development. The expo provides an opportunity for visitors to meet with more than 160 vendors of all modalities and alternative healing methods. The keynote speaking lineup includes Laurie Moore giving a demonstration with spirit messages; Rev. Anke Christiani will present understanding aura healing; Corby Mitleid lecturing on achieving clarity on all levels; and Birgit Lueders, sharing values of an organic healthy lifestyle in her home country, Austria. The large expo bookstore will also offer 50 percent off during the event, and there will also be additional free seminars and door prizes throughout the weekend. Cost is $8. Location: 1725 Chew St., Allentown. For vendor and general information, call 610-791-2641. See ad page 7.

Find Answers Instead of Prescriptions

onrad Maulfair D.O. has been improving the health of his patients for more than years utilizing medical modalities that are noninvasive and not usually available in mainstream medicine. He will host a workshop on looking for underlying causes for many common ailments of aging and tough medical conditions that appear chronic from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., September 23, in his conference room. Conrad Maulfair D.O. Maulfair states, “From heart disease to cancer to digestive disease to hormonal problems, this workshop is for everyone. We help people understand how they can live healthy in a toxic world, including how toxins affect our health and how to protect an unborn child from toxins. We also discuss the problems of aging, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. We also cover digestive health and its relationship to autoimmune disease. Please refrain from wearing scented products. Location: 2970 Corporate Court, Orefield PA. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 610-682-2104. See ad page 33.

Holistic Counseling Provides Solutions to Move Forward

Find Your Centre of Retreat Through Nature Photography

arbara Morrison MS, NCC, a licensed professional counselor, Jinkiden reiki practitioner and board-certified mental health counselor specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma and childhood behavioral disorders, is accepting new clients. Utilizing cognitive behavioral, mindfulness and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing modalities, patients Barbara Morrison MS, NCC learn ways to identify strengths and techniques to improve their daily life, find inner strength, and be encouraged in relationships with others. Morrison works with children on the autism spectrum, adults, teens and families that may be experiencing behavioral issues, post-traumatic stress disorder, trauma, anxiety, depression, issues surrounding foster parenting and adoption, selfharming behaviors and suicidal thoughts. She practices focused training for trauma and associated symptoms. Other modalities include strength-based and solution-oriented counseling. Morrison, in practice since 2006, also offers Eastern and Western reiki for those seeking supportive holistic methods. Insurance is accepted.

win Ponds Integrative Health Center will host a Centre of Retreat on September 23 and 24. Brent Musselman, of Tranzzen, has invited British photographer Barbara Murrell to share her exhibition of beautiful photos of nature and special music to take participants on a journey through the five elements of earth, water, fire, air and space. Times available are 10 to 11:30 a.m., 12:30 to 2 p.m., 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Lorie Danzenbaker adds to the adventure with delicate blends of essential oils, gently diffused to enhance the experience. Murrell says, “Sit a while, observe, absorb. Allow the beauty of nature to unfold in you. From the outside let it become the inside. It already is you, you are it. She is you, you are She. Dissolve into her, divine mother. Allow Her to hold you. Come to your very own Centre of Retreat through this adventure.” After the presentation, you may sit quietly and contemplate, or enjoy some light refreshments and share your experiences.

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Persevere Fitness Studio Offers First Class Free

t Persevere Fitness, new customers receive their first class free during September and October or a free fitness consultation and goal assessment. The boutique personal fitness studio is focused on clients meeting their goals with the convenience and personal attention in an intimate, friendly, clean and energetic environment. They offer more than 20 fitness classes weekly including yoga, barre, Zumba and country line dancing. Certified personal trainer Kristen Lightbody is also available to design an individual program and provide nutrition consultation. New all-level classes include Spanish Yoga ($8, Thursday 4 p.m.), where yoga poses are linked by breath, providing a compassionate, non-competitive environment with a Spanishspeaking instructor.; Morning Yoga ($8, Wednesday 9:30 a.m.), an intimate, positive environment to receive personal attention; and Barre ($6, Tuesday 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m.) a full-body workout that fuses ballet, yoga and Pilates moves to create flexibility, balance and strength. All classes can be modified for any level of fitness. Location: 3690 Lehigh St., Whitehall, PA. For more information, call 484-282-0442 or visit PersevereFitness.com. See ad page 6.

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Halotherapy Available in Nazareth

anessa Sabatine, founder of Herbs to Your Success, in Nazareth, is offering halotherapy salt therapy, a gentle, enjoyable method of detoxifying and cleansing the body of accumulated disease-causing agents. The halotherapy salt booth is a oneperson dry salt chamber that emits 99 percent pure sodium chloride and finely ground Himalayan salt into the air to be inhaled. The air is saturated in negative ions that provide relief from several respiratory and inflammatory health conditions. Customers seeking relief can sit inside the comfortably lit, roomtemperature booth, listen to soothing tones, relax and experience the salt crystals circulate throughout the booth as they breathe. Those with health issues such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), smoking, chronic shallow breathing, allergies, sinus congestion, migraines, eczema, psoriasis, fibromyalgia and arthritis may find relief and reduction of symptoms. To schedule an introductory session for $15, call 610-365-8996. Location: 64 S. Main St., Nazareth. For more information, visit HerbsToYourSuccess.com. See ad page 47.

Free Webinar on HeartMath

hermographic Diagnostic Imaging/Health Through Awareness will share a free holistic health webinar, The Intuitive Heart: Creating HeartCentered Coherence, from 7 to 8 p.m., September Elsie Kerns 27, with wellness educator Elsie Kerns. Viewers will learn about the simple, but powerful Heart Lock-In Technique from the HeartMath Institute, with clients that include both football teams and Navy Seals. The Heart Lock-In technique helps activate and sustain coherence for more resilience, energy, peace and serenity; lower blood pressure; release muscle tension; reduce anxiety; and create a new internal set point that allows us to operate with greater ease throughout the day. Elsie’s greatest passion is teaching the art of healing, which she has been doing for thirty years. Her expertise is based on extensive training with renowned healers, authors and energy pioneers, including Donna Eden and Barbara Brennan. She has taught for Drexel University’s Complementary and Integrative Health Program and offers classes in Eden Energy Medicine, Reiki and Meditation, locally and nationally. Elsie is the author of a chapter titled “Housewife to Healer” in the recently launched book, Your Shift Matters available at Amazon or through her website. She offers group coaching and mentors individual clients moving through personal transitions in career, relationships and health. She supports them so they can resolve long standing issues and live the joyful, successful life they desire. For more information or to register, call 856-596-5834 or visit tdinj.com, WellnessWithElsie.com or HeartMath.org. See ad page 33 .

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Advanced DMX Analyzes Chronic Pain.

any times after auto accidents or a personal injury, the root cause of pain that persists may not be fully understood, because traditional X-ray technology only sees the body in a still position. Dr. Mark Losagio, owner of Losagio Chiropractic, in Bethlehem, now offers a revolutionary Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) that can analyze biomechanics and the human body in motion. This unique technology allows injuries and misalignments to be detected as a patient is in motion and can pinpoint the causative effect in real time as pain is experienced. This information is vital to treating the root cause of the pain rather than masking with pain killing and anti-inflammatory drugs. Losagio views the resulting video with the patient to diagnose the source of pain and makes recommendations for treatment to align and adjust the body to eliminate the source of pain without medication or surgery. Location: 1220 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem. To schedule a consultation, call 610-865-8155 or visit ChiropracticBethlehem. com. See ad page 47.

Sample the Latest Developments in Healthy Living

he Lehigh Valley Health Festival, held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., September 30, at the Bethlehem Area Vocational Technical School, is a family-friendly event to benefit the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Home of Easton. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Health Fest is in a new location and will include the Navigator 5K at 9 a.m. Local health-related businesses and clubs are ready to share their knowledge, conduct free screenings and demonstrate healing techniques. The purpose of the festival is to raise awareness about health matters and help create an informed community by bringing together individuals, businesses and community organizations around the themes of fitness, nutrition, restoration and mental health. Health Fest was created in 2014 by Denise Garcia-Brady, owner of Creative Actions Yoga. She explains that the health and wellness program was created to encourage participants to exercise, eat right, get enough sleep, manage stress and keep a positive outlook on life. Admission is free. Location: 3300 Chester Ave., Bethlehem. For more information, attendees and vendors should visit lvhealthfest.org. natural awakenings

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Anniversary Party at Sacred Space

acred Space is celebrating its first anniversary from 1 to 4 p.m. September 30, with refreshments, giveaways, samples, and chair massages available for this event. Sacred Space provides spiritual services, empowering workshops, inspirational classes and holistic events. The space is also available for rent by the hour, half-day or day, and owner June Rose wants as many people as possible to be able to fill and use the space and help people connect with themselves and others on a spiritual level. “My goal is for people to leave the space with more peace than they came in with—that is what they will give to others throughout their day,” she says. In addition to the Angel Readings by Amy, readings by Willow and One of a Kind Coaching by June, additional practitioners will include Reiki by Alicia, Rune Readings by Daniel and Mantra Chanting and Eastern Spiritual Teachings by Nukal. Rose began with angel readings, card readings, reiki energy healing, drum circles, paint nights and spiritual workshops. She wants Sacred Space to be part of the holistic hub in Hellertown, which began with Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts in 2015.

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An Exhibition Adventure

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n observance of World Suicide Prevention Week, from September 10 through 16, certified facilitators and practitioners of Access Bars will be hosting events all around the world Yvonne Cormier and opening their doors for anyone looking for a different possibility or a spark of hope to receive a complimentary session of this gentle energy treatment that changes brain waves to Juliana Freeman a relaxed theta state. Certified Access Bars facilitators Juliana Freeman and Yvonne Cormier will be joined by additional Bars practitioners to offer free taster sessions from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., September 10, at the Palmer Park Mall, in Easton for individuals suffering from depression. Cormier says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;For the ultimate mind detox, there is a body process that consists of holding 32 points on the head called Access Bars. These points relate to different areas of life such as money, creativity, body, sexuality, communication, ageing and more, and allow our bodies to clear out limiting points of view and create more space.â&#x20AC;? For more information call or email Cormier at 703-965-1303 or ycormier50@ yahoo.com. See ad page 29.

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Preparing for an Intuitive Reading at the One Spirit Festival by Christina Lynn Whited

Is my future fixed? I’m at a crossroads – where do I go from here? Where is the best place for me to live? Will I have children? Is this relationship the right one for me?

hese are just some of the questions that people bring to the table for a reading at the One Spirit Festival, taking place September 23 and 24 at the Clinton Community Center, in Clinton, New Jersey.

How do individuals prepare for a reading? It’s best to bring a focus for inquiries—or even specific questions—for an efficient reading. It’s important to know that no matter a person’s concerns, recognize that we have free will and the guidance that is given through the reader is ours to keep or discard as we wish. No one will tell us what we must do; the readers are there to help people understand their options and the best path forward through information received from Spirit. Because we have free will, the future

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esearchers from several international universities have found that seniors that provide caregiving services live longer than those that do not. The scientists analyzed survival data and information collected from the Berlin Aging Study on 500 adults over the age of 69 from 1990 to 2009. They compared survival rates from the subjects that provided caregiving for children, grandchildren and friends to those that did not. Of the subjects analyzed, the half that took care of their grandchildren or children were still alive 10 years after their first interview in 1990. Caring for nonfamily members also produced positive results, with half of the subjects living for seven years after the initial interview. Conversely, 50 percent of those that did not participate in any caregiving had died just four years after their first interview. The researchers warn that caregiving must be done in moderation. Ralph Hertwig, director of the Center for Adaptive Rationality and the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, in Berlin, explains, “A moderate level of caregiving involvement seems to have positive effects on health, but previous studies have shown that more intense involvement causes stress, which has a negative effect on physical and mental health.”

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study from Nagasaki University, in Japan, has found that reducing salt in the diet can cut down on the number of trips to the bathroom during the night. Researchers followed 321 men and women with high-salt diets and sleep problems for 12 weeks. Of the subjects, 223 reduced their salt intake from 10.7 grams per day to 8 grams and the remaining 98 increased their salt intake from 9.6 grams per day to 11 grams. The nighttime urination frequency rate for the salt reduction group dropped from 2.3 times per night to 1.4 times, while the increased salt group’s rose from 2.3 to 2.7 times per night.

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esearchers from Helsinki, Finland, analyzed data from 2,000 people to find out how sleeping patterns affected their food choices. They discovered individuals that wake up early make healthier food choices throughout the day and are more physically active. “Linking what and when people eat to their biological clock type provides a fresh perspective on why certain people are more likely to make unhealthy food decisions,” explains lead author Mirkka Maukonen, from the National Institute for Health and Welfare, in Helsinki.

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esearchers from Brown University, in Providence, Rhode Island, have found that regular yoga practice can help reduce anxiety and depression in young women with eating disorders. The scientists followed 20 girls between the ages of 14 and 18 that were enrolled in an outpatient eating disesearchorder clinic that comprised the larger control group. ers from Those selected agreed to participate in a weekly yoga Vanderbilt class and complete questionnaires after six and 12 weeks, Univerassessing their anxiety, depression and mood. Of those that sity Medical started the study, five attended all 12 yoga classes and six Center, in completed between seven and 11 classes. Researchers found decreases in anxiety, deNashville, pression and negative thoughts among those that participated in the yoga classes, Tennessee, with no negative side effects. examined the Another study from the University of Delaware, in Newark, supports these results. effectiveness Half of the 38 residential eating disorder treatment program participants did one hour of tonsillectoof yoga prior to dinner for five days and the other half did not. The yoga group showed mies in children with recurring throat significant reductions in pre-meal anxiety compared the control group. Box 421 Emmaus, PA to 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 infections. Using data from nearly LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com 10,000 studies of tonsillectomies, the scientists analyzed illness rates and Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings quality of life for young patients following the surgery. To: P: 610-421-4443 The analysis found that children Email: F: 610-421-4445 experienced a notable drop in school absences and infections in the first year Please sign your proof and complete the following information: after the surgery, but that these bennew study from West Virginia University, in Morgan(Ad is shown at actual size. See second page for larger efits ads.) did not persist over time. Dr. Siva town, reveals that listening to music and practicing Chinnadurai, an associate professor of meditation may help improve memory function for those otolaryngology and co-author of the in the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s disease. contact information and spelling is correct Ad is approved: report, believes, “For any child being Researchers asked 60 adults experiencing subjective cognitive decline (SCD), Ad is approved with changes indicated considered a candidate for surgery, the a common predictor of Alzheimer’s, to engage in kirtan kriya musical meditation family must have a personalized disor listen to other music for 12 minutes aAd dayisfor three months,–and then considerindicated connot approved make changes cussion with their healthcare provider tinuing for an additional three months. Scientists measured the memory and cognitive about all of the factors that may be in function of the 53 participants that completed the six-month study and found signifiplay and how tonsils fit in as one overcant improvements in both measurements at the three-month mark. At six months, all factor of that child’s health.” the subjects in both groups had maintained or improved upon their initial results.

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ertified clinical nutritionist and holistic health expert Dian Freeman understands how challenging it is to change unhealthy routines; however, once a person is empowered with the knowledge to maintain wellness, “Good health habits can be contagious,” she says. “We should all learn how to keep our vital systems in balance so that we might express our unique biological, intellectual and emotional gifts to the fullest.” Through Dian’s Wellness Simplified, her nutrition counseling business and holistic health counselor school in Morristown, New Jersey, she teaches healthy eating, nutraceuticals, homeopathic formulas, flower remedies, essential oils, herbs and more to individuals interested in taking charge of their own health, as well as those wishing to pursue a career in nutritional counseling. Freeman’s decades-long interest in healing arts intensified during the 1990s when she used holistic modalities to recover from a personal illness that was initially misdiagnosed by conventional medical protocols. “I teach from my experience more than from any one of my various trainings in the holistic health field,” she explains. “There are many approaches in this field and to adhere to just one modality will not address the individualities inherent in each person.” An individualized approach is key to Freeman’s teachings. She highlights the benefits of natural healing modalities, along with the correct diet, customized for a perfect fit for each client. While most business owners don’t want to lose customers, Freeman actually gets feeling of accomplishment when her clients no longer need her because she successfully taught them how to maintain their health. Freeman’s nutrition certification program, which beings in September, is helping to grow a community of holistic health counselors. Many of her students take the program with an eye toward opening their own businesses, but they also want to learn how to maintain good health for themselves and their families. Since 2003, she has graduated over 700 people through her nutrition counselor certification program. This past summer, Freeman expanded both her nutrition business and her holistic health counselor school to her new offices. She will soon complete her doctorate in medical humanities at Drew University. Dian’s Wellness Simplified is located at 1500 Mt. Kemble Ave., Morristown, New Jersey. For more information, call 973-2674816 or visit WellnessSimplified.com. See ad page 11. 20

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Yoga Lessens Back Pain and Opioid Use

ith the U.S. opioid epidemic reaching a boiling point, insight into the effectiveness of alternative methods of pain relief has become increasingly relevant. Scientists from the Veterans Affairs San Diego Healthcare System have found yoga to be an effective technique to reduce back pain. The researchers divided 150 California veterans with chronic low back pain into two equal groups. One attended two yoga classes per week—comprising postures, movement and breathing techniques—for 12 weeks in addition to their more conventional treatment. The other continued such treatment without yoga. Scientists measured pain levels before and after the core study period and again six months later. After only 12 weeks, those that participated in the yoga practice experienced a 2.05 point reduction in Roland−Morris Disability Questionnaire scores, compared to a 1.29 reduction for those that received only usual care. After six months, this difference increased, with the yoga group’s scores decreasing 3.37 points compared to only an 0.89 reduction in the usual care group. In addition, pain intensity scores were reduced by 0.61 in the yoga group and 0.04 in the group receiving usual care after 12 weeks. Opioid medication use declined among all participants, from 20 percent to 8 percent after six months.

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study from Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, Brazil, suggests a link between regular yoga practice and an increase in brain cortical thickness, associated with memory and attention. The researchers used brain imaging scans (CT) to measure the cortical thickness of 42 Brazilian women older than 59. Twenty-one of the subjects had practiced hatha yoga regularly for at least eight years. These women were compared to 21 other women matched for age and education that engaged in other physical activity comparable to hatha yoga. The researchers found that the cortical thickness in the yoga practitioners was significantly greater in the left prefrontal lobe of the brain. This portion of brain gray matter is linked to awareness, attention, executive function and memory, suggesting that hatha yoga practice may be associated with cognitive preservation. The scientists added, “The present results parallel those previously reported in which younger yoga and meditation practitioners had greater gray matter volumes than non-practitioners in the following brain regions: larger gray matter volume in the right anterior insula and right inferior temporal gyrus.”

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MB: Individual and communal explorations often occur around life’s big questions, such as what it means to be conscious and to seek meaning and purpose; the possible place of intuition as the edge where knowledge meets the unknown and unknowable; and how crucial individual awakening is to social transformation.

What is meant by nonduality? ZB: Nonduality is the philosophical, spiritual and scientific understanding of fundamental oneness in which there is no separation. Through quantum mechanics, Western science has reached an understanding of what Eastern mystics have long understood. Duality, generally determined in terms of opposites such as self and other, conscious and unconscious, illusion and reality, as well as separation between the observer and the observed, is an illusion. Nonduality is the understanding that our identifying with common dualisms avoids recognition of a deeper reality. Until recently, human sciences have ignored the problem of consciousness by calling it the “hard problem”. This has led to our present fragmented worldview rife with chaos, conflict and crises. It may be time for scientists to accept the discoveries of the mystics and consider consciousness intrinsic to every observed scientific phenomenon. Understanding that consciousness is the key to the universe, reality and ourselves may be the missing link in bridging science and spirituality.

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ZB: Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as allpervasive and the fundamental building block of reality—that we are all made of the same essence, like drops in the ocean—can change how we approach and harmonize day-to-day living. We can be far more open, peaceful and accepting of others. Absurd violence, as well as economic, social and political crises, could all be things of the past, based on a new quantum understanding of our interconnectedness and oneness.

How has the nonduality movement evolved? MB: SAND has evolved into something we never imagined when we began discussing the ideas that the true spirit of science and spiritually is best supported by an open mind and a non-dogmatic inquiry; while science seeks to understand our external reality and spiritual thinkers seek to understand our inner, personal experience of consciousness, these seemingly different disciplines rarely come together in open dialogue. It became more evident that we

weren’t looking for scientific answers or proof of what spiritual wisdom traditions teach, but rather to expand the questions asked of both science and spirituality. Open-ended questions arise such as: What if space and time are just useful maps and quantum mechanics is pointing us to a deeper reality more mysterious than we can ever imagine? What if science and spirituality, while responding to our collective aspiration to grow and progress, would no longer need to carry the burden of having all the answers? What if we considered our search open-ended, rather then having to arrive at a grand theory of life or final state of enlightenment? What if, while we probe deeper into reality and who we are, we realize that knowledge gathered will always be just a stepping-stone? For information about the 2017 conference in San Jose from Oct. 18 to 22, visit ScienceAndNonduality.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Aging with Passion and Purpose Finding Fulfillment, Creativity and Meaning by Deborah Shouse

ant to age well? The answer isn’t in your 401k. Self-acceptance, a positive attitude, creative expression, purposeful living and spiritual connections all anchor successful and meaningful aging. In fact, these kinds of preparations are just as important as saving money for retirement, according to Ron Pevny, director of the Center for Conscious Eldering, in Durango, Colorado, and author of Conscious Living, Conscious Aging.

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While most people believe adulthood is the final stage of life, Dr. Bill Thomas is among the creative aging experts that identify another life chapter: elderhood. “Elders possess novel ways of approaching time, money, faith and relationships,” says Thomas, an Ithaca, New York geriatrician and fierce advocate for the value of aging. “The best chapters may be near the end of the book,” Thomas continues. “Once you appreciate yourself and your years, you can relinquish outdated expectations and seek to discover your true self. Then the world can open up to you,” says Thomas. “Living a rewarding life means we are willing to say, ‘These chapters now are the most interesting.’” During this time, rather than feeling consumed by what we have to do, we can focus on what we want to do. 30

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For older people, relationships offer foundational connections; but as we age, friends may drift away, relocate or die. “Successful aging requires refilling our funnel of friends,” says Thomas, who considers socially engaged elders with friends wealthier than a socially isolated millionaire. “Notice opportunities for interacting and connecting,” advises Shae Hadden, co-founder of The Eldering Institute in Vancouver, Canada. Talk with the checkout person at the grocery store or smile at a stranger walking her dog.

Cultivate a Positive Attitude

Our beliefs about aging shape our experiences. A Yale University study found that older individuals with more positive self-perceptions of aging lived 7.5 years longer than those less so inclined. Connecting with positive role models helps us release limiting beliefs and embrace an attitude of gratitude instead. Other life lessons can be gleaned from observing how negativity affects people physically, emotionally, and socially. Holding onto regrets traps us in the past zapping energy and self-worth; it also keeps the best in us from shining out says Pevny. He suggests a simple letting-go ceremony, with friends as witnesses. If possible, hold it in a natural outdoor setting.

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Creating our own life review helps us acknowledge and understand our most significant experiences and reminds us of all we’re bringing to our elder journey. Pevny offers these approaches: n Develop a timeline, dividing life into seven-year sections. For each, write about the strongest memories and most influential people. n Consider what matters most, from people and values to challenges and dreams. n Write to children and grandchildren, sharing tales of our life’s most significant events and lessons. n Record key stories on audio or video.

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The changes that aging brings can mire elders in depression and isolation. “Older people need to be brave and resilient,” says Susan Perlstein, of Brooklyn, New York, founder emeritus of the National Center for Creative Aging, in Washington, D.C., and founder of Elders Share the Arts, in New York City. “To age creatively, we need a flow of varied experiences, exploring new activities or reframing longtime interests from a fresh perspective.”

Expressive arts can engage people’s minds, bodies and spirits. A George Washington University study shows that people engaged in the arts are happier and healthier. Perlstein understands this firsthand, having begun taking guitar lessons in her 70s. Motivated to play simple songs for her new granddaughter, she subsequently learned to play jazz and blues tunes and joined a band. “I’m doing something I love,” says Perlstein. “I’m meeting diverse people, learning new things and enjoying a rich life.” Musician John Blegen, of Kansas City, Missouri, was 73 when he realized his lifelong secret desire to tap dance. When Blegen met the then 87-year-old Billie Mahoney, Kansas City’s “Queen of Tap,” he blurted out his wish and fear of being “too old.” She just laughed and urged him to sign up for her adult beginner class. He asked for tap shoes for Christmas and happily shuffle-stepped his way through three class sessions. “Tap class inspired me, encouraged me and gave me hope,” he says. “Now I can shim sham and soft shoe. It’s a dream come true.” To unearth the inner artist, ask: n Which senses do I most like to engage? n Do I enjoy looking at art or listening

to music? Do I like sharing feelings and experiences? If so, a thrill may come from writing stories or plays, acting or storytelling. n As a child, what did I yearn to do; maybe play the piano, paint or engineer a train set? Now is the time to turn those dreams into reality. n How can I reframe my life in a positive way when I can no longer do activities I love? If dancing was my focus before, how do I rechannel that energy and passion? If puttering in the garden is too strenuous, what other outdoor interests can I pursue? The answers can lead to fresh settings, including local community centers and places of worship. Many universities have extension classes for lifelong learners. State arts councils support programs, and museums and libraries host helpful activities. Shepherd Centers encourage community learning and Road Scholar caters to elders that prefer to travel and study.

Discover a Purpose

Upon retirement some people feel purposeless and lost. They yearn for something that offers up excitement, energy and joy. Hadden invites people to be curious and explore options. “We’re designing our future around who we are and what we care about now,” she says. Try keeping a journal for several weeks. Jot down issues and ideas that intrigue, aggravate and haunt. After several weeks, reflect on the links between concerns that compel and those that irritate. Perhaps we’re intrigued by a certain group of people or a compelling issue. “A concern points to problems and people you want to help,” Hadden observes. This can range from lending

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At one of his conscious aging retreats, Pevny created a fire circle. Mike, 70, had been a dedicated long-distance runner for most of his life. Now plagued with mobility issues, Mike decided to let go of regrets. He brought a pair of running shorts into the circle and talked about what the sport had meant to him—its joys, challenges and camaraderie. Then he tossed the shorts into the fire, telling his friends, “I am letting go so I can find a new purpose and passion.”

a hand to struggling family members, maintaining our own health, volunteering for a literacy project or working to reduce world hunger. “Choose what inspires you to get out of bed each day, eager to move into action.”

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spiritually as we age. “Sit in solitude, gather your scattered thoughts and set an intention,” Singh suggests. “A daily practice shows what peace, silence and contentment feel like. As you become more comfortable, add time until you’re sitting for 20 to 40 minutes.”

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Earth, community and world,” Pevny says. Creative aging is about improving the future for subsequent generations. In 2008, longtime educator Nora Ellen Richard, 70, of Overland Park, Kansas, wanted to be of greater service. She asked herself, “What if I housed a foreign student?” and found the International Student Homestay Program. She embarked upon an exploration of cultures from around the world without leaving home. Today, Richard has hosted more than a dozen female students and each relationship has expanded and enriched her life. “We talk about politics, food, religion and cultures; we even pray together,” Richard says. She points to memorable moments of bonding and respect, appreciation and celebration, and says, “As I’ve grown older, I’ve learned how vital it is to nurture the world I am in.” Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and dementia advocate. Her newest book is Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together. Connect at DementiaJourney.org.

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GRACEFUL AGING

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et’s face it. We are all aging no matter what stage of life we are in. We might not feel it so much in our 20s and 30s; however, aging is inevitable. Although we can’t stop the clock, we can do something about it— and it doesn’t involve Botox or plastic surgery. Three major steps you can take to age gracefully are: 1) eating foods that grow from the earth, 2) consuming good quality fats and 3) letting go of emotional stressors. Plants that grow from the earth like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices contain phytonutrients that nourish our body and provide life and vitality. “Eat a rainbow of colors.” We hear this all the time! WebMD.com agrees that phytonutrients help prevent disease and support our immune system. Yellow, orange and red fruits and vegetables contain

antioxidants that prevent free radical damage to organs, tissues and cells. Not only will good nutrition from the earth allow the body to function properly and look vibrant and healthy, but good healthy fats will do this, as well. Healthy fats like coconut oil, grassfed butter, avocados, olive oil and nuts are essential for optimal hormones, brain function and healthy hair, nails and skin. This does not mean you need to start the ketogenic diet (a low-carb, high-fat diet) tomorrow. Just gradually introduce more fats into your diet. Often times, people struggle with adding fats into their diet. This is often because their body cannot digest fat well because their digestive systems are not functioning properly. There are ways to address this issue so that fats can be absorbed properly without hav-

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through Energy Psychology practices, including EFT aka tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) as was the case for me. If we have suffered distress and trauma from childhood or later on, as I did, the impact of the past distress often lies unprocessed, unable to move into past memory storage. As raw energetic memory, it can easily be reactivated and triggered in current times causing us to become agitated and reactive. Also, if there is an accumulation and build- up of past distress that was unable to be resolved, we may develop physical illness from compounded raw energy of our past experiences. The benefit of Energy Psychology (EP) and other energy medicine therapies, is that they can access the core cause of our distress and clear it so that we can lead happier and healthier lives. During my years expanding my knowledge as a holistic psychotherapist, I became a member of the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology (ACEP). According to their website, EnergyPsych.org, energy psychology is a collection of mind-body approaches for understanding and improving human functioning. EP focuses on the relationship between thoughts, emotions, sensations and behaviors, and known bioenergy systems (such as meridians and the Biofield). These systems and processes exist—and interact—within individuals and between people. They are also influenced by cultural and environmental factors. In 2014, attending an ACEP conference, I first experienced Family System Constellations and a demonstration of the systemic energy field. Family constellations evolved from nearly fifty years of work by German psychotherapist, Bert Hellinger in the mid 1990’s and his understanding of family systems, phenomenology, energy and patterns found in families and bonds between relatives. In addition to our by Rev. Lyn S Felix, LCSW, CHT, RM own past distress, we may be the recipients of ancestral energy - issues of unacknowledged and ungrieved suffering that occurred within our family of origin, years before. We lthough I have had a good number of birthdays, I am may be unaware that we have been impacted by the ancesyoung in mind- body spirit perspective and my lifetral transmission, yet our life may be disrupted in relationstyle. My openness and curiosity to learn and explore ships, physical or mental health, finances and destructive new ideas has helped me overcome difficult times in my life, behaviors such as violence. to transition into new careers and to connect to expanded In constellations, we can recreate examples of family wisdom that embodies me to serve others and inspire them to systems using actual people or objects as representatives. heal and grow. When we set them into position, and allow the energy to In 1997, after experiencing a significant traumatic event move, we connect to the knowing field, an energetic field of that was overwhelming and affected my ability to feel safe consciousness that reveals the dynamic connection between and stable, I searched for a therapy that could help me cope persons. As people or objects move within the field, we get with my daily panic, distress and difficulty functioning. I to see, feel and understand what lies hidden from our normal found a therapist trained in more than talk therapy. What view of life and our perspective is able to shift. Systemic she used to help me through my trauma worked. It was family constellations, with its many dynamic strategies, can energy psychology therapies, based on acupressure, merid- help us to understand and even clear shadows from our famians, flow of chi, Chinese alternative medicine. This healing ily landscape affecting us in the present. experience propelled me on my holistic path, an amazing journey of discovery. For more information on Energy Psychology, Why it is important for people young or old, to begin Family Systems Constellations, or Vibrational to understand and relate to their bodies, thoughts and emoSound Healing, contact Rev. Lyn S Felix, LCSW, tions energetically. Everything is energy and in flow. Health CHT, Smart Solutions Inc. / Creative Holistic and well- being depends on our mind-body connection being Therapy at 610-282-0709. See ad page 58. balanced and the right and left hemispheres of our brain being connected. This balance and connection can often be achieved

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enowned yogi and international teacher Rodney Yee, of New York City, has maintained an inspired yoga practice for 37 years while juggling career obligations, fame and family life. While the benefits of yoga are increasingly well known—from stress reduction and pain management to a more limber body and inner peace—Yee is also aware of the challenges to maintaining a consistent practice. Here he shares insights on the pitfalls encountered by both beginning and advanced students. “My advice is to first get rid of self-berating behavior, including judgmental inner dialogue. In many aspects of life, we are constantly measuring ourselves against a standard, which is a waste of time and energy,” says Yee. With a professional background in classical dance and gymnastics, Yee decided to give yoga a try at a nearby studio when he craved more physical flexibility. “As many people do, I came to yoga for a reason. I was a dancer with tight joints. After the first class, I couldn’t believe how I felt. It was not at all like an athletic high; I had a sense of well-being and knew what it means to feel peaceful and clear.” For people with jam-packed lives, finding time for exercise can be daunting. Yee suggests a relaxed approach to scheduling yoga into a busy day. “As the rishis [Hindu sages] say, we shouldn’t ‘try’ to meditate, not try to force a natural state. To say, ‘I have to do yoga,’ just puts another thing on our to-do list. Sometimes discipline is needed, but another part of discipline is not about force.” Different approaches to yoga abound, and part of staying motivated may include exploration of a variety of tradi-

tions as individual needs change due to lifestyle, health, interests or simple curiosity. Yee reminds us to go with the flow and follow how we feel in the moment. “Different schools of yoga exist because each offers something different. There is a form for all of our moods and a practice for how you feel at any given time.” Reflecting on how his own practice has evolved through the years, Yee recollects, “In my 20s and 30s, my yoga practice was arduous, including three to four hours of strong, physical work and a half hour of pranayama [breath work]. Then for 20 years, it involved a lot of teaching. Over the past 17 years, my practice has become more subtle, with a focus on sequencing and meditation; it’s about how to do this all day long in the context of my body and my life; about being both centered and in the world. In some way, we’re always doing yoga, as we already take 20,000 breaths a day. From a philosophical and ethical point of view, yogis have no choice but to practice.” Because many American women have found their way to a yogic path, men often assume it’s primarily a women’s niche. But yoga has been a male practice for nearly 2,500 years in other countries. Yee encourages men

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to not feel intimidated. “Why not try something that can help you improve your business, family life and even your golf game?” he queries. While Yee believes in a no-pressure approach, he also suggests inviting ways to foster consistency. “If you are just beginning, set aside a half-hour before going to bed or get up a half-hour earlier. Also note that pain is less to be avoided than learned from.” Wisdom can come from dedication to a yoga practice. Yee’s philosophy

is, “You can blink and half your life is gone. You can’t always be busy, busy, busy; you have to decide how to fill your life. As spiritual teacher Ram Dass counsels, ‘Be here now.’ Train yourself to bring body, mind and heart together and fully drink from that.” Learn more at YeeYoga.com. Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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ENERGETIC PSYCHOLOGY The Five Elements and You by Mark R. Reinhart

ow many times have you literally worried yourself sick, felt so anxious that you knew a panic attack was right around the corner or became paralyzed with fear? What you were experiencing was the effect of emotions on your body chemistry and by extension, your total health and well-being. On the other side of that equation, how many times have you been overwhelmed with joy while viewing a breathtaking sunset, felt wrapped in healing energy while standing at the edge of the ocean or experienced your integral connection with the universe as you stared into the majestic heavens on a dark night? The way we perceive the world around us is ultimately the world we see, but moreover, our perception determines the state of our health and well-being. Our brain processes information gathered via our senses through the filter of our cumulative life experience as it determines the appropriate reactions and responses to every situation. If we always look through a yellow glass, everything we see would have a yellow tint. So it is with our emotions. If we are in a constant state of worry, we will have a hard time viewing situations in any other way. Enter energetic psychology. It is not a new concept; the Chinese have been incorporating this approach to health and wellness for centuries. The premise is that within each of our five primary organs (liver, heart, spleen, lungs and kidneys) reside virtues, which are gifts from the Divine, along with acquired emotions which, when unprocessed, are detrimental influences resulting from our ego’s interactions with the world around it. Aspiring to live a virtuous life through proper diet, rest, exercise, spiritual practice, lifestyle, etc., promotes 38

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the smooth flow of qi (the foundation of good health and longevity), as well as harmonious and efficient organ function. Holding on to any of the acquired emotions eventually leads to organ disharmony and the subsequent related physical manifestations. Referring back to the opening example, unprocessed worry and obsessiveness damages the spleen and can result in digestive disharmonies. Excessive and constant nervousness can damage the heart and lead to anxiety and panic attacks. These are just a few of the correlations between emotions, disharmonies and the various organs from the Chinese medical perspective. The gift of this existence is that we are able to experience the full range of the emotional spectrum. Learning the lessons that each emotion teaches is part of our overall development as sentient beings. It is when we hold on to emotions that disharmonies occur, usually beginning very subtly on the spiri-

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tual level, becoming more noticeable on the emotional level but really getting our attention when the blockage(s) begins to manifest and affect us physically. So how do we become more attuned to our emotional/energetic predispositions? In the same way that you know yourself better via blood panels and DNA mapping, the Chinese Five Element System offers an energetic profile that helps determine any predispositions toward holding on to certain of the acquired emotions. For example, an excess of wood in your chart can indicate a predilection for not expressing anger, being impatient or holding on to resentments. This excess may manifests as hypertension and some display of what the west may call “neurological conditions.” Chinese medicine does not treat words, but seeks to address any manifestation of disharmony. Returning the person to balance is the goal of the Chinese health arts. This rebalancing is achieved through meditations targeted at processing and understanding the emotions involved, organ-specific qigong exercises, breath work and the incorporation of color and gemstones, along with directional awareness. Basically, we harmonize our bodies in the same way that we would harmonize the energies of a house or room. It’s personal feng shui! Mark Reinhart will be hosting a Chinese Astrology/Five Element Qigong Workshop from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 10 at Three Pure Rivers Studio for the Arts, located at 18 Rittenhouse Pl., Drums. Call 570-359-3059 or visit ThreePureRivers.com for details. He will also be doing Chinese Five Element personal assessments at the MUM Fall Expo, Sept. 16 and 17 at Ag Hall at the Allentown fairgrounds.

"Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water." - Buddha

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FABULOUS FAN FARE Healthy Tailgating Foods to Cheer For by Judith Fertig

at, play, party… and repeat. We may call it tailgating, fangating, homegating, a watch party or simply eating with friends before a big game. According to the American Tailgaters Association, in St. Paul, Minnesota, an estimated 50 million Americans tailgate annually. Whether we’re on the road or at home, making the menu healthy is a winning strategy for hosts and guests. Here, two experts divulge their winning ways. Says Debbie Moose, author of Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home, Ivy League schools like Princeton and Yale claim credit for pregame picnics that 19th-century sports fans packed into their horse and buggy for local road trips. Moose lives in the

tailgate trifecta of the North Carolina triangle, home to Duke, North Carolina and Wake Forest universities. She enjoyed discovering that University of Washington sports fans from the Seattle area like to sail to their chosen picnic spots, while University of Hawaii folks grill fish on hibachis in Honolulu. Moose naturally prefers healthy, Southern-style fare such as deviled eggs and marinated green bean salad, which can be served hot, cold or at room temperature. “At the game or at home, your guests will be moving around, so go for foods that can be eaten with one hand,” she suggests. She also plans her menu around color, universal appeal and variety because it’s healthier than just serving a mound of barbecued chicken wings

and a big bowl of potato chips. She likes recipes that can do double duty; her black bean summer salad with cherry tomatoes and corn can function as a colorful side dish or as a salsa for nonGMO blue corn chips. “Recipes that you can do ahead of time make things easier on game day; just pull them from the fridge and go,” says Moose. Daina Falk, of New York City, grew up around professional athletes because her father, David Falk, is a well-known sports agent. Excitement-generating sports are in her blood and inspired her to write The Hungry Fan’s Game Day Cookbook. She knows that most of the tailgating in her area takes place for football and baseball games and NASCAR races. On HungryFan.com, Falk serves up tips for every fangating/homegating occasion, from the Kentucky Derby to the Super Bowl. “Keep your menu interesting,” says Falk. “I always like to feature a dish for each team. For instance, if you’re hosting an Alabama versus Washington watch party, you could feature an Alabama barbecue dish with white sauce and oysters or other fresh seafood. Both dishes are characteristic of the local foods in the universities’ respective hometowns.” Falk recommends buying more local beer than needed to make sure not to run out. Game day guests can get hot and thirsty, indoors or out. Supply lots of filtered water in nonbreakable containers. For easy entertaining, Falk recommends biodegradable dishes and cups. “Whenever there are a lot of people in one room, especially when they’re drinking, a glass will likely be broken,” she says. “Save yourself cleanup and the risk of glass shards by committing to temporary cups and plates that are Earth-friendly and compostable.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Healthy Tailgating Recipes cold running water to cool down. Drain well for a few minutes.

Let come to room temperature before serving.

Place the beans and onions in a large bowl or large re-sealable plastic bag. Pour the dressing in and mix with the vegetables.

Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Fan Fare: A Playbook of Great Recipes for Tailgating or Watching the Game at Home.

Refrigerate four hours or overnight, stirring or shaking occasionally.

More tailgating recipes on pages 42-43.

Crowd-Pleasing Marinated Green Beans Yields: 8 servings This simple salad is easy to double or triple. Make it the day before the game and refrigerate. Â˝ large red onion, thinly sliced 1 /3 cup extra virgin olive oil Âź cup herb-flavored white wine vinegar or regular white wine vinegar Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 lb fresh green beans, ends trimmed, but left long Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Place the sliced onions in a colander over the sink. In a small bowl, stir together the oil, vinegar, salt and pepper until combined. Stir in the garlic. Set aside. When the water comes to a boil, add the green beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes or just until the beans are bright green; do not overcook. Pour the beans and hot water over the onions in the colander. Rinse under natural awakenings

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Chilled Red Bell Pepper Soup Yields: 4 small servings Quadruple this recipe to make soup for a larger gathering. Serve in small sipping cups—cold for games in hot weather or hot for games in cold weather.

Black Bean Summer Salad Yields: 8 side dishes or 4 light meals This salad is easily doubled to feed a crowd. 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels 2 (15 oz) cans black beans, rinsed and well drained 5 or 6 green onions, white and green parts, chopped 1 large sweet banana pepper, seeded and chopped 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes 6 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp lime juice 2½ Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tsp chili powder Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 /3 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves In a large bowl, toss together the corn, black beans, green onions, banana pepper and tomatoes.

1 red bell pepper, stemmed ½ cup low-fat Greek or dairy-free yogurt ¼ yellow onion 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 small/mini-cucumber ¼ cup rice vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 4 large garlic cloves 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil Garnish: Flat leaf (Italian) parsley (minced optional) Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds Blend all main ingredients, except garnish, in a high-speed blender into purée. Serve topped with the parsley and a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds. Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

Vegetarian-Friendly Barbecue Cauliflower Nuggets Yields: 8 appetizer servings Plant-based barbecue is a home run or touchdown. 1 head of cauliflower 1 cup all-purpose or gluten-free flour 1 Tbsp barbecue spice blend 1 cup nut milk of choice 1 cup tomato-based barbecue sauce Accompaniment: Dipping sauce of choice Preheat the oven to 450° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Rinse and separate cauliflower florets into small- to medium-sized pieces.

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, chili powder, salt and pepper.

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the barbecue spice, flour and nut milk until smooth.

Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat them all. Then stir in the cilantro.

Dredge each piece of cauliflower in the batter before placing it on the baking sheet.

Refrigerate from 1 to 3 hours to let the flavors come together.

Bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown. Brush the cauliflower with barbecue sauce and return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.

Note: If using frozen corn, drain it well and lightly sauté in a couple of teaspoons of olive oil before adding it to the salad. This removes moisture that may make the salad watery. Courtesy of Debbie Moose, Southern Holidays: A Savor the South Cookbook. Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com 42

Remove the cauliflower from the baking sheet and plate alongside a dipping sauce of your choice. Adapted from Daina Falk’s HungryFan.com.

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NATURE’S CLASSROOM Outdoor Learning Engages the Whole Child by Meredith Montgomery

Nature-based schools provide a child-centered, guided discovery approach to early learning that appeals to kids, parents and teachers and offers far-ranging benefits.

or youngsters at Tiny Trees Preschool, in Seattle, nature is their classroom— rain or shine; tuition even includes a rain suit and insulated rubber boots. At Schlitz Audubon Nature Preschool, in Milwaukee, children use downed wood to build forts and fires. Students of Vermont’s Educating Children Outdoors (ECO) program use spray bottles of colored water to spell words in the snow.

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stream, we observe them from a bridge, and then search out the headwaters to see where they’re coming from,” explains Jay.

Nature Preschools The launch of Earth Day in 1970 and America’s nature center movement in the 1960s yielded another immersive nature-based model that includes indoor learning. The preschool at the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designcertified Schlitz Audubon Nature Center includes three nature-focused indoor classrooms and three outdoor areas— two with manmade structures like a slide and picnic tables, and one left completely natural. Founding Director Patti Bailie says the children spend most of their day outside and teachers can take them beyond the play areas to explore 185 acres of prairie, forest, wetlands and lakefront beach habitats.

Based on the publicly funded forest kindergarten model used by Scandinavian countries since 1995, Tiny Trees encompasses seven urban park locations throughout the city, ranging from 15 to 160 acres. With no buildings, playgrounds or commercially produced furniture and 30 percent less overhead, “We can make exceptional education affordable,” remarks CEO Andrew Jay. “Most of the day is spent exploring the forest. If children see salmon in the Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com 44

ECO currently collaborates with seven Vermont public schools from preschool to high school, offering year-long programs for students in inquiry-based outdoor learning for up to four hours a week. “We immerse ourselves in nature with a 10-minute hike into the forest,” says program coordinator Melissa Purdy. Students first learn safety protocols and how to set up camp. Introducing skill-appropriate tools, preschoolers whittle sticks, third-graders build teepees and lean-tos, and high school students build bridges across streams.

Building Resiliency Sharing space with insects and plants requires special safety protocols and preparation, but the injury rate of outdoor learning is no higher than that of indoor schools. “Children are building risk literacy—they climb trees, but only to safe heights; they step on wet rocks, but learn how to do so without falling,” says Jay. Classrooms without walls work because students have a sense of freedom within reasonable boundaries. “In winter, we dress warmly and do more hiking to generate body heat. We use picnic shelters in heavy rains. Children don’t have anxiety about the future—rain means puddles to splash in and snow means building snowmen,” says Jay.

Developing the Whole Child Outdoor learning naturally creates knowledge of local ecosystems, environmental stewards and a sense of place, but teachers also observe many other developmental benefits. At the Magnolia Nature School, at Camp McDowell, in Nauvoo, Alabama, Madeleine Pearce’s agile and surefooted preschoolers can hike three miles. Located in a rural county with a 67 per-

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Kindergarten means “children’s garden” and originally took place outdoors. It’s commonplace today in Finland, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland.

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Parents and teachers often describe nature preschool students as being more observant, confident, inquisitive and engaged. cent poverty rate, the school partners with Head Start to secure tuition-free opportunities for families. Pearce attests how exploring the 1,100-acre property fosters language skills. “With less teacher instruction, children have more time to talk freely with each other.” Instead of loudly calling kids in, Purdy uses bird calls or a drum, which fosters a sense of peace and respect. During daily sit time students observe themselves as a part of nature. “As birds sing and wildlife appears, children see the rewards of quiet and stillness, so self-regulation becomes natural,” agrees Bailie. Bailie sees how children in forest kindergartens express better motor skills, physical development and cognitive abilities than those restricted to traditional playgrounds. Natural playscapes change with the season, are sensory-rich and provide extra oxygen to the brain—all factors that correlate to brain development. Such benefits are reported in Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, Brain Rules by John J. Medina and the Early Childhood Education Journal. Outdoor preschools also foster microbial exposure, essential for healthy immune system development. “Without this exposure, children are at increased risk for developing allergies, asthma, irritable bowel disease, obesity and diabetes later in life,” says B. Brett Finlay, Ph.D., author of Let Them Eat Dirt, which cites supporting science. Kindergarten readiness is a goal of all preschools, but Pearce doesn’t believe a traditional academic focus is required. “By putting nature first, children are socially and emotionally ready for kindergarten,” she says. “They know how to conquer challenges and are ready to take on academics.”

NATURE JOURNALING TIPS by Meredith Montgomery

ature journal content is highly personal, ranging from scientific species accounts to wildlife-inspired stories. With just a notebook, pencil and fully engaged senses, nature enthusiasts of all ages can foster observation skills, creativity and outdoor exploration. Prompt open-ended questions. “Nature journals encourage children to ask questions and search for answers,” says Tiny Trees Preschool CEO Andrew Jay, of Seattle. Ask why flowers are blooming, how slugs suddenly appeared and what type of tree a leaf came from. Build upon findings with drawings and notes. Make a sound map. Project Learning Tree, a nationwide environmental education program funded by the American Forest Association, suggests drawing an “X” in the middle of the page to represent where the child is sitting. Then use pictures, shapes or words to show the relative locations of surrounding sounds. Consider the macro perspective. Vermont’s Outdoor Education Coordinator Melissa Purdy shows students close-up shots of moss or sticks without revealing what the abstract image is. Students note what they observe and wonder as they try to solve the mystery.

Alternatively, challenge children to draw their own macro images by looking at an object with a magnifying glass. Find a sit spot. Give children the time and space to write and draw freely in their journal as they sit quietly in nature. “Return to the same spot regularly and see how things have changed,” advises Patti Bailie, a professor of early childhood education at the University of Maine, in Farmington. If kids are too busy exploring and learning while outside, reflections can be captured once they’re back inside, too.

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com). natural awakenings

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Technical Breakthroughs

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Demand Surges as Prices Fall by Jim Motavalli

ow is a good time to buy a solar system and get off the grid. Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen 67 percent in the last five years, reports Alexandra Hobson with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). It’s a boom period for solar—a record 14.8 gigawatts were installed last year in the U.S. Solar represented 39 percent of all new electric capacity added to the grid in 2016, surpassing natural gas (29 percent) and wind (26 percent). In the first quarter of this year, solar and wind together comprised more than half of all new U.S. power generation.

The Solar Investment Tax Credit was extended for five years at the end of 2015, so homeowners and businesses can qualify to deduct 30 percent of the installed cost from their federal taxes. Also, there’s no upper limit on the prices for the qualifying panels. There are 1.3 million solar systems in the U.S. now, with a new one added every 84 seconds. Some 260,000 people currently work in the industry, double the figure of 2012. California is the leader in installed capacity, followed by North Carolina, Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, Massachusetts and Utah.

In 2016, the average residential solar system produced seven kilowatts, at an average installed cost of $3.06 per watt, according to Hobson. A system costing just over $21,000 before taking the income tax credit yields a final net cost of $15,000. “It’s a perfect marriage for residential customers,” says Bill Ellard, an energy economist with the American Solar Energy Society (ASES). “The systems will produce electricity for about five cents per kilowatt-hour year-round compared to the average electric price of 10.34 cents per kilowatt hour tracked in March 2017.” New solar panel designs coming online mean even greater savings. Panels with built-in micro-inverters are cutting home installation costs for large central units (although their longterm, all-weather durability isn’t clear yet). A breakthrough at Japan’s Kobe University means single solar cells could achieve 50 percent efficiency, up from the 30 percent formerly accepted as the upper limit. Ugly panel frames may also be a thing of the past. More aesthetically pleasing frameless panels are expected this year from big players like SolarWorld, Canadian Solar and Trina Solar, with adapted mounting hardware. Producers like Prism Solar and DSM Advanced Surfaces are also working on frameless clear panels, with cells bound between panes of glass. These attractive clear panels are highly resistant to fire and corrosion. Tesla, which recently acquired SolarCity, is marketing tempered glass photovoltaic shingles that integrate with tile roofing materials to make the installation nearly undetectable. Tesla claims they’re three times as strong as standard roof shingles and guarantees them for the life of the house.

Solar Works for Many Now

For an average household electric load of 600 kilowatt-hours per month, for example, a daily dose of five hours of direct sunlight and four-kilowatt system will likely meet demand. For households with higher usage, especially in the South and West, bigger installations are the norm. “Solar system sizes have been growing fairly steadily as the price has come down,” Hobson notes. 46

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Thanks to Google Earth, solar installers usually know if a property has the right conditions; avoiding the fee for an onsite inspection. Houses with a southern orientation within 40 degrees of direct southern exposure are golden. Those with flat roofs work well because the panels can be tilted for maximum effect. Adjustable panels can also be adapted to the best angle per season. Panels can’t be in shade for a significant part of the day. Rooftop installers can work around vent pipes, skylights and chimneys. If major obstructions are a problem, ASES suggests a ground-mounted array or solar pergola, a freestanding wooden frame to mount panels. Solar systems heat swimming pools, too, offering huge operational savings over conventional heaters. They start at around $3,500 and average $5,500, compared to an average $2,664 for a fossil-fuel heater, reports HomeAdvisor.com. Determine if a state has net metering laws, which make it easy to sell excess power from a whole-home system back to the grid. Check for local tax subsidies on top of the federal 30 percent. The beauty of solar is that once the system is in place, operating costs are negligible. The lifespan of today’s panels is two decades and the payback is just two to three years. Jim Motavalli is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. He lives in Fairfield, CT. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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Fluoride Alert Excess in Food and Tap Water Harms Pets by Karen Becker

n 2009, an Environmental Working Group (EWG) study found that bone meal and animal byproducts in eight of 10 major national dog food brands contain fluoride in amounts between 1.6 and 2.5 times higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommended maximum dose in drinking water. Some fluoride from tap water used in the manufacturing of pet food contributes to this. Olga Naidenko, Ph.D., lead researcher of the study, remarks, “A failed

regulatory system and suspect practices by some in the pet food industry puts countless dogs at risk of ingesting excessive fluoride.” Fluoride occurs naturally in rocks, soil and thus some food plants and water supplies. More enters food via use of fluoride-based pesticides and commercial processing facilities. The EWG advises that two-thirds of all Americans, along with pets and farm animals, are exposed to artificially fluoridated tap water.

While fluoride exposure hasn’t been studied in dogs or cats, according to Dr. Joseph Mercola, ample research points to the dangers of fluoride to human health, including: n Arthritis n Bone cancer (osteosarcoma) n Bone fractures n Brain damage and lowered IQ n Damaged sperm and increased infertility n Deactivation of 62 enzymes n Dementia n Disrupted immune system n Disrupted synthesis of collagen n Genetic damage and cell death n Hyperactivity and/or lethargy n Impaired sleep (inhibits melatonin produced by the pineal gland) n Increased lead absorption n Increased tumor and cancer rate n Inhibited formation of antibodies n Lowered thyroid function n Muscle disorders

Fluoride Dangers to Canines Dogs are at substantial long-term risk for exposure to unacceptably high levels of fluoride. They are, for example, at significantly higher probability for bone cancer than humans, with more than 8,000 cases diagnosed each year in the U.S., compared with about 900 human cases. According to the EWG, a dog drinking normal amounts of tap water would be exposed to 0.05 to 0.1 milligram (mg) of fluoride per kilogram (kg) of body weight daily. A 10-pound

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tion for their elders among the children. “In this paradigm of mentorship, young people are mentoring their elders and elders are mentoring young people and together, we’re co-creating something new,” says Joshua Gorman, the founder of Generation Waking Up, based in Oakland, California.

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n intergenerational programs throughout the U.S. and in Europe, thousands of “youngers” and “elders” are building bridges that were forged naturally before family members spread out and many retirees departed for warmer climes. Based on a U.S. adult population of 41 million people 65 years and older and 74 million youths up to the age of 17, the current generation gap is already unprecedented. By 2030, those numbers will increase to 72 million and 80 million, respectively, according to the international nonprofit Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Along with Generation Waking Up, Wiser Together and others, it’s working to foster better social cohesion in ways that help individuals of all ages lead richer and more rewarding lives.

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woman as old as his grandmother in the film Harold and Maude. In real life, “I had the blessing of growing up in an intergenerational family,” says Yvette McGlasson, director of port revenue for the PPI Group, in Pompano, Florida. The 17-year veteran of the cruise industry is a former Holland America cruise director whose career at sea launched her into work as a director of events for age-restricted (55-plus) gated communities such as Del Webb Lake Providence, near Nashville. “As a child, I was told I had to listen to my elders as a sign of respect. The many memorable times spent with my grandparents, my mother’s friends and a great aunt who lived to 101, soon turned my resignation into an active desire to spend time with my elders. Their experiences and wisdom were fascinating and I understood that their shared life lessons could prove invaluable to me,” says McGlasson. The experience inspired her to develop a multigenerational “grandparents at-large” partnership with an elementary school across the street from the Del Webb community. The school principal recognized that residents would be valuable mentors, able to fill an emotional void for the latchkey kids of working parents, plus foster a deeper apprecia-

Providing nurturing opportunities for individuals to look at life through the eyes of others with dissimilar experiences that have led them to different assumptions and perspectives on life can be helpful. Broadening everyone’s relationship scope to include “May-December” friendships creates the potential for the kind of life-changing possibilities experienced by a troubled young man named Harold when he struck up a surprising friendship with a life-loving Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com 50

Since launching their first multigenerational initiative at the Shambhala Institute in 2004, partnering across age groups has been at the forefront of Juanita Brown and David Isaacs’ work as co-founders and hosts of the World Café global learning community. “We cultivate collaboration through conversations that matter in order to leverage the unique gifts of every generation in addressing humanity’s most critical issues,” says Brown. Such conversations—in which elders and young people give up the cultural and societal norms and habits that shape so much of their thinking—offer both groups opportunities to discern the possibilities inherent in mutual insight, innovation and action. When a young Clarissa Tufts, program coordinator and family liaison for the SelfDesign Learning Community, in British Columbia, was working on her master’s degree from the SelfDesign Graduate Institute, she sought out mentor Anne Adams, a faculty member in her 70s who worked with Tufts for 18 months. “Anne’s earliest statements, ‘I’m here to support you in being the best you can be’ and ‘I get energized by talking with young people and hearing their ideas,’ felt good and let me know that we were both benefitting from our relationship and building something together,” says Tufts. Stimulating cooperation and collaboration among generations evokes the vibrancy, energy and productivity that occur when people cross-pollinate ideas and perspectives. It can also provide a sense of purpose, improve confidence and social skills, create solutions to societal challenges, help resolve emotional and behavioral problems and lift depression, all enhancing productive engagement in life. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 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. Hope Hill Lavender Farm Open – Enjoy a visit to our lavender farm and new lavender farm store. Store contains our quality lavender products and other unique items. Come see what’s in store for you at Hope Hill. 10am-3pm. Free. 2375 Panther Valley Road, Pottsville. 570-617-0851. HopeHillLavenderFarm.com Protecting Your Sensitive Spirit Workshop Share experiences and Archangel Michael will teach how to protect yourself through various ways. We will engage in a short mediation after releasing our fears. $10. Wear blue, gold or white. Please RSVP. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 484-554-6299.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Restorative Yoga Teacher Training and Immersion – This teacher training is an 18-hr comprehensive experiential immersion designed to give the current teacher or serious student and in-depth guide through the techniques and practices of restorative yoga. This course may be taken for CE credits or as an immersion. Free. Boundless Yoga Studio Stroudsburg 823-F Ann Street, Stroudsburg. 570-664-0956

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Nutritional Live Blood Analysis – A unique method of examining a droplet of blood to reveal information on the general wellness and nutritional needs of the individual. Includes a 20-30 mini-consultation with Gwen Ward ND. $80. Health Habits Natural Foods Store on Rt873 Schnecksville. Call 610-767-3100 to schedule. Salts and Scrubs – Students learn about different varieties of salts, oils and additives to make the best body scrubs and bath salts. Each Student will make and take home a custom jar of bath salts and a body scrub. 90 min. 6pm. $25 Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791 Special Price Access Consciousness Bars® – This deeply relaxing process involves touching 32 points on the head and creates a positive neurological response that slows down the brain waves as if you are meditating. At the least you will feel deeply relaxed, and at most your whole life will change. Bangor. $50. Call Yvonne at 703-965-1303

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 25th Annual Fall Spiritual Expo – The expo that opened the door. 170 quality vendors at one of the largest events of it kind on the east coast. Holistic speakers all day. Vendor space may still be available. 10am-6pm. $8. Agri-plex Center, 1725 Chew Street, Allentown. 610-791-2641. Hummelstown Arts Festival - 9am-4pm. Hope Hill Lavender Farm is an artist at this great outdoor arts festival. Free admission. 4 East Main St, Hummelstown. HummelstownArtsFest.com

Access Energetic Facelift™ Sessions – Look younger and feel better without surgery, injections, creams or pills. Sessions available between 10am and 4pm. Bangor. Special price of $75. Call Yvonne to schedule an Appt. 703-965-1303 Rock Painting with Hellertown Rocks! – Ages 6 and up are invited to paint rocks which are used to spread kindness around Hellertown and surrounding areas. All supplies are included. You may come and go as you please. $5 per person. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 484-554-6299. Please RSVP by 9/10.

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Reiki Intro Workshop – In this workshop, you’ll learn what reiki energy healing is, who can benefit from reiki energy work, and why reiki is a helpful healing tool on your spiritual journey. $20. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. To register, call 407-600-6462. Unlocking Your Voice: A day of sound healing. Access the power in your voice to lift and energize or calm and quiet, release physical and emotional tension, and unleash your playful, creative self. Twin Ponds Center, Breinigsville. $75. 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Pre-registration required. Call Meg Deak at 610-504-4830.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Multimaster Free Demo – Enhance Cardiovascular, Circulatory & Respiratory, the Easy Way with the Pilates Multmaster Table. Helps with blood pressure, stroke prevention, stress, metabolism, endurance & energy. Power-assisted exercise and rehabilitation. Works at your ability, 7-8 pm Twin Ponds Center, Register 610-395-3355.

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savethedate EMPOWERED LIGHT HOLISTIC EXPO OCTOBER 27-29 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, and purchase natural products for personal and home care. Empowered Light Holistic Expo will focus on healthier lifestyles, including food, physical activities, stress reduction and self-care. Sue Greenwald, 484-459-3082, EmpoweredLight.com. Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Halls D & E, Oaks, Pennsylvania

savethedate FULL BODY REFEXOLOGY CERTIFICATION COURSE OCTOBER 28 & 29 Learn techniques for head to toe alignment. Full Body Reflexology is great for starting a new business. No background or knowledge of reflexology required. This is the only place to receive this training and certification. Full body work is done with the client fully clothed. Approved Provider #155 NCBTMB 12 CEU credits hours. Cost $375 for class and $75 for certification. Lebanon PA. For more information email healthquest10@comcast. net or call Dr Gwen Ward at 717-228-0612.

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Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation – June will play her crystal singing bowls as you meditate in the peaceful atmosphere. Beginning with a short, quiet meditation. $29. Limited to 15 participants. RSVP. Bring your own mats & pillows. 10am. Kindred Spirits, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

Lotion Bars & Healing Salves – A beginner’s workshop where students learn how to make salves usingboth herbs and essential oils. Students will also make a lotion bar, the super popular solid moisturizer. A perfect class to learn homemade body care. 6pm. Pocono Soap, 10 N 7th Street Stroudsburg. Register at 570-421-1791 How to Sage & Smudge – Learn how to use sage and how to clear dense energy from a room. During the workshop, we will talk about the different types of sage, how they work, and have hands-on practice. Cost $25 (includes sage bundle). Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

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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

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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 Reflexology Q and A – Stop by our clinic from 11am to 3pm and let us review your health concerns with you. Medical Reflexology can help with many health concerns by exerting pressure to reflex areas encouraging improved instruction to every part of the body. 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 267-424-4549. Tibetan Heart Yoga – Emphasizes the benefits of visualization and meditation using authentic Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practices and principles. Learn tools that help support our transitions and selfgrowth in our life on and off the mat. 6pm. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025

tuesday Dosha Balancing Yoga – The 5 Elements: Space, Air, Fire, Water, and Earth inform everything. Asana is a great way to balance these forces. We will include systematic relaxation and meditation to benefit mental clarity and vibrant health. 9:30am. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025

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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.

Yoga: Mid-morning Flow − Karen Klubertanz. 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. 9:30am, $88/8cl, Veterans $8, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-509-3677

Coordination Patterns & Dynamics Training – Betsy Wetzig. Simple, easy exercises 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

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.

Coordination Patterns & Dynamics 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. 3pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-398- 9652

Crystal Reiki by Alicia – Experience healing, energy sessions from 11am-5pm, by appointment. Receive an intuitive assessment of your energy, and insight of reiki energy. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. To make an appointment, call 407-600-6462

wednesday Stress Less, Stretch More Clinic – Come in for open space stretching, meditation or yoga. All the props are out for use: exercise-ball, strap and stretch your legs, use the bolsters for restorative yoga. Relax or energize your afternoon. 12:30pm. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025 Healthy Aging Chair Yoga – Accomplish your daily movements with greater ease using chair yoga postures to bring more stability to everyday rhythms: walking, balancing, and developing core strength. 11am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown. 215-257-5025. Sacred Symposiums – Discussion & Potluck Dinner - Every 3rd Wed at 7pm, we discuss different spiritual, inspirational, or metaphysical topics. Please bring something to the table. Free. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463 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.

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

thursday Tibetan Heart Yoga – Emphasizes the benefits of visualization and meditation using authentic Tibetan Buddhist spiritual practices and principles. Learn tools that help support our transitions and selfgrowth in our life on and off the mat. 9:30am. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025 Mantra Chanting – Nukal will chant the ancient Sanskrit mantras each Thursday at Sacred Space. He will provide the correct pronunciation for each session and help raise the vibration of the space and the participants. $20 donation. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463. Rune Readings – Available by appointment between the hours of 1-5pm. A variety of reading styles, and can help guide and empower you on your spiritual journey. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Call 717-304-6428 to schedule an appointment.

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.

friday Stress Less, Stretch More Clinic – Come in for open space stretching, meditation or yoga. All the props are out for use: exercise-ball, strap and stretch your legs, use the bolsters for restorative yoga. Relax or energize your afternoon. 12:30pm. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025 Chair Yoga – Utilizing props, chairs and guided imagery to support correct alignment. Develop strength, release tension and balance weakness. Good for immobile, elderly, recovering from injury, or living with chronic illness. 10:30am. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, suite 150, Quakertown. 215-257-5025. Restorative Yoga – 2nd & 4th Fridays. Refill your cup with Bliss. Uses bolsters and blankets to support the body in yoga inspired postures. With support your body rests deeply. You breathe naturally, allowing your nervous system to regenerate energy. $35. Roots and Wings, 127 S. 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025. 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

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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 Ojas Building Restorative Yoga – Create a weekly ritual for releasing stress. Self-healing holds are used in concert with supportive restorative yoga postures. Warm basalt rocks on the Marma points in savasana complete this experience. 6pm. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025

saturday Yoga Bar – Set your (yoga) bar high with this exciting new class created for all levels. This yoga practice at the bar incorporates circuit and strength training, allowing for greater stability and alignment. Increases energy, improves spirit and is a lot of fun! 11:30am. Online registration required. Insight Heated Yoga Studio, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Yoga: Mom & Tots Yoga – Mons and Tots bond in a playful exploration of mind, body and senses during a supportive and empowering Hatha/Yin yoga class. No prior yoga experience is needed. All infants and tots up to 2 years of age are welcome! 9-9:50 am, $10/class, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 484-554-4601 Yoga: Hatha, Yin & Therapeutic, Kids & Family Class – A blend of creative play and relaxation. Light up your child’s face with joy! Great for building self-esteem, cooperation, focus, and trust. 10am. $10/1 adult & 1 child; $3/additional family member. Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 484-554-4601 Diverse Yoga – Appreciate diversity. Blue Lotus and Soulful Journeys Yoga teacher come to Nazareth Farmers Market. Our instructors have many different approaches to yoga. Come to multiple weeks to appreciate our diversity. First outdoor yoga class is free for new students! 484-546-6803 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 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.

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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.

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. See ad page 15.

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 24.

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 therapeutic-grade,organic Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 therapeuticgrade essential oils, and essential-oil enhanced nutritional supplements & products. Visit my website for details. Income opportunities available. See ad page 43.

BIRTHING SERVICES 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.

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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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BODYWORK ANDREI KAZLOUSKI

HEALING HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER

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 53.

Out Calls in eastern PA and western NJ 917-656-5523 leenoonan5@yahoo.com bestnewyorklicensedmassage.com

Recently relocated after 35+ years of private practice in Manhattan. City massage at country prices! Licensed massage therapist offering deep tissue, Swedish, ionizing detoxifying footbaths, energy balancing and craniosacral work. Visit website for more info. Stay young and get younger!

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 53.

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. • Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 • LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com 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 24.

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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 16.

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

LEE NOONAN, LMT

COLON HYDROTHERAPY

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 BARBARA MORRISON MS, LPC, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor Jinkiden Reiki Practitioner 108 N Broadway Wind Gap Pa 18091 610-390-6602

A board certified mental health counselor specialized in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and childhood behavioral disorders. Utilizing cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and EMDR modalities. Learn ways to identify strengths and techniques to improve your daily life. Through a collaborative relationship, you can find inner strength, and be encouraged in relationships with others. Accepting Insurances, call for a free phone consultation.

SMART SOLUTIONS AND CREATIVE HOLISTIC THERAPY

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

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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 54.

COUNSELING – MOTIVATIONAL DENISE BOOTH M.ED., NCC

Counseling Services for Adults & Adolescents 35 E. Elizabeth Ave. Suite 21A Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-893-0787 dcbooth77@gmail.com Identify life goals and ambitions. Recognize recurring problems and find solutions. Build resilience while restoring peace in your life. Feel empowered to make lasting change. Call for a free consultation.

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 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 21.

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 8.

MICHAEL TARAS, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CDC, NMD, IBDM. 2900 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown, PA 18103 610-432-1320 www.DrTarasDENTIST.com

As the Lehigh Valley’s only Holistic Dentist, Dr. Taras focuses on the safe removal of mercury fillings using ozone, chelators, bio-compatible fillings, and more. With additional degrees as a Naturopathic Physician, in Nutrition, and Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine, Dr. Taras has both the decades of training and experience to remove mercury fillings safely. Cerec dentist, IAOMT, ANMA, and CDC.

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, 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.

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.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

GREEN CEMETERY

GREEN MEADOWS AT FOUNTAIN HILL CEMETERY

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

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.

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 28.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS HEALTH COACH

EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

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

THE GLITTER COOKIE

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

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 32.

CAROL SIDDIQI FGNA, RYT

HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING

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

HYPNO PATH CENTER, LLC

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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 self-empowered. See ad page 26.

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

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MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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 23.

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

NATURAL 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.

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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 9.

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 33.

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

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! See ad page 54.

WOODLANDS HEALING RESEARCH NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE

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

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad page 22.

NATURAL HEALTH

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 47.

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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 21.

NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Nicholas Theodorou ND Lehigh Valley, PA 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.

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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.

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