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Contents 10 MEET DR. NIRALI PATEL 30 Lehighton Family Dentistry’s Newest Member Focuses on Prevention

22 HEART OF A WOMAN

The Right Choices Keep It Strong

25 AMAZING EMBRACE The Healing Power of Hugs

26 HEAVY METAL TOXICITY AND HEART DISEASE

27 A COMMON HEART SONG

Whales Point the Way

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30 RECIPES A HEART WILL LOVE

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34 INVESTING FOR GOOD

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38 ESSENTIAL OILS FOR PETS

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ating a grain-free or gluten-free diet is a personal choice and sometimes a necessary one. Those suffering with Crohn’s, Celiac or Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms often benefit from staying away from grains and gluten to prevent severe inflammation or immune responses in the digestive track. There are pros and cons to eating this way and it is not for everyone but there is a great deal of research that supports both the consumption of healthy grains in a balanced diet and eliminating them from our diets altogether. Doing our own research and listening to our bodies are the most important steps each of us can take. No matter which option we choose, there are many grainfree and gluten-free baking flours that are more nutritionally dense than traditional refined white flours.

Here is a delicious and nutritious gluten-free recipe to try.

Paleo & Vegan Friendly Nut Flour Quiche Ingredients: 4 cups small broccoli florets 4 cups halved cherry or grape tomatoes 4 cups diced red onion 8 garlic cloves, skins on 2 cups of water 3 cups of Pamela’s Nut Flour Blend 4 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning 2 teaspoons sea salt Instructions

sheets lined with parchment paper and roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.

Peel the roasted garlic cloves once cooled slightly and place them into the blender along with the water, nut flour blend, lemon juice, poultry seasoning, and sea salt. Blend until a smooth batter forms.

Pour the batter into a large mixing bowl and stir in all of the roasted vegetables.

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Bake for 30-35 minutes, opening the oven halfway through to release steam. The quiche is done when the top is brown, and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

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Remove the quiche from the oven and allow to cool before serving.

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Meet Dr. Nirali Patel

Lehighton Family Dentistry’s Newest Member Focuses on Prevention

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ince joining Lehighton Family Dentistry this past May, Dr. Nirali Patel’s compassionate and proactive approach to dentistry has made her a natural fit among the clinic’s team. She, along with clinic dentist Dr. Jignesh Patel (the two dentists are not related) strives to offer minimally invasive dentistry in a comfortable, stress-free ambiance.

Dr. Nirali Patel has had a lifelong interest in dentistry. As a child growing up in India, she was intrigued by how her grandmother, who had dentures, was able to still eat well and talk with false teeth.

Also fascinated by the artistry and hand skill involved with dentistry, Dr. Nirali Patel began researching the profession, and by the time she graduated from high school, she had made up her mind to pursue dentistry.

After earning a bachelors degree in dental surgery in 2010, Dr. Nirali Patel practiced general dentistry in India for five years. In 2015, she moved to the United States to study at the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry, at the University of

Southern California. She graduated last year and moved to Pennsylvania to join Lehighton Family Dentistry.

Dr. Nirali Patel believes in preserving the natural tooth structure whenever possible, and one way she accomplishes that is by encouraging patients to come in regularly for cleanings and exams so that any issues in the mouth can be detected before they turn serious. She notes that the common silver or amalgam fillings, which have been used in dentistry for decades, causes tooth structure to break down.

“Silver fillings expand because of a chemical reaction and create microcracks in the tooth,” she says. “Then if you eat something hard or crunchy, the tooth will fracture. Patients with silver fillings should come in as soon as possible for regular checkups so we can check the tooth structure and replace silver fillings with composite fillings.”

Lehighton Family Dentistry also specializes in dental implants, which Dr. Nirali Patel says is not offered by many other clinics in the Lehigh Valley area.

Dental implants replace missing teeth and provide an alternative to removable partial or complete dentures. Implants are surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone, and are durable and long lasting. Dr. Nirali Patel says most patients are good candidates for implants, except for those taking osteoporosis medication or people with critical medical conditions.

Other services provided by Lehighton Family Dentistry include teeth whitening, veneers, crowns and treatment of periodontal disease, which often begins with a deep cleaning to remove excessive tartar buildup. Dr. Nirali Patel also emphasizes that there is a mouthbody connection, and oral examinations can reveal initial signs and symptoms of systemic disease. A prompt diagnosis of oral health issues facilitates earlier and potentially more effective treatment that may improve and protect overall health.

Because prevention is key to avoiding serious problems in the mouth and body, Dr. Nirali Patel and the Lehighton Family Dentistry staff emphasize regular checkups, but they also realize many people are fearful or develop anxiety about going to the dentist. They schedule patients to be seen promptly for their appointments so they don’t have to sit long in the waiting room, which can build anxiety and stress. There’s also calming music, a tea and coffee station, and patients receive vitamin drinks after treatment.

In the eight months that Dr. Nirali Patel has been part of the Lehighton Family Dentistry team, she says her experience has been amazing, and she takes great joy in helping people smile again through cosmetic dentistry and preventive measures. “People are happy that their teeth look nice again. It boosts their self-esteem,” she enthuses.

Lehighton Family Dentistry is located at 233 S. 3rd St., Lehighton. For more information, call 610-377-5948 or visit LehightonDentistry. com. See ad on back page.

Sheila Julson is a freelance writer and contributor to Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the country.

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Changing Landscapes Climate Change Documentary Seeks Consensus

National Geographic Documentary Films, in partnership with Bloomberg Philanthropies and RadicalMedia, has released the new film Paris to Pittsburgh (free at NatGeoTV.com), a tribute to the impassioned efforts of individuals battling the most severe threats of climate change in their own backyards. Set against the national debate over the United States’ energy future and the Trump administration’s decision to exit the Paris Climate Agreement, the film captures what’s at stake for communities around the country and the inspiring ways Americans are responding. The film, which premiered in December in 172 countries in 43 languages, is directed and produced by Emmy Award winner Sidney Beaumont and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michael Bonfiglio.

It features local leaders and everyday citizens telling the stories behind climate-related recovery and resiliency. The documentary illustrates the tireless innovative efforts to reduce carbon emissions, including those in former coal boomtowns such as Pittsburgh, where Mayor Bill Peduto says, “There are now more jobs in renewable energy in the state of Pennsylvania than coal, natural gas and oil combined.”

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Harmful Bacteria Linked to Certain Showerheads Harmful bacteria from the genus Mycobacterium have been shown to linger in showerheads and lead to lung infections through inhalation of steam. University of Colorado researchers analyzed 656 biofilms coating the inside of showerheads sent to them by volunteers throughout the U.S. and Europe, and found twice as much mycobacterium in showerheads from households receiving municipal water than in those receiving well water. Chlorine disinfection methods were suspected by the researchers. Plastic showerheads had levels that were, on average, two times lower than showerheads made of metal or metal and plastic components. “Hot spots” with high levels of mycobacteria—such as Hawaii, southern California, Florida, the upper Midwest and the mid-Atlantic states—generally overlapped regions where mycobacterium-related lung diseases are most prevalent.

Immigration to U.S. Lowers Healthy Gut Bacteria People in developing nations have much greater diversity in gut bacteria than Americans, but a University of Minnesota study of U.S. immigrants has found that six to nine months after moving to the U.S. and eating a Western diet, the gut bacteria of those from countries with predominantly non-Western diets changed to match gut bacteria typical of a Western diet, while their gut bacteria became less diverse and less healthy.

These effects increased with the duration of U.S. residence and were compounded across generations. The more “Westernized” a woman’s microbiome, the greater her risk of obesity.

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Bitter melon (Momordica charantia), a spiky, cucumbershaped fruit, has traditionally been used in Asian countries to lower blood sugar. Now, researchers at Universiti Sains Malaysia report that it can significantly improve symptoms and reduce the pain of knee osteoarthritis.

Half of 75 patients were given a placebo and the other half 1,500 milligrams three times a day of a bitter melon supplement. After three months, the bitter melon group had significantly fewer symptoms and less knee pain and analgesic use, as well as lowered body weight, body mass index and fasting blood glucose levels.

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Munching on almonds and walnuts significantly increases blood vessel dilation and reduces artery plaque, say West Virginia University scientists. In a two-day study, 27 overweight volunteers ate 77 grams of almonds (about 2.5 handfuls) along with their lunch one day; on another day, they ate 60 grams of walnuts (about two handfuls) with lunch. Measurements taken four hours after each meal found that both diets significantly increased blood vessel dilation and lowered markers of artery plaque. Both types of nuts also reduced heart rate and systolic blood pressure among the volunteers.

Holy Basil Fights Tooth Infection Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), an Indian herb also known as holy basil, has been proven effective in studies in reducing stress, lowering blood sugar and healing wounds.

Now, research from India’s Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences has found that tulsi essential oil, used as a disinfectant, significantly reduced infection levels following root canals of primary molars in a study of 40 children. Although a triple antibiotic cream had better antibiotic properties, the researchers recommended tulsi for longstanding infections and to avoid antibiotic reactions and overuse.

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Ashwagandha, a traditional ayurvedic herb, can significantly improve symptoms of subclinical hypothyroidism, a condition that affects many women, a new doubleblind clinical study shows. Researchers from India’s Sudbhawana Hospital tested 50 patients that had high circulating thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels.

For eight weeks, half were given 600 milligrams a day of ashwagandha; the other half were given a placebo. In the treatment group, TSH levels fell by more than 17 percent, T4 levels increased by nearly 20 percent and T3 levels increased by more than 40 percent. “Ashwagandha treatment effectively normalized the serum thyroid indices during the eight-week treatment period in a significant manner,” the report concluded.

Practicing gratitude is a healthy habit, yet people often hesitate to write heartfelt thank-you notes to people that have touched their lives. Researchers at the University of Chicago and the University of Texas, in Austin, report that writers underestimate how much people receiving those notes are surprised, happy and appreciative.

The researchers also found that the letter writers were unduly concerned about their ability to express their gratitude skillfully. While the writers worried about choosing the right words, the recipients felt happiness simply through the warmth of the gesture.

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rough weather. They know where to go to stay high and dry, and are probably in better shape right now than most of us humans, who are scrambling with final preparations.” Historians believe the herds, which number about 100 horses, descend from those brought to the New World

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Insects around the world are in a crisis, and a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the problem is even more widespread than scientists first believed. In a pristine rain forest in Puerto Rico, the number of invertebrates—including moths, butterflies, spiders and grasshoppers—dropped 60-fold between 1977 and 2013, probably due to a fourdegree rise in average temperature. The lizards, birds and frogs that fed on them also seriously declined. In 2014, an international team of biologists estimated that globally in the past 35 years, the numbers of invertebrates such as beetles and bees had decreased by 45 percent.

Another recent study showed a 76 percent decrease in flying insects in the past few decades in German nature preserves. The food web may be being obliterated from the bottom: Insects pollinate three-quarters of our food crops, feed the birds and fish that are also consumed by larger species and are vital to the decomposition that keeps soil healthy and ecosystems running. “Nature’s resilient, but we’re pushing her to such extremes that eventually it will cause a collapse of the system,” Brad Lister, a co-author of the Puerto Rican study, told the New York Times.

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Following the removal two years ago of an obsolete dam in Manville, New Jersey, American shad are successfully spawning in the lower section of the Millstone River.

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) recently observed juvenile fish there for the first time since 1845. American shad (Alosa sapidissima) are the largest member of the herring family and are anadromous, as they spend most of their lives in saltwater, but return to freshwater rivers each spring to spawn. They played an important role in American history and economics.

New Jersey Department of Emvironmental Protection Commissioner Catherine McCabe says, “This species has an inherent tendency to recolonize once obstacles are removed from its migratory path.” During the Industrial Revolution, rivers were dammed for electric power and lakes, but during the last decade, dam removal has become a new call to action. Besides preventing fish migrations, dams also harm water quality in rivers by blocking water flow, trapping sediment and changing habitats.

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feral mustangs to either huddle on high ground, butts to the wind, or seek refuge in the maritime forest during storms, say experts. But news has come of a Shackleford Banks horse named Merlin that was fenced in an inundated quarantine site

during the storm, according to the Foundation for Shackleford Horses.

Merlin somehow survived, and it “may have involved swimming,” says Margaret Poindexter, president of the foundation that comanages the herd on National Park Service land.

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A cold-loving fungus known as white-nose syndrome (Pseudogymnoascus destructans) originating in Eurasia, where bats evolved to develop immunity to it, began infecting 15 species of hibernating bats in North America in 2006. As the fungus grows over bats’ noses and wings, it disrupts their winter sleep, causing them to expend too much energy and burn up fat they need for winter survival. More than 6 million bats have succumbed to the disease so far. Some species are experiencing near total collapse: Little brown bat populations have been decimated by about 90 percent, while tricolored and northern long-eared bats are suffering losses of around 97 percent.

Ecologists thought the fungus might halt at the Rockies, but by 2016 it had made its way to Washington State.

A collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, biologists, ecologists, mycologists, biochemists and other scientists at universities, NGOs and state, federal and tribal agencies have made significant progress in combating the fungus using genomics: Sequencing its genes has allowed them to determine its origin. Plans include treating the caves and mines in which the bats hibernate. It also appears that some species are developing resistance to the fungus or developing coping strategies, like waking up together every night to generate extra group warmth.

Scientists are trying to translate speech-paralyzed patients’ thoughts into speech using brain implants. The technique will potentially provide a brain/computer interface (BCI) to enable people with a spinal cord injury, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, stroke or other paralyzing conditions to “talk” again. Experts think a system that decodes whether a person is silently saying yes, no, hungry, pain or water is now within reach, thanks to parallel advances in neuroscience, engineering and machine learning. “We think we’re getting enough of an understanding of the brain signals that encode silent speech that we could soon make something practical,” says Brian Pasley, of the University of California, Berkeley.

The first BCI read electrical signals in the motor cortex corresponding to the intention to move, and used software to translate the signals into instructions to operate a computer cursor or robotic arm. In 2016, scientists at the University of Pittsburgh went a step further, adding sensors to a mind-controlled robotic arm so it produced sensations of touch.

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Heart of a Woman The Right Choices Keep It Strong

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ometime between the salad and the main course at her grandson’s bar mitzvah, Joyce Lenard, then 69, felt a crushing pressure deep within her chest.

A tireless go-getter who had worked in Hillary Clinton’s district office when she was a U.S. senator, raised two daughters and recently donated a kidney to one of them, Lenard had spent months painstakingly planning the 100-guest gala, so when the pain came, she ignored it and got on with the party. She even drove herself to her Long Island home that night. “I just assumed I was having indigestion and it would pass,” Lenard recalls.

Hours later, her husband rushed her to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a rare, often-fatal form of heart attack, takotsubo cardiomyopathy, in which intense stress literally changes the shape of the heart. Thankful to be alive, she has since taken up meditation, cleaned up her diet and now leads a support group for female heart patients of all ages. Like her, many of them never saw it coming.

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“Women tend to be the caregivers,” says Lenard. “We take care of our husbands, our families, our friends, our careers, and we often forget about our own health. Then look what happens.” Lenard is among the 44 million U.S. women with cardiovascular disease, an insidious illness that until recently has been erroneously framed as a “man’s disease”. In reality, it is the number one killer of women, responsible for one in three deaths each year, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). By comparison, one in 26 women die of breast cancer.

While awareness has risen since 2004, when AHA launched its Go Red for Women campaign, surveys show only 17 percent of women view cardiovascular disease as something that should concern them. It should, experts say, because 80 to 90 percent of cases are avoidable with lifestyle and dietary changes. In some cases, natural remedies can even reverse it. “We have all this sophisticated equipment and all these medications, but when

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In the late 1990s, researchers discovered women were about as likely as men to be diagnosed with the disease, and far more likely to die from it. “They didn’t have the classic signs and symptoms, so they often went undiagnosed and untreated,” explains Jennifer Mieres, M.D., a cardiology professor at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, in New York.

Along with chest pain, women often suffer fatigue, shortness of breath, indigestion, pain in the neck, back or jaw, nausea or anxiety in the months leading up to a heart attack. In more than half of the cases, according to one recent study in the journal Circulation, doctors fail to recognize these symptoms.

Then there is the “not now” factor. “I used to see women all the time who said, ‘I have had these symptoms for months, but I just didn’t have time to take care of it,’” says Mieres, co-author of Heart Smart for Women: Six S.T.E.P.S. in Six Weeks to Heart-Healthy Living.

Recent research has also shown that women are uniquely vulnerable to developing heart disease in ways that men don’t share. Taking birth control pills (especially while smoking) can boost risk.

Complications during pregnancy such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes can be hard on the heart, increasing vulnerability for years to come. Because estrogen is believed to be cardio-protective, when it wanes during perimenopause and menopause, risk goes up again.

“As soon as we hit menopause, our biological milieu starts to change,” says Mieres, noting that “good” cholesterol tends to decrease and “bad” cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides tend to increase.

Yet, arterial plaque—which can ultimately build up, break loose and cause a heart attack or stroke—starts accumulating as early as age 20, so the earlier women start paying attention, the better.

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Food Not Meds

Thirty years after the first cholesterol-lowering medication hit the market, so-called statin drugs have become the largest class of medications in the world, with U.S. sales doubling between 2000 and 2010 to reach $20 billion, according to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. While drugs can be appropriate for those already diagnosed with heart disease and at high risk of heart attack or stroke, they are not without serious side effects. Statins can cause chronic muscle pain, memory loss and increased blood sugar, while hypertension drugs can precipitate fainting and kidney damage.

For many patients, there’s another way, integrative cardiologists say. Unfortunately, most of the talk about prevention focuses on prescription medications, says Stephen Devries, M.D., executive director of the Chicago-based Gaples Institute for Integrative Cardiology. “What often gets lost in the discussion are the dietary changes, which can be equally important.”

Devries recommends a plant-based Mediterranean diet— low in the saturated fat found in beef, processed meats and cheese—and high in leafy greens, whole grains and the “good” fats found in fatty fish, olive oil and avocados. Specific foods have also been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Nuts, including walnuts, peanuts and almonds, have been shown to lower LDL. One 2017 study of 77,000 female nurses, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, found those that ate peanuts or tree nuts (including almonds and cashews) two or more times per week had a 19 percent lower risk of developing heart disease. Those that ate walnuts once a week cut their risk by 23 percent.

Dark purple and red fruits contain compounds called anthocyanins that boost production of nitric oxide, and in turn expand blood vessels, improving circulation. Another recent study, published in the journal Circulation, followed 94,000 women for 18 years and found those that ate four servings or more per week of blueberries and strawberries were a third less likely to have a heart attack.

Pomegranates are also key for heart health, with recent research published in the journal Clinical Nutrition showing a daily serving of juice can make platelets less sticky, lower blood pressure and reduce plaque formation.

Dark leafy greens like kale and broccoli—which are rich in vitamin K—play an important role in fostering a healthy heart structure, with each serving per week cutting the risk of heart disease by 23 percent, according to the Gaples Institute.

Nurturing the Emotional Heart

No discussion of heart health would be complete without an emphasis on social and emotional health, a critical risk factor which until recently has been largely absent, says Sandeep Jauhar, M.D., director of the Heart Failure Program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and author of the new book, Heart: A History.

But research shows the emotional heart can break, too, as in Lenard’s case. With as many as 90 percent of incidents occurring in women, the condition that landed her in the emer-

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gency room often shows up in patients with no signs of obstructed blood vessels or high cholesterol. Rather, factors like financial worries, work stress or the death of or break-up with a loved one can flood the heart with stress hormones, changing its shape to one that resembles a Japanese pot called a takotsubo and weakening it profoundly. “Remarkably, in many cases, once the emotional state returns to normal, so does the heart,” says Jauhar.

Longer-term, emotional stress has been shown to lead to platelet aggregation, or stickiness in the blood, which can impact blood flow. Also, constant bombardment by stress hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol can damage the inner walls of blood vessels, boosting accumulation of plaque.

To nurture the metaphorical heart, integrative cardiologists recommend taking time to maintain healthy personal relationships and minimize work stress.

As well, exercising five to six days per week for at least 30 minutes and practicing activities like mindfulness meditation or yoga have been shown to lower heart rate.

A recent study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes looked at 201 people with coronary heart disease. It found those that practiced meditation were 50 percent less likely to die or have a heart attack or stroke in the span of five years.

Finding quiet spaces to retreat to can also be important. A study published in November by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital, in Boston, found that living and working in chronically noisy environments can boost the risk for heart problems. It is also wise to prioritize sleep (at least seven hours per night), because the lack of it can inflame arteries.

The bottom line is that a holistic approach is best, says Jauhar. “If you want to live a long life, don’t smoke, eat well and exercise, but also pay attention to the quality of your relationships and your ability to withstand stress and transcend distress. Those are also a matter of life and death.”

Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

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These behaviors ugs don’t just feel A Primal Need good; they do also turn down our for Connection good. A simple biological response Mata Amritanandamayi, embrace can boost our to stress and may a 65-year-old Indian spirihealth and mood, connect tual leader better known even improve us spiritually and even as Amma, has hugged help mend society. how our immune tens of millions of people

Hugs and other types system works. around the world, earning of affectionate touching her the nickname, “the ~Michael Murphy, can provide numerous hugging saint.” benefits in the face of researcher Amma’s tradition threats or stress, according of hugging people grew to Michael Murphy, Ph.D., a researcher organically, from hugging someone she with the Laboratory for the Study of noticed in distress, to how she receives masStress, Immunity and Disease at Carnegie sive crowds clamoring for one of her loving, Mellon University, in Pittsburgh. “The compassionate embraces. research shows that touch behaviors like

“A hug is a gesture that reveals the hugs reduce negative responses to threats spiritual truth that, ‘We are not two—we are and make people feel happier, more secure one,’” says Swami Amritaswarupananda, one and more supported.” of Amma’s senior disciples. “In today’s world,

In a study of 404 adults, Carnegie where people often feel alienated and lonely, Mellon researchers looked at how social a hug can uplift and make us feel reconsupport and hugs affected participants’ nected to the people and world around us.” susceptibility to the common cold after

Intention is key to the exchange of being exposed to the virus. “People expeenergy that occurs with a hug, says Amririencing lots of conflict are more likely to taswarupananda. “What is important is the get a cold when exposed to a virus,” says sincerity behind the action—the genuine Murphy. “But individuals who also tend to feeling of love and compassion. A simple receive lots of hugs appear protected from glance or mere touch of the hand can have this additional risk.”

that same power to make us feel whole if that genuine, heartfelt connection is there.”

Hugs tap into that fundamental human need to belong, says Murphy. “Hugs and other forms of affectionate touch act as powerful reminders that we belong. “These behaviors also turn down our biological response to stress and may even improve how our immune system works.” For example, researchers think that touching might trigger our body to release oxytocin, a hormone that can reduce fear and improve social bonding, Murphy notes. Hugs and the associated oxytocin release can have powerful ripple effects in the body, decreasing heart rate and levels of stress hormones cortisol and norepinephrine, along with improving immune function and pain tolerance. Oxytocin can also trigger the release of feel-good hormones like serotonin and dopamine.

Bridging Divides With a Hug

While Murphy cautions that the jury is out on the effects of hugs on strangers, as most research has been done on embraces between loved ones, Ken Nwadike, Jr. has built a national campaign around the concept. Known as the “free hugs guy”, the former competitive runner began offering up hugs during the 2014 Boston Marathon, the year after the deadly bombing.

Nwadike has since brought the Free Hugs Project to more divisive spaces, from political rallies to protests, offering hugs to all to spread love and inspire change.

The Los Angeles activist’s all-embracing hugs are a symbol of unconditional love, respect and unity at a time when tensions and political divisions are running high. For Nwadike, hugs are a way of de-escalating conflict and mending the human divide.

“Communities are divided because of fear, hatred and misunderstanding. Starting the conversation with kindness, rather than hatred, will get us a lot further,” he says.

Consent is always important, and not everyone appreciates an unsolicited hug. But like compliments, hugs are free to give and usually well received. As humans, we bear arms that were built not to harm, but to heal.

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Heavy Metal Toxicity and Heart Disease

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Heart Disease and Women

Cardiovascular disease (primarily heart attack and stroke) kill about twice as many American women as all cancers combined.

Close to 50% of women will develop it during their lifetime and 1 out of 3 will die from it. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in 2010 reported that 60% of hospitalizations were women and cardiovascular disease in women accounted for 2 million hospitalizations and is the number one cause of death in women. From the August 8, 2001 issue of “Women’s Health and Primary Care”, “The 1-year myocardial infarction mortality rate in women was 44% compared to 27% in men, the 30-day myocardial infarction mortality rate in women was double that of men”. From that same issue of “Women’s Health”, “More than one-third of women who had a myocardial infarction died within one year compared with only one-quarter of the men so affected”. Now for news of how to avoid this and reverse circulatory problems.

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cells for the presence of toxic metals and mineral nutrients is essential in a health assessment when determining the causes of symptoms. I have a medical philosophy that includes some detective work before the prescription plan is determined because I want to know what causes symptoms for people who come to me. We detect the main reason people are prone to developing heart disease and other circulatory problems by testing for heavy metal toxicity.

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This whole-grain, gluten-free, no-knead, no-mess bread contains flax, sunflower and chia seeds, hazelnuts, oats, coconut oil and maple syrup as a sweetener. Accompanying soup, it makes for a satisfying meal.

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Rich in dietary fiber and low in fat, butternut squash with low-salt vegetable broth and spices is an easy-to-make soup loaded with nutrients and flavor. Allow 40 to 45 minutes to roast the squash.

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3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth Dash red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper Pepitas or pumpkin seeds for garnish Preheat oven to 425° F. Line a heavy baking pan with parchment paper. Spread squash cubes in a single layer, using two lined pans if needed.

Roast for about 40 minutes or until tender when pierced with a fork.

Alternate method: Wash the squash. Make several slits to allow for escaping steam.

Roast whole in the oven for about 45 minutes or until soft and easy to peel and cut.

Transfer the roasted squash to a food processor or heavy-duty blender. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add additional broth to reach desired consistency.

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Change Your Life Bread Yields: One loaf 2 cups shelled raw sunflower seeds 1 cup whole flax seeds 1 cup blanched hazelnuts 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free oats, if needed) 4 Tbsp chia seeds 6 Tbsp psyllium husks Pinch fresh ground coarse salt, preferably Himalayan 2 Tbsp maple syrup 6 Tbsp coconut oil, liquefied at low temperature in a small pan 3 cups water In a loaf pan lined with parchment, combine all dry ingredients, stirring well.

Whisk maple syrup and water together in a measuring cup.

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Squeeze garlic from its skins into a large skillet. Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is reduced and thickened to a sauce (coulis), about 20 to 30 minutes.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente.

Place loaf pan in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 20 minutes. Remove bread from loaf pan, place it upside down directly on the rack and bake for another 30 to 40 minutes.

Bread is done when it sounds hollow when tapped. Let cool completely before slicing.

Roasted Chickpeas with Grilled Vegetables Yields: Serves two, or four if dished over quinoa

Store bread in a tightly sealed container for up to five days. Freezes well. For a quick and easy toast, slice before freezing.

Drain the pasta well and place back in the pan. Add tomato coulis and olives. Toss well to infuse flavors. Let warm for 2 to 3 minutes.

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Pasta is guilt-free when we use a whole wheat variety that digests more slowly than white flour pasta, avoiding blood sugar spikes, D’Anca says. Gluten-free, grain-free or vegetable pasta can be substituted for whole grain pasta. Fresh asparagus is recommended. If it’s not in season, consider red chard for its bright red and green colors and abundance of vitamins K, A and C. It’s a good source of magnesium, potassium, iron and dietary fiber.

Chickpeas are a great source of fiber. Bell peppers, also known as sweet peppers, are available in white, orange, green and purple. Lycopene gives red tomatoes their color, may reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol and lower blood pressure. Yellow tomatoes have twice as much iron and zinc and

12 small mushrooms, sliced 2 ripe tomatoes, quartered 1 red bell pepper, cut in strips 1 yellow pepper, cut in strips 1 red onion, cut into wedges, or 1½ cups leeks, halved lengthwise, cleaned, and cut chiffonade-style About 6 cloves of garlic, peeled 2, 14-oz cans of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary Balsamic or white wine vinegar Preheat oven to 400° F.

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Eating healthy doesn’t mean all salads, all the time. From appetizer to dessert, healthy, easy-to-make, creative and colorful recipes can improve health and add flavor to life.

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Remove the pan and turn the vegetables over. Add the chickpeas and rosemary and return to the oven. Roast for another 30 to 45 minutes until the edges of the vegetables start to turn dark and the chickpeas are browning.

1 cup almond meal ½ cup almond butter ¼ cup raw cacao, organic 3 Tbsp grade B maple syrup 1 tsp organic vanilla ¼ cup raw almonds, ground ¼ cup raw cacao nibs, ground Finely ground nuts like walnuts or hazelnuts, shredded coconut or raw cacao for texture and added flavor

Sprinkle with balsamic vinegar, toss and serve warm as is or over quinoa.

Make a flax “egg” by mixing the ground flax seeds with the water. Let it sit for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens to an egg consistency.

Place the bell pepper, onion and garlic in a food processor and process until smooth.

Remove the mixture and drain in a fine sieve. Too much liquid will make the burgers fall apart.

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These burgers are good either oven baked or grilled, weather permitting. Offer toppings like baby spinach, salsa, nut cheese, pesto, fig jam, mango or slaw. Apple cider vinegar, dill, celery salt and agave nectar to taste makes a dressing for slaw. Thin slices of Granny Smith or Honey Crisp apples add a tang of tart or hint of sweetness.

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Place black beans in the food processor and pulse to a thick, sticky consistency.

Add the drained red pepper mixture, flax “egg”, cumin and chili spice. Process until lightly mixed.

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Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix them to a smooth batter. Chill the batter for about 20 minutes.

Roll into either bite-sized or larger balls to serve as is or roll in nuts, coconut or cacao for texture and added taste.

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Put mushrooms, tomatoes, red and yellow peppers, onion and garlic in a large roasting pan. Roast for about 30 minutes or until the vegetables caramelize.

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Start with what’s on hand. Soups and stews are a fantastic way to use up any leftover vegetables. Garlic, onions, carrots and potatoes work well in a lot of different recipes. Other produce such as cabbage,

winter squash, zucchini, rutabaga, beets and collard greens can be used to provide unique flavorings. Save money by choosing produce that’s in season. Simply chop and throw these into the pot.

Step 2: Choose protein.

There are a lot of proteins, animal- or plant-based, that can bulk up the dish nicely. Beans come in many varieties that work well with certain recipes (e.g. kidney or black beans for spicier stews, chickpeas for lighter pasta soups or white beans for creamier soups). Cubed tofu or tempeh take on the flavor of most any seasoning—simply add toward the end of the cooking process so they don’t fall apart.

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Green America has a free booklet for 401k benefits managers at GreenAmerica.org/finance. n There are as many names for socially responsible investing (SRI) as there are approaches to it including community, ethical, green, impact, mission-related, responsible, sustainable and values-based investing. What an institution or a fund does and how they do it is more important than how it’s labeled. n The mainstreaming of SRI, while positive overall as impact investing is getting the attention of larger firms, has led to some “greenwashing”, where portfolios are being touted as socially responsible without much depth to their criteria, cautions investment advisor Gary Matthews, of SRI Investing LLC, in New York City. Fund sustainability rankings like the Morningstar Sustainability Rating can help take out the guesswork, although it pays to ask hard questions and look at a fund’s individual holdings. n Returns, whether social, environmental or financial, aren’t everything. “When it comes to investing, it’s important to get clear about specific goals, whether it’s planning for a home purchase or paying off student loans, understand the potential risks and returns, and set up an appropriate time horizon,” says Amberjae Freeman, of the portfolio management team for Swell Investing LLC, a Santa Monica-based impact investment firm.

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Mindful activities and creative outlets like art, music and dance in a no-pressure environment help kids get out of “fight-orflight” mode. “Both parents and kids need to have go-to coping skills,” says Rosen.

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getting nine to 10 hours.” Sensitivity to certain foods such as gluten or dairy is also something to consider, says Kiel.

Rosen concurs. “Artificial dyes and sweeteners can negatively impact mood and focus. More of an issue, though, is nutritional imbalance.” Skipping breakfast or eating mostly carbs can feed anxiety, he notes. “The brain relies on sustainable fuel—a blend of lean proteins, healthy fats—and in some cases, gluten-free, whole grain carbs.”

Eating foods high in healthy fat and protein can help minimize blood sugar fluctuations that can trigger symptoms of anxiety in kids. Probiotics and/or cultured and fermented foods can help gut health and promote equilibrium. Omega-3 fats from fish or vegetarian sources are also important additions.

Helpful Supplements

Supplements dosed appropriately for children and teenagers are safe and can offer huge benefits. “Magnesium is good for relaxation, especially anxiety accompanied by muscle tension.

B-complex vitamins are also important because they are depleted by stress and help the body to handle stress,” says Kiel. Her herbal recommendations include skullcap, hops and milky oat as teas or glycerin-based extracts. “For teenagers, in addition to these three gentle herbs, I recommend kava kava, which can have a significant calming effect without drowsiness.”

Polyvagal Theory

Research by Stephen Porges, Ph.D., a professor at the University of North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, addresses the importance of the vagus nerve, which runs from the brain through the face and thorax to the abdomen. His polyvagal theory suggests the interconnectedness of emotions, mind and body in both children and adults.

This nerve affects all major organs and plays a critical role in anxiety and inflammation. Mindful breathing and using the vocal chords, especially singing, stimulates the vagus nerve and nourishes well-being. Splashing the face with cold water during times of stress also tones this nerve and reduces acute anxiety.

DiGiacomo emphasizes that different natural therapies offer hope even for severe cases, advising, “It’s important to know that anxiety is highly treatable.”

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n Pulsatilla: for children that have a hard time being alone and need lots of reassurance and attention

For More Advice Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (abct.org) International OCD Foundation (iocdf.org) National Child Traumatic Stress Network (nctsn.org)

Food for Thought In 2015, The New York Times reported on the use of mindaltering medications for infants and toddlers. Approximately 83,000 prescriptions for Prozac were written for kids of ages 2 and younger in 2014, as well as 20,000 prescriptions for antipsychotics.

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Sally Morgan, a physical therapist and advanced certified practitioner of the gentle animal bodywork therapy known as Tellington TTouch, sees clients in her Northampton, Massachusetts, office. “I put a drop of a peace and calming blend or lavender on the carpet or a pillow,” she says. “It relaxes the animal and dissipates the smells of previous clients. I don’t use diffusers. The odor can be too strong for their sensitive noses. There’s also a danger it could spill and be licked up.”

Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed Kim Paciotti, owner of Training Canines, LLC, based in Statesville, North Carolina, finds the scent of green apples relieves anxiety and soothes upset tummies for dogs and puppies that suffer from motion sickness. “Cotton balls placed inside a small container clipped to the outside of their crates deliver the smell,” she says. “They don’t have direct contact, but still reap the benefits, allowing the dogs to self-medicate by sniffing when they feel the need.”

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With proper use under professional guidance, essential oils can be part of a larger treatment plan, says Richter. Cats are generally more sensitive to oils because they don’t metabolize medicine as efficiently as dogs, he notes. “As one professor used to tell our veterinary class, ‘Cats are not small dogs, so they can’t be treated as if they are’—always good to remember.”

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Wintergreen, melaleuca, pennyroyal, tea tree and pine oils cause the most reported problems for dogs, according to PetPoisonHelpline.com. Peppermint, cloves, cinnamon and oregano oil also can be quite strong and require educated use, says Richter. An uneven gait, vomiting, diarrhea, drooling and weakness can be symptoms of toxicity, requiring immediate veterinary care to prevent damage to the central nervous system or organ failure.

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This keeps the back safe and allows for better power output,” says Sewell. “The core is not just the abdominal muscles. I like to think of the core as an area from the shoulders to the knees and both the front and back of the body.”

Proper alignment is paramount. “Skiing involves absorbing a lot of force. It’s literally controlling a fall downhill, so leg alignment is everything,” says Scholl. This applies to many winter sports—including skiing, hockey and ice skating—to avoid injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, which stabilizes the knee.

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Being winter-ready also means eating well and staying hydrated, both on and off the slopes. “Eat well and take recovery seriously,” says Sewell. “If you are serious about performance and recovery, then do not skip out on eating.”

Scholl recommends drinking plenty of water, avoiding alcohol before hitting the slopes and consuming a good balance of protein and carbohydrates, especially post-workout or after a day of skiing.

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Choosing a winter sport is ideal to help combat cold weather blues and the all-too-common winter rut. As a bonus, skiing and snowboarding burn a surprisingly high number of calories.

In essence, getting outside just makes winter more enjoyable.

“Whether it is a solo powder day or a mellow spring day, being in the mountains is empowering and rejuvenating,” says Sewell.

Scholl agrees. “It’s important to stay active, regardless of how cold it is outside. Enjoy winter and where you are.”

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Start off with a TRX or a high box for pushups to reinforce good form. Once proficient, progress to floor pushups. n Core exercises are for quicker results, safety and reinforcement for the back. Try planks and hollow holds.

According to physical therapist Linda Scholl, the following are recommended for three days a week for six to eight weeks to build strength and skill without overtraining. Repeat each exercise with a 15-second rest. n Hamstrings focus: dumbbell dead lifts standing on one or both legs (three repetitions, 10 each side) n Squats: body weight squat (10, three repetitions progressing to 10, three repetitions each leg) Tip: Technique matters. Squat with good form: knees over your ankles in both the frontal and sagittal plane (knees in line with your first and second toe and never in front of the toes throughout the entire squat). n Buttocks/Lateral Motion: speed skater hops (three repetitions of 20 seconds each from side-to-side) n Core focus: plank/side plank (three repetitions of 30 seconds each) Check with a physician before beginning an exercise regimen.

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MEDICAL MARIJUANA

Changing the Course of Pain Management

by Sheila Julson

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Mikhail Artamonov, M.D.—also known as “Dr. A”—founder of MJA Healthcare Network and Regenerative Medicine of America network, has a complex and woven background but is guided by one simple credo: the practice of good medicine. He believes that new medical technologies not only make medicine more effective, but they can actually make it more personal. Artamonov offers cutting edge 42

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Artamonov is board certified in eight different areas of medicine including pain, addiction, functional, regenerative, obesity and brain medicine. He co-authored the book Pot Luck: Why Marijuana Is Today’s Medicine several years ago and says that during the short time that medicinal marijuana has been legally accessible in Pennsylvania, he’s seen very good results through the medical marijuana program.

“The main benefit of marijuana is that it’s very safe. There’s no way to overdose,” Artamonov says. “It’s a natural substance.

There is also an abundance of cannabinoid receptors in the human body, all part of the endocannabinoid system, which allows our cells to naturally accept cannabinoid.”

Through traditional pharmaceutical approaches, multiple ailments often lead to a patient having a medicine cabinet full of separate pills for each health issue, but Artamonov says marijuana addresses several symptoms all at once. “It’s a safer, natural way, and you can also save money

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because you don’t need to buy several prescriptions month after month,” he notes.

Artamonov recommends medical marijuana for all 17 approved serious medical conditions such as severe chronic pain; cancer symptoms; post-traumatic stress disorder; Crohn’s Disease; glaucoma; autism and more; however, he has also noticed its significant effect on reducing insomnia and anxiety. He says that the State of Pennsylvania has been very supportive of the medical marijuana program since its implementation, and most patients get approved quickly for medical marijuana use.

Artamonov adds that medical marijuana is a highly regulated industry, and there is tight quality control standards on marijuana products sold for medicinal use.

“Every batch is tested through a lab, not only for concentration for tetrahydrocannabinol (TCH) and cannabidiol (CBD), but also for purity, heavy metals and pesticides,” he says. Although CBD oil, made from the non-hallucinogenic properties of the cannabis plant, has been getting much attention lately for its wellness properties, Dr. A points out that CBD oil is classified as a supplement, so there is no quality control, and some companies might not thoroughly scrutinize and test their CBD products.

With chronic pain prominent among so many Americans, pain management has become a specialty among physicians, and Artamonov observes that many doctors in the United States are being trained with the belief that pain is something that has to be eliminated completely. “It’s a popular idea, and it’s been completely supported by Big Pharma, which is why opioid use has increased dramatically since the 1990s,” he says. “Companies have introduced these medications without fully disclosing the side effects and addictive properties; hence today’s opioid epidemic, which includes not just prescribed medications, but also street heroin and fentanyl.”

Artamonov is optimistic that the pendulum is starting to swing from commercial pharmaceutical drugs, to safer and more effective alternatives such as medical marijuana, as well as regenerative medicine, which he also offers at MJA Healthcare. Regenerative medicine includes cutting-edge remedies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

and stem cell rejuvenation. These natural, non-surgical procedures use photoactivation and cytokine therapy to regenerate tissues by strengthening and stimulating the body’s own healing processes before any damage to the ligament, tendon and joint can increase and become irreversible.

These types of treatments allow people suffering from different painful conditions such as chronic osteoarthritis, back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, or injuries from sports or accidents to avoid reliance on painkillers or invasive surgery, thus eliminating the need for joint replacement.

The PRP and stem cell therapy procedures are done in the office, and recovery time is less than traditional surgery. Improvements are typically seen within a several weeks.

“As we move away from opioids and steroids and shift toward cannabinoids and stem cells, we are not just trying to replace, but also stop, long-term drug abuse and dependency,” Artamonov explains. “There are a number of alternatives to approach pain, not just with cannabinoids to ease the pain, but to also rejuvenate through stem cell therapy and PRP therapy, which restores function at the painful source. I think is a well-rounded approach that can change the course of pain management in this country.”

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Facilitated by Dian Freeman. Muscle testing, applied kinesiology is dowsing using the body as the dowsing tool. Practice testing body points that reflect the nutritional and health status. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973 267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

Energy Overview – 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. Facilitated

by Dian Freeman. Healing comes from within and without by sharing, internalizing and applying energetic vibrations through thoughts, crystals, colors, harmonics and more. Color charts and color glasses available to purchase. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973 267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

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Ashaya Yoga Immersion 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with Silver Kim. The purpose of this immersion is to help you dive deeper into your asana practice, pranayama, some philosophy and basic meditation.

This is NOT a Teacher Training. The Immersion is a way to FEEL your Body and OPEN your heart more.

Open to dedicated students that want to know more, yoga teachers interested in learning about Ashaya Yoga. Cost $395. KulaHeartYoga.com Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness, Bethlehem PA.

Please join Renae on February 12, starting at 7 p.m.

2 Walnut Street Hope NJ 908-797-5225. www.desighnHarmony.com

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Card and Chart Readings – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Through the wisdom and channeled insight of Michael, you have access to guidance from the stars, planets, your higher self, tarot, guardian angels, spirit guides and loved ones from the other side who want to help you on your journey. $65/30 min. card reading; $75/30 min. chart reading. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Thai for Two – 2 p.m.- 4 p.m., with Anthony DeSantis. Thai Massage is a revered and ancient remedy to tranquilize the body and inspire the soul. A great way to integrate body, mind and soul is to help someone else in that process. You will be rewarded with a deeper sense of harmony in your relationships. Cost: $60/couple. Pre-Registration Required, space is limited. www.kulaheartyoga. com Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness, Bethlehem PA

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Pain and Stress Relief: Introducing Effortless Meditation™ 7-8:30pm, with Greg Schweitzer.

This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key for self-care. Gain relief from insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, brain fog and more. FREE, Twin Ponds Center, West LV, Pre-register 610-670-6700

SACRED HOLIDAY SEASON CEREMONIES WITH SMILING SHAMAN, JENNIFER CRAIG February, Friday 15 Sacred Love Journey – 6pm-9pm. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a Love Intention Journey and Fire Ceremony! Sacred Love exists at all times, in all places and under all circumstances, and with this Love we will infuse all of our relationships, first and foremost our relationship with ourselves. $55. Open to 13 participants.

Register by 2/7.

Visit SmilingShaman.com for more information and to register. Or call 970-317-0118.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 Drumming: Release, Restore & Enjoy! - 5:307:30 p.m., with Meg Deak. A fun way to release physical and emotional tension and get energized for a productive week. No experience needed.

Bring your own drum,/shaker or request one from Meg ($5). Free-will offering for event, Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, RSVP 610-504-4830

CHINESE FENG SHUI ASTROLOGY EVENT COST $25.00 Presented by: Renae Jenson A woman of passion, believing that we can create a world that is healthy, joyful and harmonious.

EMPOWERED LIGHT HOLISTIC EXPO APRIL 26-28 FRI 4-9PM; SAT 9AM-7PM; SUN 10AM-5PM Inspiring lectures, meditations, alternative healing treatments, and intuitive readings, natural products and unique gift items. Empowered Light Holistic Expos focus is on healthier lifestyles, stress reduction, self-care, new information, ideas and connection.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Find the nexus of your symptoms and real causes.

10am-1pm. Dr. Conrad Maulfair has been improving the health of his patients for over forty years utilizing medical modalities that are noninvasive and not usually available in main stream medicine.

Looking for underlying causes he alleviates many common ailments of aging and tough medical conditions that appear chronic. Please call for reservations, seating limited. 610-682-2104. 5925 Tilghman Street, Green Hills Commerce Center. maulfairmedicalcenter.com Card and Chart Readings – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Through the wisdom and channeled insight of Michael, you have access to guidance from the stars, planets, your higher self, tarot, guardian angels, spirit guides and loved ones

from the other side who want to help you on your journey. $65/30 min. card reading; $75/30 min. chart reading. RSVP: 973-267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown. WellnessSimplified.com.

How to Read Medical Blood Test Naturally: Class 1 – 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Knowing how to read medical tests and what deficiencies may be causing what indicators on the test is a powerful way to be in control of your own health. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973 267-4816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

Numerology Workshop – 2-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Michael Zaikowski. Learn what is in your name and birth date through understanding the meaning

of numbers in numerology. A fun class for personal use in one’s career, life planning and relationships. $50/public. $35/students of Dian’s Six-Month Nutritional Certification Program. RSVP: 973 2674816. Dian’s Wellness Simplified, 1500 Mt Kemble Ave., Ste 202, Morristown.

SATURDAY/SUNDAY MARCH 2/3 Ashaya Yoga Immersion 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with Silver Kim. The purpose of this immersion is to help you dive deeper into your asana practice, pranayama, some philosophy and basic meditation.

This is NOT a Teacher Training. The Immersion is a way to FEEL your Body and OPEN your heart more.

Open to dedicated students that want to know more, yoga teachers interested in learning about Ashaya Yoga. Cost $395.00 www.kulaheartyoga.com Kula Heart Yoga & Wellness, Bethlehem PA

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Nutrition Course March 31-September 15, 2019

Become a Certified Nutrition Consultant in 6 Months and put the letters CNC after your name. This recognized qualification is obtained through the American Association of Nutritional Consultants, AANC. The course includes 12 modules, and classes meet twice a month on Sundays 9 am - 1pm . All modules are taught by Dr. Derek Rodger (ND). Course fee is $2295.00 and can be paid over 6 monthly installments at $389.00 per month.

REIKI CERTIFICATION CLASSES MOUNTAIN TOP & WILKES-BARRE Reiki 1, Usui/Tibetan Style Certification Program Feb 23, 2019 9:30am-5:30 pm. Usui/ Tibetan- Highlights: History of Reiki, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 1Initiation, Hands on practice, includes 179 page manual, Register by2/16/19 CEU’s for LMT’s Reiki 2,,Usui/Tibetan Style Certification Program, Mar 16 ,2019 9:30am-5:00pm.

Highlights: Three Reiki Symbols, Japanese Reiki Techniques, Reiki 2 Attunement, hands-on practice time, 179 page Manual if didn’t receive in Reiki 1. Register by 3/10/19 Reiki 3a Master Practitioner April 7.2019 prerequisite Reiki 2 Usui/Tibetan. Allow 3 weeks before class for practicum work. Student will receive 8 Crystal Stone Set & Manual.

Contact Anthony V. Wojnar D.D. RMT, Life Holistic Center LLC. Member: IARP, 570706-6680. ReikiCenterOnline@yahoo.com.

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Every student receives a free 90 minute private nutritional consultation with Dr. Rodger (ND) worth $289.00.

Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Derek Rodger (ND) Course Instructor

To obtain a detailed information pack visit:

NutritionConsultants.org or Tel: 908-223-8899

A library of material becomes yours following course completion.

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daily Narcotics Anonymous – If you think you have a drug problem, and are tired of being sick and tired, there is a better way. Call 24-hour helpline 610439-1998. We are here to help. You are not alone.

sunday Sunday Services – Metaphysical and nondenominational. Rev. Lloyd Moll, Pastor - Unique Sunday services 10:30am. All welcome! St. John’s Church of Faith, 607 Washington St Allentown.

610-776-7211.

Quiet the Mind Group Meditation – New to meditation? Learn techniques to help quiet your mind and relax your body. Immerse yourself in a sound bath as June plays her crystal singing bowls.

Time: 10:45-11:30am. Cost: $10. Kindred Spirits Books & Gifts, 66 W. Water Street, Hellertown.

Walk-ins welcome! Call (610) 838-5463 for more information.

Co-Dependent Anonymous – CoDA is a 12-Step Fellowship of men and women with a common purpose to recover from codependence. The only requirement for membership in CoDA is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. 7pm, Unity Church, 26 N. 3rd St., Emmaus. Call 610-737.-354 or visit Coda.org.

monday What’s Cookin? − Christina Moyes. Learn how to make simple, delicious healthy, meals, sides, appetizers and desserts! For weekly class subjects visitsupersimplehealthy.com/whatscookin. Cooking doesn’t have to be hard. 5:30-7pm, $35/ea or $97 for 3, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register online or call: 570-550-0017.

PLANS CHANGE Please call ahead to confirm date and times

Feldenkrais® Method – Carol Siddiqi. Gentle movements with awareness allows you to observe how you move, notice tension, improve your coordination – helps prevent and overcome injuries and chronic pain and develops overall good health. 5:456:45 pm, $75/6 classes, Pre-register 610-618-0467.

Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd. Breinigsville.

Yoga: Kripalu, Level 1-2 – Carol Siddiqi. This class will help you perform daily activities pain free and with greater ease by developing deeper selfawareness using the basics of Kripalu Yoga combined with the gentle movements of Feldenkrais®, 7-8 pm, $88/8 classes, Pre-register 610-618-0467.

Twin Ponds, 628 Twin Ponds Rd. Breinigsville.

tuesday Dosha Balancing Yoga with Therapeutics All of our yoga classes are semiprivate and focus on posture, position and breath. In this class, we move and explore therapeutics for knees, low back, neck and shoulders. Learn how to recruit postural strength, vitality and develop a deeper relationship within.

Dosha means that we consider how to create balance with the elements of nature that influence season, age and time of day. 9:30 -10:45 Drop in $15.00.

Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. Tel: 215-257-5025 Therapeutic Yoga - For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 6pm. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971

wednesday Seated Yoga Practice - Movements in the class develop strength, release tension and balance weakness. When chair yoga is applied with creativity, the practice can bring great satisfaction for the student.

We don’t just sit back and do yoga. We access abdominal strength while counter-balancing overuse and weakness in the upper and lower body. A perfect blend of sthira and sukha: postural support with the sweetness of moving mindfully. 11:00 – 12:00 Drop in $15.00. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. Tel: 215-257-5025 Hatha Yoga – Judy Zumas. Experience different ways of doing familiar poses! Emphases is on opening of the spine by beginning at the tailbone and progressing through each spinal area in turn promoting healing and transformation. Times: 10 am, 1 pm, or 6 pm, $80/8 or $11/class, Twin Ponds Center, pre-register 610-504-2540 Svaroopa® Yoga – Judy Zumas. This style of yoga teaches different ways of doing familiar poses, emphasizing the opening of the spine by beginning at the tailbone and progressing through each spinal area in turn promoting healing and transformation. Times: 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 6:00 pm, 75/6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, pre-register 610-395-3355.

Yoga Morning – Yoga postures to improve overall health including strength, flexibility, balance and better posture. Hold postures longer for relaxed muscles and rejuvenation. Open to all levels. 9:1510:15am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S. 15th St., Allentown 610-434-9333 Ext. 313.

Core and More!– A flowing yoga practice that includes isolated core postures. Build strength, develop flexibility, and learn to connect with the messages and sensations of your core center and your gut instinct. All levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. 6 pm. XYZen Wellness, Cherryville, PA. Register at xyzenwellness.com or call 610-760-3308.

Bellydance Cardio Drills – Learn and practice bellydance moves & combinations in a fun & upbeat environment with Surayyah. Shimmy away calories, build

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stamina, confidence & muscle tone. All Levels welcome. Work your entire body. 6:15pm, $9. Persevere Fitness, 3690 Lehigh St. Whitehall. 484-995-6029.

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

Sacred Symposiums – Potluck Dinner & Discussion Group – We meet the 3rd Wednesday of every month to share food and ideas about inspirational, metaphysical, or spiritual topics. Please bring a covered dish to share. Time: 7:00-9:00pm. Visit Facebook group or call (610) 838-5463 for more info. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown.

LV Lyme Support Group – First Wednesday of every month except July. Speakers, doctors, brochures and books. PA is #1 in reported cases, so we help to educate the public. Quaker Friends Meeting House. 4116 Bath Pike (Route 512) Bethlehem, PA 18017. 7pm. Heidi Healy at 610-882-2253 or hnthealy@aol.com.

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Beginners Yoga – A gentle intro focusing on clear and safe alignment in foundational poses, discovering how breath can ease stress, reduce pain and calm your mind, and on developing heightened awareness and mindfulness through the eight limbs of yoga. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971.

thursday Tibetan Heart Yoga - Embody ancient meditations from Tibetan masters. Guided imagery and symbolic anchors transport you into accessing your power within. Learn about the 6 perfections, 4 Immeasurables, Kalachakra, and Sat Guru. Apply these teachings to living in right relationship and interconnection. If you want to use your practice to support your authentic journey then this is a great class for you! 9:30 – 11:00. Drop in $15. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. Tel: 215-257-5025 Aromatherapy Thursdays – Join D.I.Y. Studios & make your own handmade aromatherapy jewelry and diffusers. Discounted Essential Oils will be available to attendees at Kindred Spirits. Registra-

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tion cost includes all supplies. Time: 1:30-4p. Visit Sacred Space Facebook page or call 570-575-8270 for project & pricing information. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown.

Open Hearts to Narcotic Addiction – Grief support for parents/survivors of heroin overdose.

Kainoa’s Ohana Foundation. Monthly meetings will be held last Thursday of every month, in the studio at 7pm. 11390 N. Delaware Dr. Bangor. Questions contact: KainoasOhana@gmail.com.

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

Qigong & Tai Chi – Qigong uses deep breathing and gentle movements to strengthen and circulate the life energy. Tai Chi helps prevent falls and improves balance. Focus is placed coordination and relaxation. Open to all levels. 10:30am, Allentown YMCA & YWCA, 425 S.15th St., Allentown, 610434-9333 x 313.

friday Relaxation Yoga with Self-healing tools - Chronic stress and overscheduling deplete vital energy we need to sustain our responsibilities. Recharge with this gentle and therapeutic practice. Comfy positions help the body rest and repetitive movements bring gentle circulation. Acupressure sequences are applied to tune up our inner batteries with Jin Shin Jyutsu self help. 10:30-11:45. Drop in $15. Roots and Wings, 127 S 5th St, Quakertown. Tel: 215-257-5025 Therapeutic Yoga – For students with health or physical challenges. An educational, therapeutic focus toward bringing healing at every level through modified poses, meditation, and other modalities with a Professional Yoga Therapist. 9:30am. Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 610-653-3971.

Yoga & Aromatherapy – Level 1 Yoga class incorporating the diffusion of essential oils, brief discussion of the benefits of the weekly featured oil, and options to apply the oils throughout the practice.

9:30am. All Bright Yoga, 766 Main Street, Hellertown. 610-441-9007. Register at all-brightyoga.com

Tai Chi Easy™ − Barbara Kopystecki. Join our Tai Chi Easy Practice Group to activate the healer within so your natural healing capacity can work with your body and mind to heal whatever physical or emotional condition that interferes with your wellbeing. 10 am-11 am., $88/8 classes, Pre-register Yoga for All – With Scott. Come together to celebrate life and to feel good. All levels and ages welcome. Donation. 5-6pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280.

Gentle Yoga – Perfect for students recovering from an injury, just starting back into a fitness or yoga routine. Building strength and flexibility slowly and using restorative postures and breath work for healing and relaxation. 6-7. Blue Lotus Yoga @ Soulful Journeys, 131 S. Main St., Nazareth, 484-546-6803.

saturday Hatha Yoga – Join Michele Beha of OmBelvidere Yoga for an all levels class focused on breathing, alignment and mindfulness. 8am. The Community Center@Belvidere, 301 Second Street, Belvidere, NJ. See facebook – the Community Center at Belvidere for more information.

Beginners Bootcamp – Start your journey now for a healthier you with a fun mixture of higher intensity moves to target a full body workout. Get moving in the right direction with us. ALL levels of fitness are welcome! 8:30, $6. First class is FREE. Persevere Fitness 3690 Lehigh St., Whitehall 484-282-0442 Chair Yoga – The very popular Om Belvidere Chair Yoga is perfect for those recovering from injury or with limited movement. 10am. The Community Center@Belviderre, 301 Second Street, Belvidere, NJSee facebook – the Community Center at Belvidere for more information.

Pound Fitness – Sweat, Sculpt and Rock with POUND, the fastest growing fitness phenomenon inspired by the infectious, energizing fun of drumming. POUND is a full body cardio jam session.

Class is modified for ALL levels. 10:10-11am, $6.

First class is free. Persevere Fitness, 3690 Lehigh St., Whitehall. 484-282-0442.

LV Lupus Connection Support Group – A peer support group program offering education and wellness programs to lupus patients and their families. 4th Saturday of the month 11am-1pm except May, August & December call for details. Register at 610 533-9586 or jlross4@ptd.net. Good Shepherd Allentown.

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classifieds APPEALS Big Brothers Big Sisters – Needs volunteers for children living in Phillipsburg. Please call today to learn how you can help a child grow up. 908-6890436 or Info@BBBShsw.org.

COURSES Become a licensed Sanctified Healer/Hypnotist – Contact Chorbishop Mullen for additional information at 570-216-1215 or mcslongevitycenter@yahoo.com.

Visit LongevityCenter.wix.com/Natural-Therapies.

Childbirth Classes – Now booking private sessions, groups and childbirth classes! Visit Tenderempowerment.com or call 484-373-9990 for more information!

HypnoBirthing® Classes – The Mongan Method, of childbirth education is an amazing program that teaches you and your birthing companion in five, 2 and a half hour classes the art and joy of experiencing birth in a more natural and comfortable way. Call 570-730-9963 for schedule. Peace and Healing For Women, 134 Broad St, Stroudsburg.

Hypnosis Training Course – Classes forming for National Guild of Hypnosis-approved Banyan Hypnosis Certification Super Course with 5-PATH and 7th Path Self-Hypnosis techniques. For more information, call 610-248-2358.

OPPORTUNITIES Calling Holistic Presenters – Facilitate your workshop or retreat at our Upper Bucks center, with peaceful country setting, meditation gardens, and

woods. GreenShireArts.org. Email info@GreenShireArts.org or call 215-538-0976.

Holistic Chiropractor, Naturopath or Natural Functional Medicine Practitioner Needed – Join our comprehensive solution Wellness Center in Stroudsburg.

Access to over 2000 clients in a professional, dedicated facility. Call Vicki at 570-977-1900 to discuss.

The Lodge at Woodloch Employment Open House at the Lotus Salon. Monday, February 11.

4-8pm for Massage Therapists, Stylists, Cosmetologists, & Nail Technicians. Receive a personal tour of the salon and spa, meet with Spa Managers, discuss our open positions and extensive benefits package. Please bring your resume and/or your school transcripts. Stop in and see what the Lotus Salon at The Lodge at Woodloch has to offer! To Reserve: 570-685-8462 melanie.gehringer@woodloch.co Massage School of Business in Allentown is seeking an experienced part-time massage instructor for our program. Flexible schedule, great pay. Contact Joseph 484-223-4655. JosephLavine@mccann.edu.

PRODUCTS Crystal Tones Singing Bowls – Classic & Alchemy for meditation & vibrational healing. Also offering personal vibration testing. Contact Anthony at Life Holistic Center, 570-706-6680 or LifeHolistic@ hotmail.com. See more at LifeHolistiReiki.com.

Interactive Dementia and Alzheimer Game – An interactive and fun family game that will bring a twinkle to the eye and smile on the face. Call 484860-5894. HighRollDice.com.

Toxic Chemicals in the Home? – Know the risks.

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Two Green Burial Plots for Sale – At Green Meadows Burial Ground in Fountain Hill, PA. $1,800 total.Call 610-698-4921.

SERVICES Group & Individual Supervision for LPC/LCSW licensure – Dr. Alexandra Milspaw offers group supervision for those seeking licensure towards their LPC or LCSW on Mondays 9am-10am, $50/person.

Individual supervision is also available, $50/30-minutes. Email DraMilspaw@4DCounseling.com to register for group supervision.

Spiritually guided card readings offered in person, or via phone, parties also welcome. Channeled messages are for your highest good. Let my gifts guide you! Reasonable rates. Cheryl 908-268-8029.

Service and Repair of TV – All brands. Free estimates and reasonable price. Call Moe 484522-5405.

SPACE TO RENT A Peaceful Sacred Place – Provides a serene atmosphere for yoga, meditation, lectures, workshops, or classes. Hourly, half day, or whole day rentals available. Sliding scale pricing available. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown. Contact June at 610-838-5463 for more information.

Affordable. 2 offices available within a holistic health practice with the use of waiting room, kitchenette, reception, and fax. Furnished available.

Perfect for new practice or business startup. Utilities included. Short term and long term available.

Near Moravian College in Bethlehem. Contact Dr. Davis.484-626-5024.

Attention Health Care Professionals! Twin Ponds Health Center, a highly diverse holistic health center, offers a unique lease opportunity. Schedule a tour of the site. 610-395-3355.

Peaceful Country Setting – Building includes 4 gathering rooms, kitchen, and covered porch.

Wooded paths, meditation gardens. Perfect for workshops, weddings, retreats. Quakertown. Call 215-538-0976.

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ACUPUNCTURE BALANCED ACUPUNCTURE

Heather Shoup, L.Ac. 2299 Brodhead Rd., Suite A Bethlehem, PA 18020 610-393-7589 BalancedAcupuncture.net

A patient centered wellness community, where treatment is individually tailored. Heather promotes health and wellness by creating balance in the body. Acupuncture specializing in anxiety, depression, digestive, and cancer support.

LIVING ARTS ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE Lisa Baas Lic. # OM 000054 2358 Sunshine Rd, Allentown, PA 18103 610-841-9300 LivingArtsMedicine.com

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

LIVEWELL INTEGRATED HEALTH LLC

Dr. Robert W. Livingston III, DC, L.Ac. Dr. Jennifer K. Bollinger, DC, L.Ac. 8026 Hamilton Blvd. • Trexlertown, PA 18087 610-395-5509 LiveWellIntegratedHealth.com

LiveWell Integrated Health offers traditional Chinese acupuncture, chiropractic, body work, and nutritional and lifestyle coaching. Being healthy is a lifestyle choice... choose to LiveWell. See ad page 33.

ACUPUNCTURE – COMMUNITY STYLE EASTMAN ACUPUNCTURE

Laura Eastman, MAc, LAc Sheila Papa, MAc, LAc 1617 Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 484-425-2865 Eastman-Acupuncture.com

Traditional acupuncture practiced in an open setting. Effective for treating acute sprains/strains, pain (chronic, arthritis, low back), headaches (including migraines), allergies, depression, digestive issues, support for lifestyle changes, infertility, PMS, anxiety, stress and much more. M 12:30-5:30, Tu 8-5, W 8-12, Th 1:306:30, F 8-1, Sa 8-12.

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When nothing else works, Hypnosis does! A Certified Professional Hypnosis Instructor and practitioner, bringing to the Lehigh Valley a systematic hypnosis process utilized in one-to-one sessions. Also, offering a self-hypnosis process unlike any self-hypnosis system. Experience the joy of being self-empowered. See ad page 45.

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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, and many other treatment programs. Bringing the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 16.

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