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18 healthbriefs 22 globalbriefs 25 ecotip

30 SIMPLE SUMMER

26 inspiration

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

28 community spotlight

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34 URBAN WALKABOUT

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37 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

38 NATURAL SUMMER SKIN CARE

Protective Tips for Sunny Days

by Kathleen Barnes

40 The Women’s 5K Classic: 20 Years Racing

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42 HERBAL APPROACHES TO ALLERGIES

by David Winston, RH (AHG)

44 THE TRUTH ABOUT GMOs Plant Pathologist Don Huber Reveals the Risks

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

46 SURVIVING THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Best Tips for Caring for Cats and Canines

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ummer is the time to take it easy and enjoy life’s simple pleasures.

I recall my own childhood summers: sleeping in, swimming in the creek, picnics in the park, riding bikes, hiking in the cool woods, ice cream cones, sun-burned cheeks; simple pleasures filled my day. No email notifications, no schedules, no deadlines and no worries. Now, of course, life brings a kind of stress and responsibility that doesn’t take the summer off. The reality is we can all use some time to enjoy the things that used to make us happy—and probably still do.

This summer, I am determined to relive the days of my youth with my own children. For the first time as a work-from-home mom, I will have both of them home with me the entire summer as I try to juggle career and family—all under one roof. I can either stress about it, or embrace it; and I’ve chosen the latter. It may not be easy, but with a little planning and a lot of love, I have no doubt that we can make it a summer filled with cherished memories.

For starters, I have realized that summer isn’t the time to cram in more work. Summer is the time for life to bloom, so I fully intend to stop and smell the roses—and I encourage you to do the same. Remember what used to make your own summers special and relive those moments with your own family, friends or even alone. Take a breezy bike ride, enjoy backyard barbeques, pick some fresh summer blooms, eat berries off the vine, skip rocks in a creek, pitch a tent in the backyard and spend the evening catching fireflies and gazing at the stars. No matter what you choose, I think you’ll be surprised how some simple pleasures never change.

A great summer tradition that never disappoints is the celebration of the birth of our great nation. This Independence Day, take the time to reflect on the history and traditions of our country. It makes those fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics and other events that much more meaningful. To help make it memorable, Katie Kavulla offers some terrific ways to celebrate with kids (page 37) and Claire O’Neil captures the essence of summer from the memories of Natural Awakenings publishers throughout the country (page 30).

As I head into summer, I am reminded of one of my favorite quotes. Abraham Lincoln said, “And it’s not the years in your life that count, but the life in your years.” It is easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life and the struggles that go along with it. But at the end of the day, it’s important that we remember what really matters. For me, that’s taking the time to slow down and live in the moment.

Here’s to a healthy, happy and simple summer.

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23, at the Kempton Community Center, in Kempton. The event will be focused on renewable energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, alternative transportation options, land-use planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general. Festival committee members are working hard to make this year’s event the most fun and educational one yet by featuring a host of dynamic speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, vendors, an eco-friendly fashion show, alternative transportation, live music and entertainment, children’s activities, food and more.

MAREA will have a Do It Yourself (DIY) corner, with examples of what they’ve done to help conserve both money and resources, and guests are encouraged to bring their own examples along. The association is also seeking local artists with sculptural artwork that reflects energy issues and solutions. The 3D sculptures will be displayed on the festival grounds.

Kempton Community Center is located at 83 Community Dr., Kempton. For more information, visit PaEnergyFest.com. See ad, page 9.

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he 2012 Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon Weekend is scheduled for September 8 and 9. The weekend of running events benefit Via of the Lehigh Valley, a Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-4 nonprofit agency that provides services for children and LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwaken adults with disabilities. Serving the community since 1954, Via’s staff and volunteers help individuals and Ad Proof for Natural Awakenings families from birth through retirement to gain life skills, obtain meaningful employment and develop social To: P: 610-421-4 connections.

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ellness in Harmony and Purple Sage Healing are partnering with Stonehedge Gardens to create a magical festival of awakening and celebration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., July 28.

The festival will be held on the seven-acre grounds of Stonehedge Gardens and will include a host of holistic practitioners and healers from the surrounding area, as well as local crafters, artists and shops selling their wares and services. Free workshops will be offered throughout the day for participants to expand their minds, open their hearts and come into alignment with the collective global transformation and awakening we are experiencing. Live music and dance performances are included in the day’s festivities.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Stonehedge Gardens to support their mission to provide a healing, sacred, inclusive environment for the cultivation of personal and community transformation and wellness through the gardens and nature, the arts and holistic education.

Cost is $12 for members and $15 for non-members. For more information, visit AutumnGoddessRetreat.com. See ad. page 11.

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gathering full of inspired participant sharing and readings of prophesy, reflections and sacred poetry will be held from 2 to 4:45 p.m., July 8 and August 5, in Coopersburg.

Hosted by Creative Holistic Thearpy, the monthly circles are meant to elevate and inspire individuals to bring forth deeper connection to one’s inner wisdom and connect with others who also desire personal, community and global transformation in 2012 and beyond.

Each month, The Group continues accessing the power and potential of collective consciousness and group synergy through its evolutionary circles. The circle is lead by Rev. Lyn Felix, who is trained and certified through The Shift Network’s “Agents of Conscious Evolution” courses. She is also a member of the Guides and Mentors program.

The Lehigh Valley group is part of a global movement where kindred souls connect within a heart activated resonant field using the Vistar Method for Evolutionary Circles (VMEC) as guidelines.

For more information or to RSVP, call Rev. Lyn Felix at 610-282-0709 or email TherapyLyn@yahoo.com. For Vistar information and guidelines, visit VistarFoundation.org. See ad, page 58.

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nspired by ancient percussion instruments, the Ceremonial Systrum has been released into the commercial market. Similar in function to the tambourine, the systrum is a hoop-top rattle, handcrafted from rosewood, with nickel silver jingles strung on snake-shaped ribs in keeping with its historical reference.

Applicable to professional, collegiate and community percussion ensembles, this robust instrument is manufactured

by Mid-East Mfg., Inc., according to designer specifications.

The designer, Tahya, a resident of the Lehigh Valley, credits her inspiration to travels to Egypt where she took note of the systrum’s depiction engraved on ancient Egyptian temple walls.

She says it is designed for use in a variety of ways, and adds a rich, rhythmic texture to musical, chanting, dancing and drumming experiences. “The Ceremonial Systrum is a vibrant instrument that can infuse new life into alternative band’s sounds, heighten an orchestral tutti, enliven the stage at a rock concert, augment world music instrument collections and more,” she says.

For more information, visit HathorSystrum.com or call 610776-7045. To find out more about Tahya, visit Tahya.com.

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fter the 250-acre farm near the home of Howard Wilder, of Lower Mount Bethel Township, started spreading processed sewage sludge as a fertilizer, Wilder’s concern about the health and safety of residents turned into a grass-roots effort to educate the community and elected officials. With the help of United Sludge Free Alliance, Wilder’s investigations found that the sludge in his area is municipal waste from cities throughout Pennsylvania, as well as five neighboring states including New York and Delaware. The group, Sludge Free Lower Mount Bethel, was formed and presented petitions with over 400 signatures to elected officials. The ultimate goal is to change legislation that protects the policy of spreading modern waste in the communities that grow our food.

“My family has lived here for 150 years, so we’re not newcomers to this area,” says Wilder. “A lot of people are afraid their health will be affected. Now we can’t go outside, my eyes burn and my lungs hurt—it’s not like regular manure.

Our concerns are about the pollution and what will happen to the crops and animals.”

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wo new services are now being offered at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, in Breinigsville. Acupressure facelift, with Steve Hoog, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the last Wednesday of each month. An Oriental technique that has been used for hundreds of years, acupressure facelift is a method of stimulating and massaging facial acupressure points for smoother skin, toned facial muscles, increased blood circulation and lymphatic flow and more. Treatments start at $45.00.

Rochelle Aubert will host community/group acupuncture at Twin Ponds. Sessions are limited to four people and last 20 to 30 minutes. According to Aubert, group acupuncture is an affordable way to add holistic care to one’s life. In addition group energy can be inspiring and comforting as the collective energetic field nurtures the entire group. Simple conditions can be treated, although more complex conditions are better treated in private sessions, which Aubert also offers.

The cost of a group session is $35, and a private session is $85.

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center is located at 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville. For more information, call 610-3953355 or visit TwinPondsCenter.com. See ad, page 19.

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In a survey of 200-plus patients, about 50 percent said they will utilize the breathing and visualization techniques they learned from Howell and pursue hobbies to help ease stress. The survey also showed significant increases in feelings of well-being and optimism after consults.

The Reiki surveys demonstrated statistically significant reductions in pain and stress levels.

More than 30 staff members including nurses, physicians and ancillary staff have been trained in Reiki Level I. The program also includes massage therapists, musicians and artists with the goal of aiding in the healing environment. The hospital continues to seek volunteers for the program.

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by Laura Lee Zanghetti Snapping photographs during spring and summer and painting at her studio throughout the winter, self-taught Massachusetts artist Laura Lee Zanghetti works year-round on the realistic seascapes and portraitures she loves most.

She travels throughout Boston Harbor and the surrounding islands, gathering inspiration for her beach and shoreline scenes, where colorfully clad boaters and beach strollers often find their way onto a finished canvas.

Although based upon the pictures she takes, Zanghetti’s creations transcend them and frequently include personal touches such as replacing the numeral on a sailboat with a child’s birthday number. “I don't want my art to look like a photo,” she advises.

“You can do anything you want with a painting. You can actually improve on nature.”

Zanghetti employs several techniques and styles of painting, working primarily in acrylics and oils. Her art is held in private collections across the U.S., and Surfside, an oil on canvas, graced the cover of South Shore Living magazine in July 2009. Another Zanghetti canvas appeared on the television series, Desperate Housewives.

raveling to new destinations and learning about different cultures ignites the imagination and engages the senses in exotic ways, encouraging a fresh understanding of our place in the world and our connection with others. With the recent creation of Awakening Journeys, friends and readers of Natural Awakenings can enjoy several opportunities for self-discovery and adventure, beginning in fall 2012.

Travel excursions to Peru and China, offered in a special 10-day tour format, will be the first destinations available. Sheryl Miller, a traveler from St. Petersburg, Florida, who recently toured China says, “This is a fabulous journey—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. China will fill up your senses and expand your heart.” Likewise, visitors to Peru’s many historic sites, such as Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins surrounding Lake Titicaca, speak of remarkable vistas and extraordinary memories.

Travelers with Awakening Journeys will find themselves immersed in the varied cultures and traditions of each destination country. These one-of-a-kind trips are intended to inspire and enrich participants through purposeful travel, camaraderie and diverse activities.

Local group rates are available, and local nonprofit organizations can participate and use the trip as a fundraiser. For groups and local fundraisers contact All Things Sustainable at 610-421-8070 for details. For more information and trip itineraries or to register for an Awakening Journey, visit AwakeningJourneys.net.

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The Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden at the Rodale Institute showcases a small homestead on about an acre of land cultivated following the principles of natural agriculture, as developed by Mokichi Okada, a Japanese spiritual leader and farming pioneer. Natural agriculture is an approach to agriculture in which the natural capacity and wisdom of nature are respected.

The natural agriculture method emphasizes the integrity of nature and the purity of soil and seeds. It encourages the minimum intervention with the growing process and does not use any fertilizers or additives, including manure. This garden has the potential to support a family of four with food during most of the year and features energy-efficient components such as a solar geodesic dome greenhouse and a green roof building.

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Workshops are approximately one hour and 15 minutes.

Workshops will be held at Lehigh Parkway, in Allentown, from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday beginning July 24 and every Wednesday beginning HOW TO SIGN UP: July 25. At the Hanover Twp. Community Center, in Bethlehem, classes willSANCTIONED take place from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesday beBY: BY: ginning JulySPONSORED 25 and from 6 to 7:15 p.m., Thursdays, starting July COST: $50 (early bird rate $45) for 12 weekly workshops (includes instruction, 26. The Bethlehem Twp. Community Center, in Bethlehem, will coaching, literature & graduation shirt if earned) host classesBENEFITS: from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m., Tuesdays, and from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays.

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or a limited time, Emmaus Yoga is offering 20-class yoga packages for one low price. The packages are perfect for families looking for summer practice. Emmaus Yoga offers Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Hatha, and Iyengar Tradition style classes for all levels at convenient times seven days a week. The classes do not expire and can be used at any time.

The studio is also offering a specialized yoga series for cyclists beginning on August 6. “Cyclists often experience tension and tightness in the major muscle groups used in riding a bike” states class leader Britt Tagg. “The calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, hips, shoulders, and neck may give discomfort before and/or after a ride. These muscles are particularly in need of some good stretching. Yoga also makes you less injury-prone, promotes speedier recovery, reduces stress, and lengthens muscles to give you a longer, more powerful pedal stroke. Adding another complimentary activity, like yoga, while you keep on riding helps build strength allowing riders to feel more physically and mentally relaxed, stay more focused while climbing and descending and adds flexibility to every phase of riding.”

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n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers.

One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood.

“This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon. “Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

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his year, an estimated 52,610 people (38,380 men and 14,230 women) will develop cancer in the head and neck, leading to an estimated 11,500 deaths (or just under 22 percent), according to statistics adapted from the American Cancer Society’s publication, Cancer Facts & Figures 2012. New hope may lie in an ancient spice.

A pilot study conducted at the University of California-Los Angeles Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has shown that eating curcumin, the main component in the spice turmeric, works to suppress a cell-signaling pathway that spurs the growth of malignancies in the head and neck. Further, curcumin reduces pro-inflammatory cytokines (naturally occurring regulatory proteins) within saliva.

Turmeric is widely used in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking (curry, for example), and has been long valued for its anti-inflammatory properties. In India, women have used it for centuries as an anti-aging agent rubbed into the skin, as a poultice to promote wound healing and as a treatment for menstrual cramps.

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erobic exercise not only gets the heart pumping, it is also good for brain health. According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aerobic workouts can reduce the risk of dementia and slow its progression if it starts, because they deliver oxygen to the brain and generate nutritional factors that improve brain functioning. Exercise also facilitates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

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onsider reading labels and avoiding or restricting foods sweetened with rice syrup, at least for now. A recent study by researchers at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, found levels of arsenic in foods containing rice syrup that exceeded U.S. standards for bottled water. The sampling of products included cereal bars, energy shots (drinks) and baby formulas sweetened with organic brown rice syrup. Arsenic is toxic and potentially carcinogenic, and the researchers are pushing for regulatory limits in food, like those that protect drinking water.

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hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.”

Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk.

The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the mega-sweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy).

Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

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Mounting authoritative research undermines the pesticide industry’s long-repeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations.

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Proponents claim that fracking is producing energy and jobs, but critics fear the chemicals are seeping into the groundwater. The process is also suspected of causing mild earthquakes.

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Travel companies, hotels and theme parks have taken notice and are eager to cater to the trend. Cruise lines are especially active in marketing fixed-price packages that include activities for all ages, meals and group discounts. All-inclusive resorts and vacation rental agents are also on board, offering plans to accommodate all budgets.

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The Ultimate Minimalist Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi

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“You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi

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less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions.

Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils.

He would give away or auction any gift he received.

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Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers.

Dress simply. Gandhi wore simple clothes, often just a wraparound cloth, for modesty and comfort. A simple hairstyle can shorten daily grooming.

Gandhi shaved off his hair.

Lead a simple, stress-free life.

Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children.

Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks. He advocated self-sufficiency and simple work.

Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi spoke quietly and only when necessary.

He preferred to let his life talk for him.

By living a simple life, Gandhi was able to devote himself to his chosen higher purpose and focus on his commitment to his people and the world.

Accordingly, consistent focus determines anyone’s success and the potential for leaving one’s own inspiring legacy.

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect

by Claire O’Neil

Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

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suggests we continually ask, “What hy? Author Neil Pasricha simple thing can I do today that will observes, “I like to stop and make it an amazing day?” remember sometimes that

What follows is not exactly a buckwe’ll never be as young as we are right et list, but more like a summer “sand now. We only get 100 years or so to pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings enjoy interior design, books, buffets publishers and contributors around the and radio waves, clean sheets and country. Taking cues from summers good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, past and present, they are happy to ofbubble wrap and illegal naps.” fer a springboard to enjoyment.

The Toronto-based creator of the international bestseller, The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Find- Acting Like a Kid Again Just the thought of summer days to ing Money in Your Pocket, and Other come brings back memories of free Simple, Brilliant Things, is on such a time, family vacations and outdoor roll that he keeps adding to the list at fun. Whether we go swimming, sip real 1000AwesomeThings.com. lemonade on the porch or catch and All it takes to travel this pleasurrelease fireflies with our kids or grandable path is a little attitude adjustment kids, we love renewing that “in the and awareness, agrees Victoria Moran, moment” feeling for ourselves. author of Creating a Charmed Life. She 30 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

“I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time.

Every moment is right now.”

If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and cohost of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun. Here are some likely candidates.

Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her.

A dip in the ol’ swimming hole.

Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys.

We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.”

Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher.

“Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!”

Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe along the train tracks, or else practic-

ing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by going for a swim in Lake Michigan.”

Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses

The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of…

Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.”

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Just Do It for Fun Here are more ideas for simple pleasures to get summer juices flowing, from Natural Awakenings publishers and staff around the country.

Picture perfect. I’d like to spend a month this summer at my friend’s house and set up my camera on a tripod near her bird feeders. She welcomes flocks of red and yellow finches, cardinals, blue jays and woodpeckers, all of which are fun to photograph. Plus, her flower gardens are awesome. Summer, here I come! ~ Linda Sechrist, writer and editor, Nashville, Tennessee

Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong fascination with the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered military binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers.

… and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says. “Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.”

Personal Pursuits

“Having space and time to nurture our creativity may be one of people’s authentic hungers,” muses author Sarah Ban Breathnach, well-known for her Simple Abundance books. She suggests maybe allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots. It can feel like taking a little vacation every day.

“Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind.

Potluck block party. Every second Sunday, our next-door neighbors would host a summer barbecue potluck that transformed into a mini-block party. Kids, parents and grandparents brought lawn chairs and set up rows of card tables covered with colorful camp blankets and old tablecloths. Someone always remembered to add a few Mason jars filled with puffy, purple-tinged hydrangeas, dainty red- and yellow-spurred columbines or the simple cheer of sunflowers.

We feasted on grilled goodies, accompanied by plump tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, raw carrot strips and steamed corn on the cob, all freshly picked that day from backyard gardens. Homemade baked beans sizzled in a pottery crock.

If we were lucky, as a special treat, big wedges of sweet, ice-cold watermelon arrived as dessert. ~ Barb Amrhein, editor, Naples, Florida

Day at the beach. If there’s sun in the skies, you can safely bet that I’m sitting on my oceanside beach chair (which includes a beverage cup and foot rest) soaking up the rays, protected by natural sunscreen. With our house just three doors from paradise, we take advantage of it all summer long. ~ Julia Lopez-Motherway, publisher, Long Island, New York

Instant comfort. The neighborhood hangout spot when I was a kid was the garden of the only childless couple in our neighborhood. Many times we trekked home with gift bags full of ripe produce, a memory that surfaces every time I smell a freshly picked tomato. ~ Maisie Raftery, publisher, Boston, Massachusetts

Fun and games. As kids, a dozen of us liked to gather at the cul-de-sac at the top of our long and winding hill as soon as it was dark for a game of flashlight tag, a battery-powered version of hide-and-go-seek. The crickets would start chirruping and the forest behind our houses closed in, offset a bit by the sounds of after-dinner cleanup and televised news through open windows. If you were hit with the light, you had to surrender and the first one found became the next seeker; the rest of us, guided by the light in the stillness of the night, would sneak up and scare the heck out of whoever was “it”. ~ Terry Chriswell, publisher, Denver, Colorado

Unplugging once a week. One of the perks of living on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is the amazing sunsets. On Fridays after a long workweek, we pack up for our own brand of happy hour on the bluff overlooking the city pier. We bring along a blanket to sit on, our favorite beverage and a snack to enjoy as we enjoy a simple evening of good conversation and a beautiful view. ~ Meredith Montgomery, publisher, Mobile/Baldwin, Alabama

River tubing. I love to dip my toes, fingers and backside into the cool, clear waters of a local river and let the current take me away; enjoying nature at its best is only enhanced by the playful noises of fellow loungers. It is a true delight! ~ Karen Goins, publisher, San Antonio, Texas

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hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the time-honored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says.

Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks.

As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive. org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

Healthy, Economical, Sustainable

Sidewalks provide benches, shade and other amenities to make walking feasible and enjoyable. Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with on-street parking, medians, trees and an absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-de-sacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods.

A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixed-income housing near businesses and schools. A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places.

Walkable features provide multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development.

Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play. Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above. Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and walkways.

While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a

Walkable towns are designed for universal use, catering to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, bus riders and shopkeepers of all ages.

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natural part of everyday life. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood.

Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden.

Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

Superior Quality of Life For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity.

Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive.

“It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store. Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk. It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.”

Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-to-day experiences within a community becomes blurred.”

This heightened sense of connection to one’s neighborhood is inversely

“The benefits of making commercial districts and neighborhoods more walkable go beyond healthy lifestyles. Because baby boomers are going to need to rely less on driving as they age and the millennial generation favors a more urban experience, the demand for walkability will soar. There’s a direct economic payoff for investing in communities made for people, not just cars.” ~ Rick Cole, city manager, Ventura, California captured in Sightline Institute’s Cascadia Scorecard, which tracks seven trends crucial to a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife and pollution. They found that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent.

The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling big-city street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with tree-shaded public benches, walkable communities enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place.

“It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.”

Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (Healthy LivingHealthyPlanet. com).

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hile some big cities make it easy to live without a car, most modern American communities are lacking in walkability. According to Dan Burden, executive director of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, the best way to make improvements is to first bring like-minded citizens together. “It can happen around a school where parents have an interest in kids having a safer to-and-from journey,” he says. “Or it can start with a neighborhood where people realize what they’ve lost and want to get back, such as a park.”

Burden advises establishing a unified plan among community members before approaching city officials. He points out, “Quite often, city leaders want to improve walkability, but don’t feel they have the backing of citizens.”

Citizens wanting to initiate a movement towards a more walkable hometown can learn from these national initiatives: From Inspiration to Action (WalkLive.org/project/implementation-guide) AARP and the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute have published From Inspiration to Action: Implementing Projects to Support Active Living, a step-by-step guide to making streets more walkable. From working with local governments to securing funding, this comprehensive resource helps to mobilize concerned citizens.

Walking Advocates (AmericaWalks.org) This group engages, educates and connects walking advocates. Online tools guide citizens in forming a local advocacy group to change transportation policy.

Safe Routes to School (SafeRoutesInfo.org) Their participatory programs make bicycling and walking to school safer and more appealing to students, thus encouraging a healthy, active lifestyle from an early age. The website provides a step-by-step guide for creating a local program, classroom guides and curriculum, grant information and law enforcement resources.

Rails-to-Trails (RailsToTrails.org) A nationwide network of trails built from former rail lines continues to expand as area volunteers secure funding and permits. Those labeled rail-trails are multipurpose public paths that replace former railroad corridors, while rail-with-trails are public paths parallel to active rail lines.

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Watering Your Garden

By Louise Schaefer

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ummer is the time to enjoy the full bloom of gardens and landscapes. Unfortunately the summer heat and unpredictable rainfall in our area may require human intervention to keep many plants thriving thoughout the summer. Summer watering can be looked at as a chore or as the perfect time for gardeners to connect to their hobby in a meaningful way.

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not before you get out the bucket. The best way to determine if your newly planted native needs water is to brush away the mulch and wiggle your finger 6 to 8 inches down into the soil. If the soil is cool and moist, it has enough water.

Some soils aren’t loose enough to permit the ‘wiggle test’ and that’s when the challenge begins.

Here are some tips to help you this summer: 1. Know the plant. Does it require high moisture or will it tolerate drought?

2. Match the right plant to the right place. If it likes moisture, put it in a wet area. If it likes it dry, choose a dry location.

3. Note weekly rainfall. If there’s been an inch or more of rain, it’s doubtful that your plant will need supplemental watering that week.

4. Take your time watering to avoid run off. A soaker hose is ideal. Think of sending the water deep down underground and picture the roots going down after it. This encourages the roots to go down not move upward to get moisture.

5. One long slow watering once a week is better than daily sprinkles.

6. Water the soil, not the plant. Some plants react poorly to water on their leaves.

7. Do not water during the heat of the day.

8. Good quality organic mulch will preserve moisture between waterings. Keep mulch two inches away from the trunk of trees, and don’t cover the crown of the perennial plant with mulch.

Once the proper plants are placed in the proper location and the garden is established, you’ll be able to sit on your porch on those long hot summer days, enjoying a cool refreshing drink while your garden thrives on its own.

Louise Schaefer is a Pennsylvania Certified Horticulturist and Co-owner of Edge of the Woods Native Plants Nursery in Orefield. For more information on native plants or to register for an informative Meadowscaping workshop in September, call 610-442-2496 or visit edgeofthewoodsnursery.com

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FOURTH OF JULY!

Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids

by Katie Kavulla

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o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone.

Make a Statue of Liberty crown.

Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for homemade torch replicas.

Have a patriotic bike parade.

Round up all the neighborhood kids and their bikes. Have everyone agree to decorate their own bike at home and then meet for a parade; or hold a bikedecorating party at your house; the garage and driveway are suitable spots.

Think streamers, painted tin cans on

string trailing behind bikes, balloons— anything goes.

Read about America’s birthday.

Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence.

Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings. Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy.

Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source.

Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages.

Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait. In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white.

Sprinkle some hearty granola in-between the layers for a satisfying crunch.

Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas.

Create a flag for the front door.

For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes.

Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top.

Celebrate with the East Coast. If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet. Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home.

This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards.

Katie Kavulla is a mother and freelance writer in Seattle who regularly contributes to Red Tricycle, an online city guide that provides fun things for parents to do with their kids (RedTri.com). natural awakenings July 2012 37

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ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage.

The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer.

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Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.

People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, dry-

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Sun Protection from Without Yale dermatologist Dr. Nicholas Perricone, author of The Wrinkle Cure, strongly recommends natural nonchemical sunscreens such as “physical” blockers titanium dioxide and zinc oxide, not chemical sunscreen formulations, for everyone that plans to spend more than a few minutes in the sun. He states, “The benefit of a physical sunscreen is that it acts like tiny mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.”

Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have, among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste.

Plourde supports Australia’s Victoria-based SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protec-

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against breast cancer. The Classic’s banners are proudly pink, its legion ever-growing in numbers. We have no idea how many lives this event has saved or may currently be saving—think early detection, lifestyle changes and funds raised in the fight against breast cancer—and we can be positive that this event has counted for a great good. Not only for women, but also for their spouses, children, friends and relatives who know and love them.

Twenty years is a major milestone worthy of celebration. However, the enemy is a most formidable foe. Breast cancer—the most common form of the disease for women and one that trails only lung cancer in the dubious distinction as the leading cause of death among females—inflicts its potentially terminal reality upon one of every eight women that live to age 85.

The Classic’s parkway 3.1-mile course (there is also a 20 Years Racing Against Breast Cancer companion 10K event as part of the event), winding along the Little Lehigh is serenely picturesque—as if to match the

by Mark Will-Weber beauty and worthiness of its cause. A few rolling hills are also involved, but this is a race that embraces challenges. t the end of The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald The pioneers of this happening first gathered here in 1993 wrote: “It eluded us then, but that’s no matter. and established instant success and credibility. There were Tomorrow we will run faster, stretch out our arms 250 participants and, one must confess, a few intrepid farther … And one fine morning …” organizers that felt slightly overwhelmed. One was Wendy In many ways, those words mirror the war against canBox 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445Body, a race organizer and board member for the Women’s cer. We are far from declaring victory, but—undeniably— 5K Classic, Inc. VEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com we have gained valuable ground. We are enticingly closer “On the night before the first Women’s 5K Classic, I to a cure forAd some forms of cancer and we have improved remember writing out the 250 participants names on the Proof for Natural Awakenings the length and quality of life for many whom endure other numbers on my kitchen table and crying myself to sleep types of the disease. Perhaps our greatest strides have ocbecause I was so stressed out and had no clue what I was To: P: 610-421-4443 curred in the form of prevention; the distribution of knowldoing,” recalls Body. “I was amazed the next morning when Email: F: 610-421-4445 edge about overall health—and we know that exercise and the people and all the Lehigh Valley Road Runner volunteers healthy lifestyle choices can be valuable and crucial allies Please sign your proof and complete the following information: showed up and we actually pulled it off and even netted war. at And makesize. no mistake; it is apage war. for larger ads.) $2,500. I told everyone to come back next year and bring a (Adinisthis shown actual See second And so we keep on—eyes fixed on the horizon, brows friend.” knitted in deep concentration and somber (and, yes, someThe Women’s 5K Classic, as one might expect, nearly Adtimes, is approved: contact information spelling have is correct even celebratory) purpose. Theand participants needs an equally large army of volunteers and sponsors to vowed toAd never give up, and clutchindicated their message of make it the top-notch event that it has become. Sometimes is approved withthey changes hope and defiance like a runner on a championship relay it requires some multi-tasking. Ingrid Gerber, for example, is not approved – make team Ad grasps a baton, rounding the changes last turn, indicated finish line in not only serves on the board of directors and the race comsight, heart pounding and legs churning. mittee, but she belts out the National Anthem on race day In the Lehigh Valley, no event has carried the promise morning. The yearlong planning is organized by an all- volof hope, knowledge and support with more aplomb than unteer race committee and supported by an all- volunteer the Women’s 5K Classic, a race that is first and foremost board of directors.

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Those first-year participants must have listened when Body told them to bring a friend. By 1994, the field had nearly doubled in size. Last year, the event drew 5,400 runners and walkers and poured in $250,000 in fund-raising whereby all funds are distributed within the Greater Lehigh Valley to non-profits sharing the Classic’s mission. in the Greater Lehigh Valley This year’s event, scheduled for the morning of October 13, will be capped at 5,600 participants.

Men are asked not to run or walk, but are certainly welcome to cheer from the sidelines, help with traffic (or kid) control or chip in as course marshals.

Each year, the Women’s 5K Classic derives some participants from First Strides, which is a 12-week run/walk training program leading up to the week prior to the event. Although this is certainly not an event overly focused on the winner of the actual race, it’s nevertheless noteworthy that the Classic has consistently attracted some of the top female flyers from eastern Pennsylvania.

The real stars of the Classic are the cancer survivors that have been front and center since the early days of the race.

They are honored with a special moment just prior to the start of the race—The Parade of Champions—begun in 2006.

More than 400 survivors took part in the Parade of Championships last year.

Although more than a few of the survivors are serious runners, it is their very presence that rings with courage. The survivors bring a message of hope and camaraderie to the day. Admittedly, there is also a touch of somber remembrance for those whom have lost the fight to cancer: the first survivor in the 5K run is awarded the Sandy Christman Award, which honors the memory of one of the first survivors to take part in the event. The Parade

of Champions is also an acknowledgment, a keep-up-the-fight salute to those women presently suffering through challenging treatments and procedures such as chemotherapy or mastectomy.

In Romans, 5:3-4, it is written, “We rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us.” Or as one of the catch phrases of The Classic likes to word it, “Some races are

for kicks, some are for glory, this race is for life!”

Certainly there are kicks—and even some glory—to be pursued in the Women’s 5K Classic. But it is this battle for life—and the courage, the hope, and the defiance that it takes—that matters most. And so we charge on—our strides unbroken—toward something called the future.

Mark Will-Weber is a lifelong runner, coach and writer. For more information about the Women’s 5K Classic, visit Womens5KClassic.org.

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Herbal Approaches to Allergies

By David Winston, RH (AHG)

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It is estimated that 40 to 50 million Americans have seasonal allergies. The overall numbers of allergies have been rising steadily over the past 40 years, with increasing springtime and autumn

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allergies, food allergies and allergic asthma.

Many people take over-the-counter anti-histamines and, while they certainly work, many of them cause a rebound effect or adverse effects, so many people find them less than satisfactory.

There is a huge demand for products and protocols that work better and address the underlying cause rather than just treating symptoms. The orthodox approach to treatment is primarily avoidance of allergens if possible and when not, the use of antihistamines to dry up excessive sinus secretions, or allergy shots (immunotherapy).

From an herbal and nutritional perspective we have a significantly broader approach. There are several options to consider.

First is the use of a type of herb known as immune amphoterics. Immune amphoterics are herbs that help to normalize immune response. If the immune system is hyperactive, as in the case of allergies, they help to downregulate excessive immune response.

If the immune system is under active, as with someone with cancer or other immunosuppressive diseases, they help enhance immune function. They do this by strengthening and nourishing the immune system so that it can regain its normal self- regulatory functions.

Immune amphoteric herbs include Ashwaghanda, Schisandra, American or

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Several products I have developed, such as Seven Precious Mushrooms, which combines Reishi (red, black & mycelllium form of the fungus), Shiitake, Maitake, Chaga and Cordyceps mycelium, act as powerful immune amphoterics and can help to reduce excessive immune response.

Another formula known as Immune Adapt is based on a traditional Chinese practice known as Fu Zheng therapy.

It combines Astragalus, Eleuthero, Reishi, Bai-Zhu Atractylodes, Licorice, Schisandra berry and Maitake. It helps to nourish and strengthen the immune system, allowing it to regain normal regulatory control, thus inhibiting allergic response. I use immune amphoterics with another class of herbs that I call immuno-regulators. These herbs are antiinflammatory and they help to downregulate excessive immune response, without suppressing normal immune function. Herbs in this category include Sarsaparilla, Gotu Kola, Dan Shen, Baikal Scullcap, Unprocessed Rehmannia, Bupleurum and Turmeric. A formula I designed that includes these herbs with immune amphoterics is known as Immune Balance Compound.

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Scientists also are finding that such ‘foreign’ genes in the environment are quite promiscuous and can persist, perhaps indefinitely, in soil, intestinal or plant environments with unknown health consequences (Reproductive Toxicology, Aquaculture Research and Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry).

Several countries have banned importing crops grown in any field where one of five corn hybrids were previously grown, for instance, because soil microbes have picked up the GMO genes from decomposing plant residues and can transmit the genes to future crops—resulting in the toxic product possibly being present in the later crop. No one knows how to remove the GMO foreign genes once they are introduced.

local growers, and stay alert to the issue to take needed grassroots actions.

Future historians may well remark not about how many pounds of pesticide we did or didn’t apply, but how willing we were to sacrifice our children and jeopardize future generations for the massive flawed experiment of genetic engineering only to benefit the bottom line of a commercial enterprise.

Petition the U.S. Food and Drug Administration today to require labeling of GMO foods at JustLabelIt. org.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “Food Sleuth,” is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at kopn.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). Hear her interview with Don Huber at Tinyurl.com/foodsleuth.

Looking to the future, should we be concerned by chemical companies’ lobbying for approval of the next leap in GMOs, to 2,4-D resistant crops?

Like glyphosate tolerance, 2,4-D resistance is based on flawed science and a failure to understand that agriculture is the management of a delicately interrelated ecological system, comprised of the plant and its various environments (biological, chemical and physical), rather than the selection of ‘silver bullets’. Adding 2,4-D tolerance introduces another foreign and potentially toxic protein in the plant and an additional toxic chemical applied directly to food and animal feed. Food safety, nutritional quality and potential yield will all be compromised in the process.

Do you see any benefits from this technology?

The GMO technology could be a powerful tool when we gain enough understanding to use it properly and effectively. We are a long way from gaining that essential understanding. The current rush to commercialize it and widespread implementation of the associated hazardous and ineffective products currently on the market may well be a major deterrent to future use of the technology when it is properly understood.

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Make the most of summer by enjoying relaxing time with favorite four-legged friends while staying aware of pets’ special needs.

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To avoid heat-related problems, exercise in the early morning or evening, substitute gentle walks for hard runs and stop whenever the dog seems tired or is panting heavily. Swimming or splashing in a lake, river, ocean or backyard wading pool can help keep a dog cool. Be sure to rinse the dog’s coat after a dip in a chemically treated pool or saltwater.

Never leave a pet in a parked car on a sunny day or during hot weather—even with the windows open— even for a few minutes. Help prevent heat stress or heat stroke at all times by using common sense: Avoid overexertion and keep the animal cool and well watered.

If your dog pants heavily, fails to respond, develops a rapid heartbeat or bright red tongue, vomits, looks anxious or feels hot to the touch, lower the animal’s temperature by applying towels soaked in cool water to the abdomen, lower legs, neck and hairless areas.

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In addition to keeping pets indoors in air-conditioned space on hot, humid days, offer them a frozen, water-filled plastic container to help keep them cool.

Some dogs love to sleep on them this time of year, even using them as pillows.

While most professional groomers and veterinarians recommend against shaving dogs and cats down to their bare skin, a short summer trim can help longhaired pets avoid problems associated with heat-trapping matted hair and tangles. Daily brushing or combing will help a cat or dog feel comfortable—and look great—in any weather.

Repelling Pests

Insect bites and stings can interfere with an animal’s good times. If a honeybee (which leaves its stinger behind) attacks a pet, gently flick the stinger away with a fingernail or use tweezers to remove it. Don’t squeeze or press the stinger, which can release more venom.

Next, rinse the stung area with cider vinegar or strongly brewed chamomile tea. A single drop of full-strength or diluted essential oil of chamomile or tea tree oil can be safely applied to a bite or sting on most adult dogs (always avoid the eye area). But this disinfecting treatment cannot be used on cats, very small dogs or young puppies.

Whenever fleas are a problem, combing with a flea comb removes shedding hair, along with these parasites and their eggs. Also, spray the animal and pet bedding with natural products containing neem (gentle to pets, but toxic to parasites) to prevent infestations. Neem can help keep a dog free from fleas, ticks, lice, mites, flies and mosquitoes.

Other Seasonal Concerns

Light-haired dogs and cats can get sunburned if exposed to too much midday sun. A safe-rated sunblock can be applied to the tips of the ears and the nose, plus the skin around the animal’s lips, to help prevent sunburn, pain and peeling.

Many breeds can develop ear infections during summer months, especially large-eared ones like Labradors and golden retrievers that love the water.

Rinse or clean the dog’s ears with a solu-

tion of equal parts water and vinegar.

This lowers the ear’s pH, making it less hospitable to Malassezia yeast cells, the culprit behind most canine ear infections.

Or use an herbal ear oil or ear treatment to keep a pet’s ears clean and healthy.

To treat ear infections and other allergy symptoms from the inside out, add a probiotic supplement to a dog’s food.

Many probiotics are labeled for veterinary use, but any human probiotic can be adapted for pets.

Determine an approximate dose by dividing your pet’s weight in pounds by 100. For example, a 50-pound dog would take half the label’s recommended dose, while a 10-pound cat or rabbit would get one-tenth. Because probiotics are considered safe and there is no toxic dose, larger amounts can be well tolerated. Digestive enzymes added to a pet’s food help strengthen the immune system by improving digestion and the assimilation of nutrients.

Year-Round Exercise

The better shape you and your pet are in, the more you’ll both enjoy summer—or any season. Like their human companions, dogs and cats benefit from a healthy diet and active exercise that is increased gradually to prevent possible injury.

Couch potato dogs need regular exercise, not just weekend workouts, and every exercise session should begin

with a gradual warm-up and end with a gradual cool-down. If a dog chooses to overdo it, treat any resulting new, acute injuries with cold, and treat old, chronic injuries, soreness or joint pain with warmth. Homeopathic arnica preparations can help reduce pain and swelling.

Athletic dogs enjoy long hikes, lengthy swims and everything else that summer has to offer. But as dogs age or recover from injuries, their joints can hurt or their body alignment can be altered.

Systemic oral enzyme supplements and anti-inflammatory herbs, including boswellia, devil’s claw, feverfew and yucca can help older dogs remain active, and reduce the risk of injury in all dogs.

Look for products labeled for pet use or adjust the label dose of human supplements based on the pet’s weight. Consult a veterinarian as needed.

Looking forward, the rapid growth of canine sports is making rehabilitation medicine a new veterinary specialty. Complementary therapies such as acupressure, acupuncture, massage, chiropractic adjustments and physical therapy all can help a pet feel especially well cared for.

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hile some frustrated comsurfboards and use outrigger paddles muters are inching along to navigate alongside tourists learning on rush hour highways, how to surf. However, the sport can hoping to afterward work off stress at be enjoyed with or without waves, or overcrowded gyms, others are stopping wind on virtually any body of waoff at the nearest lake, river or bay for ter because the paddler, rather than a workout that many call therapeutic.

Mother Nature, provides propulsion.

Promoted by Olympic athletes, moms It’s luring enthusiasts of other water and septuagenarians alike as an effecsports as well; surfers, kiteboarders and tive total body workout and mental windsurfers appreciate new opporturelease, stand up paddling, or SUP, is nities to get on the water more often, the fastest-growing sport across the na- while canoeists and kayakers enjoy the tion, according to the Outdoor Industry alternative of standing.

Association.

SUP is equally adored by non Stand up paddling was first deathletes. “This isn’t the kind of sport veloped by improvisational Hawaiian that requires a lot of lessons to enjoy,” “beach boys,” that would stand on advises Jeff Robinson, owner of Olde 48 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

“One of the best aspects of SUP is that it is low impact, making it a lifetime sport,” emphasizes David Rose, owner of Paddleboard Orlando. In fact, that’s why just about anyone over the age of 5 can participate. The paddler controls the speed and intensity of the experience, from recreational cruising to aerobic athletic training.

“We call it exercise in disguise, because there’s so much going on that you don’t realize when you’re doing it,” explains Mike Muir, president of Riviera Paddlesurf, in San Clemente, California. The 54-year-old took up SUP after a hip replacement and credits it for relieving him of chronic lower back pain, as well as excess pounds.

“It’s the cardio and calorie-burning equivalent of swimming or running,” explains Brody Welte, owner of Stand Up Fitness, in St. Petersburg, Florida.

“But unlike either of those, SUP combines low-impact and weight-bearing exercise; and it includes balance and strength training.”

“My balance has improved 100 percent; I can stand on a board today that I could not stand on one year ago,” affirms 73-year-old renowned surfer and board shaper Mickey Muñoz, of Capistrano, California, who paddles with his 65-pound dog aboard.

More than a Workout

Payoffs, however, go well beyond the physical. SUP fans that characterize it as a great escape from their daily milieu mention social, psychological and spiritual benefits, as well.

“When you’re out paddling, it’s easy to find solitude,” muses Hawaiianborn Dave Chun, founder of Kialoa Paddles, in Bend, Oregon. He suggests that its Hawaiian roots imbue stand up paddling with a spirit of aloha, humility and respect.

At the same time, “It’s one of the few sports that allows people to maintain a conversation,” says Dan Gavere, co-creator of SUPInstruction. com. Having discovered SUP in the

The length, width and thickness of paddle boards determine their degree of maneuverability and gliding characteristics. At about 30 inches wide and four to five inches thick, beginner boards for use in flat water average 10’6’’ paddling mecca of Oregon’s Columbia Gorge, he considers it an ideal family recreational sport.

In any case, the activity remains mentally engaging because the standing position allows views in every direction, including into the water. “It’s like walking on water. You really get to see what’s around you,” observes Shelly Strazis, a 43-year-old Long Beach resident who began paddling after having multiple accident-related surgeries on her left knee and right shoulder.

“It’s such a relaxing workout. I used to mountain bike, but I can’t do

long and 25 pounds for females, 11’5” long and 28 pounds for males. Paddles are typically six to 10 inches taller than the paddler. that with the kids,” explains Francine Adams, the mother of 5-year-old twins.

“I’m afraid of waves and some ocean creatures, but these boards are so stable that it doesn’t matter.”

After her first SUP outing with a moms’ group, this Orlando, Florida, resident introduced her husband to the sport. Within three months, the couple

had purchased their own equipment.

They now paddle together with one of their twins on each of their boards. Adams adds, “As part of our vacation planning now, we scout locations where we can bring our boards.”

Most likely, the Adams family will be able to enjoy their boards almost anywhere in the country.

SUP groups in locations as unlikely as Idaho and New Mexico can be found on Meetup.com. “No body of water is off limits for stand up paddling,” says Gavere, citing its biggest growth trends in the Rocky Mountains, where kayakers and whitewater rafters are using inflatable boards on rivers and lakes; the Great Lakes, where people do yoga on boards on flat water; and Texas, where some folks fish from their boards or ride small Gulf of Mexico waves.

SUP enthusiast Lauressa Nelson is a contributing editor for Natural Awakenings and a freelance writer in Orlando, FL.

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WEDNESDAY, JULY 11 Mindful Eating Class, Freedom from Emotional Eating - Jennifer Scaia. Experience mindful, conscious eating with a small group in an environment of acceptance, kindness, and curiosity while exploring your hunger and food choices. Bring a meal of your choice. 6-7:30 pm, $20/class, $80/private session, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Yoga 4 Classrooms – With Sally Delisle. Learn how to incorporate yoga into your classroom for your students. This course counts towards your CEU’s.

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610.867.9642 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

THURSDAY, JULY 12 Tai Chi Session Starts – With Hilary Smith. The calming aspects of Tai Chi develop from coordination of breath with movement and the focused concentration on slow, gentle, structured movement patterns.

Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction. 4-5pm. $99 Per 8wk session. Emmaus Yoga, 860 Broad St Suite 105 Emmaus. 610.421.8200

FRIDAY, JULY 13 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 14 Community Acupuncture - Rochelle Aubert. An affordable acupuncture for you and your family is wonderful for managing stress, boosting the immune system, and balancing the mind-body-spirit. Sit with a small group for approximately 30 min. for treating simple conditions (private sessions for more complex conditions). 11 am-12:30pm, $35, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Reiki Level I – Learn about the healing art of laying on hands called Reiki, and be attuned in order to perform Reiki sessions on others and yourself to promote healing. Lots of extras taught by Amanda Melhem.

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Reiki Level I Attunement Workshop- The Usui System is a hands-on energy healing practice.

Universal life energy is channeled through the practitioner’s hands for treatment of others or self.

Receive your Reiki Level 1 attunement by experienced Reiki Masters and begin healing yourself and others. 12-5pm. $150. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville.

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SUNDAY, JULY 15 Healing Your Healing Hands – 7 Nat’l CEUs for Bodyworkers. Kathleen Sterner. Keep your hands healthy, flexible, and pain free! Exercises, stretches, lymphatic massage, Energetic Tissue Release, and other modalities along with body mechanics to assist in caring for your back, neck, hands, and shoulders will be taught. 9am-5pm, $148, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 The Art of Slowing Down – With Sandra Kessel.

At a time where everything seems to move more quickly, the art of slowing down can create a valid and important antidote to keep your life and practice in equilibrium. 4-6pm. Please call to reserve your space. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Free Intro to Bellydance – Learn basic moves for fun, fitness and expressing yourself. 7:30-8:30pm.

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TUESDAY, JULY 17 Traditional Middle-Eastern Bellydancing – Creatively and confidently express yourself while experiencing an exhilarating way to exercise with sensual movements from the Middle East. Explore traditional Egyptian and Near East movements, music, and culture while utilizing nearly every muscle and joint in the body to improve strength, coordination, balance, and grace. 7:15-8:15pm, $66/ 6 wks, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356 Men’s Yoga Series – Join Brian Toseland for a men’s class focusing on strength, stamina & flexibility. No previous yoga experience required. Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm. 4 wk series 7/17-8/7. Please call to reserve your space. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

WEDNESDAY, JULY 18 Mindful Eating Class, Freedom from Emotional Eating - Jennifer Scaia. Experience mindful, conscious eating with a small group in an environment of acceptance, kindness, and curiosity while exploring your hunger and food choices. Bring a meal of your choice. 6-7:30 pm, $20/class, $80/ private session, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 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! 7:30-9pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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YOGA COMES TO GREENSHIRE! Gentle Yoga for Every Body Begins July 11, Wednesdays, 6:30p to 7:30p - Learn to stretch in safe and healthy ways, working at your own pace with a comfort level that avoids painful movements. Improve your posture, feel calmer, increase circulation, sleep better, lose weight and inches. “Gentle Yoga combines chair stretches, safe movements and deep breathing to achieve good bodies and happy minds.” Paula Tepedino, Certified Yoga Teacher. $10/class REIKI II Certification: August 4, 10 am – 5 pm - 8 CEs available. At this level Reiki works more powerfully and also penetrates the spacetime barrier. Learn how to transmit this healing energy over distance and time, helping to heal the past and send healing energy into the future.

Learn how Reiki can be applied to ideas and situations and assist in eliminating unwanted habits as well as enhancing talents. Receive special symbols and more powerful attunements.

Arlene Curley, Reiki Master/Teacher, Intuitive Healer. $200. (8 CEs $250) Greenshire Community Picnic July: TBA Greenshire is a community of individuals dedicated to improving the quality of their life. We are a community of earth-lovers and gardeners, of those who enjoy the solace of Greenshire’s peaceful gardens, and those who are seeking to live a more inspiring life. You are welcome to join our community picnic, later this summer. Visit www.GreenshireArts. org for details, TBA. Spiritual Discussion Group First Tuesdays, begins September 4. 6:30 – 8:30 - This gathering is for people who would like to delve into a deeper understanding of spirituality: your connection to God, each other, the Universe and purpose in life. This group provides a firm foundation of spiritual understanding, where you can meaningfully connect with others in reflection, contemplation and study. People of all faiths are invited. Facilitator: Arlene Rose Curley, intuitive healer and Reiki Master/ Teacher, spiritual mentor. $20.

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Y12SR: Yoga and 12-Step Recovery – With Josh Kehler. Y12SR combines the practical tools of the 12-step program with the ancient wisdom of yoga.

All are welcome and no previous yoga experience is required. 7-8:30pm. Please call to reserve your space. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

7 Nat’l CEUs, Honing Your Massage Skills Workshop – Kathleen Sterner. A great opportunity to improve your techniques by adding new ways to position, stretch, and relieve pain for your clients with a highly experienced teacher who has the unique abilities to see the tension in a therapist’s body and to know how to assist them in finding an easier and more efficient way to work. 9 am5pm, $148, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Reiki, Level 2 Workshop – Murielle Wesch. Join us to learn this higher level of Reiki Energy - the ancient Tibetan system of natural healing that is gentle but powerful, simple yet profoundly effective.

This technique accelerates the body’s own natural ability to heal itself and calm the mind and spirit.

10am-4pm, $200, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 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! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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100% of proceeds raised will be used to support the Lehighton Swimming Pool.Volleyball Tournament, 4 Man Team $40. Refreshments for Sale. DJ Kay Philips. 6-9pm. 18+ $5, 12-17 $3, <12 $1. For additional information call Diane 610-377-5275.

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Kirtan- Devotional chanting (kirtan) is a wonderful way to cleanse yourself of negative energy and stress with the healing vibrations of divine sound.

Free though donations will be accepted. Bring food to share afterwards. 6-8pm, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356.

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Build strength, increase flexibility, and work with your breath while preparing for, or recently experiencing childbirth and motherhood. 11:30am12:45pm. Please call to reserve your space. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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TUESDAY, JULY 24 Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions: Tues. July 24th & Aug 14th & 28th 2012. 7:308:30pm. $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email change@4change.com. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 Mindful Eating Class, Freedom from Emotional Eating - Jennifer Scaia. Experience mindful, conscious eating with a small group in an environment of acceptance, kindness, and curiosity while exploring your hunger and food choices. Bring a meal of your choice. 6-7:30 pm, $20/class, $80/ private session, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Acupressure Facelift – Steve Hoog. Look younger, more radiant and healthier—NATURALLY. This “Oriental Technique” has been used for hundreds of years. Learn how stimulating and massaging facial

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Yoga Alliance Certified 200-Hour Teacher Training Programs Summer Intensive: June – July, 2012 Weekend Format: September 2012 – May 2013 Accepting applications now!

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savethedate Energy Medicine & Medical Intuitive Training (4) 2 Day Weekend Seminars September through December 2012 - Everything you ever wanted to know about energy medicine.

Includes diagnostic skills, self development skills, energy work, bodywork and other essential skills for the medical intuitive. Learn how to See and perceive energy in yourself and your clients. Learn how to see imbalances in the energetic body before it manifests in the physical.

This class is great for Massage Therapists, doctors, nurses, healers and anyone interested in maintaining their own health. $1200. Taught by Lisa Baas – Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Shiatsu Practitioner. Call 610-967-0515 for more information.

savethedate Get Hot Seven Days a Week - Push yourself to your edge in Lehigh Valley Yoga’s Hot Yoga room. These challenging Vinyasa flow classes is held in a ninety-eight degree room designed to build strength and stamina while offering detoxifing benefits. Sunday 10am, noon, 5:30; Monday 8am, 4:30pm, 730pm; Tuesday 10am, 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Wednesday 4:30, 7pm; Thursday noon, 4:30pm, 6pm, and 7:30pm; Friday 10am, noon, and 6pm; Saturday 8:30am, noon . Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd in Allentown. Call 610-776-2676 or visit LVYoga. com

savethedate A Natural Medicine Forum Thursday, July 19 - 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 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

savethedate Integrative Medicine Conference November 3 & 4, 2012 - The following Integrative Medicine Professionals are presenting in a powerful Integrative Medicine concepts in this important conference. Cardiology – Dr. Shashi Agarwal, MD, Gynecology – Dr. Tirun Gopal, MD, Pediatrics - Dr. Richaritha Gundlapalli, MD, Cancer – Dr. Vijay Jain, MD, Weight Loss – Dr. Ajay Kiri, MD, Pain Management – Dr. Jeffrey Meyers, MD, Pulmonology – Dr. Kiran Viramgama, MD, Urology – Dr. Eugene Rajaratnam, MD, Ayurvedic Medicine – Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla, BAMS, MDAyurveda, Nutrition – Divya L. Selvakumar, MPH, PhD (C) Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, 628 Twin Ponds Center, Breinigsville, PA Contact for more details: 484.347.6110 or contact@aapna.org or visit our website: www.aapna.org

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Reiki is a Japanese system of spiritual healing. Hallmarks of Reiki are stress reduction & relaxation supporting the power of the body, mind and spirit to heal.

Sisters of Gaia Gathering – A Celebration of Awakening and Connection. A day of celebration and honoring the deep connection between our beloved Earth Mother Gaia and the awakening divine feminine energies emerging. We are bringing together some amazing local holistic practitioners & body workers, intuitive readers, crafters & artisans. Activities include free workshops, music, dance & much more! 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stonehedge Gardens, 51 Dairy Rd., Tamaqua. Visit: www. autumngoddessretreat.com Genealogy Research for Beginners – Kathleen Sterner. This workshop will introduce the novice to genealogy research. Join us to explore websites and understand family tree software. You will leave being able to begin your family search! 9am5pm, $95, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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Community Acupuncture - Rochelle Aubert.

Affordable acupuncture for you and your family.

A wonderful way to manage stress, boost the immune system, and balance the mind-body-spirit. Sit with a small group for approximately 30 mins for treating simple conditions (private sessions better for complex conditions). 11 am-12:30pm, $35, W Lehigh Valley, Twin Ponds Center, 610.395.3355

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Cancer Massage Training – This two day workshop, July 28 & 29, 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., will provide all the tools necessary to massage cancer clients. It is taught by Cheryl Chapman, RN who is an Oncology and Hospice nurse. Pre-register $275.

Call Health Options Institute, State Licensed Massage school, Bethlehem 610-419-3535.

CLASSICAL REIKI PENNSYLVANIA Paula Michal-Johnson, Mary Howe ClassicalReikiPA.Wordpress.com Sessions and Classes 610-866-0788 INDIGO LIGHT HOLISTIC HEALING Jennifer Cortright, Reiki Master Reiki Classes & Sessions IndigoLightHH.com • 610-751-3106

SUNDAY, JULY 29 Reiki Refresher Workshop – 7 Nat’l CEUs, Kathleen Sterner. This class is for students who have previously taken Reiki and want to review and improve their work. A review of the symbols, hand

positions and hands-on practice will be included. 9am5pm, $148, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Lasting Relief, Long Term Solution – A Structural Integration Special (The Rolf Method). Experience a form of hands-on manipulation that releases, realigns and balances your body’s structure through a combination of bodywork and movement education.

30 min. individual consultation including assessment and technique demonstration. Reserve your time: 12:30-5pm, $20. Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Restorative Yoga – With Megan Ridge. This monthly class is great for those who want to release tension and stress from their lives. All are welcome, no previous yoga experience required. 4-6pm. Please call to reserve your space. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Reiki Level 1 Workshop – Explore the system of Reiki, learn techniques for stress reduction and personal growth. Noon -5PM at Miracolo Bella Hair & Wellness Salon. Investment $130. Includes handouts , certificate. Kathy Koval, Reiki Practitioner/Teacher.

Call (484)515-5526 or visit website Mindandmatter. abmp.com.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4 Reiki 1 Training – Taught by Tara Gallus of the Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium. Learn about the healing benefits of Reiki, hand positions and how to apply this therapy. You will also receive a first level Reiki attunement. 12-5pm. Investment is $150. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3864 Courtney Street, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

MONDAY, AUGUST 6 Yoga For Cyclists – With Britt Tagg. Cyclists often experience tightness in the major muscle groups used in riding a bike. Adding another complimentary activity, like yoga, could take your cycling to a higher level. 6 Week Session. 7pm - 8pm, $75 per sessionEmmaus Yoga 860 Broad St Suite 105 Emmaus. 610.421.8200.

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

Hike, Bike and Kayak – Join the Sierra Club of the Lehigh Valley and enjoy nature. See meetup site for activities: www.meetup.com/Sierra-ClubLehigh-Valley-Group/ First Strides – An introductory walking/running program for women. Offering group walks, education and support. Bethlehem-Sand Island, Hanover Township, Bethlehem Township and Poconos locations. Summer and fall sessions. Go to FirstStrides. com for days and times.

at 7p.m. Get involved with planning the annual Energy Festival. Visit www.themarea.org for more information.

Yogalates, mixed levels – Integrating yoga and Pilates for fitness, strength, and flexibility with the spirituality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 5:30 – 6:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Tai Chi – A gentle movement class that helps with balance, coordination, blood pressure, cardiorespiratory function, sleep, the ability to move and much more! Tai Chi (energy) is created strengthening and energizing your body. 5:30-6:30 pm, $95/8 wks., W Lehigh Valley, Twin Ponds Center, 610.395.3355 Kripalu Yoga - mixed levels - This class will help you perform your daily activities pain free, with greater ease and pleasure by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 6:457:45 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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

610-776-7211

Gentle Yoga – With Melanie Smith. Learn to slowly build strength & flexibility while also using restorative postures and breath work to relax. No previous yoga experience required. 7-8:15pm. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Raja (Classical) Yoga- Class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No exp req. 5:45-7:15pm, $88/8 wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356

Raja (CLASSICAL) Yoga - Class offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp. req. 10-11:30AM, $55/5 wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356

Yoga for Health – Consists of (flow-style) yoga postures. Improves cardiovascular health, muscular strength, bone density, back and core health, flexibility, balance and postural awareness. Feel more alive physically and mentally. 6-7pm at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

Family Yoga - A fun way to teach children yoga and get your own practice in! Learn about your mind-body connection, balancing, coordination, the importance of breathing, stretching and relaxation.

4-4:45pm, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356.

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. 610969-2486 for more information.

Salutations Yoga, mixed levels – Sun Salutations combined with poses linked with breath followed by stretching and savasana (relaxation) increases flexibility, strength and balance. 9:30-10:30 am, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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sunday Yoga/Level 2 – For student with yoga experience with Sandra Kessel. 10-11:25am. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

monday HourYoga/Yoga Workout - 8:15am and noon- Also meets on Tuesdays and Fridays. $10. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-7465852 Family Yoga – A fun way to teach children yoga and at the same time get your own practice in! Learn the mind-body connection, balancing, coordination, the importance of breathing, stretching and relaxation. 4-4:45pm, Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville.

484-515-8356

Raja (Classical) Yoga- Class offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp req. 8:30-10am & 5:30-7pm, $88/8 wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Bl, Wescosville.

484-515-8356

Free Reiki Clinic – Collaborating practitioners serve all who want to experience the healing benefits of Reiki. 1st Tuesday of every month. Sessions are 20 minutes each. 6-8:30pm. RSVP required to 610-7394201. Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem. Near Westgate Mall Living Green in the Lehigh Valley – Environmentalthemed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “On the Media” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 6pm. Visit www.wdiy.org to listen online.

Qigong - Join this fun, stress-free meditative movement class for a positive attitude, to manage aches, pains, and anxiety, and so much more! Specific Medical Qigong and energy cultivation will be explained and practiced. 11am-12 noon, $95/8 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Go With The Flow Yoga, mixed levels – Leave refreshed and calm with this energizing class that moves you through a series of poses linked with the breath followed by stretching and savasana (relaxation). 4:30-5:30pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Pilates on Foam Roller - A fun beginners class for body awareness and better posture while building core strength. This class will help you to increase strength, stability, and balance while decreasing muscle stress and tension. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 wks., W Lehigh Valley, Twin Ponds Center, 610.395.3355 Feldenkrais® Method − This method of gentle movements helps you improve your capabilities and overcome injuries by teaching your brain to reorganize and rebuild physical movements. 5:45-6:45 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally for the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7-8 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Deeper Expressions Yoga, mixed levels – Learn the principles of yoga while gradually building a tronger practice, creating a clearer mind, and increasing flexibility and confidence. Align with your optimal “self.” 6:45-8:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Meditation with Pranayama - Learn traditional breathing techniques taught for thousands of years to aid us in our daily lives. Meditate in a group after the breathing practices. 4:15-5:15pm. $64/8wks or $10 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 484-515-8356.

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New Warrior Training Adventure – Sponsored by The ManKind Project. The training adventure provides men an opportunity for focused self examination and personal growth. A local MKP men’s group Community Yoga – An open class for anyone to meets in the Lehigh Valley every other Tuesday. For come and try yoga and experience the many benefits for just $5. 7:15 pm. Also meets on Mondays at 7:15. more info call 866-820-1691 or visit MKP.org.

Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem.

MAREA Meeting – Monthly meetings of the Mid- 610-746-5852 Atlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free of charge. Held at TEK Park in Breinigsville

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Meditation with Mantra - Learn to speak and repeat mantras, expressing teachings by repetition of sound. Then take them into meditation to experience their healing and empowering effects.

7-8pm, $64/8ws or $10 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, 484-515-8356.

Yogalates, all levels – Integrating yoga and Pilates for fitness, strength, and flexibility with the spirituality of Yoga and strengthening of the body’s core muscles with Pilates. 6:00-7:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Mindful Eating, Freedom from Emotional Eating - Experience mindful, conscious eating with a small group in an environment of acceptance, kindness, and curiosity while exploring your hunger and food choices. Bring a meal of your choice.

Every Wed., 6-7:30 pm, $80/4 wks.($60/prepaid). $80/private session, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Yoga – Improve strength, flexibility, posture, and balance with no impact and stress to the body and joints. Yoga is good for the mind, body and spirit and leaves you with a feeling of peace and calmness. 9:15-10:15am at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333 YogaStretch® – Safe and effective yoga postures and breathing exercises using a chair for support.

Work at your own pace to build flexibility and endurance. Part of SilverSneakers® program recommended for the active older adult. 1:302:30pm. YMCA/YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown.

610-434-9333.

Qigong class - Qigong is a low impact centuries old Chinese method of health care that reduces stress, develops focus, increases energy and improves overall wellness. 5:30pm. Aikido Masters SelfDefense Academy, 2008 Eberhart Rd, Whitehall.

484-245-0567.

Sierra Club Meeting – Join us at our monthly meeting on the fourth Wednesday of each month except July. All are welcome. Bring ideas and environmental concerns. 7pm. Room 640S, Fowler Center, NCCC, Third and Buchanan Streets, South Bethlehem. Email lvsierraclub@gmail.com.

Raja (Classical) Yoga- Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary. 5:15-6:45pm, $88/8wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356 Living Green in the Lehigh Valley – Environmental-themed segments about reducing one’s carbon footprint will air during “All Things Considered” on WDIY 88.1 FM. Produced locally by Annie Prince and Bruce Wilson. 5:45pm. Visit www.wdiy.org to listen online.

Easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the first Wednesday of every month to discuss and answer questions. 7 to 8:30pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem. Open to public. Contact Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253.

Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM - 1st Wednesday of each month. Weather permitting. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641

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thursday Laughter Yoga - Come laugh your stress away! Simple movements and games dissolve self-consciousness, leading to prolonged belly laughter - the most fun therapy ever. 7-8 pm. First class is free. Inspired By You Spa & Studio, 50 East Broad St, Bethlehem. 610-419-8819.

Reiki & Aromatherapy Circle -Learn more about the healing arts of Japanese Reiki and Aromatherapy. Lecture, meditation, mini Reiki session with an essential oil sample. Meets the last Thursday of each month. 6:30-7:45pm guest & practitioners. $5. Must RSVP. Emmaus. Handicap accessible.

610-967-5106.

Weekly Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15-10:30am or 5:15- 6:30pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. Call 610-2820709 to register.

Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton. 610-253-0940.

Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits.

Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6-8pm at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Shoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-969-2486 for more information.

Oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211 Raja (Classical) Yoga- Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary. 6:30-8pm, $88/8wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484-515-8356 Intro to Pilates Mat Work - Join us to learn how this low impact class incorporates the breath and body - increasing the strength and power of your core muscles (abdominal, lower back and buttocks) to serve as the center of all movement. 5:45-6:45pm, $75/6 wks., Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Align & Shine Yoga – This invigorating class is designed to slowly unwind the student through preparatory posses while building toward a steady flow focused on building strength and flexibility.

6:30-7:30 AM, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Coordination Pattern™ Breakthru Training – Learn to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally for the release of pain and stress with simple, easy exercises. 7-8 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

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Iyengar Yoga, Levels 1–2 – Builds upon preliminary poses with an emphasis on body alignment in order to develop strength, balance, and flexibility.

Props will be used to assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7:00-8:15 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

friday Beginner’s Yoga – Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. 10-11 AM, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Kripalu Yoga, mixed levels – Greater self-awareness by learning the basics of yoga and gentle movements of Feldenkrais will help you perform daily activities with greater ease, pleasure and without pain.11:30 am-12:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, W. Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355 Yoga/Core Flow 1&2 – With Laurel Attanasio.

Friday 9:30-10:45am. Learn how to use your core in every yoga pose, taking your practice to a higher level. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yoga for All - Come together to celebrate life and to feel good - Beginners, all levels and all ages welcome. Donation-based yoga class in Easton. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280 Teen Yoga - An hour of yoga geared towards teen topics: positive self-image, personal health, overcoming strong emotions, and personal fitness.

Learn postures, breathing, relaxation and meditation.

Ages 12-19. 11am-12pm, $66/6wks or $13 walk-in.

Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd, Wescosville. 484-515-8356

saturday Kundalini Yoga - Combining a dynamic blend of postures, movement, breath, meditation, and sound current chanting, this class will awaken the powerful, creative force within. 10-11:30am, $66/6wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Class offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts included. No exp nec. 8:15-9:45am, $55/5 wks or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville. 484515-8356 Bicycle Lessons - Learn to ride a bike at any age. Ride confidently in any traffic situation. Learn maintenance/repair. Year-round. Bethlehem Bicycle Cooperative (BBC). Certified instructors. Downtown Bethlehem, www.car-free.org Gamblers Anonymous Meeting – If you have a gambling problem please join us every Saturday morning from 11am-1pm at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem in the Education Center. Rm 111. For more information call 215-872-5635.

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Dr. Shekhar Annambhotla 567 Thomas Street Coopersburg, PA 18036 484-347-6110 www.ojas.us

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

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

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-317-6064 Welcome to my practice of 29 years. I offer you : Preventative and curative medicine, barefoot doctor wellness clinic for seasonal balance, balance method: Dr. Tans amazing treatments for all conditions, traditional Chinese medicine: symptomatic treatment for chronic and acute conditions, trigger point musculoskeletal, physician- based treatments for athletes and injuries and Classical 5 Element diagnosis and treatment for sustained change

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

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

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

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 14.

AROMATHERAPY YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS

Jackie Kern, Independent Distributor 800-759-6850 Wellnessfromtheearth.vibrantscents.com Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling therapeutic-grade,organic Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 Essential Oils & Oil blends available for health & wellness, as well as essential oil-enhanced nutritional supplements/products for kids, Personal Care, Dental, & Home! Income opportunities Also Available.

AYURVEDA WELLNESS

Ayurveda WELLNESS CENTER

Practicing and teaching Ayurveda worldwide since 1988, offering Personal Ayurvedic Wellness Consultations, Panchakarma (detoxification) programs, Massage, Integrative Ayurvedic body therapies, Weight loss programs, Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Vegetarian cooking classes, Free community health lectures, Intensive Ayurvedic training programs India. See ad, page 31.

BODYWORK

ELEMENTS FOR HEALING

Heather Terrible West Bethlehem PA 484-626-2920 facebook.com/pages/Elements-for-Healing/224271684264736 Allow your body to heal itself and restore your vital life force with Shiatsu. Relieve stress, anxiety, back pain, digestive issues and headaches. Shiatsu also helps with fertility and reproductive problems. Move stagnant energy, remove blockages and create balance in the body’s major energy systems. Trained at International School of Shiatsu. Available by appointment. See ad, page 29.

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 29.

A simple and unassuming manner of life is best for everyone, best both for the body and the mind. ~Albert Einstein

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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 31.

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

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC MEG DEAK MCAT, LPC

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355 twinpondscenter.com Practical, innovative tools and techniques to help you let go – relieve tension, stress and anxiety; release anger, fear, guilt and sadness; recover from trauma and abuse; increase creativity and problem solving skills. I’d be happy to talk with you about your specific needs.

REV. LYN S. FELIX, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RM

Smart Solutions and Creative Holistic Therapy 3037 S. Pike Ave. #105 Allentown, PA 18103 610-282-0709 www.creativeholistictherapy.com A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mindfulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based thinking, believing, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life.

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 14.

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

Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & 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 20.

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

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3005 Broadhed Road #260 Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-216-4319 www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com

Positive and holistic approach to addictions, anxiety, chronic illness/ pain, depression, grief and trauma.

Offering individual, adolescent, family, and small group counseling as well as advocacy, life-coaching, reiki and aftercare support. Dynamic techniques of relaxation, mind/body awareness, art/narrative therapy, play therapy, and psycho-education with talk therapy to facilitate empowerment and self-directed change.

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

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

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

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

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 Greenshire’s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living.

QUIET HEART YOGA, FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106, Unit #7 www.quietheartyoga.com quietheartyoga@hotmail.com, 484-515-8356

Offering a variety of modalities, including Medical Massage Therapy, Reiki, Shiatsu, Pranic Healing, Shamanic Healing, Past Life Regression, Crystal Healing and more, we are dedicated to improving and balancing mental, spiritual and physical health. Join us for classes in Yoga, Bellydancing and Meditation to create movement and freedom in your spirit!

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

4833 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049 610.966.7001 www.pathwaysholistic.com Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad page 20.

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

Over 20 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, mind/ movement challenges, life & professional concerns, emotional distress, weight management, spine/joint pain, and much more. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class, workshop or retreat. See ads pages 19 and 38.

HOLISTIC HEALTH ABIBA WELLNESS Barbara Fenton Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-5106 www.abiba.com

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

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

DANCING DRAGONFLIES WISDOM Ingrid Geronimo Founder & Life Coach 888-228-0244 / 908-213-3214 www.dancingdragonflieswisdom.com

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

Let me guide you to your next best life. Your best thinking has gotten you where you are, let me show you how much further you can go! Intuitive Reiki Sessions for $1 per minute.

BETSY THOMSON

Intuitive Counselor Quakertown, Pa / NYC 212-460-1810 tarot-card-psychic.com Betsy’s readings are compassionate, straight forward, and inspirational. All subjects, such as relationships, career, health, life path, past lives etc. are addressed in readings. Guidance is given to help an individual evolve, grow and restore inner balance, inner peace and happiness. Workshops in energy reading, intuitive development and mindfulness meditation.

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

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

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

Mindful Change

Ashley M. Taylor 40 Clarendon Dr. Easton, PA 18040 484.548.0622 www.mindfulchangehypnotherapy.com Through hypnotherapy, realize your inner potential for greatness, success, health, and wellness.

When you change your mind, you change your life. Quit Smoking, Lose Weight, Gain Confidence and Achieve More. Become your best self. See ad, page 16.

Options Hypnosis

561 Main Street, Suite 290 Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-893-0096 www.optionshypnosis.com

MOVEMENT THERAPY FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Carol Siddiqi FGNA, RYT

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd, West Lehigh Valley 610-395-3355 www.twinpondscenter.com The Feldenkrais Method reconnects the body to its natural movements, focusing on the relationship between motion and thought. It works with the nervous system, rather than muscles or bones, to improve everyday motion, such as walking, running, golfing, biking, yoga, posture, breathing, etc.

NATURAL DENTISTRY

Discover the POWER of your unconscious mind.

With hypnosis, you CAN overcome stress, pain, depression, or fear. You CAN successfully manage your weight and quit smoking - whatever is keeping you from the life you want. We offer a variety of effective techniques. FREE consultation. See ad, page 40.

LIFE COACH Steve Gunn & Associates Coaching 247 Spruce St. Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-4695 www.coachstevegunn.com

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

Meet on the phone or at my office in Emmaus.

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 17.

Michael Taras, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CNC, IBDM, NMD 2900 Hamilton Blvd.

Allentown, PA 18103

Dr. Taras is a mercury free, holistic dentist who performs safe mercury filling removal and is the developer of the mercury protection program. Mercury testing, pH, ozone, homeopathics, ionic minerals, & drainage remedies are used to heal patients naturally. See ad, page 39.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley

Certified Master Hypnotherapist.

610.395.3355 Control stress and anxiety, depresEnhance Your Health, www.twinpondscenter.com sion, pain and anger. weight, Happiness &Lose Productivity!

Destress, revitalize and be healthier eliminate smoking. Hypnotherapy Counseling, Hypnotherapy And Naturally Generated Excellence with scientifically validated and Lose Weight, Stop Smoking, Eliminate Phobias certification and hypnobirthing Control: Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Pain & Anger physician recommended Effortless classes. See ad page 26.

Hypnotherapy Certification Classes Meditation. Experience rest deeper Call for a Sample Hypnotherapy Class CD & Registration Information Bev Bley L.P.N., C.M.Ht. Certified Master Hypnotherapist than sleep! Greg Schweitzer taught Free Phone Consultations: 610-797-8250 • change@4change.com • www.4change.com for Deepak Chopra, M.D. and other notables for 30+ years. Introductory classes and a 10-hour course.

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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.

PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.

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

Outreach assessments available in PA. See ad, page 15.

MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 2970 Corporate Court, Suite 1 Orefield, PA 18069 610-682-2104 www.drmaulfair.com, www.purelyyoudetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care.

Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 45.

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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 50.

NATURAL HEALTH

DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

Debra E Dallas, PhD, MIfHI, DCNT 4048 Freemansburg Avenue Easton, PA 18045 610-253-1977, dallaswellnesscenterllc.com Dallas Wellness Center is 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 40.

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 18.

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 overall health and achieve more in your life. Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ads, pages 19 and 38.

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NATUROPATH NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC

Tina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHI Emmaus, Pa. 18049 610-965-8132 naturalhealthpromotion.net Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health.

These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 35.

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

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath.

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

NUTRITION & EDUCATION WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

Dian Freeman Morristown, NJ 973-267-4816 www.WellnessSimplified.com Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Integrative Nutrition

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 • www.twinpondscenter.com Learn how to live a healthier life, recover from serious illness, lose weight, gain energy, and develop life-sustaining habits, using a coaching-based, integrative nutrition approach. Gale Maleskey is a registered dietitian, licensed Wellness Coach, and trained at Dr. Andrew Weil’s Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona. Call for a free 20-minute, get-acquainted chat.

THE JOYFUL ELEPHANT Michelle M.L. Trent, MBA, NET

Certified Nutritional Education Trainer and Food Coach Bethlehem, PA 484.515.6603 • JoyfulElephant.com Providing food coaching, menu planning, and handson cooking demos. My training is in plant-based diets for weight loss and disease prevention and reversal as seen in the film Forks Over Knives. I support, motivate, and encourage you to reach your wellness goals. I help you to try new recipes and broaden your skill set so that you can feel confident in preparing healthy, tasty meals.

REFLEXOLOGY b.healthy

Stephanie M. Shelly, CHC, MRP 3864 Courtney Street, Suite 150 Bethlehem, PA 18017 484-903-8381 www.StephanieMShelly.com Stephanie is a medical reflexology practitioner, certified health coach, and chef. Her focus is to stop further deterioration, persuade the body to biologically correct itself, strengthen and reinforce all systems of the body, and continue the body’s maintenance of good health. See ad, page 16

SPIRITAL HEALING SHUMEI

361 E. Main Street, Kutztown, PA 19530 484-788-8328 • www.shumei.org Jyorei was developed by Mokichi Okada in Japan in the early part of the twentieth century. It is a simple yet profound healing art in which spiritual Light is focused on others. One Jyorei session usually takes about ten minutes. No fee is requested for the session, although donations are accepted. Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri 3pm-5pm, 2nd and 4th Wed 5pm-7pm. See ad, page 11.

YOGA

STUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI

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! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad, page 16.

Bringing community of the hearts together as we embrace diversity & celebrate life. Diverse yoga c l a s s e s , c e r tif ie d / registered yoga teachers, Yoga Teacher Training, Kid’s/Family yoga, Therapeutic, Restorative, Anusara Inspired, Kundalini, Prenatal, & Pilates. Workshops with internationally renowed teachers. Massage therapy services in our beautiful wellness center. New student special $30 for 30 days unlimited yoga.

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

THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGING Liesha Getson, BCTT, HHC

Board Certified Thermologist Technician Holistic Health Counselor Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville www.healththroughawareness.com · www.tdinj.com 856-596-5834 A Board Certified Thermographic Technician has imaged thousands of patients for many types of health concerns. She is a Holistic Health Counselor and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. A founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, and biopuncture.

Liesha administers outreach thermogram assessments in several eastern PA centers regularly. See ad, page 15.

VETERINARIAN – HOLISTIC LEE SIMPSON DVM, CVA

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

QUIET HEART YOGA, FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Wescosville, PA 18106, Unit #7 www.quietheartyoga.com quietheartyoga@hotmail.com, 484-515-8356

At affordable costs and convenient times, we offer Raja (Classical,) Kundalini, Hatha, Family, Partner and Pre-Natal Yoga, and Bellydancing. Quiet Heart Studio offers a unique and welcoming atmosphere. Whether a beginner or having years of experience, our teachers are comfortable molding the classes to fit each students needs and levels Also available; Bodywork. Refer to Holistic Center Listing.

THE YOGA LOFT

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

1141 Hawk Mountain Rd Kempton, PA 19529 610-756-6036 HealingOptionsForAnimals.com 100% Holistic practice for dogs and cats since 2000.

Certified in Veterinary Acupuncture. Experience using only alternative healing includes, homemade diets, herbs, acupuncture and nutraceuticals to help cancer patients, severe allergies, and other serious diseases as well as musculoskeletal problems. Please check the website for more information.

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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, Prenatal Yoga, and Mat Pilates. See ad, page 52.

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COURSES

Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG

Hypnotherapy Certification Classes - 150 hours. “At Home” and/or classroom environment and “hands-on” practice experience. Reasonably priced! Payment plans accepted. For more info or to register contact Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown. .

Personal and Professional Online Training – Courses available in Green Design, Sustainability, Alternative Energy, plus some fun classes in landscaping, Feng Shui and more. Continuing Education for Professionals, such as Green Building, LEED, and Sustainability Certification. www. bfenvironmental.com

Healers Wanted – Help us to aid in the healing environment at Pocono Medical Center. Seeking volunteers for the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program. Interested practitioners in Reiki and massage, artists and musicians please contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email JHowell@ pmcHealthSystem.org .

Coming in August

OPPORTUNITIES

Licensed Massage Therapist - Rental space in Chiropractic office in Bethlehem.

Call 610-997-3992 for more information.

Massage Therapist Needed – Acupuncturist and massage therapist seeking licensed massage therapist. Opportunity for referrals for qualified professional. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Allentown.

610-317-6064

Healthy Living Tips for the Whole Family … including less-stressed kids, happy pets and active family fun.

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Massage Therapist Wanted – Independent Massage Therapist wanted to join Nazareth Wellness Center. Not an hourly position. 610-365-8996 Therapists Needed – Experienced and certified massage therapists needed as Independent Contractors for west Lehigh Valley facility. Atmosphere is quiet, relaxed and professional. Please call 610-360-8636

POSITION WANTED I will bring passion, creativity and caring to your business. Experienced as a strong communicator, nutrient-dense personal chef, personal assistant, non-profit developer, fundraiser, writer, community organizer, organic farmer, small retailer, and home care provider. Email bowersbetara@gmail.com for resume. Loves music, art, dance, spirituality.

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Hypnotherapy CDs and DVDs – Weight Control, Smoking Cessation, Insomnia, Personal Development, Stress Management, Procrastination. Prices: CDs $29- DVDs $49. Call Bev at 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change. com Mention this ad for a $5 discount!

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Enjoy many benefits from working on your overall better health, specific physical goals, core work, endurance, functional strength, or sports specific improvements. Call for appt. and more info. Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, 610.395.3355

SPACE TO RENT Mount Eden Retreat Center – Beautiful facility, superb hospitality for groups. MountEdenRetreat. com. 908-689-8345 Part Time Space Available – For rent in holistic office in Emmaus, 3 treatments rooms and office space in holistic building. Call 610.967.0515 Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center – A conveniently located beautiful, relaxing environment, offers hourly/daily rates for room with capacity of 50 people. Great for workshops, seminars, etc.

Located just west of Rt. 100 between Fogelsville and Trexlertown, call 610.395.3355 Treatment Rooms Available - Measurements are 10x10 and 10x14. Peaceful setting and off street parking. Pathways Holistic Center, 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus. 610-966-7001 Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood floors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact info@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com or 610-867-9642.

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