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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.

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henever I think of my son Garrett I smile. Raising him for 12 years has taught me the truth of the adage, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Garrett regularly imitates certain mannerisms and dialog he sees in family members and new friends as we tool around the Lehigh Valley. We feel blessed living here, and are both convinced that this is a great place to raise a family.

When we returned to the Lehigh Valley five years ago, we were welcomed with open arms and surrounded with positive influences. I like to think that we have been able to reciprocate the favor by helping to connect members of our local natural living community in equally supportive ways. In that spirit we offer this special issue dedicated to Vibrant Kids and Families.

As parents and citizens, we all want what is best for our kids. We want them to be empowered to make healthy choices, drug-free and happy with their quality of life.

Constitutional lawyer Jonathon Emord is among the watchdogs guarding our own and our children’s freedom to care for ourselves in the way we choose. In our Action Alert on page 24, he describes how certain interests are aggressively working to limit our access to natural health information and nutritional supplements.

Personally, I am concerned at how Americans are losing core rights to control what we put into our own bodies. How absurd it is that the same government that is spending tax dollars to restrict the introduction and use of natural food supplements also authorizes the introduction of fracking water containing known carcinogens into public drinking water.

As a community, we need to let our leaders know how important sensible policies are to us. We can start with the websites listed on page 25.

It will take our whole village standing together to preserve the freedom to live naturally healthy lives now and in future generations. As Henry Ford counseled, “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

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National Qigong Association Holds Annual Conference

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ircle of Seasons Charter School, a Pre-K to eighth grade public school, is planning to open its doors in the Lehigh Valley for the 2012-2013 school year, pending approval by the Parkland School District Board of Directors. The tuition-free public charter is inspired by Waldorf Methods education. It will feature a non-traditional academic year calendar and be located on a 60-acre equestrian farm property at 2160 North Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.

“Our vision is to create a small school environment with a curriculum inspired by Waldorf education, rich in content, infused with the arts and applying best practices from experiential learning,” said Phil Arnold, founder of the charter school. “The children will have music, arts, movement, foreign language, handcrafts, and significant amounts of time spent outdoors to enhance the students educational experience. Circle of Seasons Charter School will be open to families from the urban, suburban, and rural areas of the greater Lehigh Valley and beyond.

Parents, educators, and community members are invited to attend one of several Information Nights planned for August, September and October. For more information, call 610-5974981 or visit circleofSeasons.org.

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he National Qigong Association will hold its 16th annual conference titled Qigong: Gateway to Balance and Creativity on Friday, August 19 through Sunday, August 21at the Dolce Valley Forge Conference Center in King of Prussia. This year’s conference theme celebrates the “Qi of Creativity” and the “Creativity of Qi” and focuses on how the energy at the heart of qigong, Taiji and other energetic practices is the same energy shared by other artistic disciplines. Conference presenters include artists, musicians, dancers and actors who have enhanced the performance of their arts through the practice of qigong.

The conference includes three days of workshops, lectures, and seminars presented by leaders in the world of qigong and Taiji. There will also be many distinctive vendors and products as well as a silent auction. The keynote speakers are Mark R. Reinhart presenting Alchemical Transformation Through Sound and Movement on Friday evening and Chungliang Al Huang presenting The Tao of Dancing With Qi on Saturday.

For more information or to register, visit NQA.org.

Kula Heart Adds New Location and Services

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ula Heart Yoga and Wellness Center has expanded its wellness services at their new facility in North Bethlehem. The expanded wellness team is comprised of massage therapists, body workers and energy workers that provide a variety of professional services in the way of health, wellbeing, balance, and harmony for body, mind, and spirit.

“At Kula Heart, we believe that wellness for the whole body, mind, and spirit is a way to live in blissful harmony and optimal health,” says Wellness Coordinator Susan Amato, “Our therapists have gone through years of training and are compassionate to individual needs.”

“Our team is multi-talented in the ways of enhancing the healing of others, integrating their knowledge and training of various techniques and modalities to deliver phenomenal and heartfelt service to the community,” states Kula Heart founder Silver Kim. “We are grateful, honored, and excited to have this space to offer enhancement in your overall well-being.”

Kula Heart Yoga and Wellness Center is located at 3864 Courtney Street in Bethlehem. For the month of August, a 15 percent discount will be applied to an individual’s first wellness visit. For more information, call 610-746-5852 or visit KulaHeartYoga.com.

on’t miss the Seed Farm’s Third Annual Sowing Seeds Charity Bike Ride and Fun Run/Walk on August 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lower Milford Township Building in Coopersburg.

New this year is a 5K Fun Run and Walk, as well as the addition of “farm stops” along the routes where participants can fuel up on local produce and meet the farmer.

Companies are invited to sponsor the event, with contributions used to train new farmers, support the establishment of new agricultural businesses, and help ensure a source of fresh, locally produced food for the residents of the Lehigh Valley.

The Seed Farm is Lehigh County’s beginning farmer training program and sustainable agriculture business development program designed to help start and maintain new sustainable farms in the Lehigh Valley.

Cost is $25 if pre-registered or $35 the day of the event. The Seed Farm is located at 5854 Vera Cruz Road in Emmaus. For more information or to become a sponsor, call Erin Frederick at 610-391-9583 or visit TheSeedFarm.org.

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iberty Chiropractic of Allentown is offering a complimentary seminar covering a holistic approach for reducing or eliminating reactions associated with seasonal, environmental, chemical, food and pet allergies on Saturday, August 20 at noon.

“We do not treat conditions,” states Eric Herman, DC. “We help calm or remove stressors from the body that may be causing symptoms of allergies or sensitivities without use of medication.”

Neurological stress reduction therapy (NSRT) is a painless, drugless and safe technique that combines computerized environmental substance testing for over 100,000 substances with a specific reduction therapy to reduce or eliminate inappropriate nervous system responses.

“The process is faster than traditional methodologies,” adds Herman. “There are about 200 clinics throughout the United States using this technology and they are reporting success in eliminating reactions associated with allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, acid reflux, heartburn, asthma, eczema, headaches, fatigue, and irritability among many others. The process is safe and has proven effective for treating children who suffer from and ADHD.” Adhyperactivity, Proof #1ADD - July 2011 Issue Liberty Chiropractic is located at 501 North 17th Street in Allentown. RSVP is required. For more information, call 610-433-6190 or visit AllentownChiro.com. See ad, page 2.

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Celebration of Summer Harvest

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ll are invited to come celebrate the summer harvest at the Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden Open House on August 6 from 12-2 p.m.

The afternoon will include a vegetable tasting and refreshments, a guided garden tour and “Slow life, slow food, small farm: Agriculture for our future generations,” a lecture by Arthur Kikuchi of Kenta Farm in Canada.

The Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden at the Rodale Institute showcases a small homestead on about an acre of land cultivated following the principles of Natural Agriculture as developed by Mokichi Okada, a Japanese spiritual leader and farming pioneer. Natural Agriculture is an approach to agriculture in which the natural capacity and wisdom of nature are respected. Natural Agriculture method emphasizes the integrity of nature and the purity of soil and seeds, and encourages minimum intervention with the growing process. The garden has the potential to support a family of four with food during most of the year and features energy-efficient components such as a solar geodesic dome greenhouse and a green roof building.

The Shumei Natural Agriculture Garden is located at 611 Siegfriedale Road in Kutztown. For more information, call 610683-6009 or visit RodaleInstitute.org. See ad, page 9.

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Medical Reflexology is an integrative health science through which an exercise pressure is applied to reflex areas encouraging improved instruction to each gland, organ and part of the body, thus persuading the body to biologically correct, strengthen and reinforce itself to reach balance and normalization.

“Since 1997, we are the only licensed program in medical reflexology in the United States as a post-secondary school and we are licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools,” says founder and director, Professor Lorraina J. Telepo, MRP. “Our graduates are from all walks of life and include nurses, chiropractors and acupuncturists who receive a diploma recognized by the State of Pennsylvania.

For more information, call 267-424-4549 or visit Reflexology.net. IAMR practices under the classification: Instructional Program Career Code (CIP) 51.9999 – Health Professions and Related Sciences, Other. See ad, page 10.

Whole Foods • Organic Community Garden oin the staff and current families of Greenway Creative Learning Center on Sunday, August 7 at 1 p.m. for Nature Based Indoor/Outdoor Fun an Open House picnic and children’s clothing Uncluttered Environment exchange. The gathering gives potential Yoga • Fine Arts parents an opportunity to tour of the Play Greencenter and learnMusical more about Homelike way’s holistically focusedSetting after-school and daycare programs which offer full and part time placement beginning in GrEENWAY Creative Learning Center, LLC September. www.greenwayclc.com 610.799.3635 “We offer a back to basics, common •sense, ecologically sound and creative approach to child care”, states founder Debra Miller. “We believe that providing children with a safe, natural, clean and uncluttered environment fosters creativity. Our kids are served whole foods and their days will be filled with poetry, music, storytelling, art and organic gardening. The children are given the freedom to develop socially, emotionally and physically while enhancing their critical and creative thinking skills; developing a sense of personal and social responsibility. This open house is a great way for parents to experience a typical day of events.”

Greenway Creative Learning Center is located at the corner of Mauch Chunk and Seiple’s Station Rd. in Whitehall.

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r. Conrad Maulfair has relocated his medical practice, anti-aging services and Purely You sauna detoxification programs to new offices at 2970 Corporate Court in Orefield. For nearly four decades, Maulfair’s wholistic, functional medicine practice has been dedicated to rebuilding immune systems and helping his patient’s bodies heal naturally with minimal use of drugs and surgery.

“Our new location in Upper Macungie Township is more accessible to Lehigh Valley residents looking to regain good health with nutrient based medical treatment,” states Executive Director, Coleen Maulfair. “Dr. Maulfair uses diagnostic testing that actually shows you how your body is functioning. With a complete picture of your current health status, and the determination of the underlying causes of symptoms, we utilize special treatment plans that improve the immune system and return you to good health with minimal reliance on medication. This approach gets results. People feel and look younger and more importantly, they regain their health.”

The Maulfair Medical Center is offering two free health seminars in August that allow the community to view the new center. On Tuesday, August 9 at 6:30 p.m. the role of digestion in good health will be discussed. On Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. a healthy aging seminar covers the problems of aging including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. To reserve a spot for either seminar, call 610-682-2104. See ad, this page.

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earn about the subtle healing benefits of Reiki in a beginner workshop with Reiki Masters, Tara Gallus of Lehigh Valley Reiki and Kelly Kark of Roots of Vitality on Sunday, August 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bethlehem.

Reiki is a traditional Japanese energy modality and scientifically validated method of balancing the life force of all living things. Reiki techniques have been increasingly offered in hospitals and hospice settings to address emotional and mental distress, chronic and acute physical problems and spiritual focus and clarity. The Reiki 1 workshop introduces students to Reiki traditions, covers hand positions, and provides a first level Reiki attunement while teaching how to give Reiki to yourself and others.

The $150 investment includes class materials, attunement, certificate, and refreshments. Space is limited and preregistration is required by calling 484554-7530.

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“We are pleased to help such a worthwhile organization,” states salon owner Nina Tulio, who was nominated as one of the top 20 entrepreneurs under 40 in the Lehigh Valley. “When the foundation was established in 1955, children with CF were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school. Due in large part to the Foundation’s aggressive investments in innovative research and comprehensive care, many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. In addition to the money raised by the haircuts, we will also be raffling off door prizes and our stylists are donating their wages for the day.”

Anthony Ashley Salon is located at 1740 West Allen Street in Allentown. Call 610-434-0180 for more information. Those unable to attend can make a donation under Tulio’s profile at CFF.org. See ad, page 22.

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To learn how youngsters share, the researchers paired children to complete a task for a prize, like gummy bears or colorful stickers, piled on a board with wheels inside a transparent box. If only one child pulled on a rope, the board wouldn’t move, but if both pulled together, they could bring it close enough to reach the prize through windows in the box. Some boxes had only one window, so one child could easily grab the prize and keep it, but the toddlers nearly always shared the reward with their partner. Sometimes, if one child didn’t take their half of the spoils immediately, the other even pointed it out.

The insight for all of us: If we cooperate, everyone is better off.

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WWF Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Hope World Wildlife Fund is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year by posting a progressive step of environmental awareness and action on its website each week. Collectively titled 50 Reasons for Hope, they demonstrate that conservation makes a real difference and that, working together, we can protect the future of our planet.

By the end of the year, the 50 Reasons for Hope will give a broad, rich and playful understanding of WWF and a hopeful vision for the future—a vision that everyone can help make a reality.

Earth Day Network (EDN) has launched the first interactive social network for K-12 educators and students, the Educators’ Network, (edu.EarthDay. org), which is intended to fill the growing need for high quality educational tools that support environmental literacy and share “green” school resources. The network will empower teachers and students with the knowledge and skills necessary to make their communities healthier and more sustainable, thanks to a $250,000 grant from Wells Fargo & Company.

EDN’s Educators’ Network enables educators to share a library of materials collected from teachers nationwide, including lesson plans, teaching materials, grants and blogs. Network members can also “Ask the Expert” for advice, engage in dialogue with EDN staff and key partners, and find grant opportunities targeted to educators.

The network also provides resources and tools to support schools in winning the Green Ribbon Schools Award, recently announced by the U.S. Department of Education, rewarding schools that demonstrate significant progress toward increasing their sustainability literacy, reducing their school’s environmental footprint and improving the overall health of students and staff.

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Animals Help Children Read Roo, a 6-year-old collie certified by Intermountain Therapy Animals as a therapy dog for visits to nursing home residents and hospital patients, works primarily with his handler, Tina Anderson, as a reading education assistance dog (R.E.A.D.) at Graytown Elementary School, in Graytown, Ohio.

Children with trouble reading, a learning disability or shyness, or that just feel intimidated by reading in front of a class, like to read with Roo. “It’s a special connection that makes them feel important,” says Anderson.

“Dogs have been successful in having a calming effect on adults. Why not use them with children who have reading and social disabilities?” queries Lesley Pulsipher, national R.E.A.D. coordinator, in Salt Lake City, Utah. “Animals are not judgmental, and children feel safe reading to them. In a classroom, a child’s classmates may laugh at them if they mess up.”

According to Pulsipher, the program is not just limited to dogs; carefully vetted cats, guinea pigs, rabbits and miniature horses also visit schools and libraries to help foster reading. She observes that, “The program really helps bring kids out of their shell and gives them a boost of self-confidence.”

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Moving Sustainability from Niche to Normal A new dimension of sustainable fathering is emerging among Americans. According to a consumer trend report by EcoFocus Worldwide, Make Way for EcoAware Dads, 65 percent of the nation’s 36 million dads agree that, “When my kids are grown, I want them to remember me as teaching them to be environmentally responsible.”

Eco-aware dads want their family’s home and lifestyle to be safe, efficient and responsible, and they see room for improvement: Only 16 percent are very satisfied with how green or eco-friendly their lifestyles are today.

“For an eco-aware dad, this is all very integrated and very personal to his role as a father,” explains Lisa Harrison, the research leader for EcoFocus. “For example, while he may have insulated his family’s home for economic reasons first, the secondary benefit is in quality of life, because the home becomes a quieter and more comfortable living space.”

More than eight in 10 agree that being eco-friendly is a way to improve quality of life for themselves and their families.

Eco-aware dads realize that changes sometimes take big investments of both time and money, and they are concerned about affordability. Still, they see prospects for big payoffs; 83 percent have already changed the way they do things to make choices that are better for the environment.

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The Millennial Generation falls that their married life is poor. Although into the third category. The label refers to those born after 1980, the first generation Americans seem overwhelmingly to to come of age in the new millennium. rate their marriages as good or excel Generation X covers people born lent, those married five years or less from 1965 through 1980. X-ers are often are the most enthusiastic, and women depicted and described as savvy entreare more likely than men to say their preneurial owners. marriages are

Baby Boomer is drawn from good. the great spike in births that began in The ques1946—following the end of World War tions did not II the year before—and ended almost define maras abruptly in 1964, around the time riage, but 56 the birth control pill first went on the percent of market. It’s a classic example of a demo- adults think it is graphically driven name. very important

The Silent Generation describes as an instituadults born from 1928 through 1945. Children of the Great Depression and World tion to U.S. War II, their “silent” label refers to the conformist and civic instincts that we associ- society. Fortyate with many of them. (It also makes for a nice contrast with the noisy waves of seven percent the anti-establishment boomers.) feel that children are a very important

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Parents and kids love singing songs like Old MacDonald’s Farm and acting out The Hokey Pokey together. Making music and movement a regular part of our children’s lives supports their growth in joyful ways and brings beauty into their days.

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ant to keep your kids off drugs? The place to start is with your own medicine cabinet. So say a growing number of health practitioners that are viewing the recent proliferation of medications being targeted at kids with alarm and urging parents to turn first to common-sense home remedies or natural alternatives when possible.

“We tend to be a nation of pill-takers, who turn to medication whenever we need relief for anything,” says Dana Point, California, pediatrician Robert Sears, co-author of the new book, The Portable Pediatrician. “If we can increase the use of our skills as parents in using time-tested home remedies to help our kids feel better, we can rely less on pills.”

Because children metabolize drugs differently than adults do, cases of lingering side effects, like grogginess or hyperactivity, and accidental overdoses are widespread.

Poison control facilities nationwide received 30,000 calls regarding pediatric acetaminophen alone in 2009, and roughly 7,000 kids end up in emergency rooms each year due to cough and cold medicine overdoses. Between 2000 and 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of 14 deaths and 74 non-fatal adverse events due to acetaminophen-dosing errors.

According to a 2010 report by Orlando, Florida-based Medco Health Solutions Inc., children’s drugs now constitute the fastest growing segment of the pharmaceutical industry, with sales increasing by 10.8 percent in 2009 over 2008, and usage by children rising four times faster than for the general population during the same period.

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One in four children under 10 and one-third of adolescents ages 10 to 19 take at least one prescription medication on an ongoing basis, according to the report. The number of minors taking drugs for respiratory problems is up 42 percent since 2001 and those medicated for the chronic heartburn of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is up 147 percent.

Market research firm IMS Health reports that spending on non-prescription pain medication for children spiked from $191 million in 2005 to $250 million in 2010. Despite three years of government warnings about potential dangers, including seizures and death, of giving over-the-counter cold and flu medications to children under age 2, 61 percent of parents do it anyway, according to a recent national poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Meanwhile, new ad campaigns marketing drugs for kids continue to proliferate. Publisher Scholastic, Inc. was criticized recently for distributing coupons for the allergy medicine Children’s Claritin in its elementary school newsletter distributed to kids.

“I find it very concerning,” says pediatrician Hilary McClafferty, a clinical assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. “Some drug companies are exploiting parents at a vulnerable time, preying upon their feeling that they need to do something to make their child feel better immediately.”

Why shouldn’t a worried, sleep-deprived mom or dad reach for a quick fix to placate a miserable little one in the

middle of the night? At times, medications are warranted, says McClafferty, particularly in the case of strep throat, which can lead to serious health problems when left unchecked.

But routinely medicating away symptoms can interfere with the body’s natural protective mechanisms, McClafferty says. For instance, cough medicine can inhibit the body’s natural effort to clear mucous from the lungs, prolonging congestion; also, suppressing mild fevers with drugs can sabotage the body’s own defense against infection.

“Even the conventional medical world has begun to focus on this. They are realizing many of these drugs are not very effective and they can cause toxicity in young patients,” says Matthew Baral, a doctor of naturopathy and president of the Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians.

For example, according to a 2011 review in the online journal of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatricians, antihistamines can lead to sedation, constipation, drying of the mucous membranes and at higher doses, hallucinations in kids. Decongestants can increase heart rate and lead to “rebound congestion,” or a worsening of symptoms after a child stops taking the drugs. Proton-pump inhibitors, approved in 2008 for GERD in babies as young as 12 months, have been shown to boost levels of harmful intestinal bacteria and may increase fracture risk later in life, according to a study recently published in Annals of Family Medicine.

In 2008, the FDA advised that cough and cold medicine should not be used for children under 2, and called on companies to revise their dosage instructions to indicate this more clearly. In March, 2011, it went so far as to pull hundreds of prescription cold medications off the market, with FDA spokesperson Deborah M. Autor telling The New York Times that, “We don’t know what’s in them, whether they work properly or how they are made.”

While McClafferty is pleased with the FDA’s recent actions, she remains leery, saying, “I approach all over-the-counter medications for children with great caution and rarely recommend their use.”

Here are some alternatives to try.

Remember that many herbs have not been tested for safety specifically for children, so check with a health practitioner first.

Bug Bites For quick relief, grate a potato or some leaves of plantain to create a poultice and place it on the spot of the bite. “It will draw off some of the itching and swelling,” says Baral. Don’t forget two of the lowest-tech and natural remedies, mud and ice.

Fever “It’s important to know that most fevers don’t need to be treated unless

they are really bothering the child,” advises Sears. “Fever helps the body to fight off infection and may keep the child subdued so she can rest and recover.” He recommends tepid baths, cold cloths on the forehead, and calling the doctor if a fever persists for three days or if it rises above 103 degrees.

Herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, suggests diaphoretic herbs like peppermint, ginger and elderflower, in teas, which prompt perspiration and enable the body to cool down naturally.

Cough and Congestion Apply an herbal vapor rub of menthol and tea tree oil to the bottom of the child’s feet and put their socks back on.

The decongesting menthol vapor will help them to breathe and the antimicrobial properties of the tea tree oil will be absorbed through their skin, says Mars. For nasal decongestion, try irrigating the child’s nose with a cleansing neti pot.

Sears recommends kid versions of herbal remedies Sinupret and Bronchipret

Diarrhea and Constipation “Probiotics are the most extensively researched remedy we have out there for diarrhea,” says Baral. Studies in the journal Pediatrics have shown probiotics to shorten bouts of diarrhea in infants and school-age children, and prevent the onset of antibiotic-induced diarrhea in kids. Look for yogurt, powder or capsules containing 10 billion colonyforming units (CFU) of Lactobacillus GG. Sears suggests the BRAT diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast) to quell diarrhea. For constipation, reach for apricots, peaches, pears, plums and vitamin C.

Earache Drop four drops of warm mullein garlic oil into the ear.

Sears says the warm oil will calm the inflamed eardrum and the antibiotic in the garlic will get to work on the infection. Olive oil will work in a pinch.

Growing Pains While it’s common for kids between the ages of 3 and 5 or 8 and 12 to complain of dull aches deep in their legs, there is little consensus about what causes them. Mars has found that it helps to supplement their diet with calcium and magnesium supplements in kid-friendly powdered form, or foods that contain these nutrients.

Heartburn Deglycerrhizinated licorice (DGL), slippery elm and aloe all may be able to help soothe inflamed esophageal tissue, says Baral, “But they need to be given under a doctor’s supervision.” Also take a hard look at dietary triggers: Common culprits include dairy, chocolate, tomatoes and mint. natural awakenings August 2011 27

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nfants do not come with an instruction manual. The miracle of watching our children develop is one of the most exciting things in the world to observe. We marvel as our children learn to crawl, walk, run, ride a bike, drive a car and eventually leave the house and have families of their own. This destiny seems to be a sure thing—until the day we realize our child is falling behind.

As parents, we would do anything possible to help our children. Fear is in our hearts, if they fall behind in school, have behavior problems, socialization problems or emotional problems. We have seen the reports regarding the increased rates of autism, pervasive developmental disorders (PDD), attention deficit disorder (ADD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We wonder if this could be our child and why we didn’t see it sooner. Most of all, what can we do about it?

To answer those questions, Functional Neurologists focus on the child’s neurological development.

Proper development comes in a sequence of steps. Each step or developmental milestone builds on the previous one. If a child misses a step, it is not immediately apparent.

It’s only when the child can’t get over the next step that we see a developmental delay. By looking at the neurological development of a child, these missed milestones can be identified and retrained.

Infants are born with a fully functioning brainstem that regulates temperature, heart rate, digestion and other autonomic functions including simple movements. As the baby develops, the motor system kicks in as they learn to move, reach, grab, sit, crawl and walk. Though these are motor functions involving muscles, the main development is in the brain which controls these movements.

All of our movements start with primitive reflexes that guide our development. These movements are

used for a time and then are built upon to develop more complex movement patterns. For example, all babies have the palmar grasp reflex. If we touch a baby’s hand, he or she makes a fist and will not let go. As the baby uses this reflex, the brain is stimulated and within two months, this reflex should disappear. After that, the child will be able to grab and let go on its own.

There are 10 main primitive reflexes that should be inhibited, or absent, in the first two to 12 months.

These reflexes are inhibited by the development of a more complex movement. Thus the grasp reflex is inhibited by the ability to open and close the hand freely. Infants should be evaluated at three, six, nine and twelve months to ensure that proper development is taking place in the first year of life. If a reflex is slow to be inhibited, specific training can stimulate the higher movement in order to inhibit the reflex.

If a primitive reflex does not go away, there can be long-term effects such as poor balance and coordination, clumsiness and visual perception problems. For example, problems with focusing occur when the child can not ignore irrelevant visual or auditory stimulation in

the periphery. So when they should be focusing on the teacher, the child cannot help but to reflexively look at every sound and visual stimulus that occurs in the room. Problems with attention such as these can be traced back to the child’s development, and with treatment focus can be restored.

Symptoms such as difficulty shutting out background noise; mood swings; difficulty making decisions; fidgeting; bedwetting; poor concentration; poor short-term memory; toe walking; poor organizational or sequencing skills; poor posture; or poor sense of time can occur from retained primitive reflexes.

Functional neurological protocol can correct these primitive reflexes with treatments directed to specific areas of the brain to increase coordination, timing, fine motor movements and balance. These treatments are updated as the patient masters them. Inhibiting primitive reflexes and developing proper movement patterns and balance, allows the higher brain centers that control focus, attention, behavior, and memorization to work properly.

Dr. Jonathan Tompkins of the Tompkins Institute of Chiropractic in Bethlehem is a Functional Neurologist specializing in treating neurological disorders. For more information or to attend a free ADD/ADHD workshop on August 24 at 6:30, call 484-821-0818 or visit TompkinsInstitute.com.

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“You’ll do weight training in the water; you can do core training; you can do water walking and running. If you have balance issues, the water will hold you up, whereas on land, you are dealing with gravity issues and might fall over.” She notes that hand gloves can create more stability and resistance, making a workout even more interesting.

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exercise. That’s terrific—if you can swim. But many people never learned to swim, have a limiting disability or are just afraid of deep water.

Aquatic Fitness Tracy Carlson, director of the New Holland (Pennsylvania) Recreation Center and an Aquatics Exercise Associationcertified aquatic instructor who teaches at indoor and outdoor pools, observes that, “You tend to find an older crowd in their 30s, 40s and up. You don’t find the younger crowd here much, and they are really missing out on the benefits of aquatic fitness.” She explains, “It’s perfect for people who are afraid of the water, because they don’t have to immerse their head or take their feet off the bottom of the pool.”

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At the Lake Beach surf is an ideal aquatic playground if you have access, but for many, the closest approximation is a lake. Carlson says, “I think the reason that you don’t see the same types of shallow water activities in a lake is that

people can’t see very far below the surface of the water, and the bottom may be uneven, bumpy or rocky.” She cautions, “A lake with a beachfront where the underwater portion is well maintained lends itself to aquatic fitness, but be careful in your choice of location, because of the bottom and balance issues. I recommend that you always wear properly fitted and comfortable water shoes, even in a pool.”

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When exercising outdoors in a pool or another body of water, remember to stay hydrated by drinking sufficient pure water, too. Keep a reusable water bottle, waterproof sunscreen, towel and appropriate footwear handy. For those that first try non-swimming aquatic activities to overcome inexperience or apprehension, the resulting comfortable familiarity will deliver multiple healthy benefits

On the River Many rivers and streams also provide fertile opportunities for a little exercise and therapeutic relaxation. Floating downstream in an inner tube, or “tubing,” on a shallow river can give legs and arms a workout, but as Sherry Green, manager of Ichetucknee Springs State Park, in North Florida, states, “Folks truly enjoy floating down the Ichetuknee; some so much so that they have made it a family tradition. There aren’t many places that offer the visitor a cool river, a comfortable float and wildlife viewing while conversing with friends and family. Daily distractions

and may even result in a life-changing payoff: swimming lessons.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Integrating Bhakti Yoga and Chanting – A weekend Playshop for Yoga Teachers – with Sean Johnson. Learn more about bhakti yoga and explore simple ways of introducing chanting to their students. 12pm-5pm on Saturday and Sunday. Easton Yoga. 524 Northampton St, Easton.

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Yoga Teacher Training Open House – Learn more about our 200Hour Yoga Alliance approved training program and 4 additional Teacher certifications including restorative, children’s, Prenatal Yoga and Yoga Therapy with Master Teachers. You do not need to become a yoga teacher for this in-depth study!

10am-noon. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Intro to Teaching Yoga for Children – Explore the benefits and possibilities of a pose as it relates to math, science, language arts, music and creative expression. 10:30am-3pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St, Bethlehem. 610-867-9642

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Yoga to Lift Your Spirits – Mild depression and a negative mood can be addressed using a choice of yoga postures. As yoga embraces the body, the mind, and the emotions, the body can be used in a mindful way to shift the emotions in either a positive or a negative direction. 3:45-5:40pm The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 E 4th St, Bethlehem. 610-867-9642

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Chakra Series – The Crown Chakra. We activate the Seventh chakra we reconnect with Divine Consciousness opening up a communication to the Spirit realm. This 3 hr workshop will include chanting, prayer, meditation, writing exercises, yoga flow, mudra and visualization. $40 by 8/13, $50 after.

11-2pm. Easton Yoga. 524 Northampton St, Easton.

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sunday Mixed Level/Vinyasa Flow – This practice is an athletic yoga as well as an energetic practice that will build strength, flexibility and endurance. For those that already have an existing practice and awareness to breath and body. 8:30-9:45pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

Kundalini Yoga - Use movement, sound current, breath and meditation to relax and heal your mind and body. Kundalini Yoga offers relief from back pain, stress, addiction, depression and insomnia, as well as weight control. 10-11:30am. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852. $5 HourYoga/Foundation Class - One hour yoga class - great for beginners and the whole family. Perfect for those wishing to start a practice without any commitment. Every class will be the same sequence to build a strong foundation. 12-1pm Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Yoga/Level 3 – Looking for a more challenging yoga class? This class will include arm balances and inversions as well as more intermediate and advanced variations of the asanas you know and love.

9-10:25am. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem.

610-867-9642.

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

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

Beginner’s Yoga 101 — 11:00-11:59am. Looking to try yoga but don’t know where to start? Learn basic yoga poses and breath work, while being introduced to various yoga styles. $85 for 8-week session begins 9/19 or $15 drop-in. Lehigh Valley Yoga. 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484-547-3325. $5 Community Classes – Great for beginner yoga students as well as an opportunity for more experienced students to deepen their practice. $5 cash only, 5:30-6:45pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522.

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$5 Pilates – Workouts focus first on developing strength through the core of the body--the back, abdomen and hips. The concentration is not only on $5 Lunch HourYoga - Join us for this fun, energy- strength but also flexibility and coordination. 12-1 boosting class. Great class for everyone. 12-1pm pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

Bethlehem. 610-746-5852. $5 Happy Hour Yoga - Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30Gentle Restorative Yoga – Restorative yoga uses props such as blankets, bolsters, and blocks to create a practice of mindful relaxation. Bring serenity to body, mind, and spirit as we bring calm and peace to self. 9:30am. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

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

Yoga Level 1&2 – Create strength and flexibility in the body. Learn Sun Salutations, dynamic standing postures, balance, and work on preparations for intermediate poses including shoulderstand and handstand. 9:30-11am. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Zumba – A Latin-inspired, dance fitness class that includes international music and dance moves.

Integrates aerobic, interval, and resistance training to maximize caloric output, cardiovascular improvements, and total body toning. 7:15-8:15pm. $15 or 8wks/$99. The Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga – Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Monday 7:15pm-8:05pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098.

5:30 pm We will be working off our workday stress, while practicing with an eclectic blend of music and sequence. Be prepared to have fun and sweat! All welcome! Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

Yoga Basics – Mike Pope. This class teaches the fundamentals of yoga while progressively building strength, maintaining healthy weight, and increasing flexibility and confidence. Get to know your “self.” 5:45-7:00 pm, $95/8 classes, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Core Power Yoga — 10:00-11:15am. Like the challenge and flow of an Ashtanga class, but seeking a more varied, personalized practice? This class emphasizes building core strength and self-awareness.

Be prepared to sweat and work out! $15 drop-in.

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Kundalini Yoga Foundations – Kundalini Yoga is the most powerful and effective forms of yoga available today. Experience stress relief and higher consciousness! 11am-12:15pm. The Yoga 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610-865-2523.

Gentle & Restorative Yoga – With Alysha Pfeiffer.

This class is for those who would like to work at a slower pace, or anyone who has not been physically active lately and would like to ease themselves into movement. 7:30-8:45. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642

Tai Chi with Hilary Smith – Tai Chi increases strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction.

6:30-7:45pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642.

wednesday $5 Zumba Fitness ~ Feel the Music. Zumba Fitness® is the only Latin-inspired dance-fitness program that blends red-hot international music steps to form a “fitness-party” that is downright addictive. Fun, energetic class for everyone.

12-1pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

Tai Chi – Tai Chi increases strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction. 11-12:15pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Foundation/Level 1 Yoga - Great class for beginners and the whole family. Perfect for those wishing to start a practice without any commitment.

Every class will be the same sequence to build a strong foundation. 7:30-8:45pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

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Yoga/Gentle – This class is for those who would like to work at a slower pace, those recovering from injury, or anyone who has not been physically active lately and would like to work more gently at first.

9:15-10:30am. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yoga/Level 1 – Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures. This class is ideal, but not limited too those who are new to yoga, or those who have minimal yoga experience. 6:007:15pm. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Hot Yoga- Come and practice Hot Yoga with Randi every Wednesday night 7:00 pm. Ideal for yoga students and athletes looking for a challenge. L.V. Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676 Core Power Yoga — 7:30-8:30pm. Like the challenge and flow of an Ashtanga class, but seeking a more varied, personalized practice? This class emphasizes building core strength and self-awareness.

Be prepared to sweat and work out! $15 drop-in.

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Kundalini Yoga with Ravi Hari - Join veteran certified instructor and psychotherapist, Ravi Hari for this dynamic blend of movement, breath, postures, and sound. 25 yrs exp. Prepare to move and to be moved. All levels. 6-7:30 pm. $15. North Bethlehem location. 610-868-1296.

Zumba-Join the Party! Come to Advantage Nutrition & Wellness in Bethlehem for this fun & energetic class. Zumba helps you burn calories; improve your cardiovascular health and more! Class series offered both Mon & Wed. Six week series for only $30! To register contact Tara at 610-443-1885 $5 Kids Yoga (ages 7-11) - A fun and interactive way to let your children explore body awareness as they move and grow into their youth. Great way to build new friendships! 4:30-5:25pm. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth. 610-746-5852.

Tai Chi – A Moving Meditation – Hilary Smith.

Learn to keep the muscles active but relaxed, the mind alert but calm, and body movements flowing but well coordinated. 5:30-6:30 pm, $84/8 wks, call for start dates. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area.

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thursday $5 Kids Yoga - Fun, interactive class for children using movement and music and is designed to stimulate a young child’s curiosity. Engage your child’s natural energy. Great for moms - leave your children in loving hands while you run your errands.

4:30-5:25 pm Kula Heart Yoga 103 S. Main St., Nazareth 610-746-5852 Yoga, Beyond Basics – Mike Pope. This class will support and encourage the committed student to make a deeper connection to unlock their body, releasing stress for more balance, strength, focus, and flexibility. 5:45-7:00 pm, $95/8 classes. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Tai Chi with Hilary Smith – Tai Chi increases strength, and promotes calm and harmony by improving the flow of energy in the body. Classes are a combination of group and individual instruction.

6:30-7:45pm. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Beginner’s Yoga– Bonita Cassel. Attention to alignment and self love make this class a perfect one for those beginning or challenged with limitations.

Also available Wed & Fri, 5:45 -6:45 pm, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Gentle Hatha Flow Yoga - Gentle vinyasa flow yoga for mixed levels. Take time to honor the body and the spirit. Charles Chrin Community Center in Palmer Township every Thursday 9:30am-10:20am and 7pm-7:50pm. $5/walk-in. 610-252-2098.

Yoga/Level 1 – Learn correct alignment and breathing in fundamental yoga postures. This class is ideal, but not limited too those who are new to yoga, or those who have minimal yoga experience.

10-11:30am. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem. 610.867.9642 Yoga/Level 2 &3 – Requires previous yoga experience and offers challenging Vinyasa Flow sequences. Inversions, arm balances and full backbends and more advanced postures that are practiced regularly in class. 6:00-7:25pm. $15. The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem, 521 East 4th St, Bethlehem.

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Gentle Yoga – Growing our Gusto for Infinite Goodness. Weekly donation-based yoga class in Easton.

Beginners, all levels and all ages welcome. Class leans toward gentle yoga, with playful and uplifting energy. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. Call 610-559-7280 to sign up.

Yoga/ Feldenkrais® - Carol Siddiqi. To rejuvenate your mind, body and spirit, join us to experience the three powerful disciplines of Yoga (incl. Chopra’s Seven Spiritual Laws), Feldenkrais and breathing techniques. 11:30 am-12:30 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center 610.395.3355 FREE Intro to Yoga – Every First Friday. 6:30– 7:30pm. Call to register. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Hot Yoga- Come and practice Hot Yoga with Randi every Friday nite at 6:00 pm. Ideal for yoga students and athletes looking for a challenge. L.V. Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 610-776-2676

saturday $5 Community Classes – Great for beginner yoga students as well as an opportunity for more experienced students to deepen their practice.

Blossoming teachers teach this class. $5 cash only.

11am- 12:15pm. Easton Yoga, 524 Northampton St., Easton. 610-923-7522

$5 Lunch HourYoga - Join us for this fun, energyboosting class. Great class for everyone. 12-1pm Power Fusion – For those looking for an athletic Kula Heart Yoga, 3864 Courtney St., Suite 150, practice. boost to your bandha control (abdominals) endurance, and confidence in your inversions.

Bethlehem. 610-746-5852.

There is always something new to try to keep your Yoga/Mixed Level Flow – During this dynamic practice expanding. Every Saturday at 9:30. Lehigh flow class you will learn sun salutations, standing Valley Yoga, 1701 Union Blvd., Allentown. 484poses, balance, forward folding, back bending, and 547-3325. much more. 9:30-10:45am. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th Rise & Shine Yoga - Mixed Level 8:00-9:15 AM St., Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

Creating an energetic start to your weekend. This Beginner’s Yoga – Bonita Cassel. Attention to class is recommended for those that want a more alignment and self love make this class a perfect one vigorous, energetic, flowing class. It will be an for those beginning or challenged with limitations. uplifting practice! Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main 10-11am, $75/ 6 wks, Twin Ponds Integrative Health St., Nazareth PA, 610-746-5852.

Center, Fogelsville Area 610.395.3355 Yoga/Mixed Level – Fun and challenging class Yoga Level 2/3 – With Brian Toseland - Join Brian teaches sun salutations, standing poses, balance, for a challenging and inspiring flow practice.This forward folding, back bending, and much more. class is for those who wish to deepen there practice 12:15-1:30pm $15. The Yoga Loft 521 E 4th St., leave negativity on the yoga mat to start the weekend Bethlehem. 610-867-9642. right. 4:30-5:55pm. The Yoga Loft, 521 East 4th St. Bethlehem. 610-867-9642.

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savethedate Jungian and Movement/Mind Explorations - Thursday Oct. 20 to Sunday Oct. 23 -Moving Stress to Success: Playing with the Heart’s View - Learn practical tools to turn stress into success and improve your communication, leadership and creative abilities. Join nationally recognized experts, Dr. Mary Alice Long and Betsy Wetzig for a fun, transformative workshop. You will: enjoy unique, playful explorations; partner with your movement-mind link for physical and mental well-being; and delve into your “Authentic Self”. $500. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Breinigsville, PA 610-395-3355, www.twinpondscenter.com

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THURSDAY, AUGUST 4 Thermographic Diagnostic Imaging for Breast Health Assessment – Dr. Getson. This is a safe, non-radiologic, and pain free state of the art, FDA approved technology that detects changes at the cellular level in early stages of some diseases. Call 856.596.5834 for appointment at Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area.

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

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 Weight Control Group Program – 4 sessions: Tues. August 9th& 23rd and September, 13th & 27th 2011. 6-7:30PM. Cost: $175 includes Manual, CDs, & DVDs. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown, PA 18103 The Dynamic Duo – Learn how the conscious and subconscious minds can work in unison and harmony to enhance your health, happiness and pro-

savethedate A Natural Medicine Forum Wednesday, August 17 - 6pm Join us for a free, informal Question and Answer Forum with Dr. Michael Jude Loquasto ND, PHD, DC. Bring your health related questions and benefit from Dr. Mike’s 45 years of experience in Natural Health. Understand how chiropractic internal medicine, custom herbal formulations and non-invasive oral chelation can benefit you. All are welcome. Held at A Natural Medicine Clinic, 2571 Baglyos Circle, Suite B-27, Bethlehem. Call 484-821-1460 for more information.

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Are you suffering in mind, body or spirit? Consider the opportunity to experience Prayer, Anointing, and the Laying on of Hands for yourself or a loved one at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 3900 MechanicsvilleRd., Whitehall. Call 610-435-3901 for more information. ductivity. $25. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

The Role of Digestion – Important in formation for the whole family on the role of digestion in our overall health and wellbeing. Learn what you can do to achieve optimum health. 6:30pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Medical Center, Orefield. 610-682-2104.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 Green Drinks – This environmental cocktail hour is an informal monthly mixer that brings together folks who are interested in sustainable business, policy and living. 5:30 pm every second Wednesday of each month. Allentown Brew Works, 812 W. Hamilton Street, Allentown

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 FREE - Kids’ yoga concert at Musikfest. Bring the whole family, and join award-winning songwriter and kids’ yoga teacher Kira Willey and her rockin’ band at the Banana Island tent for lots of singing and dancing, with some fun and easy yoga thrown in too! Two shows: 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm. In historic downtown Bethlehem; more information at fest.org.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 Energy Share – Bonita Cassel, Diane Griffin.

We welcome all Energy Practitioners to join us in nourishing the mind, body, and spirit with Reiki, Balancing Meridians, Quantum Touch, Chakra Balancing, Polarity Therapy, Pranic Healing, etc.

3:00-5:00 pm, (2nd Fri. ea. month) $12.00, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

Spa Night – With Lucey Harley. Save $$ by creating your own Spa products. We will make a sugar scrub & bath salt to take home using therapeutic essential oils. 6:30 - 8:30pm. $30.00 fee includes all supplies. Reservations required - Call 610-6411116. Class Location - Inner Light Holistic Center, Gilbertsville, Pa.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 Reiki Level 1 & 2 Workshop - Two day certified Reiki workshop (9:30 - 5:30 each day) Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki 1 & 2 $225. Deposit required. Includes Reiki Manuals, handouts & certificate. Call Barbara Fenton, Certified Reiki Master/Teacher 610-967-5106.

Allergy Elimination Seminar - Learn about a pain-less, drug-less allergy elimination therapy in this informative seminar. The therapy tests for over 100,000 substances and can give relief for seasonal, environmental, pet and food allergies. Noon. Seating limited. RSVP is required to 610-433-6190. Liberty Chiropractic and Holistic Center, 501 North Liberty Street, Allentown.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Keeping Kids Healthy – Naturopathic approach seminar on nutrition and immune support for Kids. 6:30pm. $15. Call 610-759-7001 to reserve.

Suzanne Peppell, ND, 1457 Hildebrandt Rd, Wind Gap. Healthy Aging Seminar – Dr. Maulfair will present a seminar discussing the problems of aging including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis and lack of energy. Learn the causes of these problems; they are not what you have been led to believe. The science of Chelation Therapy will be fully explained. 6:30pm. Maulfair Medical Center, 2970 Corporate Medical Center, Orefield. 610-682-2104.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest

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deeper than sleep! 7:30-9:00 pm, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area, 610.395.3355

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

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Nutritional Live Blood Cell Analysis – A unique method of examining a small droplet of blood to reveal information on the general wellness and nutritional needs of the individual. Blood screenings along with a 20-30 minute consultation are performed by Gwen Ward N.D. $60. Health Habits Natural Food Store on RT 873 in Schencksville Call 610-767-3100 to schedule an appointment

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 Effortless Meditation™ Introduction Class – Greg Schweitzer. Learn about this scientifically validated and physician recommended effortless practice that allows you to de-stress, revitalize and become healthier by taking you to a level of rest deeper than sleep! 9:00-10:30 am, $20/Intro Class, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, Fogelsville area. 610.395.3355 Aromatherapy 101- Barbara Fenton, Reiki Master/Aromatherapist will present this introductory class using Young Living Essential Oils. This Fun Filled workshop will include an introduction to aromatherapy and products you can make or buy to use in your home spa. 11am-2pm $25. 860 Broad Street, Emmaus. 610 - 967-5106.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 23 Smoking Cessation Group Program – 3 sessions: Tues. August 23rd and September, 13th & 27th 2011. 7:30-8:30PM. Cost: $150 includes Manual, CDs, & DVD. For more information or to register contact: Bev Bley L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610.797.8250 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

Keeping Kids Healthy – Naturopathic approach seminar on nutrition and immune support for Kids.

10am. $15. Call 610-759-7001 to reserve. Suzanne Peppell, ND, 1457 Hildebrandt Rd, Wind Gap.

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Harp Transformational Meditation - Begins Tuesday, August 2, 7pm – 8pm (weekly) Whether you are going through a career, relationship or life change, these weekly group sessions are designed to help you focus on raising your vibrational energy to match the transformation you wish to create. Lisa Peffley, harpist and acoustic harp therapist, will guide you through this lifeenhancing experience. Includes introduction to the transformational process, harp music meditation, and group reflection. www.musicforhealing. org. $20/session.

Breema® Days at Greenshire - August 6, September 17 10am - 6pm - Experience a personalized introduction to Breema, a form of bodywork that is known to provide deep rejuvenation and increased vital energy. Breema uses rhythmic movements, dynamic stretches, tapping, and tension-releasing postures to help dissolve stress and to restore a natural state of harmony and balance. Matthew Tousignant, certified Breema Instructor and Practitioner, will be teaching the Art of Breema (www.breema.com) as he expertly guides each person into their own healing experience. The schedule of the day is 50-minute private teaching sessions. $40 ($80 value).

Reiki Training - Reiki I: August 13, 10am – 5pm. -Feel More Energetic, Reduce Stress Levels, Alleviate Pain, Detoxify Body, Balance Energies, Maintain Good Health. Reiki is a safe and natural healing touch technique for the healing of others and oneself. This powerful healing modality and philosophy of life is especially taught in a way that will enhance your spiritual awareness. Learn how to access this universal ‘Ki’ energy and become a channel for its transmission.

Harmonize the entire body, helping it to heal and return to a state of balance. Includes history of Reiki, first degree Reiki attunements, hand positions for treatments on self and others, body/mind/ spirit connection, practice of Reiki techniques, a printed manual and Reiki I certification. $100.

Breema® Instruction - Monthly classes, beginning September 15, 7pm – 9pm Breema® bodywork and Self-Breema exercises are phenomenal catalysts for the body’s selfhealing processes, and can promote a higher level of physical flexibility, increased vitality, mental clarity, and emotional balance. Breema’s Nine Principles of Harmony assist you in moving from complication toward simplicity, cultivating an openhearted and open-minded posture toward life. Each class includes instruction in body-based meditation, Self-Breema exercises, Breema’s Nine Principles, and Breema bodywork. Free mini-sessions for new students. Instructors: Matthew Tousignant and Sara Fishkin, Breema practitioners. www.breema.com. $15.

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

Insomnia Relief – Experience deep healing sleep!

Vibro/neuroacoustic technology retrains your brain and central nervous system to go into the deep rest of delta sleep, which allows you to be at your best during the day. Call for appointment. Twin Ponds, Fogelsville area. 610-395-3355 Emotional Freedom Techniques EFT – Meg Deak. Unlock thoughts and feelings that may keep you stuck and unhappy by using this gentle method of clearing emotional distress by tapping on the endpoints of the body’s energy pathways, the meridians.

Twin Ponds, Fogelsville Area, 610.395.3355

SUNDAY Sunday Services – Metaphysical and non-denominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30 am. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-776-7211 ICAN of Lehigh Valley Monthly Support Meeting - The International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) of Lehigh Valley provides support for women recovering from cesarean and who are planning VBAC (Vaginal Birth after Cesarean). The 3rd Sunday of EVERY month from 1 to 3pm. Free and open to the public. Asbury United Methodist Church, 1533 Springhouse Road, Allentown. 610-316-7968 for information.

MONDAY Community Exchange Time Bank - When neighbors exchange services everyone benefits. Group Orientations held on the Third Monday of each

Jyorei Exchange – The first Monday of each month experience Jyorei energy is offered free.

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

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

6:45-7:45 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville 610-395-3355 MAREA Meeting – Monthly meetings of the MidAtlantic Renewable Energy Association held the last Tuesday of the month. Open to the public and free of charge. Held at TEK Park in Breinigsville at 7p.m. We often have a post-meeting meeting for people who want to get involved with planning the annual Energy Festival. Visit www.themarea.org.

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

Email lvsierraclub@gmail.com for more info.

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

Open to public. Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253.

Dorneyville Pharmacy Veterinary Compounding Specialists Tom’s Dog “Dain”

We feature a full line of veterinary preparation with size, dose and flavor appropriate medications for every animal ... including cats, dogs, ferrets, bunnies, reptiles, birds and exotics!

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Fellow American College of Veterinary Pharmacists Compounding Specialist Monday – Friday • 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street Allentown PA. 610-791-2641 Guided Meditation -2nd Wed of the month (free) 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Must RSVP limited space. Abiba Wellness - 860 Broad St. Emmaus. 610-967-5106.

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

Must RSVP limited space. Abiba Wellness, 860 Broad St. Emmaus. 610-967-5106 The One Command® – Learn the six simple steps to tap into your unlimited potential and financial good. Stops your negative thinking in a moment, sends a command for your good and attracts it to you - in some cases almost instantly! First Wednesday each month - Free Teleseminar 9pm. Call to RSVP 610.833.8132

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

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

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

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

6:45- 7:45 pm, $75/6 wks, Twin Ponds, Fogelsville 610-395-3355 Oneness Blessings - 7 PM - 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington Street, Allentown PA. 610-776-7211

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

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

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Cleansing and rebuilding the colon is one of the most essential steps to enhancing your health & wellbeing and reclaiming your life. Safe, effective method of removing waste from the large intestine. Full services available on site, in addition to educational and teaching seminars to certify interested parties. See ad, page 16

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

COUNSELING – HOLISTIC MEG DEAK MCAT, LPC

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ALEXANDRA T. MILSPAW M.Ed, CNLP 623 W. Union Blvd, Suite 1, Bethlehem, PA 18018 484-894-1246 alexandramilspaw.vpweb.com

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FELDENKRAIS METHOD®

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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.

FUNERAL SERVICES

NICOS C. ELIAS FUNERAL HOME, INC

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

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

HOLISTIC CENTER GREENSHIRE ARTS CONSORTIUM

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

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Dedicated to helping people improve the quality of life while they strengthen, revitalize, and explore new horizons through holistic studies, creative arts, conversation, retreats and community involvement. In a nurturing atmosphere, individuals are invited to experience Greenshire’s space for peace while awakening to the Art of Inspired Living.

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

Combining a variety of the finest holistic healing methods, we help shape your new path to reclaim life and become balanced & whole once again. Over 15 years of restoring health from within by cleansing, nourishing. Comprehensive physical, mental, spiritual and emotional healing services offered plus nutrition programs, prepared foods, retreats, catering services. See ad, page 16.

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

Over 20 practitioners offering techniques for stress management, relaxation, mind/ movement challenges, life & professional concerns, emotional distress, weight management, spine/joint pain, and much more. Call today for more information or to register for a private session, class, workshop or retreat. See ad, page 7.

HOLISTIC HEALTH ABIBA WELLNESS

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

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

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

ALCHEMICAL HEALING MODALITIES

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Oneray integrates both ancient and emerging wisdom, resulting in an engaging process that takes us to a place of fresh air, where we can realize a deep sense of alignment with our life purpose.

CranioSacral, Reiki, Energy Balancing, Personal Mentoring, Reiki Instruction and Transformational Workshops. See ad, page 39.

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

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

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

ROOTS OF VITALITY

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

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

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

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

Certified Master Hypnotherapist.

Control stress and anxiety, depression, pain and anger. Lose weight, eliminate smoking. Hypnotherapy certification and hypnobirthing classes. See ad, page 4.

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

Hypnotherapy can change your life by healing the trauma and wounds where they are stored in the subconscious mind.

Release your anger, pain, s a d n e s s , a n x i e t y, f e a r, abandonment, guilt and shame.

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LIFE COACH Annette Carpien, Certified Master Relationship Coach

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

Want a loving relationship that is happy and successful over time and through challenges?

If you are single again, dating, or “taken”, call Annette for relationship coaching for communication enhancement & love that lasts.

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

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

NATURAL DENTISTRY BEATA A. CARLSON, D.D.S.

Cosmetic and Natural Dentistry 2600 Newburg Rd. Easton, PA 18045 610-252-1454 www.beatacarlson.com

Jim Curley, M.A.

Certified Holistic Life Coach 3620 Sterner Mill Road Quakertown, PA 18951 215-538-0976 www.GreenshireArts.org

Live more consciously and creatively in today’s challenging times. Life Coaching provides the support and guidance to help you find your life’s purpose and achieve your goals. Focusing on the relationship that each individual has with themselves.

Available for short-term problem solving or for ongoing coaching.

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Steve Gunn & Associates Coaching

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

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

MEDITATION & WELLNESS COMMANDING YOUR LIFE

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

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

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

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

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

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

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE A NATURAL MEDICINE CLINIC

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

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

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

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

Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification – Purely You, and many other treatment programs. Maulfair Medical Center brings the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 12.

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.

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NATURAL HEALTH

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

Dallas Wellness Center is an integrated therapy and diagnostic center. We offer Iridology, Thermographic Imaging, Nutrigenomics and Nutrition, nutraMetrix, Homeopathy, Herbology, Blood Typing, Hair Analysis, Ion Cleansing, Reflexology, Reiki, and Qi-Cultivation classes. When people have been everywhere else and are still sick, they come visit us. See ad, page 25.

HAAS NATURAL HEALTH

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

31 Years of service using natural and energetic techniques to uncover the root cause of an illness. We offer nutrition response testing for all ages, chiropractic care, Swedish/therapeutic/raindrop massage therapy, stem cell renewal and much more.

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

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

Call for an appointment

TWIN PONDS INTEGRATIVE HEALTH CENTER

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

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

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NATUROPATH NUTRITIONAL TECHNOLOGIES

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

“Dr. Nick” Traditional Naturopath.

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

NUTRITION & EDUCATION WELLNESS SIMPLIFIED

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

Nutritionist Dian Freeman and staff nutritionists LuAnn Peters - Brenda Woodruff of Dian’s Wellness Simplified in Morristown, NJ, offer private nutritional consultations, Applied Kinesiology and Ondamed biofeedback sessions. Dian also teaches classes and a nutritional certification course in preparation for the national Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC) exam. Also, to address energetic and vibrational healing, a variety of crystal and energy healers are available by appointment and LuAnn mixes personalized formulas combining various Bach flower remedies. See ad, page 30.

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NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING Integrative Nutrition

Gale Maleskey, MS, RD, LDN Bethlehem, PA 610-554-9406 Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, LLC Breinigsville, PA 610-396-3355

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

STUCTURAL INTEGRATION ANDREI KAZLOUSKI

Whitehall, PA 18052 610-395-3355 www.rolfway.com

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

VETERINARY CANINE REHABILITATION Pamela J. Mueller, PhD DVM

3247 B Wimmer Road Bethlehem, PA 10820 610-865-4348 www.AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Mueller is a veterinarian with advanced training in exercise physiology and canine rehabilitation. We welcome dogs with neurologic problems, sports injuries and following surgery. Aquatic exercise can rejuvenate geriatric pets and condition competition companions.

VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER

Danielle Dulin MVB,CVA 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348 AnimalTherapyCenter.com

Dr. Dulin is a veterinarian certified in medical acupuncture for animals.

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

VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY

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ANIMAL THERAPY CENTER

Beth Kenny M.P.T 3247 B Wimmer Rd. Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-865-4348

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

YOGA Kula Heart Yoga

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

“Kula” means community, family, like-heartede. Diverse yoga classes from beginners to advanced with certified/registered yoga teachers. Yoga Teacher Training, ongoing workshops, and specialty classes such as Anusara Inspired, Therapeutic, & Kundalini.

Also classes in Dance, Pilates, and Zumba. New client special of 30 days of yoga and 30 minute wellness consultation for $30. See ad, page 34.

THE YOGA LOFT

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

The Yoga Loft offers quality yoga instruction for students of all levels in a variety of styles. We also offer workshops and other special events, Certified Yoga Teacher Training, Belly dance, Tai Chi, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Hooping, and Mat Pilates. See ad, page 13.

Drinking Buddies

by Tom Sierak “Painting tomorrow’s memories today.” That’s how Tom Sierak likes to describe his American Realism pastel paintings. He says, “People often talk about the ‘good old days’ and how nice it would be to return to them. I think the times we are living in now are tomorrow’s good old days. Places and things may change around us, but that special bond that exists between children, parents, grandparents and even pets, never does.”

The New Englander’s medium of choice is pastels, which maintain their just-painted look indefinitely, unlike oils that can crack and darken over time. “I favor pastels because I’m able to draw and color simultaneously, and I love to draw,” Sierak advises. “I think of my paintings as narratives or stories, and I try to convey a message of warmth and emotion.”

Sierak is a graduate of the Vesper George School of Art, in Boston. His paintings are held in numerous collections worldwide, and his work has appeared on numerous covers of Reminisce and Ideals magazines, among other publications.

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COMING IN SEPTEMBER

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

SaveBabyMyah.webs.com where you can provide financial assistance via donation or participation in a fundraiser. You can also contact them directly at SaveBabyMyah@gmail.com

COURSES HYPNOTHERAPY CERTIFICATION CLASSES – Fall session forming. 2 weekends for three months. Reasonably priced! Payment plans accepted.

For a “sample class” CD and more information or to register contact: Bev Bley, L.P.N;C.M.Ht. at C.H.A.N.G.E. 610-797-8250. 2020 Downyflake Lane, Suite 302B Allentown.

UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY Natural Awakenings’ September edition shows you how.

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2011-2012 Yoga Study & Teacher Training Program - 200-Hour In-Depth Yoga Study and Teacher Training for anyone who wants to deepen their own personal practice or to become an inspirational teacher. Includes: Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapy, & Children’s Yoga Training. Approved by the National Yoga Alliance. After completion of program participants can apply for Registered Yoga Teacher status. Kula Heart Yoga, 103 S. Main St., Nazareth.

610-746-5852.

Reiki Levels 1 & 2 - July 16 & 17, August 13 & 14. Reiki is a technique for stress reduction and Relaxation that promotes healing. Manual & certificate included. Certified by The International Center for Reiki Training. $225. 610-967-5106.

OPPORTUNITIES

Therapists Needed – Experienced and certified massage therapists needed as Independent Contractors for west Lehigh Valley facility. Atmosphere is quiet, relaxed and professional. Please call 610360-8636

Hypnosis CDs and DVDs – Lose weight, stop smoking, overcome insomnia, manage stress and other various issues. Prices: $29-$49 (incl. S&H) Call Bev 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change.com HERBAL PACKS, LAVENDAR PACKS AND COOL DOWNZ – various styles, shapes and patterns. Prices: $7-$25. Call Bev 610.797.8250 or order through “products” section at www.4change. com www.4change.com.

SERVICES Product Distribution Services – Looking to expand sales of locally produced natural products?

We have the experience and relationships to get your products into local retail locations. You focus on production and we will be your sales force. Call All Things Sustainable at 512-608-7182 and let’s discuss. No MLM’s.

Professional freelance writing services – Know what you want to say but not sure how to say it? Press releases, brochures, website content, newsletters and blogs. I do the writing so you don’t have to. Beth Davis, WriteSource, Inc. 239-269-6235 Relationship Coaching. – For relationships that thrive. For singles and couples. Annette Carpien, Certified Master Relationship Coach. 610-4282755 MergeOne World – Healing negative thoughts and emotions. Healing the family dynamic and ancestral influences affecting body, mind, & spirit. Private healing sessions & professional training programs.. www.mergeoneworld.com. 484-767-4890

FOR RENT Country Basement Apartment – Bangor Area. $700 month, $700 security. Leased by the month.

Includes; water, electric, heat. One person, no smoking. 3 character references. Extra charge for companion animals and/or barn storage. Opportunity to work off partial rent helping to maintain nature grounds. Call: 610-588-8821

SPACE TO RENT

CURRENTLY PUBLISHING NATURALAWAKENINGS MAGAZINES - For sale in Birmingham, AL; Cincinnati, OH; Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY Manhattan, NY; North Central, FL; Tulsa, OK; Northeast PA, Southwest VA: Wilmington, NC Call for details 239-530-1377.

Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center – A conveniently located beautiful, relaxing environment, has expanded and now offers monthly room rentals to certified/ licensed health practitioners. Call 610.395.3355 for more information.

LOVE SCENTED CANDLES, MINERAL MAKEUP OR ANTI-AGING SKIN CARE? – Natural product company in Pa looking for distributors 877-728-9704 www.getnaturalwaxcandlesnow.com.

Aerobics Room Available – Rent the room monthly or daily. You take care of your own money/participants and we provide the place! Fitness Line, Whitehall. 610-262-9519 Ask for Lori.

PRODUCTS

Treatment Rooms Available - Measurements are 10x10 and 10x14. Peaceful setting and off street parking. Pathways Holistic Center, 4833 Chestnut St. Emmaus. 610-966-7001

16 place setting Dinnerware Set. - American Totem Animal Bear, deer, buffaloe, fox, eagle, etc. 124 pieces in all. $ 800. Call 610-588-8821.

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Large open space available to rent hourly – In Bethlehem yoga studio with wood floors, lots of light and free parking. Please contact info@theyogaloftofbethlehem.com or 610-867-9642.

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