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ith the beginning of June comes National Great Outdoors Month, overflowing with promised opportunities to escape from ordinary hours to refreshing adventures with family, friends and nature. The early days of summer here serve up lush greenery with moderate temperatures that entice everyone to get up, get out and get moving.

To take full advantage of it all, we need to be at our best physically, emotionally and spiritually and this month we cater to that need with our annual Men’s Wellness issue.

A growing legion of fans have turned to Dr. Mehmet Oz for health advice and we are delighted at how he makes better health highly doable for the men in our lives with “Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips” on page 28. Oz, a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University in New York and best-selling author, is well known from his frequent appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show. I also noticed that, while some of his advice is male specific, most of his suggestions apply to both genders.

We are also pleased to have local experts add to the excellent mix of tips.

Contributors include Dr Daniel Milavec on dentistry for overall health (page 42), Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto on natural medicine for respiratory health (page 34) and Dr. Scott Stoll on a new alternative to surgery for common orthopaedic-related sports injuries (page 32).

Then, we bring the whole family together for healthful and fun outdoor activities with “Kayaking with Kids” (page 40) and “The Hunt for Buried Treasure” companioned by man’s best friend (page 44). Most men love to be the grill master for summer feasts, but no matter who is cooking in your household, you’ll find good ideas in “Ready, Set, Grill Anything” on page 36. Natural living in June feels like being a kid all over again.

My summer adventures a few years ago took me into the forest at Hawk Mountain near Kempton with my trusted friend and soul mate Aidé. What should have been an enjoyable day turned into a rugged test of our determination as we abruptly found ourselves joining forces to carry an unprepared and injured hiker from the lowest point in the desolate valley back to the safety of the summit where she could get medical attention and a ride back to civilization. The upside was that we realized how well we worked together in rising to the challenge and agreed that we seemed destined to provide the help the hiker needed.

Today I am happy to report that Aidé and I have committed to each other in marriage and my life partner will be lending her considerable photography and visual arts talents to this publication. For a sneak preview of her talents, check out her images on page 26 along with this month’s Community Spotlight on Frey’s Better Foods.

Yes, I feel like a kid again and hope you go full out in renewing your childlike spirit this month and all summer long.

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llentown Art Museum will showcase a collection of Indian sculpture recently gifted to the museum by Drs. Peter and Caroline Koblenzer of Philadelphia. The exhibition will run from June 20–September 5.

“Myths, Religion & Ritual: Indian Art from the Koblenzer Collection” includes major three-dimensional works from the 6th to early 20th centuries, presenting an opportunity to help better understand the art heritage of South Asia. The works, in wood and stone, represent iconic sacred representations of the major religions of the region, including Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism. The works would often be housed in temples and other places of worship or created for use in folk festivals, local rituals and public processions.

Included in the exhibition will be a selection of tribal sculpture. These works, promised gifts of the Koblenzers, represent folk images and beliefs, a genre that has not been represented within the museum’s holdings until now. The exhibition will be augmented with examples of Indian textiles from the museum’s extensive textile collection.

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hines Bright Crystal Sanctuary is offering a special concert with the blending of transformational crystal energy and the blissful healing of celestial music. On Saturday June 26th at 8p.m. Cost is $25.

The concert will feature Laraaji with special guest Arji Cakouros. The crystal mandalas of Brian H. Kunsman will be presented with the music in a choreographed photo show.

This blending of crystal light and sound frequencies is divinely guided to assist in realizing the light shining from within.

Laraaji is a celestially inspired presenter, planetary bliss musician and laughter teacher. Based in New York City, he is an internationally known world music composer and performer. Through his live, musical sound vibrations he intuitively heals those within his environment. Brian creates crystal energy mandalas that express the souls’ journey of dimensional travel. He says that through his decades of living with crystals, he is able to energize their essence.

Shines Bright Crystal Sanctuary is located at 819 Broadway in the Bethlehem Kung Fu Center. For reservations email healing@pureenergyspirit.com or call 484-676-6490. Space is limited.

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uzanne Hastie, MA, BC-DMT, NCC, LPC, dance/movement therapist and licensed professional counselor is offering a 30-hour course on the Kestenberg Movement Profile (KMP), a psychological and personality assessment based entirely on nonverbal behavior. The course is appropriate for all clinicians interested in the body, therapy or the developmental and psychological meaning of movement.

Two options are offered: a four-day intensive will take place June 19-22 or a twoweekend format on June 19-20 and June 2627. Both courses will be held at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center. Deadline to register is June 7.

“The Kestenberg Movement Profile is a fascinating and profoundly enriching tool that detects the presence of both healthy and dysfunctional movement patterns in individuals of all ages,” explains Hastie. “It traces developmentally-based patterns throughout the life span and can be used to describe personality, relational and psychological domains.”

Those trained in the KMP can apply its concepts by designing treatment plans and implementing appropriate interventions based on the individual’s movement portrait. Goals include helping the individual assess healthy choices and coping skills through accessing strengths and broadening them.

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ehigh Valley Yoga Center is offering Childplay Yoga, an in-depth training program geared to anyone interested in offering creative, fun and empowering yoga for children, teens and adults. Taught by creator, Gurudass Kaur, the program takes place June 25-27. Cost is $350, including materials.

Participants will learn and experience the many possible components that can be mixed and matched to create children’s yoga classes; experience first-hand an array of creative games, exercises, postures, mediations, etc. for classes; and will learn how to inspire the children to participate and hold their interest while having fun.

With the program, children play at yoga to become more balanced physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. According to Kaur, it provides the opportunity to enhance coordination, balance, flexibility, group skills, sense of humor, selfesteem and concentration. Yoga teachers from all traditions can gain ideas, games and lighthearted techniques to do with adults outside of a structured yoga class.

Kaur has taught yoga and worked with children for over 25 years. She holds a bachelor’s in education from the University of Massachusetts and is a certified AMIS Montessori teacher. In addition, she is a KRI and Yoga Alliance certified teacher and trainer.

Lehigh Valley Yoga Center is located at 1701 Union Blvd in Allentown. For information call 610-776-2676 or visit LVYoga.com.

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he Yoga Loft is offering an eight-week â&#x20AC;&#x153;Slim Yogaâ&#x20AC;? series from June 1 through August 2. The classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 8 a.m.-9 a.m., as well as Tuesdays and Thursday from 5 p.m.-5:55 p.m. Cost is $48 for four classes, $80 for eight classes, $110 for 12 classes or $130 for 16 classes. Drop-in rate is $14 per class.

Slim yoga is a one-hour class that takes principles of asana practice and integrates them with the concept of highintensity interval training (HIIT). According to instructor, Laurel Attanasio, integrating HIIT into an overall fitness plan at least once or twice per week has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock, rather than just burning extra calories while exercising, as steady state cardio does. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This class will assist you in losing those few extra pounds, help build muscle mass and improve your endurance,â&#x20AC;? says Attanasio. The class will include up to three shorter rounds of moving quickly to get the heart rate up, then three longer rounds of calming poses to lower the heart rate and create the intervals required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Although the faster segments will be difficult and challenge the body, this is a yoga practice above all, and participants will be encouraged to develop a calm mind and sense of steadiness.â&#x20AC;?

The Yoga Loft is located at 521 E Fourth St., 3rd Floor in Bethlehem. For information call 610-867-YOGA (9642) or visit TheYogaLoftOfBethlehem.com. See ad, page 47.

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ocal dietitian, Pat Sullivan, MS, RD, LDN, is offering a new way to think about incorporating more produce into our diet every day based on information that more variety means a healthier life.

New studies have revealed to scientists that the synergy of nutrients found in plants is more health protecting than a specific vitamin or mineral. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The news is not that blueberries or tomatoes are the best food,â&#x20AC;? says Sullivan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The news is that eating a wide variety of produce each day will give you more health protection.â&#x20AC;?

Sullivanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;3-3-3â&#x20AC;? concept divides the day into three time zones and eating three items of produce during each time zone. The first time zone is breakfast/midmorning. The second time zone is lunch/ mid-afternoon and the third time zone is dinner or bedtime snack. She says planning the day in thirds creates an easier way to get the produce servings we need and the health benefits we want. Sullivan recommends eating organic produce for its nutrient rich properties and benefits to the environment.

For more information on the 3-3-3 concept or to schedule a nutritional counseling consultation, call Pat Sullivan at 610-597-1512. See ad, page 60.

he Blooming Rose School of Metaphysics and Healing Arts presents its 19th Annual Holistic and Spiritual Expo on June 26 and 27 at the Gilbertsville Fire Company #1. Hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s show will feature numerous healers and readers, along with selections of jewelry, books, music and crystals. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Helene Leonetti, M.D., author of Menopause: A Spiritual Renaissance, and the current best seller Hardwired for Love.

Admission is $5 and children under 5 are free. For information contact Rose Moyer at 215-679-3888 or visit BloomingRoseSchool.com. See ad, page 9.

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n Iyengar-influenced yoga workshop, “Western Medicine and Eastern Philosophy: Working Together to Heal the Body & Mind,” will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 26 at The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem. Taught by

Mel Robin, proceeds from the workshop will benefit the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA), a nonprofit organization committed to research, awareness and support of the diseases and those affected.

Participants will enjoy a 90-minute yoga session followed by an after party that includes food, beverages, live music, an auction, a 50/50 raffle, giveaways and more.

According to the CCFA, over 1.4 million Americans are afflicted with Crohn’s disease or colitis, two very painful and unpredictable inflammatory bowel diseases. Studies show that yoga, along with other types of exercise and alternative therapies, in conjunction with traditional Western medicine, helps ease the symptoms of these diseases.

Cost of the workshop is $25. Contact Rebecca Shafer for more information at 610-625-0739 or 484-294-0615.

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aws to Tail is now offering home delivery service to residents within a 20-mile radius of the Saucon Valley store located in the Promenade Shops. For $6, customers can get orders of $50 or more delivered directly to their home.

Paws to Tail offers naturally healthy, holistic and organic pet products that provide essential elements to protect pets from disease and injuries.

“Most dogs and cats have stomachs that are sensitive to the small grains found in many supermarket brand pet food,” says owner Dennis Wargo. “Many grain-free pet foods also contain additional advantages and usually focus on high protein and low carbohydrate compositions. The high level of protein promotes muscle reparation and maintains healthy muscles.”

Paws to Tail also offers an array of Great Life brand cat and dog foods. These specially formulated foods contain enzymes that promote proper of omega fatty oils essential to pets’ cardiovascular health.

Paws to Tail is located at 3045 Center Valley Parkway in Center Valley. Call 888-858-8245 or visit PawsToTail.com.

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iridian Energy, a retail electricity provider focused on renewable energy sources, is recruiting customers in the greater Lehigh Valley and other areas of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Viridian buys electricity generated from renewable sources, such as wind and solar power, at wholesale prices and shares its savings with customers.

Currently available for PPL Electric Utilities Corp. business and residential customers, Viridian supplies certified 20 percent green energy at or below power generation rates currently offered by PPL. PPL will continue to deliver power to the customer; however, the customer directs PPL to purchase clean, green energy from Viridian. There are no contracts required and no cancellation fees charged by Viridian.

According to executives at Viridian Energy, on average, converting just 20 percent of your electricity to green energy sources like wind and solar has an environmental impact similar to planting more than 100 trees.

For a free analysis of the financial and environmental impact of switching to 20 percent green electricity visit www.Viridian.com/KipHartman or call (610) 253-9292.

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Organic Skin Care the Norm in Belvidere

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he Breathing Room Center in Newton New Jersey will celebrate their one-year anniversary with a Mini Wellness Festival and Open House on Saturday June 12th. Everyone is welcome to enjoy free half-hour yoga and movement classes from noon to 4 p.m. A drum circle begins at 4 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner and a celebration of the arts with music, poetry and visual art.  Breathing Room owner and yoga instructor Cheryl Paulson created the community space as a place to gather in wellness and community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to offer more than just classes, states Paulson. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dream was to create a place where people from all walks of life can go for healing, hope and community. The Breathing Room is a very special place filled with love, inspiration and the utmost adoration for natureâ&#x20AC;?.

The healing arts cooperative celebrates a year of offering yoga, gentle movement, hooping, belly dance, arts, meditation, music, hikes, healthy foods potlucks and other holistic events in a rustic converted barn overlooking farms and fields. Breathing Room Center is located at 735 Route 94, next to Wilburâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Country Market, between Blairstown and Newton. You can find a complete schedule of the dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s events as well as classes, workshops and special events at www.

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ina Reina, owner of the recently opened Belvidere Day Spa, has introduced a new, high quality line of hand-made organic skin care products from Hungary in her salon and day spa at 6 Market Street in Belvidere. The Eminence line of products naturally address skin concerns such as premature aging and wrinkling, sun damage, acne, and loss of vitality, tone and radiance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Choosing the correct products for your skin type can be a daunting task,â&#x20AC;? states Reina. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the help of our esthetician using an organic product line, we can address skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, oily skin or severe dryness using natural exfoliates, masques and serums.

We want to educate our customers about the benefits of a truly natural product that is environmentally responsible and give them the products and the knowledge to take care of their own skin at home. This line is a great addition to our natural day spa services such a Brazilian Keratin Hair Straightening and therapeutic massageâ&#x20AC;?.

For a limited time, the Belvidere Day Spa is offering a full skin evealuation along with an Eminence Organic Facial, Eyebrow Wax and Organic Make-up Application for $85. For more information or to book an appointment call 908-475-0094 or visit BelvidereDaySpa.com

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We are always interested in hearing your news! Do you have an event to share with our readers? Tell us all about it. Did you open a new office, recently become certified in a new therapy, or do you have a special event coming up? We welcome any news items relevant to the subject matter of our publication.

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The National Institute of Health defines Regenerative Medicine as a multidisciplinary field “involving the life, physical and engineering sciences that seeks to develop functional cell, tissue, and organ substitutes to repair, replace or enhance biological function that has been lost due to congenital abnormalities, injury, disease, or aging.”

Regenerative healing, such as is possible with adult stem cells, is being used successfully today in the treatment of diseases. The most common clinical use is through bone marrow transplants for the treatment of leukemia. Other successful applications include the treatment of spinal cord injuries, multiple sclerosis, lupus and Crohn’s disease.

While the clinical applications for adult stem cell treatment continue, complimentary and alternative health and wellness professionals are seeking ways to capitalize on this treatment in a natural and organic way, such as with the use of aphanizomenon flosaquae. Better known as AFA, this type of blue green algae is said to stimulate stem cell release and migration, thereby mimicking the body’s ability to heal itself, to increase energy levels, improve memory, elevate mood, increase mental sharpness, support joint flexibility and more.

In September 2005, the New England Journal of Medicine suggested that the number of circulating adult stem cells has a direct correlation to overall heart health. A study, published in the September, 2007 edition of the peer-reviewed journal, Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine, has enormous implications because recent scientific data shows that higher levels of circulating adult stem cells equate to greater health and wellness.

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It has been suggested that supporting the natural release of up to 25 percent more stem cells – which equates to approximately 3-4 million additional stem cells in the bloodstream – could be one of the most effective methods found to maintain optimal health.

Emergent Health Corporation has developed a patented specialized formulation using AFA and fortifications of its key ingredients called Vita-Stim™ Stem Cell Nutrition.

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“Everything distracts them.”

The researchers found that heavy multitaskers consistently underperform those who prefer to complete one task at a time. Weaknesses include their inability to pay attention to detail, organize memory and switch from one job to the next.

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recent study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention found that individuals who consume two or more soft drinks a week had nearly twice the risk of developing pancreatic cancer compared with those who don’t drink sodas. Pancreatic cancer is rare, but often lethal, because it is seldom detected in early stages, according to the Mayo Clinic.

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Nutrition for a Healthy Prostate

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ased on prolific research, experts generally agree that diet plays a key role in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. They recommend eating foods low in fat, keeping portions of meat and dairy small and avoiding highly processed or charcoaled meats, while loading up on fruits and vegetables.

The kinds of produce identified as having anticancer properties include tomatoes, papaya, cantaloupe, cauliflower and broccoli. Drinking green tea also helps, as it contains an active compound that prevents and curbs the progression of prostate cancer.

In addition, various studies propose vitamin E, zinc and selenium as aids in reducing the risk of this type of cancer. Plant oils, nuts and seeds are naturally rich sources of vitamin E. Zinc is abundant in pumpkin seeds and oysters. Brown rice and whole grains supply selenium.

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The researchers point to yoga’s impact on the nervous system, which regulates heart rate through the sympathetic nervous system that causes the heart rate to rise, and the parasympathetic nervous system, which slows it down. When the two systems work well together, they ensure that the heart rate is steady, yet ready to respond to external changes if needed, such as the fight or flight response.

The study of 84 volunteers showed that regular yoga practitioners have a stronger, more flexible parasympathetic control, which helps them ease out of stressful situations more easily. The researchers concluded that this translates into the desirable qualities of higher heart rate variability, more resistance to stress and an overall healthier heart.

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The Nopal Pear cactus is used as both food and medicine by indigenous peoples. It has been used traditionally to promote vitality, reduce inflammation and protect against toxins and poisons. Recent research confirms that this fruit contains the richest concentration of betalains, a rare and potent class of antioxidants, of any plant in the world. Studies from the National Institute of Health indicate that betalains help the body by reducing inflammation in the body that leads to disease, detoxifying the body, achieving optimal cellular health and protecting against premature aging.

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When exposed to a variety of cancer cells in the laboratory, mango turned out to be especially effective against certain breast and colon cancers. The researchers attribute the cancer-fighting properties to the fruitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s polyphenolics, a class of bioactive compounds responsible for preventing or stopping cancer cells.

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Good Fathering

Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Involvement with Young Kids Aids Achievement A study by the University of Illinois attests that fathers who change diapers and engage in a range of playful activities with their young children stay more involved as their offspring grow older. Families also realize positive effects on the youngstersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; academic achievement and social skills, findings that are supported by earlier studies. Significantly, the researchers found that when fathers build close, loving relationships with their children in the preschool years, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re â&#x20AC;&#x153;writing a scriptâ&#x20AC;? that determines how connected they are, and that script will continue past early childhood.

Affectionate gestures establish and continue that involvement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That can be as simple as a father winking at his three-year-old,â&#x20AC;? says Brent McBride, professor of human development at the university. In contrast, fathers who seek to establish a close bond when the child is older have a more difficult time because, McBride warns, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the moment has passed.â&#x20AC;?

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California Opens First Ecosystems Immersion Experience Plants, animals and hands-on science populate nearly every inch of the 45,000-squarefoot Ecosystems Experience at the California Science Center, in Los Angeles. Highlights among the 11 environment experiences range from walking a 24-foot-long transparent tunnel through a 188,000-gallon display inhabited by a living kelp forest (the rainforests of the sea), to encountering a desert flash flood in a safe splash zone to conducting experiments on a polar ice wall.

The Rot Room, which shows how natural cycles depend upon processes of decomposition, courtesy of carnivorous insects, is a huge draw for kids. Other exhibits spotlight river, island, rocky shore and urban ecosystems. An interactive Global Zone, which projects images onto a global map from inside a large sphere, lets visitors discover how the Earth transfers matter and energy through ocean currents, atmospheric circulation and the planet’s carbon and water cycles.

“Ecosystems will give our guests an appreciation for how the living world and physical world are interconnected,” says Jeffrey N. Rudolph, president and CEO of the center. “We believe [the experience] will provide guests with the knowledge to become better stewards of the environment.”

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Packaged tours embrace everything from formative Christian destinations to sites sacred in Buddhist, Hindu, Islam and other ancient religious traditions. The oldest known pilgrimage site is said to be Mount Kailash, in Tibet, a holy travel destination for about 15,000 years. Those not up to the physical demands of travel can alternatively take advantage of the growing number of DVDs available online and at local libraries that allow individuals to take “armchair” pilgrimages around the world.

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The Obama administration has released a five-year blueprint for applying $2.2 billion to repair a century’s worth of damage to the Great Lakes.

That resource is the backbone of several U.S. regional economies dependent on tourism, outdoor recreation, shipping and manufacturing and a source of drinking water for 30 million people. Last year, Congress approved the first installment of $475 million; Obama has requested $300 million more as of October. The giant ecosystem has been plagued by toxic contamination, shrinking wildlife habitat and invasive species, the latest threat being Asian carp.

The massive national and regional effort intends to improve water quality, clean up toxic hot spots and phosphorus runoff, eliminate invasive species and protect wetlands. Goals include saving key species like the lake sturgeon, now endangered due to overharvesting and habitat degradation.

Canadian activists have released a complementary plan calling for their government to get busy eliminating pollution and invasive species, and protecting water flows. Four of the five lakes border on both countries. “To see the Americans move on [this issue] will, we hope, force our federal and provincial governments to move in the same direction,” says Ontario Environment Minister John Gerretsen. “Substantial amounts of money are going to be required.”

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Great Lakes contain about 84 percent of the surface freshwater in North America and 21 percent of the world’s total supply.

Pentagon records show that from 2004 to 2008, the U.S. Department of Defense invested $300 million to protect endangered species—more than the previous 10 years combined. Now the military plans to broaden those efforts affecting more than the 420 officially endangered or threatened species on its land to restore ecosystems that benefit 500 other species considered at risk. As the owner of 30 million relatively pristine acres that often comprise critical habitat, the military is working to honor conservation laws without curbing its training exercises.

The latest award-winning example heralded by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where the army grooms its 279,000 acres to accommodate 20 protected species, including five endangered or threatened inhabitants. A partnership with conservation groups is working to preserve another 100,000 adjoining acres to prevent encroaching development. Next door, the Marine Corps’ Townsend Range is working to protect 15,000 acres of critical watershed on the Altamaha River, a haven for several threatened species. Both are part of the Defense Department’s annual preservation purchases budget, which grew to $56 million in 2009.

“Overall, the military has done a great job,” Kieran Suckling, of the Center for Biological Diversity, told The New York Times, despite some activities that still conflict with wildlife concerns, such as the Navy’s use of mid-frequency sonar in whale and dolphin habitats.

Army Deputy Assistant Secretary Tad Davis adds that, “Ten years ago, you would have had a three- or four-star general stomping up and down” if the Pentagon ordered such wildlife preservation measures. “Now they just ask, ‘How do I get it done?’”

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say while customers’ needs for healthy living do not change, their knowledge of the food industry has changed dramatically. “Families are more aware now and more concerned with how their kids eat,” says Diane Haas.

“People are seeing what’s happened to our (conventional) food supply and they are making different choices.”

Although supplements account for almost half the store, Frey’s Better Foods also sells fresh and packaged foods, local pasture beef and turkey,

his year Frey’s Better Foods in Hellertown celebrates 27 years in business. Established in 1983 by the Frey family, the store is known for its high quality products and knowledgeable staff. Diane Haas has been involved in her parent’s business for most of that time. Twelve years ago she and her husband, Bruce, purchased the store.

With a goal to keep Hellertown and the surrounding community healthy, Frey’s was originally established as a vitamin and supplement store. Over the next several decades, as the health food industry grew, Frey’s began adding new products to the store. Today, Frey’s continues to meet the growing needs of these modern consumers with a full line of groceries and supplements.

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sausages, fresh tofu, raw milk, and dairy free milks. In response to client requests, says Diane, the store also offers local and raw foods such as Bell & Evans chicken and Brad’s Raw Chips, produced outside Philadelphia. The chips are dehydrated, not baked, and use locally grown produce and organic grains and spices. Bruce Haas says the store offers a lot of organic products, too.

One of the fastest growing sections of the store, he adds, is gluten free products. He says the trend began for Frey’s about 5 years ago. Individuals and families became concerned with allergies, food intolerances and other effects of high-processed wheat products and began asking for products produced without gluten. “The gluten free products are really big right now and we continue to expand that area,” says Bruce. “Families are asking for their children and, all across the board, customers are looking for the healthy alternative that gluten free affords. I think that the effects of highlyprocessed foods have come to a head, and that’s a problem.”

Frey’s also offers a large bulk section “for people juicing a lot.” For this reason, says Diane, the bulk food section has grown to occupy an aisle of its own. “I work with a lot of the different brokers that come in, so we offer a lot of sales when we can and try to keep prices competitive.”

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atients are among my best teachers.

They’ve taught me how to communicate clearly—and how to live a better life.

On The Dr. Oz Show, I’ve learned that once people are emotionally involved, change happens quickly, especially if they feel that their behavior is letting loved ones down.

Large-scale change seems daunting. We want simple routines that we can automatically follow.

Adopt some of the steps described here, which work for me and that anyone can do, and you will like your life more in just a couple of weeks. Plus, you’ll live longer.

1: Roll on the Floor Laughing Laughing not only eases stress, promotes social bonding and lowers blood pressure; it may also boost your immune system. So bring some humor into your life, whether it’s through friends, a television show or something else that tickles your funny bone.

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2: Don’t Skip Breakfast Eating fiber in the morning means less hunger late in the afternoon, when you’re most likely to feel tired and gorge yourself on sugar. My morning dose comes from steel-cut oatmeal, usually mixed with raisins, walnuts and flaxseed oil.

An early start on eating also keeps your metabolism more active throughout the day; breakfast eaters are thinner than people who just rush out the door.

3: Hit the Sack Jay and Dave are funny, but they’re not worth the strain on your system. Seven hours of sleep a night not only helps you live longer, it also lowers your stress, sharpens your memory and reduces cravings for pantssplitting foods. Set a bedtime and stick to it. My target is 10:30 p.m. I record the late shows and then watch them the next day as I pedal a stationary bike.

4: Admire Your Work

Don’t be so trigger-happy with the flusher.

Turn around and take a look at your poop, which speaks volumes about your gut and overall health. Poop should be smooth and S-shaped, like your colon. If it comes out too lumpy, or drops into the bowl like marbles, you’re constipated; increase your fiber and water intake.

5: Don’t Pamper Your Bad Back

Even if you’re hunched over in agony, spending more time in bed will only make a bad back worse. The latest research shows that bed rest weakens back muscles and prolongs the suffering. Married men with this problem may suffer more than single men because they’re tempted to lie back and enjoy all the pampering they receive. The best solution is to get up, take a pain reliever and be a soldier.

6: Taste the Colors

Foods with bright, rich colors are packed with flavonoids and carotenoids, powerful compounds that bind with the damaging free radicals in your body, lowering inflammation. Eat nine fistfuls of colorful fruits and vegetables each day and you’ll reap the benefits without having to give up other foods. Whenever I shop the produce aisle, I’m reminded that these foods are often more powerful than the drugs sold in pharmacies. My favorites are arugula and blueberries.

7: Brushing is Not Enough

If you plan to spend your later years eating more than yogurt and apple sauce, invest in some floss. No matter how thoroughly or long you brush your teeth, you’re missing a good portion of their total surface. That’s like washing one armpit after a workout. But the dangers of skipping floss go beyond hygiene: The bacteria that linger can increase your risk of heart disease.

8: Take a Deep Belly Breath

Do this anywhere, anytime. Push out your bellows and suck air through your nose until your lungs are full. They’ll fill with nitric oxide, a chemical found in the back of your nose that opens up blood vessels. The dose of oxygen will make you feel happier and more alert.

This is my secret technique for calming down in the face of challenges.

9: Join a Yoga Class

Yoga is the most important exercise of my daily routine.

Being surrounded by beautiful women in spandex should be reason enough to join a class, but if you need more motivation, consider this: Yoga eases stress, lowers blood pressure, slows heart rate and increases flexibility.

There’s nothing mystical about it. Loosening your muscles will make them more adaptable, so you may be less likely to injure yourself playing sports. Sure, some of the poses may look ridiculous, but that’s for a reason. Yoga can reach and work muscles that are ignored during routine sports and daily life. My favorite maneuver is the sun salutation.

10: Don’t Be an Island

Ever wonder why women live longer than men?

One major reason is that they form tight networks and actually talk about their problems. If you face life’s stresses alone, you will make yourself older. With another person’s love and support, the inner aging associated with stress can be reduced.

11: Avoid Fad Diets

The secret to weight loss is not to avoid carbs, fats, yellow foods, solid foods or foods that start with the letter G. The real trick is to lower your daily intake by about 100 calories.

You’ll hardly notice, but it’ll add up to a loss of about 10 pounds in a year. Calorie restriction has been shown to lengthen life (in rats and monkeys). I cut back once a year to reset my appetite and taste buds. Healthy foods taste great afterwards.

12: Be a Smart Patient

Professionals can help keep you in good health, but the responsibility ultimately falls on you. Seek a second opinion before undergoing any medical procedure, because 30 percent of the time, that opinion will change the diagnosis or plan.

Keep a written medical history and educate yourself about any family problems. You might even consider signing onto Microsoft HealthVault or Google Health, so your files would be accessible in case you find yourself in trouble away from home. natural awakenings June 2010 29

13: Lose the Beer Belly

Most men fasten their belts below their waists. It’s just another way of avoiding the truth about their gut. Grab a tape measure and put it around your body at the level of your belly button. That number should be less than half your height. For my six-foot, one-inch frame, for example, I need to keep my waist under 36.5 inches. If avoiding heart attacks and diabetes isn’t enough motivation to eliminate that gut, consider this: For every point your body mass index is over 25, your testosterone drops 3 percent, which isn’t very manly.

14: Go Green

I drink green tea three times a day.

It’s packed with heart-boosting and cancer-stopping polyphenols that black tea doesn’t offer. These beneficial chemicals are lost when it’s fermented. Green tea also delivers a boost of alertness, but from a smaller dose of caffeine than black tea.

Green tea can even fight dandruff, although only if you pour the cooled tea directly onto your scalp.

15: Sweat Until You’re Wet

If you can work up a sweat for just one hour a week, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits, including a reduced risk of heart attack, better mood and lower blood pressure. I like interval training on the elliptical, with 15 pull-ups and 15 dips after every 10 minutes. Your muscles will become more efficient, so you’ll have more stamina for more enjoyable activities that also work up a sweat.

16: Save Some Money

Most people rank personal finance as their number one stressor, usually because they feel powerless about it. Stress not only shortens lives, it also drives people to habits like smoking, drinking or binge eating. Keep some money in a special bank account, safe from your lust for a new television, and you’ll establish an emotional comfort zone with major health benefits.

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17: Have as Much Sex as Possible

If a 50-something man could have sex 700 times a year, the exercise and stress reduction would make him look and feel years younger. I wouldn’t recommend quitting your day job in order to hit that number—but what’s the harm in trying? The next time your loved one says she has a headache, tell her she’s literally killing you. It works for me.

18: Know Your Numbers, then Aim Lower

Take the part of your brain dedicated to your local steak house’s phone number and reassign it to your heart’s vital signs. These include blood pressure (which ideally should be below 115 over 75), LDL cholesterol (under 100), resting heart rate (under 70), and fasting blood sugar (under 100). If your numbers aren’t ideal, change your diet until they improve.

19: Add Some Weights

Just 30 minutes twice a week spent lifting weights can build significant muscle mass. What’s more, working all that muscle burns tons of calories, making it a great way to lose your gut, too. Don’t have weights? Try lifting yourself: Pullups are the most valuable musclebuilding exercises I do. Trainer Bob Greene pointed out to me that pull-ups work the back, pecs, arms and belly all at once. Because you’re lifting yourself, you’ll think twice before eating that doughnut, because you’ll just have to lift it later. A simple setup in a door frame is convenient and inexpensive.

20: Grab Your Nuts

Nuts are among the best sources of healthful fats and protein around. I keep a bag of walnuts in my fridge and use their massive dose of omega-3 fatty acids to boost my brainpower while I see patients. Half of a handful eaten about 30 minutes before a meal will temper your appetite and help you avoid the drive-thru.

21: No, Seriously, Grab Your Nuts

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in men ages 15 to 35, but it’s usually curable if caught early enough. I strongly urge you to grab your testicles and check them for bumps at least once a month. Each testicle should feel smooth and slightly soft, and one should hang slightly lower than the other, like two avocados (which, in Aztec, actually means “testicles”) growing on a tree.

22: Hit the Dance Floor

Crosswords and card games aren’t the only way to keep a brain razor sharp. It turns out that any kind of dancing with complex moves is stimulating enough to give neurons a workout. Even the simplest moves provide some physical exercise.

So don’t be such a wallflower on your next night out. As a bonus, dancing may help you with tip number 17.

23: Do Your Penis a Favor

Step on a treadmill. Men who exercise enough to burn 200 calories a day significantly lower their chances of impotence. That’s because impotence often has the same cause as heart attacks: blocked arteries. Your penis is like a dipstick for your arteries, so check it. If you’re interested in keeping it up later in life, lace up the sneakers now.

24: Learn to Cook

Do you think you know how much butter goes into preparing those mashed potatoes at a restaurant?

You’re probably off by half. If you can cook, you not only save money, but also gain control over what goes into your meals. Plus, for most women, a man who knows how to cook is as sexy as one who stars in movies. I have trouble boiling water. Thankfully, I’m already married.

WHAT DOESN’T WORK According to information found in the Congressional Record (S.J. Res. 179), many men are reluctant to visit their health center or physician for regular screening examinations for reasons ranging from fear to lack of information or cost. Dr. Harvey Simon, author of The Harvard Medical School Guide to Men’s Health, says that 30 percent of American men don’t have a regular doctor and that many of those men fall into two mentalities: n The John Wayne mentality: The macho idea holds that men have to be strong and just grit their teeth and not think about their vulnerabilities, but go straight ahead. n Ostrich mentality: Afraid to face up to their vulnerabilities, these men feel that by putting their head in the sand, maybe the problem(s) will all just go away.

Dr. Simon suggests that such attitudes, combined with other risky or foolish behavior, could be responsible for the shorter life expectancy of men compared to women.

25: Some Pills Should Be Popped

The indoor life gives modern man protection from the elements. Unfortunately, roughly half of us are deficient in vitamin D, for which the sun is a major source.

This crucial vitamin may aid in fighting cancer, diabetes and heart disease. I take a 1,000 IU supplement each morning.

Dr. Mehmet Oz is a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is co-author of the award-winning Healing from the Heart: A Leading Surgeon Combines Eastern and Western Traditions to Create the Medicine of the Future and YOU: The Owner’s Manual: An Insider’s Guide to the Body that Will Make You Healthier and Younger. He has frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and currently hosts The Dr. Oz Show. natural awakenings June 2010 31

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ndividuals who lived in the previous centuries had no other choice than to suffer with the pain of a rotator cuff injury, shoulder pain and instability, hamstring and hip strains, knee and ankle sprains, Achilles tendenosis, and plantar fascitis. Today, anyone who suffers from these and other common orthopaedic-related sports medicine conditions should thank their lucky stars for the research and

development that has led to Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP), now used to successfully treat such conditions.

This emerging treatment, in a new health sector known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Orthobiologics,â&#x20AC;? is merging cutting edge technology with the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural ability to heal itself.

In Bethlehem, Dr. Scott Stoll, M.D. at Coordinated Health, regularly performs PRP Therapy treatments.

Stoll, who earned his bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree from Colorado State Univer-

sity and later attended medical school at the University of Colorado, joined Bethlehemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coordinated Health in 2002 as the Medical Director of the Back and Neck Center. Certified by the American Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Stoll has been focusing his efforts in the area of regeneration and restoration of injured tissue through non-surgical treatment for the last eight years. Prior to performing PRP Therapy, Stoll worked with another regenerative protocol known as prolotherapy, a dextrose solution injected into the ligament or tendon attached to the bone. The bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s response, a localized inflammation in the weak area, increases the blood supply and flow of nutrients, thus encouraging the tissue to repair itself.

According to Stoll, in the last 20 years medical science has learned that when activated in the body, human platelets, a specialized type of blood cell, release healing proteins called growth factors. While there are many growth factors, with varying responsibilities, cumulatively they accelerate tissue and wound healing. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With PRP Therapy, a concentrated platelet solution with these growth factors, is injected into damaged ligaments and tendons to stimulate a natural repair process,â&#x20AC;? says Stoll. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In other words PRP recreates and stimulates the bodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s natural healing process.

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The resulting concentrate, approximately 10 cc’s, is used for treatment.

While the blood is spinning in the centrifuge, the area to be treated is numbed with lidocaine. Performed in Stoll’s office, the entire treatment, from blood draw to injection—precisely targeted with the use of an ultrasound guide—to band aid takes approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

After PRP, a patient generally sees improvement in three to four weeks.

“Thereafter healing continues,” explains Stoll, who adds that depending on the severity of the injury or degeneration, three treatments may be required, with four to six weeks in between appointments.

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“The public is awakened to the idea that there are options to surgery, like prolotherapy and PRP, and they are asking for them,” says Stoll.

Dr. Scott Stoll competed in the 1994 Winter Olympics as a member of the US Olympic Bobsled team. He is currently the athletic team physician for Lehigh University and a consultant for the United States Bobsled Federation.

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Viruses wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t attack a healthy organism.

From my perspective as a holistically-focused chiropractor, the results of my work with patients has proven time and again that Nature made the resistance you were born with just about perfect; it cannot be adjusted by drugs and chemicals.

Allergies

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By Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto For more than 25 years, I have combined nutrition and diet with chiropractic to help individuals restore their health without resorting to medication and surgery. The results, which have been overwhelmingly positive, support the established and fundamental tenets of natural medicine. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘

A normal nerve supply into an organ helps it to function properly as well as to maintain and repair naturally.

Natural supplements and eating the right nutrient-rich foods helps the body to repair itself and get stronger in terms of being able to prevent parasites, viruses, pollution, etc., and further disease problems.

These principles hold true for every disease, including allergies, sinus problems, colds, flu, asthma and other upper respiratory infections.

My first-time patients as well as the majority of individuals today are frequently shocked to discover that viruses and germs are not the cause of disease; rather they feed off of the weakened and diseased tissue. The resistance of healthy people is strong enough to ward off the bacterial invasion.

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A strong and healthy body that has no restriction to the nerve supply has a natural resistance to allergens.

Hay fever is caused by a blockage of the nerves going to the sinus region, allowing pollens and other irritants to affect the sinuses and surrounding areas. Basically, all allergies fall into the same syndrome as Hay fever, but not all are caused by pollen and similar irritants.

Hives are a result of digestive problems where the liver is not functioning properly. Acne is similar, however the kidneys and liver may not be performing correctly; therefore the poisons arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t being excreted properly. Constipation can also cause the toxins to back up into the body and skin.

Asthma is a result of interference in the expand mode of the nerve-message system, the bronchial tubes contract and tend to stay in that position. Drugs can cause this, but the most common interference is a pinched nerve.

Function of Nerves in the Spinal Column

Each nerve coming out of the spine has nine functions.

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A cold is nothing more than the failure of the body to adapt to its environment.

Foods and Allergies

Gluten (wheat), sugar and dairy products are the worst possible foods for an allergy patient, as they create mucous which affects breathing. Avoid fruits if you have bad allergy problems and eliminate stimulants, wheat products, pork and red meat.

Detoxifying Diet

I recommend a diet of vegetables to detoxify the liver and flush out the body.

Eliminate fruit or fruit juices, dairy products, fats, pork or beef and then slowly add fish and fresh fruits as you begin to feel better. This regimen holds true for colds and flu as well.

Vitamins for Restoring Balance Vitamins are an important part of restoring balance to the body. Allergies require Vitamin C to help shrink membranes and fight infection and Vitamin A for the lining of sinuses and lungs. Vitamin E contains numerous healing properties and helps to carry more oxygen into the blood stream. Vitamin B-6 has the capability of carrying nerve supply to the affected area and thus reducing congestion. Vitamin B-12 is natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overall body strengthening agent. Calcium relaxes the muscles, and Niacin acts as an antihistamine.

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Supplements, formulated especially for

each individual, are available through a Doctor of Nutrition. By applying the wealth of knowledge and experience, a Doctor of Naturopathy and Nutrition knows which natural vitamins, special formulas and supplements are most beneficial for a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health challenges.

After a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health is restored, they graduate to a monthly check-up and a yearly testing evaluation to maintain the healthy balance they have achieved through treatment. In natural medicine, this approach is true prevention.

Dr. Michael Loquasto is a graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic. His extensive knowledge of nutrition began at Donsbach University, School of Nutrition where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy Nutrition. Following his Ph.D., he became a Diplomate of the American Board of Pain Management, a Certified Clinical Nutritionist with the American and International Association of Nutritionist, and a Diplomate of the American Board Clinical Nutrition at the Trinity College of Natural Health. In 2006, he earned the classification of Master Herbalist and a Doctor of Naturopathy. He is a New York State Certified Dietician Nutritionist. Dr. Loquasto has also logged many hours of Post Graduate studies in curriculums that range from physiological therapeutics to hair analysis and trace minerals.

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Few, however, may know that the original barbecue, or barbacoa, was the term that Spanish explorers used to describe the meat smoking and drying methods introduced to them by native peoples in the Americas.

Smoke originally was used to drive away bugs while lending a tasty flavor to their meat-preparing process. This slow, low temperature method of outdoor cooking still employs an indirect heat source, like hot coals, and cooking times of between two and 12 hours. In some recipes, burning Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified mesquite or wood chips adds a smoky flavor to the food; in others, it tenderizes it. Grilling, by contrast, uses higher temperatures and direct heat from flames. Cooking times range between three and 30 minutes and grilled meats rarely have a smoky taste.

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Lump Charcoal ~ A favorite choice of “green” grillers, lump charcoal is made of

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either natural wood (from trees or sawmills) or processed wood (from building material scraps, furniture remnants, pallets, flooring scraps, etc.). FSC-certified charcoal and coconut shell charcoal are good bets. Lump charcoal will burn hot and fast if unlimited oxygen is available, so it is best suited for grills that allow the user to control the airflow.

Charcoal Briquettes ~ Briquettes are useful when cooking on an open grill or whenever airflow can’t be controlled. But avoid self-starting instant-light briquettes and lighter fluid, which contain several harmful additives. Note that most commercial briquettes consist of crushed charcoal mixed with some additives that improve combustibility and bind the charcoal together. The mixture is compressed into uniform, pillow-shaped chunks that generally burn slowly at a constant temperature, regardless of airflow.

Be aware that additives in briquettes can leave a bad taste in food and even be harmful if not fully burned off; always burn charcoal for the time recommended by the manufacturer before putting food on the grill.

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by Ying Chang Compestine Marinating is an often-overlooked technique for optimal grilling, imparting the flavors of fresh herbs, spices, oils and vinegars to foods while increasing moisture content to reduce the potential for charring and the development of carcinogens during cooking. Even brief dips before cooking are beneficial, but for best results, marinate food for at least one hour or overnight before grilling.

The homemade marinades featured here contain far less fat and sodium than most commercial brands (they can even double as salad dressings or stirfry condiments). So feast with a glad heart on a warm summer’s day or eve— the heat is on and the eating’s good.

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2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 green onion, white part only, minced 6 tbsp low-sodium organic soy sauce ¼ cup rice wine or sake 2 tbsp lemon juice ¼ cup rice vinegar 1½ tbsp sesame oil Mix all ingredients in a small container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Spicy Sesame Sauce

To the ginger-garlic sauce, add 3 tablespoons black sesame seeds and 2 teaspoons minced fresh red chili pepper. Mix well.

Honey-Basil Sauce

Using the ginger-garlic sauce recipe, replace ginger and green onion with ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, minced, and replace the sesame oil with 1 tablespoon of flavored olive oil. Add ½ tablespoon honey and mix well.

Apricot-Ginger Glaze

Use the ginger-garlic sauce recipe, but replace the rice wine, lemon juice and rice vinegar with ¾ cup apricot jam. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes, whisking steadily.

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For a sustainable table, use cloth napkins and reusable plates, cups and utensils. For larger crowds, choose recycled or compostable goods made from non-food biomaterials.

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center to create a small depression in one side to assure even cooking. But don’t press or poke the burgers while cooking, in order to preserve the juicy interior. Season with natural salt and freshly ground pepper. Leave the grill uncovered and cook to a minimum internal temperature of 160° F. For sixounce patties, grill 2-1/2 minutes on the first side and 3 minutes after flipping for a medium burger. Toast split buns on the grill rack for the last 45 to 60 seconds of the cooking time.

Special Veggie Burgers ~ Simply clean a few portobello mushroom caps and brush them with garlic-infused olive oil (put a couple of crushed cloves in the oil 30 minutes before using) and set aside. Next, slice an apple lengthwise to get the biggest possible slices and soak in water and lemon juice, which will keep them from drying out on the grill. Then, put the mushrooms on a hot grill, gill side down and carefully lay the apples down on the coolest part of the grill. When the mushrooms have softened (5-8 minutes), flip them,

place the apples on top and cover with slices of brie cheese. Serve on a grill-toasted bun.

Hot Dogs ~ Choose hot dogs that are produced by sustainable meat companies and do not contain any fillers, byproducts or additives, like MSG or nitrates. Or, skip the meat altogether and try a vegetarian soy dog.

Veggies ~ The key is to use locally grown, sustainably raised/ organic fruits and vegetables. Natural flavors come through from produce picked within a day or so of eating, preempting the need for many seasonings or sauces. Just brush on some extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle on natural salt and fresh-ground pepper to taste to enjoy both favorites and exotic veggies straight from the grill.

Vegetables don’t need the same high heat that meat does, so it’s best to cook them over medium heat toward the sides of the grill.

Corn on the Cob ~ Just pull out the silks at the top of each ear and brush a little oil on the husks. Cook for about 10 minutes, flipping once to cook both sides.

Grilled Asparagus ~ Brush with olive oil, season to taste and grill for 4 to 5 minutes.

Potatoes ~ It’s easy to slice or dice potatoes and onions; wrap in foil, throw in some organic butter and place on the upper rack of the grill.

Put them on first, because potatoes take 35 to 45 minutes; flip the package over half-way through cooking.

Vegetable Kebabs ~ Experiment with a variety of veggies. Metal skewers are best, but wood or bamboo also work fine if first soaked in water for at least 30 minutes, so they don’t catch fire. To help prevent food from falling through the slats, use larger pieces, and then cut before serving.

Fruits ~ Fruits cook most evenly over low heat. The best option for grilling fruit is to wait until the coals begin to die down. Fruit is done when

it gets soft and shows dark grill marks.

The natural sugars will caramelize where the grill touches the fruit, creating tasty crunchy bits.

Some grilling aficionados say that almost any fruit can be grilled and taste delicious, even with the skin on.

Some people like to brush on olive oil or melted organic butter; others feel the taste can overpower the flavor of the fruit. Softer fruits and vegetables like peaches and squash might need to be placed on foil poked with holes or a cooking tool equivalent. Note that fruits tend to have a high water content that can make them extremely hot to touch, so cool a little before eating and taste test before digging in.

Set up containers for recycling and compost only, and post signs to let guests know what goes where for easy cleanup.

Cheese ~ Halloumi, a white, semi-hard cheese from Cyprus, is a wonderful grilling cheese. Brush it with oil and grill in large chunks, or pair it with fruit, like apples or pineapple, in a kebab. It is done when it softens and shows grill marks.

Pizza ~ This is an easy show-stopper. Roll out a favorite pizza dough and oil one side liberally. Place oil side down on a hot grill and cook until a crispy crust forms. Flip and add pregrilled toppings, then close the grill.

Cook until the bottom of the pizza has turned golden brown and toppings have melted together. Remove using tongs. For a dessert pizza, follow the same process, but top the pizza with a sweet cheese like mascarpone and grilled peaches, then sprinkle fresh mint on this special treat.

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Kayaking with Kids

by Larry and Christine Showler

W

e began kayaking with our son, Justin, when he was only a few months old, understanding that the earlier children become accustomed to being in a boat, the sooner everyone can enjoy the benefits of exploring the outdoors together.

By the age of five, Justin was paddling his own recreational kayak, and a year later he was confidently in charge of his own sea kayak.

Unlike a canoe, where small children have limited visibility and support, a kayak provides a more interactive experience. Some cockpits are even large enough for a small child to be safely supported on an adult’s lap, so they can take in the new world around them while maintaining the warmth and security of direct contact with Mom or Dad. What a wonderful way to solidify the bond between a child and parent, by sealing it with nature itself.

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The first few trips together must be a positive experience to set the tone for future adventures, so make a special effort to create fun and interesting paddling experiences. Pick short destinations not more than 30 minutes away, so the family can stop and picnic.

Bring snacks and drinks for the cruise along the shoreline, noting and explaining nature’s intriguing sights and sounds.

Unlike in canoes, young children sit low enough in kayaks so that regardless of size, they are able to touch the water and splash it around. A wooden kitchen spoon makes a great first paddle; just remember to drill a small hole for a wrist leash, unless everyone wants to spend the day retrieving it 50 times.

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come the fun, as long as paddlers are dressed properly in rain gear and a positive attitude. Some of our family’s most enjoyable adventures have been out on the water on quiet, rainy summer days.

By the age of two or three, we suggest moving a child’s assigned seat from a lap to the rear hatch of an adult’s kayak, facing the stern. This provides both comfort and legroom. A cushion or blanket placed on the bottom of the back hatch insulates the child from a chilly hull.

By age five or six, youngsters may wish to paddle on their own. Coping with the length and weight of the paddle may lead to awkward technique at first, but with a little help and guidance, children quickly catch on. It’s a rewarding experience, akin to letting go of a bicycle with a child on board sans training wheels for the first time.

Initially, a child piloting a kayak will tire quickly, so using a towline helps ensure a longer, more positive day for all. When Justin would say “Dad, I have no energy,” we would hook up the tow line; after a while he would say “Dad, I have new energy,” and we would unhook the line and away he’d go again, water flying everywhere.

The safety of a child while kayaking is the sole responsibility of the accompanying adult, and the principles of safe kayaking— such as never go out on the water alone— must be instilled at a young age. It is essential that grown-ups know their own paddling limitations, can read changing wind and weather conditions and use common sense to minimize risk.

Necessary equipment includes properly fitting, quality personal flotation devices, which everyone must wear; sun hats, sunscreen and sunglasses; shoes that can withstand water and grip well; cover-ups; and lots to drink, even for short excursions. Make it fun, and the essential skills will be quickly learned. Today, at 13, Justin paddles a sea kayak better than many adults.

As people today seek release from the pressures of daily life through a return to simpler family values, we remember that what fascinated us as children reverberates throughout our life. Exploring a nearby island and swimming off a secluded beach inspires children’s minds with the thrill of discovery on nature’s terms by choosing a paddle instead of a motor.

Larry and Christine Showler own Frontenac Outfitters Canoe & Kayak Centre, just north of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit http:// Frontenac-Outfitters.com.

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is part of the entire body.” or 25 years, Dr. Daniel Milavec Committed to his patients’ overall has been dedicated to providing health, Milavec goes the extra mile by his patients with the best that dentistry offering services not commonly found has to offer. The 1984 graduate of at other dental practices. He is the only Temple University, where he received dentist in the Lehigh Valley to be a cerhis Doctor of Dental Surgery degree, tified member of the Centers for Denis a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Cos- tal Medicine, a national organization metic Dentistry, Crown Council Society, dedicated to the critical relationship Healthy Heart Dentistry and the Centers that exists between the oral cavity and for Dental Medicine. Milavec’s patients the overall health of the entire body. are top priority, a fact that becomes per- This approach is incorporated into fectly clear immediately upon speaking Milavech’s oral examination for every patient, that receives a screening for with him. oral cancer as part of their examination “Being a great dentist requires process, not just those who are involved continuing education,” says Milavec. in cancer treatment.

“We learn a lot about general dentistry According to Dr. Milavec, there are in school, but then we must devote the rest of our career to filling in the details more than 35,000 cases of oral cancer in the United States. Eight thousand and becoming students of continuof those cases will be fatal; one pering education.” Milavec has done this son will die every hour, 24 hours a by completing numerous courses in implants, cosmetic dentistry and ortho- day. The reason, he says, is that oral dontics as well as spending hundreds of cancer can be difficult to discover. By hours studying the relationship between screening patients, Milavec hopes to continually improve these statistics with dental health and medical health. early detection, which is key. “If it is “Many view a dentist as a tooth caught soon enough, oral cancer can be mechanic—someone who goes in and treated quite easily,” advises Milavec, fills cavities and removes teeth,” comments Milavec. “In fact, we are actually “however undetected, it can spread, working its way down and invading the physicians of the mouth region, which 42 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

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The number of cases seen by the doctor has gone up at an alarming rate, and detection is happening at much younger ages. Milavec, who credits the popularity of smokeless tobacco as one of the reasons, notes that companies have convinced people that smokeless tobacco is a safer alternative. “In fact, it can be deadly,” he cautions.

Symptoms of oral cancer include a sore in the mouth that may be abnormal in color or texture and bleeds easily, and has not healed within two weeks; a lump or thickening in the face, neck or mouth; hard spots on the tongue, specifically the sides; a persistent sore throat or earache; or a hard mass in the neck or jaw. If any of these symptoms are experienced, Milavec recommends seeing a dental professional first. “We spend every minute of every day looking at the hard and soft tissue of the mouth; that’s our expertise,” he advises. After diagnosis, patients are referred to the appropriate medical professional.

“Visit a dental professional prior to being treated for cancer,” advises Milavec, who explains that a thorough examination should be done to determine if there is any oral infection, inflammation or cavities. If dentures are loose, they need to be remade or relined. Any mouth pain or discomfort felt will only be amplified if not taken care of prior to treatment. “Avoiding regular dentist visits can actually open up a whole new can of worms,” he warns.

“Medical professionals should work together for the overall medical health of patients,” says Milavec, who will work to make this happen by presenting his idea to physicians and nursing staff at cancer centers as well as educating the community on the benefits of working with a healthcare team.

Happy and healthy patients are Milavech’s inspiration. “My patients have become family to me and I want to make their life better and help them live longer,” he says with a big smile.

Milavec Dental Care is located at 1855 Washington Ave. in Northampton.

For information call 610-262-7829 or visit MyWinningSmile.com.

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Some of the worst summer tragedies involve pets that are left in vehicles in the sun with the windows partially or completely rolled up. Temperatures inside a car rapidly climb to more than 100 degrees F and can cause death sometimes in as little as 10 minutes. If you think you would have to leave your pet in a car for any period of time, please do the pets a favor and leave the pet at home.

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To get started as a geocacher, simply log onto the geocaching website, type in a location and sort through the many hits of hidden caches. Caches can be concealed anywhere, from wilderness areas to inner-city parks. Forms also vary, from traditional (ammo can or Lock & Lock brand divided tray) or micro-caches (film canister, breath mint tin) to theme or benchmark caches and virtual caches that designate a special point of interest, such as a dazzling sunset overlook, secret grove or panoramic view.

Earth caches promote education; visitors learn about geological processes, resource management and scientific investigation procedures. Mystery and puzzle caches challenge searchers by offering puzzles, problems or mathematical equations to be solved in order to determine the coordinates.

Items hidden in caches may be geocoins, trinkets or dog toys. Some include a “travel bug”—a metal dog tag with a unique tracking number stamped below the picture of a bug.

The number can be tracked on the geocache site and by definition, a bug must hop from cache to cache.

After finding a cache, there are three basic rules to follow: 1. Sign the logbook, and if you take an item, leave an item of equal or greater value.

2. Return the cache to its original hiding place.

3. Cache In Trash Out (CITO). Geocachers often participate in cleaning up the environment by bringing a trash bag and picking up the occasional litter. For coordinated worldwide cleanup events, log onto Geocaching.com/cito.

George Hornberger, an avid geocacher from Vienna, Virginia, echoes a common sentiment: “I’m a kid at heart,” he says, “so hunting for hidden treasure using grown-up technological toys is perfect for me. I’ve been introduced to several nearby parks and natural areas that I’d never visited until going to hunt for a cache there. The moment of joy when my

family finds the cache we’re hunting for is very satisfying.”

Geocaching, say organizers, helps indoor entertainment junkies put the active back into interactive.

Patricia Komar is a freelance writer in British Columbia, Canada. She, her husband and their Lab/border collie and cairn terrier dogs are avid geocachers. Connect at Komar2 @telus.net.

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How have yoga disciplines bettered relationships within your family?

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or 20 years, Baron Baptiste, founder of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, has served as an inspirational yoga teacher, author and leader in the realm of personal transformation.

He has influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world and across cultures. Here, he comments on yoga’s life-changing benefits.

Baptiste yoga focuses on what creates results for people on the physical, mental and emotional levels, so that they can feel more empowered and at ease in their everyday lives. I developed this style of power yoga over many years of working with men, women and youths.

It adapts to an individual’s level of ability and encourages students to integrate universal timeless and spiritual principles into their daily lives.

for me from childhood. In my teens and early 20s, I surfed and participated in martial arts competitions. Yoga not only gave me a background for all the sports I participated in, it provided a platform for my athletic training and helped heal and rebuild my body after injuries.

In my 30s, and now my 40s, yoga has been my pillar as I enter new phases of life. In challenging times, yoga has been like a friend that helped me work through stress and emotions. It’s a tool that continues to help me find peace and freedom, as well as personal power.

Why should yoga students feel part of a global community?

Which yoga skill is the most useful in everyday life?

Yoga means union, and is practiced throughout the world, regardless of language or cultural barriers; in a sense, we are all connected via our humanity. Just as with the effects of the universal language of music, people feel the rhythm and power of yoga in their bodies.

In Baptiste yoga, we emphasize being present in the moment by connecting with the body, which we consider to be an anchor for the mind. For example, when an individual who lives largely in their head is asked to connect with their breath, foot or leg while holding a yoga pose, they immediately come into the present moment. This is a strong tool to take off the mat and into everyday life.

When we take the time to connect again and again throughout the day to our breath or to our body, we are drawn

What is Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga?

How has yoga helped you?

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The true effectiveness of yoga shows when we take our practice into life situations. I have three sons, ages 17, 14 and 10. Teenagers communicate on a different level because they are trying to make their own way in the world and find their sense of self; I now find myself interacting with my two older sons on a new level. When they were younger, I called the shots, but now they want to do that, which results in a back-and-forth dance of communication. When I am practicing yoga, I find that instead of reacting to their challenges from a position of control, I am centered, calm and less reactive.

Rather than giving them something to rebel against, I am able to respond more consciously.

Overall, when I am centered and grounded in my body and breathing, I’m not in my head, intellectualizing about what is happening. Rather, I’m connected with my heart center. Immediately, my perception shifts from thoughts of the past or future into the present, which is the best place to be, because I’m with “what is, as is,” and I can respond from a place of compassion. I like that I feel more complete when I’m engaged with my children.

What advice do you give someone who wants to begin a yoga practice?

An all-day immersion experience is a great way to start. Then, practicing yoga daily for at least 20 to 30 minutes is better than practicing for one hour three times a week A regular yoga practice has cumulative results: The body changes and becomes stronger, deals better with stress and benefits from enhanced energy flows; practitioners enjoy an overall feeling of well-being and a sense of ease within their own body.

For more information, visit http:// BaronBaptiste.com/index.htm.

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wedNesdAY, JuNe 2 Pilates Mat for Experienced Students – With Michelle Leach. This Intermediate level class is an invigorating, challenging route to not only strengthening core musculature but also improving coordination, range of movement and flexibility. $90 for 8wks. Call 610-923-7522 for details. 5:15-6:15pm.

Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton.

FREE Intro to Hips and Shoulders Yoga Class – With Megan Ridge. 5:45-6:45pm. Inspired By You Studio. 50 East Broad Street, Bethlehem. 610419-8819

tHursdAY, JuNe 3 Pilates Mat for Beginner Students – With Michelle Leach. Build you core foundation with the absolute basics and learn to initiate movement from a stable source. $90 for 8 wks. 7-8pm. Easton Yoga. 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 FREE Intro to Gentle Yoga Class – With Megan Ridge. 5-6pm. Inspired By You Studio. 50 East Broad Street, Bethlehem. 610-419-8819.

fridAY, JuNe 4 FREE Yoga Intro – Always wanted to try yoga?

Come to The Yoga Loft for an introduction class Specifically designed for students new to yoga.

7-8pm. Please call to reserve your space. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

sAturdAY, JuNe 5 2 Day Intro to Yoga Workshop – This workshop is specifically designed for those who want to attend a yoga class with the knowledge and confidence they need to feel comfortable. Great for anyone wanting to take a slower more in-depth approach to the physical practice of yoga. Saturday & Sunday, June 5&6. 2-4pm The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642.

suNdAY, JuNe 6 Yoga Essentials-Level 2 – Two-part course is the “next step” for those already involved in yoga but wanting to fine-tune their practice. Learn poses in a way to suit your body-type and focus on gaining

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YOGA SLEEPOVER TREAT Saturday June 12 How many times have we heard you say, “Can I just stay in Shavasana and sleep here tonight?” How many times have you wished you could? Join us for our first sleepover! The day will begin with our regularly scheduled Yoga classes, and the “Treat” begins at 3pm, with a welcome ceremony and an evening of light fare, yoga and meditation to follow. We will end the night with a guided awareness and Shavasana that will “tuck you IN” like never before, and we will conclude with an early morning meditation and a light breakfast, followed by more yoga on Sunday. The cost for this treat is just $36! Olde Mill Yoga, 336 Bushkill St Tatamy. Call 610.438.0288.

DETOX YOGA WORKSHOP With Laurel Attanasio Saturday, July 24th - 7:30-9:30am Detox Workshop begins with an asana practice that will combine breath and movement.

Then flowing through a sequence of twisting, standing, forward bending, back bending and inverted poses we will stimulate detoxification through the circulatory, digestive and lymphatic systems. This invigorating asana practice will be followed with an informational session that will focus on simple everyday ways to detox through diet, exercise and body maintenance.

This is a mixed level class; however, some yoga experience is recommended. Please call 610.867.9642 to reserve your space. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Fl. Bethlehem www. theyogaloftofbethlehem.com.

deeper awareness of the mind/body connection and proper alignment in poses. June 6th & 13th. 10am12pm. $30/workshop or $54 when pre-registering for both. Inner Light Holistic Ctr, RT 100 & Grosser Rd, Gilbertsville. Call 609.634.4938 for info

moNdAY, JuNe 7 Mantra Monday with Kathleen Meneses – Open your heart and let love lead the way. Mantras for opening and healing your fourth chakra. Please wear comfortable clothing. 6:45pm-8pm. $15. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

moNdAY, JuNe 7 Yoga on the Lawn – Enjoy a mixed-level Hatha Yoga practice out on our front lawn. Experience all that nature has to offer. Bring an outdoor blanket to place yoga mat. When weather does not cooperate, the class will be indoors. 6-7:30pm. $18 Drop-Ins or $60/4wks. 4. 609.634.4938. Twin Ponds, Ctr, 628 Twin Ponds Rd, Breinigsville

sAturdAY, JuNe 12 Mantra Workshop and Kirtan – With SistaShree.

Join Sista Shree as she returns to the U.S. to sing, share and release her NEW CD “Live From India”.

4-6pm for mantra workshop, 6:30-8pm for kirtan with vegetarian potluck dinner in between. $45 for

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workshop, $20 for Kirtan or $60 for both. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 Yoga for Our Animals – Come join our teacher trainee graduates as they teach a fun, inspirational yoga class for all (Humans). Bring your family and friends to practice and play. Donation benefit The Center for Animal Health & Welfare. 2-4 pm. PreRegistration Required. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

moNdAY, JuNe 14 Yoga on the Lawn – Enjoy a mixed-level Hatha Yoga practice out on our front lawn. Experience all that nature has to offer. Bring an outdoor blanket on which to place your yoga mat. When weather does not cooperate, the class will be indoors. 6-7:30pm. $18 Drop-Ins or $60/4wks. 4. 609.634.4938.

Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd, Breinigsville

sAturdAY, JuNe 19 Kettlebell Intro Training Course – Kettlebell is for every fitness level. Our instructor is RKC certified.

Except nothing less. 11-3:30. Training course fee $100. Serenity Fitness, 80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill.

267-923-5237.

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YOGA RETREAT Friday August 20 thru Sunday August 22. Pack your bags, we’re going to the mountains!

Join your yoga friends on retreat in a beautiful house, on Locust Lake. Weekend includes yoga, meditation, contemplation and motivation. There will be story telling around the fire, good food, and opportunities to Learn More, Grow Strong, and Live Better everywhere. The cost for this weekend retreat will vary from $200 to $250 depending accommodations. The cost includes dinner on Friday, three meals on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday the amenities, which include five yoga classes, a trip to a local conservation center for hiking, access to a private beach, canoeing and fishing on the lake, and more. A total of 15 spots are available so register now! Olde Mill Yoga, 336 Bushkill St Tatamy. Call 610.438.0288.

YOGA NIDRA: The ZERO STRESS ZONE July 18-23, 2010 Experience and learn the stress-relieving practice of Yoga Nidra from world-renowned yoga master, Yogi Amrit Desai and master teacher Kamini Desai. Yoga Nidra is a direct approach designed to unleash your hidden divine potential. Location: Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY. Call 800-944-1001 or email registration@ eomega.org

moNdAY, JuNe 21 Yoga on the Lawn – The weather is nice. Enjoy a mixed-level Hatha Yoga practice out on our front lawn where we can experience all that nature has to offer. Please bring an outdoor blanket on which to place your yoga mat. When weather does not cooperate, the class will be indoors. 6-7:30pm. $18 DropIns or $60/4wks. 4. 609.634.4938. Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd, Breinigsville

sAturdAY, JuNe 26 New Rules of Posture – With Mary Bond. In this 4-part workshop Mary teaches movement principles introduced in her book, The New Rules of Posture.

We will focus on the movement of the spine in walking and breathing—the core of daily life. June 26 and June 27. 12noon-5pm. $160 before 6/16/10 or $180 thereafter. Preregistration is required. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522 YOGAVENTURE – 3rd annual yoga and hiking trip to Glen Onoko Falls in Jim Thorpe. Depart Bethlehem, approx 9am. Blue stone yoga. Contact Kerri at 610-762-0158.

Serenity Walker’s Club – Kick off the summer with our first scheduled event. In 5 weeks the club will walk the entire Perkiomen Trial, that’s 20 miles!

Our first leg of that walk takes place this day. 12 noon. Serenity Fitness, 80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill.

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suNdAY, JuNe 27 Kundalini Yoga: Summer Beauty – With Iris Bunk. In this workshop we will work to create balance of the body’s air and energy. Chanting will also be a part in clearing that inner air. This workout will keep us young and in good health, not to mention pull out that inner glow. 2-4pm. $30 before 6/20, $40 thereafter, Easton Yoga. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 Restorative Yoga Workshop – With Alysha Pfeiffer. All are welcome, no yoga experience required.

Tired? Stressed? Mind working overtime? Try Restorative Yoga. In this afternoon workshop we create openness and flexibility in both body and mind through the practice of conscious rest. 1-4pm.

Please call to reserve your space. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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savethedate LITTLE LOTUS CAMP June 21 through June 25 Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm -Learning about the philosophies and principles that yoga embodies gives kids the tools to become better brothers and sisters, better students, and healthier people all around. Your child will learn about nutrition and making better food choices. They will learn how to tap into and appreciate their physical abilities, enhancing self esteem and body image, and they will be presented with opportunities to move through social situations with confidence and skill. All of these lessons will help in school, in their other extra-curricular activities, and at home.

The cost is $250 for the entire week and includes all crafts, yoga classes, a wholesome snack everyday, and a special surprise at the end of the week! Olde Mill Yoga, 336 Bushkill St Tatamy.

Call 610.438.0288.

Just Breathe & Be – Breath-work and Meditation workshop. Learn basic breath-work & meditation techniques to bring clarity and calm to your daily life. Also receive a CD of all learned techniques for your at-home practice as part of the workshop.

9:30am-12pm: $45 workshop. 609.634.4938. Bee Natural Fitness, 21 N. Main St., Coopersburg

moNdAY, JuNe 28 Yoga on the Lawn – The weather is nice. Enjoy a mixed-level Hatha Yoga practice out on our front lawn where we can experience all that nature has to offer. Please bring an outdoor blanket on which to place your yoga mat. When weather does not cooperate, the class will be indoors. 6-7:30pm. $18 DropIns or $60/4wks. 4. 609.634.4938. Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd, Breinigsville Full Day Summer Camp at Serenity – Eight exciting weeks of camp. Small class sizes, personal attention in a calm atmosphere, different themes weekly, and a weekly field trip based on the camps theme. Serenity Fitness, 80 Gravel Pike, Red Hill. 267-923-5237.

tuesdAY, JulY 6 Little Lotus Classes - For children age 3-12.

Learning about the philosophies and principles that yoga embodies gives kids the tools to become better brothers and sisters, better students, and healthier people all around. Beginning July 6 and run through August 24. Olde Mill Yoga, 336 Bushkill Street Tatamy. 610.438.0288

ongoingevents Yoga and Fitness SUNDAY Pre/Postnatal Yoga – For pre and post natal moms – babies welcome in this class! (pre-crawlers only).

6-wks/$75. Call to register. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Fl. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Core Vinyasa – With Joe Premecz. Tap into your core power as you ignite your inner fire and uncover your deepest center. Combining a vinyasa flow with a deep meditative focus and attention to breath, this class will cultivate Tapas, or “internal heat”.

9-10:30am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Kundalini Yoga - With Ravi Hari Kaur. If you’ve never experienced Kundalini Yoga, this is a class you do not want to miss. Dynamic blend of movement, breath, postures & sound. Ravi Hari has 20+ years of teaching experience to share. All levels welcome, no experience necessary. 1-2:30pm Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852

MONDAY Mixed–Level Hatha Flow Yoga – Sheetal Contractor. A dynamic dimension to regular Hatha practice is experienced by incorporating gentle movement with regular yoga poses along with emphasizing breathing, awareness and proper body alignment. 6:00-7:30 pm,

$90/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Beginners Tai Chi class – Flowing Energy Tai Chi for beginners. 5pm. $25 per month. Shudokan Dojo, 831-d Ann Street, Stroudsburg. Call 484-842-0321 & leave message.

Qigong - Hilary Smith. Join us to meld together physical movement, breath control and mental focus for a healthier body, a quieter mind and increased vitality.

5:30- 6:30 pm, $80/8 wks, call for start dates, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga – Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Monday 7:15pm-8:05pm. $5/ walk-in. 610-252-2098.

Bellydance for Beginner’s – With Amala Gameela.

New students welcome! FREE Intro to Bellydance on Sunday, January 17th at 6:30pm. Call to register.

8-week series begins Monday, January 18th. 7:15pm.

The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-8679642.

Qigong – An ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing. Cultivating inner knowledge and a method for moving into an ancient way of physical, mental, and spiritual cultivation. 9:30-10:45am & 5:30-6:45pm, $15/class The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610-838-4975

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Detox Flow Yoga – With Laurel Attanasio.

Mixed level class combines breath and movement while flowing through a sequence of poses stimulating detoxification through the circulatory, digestive, and lymphatic system.

9:15-10:30am. $14, or 7 wks/$85. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem.

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Ashtanga Yoga – Come and practice Ashtanga yoga primary series with Randi every Monday morning 10-11:15am. Ideal for yoga students with some experience. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 610-776-2676.

Kundalini Yoga – This energetic class incorporates movement, breath work and more, and is designed to target specific body and mind functions for optimal health. Taught by Prem Siri Kaur. 5:30-6:55pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, 610-867-YOGA.

TUESDAY Arthritis Class – Roe Davis. An exercise program with focus on reducing stiffness and improved range of motion. 9:00-9:45 am., $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Fitness Fusion Class – One hour of FUN movement that fuses yoga, pilates, sports conditioning and good old fashioned calisthenics. A high energy class for all levels that will tone and sculpt your body for Summer. 8:45am. Olde Mill Yoga, 556 Bushkill St. Tatamy. 610-438-0288.

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Slim Yoga Series – This one-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training which has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock. 5-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft. 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem.

Yoga – All levels of experience are welcome! Jennifer’s classes include pranayama, asana, meditation and mudra. Join us for inspiration, motivation, movement and relaxation. 5:30-6:45PM, $15/class The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610838-4975

SuperMommy BootCamp - An outdoor strollerfriendly fitness program. Incorporates innovative movement, cardio conditioning, sports drills, and core exercises. Get fit, enjoy the outdoors and bond with your baby. 9:30-10:30, Bethlehem Township Community Center, 6 Week Session, $50, 610-207-4682

Mat Pilates: Core – With Paola Montes. This class integrates Pilates Principles to awaken and connect with your core, increase strength and flexibility, improve inner focus, and more! 8 week session begins January 5th. 5:30-6:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Flirty Girl Fitness - Be Fit, Have Fun, and Feel Fabulous! This fat burning dance class will get your heart AND hips pumping. We take our moves straight from the hottest videos and incorporate them into a non-stop super-fun cardio routine. 7:308:30 PM, Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley, 6 Week Session $36.00, 610-207-4682 Qigong- Meditation with Movement. Take time to honor and connect with the universe for all it provides and the body for all the hard work it does, through this ancient Chinese healing practice. Charles Chrin Community Center, Palmer Township. 9:30am-10:20am. $5/walk-in. 610252-2098.

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

610-868-1296.

Arthritis Class – Roe Davis. An exercise program with focus on reducing stiffness and improved range of motion. 9:00-9:45 am., $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Itsy Bitsy Yoga® For Tykes – Denise Hamm.

Unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games create an enriching parent/ child activity allowing tykes to relieve frustration, improve motor skills, and increase attention span, 10:00-10:45 am, $80/ 6 wks, call for start date, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Mat Pilates – Roe Davis. A conditioning exercise that incorporates resistance, balance, and stretching with emphasis on the core of the body. This form of exercise strengthens every muscle in the body.

Better posture, stronger abdominals and back are a few of the benefits. 7:30-8:30 pm, $80/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Gentle Hatha Yoga –Beginner friendly class will leave you refreshed, recharged, and happy. Class incorporates restorative postures and guided relax-

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ation. 10-11:30am. $15. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325.

Tai Chi – With Hilary Smith. Tai Chi, often called moving meditation, is a discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit as you practice a series of slow-moving martial arts exercises, called “forms”. 6:30-7:45pm The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem.

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wedNesdAY $5 HourYoga/Foundation Class - One hour yoga class - great for beginners and the whole family. Perfect for those wishing to start a practice without any commitment. Every class will be the same sequence to build a strong foundation. 7:308:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth, PA 610-746-5852.

Tai Chi– A Moving Meditation – Hilary Smith.

Learn to keep the muscles active but relaxed, the mind alert but calm, and body movements flowing but well coordinated, 5:30-6:30 pm, $80/8 wks, call for start dates. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Intermediate Kripalu Yoga – Pam Smith. These studies take you to the next level to expand your awareness of the mind-body connection and then find the connection to self-realization. 6:30-7:30 pm, $75/ 6 wks, call for start date, Call for info on Advanced Yoga class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 YogaRhythms – A yoga flow choreographed to music combining asana with movement. Definitely fun, challenging and different than anything you’ve ever tried before. 7:30 pm. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325.

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

Gentle Yoga – For anyone with illness or injury who would like to work at a slower pace, or anyone who has not been active in a while and wants to ease back into being active again. Ongoing, drop-in anytime!

7:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E. 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem, 610-867-9642.

Mat Pilates: Core – With Paola Montes . This class integrates Pilates Principles to awaken and connect with your core, increase strength and flexibility, improve inner focus, and more! 8 week session begins January 5th. 5:30 – 6:30pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Tai Chi – With Hilary Smith. Tai Chi, often called moving meditation, is a discipline that integrates mind, body and spirit as you practice a series of slow-moving martial arts exercises, called “forms”. 6:30-7:45pm The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642 Fitness Fusion Class – One hour of FUN movement that fuses yoga, pilates, sports conditioning and good old fashioned calisthenics. A high energy class for all levels that will tone and sculpt your body for Summer. 8:45am. Olde Mill Yoga, 556 Bushkill St. Tatamy. 610-438-0288.

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

7- 8 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355

Qigong – An ancient art and science for health maintenance and healing. Cultivating inner knowledge and a method for moving into an ancient way of physical, mental, and spiritual cultivation. One goal of Qigong is to improve the balance of the functions of the body. 9:30-10:45am, $15. The Gentle Spirit, 800 Main St., Hellertown. 610-838-4975

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Power Fusion – For those looking for an athletic practice. boost to your bandha control (abdominals) endurance, and confidence in your inversions.

There is always something new to try to keep your practice expanding. Every Saturday at 9:30. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484547-3325

Beginners Tai Chi class – Flowing Energy Tai Chi for beginners. 6pm. $25 per month. Shudokan Dojo, 831-d Ann Street, Stroudsburg. Call 484-842-0321 & leave message.

Advanced Tai Chi class – Flowing Energy Tai Chi for experienced. 7pm. $25 per month. Shudokan Dojo, 831-d Ann Street, Stroudsburg. Call 484-842-0321 & leave message.

Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. Also available Wed. & Fri.,10:00-11:00 am, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Power Yoga- Come and practice Power Yoga with Randi every Friday nite at 6:00 pm. Ideal for yoga students and athletes looking for a challange. L.V. Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown.

610-776-2676 Yoga & Integrative Movement - Carol Siddiqi.

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

Mixed–Level Hatha Flow Yoga – Sheetal Contractor. A dynamic dimension to regular Hatha practice is experienced by incorporating gentle movement with regular yoga poses along with emphasizing breathing, awareness and proper body alignment.

10-11:30am, $90/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area. 610.395.3355

FREE Intro to Yoga – Every First Friday. 7–8pm.

Call to register. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Slim Yoga Series – This one-hour yoga class takes principles of safe and effective asana practice and integrates them with the concept of High-Intensity Interval Training which has been shown to increase metabolism around the clock. 5-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft. 521 E. 4th St. Bethlehem.

Pranyama (Breathing Class) – With Megan Ridge.

Learn how to breathe for relaxation, focus, increased oxygen intake, and overall health and inspriration!

This class in ongoing – drop-in anytime. 10:4511:45am. The Yoga Loft. 521 E 4th St. Bethlehem.

610-867-9642.

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

Yoga for Weight Loss – Specifically developed plan to enable your healthiest weight. Feel more energetic; move with suppleness and balance as you embrace a new lifestyle. Includes one meeting with a registered dietician. 6-7pm. $15. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610776-2676

Intro to Yoga Workshops – Every 1st weekend of the month. Sat & Sun, 2-4pm. $40. Call to register.

The Yoga Loft, 521 E 4th St., 3rd Fl. Bethlehem.

610-867-9642.

Teens Yoga – A special hour long class for teens and almost teens. We learn positive body image, self-confidence and empowerment in this practice.

Teen and parent are invited to come together, if you want! Saturdays at 1pm. 4 wks/$45. $20 for parent to attend session. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325.

Meditation & Breath Work – Replace stress and negative thought patterns with happiness! Emphasizes the mental aspects of yoga. Meditation brings peace to the mind. Breathing exercises bring control to vital energy. 9-10:15am. 1st class free.

Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701Union Blvd, Allentown.

484-547-3325.

Power Girls Yoga – Empower your Daughter with a class for Tweens that helps connect positively with her changing body to begin to see herself as the beautiful girl she is and the powerful woman she can become. 6 weeks $65. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Prenatal Yoga – This is a gentle class with postures that will help prepare the body and mind for the arrival of your little one. For all stages of pregnancy. $65/6 wks. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676

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Effortless Meditationâ&#x201E;˘ Introduction Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

Green Drinks â&#x20AC;&#x201C; This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

suNdAY, JuNe 6 One Soul, One Love, One Heart â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Based on his new book, author John E. Welshons, will explores the dynamics of successful relationships. Gain tools and insights to help you heal all of the relationships in your life, and new perspectives to make them fertile ground for your own inner growth. Presented by blue stone yoga. 1-4pm. Christ Church UCC. 75 E Market Street, Bethlehem. Contact: Kerri Koch at 610-762-0158.

BioSafeDentistry Seminar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Can Routine Dental Care Make You Sick? Dentistry can cause heart and lung problems, irritable bowel, mental fog and more. What is the truth about mercury silver fillings and fluoride use? Are they dangerous? Dr. Donald Robbins explains how BioSafeDentistry can protect your health in a dental office. 3 complimentary Mercury Vapor tests using his atomic spectrometer. 6pm. Hartzellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pharmacy conference room, 300 American Street Catasauqua. Call to register 610-264-5471

Vegetarian Ayurvedic Cooking - Dr. Shekhar. This type of cooking is a rational way to prepare food keeping in mind the dietary need of an individual based on their body type. Our personality traits determine what foods we should avoid and what foods we should include in our diet to increase our sense of balance and well-being. 10:00 am-1:00 pm, $60 Twin Ponds Center 610.395.3355

Essential Oils in Ancient Egypt â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Lucey Harley. Learn what they knew and how they used these amazing botanicals worth more than Gold! I will share my experience of traveling to Egypt to study this ancient healing art. 6:30-8:30pm. $20. Call 610641-1116 to reserve. Drop-ins Welcome. Celestial Connections Holistic Center, 8408 Allentown Pike, Rt. 73 & 222, Blandon.

wedNesdAY, JuNe 2 Effortless Meditationâ&#x201E;˘ Introduction Class â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep. 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

fridAY, JuNe 4 Using Reiki for Resolving Conflict â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Three day interactive workshop that explores how the power of Reiki offers a new framework for resolving internal and external conflict. Presented by Susan Bradford, Claudia Fischer, and Catherine Roche, Reiki Masters and authors of The Gift of Reiki. Anyone who has taken Reiki from any teacher is welcome to join us. $395 includes class, room, and meals. June 4-6. Mt Eden Retreat Center, Washington NJ. Call Susan at 570-236-7139

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Summer Gatherings near Asheville, NC MAY thru September: 4- & 7-day retreats in beautiful mountain settings.

Workshops on leading a balanced, loving & sustainable life * Journeys to eco-villages, hot springs, zip lines and rafting * Nights of celebration with live bands, drum circles and our One Love Coffee Shop.

Our goal is to prepare for the coming changes & share this peace and sense of purpose with others. Open to all ages & spiritual paths. $145 for 4-day retreat & $275 for 7-day

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Health and Wellness Open House – Come out to sample and learn about pure, botanically based products for the entire family from Arbonne.

Enjoy exclusive and unparalleled anti-aging skin care that is clinically proven to produce results in 24hrs! Raffles, refreshments, and free hand massage with any purchase. 7-9pm. Rsvp to Cheryl at 908-479-4974. Mack Chiropractic, RT. 31S Washington, NJ

SATURDAY, JUNE 12 Pet Communication Sessions – Lorraine B. Moore is a psychic/clairvoyant who also has the ability to communicate with animals. She can interpret messages from them and find out what is on their minds. This knowledge can help you, your handler, your vet and your pet live happier. Each 15 minute session is $25, cash or check. 11am-3pm. Cherrybrook Pet Supplies, 2257 Rt 57, Broadway NJ. Please call the Broadway store for an appointment at 908-689-7979 option 3.

One Year Anniversary Celebration – The Breathing Room Center will be offering a Mini Wellness Festival/Open House. All are welcome to enjoy snippets of some of the many movement modlities the center offers. Then there will be a drum circle, followed by a potluck dinner, ending in a Celebration of the Arts with Music, Poetry and Visual Art. 12noon-5pm. Breathing Room Center, 735 Route 94, next to Wilbur’s Country Market, between Blairstown and Newton NJ. Call 973-6107191 for more details.

TUESDAY, JUNE 15 Healthy Aging Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a seminar discussing the problems of aging including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. Explains the causes of these problems and they are not what you have been led to believe.

Chelation therapy will be fully explained. Free as community service. 6:30. Maulfair Medical Center Auditorium, 403 North Main St., Topton.

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Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions.

Tues. June 15 & 29 and July 13 & 27. 6pm. $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact Bev Bley at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. 7:30pm. $25. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N., C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250 change@4change.com. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown Essential Oils Seminar – Essential Oils are some of the oldest and most powerful therapeutic agents known to man—having anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and hormone-balancing like effects.

Essential oils, unlike prescription drugs, very rarely have any negative side effects. With Errin Webber.

7pm. Reservations required. Seating is limited. $5.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16 Merging the Mind, Body and Spirit for Perfect Health - Dr. Helene Leonetti & Greg Schweitzer.

Join us to learn from a gynecologist and meditation teacher the importance and how to’s of being ”in balance” to experience the essentials of self-love and the stress reduction needed for perfect health.

6:30-8:30 pm, $25, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 NJ Sierra Club - South Highlands NJ Meeting – Maria Grace The Education & Outreach Manager of The Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ will talk about Hunterdon/Warren Wildlife. We welcome new members. 7:30pm. Donations are appreciated. The Youth Center 16 Hampton Road, Glen Gardner, NJ. Visit newjersey.sierraclub.org/SouthHighlands or call 908-537-9909 for more information.

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Happy Vibe Yoga Morning: June 5, 9am – 12 pm.

A great way for beginner students to re-energize their commitment to a home yoga practice. Our morning will encompass deep slow stretches and flowing sequences to invigorate; breath work to promote cleansing; meditation to support calmness. Combat stress and explore flexibility, while toning and strengthening your body. Santokh Rinpoche, RYT, M.S. $30.

Gardening with Edible Landscapes: June 6, Sunday, 1pm – 3pm. Harvest your own landscape plantings by learning how to integrate edible plants into your home landscape. We’ll discuss edible plants, plants for bird habitats, and how to create a unique garden of many layers. Experience the Greenshire gardens from a refreshing perspective.

Facilitator: Eve Minson, Cornell graduate, Organic CSA owner, garden design and education. $25.

Unwrapping Your Presence: June 19, 9am – 1pm. Align with your authentic self. Experience the power of choice. Discover how to find and express your heart’s deepest longings into purpose, fulfillment. Hear and trust your own knowing. Join Co-Active Coach Patricia Michel for a morning of conscious collaboration, exploration, and FUN! Investment in self: $75.

Spiritual Alchemy for Healing and Transformation: June 19: 2pm - 5pm - The comprehensive study of spiritual alchemy: Oneray™ is a philosophy of life and practical approach for guiding individuals on their path of personal transformation and healing. This is an introductory session for nine-month course of study beginning in September. Arlene Curley, Intuitive Healer, Spiritual Mentor. $40.

Weight No More! Find Freedom from Overeating through Mindful Living. June 26, 10am - 3pm. Free yourself from the weight of food controlling your life by identifying your true hunger and the thought patterns that have led you to gain and hold extra weight. Based on their successful What are You Hungry For? workshop, Patricia M. Brody, M.A., Psychotherapist/ Coach and Lisa Streetsmith CHC, AADP, Health Counselor, Cooking Coach, have created a new program for those who are yearning for a peaceful relationship with food. Meditation. Mindful eating.

Personal weight loss plan. $150 Reiki Training - Reiki I: July 24; Reiki II: June 12. Kids Yoga at Greenshire: Summer Workshop Series - Ages 5 – 8: Thursdays, July 1 - August 5, 9am - 12noon. Ages 9 – 12: Mondays, July 12 - August 16, 9am - 12 noon. Yoga increases strength, character, confidence, flexibility, concentration, relaxation. Includes: 18 hours of Yoga, breath, imagery, stress management, art instruction, character-building games; supplies.

Barbara Gini, RCYT, CMBT Certified Children’s Yoga Teacher. *AUTISTIC KIDS: Adaptive Yoga Coming soon. Inquire for details if interested.

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savethedate DANCING on the EDGE 5Rhythms® dance workshop Friday June 25 7-10pm Saturday, June 26 12-6pm Sunday, June 27 2:30-6:30pm.

“Dancing on the edge” inhabits our bodies fully, taking our motion past what we know into the territory of what is possible. We shy away from occupying the edge because we think we will lose ourselves there, when in fact the edge is where we find and define our most vibrant self.

Cost: $175, $195 after June 11. Friday only $30, $40 at door. Summit Presbyterian Church, 6757 Green St., Philadelphia. Contact: Eve Boyd at sacredhope8@yahoo.com.

savethedate MALLETS! STICKS! DRUMSTICKS! DRUMBEATERS! JUNE 15, 2010 from 7 pm to 9pm Who can’t use another stick? Bring your creative self to this hands-on workshop. You will be guided through the spiritual and creative process of making your very own reikidrumbeater. After we have made our reikidrumbeaters, there will be a drumcircle. If you have no drum, let me know and I will provide one for you. All materials provided. Make one padded stick $20.00 Double head padded stick $30.00. Pair of padded sticks $35.00. 1 pair hi bounce beaters $45.00 For more info call Cat Coley at 610863-6764. Visit www.reikidrumbeat.com for more information

savethedate BEGINNER’S MIND SHIATSU COURSE Saturday, June 19 and Sunday, June 20 10AM-4PM An introduction to Shiatsu Acupressure Massage Therapy. Learn basic Shiatsu technique and beginners mind. Learn points and meridians.

Take your massage to the next level. Taught by Lisa Baas, Acupunturist/Herbalist and Shiatsu Therapist for over 20 years. $250. Space is limited, Reserve Early by calling 610-967-0515.

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savethedate FIRE ALCHEMY Part 1 of the Elemental Workshop Series June 27th, 2010 11:00am - 7:00pm In this intensive and experiential one-day workshop, be prepared to use the power of fire to ignite goals into reality! Topics include but are not limited to: Setting your fire temple, Working with candles, colors and shapes, Evoking fire energy into your life. Presented by Modern Mystery School’s Lilith Circle of Light and taught by Lorraine Henrich. $250. $30 discount for early registration and full payment of class by June 5th! $75 nonrefundable deposit required at registration, St. Peters, PA. Contact: Angie (215) 888-5362 or Marcella (610) 248 - 2358

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THURSDAY, JUNE 17 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

FRIDAY, JUNE 18 Rhythms of Wellness - Suzanne Hastie. Learn 10 unique developmental rhythms in a fun way to understand yourself and children (from embryo to adulthood). Learn your strengths and how to relate to each other. 10:00 am-12:00 noon, $45, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 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, JUNE 19 Solstice Expo & Holistic Fair – Come tune up your body, mind and spirit. Experience the love of higher consciousness. Guest Speakers. Area Readers. Energy Healers, Shamanic Practitioners, Mind/Body Therapists, Holistic Practitioners Massage & Stress Management, Artwork & Jewelry, Crystals. Vendors and volunteers welcome. New Hope Eagle Firehouse, 46 N. Sugan Rd, New Hope.

Call. 267-261-2768 Unwrapping Your Presence™ – Activate your inner resources. Eliminate the things you are tolerating. Craft what you do from who you are. Join Co-Active Life Coach Patricia Michel for a morning of conscious collaboration, exploration, and FUN! Investment in Self: $75. Advance registration required. Space is limited. 9am-1pm. Greenshire Arts Consortium, Quakertown. Cal Patricia at 908.995.7722.

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

and connection to God. It will enhance deeply your capacity to serve. June 19 and 20. $650.00 includes registration with the Modern Mystery School and a year subscription to the Magus magazine. Contact Marcella at 610-248-2358.

SUNDAY, JUNE 20 Solstice Expo & Holistic Fair – Come tune up your body, mind and spirit. Experience the love of higher consciousness. Guest Speakers. Area Readers. Energy Healers, Shamanic Practitioners, Mind/ Body Therapists, Holistic Practitioners Massage & Stress Management, Artwork & Jewelry, Crystals.

Vendors and volunteers welcome. New Hope Eagle Firehouse, 46 N. Sugan Rd, New Hope. Call. 267261-2768

TUESDAY, JUNE 22 Digestive Health Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a very special talk on digestive health problems of all kinds and their link to skin problems, fatigue, heart arrhythmias, and depressed immune function. 6:30. Free as a community service. Maulfair Medical Center, 403 North Main Street, Topton.

610-682-2104.

Network Care Workshop – Release stress, resolve pain, conquer “feeling stuck”, increase mobility, heal emotional wounds. Network Care incorporates craniosacral, gentle chiropractic (no twisting or cracking), acupressure and biofield balancing into a single effective method. Join Darin Mazepa, DC, 15-year Network Care practitioner, for this educational workshop and find out how this popular method can transform your life. Healthy, organic refreshments provided. 7-8:30pm. Free with RSVP. Vitality Natural Healthcare Center, 134 Main Street, Emmaus. 610-965-0023.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24 Spa Night – With Lucey Harley. Create your own sugar scrub & bath salt to take home, using therapeutic essential oils. 7:30-9:30pm. $15 + $10 for supplies. Reservations required. Call 610-641-1116.

Inner Light Holistic Center, Rt 100 & Grosser Rd., Gilbertsville.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25 Advanced Hypnotherapy & Neuro Linguistic Programming Certification - Robert Burns. Learn the correct questions and how to ask them, how to delve into the layers of the subconscious to find ways to help your client and how to use Gestalt Therapy at a deep level of unconsciousness. $595, call for more info, Twin Ponds 610.395.3355

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Meaning of Movement Course, Nonverbal Behavior - Suzanne Hastie. This 30 hour course is appropriate for counselors, social workers, psychologists, creative arts therapists and bodyworkers interested in the body in therapy and the developmental and psychological meaning of movement.

Intensive: June 19-22; 2 weekend option: June 1920 & 26-27, $650 due June 7, Twin Ponds Center.

610.417.0831

Lessons in Light Holistic and Spiritual Expo – Experience modalities and alternative healing methods.

Chiropractors, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and energy healers, natural products, gifts, crystals, energy jewelry, art and aura photography artisans will display their products at the expo. 11am-7pm.

Gilbertsville Fire Company #1. 1454 E Philadelphia Ave. Gilbertsville. Contact Rose Moyer at 610-3672290 for more information.

Empower Thyself Program - Taught by a Certified Guide in the Modern Mystery School. The first step on the Path of Initiation. This brings you to a greater connection and alignment with your life purpose

Celebrate the June Moon In Capricorn – The Full Moon of June is the perfect time for restructuring your spiritual and physical environment so that it meets your needs and purpose. Join us under the full

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A Natural Health Forum June 16, 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. Mikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 45 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Health Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

Hawaii Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wellness Retreat July 19-28, 2010 Experience healing of mind, body, and spirit as you safely explore your connections with yourself, others, and the magical Big Island of Hawaii. Join Kathleen McGinley, certified holistic life coach and Carol Cannon, Feng Shui and Bau Biologie Consultant on the wellness vacation of your lifetime! Hurry! Only 5 openings remain.

For more information: go to www.phoenixadventure.com, www.carolcannongroup.com. or call Kathleen at 610-966-9668. Treat yourself, you deserve it!

moon as we celebrate and connect to the presence of magic in nature and within our lives. Bring a blanket to sit on and a potluck dish to share. 7:30-9:30pm. $25. Pottstown area. Contact Angie 215-888-5362 or Marcella 610-248-2358.

Light Shining from Within â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Transformational Evening of Music. A unique blending of transformational crystal energy and the blissful healing of celestial music. Swami Laraaji Nadabrahmananda with special guest Arji Cakouros will be live-inconcert. The transformational crystal mandalas of Brian H. Kunsman will be presented with the music in a choreographed photo show. 8pm. Space is limited. $25. Bethlehem Kung Fu Center, 819 Broadway, Bethlehem. 484-767-6490.

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Chiropractors, aromatherapy, reflexology, massage and energy healers, natural products, gifts, crystals, energy jewelry, art and aura photography artisans will display their products at the expo. 11am-6pm.

Gilbertsville Fire Company #1. 1454 E Philadelphia Ave. Gilbertsville. Contact Rose Moyer at 610-3672290 for more information.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 29 Nutrition Response Testing Seminar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NRT is a non-invasive system of analyzing the body to determine the underlying causes of non-optimal health. The body will respond to testing its neurological reflexes reliably and consistently. The feedback is so precise that it opens the door to safe and lasting recovery, even in cases where everything else has failed. 7pm. Reservations required. Seating is limited. FREE Alternative Healthcare, 860 Broad St, Emmaus. 610-966-3235.

Washington Antiques & Go Green Show Saturday, July 10, 9am to 3pm E. Washington Avenue (Rt. 57) Downtown Washington Borough, NJ (Warren County) Call for Green and holistic vendors and exhibitors.  The Washington Antiques and Go Green Show will feature a combination of three worlds: classic antiques of yesteryear, antique tractors, and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Greenâ&#x20AC;? philosophy that is now prevalent in our society. Antique dealers will offer an array of products while Green vendors and exhibitors will showcase many of the new holistic lifestyle and environmental alternatives that are now available. For vendor information, email admin@washingtonbid.org, call (908)689-4800 or visit our website at www. washingtonbid.org.Â

Passionate Woman Seminar â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Calling all women who want to live a more passionate life, reduce stress and increase success and joy in life. Facilitated

by Bajen Njie-C.E.C of Effectiveness Coaching & Consulting, LLC. 6pm-8pm. Fee is $25 which includes light refreshments.  Bethlehem Public Library, 11W Church St., Bethlehem. Call 610-564Living Healthy in a Toxic World â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Learn how to 3013 to register by 6/25/10. live healthy in a toxic world. Take the confusion out of healthy lifestyle choices. Find out how toxins affect your health; if you are a future parent you will learn how to protect your unborn child from effects Cooking With Essential Oils- Fragrant Flavorings of toxins. Free as community service. 6:30pm. Maul- â&#x20AC;&#x201C; With Lucey Harley. A yummy way to add a dash fair Medical Center, 403 North Main St., Topton. of Wellness to your diet. Essential Oils are being used by chefs around the world. Learn how you can 610-682-2104. use these unigue flavorings. Add them to your own (K 7YVVM 4H` 0ZZ\L Weight Control Group Program â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3 sessions. recipes or try some of the new ones youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive.

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ongoingevents Public welcome. Donations accepted to support to outside labyrynth natural construction project. The Labyrinth health is a tool for embracing spirituality.

Contact Beverly Marriner, certified Please Call to Confirm Information.

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

866-821-1212.

Bodywork & Massage – 25 different types are now available in our safe and supportive environment to help you achieve a relaxed and healthier mind, body and spirit. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Counseling – Teens & adults, manage stress and anxiety, relieve anger, guilt and sadness, recover from trauma, abuse and addictions; sustain positive new attitudes. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Sound Healing Technology – Experience nights of deep healing sleep!

This technology retrains your brain and central nervous system to go into the deep rest of delta sleep, which allows you to be at your best during the day. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area.

610.395.3355 MergeOne World Group Sessions – Group consciousness raising, minimizing earth changes, clearing up pollution and creating peace into the world. Local group forming. Contact Ria Swift at 610-262-3971.

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Energy Exchange Workshop – In need of balance, clearing, or removal of dis-ease? At Unity of Lehigh Valley trained facilitators do just that.

Free to all ages; 2nd and 4th Sundays at 6 p.m. Be the recipient, or bring a friend. Restore health, harmony, peace and joy! 26 N. 3rd Street, Emmaus.

215-679-6051.

Labyrinth Walk – 4th Sunday of every month from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator at 610 625-4010.

MONDAY Meditation & Buddhism classes – Current series “The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness” -Improve relationships, awaken the compassionate heart, love without attachment. Drop in meditation classes at CACLV Community Room, 1337 E. Fifth Street. Bethlehem. Everyone welcome. Call 609-397-4828 Gentle Therapeutic Yoga – With Silver Kim. Using the Universal Principals of Alignment (TM) from the Anusara method, we bring healing to the body as we align the body in it’s most optimal blueprint of the individual bodies. This practice is also beneficial for those with pain, discomfort and injury in the body.

9:30-11am. KinderCare Available.

Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610-969-2486.

Feldenkrais Method TM of Improving Movement – Carol Siddiqi. Learn to walk effortlessly by learning gentle physical movements. Good for pain relief, balance, coordination and overcoming injuries. 10-11 am, $75/6 wks, Private sessions $75/hr. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Trager® Approach/ Mentastics Bonita Cassel. Learn these simple, effortless self-care movements which will allow you to enhance, remind and recall feelings of ease, freedom, flexibility and joy. 11:30 am12:30 pm, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds, 610.395.3355

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TUESDAY Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – Betsy Wetzig.

With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally.

6:45-7:45 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Restorative Yoga – A class designed to relax and rejuvenate the body. These comfortable restorative postures are crated by using blankets, blocks and other yoga props. Gentle breathing techniques are also utilized. Learn how to open your body, relax and relieve chronic pain. No yoga experience necessary. 7:30-8:45pm $14. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E. 4th St. 3rd Floor, Bethlehem. 610-867-9642

WEDNESDAY Healing Share – Second Wednesday of each month for our healing service, weather permitting. Doors open at 7-9pm. $3 donation. Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown.

570-386-2964.

Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Camille Llewellyn. A deeper connection with self is experienced using assisted yoga techniques and elements of contemporary body-mind psychology. Focused breathing then fosters release, personal growth and healing. $80/ session. Call for appointment, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

THURSDAY Gentle Therapeutic – Using the Universal Principals of Alignment (TM) from the Anusara method, we bring healing to the body as we align the body in it’s most optimal blueprint of the individual bodies. It is a practice for those that have pain, discomfort and injury in the body. 12:30-2:00 pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Effortless Meditation™ Practice – With Greg Schweitzer. An on-going class to support and enrich those who already have taken the basic course.

Group meditation and discussion via teleconference. Enjoy the convenience and serenity of no travel. 6-7pm. Call Twin Ponds, 610.395.3355. $120/ 8 classes (2 months).

Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – With Betsy Wetzig.

With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally.

1:30-2:30 pm, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm. David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton.

610-253-0940.

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

SATURDAY Mom & Tot Moves 4 Understanding, Coordination Pattern™ Movement Mind Training – Betsy Wetzig.

Helps with learning and behavior styles, family communication, and improved physical condition. Every 1st & 3rd Sat., 10-11 am, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Moms & Tots Moves 4 Understanding, Coordination Pattern™ Training for Movement & Mind – With Betsy Wetzig. Helps with learning and behavior styles, family communication, and improved physical condition.

Every 1st & 3rd Sat., 10-11 am, $75/ 6 cl. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Eco-Craft Classes For Children and Young Adults – Explore your creative potential and awareness of artistic possibilities with the use of natural and recyclable everyday materials. one project per class. 10:30am-1pm for 7-10 year olds. 1:30-3 for 10-13 yr. olds. $12. South Allentown. Contact Janet at 610-767-7907.

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ACUPUNCTURE CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac.,NCCAOM Diplomat The Center of Family Health 840 Walnut Street-Catasauqua,PA 18032 610-317-6064

25 years of clinical experience in acupuncture. Certified in Chinese Herbal Pharmacology. Addressing symptom relief and the Causative Factor. The Causative Factor is the first blow to the body/mind/spirit.

Treating the Causative Factor strengthens the ability to hold and heal.

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

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

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

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

Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509

LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice.... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 32.

LISA BAAS ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE

MODERN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

860 Broad St., Suite 100 Emmaus, PA 18049 610-967-0515

Board certified and licensed Acupuncturist with 20 years of holistic healing, offering Acupuncture, bodywork therapy, Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs and homeopathic medicines.

AROMATHERAPY LUCEY HARLEY

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

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

BODYWORK DIANE MARCHESE NCTMB Allentown, Pa 18104 610-366-7414 www.MFRJourney.com

While Myofascial Release may share some commonalities with traditional massage, it is a modality that reaches deeper & creates lasting change. Helps to relieve the tightness & pressure from your body, allowing strength & function to return in a natural manner. I believe in the innate ability of every person to heal, & I know personally the profound & long-lasting results with MFR.

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

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

Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad page 21.

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 35.

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

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

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

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching.

Being healthy is a lifestyle choice....choose to LiveWell.

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

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

ENERGY THERAPY ACCELERATED HEALING

RIA SWIFT Certified Expressive Art & Energy Therapist 610-262-3971 mergeoneworld.com

Ria Swift is a modern meta-physician who heals using a custommade system of the most effective modalities, love and care to remove unwanted filters from your life. Certified in many modalities.

Practicing & teaching for 22 years.

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FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

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

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

Also offering assistance with homebased funerals

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

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

In a nurturing atmosphere, individuals are invited to experience Greenshire’s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living. See ad, page 53.

VITALITY NATURAL HEALTHCARE CENTER 134 Main Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-0023 www.thevitalitycenter.com

Providing mind-body medicine for over 10 years. Recognized for resolving such conditions as allergies, arthritis, stress, menopause, depression, and pain without drugs or surgery. Offering yoga, Network Care chiropractic, ionic foot spa detox, massage, botanical/nutritional medicine, NAET, JMT and more.See ad, page 27.

HOLISTIC HEALTH ASK an ANGEL

610-653-6959 Skylar1965@hotmail.com www.skylar-angelguides.blogspot.com

Want love in your life? Compassionate spiritual counselor, skilled in helping you find what you need.

Five years experience in relaxation and visualization techniques. Free consultation to first three responders monthly who mention Natural Awakenings.

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

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

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

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

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 53.

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

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

Certified Master Hypnotherapist.

Control stress and anxiety, depression, pain and anger. Lose weight, eliminate smoking. Hypnotherapy certification and hypnobirthing classes. See ad, page 19.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER Fogelsville Area, 610395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

Over 25 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, movement problems, coaching, counseling, weight management, exercises including aerobics, chiropractic, food preparation and much more. Private sessions, classes, workshops and retreats. See ad, page 13

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

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

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HYPNOTHERAPY AND NEURO LINGUISTIC PROGRAMMING ROBERT BURNS

Master Clinical Hypnotherapist, Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, Bethlehem, PA 610-462-0804 www.wehavechoices.com

Let me help you rid yourself of Phobias, Allergies, smoking, excess weight, dis-eases, and many other maladies with out side effects.

Proven track record nationwide.

See Website for endorsements.

House Calls available.

ION CLEANSE® DETOX COUNTRY HARMONY

Brick House in Front of Carbon Plaza Lehighton, PA 570-386-3576

Those with high stress lives and poor diets tend to have excess waste p r o d u c t s i n t h e i r b o d i e s .

These wastes can attack joints, tissues, and organs causing dysfunction. Why not try a safe, relaxing 30 minute Ion Cleanse® which may help rid those unwanted wastes? See ad, page 35.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.670.6700 or 800.376.3530 www.StressReductionResources.com

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

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