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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

26 GIVE FREEDOM A HAND Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World

by Kirk Boyd

28 JAMES GORMLEY

TAKES ON THE FDA

Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself

by Kathleen Barnes

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30 FRACKING

VERSUS FOOD

America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake

by Harriet Shugarman

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EARTH’S BOUNTY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies

by Judith Fertig

38 FORSAKING ‘ANGRY

BIRDS’ FOR BIRD SONGS Camping Turns Kids into Nature Lovers

by Avery Mack

42 GOOD CLEAN FUN WATER SPORTS

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Saying No to a Wave of Trash

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44 THE HEALING POWER OF MASSAGE From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues

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48 LUSTROUS POOCH

10 Foods to Make a Dog’s Coat Glow

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t has been a momentous and prosperous year for the natural local foods movement. People from diverse backgrounds and belief systems all seem to agree on one issue: Eating naturally grown, fresh, local food is good for our health, environment and local economy. The number of local farmers’ markets continues to increase while more area restaurants are embracing local ingredient sourcing. Innovative enterprises are acting on lessons from prior centuries to make locally raised, natural and organic food more affordable, too, via direct home and workplace delivery services that put more of the purchase price in growers’ pockets to sustain their good work.

An added bonus is that such choices put industrial agricultural corporations on notice that we aware of their harmful practices, ranging from genetically engineered crops, inhumane treatment of animals, increasing use of toxic, endocrine disrupting chemicals and pharmaceutically raised livestock. We demand a better alternative and will vote with our dollars in the face of bullying voices with hidden agendas. Americans continue to wake up to the wisdom of the adage, “You are what you eat.”

One of the most serious collective threats to big agriculture may well be the individual or family that decides to grow their own organic food. It’s a good investment because every dollar spent is a dollar that refuses to perpetuate the unconscionable dishonesty and irresponsibility practiced by chemical manufacturers like Monsanto.

We are not all green thumbs and may not have the space to garden, so we are fortunate to have progressive organizations here that support and nurture farmers exceptionally careful in how they treat Earth’s soil, water and vegetation as well as their livestock. Like the City of Easton, Rodale Institute, Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture and the Seed Farm. farmers from these linages find success revolves around their conscience and good reputation. Most are happy to talk about the fertilizers they use; how they keep crop pests at bay naturally and what food they feed their livestock. As a result of this knowledge, their products are both more nutritious and delicious in every respect.

This July issue is poignant for me as it includes updates on other hot button issues that get me fired up. The relentless pressure to expand the insidious practice of hydraulic fracking continues to threaten our region’s watersheds. All people need to understand the threat and boldly voice concerns to stand tall against corporate powers aggressively working to deal us a poisonous hand that can’t be reversed for 32,000 years until the radioactivity of Radium 226 finally declines.

James Gromley, a leader in the natural health movement, also updates us on federal agencies’ penchant for further eroding our freedom to maintain our bodies as we see fit. It’s vital that we persistently advocate for peoples’ life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness by continuing to build on the progress we have made with local food sourcing via demands for toxin-free ecologies, clean energy and unfettered access to natural supplements. It’s all food for independent thought.

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newsbriefs Pure Sprouts Workplace Delivery Program

Banish the Whole Concept of Waste

ure Sprouts, Lehigh Valley’s organic and local grocery delivery service, is offering employees healthy meal plans delivered right to the office, no upfront payments or contracts. There are three plans: Custom, which allows individuals to place a completely customized order; All Local, which includes a rotating selection of local, seasonal items; and Meal Kit, which includes a rotating selection of meals for two or four servings, with a vegetarian and a meat option.

Pure Sprouts delivers healthy, organic and local food orders to a designated location and also give samples. Studies show that employees that eat well have increased energy, are more productive, have fewer sick days and overall just feel better. In addition, employees who follow guidelines of good nutrition will be less likely to have heart disease, strokes, diabetes, obesity and some types of cancer.

To sign up, call 610-391-1952 or email Lori@ PureSprouts.com. For more information, visit PureSprouts.com.

erraCycle, an internationally recognized recycling pioneer based in Trenton, New Jersey, wants to eliminate the idea of waste with their free, easy and successful recycling programs. The fastestgrowing programs include the Earth’s Best Brigade, the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade and the Bare Naked Brigade, which are always free to sign up for, and TerraCycle even pays for shipping.

TerraCycle also awards points that are redeemable as a donation to a designated charity. There are more than 5,000 collection locations for the Bare Naked Brigade in the U.S. alone. TerraCycle works with schools, environmental groups and cities to transform the waste they are already collecting into a variety of sustainable goods. Their stewards and facilities co-workers have found little to no difference between throwing waste in the trash to putting it into a recycling bag.

For more information, call Strategic Partnership Manager Ann King-Musza at 1-609-393-4252, ext. 3702, or visit Terracycle.com.

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wo Master Stylists at Anthony Ashley Hair Design in Allentown, have recently received advanced certification. Alyssa Keyser master colorist certification from Pravana a color line known for intense vibrant shades while Sara has become and educator for the Surface organic line of products that use top quality naturally harvested ingredients.

Anthony Ashley owner Nina Tulio believes in education; not just for stylists, but also for clients, to help keep up with current trends and avoid chemical exposure. This Fall, all stylists will complete a two-day course at the Arrojo Academy in New York for advanced cutting and color. They want to provide clients with as much knowledge as possible so they feel confident about a new look and style. From certifiably organic hair color to 100 percent natural makeup, natural shampoos and conditioners, Anthony Ashley believes in natural beauty and safe products. They also provide on-trend hair styling, hair coloring, pedicures, manicures, facial waxing, beauty tips and advice.

Location: 1740 West Allen St. For more information, call 610-434-0180 and visit Facebook. See ad page 14.

Summer Peace Camp in Allentown

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he Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern (LEPOCO) will hold their annual Young People Making Peace summer day camp, from 9 a.m. to noon, July 21 through 25, at the First Presbyterian Church, in Allentown. The camp comprises five mornings of stories, songs, games, crafts and learning activities related to the broad topic of peace and justice, for children ages 5 through 12 that have completed kindergarten to sixth grade.

The camp is sponsored by the LEPOCO Peace Center and the Center for Humanistic Change. LEPOCO is a nonprofit citizens group of nearly 1000 members, primarily in the Lehigh Valley area of eastern Pennsylvania. LEPOCO members share a vision that we can build a sane and more just world. Gathering strength from our diversity, we work together and as individuals for nonviolent change, starting in our own community.

For more information, call 610-691-8730, email lepoco@fast.net or visit lepoco.org. natural awakenings

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Seed Farm Ride and Run

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he sixth annual running of the Seed Farm Ride and Run will take place on July 26, for cyclists and runners of all levels to support the farm’s mission work while biking, running or walking through some of the Lehigh Valley’s most scenic farmland. Cyclists can choose to participate in rides of 10, 20 or 40 miles, while runners and walkers can challenge themselves with a 5K held on the farm grounds.

Races begin at 8:30 a.m.

Participants are invited to stay for a post-ride/run celebration, featuring lunch, local beer samples from Weyerbacher Brewing Co, ice cream from Owowcow Creamery, a raffle and tours of the farm.

The Seed Farm’s farmer training and agricultural business incubator programs help to start and maintain new sustainable farms in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley. There is a growing demand to grow fresh, healthy food for our communities, create jobs to develop the local economy, keep farmland productive and safe from development, steward the land and protect our natural resources and replace the generation of farmers that is approaching retirement Location: 5854 Vera Cruz Rd., Emmaus, PA. For more information, call 610-391-9583, ext. 16 or visit TheSeedFarm.org. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Pole Fitness for Upper Body and Core Strength

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ehigh Valley Yoga and Sweat Like a Girl Fitness Studio are now offering Pole Fitness sessions in Allentown. Pole fitness is not dancing, but a challenging workout that focuses on upper body and core strength while improving. Four-week sessions start Saturday, July 12 at noon; Sunday, July 13 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, July 16 at noon. Cost is $65 for four weeks.

The Sweat Like A Girl Pole Fitness Program is designed to teach pole techniques while also providing an intense and fun workout for all levels of fitness and pole skills. Beginners focus on beginner progressions while more advanced students work on a higher level of the same skill.

Lehigh Valley Yoga offers daily Traditional Ashtanga (Mysore) practice for students seeking a physically demanding practice. In 2010, the center was the first in the Lehigh Valley to offer Hot Yoga and now offers a wide variety of hot classes in a 900 square foot room with plenty of space to sweat.

Located at 1701 Union Blvd, in Allentown. Call 610-776-2676 or visit LVYogaStudio.com for more details.

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etsy Wetzig will give two free workshops, Walk Correctly and Your Partner May Stay Home!

From 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., July 22 and July 24, showing participants how to use their body ergonomically for a walk and prevent joint problems, bunions, back pain and more.

Benefits of these simple, easy movements using the internal neuromuscular patterns that coordinate the way we move and walk include an ergonomic walk for the best, healthiest walk; enhanced physical abilities and talents; prevention of injury; increased strength, balance and flexibility; reduction of pain; and even improved brain function.

Wetzig is a movement researcher, choreographer, educator and originator of Coordination Pattern “Breakthru�

Training and Full Potential Learning. She is the co-author, with Dr. Ginny Whitelaw, of Move to Greatness: Four Essential Energies for Whole and Balanced Leadership.

Location: 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville, PA. For more information, call 610-395-3355 or visit TwinPondsCenter.com. See ad page 11.

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ccording to the American Cancer Society’s Facts and Figures report in 2012, total costs for treating cancer in the United States exceeded $226 billion. The good news is that more than 6 out of 10 people with cancer will survive, but the bad news is, cancer treatment is expensive. Most people are surprised that their largest expenses during illnesses are often not their medical expenses, it’s the indirect costs that their health insurance does not cover.

Direct costs include doctor bills, hospital charges and medical expenses. Indirect costs not covered by health insurance include lost income and savings, living expenses, insurance limitations for complimentary care, travel to get the best treatment, in-home care and child care.

Cost effective insurance policies are now available to cover individuals and families in the event of a cancer diagnosis. These policies pay benefits directly to the policy owner who then gets to decide how to spend them. They pay in addition to any other insurance you own, and are guaranteed renewable for life. Benefits are never reduced and premiums don’t increase with age or due to claims. The policy has no cap on the amount of benefits you receive or the number of claims you can have. The policies also refund your premium after 25 years if no claims are filed while protection continues allowing you can collect again.

Limitations and exclusions exist. For more information contact Camille Singleton at HealthMarkets Insurance Agency at 484-542-5428.

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r. Tomas Wachtmann, will present a free talk on Treating Disorders Naturally on July 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center in Breinigsville. Whole food supplements, detoxification and neurotransmitter protocols and their uses for treating disorders naturally with no detrimental side effects will be explained and participant questions will be addressed.

Wachtmann advocates treating the cause of illness rather than symptoms using Functional Diagnostic Medicine, a detailed assessment of the body at the cellular level considering all systems within the body. This detailed protocol allows optimal health through the restoration of proper chemical balances in the body and allows recovery from many chronic conditions that may not respond favorably to medications. The unique, gentle, safe, effective and affordable techniques are a conservative way to approach chronic disease.

Please call 610-395-3355 to reserve a spot for the workshop. Interested readers that cannot make this event can call in July for a complimentary private consultation.

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newsbriefs Family Fun Nite in Lehighton

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he Lehighton Area Pool Pals are hosting an evening of swimming, dancing, eating, swimming races and relays, water games and water balloons at the Baer Memorial Swimming Pool, from 7 to 10 p.m., July 19.

There will also be a greased watermelon relay race, goldfish scramble, penny scramble, hula-hoops and music by a DJ. Proceeds Support Baer Memorial Swimming Pool FMI. LAPP is a non-profit community group created to support the ongoing work and projects of the Lehighton community swimming pool. The group hold events throughout the year including a craft show, Halloween Party, Cabin Fever Dance and annual yard sale to raise funds to support healthy fun at the pool.

The Bear Community Swimming Pool is located at 1101 Bridge St., Lehighton. Cost is $5 for 18 and up/$3 for age 12 to 17/$1 for 11 and under. Refreshments are available. For more information, call Diane at 610-377-5275.

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acobsburg Environmental Education Center just outside Nazareth is offering summer educations for children in August. Art in Nature for kids 9 through 12 ($15 fee includes art supplies) runs from August 4 to 8 from 9 a.m.to noon. On August 13 through 15 from 9 a.m. to noon Adventures with Reptiles and Amphibians for kids six to eight years old and Butterflies and Blooms age nine to twelve will be held. Both are free programs with reservations.

The 1,168-acre Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center offers programs for preschoolers through college students. Center staff also provide community programs on many subjects like natural and cultural history and outdoor recreation. As a part of the Pennsylvania State Park system, the center also provides visitors with 18 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and cross country skiing. s-country skiing.

About 937 acres are open to hunting, trapping and the training of dogs during established seasons. Common game species are deer, pheasant, rabbit and squirrel. The center is traversed by Bushkill Creek, which provides excellent trout fishing.

The famous Henry Rifle was once made here. The Jacobsburg National Historic District lies almost entirely within the center property and gives visitors insight into a colonial gun manufactory.

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is located at 400 Belfast Road, Nazareth. Contact Lauren Forster at 610-7462801 for more details.

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he Lehigh Valley Health Network Via Marathon, the secondfastest marathon in the United States after the Boston Marathon, will be run on September 6 and 7, beginning at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest in Salisbury Township, near Allentown and takes runners 26.2 miles through the Lehigh Parkway to the Lehigh River Canal Towpath, continuing through Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton.

Bart Yasso, chief running officer at Runner’s World, didn’t just make this marathon a beautiful one: with a net elevation drop of 240 feet, he also made it fast. The shady course with a small field is a popular qualifying race for Boston. This unique event features a full and half marathon, five-person team relay, 5k run, walk and kids race.

Registration for runners closes on Aug. 10. Walker registration closes Sep. 6. To volunteer, register or donate online visit ViaMarathon.org. For more information, call 610-317-800, ext. 459, or email Via@ViaNet.org. See ad page 14.

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Regenerate Hair Growth Using Plasma Therapy

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he Lehigh Valley Institute of Regenerative Medicine, in Easton, is now offering Pure Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a new, all-natural procedure used to regenerate hair growth.

New research shows that introducing a concentration of growth factors and white blood cells stimulates the growth of hair follicles. This reverses the hair miniaturization commonly seen in androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness).

The growth factors in Pure PRP concentrate stimulate new blood vessels to grow for the hair follicles, which promotes the production of hair follicles and even thickens the hair shafts. Because Pure PRP is produced from the patient’s own blood, there is no risk of an allergic reaction and infection is extremely rare.

After a hair analysis, a small amount of blood is taken from the patient, the scalp is cleaned and numbed with a local anesthetic and calcium-activated Pure PRP is injected and applied topically. A derma-roller creates microscopic channels that allow the Pure PRP to penetrate deep into the scalp.

Location: 1004 Van Buren Rd. For more information of a free consultation, call 610-438-4460 or visit LehighValleyInstituteofRegenerativeMedicine.com.

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hankar Vegan restaurant and organic juice bar in Southside Bethlehem is now open.

Nutritionist, vegan chef and certified yoga teacher Wendy Landiak is known for using local, organic and vegan ingredients and creating delicious meals that are good for you, the community and our environment. This has been Chef Wendy’s life and passion for over 20 years, and she continues to inspire and teach the message of organic living and eating through many avenues.

The restaurant will be a place for community, fun and education as well as great food. Live music, and raw eating classes will be held in addition to yoga classes held on the second level. The food service uses local produce whenever possible takeaway containers are 100% recycled and compostable.

Location: 201 East 3rd Street, Bethlehem. Hours are Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Phone 484-330-6405 for more information.

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hemical contamination is not always recognized as a causative or contributory factor for illness, and exposed individuals often remain undiagnosed while related symptoms are assigned to other causes. A disturbing pattern of human health damage has emerged that appears to be linked to synthetic chemical substances. Maulfair Medical Center in Orefield is offering diagnostic protocols and the Hubbard method of detoxification for patients with unexplained illness or those seeking to detoxify naturally.

“We are being contaminated daily by unregulated chemicals of unknown toxicity, states Medical Director Conrad Maulfair, DO. “There is a dearth of knowledge on the relationships between body burden levels and health risks in any population and it is undeniable that daily contamination by a range of chemicals whose toxicity and long term health effects are not fully understood. Gradual exposure to heavy metals, pesticides and other chemicals increase body burden and could be the root cause of an unexplained disease. Completion of the Hubbard sauna method of detoxification has shown to resolve the Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 chief complaints in many toxic overload cases.”

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Ginger and Turmeric Protect Skin from Sun

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cientists from Thailand’s Chulalongkorn University have found that extracts from ginger and turmeric may help prevent DNA damage caused by the sun’s ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, a leading cause of melanoma and other skin cancers.

Fifteen herbal extracts were created; each was applied to human keratinocytes, the predominant cell type in the outer layer of skin that can be damaged by the sun’s rays. The researchers measured the ability of each herb extract to absorb ultraviolet radiation and act as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals.

Turmeric and ginger extracts absorbed a significant amount of UVB rays before they could damage the skin, according to the results, published in Photochemistry and Photobiology. Each was found to stimulate the synthesis of thioredoxin 1, an antioxidant protein that appears to protect keratinocytes from DNA damage and toxicity to living cells.

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promise in preventing infections from the fungi Candida albicans and the bacteria methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to several recent studies.

Romania’s Polytechnic University of Bucharest researchers found that topical application of the essential oils from Salvia officinalis (sage) and Anethum graveolens (dill) provided significant inhibition against the C. albicans fungi when compared with a standard antiseptic dressing.

Scientists from England’s Manchester Metropolitan University compared the effects on three strains of MRSA in wound dressings containing the essential oils of patchouli, tea tree, geranium, lavender and grapefruit seed extract against a conventional antibacterial dressing of silver sulfadiazine cream. Each oil was applied independently and in combination with wound dressings. Grapefruit seed extract and geranium oil were found to most effectively inhibit the MRSA strains.

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A study from Oklahoma State University showed similar results with post-menopausal mice put on a diet supplemented with dried plums or other dried fruits for two months. Only the diet with dried plums prevented bone loss among the mice.

Another study, published in the Journal of Nutrition, found increased bone mass among both elderly and adult male mice that ate a diet comprising 25 percent dried plums, while those that did not eat dried plums lost bone mass.

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Ashwagandha Herb Mutes Bipolar Disorder, Lowers Stress

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For eight weeks, scientists from the University of Pittsburgh’s Western Psychiatric Institute gave 500 milligrams per day of ashwagandha extract or a placebo to 53 patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The researchers used a series of bipolar tests to gauge cognition, response time, social cognition response and other processes. After the eight weeks, the group given ashwagandha showed significant improvements in auditoryverbal working memory, reaction time and social cognition.

In a study published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatric Medicine, among a group of 64 men and women with chronic stress, after two months of ashwagandha treatment, standardized test scores revealed stress reduced by 44 percent, anxiety and insomnia by 68 percent and severe depression by 79 percent. Depression and anxiety are hallmarks of bipolar disorder.

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Training Programs Attract Young Farmers

Harvest Bowl Sherri Nelson The juicy red and green tomatoes in cover artist Sherri Nelson’s Harvest Bowl were plucked from memory. “I painted this at a time when I didn’t have a garden and got nostalgic about growing my own food, which my husband and I love to do,” she says.

While flowers comprise her original muse, Nelson also draws artistic inspiration from Mexican pottery and Day of the Dead folk art. Her own colorful, humorous renderings of skulls and skeletons are infused with elements of tattoo and traditional Indian henna designs. Day of the Dead concepts often inspire her customized wedding portraits, and her distinctive designs show up on women’s, teens’ and infants’ clothing sold via her Etsy.com shop, Bones Nelson.

The artist has a multidisciplinary arts education from Canada’s St. Lawrence College, York University and the Royal Conservatory of Music. She makes her home in Kingston, Ontario.

Her work can be seen in private collections in her home country, the United States, New Zealand and Austria.

There’s little doubt that the nation needs more young farmers, because statistics from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show the average American farmer is 58 years old. Hope lies in farm incubators that equip young agrarians with the technical skills and the business savvy needed to compete in the fierce, burgeoning market for locally grown produce.

At Kinsman Farm (KinsmanFarm.net), in Cleveland, the Ohio State University Extension gives would-be farmers quarter-acre starter plots and helps them develop business plans. Financial support is available, too. “The city of Cleveland recently received private funds to expand its Gardening for Greenbacks Program,” advises spokesperson Marie Barni. “Our urban farmers can now receive a $5,000 grant to help start their farming microenterprise.”

Some city planners have voiced considerable skepticism about whether urban farms are an effective tool for creating jobs and rebuilding economies like Cleveland’s, but advocates point to other farm incubators in North Carolina, Oregon and Rhode Island, as well as in Kansas City, Kansas, Holyoke, Massachusetts, St. Louis, Missouri, and Seattle, Washington.

In Chicago, students at the role model Windy City Harvest, coordinated by the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Richard J. Daley City College (ChicagoBotanic.org/windycityharvest), engage in six months of hands-on horticulture training, and then a three-month paid internship with a farm or food justice organization.

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Strength in Numbers It Takes a Village to Feed the World Organizations worldwide are working to create a more sustainable and just food system. Food Tank lists 101 organizations to watch in 2014 (Tinyurl.com/FoodTank100). All are vital in creating a better food system. Here are a few examples.

Food MythBusters is telling the real story of how food is produced through short films, showing that we can have a food system that is truly affordable, delicious, fair and good for the planet.

Heifer International has been helping small farmers around the world practice better animal husbandry and develop more environmentally sustainable sources of food production for 70 years.

Oxfam, a confederation of 17 organizations worldwide, helps find lasting solutions to poverty and injustice. Oxfam America’s recent Behind the Brands campaign highlights how favorite consumer brands bring hidden costs to farmers, food security and the environment.

Real Food Challenge, started in 2008 mainly among students, aims to shift $1 billion of existing university food budgets from industrial farms and junk foods to community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane food sources by 2020.

Seed Savers Exchange is dedicated to saving and sharing organic, heirloom and non-GMO (genetically modified organism) seeds.

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Relaxing Rules U.S. Organic Standards Under Siege Last September, without any public input, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), under pressure from corporations, changed the way the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) decides which non-organic materials are allowed in products labeled as Certified Organic, all but guaranteeing that when the NOSB meets every six months, the non-organic and synthetic materials allowed in organic items will increase.

Certain non-organic or synthetic materials can be used in up to 5 percent of a USDA Organic product, and in up to 30 percent of a Made with Organic Ingredients product. Look for the addition of carrageenan, synthetic nutrients such as DHA and ARA, sausage casings made from processed intestines, synthetic methionine, antibiotics and mutagens, among others.

Sign a petition in protest at Tinyurl.com/OrganicStandardsPetition.

Urban Habitats How Plants and Animals Adapt to Cities More than half of the world’s population now resides in cities, and the United Nations projects that 5 billion people will call a city home by 2030. “We need to understand how cities are changing the ecology of the systems they are built on, and how plants and animals are adapting to them,” says Dieter Hochuli, a Ph.D. biologist who specializes in integrative ecology at the University of Sydney, in Australia.

For the most part, plants and animals adapt to urban surroundings using traits that help them survive in their natural habitat, but some scientists predict the pressures of the city, especially pollution, may become so great that evolution may intervene.

“We’ve created this whole new habitat that never used to exist here,” remarks Angela Moles, a University of New South Wales (Australia) plant biologist. “There will be some species living here that are not doing so well and there’ll be selection for individuals that can do better in an urban environment.”

“We still have functioning ecosystems, they’re just different from what they were 200 years ago,” comments Hochuli. Some shifts will be irreversible.

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Food Transparency Vermont Demands GMO Labeling Vermont Senator David Zuckerman and Representative Carolyn Partridge spearheaded efforts for Vermont to pass the nation’s first unrestricted mandatory labeling bill for genetically modified organisms (GMO). The state legislature’s collective efforts, lasting more than a decade, led to an unprecedented, gamechanging new law signed by Governor Peter Shumlin on April 23.

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by Monsanto and the Grocery Manufacturers Association, Vermont has set aside $10 million for legal fees.

The Organic Manufacturers Association is working to expand funding behind Vermont’s defense because the outcome could affect all 50 states.

Unless legally overturned, starting July 1, 2016, products sold in Vermont that contain more than 0.9 percent GMO content contamination will require a statement on the label indicating that genetic engineering was used. Products that contain GMOs and are labeled as such cannot also label their products as “natural”. The bill, however, does not apply to labels for milk, eggs and meat from animals fed GMOs. Donate to Vermont’s defense fund at Tinyurl.com/SupportGMOLabeling

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Bagged garden fertilizers help plants grow, but store-bought brands can be a scary mix of sewage sludge—treated human, industrial and hospital waste. No federal or state regulations require that sewage sludge, also known as biosolids, be listed on the label. Sludge can also be blended with more natural fertilizers without listing it as an ingredient.

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Toxins and heavy metals don’t disappear when exposed to sun or rain; they enter the soil or travel by wind and water runoff into yards and communities and can be absorbed in vegetables, plants and livestock. When we consume foods grown in sludge, we consume whatever the plant takes up from the soil. Also, elements like heavy metals collect in the meat, milk and fat of animals that are fed crops grown in sewage sludge.

To protect the family garden, call the fertilizer manufacturer before purchasing a product to verify ingredients.

Ask the nursery or store for labeling that depicts which products are sludgefree and also insist on their use at area schools, parks and playgrounds.

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Give Freedom a Hand Let Peace and Prosperity Ring Around the World

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048 is a plan to prevent wars, eliminate poverty and create the conditions for global sustainability by the time we celebrate the centennial of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, unanimously adopted in 1948 by all UN member countries.

2048 dispels myths, including a major misconception that peace and prosperity are hopelessly complicated and unattainable. In truth, both can be secured through the realization of five fundamental freedoms for everyone: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom from want,

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These basic freedoms establish a framework within which other rights can flourish.

The five fingers of our hand illustrate the possibilities, starting with the thumb. It looks different and stands out. It is strong. It represents freedom of speech, an idea that stands up to dishonesty and corruption.

With our index finger, we point and indicate direction. It represents freedom of religion. Each of us is free to choose our own way. Those that decide God is their guide are free to live their own relationship with God.

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The middle finger, the longest, represents freedom from want— the long road of existence and the certainty that there’ll be food, water, education and health care for every one of us as we go along.

Next is the wedding ring finger for many of us, and a finger with a direct link to our nervous system for all of us. It represents freedom for the environment and for life. We all have a direct link to the Earth and the ecosystem of which we are a part.

When the life of the Earth is spoiled, our lives are spoiled.

Finally, there is our little finger, the least imposing. It represents freedom from fear. It’s the “finale” of our hand, our reward. All the others lead to this one.

As we recount the five freedoms represented by our fingers, remember that we didn’t ask for that hand; we were born with it. Everyone was born with the right to all five freedoms.

They are the essence of a good life for all, and in this way they are intertwined; the success of each bolsters the others.

As we learn our rights, we come to expect and demand them, with lasting results. They become our way of life.

Source: Adapted excerpt from 2048: Humanity’s Agreement to Live Together by Kirk Boyd. Used with permission of Berrett-Koehler Publishers. See the evolution of human rights at Tinyurl.com/ HumanRightsTimeline.

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Yoga Festival Debuts in Easton

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he first Lehigh Valley Yoga Festival is making its debut from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., July 26, in downtown Easton. at the Nurture Nature Center, located at 518 Northampton Street, and next door at Easton Yoga, the festival will have four rooms of continuous events happening at any given time.

The festival features something for everyone, from the youngest tots to seniors, the novice to the seasoned practitioner, athletic to voluptuous bodies. For those who prefer to experience their yoga through music or meditation, there will be many opportunities to move to the music or sit in silence. In addition to all of the gifted presenters, an array of vendors and wellness practitioners will be on hand offering services and holistic products. An exhibition of yogic art will be available for viewing and purchase, as well.

For the novice wondering about yoga and the different varieties offered, the festival offers a chance to sample classes like Restorative Yoga with Alysha Pfiefer; mother-daughter team Cat Cappel and Leah Naylor offer a beginner friendly flow class; and Alicia Rambo Wozniak and Ravi Hari Kaur have teamed up to give a taste of vinyasa and Kundalini yoga in their combined class.

Attendees can also begin to unveil mysteries about Ayurveda, Raja yoga and the yogic breath,

healthy eating, herbology and the benefits of a yoga practice with experts, including Iris Kish, Christi Rutkowski, Dave Harder, Linda White and Chris Unger. Learn mudra meditation with Tahya and relax into a yogic nap with Kelly Prentice.

More seasoned practitioners may explore antigravity yoga with Kristine McCreary and acro yoga with Brian Davis and Corrine Farrell. Participants may also open up their hips and free their mind to the sounds of Reggae with Melanie Smith, and heat up their practice with Britt Tagg’s Fire Cracker Yoga Flow.

Athletes will find ways to complement their training with yoga, enhancing strength and flexibility, counteracting stress and staying injury-free with classes presented by Hillary Walke and Erin Mascelli.

For individuals who may have been intimidated to come to a yoga class because of a curvy figure, Leigh Orner-Carnese has the ideal class called Curvy Yoga. Sarah Parker Givens and Sue Pappas developed the Balance for 55 and Better class for those older folks who may think they’re “too old” to start doing yoga (they aren’t).

Fun for the whole family as Miss Alissa offers Kid’s Yoga and Cat Maria and Hillary Steinberg offer Teen Yoga and Gary Warren promises the whole family smiles and giggles in his Laughter Yoga workshop.

Music will be a big part of the celebration. Enjoy the energizing effects of drumming with a Body Percussion workshop facilitated

by Gwendolyn Colman and join a drum circle led by Dave Miller.

Sachin Mehta will bring a musical experience that blends eastern and western styles. Experience bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotional love, with the all-women kirtan band, One Voice, One Prayer and Robin Gualtieri’s Jai Ma band. Dalien, aka 13 Hands, ties it all together, fusing bhakti and hatha in his yoga and sound meditation with an interactive concert to follow.

The grand finale is sure to leave participants feeling elated with the New Orleans’ style kirtan of internationally known recording artist Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band.

For tickets, visit LVYogaFest.com.

Deva Vidya, aka Kathleen Meneses, teaches yoga at Easton Yoga and Shanti Yoga, conducting self-healing and empowering workshops throughout the Tri-State area. She is also a Reiki Master Healer and teacher. With her band, One Voice, One Prayer, she leads kirtan throughout the local yoga communities. Visit One-Voice-OnePrayer.com or HeavenOnEarth1111. com.

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James Gormley Takes On the FDA Why the Natural Health Movement Must Protect Itself

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ames Gormley, a leader of the natural health movement in the U.S. and an award-winning health journalist, is a passionate advocate for natural health.

For more than 20 years, he’s been at the forefront in the fight against government restriction of dietary supplements and for transparency in the food industry, and has twice participated in America’s trade delegation to the United Nations Codex Alimentarius Commission, advocating for health freedom.

Gormley’s editorial positions have included editor-in-chief of Better Nutrition and editorial director for the Vitamin Retailer Magazine Group. He now serves as both vice president and senior policy advisor for Citizens for Health and as a scientific advisory board member with the Natural Health Research Institute.

His latest book, Health at Gunpoint: The FDA’s Silent War Against Health Freedom, poses a strong stance against government interference in our rights to information about and access to healthy food and supplements.

Why do you believe that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are tainted by special interests, particularly big companies in the pharmaceutical and food industries?

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his disgust with the unintended consequences in his 1929 book, The History of a Crime Against the Food Law: The Amazing Story of the National Food and Drugs Law Intended to Protect the Health of the People, Perverted to Protect Adulteration of Foods and Drugs.

The FDA has been beholden to drug companies for decades. Making the situation worse, a 2012 law loosened conflict of interest restrictions for FDA advisory panels. That has further weakened the agency’s review system and likely allowed more drugs with safety problems to gain marketing approval, according to an analysis published in the journal Science in 2013. In addition, 40 percent of the FDA’s last budget increase came from user fees on prescription drugs paid by the pharmaceutical giants.

The USDA has the potential to do much good, but is bogged down with politics and mandates to push questionable biotechnology.

With regard to the controversy over genetically modified organisms (GMO), are certain companies being given undue influence in national policy making?

Yes. A perfect example was the ability of Monsanto to block initiatives requiring labeling of food products that contain GMOs in California and Washington state. Monsanto and the food industry continue to leverage their considerable influence in the U.S. Congress to block such legislation on a national level, despite the massive outcry from consumers demanding to know the identity and origin of the food we eat.

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Did the FDA declare war on the natural products industry in the 1990s?

The FDA conducted numerous and illegal raids on health food stores, supplement makers and practitioners. In an infamous barbaric raid on the clinic of integrative physician Dr. Jonathan Wright, in Tahoma, Washington, in 1992, agents and deputized officers converged with guns drawn, terrorizing patients and staff because Wright was giving his patients legal L-tryptophan supplements to help with sleep and mood. It was dubbed the “vitamin B-bust”. A federal grand jury declined to indict Wright on the charges stemming from the raid.

Current European Union and international codex policies maintain that most necessary nutrients can and should be obtained from foods, so they have dramatically limited the availability of many supplements.

Do you expect such a policy to become part of U.S. law?

These European policies fly in the face of reality and every major food study conducted since World War II. The superrefined, overly processed Western diet does not and cannot fully supply optimal levels of daily nutrients. The U.S. has made minor efforts to tread this dangerous path and been met with tremendous consumer outrage. Potential related laws and policies would have to make it past an avalanche of public comments.

What is the current status of the fight for health freedom, and what is your prognosis for the future?

Substantial threats to our health freedom still exist, but I am optimistic.

Three highly credible nonprofit organizations are leading the way: the Alliance for Natural Health, Citizens for Health and the National Health Federation. If consumers remain vigilant and stay informed on the issues identified by these advocates, we will be able to tackle and defeat threats to Americans’ health freedoms as they emerge.

Kathleen Barnes has authored many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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According to Scott Tips, president and legal counsel for the National Health Federation (NHF), harmonized global standards are enabling overall reduced vitamin and mineral levels in pill and food form. In February, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to both the current Nutrition Facts panel on food labels and Supplement Facts panel on dietary supplement labels that prompt concern.

“While the food industry, media and general public focus on the proposed format changes, new wording and label design, there’s a danger to our health in the FDA harmonizing our Reference Daily Intake (RDI) of vitamin and mineral levels down to the extremely low levels of the Codex Alimentarius, which our organization has fought against for more than a decade,” advises Tips.

Although a few RDIs have been raised, if the proposed rulemaking is adopted, the NHF anticipates that the FDA will work to conform other recommended nutrient values to those of Codex.

Support for this projection is based on an October 11, 1995, FDA pronouncement in the Federal Register to harmonize its food laws with those of the rest of the world.

The deadline for citizens to submit comments to the FDA ended on June 2, but we can still write to the Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5360 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.

Mention Docket No. FDA-2012-N-1210 and insist that the FDA cease pushing its harmonization agenda.

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Fracking Versus Food America’s Family Farm Heritage and Health at Stake

by Harriet Shugarman

need them the most as American policies continue to favor megalithic agribusinesses and push farming families into unsustainable choices.

Standard drilling leases rarely provide broad protections for farmers and can even eliminate their input on where roads are created and fracking machinery is installed on

What To Do 4 Support local, county and state bans on fracking operations and waste disposal.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and other federal and state agencies set standards and enforce regulations to ensure what we eat is safe and that production is secure. But hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and its accompanying infrastructure threaten this. Questions must be raised and answered before the safety of our food supply is permanently impacted.

Conditions that Demand Changes n No federal funding exists for researching the impacts of chemical contamination from oil and gas drilling and infrastructure on food and food production. n No public tests are required for what contaminants to look for because many of the 500-plus chemicals used in the fracking process are categorized as proprietary. n Minimal-to-no baseline analysis is being done on air, water and soil conditions before oil and gas companies come into a new area. n No commonly agreed distances are lawfully required between farms, farmlands, rivers, streams and water supplies in relation to oil and gas wells and their infrastructure.

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their property, all of which can hamper normal farming. In Pennsylvania, where fracking is commonplace, thousands of diesel trucks drive by working farms daily, compounding problems already associated with 24/7 vibrations, noises, emissions and light pollution, stressing both humans and farm animals.

In New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Ohio, farmers that have or are near such leased land are finding it increasingly difficult to obtain mortgages, re-mortgage property and acquire or renew insurance policies. Caught up in a vicious cycle, some farmers feel forced to abandon their farms, thus opening up more land to oil and gas companies.

“Fracking is turning many rural environments into industrial zones,” observes Jennifer Clark, owner of Eminence Road Farm Winery, in New York’s Delaware County. She notes that we often hear a lot about the jobs fracking might create, but we hear little about the agricultural jobs being lost or the destruction of a way of life that has been integral to America’s landscape for generations.

Asha Canalos, an organic blueberry and heirloom vegetable farmer in Orange County, New York, is among the leaders in the David versus Goliath battle pitting farmers and community members against the Millennium Pipeline Company and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.

On May 1, oral arguments were heard in the U.S. Court of Appeals. According to Canalos, “Our case could set a national precedent, with all the attending legal precedent, that will either empower other farmers and communities like ours and Minisink or will do the opposite.”

In January 2013, more then 150 New York chefs and food professionals sent a letter to Governor Mario Cuomo calling for a ban on fracking in their state. As of December 2013, more then 250 chefs have signed on to the Chefs for the Marcellus campaign, which created the petition. In April 2014, Connecticut chefs entered the fray by launching their

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In California this past February, farmers and chefs squeeze the last drops of fossil fuels from our Mother Earth. banded together to present Governor Jerry Brown with a Ad is approved: contact information and spelling correct Activist Harriet Shugarman, a veteran economist and policy petition calling for a moratorium on fracking, statingisthat fracking wastes huge amounts of water. The previous month, analyst and former representative for the International MonAd is approved with changes indicated California had declared a statewide drought emergency, and etary Fund at the United Nations, currently chairs regional

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STEWARDS OF EARTH’S BOUNTY

Organic Farmers Sow Seeds of Change

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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rom epidemic childhood obesity and rising rates of autism and food allergies to the growing risks of pesticides and climate change, we have many reasons to be concerned about the American food system. Fortunately, many heroes among us—family farmers, community gardeners, visionaries and activists—are striving to create a safer and healthier environment now that will benefit future generations. Recognizing and celebrating their stellar Earth stewardship in this 2014 International Year of Family Farmers, Natural Awakenings is spotlighting examples of the current crop of

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heroes providing inspiration and hope.

They are changing America’s landscape and the way we think about the ability of good food to feed the future well.

Doug Crabtree and Anna JonesCrabtree, of Vilicus Farms, in Havre, Montana, are reviving crop biodiversity and pollinator habitat on their organic farm in northern Montana. “We strive to farm in a manner that works in concert with nature,” Doug explains.

The couple’s actions live up to their farm’s Latin name, which means “steward”. They grow 15 nourishing crops on 1,200 acres, including flax, buckwheat, sunflower, safflower, spelt, oats, barley and lentils, without pesticides, herbicides or synthetic fertilizers.

By imitating natural systems, planting diverse crops and avoiding damaging chemical inputs, they are attracting diverse native pollinators, he notes. Their approach to farming helps protect area groundwater, streams, rivers and even oceans for future generations.

Dick and Diana Dyer, of Dyer Family Organic Farm, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, finally realized their lifelong dream to farm in 2009, each at the age of 59. The couple grows more than 40

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Diana and Dick Dyer varieties of garlic on 15 acres; they also grow hops and care for honeybees. In addition, they provide hands-in-the-soil training to a new generation of dietetic interns across the country through their School to Farm program, in association with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Diana, a registered dietitian, teaches her students to take the, “We are what we eat” adage a step further. She believes, we are what we grow.

“Like nearly everyone else, most dietetic students are disconnected from Mother Earth, the source of the food they eat. They don’t learn the vital connections between soil, food and health,” says Diana. During a stay on the Dyer farm, she explains, “The students begin to understand how their food and nutrition recommendations to others can help drive an entire agricultural system that promotes and protects our soil and water, natural resources and public health.” It all aligns with practicing their family farm motto: Shaping our future from the ground up.

Mary Jo and Luverne Forbord, of Prairie Horizons Farm, in Starbuck, Minnesota, raise Black Angus cattle, grazed on certified organic, restored, native prairie pastures. Mary Jo, a registered dietitian, welcomes dietetic students to the 480-acre farm to learn where food comes from and how to grow it without the pesticides that contribute to farmers’ higher risk for certain cancers. “We must know the true cost of cheap food,” she insists.

Most recently, they planted an organic orchard in memory of their son, Joraan, who died of cancer in 2010 at

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the age of 23. Joraan’s to learn orchard is home to thrivwhere their ing, health-supporting food comes apple, apricot, cherry from and the and plum trees, plus reasons fresh, native aronia berries. organically It also injects fresh life grown food into the community. really matters Each spring, the Forto our health,” bords celebrate their says Lanier. son’s birthday by “wakHowever, ing up” his orchard.

“This is just His mother explains: the tip of the “People of all ages iceberg for Luverne and Mary Jo Forbord gather—an assortment us. Ultimately, of our friends, Joraan’s friends and their we’d like to growing families, neighbors, relatives, be a chemical-free community through co-workers, students and others—to advocating for reduction and eliminakeep his legacy growing. The incredible tion of pesticide and chemical use in community support keeps us going.” schools, hospitals, households and local parks and ball fields.”

Lanier aims to help improve on Alabama’s low national ranking in the health of its residents. “I love our little piece of the world, and I want future generations to enjoy it without fearing that it’s making us sick,” she says. “We are intent on having a Tarrant Lanier, gardening with children at the school garden in every Center for Family and Community Development school, and we want to see area hospitals establish organic Tarrant Lanier, of the Center for food gardens that support efforts to Family and Community Developmake people healthier without the use ment (CFCD) and Victory Teaching of heavy medications.”

Farm, in Mobile, Alabama, wants

Lanier further explains: “We see all children to grow up in safe comour victory as reducing hunger and munities with access to plenty of increasing health and wellness, environwholesome food. After working for mental sustainability and repair, comnearly two decades with some of South munity development and beautification, Alabama’s most vulnerable families, economic development and access to Lanier wanted to “provide more than locally grown food, by promoting and a crutch.” In 2009, she established creating a local food system.” the nonprofit CFCD organization, dedicated to healthy living. Within five years, she had assembled a small, but hard-working staff that began building community and school gardens and creating collaborative partnerships.

Recently, the group established the Victory Teaching Farm, the region’s first urban teaching farm and community resource center. “The farm will serve as an onsite experience for children

Don Lareau and Daphne Yannakakis, of Zephyros Farm and Garden, in Paonia, Colorado, grow exquisite organic flowers and vegetables for farmers’ markets and community supported agriculture members in Telluride and the Roaring Fork Valley. Recently, the couple decided to take fewer trips away from their children and homestead, and in-

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“Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.” ~ Don Lareau stead bring more people to their 35-acre family farm to learn from the land and develop a refreshed sense of community.

From earthy farm dinners and elegant weddings to creative exploration camps for children and adults and an educational internship program, these family farmers are raising a new crop of consumers that value the land, their food and the people producing it. The couple hopes to help people learn how to grow and prepare their own food, plus gain a greater appreciation for organic farming.

“The people that come here fall into a farming lifestyle in tune with the sun and moon, the seasons and their inner clock—something valuable that has been lost in modern lifestyles,” notes Lareau, who especially loves sharing the magic of their farm with children. “Kids are shocked when they learn that carrots grow underground and surprised that milk comes from an udder, not a store shelf.”

Klaas and Mary-Howell Martens, of Lakeview Organic Grain, in Penn Yan, New York, grow a variety of grains, including wheat, spelt, barley, oats and triticale, plus peas, dark red natural awakenings July 2014 33

was the environment kidney beans and edaConscientious food that allowed the weed mame soybeans, along producers are to grow?” with raising livestock on about 1,400 acres. Their teachers, innovators, Anne Mosness, in Bellfamily farm philosophy environmental ingham, Washington, entails looking at the began fishing for wild world through a lens of stewards and salmon with her father abundance, rather than during one summer scarcity, and working in change-makers after college. The expericooperation with their creating a brighter ence ignited a sense of neighbors instead of in adventure that led her competition. The result future for us all. back to Alaska for nearly has been a groundthree decades, as a crew member and swell of thriving organic farmers and a then a captain in the Copper River and renewed sense of community and ecoBristol Bay fisheries. During that time, nomic strength throughout their region.

The Martens switched to organic Mosness became a passionate advocate farming after Klaas experienced partial for protecting coastal communities and paralysis due to exposure to pesticides, ecosystems. “Like farm families on land, compounded by concern for the health fishing families face many risks and uncertainties,” but she believes, “political of their three children. Because the forces may be even more damaging to Martens work in alliance with nature, our livelihoods and wild fish.” they’ve learned to ask a unique set of

For example, “We are replicating questions. For example, when Klaas some of the worst practices of factory sees a weed, he doesn’t ask, “What farming on land in our marine environcan we spray to kill it?” but, “What

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Melinda Hemmelgarn, aka the “food sleuth”, is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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Info on the Heroes and More Dyer Family Organic Farm: DyerFamilyOrganicFarm.com Fish Farming: FoodAndWaterWatch. org/common-resources/fish/fish-farming Lakeview Organic Grain and Greenmarket’s Regional Grains Project: LakeviewOrganicGrain.com and GrowNYC.org/grains-main Prairie Horizons Farm: LocalFoods.umn.edu/prairiehorizons Victory Teaching Farm: cfcdofalabama.org Vilicus Farm: RootedMontana.com/crabtrees.html (includes other vegetable and livestock farms in the state) Zephyros Farm and Garden: ZephyrosFarmAndGarden.com

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Buying with Confidence

by The Easton Partnership Many folks shop their local farmers’ market because they appreciate the security that comes with buying food directly from the farmer or food purveyor. There’s nothing quite like the feeling you get when a farmer hands you a basket of shiny, sun-kissed tomatoes and says, “Yep I just picked those beauties three hours ago,” or hearing a farmer explain that the reason the milk is so creamy is because it comes from Jersey cows, which are prized for producing milk with more butterfat.

Sometimes the anecdotes are not so uplifting, such as when you discover the morning’s egg shortage is due to the not-so-proverbial “fox in the henhouse”. But happy or sad, the stories are very real, and that’s what’s builds a connection between the folks that make the food and the folks that eat the food.

What many people don’t realize is that the sense of food security goes far beyond the customer service. Gaining approval to sell at a farmers’ market is no small task, especially a producer-only market, which requires that all products must be grown, produced or created by the seller, like the Easton Farmers’ Market.

“Many vendors tell us the Easton Farmers’ Market is too strict, or there are too many rules,” says Market Manager Megan McBride. “The truth is we’re proud of our high standards.

We tell our vendors that if you can get approved by the Easton Farmers’ Market, you’ll be set to sell just about anywhere!”

Many farmers’ market vendors are brand-new startup businesses, and it’s important that they start out on the right foot, securing all the necessary approvals from the department of agriculture, the health department and the market itself.

The Easton Farmers’ Market Advisory Council (EFMAC) is the market’s governing body and has final say over all vendor applications. Prospective food purveyors are often disappointed to hear that they can’t sell the fabulous pies or jams that they produce in their home kitchen, because all food vendors must be licensed and operate out of a certified and inspected kitchen.

Meanwhile, farmers undergo their own round of scrutiny. Dairy farms and those selling pasture-raised meat are

inspected by the city of Easton Health Department and their local health department as well as the state department of agriculture. The Easton Farmers’ Market takes it a step further by conducting farm inspections with the help of Buy Fresh Buy Local Greater Lehigh Valley and a local agriculture grad from Delaware Valley College.

McBride stresses the importance of making sure that all animals are cared for in a healthy and humane manner and knowing that there is adequate land acreage per animal.

She says, “If we say the animals are pasture-raised or grassfinished, they darn well better be!” It should be noted that Easton Farmers’ Market bylaws prohibit farmers from operating concentrated animal feeding operations (feedlots).

Produce vendors don’t escape their moment under the microscope, either. McBride indicated the demand for local and farm-fresh product has unfortunately attracted some shady characters looking to make a fast buck. She says, “A few of these fake farmers use the local food movement as a marketing ploy and don’t in fact grow their own produce. They’re off buying veggies and fruit at the auctions in New York or Lancaster and then labeling it as their own.”

When inspecting a vegetable farm or orchard, the Market is looking at growing practices, chemical usage and questioning the use of genetically modified seeds (EFM bylaws prohibit the use of GMO produce). McBride explains, “While EFM does offer a mix of organically grown and conventionally grown produce, it’s important to us that our customers know what they’re buying.

Unfortunately, growing tree fruit [apples, peaches, plums] in the Northeast without the use of pesticides and fungicides is next to impossible. Our orchard vendors practice what’s known as integrated pest management, or IPM. These are things that are important for us to know.” All EFM produce farmers must also supply a grower’s chart, indicating number of rows and acreage for each fruit or vegetable and expected production levels.

All this oversight is intended to keep Market customers safe and ensure that the products they are purchasing are true to their labeling. McBride sums up by saying, “We’re proud to offer our customers a multitude of food choices and provide clear accurate product information that allows them to make their own informed decisions. We like to think we offer some peace of mind in a rather confusing world.”

The Easton Farmers Market is now year-round. Summer hours in Centre Square are Wednesday evenings from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information on becoming an Easton Farmers’ Market vendor, visit EastonFarmersMarket.com. natural awakenings

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Blending enough ingredients for two smoothies can yield a leftover serving to store in a reusable glass jar in the refrigerator. To reactivate the full taste later, just turn over the jar and give it a good shake to re-blend the ingredients.

Spirulina (made from a microsaltwater plant) and wheatgrass juice and powder are some popular smoothie additions. Milled flax seeds add healthy fat, but their water-soluble fiber also adds a little bulk; although the texture

Sunny-Day Sippers Black Cherry Raspberry Yields 2 servings

Summertime, and the Sippin’ is Easy

Quick and Cool Vegan Smoothies

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like yogurt, placed in a standard or moothies offer big nutrition in a high-speed performance blender. Next, small package. Based on a vegan add the desired fruits or vegetables and source of lean protein like cocoflavorings, followed by ice. Start on nut milk or yogurt, soy, chia seeds or a a slower speed, holding down the lid vegan protein powder made from dried tightly, before increasing the speed to beans or hemp, they can energize us achieve a velvety texture. If the smoothfor a full day of summer activities. ie is too thin, add more frozen fruit or

Other ingredients follow the peak ice. Freezing the fruits first and then of summer crops. Berries, greens, blending them into a smoothie can submelon, tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, stitute for ice. Peeling bananas before celery, carrots and stone fruits like freezing them makes smoothie-making peaches and mangoes add antioxieasier. Freezing the fruits in recipe-size dants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. A tablespoon or two of milled flax seeds, portions also simplifies the process.

Smooth-fleshed fruits like manhemp or nut butter adds richness to the goes, papayas, bananas, ripe peaches flavor, while providing omega-3 fatty acids necessary for complete nutrition. and nectarines blend more easily to a silky finish than do fresh berries.

For the finale, add a touch of sweetTender, baby greens such as spinach, ness from fruits, maple syrup, agave kale or chard virtually disappear within nectar or stevia. a smoothie; if using mature, rather than

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¼ cup cranberry juice 1 cup pitted sweet black cherries ½ cup raspberries 1 /3 cup plain soy or coconut yogurt 4 ice cubes Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Mango Lassi Yields 2 servings ¾ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk ¼ cup vanilla soy, almond or coconut milk yogurt ¾ tsp vanilla extract 1½ cups chopped fresh mango, frozen ½ tsp ground cardamom Agave nectar to taste Ground pistachios for garnish Combine the milk, yogurt, vanilla extract, mango and cardamom and blend using low to high speeds until smooth.

Add agave nectar to taste and blend again. Sprinkle ground pistachios over each serving.

difference isn’t noticeable if the smoothie is enjoyed right away, it will be apparent if it sits for 20 minutes or more.

With the whir of a blender—and no cooking—summer’s tastiest bounty transforms into at-home or on-the-go beverages to revive, replenish and renew us so we’re ready for our next adventure.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Yields 2 servings 2 cups tomatoes, chopped ½ cup tomato juice ¼ cup apple juice ½ cup carrots ¼ cup celery, chopped Tabasco or other hot sauce to taste 2 cups ice Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Yields 2 servings 1 cup apple juice 1 cup sliced sweet apple ¼ cup applesauce ½ cup sliced carrots ½ cup cucumber, peeled and sliced 2 cups ice Dash of nutmeg or cinnamon (optional) Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Yields 2 servings 2-3 cups watermelon, seeded 1 cup low-fat vegan vanilla yogurt 1 cup frozen organic strawberries 1 cup frozen organic sliced peaches Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth.

Seasonal Suppers Summer Salad Smoothie Yields 2 servings ½ cup apple juice 2 cups stemmed and chopped baby spinach, Swiss chard or kale 1 apple, unpeeled, cored and chopped ½ avocado, peeled and chopped ½ cup cilantro leaves 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice 1 Tbsp matcha (fine green tea powder) 1 Tbsp milled flax seeds ¼ cup vegan protein powder Combine all ingredients and blend from low to high speed until smooth. natural awakenings

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“It’s not how fast and how far you go, it’s what you see, smell, touch and listen to along the way. You might move only five feet in 15 minutes, but what you see and discuss will help children grow into respectful

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CAMPING TURNS KIDS INTO NATURE LOVERS

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hether urban or rural, animal adaptations, food chains and children in our state averecosystems and meets requirements for age 4.5 minutes outdoors scout badges in a fun setting. and four hours in front of a screen every

The Irvine Nature Center, in Owday,” says Barbara Erickson, president of ings Mills, Maryland, near Baltimore, ofThe Trustees of Reservations conservafers a rich outdoor experience. Organiztion nonprofit, in Sharon, Massachusetts. ers provide food, activities and camping

One way to disconnect kids from equipment. Children first attend a fire electronics is to go camping. Such safety class, and then help cook a meal educational, fresh air exercise is inand make s’mores. At night, participants clusive and inexpensive. David Finch, learn how to mimic owl hoots and superintendent of the Dunes Edge practice their new skills, often receiving Campground, in Provincetown, Massahoots in return. Night walks sometimes chusetts, suggests borrowed gear for the include sightings of deer, bats or flying first outing. A backyard campout can squirrels, while morning walks showcase be a rewarding trial run; each child can groundhogs and birds. ask a friend to stay over and a parent

Jean Gazis, with the women’s and and the family dog can participate. girls’ rights nonprofit Legal Momen Once kids have the hang of sleeptum, in Brooklyn, New York, observes, ing somewhere outside their own bed“It’s easier to camp with small, even room, consider an overnight program at tiny, children, than with older kids. a local or regional zoo. Kids get a kick Babies are portable.” She recalls takout of watching the animals and learning ing her 7-week-old infant along and about their behaviors, diets and habitats. nostalgically comments, “Now that the The Toledo Zoo, in Ohio, offers Snooze kids are 11 and 14, they don’t have as at the Zoo, including a pizza dinner, much free time.” breakfast and admission the next day.

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explorers and lifelong campers.

Take photos and bring a journal; a child’s adventures are the best keepsakes.” ~ Stephanie Rach, founder of the Let’s Go Chipper play-based learning program, in Corte Madera, CA a destination four hours away is the limit for car trips with small children.

She advises giving everyone duties.

“My young son once had a great time digging a ditch around the tent when it began to rain,” she recalls. “He kept the sleeping bags dry and got to play in the mud.”

Jeff Alt, of Cincinnati, Ohio, author of Get Your Kids Hiking, suggests, “Start them young and keep it fun. Get the kids involved in the planning. My kids have gone along since they were born.

We stayed at a lodge when they were small because little trekkers have a lot of gear. During the day we were out in the park exploring, always keeping in mind that kids tire out fast.” His mandatory equipment includes good walking shoes, sunscreen and bug spray. Adhering to such rules as never leave the trail or wander off and don’t pick flowers or touch animals is non-negotiable.

Stephanie Wear, a biologist for The Nature Conservancy, working in Beaufort, South Carolina, has found that it’s easy to make the experience lively.

“We like to do observational scavenger hunts—find the flower, the mushroom or the tree that looks like a picture and make a list of what you see. Getting out in nature sharpens observation skills,

Budget Gear

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boosts creativity and improves physical and mental health,” she says. Wear notes that her kids have listed 70 forms of life in the family’s backyard alone.

Visit a local park or NatureRocks.org to take part in more activities and explore different locations. “Nature presents a great parenting tool,” she remarks.

Summertime camping helps every member of the family unplug, unwind and wander along new paths.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

If family members enjoy their initial camping experiences, it’s time to invest in gear.

Goodwill Industries and other thrift stores may have some items, although finding what’s needed will be a hit-ormiss endeavor. Note that sleeping bags at thrifts will most likely be for indoor use only—not waterproofed or suitable for colder weather. Military surplus stores are a better bet.

Check these sites for bargains or discounted prices: Tinyurl.com/BargainOutfitters Cabelas.com Campmor.com Craigslist.org The-House.com/buy-cheap-camping. html

Tinyurl.com/OverstockHiking Rei.com/outlet

Thrift shops often have inexpensive flatware and plastic/reusable dishes (cuts paper waste at the campsite), as well as clothing that carefree kids won’t have to worry about ruining; pick gender-neutral colors so T-shirts can be passed down or shared.

When packing, give each child a personally labeled travel container with clothing, toothbrush and other essentials, and a current checklist to be sure each item is packed (and repacked at camp).

Include other items of their choosing but if any of them don’t fit in, they don’t go along.

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Whoa! to Limitations Therapeutic Horseback Riding Strengthens Kids

by Cyndee Woolley

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ach “Zachman” Aldridge was nonprofit Naples Equestrian Challenge born healthy, but at just 10 therapeutic riding program. A medical weeks, he was hospitalized at examination ensures a child is qualithe hands of his birth father. Suffering fied for safe participation. from a brain aneurism, partial paraly During his first lessons, riding sis and multiple broken bones from instructors had to prop up Zach’s head shaken baby syndrome, Zach’s mother, using “boppy pillows”. However, after Rebekah, was told that he might live just a few months, the Aldridge family for a year. saw dramatic improvements as the boy

Rebekah’s hope for a miracle was began speaking and telling his horse to granted as her son’s life extended into “trot on.” weeks, months and years. Yet, at 4,

Next, Zach began walking, a the effects of the injury still prevented surprise to all. His growing strength had Zach from walking or talking like worked to overcome the paralysis and other children. the gentle rocking motion of his thera “While some people are resigned peutic riding sessions gently pushed his to leave special children like Zach displaced hip back into place, ultimately confined to a wheelchair, therapeuenabling him to take steps on his own. tic horseback riding gives them more

Zach’s achievements are not options and improves their quality of unique. Life-changing milestones like life,” advises Kim Minarich, executhis are common occurrences at the tive director of Southwest Florida’s 850 nationwide therapeutic riding 40 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

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centers registered with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) International.

Now in its 21st year, Dream Catchers, at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center, in Toano, Virginia, is one such center celebrating its many success stories. Kendall Lecker, a PATH International-certified advanced instructor, describes the rapid progress of a new 6-year-old student living with autism as illustration.

In his first session, he slumped over in the saddle and struggled to hold himself up; by his third session, he was sitting up straight and confidently giving commands to his horse.

“Often, our riders start with insufficient core strength and may not be able to hold themselves upright, something the average person takes for granted.

But, in a relatively short time, most riders can see dramatic improvements,” says Lecker.

Both Naples Equestrian Challenge and Dream Catchers have achieved premier accreditation by demonstrating the highest levels of training, safety standards and quality controls in the industry developed to protect the riders, staff and volunteers. Feedback from approximately 56,000 participants nationwide, including nearly 41,000 under the age of 18, show that therapeutic horseback riding helps participants in five key areas:

Normalizes muscle tone. Riding a horse helps children of all abilities build core strength and exercise muscles that they may not be able to work from the confines of a wheelchair.

Increases flexibility and relaxation. The natural rhythm of a horse’s gait provides a relaxing effect on tense muscles and can gently rock joints back into place. It’s a unique therapeutic benefit not easily achieved through traditional physical therapy.

Improves coordination, balance and strength. Completing tasks like picking up an object, riding across the arena and placing it in a bucket helps riders develop hand/eye coordination.

The movements also help improve balance and strength.

Promotes spatial orientation and fine motor skills. Working side-by-side with their assigned volunteers and

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Spring Reins of Hope/Growth

“The riding center gave me a place to realize I wasn’t the only one with challenges. It was a place that I could go to and be normal for part of the week.” ~ Tiffany Billings, a college student with cerebral palsy horses and reaching for objects from a different perspective than usual helps youths develop their spatial sense and fine motor skills.

Enhances self-esteem, self-confidence and self-control. Riders are encouraged to give verbal commands to their horse during sessions, which effects a command of vocabulary and boosts confidence while they bond with the horse.

While the documented benefits are derived from personal testimonials rather than clinical studies, the positive results for children like Zach are indisputable. Meanwhile, therapeutic horseback riding is gaining increased acceptance in the medical community as more doctors are recommending this life-changing activity for their patients.

PATH International spokesperson Cher Smith says, “Our mission is to help certified centers provide safe access for all individuals living with special needs.”

For more information, visit PathIntl.org.

Cyndee Woolley works as an advocate for therapeutic riding centers.

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onprofit Spring Reins of Life is an Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association model program offering equine-assisted psychotherapy (EAP) and equine-assisted learning (EAL), incorporating the use of horses for therapeutic intervention toward promoting emotional growth and healing The program includes licensed Mental Health Professional a certified Equine Specialist, and Horses specifically selected for their capacity to work with individuals that are troubled or suffering.

There are no riding or mounted activities offered. While there are many benefits to horseback riding, the EAGALA model is a solution-focused program which offers the emotional benefits of behavioral rehearsal combined with a rich experiential component that naturally develops when observing clients interacting with the horses at “free will”, or on equal ground.

Spring Reins of Life provides services to populations that have the least access to equine therapy, yet are the same individuals who would derive the greatest benefit, including services to military veterans and their families, bereaved children, at-risk/high-risk youth and addiction recovery. Groups are offered to those that qualify free of charge, dependent upon public, private and corporate funding.

Animal-assisted therapy with horses combines the positive emotional effects gained from the human/horse bond with opportunities to challenge and explore thoughts and internal struggles during activities with an equine partner. It is a therapeutic intervention that defeats the stigma often associated with traditional counseling, but more importantly, it is an intervention that works.

Location Foxx Creek Farm, 281 Longhill Road, Hillsborough, New Jersey. Call 347-886-2798 or visit SpringReinsOfLife. org for more information.

qui-librium is an equestrian center located on an 18-acre farm in Nazareth, with two barns, indoor and outdoor arenas, a spring-fed pond and 16 acres of pasture. The mission of Equi-librium is to empower individuals with special needs to reach their highest potential through horse-related activities.

There is no “typical” Equi-librium participant. The people that come are from all backgrounds, with varying degrees of cognitive, physical, behavioral, psychological or sensory disabilities. Ages range from 2 years old to 75. Their primary disabilities include autism, attention deficit disorder (ADD), attention deficit, hyperactive disorder (ADHD), cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, traumatic brain injury (TBI), developmental delay, mental retardation, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder(ODD), obsessive/compulsive disorder (OCD), sensory dysfunction, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, visual, hearing or language impairments, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy.

Participants come from special education classes at local schools, social service agencies, mental health/mental retardation agencies, children and youth group homes, physicians and therapists, rehabilitation or vocational training centers and as personal referrals from other participants Hippotherapy Mondays are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., depending on the schedule and availability of the therapists.

Equine-Assisted Learning is arranged by special contract with an agency or school.

Equine-Assisted Movement Private sessions are available by appointment yearround. A half-day summer camp for ages 9 to12 runs weekly from July 7 through August 22 and siblings and friends can come too, everyone is welcome. The cost is $250 per camper, including riding, horsemanship activities, arts and crafts and refreshments.

Location: 524 Fehr Rd., Nazareth, PA. Phone: 610-365-2266 or visit Equi-Librium.org. for more information.

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Be a hero, Neal likens scuba diving he ocean is my bliss. to entering another world, reMy job lets me do take pollution vealing nature’s undersea glowhat I love and call ries. “Crabs sneak a peek and it work,” says Andrea Neal, Ph.D., founder and CEO down to zero. you’re face-to-face with fish.

Sea lions want to play,” she of Blue Ocean Sciences, a ~ National Park says. “I’ve also had great white scientific collaboration seekService ing healthy water solutions, sharks cruise by and give me in Ojai, California. “When I an intimidating nudge.” surf, I’m in sync with water and air at the It’s not just sharks and extreme same time.” One time during a Scandina- weather that swimmers, divers and vian snowfall, she donned a wet suit to watercraft enthusiasts worry about these ride eight-foot waves; after splashdown, days—it’s trash, too. The most basic she emerged with ice-tipped eyelashes requirement for safe water sports is clean and a huge grin. “I’ve never been so water. Plastics, paper and other debris, cold, but it was glorious!” ranging from microscopic toxins to

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everyday garbage, pose life-threatening hazards to human and marine life. “I want my kids and their kids to share in what I’ve experienced,” exclaims Neal, part of the global scientific community redefining clean water habitats as an investment.

Semiannual walking beach cleanups, an Oregon tradition for 30 years, have removed 2.8 million pounds of trash, largely comprising cigarette butts, fishing ropes and plastic bottles. Unusual items include telephone poles and a 200-pound Styrofoam block. In the 2014 spring campaign, 4,800 volunteers that treasure coastal recreational activities removed an estimated 24 tons of litter and marine debris (solv.org). What West Coasters see can also show up in Japan and vice versa, so coordinated cleanup efforts benefit outdoor enthusiasts in both countries.

Lake Tahoe, on the California/ Nevada border, beckons paddleboard, raft, canoe and kayak aficionados. Last year, volunteers for the Great Sierra River Cleanup, a Sierra Nevada Conservancy project, finessed the condition of this recreational site by picking up a ton of trash in and near the water and were able to recycle 600 pounds of it (Tinyurl. com/SierraRiverCleanup).

Desert winds, combined with flat landscapes, blow Las Vegas debris into Nevada’s Lake Mead. Operation Zero – Citizens Removing and Eliminating Waste, ferries volunteers to a cove accessible only by boat to clean and enjoy the

“In the spring, when waters are high, Rivers for Change sponsors paddling races and other California river events to highlight the importance of clean water. Starting in September and continuing through the winter months, they partner with water use organizations and land trusts to help clean up waterways like the Sacramento River.” ~ Matt Palmarillo, California 100 event director, RiversForChange.org area (Tinyurl.com/LakeMeadOperationZero).

The improved natural environment attracts visitors to the lake to try new sports like wakesurfing, riding the water behind a wave-producing boat by dropping the tow line once waves form. The

more adventurous go wakeboarding, which combines water skiing, snowboarding and surfing skills as the rider becomes airborne between waves. The more advanced sport of waterskating requires more stylish skateboarder moves.

Further inland, Adopt-a-Beach volunteers help keep the Great Lakes clean.

More than a beach sweep, volunteers regularly monitor litter throughout the year and perform a complete beach health assessment on each visit. The eight Great Lakes border states—Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin—benefit from teams of volunteers continually working to improve beach health (GreatLakes.org/adoptabeach).

Moving south, Project AWARE cleans up Iowa’s waterways, “one stretch of river, one piece of trash at a time” (Tinyurl.com/IowaAware). Stand up paddleboarding, kayaking and canoeing are popular river activities. Paddlers collect litter en route and leave it in designated bins at access points.

In Missouri, the Big River beckons.

Jeff Briggs, an insurance adjustor in High Ridge, tubes the mile-plus stretch between dams at Rockford Beach Park and Byrnes Mill. “When we’re tubing, it’s just for enjoyment,” he says. “For a longer float, we take the jon boat so there’s space to stow trash.”

Table Rock Lake, in southern Missouri, draws fishermen and water sports enthusiasts. Their WK Lewis Shoreline Cleanup has removed 179 tons of trash in 10 years. In 2013, 670 volunteers filled 11 dumpsters (Tinyurl.com/WKLewis-Cleanup).

“It takes love and commitment, patience and persistence to keep cleaning up habitats,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., co-founder of four grassroots water advocacy groups. “Clean water is important though, to sustain fit life on the planet.”

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

How Trash Impacts Marine Life

by Avery Mack “No matter where you live, trash can travel from your hands to storm drains to streams and on to the sea. The problem of ocean trash is entirely preventable, and you can make a difference,” advises the Ocean Conservancy.

The Ocean Trash Index provides information by state and country on how much and what kind of trash enters our waterways. Each fall, data is collected during the organization’s International Coastal Cleanup oneday campaign both on land and under water. About 10 million pounds of trash was collected worldwide in 2013; of that total, 3.5 million pounds, or nearly 35 percent, originated in the U.S.

The most common offenses include discarded cigarette butts and filters, food wrappers, plastic bottles and bags, beverage caps and lids, cups, plates, utensils, straws and stirrers, glass bottles, aluminum cans and paper bags. All of it could have been recycled, including the cigarettes (see RippleLife.org/butts).

Trash enters the water from illegal or thoughtless dumping, extreme weather events, a crashed plane, sunken boat, lost fishing traps, nets or lines, movie props or windblown litter. For example, a plastic bag blows out of the trash can or truck, enters a storm drain or creek and moves into rivers and the ocean, where it endangers marine life, swimmers and watercraft.

Water boards in Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area recognize that voluntary measures aren’t enough to solve the problem. Some cities in the Los Angeles area have implemented fullcapture systems designed to trap debris greater than five millimeters in size.

Prevention is obviously the least expensive, safest and easiest way to keep water clean. To protect local, regional and global waters, follow the familiar refrain of recycle, reuse, repair and repurpose. Be thoughtful about what’s in the trash can and keep it securely closed. Move the car on street

sweeping days—along with dust, dirt and leaves, a street sweeper picks up animal waste and oil from cars.

Ask for and advocate less packaging on commonly used products, stiffer fines for polluters and increased funding for enforcement and research.

Knowing what comprises most trash helps consumers demand product redesigns and new policies that address the most problematic items and materials, explains Nicholas Mallos, a marine debris specialist with the Ocean Conservancy.

Rippl is a free mobile application that can help users practice what they preach in making simple, sustainable choices by delivering weekly green living tips, available at OceanConservancy. org/do-your-part/rippl.html. A safe, fun day near, on, in or under the water starts with green practices at home.

For details visit Tinyurl.com/ CoastalCleanupReport.

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The Healing Power of Massage

From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues

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n 1886, Dr. William Murrell stated in been focusing more on the mechanisms the British Medical Journal, “Massage by which the potential health benefits is of such inestimable value in the may be occurring—looking at the retreatment of many intractable diseases sponse of the brain, the immune system that it is regretted that so little is known and the mechanisms of repair inside of about it in this country, and that it is so muscle cells themselves.” rarely employed as a therapeutic agent.”

Relieves Stress

A 2013 survey by the American An AMTA survey reported that 32 Massage Association (AMTA) showed percent of positive respondents used that a majority of us are choosing masmassage to relieve stress, and numersage therapy to treat such conditions as ous recent studies have confirmed this. stress and pain management, according Research from Harvard Medical School to Winona Bontrager, the association’s immediate past president. Of 1,007 adults surveyed, 75 percent opted for it within the previous year for stress or medical reasons, and 88 percent view massage as effective for pain relief.

“A growing body of evidence shows that massage therapy can be effective for a variety of health conditions,” reports Bontrager, adding that massage is rapidly becoming recognized as an important part of health and wellness.

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shows that massage reduces pain and anxiety while increasing sleep and quality of life among metastatic cancer patients. Boston Medical Center researchers saw similar results among 60 cancer patients that underwent port placement surgery; 20-minute massages before and after surgery reduced participants’ stress and anxiety.

Australian researchers reporting in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery found that massage reduced pain, anxiety and muscle tension following heart surgery among 152 cardiac surgery patients. A study from Japan’s Toho University School of Pharmaceutical Sciences showed that aromatherapy massage significantly reduced psychological stress among elderly nursing home residents.

Reduces Depression

A study from Nashville’s Meharry Medical College of 43 HIV patients revealed that Swedish massage reduced their symptoms of depression. Lead researcher Russell Poland, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry and biobehavioral sciences, observes, “When we designed the study, we didn’t expect to see such a large effect of massage. We remain surprised.”

The benefit was echoed by a University of California-Los Angeles study of 95 volunteers that displayed increases in their production of oxytocin hormone simultaneous with reductions in adrenocorticotropin hormone. Oxytocin is linked to compassion, empathy, maternal affection and social connection, while lowered adrenocorticotropin effects less stress.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Thirty minutes of massage with trigger point reduced symptoms and improved function in a study of 21 carpal tunnel patients (Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies).

Constipation: Massage therapy increased the average number of bowel movements among 33 hospitalized Korean children, as reported in the Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing.

Dementia: Research from Spain’s Extremadura University on 120 institutionalized elderly adults diagnosed with dementia found massage therapy generally helped improve behavior and sleep.

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Supplements. Egg yolks provide a valuable source of biotin, effective in treating dry skin, seborrhea and itching associated with skin allergies, reports PetEducation.com, a website of veterinarians Dr. Race Foster and Dr. Marty Smith, owners of Foster and Smith, Inc. Avoid raw eggs, as they contain avidin, which interferes with the metabolism of biotin, fats, glucose and amino acids, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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o keep our dog’s skin and coat healthy, supplements may first come to mind, especially oils and powders. However, whole foods deserve a closer look for naturally elegant results.

Chia

Chia seeds contain more healthy omega-3 fats and fiber than flax or other grain seeds and are a good source of protein and antioxidants, notes Patrick Skerrett, executive editor of Harvard Health Publications. They are abundant in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), a plantbased form of omega-3, which combats

skin inflammation and improves the skin’s texture and softness, says holistic nutritionist Melissa Diane Smith, of Tucson, Arizona.

Eggs

Eggs are nutritional powerhouses containing the most bioavailable protein for dogs. Eggs have vitamin A, which promotes cell turnover. Their zinc further supports protein synthesis and cell division, necessary for wound healing, the formation of connective tissue and skin health, according to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary

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Almonds contain the entire vitamin E family of tocopherols and tocotrienols.

“Deficiency of vitamin E has been implicated in the development of certain dermatological disorders in dogs,” counsels Lee Russell McDowell, Ph.D., in Vitamins in Animal and Human Nutrition.

Almonds are also an excellent source of B vitamins, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc and bioflavonoids, with a trace of omega-3. While safe in small quantities for larger dogs, whole almonds are not easily digested and can upset the stomach and create intestinal distress.

Almonds are easily ground into a powder using a blender, and almond meal is also available at many grocery stores.

Coconut

Renowned herbalist Juliette de Bairacli Levy pioneered the use of coconut in natural diets for companion animals.

Raw coconut contains medium-chain, saturated fats that transform into energy and can decrease bacterial growth, irritation and inflammation, according to naturopathic physician Bruce Fife, a certified nutritionist, doctor of naturopathy and author of The Coconut Oil Miracle.

Carob

Carob, the fruit of the Ceratonia siliqua tree, is rich in natural sugars, vitamins and minerals. Free of the stimulants caffeine and theobromine found in chocolate, it’s safe for dogs and its vitamin E supports skin health. Recent research published in the Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal shows that carob also has natural antibacterial properties.

Oats

A fortifying cereal low in starch and high in mineral content, especially potassium and phosphorus, oats also

harbor calcium, magnesium, B vitamins and iron. The grain’s primary benefit to skin and coat is its soluble fiber content, which also helps a dog’s gastrointestinal system to remove toxins.

Liver

Liver from grass-fed animals enhances healthy skin. Nutrients include calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, zinc, copper, vitamins A, C, D, E and eight B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and biotin.

Wild Salmon

Cooked wild salmon is ripe with omega-3 fatty acids, which along with benefiting the skin and coat, appear to boost the immune system, and may assist dogs with allergies, according to the article “10 ‘People’ Foods for Dogs,” by Elizabeth Pask and Laura Scott.

Cranberries

Cranberries contain a variety of bioactive components, including proanthocyanidins and anthocyanin antioxidants, plus the phytochemical ellagic acid. “Animal experiments show that supplementation with anthocyanins effectively prevents inflammation and subsequent blood vessel damage,” explains Northern California Registered Dietitian Marilyn Sterling, who also points to myriad studies of the antioxidant power of proanthocyanidins. According to the American Institute of Cancer Research, ellagic acid can prevent skin cancers. The 16th-century herbalist Henry Lyte documented their use in treating skin wounds and eczema.

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Stress Relief & Wellness with Effortless Meditation™ − Greg Schweitzer. You may not feel how stressed you are until you have released the stress.

70 to 90% of illness is linked to stress, so be proactive to experience better health! 7:00-9:30 pm, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga – With Melanie Smith. Imagine yourself moving through a heat building, core strengthening vinyasa flow yoga sequence while floating on the water with the warm sunshine and refreshing water below you. Additional session 8/16. 2-5pm. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. Please call to reserve.

610.867.9642 Group Regression - Discussion of past experiences and their effect on your current life, types of information received during regressions and how to apply to your life now. Experience a guided journey/regression to access your past experiences and gain understanding and insights. Group setting. 11-1 pm, $39. Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Bethlehem.

Yoga for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain – With Amy Kirk. This workshop takes the “less is more” approach to yoga. We focus on mobility and pain management in your life. Using very gentle postures, breath work, and guided imagery, you will leave with a plan to set you on the path towards reducing pain.

1pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton.

610-923-7522 Easton Farmers Market 262nd Birthday Celebration – Come celebrate the birthday of America’s oldest Continuous Open-Air Market! 9am-1pm.

Centre Square, Easton.

SATURDAY, JULY 5 Stress Relief & Wellness with Effortless Meditation™ − Greg Schweitzer. You may not feel how stressed you are until you have released the stress. 70 to 90% of illness is linked to stress, so be proactive to experience better health! 9:00-10:30 am, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

SUNDAY, JULY 6 Reiki 2nd Degree Traditional Usui Certification – Learn 3 powerful symbols for intensifying treatments, distance healing, protocol for habit/addiction clearing, healing the past and future, empowering and programming objects including crystals and calendar events. Includes 3 attunements, manual and certificate. 10-4pm, $150. Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Bethlehem.

MONDAY, JULY 8 Yoga for Core Strength – With Kathleen Meneses Dynamic and active yoga that works the abdominals; a physically challenging and invigorating practice.

Strengthens and energizes while decreasing the cause of back pain and improving posture. 7pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

FRIDAY, JULY 11

Free Intro to Yoga - This class is specially designed for anyone new to yoga and looking to increase flexibility and vitality! 6:30-7:30pm Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. Please call to reserve. 610.867.9642

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SUNDAY, JULY 13 Alignment Intensive with Chair – With Katja Huiras. In this workshop we will focus on how a yoga chair can be used to align and refine all different types of standing & sitting poses, forward extensions, twists, inversions and backbends. This workshop requires some understanding of asanas. 1-4:30pm.

The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th St. (3rd Fl.) Bethlehem 610.867.9642

EarthMovers Drum Collective- Drum circle facilitator, Dave Miller, leads us through the joy of drumming. 4:30-5:30pm Drum class, $10, 6-8pm open circle $10, $15 both, potluck after. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356

MONDAY, JULY 14 Summer Fling--Playing with Our Voice − Led

by Macrobiotic counselor Stephen Hoog. We will use our voices to create musical jams, chant a bit and harmonize all the while having fun and moving energy. Novices and experts are welcome to come and play. 6:30-8 pm, $25. Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Hootenanny at the Market – A cultural celebration of food and music! 4-8pm. Easton Farmers Market Weyerbacher Wednesday. Centre Square, Easton.

THURSDAY, JULY 17 Stress Relief & Wellness with Effortless Meditation™ − Greg Schweitzer. You may not feel how stressed you are until you have released the stress.

70 to 90% of illness is linked to stress, so be proactive to experience better health! 7:00-9:30 pm, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Raw Dinner Night – 3rd Thursday of every month.

6-9pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant, 201 East 3rd St, Bethlehem. Must RSVP to 484-330-6405

FRIDAY, JULY 18 Chakra 101 – The Heart Chakra, Let Your Love Light Shine with Alicia Wozniak. The “Heart” chakra leads the way in connecting the physical chakras to the spiritual chakras. Here we open our hearts to unconditional love, compassion, forgiveness; developing a deep, real connections with ourselves, others and the sacred. 6:30pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

SATURDAY, JULY 19 Traditional Vedic Chanting- Chanting the sacred mantras of India creates positive sound-wave vibrations throughout the body and the area around the self.

Family friendly, $10 donation, 6-8pm. potluck after.

Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown.

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Stress Relief & Wellness with Effortless Meditation™ − Greg Schweitzer. You may not feel how stressed you are until you have released the stress. 70 to 90% of illness is linked to stress, so be proactive to experience better health! 9:00-10:30 am, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Open Practice – In this self-guided class you will be encouraged to develop an independent practice while being supported by the teacher’s one-on-one instruction. Develop your own sequences, and will offer you helpful tips to prepare the body for poses you want to achieve, or ways to develop an effective modified practice. $20. 4-6pm. Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th St. (3rd Fl.) Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Comprehensive Chakra Workshop – Learn what chakras are, areas of life affected and represented by each, signs of an unhealthy chakra, colors and aromatherapy to use for healing and strengthening each chakra, tones, tools and meditations to clear and heal your chakras and much more! 11-1 pm, $39. Call Andrea Brock at 610-428-0589, Bethlehem.

SUNDAY, JULY 20 The Breathing Class – With Megan Ridge Morris.

Designed to help you develop a deeper understanding and awareness of your breath. Each workshop will begin with a gentle physical poses followed by an exploration of different breathing techniques that help to release tension and stress. 4-6pm. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

MONDAY, JULY 21 Meditation 102 – With Sarah Parker-Givens. Designed for students who have completed the Meditation 101.

Creating and sustaining a home meditation practice is rewarding but may be challenging. Class will build on the foundation and provide some instruction. 5:30pm.

Easton Yoga, 524 Pine St, Easton, 610-923-7522

TUESDAY, JULY 22 Does Your Walk Cause Pain? – No cost Lecture & Demonstration – Betsy Wetzig, Movement Researcher.

Make healthy walking a true wellness tool: prevent and reverse joint and muscle pain, increase strength, balance, and flexibility, enhance physical abilities and talents, and improve brain function. 5:30-6:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

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EVENT DETAILS: www.greenshirearts.org Please register for all activities. info@greenshirearts.org 215-538-0976 Twilight Yoga, Weds: 6:30 pm – 8 pm.

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Greenshire’s gardens at dusk with a spirited class and weekly theme. Alice Zander (Swarandeep Kaur): certified Yoga Teacher. $12 Reiki I Certification: July 12, 10 am - 5 pm Reiki is a safe, natural healing touch technique for the healing of self and others. Arlene Curley, Ph.D. Reiki Master/Teacher. $100. (8 CEs available: add $50) Improving Your Relationship with Money: July 19, 9 am – 2 pm Creating prosperity is also about your health and relationships. Learn techniques to change your mind about money. Jon and Chris, Possibility Coaches. $57 Mastermind Group (3 month course): Begins August 6, 7 pm – 9 pm (1st and 3rd Weds) A heart-centered approach to self-empowerment and personal growth where the energy of the group amplifies your intentions. Jon Satin and Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches. $397. Early discount: $297.

Mastering Love for Yourself: August 16th, 9 am -2 pm Would you like to attract more love into your life and live a life you love? Knowing how to love yourself is essential for a full and exhilarating life. Jon Satin and Chris Pattay, Possibility Coaches $57.

Drumming Circle: July 5, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Experience the incredible power and freedom of group drumming with its variety of rhythms that bring us together as community. Val Hopkins, Drum Circle Facilitator. $20 Awaken To Health, Dragon’s Gate Tai Chi Chuan: Mondays, 7 pm – 8:15 pm Connect to your body with Ancient Movement Practices for overall health! Tap into calm, clear energy. Ancient sequences from Tai Chi Chuan and Aharaj yoga that calm your energy so you have more throughout your day. All levels. Lyn Hicks, trained in Trained in Dragon Gate Tia Chi Chuan. $15.

Men’s Group: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 6:30 pm to 8 pm Who are we as men in today’s society? Purpose in life? Our connection with others? Ourselves?

This group offers a time together for men to discuss ideas and insights. Jim Curley, MEd, certified holistic coach. $10 Highly Sensitive People Support Group: July 23, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Are you highly sensitive? Do you know someone who is? This group views the aspects of the HSP as strength rather than weakness or flaw. Learn tools to integrate the positive self-image that comes with embracing one’s sensitivity. Rev. Tina Frazier, spiritual mentor, hypnotherapist. $20.

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Belly Dance – With Hannah Nour. Both Level 1 and 2 are offered as a eight week session. Level 1 Yoga 101 – Introduction to Yoga for Beginners with class is deeply discounted. Easton Yoga, 524 Pine Greg Geiger. Through cultivating inner awareness and St, Easton. 610-923-7522 identifying areas of the body that feel tight and restricted the student learns to release and open. Build your body WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 awareness and mobility in a supportive and caring set- Coordinating Breath with Life! – No cost Do ting. Only $40/ 8wks.7:30pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Pine You Breathe Wrong? with Carol Siddiqi. Free your St, Easton. 610-923-7522 breath from habitual ruts for the necessary adjustments that support the entire body and emotional THURSDAY, JULY 24 experience. Explore how the Feldenkrais Method Does Your Walk Cause Pain? – No cost Lecture & Demonstration – Betsy Wetzig, Movement Research- (Body Education) can be a part of this. 5:30-6:30 er. Make healthy walking a true wellness tool: prevent pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, register 610and reverse joint and muscle pain, increase strength, 395-3355 balance, and flexibility, enhance physical abilities and Treating Disorders Naturally – No cost Dr. Tom talents, and improve brain function. 5:30-6:30 pm, Wachtmann Talk. Bring your questions and learn Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 how Functional Medicine can help you: restore proper chemical balance, recover from many chronic SATURDAY, JULY 26 conditions, and allow systems in your body to work New Moon Gong Bath – Kathleen & Dean Baker in harmony for optimal health. 6:30-7:30 pm, Twin of Lapis Studio. Enjoy a remarkable evening of har- Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Box Emmaus, PA & 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-4 monic healing energy as you experience the 421 holistic Stress Relief Wellness with Effortless Meditaresonance emanating from rare Nepalese gongs. Al- tion™ Intro – No cost with Greg Schweitzer. You LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwaken low yourself to be transported to a state of calmness may not feel how stressed you are until you have & connect with the Guru within. 4-6 pm, $35 (paid released the stress. 70 to 90% of illness is linked to AdbeProof fortoNatural by 7/11, $40 after 7/11). Twin Ponds Center, West stress, so proactive experienceAwakenings better health!

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savethedate SUMMER CHILL WORKSHOP Saturday, August 2, 2014 Just as we crave cold beverages in the summer, our bodies crave cooling yoga flows during the intense summer heat. Workshop will include relaxed vinyasa, breathing practices designed to cool you down and restorative postures to sooth your soul. Refreshments to follow. With Amy Kirk. 1–3pm at Easton Yoga. Please call or visit website for more details, www.eastonyoga.com, Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St, Easton. 610-923-7522

savethedate Lotus Project: Rising to Your Potential Saturday, August 23, 2014 Come join Amy Kirk for an exploration into your own life and how you can use the principles of yoga to overcome obstacles and live the best version of yourself. Using yoga postures, breath work, and a visual meditation technique, you will leave with a guide towards flourishing and thriving in your future. Not for the absolute beginner but all other levels welcome. Please call or visit website for more information, www.eastonyoga.com, with Amy Kirk 1-3pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton Street, Easton. 610-923-7522.

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

sunday Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown. 610-7767211 Yoga/Level 1&2 – Pick up the pace from the Level 1 classes and begin intermediate poses. Learn how to safely practice deeper variations of the poses.

10:30am Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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monday Tai Chi – Hunyuan Tai Chi eliminates jumping, stamping, low stance and explosive movements while retaining the characteristic spiraling movement (silkreeling) to nurture and coordinate our whole body.

4:30-5:30, $11/$13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356.

Raja (Classical) YOGA – Each class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary! 11am & 5:45pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Vinyasa Flow Yoga – An energetic & flowing class, which focuses on aligning your body, mind and heart for an optimal flow while incorporating precise instruction, this class creates clarity and openness in oneself. 7:30pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Prevent & Overcome Injuries – Carol Siddiqi.

Gentle Feldenkrais® lessons allow you to observe how you move, notice any unnecessary tension, and improve your overall coordination. Learn simple movements to prevent and overcome injuries. 5:45pm, $75/6 cl, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Yoga, Beginner-Intermediate – Carol Siddiqi. Helps you perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7pm, $88/8 cl, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Open/Vinyasa Flow Yoga – With Esperanza Brizuela-Garcia. 9:30-11 am. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St.) Suite 201, Bethlehem. 610-597-5616 Yoga/Gentle & Level 1 – Work at a slower pace to build strength and flexibility. A great place to start if you are new to yoga, or have not been physically active in a while. Restorative postures and breath work for healing and relaxation. 6pm. Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yoga for Health – A physical style yoga class for the mind, body and spirit--without the impact and stress to joints. Improve strength, posture, flexibil-

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ity, balance and lung capacity. Balance the nervous system. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333.

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

tuesday Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Kevin Roth.

All levels of experience welcome. 10am. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Each class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary! 12-1:30pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Kundalini Yoga - Kundalini Yoga is a science of the mind and body utilizing: pranayam (breath exercises), kriyas (posture sets), and meditation. 5-6:30pm, $11 in advance or $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Bellydancing - With Carmen Garrison. Explore Egyptian and Near East movements, music, and culture with emphasis placed on proper posture, hip articulations, and body isolations. 6:45-7:45pm. $55/5 wks. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Better Parent/Child Connection - Suzanne Hastie.

Enjoy benefits of a deeper connection with your child when you have fun wiggling, giggling, moving, and dancing with colorful props in a creative way! Children 4-7, 9:30am, parent /child $15, additional child $5, Private sessions available, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Pain Relief Movement Training – Betsy Wetzig.

The simple, easy exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training can help you release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, and neck while improving the way you function, both physically and mentally. 7pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Open Level Yoga – With Krissy Matthew. 9:30am.

With Gary Grube 5:30pm. Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St.) Suite 201, Bethlehem. 610-597-5616 Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Group. All female cancers may become a part if this group. This YWCA program has been in existence for over 30 years. 6:30-8pm. Allentown YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. 610-434-9333.

New Warrior Training Adventure – Sponsored by The ManKind Project. The training adventure provides men an opportunity for focused self examination and personal growth. A local MKP men’s group meets in the Lehigh Valley every other Tuesday. For more info call 866-820-1691 or visit MKP.org.

MAREA Meeting – Monthly meetings of the MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free. Held at TEK Park in Breinigsville at 7pm. Get involved with promoting green energy. Visit www. themarea.org for more information.

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Community Reiki Clinic – Collaborating practitioners serve all who want to experience the healing benefits of Reiki. 1st Tuesday of every month. Sessions are 20 minutes each. 6-8:30pm. RSVP required to 610-739-4201. Church of the Manger, 1401 Greenview Drive, Bethlehem. Near Westgate Mall

wednesday Self-Discovery thru Movement – Suzanne Hastie.

A fun class to feel physical release, stress reduction, and greatly connected to “self.” Learn 10 rhythms and movement patterns we use in daily life while exploring yours. 10am, $115/6 wks or $20/class, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-3953355 Family Yoga - Make animal sounds, sing songs, find balance and coordination! Kids ages 0-7. 4:455:30pm, $11/ $13 walk-in for 2 people, $5 extra pp.

Quiet Heart Yoga, Fitness & Holistic Health, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Each class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary! 9am & 5:45pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Tai Chi- Hunyuan Tai Chi eliminates jumping, stamping, low stance and explosive movements while retaining the characteristic spiraling movement (silkreeling) to nurture and coordinate our whole body.

7:30-8:30, $11/$13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 11am. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Sharon Chapman. All levels of experience welcome. 5pm. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Laura Gross.

All levels of experience welcome. 7pm. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484330-6405 Yoga for Health – A physical style yoga class for the mind, body and spirit--without the impact and stress to joints. Improve strength, posture, flexibility, balance and lung capacity. Balance the nervous system. 6-7pm. Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Call 610-434-9333 YogaStretch® – A style of yoga for active older adults. Includes a variety of safe and fun yoga postures. Using a chair for support. Build flexibility and endurance. 1:30pm. YMCA/YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. 610-434-9333 Easton/Bethlehem Area Lyme Support Group – Meets the 1st Wednesday of month to discuss and answer questions. 7pm. Country Meadows, 4035 Green Pond Rd., Bethlehem. Open to public. Contact Heidi at 610-882-2253 Spiritual Healing and Meditation – 7 PM - 9 PM 1st Wednesday of each month. Weather permitting.

Everyone is welcome. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown 610-791-2641

thursday Pain Relief Movement Training – Betsy Wetzig.

Simple, easy exercises of Coordination Pattern™ Training can help you release chronic pain and stress of knees, hips, back, and neck while improving the way you function, both physically and mentally.

7–8 pm, $75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Iyengar Yoga, Levels 1–2 – Diana Erney. Builds upon preliminary poses with an emphasis on body alignment in order to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Props will be used to assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7-8:15 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610395-3355 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Offers philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations. Handouts are included. No experience necessary! 9-10:30am & 5:30-7pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Bellydance with Veils - Learn how to manipulate the veil with simple traveling steps and basic arm paths to create beautiful alignments, serpentine movements, undulations, and shimmies. 7:15-8:15pm. $55/5 wks.

Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown.

484-515-8356 Open Level Yoga – With Krissy Matthew. 6-7:15pm.

Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness Center, 3400 Bath Pike (512/Center St.) Suite 201, Bethlehem. 610-597-5616 Student Massage Sessions – 50-55 minute supervised massages done by students. $30. 2-9pm by appointment. Health Options Institute, 1926 2nd Street, Bethlehem. 610-419-3535.

Monthly Peace Vigil – 2nd Thursday of every month, 4pm at the south approach to the Hill-to-Hill Bridge, 3rd & Wyandotte Streets, Bethlehem. Contact Vince 610-216-8103, or Tom 610-882-1136 for info.

Tai Chi – Improve strength and promote calm and harmony by improving energy flow. 6:30-7:45pm.

Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642.

Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem Stress Relief Coaching Group – Join others in a group setting to manage stress with multiple holistic approaches. 9:15am or 5:15pm. $25 session. Creative Holistic Therapy, 3037 S. Pike Avenue (Rte 145) #105, Allentown. 610-282-0709 to register.

Free Herbal Consultations – Learn a natural way to address health and wellness issues. Herbalist available for Free Mini Consult, Every Thursday 11am -5pm.

David Harder RH (AHG) at Nature’s Way, Easton.

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Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the 1st Wednesday of each month 6pm.

Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenburg Campus, RT22 and Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem. 610-969-2486 for more info.

Mat Pilates – With certified Pilates instructor Paola Montes. 5:30pm. $15. Please call to reserve your space. 610.867.9642. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

Yoga/Level 1 – With Megan Ridge. Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures. 9:45-11:00am. $15. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Kevin Roth.

All levels of experience welcome. 10am. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405.

friday Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations. 10-11 am, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Beginner – Intermediate Yoga – Carol Siddiqi. Receive the benefits of yoga along with the Feldenkrais awareness for greater ease and relief of pain.11:30 am-12:30 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Raja (Classical) Yoga - Each class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations.

Handouts are included. No experience necessary!

11am-12:30pm, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Matter of Balance – Emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Make changes to reduce fall risk at home and exercise to increase strength and balance. $25/8wks, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. 610-434-9333.

Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Group. All female cancers may become a part if this group.

This YWCA program has been in existence for over 30 years. 9am. Allentown YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. 610-434-9333.

Yoga Flow/Level 1&2 – Learn how to safely align their flow and practice deeper variations of the poses they learned in Level 1. For those with some Level 1 experience and are looking for more. 9:30am. Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yoga for All – With Scott. Come together to cel-

ebrate life and to feel good. All levels and ages welcome. Donation. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280

saturday Raja (Classical) Yoga - Each class will offer philosophy, postures, breathing techniques, cleansing practices, relaxations and specific meditations.

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9-10:30am, $11/ $13 walk-in. Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 FREE TO BE ME: YOGA FOR ADULTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABLILITES- Yoga for adults with special needs. Coordination, flexibility and strength with stress-relief and emotional management.

10:45am. Free to 1 adult and 1 friend, Quiet Heart Yoga, 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown. 484-515-8356 Yoga/Align & Refine – In this class you will pay detailed attention to your posture and alignment in your yoga poses working towards creating a strong, flexible and well balanced body.10am. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Adult Autism Support Group – By & for those on the spectrum to discuss their concerns and strategies for success. Free. 1st Saturday monthly. Noon-2pm.

3005 Brodhead Rd, East Entrance, Bethlehem. Call Gailelaine 610-216-4319 for info and register.

Gamblers Anonymous Meeting – If you have a gambling problem please join us every Saturday morning from 11am at St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem in the Education Center. Rm 111. For more info call 215-872-5635.

Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow. All levels of experience welcome. Noon. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405.

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Living Arts Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

ACUPUNCTURE

Lisa Baas 2358 Sunshine Rd Allentown, PA 18103 610-841-9300 Lic. # OM 000054 livingartsmedicine.com

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

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. See ad page 26.

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

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

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

CLASSICAL 5 ELEMENT ACUPUNCTURE J.L.Collins M.Ac.,Lic.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomat 2020 Downyflake Lane Allentown, PA 18103 610-317-6064

The pulse reveals the treatment.

Relieve the pain and suffering whether mental, emotional, or physical by determining and treating the causative factor.

Maintain the improvement with seasonal treatments. Worsley trained practitioner with 30 years clinical/diagnostic experience. Offering cancer treatment support. Helping you along the journey. Licensed in PA, Nationally certified..

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

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 21.

ACUPUNCTURE – COMMUNITY STYLE EASTMAN ACUPUNCTURE

Laura Eastman, MS, MAc, LAc 1617 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 484-619-3882 eastman-acupuncture.com

Traditional acupuncture practiced in an open setting. Effective for treating acute sprains/strains, pain (chronic, arthritis, low back), headaches (including migraines), allergies, depression, digestive issues, support for lifestyle changes, infertility, PMS, anxiety, stress and much more. Personalized treatments for your physical, mental and emotional health delivered at a flat rate of $20. M 12-5, Tu 8:30-12, W 8:30-12, Th 2:30-6:30, F 12-4 and Sa 8:30-12

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AROMATHERAPY AROMA FOR YOUR HEALTH

Camilla V. Bullman, HHP 755 Memorial Parkway, Suite 203 Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 908-763-3402 AromaForYourHealth.com

Empowering you on your journey to wellness and vitality. Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Aromatherapist, and Certified Wellness Consultant specializing in Aromatherapy and wellness consultations for women. Gilding, teaching and supporting clients to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By appointment only.

YOUNG LIVING ESSENTIAL OILS Marilyn York, Independent Distributor # 489656 1-877-436-2299, ext. 2 MarilynYork.VibrantScents.com

Young Living has specialized in growing, distilling, and selling t h e r a p e u t i c - g r a d e , o rg a n i c Essential Oils for 20 years. Over 130 therapeutic-grade essential oils, and essential-oil enhanced nutritional supplements & products. Income opportunities option is also available.

BODYWORK MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut St., 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.

See ad, page 46.

ROOTS OF VITALITY

Kelly Kark, LMT 2591 Baglyos Circle C-44 Bethlehem Pa 18020 484-554-7530 • www.rootsofvitality.com

Licensed massage therapist with over 12 years experience in the medical field. Offering Medical Massage, Myofascial Release, Deep Tissue Massage and Powerstrips FDA approved pain device. Specializing in pain relief, injury recovery, mobility and over all wellness. Insurance accepted. Handicap accessible. Don’t just feel good for a day, feel good for a lifetime. See ad, page 46.

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 21.

LYNCH CHIROPRACTIC Christine Lynch 113 E, Broad St, Bethlehem 510 Chestnut St, Emmaus 610-966-3335 LynchChiro.com

Dr. Lynch has been practicing for 24 years. She loves getting patients out of pain fast, and without drugs or surgery. Chiropractic care restores health and prevents injury by improving the structural integrity of the body, primarily the spine.

Specializing in reliving low back pain, sciatica, neck pain, stiff neck, headaches, TMJ, asthma, carpal tunnel and more. See ad, page 53.

COACHING - CAREER CAREER WELLNESS PARTNERS

Barbara Berger, CPC, CCC Allentown, PA 484-862-9523 Barbara@CareerWellnessPartners.com CareerWellnessPartners.com

When work and true self aren’t aligned, it affects our integral wellness. I provide Career Coaching to help align who you are with what you do or how you do it. Specializing in women in transition, midcareer professionals and college students.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY NEW LEAF WELLNESS CENTER

21 Main Street Clinton, NJ 08809 908-333-4146 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.

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC

ANDREA BROCK HEALING

Gail-Elaine Tinker, M.S., R.M.

Andrea Brock, Certified Spiritual Healer 199 Nazareth Pike, Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-428-0589 AndreaBrockHealing.org

520 E. Broad Street #106 Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-216-4319 ge@tinkerpsychotherapy.com www.tinkerpsychotherapy.com

Get results for your depression, anxiety, fear, insomnia, trauma, chronic pain, and family issues (including adult autism). In private practice for 8+ years, from serious diagnosis to ‘getting life on track’ via coaching, your unique needs are attended warmly, pro-fessionally, confidentially, and respectfully. Talk Therapy, Relaxation, Reiki, Art, and natural modes empower YOU. Call for free consultation.

REV. LYN S. FELIX, MSW, LCSW, CHT, RM Smart Solutions and Creative Holistic Therapy 3037 S. Pike Ave. #105 Allentown, PA 18103 610-282-0709 www.creativeholistictherapy.com

Customized healings/programs for living your authentic and inspired best life. Quantum Healing Hypnosis, Past Life Regressions, Soul Retrievals, Reiki, Crystal, Sound, Shamanic Healing, Access Bars, Energetic Facelifts, Readings, Lifestyle Advisor, Space Clearing, Workshops, Ceremonies, Weddings, Corporate Consulting. Available 24/7.

GREEN CEMETERY

GREEN MEADOWS at FOUNTAIN HILL CEMETERY 1121 Graham Street Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-868-4840 www.GreenMeadowPA.org

A holistic counselor and coach, using hypnotherapy, chakra energy clearing, Reiki, mind-fulness & more to help you shift from limited, fear-based thinking, believing, and behaving patterns into living from your magnificent essence. Experience joy as you resonate with higher vibrational frequencies in all aspects of your life.

The only green cemetery in the Lehigh Valley. A cemetery of wildflowers and grasses native to Pennsylvania. Return to the natural cycle of life to nourish the soil, green the meadow and live on.

Nondenominational. Non-profit.

Speakers available to visit organizations. See ad page 9.

TMD COUNSELING

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

Georgine Y. Miller, Ph.D, LPC 10 S. 13th St., 2nd fl.

Allentown, PA 18103 610-740-3031 www.georginemillertherapy.com

Struggling with losses or challenges in your life? Want to change but you feel blocked? We can work together to overcome the obstacles holding you back. Over 30 years experience specializing in grief, loss, change, anxiety, depression, and creative blocks. Individualized treatment using combinations of guided imagery, breath work, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques. Evening and weekend times available. Initial consultations are offered for $20.

ESTHETICS/NATURAL SKIN CARE

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

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

Biodegradable urns for those choosing cremation. Also offering assistance with home-based funerals.

HAIR RESTORATION – NATURAL Lehigh Valley Institute of Regenerative Medicine

Mikhail Artamonov, MD 1004 Van Buren Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-438-4460

BELLEZZA SALON AND SPA Denise Allen 2000 Oxford Drive Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-1750

ENERGETIC HEALING

LehighValleyIntituteOfRegenerativeMedicine.com

First timers to celebrities trust Denise’s expertise for natural skin care and facials that go beyond the surface. Let her help you with all of your skin issues. Offering BioElements botanical skin products, Nufree non-wax hair removal systems, rejuvenating body wraps. ear candling, 20% off first time clients. See ad on page

We offer a cutting-edge therapy to grow your own hair without surgery or medication. Platelet Rich Plasma from the patient’s own blood stimulates the growth of blood vessels in the scalp, enhancing and creating new hair follicles.

This procedure reverses hair miniaturization and pattern baldness with a safe, natural and simple procedure. See ad, page 42.

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HYPNOTHERAPY

HEALTH COACH Pathways Holistic Center

4833 Chestnut Street Emmaus, PA 18049 610-966-7001 healing@pathwaysholistic.com www.pathwaysholistic.com

Celebrate YOUR life. Holistic Nursing, Life Coaching - All levels. Massage, Raindrop Therapy, Body Ecology Specialist. Gut health specialist, Lifeline program. Never duplicated Nutritional Meals, fresh green drinks, wheatgrass, sprouts and more, Journey Within with LIFE & SOULutions. Feel safe to feel and express your emotions.

OPTIONS HYPNOSIS

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

Discover the POWER of your unconscious mind.

With hypnosis, you CAN overcome stress, pain, depression, or fear. You CAN successfully manage your weight and quit smoking - whatever is keeping you from the life you want. We offer a variety of effective techniques. FREE consultation. See ad, page 17.

MEDITATION & WELLNESS

Blaze Success

Elizabeth Sanchez Certified Business & Lifestyle Coach 44 E. Broad St. Suite 120 Bethlehem PA 18018 610.417.0665

Empowering you to live on Purpose with Passion. Are you ready to achieve a healthier lifestyle, happier relationships and gain confidence to clearly identify the path to your true potential? Change your thoughts and take action on creating a life that you love. Call to set up a FREE 15 minute Discovery Session to find out what is best for you and your personal growth.

Private Sessions & Group workshops available.

HOLISTIC HEALTH Barbara Fenton, H.H.P.

Reiki Master/Teacher – Aromatherapist Emmaus, PA 18049 610-393-2036 www.barbarafenton1.com

Offering Reiki, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Crystals, Wellness Classes and Retreats. Helping women find their inner balance and to empower them to become more active participants in their personal healing through a holistic approach to life. Barbara Fenton is also an independent Distributor of Young Living Essential oils. Visit ww.youngliving.com/abiba to purchase or for income opportunity info.

QUIET HEART HOLISTIC HEALTH 5531 Hamilton Blvd., Lower Macungie, PA 18106, Unit #7 www.quietheartyoga.com 484-515-8356

Dedicated to improving and balancing mental, spiritual and physical health.

Holistic Family Counseling and Biofeedback, Reiki, Shiatsu, Pranic and Shamanic Healing, Past Life Regression, Crystal Healing, and more. Therapeutic Massage modalities: Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Ayurvedic, Pre-Natal Massage, & Herbal Poultice. Classes in Raja, Vinyasa & Kundalini Yoga, Bellydancing, Drumming, Chanting, Reiki, QiGong, Crystal Healing and Herbal education.

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EFFORTLESS MEDITATION

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

MOVEMENT THERAPY – FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

Carol Siddiqi FGNA, RYT

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

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

NATURAL DENTISTRY Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry

Carol Sherman DDS 2600 Newburg Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 www.cndentistry.com

We begin with a Natural or Holistic approach to enhance your physical health and eliminate any compromise to the immune system.

Mercury free, non-surgical periodontal treatment, tooth whitening, cosmetic makeovers and herbal support in a gentle, relaxing and caring atmosphere.

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Northstar Dental Care Marwan Bassil, DMD, 430 Nazareth Pike, Suite 2A Nazareth, PA 18064 610.365.5000 MyNazarethDentist.com

Providing a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from to inlays, onlays, root canals, crowns, bridges and clear braces. Dr. Bassil can correct a wide variety of so-called permanent cosmetic dental problems, and can literally redesign your smile.

Mercury-Free and Fluoride-Free. See ad, page 53.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

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

Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition and Chiropractic Internal Medicine.

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

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achieve inwardly will change outer reality. ~Plutarch

PHILLIP GETSON, D.O.

Family Physician · Board Certified Thermologist Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville www.healththroughawareness.com www.tdinj.com (856) 596-5834

A board certified family physician for 35 years and co-founder of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ. An internationally recognized expert in the diagnosis and treatment of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy/Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD). An advocate for health and preventive medicine championing thermography as an early diagnostic tool for many health conditions including breast health.Certified by four Thermographic Boards. Outreach assessments available in PA. See ad, page 28.

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

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 33.

MJA HEALTHCARE NETWORK Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 1104 Van Buren Road, Suite 101 Easton, PA 18045 610-438-4460 MJAHealthcare.com

Combining Allopathic (Western) medicine, Oriental medicine and the newest medical technology to offer patients complete and personalized health care. Certified in Physical medicine and rehabilitation, Pain medicine, Independent Medical Examination and Addiction Medicine, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Medical Acupuncture, Functional and Anti-Aging Medicine.See ad, page 5.

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 19.

NATURAL HEALTH PROMOTION LLC

NATURAL HEALTH

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

Dallas Wellness Center is a health oriented center that recognizes each person as an individual. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, Hair Analysis, and Ion Cleansing. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us.

See ad, page 15.

NEED A HAND CHIROPRACTIC, PC

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann, DC Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, LLC 628 Twin Ponds Road Breinigsville, PA 18031 610.395.3355 TwinPondsCenter.com

Dr. Thomas B. Wachtmann offers patient-individualized high quality Functional medicine using unique diagnostics, chiropractic care, customized clinical nutrition treatments for a wide variety of conditions.

Discovering and treating the true cause of a problem is his specialty.

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health.

Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health.

These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life.

Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 29.

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 Five-Point 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

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

Let our world class practitioners help you relieve stress, renew your overall health and achieve more in your life. Our services are appropriate for people of all ages. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class or workshop. See ads, pages 13 and 21.

NATUROPATH AUTHENTIC EASTERN HEALTH LLC

Ping Zhao ND, IIPA Certified Iridologist 3005 Brodhead Rd., Suite 100 Bethlehem 18020 610-866-9087 www.EasternHealth123.com

Tina Stashko, N.D. PhD MIfHI Emmaus, Pa. 18049 610-965-8132 naturalhealthpromotion.net

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

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

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

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING INTEGRATIVE NUTRITION

The Natural Way to Health. Using Iridology, Sclerology and Tongue Analysis to identify the parts of the body that may be in an overactive or underactive state, and where pain or inflammation is originating from. Promoting a healthy balance and prevention of disease using Herbal & Nutrition Consultation along with Therapeutic Acupressure and Tai Chi, Qigong exercise.

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 628 Twin Ponds Rd., West Lehigh Valley 610.395.3355 www.twinpondscenter.com

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

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THE JOYFUL ELEPHANT

Michelle M.L. Trent, NET, CPT Food Coach and Certified Personal Trainer Bethlehem, PA 484.515.6603 JoyfulElephant.com

Providing food coaching, menu planning, and hands-on cooking demos. My training is in plantbased diets for weight loss and disease prevention and reversal as seen in the film Forks Over Knives. I support, motivate, and encourage you to reach your wellness goals. I help you to try new recipes and broaden your skill set so that you can feel confident in preparing healthy, tasty meals.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING FOOD SENSITIVITY THERAPY Peggy Shannon, MS, RD

484-623-4133 www.peggyshannon.com peggyashannon@gmail.com

Migraines, Fibromyalgia, Bloating and Digestive Tract problems: These all have symptoms caused by or worsened from food sensitivities.

Targeted diet therapy can improve or eliminate these symptoms. Call for a free consultation. Peggy Shannon MS RD, Licensed Nutrition Therapist

PERSONAL TRAINER COURTNEY KREMPASKY

Certified Personal Trainer Northampton, PA 610-462-5142

Take little steps for big changes!

Get healthy and fit in a private setting without the intimidation of a gym. Specializing in women’s fitness. Personal training sessions that focus on you and only you. Let me help you achieve your health and fitness goals through one-on-one cardio and strength training. Contact me today to make an appointment or for group fitness schedules.

SEXUAL HEALTH THERAPY Alexandra T. Milspaw, PhD, LPC

623 West Union Blvd., Suite 1C Bethlehem, PA 18018 www.alexandramilspaw.com 484-894-1246

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Counselor and educator specializing in sexuality, trauma, and chronic pain utilizing NLP and mindfulness-based approaches.

Learn easy, quick techniques to move towards healing your life and relationships by reprograming your nervous system’s response to stress and pain.

“Breathe. Believe. Be.” Any-

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SPIRITUAL HEALING CLASSICAL REIKI PENNSYLVANIA

Paula Michal-Johnson, Ph.D. Classical Reiki Pennyslvania 484-686-7388 IntheHeartofReikiLV@gmail.com www.classicalreikipa.wordpress.com

Consultations & Reiki sessions to promote health, wellness and recovery from physical, emotional and spiritual trauma. Co-founder of The Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium and authorized teacher of the Jikiden Reiki Institute in Kyoto, Japan. Teaching Reiki nationally and locally. Reiki I, Shoden, Reiki II, Okuden, Reiki III, Shinpiden.

EXPERIENCE REIKI

Mary S. Howe, RN, BA, Reiki practitioner/teacher West Allentown, PA 610-821-4007 www.mhowe2.wix.com/experience-reiki mhowe@rcn.com

A holistic approach to assist in maintaining balance and harmony for yourself and others. Complement other self-care modalities with a Reiki session or class. Member of The Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium, offering community education and services, studying and practicing Reiki for nearly a decade.

Teaching International House of Reiki courses in the Lehigh Valley.

LEHIGH VALLEY REIKI

Tara Gallus, Reiki Practitioner & Teacher Bethlehem, PA 610.739.4201 www.lehighvalleyreiki.com

Supporting you in living a fuller, more healthy, balanced life. Relax, relieve stress, and improve your overall physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. Consultations, private sessions, & Reiki classes.

Co-founder of The Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium and ABMP Member. 15 years of experience. Trained in Western, Traditional, and Jikiden Reiki Practices.

MAE DAE MENTORING

Michelle Redden West Allentown, PA 601-600-0066 Maedaementoring@gmail.com

Encouraging you to be the best “Me” that you can be using Quantum Biofeedback, a cutting edge computerized technology that assesses and harmonizes an individual’s energetic signature. Reduce stress to help reduce pain, sleep disturbances, allergies and address emotional issues such as fear, anxiety, depression and anger.

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SHUMEI

361 E. Main Street Kutztown, PA 19530 484-788-8328 penn@shumei.org www.shumei.org

Jyorei was developed by Mokichi Okada in Japan in the early part of the twentieth century. It is a simple yet profound healing art in which spiritual Light is focused on others. One Jyorei session usually takes about ten minutes.

No fee is requested for the session, although donations are accepted. Hours: Mon, Thu and Fri 3pm5pm; Sat 1pm-3pm

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI

188 Shiloh Court Whitehall 484.695.8265 • www.si-rolfmethod.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 15.

THERMOGRAPHIC IMAGING Liesha Getson, BCTT, HHC

Serving Bethlehem, Easton and Fogelsville www.healththroughawareness.com 856-596-5834

A Board Certified Thermographic Technician has imaged thousands of patients for many types of health concern and administers outreach thermogram assessments in several eastern PA centers regularly. A Holistic Health Counselor and is a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. A founding partner of Health Through Awareness in Marlton, NJ, a cooperative wellness center that provides a variety of alternative services to facilitate healthy living including nutrition and lifestyle counseling, Reiki, thermography, and biopuncture. Liesha.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE Diane Gabriel-Fraynert VMD, CVA

3247 B Wimmer Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Gabriel-Fraynert is a veterinarian certified in medical acupuncture for animals since 2005. She has been practicing Integrative Veterinary Medicine using both conventional and holistic modalities, including Chinese and Western herbs, Homo-toxicology/Homeopathy, and Nutraceuticals. Dr. GabrielFraynert feels an integrative approach allows for greater breadth of treatment options for many underlying and/or pre-existing medical conditions.

VETERINARY CHIROPRACTIC Kristen Fenstermacher VMD 3247 B Wimmer Rd., Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Kristen Fenstermacher is a equine veterinarian certified in veterinary chiropractor by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association.

She provides chiropractic services for cats and dogs at the Animal Therapy Center.

CANINE MASSAGE Vyolet Albano CMP, RM, CM 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Vyolet Albano is certified canine massage practitioner who completed her certification at the Integrated Touch Therapy School in Circleville, Ohio. Having an interest in non-invasive modalities for addressing animal pain, she is also a Master of Chi Energy, Reiki and Quantum Healing. Vyolet provides massage and reiki services for dogs and cats at the Animal Therapy Center.

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VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY

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Beth Kenny MPT, CCRP

3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Beth is a physical therapist with 20 years experience, including special education in canine anatomy and rehabilitation. She utilizes many of the same rehabilitative techniques and therapies developed for humans to help your companion animals recover from injury, surgery, or to improve life in their golden years.

WEIGHT LOSS MJA HEALTHCARE NETWORK

Mikhail Artamonov, MD PhD 1104 Van Buren Road, Suite 101 Easton, PA 18045 610-438-4460 • MJAHealthcare.com

3400 Bath Pike, Bethlehem 610-746-5852 www.kulaheartyoga.com Facebook: Yoga at Kulaheartyoga

Bringing community of the hearts together as we embrace diversity & c e l e b r a t e l i f e .

Diverse yoga classes, certified/registered yoga teachers, Yoga Te a c h e r Tr a i n i n g , Kid’s/Family yoga, Therapeutic, Restorative, Anusara Inspired, Kundalini, Prenatal, & Pilates.

Workshops with internationally renowned teachers. Massage therapy services in our beautiful wellness center. New student special $30 for 30 days unlimited yoga.

THE YOGA LOFT

Lose up to 20 pounds in 6 weeks with medically supervised weight loss. We take a personalized approach to weight loss based on science. The continual body composition monitoring included in our program ensures the weight loss is truly coming from fat, not muscle. Ongoing behavioral counseling teaches people how to work with their body’s natural tendencies to lose weight and keep it off. See ad, page 5.

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, Prenatal Yoga, and Mat Pilates See ad, page 25.

Have a Stubborn Skin Disorder and Tried Everything Else?

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Our all natural personal skin care product brings comforting relief to sufferers of many skin irritations. DermaClear has proven to be effective against: • Shingles • Psoriasis • Eczema • Allergic Rash • Jock Itch • Burns • Insect Bites • Stings • and more DermaClear will simply feel good putting it on. Cooling and soothing, the Calcium Montmorillonite/Calcium Bentonite clay penetrates pores and open areas of the skin and pulls out toxins and inflammation. The proprietory blend of homeopathics go even deeper, address the root causes and assist to bring even deeper toxins to the surface.

29.99+ $5 shipping-up to 5 jars

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Wholesale Pricing Available to Stores and Practitioners

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Explores Learning that Transforms Lives Children’s Health and Summer Fun

classifieds APPEALS Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-689-0436 or INFO@BBBSHSW.ORG Healers Wanted – Help us to aid in the healing environment at Pocono Medical Center. Seeking volunteers for the Complementary & Alternative Medicine Program.

Interested practitioners in Reiki and massage, artists and musicians please contact Jill Howell at 570-476-3443 or email JHowell@pmcHealthSystem.org .

COURSES Aromatherapy Certified Course Online – A solid introduction to the science and art of Aromatherapy in 6 weeks or the course can be taken in your own time, to fit into any schedule. Reasonably priced. For more info or to register contact Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or Barbarafenton1@gmail.com

OPPORTUNITIES Sell Organic – Supplements, Essential Oils, Herbal Teas. 772-206-0652, www.goDesana.com/shoporganic Body-mind-spiritual healers needed – Looking for licensed massage practitioners, nutritionists and/or dietary specialists, yoga teachers, reflexologists, Pilates instructors, chiropractors, craniosacral therapists, meditation teachers, certified biofeedback practitioners, and acupuncturists. Positions will be contractual and per diem in nature. Payment terms and space usage will be negotiated at the time of the interview. Please call Chris at Arcana Aura Bethlehem 484-553-3921.

Distributors Needed – To sell Innovative new ecofriendly product available with open market in PA. Visit website www.smartkleanlife.com. For more information E-mail: sharon.fraser@smartklean.com.

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Part Time Help Wanted – For organic café in Trexlertown. Veggie prep, dishwasher, order taker. Must be a friendly, reliable, energetic, multi-tasker who loves the fast pace hustle of the kitchen. Experience preferred, but not necessary. Call Sarah at 267-278-4939 Work From Home – Apply now to join our team promoting a new international line of health and wellness products. Work-from-home opportunities for energetic, reliable, motivated individuals who want to either supplement their current income or create high income. Full training and corporate support. Call Carina at 610-401-3784.

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Love scented candles? We are looking for distributors. www.getnaturalwaxcandlesnow.com or call 908-3192455 for more info.

Licensed Massage Therapist – Independent contractor, needed at Twin Ponds Center. We are located just west of Rt. 100, off Schantz Rd. in the west end of Lehigh Valley. Please call 610.305.3355 for more information.

PRODUCTS Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs – Aleviate many health ailments by practicing Tai Chi and Qigoing any where and any time with quality DVD instruction. Simple to learn and can be practiced by anyone, young or old.

Advanced through Expert levels available at EasternHealth123.com

SERVICES Crystal healing bowl sessions - Crystal Singing Bowls offer powerful vibrational healing and a very unique meditation experience. Balance body and life, clear the mind, improve confidence, increase hope and joy.

Balance By Lisa 484-903-6435.

Do you hear voices? – You are not alone. Support groups forming in Stroudsburg. Contact Paul Boggia at 570-421-3670.

Christian living support for women – Focuses on being free and whole in Christ. Addressing roots of bitterness, rejection, & self-pity. Teaching from Bible Scripture. Topics include; How to Study the Bible, God’s Design for You, and Father’s Love. Available for women’s ministry groups, Christian retreats, and individual ministry. Laura Kilmer 215 723-1839

SPACE TO RENT Beautiful Office Space – Tannersville PA location offers a quiet and relaxing environment in a holistic healthcare center. Relatively quiet professions such as business or life coaching, architecture, counseling, therapeutic, are desirable. Handicap accessible. Please call 570-332-4365 for more information.

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center – A conveniently located beautiful, relaxing environment, offers hourly/daily rates for room with capacity of 50 people.

Great for workshops, seminars, etc. Located just west of Rt. 100 between Fogelsville and Trexlertown, call 610.395.3355 Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood floors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact info@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com or 610-867-9642.

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