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BALANCING WEALTH WITH HEALTH

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A FATHER’S STORY

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A Guy’s Guide to Staying Vitally Healthy

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42 SCHOOL’S OUT Five Fun Ways to Keep Kids’ Minds Sharp This Summer

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

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s promised, men, this one’s for you… our special Men’s Wellness issue. Ladies, please pass this issue along to beloved men in your life after making the most of relevant news, calendars and articles for yourself.

We lead off with a Guy’s Guide to staying healthy based on a few things that men can relate to: eating, drinking and being merry, plus advice to get moving and see your doctor at least once a year (page 30). It is vital that we men change our personal conception of heath from one of seeing a doctor only when we get sick, to taking primary responsibility for our health on a daily basis.

For most of my life I’ve been blessed with good health and readily kept myself in decent physical shape by including exercise in my daily routine. I never expected it to be tough to stay in shape. But in recent years, my days have become more sedentary as I sit in front of a computer rather than walking through factories and doing the physical labor required to keep assorted equipment functioning. I also seem to find more excuses to grab a quick snack and put off physical activity.

Waking to my new reality, I have realized that unless I take responsibility for my own personal well-being, it won’t “just all work out” by itself. With grocery aisles loaded with unhealthy processed foods and fructose corn syrup, I can no longer take anything for granted. I need to continually educate myself and make better choices as to how I nourish myself and care for my body, especially as the years go by.

I am fortunate to work with some brilliant people in our local natural health community. I receive much good advice on simple ways to live well. For example, I’ve embraced green smoothies made in my own blender; learned of a great fiber supplement from a health food store; take a yoga or fitness class on occasion; and try to get a massage now and then. I do know it would be even better for me to integrate the latter modalities into my life on a regular basis.

In addition to good nutrition and regular exercise, another immediate step in my self-care puzzle is to find an enlightened one-stop medical provider with whom I can discuss all of the natural health modalities without concern that something essential will be missed. I’m glad to report that I am finally back on a regular maintenance schedule with a dentist that understands holistic dentistry.

The driver behind these moves to ensure that I have a healthy future has been an expanding mindfulness, and I invite you now to join me in ensuring your own future. Instead of moving through life according to rote routines, we can be more aware of our physical, mental and spiritual positions on a daily basis. Applying clearly stated personal goals and making use of the nutrition, fitness, mental and emotional health and other tools available through the experts and information found in these monthly pages, you’ll find that it’s easier to get back on track whenever you feel yourself slipping off course. The rewards of employing a truly wholistic view of well-being are big.

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The new location at 3864 Courtney Street in North Bethlehem is also home to a host of professional wellness tenants including Just be Natural, MultiSport Fitness, Full Circle Gym, Body by Obe, and chiropractic physician, Dr. Philip O’Brien. On Friday, June 17 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., there will be a free public Health Fair featuring samples, screenings and trials from all businesses, DJ entertainment and healthy food. For information call Jen Fleischer at 610-417-1308.

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“The LVSN wants to increase the visibility of sustainability in the Lehigh Valley and engage the community in addressing Lehigh Valley sustainability issues,” says organizer Andrea Wittchen. “We have four working groups including Strategy and Leadership, Technology and Resources, Government Dialogue and Community Outreach. We have an amazing team of concerned and experienced individuals in this group working to build a platform that leads to tangible results that keep the Lehigh Valley a highly desirable place to live and work.”

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The Family YMCA is a nonprofit charitable organization that promotes Judeo-Christian principles through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

“The Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community,” states Wellness Director Sharon O’Hara Smith. “With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive. This race is open to all and is great way for people to start off their July 4th celebrations.”

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This represents a radical reversal of the government’s former position that, “Any change toward the use of dental amalgam is likely to result in positive public health outcomes.” The new stance will be submitted at the third round of negotiations for the world mercury treaty. The IAOMT sees this as “an extraordinary development that will change the global debate about amalgam.”

The IAOMT, a global network of 700 dental, medical and research professionals, is a longtime opponent of mercury amalgam because of possible health risks from mercury, a known toxin. It is considered especially risky for children and for pregnant women, whose fetuses can be affected. Possible side effects of the continuous release of toxic vapor from mercury fillings into the body include memory loss, tremors, personality changes and impaired immune systems.

Yet, the World Dental Federation and the American Dental Association continue to maintain that mercury amalgam fillings are safe. To date, mercury fillings have been banned in Norway and restricted in Finland, Sweden, Austria, Canada and Germany. With the U.S. government on board, says Charles G. Brown, president of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry, “The debate has shifted from whether to end amalgam to how to end amalgam.” Mercury-free dentistry supports the use of a tooth-colored, bonded composite material, made primarily of resin.

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Generally, all fruits, except for banana and jackfruit, can help get a sluggish bowel moving. Bael fruit, found in Asian markets, is considered a natural laxative and is eaten to help clean and tone the intestines. Another way to seek relief is eating pears or fresh guavas after dinner or with breakfast. Eating half a medium-sized papaya for breakfast has laxative effects, as do fresh figs.

Note that prunes and dry figs should be soaked overnight in a little water and eaten in the morning.

Consider a “fiber day” to move things along, with menus consisting only of steamed vegetables, fruits and salads. Sprinkle various dishes with high-fiber seeds, such as sunflower, pumpkin and ground flax seeds.

According to the American Dietetic Association, the average American currently ingests about 11 grams of fiber daily. Women should aim for 21 to 25 grams a day, and men, 30 to 38 grams.

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Among many uses, it can serve as a naturally healthy treatment for several common foot problems.

Dryness: When circulation to one’s feet is compromised, the skin may become dried out. According to the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, castor oil has long been used to soothe and seal foot skin that has become cracked and fissured, qualified health counselors seek to improve the root cause of the impediment to normal circulation.

Red and itchy: The fatty chains of castor oil are made up almost entirely of ricinoleic acid, which modern medicine recognizes as a powerful anti-inflammatory (Mediators of Inflammation).

Achy: Castor oil has also proved to have analgesic, or pain-reducing, effects, according to a study of surface pain published in the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.

Fungal: Undecylenic acid, an active ingredient in castor oil, is widely acknowledged for its relief of fungal infections in the body (Antiviral Research).

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A new study from Navarra and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria universities shows that a high consumption of trans-fats and saturated fats can increase an individual’s risk of suffering from depression. The study further demonstrated, “The more trans-fats [that] were consumed, the greater the harmful effect they produced,” says lead author Almudena Sánchez-Villegas, an associate professor of preventive medicine at Las Palmas.

The researchers worked with 12,059 volunteers, of whom none had experienced depression during the previous six years, analyzing the volunteers’ diets, lifestyles and ailments before, during and after the project. At the end of the study, 657 new cases of depression were detected.

The researchers confirmed that participants who had consumed the most trans-fats and saturated fats in their diets had increased their risk of the disorder by up to 48 percent, compared to those who did not eat these fats or substituted polyunsaturated fats found in olive and other natural plant oils and fish.

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“This rule is an important milestone that will help ensure that our children have access to fresh produce and other agricultural products,” confirms Agriculture Undersecretary Kevin Concannon. “It will also give a muchneeded boost to local farmers and agricultural producers.”

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The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health found that the single most protective factor for reducing behavioral risks such as drug and alcohol abuse, early sexual activity, smoking and depression,is children’s connectedness to their parents; fathers were noted as being of particular importance.

Being known means letting down the walls and sharing your life story —having the courage to show your flaws, fears and joys. This is not to say that one should overburden a child with inappropriate revelations; rather, it’s about giving your child the gift of knowing who you are and what you feel on a regular basis.

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the essence of active right up until his ncient prophets understood the passing a year ago at age 83. wisdom of living by the adage, “Eat, drink and be merry,” and A Simple Prescription it still rings true today. Today’s health So, what are men up against today? experts further add, “get moving” and According to the Centers for “see your doctor at least once a year.”

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Adopting this short, easy-to-do list (cdc.gov), the leading causes of habits as a guiding principle can be of death for men are heart key to a healthier and happier life, and disease; cancer (especially add more years to accomplish your prostate); injuries; chronic bucket list. The good news about male lower respiratory diseases; longevity is that much of it is under our stroke; diabetes; suicide; influcontrol. enza and pneumonia; kidney

Dr. Robert Butler, gerontologist, disease; and Alzheimer’s psychiatrist and author of The Longevdisease. But men can take a ity Prescription: The 8 Proven Keys to a preventive approach to Long, Healthy Life, received a Pulitzer these conditions.

Prize for his work on aging. A foundHere are five ing director of the National Institute proactive, on Aging of the National Institutes of enjoyable Health, he also started the nation’s ways that first department of geriatrics, at Mount work: Sinai School of Medicine, in New York

City. In his early 80s, Butler was still EAT. The regularly walking around Central Park simple evbefore putting in 60-hour weeks doing eryday act of work he loved as head of International healthy eating Longevity Center–USA (ilcusa.org). can have long Butler maintained that genes term, holistic account for only 25 percent of our individual health and said, “Our environ- benefits for not only overall ment and personal behaviors account health and weight for the rest.” For him, it was simple management, things like welcome hugs and laughter but for preventing that added pleasure and length to life. prostate cancer.

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218,000 men in the United States were diagnosed with prostate cancer, a largely curable challenge when caught in its early stages, according to the American Cancer Society. But why not eat well to prevent potential cancer cells from becoming a bigger problem?

“All of us have microscopic cancers growing in our bodies all the time,” says Dr. William Li, founder and head of The Angiogenesis Foundation, in Cambridge, Massachusetts (angio.org and the userfriendly EatToDefeat.org). Angiogenesis is the process our bodies use to grow blood vessels, he says, a natural process that sometimes gets hijacked by cancer cells. “A microscopic tumor can grow up to 16,000 times its original size in as little as two weeks,” explains Li, “but new, groundbreaking research from The Angiogenesis Foundation proposes that you can stop cancer before it begins to grow.” Li calls this new preventive approach “anti-angiogenesis.”

“Many common foods contain cancer-starving molecules,” Li continues. “Anti-angiogenesis encourages that. By changing the way you eat, you can change your internal environment, thereby depriving cancer cells the opportunity to grow and multiply.”

Li and his colleagues continue to monitor the results of other studies while continuing their own research showing the positive effects of certain foods in slowing or preventing the growth and spread of cancer cells. One seminal study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute in 2002, established the link between eating cooked tomato products and a lowered risk of prostate can-

cer. “Cooked tomatoes… have more cancer-fighting properties than raw tomatoes,” advises Li. “Both contain the molecule lycopene, but heating the tomato changes its chemical structure and makes the benefits more readily available to the body. You should eat two to three [½ cup] servings of cooked tomatoes a week.”

The Angiogenesis Foundation provides a base list of 40 natural foods that contain cancer-preventing properties. New foods are added as their benefits are proved in research. The newest additions for fighting prostate cancer—Emmental, Jarlsburg and gouda cheeses—are rich in vitamin K2.

DRINK. Consuming fresh ginger drinks, green tea and herbal tea blends that include anti-angiogenic ginseng, lavender and licorice root work to hydrate the body and prevent disease, according to researchers at The Angiogenesis Foundation.

A glass or two of red wine, which contains the cancer fighting, anti-inflammatory compound resveratrol, can be good for men. “My own advice to folks is about one drink a day,” counseled Butler. “The older you get, the heavier the impact of the alcohol. But in moderation, alcohol not only has a relaxing effect, it can elevate levels of good cholesterol.

Maintaining good hydration by drinking water also helps kidneys filter impurities out of the body and keeps skin looking fresher.

BE MERRY. The very things that

come with being social are good for everyone’s health. According to Butler, simple touching, such as holding hands with and hugging a loved one, works to lower blood pressure.

Laughing with buddies helps keep blood vessels from restricting, and thus keeps the heart working more efficiently. Having an eye for beauty in our surrounding adds pleasure to life and helps keep us in a good mood.

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romantic relationships and staying in touch with lots of friends not only increases the quality of men’s lives, but also helps battle depression and heart disease, suggests Dr. Mehmet Oz, a professor of cardiac surgery at Columbia University and a founder of the Complementary Medicine Program at New York-Presby-

terian Hospital. He frequently appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show before becoming host of The Dr. Oz Show.

According to Oz, “The more sex you have—provided that it’s safe sex and with a mutually monogamous partner—the healthier you will be.

Men who have sex once a month are at more than two times the risk of heart disease and heart attack than men who have sex twice a week.”

Complementing such healthy excitement, establishing a daily meditation practice also helps men stay calm, energetic, positive and more attuned to their own inner wisdom, says Donna

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Cardillo, a registered nurse who advises healthcare professionals in the Gannett Healthcare Group. “Studies have also shown that regular meditation can lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, improve the body’s response to stress, and even improve sleep patterns.”

Another way to be and stay merry, suggests Cardillo, is to take part in some kind of volunteer work. “Volunteering has long been touted as a great way to give back and make a positive contribution to the world,” she remarks. “While all that is true, numerous studies, including the recent Do Good Live Well Study,

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exercise to help improve cardiovascular function, elevate mood and keep men fit longer, and his conclusions are supported by studies by the University of Maryland Medical Center, Arizona State University, and the Erasmus M.C. University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. He found that, “One of the most frightening disabilities of old age, aside from dementia, is frailty.” His prescription? Maintain strong thigh muscles, which is what we use to get up out of a chair or bed, and do squats daily.

Yoshiro Hatano, Ph.D., popularized the use of pedometers and the 10,000 Steps a Day program in Japan that also spread to this country. Wearing a small counter is a simple way to keep track of how many steps we take in a day. Such monitoring devices indicate how active or inactive we really are, which can be a bit of a surprise. Hatano and his researchers found that most people take 3,500 to 5,000 steps a day.

Raising that to 10,000 steps a day will burn more calories, promote

The research is in. Getting off the couch and moving away from TV, video and computer screens pays off in more ways than one.

Helps maintain a healthy weight: Everyone knows that the more active we are, the more calories we work off, and the more our weight stays at a healthy number on the scale.

Improves brain function: “The decline the brain experiences late in life is not inevitable; it can be affected by things like habitual exercise,” asserts Dr. Eric Larson, of the Group Health Research Institute, in Seattle. Larson and his team of researchers published a pivotal study in the Annals of Internal Medicine showing that older adults that exercised at least three times a week were 38 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The theory is that exercise not only increases blood flow and oxygen to the brain, it may also reduce the abnormality known as brain plaque that has been associated with Alzheimer’s.

Helps prevent diabetes: A study in The New England Journal of Medicine found that moderate exercise led to a 50 to 60 percent reduction in the risk for developing diabetes, and delayed the onset of Type 2 diabetes among those already at high risk.

Lowers blood pressure: After reviewing 15 studies on exercise and high blood pressure, the American College of Sports Medicine concluded that moderate exercise decreased blood pressure in approximately 75 percent of individuals with hypertension.

Keeps us going: The good news is that exercise—especially the short, intense bursts in circuit or interval training— helps maintain and develop muscles, strength and stamina, according to a recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

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A growing trend among health centers addresses this concern, offering men a one-stopshoppingstyle checkup and testing.

Here’s how: Men who aren’t interested in spending a day windowshopping certainly aren’t into a day of appointments to check off a list of simple health screenings. So, special health programs—modeled after executive health screenings formerly accessible only at getaway destinations like the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota, or the Greenbrier Clinic, in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia—are popping up at local hospitals from coast to coast.

As part of the men’s health program at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, serving the Kansas City area, for example, doctors emphasize “maintaining optimal performance” versus “let’s see what’s wrong with you.” Prior to an appointment, patients visit a lab location for tests, so that all of their results are ready when they visit the doctor. Then, on the day of their appointment, some additional screenings are performed, if necessary, so the time men spend with the doctor is used more effectively.

This personalized, focused attention and all-at-once approach can provide straightforward strategic health planning—a map of diet, exercise and lifestyle targets to aim for in the coming year that can keep men here and healthy.

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are best used in an intelligently designed formula as is done in the traditional systems of herbal medicine. In formulation, herbs can enhance each other’s strengths. A formula for men’s health might address some or all of those critical elements of health mentioned above.

Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus s.)

A normalizing herb used where mental or physical stress is contributing to fatigue or exhaustion. This stress may be the result of exercise, poor recovery or challenges in the work place. Eleuthero aids in recovery and improves endurance while increasing resistance to disease. It improves stress response and enhances immunity, which results in less illness. In addition, it supports a normal adrenal and thyroid function and is safe enough to use long term.

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Testosterone, a defining male hormone, begins its decline around age 30—the same time most serious athletes reach their peak performance. The fact is, after age 30, our physical, mental and spiritual capabilities can still improve and our diminishing testosterone levels can be ample.

Alongside the fundamentals of good health—diet, nutrition and peace of mind—there are adjunctive herbal therapies that have been used historically and currently in traditional systems of medicine. These herbal therapies can assure efficient digestion, absorption and elimination.

Herbs can enrich “blood,” the Yin fluid that nourishes our organ systems. Plant roots, leaves and seeds can “move blood” by stimulating its flow, acting as vasodilators, relaxing blood vessels and increasing elasticity of these vessels.

As this improved supply of healthy blood bathes all our organ systems it normalizes their function. Our liver, heart, kidneys, adrenal glands, and reproductive organs then function optimally. Our immune system, which uses the blood stream and hormonal signals produced within these same organs to communicate, then does its job and the stressors of daily life and exercise are tolerated more efficiently. We have better endurance, quicker recovery and yes, optimal hormone levels.

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The berries from this plant are considered an adaptogen like Eleuthero, therefore it does much of the same.

It is particularly helpful for improved liver detoxification, improved memory, erectile dysfunction, asthma and as a non-stimulating energizer. Schisandra can also help with the management of blood sugar and blood pressure in some individuals.

Cordyceps (Cordyceps s.)

Due to scarcity, this fungus was traditionally only available to the very wealthy. Now cultivated, the mycelium (the vegetative part of a fungus) is an adaptogen and can normalize immune function, increase libido, improve exercise performance, normalize cholesterol levels and help repair the immune dysfunction and kidney damage brought on by excessive exercise. It is useful in asthma and has been used in formulas to help the lungs compensate for reduced oxygen levels at higher altitudes.

Dandelion (Taraxacum o.)

This useful root is safe for long-term use to support digestive function, regulate bile flow, improve absorption and regulate blood sugar levels. The green leaves are a mineral rich food and help as a diuretic. The root should be avoided when bile flow is blocked.

Fresh Oat Extract (Avena s.)

Fresh oat available in a liquid extract is a perfect plant for life’s demands on the 21st century man. The milky oat from the fresh seed is a nervine that nourishes and calms the frayed nerves

nation. Prostate cancer can be driven by high aromatase and the body’s conversion of testosterone to DHT. This herb plays a role as an inhibitor of both. Saw palmetto can also be useful for hormonally driven acne in men.

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Five Fun Ways to Keep Kids’ Minds Sharp This Summer

by Janet Forgrieve

Every year, kids across the country close their schoolbooks and adjust their inner clocks to the more unstructured hours of summer. They’re ready to let the good times roll.

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et, studies going back decades have documented a resulting “summer slide” among kids who don’t engage their minds as much as school demands during their joyful break, according to Patricia Froehlich, youth services consultant for the Colorado State Library. To combat this, parents can find ways to strike a balance between learning and fun, grabbing opportunities to teach when and where they can.

These parents find that the more this learning feels like schoolwork, the faster you lose them. But keeping it fun can not only keep kids from falling behind, it also may give them a leg up when they head back to class in the fall.

The key is in “just hiding the learning in the fun,” counsels Christy Wright, activities director of Big Horn K-12 summer school, in Wyoming. Here are some ways to keep kids’ minds active when they’re out of school.

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Reading

Summer community reading programs provide ageappropriate options for kids of every grade and help those who aren’t naturally adept readers to find topics that will make them want to pick up a book, advises Froehlich.

Lisa Parry’s inspiration for her own family reading program came on Mother’s Day, when her children asked if they could get out the beads and make their mom some jewelry.

They decided that each time her first-grader, Grace, finished reading a book aloud, she got to put another bead on a string that hung on the wall. Grace watched her accomplishments grow, while her parents saw her reading improve.

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Families that spend time camping and hiking can capitalize on the abundant natural learning opportunities that such activities foster, aided by books on the local flora and fauna. When traveling to another part of the country or the world for outdoor adventures, do some homework together first about what you’re likely to see when you get there.

Indoor science lessons, cleverly disguised as games or toys, may be just as valuable, not only for teaching scientific concepts, but also in fostering skills kids will need when they head back to the classroom.

Kelly Pascal Gould relates how Jackson, her elementary school-age son, naturally gravitates toward experiments and creative projects. One spring, she stocked up on chemistry sets and science kits. Several of them worked to engage the bud-

ding inventor, who needed to increase his attention span.

Wright notes that many students that participate in her summer school program are referred to her because they have trouble concentrating in regular classes. She’s learned that projects that teach them about science, nature and how things work tend to keep them focused on the task at hand, and also begin to ingrain in them ways to better concentrate in the future.

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During Wright’s summer school program, kids come in early to play Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero; she encourages kids to play these and other games on consoles like Xbox, PlayStation and Wii. Games that engage the body, while demanding mental concentration, not only help kids learn new skills, they may also improve their ability to be able to focus when they need to sit still for lessons later, she says.

“[Games that entail] cross-lateral movement, which means doing something crossover, like jumping rope or playing ball, are good, too, because they’re using one side of the body that engages the other side of the brain, so both body and mind are moving,” explains Wright. “It helps kids comprehend, and then settle down and learn.” More traditional games provide another type of learning experience, especially when kids make up rules they invent and agree upon as they go along.

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Preparing meals is another forum for engaging kids’ minds during the summer. To enjoy the fruits of their culinary labors, youngsters must first master reading, measuring and following directions—lessons that are much easier to swallow when they are followed by a tasty dish they’ve made themselves, notes Wright.

It may take patience on the part of parents, who see cooking as another household chore to complete as quickly as possible, but taking the time to teach kids cooking skills makes us slow down and realize there’s joy to be found in the kitchen when we have someone to share the work.

Parry’s daughter Grace loves to help in the kitchen, and children generally enjoy the tangible sense of accomplishment when they put a meal they’ve helped create on the table.

“She’s old enough now where she can measure and scoop,” Parry says. “It’s fun for both of us.”

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Susan Aust’s tween, Tucker, is into art of a different kind, having developed a love of all things theatrical and voraciously reading books about famous actors and actresses, she says. The Austs started a weekly home family film festival, where they all watch a movie together and afterwards, “We talk about the actors’ lives and work.”

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They require no gas, license or registration, and often are allowed on roads where mopeds and scooters are offlimits. A good electric bike can travel 40 to 50 miles on a single charge. In another twist, the power of the motors in Kalkhoff brand bikes, known as pedelec bikes in Europe, increases the more you pedal.

Examples at Electric-Bikes.com, kabs ride.com, Kalkhoffusa.com and ILove eBikes.com (Liberty Electric Bikes).

Zippy E-Bikes Ditch the Car for a Fun and Easy Body-Friendly Ride

by Brita Belli

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riving a vehicle to work, the store and the gym on congested roads does more than try our patience—those daily petroleumpowered trips are polluting the planet.

The Clean Air Council reports that each gallon of gas we use on the road results in 20 more pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) mucking up the atmosphere we breathe. In fact, all motor vehicles combined are responsible for 31 percent of the total CO2 emissions currently contributing to global warming.

Because most car trips are short— the National Household Travel Survey finds that half of all the trips we make are three miles or less, 72 percent of these in motor vehicles—they could be replaced with a more eco-friendly ride.

With such a wide variety of snazzy new options available, from cargo bicycles to electric motorcycles, it’s never been easier to move on our best intentions.

people of all shapes and sizes to lean back and pedal comfortably while maintaining safety and speed. These people-friendly cycles can be of typical bike length or longer, and some are trikes, with two back wheels. They also can be equipped with a pod-like cover for year-round riding.

The covered, aerodynamic, threewheeled versions are known as velomobiles, or bicycle cars. Rod Miner, president of Lightfoot Cycles, which specializes in recumbent bikes, side-byside four-wheel tandems, adult trikes with cargo and pet carriers, and velomobiles, says that almost every model can be given added oomph with an electric- or a small-engine assist. “For the cost of a gallon of gas,” Miner says, “one of our super-efficient, electrically assisted cycles can travel 1,200 miles.”

Examples at BacchettaBikes.com and LightfootCycles.com.

RECUMBENT BICYCLES AND VELOMOBILES: Recumbent-style bicycles ELECTRIC BIKES: These offer a zippy, look unfamiliar because they are ergoeco-friendly way to run errands, combining pedal power with the assistance nomically designed with higher pedals of a small electric motor that facilitates and large, back-supporting seats that speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. distribute a rider’s weight—allowing 44 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLES: Electric motorcycles provide the same thrill and speed as gas-powered versions, minus the noise and dirty emissions. These motorcycles are ready to race: The Mission R electric racing superbike is not only a sleek-looking machine, but can go from zero to fast in one gear. They also look nearly identical to a traditional ride, hosting a battery pack and motor in place of the powertrain.

Because motorcycles are small and efficient, they don’t require heavy battery packs, and can be plugged into any home outlet to charge. Most will run for about two hours, or 40 to 50 miles on a charge. A federal incentive of a 10 percent tax credit helps with the purchase price, along with state incentives active in California, Colorado, Georgia and South Carolina and pending in many other states (update at ZeroMotorcycles. com/it/incentives).

Examples at Brammo.com; RideMission. com (Mission Motors). For more information see Popular Mechanics’ Electric Motorcycle Guide, tinyurl. com/3ddeej6.

ELECTRIC DIRT BIKES: Nature lovers may recoil at the idea of gas-powered dirt bikes or motocross bikes tearing around trails, but in designated spots, they can provide the thrill riders seek, minus the noxious exhaust and noisy, revving engines. In fact, Dirt Rider Magazine says of the all-electric Zero X dirt bike: “Utter silence... is the inevitable sound of the future of off-road motorcycle riding.”

Its battery charger plugs in to any standard outlet, and all of the com-

pany’s lithium-ion power packs are recycled. While the battery-powered Zero can reach off-road speeds of up to 47 mph, the company Razor also designs scaled-down electric motocross bikes (and quads and scooters) for younger enthusiasts that are built for fun, with speeds of up to 14 mph for up to 10 miles on a single charge.

bicycle into a longtail with a backend attachment like the Free Radical from Xtracycle, which can be bolted on to provide two deep compartments for hauling up to 200 pounds of carry-ons.

Madsen bikes come equipped with a large, sturdy bucket that supplies a fun ride for young ones—or for packing beach gear or shopping bags.

Examples at Razor.com and ZeroMotor cycles.com (search Dirt).

Examples at MadsenCycles.com, Surly Bikes.com and Xtracycle.com.

LONGTAIL AND CARGO BIKES: Longtail, or cargo, bikes are designed for carting everything from groceries to kids. An extended mount for the back tire gives riders extra space to use as a long, flat seat for kids to straddle, with space on either side for saddlebags (called panniers) or other bucket- or basket-type attachments. It has a bit larger turning radius and two kickstands for keeping the bike upright when stationary.

With a base price often upwards of $1,000, cargo-oriented riders may wish to opt to convert an existing

BALANCE BIKES: Pedal-less or “walking” balance bikes (also known as run bikes) are all the rage in kids’ bicycles today, and a quick perusal of YouTube videos of kids riding them shows why.

Because little ones are able to use their feet to push off the ground, then lift their feet as the bike rolls forward, even tots as young as 2 or 3 can do some serious cruising. Not only can they go somewhat faster than they would with a hard-to-accelerate tricycle, they also learn how to balance themselves, facilitating a quicker transition to a larger bike without training wheels when the time comes.

Examples at Access.Kettlerusa.com/retail, LikeABikeusa.com, MyStriderBike.com and Runbikes.com.

BIKE ACCESSORIES: Rock the Bike, a collaboration of inventors and advocates in Berkeley, California, wants to make bike riding a fun, community-centered, mainstream activity with citizen advocates everywhere.

Products offered by Rock the Bike are designed to make daily commuting and night riding easier, including cargo bikes designed for hauling heavy stuff; the Biker Bar, which allows several riders to produce clean energy from pedaling together (providing a steady 200 watts of power); Bike Blenders, which let riders pedal their way to tasty smoothies; and The Down Low Glow multi-colored neon lighting for bike frames that provides better nighttime visibility.

Information at RockTheBike.com.

Brita Belli, the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine, is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Disc Golf

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by Bill Flanders

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on’t call it a Frisbee™. That’s Wham-O’s registered trademark for the flying disc that started it all in the 1960s. The ubiquitous plastic toys have come a long way from being a simple backyard pastime. Today, disc golf is a worldwide, organized sport, with more than 2,500 dedicated outdoor courses in the US alone, complete with competitions, celebrities and fans.

What is the powerful attraction that draws such interest from such a diverse population of athletes and amateurs?

Mark Twain famously once labeled golf, “A good walk spoiled.” Perhaps this relatively new sport’s appeal is that it’s more about the journey than the destination.

Not only does disc golf provide a great outing of lowimpact fitness-building, it encourages the player to keep at it longer. While any bout of exercise or individual sports practice might grow old after a half-hour, participating in a game of disc golf extends the session to an involving hour or two of gentle upper and lower body conditioning and aerobic benefits. Players are out to constantly improve their handicap.

Hand-eye coordination strengthens, as do concentration skills, all with less risk of injury than with many other sports.

Even individuals with a low level of fitness or disabilities can join in, gradually increasing their activity as health recovers.

Economy and convenience are key attractions, too. A disc can cost less than $10 and reservations are not required to play. A dozen manufacturers offer a choice of discs and accessory equipment, including Gateway, Innova and Discraft.

Bill Flynn, commissioner of Trumbull County Metroparks, in Ohio, notes, “The activity provides low-cost recreation to the community, while being low-cost for installation and maintenance.” Such benefits are important to park systems.

Disc golf courses can cover a variety of terrains and no irrigation is required. Areas unsuitable for other activities can thus be used, affording players surroundings of natural beauty and inspiration that might otherwise be overlooked.

As a player advances through a 9- or 18-hole disc golf course, he tries to make his platters fall into a series of special baskets, consisting of a chest-high metal frame surrounded by a chain-link mesh. As in golf, the object is to reach the end of the course in the fewest number of turns. Advanced players choose from their bag of discs according to distance, curves and obstacles. Basic disc categories are drivers, midrange and putters.

One iconic figure on the disc scene is “Steady” Ed Headrick. He didn’t quite invent the Frisbee, but in 1964, reengineered it into a more efficient, usable form. That’s when interest took off. Headrick coined the disc golf label, later 46 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

founding several related organizations.

The Lehigh Valley boasts several disc golf courses, all featuring unique topography. Try Little Lehigh Parkway and Jordan creek in Allentown, Wehr’s Dam in Orfield, Upper Macungie Park in Fogelsville, South Mountain Park in Bethlehem or Hackett’s Park in Easton. None charge a fee to play.

“Disc golf players regularly conduct tournaments to raise funds for individuals in the community and to collect goods and cash for food banks,” comments Tim Townsend, a six-year veteran who locates a course in whatever city he finds himself. “Volunteers also host kids’ clinics, where aspiring players easily pick up the fundamentals.” Inspiration comes watching the more experienced teachers tee off with 300-foot drives, then sink 30-foot putts.

To purchase or rent the proper disks visit Dodo’s Disc Golf Shop at 962 W. Wyoming St Allentown or call 484-3503104. For more information about the Professional Disc Golf Association visit PDGA.com

Basic Disc Golf Distance Driving – A throw for yardage.

Hyzer –Takes advantage of the natural angle of the disc to navigate obstacles. A right-handed hyzer fades to the left. A soft hyzer fades gradually, while a spike hyzer fades drastically.

Anhyzer – Designed to go against the natural angle of the disc. The thrower tilts the disc opposite to the desired direction when he releases it.

Helix – Produces an S-shaped flight.

Roller –The disc travels a short distance in the air and then rolls towards the target. Rollers can be thrown forehand or backhand.

In-line Putting – Tossed from the chest, straight at the pin, with variations.

Yoga for Men

by Jacque Porterfield

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hen it comes to yoga, most men think of it as an activity for women. But, actually, it is a practice developed by men for the male body. In fact, this ancient practice was originally practiced by men exclusively.

However, since it’s arrival in the Western world, especially over the past few decades, yoga has become more popular with women. People have come to associate yoga with women practitioners. And it’s no wonder. According to the latest “Yoga in America” study sponsored by Yoga Journal magazine, of the 15.8 million U.S. adults practicing yoga, 72.2 percent are women and only 27.8 percent are men.

Recently though, yoga has been attracting attention because of its growth in popularity as a training regimen for men. It improves flexibility while conditioning and strengthening muscles, so when men hit the field or court, their bodies move more easily and with an increased rage of motion. As a result, yoga can help prevent sports injuries.

Professional athletes often turn toward Ashtanga yoga for the strength, flexibility and ability to focus they gain from the practice. Ashtanga is a philosophy and way of life that is meant to bring the practitioner into a state of vibrant health using physical postures, breathing techniques and internal awareness.

Physically, Ashtanga yoga can help athletes find balance. Mentally, it can help them handle the pressure and stress that comes from competition. By combining mental, physical and emotional strength, these men become better athletes in their chosen sport.

Yoga isn’t just for athletes. Even those with an inactive

lifestyle can gain muscle and stay lean. Ashtanga Yoga can take the place of your daily workout at the gym and if you run, bike or swim for fitness and weight control, yoga can help. Yoga makes everything else you do easier “But I can’t touch my toes,” is a frequent argument given from men about trying yoga. It is important to remember though that few people can touch their toes without difficulty. Ashtanga yoga is a very athletic practice requiring much from the student, both physically and mentally, but the primary series of Ashtanga is modified for people just beginning; therefore it truly is for everyone. I often tell my clients, “It’s not where you start, but it’s where you can finish.”

As one male student recalls, “As a typical male, I was indoctrinated with a bias toward yoga. It was only after continued back problems and other forms of exercise that were ineffective that I decided to give Ashtanga Yoga a try. Ashtanga has strengthened my core, healed injuries, and vastly improved my flexibility.”

It comes down to this: as we age, we become stiff and tight. We stop getting down on the floor. We sit in chairs all day. We sit in our cars. We may go to the gym and work repetitively on the same muscle groups, creating more tightness. Yoga is a way to counter balance the rest of our life. The stress of job, home and family; the hectic pace of our lives; the years of wear and tear on our bodies and the hours of inactivity at our computers, televisions and in the car are creating a world full of people with obesity, hypertension, and chronic pain. We can reverse the cycle through a daily practice. We can become strong and flexible, quiet and calm our mind, and approach life with the energy and zeal of youth.

Jacque Porterfield has been practicing Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga since 1999, and teaching it since 2002. She is the owner of Lehigh Valley Yoga which will hold a foundations of Ashtanga workshop series with David Garrigues on June 10 through June 12 in Allentown. For more information, visit LVYoga.com or call 610-776-2676.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Teacher Training Open House – Open House Information Session for 200-hour RYT program.

Learn the details regarding schedule, cost and financing, and the areas of study that will be included. 1-2pm. Lehigh Valley Yoga 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 610-776-2676.

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Rediscover yourself through a meditative mysore practice. 7-9am. $16. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

Color Your Heart with Forgiveness – Practicing Forgiveness is one of the most challenging obstacles we face as human beings, yet forgiving others and ourselves is essential for our happiness and emotional health. Workshop will include yoga, meditation, breath and color therapy. 11am-1pm. $40. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

SUNDAY, JUNE 12 Yogi, Awaken Thyself – Ashtanga Mysore Classes with Michael Lear. There is nothing better than becoming your own master. During this seven week-long intensive students will establish a home, self-led practice that empowers them to create their ideal Ashtanga Mysore practice. 6:30–8:30. $340 28/ cl or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

Kundalini Techniques – To Enhance your Yoga Practice. This workshop is for anyone who is unsure Yoga for Guys – Yoga is not just for “flexible” of how to start a daily “Sadhana” personal yoga bodies. Through this yoga series you will gain practice. You will learn skills to get you up and strength, flexibility, stamina and learn ways to re- on your mat with enthusiasm, along with learning duce stress in your life. No experience necessary. mantras. 11:30am-1:30pm. $40. Easton Yoga, 524 10-11:30am. $85/8wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Yoga for 55 and Better – This therapeutic yoga class promotes flexibility, balance, mind-body awareness, and breathing in this class for those 55 years and up. 9:30-11am. $65/5wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton.

610-923-7522 Pilates Mat Mixed Level – This mixed level class is an invigorating, challenging route to not only strengthening core musculature but also improving coordination, range of movement and flexibility. Prior Pilates Mat work required to join.

5:15-6:15pm. $90/8wk $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

The Silent Kirtan – Yin yoga provides the perfect container for quietly breathing mantras deep into our tissues and energetic body. As the slow practice creates receptivity, the sacred vibrations easily wind their way into our hearts. $55, www.eastonyoga. com, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 FREE Community Yoga – This is a gentle class and open to all levels. 1-2pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 Introduction to Salsa – Learn to dance Salsa in a way that is simple & effective. 5:15-6:45pm. $95/8wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

Runner’s Yoga – Join us once or twice a week for a 30 minute run around Bethlehem followed by a 45 minute yoga class. The yoga class will be tailored to stretching and strengthening the muscles most often used while running. Wed & Fri 7:40-9am. June 1 to June 24 or July 6-July 29. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

A Visionary Exploration – Ashtanga Yoga with Michael Lear. Immerse yourself in the Ashtanga Yoga System for a weekend of self-discovery and selfmastery. Pre-registration required. $195/ weekend or individual workshop priced separately. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

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Partner Yoga – Join Dee and Brian for a fun night of partner yoga and bring more vitality and connection to your relationships and to yourself. All levels are welcome. 7-9pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Yoga Lunch – Join us for a 45 minute quick yoga tune up! Emphasis is on waking up and energizing the sitting body and sluggish mind. Short flow with back bends to open the front of the spine and inversions to get the blood flowing. 11:45am12:30pm. $72/9cl or $10 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522 Pilates Mat for Beginner Students – Build you core foundation with the absolute basics and learn to initiate movement from a stable source.

7-8pm. $90/8wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Free Intro to Yoga – Join us for a class designed for beginner yoga students. Learn the basics about breathing, sun salutations, standing poses, balance and more. All are welcome. 6:30-7:30pm The Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610867-9642

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Ashtanga Workshop Weekend – With David Garrigues. June 10 – 12. This Worshop includes classes for beginners, intermediate students and for teachers. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd, Allentown. 610-776-2676.

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Finding the Foundation in Standing Poses – Using the fundamentals from the Iyengar Yoga tradition, Katrina will guide us through a series of asanas emphasizing alignment, stability, grounding, and balance established in a deep rooted connection to the earth. 9:45-11:15am. $85/ 8wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton.

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The Groove is in the Heart – Join Sean and The Wild Lotus Band on a journey into the heart with a special vinyasa experience that weaves storytelling, live music, creative sequencing, inspiring poetry, and enchanting mantras. Vinyasa yoga experience recommended. Vegetarian potluck to follow. 6:308:30pm. $25 before 6/6, $35 thereafter. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Chakra Series: The Throat Chakra – This workshop is designed to activate and balance your throat chakra allowing you to speak your truth and express yourself with clarity and integrity. Class will include yoga flow, lecture, visualization, and mantra. All levels welcome. 11am-2pm. $40 before 6/11, $50 thereafter. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton.

610-923-7522 Kirtan Concert – Celebrate the Grand Opening of Kula Heart Yoga’s new location with a Kirtan concert with 13 Hands and a potluck dinner. 8pm. $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 Father’s Day Yoga – Come to an uplifting father’s day yoga class for stretching and strengthening the shoulders and upper body. All levels welcome.

2-4pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Prenatal Yoga – This program will help strengthen the uterus and pelvic muscles, improve circulation, aid in digestion, exercise the spine and increase overall comfort. No yoga experience needed. Please note: A caregiver/doctor’s note required. 4:306pm. $75/6wks or $15 drop in. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 Restorative Yoga – Join Alysha for an afternoon of postures that allow the body to gain openness & flexibility while being supported with bolsters, blocks, blankets, and more. Learn simple breathing exercises to reduce stress and tension. All levels are welcome. 2-4pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 421 E 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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Kundalini Yoga - Use movement, sound current, breath and meditation to relax and heal your mind and body. Kundalini Yoga offers relief from back pain, stress, addiction, depression and insomnia, as well as weight control. 10-11:30am.

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610-746-5852. $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. 121pm Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth.

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Tai Chi Study Group – For health youthfulness and longevity. To explore more deeply the theory, concepts, and forms of Tai Chi. $150, Attendees get up to 25 classes per month. 1-3pm. The School of Nursing (1628 W Chew St) 1st Sunday of every month. RSVP and questions, contact Michael Angelone at 610-944-0072.

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Qigong – Hilary Smith. Meld together physical movement, breath control and mental focus for improved immune function and sleep disorders, lowered blood pressure and blood sugar, cleansing the organs and much more. $84/8 wks (incl.TaiChi $158/8 wks), Twin Ponds Health Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355

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Gentle Restorative Yoga – Restorative yoga uses props such as blankets, bolsters, and blocks to create a practice of mindful relaxation. This practice is for everyone wishing to bring serenity to body, mind, and spirit as we bring calm and peace to self. 9:30am.

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Yoga, Guided Relaxation – Joe Premecz. Be led into a sublime state of deep peace. Utilizes gentle, restorative yoga poses, simple breathing techniques, and guided imagery and visualizations. Suitable for seniors and individuals with injuries, and/or limited mobility. 5:30-6:30 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 Level 1-2 Hatha Yoga – Hatha yoga is the physical yoga as a discipline of the will, tapping into the inner willpowercreating union in action, knowledge and love (body, mind, heart). Mondays & Wednesdays 9:30-11am. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852.

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Zumba – A Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that includes international music and dance moves. Integrates the basic principles of aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular improvements, and total body toning.

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Coordination Pattern™ Movement Training – Betsy Wetzig. With simple, easy exercises, learn to understand and use the essential connection between your movement and your mind to improve the way you function, both physically & mentally. 7-8pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610-3953355 Beginner’s Yoga– Bonita Cassel.

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Traditional Ashtanga Yoga – LeeAnn Price. Experience the therapeutic flow of Ashtanga primary series practice. Modifications and one-on-one assistance allow this style of yoga to be accessible to all. Classes are designed for all levels. 10:30-11:45am. $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 $5 Community Classes – Great for beginner yoga students as well as an opportunity for more experienced students to deepen their practice.

Blossoming teachers teach this class. $5 cash only. 11am- 12:15pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton.

610-923-7522 Power Fusion – For those looking for an athletic practice. boost to your bandha control (abdominals) endurance, and confidence in your inversions. There is always something new to try to keep your practice expanding.

Every Saturday at 9:30. Lehigh Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown.

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Rise & Shine Yoga - Mixed Level 8:00-9:15 AM Creating an energetic start to your weekend. This class is recommended for those that want a more vigorous, energetic, flowing class. It will be an uplifting practice!

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

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

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

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

savethedate Traditional Japanese Reiki Shoden Classes with Classical Reiki Pennsylvania - For those wanting to learn Reiki for the first time or experienced Western Reiki practitioners.

Discover the Usui Reiki Ryoho meditation intensive teachings of Usui Sensei June 7 - A Sampler Introduction to Traditional Japanese Reiki. 6-9pm. $15 June 25 & 26 – Shoden Class Reiki I – 9:30am5pm, $250 tuition limited to 8 participants; Fountain Hill August 5-8 – Shoden Class Reiki I Ocean Retreat, Ocean City New Jersey $400 tuition $75 deposit. Limited to 6 participants includes breakfast, lunch, lodging and tuition.

October 1 & 2 - Shoden Class Reiki I - 9:30am5pm. $250 deposit $50.Explore www.classicalreikipa.wordpress.com. To register contact Paula Michal-Johnson 610-866-0788.

savethedate The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Self Care Class July 8 – 10, 2011

Come join us at this weekend class to learn ancient, time-honored Maya techniques for improving your health and vitality. Friday 5:30-9pm, Saturday and Sunday from 9am6pm. The Institute for Therapeutic Massage in Red Bank, NJ. Cost is $350 ($330 if paid by 6/24). Class includes a ½ hour individual treatment. Call Jennifer O’Hagan at 908-268-0393 for more information. To register, visit www. arvigotherapy.com.

savethedate Use Mindfulness to Reduce Stress in Your Life Saturday, June 11, 2011, 11:30am - 1:30pm -

Learn how to reduce stress in your life through healthy and practical coping skills. Presented by Marlene L. Weisel, MA, LPC. Admission is free with RSVP. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St., 3rd Floor, Bethlehem.

610-867-9642 or 484-707-5750.

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savethedate A New Experience Healing Services Every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Are you suffering in mind, body or spirit?

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

Call 610-435-3901 for more information.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1 Book Discussion & Support – Greg Schweitzer, D.Ay. New monthly series of conversation about books relevant to healthy living and spiritual development. This month, SABBATH: Finding Rest, Renewal & Delight in our Busy Lives by Wayne Muller. 6:00-7:15 pm, $15, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area, call 610.395.3355 to register.

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

SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Energy Share – Bonita Cassel, Diane Griffin. We welcome all Energy Practitioners to join us in nourishing the mind, body, and spirit with Reiki, Balancing Meridians, Quantum Touch, Chakra Balancing, Polarity Therapy, Pranic Healing, etc. 3:00-5:00 pm, (2nd Fri. ea. month) $12.00, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355 Easy, Healthy Outdoors Grilling Class – Gale Maleskey. A lovely evening to enjoy a delicious meal around an outside grill table while learning how this all relates to cancer, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, fatigue, improved mood and much more! 5:30-8:30 pm, $35 ($60/couple), Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Self Renewal RETREAT: Release Your “Self”– Betsy Wetzig. Bring out your full potential. Fun, play, food/cooking, music, dance, mind- movement

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A Natural Medicine Forum Wednesday, June 15 - 6pm

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

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June 20 from 5-6pm -Help prevent, control and lessen Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. Presenting how diet affects these diseases and simple dietary changes to make you healthier. Learn the importance of omega 3s. Bring a friend both will be entered into a drawing for a Texas Roadhouse gift card.

Complete Chiropractic, 5930 Hamilton Blvd.

Suite 8 Allentown. RSVP at 610-841-2204.

For more information or information on future classes visit www.completechirocenter.com or find us on facebook.

understanding/training to improve your communication, creativity and leadership skills. Also enjoy hand/foot massage techniques! Fri. June 10 (6 pm ) - Sat. June 11 (6 pm) $120 incl. meals.

610.395.3355 or www.TwinPondsCenter.com

SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Applied Coordination Pattern™ Training – Betsy Wetzig, Originator of CPT & Full Potential Learning.. Apply CPT to support your work for movement/dance training, leadership, bodywork, therapy (physical or mental), teaching or improvisation. Sat. June 11 (5 pm) to Sun. June 12 (3 pm). $100 incl. meals, Call 610.395.3355 or visit www.TwinPondsCenter.com for more details.

Reiki Level 1 & 2 Workshop - Two day certified Reiki workshop. Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. 9:30 - 5:30 each day. $225. Deposit required. Includes Reiki Manuals, handouts & certificate. Call Barbara Fenton, Reiki Master/ Teacher certified by The International Center for Reiki Training. 610-967-5106.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions: Tues. June 14th & 28th and July 12th& 26th, 2011.

6-7:30PM. Cost: $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250 or email change@4change.com.

2020 Downyflake Ln., Ste 302B Allentown.

Summer Solstice Meditation – Come and enjoy an evening with St. Germain through meditation. Channeled by Brigette Boyea. Music provided

by Mike Snyder. This promises to be a wonderful evening of music, healing and meditation. The date was chosen by St. Germain and Brigette because of the energies of a solar eclipse on June 1st, a lunar eclipse on June 15th and the Summer Solstice on June 21st. 7pm. $25 per person.

The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and productivity. Cost $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 or change@4change. com. 2020 Downyflake Ln, Ste 302B Allentown.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15 Rhythms of Life Workshop – Suzanne Hastie. dance/movement therapist and licensed professional counselor will guide you in a fabulously fun and educational movement experience focusing on the ten rhythms of life that begin in the womb, dominate in early childhood, and continue into adulthood. 9:30-11:30 am, $45, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 “Love, Sex and Perfect Health” – New teachings, spontaneous and unique to the group each month. Conversations with teachers/s students of Deepak Chopra, M.D., Helene Leonetti, M.D.& Greg Schweitzer, DAy. 6:30-8:30 pm, $25, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.335 Free Teleconference Workshop,”Are You Too Stressed for Success?”– Steve Gunn. Do you feel you are over-committed, exhausted, do things in a hurry, on a treadmill, frustrated with your level of success? In this one-hour workshop you will learn how to use powerful tools to bring goals into reality with clarity, focus, ease and grace. 8:009:00 pm, Free, Twin Pond, 610.395.3355

THURSDAY, JUNE 16 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area, 610.395.3355 Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging for Breast Health Assessment – Dr. Getson. This is a safe, non-radiologic, and pain free state of the art, FDA approved technology that detects changes at the cellular level in early stages of some diseases.

856.596.5834,Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Reiki, Chakra, Crystals & Essential Oil Healing Pillow - Barbara Fenton, Reiki Master/ Teacher will present this class using Young Living Essential Oils. Fun Filled hands on Workshop.

11am-2pm. $25. Materials included. Abiba Wellness- 860 Broad St, Emmaus. 610-967-5106.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Introduction to the Kestenberg Movement Profile -- Suzanne Hastie, Dance/Movement Therapist & Licensed Counselor, will teach 30 hour intensive on this psychological and personality assessment tool based entirely on the nonverbal.

For all therapists interested in the body in therapy and the developmental & psychological meaning of movement. Thurs, June 23 to Sun, June 26, 9am-5:30pm; $700, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

FRIDAY, JUNE 24 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.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Annual Street Festival – Music, food, performances, drumming and flea market. Kids crafts and 100% family fun. Free to attend. For more information call Anne at 610-432-2168. 10 to 4 in the 200 block of N. 11th Street.

SUNDAY, JUNE 26 InterPlay – Sarah Carlson. Join us for stories, stillness, movement and music to unlock the wisdom of the body. InterPlay teaches the language and ethic of play in a deep and powerful way. Discover the ease and amusement within yourself.

2:00-5:00 pm, $15, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area 610.395.3355

TUESDAY, JUNE 28 Smoking Cessation Program – 3 sessions: Tues.

June 28th and July 12th& 26th, 2011. 7:30-8:30PM. Cost: $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 or email change@4change.com. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

Greenshire Arts Consortium

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

Awakening through Relationship - June 3 – 4: Friday, 6pm – 9pm; Saturday, 9:30am – 5pm, It is ironic that relationship can contain the most love and beauty of any area of our lives, and at the same time cause so much heartache and frustration. We will explore this transformative vehicle we call Love through teachings, dialogue and experiential exercises, assisting you in coming to a deeper understanding of the role of relationship in your life: first inside of yourself, and then with another.

David and Julia Santangelo. www.dsantangelo.com. $100.

Touching Base with Creation - June 5, 2pm – 5pm , with Community Picnic: 1pm. A Special Engagement with Stephen Redding Consider the end of separation and aloneness! Explore Life’s River where we can be in touch with the spiritual properties which sustain and support our creation. The second half of Stephen’s workshop will be outside, where he will encourage us to connect with the natural beauty of the Greenshire campus, guiding us into experiencing the Secret of the Bloom as we address and cleanse old wounds. Stephen Redding, inter-worldly mystic. www.stephenredding.com Donation Mindfulness Meditation for KIDS: (ages 8-12) - Begins Saturday morning, June 4. 9am – 10am (weekly). Classes introduce children to mindfulness meditation through: walking and sitting meditation, creative activities, and discussion, learning to become more present, centered, and aware. Together we practice how to become happy and more peaceful.

Betsy Thomson, meditation instructor. www.

MeditationwithMitch.com $12 Spiritual Discussion Group: (1st & 3rd Wednesdays) - Delve into a deeper understanding of spirituality: our connection to God, each other and the Universe. Explore aspects of spirituality and teachings by various authors. People of all faiths are invited into this sacred realm of love and acceptance.

Includes discussion, silent reflection, social time. Donation.

Reiki II Training: June 11 with Follow-Up Sessions - This powerful healing modality and philosophy of life is especially taught in a way that will enhance your spiritual awareness and guide you into opening to higher healing frequencies that are not usually taught. Learn how Reiki can penetrate the space-time barrier, be sent over distance and time, and applied to ideas and situations, helping to eliminate unwanted habits as well as enhancing talents.

Includes certification and manual. Arlene Curley, Usui Reiki Master/Teacher, Intuitive Healer. $200.

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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.

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

Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each month at The Center for Healthy Aging at LV Hospital, 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown. 610969-2486 for more information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30 am. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-776-7211 All are welcome!

ICAN of Lehigh Valley Monthly Support Meeting - The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of Lehigh Valley provides support for women recovering from cesarean and who are planning VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean).

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

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Energy Exchange Workshop – Second Monday of each month. Learn a generic and effective way to experience and benefit from the energy of Universal Intelligence from trained and dedicated facilitators. One-on-one sessions personally tailored and confidential. Be a recipient or bring a friend. Offering received. 1 pm. School of Nursing auditorium; 17th and Chew Sts, Allentown.

215-679-6051 Jyorei Exchange – The first Monday of each month experience Jyorei energy is offered free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM - 1st Wednesday of the months of October thru June. Weather permitting. Everyone is welcome.

St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641 Guided Meditation -2nd Wednesday of the month (free) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Must RSVP limited space. Abiba Wellness - 860 Broad St. Emmaus.

610-967-5106.

Womb Wellness Support Group for Women – 3rd Wednesday of the month. 6:30-8:30pm. Free.

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

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

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

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

Oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211

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

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

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MODERN CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY

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

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community.

To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email LVsales@ naturalawakeningsmag.com to request our media kit.

ACUPUNCTURE CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE

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

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

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

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

Acupuncture and herbal medicine with capable, experienced practitioners.

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

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

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

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

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

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

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice.... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 35

AROMATHERAPY LUCEY HARLEY

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

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

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

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

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 37.

CHIROPRACTOR LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

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

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

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

See ad, page 35.

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

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.

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Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & well-being and reclaiming your life. Safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. Full services available on site, in addition to educational and teaching seminars to certify interested parties. See ad, page 19.

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

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

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COUNSELING – HOLISTIC

GREENSHIRE ARTS CONSORTIUM

MEG DEAK MCAT, LPC

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

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

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

ALEXANDRA T. MILSPAW

FELDENKRAIS METHOD

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Carol Siddiqi FGNA, RYT

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

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

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

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

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

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 19.

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

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

HOLISTIC HEALTH

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

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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 55.

PATHWAYS HOLISTIC CENTER

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

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

M.Ed, CNLP

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

HOLISTIC CENTER

ABIBA WELLNESS

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

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

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

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ALCHEMICAL HEALING MODALITIES

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

Oneray integrates both ancient and emerging wisdom, resulting in an engaging process that takes us to a place of fresh air, where we can realize a deep sense of alignment with our life purpose. CranioSacral, Reiki, Energy Balancing, Personal Mentoring, Reiki Instruction and Transformational Workshops. See ad, page 55.

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

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

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

ROOTS OF VITALITY

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

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

BETSY THOMSON

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

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

Workshops in energy reading, intuitive development and mindfulness meditation.

HYPNOTHERAPY 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 26.

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

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

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.

LIFE COACH Annette Carpien, Certified Master Relationship Coach

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

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

MILAVEC DENTAL CARE

Steve Gunn & Associates Coaching

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

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

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

Meet on the phone or at my office in Emmaus.

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MEDITATION & WELLNESS

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

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

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

As a Certified Practitioner of “The One Command®” I act as a guide to your discovering the easy, powerful six step meditative process to your power mind. - your theta brain wave. Clients experience lasting results and gain tools that empower them.

EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

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

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

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

Holistically oriented dentistry realizes that the mouth is connected to the whole body. Mercury free. non-surgical gum disease treatment with nutraceutical programs to support healthy smiles. Complete smile makeover with High Speed Braces™ and tooth whitening. . See ad, page 15.

Dr. Carlson begins with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system. Mercury free, nonsurgical periodontal treatment, tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere. See ad, page 45.

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

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

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 9.

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

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bioidentical hormone therapy. See ad, page 29.

NATURAL HEALTH

DALLAS WELLNESS CENTER, LLC

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

Dallas Wellness Center is an integrated therapy and diagnostic center. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, nutraMetrix, Homeopathy, Herbology, Blood Typing, Hair Analysis, Ion Cleansing, Reflexology, Reiki, and Qi-Cultivation classes. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad, page 27.

HAAS NATURAL HEALTH

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

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

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

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

Offering our successful (FLT) First Line Therapy, and Ultra Lite therapeutic Life style programs. Our programs will help with weight concerns; blood sugar concerns, cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood pressure. Let us help to implement healthy changes into your life. Change your life, Take back your health. Call for an appointment See ad, page 18.

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TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

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

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your over-all health and achieve more in your life. Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ad, page 17.

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

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath.

Get and stay healthy. Proven FivePoint Program teaches you about eating a wholesome diet, prudent exercise, the proper use of supplements, getting quality sleep and reducing stress.

Internationally recognized expertise on nutritional supplements including glutathione enhancement! Free mini-consults! Call or email for information.

NUTRITION & EDUCATION WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

Offering private nutritional consultations leading to personalized diet and supplement protocols. Also teaching certified classes including: Signs and Symptoms, Interpreting Medical Blood Tests Naturally, Growing Your Own Medicine Chest, Emergency Preparedness, Muscle Testing, etc.

Also teaching a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Take the course to begin a career in health and healing or for personal use.

Also offering energetic and vibrational healing with Ondamed biofeedback and personalized Bach flower remedies.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING NUTRITIONAL NEEDS

Michele Varley Certified Nutritional Counselor 105 Broadway, Jim Thorpe PA 570-325-2277

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Let me help you find the balance your body needs to thrive by overcoming nutritional deficiencies. Proper nutrition can literally save your life. Preventive maintenance begins with proper nutrition.

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

ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad page 27

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

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

Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition competition companions.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER Danielle Dulin MVB,CVA 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com

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

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

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

YOGA Kula Heart Yoga

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

“Kula” means community, family, like-heartede. Diverse yoga classes from beginners to advanced with certified/registered yoga teachers. Yoga Teacher Training, ongoing workshops, and specialty classes such as Anusara Inspired, Therapeutic, & Kundalini. Also classes in Dance, Pilates, and Zumba. New client special of 30 days of yoga and 30 minute wellness consultation for $30. See ad, page 7.

THE YOGA LOFT

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

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

We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Hooping, and Mat Pilates. See ad, page 16.

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COMING IN JULY

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

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