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contents 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 HYMN TO LIVING IN SILENCE

by Robert Rabbin

28 OPENING UP

TO MIRACLES

Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness by April Thompson

32 SACRED ACTIVISM Love in Action Can Change the World

by Judith Fertig

35 CAN-DO KIDS

Changing Our World at Any Age by Ellen Sabin

36 HAPPY FEASTING TO ALL

Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit by Lane Vail

40 LESS STUFF,

MORE HAPPINESS

How to Transform the Modern Shopping Dilemma by Judith Fertig

44 SINGING THE

WORLD AWAKE by Tom Kenyon

46 FIND YOUR

FITNESS STYLE Workouts that Suit Your Personality

by Wendy Worrall Redal

48 PET BED-BUDDIES

Is Sleeping Together Healthy?

by Erik J. Martin

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18 8 newsbriefs 18 healthbriefs 22 globalbriefs 25 ecotip 26 inspiration 28 wisewords 22 30 community

spotlight 35 healthykids 36 consciouseating 44 fitbody 46 healingways 25 48 naturalpet 50 calendar 56 resourceguide 63 classifieds

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eachers of world religions may point out both similarities and distinctions among faith traditions. As a student of a small, worldwide Christian denomination, I have attended such classes and until recently, sought to use the usual few minutes of casual inquiry by a friend or new acquaintance as an opportunity to briefly differentiate my own frame of reference from others. I guess I thought I was doing everyone a service to let them know where I stand and perhaps plant a good seed of thought that they might find useful in their own spiritual journey, such as why choosing Genesis I over Genesis II as the truth of our being—perfect God and perfect spiritual man as God’s image and likeness—changes one’s whole paradigm. Or, how everyone can learn to heal physical disease and injury, hereditary beliefs, financial challenges, relationship woes and more through prayer, like Jesus did and as his Jewish and Gentile disciples did for the first 300 years of the early Christian church. Recently, I am learning the great value for us all in mutually seeking common ground. For example, acknowledging how anyone that prays for physical healing and answers to other problems is appealing to their knowledge of a higher universal law, or foundational truth, which we trust is lovingly operating on our behalf. Mary Baker Eddy, cited by Religion and Ethics News Weekly as among the 25 most influential religious figures in the 20th century, noted that in 21 languages, the word for God is the same as the word for good. The Declaration Towards a Global Ethic, from the 1993 Parliament of the World’s Religions, cites the Golden Rule, “We must treat others as we wish others to treat us,” as a common foundational principle for realizing good in our lives. The initial declaration was signed by 143 leaders from all of the world’s major faiths, including Baha’i Faith, Brahmanism, Brahma Kumaris, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous, Interfaith, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Native American, Neo-Pagan, Sikhism, Taoism, Theosophist, Unitarian Universalist and Zoroastrian (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Rule). Muslims, Jews and Christians all turn to one god, one lawmaker for help in all avenues of life. Christians, who share the affirming Lord’s Prayer, generally frame the Golden Rule as, “Do to others as you want them to do to you.” Islam admonishes, “Seek for mankind that of which you are desirous for yourself.” Sanskrit Tradition posits, “… treat others as you treat yourself.” Buddhists advise, “Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful.” Hinduism says, “One should never do that to another which one regards as injurious to one’s own self.” Practicing such good-spirited teachings contributes to and supports our own wellness and helps us help others. When we build bridges of kindly understanding, we also heal rifts and better bless one another, and so forward peace.

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newsbriefs Enjoy a Lemuria Spiritual Retreat in Hawaii

reenshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mythic Journeys brings inspirational travel retreats to restore our vitality while being nurtured by the beauty and magic of the land. An adventure to the legendary healing island of Kauai ~ the heart of Lemuria, is planned from June 4 to 11, 2015. During this sacred pilgrimage to Hawaii, participants can expect to experience a soul-changing journey to can connect with higher dimensional light and activate their unique soul essence. Retreat hosts El Herington relates that her many Lemuria lifetimes called her to return to Kauai, where she guides spiritual immersion journeys for soul family. Both a Reiki master and sachem master, Herington has served as a healer, seminar leader and sacred sites guide. Arlene Rose Curley, Ph.D., is an author, intuitive healer and interfaith minister with diverse training in spiritual energy balancing and holistic healing. Register at GreenshireArts.org/activities/mythic-journeys.php See ad page 51

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Celebrate the Spirit of Christmas Past

he 33rd annual Olde Time Christmas Festival will be held December 5, 6, 7, 13 and 14, in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, where guests will experience the spirits of Christmas past. The Victorian village nestled in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains and decorated in Dickensian style will captivate the imagination of the whole family with Santa, strolling carolers, characters and musicians. Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arrival on a fire truck, along with the tree lighting ceremony at Josiah White Park kicks off the festival at 6 p.m., December 5. Throughout Olde Time Christmas, attendees will enjoy train rides, a gingerbread house display at the Dimmick Memorial Library, 54 Broadway, entertainment at the gazebo, ticketed holiday concerts and shows at the Mauch Chunk Opera House, evening Rotary GhostWalks, a scavenger hunt and shopping at 35 unique shops and galleries where they may find not only clues, but also the perfect gift. For more information, visit JimThorpe.org/OTC.htm.

Support Animals at The Sanctuary with Yoga

fundraiser for The Sanctuary at Haafsville in the lobby of Lehigh Carbon Community College Community Services Center from 9 a.m. to noon, December 6, includes a morning filled with yoga, a bake sale and silent auction. All the proceeds benefit the nonprofit dog and cat rescue. Yoga teachers Prabha Sinha and Laura Gross will lead participants through a practice of vinyasa yoga and yoga nidra meditation. All levels are welcome, BYO mat. After yoga class, meet and greet some new furry friends. Light refreshments will be served. The Sanctuary is a community resource that enriches the lives of its resident animals and members of the community in an environmentally sound facility by promoting programs that encourage interaction between people and animals to the benefit of both; providing for animals needing a temporary or permanent home in a humane and respectful way and showcasing the sustainability of green architecture and planning. Suggested donation $10. Location; 4525 Education Park Dr., Schnecksville, PA. For more information, email Michaela Kotaskova at mkotaskova@thesanctuarypa.org.

Holiday Stress Busters at Twin Pines

win Ponds Integrative Health Center is offering an evening of free nurturing practices and great stress busters for a healthy and joyful holiday season. From 4 to 8 p.m., December 17. Topics include an introduction to Effortless Meditation; Massages and Reiki; Chair Stretching and Breathing; and Feldenkrais exercises. Other highlights include Releasing Stress with a Simple Action—let go of those stressful, negative moments and focus on the joyful times you wish to remember; A Dr. Tom Talk, Your Compromised Immune System—restore your immune system naturally for good health. determine and treat the cause of disease, not the symptoms; Being Mindful for a Better Holiday—lessen stress, increase well-being and enjoyment of the holidays with simple mindfulness meditations you can practice easily. Location: 628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville, PA. For more information, call 610-395-3355 or visit TwinPondsCenter.com. See ad page 10

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newsbriefs International House of Reiki Course Offered

ary Howe and Tara Gallus, International House of Reiki (IHR)- certified teachers and practitioners, will be offering a Shoden (Reiki 1) course from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., January 17 and 24, 2015 in Bethlehem. The IHR Shoden level course begins with a focus on personal development and spirituality. The program focuses on five major elements within the system of Reiki which include the precepts, meditations, hands-on-healing, mantras and symbols, and reiju/attunements.

Hallmarks that make the IHR classes unique include depth of teaching and practice; focus on living the precepts; emphasis on self-care; and practice on staying grounded. Recommended reading for this course includes: The Japanese Art of Reiki and The Reiki Sourcebook both by the IHR cofounders, Bronwen and Frans Stiene. Cost is $250 plus $20 for manual. To register, call Howe at 610-821-4007 or Gallus at 610-739-4201, and visit mhowe2.wix.com/experience-reiki or LehighValleyReiki.com. See ad page 61

Baby Moon Retreat for Expectant Mothers

egan Ridge Morris and Erin Wallace will facilitate an informative and relaxing workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., January 25, at The Yoga Loft, geared toward celebrating pregnancy, preparing for labor and the first few weeks of postpartum. With an educated and experienced teacher, yoga can alleviate many of the aches and pains associated with pregnancy, such as low back soreness and shoulder tightness. In addition to its physical effects, yoga is also known for the calm it can bring to a motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Participants will enjoy an invigorating prenatal yoga class, meditations, visualizations, breathing techniques and plenty of education covering a variety of topics that include doulas, yoga positions, acupressure points, cloth diapers and baby carriers. Cost is $49 with prenatal yoga series class card/$65 without. Location: 521 E. 4th St., Bethlehem. For more information, call 610-867-9642. See ad page 37. 10

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Reiki Conference Seeks Participants

he Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is soliciting facilitators, keynotes and other speakers for its New Horizons for Transformation workshops to be held on June 6, 2015. Organizers want to shine a light on some of the spheres where Reiki is making a big difference in quality of living. They are also interested in indicators that speak to improvements in daily living that can be comfortably said are supported by Reiki. Topics of interest include soldiers and civilians experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder, special-needs children, those with degenerative neurological diseases and/or mental illness, Social Welfare Issues like domestic violence, among others. To apply or submit a proposal, email pareikiconsortium@gmail.com or visit pareikiconsortium.wix.com/reiki-today. See ad page 61

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newsbriefs Comprehensive Testing for Comprehensive Health

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r. Jonathan Tompkins is introducing a new approach to nutrition and supplementation to the Lehigh Valley. By using a comprehensive blood panel and hair analysis, the need for vitamin supplements can now be more accurately determined. “For years we have known the benefits of every vitamin and mineral, but until now there Dr. Jon Tompkins has been no way to determine each patient’s individual needs”, states Tompkins. “Finally there is a way to objectively know what nutrients a patient can benefit from.” A detailed report is generated from the patient’s blood test results and hair analysis then consultation gives dietary, exercise, lifestyle, and nutrient recommendations. An in-depth analysis of each body system is included and an assessment can indicate whether or not a patient is progressing toward a serious illness such as diabetes, cancer, or heart disease before symptoms arise. Problem areas are identified so that proactive measures can be taken. Seeing follow-up results improve shows patients that the supplements and recommendations are working.

uper Green Cleaning of the Lehigh Valley offers custom deep-cleaning service for home and offices, using all natural green cleaning products that are free of chlorine bleach and sodium hypochlorite so homeowners and pets are not exposed to harmful chemicals. The locally owned company is not a franchise and offers quality cleaning that is 100 percent guaranteed. “Health comes by choice, not by chance,” states owner Nizia Viana. “Most people aren’t aware of the dangers of the air they breathe. We are super green and we do not just make indoor environments shiny—we clean deeply and take into consideration the impact our methods and products may have on human health and the planet, both short and long term.” All Super Green Cleaning products are eco-friendly all natural, yet still as effective as their traditional counterparts. “Since we don’t always know the consequences of long-term exposure to toxins, it’s a good idea to make conservative, eco-friendly choices,” says Alexander.

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Breast and Body Thermography Screening at Pathways Holistic

athways Holistic Center, in Emmaus, is offering thermography screenings provided by PACT-Certified Thermography Technician Rebecca Reverie. Thermography is a state-of-the-art screening procedure that uses heat detection to locate areas of temperature differences in the body. Most pathological processes demonstrate a form of increased heat, and some neurological processes show excessive cold, or hyperthermia. Breast disease can be detected by looking for areas of excessive or increasing heat that may indicate areas of angiogenesis, or increase of blood vessels supplying a growing tumor. Thermography has been used for breast cancer detection since 1956 and was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1982 as an adjunctive procedure for breast cancer screening. There are more than 800 published studies in peer-reviewed journals about thermography of the breast alone, and most show the success rate of breast thermography to be greater than 90 percent. In addition to an eight-to-10year earlier detection outcome, thermography involves no radiation, no compression and no contact. Location: 4833 Chestnut St. To schedule a thermography screening, call 610-966-7001 or visit PathwaysHolistic.com. See ad page 58.

Advanced DMX Analysis for Chronic Pain

any times after auto accidents or a personal injury, the root cause of pain that persists may not be fully understood, because traditional X-ray technology only sees the body in a still position. Dr. Mark Losagio, owner of Losagio Chiropractic, in Bethlehem, now offers a revolutionary Digital Motion X-Ray (DMX) that can analyze biomechanics and the human body in motion. This unique technology allows injuries and misalignments to be detected as a patient is in motion and can pinpoint the causative effect in real time as pain is experienced. This information is vital to treating the root cause of the pain rather than masking with pain killing and anti-inflammatory drugs. Dr. Losagio views the resulting video with the patient to diagnose the source of pain and makes recommendations for treatment to align and adjust the body to eliminate the source of pain without medication or surgery. Location: 1220 Illicks Mill Rd., Bethlehem. To schedule a consultation, call 610-865-8155 or visit ChiropracticBethlehem.com. See ad page 19. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Himalayan Institute Ayurveda Yoga Specialist Certification Program in Quakertown

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity. ~Leo Tolstoy

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oondog Yoga, in Quakertown, is offering a four-part Ayurveda Yoga Specialist Certification Program at a cost of $399 per unit, or all for $1,396, a savings of $200. Session dates are—Session 1: April 9 to12-Macrocosm and Microcosm of Ayurveda and Yoga; Session 2: May 14 to 17-Psychology of Ayurveda and Yoga; Session 3: June 19 to 21-Improving Digestion of Food, Thoughts, and Actions; and Session 4: August 13 to 16-Clinical Use of Ayurveda and Yoga. The program is recognized and listed with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association and certified with the Himalayan Institute. It is open to all dedicated yoga teachers and students, but certification is given only to students that hold 200-hour yoga certification from an accredited yoga teacher training program. After completing the four instructional units and participating in an optional case study, students will have the knowledge and experience to create a dosha balancing yoga practice; use food with awareness and create a lifestyle plan for themselves and their clients; offer basic ayurvedic consultations; and access additional training and supervision from the Himalayan Institute “graduates only” case supervision sessions. The curriculum teaches how to cultivate life force and vitality, regulate and support digestive fire, about ayurvedic maps for constitution, psychological tendencies, prana/life force movement and the sheaths of the self. Other topics include postures, diet and lifestyle and constitutional imbalances. Location: 44 Front St., Quakertown PA. For more information, call 267-374-4046 or visit MoondogYoga.com/workshops. See ad page 9

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Dr. McCabe Joins Magda Family Dental

r. Carol McCabe has joined Magda Family Dental in their Bangor location. With more than 14 years of experience and specialized training in the most advanced procedures in holistic, cosmetic and preventative dentistry, She uses a natural approach to enhance patientsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; physical health, eliminate compromises to the immune system and provide a great smile. McCabe is affiliated with the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology and is trained in the most up-to-date protocols for safe removal of mercury amalgam silver fillings. Dr. McCabe also brings expertise in laser periodontal treatment, dental implants, rotary endodontics and operative dentistry in addition to InvisalignÂŽ, non-brace teeth straitening therapy. Magda Family Dental also offers non-surgical gum treatments, cosmetic dentistry, dental implants, tooth whitening and cosmetic dentistry. Location: 419A S. 3rd St., Bangor, PA. For more information, call 610-588-1571 or visit MagdaFamilyDental.com. See ad on page 64.

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Calcium Supplements Raise Risk of Brain Lesions

Duke University study published in the British Journal of Nutrition this summer found that calcium supplements taken by elderly persons may increase the risk of brain lesions that are identified as hyperintensities on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) brain scans. The researchers studied 227 adults over the age of 60. The patients were assessed for supplemental calcium intake and received brain scans via MRI. Those taking calcium supplements had more lesions of a volume typically associated with hypertension. They noted no dosedependent relationship between lesion size and the amount of calcium being supplemented. The scientists commented that other studies have found calcium supplementation also associated with greater risk of artery disease. Hyperintensities are observed in normal aging, plus several neurological, psychiatric and autoimmune disorders that affect the brain. They constitute damage to brain tissue caused by restricted blood flow and have been linked to mild cognitive deficits and disturbances.

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Cell Phones and Router Microwaves Stress Plants

vidence of the effects of wireless technologies on human health continues to be controversial, with agreement on results remaining elusive. Now a new study published in the Journal of Plant Physiology found that human-generated microwave pollution can potentially be stressful to plants. Researchers from Romaniaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Estonian University of Life Sciences tested three common garden plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;parsley, celery and dill weed. They exposed each to the types of microwave radiation equivalent to those produced by cell phones and wireless routers. Then these radiation-exposed plants were compared with identical plants not exposed to the radiation. The scientists noted that the irradiated plants had thinner cell walls; smaller chloroplasts (cellular sites of photosynthesis); smaller cell mitochondria (centers of energy production); and greater emission of volatile compounds, particularly monoterpenes and green leaf volatiles, which are protective, life-promoting components of the plantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; essential oils. The effects were stronger for the type of radiation produced by wireless routers. While essential oil production overall was increased by the frequency of the microwaves produced by cell phones, it was decreased by the frequency emitted by the routers.

Hip Fractures Decrease on Weekends and Holy Days

new study published in the Israel Medical Association Journal found that older adults are more likely to have hip fractures in the wintertime, except during weekends and on religious holidays. The studyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s authors checked the records of 2,050 patients that were at least 65 years old and had suffered a hip fracture. Analyzing the dates of each fracture revealed that significantly more of them occurred during the wintertime; the injuries corresponded directly with lower temperatures and greater rainfall. Fewer fractures took place on the Sabbath and during weekends in general, as well as on Yom Kippur and other holy days, with the exception of Passover.

Hospice Care Adds Months for Cancer Patients

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Mistletoe Extract Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients

study published in the European Journal of Cancer revealed that a mistletoe extract may lengthen life for patients with severe pancreatic cancer. German researchers tested 220 patients with advanced stage pancreatic cancer, an aggressive, often fatal disease. The patients were divided into two groups; one was given up to 10 milligrams of Viscum album (European mistletoe) three times a week for up to 12 months. Both groups received supportive care throughout the study period. The average length of survival for those taking the mistletoe extract, 4.8 months, was nearly twice that of the other group, 2.7 months; a survival period typically dates from the original diagnosis. Within a group considered to have a good prognosis, the survival period for those that consumed the extract, averaging 6.6 months, was more than double that of the no-extract group, which averaged 3.2 months.

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Knotweed and Hawthorn Outperform Lovastatin in Trial

hinese researchers recently discovered that two herbal extracts may treat atherosclerosis, the hardening of the arteries, as well as or more effectively than the pharmaceutical drug Lovastatin. Sixty-four patients with atherosclerosis of the carotid artery were studied. For six months, half the patients received 20 milligrams of Lovastatin per day, while the other half took an herbal extract combination of Japanese knotweed and hawthorn. After six months, tests showed artery plaque thickness and inflammation were significantly lessened among both groups. However, the herbal extract-treated group showed a greater reduction of high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels, a marker of risk for cardiovascular disease. Relatively high levels of hs-CRP in otherwise healthy individuals are predictive of heart health crises even when cholesterol levels are within an acceptable range. People with lower values have less of a risk.

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Bye-Bye Birdie

Cultural Roots Status of Religious Diversity in the U.S.

Scientists from 23 organizations, including the federal government, universities and conservation groups, have spent years on the State of the Birds Study, looking at 230 species of birds from different habitats compiling its watch list. Peter Marra, a migratory bird specialist at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., attributes the population drops of the birds in the most trouble to disappearing habitat or reduced range. Some coastal birds are doing better, and previously endangered wetland birds are recovering due to laws that are protecting them. Marra says, “These populations come back when we create the habitat. The report emphasizes that it’s better to focus on birds that aren’t yet in decline and keep them that way.” Ken Rosenberg, a bird biologist at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, in Ithaca, New York, and an author of the report, says that hunters, as well as conservationists, deserve credit for preserving ducks. He acknowledges, “We’ve put a tremendous amount of resources and money into wetland and waterfowl conservation because of the hunters that contribute financially.” But lots of songbirds are in trouble, and Florida, where bird habitat is disappearing fast, is a crucial stopover for migrating birds. It’s the kind of place that birds both common and endangered urgently need to survive.

The United States is often described as a religiously free and diverse country, but a new Pew Research Center study reveals that 95 percent of the populace identifies itself as either Christian or unaffiliated (atheist, agnostic or having no particular religion). This ranks the U.S. 68 out of 232 countries and territories in the Pew Religious Diversity Index. Singapore is the world’s most religiously diverse country, followed by Taiwan and Vietnam. The study treats Christian denominations as members of the same religion, which if counted separately, would increase the ranking. But Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Judaism all have internal diversity, as well, and are considered as single religions in the study. There’s an important distinction between religious diversity and religious freedom, which the report does not measure. The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees the right to free exercise of religion, which is not always the case in other countries.

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230 Avian Species on the National Watch List

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Scientists May Harvest Energy from Earth’s Infrared Emissions

Don’t Be So Quick to Bash the Rich

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World Peace Caravan to Travel in the Middle East in 2015 The World Peace Caravan, founded by the nonprofit D. Gary Young Foundation, is a global peace movement scheduled to conduct a 12-day camel caravan from Petra, Jordan, to Jerusalem, Israel, from December 15 to 26, 2015. It will be spearheaded by a delegation of 12 youth ambassadors, ages 16 to 24, selected from a worldwide pool of candidates. Their goal is to foster an online youth community to provide young people everywhere a platform to share ideas, voice opinions and educate and learn from their peers. The youths intend to collaborate on solutions-centered projects to help eradicate poverty and hunger, ensure environmental sustainability and attain healthy lives for all. Inspired by a recurring vision, D. Gary Young, CEO of Young Living Essential Oils, chose the ancient Frankincense Trail upon which the Queen of Sheba once journeyed to bring peace offerings to King Solomon. This modern-day journey for peace invites people of all cultures, faiths and backgrounds to retrace the steps of that pioneering peace movement, culminating in a blockbuster World Peace Caravan Concert for Peace in Jerusalem. For more information, visit WorldPeaceCaravan.org.

From December 14 through January 5, citizen scientists of all ages will participate in the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (Tinyurl.com/AudubonChristmas Count), the country’s longest-running wildlife census. Audubon and other organizations use the data collected by volunteers to monitor population trends and guide conservation efforts. Whether or not families plan to help Audubon volunteers keep track of feathered visitors, they might consider providing backyard birds with gifts of food during the winter, when natural food sources can be scarce. Adorning outdoor trees with edible decorations can also help brighten landscapes, reduce kitchen scraps, creatively involve children in nature and make yards more bird-friendly. Salvage citrus rinds for feeders. Poke holes along the edge of hollowed halves of grapefruit and orange peels and run twine through them so they can hang from a branch. Fill with bird seed or suet. Create ornaments from bread heels or stale loaves. After cutting out shapes with a cookie cutter, spread them with unsalted nut butter and cover with birdseed. Bagels, rice cakes and pinecones can be frosted and sprinkled in the same way. Avoid using anything moldy. For more colorful ornaments, hang orange and apple slices. Drape edible garland around tree branches. Thread unsalted popcorn (stale popcorn strings more easily), fresh cranberries, citrus slices, unshelled peanuts, dried apples or grapes into a garland. Use natural string, wool or raffia for hanging decorations. Wild Birds Unlimited suggests selecting these materials so they can be used by birds as nesting materials in the spring. Collect seed heads and berries to tuck among the branches. According to the National Wildlife Federation, good food sources include seed heads from flowers such as goldenrod, sunflower, coneflower, sumac and mullein; seed heads from grasses such as millet, wheat, foxtail and switchgrass; and berries on sprigs of holly, juniper, cedar, hawthorn and mountain ash. Make sure decorations are hung on a tree or shrub near a window so the whole family can enjoy watching the wildlife they attract. Contributing source: The Humane Society

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Hymn to Living in Silence by Robert Rabbin

We must give away our here’s one truth, and Celebrate the inventory of unreleased it is silence. All truths thoughts and cherished come from, exist dawn of the beliefs, undigested as and return to silence. experiences and dogma, Silence is behind every winter solstice disappointments, fears, holy thought, word and act. All holiness is silent. on December 21 worries, resentments and sorrows; even personal T his is what all sages desires and joys. know and say: Enter silence in nature and If it’s difficult to do: and we leave behind the throw it away, fling it off, rubble of self and no-self, in silence. kick it out. Just don’t let it time and death. Enter stay. We must empty our silence and we see the world that God created; that we are the storehouses of past, present and future, and then burn them down so that created. God, the world and being are nothing can ever accumulate again. one. Life is suddenly real—beautiful Now give more. Let go of ego, and perfect in each curve and angle. will and humility, ignorance and This awakening into truth happens knowledge, the body and its faculties. as we surrender everything to silence.

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Surrender what is and is not yourself. Give away meaning, purpose and happiness, even precious life itself. Nothing can remain. Then, by letting everything go the second it occurs, we return to clarity, freedom and eternal openness. We live in silence. For it is in silence that God is working, playing and loving. In silence, we become perfectly one with that divine working, playing and loving. When absolutely all has been given up and only emptiness remains, even then, take one more step towards silence. Give away the emptiness. Hold back nothing. Even the giver is given away. In silence, we transform and are reborn. We become real with more joy, pleasure, peace and contentment than we ever hoped for. Our highest purpose is fulfilled, our greatest longing is realized in ways we know not. In becoming nothing, we become everything. We need nothing, and thus have everything. With nothing to protect, only peace remains. It cannot be controlled or fathomed, only lived. We love this about the holy ones, the sages. No one knows how it happens, only that it does. In silence, we are moved by what moves all else without knowing how, why or when. This is freedom, love and truth. Robert Rabbin is a self-awareness teacher and author. Connect at RobertRabbin.com.

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Opening Up to Miracles Gabrielle Bernstein on Creating More Happiness by April Thompson

otivational speaker and bestselling author Gabrielle Bernstein knows the gravitational pull of addiction firsthand. Although introduced to spiritual practices from an early age, she turned away from that upbringing in her 20s, pulled instead into a vortex of drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships while running a public relations firm promoting Manhattan nightclubs. After hitting rock bottom at age 25, Bernstein made the unwavering decision to seek spiritual help and change her life. The entrepreneurial young woman found her groove as a spiritual teacher, introducing millions to new ways of thinking and living through her books, lectures, blogs and videos. Her nononsense approach to spirituality and knack for making practices like meditation and prayer accessible to beginners and cynics have attracted a new generation of seekers. Bernstein’s latest book, Miracles Now:108 Life-Changing Tools for Less Stress, More Flow, and Finding Your True Purpose, offers simple, yet powerful tips to short-circuit unhealthy thought patterns and take a shortcut to transformational change.

Why do you reframe a miracle as simply a shift in perception? Shifting your perception and choosing again is a core principle from A Course in Miracles, a metaphysical text that I study and teach from. When you choose 28

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to reorganize your belief system and align it with a loving, forgiving perspective, rather than a fear-based reality, that’s when miracles can happen.

Some people shift away from a harmful relationship with addictive drugs and alcohol like you did, while others take such unhealthy behaviors to the grave; what makes the difference? Often when we get caught in unhealthy behavior, we aren’t willing to ask for help. I think the reason I was able to leave those behaviors behind and create a new path was my willingness to live a different way. I was able to witness my life and see that it wasn’t working. It’s an ongoing process; I’ve been on my current path of turning to spiritual principles for many years, but I’m still constantly working to apply them throughout my moment-tomoment experiences.

How does meditation help create radical change? I think meditation is a key tool for health, happiness and well-being. It can help reorganize the nervous system, lower stress levels, calm the mind and recalibrate energy. It can help us experience more synchronicity in our lives and a greater sense of interconnectedness, as well.

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What do you struggle with the most and what personal miracle are you still trying to realize? I’m in constant conversation with myself over my thoughts and beliefs about judgment and separation. People are programmed by society to believe we are separate and to judge ourselves and others. My practice suggests a reinterpretation of that general belief system in order to perceive things differently. I also try to forgive limiting thoughts I was holding onto; for example, judging myself for not performing well at a lecture. Talking too much in conversations is a big challenge for me. A practice in my Miracles Now book called WAIT, for “Why am I talking?” reminds me to notice when I’m saying too much, commenting unnecessarily or not supporting the greater good.

How do you think about money, and has that proven helpful in broader terms? I believe that we have the power to attract healthier relationships in our financial circumstances in the same way that we have the power to attract healthier relationships with people in our lives. Some people think that you can’t both be spiritual and secure financial abundance; I think that’s nonsense. When you start to reorganize your beliefs around your selfworth and capacity to earn, and open up to your intuitive voice and the creative possibilities for earning, then your financial situation can change dramatically. I have lived that principle fully. I was brought up in a poverty mindset, but with a shift in perception, I was able to release my fears of financial insecurity.

Do you have a go-to practice that you reach for first when faced with a difficult situation? When I’m faced with a complicated situation or feeling powerless, I say a prayer in stillness. Such a practice asks through prayer and listens through meditation. It’s in that stillness that I can hear the voice of intuition and the voice of forgiveness, and love can come forward. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Sacred Art of Tibet Schedule

December 8:

University of Scranton Loyola Science Center

Sacred Art of Tibet Tour to Visit Northeast Pennsylvania by Melissa Russo

oordinated by local nonprofit Yoga Journeys, six Tibetan Buddhist monks are bringing the Sacred Art of Tibet Tour to northeastern Pennsylvania from December 8 to 14, sharing the art and culture of Tibet, as well as the practice and paths to inner peace and compassion, at several locations. The first action of the monks will be the construction of a sand mandala for peace and evening musical performance from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., December 8, sponsored by the University of Scranton, Lackawanna County and city of Scranton. The mandala, “painted” using colored sand, is considered by many to the most unique and exquisite of all the artistic traditions of Buddhism, representing the cycle of life; creation, the beauty of existence and its impermanence and the return to the natural world for creation again. Mandala literally means, “that which extracts the essence.” Many different types of mandalas are used by Tibetan Buddhists, which can be created in either two or three dimensions. Those in this tour will be two-dimensional sand mandalas, the most creative, labor- and concentration-intensive of all mandalas. Other highlights of the tour include private sessions and personal blessings with the monks and lectures throughout the week at different venues, including the Wonderstone Gallery, in Dunmore,

the Unitarian Universalist Church, in Wyoming and Balance Yoga & Wellness, in Forty Fort. The tour concludes with three days of events, sponsored by Twigs Restaurant, in Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania, at the Wellspring House on Tioga Street. On December 13 ,

First Floor Atrium and Auditorium Room 133 9 a.m. Continuing throughout the day; sand mandala of peace 6 p.m. Recitation of the Tara Puja ritual and prayer with melodic music and discussion 7 p.m. Dissolution (sweeping) of the mandala, blessing and distribution of sand

December 9:

Wonderstone Gallery

101 E. Drinker St., Dunmore • 570-344-2360 Afternoon. Private sessions with the monks, by appointment 6:30 p.m. Lecture; World Peace and the Unity of All Religions.

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Unitarian Universalist Church

20 Church Rd., Wyoming, PA. • 570-696-3949 (Use GPS coordinates: 41.347916, -75.88961) 7 p.m. Lecture and meditation

December 11:

Balance Yoga & Wellness

900 Rutter Ave., Forty Fort • 570-714-2777 Afternoon. Private sessions with the monks, by appointment 6:30 p.m. Lecture, meditation and discussion

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Wellspring House (formerly Jennifer L’s)

11 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock • 570-836-2514 Afternoon. Private sessions with the monks, by appointment 7 p.m. Lecture; Six Perfections

the monks will once again meditate and dissolve a mandala. The weekend closes with a Blessing of the Animals, vegan potluck and lecture at Indraloka Animal Sanctuary (preregistration is required through Indraloka), followed by a ritual empowerment of the Buddha of Compassion that is open to the public. All events are funded by donation (suggested $10 for lectures, $25 for empowerments). A full schedule can be found on Facebook—NEPA Sacred Art of Tibet Tour. For more information call Melissa Russo, of Yoga Journeys, at 570344-6375 or email NepaTourOfTibet@ gmail.com.

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Wellspring House (formerly Jennifer L’s)

11 West Tioga St., Tunkhannock • 570-836-2514 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sand mandala 6 p.m. Meditation and dissolution of the mandala

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Indraloka Animal Sanctuary

Mahoopany • 570- 763-2908 11 a.m. Blessing of the Animals, vegan potluck and lecture. Preregistration required through indra@ indraloka.org and location and directions will be provided.

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Putting the Best Foot Forward by Beth Davis

r. Robert Kaplan, owner of Twin Rivers Podiatry, in Easton, began his Podiatry career more than 30 years ago. With a strong interest in sports medicine, much of his practice was focused on treating athletes—and doing a lot of surgery. All of that changed, though, when Kaplan underwent unsuccessful back surgery in 2003. “I was out of work on disability for over six years,” said Kaplan. “I became a chronic pain patient.” In 2006, he had revisional surgery on his back, finally bringing him some relief. By 2009, he was ready to return to his practice.

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This time, however, things were different. “I don’t do any surgery now,” he explained. “After what I went through, my emphasis really shifted. I understood what it’s like to have chronic pain and I had compassion for others.” Today, Kaplan takes an extremely comprehensive approach in treating chronic and acute foot pain, plantar fasciitis (one of the most common causes of heel pain) and more with cutting-edge technology. After determining the cause of the issue, he develops a personalized treatment plan that leans toward non-surgical options. If surgery is still required

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after exhausting all other possibilities, he will refer the procedure to another doctor. Dedicated to helping patients walk more easily, comfortably and pain-free, Kaplan has invested in state-of-the-art equipment and procedures as part of his new approach to care. For those experiencing burning and/ or tingling in their feet, he offers the Epidermal Nerve Fiber Density (ENFD), a skin biopsy test to measure the density of small sensory nerve fibers in the skin. This can tell a person if their problem is small fiber neuropathy (SFN), a relatively common complication of several medical disorders including metabolic disorders like diabetes, as well as viral and infectious diseases, genetic abnormalities, drugs and toxins and autoimmune diseases. Symptoms of SFN include painful and/or burning feet with reduced perception of temperature and pain or numbness, tingling, prickling, aching and shooting pain in the limbs. Despite the magnitude of the symptoms, there are few objective methods to identify and quantify these neuropathies. ENFD testing is a technique that allows for quantification and qualification of small fiber peripheral neuropathy. Since the skin biopsy is minimally invasive, the biopsy can later be repeated to evaluate the progression of the neuropathy and/or response to therapy. “Some patients think they have neuropathy, but they may not,” noted Kaplan. “The biopsy test takes about five minutes and will tell us for sure—it’s really state-of-the-art. Once we have the results, we can then put a plan in place to treat them accordingly.” He explains that although medications may help with pain relief, they don’t target actual nerve damage. Nutritional supplements may help regenerate nerves and specific treatments can promote healing in the nerves and muscles. For example, Kaplan utilizes MicroVas therapy, a pain-free, non-invasive modality that uses electronic impulses to cause muscle contraction and relaxation cycles which stimulate circulation. Increased blood flow raises the oxygen level in the tissues, which promotes healing in the nerves and muscles that have been damaged. The neuropathy treatment uses

a powerful, deeply penetrating waveform to creating dramatic and lasting therapeutic effects. “The MicroVas pain management system can help with diabetes, arthritis, sports injury and vascular pain relief, as well as wound healing and care,” stated Kaplan. He added that, with any treatment, the ultimate goal is to help get patients out of pain and off of their pain medications—or at the very least, get them on a lower dosage. “We understand that if someone is experiencing severe pain— say a 10 out of 10 on the pain scale level—it may not be possible to bring them to a zero. But, we can get them to a level that is more manageable.” Another problem many patients face is toenail fungus. Nail fungus can be caused by heavy foot perspiration, poor sock/shoe ventilation or by walking barefoot in damp areas such as gyms or locker rooms. It can be painful, cause an odor and spread to other nails. However, many people are hesitant to take medication prescribed to eliminate the fungus, as it can be potentially harmful to the liver. For those searching for a safe, effective alternative to medication, Kaplan offers state-of-the-art, FDA-approved laser technology that has been proven to safely and efficiently eliminate the fungus, without the side effects of prescription medication. “It’s an expensive piece of equipment, therefore, not many doctors are offering the laser therapy,” noted Kaplan. “We get patients from all over, and we get great results.” For Kaplan and his staff, great results are just one part of the practice. He says: “From the moment they walk in the door, we are very personable. We take a personal interest in our patients and go beyond what is necessary. I don’t like to rush them through; I want to get to know them.” Knowing he is making a difference in people’s lives is inspiring. “I am so grateful to be practicing again. I can actually help patients get out of pain and that’s what gets me up in the morning. I’m really appreciative.” Twin Rivers Podiatry is located at 1901 Hay Terrace #7, in Easton. For more information, call 610-253-2251 or visit TwinRiversPodiatry-Easton.com. natural awakenings

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Sacred Activism Love in Action Can Change the World by Judith Fertig

Activism. Born in India, educated at England’s Oxford University and in the religious traditions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Christianity, he now resides in Melbourne, Arkansas, where he’s founder and director of the Institute for Sacred Activism. The goal of his international travel is to bring concerned people together to proactively face global crises. Says Harvey, “Sacred activism is a fusion of two of the most powerful fires of the human psyche—the mystic’s passion for God and the activist’s passion for justice.”

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“Sacred activism is the fusion of the mystic’s passion for God with the activist’s passion for justice, creating the burning sacred heart that longs to help, preserve and nurture every living thing.”

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talked it over with my neighbor and we he butterfly, a universal symbol of agreed to let them grow. This year, we transformation, reminds us that behad more monarchs than ever.” coming our best selves is an ongo These two women might not realing process. Yet these delicate, fluttering creatures are suffering a decline, especial- ize it, but they had engaged in spiritual activism. They became aware of a ly the vivid orange and black monarch butterflies that depend on milkweed flow- problem, approached it with compassion, learned about the issue, realized ers for sustenance during their migration life’s interdependence and committed to and from Mexico and Canada. “When I heard about the monarch themselves to positive action for a result butterfly crisis, I also noticed that I that is good for all. had milkweed vines all along my back It’s a process that Andrew Harvey fence,” says Karen Adler, a Kansas City, first described in a 2005 talk he gave at Missouri, gardener. “In years past, I the Santuario de Guadalupe, in Santa would have pulled them out because Fe, New Mexico, that’s also reflected in they can strangle other plants. But I his book, The Hope: A Guide to Sacred 32 Lehigh Valley www.healthylehighvalley.com

The Awakening – Progressing from concerned citizen to spiritual activist is a gradual process. It may begin with an issue to which one feels called. “Our life in the world is a continual call and response,” observes Kabir Helminski, of Santa Cruz, California. He authors and translates books on the Muslim Sufi tradition, which tends to have an open relationship with other religions, and is a core faculty member of the Spiritual Paths Institute, which encourages seekers to find the sacred traditions that speak to them. “Sometimes events are a waking dream calling for interpretation, and sometimes the heart is directly addressed from within,” says Helminski. Compassion – Once an event moves us, prayer can be a pathway that opens our hearts to compassion, according to Jagadish Dass, of Granada Hills, California. The healer and teacher wrote The Prayer Project: The 3-Minute, 3 Times a Day Solution for World Change, which encourages involvement with something bigger than ourselves. Dass maintains that praying for three minutes, three times a day, will help us transmute into expressing a quiet power. “As we take responsibility for our lives, a transformation occurs within,” he says. We begin to inspire others to also take up the cause of working for change and bringing more peace, joy and love to the world. Likewise, Harvey urges each of us to make a real commitment to daily spiritual practice on the road to spiritual activism. He suggests, “Start with

“When you put spirit and activism together, you realize that all actions are connected to spirit. It makes you think about your duty in every instance—from how you treat people throughout your day to how you treat the environment. It becomes a satisfying way of living.” ~ Carla Goldstein a short prayer that aligns you with the pure deep love that is longing to use you as its instrument in the world.” Options include prayers from many of the world’s spiritual traditions shared in Dass’ book; a free download is provided at StewardshipOfTheSoul.com. Interconnectedness – Just as everything in the universe is connected by the simple act of being, like-minded people can connect to do good in the world. Sacred activists pursuing their own spiritual paths need to work with others, according to Harvey. “They form empowering and encouraging networks of grace—beings of like heart, brought together by passion, skill and serendipity to pool energies, triumphs, griefs, hopes and resources of all kinds. When people of like mind and heart gather together, sometimes miraculously powerful synergy can result.” Harvey has found that groups of six to 12 people become the most efficient and productive, whether joined together through a profession (such as physicians on medical missions), a passion for animal rights or the environment, or a strong sense of social justice. Knowledge – Knowledge, both inward- and outwardseeking, is another key to doing good for all. Carla Goldstein, JD, chief external affairs officer at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, New York, and cofounder of its Women’s Leadership Center, used her interest in women’s empowerment issues as a springboard to spiritual activism. “For the first 20 years of my professional life, I focused on public policy and politics,” she says. “But something was missing in the rhetoric of taking care of each other.” Practicing yoga and meditation and receiving support during a personal health crisis prompted what she terms “an awakening understanding of a gap between personal change and systems change.” Goldstein came to question her own “rugged individualism” versus the interconnectedness she felt when people took care of her. “Can we actually move towards innatural awakenings

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Can-Do Kids Changing Our World at Any Age by Ellen Sabin

n Giving to other people is important, but the planet needs us, too. You can practice giving by picking up litter, recycling and even turning off lights when you leave a room. When we pay attention to the environment around us, we can learn how to respond in a giving way. Ellen Sabin is the founder and president of Watering Can Press (WateringCanPress.com), a publishing company committed to growing kids with character. Her series of award-winning books include The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving; The Greening Book: Being a Friend to Planet Earth; and The Healthy Body Book: Caring for the Coolest Machine You’ll Ever Own.

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This article is written especially for young readers eager to embrace the true spirit of the holiday season. Sharing it with them can help cultivate a lifelong practice of giving.

ave you ever seen someone do something that changed a situation from bad to good? Maybe your parents helped someone whose car broke down, or a teacher spent extra time after class helping you with schoolwork. No matter your age, where you live or what you own, you have the power to do good, too. What you do can make other people happy and make the world a better place. Here are some ideas to help you figure out how. n A good place to start is to think about what’s important to you. This will help you find a way of giving back that you’ll enjoy and want to do again and again. For example, if you love taking care of animals, offer to walk an elderly person’s dog for them. If you get sad when you think about someone being lonely, visit a neighbor that lives alone or send a spe-

cial card to a relative as a way to show your love. n It’s nice to help strangers, but you can also do little things close to home that’ll make life easier and better for your family. You can call your grandma to say hello, help your mom or dad with the dishes or play a favorite game with your little sister or brother. n You can also use your own special talents to help others. If you are a good cook, bake a healthy holiday treat to bring to someone that is feeling sick. You can read out loud a story to a younger child. If you’re strong and have lots of energy, you can help your neighbor take out the trash or do other household chores. n You can have fun and make an even bigger difference by doing good things with others. One way to get your friends excited about joining you is to plan a “Giving Party”. Ask your parents to help you download a free guide (WateringCanPress.com/html/parents. html) that has fun ideas and activities for creating a holiday-time or birthday party or rainy day get-together.

Whether it’s time, love or things, the people around us give to us all the time. Sometimes we don’t stop to think about what people do for us, so we forget to say, “Thank you.” Appreciating what people give us is just as important as giving to others. Here are some questions to ask yourself. After you have answered each question, think about what you can do to thank people for their kindness. Who shared with you? What did they share? Who taught you something? What did they teach you? Who showed you love? How did they show you love? Who made you happy? How did they make you happy? Source: Adapted excerpt from The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving by Ellen Sabin.

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Tasty Rituals that Deepen the Holiday Spirit by Lane Vail

he holiday season is ripe with an array of spiritual, cultural and family rituals. We celebrate, reflect, give gifts and, of course, feast. Fortunately, the media also teems with tips on how to avoid high-calorie holiday goodies, says Dr. Michelle May, author of Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat. For our diet-driven culture to

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resolve its struggle with food, she says we must learn to honor its intrinsic value. Ritualized eating can help; a recent study published in the journal Psychological Science found that engaging in food rituals evokes mindfulness that enhances the enjoyment of eating.

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Hunger, the body’s fuel gauge, manifests in physical symptoms like a growling stomach or low blood sugar, says May, citing a useful analogy. “You wouldn’t drive around and pull into every gas station you see; you’d check your fuel gauge first. Before filling up with food, pause and check your fuel gauge. Am I actually hungry, or is this desire coming from something else?” May suggests practicing FEASTing: First, focus on physical sensations, thoughts and emotions; perhaps we’re thirsty, rather than hungry, rationalizing that holiday foods are special, or feeling stressed or lonely. Next, explore why the feelings or thoughts are present, and then accept them without judgment. Strategize ways of satisfying the need and take a small step toward change.

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Complex preparations for a major holiday can provoke anxiety and impatience, and likewise, feelings of longing or disappointment when it’s over. Sarah Ban Breathnach, bestselling author of Simple Abundance and Peace and Plenty, recommends allowing Christmastide to unfold at its own pace and celebrating all of December with a homemade Advent calendar. Craft a tree-shaped tower of tiny boxes or a garland of burlap mini-bags clipped with clothespins. Place an almond covered in organic dark chocolate in each container and use the treat as a daily mini-meditation. “Drop into the present moment, fully savor the luxurious, small bite and experience the pleasure of eating,” suggests May. Consider it symbolic of the season’s sweetness.

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“Food connects us with one another, our heritage and our culture,” says May. Heather Evans, Ph.D., a Queen’s University professor and a holiday culinary history expert in Ontario, Canada, suggests creating a food diary of traditions to reinforce a connection with the past and support a holiday food legacy for the future. Ask grandparents about their childhood culinary memories, peruse family recipe books or discover new dishes that honor everyone’s ethnic heritage. Then create an heirloom holiday cookbook with handwritten recipes arranged alongside favorite photos and stories. yoga teacher certification prenatal/postnatal yoga breathing classes intro classes

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that thrived during the 19th century, “December 26 was a chance for landowners and homeowners to give back to household staff and local tradespeople,” says Evans. “It’s a tradition worth reviving to pause, reflect on our own good fortune and contribute to others’ comfort.” Consider serving a meal at a local soup kitchen, collecting items for a food drive or offering a box of healthy culinary treats to community stewards at a fire station, post office or library. On Christmas Day, says Ban Breathnach, “Our kids have the world lying at their feet.” Boxing Day, she says, provides a natural transition to reach out in charity.

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According to pagan philosophy, sharing seasonal food with loved ones during the winter solstice on December 21 symbolizes the shared trust that warmth and sunlight will return. Eating warm foods provides physical comfort and eating seasonally and locally connects us to the Earth, observes May. Sync body and spirit with the season by stewing root vegetables, baking breads, sipping hot cider and tea, and nibbling on nuts and dried fruits. “The repetition of predictable foods is reassuring,” remarks Evans, and it celebrates nature’s transitions. Stir-Up Sunday is a Victorian amusement filled with fun, mystery and mindfulness, says Ban Breathnach. Some December Sunday, have each family member help stir the batter of a special Christmas cake while stating a personal new year’s intention. Drop a clean coin, bean or trinket into the mix and bake. Serve it with a sprig of holly on Christmas Day, and the person with the piece containing the lucky charm will be rewarded with a prosperous, wholesome and positive new year, according to tradition. Evans remarks, “This is a wonderful ritual for nurturing the health and spirit of the family.”

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HEALTHY HOLIDAY TOPPERS Creating a repertoire of delicious wintery foods can help evoke health, mindfulness and delight during the holiday season. Dr. Michelle May advises approaching the entire process of eating, including the menu planning, shopping and food preparation, with a spirit of mindfulness, which adds a deeper dimension of pleasure to the experience. “Cake becomes more than just cake,” she says. “It becomes something the family creates and enjoys together.” Savor these rituals and recipes with loved ones.

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continued from page 37 swirled with orange blossom honey. Yields 20 servings 2½ cups (600 grams) mixed and chopped dried fruit (raisins, prunes, figs, apricots, currants, sultanas and/ or dates) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla bean extract Zest and juice from 1 organic orange 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 organic free-range eggs 2 cups (200 gm) ground almonds (almond flour) ¼ cup (50 gm) walnuts Preheat the oven to 300° F. Line the sides and base of a 7-inch round cake tin with parchment paper.

Combine the dried fruit, spices, vanilla, orange zest and juice, olive oil and eggs. Mix in the almond flour and walnuts, then spoon the batter into the baking tin.

Start the new year with a tabula rasa (clean slate) by hosting a New Year’s Eve Good Riddance Tea Party. Gather family and friends over warm ginger tea, spiced apple cider, hot chocolate and festive finger foods. Guests write down on slips of paper any mistakes, disappointments, regrets, hurts or failings they wish to be forgiven or forgotten. One by one, put them into a crackling fireplace or bonfire to symbolize surrendering of the past. “This ties the heart strings in a comforting bow,” comments author Sarah Ban Breathnach. Then, inscribe fresh intentions for the year to come and tuck them away in a special place. “This is the most mystical part, because so many prayers get answered,” Ban Breathnach says. Lastly, toast the new year with optimism and joy. 38

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Remove from the heat quickly and pour back into the mixing bowl. Whisk well to slightly cool and smooth it out. If any lumps appear, strain the mixture through a sieve. Serve hot or cold. To warm up cold custard, put in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water; stir and heat through gently.

Bake for an hour-and-a-half. Insert a skewer or toothpick to see if it comes out moist, but clean; if not, bake for up to 30 minutes more. (Cover the top if necessary to prevent over-browning.)

NOTE: For an egg-free custard, heat 17 oz almond milk with 2 Tbsp honey or 100 percent maple syrup and 2 tsp vanilla extract until near boiling. Thicken with a slurry made from 2 Tbsp cornflour, arrowroot or kudzu. Finish with a sprinkling of nutmeg.

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LESS STUFF,

HOW TO TRANSFORM THE MODERN SHOPPING DILEMMA

by Judith Fertig

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s winter holiday shopping inexorably nears its peak, the last weeks of the year are often the most frenetic. We’re bombarded with advertisements for gifts of all kinds, caught between doing good for the people we love and thinking that surely there’s a better way than trudging around like beasts of burden, crossing hazardous parking lots and navigating crowded malls in search of a satisfying end to the seasonal buying spree.

We wonder: Will the gifts we spend our time and money to buy really make anyone happy—or the world a better place? What if we could reinvent shopping every day of the year? It turns out that it’s possible to simplify our shopping, while at the same time making it both meaningful and green, including purchasing gifts that will do the most good every time they are used. On our way to realizing this ideal solution, it helps to understand the origins of the modern shopping dilemma. To begin, we must ask ourselves why we respond to marketers in ways that perpetuate mindless socioeconomic trends. 40

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From Producer to Consumer Americans experienced a major paradigm shift in the early part of the 19th century with the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Basically, we changed from an agrarian economy, in which most people produced what they consumed, to a manufacturing and services economy, in which people are mostly just consumers. According to the online Encyclopedia of Earth, the present-day “worker as consumer” worldview was fully entrenched in the United States by the 1920s, when the labor move-

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ment stopped advocating a shorter workweek to instead focus on securing better wages and working conditions. The goal was to guarantee more buying power for workers, so that they could purchase more than just the necessities of daily living. After World War II, this idea got a boost from economist Victor LeBeau, who in 1947 declared, “Our enormously productive economy… demands that we make consumption our way of life, that we convert the buying and use of goods into rituals, that we seek our spiritual satisfaction, our ego satisfaction, in consumption. We need things consumed, burned up, replaced and

“We have more stuff, but less time for the things that make us happy.” ~ Annie Leonard discarded at an ever-accelerating rate.” It’s perhaps not coincidental that, “Our national happiness peaked in the 1950s,” as related by Annie Leonard in the compelling video The Story of Stuff, just as television began spreading the new philosophy of what Leonard calls “work-watch-spend.” We work to make money, then come home and relax as

we watch television. On TV, we see ads that let us know that we could do and be a lot better—if only we had the right product. So, we begin to feel less worthy, go shopping and buy that product that we hope will make us do/become/ feel better, and the cycle repeats. Today, shopping has become firmly entrenched in the American lifestyle. It is used as an antidote to boredom, a substitute for socializing and a quick fix for a disguised emotional need. We continue doing it even when we’re aware that we are buying things we don’t need and can’t afford. The more aware among us also understand that all the stuff we buy and store, and cause to be manufactured and distributed, creates a negative impact on people’s lives and the environment— which leads to even more stress.

Stuff versus the Right Stuff Among the reasons that it’s possible to make shopping different today is the dawning of conscious awareness about the impact a product has through its entire life-cycle, from raw resources through ending up in a landfill or recycled. Daniel Goleman, whose books explore emotional and social intelligence, has tackled this topic in Ecological Intelligence: How Knowing the Hidden Impacts of What We Buy Can Change Everything. “Ecological intelligence,” he explains, “lets us apply what we learn about how human activity impinges on ecosystems so as to do less harm and once again to live sustainably in our niche— these days, the entire planet.” Goleman advocates that we take our role

as consumers seriously in three ways: 1) Get the information and know the ecological impacts of the things we buy; 2) Favor the eco-friendly improvements that companies make to their products; and 3) Share that information. Widespread individual support for sustainable alternatives, says Goleman, “That’s what’s going to give it the magnitude that can actually shift market share.” On websites like GoodGuide.com and StoryofStuff.com we can check on the product life-cycle of everything from cosmetics and bottled water to the electronic gadgets we might be consid-

“Look for the best value, not always the best price.” ~ Leah Ingram ering as holiday gifts. It’s bound to be a balancing act, unless we elect to forego shopping altogether. For example, for an e-reader, Goleman counsels, “You’d need to drive to

a store 300 miles away to create the equivalent in toxic impacts on health of making one e-reader—but you might do that and more if you drive to the mall every time you buy a new book.” Goleman hopes that such information will lead us to make informed decisions by using our buying power to show companies the direction they need to take to meet a growing, enlightened demand. As we enthuse to our friends about how well the naturally scented soy candles on our holiday buffet table performed, they might also seek them out, and then tell others. Friends might want a fair trade tablecloth of their own when we gather around one at a dinner party and explain how paying fair wages helps improve labor conditions and supports the local economy of the artisans’ village in India. Concludes Goleman, “As market share shifts, all of a sudden within companies, the grounds of the debate shifts, because now, doing the right thing is synonymous with capturing market. Doing good is the same as doing well.”

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Cultivating Feel-Good Shopping Simplicity Duane Elgin, author of the landmark Voluntary Simplicity, observes, “Simplicity that is consciously chosen, deliberate and intentional, supports a higher quality of life. In reality, it is consumerism that offers lives of sacrifice, whereas simplicity offers lives of opportunity.” Although every holiday celebration requires some sort of shopping— even for the most voluntarily simple lifestyle—a new outlook can put our time and money where it does the most good for everyone—including us. In Less Is More, authors Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska detail the types of simplicity thinking that can streamline our shopping and make us feel good, as we do good. Here’s a synopsis: UNCLUTTERED. Less stuff translates to a more peaceful, serene home environment. Instead of buying a knickknack, why not get creative? Paying for an hour of a home-staging expert’s time to give

“Instead of buying new clothes, make over your matching wardrobe by recombining and re-accessorizing what’s in your closet—and have fun with the remixing process.” ~ Charlene Snyder, style consultant a friend or family member’s abode a fresh look—using their own things— achieves the aim of effecting change without adding stuff. CIVIC. Giving money to civic organizations helps the broader community and can simplify gift-giving. Comments Leah Ingram, author of Suddenly Frugal, “I recall my daughter’s long-ago first grade teacher telling us on back-toschool night that she didn’t need any presents at the holidays, and instead, would we please buy board games for the class. That was a specific request that I respected and answered. Had she said that [a specific charity] was her special cause, then I could have made a donation in her name in good conscience.” FRUGAL. Spending less for things we really don’t need can result in more money saved for the really important things, such as a long-desired vacation that broadens our horizons and helps improve a developing nation. We can also experience the joy of providing un-

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forgettable experiences that enrich loved ones’ lives—perhaps a New York City family reunion taking in the sights and culture, or a weekend skiing the fresh powder of the Rockies. Making special plans close to home can also be instilled with the joy of a special occasion. BUSINESS-ORIENTED. Business-oriented simplicity leads us to seek more meaningful alternatives to tchotchketype gifts for employees and colleagues. Gift certificates to locally owned, green restaurants, health spas and other conscientious retailers and service providers help support local communities while honoring business associates and making shopping meaningful—and simpler—for us. SOULFUL. Less time spent shopping also translates to the option of devoting more time to beneficial activities that enhance our authentic selves. Special moments spent taking a walk in a quiet park, autumn garden or another natural setting provide a gentle way to step away from holiday craziness and de-stress. When we know that the time and money we spent shopping have not only pleased the recipients, but have also done good in the world, it places our efforts in a new and brighter light. “As we get away from materialism,” sums up Urbanska, “the focus for Christmas and Hanukkah can return to its real spiritual meaning.” Judith Fertig is a freelance writer in Overland Park, KS; for more information visit AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com.

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December 2014

Singing the World Awake by Tom Kenyon Article adapted from the film, Song of the New Earth

hen I was a youngster, I clearly remember reading a book, The Boy Who Sang to the World, although I later learned it doesn’t exist. I read it in some other realm of consciousness and that’s what I became. I sang to the world, sun, moon, stars and all life. I sang in church and choirs and later took up guitar and piano. One day, a visitor to our house said, “You’re going to heal many people in this world with that voice.” When I attended the University of North Carolina, I discovered that neurophysiology could be used as a language to explain mystical experiences. The whole time I was engaged in scientific training, I was also going deeper into the mysticism of the East, the yoga of India, Taoism of China, Egyptian alchemy and Tibetan Buddhism. I was practicing every meditation from every tradition, sometimes for five hours a day. Without realizing it, I was changing my neurophysiology. Brain research shows that when we experience pure sound without language, the right side of the brain lights up like a Christmas tree. I’d worked in brain research for about 13 years when, while meditating, I received new information 44

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about brain geometry that I recognized as the geometry of consciousness in its relationship to sound and emotion. I understood that if I taught this to others, I would observe rapid change and improvement in brain function and creativity, which took place when I conducted beta testing at three sites. One day, I was in California doing a workshop when these sounds just came through me. That’s what spawned my current sound work. I become like a tuning fork to the information that is coming to me. In shamanism, this is called being the hollow reed. I step out of the way. In terms of brain frequencies, I go into an alpha state, in which I can attend to what I need to do vocally, but for that moment surrender my voice to the energy. When I work shamanically with drums, animal spirits come through my voice, as do beings from other traditions. I feel like a doorway, or a chauffeur looking in the back seat to see who I’m driving. I live in two diametrically opposed worlds. I’m logical in how I look at things and am fascinated by brain neurology. Then there’s this other side that’s off the charts. I never know when the whales

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are going to appear. As I operate in an altered state, I can see humpbacks psychically approaching until one of them enters my energy field. Subjectively, I become as large as a whale, at the same time I’m aware of my physical body. I have dual realities, and then the whale sounds emanate through me. In a visionary experience on my 40th birthday, the question arose, “Will you sing the song of the new Earth?” I believe that we’re not going to survive much longer as a species if we don’t change how we are living, and that’s what my work is about. Many people are having spiritual emergences, yet we don’t, as a culture, have a place to harness its potential. What I do with groups is a type of sound healing, working collectively with the energy of a large gathering. Each person responds in ways unique to them, breathing into some inner emotion and making a sound that matches how it feels inside. Something happens with people that attend these events. It’s about the transformation and beauty of being able to step into the unknown to commune with a knowledge and intelligence that’ll sing through my voice. Together, we’ll see what will come forward. A major message I’ve received is that if we are to survive, we must raise the feminine out of the ashes created by millennia of cultural traditions and have the male and female meet together, not one above the other, but in equality, and with that union, create a new world. The boy who sang to the world has grown up to sing a space that allows people to create their hopes and dreams into existence. Psychologist and musician Tom Kenyon is trained in Ericksonian medical hypnosis and whole brain learning. His 25 years of practicing psychotherapy led to the formation of Acoustic Brain Research to scientifically study neuropsychology and psychoacoustics. He teaches Tibetan Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Egyptian high alchemy and esoteric Christianity. He has authored Brain States, many CDs and the new documentary about his journey, Song of the New Earth (SongOfTheNewEarth.com).

Laugh and the World Laughs With You by Cristina Lorefice

eep, authentic laughter can transform a person’s whole day, but how many times do we laugh from all of our being? A real, free flowing, joyful laugh? Twice a day? Twice a year? Ready to laugh more this year? Children laugh far more often than adults. Some research suggests many children may laugh up to 300 times a day. And adults? Just 20 times or fewer. What happened to our laughter and our ability to smile? Our playfulness? Being an adult is no laughing matter. It is a serious responsibility. A baby doesn’t need to hear a joke to laugh. A baby will simply laugh. Adults, however, need a reason to laugh. We need to watch comedy or a funny video or hear a funny story before we allow ourselves to laugh. In this serious adult world there is little time for sheer, pure joyfulness. Our laughter is squashed, our smiles wiped off our faces, and our aliveness shrivelled. Where is our fun? Our vitality? We have been robbed of our right to laugh. How dare they cheat us of our birthright! Yet, there is lots of time for mis-

ery—as evidenced by a recent conversation overheard between two men. It felt like a competition for who was more miserable and had the most problems. “Last week,” said one, “my boss said he had an important meeting and I had to finish all the reports for that month. I could not believe it; he just dropped a pile of documents on my desk and told me to finish them by the following day. When I got home, my child was sick and my wife kept complaining about the awful day she’d had. She did not give me a break! She nagged and nagged all night! I was exhausted and woke up next day with migraine!” The other man responded, “Oh my God, is that all? I had the worst week ever! I had to take my dad to hospital and I had a huge order at work and I had to stay up all night to make sure it was shipped to my clients! Next morning my wife said she had lost her golden bracelet and she thought the maid stole it. She wanted me to confront her. I just lost it! How could she expect that from me? I can’t be sure the maid did that. We argued over it for

two whole days. I felt so overwhelmed I took refuge by staying at my mom’s for the night!” Our society is based on misery. The media feed us with drama, negativity and fear. We think we have to live in survival mode and be competitive. This makes us stressed, fatigued and depressed. Our liveliness, creativity, positivity, vibrancy, playfulness and laughter all go out the window. We abuse ourselves running down Misery Avenue and competing with everyone else on that road. We can claim our laughter back and smile for the sheer, exuberant delight of living. We can experience a joyful feeling from the inside out. We were born with that skill and we can re-learn it. Laughter coaching can help. Laughter coaching shows us the way to bring back the smile on our face and reclaim our right to enjoy life. It teaches us how to do what we naturally did so well as a child. When we laugh we increase the amount of oxygen in our body whilst being playful, which results in us feeling healthier, more energized and alive. Laughter also strengthens our abdominal muscles and is a fun way to improve our cardiovascular fitness. Additionally, a study at Stanford University concludes that laughter stimulates the “feel good” chemical dopamine. That’s not all. Laughter therapy has more health benefits. Laughter releases endorphins, the feel good hormone. Acts as an aerobic exercise. Unleashes inhibitions. Great as a team-building tool. Helps boost our immune system, which makes us more resistant to disease. Tones muscles, improves circulation and respiration. Encourages positive thinking. Relaxes the whole body by reducing stress. Cristina Lorefice is a love, life and laughter coach. Contact her at 610-340-4122 or visit The-effective-coach.com.

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Workouts that Suit Your Personality by Wendy Worrall Redal

hile some people find repetitious workouts boring, others like doing predictable routines at regular locations. Ensuring that our fitness regimen jives with our “fitness personality” is integral to making exercise a consistent part of our lifestyle, a concept that has traction among exercise experts. Jonathan Niednagel, founder and director of The Brain Type Institute, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and an athletic consultant

for professional teams, explains in his book, Your Key to Sports Success, that understanding our inborn brain type can help us to determine which sport is best suited to motivate us. In Suzanne Brue’s book, The 8 Colors of Fitness, she applies principles from the Myers-Briggs personality inventory to help readers develop a personalized exercise program. Susan Davis-Ali, Ph.D., in St. Paul, Minnesota, a professional coach for working women, created a Fitness Interest Profile survey for the Life Time Fitness health club chain. She

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points to research that suggests people that engage in activities appropriate for their personalities enjoy their workouts more and are likely to stay with them longer. Identifying our fitness personality can help us find a program that suits our rhythms and interests. Based on composites from growing research, here are six categories that assess and capture the way we may feel about exercise; more than one can apply to any individual. Disciplined and driven. This is an image to which many of us may aspire, even though not everyone fits the mold. These exercisers are selfmotivated and goal-oriented. Commitment and consistency go handin-hand. They like to use devices to track progress, maintain a training log and/or work with a personal trainer in systematic workouts geared to measure improvement. Disciplined types are often early risers; starting the day with regular exercise is second nature. Compatible fitness regimens include cardio workouts, interval and weight training, running, swimming and martial arts. Relishes routine. While these folks are disciplined and driven in some ways, they tend to be more relaxed about regimens. The key to success here is consistency. They like order and familiarity in exercise settings and

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practice and may enjoy reading or watching a screen during workouts. Whatever the preferred approach, whether it’s a favorite training video, Wii Fit video game, favorite teacher or memorized Pilates moves, these exercisers like to stick with it, even working out at the same time every day—often first thing in the morning or after work—finding that regularity can be habit-forming. Conscious contemplative. Reflective individuals enjoy quiet, solo activities like long-distance running, biking, hiking and swimming, that allow opportunities to look inward, often without thinking too much about the physical details. Exercise offers a chance to clear the mind and renew the spirit while strengthening the body. These types naturally gravitate to outdoor pursuits, but some indoor practices may also suit them, like yoga, Pilates, tai chi or even karate, which incorporate a strong mind-body component. Workouts are often soothing, rather than intense. Plays well with others. For many people, exercise is best enjoyed with others, combining the social and fitness benefits of both. Connections and camaraderie get them off the couch, revved up and ready to go. Whether it’s a committed group of friends chatting during water aerobics or a highpowered cardio class that compares notes, motivation comes primarily from the presence—and accountability factor—of others. A lunch-hour class at a nearby studio or gym may be a fun break in the workday. On weekends, consider golf, tennis, dance or a local recreation team. Compulsive competitor. While the communal aspect is appealing, the greater gratification for this type comes through the thrill and challenge of competition. Trying to win is the great motivator, unlike driven and disciplined types that are happy to push through to their personal best. Team sports are a natural outlet, including soccer, rugby, lacrosse, basketball or swimming, plus disc golf, tennis or racquetball matches and running events.

Avid for adventure. It’s tough for any formal exercise program to keep the attention of adventurers. They crave freshness and spontaneity in fitness venues, activities that engage their interest and animate enthusiasm. It’s crucial for adventurous types to mix things up and not rely on any one exercise practice. Outdoor endeavors such as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing, inline skating or mountain bik-

ing have appeal. They may gravitate to the variables of Nia, Zumba’s highenergy Latin dance groove, kickboxing, exercise balls or hot yoga. A midday exercise escape can break the work routine. Their key to keeping active is to keep things stimulating. Wendy Worrall Redal blogs at Gaiam Life (Life.Gaiam.com), from which this was adapted.

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Pet Bed-Buddies Is Sleeping Together Healthy? by Erik J. Martin

here was a time when nights of canine whining Staying in close Eliska, a three-pound and barking, the Salt Lake contact makes it Prague ratter, would City couple successfully easier to pick up curl up and sleep next to curbed their pet’s protests owner Krista DeAngelis, by simply spraying Eliska fleas, ticks or and most of the time, she with a misting bottle every skin mites a pet and the dog enjoyed a time she acted up. After may carry, and can two nights of this routine, peaceful night’s slumber. Then DeAngelis marthe pocket-sized pooch was worsen allergies. ried, and her husband fully trained to sleep by banned the dog from the ~ Roger Valentine, herself in another room. bed for fear of unintentionholistic veterinarian “I originally thought ally squashing Eliska in his letting my dog sleep in my sleep. After enduring a few sleepless bed was a good idea,” says DeAngelis, a

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“Having your pet sleep in the bed with you is a personal choice,” says holistic Veterinarian Patrick Mahaney, of California Pet Acupuncture & Wellness, in West Hollywood. By discouraging this behavior, “Your pet will be less likely to confuse your bed with theirs, and therefore prevent potential territory-related problems.” By failing to discourage it, “You not only face the possibility of behavioral problems, you could also face adverse effects to your own sleep and health,” he notes. According to results published in a survey of 300 sleep disorder patients conducted by Dr. John Shepard, then medical director of the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorders Center, in Rochester, Minnesota, nearly 60 percent of the pet owners in the study slept with their pets inside the bedroom. Twenty-two percent of the patients were likely to have pets sleeping on the bed with them. Plus, 53 percent said their sleep was disrupted to some extent every night. Twenty-one percent and 7 percent of their dogs and cats, respectively, snored. Yet, a British study of 420 UK cat owners conducted by the nonprofit Cats Protection revealed that 44 percent of respondents (including 51 percent of women polled) said they enjoyed a better night’s sleep with a cat in bed with them than with a human companion. Benefits listed included an absence of snoring, more space on the bed and soothing purrs. “The advantages of letting your pet share your bed include companionship, warmth and a sense of security,” advises Mahaney. Among the drawbacks, he notes lack of space for people to sleep, interruption of normal sleep patterns and the pet’s confusion about its expected place to sleep.

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Stress and Disease Seminar – Are you stressed out for the holidays? Our Speaker Sarah Outlaw, is an herbalist, and Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner. Learn tips on how to handle stress; causes, symptoms and solutions to chronic illness such as adrenal fatigue, thyroid disease, and autoimmune issues. 6:30pm. Free with RSVP as seating is THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 limited. 609 221-2285. William G. Rohrer Center Breast & Thyroid Thermographic Diagnostic for Healthfitness, Rooms 2 and 3, 2309 Evesham Imaging– Dr. Getson. This is a safe, non-radiologic, Road, Voorhees, NJ. and pain free state-of-the-art, FDA approved technology that detects changes at the cellular level in FREE: Holiday Stress Busters, Learn Nurturing early stages of some diseases. Call 856.596.5834 Practices for a Joyful Holiday Season! 5:00for appointment at Twin Ponds Integrative Health 8:00 Massages & Reiki, 4:00-5:30 Effortless Center, West Lehigh Valley Meditation™ Intro, 5:30-6:00 Chair Stretching Waldorf School Tour – Tour River Valley Waldorf & Breathing, 6:00-6:30 Releasing Stress with a School, experience Waldorf education and learn Simple Action, 6:30-7:30 Dr. Tom’s Talk, “Your about how children can benefit from this devel- Compromised Immune System,” 7:30-8:00 Holiopmentally based, multidisciplinary approach to day Mindfulness. Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Prelearning. 9am-11am. 1395 Bridgeton Hill Rd, Upper register 610-395-3355 Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. FREE: Effortless Meditation™ Introduction − Greg Schweitzer. Learn about the research and SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13 Winter Fair – River Valley Waldorf School invites benefits of this powerful meditation and how a daily you and your family to join us for an enchanting practice helps you live life without all the stress and celebration of the holiday season, with children’s anxiety. Self care pays off! 4:00-5:30 pm, Twin crafts, delicious fare, live music and King Winter Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-395-3355 himself! 11am–4pm. 1395 Bridgeton Hill Road, FREE: Massages & Reiki − April Pilz, Carolyn Upper Black Eddy. 610-982-5606. Preston, Wayne Sigler, Jeanne Mancinelli. Give Mandala Magic Workshop – Learn what Mandalas your mind/body system a taste of what massage and are, purpose, benefits from observing and using. bodywork can do for you: Deep Tissue Massage, Create your own personal Mandala for clearing Medical Massage, Orthopedic Massage, and Reiki blockages and creating new pathways to attain the Bodywork. 5:00-8:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West life you want. Experience clarity, revelations about LV, Pre-register 610-395-3355 your life to inspire beneficial change. Guided group meditation. 11 am–1 pm, $45. Call Andrea Brock at FREE: Chair Stretching & Breathing − Carol Siddiqi. Learn these Feldenkrais® easy and short 610-428-0589, Bethlehem. exercise to keep your mind and body more relaxed SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14 during the day at home or workplace. 5:30-6:00 Meditation for Everyone – Peaceful abiding pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register meditation is a foundational meditation practice 610-395-3355 that anyone can learn and benefit from, from first FREE: Releasing Stress with a Simple Action – time meditators to experienced practitioners. Does not require any belief system or religious affiliation. Judi Venturini. This amazingly easy action will let Based on an ancient understanding of how our minds you release the stressful, negative moments when work. 4-5:15 pm. $16 or 8/$99. The Yoga Loft 521 they happen in your daily life and allow you to concentrate on those things that will affect your E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642. life in a more positive way. 6:00-6:30 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-395-3355 MONDAY, DECEMBER 15 The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Questions and FREE: A Dr. Tom’s Talk, “Your Compromised Answers with Jeanne Wallace, Ph.D. and Rebecca Immune System” – Dr. Tom Wachtmann. To Katz, MS Great session for people interested in sup- be restored to good health, the cause of disease porting healing, activate hope and promote thriving. (weak immune system) needs to be determined Especially cancer patients, survivors and their care- and treated - not the symptoms. Learn how this givers. Public Welcome, 7-9 pm, $20. Twin Ponds can be accomplished in a natural way! 6:30-7:30 Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-395-3355 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16 FREE DEMO & LECTURE: Medical Massage – Carolyn Preston. Learn how this massage is different from traditional massage, who needs it, how often, how the treatment is specifically directed to resolve specific conditions, and insurance coverage. 6:00-7:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Preregister 610-395-3355

FREE: Being “Mindful” for a Better Holidays – Shonda Moralis. Learn what “Mindfulness” is and how it can lessen stress and increase wellbeing and enjoyment of the holidays. Learn simple meditations you can practice easily at home. 7:30-8:00 pm, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-395-3355

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Spiritual Pilgrimage to Kaua’i June 4 – 11, 2015: Registration now open… Journey to the legendary Healing Island of Kaua’i to restore, rebalance and rejuvenate your Divine connection to Source. With ceremony, healing and blessings bestowed by the Goddess of Kaua’I, return home to embrace your life’s journey with joy and brightness in your heart. Retreat Facilitators: El Herington: From knowledge of lifetimes as a priestess and healer in Lemuria (ancient Hawaii), she offers Kaua’i spiritual immersion journeys of sacred sites. Arlene Rose Curley, Ph.D.: holistic life counselor, author, intuitive healer, inter-faith minister. Retreat details on Greenshire website (Mythic Journeys). Reiki Certification: Reiki I: Dec 13 (8 CEs available.) Reiki is a safe, natural healing touch technique for the healing of self and others. Harmonize the entire body, helping it to return to a state of balance. Feel more energetic, reduce stress levels, detoxify. Includes history of Reiki, Reiki attunements, hand positions for treatments on self and others, body/mind/spirit connection, practice, printed manual and certification. Spiritual but not Religious? Group now forming Who are you, really? What is your connection to Source? We will embark on an exploration of you, centering around aspects of a world hidden within. Included are insights and practices from age-old traditions, Ancient Mysteries, and exploration into the esoteric understandings of spirituality. Through lively discussion, powerful practices, and heartfelt conversation this group opens the door to developing a firm foundation of self-awareness, and a more fulfilling life. Arlene Curley, Ph.D. author, interfaith minister, intuitive healer. $20. Contact Greenshire if interested. iTRYBE Community Supported Kitchen: 1st and 3rd Weds, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Each month iTRYBE focuses on culinary/edible education: includes food demonstration, sampling, recipes, book study. Individual dietary needs and concerns can be shared and supported. Appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to eat and cook in a nurturing way. Kristin Moyer, Holistic Chef/Educator. Children welcome. $20/family. Community Connections: December 7, 2 pm – 5 pm Join us in welcoming the winter season with music, warm food, and heart-felt socialization. Our devoted Greenshire staff will share the healing modalities and community outreach experienced at our center. There will also be an opportunity for you to share the nature of your holistic work. Enjoy special music of Native American flute and strings. And, of course, bring your favorite soup or other hot dish to treat our senses! Let’s make this day blessed with your presence, as we receive gifts of our love and support for community! Please be our guest and come see what Greenshire Arts is all about. The Greenshire Staff and Community.

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savethedate A NATURAL HEALTH FORUM Failed Back Surgeries Tuesday, December, 16 * 4:30pm Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 50 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome with RSVP. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for a reservation.

savethedate HERBAL OUTREACH CLINIC 1st Monday of the month By Appointment This sliding scale teaching clinic is held once per month to offer expert herbal and nutritional advice to economically challenged people seeking relief from chronic disease. The fee for clients is from $0 to $$$ based on what they can afford. The $0 client can even get herbs for free. Do not let lack of money keep you from your best possible health. Appointment required. 908-689 6140. Changewater Wellness Center, Changewater NJ. ChangewaterWellnessCenter.com

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28

Adrenal Fatigue – Steve Hoog. Are you stressed out, need more sleep, feeling overwhelmed, have a compromised immune system, or just feeling sick and tired? Learn what foods and style of cooking will give you the “energy medicine” you need. Food tastings, 6:30-8:30 pm, $30, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355

Relax Deeply – Restorative Yoga using supported yoga postures, breath work and more, this popular monthly class is a great way to release tension and stress from daily life. 4-6pm. $20 or use class card. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem, 610.867.9642

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19 Open Practice – Self-guided class 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. 4-6pm. $20 or use class card. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 The Ultimate Holiday Gift, Effortless Meditation™ – Greg Schweitzer. This Introduction will teach you about the research and benefits of this powerful meditation and how a daily practice helps you live life without all the stress and anxiety! Self-care pays off! 9-10:30 am, $20, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-395-3355

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21 Mindful Breathing Practice – Monthly class is designed to help you develop a deeper understanding and awareness of your breath. Each workshop will begin with a gentle physical poses followed by breathing techniques designed for balancing the nervous system. 4-6pm. $20. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Winter Solstice Celebration – Celebrating the return of light! We’ll explore how even in the darkest of days, there is always a light within, ready to expand. When we find our own inner light, our hope, joy, compassion, and clarity - we can bring it forth and share it with the world around us. 1-3pm. $25. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Reiki Clinic for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Offering shorter, more convenient appointment times, as well as more affordable sessions. Reservations a must to insure we have sufficient practitioners. For more information or to make an appointment for a 25 minute session: call 610-393-2036. Please leave messages with phone number and name or email to reikifans@gmail.com. A minimum donation of $5 is suggested. Unity Church, Emmaus.

savethedate WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION Sunday December 21 – 1-3pm Join Deanna for a Yoga class celebrating the return of light! We’ll explore how even in the darkest of days, there is always a light within, ready to expand. When we find our own inner light - our hope, joy, compassion, and clarity we can bring it forth and share it with the world around us. Cost: $20 until Dec. 10th and $25 after. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 Free Intro to Yoga – Designed for those who are brand new to yoga or new to The Yoga Loft. Gives step-by-step instruction of basic yoga postures and breathing techniques. 6:30-7:30 pm. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

SATURDAY, JANUARY 3 New Year Detox – Blood, digestion, elimination all need attention. Avoiding drastic and unhealthy cleansing practices. The workshop will include a detox flow that will be followed by an informational session focusing on simple everyday ways to detox through diet, exercise and personal hygiene. 11:30am-2pm. Cost: $40. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

MONDAY, JANUARY 5 Free Tai Chi Intro Talk – A discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit as you practice a series of slow moving martial arts exercises called “forms”. Tai Chi increases overall strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. 6:30pm. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7 Free Tai Chi Intro Talk – A discipline that integrates mind, body, and spirit as you practice a series of slow moving martial arts exercises called “forms”. Tai Chi increases overall strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. 10am. The Yoga Loft 521 E. 4th Street, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

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ongoingevents sunday Vegan Sunday Brunch – With live music. 10am3pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, Bethlehem. 484.330.6405 Sunday Services – Metaphysical and nondenominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown. 610-776-7211 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. 610.867.9642 Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga – Relieve common aches and pains, and provide you with ways to manage stress and emotions before and after pregnancy. 11:30am. $16 or 6wk/$75. Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

monday Prevent & Overcome Injuries – Carol Siddiqi. Gentle Feldenkrais® allows you to observe how you move, notice any unnecessary tension, and improve your overall coordination. Learn simple movements to prevent and overcome injuries and develop overall good health. 5:45pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Yoga, Beginner-Intermediate – Carol Siddiqi. This class will help you perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper self-awareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Intro to Iyengar Yoga – Diana Erney. Beginners will focus on the basics of each pose while developing strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility. Props such as block, blankets, and belts will be used to enhance understanding of proper alignment. 7-8 pm, $88/ 8 classes, starting Nov. 3rd, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610-395-3355 Emmaus Reiki Community Clinic – Increasing accessibility to this healing modality on the 2nd Monday every month. $5. 6:30-8:30pm. For more information or to reserve a 20 minute session call Barbara Fenton at 610-393-2036 or email reikifans@gmail.com. Unity of Lehigh Valley Church, 26 North 3rd St., Emmaus. Healing Oils of The Bible – Learn and experience the historical and modern uses of healing oils of the Bible. 12wk series teaches of essential oils in ancient and modern health. 4th Mon. of each month. $10/ cl. 6:30-8:30pm. Unity of Lehigh Valley Church, 26 North 3rd St., Emmaus. Barbara Fenton 610393-2036 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

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Yogafit® -- A flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system. Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

tuesday Pain Relief Movement Training – 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, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Register 610.395.3355 Vegan Pizza Night – 6-9pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, Bethlehem. 484.330.6405 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. Back, Neck Joint, Muscle Pain Clinic – Feldenkrais Method is gentle, easy movements that improves flexibility, decreases pain. Tuesdays 6-7pm. LV Hospital, 17th St., Allentown, 2nd floor auditorium. $10/cl. RSVP required: Carol Siddiqi 610 683 3406. Encore – Cancer Support and Exercise Program. All female cancers may become part of this group. This national YWCA program has been in existence over 30 years at the Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313. 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 Reiki Share – For Reiki Practitioners. All linages welcome. 2nd Wednesday of Each Month. Hosted by The Pennsylvania Reiki Consortium. 6pm. Church of the Manger, Bethlehem. RSVP at www. meetup.com/The-Pennsylvania-Reiki-Consortium/ or 610.739.4201 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Sharon Chapman. All levels of experience. 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. 7pm. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405. 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

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Yogafit® - a flow yoga class for strength, posture, flexibility and balance. Emphasis is placed on awareness, breath and balance of the nervous system. Open to all levels. 6:15-7:15pm, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St. Allentown. Call 610-434-9333 Ext. 313. Yoga Morning - Yoga postures to improve overall health including strength, flexibility, balance and better posture. Hold postures longer for relaxed muscles and rejuvenation. Open to all levels. 9:1510:15am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

thursday Pain Relief Movement Training – 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. 5:45pm, $88/8 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 used to assist students as they go deeper into each pose. 7pm, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610-395-3355 Here Yoga – Hatha Vinyasa Flow with Kevin Roth. All levels of experience. 10am. Come check out our new studio. Upper level Shankara vegan restaurant, 201 East Third Street, Bethlehem, 484-330-6405. Aromatherapy Circle - Join Barbara Fenton and learn more about aromatherapy and essential oils. Lecture, meditation, and essential oil sample each month. Meets the last Thursday of each month. 6:308:30 p.m. Emmaus. 610-393-2036 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. 610-253-0940. Qigong & Tai Chi – Qigong uses deep breathing and gentle movements to strengthen and circulate the life energy. Tai Chi helps prevent falls and improves balance. Focus is placed coordination and relaxation. Open to all levels. 10:30am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S.15th St., Allentown, 610434-9333 x 313. 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

friday 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 am, $88/8 classes, Twin Ponds Center, W Lehigh Valley, Register 610395-3355 Vegan Tapas Dinner – 5-10pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, Bethlehem. 484.330.6405 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 celebrate 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 Yoga Flow/Level 2 –A sequence of yoga postures that flow one into another, while connecting breath to movement and movement to breath. Strengthen

your body, develop flexibility, lift your energy, and quiet your mind. 9am. Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Vegan Tapas Dinner – 5-10pm. Shankara Vegan Restaurant and Organic Juice Bar. 201 east 3rd Street, Bethlehem. 484.330.6405 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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Adult Autism Support Group – By & for those on the spectrum to discuss their concerns and strategies for success. $5. 1st Saturday monthly. 11am-12:30. 520 East Broad St. #106, Bethlehem. Free parking and ADA Accessible. Call Gailelaine 610-216-4319 for info and register. Adult Autism Caregivers Support Group – Positive discussion for coping and support. Non-therapeutic, no affiliations, or product endorsement. Professional facilitated. No special need visitors, please. $10. 2nd Saturday of month 3pm. 520 East Broad St. #106, Bethlehem. Call Gailelaine 610-216-4319 to register. Adult/Children With Pain Caregivers Support Group – Positive discussion for coping and support. Non-therapeutic, no affiliations, or product endorsement. Professional facilitated. No special need visitors, please. $10. 1st Saturday of month 3pm. 520 East Broad St. #106, Bethlehem. Call Gailelaine 610-216-4319 to register.

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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.

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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.

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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 12-5:30, Tu 8-1, Th 1:30-6:30, F 8-1, Sa 8-12

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As the only Certified Medical Massage Practitioner in the Lehigh Valley, I enjoy helping patients reach recovery goals due to injury or illness. Medical Massage is by physician prescription only. Non-medical modalities also offered; neuromuscular, myofascial release, Swedish, deep tissue, reflexology, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage, prenatal, infant, pediatric, and Autism massage. Insurance and HSA/FSA cards accepted. Visit my website for details. See ad page 49.

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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.

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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 5.

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HEALTH COACH Health & Wellness Nurse Navigators, LLC

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Offering integrative health coaching services that are individualized to meet your needs and goals. Find out how to lose weight safely, increase your energy, and live an abundant life. Specializing in preventing and managing chronic diseases, gluten sensitivity and gluten allergy. Let us help you navigate your path towards wellness today. Please call for your free initial health consultation!

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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. Design your own package.

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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. Guiding, teaching, and supporting clients to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By Appointment only. Join my Aromatherapy Club to learn more about aromatherapy.

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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 www. youngliving.com/abiba to purchase or for income opportunity info.

QUIET HEART YOGA, FITNESS & HOLISTIC HEALTH

5531 Hamilton Blvd., Unit #7 Allentown (Lower Macungie), PA 18106, 484-515-8356 QuietHeartYoga@hotmail.com QuietHeartYoga.com

Offering Holistic Family Counseling and Biofeedback, a variety of Massage modalities: Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Ayurvedic, Pre-Natal Massage, & Herbal Poultice, Reiki, Shiatsu, Pranic and Shamanic Healing, Past Life Regression, Crystal Healing, and more; we are dedicated to improving and balancing mental, spiritual and physical health. Join us for classes in Raja, Vinyasa & Kundalini Yoga, Bellydancing, Drumming, Chanting, Reiki, QiGong, Crystal Healing and Herbal classes to create movement and freedom in your spirit!

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Let me assist you in your journey to maximize your potential in a way that is filled with joy and laughter. Laughter Coaching is a great way to deal with life's challenges in a light hearted, flexible, creative and playful manner. Develop a more positive attitude towards life when a storm hits you. Person Centered Counselor with worldwide experience in Great Britain, Austria, Germany and Italy.

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

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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.

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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 57.

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Specializing in Natural Medicine for over 25 years, Dr. Loquasto holds doctorates in Naturopathy, Nutrition, Chiropractic Internal Medicine and is a Master Herbalist and certified Clinical and Dietitian Nutritionist. The goal is to restore and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle. Offering custom formulations for specific conditions and non-invasive chelation therapy. Tests available include 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. Phone consultations available

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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 36.

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

Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 50.

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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 33.

NEED A HAND CHIROPRACTIC, PC

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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 Asso-ciation 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. See ad, page 36.

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