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CHINESE THERAPY BRINGS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL BENEFITS

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s we near the end of another year and I ponder over the past 6 month’s as the owner and publisher of the magazine, I’m reflecting on some changes that have been made.

I would like to bring your attention to all the news briefs in the magazine, which are written by the advertisers. This not only helps them promote their business, but also informs you, the reader, about other alternative treatments that are available to you.

In the September issue, the Community Spotlight was on Easton Café owner Sarah Hinsch. She was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome and was informed that she would never get pregnant. She shared with us on how using whole foods, not only did her issue disappear, but she was able to get pregnant and now has a daughter. Sarah owns 2 Greenmouth Juice cafe’s and regularly gives nutrition talks at both locations. See her ad on page 37.

The October Community Spotlight issue focused on a Naturopathic Doctor, Jon Holznagel, who was diagnosed with lung cancer 17 years ago. Once diagnosed with this type of cancer, statistics state that 50% of all those diagnosed with lung cancer die in the first year and 50% of those left die in the 2nd year. Dr. Jon’s oncologist informed him that he would need to be admitted into the hospital immediately to remove his lung the next day. Dr. Jon decided to use a different method and today, 17 years later, he still has both lungs and is cancer free. He continues to educate customers who visit his store, To Your Health Natural Food. See his ad on page 15.

The November Business Spotlight issue, centered on Dr. Albert Peters, MD, a 28year board certified reproductive endocrinologist. When his wife Brenda was struggling with menopause, the only success he found was using bioidentical hormones. This immensely helped his wife and he delved further into anti-aging and bioidentical hormones.

He has since opened up his own practice called the Anti-Aging Medicine and Hormone Wellness Center. See ad on page 31.

This month is yet another fantastic story. Dr. Kristen Reihman, MD, has had Lyme disease 6 times. Her story is fascinating and I don’t want to say anything else, except if you have Lyme disease or you know anyone who has it, then you need to point them to this article, and the protocol she lists in her e-book. See article page 16, and ad on page 17.

My aim as the publisher of this magazine is to continuously promote these alternative treatments and educate our readers on what is available to them. I hope you find them helpful. I personally do not like the term alternative, my patients do not think I am an alternative treatment, but socially and culturally that is what we have been labelled as (somethings you just have to accept). If you missed any of the spotlights that have been mentioned above and would like to revisit any of the issues, the magazine can be read online at: https://issuu.com/lehighvalleyna/docs/natawake_lv11-18_lo It is with great pleasure that I would like to wish all advertisers, their families, and all the readers of this community magazine, a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a very Happy and prosperous New Year!

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Greenmouth Gift Cards, which are available online or at either café location, make fantastic gifts for teachers, coworkers, friends and family members. There’s something for everyone at Greenmouth, including juice cleanses, which offer a great way to give the body a break after overindulging during the holidays.

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The quicker the food is eliminated through the bowel, the greater the benefit, thus making the body less susceptible to storing free-formed fatty acids. Fiber can keep the toxins from building up in the colon by speeding the transit time. Both fats and animal proteins are absorbed primarily in the intestine, which will eventually lead to constipation.

A fiber-rich diet keeps the intestine healthy and cleaner of mucoid plaque. It also offers many other health benefits. High fiber foods are lower in calories and unwanted fats than other foods. They also promote the feeling of a full stomach, reduce calories and possible toxin absorption.

Diets lower in fiber allow foods to remain longer in the system, causing toxins to build up ad disease to begin. Consuming food rich in fiber will not cure all the physical problems, but it may help in preventing some illness in susceptible people.

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According to owner Dr. Jon Holznagel, the sun converts the cholesterol in our exposed skin to manufacture vitamin D3 during the summer months. The opposite occurs in the winter due to the lack of ultraviolet light. A vitamin D3 25(OH)D3 blood analysis can be ordered by a physician to determine whether an individual’s level of vitamin D3 is sufficient or insufficient.

“For many generations, mankind believed in elderberry’s antiviral properties.

Israeli virologist Dr. Madeleine Mumcuoglu enlightened us with her research that black elderberry reduces healing time,” says Holznagel. “In another similar randomized study, a Norwegian research team found that black elderberry reduced flu-like symptoms by 48 hours.

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An Effortless Way to Relieve Holiday Stress

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The gentle, slow movement and directed attention of the Feldenkrais teachings quiets the nervous system.

Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner Carol Siddiqi, of Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, in Breinigsville, says, “Here is an example of how to release stress while waiting in line: shift the weight on your right foot along the outside, then to the ball of the foot, continue to the inside and then finally to the heel, making a circle. Do this consciously. It is important to do each movement in a way that is easy and comfortable using as little muscular effort as possible. Do each movement slowly, relax and exhale and rest in between. This precisely structured movement involves thinking, sensing, moving, feeling and imagining. And away goes the stress!”

This method of movement is helpful in dealing with central nervous system conditions such as multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy and stroke. Musicians, actors and artists can extend their abilities and enhance their creativity, and it is a great way for seniors to retain or regain their ability to move without strain or discomfort. It not only works with the nervous system, but the whole person.

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s interest in ancient shamanic healing arts and ceremony grows, Jennifer “Smiling Shaman” Craig, has found a need to employ technology to meet the growing demand for informaJennifer Craig tion, instruction and participation. Now, residents of the tri-state area do not need to travel to Peru to sit in ceremony mountain medicine-man- and woman-style. Nor do they need to sign up for a course, costing upwards of $10,000, just to get a taste of the healing that is possible through ancient energy medicine. Craig offers free information on her website, SmilingShaman.com, and makes it easy to receive invitations to ceremony and shamanic workshops simply by texting SMILING to 55222 to sign up for Smiling Shaman Invites.

While some of these events are listed on the “Ceremonies” page of her website, as well as in the calendar section of Natural Awakenings Lehigh Valley, subscribers to Smiling Shaman Invites will receive advance notice of upcoming public events, invites to invitation-only events and the first opportunity to register. With the overwhelming responsibilities and commitments of modern life, it is helpful to have a simple text reminder to slow down and take time to make life sacred by participating personally in ceremony, and more importantly, in one’s own sacred journey.

Stay tuned for the $5 Smiling Shaman Meet & Greet, Q&A and Slideshow sessions at local coffee shops and brewpubs around the tri-state area by subscribing today.

For more information, call or text Jennifer at 970-317-0118 or visit JenniferCraig.me/ceremonies. See ad on page 56.

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Gress Mountain Ranch Hosts Be an Angel Campaign

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he Gress Mountain Ranch, in Orefield, is a therapeutic ranch for all people and a forever home for animals. The ranch is participating in The Morning Call’s Be An Angel Campaign by providing a list of three wishes for potential angel donors in the community.

The first wish is for $200 sponsorships for underprivileged children to attend summer Ranch Camp. The camp also needs volunteers and camp supplies, such as soap, Gatorade and juices. The ranch’s second wish is for gift cards from stores like Tractor Supply, Bird Mania, Quakertown Vet Clinic, Highland Animal Hospital, All Points Equine, Cunfer Veterinarian Services, Giant, Weis, Wegman’s, Leid’s and Living Things.

Gress Mountain Ranch’s final wish lists several specific items. These include a new refrigerator, new commercial washer and dryer, new laptop, Timothy hay, straw, pine shavings, Purina dry cat food, shredded wheat, duck food, senior horse food, pot-bellied pig food, alpaca pelleted food, bird millet sprays, canned pumpkin and carrots.

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We asked Kim Ng, owner of Kim’s Healing Center, in Easton, about a few of the treatments she uses with her clients.

Tell us more about Cupping Therapy.

Cupping therapy, one of the oldest practices of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), involves heating the air inside small glass cups and placing the inverted cups on the body, usually the back. When cups cool, the suction cups can loosen muscles, boost blood flow, sedate the nervous system and treat high blood pressure. The cups are usually placed on the five meridian lines down the back. Once suctioned, the cups remain on the back for 10 minutes before removal. Any remaining marks left are not painful and last for a couple of days. The marks indicate that toxins have been removed from the deep tissue. More than 50 diseases or symptoms have been treated with cupping, which is believed to promote mental and physical relaxation and well-being.

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improving circulation. Are there other techniques beside cupping and acupressure to improve circulation?

Scraping therapy is used to release the body from blood stagnation, which is considered to be the cause of many diseases in TCM. When blood is not flowing properly, it starts to stagnate and create an environment more suitable for disease. The scraping technique released blockages in the body and qi circulation to help oxidize and nourish cells. Scraping has two main functions where it both nourishes and detoxifies: The stroking action forces more blood and oxygen to the area to nourish those cells and the red spots on the skin signal the body to sweep and eliminate dead blood cells and other toxins from the body. After treatment, the patient experiences immediate relief from pain, headache, fever, chills, cough, nausea, stiffness and more. Scraping treatments release enough toxins to allow the body to find inner balance.

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Dr. Kristen Reihman MD Alternative Protocol for Treating Lyme Disease

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fter experiencing bouts of Lyme disease during her residency, Dr. Reihman found holistic methods of healing and recovery, which she shares with patients today through her holistic practice in Allentown and her e-book.

Dr. Reihman earned a bachelor’s degree in American Studies, with a minor in communications and film, in 1992 from Yale University. After graduation, she went to China to teach English. She enjoyed Chinese food and culture and learned about modalities such as herbal medicine and acupuncture. After one year in China, she contracted appendicitis and was transported to Hong Kong for an emergency appendectomy.

“Being a foreigner in the middle of a health crisis was pretty shocking and eye opening,” she relates. “It made me realize how important it is to have a healing team that literally understands your language and your perspective.”

When she returned to the United States, Reihman was at a crossroad and didn’t know what to do with her life. Through encouragement from her boyfriend during a cross-country drive, she decided to go to medical school. She took pre-med classes and was accepted at Stanford School of Medicine, where she graduated in 2004. She moved to Pennsylvania to do a residency in family medicine at Lehigh Valley Hospital. During that time, a tick bit her. Although she had no obvious symptoms of Lyme disease, as a precaution, she put herself on doxycycline and seemed to have no further problems.

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uted it to the fact that she was in her early 40s and had nursed her infant for an entire year, along with stress from starting a new job. She eventually realized that the Lyme disease contracted previously was recurring.

She calls that second bout her Near Death experience; she spent 3 months in bed, lost 30 pounds and was unable to participate in her family life in any meaningful way.

Through one of her patients also suffering from Lyme disease, Dr. Reihman learned about a whole realm of research and treatment options not taught in medical school. “I had a false belief that once you treat Lyme, it’s gone,” she says, “but I began to learn more about it on my patient’s behalf, and that turned out to change the trajectory of my entire professional life.”

One of those options was chlorine dioxide, or CD, a man-made gas. Dr. Reihman says CD can either be ingested orally or used topically as a way to oxidize and reduce the body’s pathogen load. Kerri Rivera, from whom Reihman learned about the effects of CD, has promoted is as a tool to reduce pathogens such as yeast,

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parasites, and heavy metals.

Dr. Reihman says that CD eased her Herx reactions, or die-offs that can occur when treating Lyme. She notes that use of CD for healing purposes has been a bone of contention in mainstream and even integrative wellness arenas. “But as with any healing modality, any time you actively take apart pathogens, you creates inflammation which can temporarily make you feel worse. With good detoxification and drainage practices, you can avoid Herxing, or at least avoid the worst of it.”

Dr. Reihman believes Lyme and other autoimmune issues respond best to integrative protocols including naturopathy, herbal medicine, oxidative therapies and nutritional practices. “I address not just issues that undermine recovery in the physical body, such as food allergies or leaky gut, but I also look at limiting beliefs and emotional blocks to healing. I like to think of our cells as little minions taking orders directly from our thoughts and feelings,” she says.

As Dr. Reihman slowly got better, she decided that she wanted to be in an environment that promoted true healing and nurturing. In 2012, she left her job at the hospital and opened her own practice out of her living room. She instantly had a full patient roster comprised of people with chronic and acute Lyme, who wanted to learn about the tools she had used to recover herself, holistically. She shares her healing experiences in an informative new e-book, Life After Lyme: Revive Your Inner Rock Star and Achieve a Full Recovery, available at lifeafterlyme.net. The book covers every aspect of the complex disease.

“It’s a comprehensive, D.I.Y recovery manual, and I also like to think it is like a supportive cheerleader on your healing team,” something she strives to be for every patient.

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Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute selfguided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety.

Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed.

The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns.

“Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”

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Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid.

They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García.

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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.

Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.

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Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.

Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-to-vigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one five-ounce glass of wine for women, two for men).

The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.

Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California.

Ten participants ate a 48-gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days. Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells. Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.

Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.

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New Species Discovered

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According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height.

Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer.

Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively.

More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.

The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration.

In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-squaremile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.

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European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles. Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.

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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything.

The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thoughtto-be-extinct and other species that are critically endangered.

Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them.

They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”

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Bridge Reborn

The old Tappan Zee Bridge, a three-mile span over New York’s Hudson River, is being turned into several artificial reefs off Long Island. Barge loads of decades-old concrete chunks and steel will significantly expand a state-managed artificial reef program to provide new habitats that increase the diversity of marine life, promote recreational fishing and diving, and bolster economic development.

The Tappan Zee, which opened in 1955 and was replaced in 2017, was once a vital crossing just north of New York City, carrying nearly 140,000 vehicles a day at its peak. Some parts are destined for recycling centers and scrap yards, while others are being repurposed.

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Antarctic Greenhouse Yields First Crop

Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets.

They picked about eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes grown inside a high-tech greenhouse as outside temperatures dropped to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station, but the Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables that might one day be grown on the moon or on Mars.

Alcohol Fallout

Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison In 2016, beer testing in Germany revealed residues of glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen, in every sample of beer. The environmental organization EcoWatch has found glyphosate in all of the most popular brands of wines in America and the world. One common factor in the tests is the presence of Monsanto Roundup, which is commonly sprayed in vineyards.

Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off.

They have also been proven to be neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors and a cause of liver disease even at very low levels.

Scouts Updated

Name Change Embraces Guys and Gals

The Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts for more than a century, but with girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change. A new name, Scouts BSA, will take effect in February.

Mike Surbaugh, chief executive of the Scouts, says, “We wanted to land on something that evokes the past, but also conveys the inclusive nature of the program going forward. We’re trying to find the right way to say we’re here for both young men and young women.”

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There is symmetry between living in an eco-conscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet.

■ Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound. Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant.

■ Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places. Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solar-powered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes. Use reusable tote bags when shopping.

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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point

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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.

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their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India.

Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness.

A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since.

Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious.

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In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.”

Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace.

While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises.

Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.

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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra.

It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says.

Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with

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millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says.

Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community. He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.”

Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeon-

ing underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience.

“These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says.

Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says.

News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution.

As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”

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Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated

into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S. Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.

Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field

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Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science.

For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces.

“Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya.

Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia.

“Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin.

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Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being.

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Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water.

Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis.

“Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but life-changing shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.”

For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms.

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Aerobic exercise like running, walking or cycling helps to decrease excessive cortisol, which can promote weight loss.

“Strength training and aerobic intervals are the best exercises to not only initiate, but maintain weight loss,” says Sue Markovitch, fitness trainer and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Westerville, Ohio. “This combination kicks the metabolism switch on, increasing the number of energy-producing mitochondria in our cells, and improves our ability to burn fuel. Intervals—where you push the energy expenditure high, recover and then repeat—catalyze the best results.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that three hours of moderate walking per week catalyzed significant weight loss compared to those that didn’t include walking in their exercise routines. Sessions on the yoga mat can also be a great cortisol-reducer through lowering stress levels and promoting equilibrium.

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds. A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

“Step in gradually. You want the program to be challenging, but doable,” counsels Markovitch. “If you work with a trainer, tell them if something hurts or feels too challenging. If they don’t listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body. You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key. Even if you don’t have 30 minutes to go to the gym, work out for 20 minutes—or even 10.”

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Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

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he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better.

Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware.

“Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven.

Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick.

Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the

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food. “If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says.

Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.

Dinner and Beyond

Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs. She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day.

Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.

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Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Surprising Sheet Pan Recipes Roasted Vegetable, Feta and Smoked Almond Salad This salad, packed with tasty browned vegetables, nuts and cheese, really satisfies.

Yields: 4 servings 1 medium red onion 2 carrots 2 zucchini 2 red peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 2 Tbsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chopped smoked almonds 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced fresh thyme or chives 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 6 large handfuls of a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, romaine or arugula Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven.

On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.

While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl.

Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.

When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix.

Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in.

Reprinted with permission from Carla Snyder’s One Pan: Whole Family from Chronicle Books.

Roasted Arctic Char and Asparagus with Pistachio Gremolata Pink-fleshed Arctic char is closely related to both salmon and lake trout, with a flavor somewhere between the two. Feel free to substitute with either fish.

Yields: 4 servings Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position.

Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

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Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily. Line up the rest of the bunch and slice off the bottoms at the same distance from the tips.

Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer.

Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper.

Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char.

Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes.

While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata.

Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

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2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each) 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds.

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds.

Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.

Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes.

Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

After putting the squash in to bake, toss together the mushrooms, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Arrange the mixture on a separate sheet pan, spreading it out in an even layer.

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Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan.

Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl.

When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.

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Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodle-like strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.

Bake this second pan on the upper rack until ingredients are soft and start to brown, about 30 minutes.

Add the squash strands and the mushrooms to the sauce and stir together to thoroughly combine.

Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top.

Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes.

Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil.

Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.

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Green Cars Update Plug Into the Latest Trends

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hrough August in the U.S., automakers sold 36,380 battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEV), compared to 16,514 by the same time last year. Sales are booming, although it’s not reflected in fairly flat sales of green cars overall. The reason is that hybrid sales are being lost as consumers go fully electric.

Americans are moving up from

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fuel-efficient gas/electric hybrids as their confidence grows in what batteries can do on their own, but they’re not yet making the vital eco-switch of giving up their gasguzzling SUVs in favor of full electrics.

Rather, gas-burning SUV sales keep growing to the point where they dominate the overall auto market.

To get up to speed on the terminology,

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a hybrid (think Toyota Prius) is powered by a small gas engine and uses an electric motor as a supplement; a PHEV (like the Chevrolet Volt) has an all-electric range of 15 to 50 miles, and then activates its gas engine for an additional 300 miles or more; a battery electric relies exclusively on electric power and runs out of “gas” when the battery power is depleted, but it also recaptures energy during braking to extend its range.

Sam Abuelsamid, a senior analyst at Navigant Research, says, “There is absolutely a shift happening from hybrids to battery electrics and plug-in hybrids. Our forecast is for [sales of] hybrids to be relatively flat over the next decade, with electric growth mainly coming from plug-in hybrids.”

With more consumers looking to buy a car with a plug, there are a number of options now available in an increasingly crowded field. Currently, there are 20 PHEV on the market, as well as 17 battery electrics—though not all of the latter models are available in all states.

Meantime, the SUV itself is plugging in. Eric Evarts, editor of GreenCarReports. com, says, “Electric cars’ market share may look small now, but no fewer than 15 automakers are planning to introduce electric SUVs for 2019. SUVs are really what American car buyers want.”

At the same time, regulatory changes mean electric cars will be available in more states, says Evarts. Projections call for rapid expansion of fast-charging networks

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like Tesla’s Superchargers to become more widespread for all kinds of electric cars in the next three to five years.

Battery cars are best suited for people that drive locally and have a place to put a 240-volt charger. For those that make the occasional long trip, a plug-in hybrid is the better choice.

Here are some models worth considering. All of them are eligible for federal tax credits, as well as some state incentives, though they’re lower for plug-in hybrids.

All prices are 2018 manufacturer’s list, before rebates.

never have to go to the gas station. When I pull into my driveway, it takes about five seconds to plug it in.”

Chevrolet Bolt ($37,495). The Bolt

Jaguar I-Pace ($69,500). At a recent media launch event, the I-Pace electric crossover proved highly capable both on and off the road. Its range is 240 miles.

beat Tesla to market with an electric car that offered more than 200 miles of range at a price below $40,000.

Others to consider include the Hyundai Kona EV, VW e-Golf, Kia Soul EV, Nissan Leaf (especially the Leaf e-Plus) and Tesla Model S.

Tesla Model 3 ($49,000). The Model 3 is fast, stylish and ultra-modern—with most controls located on the central screen. It delivers a range of 220 miles.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

Plug-In Hybrids: Batteries Plus a Backup Toyota Prius Prime ($27,300). This

updated version of the popular Prius offers 25 miles of electric-only range, an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) combined energy/fuel efficiency rating of 133 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), 54 mpg on gas only and 640 miles between either fill-ups or charges.

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid ($39,995).

The only available hybrid minivan, the Pacifica’s all-electric range is 33 miles, and the gas-only rating is 32 mpg, an MPGe rating of 84, with a combined range of 570 miles.

Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid

($24,950). It offers a battery-power range of 29 miles. On gas only, it delivers 52 mpg, with 119 MPGe.

Volvo XC90 T8 Plug-In Hybrid

($64,950). This luxury model offers an electric range of 18 miles, with a 62 MPGe and 27 mpg on gasoline.

Other models to consider: Honda Clarity, Chevrolet Volt, Cadillac CT6, BMW X5 xDrive40e and Kia Niro.

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TOYS Gifts that Evoke

Emerging Artistry

Kids’ Creativity

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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.

Go Robo

The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning. Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).

Language for a Lifetime

Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld. com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.

Budding Foodies

Take a quiz, experiment, learn more and find kid-approved recipes at AmericasTestKitchen.com/kids/home.

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Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes. “My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers.

The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials Gift Set contains eco-pencils, non-toxic crayons and oil-pastels.

DickBlick.com offers hundreds of free lesson plans for art lovers of all ages, skill levels and interests, all designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.

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Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.”

Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids. “The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.

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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.”

Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.”

Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.

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ooks for kids can be the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Here are some favorites.

The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery. Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and selfacceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities.

As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.”

Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability.

What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz.

Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt,

by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground.

Hello, Hello, by Brendan Wenzel, a picture book for ages 3 to 6, celebrates animals, including 30 endangered species.

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Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe

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by Sandra Murphy

olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets. It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.

Maintain Calm

Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy. “Flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.

Avoid Bad Foods

“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City. “Spilled food, unguarded pans and forgotten eggnog or liquor put animals at risk for severe gastrointestinal upset.”

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■ Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder—can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia.

■ Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets.

■ Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach.

■ Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs.

■ Nutmeg is toxic for pets.

The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.

Provide Good Foods

Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat.

“Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”

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Other Options

If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/ or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.”

Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of fourfooted friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free.

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PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS

Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst.

Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done.

For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable, batteryoperated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow.

Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.”

In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees.

Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.

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Preheat oven to 325° F. Combine dry ingredients and mix together.

In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together.

Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color.

Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface.

Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.

1½ cups oat flour 1½ cups brown rice flour ½ canned pumpkin, look for BPA-free cans (use plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling) 1 egg 2 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp honey Filtered water as needed

Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes.

Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.

1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

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Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within.

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centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.

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Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too.

Six Ways to Bring On Joy

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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, researchbased practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.

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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays.

By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.

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Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds.

The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.

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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.

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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day. When we directly express appreciation to loved ones and friends while we’re with them, everyone feels the joy of the loving connection.

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Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure

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The Holiday Secret

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ased on his study What Makes for a Merry Christmas?, psychologist Tim Kasser told the American Psychological Association: “[Our study] found that to the extent people focused their holiday season around materialistic aims like spending and receiving, the less they were focused on spiritual aims… We also found people reported ‘merrier’ Christmases when spirituality was a large part of their holiday, but reported lower Christmas well-being to the extent that the holiday was dominated by materialistic aspects.”

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Holiday Happiness Helpers

James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for GrownUps to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.

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Great for those who teach, sing and experience voice injury & stress., $30, Twin Ponds Center, pre-register 484-868-0005

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Discover A More Positive Life Outlook within Group Constellations! – 1-4pm. Rev. Lyn Felix presents an opportunity to see how systemic connections with family and ancestor’s influences and can be seen in a new way. $35. Twin Ponds Center, Pre-Register 610-282-0709 or email Therapylyn@yahoo.com

Healthy Happy Hour – 5-6:30pm. Stop by the café and enjoy 20% off any item in the display case.

Greenmouth Juice Café, 21 N. 7th St., Allentown.

610-810-8302

Signs and Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies, Part One – 11a.m.-1:30 p.m. Topic: Face and Tone Reading. The daily changes in our face tell a lot about the status of our emotional and physical health. You may never look at a face the same way again. Bring hand mirror and small flashlight. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-2674816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Introducing Essential Oils – 2- 4:30pm. Overview of historical, cultural and biblical usages of essential oils and aromatherapy. The most popular and effective single oils and blends are compared and available for personal testing. Handouts, booklets and therapeutic grade oils available for sale. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-2674816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Yoga Voice®, Level 1 – 1-3pm. Matt Asti, CYT, CYVT. Learn about using your authentic voice, embodying your vocal and artistic wellness and self-awareness for clear and honest self-expression!

Restful Sleep, Stress, and Effortless Meditation™ – 6:30-8pm. Greg Schweitzer. This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key for self-care. Gain relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog and more. FREE, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-670-6700.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7 Energy Empowerment for Empaths – 6:30- 8:30 pm. Are you someone who cannot control absorbing the energy of other people or places and are left feeling drained? During this workshop, you’ll learn how to become empowered. Limit 10 people. Cost: $30. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown, PA. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Call 610-838-5463.

Healthy Happy Hour – 5-6:30pm. Stop by the café and enjoy 20% off any item in the display case. Greenmouth Table, 134 N. 2nd St., Easton.

484-560-5136.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Tapping into Joy: A natural antidote for holiday stress – 10am -noon, Meg Deak. Experience simple tools to let go of stress, anger, fear, guilt and sadness.

savethedate HOLIDAY SPIRITUAL & HOLISTIC BAZAAR Visit vendors showcasing crystals, jewelry, soaps and bath products, essential oils, salt lamps, books and tarot cards, instruments and singing bowls, pet products, plus readers, healers, reiki, reflexology, and so much more. Food for purchase, plus door prizes and free lectures. Chinese Auction to benefit the Wellness Center for Pets & Their People.

Saturday, December 8 • 10am-5pm Sunday, December 9 • 10am-5pm Admission: $3 or bag of dry dog/cat food.

570-573-1651 or LadyLynora.com/Holiday-Bazaar.

Amplify the feelings you want – like joy, peace and contentment. $35. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, 628 Twin Ponds Road, Breinigsville, PA. Reservations: 610-504-4830.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Card and Chart Readings – 10am-5pm. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Through the wisdom and channeled insight of Michael, you have access to guidance from the stars, planets, your higher self, tarot, guardian angels, spirit guides and loved ones from the other side who want to help you on your journey. $65/30 min. card reading; $75/30 min. chart reading. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Signs and Symptoms of Nutritional Deficiencies, Part Two – 11am-1:30pm. Topic: Your Body is Talking. Annoying and nagging symptoms may indicate a body depleted of necessary nutrients.

This is your body talking to you and warning that if deficiencies aren’t addressed worse symptoms may develop. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program.

RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

WellnessSimplified.com.

Yoga Voice , Level 2 – 1-3pm. Matt Asti, CYT, CYVT. Learn about using your authentic voice, embodying your vocal and artistic wellness and self-awareness for clear and honest self-expression!

Great for those who teach, sing and experience voice injury & stress. $30, Level 1 required, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-reg. 484-868-0005 ®

Dowsing Beyond Duality – 2-4:30pm. In this hands-on class, learn how to access inner wisdom, go beyond “yes” or “no” answers, and how pendulums can be used for divination, healing and manifestation. Bring your own pendulum or borrow/purchase one at class. $50 for public; $35 for students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973-267-4816.

Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

Walking Style – Walking Younger - 9:30am12:30pm. Betsy Wetzig. Learn how to use your walk to handle stress, rejuvenate, prevent injury and more…PLUS what “Styles of Movement” can

tell you about yourself and others. $45 at door, $30 if pre-registered, call 610-398-9652, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 Restful Sleep, Stress, and Effortless Meditation™ – 6:30am-8pm. Greg Schweitzer. This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key for self-care. Gain relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog and more. FREE, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-670-6700.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging, Breast, Thyroid & Full-Body – Dr. Getson. This is a safe, non-radiologic, and pain free state-of-the-art, FDA approved technology that detects changes at the cellular level in early stages of some diseases, call 856-596-5834 for appointment at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Breinigsville

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 How to Sage & Smudge – 6:30- 8:30pm. Need to clean up the energy in your life? You’ll learn types of sage, how to sage people, places, and objects, and a space. Limit 10 people. Cost: $30 (includes sage bundle). Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown, PA. Pre-registration required. Call 610-838-5463.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22 Christmas Full Moon/Winter Solstice Fire Ceremony – 5-8pm. Joyfully Celebrate the Inner and Outer Light as We Experience the Last Full

savethedate REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki 1, Certification Program Jan 19, 2019 9:30am-5:00pm. Usui/Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1Initiation, Hands on practice , includes 179 page manual, Register by 1/12-CEU’s for LMT’s Reiki 1, Certification Program Feb 10, 2019 9:30am-5:00pm. Usui/Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1Initiation, Hands on practice , includes 179 page manual, Register by2/6/19 CEU’s for LMT’s Reiki 2, Certification Program, Mar 16 ,2019 9:30am-5:00pm. Highlights: Three Reiki Symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time, 179 page Manual if didn’t receive in Reiki 1. Register by 3/10/19 Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570706-6680. ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo.com.

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Moon of 2018 and the First Days of Winter with a Fire Ceremony and Potluck near Hamburg, PA! $33. Open to 25 participants. Register by 12/14 at SmilingShaman.com or call 970-317-0118.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26 R e s t f u l S l e e p , S t re s s , a n d E f f o r t l e s s Meditation™ – Greg Schweitzer. This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key for self-care. Gain relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog and more. 6:30-8 pm, FREE, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-670-6700.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 The Transformation Game – 6-9pm. Are you serious about manifesting your life’s desire?

Then join June as she facilitates this life-changing “game.” Reveal hidden dreams, stumbling blocks, and your purpose. Only 4 spots available. Cost: $60 per person. Time: 6-9pm. Pre-registration & pre-payment required. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown, PA. 610-838-5463.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30 2019 Sacred Intention Journey and Ceremony – 1-7:05pm. An intention setting journey offers a powerful alternative to modern “resolution making” by accessing our own deep wisdom and our very own greatest well-wisher. $108. Open to 13 participants. Near Hamburg, PA. Register by 12/21 at SmilingShaman.com or call 970-317-0118.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 2019 2019 Vision Board Workshop – 12pm- 2pm. Join us to set your 2019 intentions, manifest your goals, and fulfill your dreams. All materials are provided with your registration fee. Cost: $25. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown, PA. Pre-registration required. Space is limited. Call 610-838-5463 to save your spot!

savethedate SACRED HOLIDAY SEASON CEREMONIES WITH SMILING SHAMAN, JENNIFER CRAIG December, Saturday 22 Christmas Full Moon/Winter Solstice Fire Ceremony -- 5pm-8pm. Joyfully Celebrate the Inner and Outer Light as We Experience the Last Full Moon of 2018 and the First Days of Winter with a Fire Ceremony and Potluck! $33.00. Open to 25 participants. Register by 12/14.

January, Tuesday 1 2019 Sacred Intention Journey and Ceremony – 1:00pm-7:05pm. An intention setting journey offers a powerful alternative to modern “resolution making” by accessing our own deep wisdom and our very own greatest wellwisher. $108. Open to 13 participants. Register by 12/21.

February, Friday 15 Sacred Love Journey – 6pm-9pm. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Love Intention Journey and Fire Ceremony! Sacred Love exists at all times, in all places and under all circumstances, and with this Love we will infuse all of our relationships, first and foremost our relationship with ourselves. $55. Open to 13 participants.

Register by 2/7.

Visit SmilingShaman.com for more information and to register. Or call 970-317-0118.

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daily Narcotics Anonymous – If you think you have a drug problem, and are tired of being sick and tired, there is a better way. Call 24-hour helpline 610439-1998. We are here to help. You are not alone.

sunday Kindred Kids Meditation – We invite you to our weekly kids meditation practice. This 30-minute session teaches children and basic yet effective skills for managing energy, strengthening focus and concentration. $5. First Sunday of the month.

10-10:30am. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

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

610-776-7211.

Quiet the Mind Group Meditation – New to meditation? Learn several simple techniques to quiet your mind and relax your body. 10:45-11am.

From 11-11:30am, enjoy crystal singing bowls as you meditate. $10. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown. 610-838-5463.

Holiday Spiritual & Holistic Bazaar with Benefit Chinese Auction

for The Wellness Center for Pets & their People

Leesport Farmers Market Banquet Hall 312 Gernant Church Rd. Leesport, Pa

Co-Dependent Anonymous – CoDA is a 12-Step Fellowship of men and women with a common purpose to recover from codependence. The only requirement for membership in CoDA is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. 7pm, Unity Church, 26 N. 3rd St., Emmaus. Call 610-737.-354 or visit Coda.org.

monday Yoga Bliss - Stress relief at it’s finest! Emphasis on gentle yoga, pranayama (breathing), and meditation.

This class will leave you feeling centered with a clear mind and positive outlook, allowing you to embrace life’s inevitable ups and downs with gratitude.All levels are welcome and invited. 6 PM. XYZen Wellness, Cherryville, PA. Register at www. xyzenwellness.com or call 610-760-3308 What’s Cookin? − Christina Moyes. Learn how to make simple, delicious healthy, meals, sides, appetizers and desserts! For weekly class subjects visit www.supersimplehealthy.com/whatscookin.

Cooking doesn’t have to be hard. 5:30-7pm, $35/ea or $97 for 3, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register online or call: 570-550-0017.

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. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 classes, Pre-register 610-618-0467. Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd. Breinigsville.

Make & Take Mondays – D.I.Y Studios presents “Creativity with Friends”. You’ll create fun projects

Sat. + Sun. December 8 + 9 10am to 5pm ladylynora.com/holiday-bazaar Contact Julie at 570-573-1651 Food · Crystals · Jewelry · Gemstone Trees · Soaps and other Bath Products · Essential Oil Products · Salt Lamps · Artwork & Photography · Readers · Healers · Reiki · Reflexology · Statues · Clothing · Incense · Books & Taros Cards · Instruments & Singing Bowls · Gift Baskets · Pet Products · Wood Burning Gift Items and many more unique craft and gift items

Door Prizes Free Lectures Admission: $3 or bag of dry dog/cat food FREE goody bags to the first 50 people each day who bring in a copy of this ad.

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with easy step-by-step instructions from Marianne.

Registration cost includes all supplies. Time: 6:309pm. Project Cost: $35 per person. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Visit Sacred Space Facebook page or call 570-575-8270.

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, Pre-register 610-618-0467. Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd. Breinigsville.

tuesday Dosha Balancing Yoga with Therapeutics All of our yoga classes are semiprivate and focus on posture, position and breath. In this class, we move and explore therapeutics for knees, low back, neck and shoulders. Learn how to recruit postural strength, vitality and develop a deeper relationship within. Dosha means that we consider how to create balance with the elements of nature that influence season, age and time of day. 9:30 -10:45 Drop in $15.00. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown.

Tel: 215-257-5025 Therapeutic Yoga - For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 6pm. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971 Alpha sessions at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola – From September 11- November 20.

Tuesday’s 6:30-8:30pm. Fr. Leo McKernan, pastor of St. Ignatius Loyola invites and welcomes you to come as our guest and attend the Alpha course this fall to persons searching for answers about the meaning of life and the path to happiness. Alpha is a time to share a meal, watch a great video and explore some of our biggest questions about life and faith all FREE of charge. Please pre-register by September 4th, at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola, 339 North Maple Avenue, Kingston, PA, 570-288-6446. For more information, visit Stignatiuspa.com.

Paper Craft & Chat Tuesdays – Gather with others and share creative paper-crafting ideas and techniques. Work on your own projects or choose the instructor-led Project of the Week. Registration cost includes all supplies. Time: 6:30-9pm. Visit Sacred Space Facebook page or call 570-575-8270 for project & pricing information. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown.

wednesday Seated Yoga Practice - Movements in the class develop strength, release tension and balance weakness. When chair yoga is applied with creativity, the practice can bring great satisfaction for the student. We don’t just sit back and do yoga.

We access abdominal strength while counterbalancing overuse and weakness in the upper and lower body. A perfect blend of sthira and sukha: postural support with the sweetness of moving mindfully. 11:00 – 12:00 Drop in $15.00. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. Tel: 215257-5025

Yoga for Strength and Stamina – A flowing practice with emphasis on the breath and mindful movements to leave you feeling stronger and more centered. All levels are welcome and invited. 8 am.

XYZen Wellness, Cherryville, PA. Register at www. xyzenwellness.com or call 610-760-3308.

Hatha Yoga – Judy Zumas. Experience different ways of doing familiar poses! Emphases is on opening of the spine by beginning at the tailbone and progressing through each spinal area in turn promoting healing and transformation. Times: 10 am, 1 pm, or 6 pm, $80/8 or $11/class, Twin Ponds Center, pre-register 610-504-2540 Svaroopa® Yoga – Judy Zumas. This style of yoga teaches different ways of doing familiar poses, emphasizing the opening of the spine by beginning at the tailbone and progressing through each spinal area in turn promoting healing and transformation. Times: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, pre-register 610-395-3355.

symbolic anchors transport you into accessing your power within. Learn about the 6 perfections, 4 Immeasurables, Kalachakra, and Sat Guru. Apply these teachings to living in right relationship and interconnection. If you want to use your practice to support your authentic journey then this is a great class for you! 9:30-11:00. Drop in $15. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. 215-257-5025

Aromatherapy Thursdays – Join D.I.Y. Studios & make your own handmade aromatherapy jewelry and diffusers. Discounted Essential Oils will be available to attendees at Kindred Spirits.

Registration cost includes all supplies. Time: 1:304p. Visit Sacred Space Facebook page or call 570575-8270 for project & pricing information. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown.

Learn @ Lunch – First Thursday of each month join The Mindful Maven, a Spiritual & Wellness Coach, as she shares her experiences about her spiritual journey, struggles, and successes. Noon1pm. $3. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water, Hellertown.

Visit KsGifts.com or call 610-838-5463.

Open Hearts to Narcotic Addiction – Grief support for parents/survivors of heroin overdose.

Kainoa’s Ohana Foundation. Monthly meetings will be held last Thursday of every month, in the studio at 7pm. 11390 N. Delaware Dr. Bangor. Questions contact: KainoasOhana@gmail.com.

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.

Core and More! - A flowing yoga practice that emphasizes isolated core postures. Build strength, develop flexibility, and learn to connect with the messages and sensations of your core center and your gut instinct. All levels are welcome and invited.

6pm. XYZen Wellness, Cherryville, PA. Register at www.xyzenwellness.com or call 610-760-3308.

Bellydance Cardio Drills – Learn and practice bellydance moves & combinations in a fun & upbeat environment with Surayyah. Shimmy away calories, build stamina, confidence & muscle tone. All Levels welcome. Work your entire body.

6:15pm, $9. Persevere Fitness, 3690 Lehigh St. Whitehall. 484-995-6029.

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.

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.

LV Lyme Support Group – 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. Quaker Friends Meeting House. 4116 Bath Pike (Route 512) Bethlehem, PA 18017. 7pm. Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253 or hnthealy@aol.com.

Beginners Yoga – A gentle intro focusing on clear and safe alignment in foundational poses, discovering how breath can ease stress, reduce pain and calm your mind, and on developing heightened awareness and mindfulness through the eight limbs of yoga. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971.

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Nutrition Course March 31-September 15, 2019

Become a Certified Nutrition Consultant in 6 Months and put the letters CNC after your name. This recognized qualification is obtained through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, AANC. The course includes 12 modules, and classes meet twice a month on Sundays 9 am - 1pm . All modules are taught by Dr. Derek Rodger (ND). Course fee is $2295.00 and can be paid over 6 monthly installments at $389.00 per month.

Every student receives a free 90 minute private nutritional consultation with Dr. Rodger (ND) worth $249.00.

Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Derek Rodger (ND) Course Instructor

To obtain a detailed information pack visit:

NutritionConsultants.org or Tel: 908-223-8899

A library of material becomes yours following course completion.

thursday Tibetan Heart Yoga - Embody ancient meditations from Tibetan masters. Guided imagery and

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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 Relaxation Yoga with Self-healing tools - Chronic stress and overscheduling deplete vital energy we

need to sustain our responsibilities. Recharge with this gentle and therapeutic practice. Comfy positions help the body rest and repetitive movements bring gentle circulation. Acupressure sequences are applied to tune up our inner batteries with Jin Shin Jyutsu self help. 10:30-11:45. Drop in $15.00.

Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. Tel: 215-257-5025 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.

Yoga & Aromatherapy – Level 1 Yoga class incorporating the diffusion of essential oils, brief discussion of the benefits of the weekly featured oil, and options to apply the oils throughout the

practice. 9:30am. All Bright Yoga, 766 Main Street, Hellertown. 610-441-9007. Register at allbrightyoga.com Tai Chi Easy™ − Barbara Kopystecki. Join our Tai Chi Easy Practice Group to activate the healer within so your natural healing capacity can work with your body and mind to heal whatever physical or emotional condition that interferes with your wellbeing. 10 am-11 am., $88/8 classes, Pre-register Learn @ Lunch – Join the Mindful Maven, a Spiritual & Wellness Coach, as she shares her experiences about her spiritual journey, both the successes and the lessons. Held on the first Friday of each month. Time: 1-2pm. $5 donation. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown, PA. Walk-ins welcome! 610-838-5463.

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.

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.

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saturday Hatha Yoga – Join Michele Beha of OmBelvidere Yoga for an all levels class focused on breathing, alignment and mindfulness. 8am. The Community Center@Belvidere, 301 Second Street, Belvidere, NJ. See facebook – the Community Center at Belvidere for more information.

Beginners Bootcamp – Start your journey now for a healthier you with a fun mixture of higher intensity moves to target a full body workout. Get moving in the right direction with us. ALL levels of fitness are welcome! 8:30, $6. First class is FREE. Persevere Fitness 3690 Lehigh St., Whitehall 484-282-0442 Chair Yoga – The very popular Om Belvidere Chair Yoga is perfect for those recovering from injury or with limited movement. 10am. The Community Center@Belviderre, 301 Second Street, Belvidere, NJSee facebook – the Community Center at Belvidere for more information.

Pound Fitness – Sweat, Sculpt and Rock with POUND, the fastest growing fitness phenomenon inspired by the infectious, energizing fun of drumming. POUND is a full body cardio jam session. Class is modified for ALL levels. 10:1011am, $6. First class is free. Persevere Fitness, 3690 Lehigh St., Whitehall. 484-282-0442.

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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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 29.

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Clear Correct braces are customized removable clear aligners that straighten teeth invisibly. These are a perfect option for teens and adults that do not want metal braces on their teeth.

n Bonding & Porcelain Veneers n Natural Looking Crown & Bridge n Digital X-Rays & Panoramic

(less radiation) n Periodontal Treatment Deep Cleaning n Implant Dentistry

Trexler Family Dental Group Lehighton Family Dentistry Dr. Patel, DMD

6900 Hamilton Blvd.

Trexlertown PA 18087

233 S 3rd St Lehighton, PA 18235

610-395-3335

610-377-5948