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elcome to summer. Nature’s bounty is here to turn our cookouts, picnics and family gatherings into feasts worthy of the season and the love that we share for each other. We are excited to rev up the festivities with Natural Awakenings’ annual Natural Foods issue. Everyone agrees that eating naturally grown, fresh, local food is good for our health and our environment as well as the local economy. We’re glad to see the strong renewed interest in local produce and, more specifically, organic and sustainable agriculture here. People are waking up to the vital relationship of the natural integrity of our food to health and the risks we take when ingesting the pervasive pesticides and herbicides used in conventional agriculture. Nationally, the movement toward more natural farming and organic gardens is taking off as authors, bloggers, journalists and even You Tube videos have begun to push a good food revival. A particular favorite on the cusp of consciousness is bio-intensive gardening. It’s all truly a grassroots movement. Highlights include creation of a modernday victory garden on the grounds of San Francisco’s Civic Center (Summer 2008) and Michelle Obama’s White House garden (Spring 2009), nurtured by growing backlash to the increasing presence of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) in our groceries and absence of nutrients in our crop soil. People are now actively searching for a better way. I’m happy to report that backyard and community gardening are on the rise in the Lehigh Valley, even though we live in an already vital local farming area. The number of farmers’ markets and neighborhood co-ops is up and organic sections in grocery chains serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey show promise. This month we shine our Community Spotlight on pioneering local farm advocates, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (page 30) and its Buy Fresh, Buy Local campaign. In a companion piece on page 33 we also profile key people we have to thank for access to healthy eating in our area. It’s never too late to improve our health by improving our diet. Here are few ways to get started: • Go vegetarian or vegan or add fish once or twice a week to your diet. • Start a garden even if all you have is a small patio for a container garden; begin with some herbs and pepper and tomato plants. • Make it a habit to purchase produce from local, organic sources. • Try incorporating raw foods or at least one green drink a day. • Stop practicing unhealthy eating habits. • Mindfully embrace the change you want to see in your health. • Be creative and have fun with menus, and not just on the holidays!
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he Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF), a private non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy ounseling, Hypnotherapy And education initiatives in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Naturally Generated Excellence will hold its Sustainable Energy Conference July 14 through (C.H.A.N.G.E) is offering hypnotherapy July 16 at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena. This three-day certification classes beginning in this gathering of green career seekers, industry professionals, fall. Classes are held two weekends Counseling, Hypnotherapy And Naturallyeducators, Generated Excellence policy makers and entrepreneurs seeking to per month in October, November and develop an understanding of sustainable energy and faciliLose Weight, Stop Smoking, Eliminate Phobias December. The Anxiety, training consists of 150 Control: Stress, Depression, Pain &tate Anger discussions on overcoming the barriers to a sustainable Hypnotherapy Certification Classes hours. energy future. Call forOwner a Sample Beverley Hypnotherapy & Registration Information S. Class Bley,CDL.P.N., The conference will include free, education-based Bev Bley L.P.N., Certified Master Hypnotherapist seminars and hands-on training, professional development C.M.Ht., saysC.M.Ht. the courses are specifiFree Phone Consultations: 610-797-8250 • change@4change.com • www.4change.com cally designed for those in or interested and networking opportunities. The Sustainable Energy Expo gathers established industry vendors, new entrants and inin the helping professions including novations under one roof. Attendees have the opportunity to physicians, counselors, psychologists, nurses, social workmeet entrepreneurs and established companies with the laters, holistic health practitioners, clergy and educators. The est technology in sustainable energy including LED lighting, training is for those wanting to develop a new career as well solar photovoltaic, biomass, geothermal and energy efficienas those who wish to refine their skills. “It is also a valuable cy technologies. Registration fees help fund scholarships for tool for self discovery and improvement for sales persons teachers, professors and students to attend the conference and athletes,” states Bley. and pre-conference boot camps. Classes are held at 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Activities to be held at Lehigh University, Stabler Arena, in Allentown. For a sample class CD or to register, contact 125 Goodman Drive in Bethlehem. For a full schedule of 610-797-8250. For information visit 4Change.com. events or to register visit TheSEF.org or call 610-264-4440.
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n an area known for its cement manufacturing lies a pristine environment along Rt. 191 that has been redeveloped and reforested to return it to its natural state. Hercules Cement/Buzzi Unicem USA employees have participated in environmental efforts related to this parcel over the years. Now, although the land remains private property, area school children and environmental groups have gained access to learn, study and create outdoor environmental learning labs. With the installation of the first “Learning Station� on the Rt 191 access to this land, anyone can stop and review the seasonal information display provided by public schools and organizations. Under the direction of Keith Williams, environmental manager for Hercules/Buzzi, an effort has been made to allow this land to become useful to the community. For instance, the Nazareth Area Middle School Environmental Club has undertaken a mulch experiment by designating four areas of different geographic and light locations to study. Eventually these areas will be tested by recycling some of the schools appropriate waste which, in time, will return to the school for use as mulch. Williams says that over the next several years, the schools will be studying and documenting the trees, plants, stream life and birds, allowing children and environmental groups an opportunity to study nature in a relatively unspoiled setting. For more information or to schedule a group tour, call Keith Williams at 484-239-0710.
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he Mount Eden Ecovillage project is part of a growing global movement for a more sustainable human culture. The Mount Eden property – 189 acres in Warren County – is located on the top of a bucolic hill in Washington Township. Initial plans are to build about 35 green residences and an organic farm. In addition, there is room on the land for recreational facilities, a retreat or educational center and future expansion. According to sources at the Global Ecovillage Network, ecovillages are communities that strive to integrate a supportive social environment with a low-impact way of life. To achieve this, they incorporate various aspects Wine and Cheese playshop for those who “put off” until tomorrow what needs to be of ecological design, co-housing, permaculture, green building, done today, will be held on Sunday, July 11 beginning at 3:30pm in South Allentown. The educational workshop will be facilitated by Certified Master Hypnotherapist, alternative energy and more. Since 1998 ecovillages have been inBeverley Bley. cluded on the United Nations’ Top “Many of us feel overloaded, rushed all the time, anxious about deadlines, or like 100 Listing of Best Practices. there are not enough hours in a day.” states Bley. “If you are you always running late, The goal of Mount Eden is stuck in a rut, pushed to the limit or spinning your wheels, procrastination may be the to enrich life by building a comroot cause. This workshop teaches you how to turn procrastination into productivity, increase motivation and feel calmer and more confident. You will learn to increase posi- munity that prioritizes supportive social structures and a healthy retive thoughts and optimism while boosting and maintaining your energy and eliminate lationship with nature. Organizers non-productive behaviors in a fun and playful environment.” are welcoming people to join the The playshop will be held at 2020 Downeyflake Lane, Allentown and costs $20 per person or bring a friend for just $10 more. Reservations are required by calling Bev Bley project, whether you are interested in a future residence or simply at C.H.A.N.G.E. Academy 610-797-8250. helping to realize the vision of Mount Eden. For information, visit MountEdenecoVillage.org or call 609-443-6782.
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Flaxseed Oil Strengthens Bones According to a report in the International Journal of Food Safety, Nutrition and Public Health, numerous studies suggest that flaxseed oil benefits bone mineral density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, as well as in women with diabetes.
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ith many new soy foods on the market today, from nuts and beans to energy bars and powdered drinks, choosing those that are most healthful can be confusing. Soy has received mixed reviews, even though it has been eaten in Asia for hundreds of generations without reported adverse effects and is a staple in vegetarian kitchens worldwide. In its natural state, the soybean has proved to be high in nutritional value as a non-animal source of essential amino acids, qualifying it as the only complete plant protein. The controversy centers on 20thcentury isolation of the soybeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beneficial compounds, isoflavones, that in their natural state have been found to protect against breast, prostate and colon cancers, menopausal symptoms, heart disease and osteoporosis. Rather than use the whole food, the manufactured food industry instead has added these compounds in isolated form to various products. Concerns arise because the isolated plant compounds act differently in the body when they lack the supporting vitamins, minerals and plant substances present in natural whole soy. Also, their amount and concentration in manufactured foods tend to exceed what is present in whole soy foods. To avoid the risk of overexposure to isolated soy compounds and still reap soyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many health benefits, look for organic, non-GMO (genetically modified organism) whole soy products. Examples include tofu, tempeh, edamame and whole canned or frozen soy beans, as well as products produced from whole soy, such as soy flour, soy milk, miso and soy sauces like tamari or shoyu. Source: Research compiled by Monika Rice, who holds a masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in holistic nutrition and is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Avoid Sludge Used and Sold as Fertilizer Eight million tons of sewage sludge from wastewater treatment plants, euphemistically renamed biosolids, is annually marketed as fertilizer and applied to the American farms and gardens that grow our food, as well as the parks where we play. No food crop, aside from those labeled U.S. Department of Agriculture certified organic, is regulated to guard against it being grown on land treated with this sludge. Because of the nitrogen and phosphorous found in human solid waste residue, the sludge industry and certain government bodies overlook the toxic blend of all that goes down the drain. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why a few conscientious companies like Del Monte and Heinz have long had a policy not to purchase food grown in sludge. Sewage sludge contains antimicrobial compounds, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals and pathogens that may be absorbed by food crops, water supplies and our bodies. Currently, the Environmental Protection Agency requires testing for only nine chemical elements and two bacteria for land application of sewage sludge and no testing for residue buildup in soil. Meanwhile, studies from universities including Yale, Cornell and Johns Hopkins express concerns about the health and safety of this practice. To protect health: Buy USDA-certified organic; ask at farm stands if they use sludge or biosolids; inquire about food and bagged fertilizer companiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; policies; and tell elected officials that citizens donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want sewage sludge in Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s food and water supplies. For more information visit United Sludge-Free Alliance at USludgeFree.org.
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Crop Mobs Sustain Small Farms and Build Communities Across the country, crop mobs comprising dozens of mostly 20-something volunteers periodically gather at local sustainable small farms to donate their time to make immediate improvements. These landless farmers, apprentices, interns and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;agricuriousâ&#x20AC;? comprise a remarkably effective traveling work party, often assisted by experienced farmers and gardeners eager to share their know-how with the next generation. Assigned tasks might be mulching, building a greenhouse, prepping garden beds or bringing in a harvest. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more tedious the work we have, the better,â&#x20AC;? says Rob Jones, co-founder of the spreading movement, which originated in North Carolinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Triangle in response to a regional surge in sustainable farming. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because part of crop mob is about community and camaraderie, you find thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing like picking rocks out of fields to bring people together.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about building the community necessary to practice this kind of labor-intensive agriculture and to put the power to muster help into the hands of future local food producers. Any crop mobber can call a crop mob to do the kind of work it takes a community to do. Participants work together, share meals, play, talk and make music. No money is exchanged; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the stuff that communities are made of. For information and contacts in various states, visit CropMob.org.
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America’s Power Colors
What Our Flag Says About Us by Tori Hartman
America’s first Continental Congress likely didn’t consult a color glossary when choosing the colors for Betsy Ross to sew into the stars and stripes of our national flag. Yet her choices were uncanny at pinpointing the true message of the country for which it stands.
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hen we delve into the meaning behind red, white and blue, we learn that this distinctive combination signals a powerful message. Our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, honoring Old Glory, salutes the intensity that founds the home we call America. Red gives orders; it doesn’t take them. Red is in charge and represents the source of all power. It is related to the first chakra (also known as the root
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chakra, or spiritual energy center at the base of the human spine), signifying a rootedness in the physical land. White deflects and takes nothing personally. Ironically, while white can be seen as clean and pure, it can also indicate being alone, isolated and with a seeming lack of caring that may make it appear aloof and superior. Instead, in its pure form, white simply stands as a neutral presence. Blue is the color of the creative
conformist, especially in the hue of navy blue. This blue assists if one is overly emotional or hasty in communicating, because it helps calm things down. Navy represents truth that has been well thought out before being communicated. It symbolizes trustworthiness and honesty and conveys calm authority. That’s why the favorite corporate color through much of the 1970s and 80s was navy. Here, then, is how the telling combination of America’s colors plays out: The rashness of red conveys strength and courage, while white maintains a detached authority, and blue bears the idea that we stand united in trust and truth. Together, these three colors symbolize courage, authority and freedom. The Congress of the Confederation similarly chose these same three colors for the Great Seal of the United States, noting their meaning as white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice. Americans have carried on with their energetic journey of freedom for themselves and the world since the day the first flag of the United States of America hung outside General George Washington’s headquarters on January 1, 1776.
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How has food influenced your life? My mother went to Le Cordon Bleu in Paris to learn how to cook. My family was crazy about food; growing up, I was obsessive about food and used it to fill a hole and replace love. I fasted and tried all kinds of diets, which eventually shut down my thyroid. I wound up needing to go to such extremes in order to find my center; now I’m privileged to be able to help other people find theirs. What I have realized is that instead of serving as a substitute for love, food should come from love as an expression of sharing and giving.
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MARIEL HEMINGWAY Her Kitchen Wisdom for Healthy Living by Giovanna Aguilar
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his month Natural Awakenings speaks with Mariel Hemingway about her personal journey to achieving a healthy and happy life. The veteran actress has practiced and taught yoga for 20 years and avidly pursues avenues of sustainable living and holistic health. Her most recent books include Mariel’s Kitchen: Simple Ingredients for a Delicious and Satisfying Life and Mariel Hemingway’s Healthy Living From the Inside Out.
You juggle many responsibilities and roles in your personal and professional life. What advice can you offer readers for achieving balance in their lives? You must make time for what’s most important to you. Ask yourself questions so that you can find places where you can pull back and reset your priorities. How much television do you watch? Are you taking time to exercise? Do you take five minutes to close your eyes, breathe and listen to internal whispers? It’s often the everyday places, people and things of value that work to keep you connected and balanced.
In Mariel’s Kitchen, you stress the importance of local seasonal eating. What do you consider an ideal meal? It’s important to connect nature with food—knowing where foods come from, knowing about local farms and farmers’ markets. My perfect meal is something that is very simple, fresh and seasonal. The key is to use the right ingredients, a little olive oil and herbs. One of my favorites is searing fish so that it is raw on the inside and serving it with a wonderful aioli or fruit salsa and a lightly steamed, seasonal vegetable. You are a big advocate of organic food, which can be pricey for families on tight budgets. How can healthy eating be accessible to all? It’s about choices. When people want to eat healthier and believe organic is too expensive, I ask them to consider how many times they buy café coffee or order out. When you start to look at food and how you live your life as a method of preventive medicine, it
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becomes obvious that getting sick [due to poor nutrition and a weak immune system] is a lot more expensive. How did you come up with the concept for your health snack, Blisscuits? My mother had cancer when I was a child, and I was her primary caregiver, so I saw what chemotherapy and radiation did to her. When my ex-husband was diagnosed with cancer, I created the cookies as part of a healthy, holistic lifestyle that could help heal him. They are gluten- and sugar-free and healthful. He is now 11 years in remission and well because he made many good choices. Another reason I developed Blisscuits was to feed my daughters as they were growing up in a world of unhealthy snacks.
I’m currently producing a film based on my grandfather’s book [referring to Ernest Hemingway], A Moveable Feast, and an environment-focused television show with my boyfriend and business partner, Bobby Williams, shot in amazingly beautiful places. It will start filming in the United States, but we plan to shoot internationally, starting with Costa Rica. Bobby and I are also writing a book, Be You Now. Connect on the Internet by visiting MarielHemingway.com and Twitter. com/MarielHemingway. Giovanna Aguilar is a freelance writer based in New York City. Reach her at LifestyleTargeting.com.
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LOCAVORE NATION SAVOR THE REIGN OF REGIONAL FOODS by Judith Fertig
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onsider Boston cod, Georgia peach pie, Florida’s Indian River grapefruit, wheat from Kansas, heirloom tomatoes from Colorado, Michigan sour cherries, Texas pinto beans and California wines. While the definition of American cuisine is difficult to pinpoint, it definitely exists in regional form, say the Americans polled by the James Beard Foundation. It’s the particular tastes of the places we call home. There’s a delicious reason why regional foods remain popular; as The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture found, the average “fresh” food item on American dinner tables now travels 1,500 miles to get there—and often tastes like it.
Taste is All About Terroir
or regional heritage of their producers,” advises Rachelle H. Saltzman, folklife coordinator and director of the Iowa Place-Based Foods project. She notes that regional food might be considered a result of the happy pairing of nature and nurture. Regional foods start with terroir, a French term that refers to a peculiar combination of microclimate and geography. If we draw a circle with its center in our own backyard, the area within the circumference of the circle that encloses the same climate and geography is the general terroir. Although terroir is in wide use in reference to wines, it also applies to any food. Terroir accounts for the differences in flavor between mild orange blossom honey from Arizona, aromatic and pear-like tupelo honey from Florida, amber-colored and mediumflavored clover honey from Iowa and dark and slightly sulfurous sunflower
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honey originating in South Dakota. “When you eat honey that local bees make, you’re eating an easily digestible, raw food full of enzymes, pollen, vitamins, proteins and minerals from the region,” says Tony Schwager of Anthony’s Beehive, in Lawrence, Kansas. Bees forage for nectar in nearby blossoms and then do all the processing in the hive. The result is a regional food yielding more than 300 varieties across the United States. Even Vermont maple syrup can register the flavor changes from terroir, according to Amy Trubek, assistant professor of nutrition and food sciences at The University of Vermont and author of The Taste of Place: A Cultural Journey Into Terroir. Trubek is participating in an ongoing study of the character of small-batch maple syrups. “Like Burgundy wines or Savoie cheeses, the terroir of maple syrups matters,” she says. For example, maple
syrup—a whole food made only from the sap that rises in the tree only after a long, cold winter—can taste different depending on whether the maple tree grows in areas rich in limestone (giving flavor notes of caramel, vanilla and bitter almond) or schist (where minerals yield a slightly moldy note), giving it a unique taste of place.
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Bartlett pear, Concord grape and Newtown Pippin apple. What grew in these innovative gardens naturally began to grace American tables. “Native corn became a truly American food,” observes Lenore Greenstein, a food and nutrition journalist who has taught at several U.S. universities. “The corn of the settlers, however, was not the sweet corn we know today, but the field corn used to feed livestock and make corn meal, syrup and starches. Sweet corn was unknown until 1779, yet by 1850 it had replaced field corn on American tables.”
Before European settlement here, Native American tribes were often identified—and strengthened physically and spiritually—by the regional foods they ate, whether gathered by hunting or fishing in the wild or raised themselves. Early visiting explorers and naturalists noted such delicacies as wild strawberries growing along the New Hampshire shoreline, native persimmons in Virginia and beach plums on Cape Cod. In Early American Gardens: For Meate or Medicine, gardener and author Ann Leighton chronicles which plants were native to New England and which ones the 17th-century colonists brought or “In this wine, you can taste had sent from England. the magical place where The resulting cuisine our children, Hailey and evolved into a fusion of English recipes with Loren, grew up. Aromas New World ingredients. of blackberries and bay Through many leaves, like those that grow generations, regional cuisines developed along the spring-fed creek along the Eastern seawith subtle notes of tobacco, board, often featuring smoke and earth, dance in maple syrup, cranberries, wild blackberthe background, derived ries, corn, pumpkins, from the soil itself.” Carolina gold rice, cod, clams, blue crab, shad ~ Janet Trefethen, of Trefethen and shrimp. Grafting Family Vineyards, in Napa, new and old world California, about its HaLo plants produced the happy accidents of the cabernet sauvignon.
free land under the Homestead Acts of the 1860s brought garden seeds, favorite plants and ethnic food traditions with them, further enlarging our country’s collective eating repertoire to include sauerkraut, coleslaw, cheesecake, cinnamon rolls and potato salad. Mennonite farmers who had emigrated from the Netherlands to Germany and then on to Russia, as their pacifist views clashed with the prevailing governments, finally left the steppes of the Ukraine for the similar terroir of the Kansas prairie in 1875. (This was
Ethnic Traditions Beyond the land itself, regional foods continue to be influenced by the transportation routes followed in early trading ventures; the ways of the English homeland were soon joined by those of African slaves. Greenstein relates that New Orleans’ famous gumbo comes from the African ngombo, for okra, its principal ingredient. The thick stew gets some of its distinctive flavor and smooth texture from gumbo file powder made of dried, wild sassafras leaves. In other parts of the South, a cuisine that became known as soul food grew up around dishes made from produce that slaves could grow in their own kitchen gardens: boiled peanuts, sweet potato pie, boiled greens and black-eyed peas. Immigrants from Ireland who arrived in the New World during the potato famine of the 1840s and those Europeans promised natural awakenings
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Extending the Season Farmers and gardeners in every region have ways to extend the growing season. Kitchen gardeners have used cloches (glass bells put over tender plants to ward off the cold), cold frames (south-facing raised beds protected against the cold) and greenhouses. Many organic farmers now use poly-tunnels (which function as portable greenhouses) that allow them to get crops in the ground sooner and extend the end of the season. We can also continue to savor seasonal bounty by preserving the harvest. Farm wives and gardeners who understand the realities of feast and famine, glut and scarcity turn excess yields into what they call “value-added products.” Cucumbers become pickles; basil mixes into pesto; tomatoes provide a base for salsa. They also freeze fresh, whole berries on cookie sheets, then move them to containers to store in the freezer. Local state agriculture extension services offer free detailed information about preserving foods.
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around the same time that cowboys were herding longhorn cattle from Texas along the Chisholm Trail to railyards in Abilene, Kansas.) The Mennonites brought bags of turkey red winter wheat seeds that helped transform the wild prairie into the cultivated “breadbasket” it is today. In a similar fashion, Italian families coming to California brought their love of wine to a hilly region that benefited from moisture granted by the fog rolling in from the Pacific. They knew how to make the most of a climate with a spring rainy season followed by a dry summer—great conditions for growing wine grapes.
“Indian beliefs are the same and different [from one another]. For us, the sacred food is salmon; for the Plains Indians it was buffalo; in the Southwest Good for Us Food it was corn. We all see Foods naturally suited food as part of our religion, to their environment grow better, taste better but different foods give and are packed with us our strengths… if we more nutrients, reports move about from place to Sustainable Table, an educational nonprofit place, we become separate working to build healthy from our sacred foods; we communities through become weak.” sustainable eating
grain-fed cows. Jeni Britton Bauer uses regional Midwestern ingredients—including organic milk from grass-fed cows, local goat cheese, foraged wild foods and organic berries— for Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. “We couldn’t believe the difference in flavor in milk from grass-fed versus grainfed cows,” she says. “It’s because grass-fed cows produce milk with more conjugated linoleic acid, a cancer-fighting compound, as well as healthful omega-3 fatty acids.” Local examples such as hers illustrate the larger truth.
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Growing and eating regional foods is equally beneficial for our communities. According to Larry West, a writer for E/The Environmental Magazine, most farmers on average receive only 20 cents of each food dollar spent on what they produce. The remaining profit gets consumed by transportation, processing, packaging, refrigeration habits (SustainableTable. and marketing costs ~ Louie H. Dick, Jr. of when their crops travel org). When grown and consumed locally, foods Oregon’s Umatilla tribe in far and wide. Farmers who choose to sell their escape the degradation “Water is a Medicine that foods to local customers of being irradiated for Can Touch Your Heart” from see a better return on longer shelf life. When they come from organic Native Heritage: Personal their investment. When farms, they’re also grown neighbors choose to eat Accounts by American Indians locally, it supports local without pesticides and 1790 to the Present, edited by agriculture and encourherbicides. Consider also that Arlene Hirschfelder ages continued use of milk from dairy cattle area land for farms, raised in areas where keeping development in they can eat grass for most of the year check while preserving open space. has a better flavor and contains more There are even more benefits. beneficial nutrients than milk from Research by Duncan Hilchey, a senior
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extension associate at Cornell University, and his colleagues in upstate New York found that regional agriculture contributes to the local economy, provides fresh food and a secure food supply, and plays a role in preserving our rural heritage. In Goût de Terroir: Exploring the Boundaries of Specialty Agricultural Landscapes, he concludes that “Agricultural landscapes, and the regional cuisine and foodways [culinary practices] to which they contribute, offer powerful expressions of place.” As Greenstein sums it up, “Regional food is better, however you look at it.” Judith Fertig is a freelance food writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLife style.blogspot.com. Primary sources: Tony Schwager at AnthonysBeehive.com; Lenore Greenstein at LenoreSue@Comcast.net; Rachelle H. Saltzman at Riki.Saltzman@Iowa.gov; Duncan Hilchey at Duncan@NewLeafNet.com; Justin Rashid at SpoonFoods.com; Amy Trubek at Amy.Trubek@uvm.edu; and Jeni Britton Bauer at JenisIceCreams.com Also, Culinaria: The United States, A Culinary Discovery, edited by Randi Danforth, Peter Feierabend and Gary Chassman; and Early American Gardens: For Meate or Medicine by Ann Leighton
Grow Your Own The best terroir of all is our own garden. A fresh-picked tomato will convert even the most dedicated supermarket shopper every time. A state agricultural extension agent or local master gardener will know what grows best in area gardens. Consider growing heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables for greater flavor and color. A good resource is Seed Savers Exchange (SeedSavers.org), a northern Iowa farm that acts as a collective for members who use and save thousands of varieties of seeds. Its yearbook lists member gardeners and their comments on their success with various types of plants.
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ustainability might be among the hot trends of the past several years, but the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) has been working hard at it for almost 20 years. Established in 1992, PASA grew out of the need for an educational and support system for farmers–both experienced and beginning–interested in non-traditional agricultural practices such as organic, biodynamic and grassbased farming, as well as the desire to create local markets for such sustainably produced food.
Transforming Agriculture and Food Systems Now, PASA is the largest statewide, member-based farming organization in the United States with approximately 6,000 members consisting of farmers, restaurants, colleges, businesses, mothers, activists, students and individuals all committed to the same goal. The group’s consistent and driving vision has always been to transform agriculture and food systems in Pennsylvania and beyond in a way that makes farmers more viable, improves the land and restores the health and well being of consumers.
Community Collaboration According to membership director, Michele Gauger, although the organization is a nonprofit in structure, it’s entrepreneurial in spirit. “We use our resources carefully to work collaboratively with others in achieving measurable results where we can, without compromising our values,” she says. “For us, success is defined as the dual process of achieving our mission now while also building capacity to impact the future for many generations to come.” 30
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PASA’s mission reaches thousands through a variety of channels aimed toward education, outreach and participation. Each year, numerous Farm Based Education (FBE) programs are held throughout the state-from field days and work shops to the annual Farming for the Future conference. Each offers insight into reallife agricultural operations and gives farmers a chance to learn from other farmers who have learned through experience. The goal of PASA’s Farm Based Education programming is to Keepsake Farms and Dairy - Northampton empower farmers to implement practices that improve farm profitability (thereby preserving local farmland and small family farmers) and reduce the farm’s environmental impact while producing safe and healthy food for the community. The annual Farming for the Future conference began as a two-day event in 1992 and has since grown into a nearly weeklong experience with approximately 2,000 participants. The conference features numerous workshops with topics ranging from pasturedbased livestock production, integrated pest management and organic vegetable production to human nutrition, renewable energy and environmental policy.
Building Consumer Awareness Recognizing that farming extends beyond the fields, PASA also works to build consumer awareness about food safety and nutritional issues through education and advocacy, and by networking with other consumer groups, nonprofit organizations and government agencies throughout the state and nation.
Buy Fresh Buy Local (BFBL) One of the most notable programs coordinated by PASA is the twelve Buy Fresh Buy Local (BFBL) chapter in Pennsylvania. BFBL celebrates fresh, locally grown food including vegetables, fruits, nuts, berries, farmstead cheeses, varietal wines, pasture-raised lamb, poultry, honey and much more. According to Greater Lehigh Valley chapter coordinator, Lynn Prior, the program’s objective is to make it easier for consumers to find, choose and appreciate local foods while supporting the farmers and lands that produce them. “Wherever you see the Buy Fresh Buy Local label and logo, whether it is in a store, market or restaurant, you know you have found a business committed to supporting local food and farmers.”
BFBL Food Guide and Promotional Events Partners pay a membership fee to be involved in the program, allowing them to take advantage of the benefits of having a dedicated organization promoting their product. “We create a local food guide, coordinate tasting events, promote farms and farmers’ markets and educate consumers about the benefits of choosing locally-grown foods,” explains Prior. The latest addition to the program is a new online social networking community called the Good Food Neighborhood which links local people to local food, farms and to one another.
BFBL Membership Networking Benefits David Harder, owner of Nature’s Way Market, a health
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on taste, not shelf life. Nutritional value is another consideration. Over time, food loses nutrients; therefore something that has been shipped for days compared to a product that has gone directly from farm to table will not have as much nutritional value.
Retaining Food Dollars in Lehigh Valley Perhaps most importantly, buying local keeps food dollars circulating in the community. According to the USDA’s 2007 Census of Agriculture report, Lehigh Valley consumers are spending $1.50 billion on food. Only $3.1 million of food was sold directly from local farms to consumers and we are only purchasing 0.2 percent of our food directly from farmers. Prior says if our 241,047 households spent $10 per week from May to November (28 weeks) it would generate $67 million for the local economy, or 4.2 percent of our food dollars. The goal is to have consumers spend 10 percent on local foods, generating $158 million for farmers and creating an extra $72 million to benefit the Lehigh Valley.
Rippling Rewards of Local Food Dollars The staff at Natures Way - Easton
food store that sells locally-grown meats, dairy, eggs, and produce in Easton says the BFBL program has helped his business by allowing local purveyors to find him as a potential outlet for their products. “If not for my partnership in Buy Fresh Buy Local, I might not have known they were out there.” Heather Skorinko of Suyandalla Farms agrees. “Being a BFBL partner has given me the opportunity to speak at different functions, meet new people and gain potential customers and more exposure for the farm.” Getting the word out about the unique spectrum of growers in the region is something that BFBL does well according to partner Holly Harter of Subarashii Kudamono in Coopersburg. She says it is a great resource and network for everyone from growers and consumers to business owners. “They are gently re-training all of us to remember to buy our foodstuffs in and from our own community, the way it should be.”
How BFBL Benefits the Consumer BFBL benefits the consumer by making the knowledge and information available to consumers so that they can make informed decisions about the food they consume. Knowing where the food came from and how it was raised is invaluable. Prior says the food not only tastes better because it is fresh, but also because local farmers grow varieties based
Prior says buying local supports community economic development by increasing the multiplier effect – the number of times money is re-circulated within the local economy before leavGuests enjoying the Taste of Lehigh Valley at ing through Melt in Saucon Valley purchase of import. “Studies have shown that $1spent at a national chain store yields a return of 15 cents to the local economy,” she explains. “When that same $1 is spent with a local retailer, it returns 45 cents to the local economy.” PASA’s executive director, Brian Snyder says he believes the time has come for a massive reorganization and rejuvenation of agricultural practices to help address some of our society’s most difficult challenges. “We believe that participation in our organization will help to bring the agricultural solutions that we all crave as much as good food itself.” For more information, visit PASAfarming.org or call 814349-9856. For information about the Buy Local Buy Fresh program, visit BuyLocalPA.org/LehighValley. natural awakenings
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Keepsake Farm 3286 Pheasant Drive Northampton, PA 610-248-8379
Enjoy the best the Lehigh Valley has to offer.
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Stone Creek Farm
Rainbow Farm Inc.
6092 Sullivan Trail Nazareth, PA 610-759-2255
1087 S. Delaware Drive Mt.Bethel, PA 610-588-1444
6707 Scholler Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2333
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he scoop on where to find local, natural and organic foods from Lehigh Valley food producers, farmers, restaurants and caterers. Also included are nutritionists and community organizations that support nutritional, healthy eating.
2064 Bushkill Center Road & Bushkill Drive, Bath, PA 610-759-7573
Rainbow Farm Inc. 6707 Scholler Rd New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2333
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Berry Breeze Farm
4450 Richmond Rd., Easton, PA 610-252-4276
8476 Seemsville Rd Northampton, PA 610-837-0808
Fairgrounds Poultry Market Allentown Farmers Market 1825 West Chew St., Allentown, PA 610-437-2510
Flint Hill Farm Educational Center 1922 Flint Hill Road Coopersburg, PA 610-838-2928 www.flinthill-farm.org
Mountain View Poultry Farm 255 S. Best Plaza mtvieworganics@aol.com Walnutport, PA 484-320-0045 www.mtvieworganics.com
The Old Copella Store & Farm 2064 Bushkill Center Road & Bushkill Drive , Bath, PA 610-759-7573
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COMMUNITY SPONSORED AGRICULTURE Blue Blaze Farm 1081 North Rd., Danielsville, PA 610-837-2738
Casa Bianca Farms 659 S. Delaware Drive, Mt. Bethel, PA 610-588-3678
Clear Spring Farm 206 Garr Rd, Easton, PA 610-258-5050 www.clearspringfarm.net
Klein Farms Dairy & Creamery 410 Klein Road, Easton, PA 610-253-8942 www.kleinfarms.com
Quiet Creek Farm 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown, PA 610-285-4678
Rainbow Farm Inc. 6707 Scholler Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2333
CATERING SERVICES Catering by BALASIA Organic Vegan/Vegetarian Chef Wendy E. Landiak 484.330.6405 www.balasia.net
Organic catering for any occasion. Specializing in vegan organic any diet need can be accommodated. Gluten-free/wheat-free/nutfree. Visit us at the Allentown Growers Plaza Farmers Market on Wednesdays and Bee Naturals Farmers Market in Coopersburg on Thursdays at many local festivals.
CHOCOLATES Tallarico’s Chocolates
26 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA. 18015 610-694-9950 www.tallaricochocolates.com
We make what we like to eat, never producing chocolates laden with sugar or extending our chocolate with cheaper blends. Our centers are enrobed with the finest grades of chocolate and are handmade on premises. Chocolates by the piece or by the pound. Molded chocolate novelties for holidays and events. Custom logos in chocolate for corporate or personal gifts.
CSA CONTINUED Reeder Farms 4450 Richmond Rd., Easton, PA 610-252-4276
Willow Haven Farm 7686 Herber Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2197
Fairgrounds Poultry Market Do you know where your food comes from? We feature a full line of organic and grass fed poultry, beef, pork and lamb from local PA farms. We carry raw cow and goat milk and cheese, as well as locally produced pasture raised organic chicken eggs. Gourmet turkey sausages and burgers are made fresh daily at our stand and contain no fillers or gluten. No time to cook? Then try something from our large selection of prepared salads and ready to heat and serve items. Have pets? We grind our own raw pet food and will be happy to provide you with variety of meats prepared to your specification for four legged family members. Located in the Allentown Farmers Market 1825 W Chew Street, Allentown. Open Year Round Thursday 9am-8pm, Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 8am-6pm. Call 610-437-2510 for more information. GOOD EARTH GRAINS & CREAMERY Good Earth Grains & Creamery is a unique country store that carries a wide variety of whole grains, trail mixes, spices, baking supplies and dried fruit and nuts. At Good Earth you will find organic, gluten-free and traditional items such as quinoa, millet, barley, oat groats, spelt (farrow), as well as more traditional flours such as whole wheat and rye. We pre-package from bulk and pass the savings along to you. We are proud to carry brands such as flours from King Arthur, glutenfree products from Bob’s Red Mill, Frozen gluten-free products from the Grainless Baker and more. You will also find Cocco’s Cookies, the finest home made, certified gluten-free cookies around. We promise that you won’t be able to taste the difference. Good Earth also dips 32 flavors of Nelson’s ice cream. Good Earth Grains & Creamery is located at 23 S. Main St in Coopersburg and a new location at 258 Main St., East Greenville. Call 484-8630003 or visit GoodEarthGrain.com for more information.
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Michael Pollanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 12 Commandments of Food Acclaimed author and journalist Michael Pollan argues that Americans eat too many â&#x20AC;&#x153;edible foodlike substancesâ&#x20AC;? and not enough real food. Pollan is the bestselling author of The Omnivoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dilemma, and In Defense of Food, which sheds light on how everyone can make more thoughtful, healthy food choices. His best advice? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.â&#x20AC;? 1. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat anything your great-grandmother wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t recognize as food. 2. Avoid products containing ingredients you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pronounce. 3. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eat anything that wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eventually rot. 4. Avoid food products that carry health claims. 5. Shop the peripheries of the supermarket; stay out of the middle. 6. Better yet, buy food somewhere else: the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market or community supported agriculture. 7. Pay more, eat less. 8. Eat a wide variety of species. 9. Eat food from animals that eat grass. 10. Cook, and if you can, grow some of your own food. 11. Eat meals, and eat them only at tables. 12. Eat deliberately, with other people whenever possible, and always with pleasure 34
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2064 Bushkill Center Rd., Bath, PA 610-759-7573
EGGS Berry Breeze Farm 8476 Seemsville Rd, Northampton, PA 610-837-0808
Clear Spring Farm 206 Garr Rd, Easton, PA 610-258-5050 www.clearspringfarm.net
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Rainbow Farm Inc. 6707 Scholler Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2333
Reeder Farms 4450 Richmond Rd., Easton, PA 610-252-4276
Stone Creek Farm
1825 West Chew St., Allentown, PA 610-437-2510
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Alan & Linda Stangl 5838 Kesslersville Rd, Nazareth, PA 610-253-7827
Gottschell Farm 5318 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg PA 267-496-6303 www.gottschellfarm.com
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Wildacre 340 Paxinosa Rd West, Easton, PA 610-253-1121
Willow Haven Farm 7686 Herber Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2197 www.willowhavenfarmPA.com
FARM STAND SAL-LEE FARM
725 Richmond Road, Bangor, PA, 18013 610-588-2226 www.salleefarm.com
Selling natural meats such as ground beef, pork sausage, lamb, goats, and chickens. Dairy items include brown eggs, certified raw milk, and a wide variety of cheeses, all made from the farm’s own milk. In-season vegetables also available.
FINE TEAS CHRISTINE’S SECRET GARDEN
249 Northampton Street, Easton, PA 18042 610-250-7085 www.christinessecretgarden.com
The mission of Christine’s Secret Garden to assist each customer to find the perfect tea that will enhance the tea-drinking experience. Whether you are seeking a black, white, green, oolong or rooibos tea, we can assist you. Check out the website and our Free Gift and Shipping page.
FRUITS and BERRIES Bechdolt Orchards 2209 Leithsville Rd, Hellertown, PA 610-838-8522
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Clear Spring Farm
Eagle Point Farm Market & Greenhouses 853 Trexlertown Rd., Trexlertown, PA 610-395-8620
LC’s Farm Alastar, LLC Riegelsville, PA • 610-838-7872
Lyon Creek Farm Market 3329 Golden Key Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-285-6135
The Old Copella Store & Farm 2064 Bushkill Center Road & Bushkill Drive , Bath, PA 610-759-7573
Pappy’s Orchard / Lisa’s Kitchen 2576 Cassel Rd., Coopersburg, PA 610-462-2734 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown, PA 610-285-4678
Red Cat Farm
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Wildtree is an exciting new directsales company whose gourmet culinary blends, infused oils, dressings and sauces are sold through home parAlways the better choice ... Naturally. ties. All products are free of preservatives, additives, MSGs and food colorants and dyes. When you host a Wildtree Tasting Party, I will show you, your friends and family how to make cooking a quicker, easier and more healthful project for those who are short on time, and a fun, interesting adventure for those who wish to be more creative in the kitchen. Let me enrich your families’ lives with baskets full of free products! Contact me today at sdcat@rcn.com or 610746-9304 or simply visit my website www.debbiec.mywildtree.com
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Reeder Farms 4450 Richmond Rd. Easton, PA 610-252-4276
INFORMED FOODS and SMOOTHIES At Informed Foods we want to help you obtain optimum health by being Informed. We featuring more than a dozen fresh made smoothies using only the healthiest ingredients along with a “real” organic yogurt bar. In addition we offer fresh, made to order fruit and veggie juices, including customer favorite carrot combos and “Jonathan’s AllOrganic Lemonade”. Customers say they are the best they have ever tasted. We tend to agree. Informed Foods also makes our own All-Organic, 10 ingredient trail mix which includes a 70% dark chocolate, raw dehydrated almonds, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, dried blueberries, cherries, cranberries and raisins. Resident Food Guru, Sean Wards’ top picks include Vita CoCo coconut water and Sambazon acai by the case. Become “Informed” by visiting us at 2374 Seipstown Rd, Fogelsville or informedfoods.com or by calling us at 610-285-4158.
Healthy Foods Available • Sea veggies: Sea palm fronds, Arame, Wakame, Nori, Kombu, Grapestone • Cultured veggies & probiotic salads • Cooked and fresh soups • Sprouts and sprouting seeds • Microgreens and made to order salads • Fresh Alaskan Salmon • Nut milks & butters made to order • High protein cookies & brownies • Wraps and sandwiches made to order • Raw Mayonnaise & all natural salad dressings • Restructured water • All-natural sodas • Our own Smoked Salmon Visit Our Holistic Health Center at 4833 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA or call 610-966-7001 www.PathwaysHolisticHealing.com natural awakenings
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Queen’s Nutritional Products 1424 Pennsylvania Ave, Allentown, PA 610-691-6644
Queen’s of Emmaus 516 North Street, Emmaus, PA 610-965-5767
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JIM THORPE FARMERS MARKET The Jim Thorpe Farmers Market is back in 2010 - bigger and better than ever! This year, we’ll be bringing more of the best nutritious, local food around straight from the farmers to you. There are a wide range of products for every taste, from fresh-picked vegetables and grass fed beef to fresh baked goods, including cannolis and vegan cupcakes! The market also features a community table, local musicians and demonstrations from local restaurants. The Jim Thorpe Farmers Market is located in Memorial Park every Saturday through October 16th from 9-12, rain or shine. Memorial Park is at the end of E. 10th street, just off route 903 on the East Side of town (over the bridge). For more information, please visit us at www.jimthorpefarmersmarket.org.
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Blue Blaze Farm 1081 North Rd., Danielsville, PA 610-837-2738
Casa Bianca Farms 659 S. Delaware Drive., Mt. Bethel, PA 610-588-3678
Clear Spring Farm 206 Garr Rd, Easton, PA 610-258-5050 • www.clearspringfarm.net
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BEE NATURAL HEALTH FOOD STORE & FITNESS STUDIO Bee Natural Health Food Store & Fitness Studio is also home to the Coopersburg Farmers’ Market. The health food store features raw milk and cheese (cow and goat), eggs, grass fed beef, gluten free items, health & beauty products, many brands of vitamins & supplements and environmentally friendly cleaning products, essential oils and other various items. The Farmers’ Market is held every Thursday from 4-7pm through the end of October and features all local vendors. For example the market has seasonal produce, a bakery, an orchard, all natural dog treats, vegan soups, salads and wraps and glycerin soaps made from recycled vegetable oil. Check our website for special market events. The Fitness Studio offers Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, meditation workshops & more. 21 North Main Street, Coopersburg. Call 610-282-0230 or check out www.BeeNaturalHealth.com for more information and class schedules. THE EASTON FARMERS MARKET The Easton Farmers’ Market prides itself on being the longest running open air market in the United States. Farmers and food purveyors have been selling their goods in Easton’s historic Centre Square since 1752! Much of the market’s spirit and energy can be attributed to its unique location and longevity and its fantastic array of special events. More than a dozen events are held throughout the season, including a Zucchini 500, a Sweet Corn Festival and a Tomato Fest. EFM is a producer-only market that includes 29 vendors featuring everything from produce to artisan cheese and farm-fresh eggs . Thanks to a 2009-10 USDA grant, the Market now has capability to accept Food Stamps (Access) and Debit Cards --- making fresh, locally-grown food available to everyone! Easton Farmers’ Market, Centre Square, Easton. Saturdays 9am–1pm. May through October. Call 610-330-9942 or visit www.EastonFarmersMarket.com natural awakenings
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Gottschell Farm 5318 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg PA 267-496-6303 www.gottschellfarm.com
LC’s Farm Alastar, LLC Riegelsville, PA 610-838-7872
Liberty Gardens 232 Wall Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-282-5860
Quiet Creek Farm 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown, PA 610-285-4678
Red Cat Farm 6113 Memorial Rd., Germansville, PA 610-767-2519
Reeder Farms 4450 Richmond Rd., Easton, PA
610-252-4276
Samoset Farm 2638 E. Beersville Rd, Bath, PA 610-837-2957
Stone Creek Farm 1087 S. Delaware Dr., Mt.Bethel, PA 610-588-1444
Suyundalla Farms 1848 Clearview Rd., Coplay, PA
610-261-9098
Willow Haven Farm 7686 Herber Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2197 www.willowhavenfarmPA.com
HONEY Bechdolt Orchards 2209 Leithsville Rd., Hellertown, PA 610-838-8522
Clear Spring Farm 206 Garr Rd, Easton, PA 610-258-5050 www.clearspringfarm.net
Flint Hill Farm Educational Center 1922 Flint Hill Road, Coopersburg, PA 610-838-2928 www.flinthill-farm.org
Mondjack Apiaries 2236 N 1st Avenue , Whitehall, PA 610-264-0494 www.MondjackApiaries.com
Scholl Orchards 3057 Center St.,Bethlehem, PA www.schollorchards.com
The Old Copella Store & Farm 2064 Bushkill Center Road & Bushkill Drive, Bath, PA 610-759-7573
FLINT HILL FARM EDUCATIONAL CENTER We are a 28 acre agro-educational facility located in Coopersburg, PA with a mission to bridge the gap between urban/suburban communities and the farm; reconnecting families to the source of their food and encouraging responsible stewardship of our water and soil resources. Family and group functions at Flint Hill include educational programs and tours, with available meal options. We offer birthday parties, pony ride packages, summer camps, KinderCamp, horse riding lessons and vocational programs which are open to teens and young adults with mental and physical challenges. Spend memorable time with us by the day, week, or weekend or sign-up to work on the farm with our Farmhands and Volunteers. Our farm store is open to the public daily selling pastured eggs, goat and cow milk artisan cheeses, pasteurized yogurt, fresh cream butter and smoothies. We are a Certified Raw Milk Dairy through the PA Department of Agriculture and our products are also available at a number of local Farmers Markets from May to November. Flint Hill Farms is located at 1922 Flint Hill Road, Coopersburg. Call 610-838-2928 or visit FlintHill-Farm.org for more details.
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Rainbow Farm Inc. 6707 Scholler Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2333
Stone Creek Farm
1087 S. Delaware Drive, Mt.Bethel, PA 610-588-1444
SHEEP/LAMB Flint Creek Farm 1484 Concord Lane, Bethlehem, PA 610-838-0361
Suyundalla Farms 1848 Clearview Rd. Coplay, PA 610-261-9098
Organic Certification in a Nutshell To qualify farm products for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certification, a farmer must track and report all related activities, including animal feed and food crop practices, livestock health and living conditions, and product processing, packaging, storage and shipping. Requirements are rigorous. Land must have been free of prohibited substances for at least three years. No harmful pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics or hormones may be used. Using sewage sludge as fertilizer is prohibited. No use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) is allowed.No irradiation of feed is allowed. There can be no commingling of organic and nonorganic items at any stage. Annual inspections of grounds and facilities must be conducted by a disinterested third party.The farmer must undergo a detailed annual audit of purchases, production and sales. natural awakenings
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TURKEY WILDFLOWER CAFE Established in 2004, Wildflower Cafe is a vegetarian and vegan friendly restaurant and all ages music venue in the heart of Southside Bethlehem’s Downtown. We source local, organic, and fair trade products for our menu items as often as possible and provide wholesome and nutritious options to our customers, both day and night. It is our mission to provide a space for musicians, artists, activists, and all those seeking a positive atmosphere. We invite your projects, passions, and creative pursuits. Please help us keep it growing by supporting local food, art and music. Open Monday through Saturday. Lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm and dinner from 5pm to Midnight. Located at 316 South New Street in Bethlehem. Call 610-758-8303 or visit www.wildflowercafebethlehem.com for more information.
Fairgrounds Poultry Market Allentown Farmers Market 1825 West Chew St., Allentown, PA
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Mountain View Poultry Farm 255 S. Best Plaza, Walnutport, PA 484-320-0045 www.mtvieworganics.com
Rainbow Farm Inc. 6707 Scholler Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2333
VEGETABLES JUMBARS Jumbars has been serving the Lehigh Valley first-class cuisine for breakfast and lunch since 2003. Enjoy local favorites like the Greenwich St. Special, Grilled Sticky Buns or try one of over 20 vegetarian options in our charming and cozy dining room. Jumbars proudly serves fair trade, organic coffee and uses locally grown produce in treats like our breakfast parfaits, made with organic yogurt, seasonal fruit and pure maple syrup topped with our house-made granola. Chef Paul Hoffert’s house-made breads, jams, and baked goods combined with Jumbars’ warm and inviting atmosphere will have you saying, “there really is no place quite like Jumbars!” A family-run restaurant, Jumbars is located at 1342 Chelsea Avenue in Bethlehem. Hours are Tuesday thru Friday: 8am-3pm; Saturday: 8am-2pm; Sunday: 8am-2pm (breakfast only). Call 610-866-1660 or visit www.jumbars.com for more information.
GREEN HARVEST FOOD EMPORIUM Green Harvest Food Emporium operates on a buy local, serve fresh and stay as green as possible philosophy. Our green café located in the Eastonian Hotel in downtown Easton serves healthy foods created from local fruits, vegetables, breads, meats and cheeses as much as possible. We offer deli style salads and sandwiches, wraps, paninis, and homemade soups in addition to Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free foods with daily specials. Natural Sodas and Juices along with smoothies made with all natural ingredients are also available. We also do the right thing for the environment. We use biodegradable cutlery, take-out containers and bags. Even our floors and counters are made from recycled materials. Green Harvest Food Emporium is located at 140B Northampton Street in Easton. Hours are Monday through Friday 7am to 7pm; Saturday 8am to 4pm and Sunday 8am to 2pm. Call 610-252-6360 or visit GreenHarvestFood.com for more information. 40
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Bechdolt Orchards 2209 Leithsville Rd., Hellertown, PA 610-838-8522
Berry Breeze Farm 8476 Seemsville Rd, Northampton, PA 610-837-0808
Blue Blaze Farm 1081 North Rd., Danielsville, PA 610-837-2738
Casa Bianca Farms 659 S. Delaware Dr., Mt. Bethel, PA 610-588-3678
Clear Spring Farm 206 Garr Rd, Easton, PA 610-258-5050 www.clearspringfarm.net
Eagle Point Farm Market & Greenhouses 853 Trexlertown Rd. , Trexlertown, PA
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Gottschell Farm 5318 Limeport Pike, Coopersburg PA 267-496-6303 www.gottschellfarm.com
LC’s Farm Alastar, LLC Riegelsville, PA • 610-838-7872
Liberty Gardens 232 Wall Street, Bethlehem, PA 610-282-5860
Lyon Creek Farm Market 3329 Golden Key Rd, New Tripoli, PA 610-285-6135
The Old Copella Store & Farm 2064 Bushkill Center Road & Bushkill Drive, Bath, PA 610-759-7573
Pappy’s Orchard / Lisa’s Kitchen 2576 Cassel Rd, Coopersburg, PA 610-462-2734
Quiet Creek Farm 611 Siegfriedale Rd., Kutztown, PA 610-285-4678
Red Cat Farm 6113 Memorial Rd, Germansville, PA 610-767-2519
Reeder Farms 4450 Richmond Rd., Easton, PA 610-252-4276
Samoset Farm 2638 E. Beersville Rd., Bath, PA 610-837-2957
Scholl Orchards 3057 Center Street, Bethlehem, PA www.schollorchards.com
Suyundalla Farms 1848 Clearview Rd. Coplay, PA 610-261-9098
Fegley’s Brew Works Fegley’s Brew Works strives to pass along the best of nature’s gifts by providing food that is as good as nature intended. At our three brewpub restaurants, Fegley’s Brew Works serves sustainable all natural steaks, ground beef, chicken, turkey, pork, and only Seafood Watch approved fish in addition to vegetarian options for our guests. We offer foods from animals caught in the wild or raised humanely, free from antibiotics & served only natural vegetarian diets. Signature dishes incorporate our award winning beers: Garlic ale Hummus, Beer & Cheese Soup, Stout infused BBQ, and Belgian beer-soaked tomatoes in our “Brew”schetta! Voted #1 restaurant, Best Happy Hour, Best Beer Selection, and Best Bartenders among several other awards. Family run, fiercely independent, and proud members of SBNLV. In Allentown - 812 W Hamilton, 610-433-7777; Bethlehem - 569 Main Street, 610-882-1300; and “On The Green” - 3400 Tilghman, 484-223-2020. www.thebrewworks.com LiveRight with ShopRight Do you know about our free LiveRight with ShopRite programs offered monthly at our ShopRite of Phillipsburg? We offer personal shopping, healthy store tours, menu & recipe ideas and even provide free nutrition programs to schools and local community groups. Interested in health screenings? We provide bone density, blood glucose and blood pressure screenings. Looking for organic and natural products all in one spot? Then come over to our LiveRight section, a dedicated area filled with natural and organic products for you and your family. You can also find many local products and produce in our store too. So stop by courtesy and ask for me, Sheila Suerig, your health and wellness coordinator for any health or wellness questions and sign up for a free consultation or store tour. We look forward to helping you improve your well-being. You can also reach me at (908) 454-8086 ext. 205 or via sheila.suerig@ wakefern.com. For more information about LiveRight with ShopRite, visit the Live Right Health & Wellness Section on ShopRite.com.
Willow Haven Farm 7686 Herber Rd., New Tripoli, PA 610-298-2197 www.willowhavenfarmPA.com
VEGETARIANS LEHIGH VALLEY VEGETARIANS
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We strive to educate ourselves and the public about the issues surrounding vegetarianism: health and nutrition, animal brutality in factory farms, and damage to the environment resulting from meat consumption. We enjoy companionship and great food at our monthly pot-luck dinners, and develop a sense of community among our hundreds of members as we support one another in our vegetarian/vegan lifestyles.
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hether this is your first year growing a kitchen garden or your thumb glows green from years of use, it’s possible to quickly turn dreams of bountiful organic harvests into a reality. Even small gardens can be surprisingly productive, sometimes yielding enough squash to feed the neighborhood. These 10 tips will help you reap top harvests of superb vegetables and herbs. Shop from Your Garden First. After a lifetime of buying food in stores, you may need to change your shopping habits to accommodate the stream of veggies from your own produce patch. It makes sense to shop there first. When you plan meals based upon your garden’s abundance, much less overripe produce ends up as compost. Spread on the Mulch. Everywhere but in the subtropics, rain often becomes scarce in summer, so do everything you can to keep plants supplied with consistent moisture. Tomatoes, in particular, are sensitive to changes in soil moisture that can lead to black spots on the bottoms of ripening fruits. In any climate, drip irrigation from soaker hoses on the surface makes watering easy and efficient. Covering the hoses with mulch reduces surface evaporation and discourages weeds at the same time. Harvest Often. From snap beans to zucchini, vegetables will be longer and stronger if you keep them picked. Gather what’s ripe at least three times a week. Early morning is the best time to gather garden-fresh veggies. 42 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com
Make Plenty of Pesto. A fast-growing annual herb that loves hot weather, basil will keep producing new leaves over a longer time if you harvest big bunches just as the plants develop buds and flowers (the flowers are edible, too). If you have too much basil to use right away, purée washed leaves with olive oil and lemon juice, then cover with water in ice cube trays and freeze. Store the hard cubes in freezer bags for use in making pesto during non-harvest months. Squeeze Tomatoes. In choosing your favorite tomatoes, taste them fairly by keeping them in a warm place because cool temperatures can destroy their flavor compounds. In addition to watching the vines for ripe colors, make a habit of gently squeezing tomatoes to judge their firmness, the same way you might check an avocado or peach. Heirloom varieties, in particular, are at their best just as they begin to soften, but may become mealy if you wait too long. Taste Local Favorites. Trying new crops is always fun, especially if you know they grow well in your region. To learn more about which vegetables and herbs naturally grow well in your climate and soil, visit local farmers’ markets
to see what local organic farmers are growing. Any crop that grows well in a neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s field is likely to also do well in your garden. Keep Your Cool. Take on big garden tasks early in the morning or in the evening, when itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cool. If you must work outdoors on a hot day, try freezing damp kitchen towels into a U-shape and drape a frozen collar around your neck to keep from overheating. Bet on Beans. Most vegetables are fast-growing annuals that decline after they have produced for several weeks. Replace tattered spring crops with fast-growing bush snap beans, which will promptly sprout and grow in all but the hottest climates. Where summers are sultry, there is often time to follow spring crops with a planting of edamame (edible green soybeans), which offer sensational taste, texture and nutrition. Sow More Salad. Lettuce and other salad greens often go to seed and turn bitter when hot weather comes, but a second salad season is right around the corner. Leafy greens, from arugula to tatsoi (a gorgeous Asian mustard), thrive from late summer to fall in most climates. Keep seeds left over from spring in the refrigerator and start planting them outside as soon as cooler nights arrive in late summer. In subtropical areas, start seeds indoors and set the seedlings out after the hottest months have passed. Fortify Soil. Each time you cultivate a bed, mix in a generous helping of compost or another form of rich, organic matter. Over time, the soil will become better and better, which means ever more beautiful homegrown veggies, fresh from your own garden. Barbara Pleasant is the author of numerous gardening books; this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s release is Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens. For more information visit BarbaraPleasant.com.
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Out of the Mouths of Babes A Dozen Ways Children Teach Us to Eat Mindfully by Dr. Michelle May
Children are born with the ability to eat instinctively, fully tuned in to internal cues of hunger and fullness.
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All foods fit. Children are born with a natural prefer ence for sweet foods and quickly learn to enjoy fatty foods. Such fun comfort foods can be part of a healthy diet. In fact, studies show that overly restrictive food rules can cause children to feel guilty or ashamed and lead to rebellious eating. Everyone eats healthier when they learn to enjoy less nutritious foods in moderation without deprivation. Be a picky eater. Kids won’t easily eat something they don’t like. Consider how much less you’d eat if you didn’t settle for food that only tastes so-so. You can learn to like new foods.
Healthy eating is an acquired taste, so provide a variety of appealing, healthful foods at the family table. If children observe us eating a variety of healthful foods, then they will learn to as well. It can take up to 10 different occasions of twobite exposures to a new food, but kids often surprise themselves by liking something they never thought they would.
Make the most of your food. Eating is a total sensory experience for children as they examine, smell and touch each morsel. You’ll appreciate food aromas, appearance and flavors more if you aren’t driving, watching television, working on a computer, reading or standing over the sink. Eating with your family is fun. Babies and toddlers naturally love eating with other people. Family mealtime is a golden opportunity to model good habits and conversational skills and connect with each other. With older children, play high-low around the dinner table, where each family member takes a turn sharing the best and worst parts of their day.
Eating until you are content is more important than finishing everything on your plate.
There is more to a party than cake and ice cream.
Invite children to a party and they’ll want to know what they are going to get to do; invite adults and they’ll wonder what food will be served. Instead of avoiding food-based get togethers, focus on the social aspects of the event. Sleep is good. Children need a good night’s sleep to prepare for the adventures that tomorrow will bring. Everyone benefits from a consistent bedtime and good rest. Live in the moment. Kids are masters at living in the present; they don’t waste a lot of energy worrying about what has already happened or what might happen tomorrow. They are fully engaged in small, enjoyable pursuits. Adults will do well to reconsider the true joys of life and we can learn a lot from children. Michelle May is a medical doctor, founder of the Am I Hungry? mindful eating program (AmIHungry.com) and the award-winning author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. Her mission is to help individuals break free from mindless and emotional eating to live a more vibrant, healthy life.
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Lyme Disease Dogs are 50 percent more likely to contract Lyme disease as humans. If left untreated it can cause serious, debilitating problems. Symptoms affecting joints and organs may be hidden in the early stages of the disease, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to have a dog tested every year and anytime the guardian suspects the dog has been exposed to ticks. The disease has been reported in every state. The good news is that Lyme disease cannot be transmitted directly from a pet to family members. If ticks are typically found in an area, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wise to reduce the risk by inspecting canines and people several times a day when enjoying outdoor activities. An excellent vaccine exists for pets, although not for humans.
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savethedate YOGA RETREAT Friday August 20 through Sunday August 22 Pack your bags, we’re going to the mountains! Join your yoga friends on retreat in a beautiful house, on Locust Lake. Weekend includes yoga, meditation, contemplation and motivation. There will be story telling around the fire, good food, and opportunities to Learn More, Grow Strong, and Live Better everywhere. The cost for this weekend retreat will vary from $200 to $250 depending accommodations. The cost includes dinner on Friday, three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday the amenities, which include five yoga classes, a trip to a local conservation center for hiking, access to a private beach, canoeing and fishing on the lake, and more. A total of 15 spots are available so register now! Olde Mill Yoga, 336 Bushkill St Tatamy. Call 610.438.0288.
savethedate DETOX YOGA WORKSHOP With Laurel Attanasio - Saturday, July 24th - 7:30-9:30am Detox Workshop begins with an asana practice that will combine breath and movement. Then flowing through a sequence of twisting, standing, forward bending, back bending and inverted poses we will stimulate detoxification through the circulatory, digestive and lymphatic systems. This invigorating asana practice will be followed with an informational session that will focus on simple everyday ways to detox through diet, exercise and body maintenance. This is a mixed level class; however, some yoga experience is recommended. Please call 610.867.9642 to reserve your space. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Fl. Bethlehem www. theyogaloftofbethlehem.com
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SATURDAY, JULY 3 Serenity Walker’s Club – We continue the walk on the Perkiomen Trail. In 5 walks we will have completed the entire 20 mile trail. Join us! Beautiful and scenic, this trail walk is a “don’t miss. For details or call 267-923-5237.
SUNDAY, JULY 4 FREE Community Yoga – With Alicia Rambo Wozniak. This is a gentle class is open to all levels. 1-2pm. Easton Yoga. 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522
TUESDAY, JULY 6 Yoga 102: Semi-Private – Series with Amy Kirk. Yoga 102 is a continuation of our introductory series for students of 101 or those returning to their practice from a long absence. 6:30-8pm. $110/8 wks. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522
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Summer Dance Classes – Students age 2-20 can take classes. Classes offered in ballet, jazz, tap, contemporary, yoga for dancers, conditioning and technique, and tots, predance, and kinderdance. Juli Kell’s Dance Zone, 80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill. Call 267-923-5237.
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Yoga 101: Semi-Private Class for Beginners – With Amy Kirk. Through cultivating inner awareness and identifying areas of the body that feel tight and restricted the student learns to release and open. Build your body awareness and mobility. 6:30-8pm. $110 for 8 weeks, Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522
FRIDAY, JULY 9 FREE Yoga Intro - Always wanted to try yoga? Come to The Yoga Loft for an introduction class. Specifically designed for students new to yoga. Please call to reserve your space. 7-8pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Fl.. Bethlehem. 610-8679642 First Annual Kid’s Duathlon – Benefits “The Caring Place” in Allentown. The Caring Place is a youth development center that reaches out to youths in the inner city who may be in jeopardy of being entangled in the everyday life of drugs, violence, unemployment and hopelessness. 5-7pm. Bob Rodale Fitness park in Trexlertown. For registration go to www.raceforthecaringplace. myevent.com/
SUNDAY, JULY 11 Yoga 101: Introduction to Yoga for Beginners with Amanda Adrian and Amy Kirk – 9:30-11 AM. Through cultivating inner awareness and identifying areas of the body that feel tight and restricted the student learns to release and open. Build your body awareness and mobility. $80 for 8 weeks, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522
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MONDAY, JULY 12 Belly Dance Classes – With Debra Lewis. We’ll work on building the foundation to become a belly dancer, starting with basic moves and techniques. $68 for 6 weeks, beginner and advanced classes, call for details. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522
FRIDAY, JULY 16 Tribal Belly Dance – With Laura Wilson. This class will introduce students to Tribal Belly dance, posture, and basic moves. $68 for 6 weeks, please call for details. 7:15-8:15pm. Easton Yoga., 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522
SATURDAY, JULY 17 Yoga Posture Adjustment Workshop – With Stephanie Pappas. This 2 day workshop is for yoga instructors or trainees who want to intensify their experience of the postures and strengthen their hands-on teaching skills. Call for more details. 12-6pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522 Kettlebell Intro Training – Don’t let the summer pass without starting your Kettlebell training. RKC instructor Joe Posusney will take you through a powerful 4 hour training to get you Kettlebell ready. Accept nothing less than RKC training. Serenity Fitness, 80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill. 267-923-5237. Teaching Yoga to Children – Bring the joy back into your life by sharing yoga with Children. Learn how teaching yoga to children can be a delight both for you and for them. This workshop is suitable for teachers of young children (3 to 10 year olds), for yoga teachers who want to start teaching to children, as well as parents and caretakers of children. Prior knowledge of yoga is helpful, but not necessary to participate. 9am-5pm. $150. Breathing Room, Newton, NJ, 973-610-7191.
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SATURDAY, JULY 24 3rd annual Kayaking and Yogaventure – Join blue stone yoga at Wallenpaupak in Ledgedale, PA. Depart Bethlehem, approx 8:30am. Includes a potluck lunch along the river. 610-762-0158 to reserve.
SATURDAY, JULY 24 The Yoga of Expansion – With John Levis. We will learn to face & dissolve those barriers so that we may have a shift to live more, love more, and awaken to our highest truths of abundant bliss through a dynamic sequence of asanas including inversions & backbends. 9:30-12:30pm. Pre-Registration Required. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610746-5852. Detox Yoga Workshop - Begin with an asana practice then flowing through a sequence of twisting, standing, forward bending, back bending and inverted poses to stimulate detoxification through the circulatory, digestive and lymphatic systems. Includes an informational session focusing on simple ways to detox through diet, exercise and body maintenance. Mixed level class. RSVP. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Fl., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642
SUNDAY, JULY 25 Yoga 102: Semi-Private – With Dorothea Ritchie. Yoga 102 is a continuation of our introductory series for students of 101 or those returning to their practice from a long absence. $110/8 wks. 8:30-10am. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 Kundalini Yoga: Overall Flexibility – With Iris Bunk. Flexibility and coordination will be our focus and when we finish our spirits and bodies will be gracefully uplifted. $30 before 7/18, $40 thereafter. 2-4pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522 Prenatal Yoga – With Dorothea Ritchie. This program will help strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort. No yoga experience needed. Please note: A caregiver/doctor’s note required. Cost: $75 for 6 weeks or $15 to drop in, 4:30-6pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522
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Kirtan with Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band – This evening’s candlelight concert will consist of call and response chanting and mantra based songs that soothe your soul in one moment and drive you into wild celebration in the next. Potluck. 7:30-9 at Easton Yoga. 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610923-7522
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Yoga 102 – With Amanda Adrian and Amy Kirk. Yoga 102 is a continuation of our introductory series for students of 101 or those returning to their practice from a long absence. New postures and yoga concepts will be introduced. 8-9:15am. $80 for 8 weeks, Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522
Soul-full Yoga Class and Live Music – With Sean Johnson & the Wild Lotus Band. Experience a poetic and uplifting musical vinyasa yoga class taught by Sean Johnson and accompanied live by his Wild Lotus Band from New Orleans, Louisiana.5:30-7pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton 610-923-7522
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SATURDAY, JULY 31 Free Beginners Yoga – Come and try yoga for free. 12-1pm. Kim’s Healing Center 1223 Butler St Easton. Call 610-559-7280 to sign up.
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MONDAY Mixedâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Level Hatha Flow Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sheetal Contractor. A dynamic dimension to regular Hatha practice is experienced by incorporating gentle movement with regular yoga poses along with emphasizing breathing, awareness and proper body alignment. 6:00-7:30 pm, $90/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Qigong - Hilary Smith. Join us to meld together physical movement, breath control and mental focus for a healthier body, a quieter mind and increased vitality. 5:30- 6:30 pm, $80/8 wks, call for start dates, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355
Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Monday 7:15pm-8:05pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098. Bellydance for Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Amala Gameela. New students welcome! FREE Intro to Bellydance on Sunday, January 17th at 6:30pm. Call to register. 8-week series begins Monday, January 18th. 7:15pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. $5 HourYoga for Teens - For teens ages 1318,  Come together in a fun class for teens to explore creativity with body movement while building confidence and making new friends! 11:30-12:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610746-5852. Qigong â&#x20AC;&#x201C; An ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing. Cultivating inner knowledge and a method for moving into an ancient way of physical, mental, and spiritual cultivation. 9:3010:45am & 5:30-6:45pm, $15/class The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610-838-4975 Detox Flow Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Laurel Attanasio. Mixed level class combines breath and movement while flowing through a sequence of poses stimulating detoxification through the circulatory, digestive, and lymphatic system. 9:15-10:30am. $14, or 7 wks/$85. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642. Ashtanga Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Come and practice Ashtanga yoga primary series with Randi every Monday morning 10-11:15am. Ideal for yoga students with some experience. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 610-776-2676. Kundalini Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This energetic class incorporates movement, breath work and more, and is designed to target specific body and mind functions for optimal health. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. 5:30-6:55pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, 610-867-YOGA.
TUESDAY Kundalini Yoga Foundations - Kundalini yoga is the most powerful and effective forms of yoga known today. Students will enjoy lectures, kriyas (sets of exercises) and meditations that will explore the roots and fundamental basics that comprise kundalini yoga technique. 11:00am -12:15pm. Call 610-865-2523. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. Mixed Level Yoga Classes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Dorothea Ritchie. Suitable for all levels and physical conditions. Tuesdays, 6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM. $10 per class. Forks Township Community Center. 862-354-3704. Fitness Fusion Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One hour of FUN movement that fuses yoga, pilates, sports conditioning and good old fashioned calisthenics. A high energy class for all levels that will tone and sculpt your body for Summer. 8:45am. Olde Mill Yoga, 556 Bushkill St. Tatamy. 610-438-0288. Slim Yoga Series â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This one-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training which has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock. 5-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft. 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. SuperMommy BootCamp - An outdoor strollerfriendly fitness program.  Incorporates innovative movement, cardio conditioning, sports drills, and core exercises. Get fit, enjoy the outdoors and bond with your baby. 9:30-10:30,  Bethlehem Township Community Center, 6 Week Session, $60, 610207-4682 Flirty Girl Fitness - Be Fit, Have Fun, and Feel Fabulous! This fat burning dance class will get your heart AND hips pumping. We take our moves straight from the hottest videos and incorporate them into a non-stop super-fun cardio routine. 7:30-8:30 PM, Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, 6 Week Session $36.00, 610-207-4682
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Qigong- Meditation with Movement. Take time to honor and connect with the universe for all it provides and the body for all the hard work it does, through this ancient Chinese healing practice. Charles Chrin Community Center, Palmer Township. 9:30am-10:20am. $5/walk-in. 610252-2098. Mat Pilates: Core â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Paola Montes. This class integrates Pilates Principles to awaken and connect with your core, increase strength and flexibility, improve inner focus, and more! 8 week session begins January 5th. 5:30-6:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. 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.
$5 HourYoga for Kids - One hour yoga class for kids ages 6-12 years. A fun way to let your children explore body movement, while creating a sense of  calm and joy while building new friendships! 11:30-12:30am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 610-746-5852. Kundalini Yoga - This energetic class incorporates movement, breath work, and much more, and is designed to target specific body & mind functions for optimal health & well-being. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. 5:30-6:55pm. Call 610-865-2523. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. Tai Chiâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Moving Meditation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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, $80/8 wks, call for start dates. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355
Arthritis Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roe Davis. An exercise program with focus on reducing stiffness and improved range of motion. 9:00-9:45 am., $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355
Intermediate Kripalu Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pam Smith. These studies take you to the next level to expand your awareness of the mind-body connection and then find the connection to self-realization. 6:30-7:30 pm, $75/ 6 wks, call for start date, Call for info on Advanced Yoga class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355
Itsy Bitsy YogaÂŽ For Tykes â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Denise Hamm. Unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games create an enriching parent/ child activity allowing tykes to relieve frustration, improve motor skills, and increase attention span, 10:00-10:45 am, $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355
Belly dance with The Goddess Workout â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Belly dance is a total workout for the body, mind, and spirit. It provides a thorough, non-impact, and fatburning exercise that tones and sculpts your muscles. Taught by certified Goddess Life Instructor (as seen on Sex in the City), Prem Siri Kaur. 8:15-9:15pm. Call 610-865-2523. Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 East Broad Street, Bethlehem.
$5 HourYoga/Level 2 Flow - An early morning class to start the day with a challenging class to build strength, flexibility and stamina. A wonderful way to get your energy flowing! 7:00-8am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 610746-5852.
YogaRhythms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A yoga flow choreographed to music combining asana with movement. Definitely fun, challenging and different than anything youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever tried before. 7:30 pm. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325.
Mat Pilates â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Roe Davis. A conditioning exercise that incorporates resistance, balance, and stretching with emphasis on the core of the body. This form of exercise strengthens every muscle in the body. Better posture, stronger abdominals and back are a few of the benefits. 7:30-8:30 pm, $80/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355
Kundalini Yoga for Beauty & Wellness â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Do for the inner body what a trip to the spa does for the outer body. Perfect for those looking to practice yoga that is specific for staying youthful, beautiful, fit, and attractive. Thyroid, circulatory system, and entire inner organ systems will be rejuvenated! Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. Call 610-865-2523. 10-11am at Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 East Broad Street, Bethlehem.
Gentle Hatha Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Beginner friendly class will leave you refreshed, recharged, and happy. Class incorporates restorative postures and guided relaxation. 10-11:30am. $15. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Tai Chi â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Hilary Smith. Tai Chi, often called moving meditation, is a discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit as you practice a series of slow-moving martial arts exercises, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;formsâ&#x20AC;?. 6:30-7:45pm The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642
WEDNESDAY $5 HourYoga/Foundation Class - One hour yoga class - great 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. 7:30-8:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 610-746-5852.
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THURSDAY Beginnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yogaâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 Gentle Yoga â&#x20AC;&#x201C; For anyone with illness or injury who would like to work at a slower pace, or anyone who has not been active in a while and wants to ease back into being active again. Ongoing, drop-in anytime! 7:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, 610-867-9642. $5 HourYoga/Level 2 Flow - An early morning class to start the day with a challenging class to build strength, flexibility and stamina. A wonderful way to get your energy flowing! 7-8am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 610-746-5852.
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Mat Pilates: Core – With Paola Montes . This class integrates Pilates Principles to awaken and connect with your core, increase strength and flexibility, improve focus, and more! 8 week session begins January 5th. 5:30 – 6:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Tai Chi – With Hilary Smith. Tai Chi, often called moving meditation, is a discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit as you practice a series of slow-moving martial arts exercises, called “forms”. 6:30-7:45pm The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642 Chakra Yoga - This kundalini yoga based class incorporates all the best of yoga philosophy and ancient yogic techniques to balance, awaken and clear the chakras, the energetic counterparts to the physical body’s glands and nerve networks. Provides an amazing workout for body, mind, and spirit. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. Call 610-865-2523. Class runs from 7:15-8:45pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. Fitness Fusion Class – One hour of FUN movement that fuses yoga, pilates, sports conditioning and good old fashioned calisthenics. A high energy class for all levels that will tone and sculpt your body for Summer. 8:45am. Olde Mill Yoga, 556 Bushkill St. Tatamy. 610-438-0288.
Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind 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. 7- 8 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Mixed–Level Hatha Flow Yoga – Sheetal Contractor. A dynamic dimension to regular Hatha practice is experienced by incorporating gentle movement with regular yoga poses along with emphasizing breathing, awareness and proper body alignment. 10-11:30am, $90/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area. 610.395.3355 Slim Yoga Series – This one-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training which has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock. 5-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft. 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 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 7pm7:50pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098.
Qigong – An ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing. Cultivating inner knowledge and a method for moving into an ancient way of physical, mental, and spiritual cultivation. One goal of Qigong is to improve the balance of the functions of the body. 9:30-10:45am, $15. The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610-838-4975
FRIDAY 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.,10:00-11:00 am,$75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Yoga & Integrative Movement -Carol Siddiqi. To rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, join us to experience the three powerful disciplines of Yoga (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 FREE Intro to Yoga – Every First Friday. 7–8pm. Call to register. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Pranyama (Breathing Class) – With Megan Ridge. Learn how to breathe for relaxation, focus, increased oxygen intake, and overall health and inspiration! This class in ongoing – drop-in anytime. 10:45-11:45am. The Yoga Loft. 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. Hot Yoga- Come and practice Power 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 Yoga for Weight Loss – Specifically developed plan to enable your healthiest weight. Feel more energetic; move with suppleness and balance as you embrace a new lifestyle. Includes one meeting with a registered
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SATURDAY Intro to Yoga Workshops – Every 1st weekend of the month. Sat & Sun, 2-4pm. $40. Call to register. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Fl. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. 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 Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. Teens Yoga – A special hour long class for teens and almost teens. We learn positive body image, self-confidence and empowerment in this practice. Teen and parent are invited to come together, if you want! Saturdays at 1pm. 4 wks/$45. $20 for parent to attend session. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484547-3325. Meditation & Breath Work – Replace stress and negative thought patterns with happiness! Emphasizes the mental aspects of yoga. Meditation brings peace to the mind. Breathing exercises bring control to vital energy. 9-10:15am. 1st class free. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701Union Blvd, Allentown. 484-547-3325. Power Girls Yoga – Empower your Daughter with a class for Tweens that helps connect positively with her changing body to begin to see herself as the beautiful girl she is and the powerful woman she can become. 6 weeks $65. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Prenatal Yoga – This is a gentle class with postures that will help prepare the body and mind for the arrival of your little one. For all stages of pregnancy. $65/6 wks. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676
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Single or Single again? Learn keys to attract and keep the right, healthy, loving relationship. Focusing on Attracting & Keeping the Right Relationship – Making a good first impression. Relationship Coach Annette Carpien. Meet other singles. 7-9pm $15. Twin Ponds, near Fogelsville. 610-428-2755.
TUESDAY, JULY 6 Eating with Love – Introduction to the 6 week course beginning July 13th - Jennifer Sweeney. Join this 6 week course on freedom from emotional eating to learn and practice the concepts of intuitive eating and explore your relationship with food. Based on the principles of best selling author, Geneen Roth. 6:30-7:30 pm, $20, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area. 610-395-3355 YogArt for Tweens and Teens – Join Kris Kelleher, Theatrical Design Artist and Cheryl Paulson, Certified Yoga Instructor & Owner of Breathing Room Center, LLC, for 3 afternoons of creative exploration through yoga, music, movement and art. Feed your artistic soul.....inside, outside, upside down! All supplies included; just bring a water bottle and snack. All participants will receive a journal to decorate and keep. Tues-Th, July 6-8. 1-4 pm, $125. Breathing Room, 735 Rte 94, Newton. NJ, 973-610-7191.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 7 Eating with Love - Introduction to the 6 week course beginning July 13th - Jennifer Sweeney. Join this 6 week course on freedom from emotional eating to learn and practice the concepts of intuitive eating and explore your relationship with food. Based on the principles of best selling author, Geneen Roth. 6:30-7:30 pm, $20, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area. 610-395-3355
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, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355
SATURDAY, JULY 10 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! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 What is Holistic Psycholtherapy? - Dr. Laurane McGlynn, Clinical Psychologist. Join us for an interactive workshop to learn and experience how Breathwork, Journey Work, Meditation, Mindfulness-based Therapy, Relaxation Training, Somatic Resourcing, Visualization along with traditional psychotherapy can help individuals and families. She specializes in chronic medical illness and cancer. 10:00-11:30 am., $25, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Blue Buffalo Food Demonstration – Considering Blue Buffalo as a main diet for your dog or cat? Come by Cherrybrook in Broadway and receive samples, coupons and advice from a Blue Buffalo food representative. 11am-3pm. 2257 Rt 57, Broadway NJ. 908-689-7979.
SUNDAY, JULY 11 Clearing energy - Creating New Structure - A class on healing for you, your children, your family. We shine the light, you discover your path. 10am-2pm. Call 484.464.8164 for location and to register Wellness Program Begins – Inspirational class that focuses on three components of successful weight management: what you eat, what you do,
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savethedate Greenshire Arts Consortium Upper Bucks, Near Lake Nockamixon 3620 Sterner Mill Road, Quakertown PA www. greenshirearts.org 215-538-0976 Please register for all activities. Kids Yoga at Greenshire: Summer Workshop Series Ages 5 – 8: Thursdays, July 1 - August 5, 9am 12noon. Ages 9 – 12: Mondays, July 12 - August 16, 9am - 12 noon. Yoga increases strength, character, confidence, flexibility, concentration, relaxation. Includes: 18 hours of Yoga, breath, imagery, stress management, art instruction, characterbuilding games; supplies. Barbara Gini, RCYT, CMBT Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher. Weight No More! Find Freedom from Overeating through Mindful Living July 17, 10am - 3pm Free yourself from the weight of food controlling your life by identifying your true hunger and the thought patterns that have led you to gain and hold extra weight. Based on their successful What are You Hungry For? workshop, Patricia M. Brody, M.A., Psychotherapist/Coach and Lisa Streetsmith CHC, AADP, Health Counselor, Cooking Coach, have created a new program for those who are yearning for a peaceful relationship with food. Meditation. Mindful eating. Personal weight loss plan. $150 Reiki I Training: July 24, 10am – 5pm Oneray: For Healing and Transformation and Healing - Intentional transformation happens from within, resulting in clarity of life and purpose. While implementing the Oneray practices, you are taught how to step beyond limiting selfidentities and explore aspects of yourself that may need re-defining. Learn how to define and create a more meaningful, inspiring life, and purposefully reach your personal goals. The nine-month course of study begins in September. Inquire for details. Facilitator: Arlene Curley, Intuitive Healer, Spiritual Mentor. Especially for Teens: Finding your Voice Greenshire welcomes Akuyoe Graham, film and TV actor, writer and creator of Spirit Awakening, a foundation designed to work with teens. Her programs are designed to guide young people into awakening to their spirit and discovering who they really are. In September she will be our guest as she performs, facilitates workshops, and adds her wisdom and dedication to Greenshire’s growing youth program. Akuyoe was born in Ghana, educated in London, and studied theater improvisation in Manhattan. She presently lives in Los Angeles where she performs, and works with youth. Stay tuned! Much more to come.
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savethedate A Natural Health Forum July 21, 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 Health Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460.
savethedate Washington Antiques & Go Green Show Saturday, July 10 - 9am to 3pm E. Washington Avenue (Rt. 57) Downtown Washington Borough, NJ (Warren County) Call for Green and holistic vendors and exhibitors. The Washington Antiques and Go Green Show will feature a combination of three worlds: classic antiques of yesteryear, antique tractors, and the “Green” philosophy that is now prevalent in our society. Antique dealers will offer an array of products while Green vendors and exhibitors will showcase many of the new holistic lifestyle and environmental alternatives that are now available. For vendor information, email admin@washingtonbid. org, call (908)689-4800 or visit our website at www.washingtonbid.org.
savethedate Circle Of Trees Retreats Womens Weekend Retreat October 1st - 3rd 2010 Our retreat is located in the beautiful Pocono mountains in Milford, PA. We will be offering workshops in Yoga, Herbs, Holistic Health, Stress, Tarot Cards, Henna, Medicine Wheels, Drumming, Bellydancing, Massage, and Mini Spas for relaxation. There will be self guided hiking, bird watching, and just meditating by the breathtaking lake. For more info contact Marjorie Forbes Spadoni 484-347-7489 or www.circleoftreesretreat.com
savethedate Immunics Professional Training Program in MergeOne World Work Immunics is a beginning approach to removing unwanted thoughts & emotions. It is part of a daily practice to help you begin to heal yourself. Healing the 12 non-physical bodies to improve immune system. Separating our minds from the collective consciousness. Shielding the energy & physical bodies. Enhancing Connection to God. Grounding ourselves to the earth, working with energetic structures that create good boundaries. Music, movement and drawing are incorporated into workshops to keep our brains fresh and receptive. 10 days or 5 weekends. Rydale, PA, near Abington. Contact Ria Swift at 610-262-3971 for more details.
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what you think. Lead by Stacey A.O. Smith, MS, a counselor and certified personal trainer. 4-5 pm. $180/12 weeks. FitQuest Fitness 1665 E. Race St. Allentown 610-266-7811. Solar Eclipse Healing Sessions – Brian H. Kunsman, RPP will use crystals, tuning forks, polarity therapy, and cranial sacral therapy to assist you in your healing process under the trees on the mountainside with the birds singing happily around you. Held at Rustic Grandeur among the oldest native trees, spiritual vortex, and the mountaintop breeze. Please call us at 610-867-3119.
MONDAY, JULY 12 Happier Couples – Attend alone or together. Relaxed learning environment focusing on the skills and dynamics of successful communication and connection. Communication Part 1: What makes communication succeed or fail? Relationship Coach Annette Carpien. 7-9pm $15 alone/$25 couple. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, near Fogelsville. Info and register to 610-428-2755.
TUESDAY, JULY 13 Healthy Aging Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a seminar discussing the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. Explains the causes of these problems and they are not what you have been led to believe. Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center Auditorium, 403 North Main St., Topton. 610-682-2104 Eating with Love - A 6 Week Course - Jennifer Sweeney. Join us to learn the principles of intuitive eating and freedom from emotional eating. It is possible to have a peaceful, joyful relationship with food and your body. Conscious eating opens the doorway to conscious living. Based on the principles of best selling author, Geneen Roth. 6 week course, 6:30-8:00 pm, $250, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area. 610-395-3355 Campus Open House – You’re invited to tour our school, meet with key staff and faculty members, learn all about career training opportunities in Medical Assisting, Medical Administrative & Assisting Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Coding & Billing, Pharmacy Technician, Electronic Engineering Technology, PC Systems & Networking Technology. Take this opportunity to get answers to all of your questions about career training. Bring family and friends! Lincoln Tech, 5151 Tilghman St. Allentown. 610-398-5300.
Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions. Tues. July 13 & 27 and August 10 & 24. 6pm. $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact Bev Bley 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. 7:30pm. $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 change@4change.com. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Ste. 302B Allentown
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5pm every second Wed. of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown Sustainable Energy Conference – The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF), a private non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy education initiatives in Pennsylvania, will hold a three-day gathering of green career seekers, industry professionals, educators, policy makers and entrepreneurs seeking to develop an understanding of sustainable energy and facilitate discussions on overcoming the barriers to a sustainable energy future. The conference will include free, education-based seminars and hands-on training, professional development and networking opportunities. Lehigh University, Stabler Arena, 25 Goodman Drive in Bethlehem. Visit TheSEF.org or call 610-264-4440.
THURSDAY, JULY 15 The Power of Rapport – Learn how to influence others plus how not to be influenced by others as well as when people are being truthful with you and how they learn. The second half of the seminar consists of group participation. Led by Robert Burns Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of NLP. 7-9:30pm. Investment is $55. The Hyatt, 45 West North Street, Bethlehem. Call 610-462-0804. Sustainable Energy Conference – The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF), a private non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy education initiatives in Pennsylvania, will hold a three-day gathering of green career seekers, industry professionals, educators, policy makers
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FRIDAY, JULY 16 Rhythms of Wellness - Suzanne Hastie. Learn 10 unique developmental rhythms in a fun way to understand yourself and children (from embryo to adulthood). Learn your strengths and how to relate to each other. 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $45, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Natural Perfuming Class – Create Your Own Vibrational Blend Using Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils with Lucey Harley. Your creation can become your signature scent and you can say “I Designed It!!” 6-9pm. $20 + $10.00 for supplies. Reservations & Advance payment required. Call 610-641-1116. Inner Light Holistic Center, Gilbertsville, Pa. Sustainable Energy Conference – The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF), a private non-profit organization that promotes energy efficiency, renewable energy and energy education initiatives in Pennsylvania, will hold a three-day gathering of green career seekers, industry professionals, educators, policy makers and entrepreneurs seeking to develop an understanding of sustainable energy and facilitate discussions on overcoming the barriers to a sustainable energy future. The conference will include free, educationbased seminars and hands-on training, professional development and networking opportunities. Lehigh University, Stabler Arena, 25 Goodman Drive in Bethlehem. For a full schedule of events or to register visit TheSEF.org or call 610-264-4440.
SATURDAY, JULY 17 Waldorf School Tea and Tour Open House – The River Valley Waldorf School presents a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Waldorf education, see children’s work, take a tour of our school and get your questions answered. Bring the whole family! 10-11:30am. Call to register 610-982-5606. 1395 Bridgeton Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy.
MONDAY, JULY 19 Single or Single again? – Learn keys to attract and keep the right, healthy, loving relationship. Focusing on Attracting & Keeping the Right Relationship – Positive Thinking. Relationship Coach Annette Carpien. Meet other singles. 7-9pm $15. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, near Fogelsville. Info and register to 610-428-2755.
TUESDAY, JULY 20 Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a very special talk on digestive health problems of all kinds and their link to skin problems, fatigue, heart arrhythmias, and depressed immune function. 6:30. Free as a community service. Maulfair Medical Center, 403 North Main Street, Topton. 610-682-2104. Network Care Workshop – Release stress, resolve pain, conquer “feeling stuck”, increase mobility, heal emotional wounds. Network Care incorporates craniosacral, gentle chiropractic (no twisting or cracking), acupressure and biofield balancing into a single effective method. Join Darin Mazepa, DC, 15-year Network Care practitioner, for this
educational workshop and find out how this popular method can transform your life. Healthy, organic refreshments provided. 7-8:30pm. Free with RSVP. Vitality Natural Healthcare Center, 134 Main Street, Emmaus. 610-965-0023.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21 What You Always Wanted to Know from Your Gynecologist and Afraid to Ask! – Dr. Helene Leonetti. Bring your questions about hormones, menopause, sexual problems, herbs, self-esteem and whatever else is bothering you. 6:30-8:30 pm, $15, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area. 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, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355
FRIDAY, JULY 23 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
SATURDAY, JULY 24 Empower Thyself Program - Taught by a Certified Guide in the Modern Mystery School. The first step on the Path of Initiation. This brings you to a greater connection and alignment with your life purpose and connection to God. It will enhance deeply your capacity to serve. June 19 and 20. $650.00 includes registration with the Modern Mystery School and a year subscription to the Magus magazine. Contact Marcella at 610-248-2358. 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! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Unergi Study Group Training – Ute Arnold. Mental, emotional, physical and spiritual selfexploration and awareness for heart-centered, self-responsible students – who want to learn from each other and their core. Sat. & Sun., Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, call 215.297.8006 S&L Animal Adoption – A non-profit organization founded by Steve and Lisa Diacik is devoted to rescuing animals from kill-facilities across the nation. Their goal is to save animals who suffer inhumane treatment. Lisa and Steve volunteer their time traveling from shelter to shelter, taking as many animals as they can. They then foster them until they are adopted by a new loving home like yours. 11am2pm. 2257 Rt 57, Broadway NJ. 908-689-7979. 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.
MONDAY, JULY 26 Happier Couples – Attend alone or together. Relaxed learning environment focusing on the skills and dynamics of successful communication and connection. Communication Part 2: Practice skills that bring you closer. Relationship Coach Annette Carpien. 7-9pm $15 alone/$25 couple. Twin Ponds, near Fogelsville. 610-428-2755. Free Fibromyalgia Workshop – Understand the neurological and physiological causes of this disease, and some natural helpful solutions. Perfect for Fibro sufferers and their family members. Join us for this FRE workshop. Open to public but seating is limited. 7pm. Call 610-258-5880. YMCA of Easton, 1225 W. Lafayette St. Easton.
TUESDAY, JULY 27 Waldorf School Tea and Tour Open House – The River Valley Waldorf School presents a wonderful opportunity to learn more about Waldorf education, see children’s work, take a tour of our school and get your questions answered. Bring the whole family! 10-11:30am. Call to register 610-982-5606. 1395 Bridgeton Hill Road, Upper Black Eddy. Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions. Jul 27 and Aug 10 & 24. $100 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown. Living Healthy in a Toxic World – Learn how to live healthy in a toxic world. Take the confusion out of healthy lifestyle choices. Find out how toxins affect your health; if you are a future parent you will learn how to protect your unborn child from effects of toxins. Free as community service. 6:30pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 403 North Main St., Topton. 610-682-2104.
SATURDAY, JULY 31 Everyday Happiness with EFT – Meg Deak. Learn the three components of happiness, identify and release emotional blocks to feeling happy and increase your emotional resilience with this Emotional Freedom Technique that has been clinically observed to consistently help in relieving emotional distress. 9:00 am – noon, $60, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355
savethedate Procrastination Playshop Sunday July 11 3:30pm A Wine and Cheese party for those who “put off” until tomorrow what needs to be done today. Do you feel overloaded, rushed all the time, anxious about deadlines, or like there are not enough hours in a day? Are you always running late, stuck in a rut, pushed to the limit or spinning your wheels? Now you can turn procrastination into productivity, circumvent the consequences, increase motivation to follow through, feel calmer and more confident. Learn to increase positivity and optimism, boost and maintain your energy, sustain motivation and focus and eliminate non-productive behaviors. $20 per person or bring a friend for just $10 more. Limited enrolment ensures small group for maximum results. 2020 Downeyflake Lane, Allentown. Contact Bev Bley at C.H.A.N.G.E. Achademy 610-797-8250.
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ongoingevents MONDAY natural Meditation & Buddhism classhealth es – Current series “The Buddhist Please Call to Confirm Information.
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 – 25 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 Counseling – Teens & adults, manage stress and anxiety, relieve anger, guilt and sadness, recover from trauma, abuse and addictions; sustain positive new attitudes. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Sound Healing Technology – Experience nights of deep healing sleep! This 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 MergeOne World Group Sessions – Group consciousness raising, minimizing earth changes, clearing up pollution and creating peace into the world. Local group forming. Contact Ria Swift at 610-262-3971.
SUNDAY Energy Exchange Workshop – In need of balance, clearing, or removal of dis-ease? At Unity of Lehigh Valley trained facilitators do just that. Free to all ages; 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6 p.m. Be the recipient, or bring a friend. Restore health, harmony, peace and joy! 26 N. 3rd Street, Emmaus. 215-679-6051. 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 610 625-4010.
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Way of Loving Kindness” -Improve relationships, awaken the compassionate heart, love without attachment. Drop in meditation classes at CACLV Community Room, 1337 E. Fifth Street. Bethlehem. Everyone welcome. Call 609-397-4828 for more information. Gentle Therapeutic Yoga – With Silver Kim. Using the Universal Principals of Alignment (TM) from the Anusara method, we bring healing to the body as we align the body in it’s most optimal blueprint of the individual bodies. This practice is also beneficial for those with pain, discomfort and injury in the body. 9:30-11am. KinderCare Available. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.
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. 610-969-2486 for more information. Feldenkrais Method TM of Improving Movement – Carol Siddiqi. Learn to walk effortlessly by learning gentle physical movements. Good for pain relief, balance, coordination and overcoming injuries. 10-11 am, $75/6 wks, Private sessions $75/hr. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Trager® Approach/ Mentastics − Bonita Cassel. Learn these simple, effortless self-care movements which will allow you to enhance, remind and recall feelings of ease, freedom, flexibility and joy. 11:30 am-12:30 pm, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355
TUESDAY Meditation Group – Held at 26West Broad Street (The Atrium Bldg) next to the theater in Bethlehem 7pm. Led by Robert Burns Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of NLP. Suggested donation is $15.00 For additional information, please call 610-462-0804. 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
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experience necessary. 7:30-8:45pm $14. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. 610-867-9642 Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind 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
WEDNESDAY Healing Share – Second Wednesday of each month for our healing service, weather permitting. Doors open at 7-9pm. $3 donation. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown. 570-386-2964. Past Life Regression – Group meeting led by Robert Burns Master Clinical Hypnotherapist and Master Practitioner of NLP. 7pm. suggest donation is $15. 26 West Broad Street (The Atrium Bldg) next to the theater in Bethlehem. For directions or additional information please call (610)462-0804. Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy − Camille Llewellyn. A deeper connection with self is experienced using assisted yoga techniques and elements of contemporary body-mind psychology. Focused breathing then fosters release, personal growth and healing. $80/ session. Call for appointment, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355
THURSDAY Basic Shiatsu, July Special - Diane Griffin. Lower stress level, alleviate pain, stimulate circulatory, lymphatic and hormonal systems, increase vitality and relaxation, and gain better health and stronger healing ability of the body. $75 reduced to $50, 1-4 pm appointments, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Gentle Therapeutic – Using the Universal Principals of Alignment (TM) from the Anusara method, we bring healing to the body as we align the body in it’s most optimal blueprint of the individual bodies. It is a practice for those that have pain, discomfort and injury in the body. 12:30-2:00 pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.
Effortless Meditation™ Practice – With Greg Schweitzer. An on-going class to support and enrich those who already have taken the basic course. Group meditation and discussion via teleconference. Enjoy the convenience and serenity of no travel. 6-7pm. Call Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center to register, 610.395.3355. $120/ 8 classes (2 months). Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – With 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. 1:30-2:30 pm, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 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. 610969-2486 for more information.
SATURDAY Mom & Tot Moves 4 Understanding, Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – Betsy Wetzig. So much more than fun and exercise! Helps with learning and behavior styles, family communication, and improved physical condition. Every 1st & 3rd Sat., 10-11 am, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Moms & Tots Moves 4 Understanding, Coordination Pattern™ Training for Movement & Mind – With Betsy Wetzig. So much more than fun and exercise! Helps with learning and behavior styles, family communication, and improved physical condition. Every 1st & 3rd Sat., 10-11 am, $75/ 6 cl. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Eco-Craft Classes For Children and Young Adults – Explore your creative potential and awareness of artistic possibilities with the use of natural and recyclable everyday materials. one project per class. 10:30am-1pm for 7-10 year olds. 1:30-3 for 10-13 yr. olds. $12. South Allentown. For more details contact Janet at 610767-7907.
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ACUPUNCTURE 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. Relief for acute conditions and chronic conditions. Practicing for 26 years. Certified in Chinese herbal pharmacology and current graduate student at Moravian Seminary. This study is enriching my practice with a holistic spirituality and embracing of GOD. [Heavenly Qi]
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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LISA BAAS ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE 860 Broad St., Suite 100 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-0515
Board certified and licensed Acupuncturist with 20 years of holistic healing, offering Acupuncture, bodywork therapy, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs and homeopathic medicines.
AROMATHERAPY LUCEY HARLEY 610-641-1116
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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 DIANE MARCHESE NCTMB Allentown, Pa 18104 610-366-7414 www.MFRJourney.com
While Myofascial Release may share some commonalities with traditional massage, it is a modality that reaches deeper & creates lasting change. Helps to relieve the tightness & pressure from your body, allowing strength & function to return in a natural manner. I believe in the innate ability of every person to heal, & I know personally the profound & long-lasting results with MFR.
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 15.
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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 20.
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.
COLON HYDROTHERAPY PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistichealing.com
Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & wellbeing 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 41.
ENERGY THERAPY ACCELERATED HEALING
RIA SWIFT Certified Expressive Art & Energy Therapist 610-262-3971 mergeoneworld.com
Ria Swift is a modern meta-physician who heals using a custommade system of the most effective modalities, love and care to remove unwanted filters from your life. Certified in many modalities. Practicing & teaching for 22 years.
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NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC
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 homebased funerals
HOLISTIC CENTER 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 Greenshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living. See ad, page 53.
PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistichealing.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. Â Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 41.
TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER Fogelsville Area, 610395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com
Over 25 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, movement problems, coaching, counseling, weight management, exercises including aerobics, chiropractic, food preparation and much more. Private sessions, classes, workshops and retreats. See ad, page 13.
VITALITY NATURAL HEALTHCARE CENTER 134 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-0023 www.thevitalitycenter.com
Providing mind-body medicine for over 10 years. Recognized for resolving such conditions as allergies, arthritis, stress, menopause, depression, and pain without drugs or surgery. Offering yoga, Network Care chiropractic, ionic foot spa detox, massage, botanical/ nutritional medicine, NAET, JMT and more.See ad, page 18.
HOLISTIC HEALTH 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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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!
HYPNOTHERAPY 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. See ad, page 24.
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Those with high stress lives and poor diets tend to have excess waste products in their bodies. These wastes can attack joints, tissues, and organs causing dysfunction. Why not try a safe, relaxing 30 minute Ion CleanseŽ which may help rid those unwanted wastes? See ad, page 23.
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MEDITATION & WELLNESS EFFORTLESS MEDITATION
Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.670.6700 or 800.376.3530 www.StressReductionResources.com
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.
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 29.
MILAVEC DENTAL CARE Daniel J. Milavec, DDS 1855 Washington Ave. Northampton, PA 18067 610-262-7829
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.
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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, 43.
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 bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 16.
Holistically oriented dentistry realizes that the mouth is connected to the whole body. Mercury free. non-surgical gum disease treatment with nutraceutical programs to support healthy smiles. Complete smile makeover with High Speed Braces™ and tooth whitening. . See ad, page 7.
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Chiropractic, Naturopathy, Massage Therapy, Nutrition Dr. Merlin L. & Donna Haas 860 Broad St., Ste. 109 Emmaus 610-966-3235 www.haascare.com
31 Years of service using natural and energetic techniques to uncover the root cause of an illness. We offer chiropractic care, swedish/therapeutic/ raindrop massage therapy, Nutrition Response Testing, Accelerated Allergy Elimination Technique and much more. Call to learn about stem cell renewal.
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 19.
THE GENTLE SPIRIT 800 Main St., Suite 105 Hellertown, PA 18055 610-838-4975 TheGentleSpirit.com
Sharing both the mysteries and the very practical uses of the metaphysical arts and sciences of China. Offering Acupuncture, Bodywork, Qigong and Yoga. See ad, page 10.
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 class, workshop or retreat. See ad, page 13.
WELL OF LIFE CENTER FOR NATURAL HEALTH Cynthia Hofmann,CN,LMT, NRT, NTP Anthony S.Blasco, Jr.,DC,NRT Tiffany Guerreiro, NRT, NTP 3172 Route 212, Springtown, PA18081 610-346-9080 www.welloflifecenter.com
Tired of treating your symptoms? Looking for answers? Come to the Well of Life Center for Natural Health. Proverbs 10:11
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 43.
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VITALITY NATURAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
Dr. Darin Mazepa, DC 134 Main Street, Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-0023 www.thevitalitycenter.com
Gentle care without cracking, popping or twisting since 1994. Dr. Mazepa is advanced-level certified in Network Care, a re-organizational healing method based in chiropractic. Conquer “feeling stuck”, resolve pain, increase mobility, heal emotional wounds, release stress. See page 27.
NATUROPATH NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Nicholas Theodorou ND 5 Stonecroft Drive, Easton, PA 18045 610-258-1894 Nutritek.net
Naturopathic medicine supports and promotes the body’s natural healing process, leading to a person’s highest state of wellness
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION Gale Maleskey, MS, RD Licensed Wellness Coach 610-554-9406 www.galemaleskey.com
Live your dream of sane, healthy living! Let me help you develop and implement a Wellness Vision that includes great nutrition, physical activity, peace and enjoyment. Whatever your health concerns, I can help you to make the most of beneficial diet and lifestyle changes.
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
Michele Varley Certified Nutritional Counselor 105 Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 570-325-2277
Let me help you find the balance your body needs to thrive by overcoming nutritional deficiencies. Proper nutrition can literally save your life. Preventive maintenance begins with proper nutrition.
PAT SULLIVAN MS RD LDN
Nutrition Counseling 6083 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106 610-597-1512 rdwebsite.com
Stay on track with your health goals. Nutrition counseling can help lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure without medication, improve blood sugar levels, and provide successful weight management strategies. Call for a consultation today. Many insurances are accepted.
PARENTING SERVICES
VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Shel Dougherty, CPE, CPC
Redirecting Children’s Behavior of the Lehigh Valley www.LehighValleyRCB.com 484-201-4962 sdougherty@lehighvalleyrcb.com
ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER
Parent Educator, Parenting Coach and Area Director of RCB of the Lehigh Valley offering parenting workshops, talks, one-on-one coaching, instructor training and a 5-week course designed to transform and empower families to raise confident, responsible, self-motivated children from toddlers to teens.
STUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI NCTMB
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.
YOGA
Whitehall, PA 18052 484-695-8265 www.rolfway.com
Kula Heart Yoga
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! Certified Structural IntegratorSM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, eight years of experience. See page 43.
VETERINARY CANINE REHABILITATION Pamela J. Mueller, PhD DVM 3247 B Wimmer Road Bethlehem, PA 10820 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com
103 S. Main St Nazareth, PA 18064 610-746-5852 www.kulaheartyoga.com Facebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga
“Kula” means community, family, likehearted. New Student Special - First Class Free. Diverse yoga classes from beginners to advanced with certified/registered yoga teachers. Certified Yoga Teacher Training, ongoing workshops, and specialty classes such as Anusara Inspired, Therapeutic, & Kundalini - KinderCare Available for some classes. Art, Dance & Creative Writing Classes for children and adults. See ad, page 49.
THE YOGA LOFT
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.
VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER Danielle Dulin MVB,CVA 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com
Beth Kenny M.P.T 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348
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 48.
WARRIOR YOGA
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.
Roberta Carter 610-653-6959 Skylar1965@hotmail.com
Customized individual or group yoga instruction. Specializing in corporate settings. I am a professional writer and artist and Certified AAAI yoga and mat pilates instructor. Let me help you climb out of your box.
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Become a Certified Hypnotherapist – 150 hours. Reasonably priced! Payment plans available. Fall Classes forming now. For a “sample class” CD and registration information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N., C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. Academy – 2020 Downeyflake Lane Suite 302B, Allentown, PA. 18103. 610-797-8250; change@4change.com; 4change.com. 2010 Yoga Study & Teacher Training Program 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and Teacher Training is designed for anyone who wants to deepen their own personal practice or to become an inspirational teacher. This program will INSPIRE SELF, EMPOWER OTHERS, ONE BREATH AT A TIME. Our program is registered and approved by the National Yoga Alliance, and those who complete all components of the program will be eligible to apply for RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) status. Please inquire for more information, we will send you the brochure, application and syllabus. Currently Accepting Applications. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852. Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Jillian Pransky - July 10th, 10:00-6:00 pm. Learn to lead dynamic restorative yoga poses and guide your students into the most integrated mind-bodyspirit experience and deepest states of rejuvenation, relaxation and healing. This training is perfect for yoga teachers, body workers, physical therapists and other care takers. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852. Anusara Prenatal Yoga Training with Sue Elkind - August 21 & 22 & October 23 & 24 ~ “Time to Align” - Comprehensive Training Course designed for any yoga teacher who desires to learn and/or teach the essentials of prenatal yoga throughout pregnancy and birth. The skills gathered during training will include the principles and philosophy of Anusara Yoga and how they support a woman’s healthy journey into motherhood. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852. DATING
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