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Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 26 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

22 PLANET RESCUE

Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

26 FLOWER POWER

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30 ACUPUNCTURE FOR ANIMALS

Needles Work Wonders on Pets

32 MOVING THROUGH

CHRONIC PAIN

How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

34 CLIMATE

WARRIORS UNITE A Call to Action

36 HEALTHY HOME,

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re, we need more information on strengthening the immune system during this current climate. It goes without saying, and has been continually reported, in relation to COVID – 19 the following ongoing actions are critical in reducing the spread of this virus: washing your hands regularly and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Clean and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces daily, and much more. Very little has been reported on strengthening the immune system. The immune system is the police department of the body, in that it keeps out the bad guys. When the human body has been invaded by a microorganism or a virus, the immune system creates an antibody specifically against that foreign invader. This is warfare inside the body. To strengthen the immune system, there are some fundamental steps you have to take. Increase your intake of protein and lower your intake of refined sugar. Just google ‘refined sugars’ and you will be shocked how much refined sugars one eats daily. If there is too much refined sugar floating through your bloodstream, it puts the police department to sleep. If the police department is sleeping, it cannot keep the bad guys out. Protein plays a key role in the creation and maintenance of every cell in our bodies. It fuels our cells and powers our immune system. Protein keeps the police department awake and on guard, especially if there is no refined sugar around. Understand that even if you think you have the perfect organic diet, your body cannot get its nutritional requirements from your everyday food. You have to supplement. Supplementation is quality food in a pill, powder or fluid form and during the flu season (and especially now), you have to up-regulate your intake of quality nutrition in the form of supplementation. It is important to obtain optimal levels of vitamins A, C and D. Most people have suboptimal levels of Vitamin A and C. Both these nutrients have antiviral abilities and are able to support the immune system when it is under viral attack. Vitamin D, albeit it’s not a vitamin (it’s a hormone), but was named vitamin D when it was discovered and has held its name since. It is very important for fighting infections and strengthening the immune system. Up-regulate your normal intake of these nutritional immune strengthening foods. Lastly, iodine is essential to not only fighting off an infection, but it is necessary for proper immune system functioning. There are no bacteria, virus, parasite or fungus that is known to be resistant to iodine.

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Allentown Rescue Mission COVID-19 Procedures

The Allentown Rescue Mission will be staying open

ith the growing pandemic of the Coronavirus in the Lehigh Valley the Allentown Rescue Mission is taking steps to make sure that our men are remaining safe and healthy. The Allentown Rescue Mission plans to stay open and continue accepting men during the Pandemic. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and restore men who are homeless and the Allentown Rescue Mission is their last and only option. We are taking every precaution possible, including facility isolation areas, to minimize the spreading of COVID-19 among both clients and staff. Men with symptoms will go to the Hospital for testing and potential admittance. Should the hospital send men home who have tested “positive”, they will be allowed to return to the mission and stay in a newly created isolation area. We are their home. We need and appreciate your help now more than ever. Please continue your financial support and we now accept physical donations via curb-side drop off so donors can maintain social isolation in their car. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. ~Stuart “Skip” Smith, CEO For more information on how you can make an impact, check out the website www.allentownrescuemission.org or email changinglives@armpa.org. 10

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Empowered Light Holistic Expo Comes to Philadelphia

he Empowered Light Holistic Expo— a weekend of activities, products, services, lectures and classes promoting healthier lifestyles and spiritual development—is coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center May 1 to 3. Visitors can try mini-sessions in meditation, sound healing and reiki; receive an intuitive or psychic reading; browse vendor booths; talk with a life coach or published author; listen to presentations by experts in health or spiritual development; and register for raffles. Featured speakers are Diane Canfield, Psychic Clairvoyant & Galactic Ambassador with in Person Visits by Alien Races, Rev Dan Chesbro, as well as Robin Eatman, Psychic Medium & Animal Communicator, and Michelle Bunting, Channeling Seth. Canfield will present “Becoming Multidimensional /The Transformation Into Galactic Humans” (May 2 & 3). Bunting will present a live channeled event “Beyond Abraham: The Next Stage of Awakening” with Seth (May 2 & 3). Eatman will present an all-day Animal Communication workshop (May 1). Chesbro will present “Initiation to the Order of Melchezedek” (May 1). Before founding the Expo, Sue Greenwald operated a wellness center offering yoga, dance, healing energy treatments, massage and spiritual and self-development classes. “The Empowered Light Holistic Expo started as a persistent idea,” she says. “I pursued it, starting with the contacts I had from my wellness center. I learned everything just by doing it—alone. The expo is designed so that people can learn, be inspired, try different types of classes, make new friends and have fun doing so.” Location: 100 Station Ave., Oaks, PA. Hours: May 1, 4 p.m.-9 p.m.; May 2, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; May 28, 10 a.m.-5p.m. For more info, visit EmpoweredLight.com. See ad, page 2.

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ption 1: Harmony Mountain Institute brings you the ultimate Zen retreat experience. We provide a transformational weekend experience for those on a Peter Amato spiritual journey to become free of chronic illness, negative thinking and addictive behaviors all while experiencing luxurious self-care. Option 2: Harmony Mountain Institute brings you the ultimate Zen retreat experience. Experience a luxurious weekend of self-care designed to restore your mind, body and soul connection for ultimate happiness. Become free of chronic illness, negative thinking and addictive behaviors. Option 3: Escape for a luxurious weekend of radical transformation. Receive the Tools required to sustain your best life, achieve balance, and experience joy. Immerse in Self-Care and depart with a personalized wellness plan and Support Coach. Dr. Peter Amato, Ph.D., DNM. 131 Reynolds Rd., N. Abington Township, PA. 570-558-7450. info@HarmonyMountainInstitute.com. HarmonyMountainInstitute. com. See ads, pages 9 and 17.

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hen sleep apnea was first recognized in 1965, it was thought to be simply a short cessation of breathing during sleep and the main treatment was a tracheostomy which tried to remedy airway obstructions. Fast forward to 1985 when continuous positive airway pressure, CPAP, became the gold standard of care which meant that a face mask was strapped to oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s face to create the necessary force of air needed to physically open a collapsed airway during sleep. From that time, obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, has continued to be better understood and now is a major health issue. Evidence and research have shown that OSA is a significant factor of a number of medical diseases such as cardiovascular disease, arrythmias, heart failure, systemic hypertension, stroke, and diabetes. With obesity on the rise, more and more people are having to resort to CPAP as their only hope to reduce the risk of illness and premature death due to the hypoxia created by sleep apnea. Although many have found the treatment to be beneficial, there are a significant and growing number of people who have experienced side effects such as upper respiratory and nasal infections, skin irritations, dry mouth and dental cavities, claustrophobia, and weight gain. It is a known fact that 50% of people who try CPAP, are not using it a year later. Famed linebacker Reggie White of the Philadelphia Eagles died at the age of 42 from complications of OSA. His CPAP was under his bed. An alternative to CPAP is dental appliance therapy and it can achieve excellent results when compared to CPAP for people who have mild to moderate OSA. Dental appliance therapy places the lower jaw at a position whereby the airway is prevented from collapsing during sleep and lying down. These appliances are comfortable, easy to get used to, and bypass many of the symptoms and side effects found with CPAP therapy. Claustrophobia from a mask placed on the face is not experienced by dental appliance usage. Exposure to bacteria, viruses, and fungus from the CPAP tubing is no longer an issue and the appliance is easily cleaned when a person brushes their teeth in a normal routine. And one of the biggest benefits of appliance therapy is that a bed partner is able to sleep in the same bed again because the earsplitting snoring is gone. Problems with dental appliance therapy, such as TMJ disturbances and tooth movement, are minimal and usually fixed by adjustments of the appliance. Having your own body help in the treatment of OSA is a holistic approach to apnea, and one which many people have realized better sleep, health, and wellbeing without having to resort to invasive medical solutions. For more information; Dr. David Burt, DDS, FICOI, FICD. Dental Sleep Medicine of Lehigh Valley. 2004 South 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18106. Call 610-791-2307 for a free consultation. DentalSleepMedicineLV.com See ad, page 6. 12

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Brainspotting: Rewiring the Brain for Healing and Expansion

Eastern Philosophy Meets Eastern Pennsylvania at Harmony Mountain Institute

armony Mountain Institute in NE Pennsylvania, just 2 hours from Manhattan, provides a transformational retreat program for individuals and small groups on a spiritual journey to become free of chronic illness, negative thinking and addictive behaviors. Life-changing tools are packed into a weekend of Zen and self-care that can help unlock the truth codes, and with help from our practitioners, aid the individual in establishing a mind-body-soul connection. The retreat center and its energy of harmony greatly enhances the benefits of yoga and meditation. Additionally, healing needs at the emotional and cellular level may be addressed through exclusive wellness technologies. Ultimate vibration therapy for mind, body, spirit and environment may be achieved through technologies such as the Beamer mat, chi machines, biofeedback machine, and the Chrysalis E. Dr. Peter Amato, founder of the institute, provides personalized care plans emphasized on alleviating the root causes of many chronic diseases and health issues with organic nutrition, biofeedback, and coaching. As pioneer of one of the nation’s first integrative wellness centers, Amato developed holistic treatment protocols emphasizing nutrition and the mind-bodyspirit connection. He introduced NEPA to the healing arts, long before it was popular. The institute also offers support after the retreat has ended through an ongoing commitment to the provision of resources continuing education, accountability and other opportunities. Location: 131 Reynolds Rd., North Abington Twp., PA. For information call 570-5587450 or visit HarmonyMountainInstitute. com. See ad, page 17.

ur eyes are more than a window to our soul… they also unlock potential for deep healing and expansion. Where you look affects how you feel and thus opens a direct doorway into the part of the mind where feelings and experiences are stuck. Brainspotting locates points in the visual field that allow us to tap into the emotional brain (limbic system) where we store stress, trauma and negative belief patterns that jam up our system and limit our potential. It’s through the eye position that we elicit activation connecting to these stored experiences, feelings and thoughts. This alignment creates an unraveling, Jenna Galligani releasing and greater regulation within the mind, therefore opening new space and connections in the brain. These expansions elicit healing on a mind, body, spirit level. As the brain rewires these new pathways, we see change that positively influences thoughts, feelings and actions. Individuals report experiencing greater insight, feeling free, becoming empowered, living with more intention, discovering more joy, being more present, more mindful, and an overall improvement in positive thoughts. This deep mind/body work sheds the layers that keep individuals stuck in life. As these shifts occur and layers melt away, an individual’s true self is revealed. This awakening cultivates change on the soul level so one can live with more purpose, love and joy. Find out if Brainspotting is right for you. Call or email Jenna to schedule your free Discovery Call today! Jenna Galligani MS, LPC - Intuitive Holistic Coach; owner, Holistic Awakenings 610-217-8789. 840 Walnut Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032. Facebook: www. facebook.com/groups/575447632970297. Facebook (Business): www.facebook.com/ HolisticAwakeningsLLC. Instagram: holistic_awakenings. Jenna@holisticawakenings.com. www.holisticawakenings.com. See ad, page 13

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Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health studied the bone mass and density of 3,717 people living in villages near Hyderabad, India. These were compared to fine particulate air pollution levels, which averaged more than three times the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The researchers also surveyed in-home cooking over wood, coal and other biomass sources. The results showed that exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with lower levels of bone mass, and that cooking over fires did not have that effect. “Inhalation of polluting particles could lead to bone mass loss through the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by air pollution,” says lead author Otavio T. Ranzani. 16

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Grape seed extract, an antioxidant-rich supplement that is a byproduct of the wine and juice industry, significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation, concludes a metareview of 15 randomized trials in the journal Phytotherapy Research. Researchers from Iran, Canada and Croatia concluded that the popular extract also improves fasting glucose levels, but has little effect on HbA1c or HDL cholesterol levels.

Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, Slovakian researchers report. They tested 53 diabetic and non-diabetic patients with erectile dysfunction, giving half of them the extract (marketed as Pycnogenol) and the other half a placebo for three months. The pine bark extract improved erectile function by 45 percent in the diabetes group and 22 percent in the non-diabetes group. It also lowered LDL cholesterol by 21 percent and reduced blood sugar levels in the diabetes group.

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A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].” The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans. Grocery stores that give out plastic bags will be fined, so most will opt for reusable shopping bags made of thick plastic fiber for about 75 cents. For hygienic reasons, the law leaves the door open to using plastic bags for such items as perishable deli meats or cheese.

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Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Apartment rental hub Nestpick.com commissioned researchers to comb through data and determine how the ongoing climate shift could impact specific cities to help people choose where to live and add to the debate about procedures that can be put in place to ensure the longevity and livability of cities. Bangkok faces the highest risk of flooding from rising sea levels and a projected temperature increase of 3° F. Nairobi may move from a temperate humid warm summer climate to a tropical-type savanna wet summer climate due to rising temperatures. The demand for water is projected to be double the supply in Melbourne. Ho Chi Minh City and Amsterdam are also very high on the list.

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ike most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help. Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental. For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts. While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp— some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots 22

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level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia. There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action. Students at a school in Spain wrote and performed a play and illustrated a book to raise climate change awareness, while a teen from California used her artistic skills to raise thousands of dollars for wildlife. On March 28, people around the world participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global tree-planting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC). Reversing course may seem insurmountable, but individuals have a lot of power, says Dan Shepard, UN global communications officer: “The choices we make, the things we do, collectively matter and can have a huge impact on the world.”

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opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.” Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced. Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about. “I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”

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Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis. I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future that includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together

and make the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears—and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.” One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Darilek, who asked the Aquarium of Barcelona to help them grow plankton,

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lowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors. “It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C. Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette.com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s go-to drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink. While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow suggests honey with a splash of water as a

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substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider. Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott. Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, home-grown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form. Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.” Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals. Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather

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While botanical ingredients can be obtained commercially, it can be more fun—and frugal—to forage for them, suggests Viljoen, founder of the blog 66SquareFeet.blogspot. com. “It’s a lot of fun to go out to collect ingredients you cannot find in the store. You can experience unique textures, flavors and perfumes, and play with wild ingredients that have been all but forgotten,” she says. Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.” For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen. The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen. Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought in from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow. April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com.

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Unconditional Love Here’s an Indian-inspired herbal infusion featuring classic Ayurvedic herbs that help spread unconditional love that is so needed in the world right now. It’s recommended that you serve the infusion on heated rose quartz crystals; this will continue to emanate the love. This recipe is best made in larger quantities and stored for use throughout the year or whenever you need to spread or share more love with friends and family. Yields: 3½ oz beverage .7 oz cinnamon bark (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) ½ oz ginger root (Zingiber officinalis), dried .2 oz ashwagandha root (Withania somnifera), dried .2 oz rhatavari root (Asparagus racemosus), dried ½ oz rose petals (Rosa spp), dried .4 oz rose hips (Rosa canina), dried 1 oz tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum), dried For the warm rose quartz: 3-4 Rough pieces of rose quartz crystal Mix all the herbs together in a large bowl, then decant into a sealable pouch or jar, being sure to store away from direct sunlight.

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Dandelion Honey Bowl of Soul “I love to make a bowl of soul when I need to unwind, as this beverage is quite soothing,” says Cassie Winslow. “Dandelions have a subtle spice that pairs so nicely with other warming spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. Steeped in your favorite nutty milk, this’ll be your new go-to goodie when you want to sit with your thoughts, gaze out the window and sip on something warm.”

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eedles make most pet parents cringe, but those used for acupuncture don’t hurt animals, they help. They are what traditional Chinese veterinary medicine has used for thousands of years to enhance blood circulation, balance the nervous system and promote release of pain-relieving hormones in animals ranging from rabbits to horses. “It’s a holistic approach that pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines that must go through the entire body,” says C.J. Schnier, coach for the University of Wisconsin women’s polo team. The five thoroughbreds and a quarter horse on her Verona, Wisconsin, farm have a standing appointment every three weeks with a veterinarian that performs acupuncture for their injuries, arthritis, colic and immune systems. Since the founding of the Boulder,

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Beyond the usual four-legged friends, acupuncture helps animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock as a complement to Western medicine or other body work to alleviate pain and speed recovery. “All animals can have acupuncture,” says veterinarian Carol Jean Tillman, of the Animal Kingdom Veterinary Hospital, in Las Vegas. She uses acupuncture for dogs and cats with musculoskeletal conditions such as lameness due to injuries, arthritis and paralysis, and also finds it helpful for allergies, immune system problems and digestive issues. A 2016 review of veterinary acu-

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Dry needle acupuncture is what most people recognize—the use of thin, solid, metallic needles inserted into specific meridian acupoints on a body. There is also aquapuncture, that involves injection of a liquid, such as diluted vitamin B12, into an acupoint to relieve muscle pain and discomfort. Moxibustion is a technique used for joint stiffness or allergies in which a heated Chinese herbal compound is applied to or held over acupoints. Electrostimulation, sending an electrical current through pairs of inserted needles, takes less time and creates longer-lasting effects. “Electrostimulation is very effective for treating neurological conditions such as radial nerve paralysis, facial nerve paralysis, disc disease and any condition that requires strong stimulation,” says veterinarian Bernadette Aleksey, at the Adorable Pets Veterinary Center, in Haddam, Connecticut. She regularly treats dogs, cats and horses for arthritis, neck and back pain, as well as neurological and gastrointestinal problems. Results similar to acupuncture can be obtained without using needles. Acupres-

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puncture clinical trials published in the American Journal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine concluded that it was safe and effective in treating a wide range of medical conditions like canine hip dysplasia, pain from osteoarthritis and surgery, intervertebral disc disease, seizure disorders, vomiting, inflammatory bowel disease, cardiac and respiratory problems, and depression and anxiety.

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It’s a holistic approach that pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines that must go through the entire body. ~C.J. Schnier sure using hands, cupping therapy using special cups or cool laser stimulation using low levels of light can stimulate hard-toreach acupoints or work for animals that are too restless for needles. “Depending on the severity of the condition, acupuncture treatment could be recommended daily for several days, then spaced out to every week, then as-needed or once a month,” says Tillman. Precise placement of tiny needles into an ailing dog or a massive horse seems fraught with risk, but the animals only need to be gently restrained and plied with treats during the first treatment. They generally relax quietly for subsequent treatments. Even Sienna, Schnier’s typically reactive thoroughbred mare, stands still for acupuncture around a swollen eye. “She knows it’s being done to help her,” Schnier says. And her 17-year-old cat held still for tiny needles placed in the sinus areas that helped it breathe better. In a clinical setting, pets may be more apprehensive, but there are workarounds such as lasers or aquapuncture. “We provide a relaxing environment. The lighting is dimmed, we play relaxing music and treats are encouraged,” says Aleksey. Pet parents can search for a certified veterinary acupuncturist at ivas.org/vets. Julie Peterson writes about pets, health and environmental issues. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com. April 2020

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pecially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good movie and move as little as possible. And for many years, that’s the kind of rest that doctors Kathy Harrington, recommended for the 20 MS percent of AmeriFunctional Medicine Nutritionist can adults suffering from chronic pain. But with a plethora of studies showing that exercise can reduce pain severity, enable better physical functioning and boost mo-

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Slow stretching, especially if it involves holding positions up to one minute, and gentle versions of yoga, including chair yoga, have also proven helpful. A study of 228 people with chronic back pain published in the Internal Archives of Medicine found that both approaches reduced symptoms within 12 weeks and lowered the use of pain medications, and that results lasted at least six months. Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice that involves breath control combined with slow, fluid movements, has been shown to benefit people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tension headaches, among other chronic conditions. In a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with fibromyalgia taking tai chi classes twice a week for 12 weeks reported less pain and depression and better sleep than another group taking wellness classes and stretching sessions. Chi kung (qigong), another slow-moving, mind-body exercise, supplies similar benefits, concluded a February study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice. Compared to aerobics, especially for older people with lower back pain, “Pilates may be more effective for pain and disability because exercises are more targeted to the muscles of the pelvis and trunk,” concludes a recent Brazilian study. Aqua therapy, also known as water aerobics, reduces pressure on aching joints while still providing enough gentle resistance to build strength, plus a heated pool can relax the whole body. Swimming was shown in a 2013 study in Clinical Rehabilitation to ease the lingering pain of cancer survivors better than land exercises; studies of arthritis and fibromyalgia patients showed similar results. It’s also key to have goals—even as simple as cooking a meal without pain. “I ask people to envision a pain-free life and imagine what that would look like, what they would do if they didn’t hurt,” says Forest. “If you say, ‘I’m a softball player and a mom who picks up her kids,’ then your brain wants to head in that direction. Having a target is really important.” Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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y its very definition, luck is random, capricious and based on chance rather than our own actions. Yet there is reason to believe that might not be the whole story—that living a charmed life and being lucky both in love and a chosen field is within our control. Recent research in the field of positive psychology and the experiences of consistently lucky people show that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Although there will always be an element of chance to luck—both good and bad—we have more influence over the events in our lives than we realize. This means a great deal of our luck can be changed, and quickly, with a little conscious attention. The first step is changing our ideas about how luck works. Stanford University professor and luck expert Tina Seelig, Ph.D., explains that the key is “understanding that luck is rarely a lightning strike— isolated and dramatic—but a wind that blows constantly… You need to build a sail made up of certain tiny behaviors to catch the winds of luck.” Here are a few ideas and ways for us to get started in raising our sails and harnessing the winds of luck.

Believe it’s possible and commit to being lucky. This is called mindset.

It may seem simplistic, but studies clearly show that people that believe they are lucky are more open to and aware of the opportunities that come their way and act upon them, which leads to a larger number of positive outcomes.

Become aware of our own negative conditioning about luck. Most of

us have decided on an unconscious level how lucky we deserve to be. To turn our luck around often requires “lifting curses”; rooting out those limiting beliefs we’ve acquired along the way that become selffulfilling prophecies.

Take bold action consistently.

Think of action as a cosmic lottery ticket. The more actions we take, the more chances we have to win. To turbocharge this step, we must get out of our comfort zone; meet new people, change our daily routine and do things that stretch us. Fortune favors the bold.

Learn to listen to inner mental, emotional and physical promptings.

Being true to our deepest values, priorities and intuitions, and staying centered in our bodies while we move through space, are the keys to being in the right place at the right time, a common definition of luck. When we focus on the elements of luck that are within our control, chance becomes less important. Begin today and watch good fortune blossom. Carol Kline is a New York Times bestselling author and the co-author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, five books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and the upcoming Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune, with Gay Hendricks. April 2020

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Climate Warriors Unite A Call to Action by Sandra Yeyati

breath was difficult for the n November 2018, one of We are the the worst fires in Caliones we’ve been asthmatic teen who is now 14 and lives in New York City. fornia history overtook waiting for. The fire changed Villasethe town of Paradise and surrounding communities, ~Solemi Hernandez ñor’s life. “I was very upset, and I wanted to understand killing 88 people and destroywhy these fires were happening,” she says. ing more than 18,000 buildings. Alexandria Villaseñor, who was visiting family 100 miles “I started to research climate change and away in her hometown of Davis, experienced wildfires, and began to see the scientific connection between the two.” the suffocating effects of the smoke: Every

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate warriors. Watching Greta Thunberg speak soon after the California disaster to world leaders at COP 24, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland, empowered Villaseñor to take to the streets and protest. “Greta gave permission to students all around the world to make their voices heard,” she says of the Swedish teenager whose school strike initiative—Fridays for Future—has become a worldwide phenomenon. On December 14, 2018, Villaseñor began her own Friday vigils outside the U.N.—sometimes alone, other times with friends she’s inspired to take action; she also helped organize the 2019 Global Climate Strike in New York City, attended by more than 300,000 people, and founded Earth Uprising, a nonprofit global youth movement. She’s one of 16 youngsters, along with Thunberg, that filed a legal complaint with the U.N. demanding that France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey curb their carbon emissions. “There are so many ways that young people can get involved,” says Villaseñor. “They can give presentations about climate change in their classes and communities. Go out with a sign and protest, or lobby politicians. Have clear demands of what you want your city or town to do. I’ve seen local action influence action nationally and internationally.”

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Dianne Rhodes, 76, of Saskatoon, go after our city governments to get them Canada, began her activism in 2006 after seebehind this as fast as possible.” ing Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Solemi Hernandez, 41, a Venezuelan imTruth. “It was shocking what we were doing to migrant raising two sons in Naples, Florida, quit the environment, our home, our planet. It hit her job and took out a loan so she could dedicate me like a freight train, and I saw the urgency,” all her time to environmental activism. “Ecosysshe says. tems are about to collapse and we don’t know the Rhodes trained with Gore, enabling exact tipping point. I don’t see a healthy future herself to give up-to-date, truthful and for my kids,” she says. One month after her drascience-based slide presentations. Her talks matic decision, the Citizens Climate Lobby hired vary in subject and audience, from composther to become its southeast regional coordinator. ing instructions for a group of pre-K kids to “We’re going to create and elect new decisionin-depth climate science for business profesmakers instead of trying to change those leaders sionals. “Activism is a way of letting people that are not representing us.” know what’s happening. It’s so important to get In 2019, Hernandez attended COP 25 in that awareness, to give people hope and then Spain and saw Thunberg up close speaking to Activism is a way of to show them how they can make a difference,” thousands of cheering activists. “Greta is an letting people know she explains. inspiration, but it’s not on her shoulders to what’s happening. Rhodes recommends both grassroots solve the issues,” she says. “It’s on us to orgaand “grass-top” action, including protest nize in our communities, see what can we do ~Dianne Rhodes marches, working directly with city planners personally and not look to her to be the savior. and changing personal behavior and choices at home. She’s exWe are the ones we’ve been waiting for.” cited about a new initiative in Canada: “We’re doing town hall meetings all across the country based on the Green New Deal Sandra Yeyati is a contributor to Natural Awakenings and … where people talk about how to get a city’s carbon emissions past president of the Naples, Florida, Press Club. Connect at down—what we can do in our neighborhoods, and how we can SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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healthy home for kids looks much like what’s needed for a healthy planet: clean air, clean water and clean food, all of which create a space in which our children can be well and thrive. This means taking active steps to eliminate everyday contaminants that can harm their developing organs and brains. “Children are not mini-adults. Their bodies cannot filter out toxins and chemicals

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ee advocate, wildlife gardener and naturalist Brigit Strawbridge Howard was alarmed the moment she realized she knew more about the French Revolution than the native trees around her. Howard’s realization that she had lost touch with the natural world led her on a journey deep into the fascinating world of honeybees, bumblebees, and the often unsung superpollinator solitary bees, chronicled in her book Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature. Howard writes, speaks and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of native wild bees and other pollinating insects. She

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Initially, apocalyptic headlines about bee decline and colony collapse with female worker bees leaving hives and not coming back alarmed me from a human food chain perspective. It happened to be around the time I realized I had completely lost touch with the natural world I so loved as a child. I started looking for bees and became completely immersed in their world; the

more I watched them, the more I lost track of time and the more questions I had. I also began to more worry about the bees themselves than about their decline’s effect on us. Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me. It happens when many people get interested in a specific species because everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

What makes bees distinct from other kinds of insects?

Bees go out specifically to collect pollen and nectar to feed their larvae; other insects eat pollen and are important pollinators, but don’t collect it for their young. They also tend to visit the same flower species again and again, which other pollinators don’t always do.

How has your study of bees affected you personally?

I dropped out of school as a teenager. Bees are the only thing I’ve truly ever studied; I am self-taught in insect biology and ecology. I have read scientific papers that I would have never thought were for the likes of me in my quest to understand more about bees. Also, when I feel overwhelmed with life, because of my interest in bees I have something else to focus on. I can lose hours and hours walking in the woods and totally forget my problems. I have learned to tune into the tiny things, the fungi and miniscule plants I would have otherwise walked past.

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What are a few ways that we can help support bee populations?

Maintain gardens, backyards and balconies with a variety of nectar-rich plants and create habitat for bees to nest in. Plant flowers that will bloom in succession. Stop using pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals, because the bees are taking that cocktail of chemicals back to the hive or nest, and collectively they are more dangerous than the sum of their parts. Also, dare to be less tidy in your garden; grow wildflowers and let flowering weeds like clover and dandelions be. Watch and see what comes. It won’t just be the bees: If we get it right for the bees, it spirals out to other species. It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child. It was bees that captured my attention and imagination; for someone else it may be something else, but if you make time to stop, sit and look around you, you will find the wonder in nature. April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space by Marlaina Donato

ome, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care.

“Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make. Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada. Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”

Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texasbased designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at HomeSanctuary.com. Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English. Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology. “More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.” Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus. “A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety. It all matters.”

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Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp in a bathroom or a springcolored sheer in a window can invite the benediction of light. “Step outside the room and then come back in as a guest,” suggests Ridge. “What do you notice with your newcomer’s eyes? What does the room feel like? What smells are you aware of? Do you need to move a cat litter box to another area of the house? Would an area rug soften the hard sounds of foot traffic? Pause on each of your senses and make notes.”

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Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English. She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands. Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health. “Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—by-products of electronics.” Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.” In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love. English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.”

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to let a teabag steep in a cup) is perfect motivation to unload a dishwasher, clear the junk mail from the counter or wipe down a sink. Reduce indoor noise pollution. Installing felt bumpers on cabinet doors and drawers is a tiny activity that yields big results. Cover the feet of kitchen chairs with pads and use fabric placemats on tables. Throw rugs can also soften sounds. Upgrading speakers for TVs and devices can improve sound quality and facilitate lower volumes.

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calendar of events SATURDAY, APRIL 4 The term forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a philosophy that believes that spending time in the deep woods has profound healing power. Over time, forest bathing can produce quantifiable changes in the body and mind. Learn the philosophy and practical tips on how to carry on with the practice at home. Starts at 10 a.m. Cost is $30 for the 2-hour session and will include a custom reusable water bottle. Add a spa day pass on these days for $30 (a 50% discount). *Indicates a full moon session with a moonlit walk. 24-hour advanced sign-up is required by calling the Spa Concierge at 1-800.Woodloch Yoga For Adults – 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Small group classes in our beautiful new Wellness Center, with Rachael. $10 per session or $90 for 10 sessions. New Attitude Salon, Spa and Wellness Center, located in the Village at Stones Crossing. Pre-register by calling 610-253-5550.

Rachael. $10 per session or $90 for 10 sessions. New Attitude Salon, Spa and Wellness Center, located in the Village at Stones Crossing. Pre-register by calling 610-253-5550. Stress & Immune System Relief with Effortless Meditation™, 9:00 – 10:30 am, 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 Integrative Health Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Reiki Share, 12:00-1:30pm. Open to anyone who is trained in either Usui or Jikiden Reiki at any level. Share, connect, and receive support on your

Reiki journey. Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua, PA, 610-217-8789 Yoga For Adults – 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Small group classes in our beautiful new Wellness Center, with Rachael. $10 per session or $90 for 10 sessions. New Attitude Salon, Spa and Wellness Center, located in the Village at Stones Crossing. Pre-register by calling 610-253-5550.

SUNDAY, APRIL 19 Somatic Yoga Workshop, 11:00 am-1:00pm. Suffer from chronic pain? Feel stiff and sore? Somatics are gentle safe ways to ease pain and recover ease of movement by using sensory-motor training exercises. $30 Register online or contact Karen McDaniel at 610-905-0011. Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua, PA

SUNDAY, APRIL 5 Women’s Empowerment Workshop, 10:00-11:30 am. Join Jenna Galligani for a monthly gathering. Build confidence, discover your voice, learn to set boundaries, find inner strength, bring balance to your life and so much more. $40 Register online or call 610-217-8789. Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua, PA.

TUESDAY, APRIL 7 The term forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is a philosophy that believes that spending time in the deep woods has profound healing power. Over time, forest bathing can produce quantifiable changes in the body and mind. Learn the philosophy and practical tips on how to carry on with the practice at home. Starts at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $30 for the 2-hour session and will include a custom reusable water bottle. Add a spa day pass on these days for $30 (a 50% discount). *Indicates a full moon session with a moonlit walk. 24-hour advanced sign-up is required by calling the Spa Concierge at 1-800.Woodloch

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 Advanced Meditation Group, 6:00 pm – 7:15 pm, Greg Schweitzer. Group meditation and discussion of meditation experiences and higher states of consciousness. Completion of Effortless Meditation™ or Transcendental Meditation® course is a prerequisite - $25.00. Twin Ponds Integrative Health Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

THURSDAY, APRIL 9 Celtic mythology inspired walking tour of the Columcille Megalith Standing Stone park in Bangor, 9:30 a.m. -noon. Park is at 2155 Fox Gap road, Bangor, PA (off 191). Contact the park’s website or Tom Egan at tpegan@ptd.net for more information. Stress & Immune System Relief with Effortless Meditation™, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, 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 Integrative Health Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

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MONDAY, APRIL 20 Discovering Peace in a Busy World, 6-7:15pm. Jenna will guide you through a calming evening of inner peace, quieting the mind, and deep relaxation. This monthly class offers a variety of meditation and Mindfulness practices. $15 Register online or call 610-217-8789. Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua, PA

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22 Tinker’N with Mandalas, 7-9pm. Calm your body, mind, and spirit while exploring your creativity. Includes: Mandala creation, live handpan music, vibrational sound sampling, and light refreshments. $35earlybird/$40. Register online or call 610-217-8789. Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua. Stress & Immune System Relief with Effortless Meditation™, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, 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 Integrative Health Center, West LV, Pre-register 610.670.6700

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Find the Nexus of Symptoms & real causes, answers instead of prescriptions. 10am-noon. 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. Find out just how he does this and if you could benefit. From heart disease to cancer to digestive disease to hormonal problems, this workshop is for everyone. Please refrain from wearing scented products inconsideration of others. Call for reservations, seating limited. 5925 Tilghman Street Suite 90 Allentown, 800-733-4065 or 610.682.2104. Drmaulfair.com Purelyyoudetox.com Yoga For Adults – 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Small group classes in our beautiful new Wellness Center, with Rachael. $10 per session or $90 for 10 sessions. New Attitude Salon, Spa and Wellness Center, located in the Village at Stones Crossing. Pre-register by calling 610-253-5550.

SUNDAY, APRIL 26 Reiki and Restorative Yoga, 2:00-4:00pm. Reset and restore as you are guided into fully supported restorative yoga poses while enjoying the calming and healing practice of Reiki. No prior yoga experience necessary. $40 Register online or call contact Karen McDaniel at 610-905-0011.Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua, PA

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29 Continuum, 12:00-3:30pm Join Ellen for a gentle inquiry into the depths of your body’s creative capacities using soulful, dynamic & subtle movement, gentle breathing, primordial vocalizing and imagery. Pre-registration required. Contact Ellen whitewinde@comcast.net Cost $45 Holistic Awakenings, 840 Walnut St, Catasauqua, PA

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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 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. 5:45-6:45 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 self-awareness 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.

reduce pain, rejuvenate, improve your mind’s functioning and more. 2:00-3:00 pm, $75 per 6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register: 610398-9652

wednesday 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: 7:009:00pm. Visit Facebook group or call (610) 8385463 for more info. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water St., Hellertown. Coordination Patterns™ & Dynamics Training. Betsy Wetzig, Learn simple physical exercises to improve physically and mentally. Prevent injury, reduce pain, rejuvenate, improve your mind’s functioning and more. 6:30-7:30 pm, $75 per 6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register: 610398-9652 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.

thursday 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. Registration cost includes all supplies. Time: 1:304p. Visit Sacred Space Facebook page or call 570575-8270 for project & pricing information. Sacred Space, 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown.

Yoga: Iyengar, Intermediate Level – Diana Erney. Prior yoga experience required. Focus is on alignment of mind and body developing strength, stamina, balance, and flexibility. Props such as blocks, blankets and belts are used to enhance understanding. 7-8:15 pm, $88/ week series. Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 610-509-3677

friday Tai Chi Easy™ − Barbara Kopystecki. Join us for a “spiritual experience” 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, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-reg. 610-888-8600 Yoga for All – With Scott. Come together to celebrate life and to feel good. All levels and ages welcome. Donation. 5-6 pm at Kim’s Healing Center, 1223 Butler St., Easton. 610-559-7280.

saturday 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. Family Yoga – Karen Klubertanz, Comprehensive Yoga Therapist. A blending of creative play, relaxation & mindfulness. Relationships are nurtured while building self-esteem, cooperation, focus and trust. 10-11 a.m. $10/1 adult & 1 child; $3 for ea. add family member. Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register 484-554-4601

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.

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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.

LEHIGH VALLEY ACUPUNCTURE AND QI SPA 101 Bridge Street Catasauqua PA 18032 US 610-264-2755

Since 1988, Ming ming and David Molony have been providing Oriental Medicine to the people of the Lehigh Valley and beyond. We accept VA, Auto, Workmen’s Comp, and Health plans that pay for acupuncture, while providing quality care to everyone for all kinds of disorders and for health maintenance. We work with your Doctor. See ad, page 5.

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 over 35 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 34.

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.

BODYWORK ANDREI KAZLOUSKI

628 Twin Ponds Rd., Breinigsville, PA 18031 484-695-8265 Si-RolfMethod.com ROLF METHOD OF STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION highly effective hands-on approach for improving posture, alleviating chronic pain, increasing energy level, and enhancing flexibility through restoring your body to its natural state of alignment. Enjoy moving freely again! Board Certified Structural Integrator CM and Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. See ad, page 11.

MARIE RUXTON THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE

Marie Ruxton CMT, CN 628 Chestnut St., Emmaus, PA 18049 610-965-2500 Marie is a certified massage therapist trained since 1997 in Advanced Myofascial Release Therapy, Therapeutic Massage, Reiki, Ear Candling, Homeopathy and Holistic Nutrition. Offers comprehensive custom bodywork for those wanting to overcome chronic pain and movement problems. Sessions range from a (2 hour) Head to Toe meltdown massage to “Just Neck and Head” massage for those needing stress relief. Gift certificates available. See ad, page 34.

CHIROPRACTOR ASSOCIATED CHIROPRACTIC Dr. Joseph A. Perelli 656 5th St. Whitehall, PA 18052 610-266-6111 AssociatedChiropractic.com

Dr. Perelli has served the Lehigh Valley for 31 years delivering natural, hands-on chiropractic care for neck, mid-back, low back and extremity conditions. He specializes in sports, auto and work comp injuries with various holistic treatments to get you back to your pre-injury status quickly. See ad, page 35.

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 34.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY HEALING HANDS MASSAGE THERAPY CENTER 518 Main Street, Bethlehem 610-882-4325 HealHands.com

Using an open system which is unique to the area. This cleansing/detoxification protocol clears the large intestine of accumulated toxins and undigested waste and dilutes the toxic load to the body’s eliminative organs (skin, lymph, lungs, kidneys and bowels). Reduce bloating, aid weight loss, increase nutrient absorption and increase energy levels. FDA approved for colonoscopy and endoscopy preparation. See ad, page 39.

COUNSELING - HOLISTIC SMART SOLUTIONS AND CREATIVE HOLISTIC THERAPY

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A holistic, highly intuitive counselor, coach and vibrational chakra rebalancing practitioner who supports you in getting unstuck and moving forward. Using mindfulness, hypnotherapy, EFT, Reiki, tuning forks, breathwork, and more, Rev. Lyn guides you step by step from chaos to calm and confidence. Insurances & Private Pay. Free Phone Consultation.

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MICHAEL TARAS, DMD, FAGD, FIND, CDC, NMD, IBDM. 2900 Hamilton Blvd., Allentown, PA 18103 610-432-1320 DrTarasDENTIST.com

As the Lehigh Valley’s only Holistic Dentist, Dr. Taras focuses on the safe removal of mercury fillings using ozone, chelators, biocompatible fillings, and more. With additional degrees as a Naturopathic Physician, in Nutrition, and Integrative Biologic Dental Medicine, Dr. Taras has both the decades of training and experience to remove mercury fillings safely. Cerec dentist, IAOMT, ANMA, and CDC. See ad, page 11.

DR. DAVID BURT, DDS, FICOI, FICD

Mountainville Dental 2004 South 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18103 610-791-2307 Mountainvilledental.com Dr. Dave has been practicing in the Lehigh Valley for over 40 years. He has incorporated the latest technologies in patient care as well as treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Being a careful listener allows Dr. Dave to customize treatment plans to fit the patients needs and budget.See ad, page 6.

FLOATING METTA RELAXATION CO.

618 W Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 610-419-2044 MettaRelax.com The Valley’s premier float center with five beautiful, open float rooms, each containing an extra-large tub with 1000 pounds of epsom salt dissolved in ten inches of warm water. It’s likely to be the most relaxing thing you’ve ever experienced. Other ways to relax at Metta include reflexology and massage. Free 15-minute consultations during January hours - appointment necessary. Free 15 minute consultation during February and March. Call 610-4192044.

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GREEN CEMETERY GREEN MEADOWS AT FOUNTAIN HILL CEMETERY

1121 Graham Street, Fountain Hill, PA 18015 610-868-4840 GreenMeadowPA.org The only green cemetery in the Lehigh Valley. A cemetery of wildflowers and grasses native to Pennsylvania. Return to the natural cycle of life to nourish the soil, green the meadow and live on. Nondenominational. Non-profit. Speakers available to visit organizations. See ad, page 41.

HEALTHCARE ADVOCACY NAVITA HEALTH ADVOCATES, LLC

Cathy Abreu, RN, BSN 1350 Uhler Rd, PMB 120 • Easton, PA 18040 908-528-3977 Cathy@NavitaHealth.com NavitaHealth.com The aging process, facing a new diagnosis or living with chronic illness can have a profound impact on patients and their families. Navigating the healthcare system can be complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. We help people understand their options and make good choices. See ad, pages 20.

HYPNOSIS & HYPNOSIS TRAINING HYPNO PATH CENTER, LLC

Marcella Hilferty, CPHI, CH, MBA Forks Township, Easton, PA 18040 610-248-2358 HypnoPathCenter.com

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 11.

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INTUITIVE HOLISTIC COACH HOLISTIC AWAKENINGS, LLC Jenna Galligani, MS, LPC 840 Walnut Street Catasauqua, PA 610-217-8789

Jenna helps individuals tap into their innate intuition to connect to their soul’s purpose and live with more joy. After going blind in 2012, she discovered the healing potential in harmonizing mind, body, and spirit. She uses holistic modalities such as Brainspotting, Reiki, EFT/ Tapping, Energy Psychology, Meditation/Mindfulness, and more to help her clients release blocks and live more abundantly. Email jenna@holisticawakenings.com to schedule your FREE discovery call. See ad, page 13.

LIFE COACH ONE OF A KIND PERSONAL COACHING June Rose, Personal Coach 45 W. Water Street, Hellertown, PA 18055 610-838-5463 OneOfAKindCoaching.com

June Rose is the right solution…for YOU! She knows life isn’t always a bed of roses and we all need some help from time to time. June uses her super powers – Compassion, O r g a n i z a t i o n , P o s i t i v i t y, Empowerment – to help cut through the rough patches that life throws at you. Call or email her today for a free consultation and get the helping hand you need. See ad, page 31.

MASSAGE KONNECTIONS MASSAGE Kathy Hatcher, LMT 656 5th St. Whitehall, PA 18052 610-266-6111 KonnectionsMassage.com

Kathy has been administering deep tissue, therapeutic, medical, pregnancy and aromatherapy massage since 1996. Her NEWEST services are Ionic Foot Cleanse Detoxification as well as Red-light therapy for non-surgical weight loss and chronic pain management. Insurance billing for massage available. See ad, page 35.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE INNER HARMONY CENTER FOR WELL-BEING Peter Amato, PhD, DNM Board Certified, Natural Medicine 647 Wyoming Avenue, Kingston, PA 131 Reynolds Road, Waverly, PA 570-319-6073 InnerHarmonyWellness.com

With 25 years of experience we get to the root cause of your health concerns. Find out what is causing long standing health issues and walk away with a precise care plan. Today’s chronic illnesses are not located in the blood! We test at the cellular Level. Our approach merges applied kinesiology, Quantum Biofeedback and (ART) Autonomic Response Testing, developed by Deitrich Klinghardt, M.D. PhD. See ads, pages 9 and 17.

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Family, Environmental and Preventative Medicine Nicholas DiMartino, D.O. 5724 Clymer Rd, Quakertown, PA 215-536-1890 Woodlands Healing Research Center is a family practice supporting individualized natural approaches to health. We offer lifestyle and nutritional consultation to achieve optimal health and vitality. We also offer complete women’s services including GYN, menopause, osteoporosis and bio-identical hormone therapy. See ad, page 24.

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Dr. Jon Holznagel is a graduate of Delaware Valley University in 1966. He established To Your Health Natural Foods in Quakertown, PA. in 1994. His commitment is to provide the area with the highest quality medicinal foods, vitamins and herbal supplements in 2000 Jon graduated with a PHD degree in Nutritional Science so he could better advise his clients on their health issues.

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Dr. Dave has been practicing in the Lehigh Valley for over 40 years. He has incorporated the latest technologies in patient care as well as treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Being a careful listener allows Dr. Dave to customize treatment plans to fit the patients needs and budget.See ad, page 6.

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