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32 BE IN THE KNOW ABOUT GMOs Untold Risks, Unanswered

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Questions and Needed Action

by Lisa Marshall

28 AMERICA’S GROWING FOOD REVOLUTION An Insider’s Guide

to Sustainable Choices

by Lisa Marshall

26 SUSTAINABLE

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FOODS & SOCIAL PHILANTHROPY A Conversation

with Nell Newman

by Ellen Mahoney

34 BACKYARD CHICKENS The People’s Choice for Fresh Healthy Eggs

by Lisa Marshall

36 BERRY GOOD

Reap Big Benefits from Summer’s Tiny Gems

by Judith Fertig

40 THE BEAUTY OF

SUMMER BOREDOM

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Recapturing the Golden Days of Childhood

by Lisa Gromicko

44 STAY COOL

Here’s How to Pay Less for AC

by Brian Clark Howard

48 CANINE

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by Ann Brightman

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

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ach year as I celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, I take a moment to reflect on the 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence who risked everything to stand up to tyranny and fight for what they believed to be right.

As Americans, we benefit from the fruits of that commitment every day when we enjoy the freedom to live the lives we choose. Despite our current economic sluggishness we still have it good in our country, and Americans do well to express gratitude for the guiding principles and freedoms we enjoy.

I wonder, however, if we have not become complacent about standing up for our own and our families’ best interests. According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Americans rank 24th out of the 30 countries studied in life expectancy, with the sixth-highest incidence of low birth weight among newborns, and the third-highest level of infant mortality and infant life expectancy. Americans are the world’s fattest people and among the few countries in which people in their early 20s are shorter than those in their late 40s. Of the 10 countries for which the OECD has data, Americans also experience the most severe psychological problems, with nearly half the population dealt some form of mental illness during their lifetime. We suffer the highest incidence of mental problems such as anxiety, mood swings, substance abuse and impulse control.

How can this be? In 2008 the United States spent $2.3 trillion (16.2 percent of net national income) on healthcare. According to the Department of Labor, in 2009 Healthcare expenditures rose another five percent (the only increase among the major components of spending), while spending on food dropped 1.1 percent. Herein lies the answer of cause and effect: Americans are being penny wise at the grocery store, which leads to being pound foolish at the doctor’s office.

The good news is the simple solution to this problem is available to every American. When we eat more nutritious food and lower our health risks, it also reduces the cost burden of sick care. We hope that this issue of Natural Awakenings inspires new thought and commitment to a healthy diet and ways that our entire community can share in abundant good health.

Our feature article by Lisa Marshall chronicles “America’s Growing Food Revolution” (page 28) and includes insight from local food pioneer and Rodale Inc. CEO Maria Rodale. Our Action Alert on the genetically modified organisms (GMO) clues us into the unpredictable health implications of GMO foods and the ubiquitous GMO crops within our food system (page 32).

We are most pleased to interview local restaurateur Michael Fegley of Fegley’s Brew Works on the sustainability practices that his family has instituted at their restaurants. It is our hope that more food service operations will follow suit to reduce the burden we place on our environment each time we eat out.

As you celebrate your independence this year, I urge you to commit to making your life even better by making conscious decisions about what you eat.

Shop at a local health food store, farmers’ market or farm stand. Know the source of your food, read labels and understand the role of your diet on your health.

Fight for your own independence from disease and celebrate feeling awesome.

Here’s to true freedom,

Reid Boyer, Publisher

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Runner’s Yoga

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The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem is now offering “Runner’s Yoga” with Sabrina Terrizzi and Laurel Attanasio.

Classes will be held Wednesdays and Fridays, July 6-July 29, from 7:40-9 a.m.

Individuals can join the group once or twice a week for a 30-minute run around Bethlehem, followed by a 45-minute yoga class tailored to stretching and strengthening the muscles most often used while running. Participants are asked to arrive early to set up their yoga mats, as the yoga portion of class will begin immediately upon returning from the run.

Cost is $50 for one time per week (four classes), or $85 for twice a week (eight classes). The Yoga Loft is located at 521 E. Fourth Street, 3rd Floor in Bethlehem.

For more information or to register, call 610-867-YOGA (9642) or visit TheYogaLoftOfBethlehem.com.

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Balance & Creativity National Qigong Association ~ 16th Annual Conference ~

August 19 - 21, 2011 Dolce Valley Forge Conference Center King of Prussia, PA

Three days of workshops, lectures, and seminars presented by leaders in the world of Qigong and Taiji Everyone from the mildly

curious to the advanced practitioner is welcome to share in this unique event Distinctive vendors and products Silent Auction

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Chungliang Al Huang  The Tao of Dancing With Qi Mark R. Reinhart  Alchemical Transformation Through Sound and Movement

For conference details and to register visit: www.nqa.org or call 1-888-815-1893 and mention code: NQA11NA

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xperience fresh farm food at the Jim Thorpe Farmers Market (JTFM) in Carbon County every Saturday morning June 4 through September 24. The market is open rain or shine from 9 a.m. to noon.

A growers-only market, the JTFM is now in its third season at Memorial Park in Jim Thorpe. Several farms from the area participate in the market offering an assortment of foods. Some common items include tomatoes, melons, berries, greens, peppers, sweet corn, peaches and broccoli. Canned goods include seasonal jams, pickles and pasta sauce. Still more offerings include numerous herbs such as basil and dill as well as both potted and fresh-cut flowers. Free-range organic eggs and grass-fed meats, plus organic fresh baked breads, gluten free pastries and organic baked goods are also available.

Sponsored by the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce as part of its charter to promote the economic environment for business, the market will also feature a local performer each week that will entertain market attendees with an acoustic performance.

For more information, visit JimThorpeFarmersMarket.org.

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assage therapists are “lending their hands” to the community in celebration of the award-winning national event, EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week, which takes place Sunday, July 17 through Saturday, July 23. In celebration, The Fitness Line, a fitness club located in Whitehall, will host an event from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23.

Sponsored by Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals (ABMP), volunteer massage therapists will give a free table massage or a free seated-chair massage in exchange for non-perishable food and toiletry donations to benefit Northampton Food Bank. These professionals join ABMP volunteers nationwide in an educational public service designed to promote the many benefits of massage therapy. ABMP has sponsored a charitable, promotional massage event for 17 years.

According to the ABMP, the use of massage therapy has boomed in the last two decades. Massage has proven health benefits, such as effectiveness in treating persistent back pain and arthritis pain, as well as strengthening the immune system. It can also reduce symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and stress in everyday life.

The Fitness Line is located at 5581 Roosevelt Street in Whitehall.

For more information, or if massage therapists would like to participate, contact Connie Kates-Williams at 610-577-6441 or by email at conniekates@yahoo.com.

with Easton Farmers’ Market aston Farmers’ Market is America’s oldest continuous openair market, established in 1752. On Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. all are invited to help celebrate the Market’s 259 years in Centre Square. Enjoy free birthday cake and a performance by The Purcells, featuring Americana and Civil War era music. The 71st Voluntary Infantry Company will be in Centre Square “enlisting young soldiers” and offering a cooking demonstration featuring fresh farmers’ market ingredients.

Other happenings include kids crafts and activities, prize drawings and more.

The fun continues on July 23 at 9 a.m., as the Market gets ready for some fast food with the Valley’s premier veggie race. Kids and adults are invited to get in on the action and carve their own zucchini cars for the 5th Zucchini 500. NASCAR official Peter Brohl will officiate. Zany fun, great prizes and live music will be featured throughout the event For additional information, call 610-330-9942 or visit EastonFarmersMarket.com.

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newsbriefs The Room Above Open for Business

Creating Community: Reiki & Aromatherapy Circle in the Lehigh Valley

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he Room Above is now open for business for adults, teens and children. The Room Above is a cooperative formed for the purpose of helping people find balance, rejuvenation and transformation through various healing arts as well as the exploration of one’s creativity.

Practitioners—with a combined century of certified integrative health and creative experience—are now available by appointment for sessions, workshops, classes in areas such as drumming, feng shui, massage, Tibetan Singing Bowls, writing workshops, Healing Touch™, Reiki, intuitive healing, life coaching, yoga, qi gong and more.

Now, especially, people crave equilibrium, rejuvenation and peace. The Room Above offers multiple thresholds for individuals to access these qualities and thrive.

As a cooperative, The Room Above offers individuals a choice in how they wish to feel through a uniquely powerful mix of practitioners and modalities in a space designed with intention to open the heart and nourish life Adchange.

Proof #1 - July 2011 Issue The Room Above is located at 2 East Main Street in Brookside, NJ. For more information, call Maureen 973-543-6329, Michelle 973-400-4669, or Ellen 973-6186195, or email theroomabove.6@gmail.com.

Discover the Science of Medical Reflexology

arbara Fenton, a certified Usui Reiki Master and aromatherapist, will be holding Reiki & Aromatherapy Circles at Abiba Wellness on the last Thursday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. The circle includes a brief lecture on the history of Reiki and aromatherapy, a mini Reiki session, wellness topics, and a different essential oil each month.

Reiki Circles, also called Reiki shares, bring people together to meet and greet others in an informal healing circle to learn and experience the healing arts of Reiki and aromatherapy.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It is administered by placing hands on or above certain areas of the body. Aromatherapy is the use of pure essences of aromatic plants, flowers and resins to work on the senses—smell and touch—to restore the harmony of body and mind. The beneficial properties of essential oils, in conjunction with Reiki, have been used to treat common ailments and promote good health and emotional well-being.

Barbara Fenton also offers all levels of certified Reiki classes, with in-depth study of Reiki, which includes Japanese Reiki Techniques, the original Reiki ideals, meditation, and hands-on practice sessions.

Abiba Wellness is located at 860 Broad Street in Emmaus.

For reservations, call 610-967-5106. For more information, visit Abiba.com.

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he national HNT Program for Health and Weight Management™ recently opened at St. Luke’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Center Valley. HNT is a medically supervised weight loss program for individuals wanting to lose 10 to 300 pounds. It provides the guidance and tools to help people develop healthy eating habits and lifestyle choices that foster success.

“It is not new that being overweight causes and exacerbates many serious medical conditions from diabetes to heart ailments,” said Dr. Bankim Bhatt, medical advisor of the HNT program at St. Luke’s. “The HNT program allows us to offer our patients a more comprehensive treatment that goes beyond medications with practical nutrition and lifestyle education, which has a high success rate.”

HNT is a 20-week program that blends medical monitoring and intensive lifestyle counseling through weekly educational group classes. The program uses the Health One meal replacement in combination with fruits and vegetables to achieve rapid weight loss that is also safe and effective. Tina Graves, Health Coach/Program Manager, HNT Pennsylvania states, “Health One is very different than any other meal replacement on the market today. It is designed to be baked, cooked, blended, and even frozen. Health One can be made into pizza, noodles, chips, soups, pancakes, muffins, and cakes just to name a few foods. The variety and great taste allows patients to stay on the meal plan until they reach their goal weight.” The program begins with a free informational session followed by classes with weigh-ins and medical supervision.

The HNT clinic is located at St. Luke’s Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, 3701 Corporate Parkway, Suite 130 in Center Valley. Those interested in participating may attend a free informational session at the same location. To register, contact Graves at 484-707-1012 or e-mail tgraves@myhealthone.com. For more information, visit MyHealthOne.com

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hat is even better than recycling? Reusing and refilling. Sun and Earth, a King of Prussia based manufacturer of household cleaning products has placed six bulk laundry detergent at locations in the Lehigh Valley to allow customers to fill reusable 50 oz. containers with an effective, 100% plant based laundry detergent.

SUN and EARTH 2X Laundry Detergent has a natural formula containing only natural surfactants made from coconut, palm and vegetable oil, orange oil, sodium carbonate and water. The highly effective laundry detergent is hypoallergenic, biodegradable, nontoxic, vegan and is free of allergens, dyes, perfumes and petroleum-based ingredients.

The dual-use product is approved for high efficiency and regular washers and did not require animal testing.

“For over 20 years, our products have been made with pride by Sun & Earth employees here in Montgomery County”, states Operations Manager Jay Rotondo. “Our mission is to provide consumers with the best performing natural products at the most competitive price. This product does not compromise performance. All of our laundry and cleaning products work as well as, or better than, leading national brands at removing grease, dirt, stains and odors. The natural formulation eliminates chemical exposure for families and is better for the environment. Our local manufacturing facility and refill station program allows us to reduce costs—delivering better value to families while protecting the environment.”

The Bulk refill stations are located at To Your Health in Quakertown, Bee Natural in Coopersburg, Frey’s Better Foods in Hellertown, Queens of Emmaus, 4 Goodness Sake in Orefield and Country Harmony in Lehighton. For more information call 800-596-7233 or visit sunandearth.com. See ads on page 4 and 5.

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“The common methods of getting what we want depend on our beta, logical, and problem solving brain for assistance,” states Jones. “How can you affirm that you have $10,000 in the bank when you only have $100? Your mind will not allow you to feel it is true. The One Command® is a six step process, introduced by Asara Lovejoy to bypass the beta mind and open your awareness to an amazing untapped capacity within you. It is an invitation to enter into powerful portions of your mind that contain extraordinary abilities. By lowering your brain waves to Theta and accessing portions of our brain that are normally dormant we can issue the command of what we want and remove negativity from our thoughts which allows us to receive with gratitude. This Law of Attraction as described in The Secret states that you will attract into your experience that with which you are in vibrational resonance.”

“The six easy to learn steps are a form of Active Directed Meditation which stops negative thinking in a moment and sends a command to attract good to you - in some cases almost instantly,” adds Jones. “It is not hypnosis. This is not a process that is done to you. You actively participate.

While learning you will have assistance so that when you are working on a particularly perplexing issue you will have someone to guide you. Eventually, you will be able to take yourself through the six steps almost instantaneously.”

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ly announces dietary guidelines advising Americans about what to eat. Now, for the first time, the agency has broken from tradition to talk about truly good foods, rather than just scientifically discuss nutrients. More, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010, released this year, embraces the value of plant-based diets.

In the new edition, the guidelines’ healthy eating patterns may or may not include moderate amounts of meat. At the same time, the guidelines explain clearly that meat is not essential, and that near-vegetarian and vegetarian diets are adequate and have even resulted in better health. A pertinent excerpt follows.

“In prospective studies of adults, compared to non-vegetarian eating patterns, vegetarian-style eating patterns have been associated with improved health outcomes—lower levels of obesity, a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and lower total mortality. Several clinical trials have documented that vegetarian eating patterns lower blood pressure. On average, vegetarians consume a lower proportion of calories from fat (particularly saturated fatty acids); fewer overall calories; and more fiber, potassium and vitamin C than do non-vegetarians. Vegetarians generally have a lower body mass index.

“These characteristics and other lifestyle factors associated with a vegetarian diet may contribute to the positive health outcomes that have been identified among vegetarians.”

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pain might benefit from meditationbased therapies. They concluded that people that are more advanced in meditation practices (up to 35 years) are likely to anticipate and experience pain less than less-advanced meditators or non-meditators.

“Meditation trains the brain to be more present-focused, and therefore to spend less time anticipating future negative events,” comments Christopher Brown, Ph.D., who conducted the research. When testing the pain tolerance of study participants using a noninvasive laser, the researchers noted unusual activity during anticipation of pain in part of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain known to be involved in controlling attention and thought processes when potential threats are perceived, but more study is needed.

Participants had a diverse range of experiences with various meditation practices, spanning from months to decades. All of them perform some form of mindfulness meditation—such as that which is the basis of the MindfulnessBased Cognitive Therapy recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence for recurrent depression, because up to 50 percent of people with chronic pain experience depression.

“The importance of developing new treatments for chronic pain is clear,” says Brown. “Forty percent of people who suffer from chronic pain report inadequate management of their pain problem.”

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Daily Self-Care

Every Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier Americans Walking 30 minutes a day, five days a week, is the first step toward better health for every body type, according to Kaiser Permanente, a leading health plan provider spearheading the nation’s new Every Body Walk! awareness campaign. This simple, take-charge message comes in the wake of an annual national medical bill exceeding $2.5 trillion, with about 80 percent of it spent on treating chronic conditions that can be prevented or treated by regular walking, according to Dr. Bob Sallis, a family physician with the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

“Walking is an excellent form of exercise for everyone, and for those with conditions like diabetes, asthma, heart disease and depression, a regular walking regimen has the added benefit of helping to manage these diseases [and conditions],” advises Sallis. “I’m a strong believer in the power of walking, and that’s why I literally prescribe it to my patients as frontline medicine—often in place of medications.”

Fifteen years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General’s landmark Physical Activity and Health report concluded that Americans’ sedentary lifestyle is a primary factor in more than 200,000 deaths a year. Currently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that nearly 70 percent of American adults ages 20 and older are overweight or obese; some 72 million are medically obese. Seventeen percent of U.S. youths ages two to 19 are obese, as well. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development projects that within a decade, three out of four Americans will be overweight or obese, unless we get moving.

Find motivational videos, health information, walking maps, walking groups and personal stories at EveryBodyWalk.org.

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Most Walkable Cities

This year’s best Walk-Friendly Communities, recognized less for being organically hospitable and more for establishing commendable policies that encourage safe, accessible and comfortable walking are: Seattle, Washington; Ann Arbor, Michigan; Arlington and Charlottesville, Virginia; Hoboken, New Jersey; Santa Barbara, California; and Decatur, Georgia. Next best include Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Flagstaff, Arizona; and Wilsonville, Oregon.

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (Bicycling Info.org) of the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, and the Federal Highway Administration

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More Young Adults Put their Hands to the Plow Conditions are perfect for a new generation of farmers in their 20s and 30s that distrust industrial food systems, are intent on meaningful employment and may well succeed an aging farm populace. More are starting small farms and joining networks of like-minded agriculture enthusiasts, according to a recent story in The New York Times, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to transform the budding trend into a fundamental shift. Last year, under a provision in the 2008 Farm Bill, the department distributed $18 million to educate young growers and ranchers across the country.

Garry Stephenson, coordinator of the Small Farms Program at Oregon State University, says he has not seen so much interest among young people in decades. “They’re young, energetic and idealist, and they’re willing to make the sacrifices,” he says.

According to the USDA’s 2007 Census of Agriculture, farmers over 55 currently own more than half of the country’s farmland. According to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the hope is that some of the beginning farmers will graduate to stakes in midsize and large farms as older farmers retire.

For the first time, His Holiness the Dalai Lama will confer the Kalachakra for World Peace ritual in our nation’s capital this month. “We believe it is capable of creating... peace of spirit, and therefore peace in the world,” he says.

The Capital Area Tibetan Association is sponsoring the event, intended to inspire harmonious relationships and abiding peace in the hearts of all people, in gratitude to those that have supported the preservation of Tibet’s rich cultural heritage. Together, participants will act to promote the strength of compassion and wisdom so urgently needed to reduce conflict in today’s world.

The 11-day event launches July 6, the 76th birthday of the Dalai Lama, recipient of 84 humanitarian commendations, including the Nobel Peace Prize.

The occasion will begin with site consecration, chanting prayers and creation of a sand mandala by the monks of Namgyal Monastery. The Dalai Lama will then teach the foundations of Buddhism for three days, followed by the Kalachakra ritual dance and three days of empowerment. The ceremony will close with prayers on July 16.

For information and tickets, visit Kalachakra2011.com.

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Healthy Parks, Healthy People Spark a National Conversation More than 100 leaders in healthcare, environment, government, business and nonprofits recently engaged in a Healthy Parks, Healthy People US forum to determine how the National Park Service can help drive health and wellness programs in local, state and national parks. “We aim to increase the awareness of all parks as places for exercise and healthy living,” explains National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis.

Parks across the country are now joining others around the world in reconnecting the dots between a healthy, natural world and the health of humankind. As Jarvis notes, “Parks are a direct reflection of the American ideal that… personal access to the natural world plays a vital role in our physical and emotional well-being.”

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The Fresh Air Fund has provided free summer vacations to 1.7 million New York City children from low-income communities since 1877. Again this year, another 5,000 will spend part of their summers with volunteer host families in communities across 13 states from Virginia to Maine and Canada. Some 3,000 more will attend a Fresh Air summer camp in Fishkill, New York.

Boys and girls, ages 6 to 12 years, visit 305 Fresh Air Friendly Towns each summer for one or two weeks. Sixtyfive percent of the children are re-invited to stay with the same host families, year after year, sometimes up to the age of 18. Fresh Air children and volunteer families often form bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.

There are no financial requirements to host a child, and host families are not paid. The Fund also has a program for placing children who have special physical or emotional needs.

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STAY NEUTRAL. Going the group tour route? Check for green credentials. Increasingly, travel outfitters are bolstering an ongoing commitment to sustainable travel by becoming carbon neutral. Programs may include recycling and renewable energy use, and then buying offsets to make up the difference, to guarantee carbon neutral trips for guests. Even some major online travel companies offer travelers offset options when they make reservations.

CHART A GREEN COURSE. New eco-maps chart the natural and cultural environments to suggest low-impact activities and resources wherever we travel. Green Map System provides “green” maps of some 302 spots around the globe (Green Map.org).

TAKE A TRAIN. Europe isn’t the only place worth traveling by train. Check into train or bus options in other countries, as well. In the United States, railroad shuttles up and down the Eastern Seaboard are particularly quick and convenient. ®

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Better yet, rent a hybrid or biofuel green car from a mainstream rental company. Or, consider a local hybrid car-sharing service. Also consider joining an Earth-friendly auto club such as Better World Club, which offers discounts on hybrid cars and eco-travel—and even roadside assistance for bicycles.

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n 1998, the Fegley family—brothers Rich, Jeffrey and David, along with parents Peg and Dick—entered the brewing and restaurant business with the opening of Bethlehem Brew Works at the corner of Main and Broad Streets in the city of Bethlehem’s Historic District. The area was once home to the Lehigh Valley’s first professional brewer’s house, which established an urban brewing tradition in Bethlehem that flourished until the mid 20th century, when global-corporate beers took over.

When Brew Works first opened, it was a difficult economic time for the city. The Bethlehem Steel plant was shutting down, and the region was suffering. In fact, the one other restaurant in the neighborhood closed the week after Brew Works opened. The Fegley’s though, were optimistic, as they set out to bring urban craft brewing back to the local cultural fabric of the community.

Over the next several years, business flourished as Bethlehem Brew Works chose to ignore the public exodus, and instead celebrated the history of steel and paid tribute to the region’s working class culture in its decor and menu. Downtown Bethlehem also began to flourish, and more restaurants and shops began to open. Eventually Brew Works expanded its space, and its kitchen tripled in size and the brewery added more tanks to keep up with the demand for the brews.

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relations, Mike Fegley, who had been living in New York City, returned to the area to help with the business, which included plans to open an Allentown Brew Works. Plans were in place and it The herd at Koehler Farms was business as usual enjoying spent grains from the until 2006, when the brewing process death of brother and coowner, David Fegley, shocked the family. He passed away in his sleep of a heart attack at the age of 33. A cancer survivor, he apparently had the “heart of an 80-year-old man.”

Mike says it was a rude awakening for everyone. “After he passed, we became more aware of what we were eating and how we were treating our bodies. We knew we wanted to make some changes.”

And so began a move toward healthier fare and a more sustainable way of doing business. With the opening of the Allentown Brew Works quickly on the horizon, they began combing the menus. “We started by looking at anything with hydrogenated oil,” explains Mike. “If it had it, we either removed it, or came up with a better way of making it.”

The popular Brew City® Fries were among the items made with hydrogenated oil. He went to his supplier for a better option, but was told a hydrogenated oil-free variety was not available Compost from Brewworks yet as it was still in the test market phase. Eventually, Restaurants at Rodale though, Brew Works beInstitute came one of the first in the nation to get Brew City Fries that were free of the oil.

After year in the making, Allentown Brew Works opened in 2007 opened on Hamilton Street, housed inside the historic Harold’s Furniture Building. The 400-seat restaurant offers two and a half levels of dining, plus banquet facilities, multiple bars, an outdoor patio, and a 15-barrel brewery with seven fermentation tanks and eight serving tanks. Today the urban made brew can be found on tap and in bottles at hundreds of bars and pubs throughout the local region.

Although the “brew” at Brew Works is certainly a main attraction, the commitment they have made to green initiatives and sustainability definitely deserves applause. Fegley’s works closely with Pocono Produce Company, located only 44 miles from Brew Works, to source as many of their ingredients and raw materials from farmers and manufacturers that are located within a 100-mile radius as possible. Their ground beef comes from Dale Koehler Farms in Bethlehem, which is located less than 10 miles from both locations.

Mike says the brewing operations also upcycle—which means to convert waste materials or useless products into new materials or products of better quality—about 312,000 pounds of spent grain to feed the cattle at Koehler Farms.

In addition, the Allentown location is powered by a large solar array that covers the entire rooftop of the building and the restaurant has been retrofitted with all LED ambient lighting. Allentown Brew Works is also one of the few restaurants in the Lehigh Valley reducing their ecological footprint and saving money by diverting food scraps from their waste stream and keeping it out of landfills. More than 18,000 gallons of the food scraps and compostable waste is sent to the Rodale Institute each year to make top quality compost.

“We are working to double that number by getting a similar program for our Bethlehem location,” notes Mike.

He says the choices they’ve made, and continue to make, are all for the betterment of the overall health and wellness of everyone that comes through the door. “We are proud to serve great food and great beer, but we are a lot more than that. We take care of our customers and our employees and try to do the right thing and help people make better choices.”

Fegley’s Brew Works is located at 812 W. Hamilton Street in Allentown and 569 Main Street in Bethlehem. For more information, visit TheBrewWorks. com.

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Sustainable Foods & Social Philanthropy A Conversation with Nell Newman

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because I was dumbfounded by how the peregrine falcon and the bald eagle populations were being decimated due to the use of the synthetic pesticide DDT. But raising money for this organization wasn’t easy.

I started to look closely at the business model Dad was working on at the time to produce and sell high-quality products, with profits going to various charities. I thought it was a great idea that could be done a little differently, and decided to create an organic line of food products. My hope was to have the line support organic agriculture and better the environment, while providing funds to worthy nonprofits.

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I grew up in an old Colonial farmhouse in Westport, Connecticut, and my parents were always interested in healthy food and cooking. Mom had been a health foodie since the late ’60s, and she taught me how to cook at an early age.

Dad taught me how to fish and how to pick ripe produce from the local farm stand. But I realized that Dad associated all health food with nut loaf topped with yeast gravy and “atomic” muffins, made with heavy whole wheat. He had some stubborn ideas about what he thought organic food really was.

So, one year, I secretly prepared a totally organic Thanksgiving dinner for the family. When Dad finished his plate I asked, “So, how did you like your organic dinner?” He was surprised and knew he’d been had, but also realized that organic food didn’t have to taste funny. Our first product for Newman’s Own Organics, an organic pretzel, became Dad’s favorite snack.

I knew my parents were politically active, but “socially responsible” wasn’t even a term when I was growing up.

They never lectured or made a big deal about their philanthropy; I only learned about it through their example.

Dad’s company began because people loved his homemade salad dressing; he was always putting it in big wine bottles and giving it away. Although he thought it was a harebrained idea and was told that celebrity products usually fail, he eventually decided to sell it. In the first year he made $890,000; at that time he was at the peak of his acting career and instead of pocketing the money, he donated it to selected charities.

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America’s Growing Food Revolution An Insider’s Guide to Sustainable Choices

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“We have been through 100 years is in the midst of a food revoof industrialization of our food supply, lution. Sales of natural and or- and consumers have begun to wake up ganic foods are up by double digits. The and realize they have no idea how their once-obscure Locavore (eat local) move- food is made,” says historian and food ment has become a national phenompolicy writer James McWilliams, an asenon. Community supported agriculture sociate professor at Texas State Univer(CSA) initiatives and farmers’ markets are sity. “Historians will look back on this proliferating. Even the federal governtime as momentous.” ment and some of the country’s largest Is it better to buy grocery retailers have jumped on board, with First Lady Michelle Obama help“organic,” “natural” ing to plant the first garden on White House grounds since World War II, and or “local”?

Walmart vowing in January to double the percentage of locally grown produce it sells to 9 percent.

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The statistics are motivating indeed: tough questions—and fiery debate—on According to University of Wisconsin how best to participate. Is it better to researchers, produce travels an average buy “organic,” “natural” or “local”? Is of 1,500 miles from farmland to plate shopping at a farmers’ market inhertoday, up 22 percent from 1981. Half of ently more green? Are there other our land and 80 percent of our water is ways, such as planting a garden or esused for agriculture, reports The Americhewing meat, that can make an even can Journal of Clinical Nutrition, and bigger impact? pesticide use has increased 33-fold since In reality, there are no easy anthe 1940s. Meanwhile, health problems swers, but, “Consumers need to be preassociated with agricultural chemicals pared to take on a bit more complexity are on the rise. in how we think about food, and not 28 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

fall so easily for simple mantras (like Eat Local and Buy Organic),” advises McWilliams.

The Case for Organic

Ask Rodale Inc. CEO Maria Rodale what consumers can do to improve their health and environment, and her answer is unequivocal. “If you do just one thing—make one conscious choice—that can change the world, go organic,” she writes in her new book, Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe.

Rodale’s grandfather founded Organic Farming and Gardening magazine (today’s Organic Gardening) in the 1940s, jump-starting an organic movement that by the 1960s was nearly synonymous with environmentalism. But today, Rodale concedes, the organic industry faces a public relations challenge, as consumers trade from USDA Organic-certified foods to “locally grown” or cheaper “natural” options.

One 2009 survey by The Shelton Group found that out of 1,000 shoppers, 31 percent looked for the “natural”

label, while 11 percent looked for “organic.” “There is a giant misperception among consumers that somehow natural is the word that is regulated and organic is not. In fact, it is actually the other way around,” says CEO Suzanne Shelton.

Law mandates that U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) products labeled organic be free of pesticides, hormones and genetically modified organisms (GMOs), and that animals be given access to the outdoors.

By contrast, the Food and Drug Administration vaguely describes natural as, “Nothing artificial or synthetic has been included in, or has been added to a food that would not normally be expected to be in the food.”

With the exception of meat, it is up to the manufacturer to define what natural means. (In 2009, the USDA defined “naturally raised” meat as, “… raised entirely without growth promoters, antibiotics, and never been fed animal byproducts.” It says nothing about GMOs or humane animal treatment.)

Organic advocates point out that a genetically modified animal could be fed genetically modified feed and confined to a narrow pen and still be billed as natural. A loaf of natural bread could be made with grains repeatedly sprayed with pesticides and man-made fertilizer. “Natural refers to the end product,” explains the Organic Trade Association.

“It does not provide any information about how the product was produced.”

What about buying local? Rodale argues that, while focusing on local is great for reducing farm-to-plate miles, if it isn’t organic, it isn’t necessarily addressing the larger issue of pesticide and antibiotic use.

Noting that more than 4 billion pounds of pesticides are used annually in the United States, she points to studies from the National Institutes of Health and the Mount Sinai Medical Center Children’s Environmental Health Center that suggest links between agricultural antibiotic use and the rise in drug-resistant staph infections in humans, and between oganophosphate pesticides and cancer and diabetes.

“It is fine to buy local, but if there are chemicals in it, then the farmer is contaminating your own community,” Rodale says. “That’s even worse.”

The Locavore Way

In early 2005, Jennifer Maiser and a handful of friends in San Francisco decided to limit what they ate for a month to what was produced within 100 miles of home base. By August, 1,000 people had signed on at Maiser’s EatLocal Challenge.com. By 2007, “locavore” was the Word of the Year of the New Oxford American Dictionary.

“It just snowballed,” recalls Maiser. “I think it had a lot to do with changes in the organic movement. In the 1990s, if you were eating organic, you pretty much were eating food from a local farmer. But when the big companies came in and you could get organic produce grown in Mexico, it wasn’t the same anymore. We still wanted to know where our food was coming from.”

Professional dancer-turned-ethnobotanist Leda Meredith started a 250mile challenge in 2007, in part to see if a time-crunched professional in wintery Brooklyn could achieve what Locavores in warmer climes had. At first, adjusting to the realities was rough.

Local cooking oil was hard to find (she saved the rendered fat from her locally raised duck and used it to pop locally grown popcorn) and her one-bedroom apartment was not ideal for stockpiling canned produce (she keeps canned local tomatoes and dried wild mushrooms under her bed).

“But, by year’s end, it had become my new normal,” says Meredith, author of The Locavore’s Handbook: The Busy Person’s Guide to Eating Local on a Budget.

She chooses organic and local whenever possible, and if the food is on the Environmental Working Group’s dirty-dozen list of most pesticidedrenched food, she might even buy organic from afar. Yet, she is a Locavore at heart.

“It has an impact, on local economies and small farmers, and from a cook’s point of view the food is just fresher,” she says.

McWilliams, a vegan and author of Just Food: Where Locavores Get it Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly, agrees. But he takes issue with the notion that, because it necessitates fewer transportation miles, eating local is a better choice for the environment.

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If so, ask where it comes from and how it is produced. n At a farmers’ market, ask the management how they choose their vendors. Must they be local, or certified organic? How are they screened? n If buying “natural,” learn how the producer defines it (the government definition is vague). n Eat less meat. It uses fewer resources to produce. n Plant something. Try a container garden on a balcony or in a window box. n Learn about good sources of healthy foods in various seasons. n Take a cooking class.

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Anyone walking into a typical American supermarket finds a dizzying display of more than 40,000 products, the majority of which are processed foods. According to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, at least 75 percent of the processed foods contain one or more genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, most likely from corn, soy and canola. With the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s recent approval of GMO alfalfa and sugar beets, non-GMO choices will grow even narrower. What is a health-conscious consumer to do?

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“We’ve never had such extensive use of one herbicide,” says Don Huber, Ph.D., a plant pathologist and professor emeritus at Purdue University. Huber is concerned about concentrations of glyphosate residues in our food system that are toxic to human organs and hormone systems.

According to the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, “There is more than a casual association between GMO foods and adverse health effects.” Scientists familiar with the technology warn about the risk for new allergens, toxins and unpredictable, hard-to-detect side effects. Even the President’s Cancer Panel Report advises against choosing foods grown with pesticides, herbicides and chemical fertilizers.

“The main reason for making genetically engineered (GE) crops is to sell more pesticides,” explains Warren Porter, Ph.D., a biologist at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

“We can count on GE foods having higher concentrations of pesticides.”

Most Americans are shocked to learn that for decades now, they’ve been blindly purchasing and feeding their families GE foods, not to mention toxic herbicide residues.

Unlike other developed countries, the U.S. government does not require labels on GMO foods, leaving citizens to shop— and eat—in the dark.

Dangerous Developments Thanks to lobbying by the biotechnology industry, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken the stand that GMOs are “substantially equivalent” to their non-genetically modified counterparts. Therefore, labeling a GMO food product would be admitting that the GE products are

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s I work in my home office near Boulder, Colorado, I hear a soft, “Cluck-cluck-cluck,” from outside the window. Soon, it will crescendo into a piercing, “Baaaaaaawk,” as the largest of our seven hens—a plump Rhode Island red named Rojo— drops a warm, beige egg into her hay-filled nesting box. When my daughters, ages 8 and 10, return from school, they’ll tromp through the snow to our A-frame coop, fill their basket with a colorful assortment of bluish-green, brown and lavender eggs (some still warm) and skip off to a neighbor’s house to trade them for piggy bank cash. Such is the life of a backyard chicken farmer.

National Phenomenon Once viewed as the realm of rural poultry farmers and commercial egg factories, raising chickens has become a growing trend, with everyone from urban foodies to thrifty suburban housewives erecting makeshift coops, logging on to how-to websites and mail-ordering fuzzy, day-old chicks. Some are lured by the firm, buttery, nutrient-rich yolks and enhanced nutritional quality (a study by Mother Earth News found eggs from pasture-raised hens to contain twice the omega-3 fatty acids, three times the vitamin E, and one-third the cholesterol of conventional eggs). Some simply want to know where their food comes from. Others long for a bucolic touchstone in their frenzied city lives.

“I see chickens as a critical piece of my landscape,” says Greg Peterson, co-author of Fowl Play: Your Guide to Keeping Chickens in the City. “They eat all my food scraps.

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Peterson keeps 15 chickens in his 80-by-160-foot yard in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. His monthly local how-toraise-chickens courses currently pack in 50 to 60 people, from tattooed and pierced 20-somethings to retirees. Meanwhile, Rob Ludlow’s BackyardChickens.com, which started in 1999 as a coop-design clearinghouse, now boasts more than 50,000 members, who submit 7,000 posts a day.

“We have doubled our production from five years ago, and it just keeps getting better and better,” says spokesman Jeff Smith, of Lebanon, Missouri-based Cackle Hatchery. The 70-year-old chicken hatchery used to cater mostly to farmers wanting large orders of baby chicks for meat or egg operations, and the occasional 4-H club. Now, it ships 140,000 freshly hatched chicks each week to unlikely farmers in urban centers like Seattle, Phoenix, Jersey City and Reno.

“There is a little bit of fear out there about the economy, and people are looking at being more self-sufficient,” says Smith. “People are also interested in making sure the birds are being fed right, and not kept in a cage all of their lives.”

Bantamweight Contests Not all are fans of the urban poultry-farming boom. Disgruntled neighbors have called upon government leaders to either uphold or implement ordinances that view chickens as farm animals and ban them in urban areas. Some have complained of smelly coops and rodents (all avoidable via regular coop cleaning, proponents say). Others have squawked about noise. But in dozens of recent cases, the hens and their owners have won.

In September 2008, for example, the city of Fort Collins, Colorado, passed an ordinance that allows city residents to keep up to six hens, as long as they buy a $30 permit, provide their birds with a ventilated, predatorresistant coop with two square feet of room per chicken, and keep the birds at least 15 feet from the neighbors.

No roosters are allowed.

Within the first year, 36 people had gained permits, including Connie Meyer, now the proud owner of four feathered friends. She likes that they follow her around as she works in the yard, eat out of her hands and provide her with eggs to trade for her neighbor’s fresh produce.

“People assume it is going to be so much work, but they are incredibly easy to take care of,” she comments. “More than that, they are fun. It’s easy to get attached to them.”

Lisa Marshall is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings. Connect at LisaMarshall08@gmail.com.

GETTING STARTED THE SCOOP ON A COOP BE SURE IT’S LEGAL. For a database of laws in 700 U.S. cities, log on to BackyardChickens.com/laws. Otherwise, check with the local zoning department.

BUILD A BROODER. Baby chicks must be kept in a draft-free place for 60 days. Create an indoor pen, using a galvanized steel tub, a large dog crate or a cardboard box. Cover the bottom with pine shavings or torn paper towels (do not use newspaper, as the ink can harm chicks). Hang a heat lamp out of reach and keep it set at between 90 and 100° F, decreasing it by five degrees weekly. Make sure the brooder is large enough that chicks can move away from the heat if they wish.

BUY HEALTHY CHICKS. Baby chicks can be bought from farm and ranch stores, or ordered online and shipped from commercial hatcheries like CackleHatchery.com.

START SMALL AND SKIP THE ROOSTER. Start with 5 to 10 chicks (never buy just one, because they are very social). Choose a hardy breed known to lay regularly, such as Rhode Island reds or Barred Rock hens.

Araucanas lay blue-green eggs and silver laced Wyandottes are among the prettiest chickens. Hens do not need a rooster in order to lay eggs.

BUILD AN OUTDOOR COOP. Some people use a recycled storage shed; others build their own, using plans available online. Be sure to have two square feet of coop for each chicken, plus an enclosed outdoor run with four square feet per chicken. Note: In high wildlife areas, a lid on the run is essential.

ENJOY THE EGGS. Chickens start laying after about six months. One hen will produce from 250 to 330 eggs a year, depending on the breed, before slowing down at about 3 years old and ultimately ceasing to lay.

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BLACKBERRIES AND MARIONBERRIES: Members of the rose family, these berries grow on shrubs and ripen in mid-to-late summer. Both help digestion and prevent salmonella growth.

BLUEBERRIES: Powerhouse blueberries also grow on low shrubs and generally ripen in early summer. This renowned berry offers whole-body protection against many diseases and aging.

CHERRIES: Sour cherries ripen in early summer, while sweet cherries reach

GRAPES: Dark purple Concord grapes, often found in home gardens or at farmers’ markets, ripen in the fall. Their resveratrol content is a key help in combating the effects of aging.

STRAWBERRIES: These delicious favorites ripen throughout the year in various parts of the country. Strawberries help fight breast and cervical cancers.

Home gardeners that grow berries know exactly what fertilizers and natural pesticides have been placed in or on them. Buying organic berries at the local farmers’ market or the grocery store ensures that the health benefits of fresh berries are not undercut by infiltrated pesticides or anti-fungal chemicals used by agribusiness, both here and abroad.

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be gently rinsed, and then patted completely dry; they will keep well in the refrigerator as long as they are not crowded together.

Summer berries can star in cool treats throughout the day. At breakfast, they’re a welcome wake-up flavor for cereal or yogurt. As a snack, they’re perfect whether eaten by the handful or turned into frozen yogurt pops.

Seasonal berries can be combined with quinoa or couscous for easy summer salads. They also add a special note when friends and family toast the end of the day with an iced tea, enhanced with fresh blackberries and mint.

Pairing berries with low-fat ingredients, whole grains, fresh produce and natural sweeteners makes for fast, fresh and fabulous summer dishes that keep us cool all summer long.

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A recent study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, that followed 125,000 subjects for 20 to 22 years, confirms that eating berries can lower the risk of Parkinson’s disease. The participants who consumed the most flavonoids, especially the anthocyanins found mostly in berries, had a much lower risk of developing the disease than those whose diet contained less or different classes of flavonoids.

A natural form of aspirin—salicylic acid—has been found in berries that grow on canes, such as blackberries, blueberries and raspberries. The Oregon State University’s Department of Food Science and Technology reports that the salicylic acid found in these caneberries could prove to have effects similar to aspirin in protecting against heart disease. A 100-gram serving (about ¾ cup) of red raspberries, for example, contains about 5 milligrams of salicylic acid.

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Serves 8 (about 2 quarts) 5 organic black tea bags ¼ cup mint leaves, crushed; reserve one leaf per serving for garnish 4 cups boiling water ½ cup natural sugar (or use honey to taste) 6 (6-oz) packages blackberries, reserve two to three per serving for garnish Place tea bags and mint in a heatproof pitcher. Add boiling water and steep at least 10 minutes. Strain into another pitcher and discard mint and tea bags.

Stir in sugar. Purée blackberries in a blender or food processor, then strain though a fine sieve. Discard pulp and seeds. Stir blackberry purée into tea.

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Remember those endless hours of imaginative play during your youth—tree climbing, making mud pies, flying kites, fishing, building forts/tree houses/ lemonade stands, swimming, watching clouds, playground swinging, tea parties, making and then launching sailboats in the creek, catching fireflies/ butterflies/frogs, playing jacks and pickup sticks, jumping rope, hopscotch, rolling down hills, daisy chains, skipping rocks, backyard camping, neighborhood baseball games (with self-made rules), twilight games of hide ‘n’ seek and flashlight tag?

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Bonnie Harris, author of Confident Parents, Remarkable Kids, cites a lack of boredom in children today as the reason that many graduates flounder in the “real” world. Boredom works to spark the discovery of one’s own passions, inner resources, ingenuity and ability to be self-directed—all critical lifetime skills.

Overscheduling often substitutes stimulation for experiencing self-discoveries that unlock the tremendous stored potential of a child’s inner resources and imagination. Remarks Payne, “A child who doesn’t experience leisure— or better yet, boredom—will always be looking for external stimulation, activity or entertainment… [and] a culture of compulsion and instant gratification.

What also grows in such a culture? Addictive behaviors.”

So, how do we find our way back to those simpler days? Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, likes, “The dugout in the weeds or leaves beneath a backyard willow, the rivulet of a seasonal creek, even the ditch between a front yard and the road—all of these places are entire universes to a young child. Expeditions to the mountains or national parks often pale, in a child’s eyes, in comparison with the mysteries of the ravine at the end of the cul-de-sac.”

He recommends allowing children the time to be in nature to take walks, listen, play and learn. Time in nature allows the senses to become enlivened again.

Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood and 21st Century Boys, observes, “The loss of outdoor play and everyday adventures is particularly significant for children who

have a tendency to be easily distracted or impulsive.”

One of the biggest benefits of a slow summer, for everyone, is ‘play’ itself. There is compelling evidence of the essential need for this age-old childhood pasttime.

So, encourage children to engage in the simple pleasures that will potentially create and strengthen the most glorious, blissful and ‘boring’ memories of their childhood summers—and we’ll likely rekindle our own.

Lisa Gromicko has been a Waldorf early childhood educator for 16 years and has enjoyed spending many long summers with her sons, now 21 and 18; she looks forward to many more. Connect at LisaGromicko@mac.com.

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etting away from Some of the greatest each morning to check email and other mesit all doesn’t vacations start and sages if necessary, but have to mean stay at home. then make family memphysically getting away. bers accountable to one Staycations—vacations another; anyone who violates the “no taken close to home—can save on the smart phone use after 10 a.m.” rule has money, time and stress of travel, and to treat the others to ice cream. also provide a fresh outlook on your home turf. Here are a few tips to help Set a budget. Calculate how much you plan your dream staycation. saved on airfare, hotel and other traveling incidentals, and then give yourself Check out. A vacation is a respite from half of that amount to spend, guiltdailiness—even if you simply declare free, on spa splurges, catered lunches a special day off at home—so exercise or concert tickets; after all, you know the discipline to stay away from your you’re still saving money. office, housework and the rest of your routine. Plan for a staycation as you Run away from home. Shake up atwould an away vacation: Take care of home routines by booking affordable or any bills or chores that can’t wait and free local lodging via community travel put an appropriate message on your websites like CouchSurfing.com or voicemail and email. Allow an hour

AirBnB.com, or seek out a local home swap with a fellow staycationer via HomeExchange.com.

Order the usual. How do you like to unwind and recharge? Model your staycation after the best vacation you ever took. If learning rejuvenates you, take a crash course in pasta making from a local culinary school, or enroll in a summer camp to pick up skills in a new sport. For outdoorsy types, scout out a nearby county park to camp in and learn about native flora and fauna. If you’d rather just hang out and be lazy, hide the alarm clock, perhaps enjoy a movie marathon and order three squares of takeout.

Introduce some surprise. Open a map of your city or county, close your eyes and pick a point. Google the spot you landed on to see what interesting places are nearby. Or, expand your horizons by exploring a neighborhood or nearby town you’ve never visited.

Look through another lens. Challenge yourself to see your world of familiar places anew by going on a photo safari in your own neighborhood, taking photos of local characters, landmarks and never-before-noticed details. Give a prize to the family member who captures the most unidentifiable neighborhood objects (UNOs) on camera.

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The hotter it gets, the more people equipment, while the second uses the run their conventional electric air windows, walls, floors and roof to colconditioners (AC), releasing even more lect, store and distribute natural heat global-warming gas emissions from from the local environment. power plants into the atmosphere.

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Many of these ancient techniques were abandoned in the age of cheap fossil fuels. “We build our houses for curb appeal or for the view, not thinking that all those windows facing south in the summer are going to cook the inside of the house,” says Amiran.

Daniel Aiello, chair of the nonprofit Arizona Solar Center and a principal of Janus II Environmental Architects & Planners, helps homeowners create vertical shading on east and west exposures with manmade screens or shrubs, trellises and vines, which have the added benefit of letting light and heat in during the winter, if they are deciduous. “Each side of the building is going to look different,” notes Aiello, who uses overhangs or awnings over southfacing windows in warm climates.

Aiello also points out that on a home’s exterior, light-colored surfaces reflect more heat than dark-colored ones. He adds that textured surfaces stay cooler than flat ones, due to small-scale shading and the breakup of the interface between warm air and the surface. Inset windows are cooler, as well.

It’s all important, because 35 percent of a building’s potential heat gain stems from the direct action of solar rays striking surfaces, according to Aiello. Incorporating such passive solar design elements into buildings can reduce heating bills by as much as 50 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

Another passive technique is to use cross ventilation by opening opposing windows. Take this a step further by installing vents to allow hot air to escape from high spaces and cool air to enter at lower ones. Also, make sure walls and windows are well insulated against outdoor air. Inside, shutters, light-colored blinds and curtains can also make a big difference.

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The next step in terms of low price and high efficiency would be to use a whole-house attic fan, which blows hot air from inside the entire structure outside. However, Wilson points out that such devices are only able to provide substantial heat relief under certain conditions—usually at night and when the humidity isn’t too high.

A less comprehensive solution is simply to push hot air out of the attic, which will also help cool the house. According to the utility Austin Energy, reducing the attic temperature by 10 degrees or more saves up to 10 percent on AC costs; solarpowered attic fans are available.

Some other alternatives to conventional, compression-cycle, central and room AC units are emerging, such as evaporative coolers, often called “swamp coolers.” These draw air over wet pads, and the resulting evaporation causes cooling. Wilson says they only make sense in dry climates, because they add moisture to the air. They typically cost 50 percent less than traditional AC and use 75 percent less energy, although they do require more maintenance.

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Kundalini Yoga Master Class – Chakra Leela with Prem Siri Kaur. Chakra Leela is the Divine interplay of energies that harness prana (life force) for greater health, happiness and the possibility of higher states of awareness. The Master class will address all of the chakras, energy centers of the body, to create an uplifting effect. 2–4:30pm. $35, call to register. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. Fourth St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem.

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Tai Chi with Hilary Smith Wednesday from Tai Chi increases strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body.

Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction. 11:00-12:15pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Foundation/Level 1 Yoga - Great class for beginners and the whole family. Perfect for those wishing to start a practice without any commitment.

Every class will be the same sequence to build a strong foundation. 7:30-8:45pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Yoga/Gentle – This class is for those who would like to work at a slower pace, those recovering from injury, or anyone who has not been physically active lately and would like to work more gently at first.

9:15-10:30am. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Structural Integration Saturday, October 15th • 2011 9:00 am • Little Lehigh Parkway, Allentown Presenting Sponsor - KNBT Diamond Sponsor - The Marcella & Herb Aigner Family Community Sponsor - Tighe Orthodontics Expo Sponsor - Josh Early Candies Special pricing for early registration! Register now at:

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Freeing the body toward its natural state of alignment could be essential for: - restoring resilience and freedom of movement - recovering from chronic pain - preventing your body from "wear and tear" - improving postural balance - increasing energy level

Andrei Kazlouski, LMT, BCSI CM

484.695.8265 / www.si-rolfmethod.com

Yoga/Level 1 – Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures. This class is ideal, but not limited too those who are new to yoga, or those who have minimal yoga experience. 6:007:15pm. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Beginner’s Yoga– Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. Also available Wed & Fri, 5:45 -6:45 pm, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

Feldenkrais® - Carol Siddiqi. To rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, join us to experience the three powerful disciplines of Yoga (incl. Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws), Feldenkrais and breathing techniques. 11:30 am-12:30 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355

Yoga Flow, Slow & Gentle - LeeAnn Price. These postures and breathing techniques along with meditation and relaxation will bring you to a state of peace and tranquility. 5:30-6:30pm, $75/ 6wks.,Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga - Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Thursday 9:30am-10:20am and 7pm-7:50pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098.

FREE Intro to Yoga – Every First Friday. 6:30– 7:30pm. Call to register. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Hot Yoga- Come and practice Hot Yoga with Randi every Wednesday night 7:00 pm. Ideal for yoga students and athletes looking for a challenge. L.V. Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Core Power Yoga — 7:30-8:30pm. Like the challenge and flow of an Ashtanga class, but seeking a more varied, personalized practice? This class emphasizes building core strength and self-awareness.

Be prepared to sweat and work out! $15 drop-in.

Lehigh Valley Yoga. 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown.

484-547-3325.

Kundalini Yoga with Ravi Hari - Join veteran certified instructor and psychotherapist, Ravi Hari for this dynamic blend of movement, breath, postures, and sound. 25 yrs exp. Prepare to move and to be moved. All levels. 6-7:30 pm. $15. North Bethlehem location. Call for information and directions.

610-868-1296.

Yoga/Level 1 – Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures. This class is ideal, but not limited too those who are new to yoga, or those who have minimal yoga experience.

10-11:30am. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Parents & Tots, Moves 4 Understanding – Coordination Pattern™ Training, Betsy Wetzig. So much more than fun and exercise – helps with learning and behavior styles, family communication and improved physical condition. 9:30-10:30 am, (2nd & 4th Sat. ea month), $75/6 wks. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 Traditional Ashtanga Yoga – LeeAnn Price. Experience the therapeutic flow of Ashtanga primary series practice. Modifications and one-on-one assistance allow this style of yoga to be accessible to all. Classes are designed for all levels. 10:3011:45am. $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

FRIDAY

Zumba-Join the Party! Come to Advantage Nutrition & Wellness in Bethlehem for this fun & energetic class. Zumba helps you burn calories; improve your cardiovascular health and more! Class series offered both Mon & Wed. Six week series for only $30! To register contact Tara at 610-443-1885 $5 Kids Yoga (ages 7-11) - A fun and interactive way to let your children explore body awareness as they move and grow into their youth. Great way to build new friendships! 4:30-5:25pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations.

10-11am, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

Tai Chi – A Moving Meditation – Hilary Smith.

Learn to keep the muscles active but relaxed, the mind alert but calm, and body movements flowing but well coordinated. 5:30-6:30 pm, $84/8 wks, call for start dates. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355

Yoga Level 2/3 – With Brian Toseland - Join Brian for a challenging and inspiring flow practice.This class is for those who wish to deepen there practice leave negativity on the yoga mat to start the weekend right. 4:30-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

$5 Kids Yoga - Fun, interactive class for children using movement and music and is designed to stimulate a young child’s curiousity. Perfect class to engage your child’s natural energy. Great way to build new friendships. * This is also a great class for moms leave your children in loving hands while you run your errands. 4:30-5:25 pm Kula Heart Yoga 103 S. Main St., Nazareth 610-746-5852

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Yoga/Level 2 &3 – Requires previous yoga experience and offers challenging Vinyasa Flow sequences. Inversions, arm balances and full backbends are some of the more advanced postures that are practiced regularly in this class. 6:00-7:25pm. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

$5 Lunch HourYoga - Join us for this fun, energy-boosting class. Great class for everyone. 12-1pm Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

Yoga/Mixed Level Flow – During this dynamic flow class you will learn sun salutations, standing poses, balance, forward folding, back bending, and much more. 9:30-10:45am. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

THURSDAY

Hot Yoga- Come and practice Hot Yoga with Randi every Friday nite at 6:00 pm. Ideal for yoga students and athletes looking for a challenge. L.V. Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676

$5 Community Classes – Great for beginner yoga students as well as an opportunity for more experienced students to deepen their practice.

Blossoming teachers teach this class. $5 cash only.

11am- 12:15pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522 Power Fusion – For those looking for an athletic practice. boost to your bandha control (abdominals) endurance, and confidence in your inversions. There is always something new to try to keep your practice expanding. Every Saturday at 9:30. Lehigh LV Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325.

Gentle Yoga – Growing our Gusto for Infinite Goodness. Weekly donation-based yoga class in Easton. Beginners, all levels and all ages welcome.

Class leans toward gentle yoga, with playful and uplifting energy. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. Call 610-559-7280Yoga/

Rise & Shine Yoga - Mixed Level 8:00-9:15 AM Creating an energetic start to your weekend. This class is recommended for those that want a more vigorous, energetic, flowing class. It will be an uplifting practice! Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852.

Yoga/Mixed Level – Fun and challenging class teaches sun salutations, standing poses, balance, forward folding, back bending, and much more.

12:15-1:30pm $15. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Yoga, Beyond Basics – Mike Pope. This class will support and encourage the committed student to make a deeper connection to unlock their body, releasing stress for more balance, strength, focus, and flexibility. 5:45-7:00 pm, $95/8 classes, Call for start date, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Tai Chi with Hilary Smith – Tai Chi increases strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction.

6:30-7:45pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Learn about the healing benefits of Reiki, the Reiki 1 hand positions, and how to give Reiki to yourself and others. This class introduces students to Reiki and provides them with a first level Reiki attunement. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Reiki Masters and Teachers: Tara Gallus, Lehigh Valley Reiki and Kelly Kark, Roots of Vitality. $150 includes class materials, attunement, certificate, and refreshments. Kelly at rootsofvitality@gmail. com or Tara at lvreiki@gmail.com or call 484554-7530

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Dating & social network for like-minded people.

Music Festivals - Good Times Ahead Group Looking forward to hearing music outdoors with friends and new friends? Team up and share information whether it is a daytime or camping type festival. Venues in PA, NJ & DE. Natural Foods Potlucks - Festive and yummy natural foods - bring your favorite healthy dish. Not necessarily vegetarian - just healthy, real-food recipes. PA & NJ locations. Yo-Goers Group - For yogis or wanna-bes gathering together to share yoga practice at various studios around the Greater Delaware Valley area. Members are encouraged to suggest a favorite studio or yogarelated event for the next venture! All Health, All Wealth, All Happiness, All Love - This group is for all of us who are working on raising our consciousness via applying principles of thought, understanding the power of thought, and acting/doing based on Universal Law. Living Out Loud – Are you an active participant in your own life? What’s holding you back from pursuing those activities that are on your ‘someday’ list? The purpose of this group is encourage one another to live with intention, walk to the edge, and seize the day. For more info visit www.

ANaturalAffinity.com, a dating & social network for like-minded people.

savethedate The Legacy of Family Hurt Saturday, July 30, 2011

Learn why “it runs in the family”; how family hurt, grief, and ailments can be contagious, how to stop this cross-generational burden and reclaim your own potentials. First appearance in the Lehigh Valley of Marion Boon, Dutch regressionist, who is internationally acclaimed as therapist and teacher (www.tasso.nl/english).

Interactive workshop. 9 am-5pm. $120. Location: 26 N. Third Street, Emmaus, PA 18049.

Contact Annelie Shultz at 610-433-3260. For more information and Marion Boon’s workshop in Virginia on August 6 check http://www.quantumregressiontherapy.com/events.htm

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 Book Discussion & Support – Greg Schweitzer, D.Ay. New monthly series of conversation about books relevant to healthy living and spiritual development. This month, SABBATH: Finding Rest, Renewal & Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller.

6:00-7:15 pm, $15, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area, call 610.395.3355 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

FRIDAY, JULY 8 Energy Share – Bonita Cassel, Diane Griffin. We welcome all Energy Practitioners to join us in nourishing the mind, body, and spirit with Reiki, Balancing Meridians, Quantum Touch, Chakra Balancing, Polarity Therapy, Pranic Healing, etc. 3:00-5:00 pm, (2nd Fri. ea. month) $12.00, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

SUNDAY, JULY 10 Yoga Retreat, One Day – Katja Huiras & Tina Thomas. Body and Breath Connection in the AM, Body Appreciation & Rejuvenation in the PM, with a provided light lunch. Give yourself the gift of a midsummer staycation! All levels welcome! 10 am–3:00 pm, $95, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Preregister with The Yoga Loft, 610.867.9642

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Practical Mystery Tour – Coach Steve Gunn. A coaching book study program for inspired entrepreneurs. Connect your work with your heart-felt values. Succeed with more ease that you thought possible. Twelve week teleconference program starting Tuesday, 7:30-8:30 pm, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

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The National Qigong Association’s 16th annual conference is being held Friday August 19 Sunday August 21, 2011 at the Dolce Valley Forge Conference Center, King of Prussia, PA. Three days of workshops, lectures, and seminars presented by leaders in the world of Qigong/ Taiji plus distinctive vendors, products, and silent auction. This year’s keynote speakers are Chungliang Al Huang: The Tao of Dancing With Qi on Saturday and Mark R Reinhart: Alchemical Transformation Through Sound and Movement on Friday.

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Services Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Are you suffering in mind, body or spirit?

Consider the opportunity to experience Prayer, Anointing, and the Laying on of Hands for yourself or a loved one at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3900 Mechanicsville Rd., Whitehall. Call 610-435-3901 for more information.

savethedate A Natural Medicine Forum Wednesday, May 18 - 6pm

Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 45 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions: Tues. July 12th & 26th and August 9th& 23rd, 2011.

6-7:30PM. Cost: $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. $25. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

FRIDAY, JULY 15 Nutritional Live Blood Cell Analysis – A unique method of examining a small droplet of blood to reveal information on the general wellness and nutritional needs of the individual. Blood screenings along with a 20-30 minute consultation are performed by Gwen Ward N.D. $60. Health Habits Natural Food Store on RT 873 in Schencksville Call 610-767-3100 to schedule an appointment Create Your Own Signature Fragrance – With Lucey Harley. Make Your own natural vibrational blend!! -No Artificial Chemicals, $30 includes all supplies to make and take home your blend.

Pre-registration required. 6:30- 9:00PM, NO Drop ins, Call 610-641-1116 to Register, Location, InnerLight Holistic Center, Gilberstille, Pa

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Reiki Level 1 & 2 Workshop - Two day certified Reiki workshop. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. 9:30-5:30 each day. Reiki 1 & 2 $225.00. Deposit required. Includes Reiki Manuals, handouts & certificate. Call Barbara Fenton, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher 610-967-5106. 860 Broad St. Emmaus.

TUESDAY, JULY 19 KMP Workshop – Suzanne Hastie. Constructing Kestenberg Movement Profiles 1: Tension Flow Rhythms, Bipolar Shape Flow & Unipolar Shape Flow, Tues. 19 to Fri. 22, $750 (incl. articles, handouts, KMP color wheel poster), Prerequisite: completing of KMP Intro Course, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area, 610.395.3355

SATURDAY, JULY 23 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

Creating your Home Spa - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm $25.00 Barbara Fenton, Reiki Master/Teacher will present this class using Young Living Essential Oils. This Fun Filled workshop will include an introduction to aromatherapy and products you can make or buy to use in your home spa. 860 Broad Street, Emmaus.

610 - 967-5106.

TUESDAY, JULY 26 Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions: Tues. July26th and August 9th& 23rd 2011.

7:30-8:30PM. Cost: $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. Location: 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown,

WEDNESDAY, JULY 27 FREE Lomi Lomi Meditation – Kumu Karen Reifinger. The public is invited to join us in this Hawai’ian Breath and Movement Meditation. Learn to free your body of long held stress patterns and reweave a new way of being. No experience necessary! 7:00-9:00 pm, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

THURSDAY, JULY 28 Lomi Lomi Temple–Style Bodywork Workshop – Kumu Karen Reifinger from Kaua’i. You will learn basic philosophy of Hawai’ian healing, movements of temple style bodywork, energy and session protocol, exercises to enhance intuition, and breath and movement meditation. $595 (by July 6), $550 (early rate), Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, Pre-register 610.360.2427

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Dealing with Common Ailments – Using Food, Herbs and Acupressure. Common ailments can often be relieved before they get too serious if we understand causation and quickly act to balance the body’s energy without the use of harmful drugs.

Coughs, colds, constipation,, burns and headaches are some of the topics we will discuss. 10am to3pm. $40. There will be a one hour lunch break which participants must provide for themselves. To register call Debbie Petruszka at 215-679-3945. 2175 Anstadt Rd. Quakertown, PA.

Some people walk in the rain, others just get wet. ~Roger Miller

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Upper Bucks, Near Lake Nockamixon 3620 Sterner Mill Road, Quakertown PA www.greenshirearts.org 215-538-0976 Please register for all activities.

VIBRATIONAL ALCHEMY, GONG THE PLANET: July 16, 1pm 1pm-2pm Outdoor Concert: Meditation Soundscape is performed outdoors with gongs, crystal, singing bowls, didgeridoo, flutes.

2:15pm-2:45pm Introductory Workshop An informative introduction to the gong, how to play the instrument, and an overview of the benefits of integrating vibration into your life.

2:45pm till ?: Small Group Sonic Massages This experience will be inside the Icosahedron Sound Chamber. Several people at one time will enter the sound chamber to share group sonic massages for 15-20 minutes, applying what they learned from the workshop. Others will either meditate or participate in performing the group sonic massages. Everyone who attends will have an opportunity to give and receive positive vibrations! www.gongtheplanet.com Cost: $20 (concert only); $30 all activities. To PREREGISTER, contact Greenshire. Due to limited space, no walk-ins.

REIKI TRAINING - Feel More Energetic, Reduce Stress Levels, Alleviate Pain, Detoxify Body, Balance Energies, Maintain Good Health. Reiki is a safe and natural healing touch technique for the healing of others and oneself. This powerful healing modality and philosophy of life is especially taught in a way that will enhance your spiritual awareness.

Reiki I: August 13, 10am – 5pm. Learn how to access this universal ‘Ki’ energy and become a channel for its transmission. Harmonize the entire body, helping it to heal and return to a state of balance. Includes history of Reiki, first degree Reiki attunements, hand positions for treatments on self and others, body/mind/spirit connection, practice of Reiki techniques, a printed manual and Reiki I certification. $100.

Reiki II: July 9, 10am – 5pm At this level Reiki works more powerfully and also penetrates the space-time barrier. Learn how to transmit this healing energy over distance and time, helping to heal the past and send healing energy into the future. Learn how Reiki can be applied to ideas and situations and assist in eliminating unwanted habits as well as enhancing talents. Receive special symbols and more powerful attunements. Includes Reiki Level II certification and detailed manual. $200. (subsequent meetings TBA) Reiki Classes facilitated by Arlene Curley: BA Integrative Education, Transformational Healing, Spiritual Mentor, Reiki Master/Teacher, Greenshire Director With a conscious understanding of the integration of body, mind and spirit, Arlene offers a transforming experience for individuals as she guides them into a confident place of healing and self-awareness. In her private practice, she intuitively combines CranioSacral, Reiki and alchemical healing to help individuals transform and heal in all aspects of their life.

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

Bodywork & Massage – over 20 different types are now available in our safe and supportive environment to help you achieve a relaxed and healthier mind, body and spirit. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area.

610-395-3355 Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression Treatment - Dr.Tom Wachtlmann. This cutting edge chiropractic procedure in most cases is able to open or widen the disc spaces alleviating painful spinal conditions such as spinal stenosis and disc bulging or herniation. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 Insomnia Relief – Experience deep healing sleep!

Vibro/neuroacoustic technology retrains your brain and central nervous system to go into the deep rest of delta sleep, which allows you to be at your best during the day. Call for appointment.

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355

SUNDAY Unity Services – We welcome all people to discover and express their spiritual nature. We co-create an awakened world of peace, harmony and abundance based on the principles of positive, practical Christianity. Rev. Joy Wyler. Sunday 10am weekly services. Unity, 26th N. Third Street, Emmaus, 610965-3036. Many other events/activities.

Labyrinth Walk – 4th Sunday of every month from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Public welcome. Donations accepted to support to outside labyrynth construction project. The Labyrinth is a tool for embracing spirituality. Contact Beverly Marriner, certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator at 610 6254010.

Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30 am. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-776-7211 ICAN of Lehigh Valley Monthly Support Meeting - The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of Lehigh Valley provides support for women recovering from cesarean and who are planning VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean).

The third Sunday of EVERY month from 1 to 3pm. Free and open to the public. Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown. Contact Carrie at 610-316-7968 for information or support.

MONDAY Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610-9692486 for more information.

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Jyorei Exchange – The first Monday of each month experience Jyorei energy is offered free.

Receive some goodness. It only takes a little while and all you have to do is sit and relax. 6-7pm. St John’s UCC, 257 W. Walnut St. Kutztown, 610756-6466

TUESDAY Coordination Pattern™ Movement Training – Betsy Wetzig. With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally.

6:45- 7:45 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Green Charter Planning – Public is welcome to attend planning meetings for Green City Charter School set to open in 2012. Provide children an integrated education focused on environmental stewardship, experiential learning, and academic excellence. Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month 6:30-8:30pm. Multicultural Center at Muhlenberg College. Allentown. greencitycharterschool@gmail.com Restorative Yoga – A class designed to relax and rejuvenate the body. These comfortable restorative postures are crated by using blankets, blocks and other yoga props. Gentle breathing techniques are also utilized. Learn how to open your body, relax and relieve chronic pain. No yoga experience necessary. 7:30-8:45pm $14. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Floor, Bethlehem.

610-867-9642 MAREA Meeting – Monthly meetings of the MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free of charge. Held at TEK Park in Breinigsville at 7p.m. We often have a post-meeting meeting for people who want to get involved with planning the annual Energy Festival. Visit www.themarea.org for more information.

WEDNESDAY Sierra Club Meeting – Please join us at our monthly meeting, at 7pm on the fourth Wednesday of each month except July. All are welcome. Bring your ideas and environmental concerns. Room 640S, Fowler Center, Northampton Community College, Third and Buchanan Streets, South Bethlehem. Email lvsierraclub@gmail.com for more info.

Easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss and answer questions. 7 to 8:30pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem.

Open to public. Contact Heidi Healy at 610-8822253 with questions.

Guided Meditation -2nd Wednesday of the month (free) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Must RSVP limited space. Abiba Wellness - 860 Broad St. Emmaus.

610-967-5106

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The One Command® - Learn the six simple steps to tap into your unlimited potential and financial good. Stops your negative thinking in a moment, sends a command for your good and attracts it to you - in some cases almost instantly! First Wednesday each month - Free Teleseminar 9:00 pm. Call to RSVP 610.833.8132 Womb Wellness Support Group for Women – 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

Must RSVP limited space. Abiba Wellness, 860 Broad St. Emmaus. 610-967-5106

THURSDAY Reiki & Aromatherapy Healing Circle -Barbara Fenton, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher invites anyone to attend who wants to learn more about the healing arts of Reiki and Aromatherapy. Lecture, meditation, and mini Reiki session. Meets the last Thursday of each month, 6:30-8pm. $10. Practitioners are welcome. 860 Broad Street, Suite 101, Emmaus. 610-967-5106.

Patanjali Yoga Sutras – This meetup is a study group for those seekers who are looking for a more practical explanation & translation of the Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Every Thursday 6-8pm. Bethlehem South Side Branch Library, 400 Webster St. Bethlehem. For more information call Paul at 484-6956880 Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.

Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6-8pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-969-2486 for more information.

Coordination Pattern™ Movement Training – Betsy Wetzig. With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally.

6:45- 7:45 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211

SATURDAY Mini Spiritual Holistic Fair – 2nd Saturday of the months of March, April, June, August, October, and November. 10 am to 3 pm. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-776-7211 Bike Lessons – Learn to ride a bicycle at any age. Ride confidently in any traffic situation. Learn how to maintain/repair your bicycle. Year-round at the Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative (BBC), the hub of CAT-Coalition for Appropriate Transportation.

All classes taught by certified instructors. Located in downtown Bethlehem, Call 610-954-5744

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ACUPUNCTURE BE WELL CHIROPRACTIC

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

A patient centered wellness community, where treatment is individually tailored. Heather promotes health and wellness by creating balance in the body.

Acupuncture specializing in anxiety, depression, digestive, and cancer support.

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-317-6064

5 Element Acupuncture addresses the deepest level of disharmony in the body/mind/spirit, known as the causative factor. Traditional Chinese medicine for relief for acute conditions and chronic conditions. Practicing for 28 years.

Certified in Chinese herbal pharmacology from New England School of Acupuncture.

LEHIGH VALLEY ORIENTAL MEDICINE CENTRE Ming ming and David Molony 101 Bridge Street Catasauqua, PA 18032 610-264-2755

Acupuncture and herbal medicine with capable, experienced practitioners.

Practicing acupuncture in the Lehigh Valley since 1988. Acupuncture, herbs, dietary consultation, and other aspects of Oriental Medicine provide a complete healing system for health and regeneration, enhancing the outcome of Conventional care

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

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

Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509

LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice....choose to LiveWell.

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AROMATHERAPY LUCEY HARLEY

610-641-1116 www.LuceyHarley.com Online Store & Class Schedule

Save $$ Join my Wholesale Buying Club. Specializing in Young Living Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils, Individual & Group Classes, Workshops, Gatherings, Custom Blends, Body & Skin Care, Pet Care, Essential Oil Enhanced Nutritional Supplements, NingXia Wolfberry & Thieves Blend Products. Over 16 years experience studying, practicing and teaching Aromatherapy and many other energy modalities.

BODYWORK LEHIGH VALLEY HELLERWORK Gene Miller, M.Div., AHP 3005 Brodhead Road, Suite 250 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-861-8776

Integrative Mind and Body Work Understanding and releasing physical, mental, and spiritual restrictions simultaneously is a key to wellness. I have offered and practiced that philosophy for 25 years.

MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-2500

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

Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad page 39

MODERN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

David Nemeroff, NCBTMB 2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall, PA 18052 610-737-4212 www.therapy4healing.com

Restore balance to your body and decrease pain with the power of Craniosacral Therapy. This gentle and non-invasive western osteopathic technique can help relieve many pain issues including migraines, back pain, neck problems, vertigo, TMJ, stress, neurological issues and much more. David Nemeroff also works with your pet’s problems like hip dysplasia, mobility issues and cribbing. See ad page 10.

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

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

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

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice.... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 23

LISA BAAS ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE 860 Broad St., Suite 100 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-0515 www.youracupuncturerx.com

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

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body. ~Benjamin Franklin

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

Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & well-being and reclaiming your life. Safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. Full services available on site, in addition to educational and teaching seminars to certify interested parties. See ad, page 18.

NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER 21 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 908-713-1900 NewLeafWellness.com

FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Carol Siddiqi FGNA, RYT

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com www.carolsiddiqi.com

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

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

Offering colon hydrotherapy, detoxification, wellness coaching and other services to cleanse, maintain and restore health. Colonics are a hygienic and safe method of removing toxins, can boost your immune system, restore proper ph in the body and restore regular bowel movement.

Nicos C. Elias, Supervisor Allentown, Pa. 610-433-2200 www.eliasfuneralhome.com

Mr. Elias offers several different green and eco-friendly funeral plans using biodegradable caskets, preservation without chemicals, and earth friendly paper goods. A natural, back to the earth approach. Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC

HOLISTIC CENTER

MEG DEAK MCAT, LPC

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Practical, innovative tools and techniques to help you let go – relieve tension, stress and anxiety; release anger, fear, guilt and sadness; recover from trauma and abuse; increase creativity and problem solving skills.

I’d be happy to talk with you about your specific needs.

ALEXANDRA T. MILSPAW

GREENSHIRE ARTS CONSORTIUM Institute for Holistic Studies Directors: Jim and Arlene Curley Quakertown, Pennsylvania 215-538-0976 GreenshireArts.org

Dedicated to helping people improve the quality of life while they strengthen, revitalize, and explore new horizons through holistic studies, creative arts, conversation, retreats and community involvement.

In a nurturing atmosphere, individuals are invited to experience Greenshire’s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living.

M.Ed, CNLP

623 W. Union Blvd, Suite 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-894-1246 alexandramilspaw.vpweb.com

Rejuvinate your life through integrative approaches of wholebody healing, relaxation and transformation. Certified in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, hypnotherapy, counseling, and education. Specializing in chronic pain, sexual health, stress management, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 18.

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TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER 628 Twin Ponds Rd Fogelsville Area, 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Over 20 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, mind/ movement challenges, life & professional concerns, emotional distress, weight management, spine/joint pain, and much more. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class, workshop or retreat. See ad, page 17.

HOLISTIC HEALTH ABIBA WELLNESS

Barbara Fenton 860 Broad St., Suite 101 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-5106 www.abiba.com

Helping individuals find their inner balance, beauty, and peace while enhancing their harmony, happiness, and overall wellness.

Offering Reiki, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, and other healing modalities in a relaxing environment. Seminars, workshops, healing retreats, and Certified Reiki classes are available.

ALCHEMICAL HEALING MODALITIES Arlene Curley, BA, Intuitive Healer Quakertown PA 18951 215-538-0986 www.OnerayTransformation.com

Oneray integrates both ancient and emerging wisdom, resulting in an engaging process that takes us to a place of fresh air, where we can realize a deep sense of alignment with our life purpose.

CranioSacral, Reiki, Energy Balancing, Personal Mentoring, Reiki Instruction and Transformational Workshops.

DANCING DRAGONFLIES WISDOM Ingrid Geronimo Founder & Life Coach 908-213-3214 www.dancingdragonflieswisdom.com

Intuitive Life Coach to help you uncover and overcome the limited self-talk that has kept you from living the life you’ve always desired.

Let me guide you to your next best life. Your best thinking has gotten you where you are, let me show you how much further you can go!

ROOTS OF VITALITY

Kelly Kark, CNHP, Reiki Practitioner 484-554-7530 www.rootsofvitality.com

4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA. 18045 Reorganize, Rebalance and Regain Health. Specializing in Reiki, Muscle Response Testing, Jin Shin Jyutsu, Bio Mat Therapy and Bach Flowers. Experienced in treating persons with fibromyalgia, migraines, dementia, anxiety and depression and Add/ AdHd. Offer whole food supplements, energy holograms and bands and herbal tinctures.

BETSY THOMSON

Intuitive Counselor Quakertown, Pa / NYC 212-460-1810 tarot-card-psychic.com

Betsy’s readings are compassionate, straight forward, and inspirational. All subjects, such as relationships, career, health, life path, past lives etc. are addressed in readings. Guidance is given to help an individual evolve, grow and restore inner balance, inner peace and happiness.

Workshops in energy reading, intuitive development and mindfulness meditation.

HYPNOTHERAPY

LIFE COACH Annette Carpien, Certified Master Relationship Coach

For relationships that thrive, for singles and couples Annette@greatrelationshipscoaching.com 610-428-2755

Want a loving relationship that is happy and successful over time and through challenges? If you are single again, dating, or “taken”, call Annette for relationship coaching for communication enhancement & love that lasts.

Steve Gunn & Associates Coaching

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

The best way to predict your future is to create it. Feeling frustrated with your life, business, career? Experience the support of having a certified coach in your corner, supporting you to achieve your dreams and goals with clarity, focus, ease and grace. Free initial consultation.

Meet on the phone or at my office in Emmaus.

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

Beverley S. Bley 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-8250, www.4change.com

Certified Master Hypnotherapist.

Control stress and anxiety, depression, pain and anger. Lose weight, eliminate smoking. Hypnotherapy certification and hypnobirthing classes.

Jeanette Egan MS, LPC, CAC-D 860 Broad Street, Suite 106 Emmaus, PA 18049 610 965-3635 www.jeanetteeganhypnotherapy.com

Hypnotherapy can change your life by healing the trauma and wounds where they are stored in the subconscious mind. Release your anger, pain, sadness, anxiety, fear, abandonment, guilt and shame. Heal the wounded child with-in. Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & PA Licensed Professional Counselor.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS COMMANDING YOUR LIFE Beverly F. Jones 610-833-8132 tocleaders.com/beverlyjones

Have you ever wanted the Law of Attraction to be on Steroids?

As a Certified Practitioner of “The One Command®” I act as a guide to your discovering the easy, powerful six step meditative process to your power mind. - your theta brain wave - subconscious mind.

Clients experience lasting results and gain tools that empower them.

EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

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

NATURAL DENTISTRY BEATA A. CARLSON, D.D.S. Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry 2600 Newburg Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 www.beatacarlson.com

Dr. Carlson begins with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. Mercury free, non-surgical periodontal treatment, tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere. See ad, page 41.

MILAVEC DENTAL CARE Daniel J. Milavec, DDS 1855 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-7829

Holistically oriented dentistry realizes that the mouth is connected to the whole body. Mercury free. nonsurgical gum disease treatment with nutraceutical programs to support healthy smiles. Complete smile makeover with High Speed Braces™ and tooth whitening. . See ad, page 19.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

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

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

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

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MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 403 North Main St. Topton, PA 19562 610-682-2104 www.drmaulfair.com, www.purelyyoudetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 12.

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

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad. page 21.

NATURAL HEALTH

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

Dallas Wellness Center is an integrated therapy and diagnostic center. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, nutraMetrix, Homeopathy, Herbology, Blood Typing, Hair Analysis, Ion Cleansing, Reflexology, Reiki, and Qi-Cultivation classes. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad, page 33.

HAAS NATURAL HEALTH

Naturopathy, Nutrition Response Testing, Massage Therapy Dr. Merlin L. & Donna Haas 2358 Sunshine Rd., Allentown, PA 18103 610-791-1045 HaasNaturalHealth.com

31 Years of service using natural and energetic techniques to uncover the root cause of an illness.

We offer nutrition response testing for all ages, chiropractic care, Swedish/therapeutic/raindrop massage therapy, stem cell renewal and much more.

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

Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Therapy, and Ultra Lite therapeutic Life style programs. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar concerns, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appointment See ad, page 26.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

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

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

See ad, page 17.

NATUROPATH NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

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

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath.

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

Free mini-consults! Call or email for information.

NUTRITION & EDUCATION WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions.

Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies.

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Integrative Nutrition

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Bethlehem, PA 610-554-9406 Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, LLC Breinigsville, PA 610-396-3355

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

STUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI Whitehall, PA 18052 610-395-3355 www.rolfway.com

ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION - highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad page 52.

VETERINARY CANINE REHABILITATION Pamela J. Mueller, PhD DVM 3247 B Wimmer Road Bethlehem, PA 10820 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Mueller is a veterinarian with advanced training in exercise physiology and canine rehabilitation. We welcome dogs with neurologic problems, sports injuries and following surgery.

Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition competition companions. See ad, page 49.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER

Danielle Dulin MVB,CVA 3247 B Wimmer Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Dulin is a veterinarian certified in medical acupuncture for animals. Acupuncture has been used in humans and animals for over 4000 years and is a good adjunctive therapy to western treatment plans to increase overall vitality and energy and produce profound changes on physical and emotional levels. See ad. page 49.

VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER Beth Kenny M.P.T 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348

A physical therapist with 17 years experience, including special education in canine anatomy and conditions for the past 10 years. Utilize many of the same rehabilitative techniques and therapies used for years with humans to help your animal companion recover from injury, surgery, or to improve their quality of life in the golden years. See ad, page 49.

YOGA Kula Heart Yoga

3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem 103 S. Main St. Nazareth 610-746-5852 www.kulaheartyoga.com Facebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

“Kula” means community, family, like-heartede. Diverse yoga classes from beginners to advanced with certified/registered yoga teachers. Yoga Teacher Training, ongoing workshops, and specialty classes such as Anusara Inspired, Therapeutic, & Kundalini. Also classes in Dance, Pilates, and Zumba. New client special of 30 days of yoga and 30 minute wellness consultation for $30. See ad, page 50

THE YOGA LOFT

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

The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles.

We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Hooping, and Mat Pilates See ad, page 13.

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COMING IN AUGUST

classifieds APEALS Can you help Save baby Myah? – At only 11 weeks old, Baby Myah of Pen Argyl was diagnosed with Aplastic Anemia (Juvenile Leukemia). She needs a bone marrow donor, Type AB – blood donations and colostrum which helps improve her blood health. If you would like to help please go to www.

SaveBabyMyah.webs.com where you can provide financial assistance via donation or participation in a fundraiser. You can also contact them directly at SaveBabyMyah@gmail.com COURSES HYPNOTHERAPY CERTIFICATION CLASSES – Fall session forming. 2 weekends for three months. Reasonably priced! Payment plans accepted. For a “sample class” CD and more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

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VIBRANT KIDS & FAMILIES Natural Awakenings’ August edition will be packed with special tips for raising a healthy family.

2011-2012 Yoga Study & Teacher Training Program - 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and Teacher Training for anyone who wants to deepen their own personal practice or to become an inspirational teacher. Includes: Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapy, & Children’s Yoga Training. Approved by the National Yoga Alliance. After completion of program participants can apply for Registered Yoga Teacher status. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth.

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Reiki Levels 1 & 2 - July 16 & 17, August 13 & 14.

Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and Relaxation that promotes healing. Manual & certificate included. Certified by The International Center for Reiki Training. $225. 610-967-5106.

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16 place setting Dinnerware Set. - American Totem Animal Bear, deer, buffaloe, fox, eagle, etc. 124 pieces in all. $ 800. Call 610-588-8821.

Hypnosis CDs and DVDs – Lose weight, stop smoking, overcome insomnia, manage stress and other various issues. Prices: $29-$49 (incl. S&H) Call Bev 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com

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HERBAL PACKS, LAVENDAR PACKS AND COOL DOWNZ – various styles, shapes and patterns. Prices: $7-$25. Call Bev 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com www.4change.com.

SERVICES Product Distribution Services – Looking to expand sales of locally produced natural products? We have the experience and relationships to get your products into local retail locations. You focus on production and we will be your sales force. Call All Things Sustainable at 512-608-7182 and let’s discuss. No MLM’s.

Professional freelance writing services – Know what you want to say but not sure how to say it? Press releases, brochures, website content, newsletters and blogs. I do the writing so you don’t have to. Beth Davis, WriteSource, Inc. 239-269-6235 Relationship Coaching. – For relationships that thrive. For singles and couples. Annette Carpien, Certified Master Relationship Coach. 610-428-2755 MergeOne World – Healing negative thoughts and emotions. Healing the family dynamic and ancestral influences affecting body, mind, & spirit. Private healing sessions & professional training programs.. www. mergeoneworld.com. 484-767-4890 FOR RENT Country Basement Apartment – Bangor Area. $700 month, $700 security. Leased by the month. Includes; water, electric, heat. One person, no smoking. 3 character references. Extra charge for companion animals and/or barn storage. Opportunity to work off partial rent helping to maintain nature grounds. Call: 610588-8821 SPACE TO RENT Space within Fitness Center - Developing in Slate Belt Area. 1-4,000 sq ft available. Open to PT, chiropractor, massage, yoga, pilates, aerobics, martial arts, teen center, nutritionist, juice bar. 610-573-9293.

Aerobics Room Available – Rent the room monthly or daily. You take care of your own money/participants and we provide the place! Fitness Line, Whitehall. 610-262-9519 Ask for Lori.

Treatment Rooms Available - Measurements are 10x10 and 10x14. Peaceful setting and off street parking. Pathways Holistic Center, 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus. 610-966-7001 Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood floors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact info@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com or 610-867-9642.

Treatment Space to Share – Well established, successful massage center of 10 years looking for professional to share beautiful office space in west Allentown. Open to Acupuncture, Acupressure, Chiropractor, Hypnotherapist. Life coach, Spiritual counseling, energy worker. Call Denise @ 610-398-6800 or visit www.journey-within.com Professional Space Available - Beautifully decorated professional spaces available for private sessions, lectures, workshops, and retreats - quiet and convenient location. Certification required. Call 610-395-3355.

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