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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 60 healthy living magazines celebrating 27 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

16 HERBS TO YOUR

SUCCESS A HOLISTIC WELLNESS MAINSTAY IN LEHIGH VALLEY

17 PERSONALIZED

PAMPERING AT THE HEALING & WELLNESS CORNER

18 THINK YOURSELF

HAPPY

Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

22 POLLINATOR- FRIENDLY YARDS

Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants

24 PRESERVING THE HARVEST

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Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year

28 BACK-TO-SCHOOL WELLNESS

Tips to Keep Kids Healthy

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 11 business profile 13 global briefs 14 health briefs 16 community spotlight 17 business spotlight

22 green living 24 conscious eating 28 healthy kids 29 events calendar 30 ongoing events 30 classifieds 32 business directory August 2021

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f you want to be wealthy and happy, learn this lesson well: learn to work harder on yourself than you do on your job. I must admit that this is the most challenging assignment of one’s life. Personal development, i.e. working on and improving “you”, lasts a lifetime. What you become is far more important than what you get. The important question to ask on the job is not, “what am I getting?” Instead, ask, “What am I becoming?” What you become directly influences what you get. Think of it this way… most of what you have today, you have attracted by being/becoming the person you are today. The marketplace is a demanding place. There is plenty of opportunity, but you’ve got to get ready for it and prepare for it. We’ve got to spend a portion of this year getting ready for next year, and we’ve got to spend a portion of this decade getting ready for the next decade. Hopefully, the reason we’re here, looking well, doing fairly well, is because we spent a portion of the last decade getting ready for this decade. A big chunk of life is spent getting ready, getting prepared, and part of that is the ongoing development of skills. Personal development/self-improvement is a push, it’s a struggle, it’s a challenge. There wouldn’t be any winning without challenges. That’s what life is all about. It’s the struggle and the challenge, which develops our “selves”, our skills, to see what we can create in the way of value in the marketplace. Life is all about creating skills and value and taking those skills and values to the marketplace… and then what it will return to you. New habits don’t come easy, but they can be developed. Sometimes, when you develop a lot of momentum in one direction, it’s not that easy to change - but it is possible. It isn’t easy, but it’s possible. Learn the skills, put yourself through the paces, do the mental pushups, and get yourself ready. It’s one thing to be motivated, but it’s another thing to be motivated sufficiently to take the classes, do the reading, do the repetition, go through it over and over, until it becomes part of you. These are the challenges. They’re not easy, but they are challenges that if you win and develop and grow, they are what determine your place, your return, your equity, your worth… and that will get you your return from the marketplace. Dr. D Rodger ND, MBA

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Digestive

Homeopathic Solutions for Painful Feet

Feng Shui Certification Program, October 1-6

he Conscious Design Institute is excited to announce its fully accredited Professional Feng Shui Certification program. This program is all about your success! Bring the powerful wisdom of Feng Shui into your life and career with this groundbreaking training. Feng Shui is an ancient system that correlates health, wealth, happiness and prosperity with how we design, decorate, and arrange our homes and workplaces. Conscious Intentional Feng Shui is Feng Shui for the 21st Century. The system is an integration of ancient wisdom with modern day applications to create healing environments. Conscious Intentional Feng Shui bridges this 5,000-year-old science into the 21st century to address and benefit the environment of a rapidly changing multicultural world. Which we all need! The Feng Shui training is an amazing six days that are interactive, comprehensive, hands-on, and life changing. You will be prepared and inspired professionally, experience personal shifts and empowerment. The training takes place at the beautiful Waterfront Inn Resort, The Villages, Florida. This is an in-person event that will give you a time to enjoy the beauty and retreat of Florida’s finest, refresh and embrace new wisdom, you will make great connections, and emerge with confidence and passion with your newfound skills. Your teachers Renae Jensen and Mary Dennis have years of Feng Shui mastery, including Feng Shui for Commercial, Residential, Fashion, Real Estate and Interior Design. The program is recognized as a Gold Program with the International Feng Shui Guild. Become a Professional Feng Shui Consultant.

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Reflexology for Chronic Pain Relief

Divorce and Mediation

n many cases, the cause of chronic pain is unknown, and can take years for proper diagnosis and treatment. Syndromes like Fibromyalgia, arthritis, headaches, migraines and back pain can be debilitating, and afflict a great deal of people. `Pain is the nervous system’s way of a protective reaction when it senses damage or injury to the body. Acute pain is sharp and sudden, and lasts a short amount of time until healed. Chronic pain is different, as it lasts much longer or just does not go away. The pain signals continually send impulses through the nerve pathways, which can eventually add a negative impact to someone’s life. Our ears, face, feet, and hands comprise hundreds of points interconnected with the whole body, and reflexology treats them. Through stimulation, it is possible to send impulses through the central nervous system to all glands, organs, and systems of the body. Adding new, specialized protocols to a reflexology session, and applying a more direct focus to the Vagus Nerve (the longest cranial nerve in the body and very important), the central nervous system, cranial nerves and spine, essentially provides a greater opportunity and benefit to producing much needed relief and healing for both acute and chronic pain. Whether reflexology is being done on your ears, face, feet or hands, and no matter the issue at hand, one thing is for certain, this therapy has a positive effect on the entire body. See our website for August specials - atouchoflight.net. Tracy Lelo of “A Touch of Light” Energetic Healing and Reflexology. 4589 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 18088. 484-2396634. See ad, page 34.

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he stressful phrase around most people’s home is house cleaning. We all wish for a magical fairy to make it all better. Well, your wish has come true, NJ Cleaning Fairies have a knack for professionally beautifying and deep cleaning your home or office setting, they not only make your place look clean but are detailed for those gross spots, you can never get “clean”. One time home or apartment clean outs, scheduled house cleaning, Illness prevention clean ups and scheduled contract cleanings, these fairies do it all. NJ Cleaning Fairies will sterilize with steam to 240 degrees for COVID & illness prevention along with having truthful all-natural options for kids and pets for those who want or need to stay healthy from those harsh chemicals. NJ Cleaning Fairies, a locally owned female business, is fully insured, background checked, and are extremely attentive to your specific needs and will provide you peace of mind with concerns of people in your home or business. Call them today at 908-674-2189 to schedule an appointment for a quote on your place. Serving Warren, Sussex, Morris and Hunterdon Counties in New Jersey and Northampton and Monroe Counties in Pennsylvania. For more info: www.NJCleaningFairies.com. Like us on Facebook. Get her what she really want for Valentines Day, a clean house! Mention this ad in Natural Awakenings and get 15% off scheduled contract cleanings. See ad, page 32. 10

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ivorce has mental anguishes that are similar to death. However, divorce does not have to be financially devastating. Through the mediation process, divorce can be finalized in a more peaceful, healthier manner… greatly beneficial for everyone, especially when children are involved. Dignified Separation Mediation Services is a NJ-accredited mediator that will guide you through this process for your family’s overall wellbeing. Typical litigation divorces frequently cost a minimum of $15,000 (based on regional statistics) with a $5,000 retainer, and can drag on for more than 18 months, giving each party (and children) added stress. Dignified Separation does not charge retainer fees. You pay for the hours you use, making this service cost effective. New Jersey courts order mediation. By choosing mediation first, you and your spouse, not the court system, set the pace of your divorce. This results in less stress and lower costs. Dignified Separation calculates financial mandatories and child support, just as the NJ courts allow, but we do that, keeping in mind what will work best for your family. We cannot mediate all divorces. In situations where restraining orders are in place, it poses a legal issue for face-to-face mediation. Visit our website, DignifiedMediation.com, for important information that will help you decide if mediation is best for you. If you and your spouse could benefit from this service, call today at 908-693-0242. Mention this ad in Natural Awakenings Magazine when you call to book an appointment, and we will waive the cost of your first consultation. Notary Public services are available. See ad, page 34.

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Organic Fruit Trees and Berry Bushes For Sale at Bear Creek Organics Edible Landscape Nursery

all is the ideal time to plant fruit trees and berry bushes. And this is a great year to plant them in YOUR yard. Bear Creek Organics has an enormous selection of organically managed fruit trees and berry bushes for sale. We carry a wide variety of plants perfect for backyard orchards, edible landscapes, edible schoolyards, permaculture gardens, food forests and more. We specialize in organic backyard food production and carry hundreds of varieties of fruit trees, berry bushes, nut trees and more! We have spent years accumulating the best heirloom varieties that are easy to grow, disease resistant, locally adapted, and specifically suited for our local region. We have also put a strong focus on carrying truly unique plants and varieties because we want you

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Eat Oily Fish to Live Longer Omega-3 fatty acids have previously been linked to better heart, brain, eye and joint health, and a new large-scale analysis published in Nature Communications suggests that omega-3s from oily fish may also extend lifespan. Researchers reviewed pooled data from 17 studies of 42,466 people that were followed an average of 16 years. Those that had the highest amount of fish-based omega-3s in their blood—at the 90th percentile—had a 13 percent lower risk for death than people with omega-3 levels in the 10th percentile. The risk of dying from cardiovascular disease was 15 percent lower and from cancer 11 percent lower. The blood levels of alpha-linolenic acid omega-3s obtained from plant-based sources like nuts and flaxseed did not show a conclusive link to lower mortality.

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Eat Produce to Lower Stress and Heart Disease People needing a push to eat more fruits and vegetables might be motivated by two new studies from Australia’s Edith Cowan University. Studying data from 8,600 Australians between the ages of 25 and 91, researchers found people that ate at least 470 grams (about two cups) of fruits and vegetables per day had 10 percent lower stress levels compared to those that ate less than half that amount. “Vegetables and fruits contain important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, flavonoids and carotenoids that can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, and therefore improve mental wellbeing,” says lead author Simone Radavelli-Bagatini. In a second study based on 23 years of data on 50,000 Danes, researchers found that those that consumed one cup each day of the most nitrate-rich vegetables like leafy greens and beets had about a 2.5 mmHg lower systolic blood pressure and a 12 to 26 percent lower risk of peripheral artery disease, heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. Eating more than one cup daily didn’t increase the benefits, they found, and blending greens into smoothies (but not pulp-destroying juicing) is a good option for increasing intake.

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Certain gut microbiota can predict possible causes of mortality, reports a new study from Finland’s University of Turku. Researchers collected stool samples from 7,055 Finnish adults around 50 years old and followed them for 15 years. They found that greater numbers of bacteria from the Enterobacteria family increase the risk of death from cancer, respiratory disorders and gastrointestinal disease. “Many bacterial strains that are known to be harmful were among the Enterobacteria predicting mortality, and our lifestyle choices can have an impact on their amount in the gut,” says study co-author Teemu Niiranen.

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Herbs to Your Success a Holistic Wellness Mainstay in Lehigh Valley by Sheila Julson

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eople keep asking me, ‘are you ever going to retire?’ I tell them no. I still have to get the word out about herbs and essential oils!” laughs Vanessa Sabatine, a nutritional consultant and owner of Herbs to Your Success, a wellness ‘spapothecary.’ Open since 1994, Herbs to Your Success is a pioneer in Lehigh Valley’s natural health movement. The business offers a full line of essential oils, herbal teas and tea blends, wellness accessories and spa services including massage and detox therapies. Sabatine notes that when she first opened 27 years ago, there was a lack of information or skepticism about herbs and essential oils. Although today people are more knowledgeable of holistic wellness remedies, education is still a large component of Sabatine’s business. With an overwhelming barrage of information—and misinformation—on the internet, Sabatine notes that people might incorrectly self-diagnose or seek herbal remedies that might not be effective for them. There might also be something else available that better suits their needs. Sabatine emphasizes the importance of seek16

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ing local guidance from an experienced professional. Sabatine teaches customers about herbs and how to use them. She will also customize herbal tea blends. Sabatine offers creative educational activities such as Essential Oils Bingo. Participants are given a Bingo card with names of essential oils and supplements in each square. As each herb or oil is called out, Sabatine explains the benefits and uses of each. The next Essential Oils Bingo takes place October 16. Sabatine will be at the Holistic Expo in Allentown, September 18-19.

Building Spapothecary from Personal Experience

Sabatine’s own weight loss journey eventually led her to form Herbs to Your Success. She discovered gurmar, an herb commonly used in ayurvedic medicine to curb cravings for sweets, which helped her achieve her weight loss goals. From there, she researched other herbal remedies and started offering detoxifying body wraps in people’s homes before opening the business. Herbs to Your Success has an infrared sauna, which mimics the healthy rays of the sun and detoxifies more comfortably

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than traditional steam saunas. The oxygen sauna provides extra oxygen to the body, which can improve circulation. There is also an oxygen bar. The ionic footbath is designed to pull out toxins from the body through the pores of the feet. The salt booth uses halotherapy, which helps to remove impurities from the lungs. It can also help improve respiratory and skin issues. In addition, there are toning tables and a chi machine, both of which encourage lymph drainage. The herbal wraps, which can tone and firm the skin, are available as deluxe whole body wraps or partial wraps targeted for specific areas. Sabatine has added another massage therapist to her team to offer medical style massages. New offerings include lomi lomi, a Hawaiian massage that uses long, flowing strokes; and Thai ball, which includes an herbal blend. Sabatine offers a “Cleansing Club,” in which one can buy a package to access five different spa modalities.

Keeping Up with Trends

Herbs to Your Success was considered an essential business during last year’s pandemic closures. Sabatine offered natural hand sanitizer and natural cleaning products. She continues to see a high demand for immune-boosting natural remedies such as elderberry syrup. “If I see a trend, I try to pick up in it,” says Sabatine. She offers Winter Wellness Kits in which one can make immune boosting remedies at home. The kits include herbs and oils to make hawthorn cordial, elderberry syrup, vitamin C pearls, topical trauma oil and holy basil tea. Sabatine has overcome many hurdles during the 27 years she has been in business, from flooding at her first location in Easton, to the 2008 Great Recession and recently, the pandemic. She plans to serve the Lehigh Valley’s wellness needs for years to come. “I truly believe in herbs and essential oils. I see people coming in that still do not have much knowledge, so somebody has to be here to help them.” Herbs to Your Success is located at 64 South Main St., in Nazareth. For more information, call 610-365-8996 or visit HerbsToYourSuccess.com.

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center with an approachable, down-to-earth ambiance, where she didn’t feel rushed to get clients in and out. She wove the best, most beautiful attributes from other facilities where she had worked into The Healing & Wellness Corner, which she opened June 26, 2020.

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icensed massage therapist and esthetician Jamie Brotzman knows that when people look good, they also feel good. After overcoming a longtime battle with acne, she was motivated to pursue a career in esthetics to help others achieve beautiful skin naturally, without Jamie Brotzman harmful pharmaceuticals or antibiotics. Her own wellness journey led her to open The Healing & Wellness Corner, offering massage, facials, reiki, waxing and organic body wraps. “I tried several remedies and harmful drugs to cure acne, and they hadn’t worked,” Brotzman recalls. “I knew there had to be something besides taking a pill to improve the skin.” In 2004, she graduated at the top of her class from Allentown School of Cosmetology’s new esthetics program. Immediately upon graduating from Allentown School of Cosmetology, Brotzman enrolled in the Massage Therapy Program at Health Options Institute, from where she graduated in 2007. She added massage therapy to her wellness toolbox because she had seen her father suffer from back pain after an injury he sustained while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. “Massage therapy goes hand-in-hand with the natural healing approaches I believe in,” she says. She has recently added craniosacral therapy into her intuitive massage therapy services. After working at high-end salons, spas, chiropractic offices and yoga studios, Brotzman wanted to open her own wellness

Hours of love and soul went into designing The Healing & Wellness Corner’s space. She did a complete renovation and upgrade of the space, adding sinks into all the treatment rooms to ensure sanitary precautions. Brotzman understood that hygiene was of upmost importance even before the pandemic; now it is even more relevant. The renovations took almost a year, which is why you hear Brotzman refer to her space as “her baby.” The Healing & Wellness Corner clients can choose from an array of facials including Timeless Beauty, a customer favorite that includes a vitamin mask to nourish the skin, along with antioxidant serums and an extensive lymphatic drainage facial massage. There’s the Deep Cleansing Acne Eliminator facial, and Dapper Dan, a special facial designed for men. Brotzman also customizes facials for individualized skin types and for each season. “Skin changes with the seasons, so skin care regimens should be tailored to suit those changes,” she notes. Brotzman uses Eminence Organic Skin Care, a Hungarian-based, small-batch line of skin products made with fresh ingredients including fruits and herbal extracts. The line is free from artificial additives that can irritate the skin and cause blemishes and inflammation. She’s noticed an improvement in many of her client’s skin during the pandemic because more people had worked from home and didn’t wear as much pore-clogging makeup. She adds that working in offices with closed windows, stale air and fluorescent lights also adversely affect the skin. As an intuitive massage therapist, Brotzman believes it’s important to forge connections with clients so they feel relaxed and get the most from their massages. Most of her massages are 90 minutes or longer. Appointments include completing a detailed intake form and a consult prior to the start of treatment. Unlike many facilities that consider essential oils, hot towels and cupping as add-ons and thus charge extra, there is no upcharge for those services at The Healing & Wellness Corner. Brotzman believes that this is all part of one’s therapy and includes those in the price of service. Brotzman uses doTerra essential oils. There’s an essential oils diffuser at the center’s entrance that treats clients to the aroma of energetic citrus blends. Upon leaving, a diffuser emits relaxing scents such as lavender. Brotzman stays motivated every day by seeing people walk out the door feeling good. “I’ll see somebody walk through the door in a sour mood, tense, with their shoulders scrunched, but by the time they leave, they’re a different person. They are so relaxed they can’t remember where they parked their car. That’s why I do this,” she concludes. The Healing & Wellness Corner is located at 101 N. 4th Street, in Easton. For more information, visit 484-861-7287 or visit HealingWellnessCorner.com. See ad, page 11. August 2021

THINK YOURSELF HAPPY Seven Ways to Change Your Mind and Be Happier

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hat is happiness? Aristotle pondered it, our country’s founders encouraged its pursuit, but only now—thanks to the thriving field of Positive Psychology—have we learned more precisely how to attain and sustain it. In thousands of studies in the last two decades, researchers have watched babies share crackers, put Tibetan monks in brain scanners, asked college students to do kind deeds and explored databases, among other strategies. A major finding has emerged: Happiness is, to a great degree, in our own hands—or more exactly, our own minds. “You get to choose,” says trailblazing researcher Barbara Fredrickson, author of Positivity and Love 2.0 and a professor at the University of North Carolina. “No matter where your river of emotions flows today, over time and with continued effort and attention, you can change its course and location to live a happier, more positive life.” Using advanced brain imaging technology, neuroscientists and psychologists have discovered that the brain is “plastic” and malleable. When we change our thinking and actions in positive ways, brain neurons start rewiring themselves to make newfound happiness settle in, especially if our practices are repetitive. “Interestingly, changes can start quite quickly,” says neuroscientist Andrew Newberg, who has authored 10 books on the brain, emotions and spirituality, including Words Can Change Your Brain. “For those changes to become more fully ingrained, it can take a few months, but it does not necessarily require hours a day for many years.” A change in thinking shifted the behavior and life of John Peterson, a sales manager at a major West Coast auto retailer 18

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and editor of SafeDriveGear.com. “I was unhappy and miserable, so I decided to give gratitude a shot,” he recalls. “It was mechanical to start, but the reactions I got turned into a domino effect.” Instead of giving cursory thanks, he praised a co-worker’s kindness in handing him a daily cup of coffee; now they chat about their families. Instead of “keeping myself to myself,” he offered to help a neighbor he barely knew to clean gutters; now they’re “barbecue besties,” he says, adding, “I was kind of blown away at the incredible effect gratitude had on my life, both in improving my mental health and boosting my relationships. It was a real revelation to me!” Positive psychologists offer two major approaches: adopting habits that encourage happiness and clearing away the mental debris that blocks it. Many books and websites offer a wide range of theories, techniques and tips. “The most effective practices for you are the ones that you enjoy and are willing to do more often,” says Tchiki Davis, Ph.D., a Psychology Today blogger and founder of The Berkeley Well-Being Institute. The following are researchbased methods to enhance happiness:

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The difference between languishing and flourishing, says Fredrickson in her book Positivity, is constructing a life in which heartfelt positive experiences outnumber the negatives by three to one. Positive experiences that flow from feelings such as gratitude, serenity, hope, awe and love can be as simple as exchanging smiles with a passerby, patting a friend on the back, joking

with a cashier, picking up something that someone has dropped or planting a kiss on a son’s head. She emphasizes that the experiences must be authentic and heartfelt: acting “Pollyanna-ish” out of habit or pasting on a smile can actually make us feel worse, and positivity can turn toxic if it’s relentlessly turned on 100 percent of the time. “True happiness is not rigid and unchanging,” she says. When it comes to marriage, five positive interactions for every negative one is the “magic ratio” that makes it happy and stable, according to studies by renowned relationship psychologist John Gottman, author of What Makes Love Last. “Successful long-term relationships are created through small words, small gestures and small acts,” he writes.

Flip negativity by reframing experiences

Positive reframing involves shifting misery-making thinking to see the positive side of any situation. Canadian researchers reported in a 340-person survey at APA PsycNet that during the pandemic, reframing was the most effective mental health strategy; people practicing it gradually felt better, while people that vented, distracted themselves or disengaged from others fared worse. Reframing strategies include viewing a problem as a challenge, a learning opportunity or a way to help others; finding the higher purpose or divine order in a bad situation; exploring what the unexpected benefits might be; and finding humor in a situation.

that people that practice self-compassion have less self-doubt and fewer negative thoughts, are less likely to feel anxious or depressed, enjoy better health and relationships and are more resilient and motivated to change.

wasn’t very nice. I may have some extra pounds, but this healthy body has gotten me through a freaking pandemic! Show a little respect, okay?’ This quiets her down because I’ve recognized her and addressed her, and I feel an inner sense of victory because I’ve brought a positive truth to bear. It’s a very empowering practice.”

Another way to handle the inner critic is to transform it by befriending and chatting with it, a method used in voice dialogue Clear away pain by therapy and in the Internal Family Systems questioning assumptions approach. Jackie Graybill, a Seattle songwriter and piano teacher, calls her “mean Of our estimated 12,000 to 60,000 girl” inner critic Brutista Dynasticus. thoughts per day, about 80 percent are “I’ll find myself responding to an inner negative and 95 percent are repetitive, says thought like, ‘You look fat. Just how much the National Science Foundation. Those weight have you gained over COVID?!’ noisy mental loops dampen our spirits with a recognition like, ‘Oh, Brutista, that by repetitively telling us that something Box 421 Emmaus, PA 18049 • P: 610-421-4443 • F: 610-421-4445 LVEditor@NaturalAwakeningsMag.com • www.NaturalAwakeningsMag.com

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the inner critic 3 Defuse with caring self-talk

Berating ourselves for our shortcomings is a sure route to suffering, but applying self-compassion powerfully lowers the volume. It involves three elements: treating ourselves as kindly as we would a dear friend; realizing that making mistakes is intrinsically human so we’re not alone; and non-judgmentally facing our emotions without denying or indulging them, according to its major theorist, psychologist Kristin Neff, author of Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind. Numerous studies show August 2021

regretful should not have happened in the past or is going to happen to blight the future. Few worries have real credence: A Cornell University study found that 85 percent of what people worry about never happens. Of the 15 percent of worries that did happen, 79 percent of people found they handled the problem better than they had expected or that they learned a valuable lesson from it. Cognitive behavioral therapists help clients to examine those beliefs and assumptions, challenge the dysfunctional ones and try out different interpretations to uncover the truth. Victor Blue, a Tampa transportation engineer, examined his difficult relationship with a tyrannical father by asking himself two questions that spiritual teacher and author Byron Katie suggests applying to any painful thought: “Is it true? Can you absolutely know it’s true?” Self-inquiring deeply, Blue realized he had a distorted view: His father had in fact loved him, but had lacked the capacity to show it with warmth or tenderness. “My father started with very little and saw a tough world and treated everyone tough,” he says. “And I came to realize that yes, I am able to father myself.”

the heart by 5Open deepening gratitude

Perhaps the most popular and direct approach to happiness is gratitude. Research shows that feeling and expressing thankfulness significantly boosts emotional well-being, makes us feel more connected and generous to others, and improves health and sleep quality. In one study, writing a few sentences of

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gratitude once per week for 10 weeks increased optimism and hope in participants; they even exercised more and had fewer doctor visits than those writing about aggravations. Writing a thankyou letter to someone we haven’t appreciated enough in the past can induce a sense of well-being that lasts for at least six months, a University of Pennsylvania study found. Gratitude can be cultivated simply by daily journaling; writing a list every few days often works even better, research indicates. The more concrete the items are and the more freshly observed, the better: Rather than, “I’m grateful for my daughter,” it might be, “I’m grateful for my daughter because she made me laugh at breakfast by making a funny face.” Some people kick off their day by writing two thank-you emails; others find creative ways to fold gratitude into relationships. During the pandemic, Nadia Charif, a San Jose-based wellness and health advisor at Coffeeble.com, shared with her boyfriend a note-taking phone app in which they wrote the ways they appreciated each other during the day. “Somehow, no matter how frayed our nerves were, we remembered the last lovely entry and melted like ice to water,” she says. “It diffused many arguments before they escalated.”

the noisy mind with meditation, 6 Quiet prayer and mindfulness

Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Newberg and other neuroscientists studied meditating Buddhist monks, prayerful Catholic nuns and mindfulness meditators. They found that each practice has its own distinctive pattern of brain activity, yet all three deactivate the brain regions that underlie mind chatter. That “default mode network” is constantly ruminating, nagging and making sure we avoid trouble. Sustained spiritual practices gradually turn down its everyday volume, which may explain in part the well-documented link between spiritual practices and well-being. Even brief meditations can have a quieting effect, counsels New York City psychologist and mindfulness teacher Loch Kelly, author of Shift into Freedom. In a quiet moment, he suggests, “Ask yourself, ‘What is here right now if there is no problem to solve?’”

up others with 7 Lift a positive outlook

The more we give with a full heart, the more happiness we experience, studies show—and the benefits radiate far beyond ourselves. Following nearly 5,000 people over 20 years, Harvard researchers found that one person’s happiness triggers a chain reaction up to three degrees away, lifting the spirits not only of friends, but friends’ friends, and their friends’ friends’ friends. Effects can last up to one year. It’s a vital way to help the world, says Fredrickson. “The happiness that you experience together with others has ripple effects, both biological and behavioral, that make whole communities healthier.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Gardening for Wildlife with Native Plants by Betsy S. Franz

or some people, perfectly mowed lawns without a trace of a weed or an insect makes them proud, but they may not realize that this method of gardening and landscaping could be harming the local ecosystem and the important pollinators that we rely on to keep food and flowers reproducing. Pollinators are the creatures that move pollen grains from the male anther of one plant to the female stigma of another, thereby helping plants to produce seeds for the next generation. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, these hardworking animals pollinate more than 75 percent of the world’s flowering plants and nearly 75 percent of our crops, including

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Like many species, some pollinators are showing steady population declines, attributed in part to habitat loss and exposure to pesticides. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that grassy lawns occupy almost 2 percent of the total U.S. land mass, making grass the single largest irrigated crop in the country, which is why the way that people garden and maintain their landscapes can either harm or help pollinators. Many people spending more time at home last year due to the pandemic did more gardening and maintaining of their own landscapes, often without realizing the significance and impact of their activities. “Now, for the first time in its history, gardening has taken on a role that transcends the needs of the gardener. Like it or not, gardeners have become important players in the management of our nation’s wildlife,” writes Douglas Tallamy, an agriculture and natural resources professor at the University of Delaware, in his book Bringing Nature Home. “Bees are what comes to mind when most people think of pollinators, but pollinators include many other species, including some flies, moths, butterflies, wasps and beetles, as well as bats, hummingbirds and even a few mammals,” says David Mizejewski, a naturalist with the National Wildlife Federation. Fortunately, the same principles that make home landscapes more inviting to pollinators also make it safer and friendlier for a wide variety of wildlife.

Rethink the Perfect Landscape “One of the main dangers for pollinators is loss of appropriate habitat,” says Andre

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Kessler, an ecology and evolutionary biology professor at Cornell University. “To help them, give up your idea of the perfect, manicured landscape and aim to restore their preferred habitat.” Kessler suggests leaving part of a landscape a bit untidy by including native plants and mowing less often. “An island of native vegetation usually provides flowering plants year-round and, similarly important, nesting sites for native bees,” he says. Tallamy advocates halving the total amount of space devoted to lawns in the continental U.S.—reducing water, pesticide and fertilizer use—and replacing grass with plants that sustain more animal life. Leave the leaves, sticks and debris, says Mizejewski. “Many species rely on leaf litter for food, shelter and nesting material. Many moth and butterfly caterpillars overwinter in fallen leaves before emerging in spring.”

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With so many different species of pollinators across the diverse terrain of America, few plants work for all locales. Most experts believe the best option is choosing native plants. The Pollinator Partnership (Pollinator.org) lists plants for each zone by ZIP code, as well as the pollinators they attract. There are also native plant societies in many areas that offer specific recommendations.

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home gardener can do to overcome the pollinator and broader biodiversity crisis is to avoid using any pesticides,” says Kessler. “The uncontrolled use of insecticides and herbicides is the major reason for the dramatic loss of insect life in general and most other organisms depending on those insects.” “It is now within the power of individual gardeners to do something that we all dream of doing: to make a difference,” Tallamy writes. “In this case, the difference will be to the future of biodiversity, to the native plants and animals of North America, and the ecosystems that sustain them.” Betsy S. Franz is a freelance writer and photographer who seeks a loving, sustainable balance between the nature of our world and the inner nature of man.

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enough, but levels can be increased with lemon juice. Vegetable pickles become acidic through the addition of vinegar. Heat-sealed jars are shelf-stable if the seals remain intact. Paul Fehribach, chef and co-owner of Big Jones, a restaurant in Chicago, gives canning tips in The Big Jones Cookbook. For pickles and preserves, he recommends using a simple canning kit with a tool to lift jars in and out of boiling water, a jar rack that sits in the bottom of a stock pot and Mason jars with new canning lids to hold the food. Both Paster and Fehribach suggest using professionally tested recipes. “Go to a reliable source, whether it’s a cookbook or a website, because there are some food safety issues. Recipes have been calibrated to have the right ratio of water and vinegar to vegetables to ensure it’s acidic enough,” says Paster. “Pickles are a great place to begin because they’re really hard to mess up.”

Preserving the Harvest Classic Ways to Store Garden Bounty All Year by Julie Peterson

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hether gardening, purchasing at farmers’ markets or ordering from a community supported agriculture farm, preservation techniques capture the bounty of the harvest and ensure availability of fresh flavors year-round.

Dehydrating

“Dehydrating machines can be purchased for about $50, but an oven that goes down to a temperature of 150 or less will work,” says Brekke Bounds, educator at City Grange, a garden center in Chicago. Before dehydrating, consider the end use. Peaches or cherries can be cut into bite-size pieces. Roma or cherry tomatoes, sliced or cut in half and dried, can go in winter soups and stews. “Apple chips are super-easy,” Bounds says. “Core and slice with a mandoline, dunk in a lemon solution, sprinkle with cinnamon, dehydrate and store in an airtight jar.” Foods can be seasoned or marinated before drying. “We make zucchini bacon for vegan BLTs,” says Anthony Damiano, chef proprietor at Counter Culture restaurant, in Vero Beach, Florida. Dried herbs chopped in a food processor can be stored in airtight containers and used up to a year later as flavorful salad toppings or soup mixes.

Canning

“One of my go-to methods is water bath canning,” says Emily Paster, author of The Joys of Jewish Preserving. “It’s a really safe and effective method of home preservation for high-acid foods. Certain kinds of microorganisms, most specifically botulism, can’t live in a high-acid environment.” Fruits that go into jams and jellies are typically acidic 24

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The pickling process can be done without water bath canning, but the jars must remain refrigerated. The fun is in the quickness and variability of the recipes. Beyond traditional cucumber pickles, excellent pickles can be made with green beans, carrots, onions, cauliflower and green tomatoes. Brine can be dill, spicy or sweet. Damiano makes refrigerator pickles with a variety of local organic produce, including radishes, okra and other vegetables. The pickles are great for eating and can be used in salads and recipes like plant-based tostadas.

Fermenting

“Fermentation is an essential part of how people everywhere make effective use of food resources,” says Sandor Ellix Katz, fermentation revivalist in Liberty, Tennessee, and author of The Art of Fermentation. “Fermentation produces alcohol, helps preserve food by producing acids and makes foods more digestible, more nutritious, more delicious and sometimes less toxic.” Cultures around the world developed fermentation techniques as a practical method to prevent food decomposition. Studies show that fermented foods and

beverages provide beneficial probiotics to the gut microbiome. Anyone can give fermentation a try with ordinary kitchen tools—a knife, cutting board, mixing bowl and a jar. “Certain ferments, such as yogurt or tempeh, require specific temperature ranges,” advises Katz.

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Cold Storage

Many fruits and vegetables freeze well, but a basement or backyard root cellar is a no-electricity, cold storage method. Items that store well in a root cellar include most root crops and firm fruits like apples and pears. “Root cellars use the natural, cool, moist conditions underground for fruit and vegetable storage. Earth-sheltered options work best for cooler climates where the ground temp is naturally cooler,” says Laurie Neverman in Denmark, Wisconsin, creator of CommonSenseHome.com. Those with no outdoor spot or cold basement room can still use cold storage. “Some crops like onions, garlic, potatoes, winter squash, apples and carrots keep well in dark, dry, cool room temperatures of about 55 degrees,” says Neverman. Food preservation methods extend the blessings of the harvest. A little preparation now will provide edible delights for months to come. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach out at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

‘Clean the Garden’ Kimchi This easy kimchi recipe turns common garden veggies into a spicy probiotic ferment that’s loaded with good bacteria and health benefits. yield: 32 servings 4 Tbsp sea salt and 4 cups water 1 lb Chinese cabbage (napa or bok choy preferred, but other cabbage will do) 1 daikon radish or a few red radishes 1 to 2 carrots 1 to 2 (minimum) onions (or shallots or leeks) 3 to 4 (minimum) cloves garlic 3 to 4 hot red chilies to taste (seeds removed, dried is fine, nothing with preservatives) 2 to 3 Tbsp (minimum) fresh grated ginger root Prepare brine in a nonreactive container such as a glass bowl or large measuring cup. Mix water and salt, and stir thoroughly to dissolve salt. Cut up cabbage, radishes and carrots. (Add in other vegetables as an option.) Mix vegetables together and move them into fermentation vessel. Cover vegetables with brine. Use a fermentation weight or plate with a heavy object to weigh the vegetables down and keep them below the brine. (Mix more brine if needed to make sure vegetables are completely submerged.) Put a cloth over the fermentation vessel and wait for vegetables to soften (a few hours or overnight). Drain the brine from the vegetables, reserving it. Give the vegetables a taste. They should be salty, but not too salty. Sprinkle on additional salt, if needed, and mix; rinse if too salty. Mix the onion, garlic, chilies and ginger into the drained vegetables and blend well. Pack the vegetable mix into the fermentation vessel. Use the fermentation weight or plate to press it down until the brine covers the kimchi-in-progress. Add a little brine back, if needed, to make sure the vegetables are completely covered. Cover the fermentation vessel with a cloth and leave it on the counter for about a week. Taste test to check the fermentation. When happy with the flavor, the kimchi is done. Store in the refrigerator in a glass container to stop the fermentation. Recipe by Laurie Neverman at CommonSenseHome.com.

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Pineapple Tepache

yield: about 1 quart

over the pineapple, then add additional water as needed to cover the pineapple. Cover with a loose lid or cloth and stir daily. Ferment for 2 to 5 days, depending upon temperature and desired level of fermentation. It’ll get fizzy, then develop a pronounced sourness after a few days. Taste each day after the first few to evaluate developing flavor. Strain out the solids. Enjoy fresh or refrigerate for up to a couple of weeks.

½ cup sugar, or more, to taste (ideally piloncillo, panela or another unrefined sugar, but any type of sugar will work) Peel and core of 1 pineapple (eat the rest of the fruit), cut into 1- to 2-inch pieces 1 cinnamon stick and/or a few whole cloves and/or other spices (optional) Dissolve the sugar in about 1 cup of water. Place the pineapple skin and core pieces and spices into the vessel. Pour the sugar water

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Tepache is a wonderful, effervescent, lightly fermented pineapple beverage. It’s made from the skins and core of pineapple, making use of the parts typically discarded.

Recipe is an exclusive first look from the forthcoming book, Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys (Chelsea Green Publishing, October 2021).

1 to 2 watermelon radishes ¼ cup white wine vinegar ¼ cup rice wine vinegar ½ cup water 1 tsp pink Himalayan salt 1 tsp sugar 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 tsp ginger, microplaned ½ tsp peppercorns, lightly crushed

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Place in a single layer on dehydrator trays, making sure not to overlap. Set the dehydrator to 145° F and let the strips dehydrate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove them when they are crispy. Thicker strips may take longer. Eat immediately or store in an airtight container. Recipe by Chef Anthony Damiano at Counter Culture, in Vero Beach, Florida.

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In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, maple syrup, liquid smoke, chipotle chili pepper powder and season generously with black pepper. Whisk to combine. Using a vegetable peeler or mandoline, Lehigh Valley Edition

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slice zucchini length-wise into thin strips. Place strips in bowl and toss until coated in marinade. Let sit for several hours or overnight.

2 medium zucchini 2 Tbsp grape seed oil 2 Tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp liquid smoke Pinch chipotle chili pepper powder Freshly ground black pepper

Wash and peel watermelon radishes. With a sharp knife or mandoline slicer, slice radishes into round discs. In a nonreactive saucepan, bring the water, white wine vinegar, rice wine vinegar, salt and sugar to a boil. Simmer for 1 minute or until the sugar and salt are dissolved. Remove from heat and add the garlic, ginger and peppercorns. Pour the hot liquid including the garlic and peppercorns over the radishes. Let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate.

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fter a year dealing with the ups and downs of pandemic-era schooling, many parents are anticipating their children’s return to school with mixed emotions. “Families indeed have had a rough time in the pandemic, resulting in increased food insecurity, weakened social skills, splintered attention spans due to constant multitasking and arguments over screen time, yet many families also feel that they grew closer together as they coped with the adversity,” says Jenifer Joy Madden, author of How To Be a Durable Human. As we wave our children off to classes, we can draw on those hard-won, deeper ties by taking steps to ensure our children’s health and well-being. Here are some suggested strategies:

Hold a family sit-down

Meet as a group to talk about schedules and logistics to make sure everyone’s commitments will work together, recommends Erika Beckles Camez, Ph.D., a licensed family therapist in Temecula, California. “Talk as a family about how everyone feels about going back to school and intentionally tell your student that throughout the year if they are needing support or are feeling overwhelmed or concerned, they can always talk to you to work through the issue together,” she says.

Reset bedtime creep

“During the summer, bedtime tends to creep later and later. Two weeks before school starts, begin to reset bedtime by reversing the creep by 15 minutes every few nights,” suggests Amber Trueblood, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Culver City, California, and author of Stretch Marks. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that 28

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children 6 to 12 years of age sleep nine to 12 hours a night and teenagers 13 to 18 sleep eight to 10 hours. Getting enough sleep, it advises, leads to “improved attention, behavior, learning, memory, emotional regulation, quality of life, and mental and physical health.” Sleep experts recommend not allowing kids to be on device screens beginning an hour before bedtime, and perhaps storing devices in another room.

Buoy them with breakfast

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, children that eat a complete breakfast have been shown to work faster, make fewer math mistakes and show improved concentration, alertness, comprehension and memory. “Get in the habit of a healthy breakfast that contains a mix of lean proteins, healthy fats and unrefined carbohydrates and fiber,” advises Amy Spindel, a functional holistic nutritionist in Plano, Texas. “That might be something like eggs scrambled with spinach in olive oil; a smoothie with greens, coconut milk, nut butter, cherries and steamed cauliflower; or a small bowl of steel-cut oatmeal with berries and almond butter alongside some turkey sausage. These types of combinations help promote stable blood sugar until lunchtime, which means your child will be able to focus on learning and social interactions instead of their tummies.”

Satisfy them with healthy snacks

There’s a metabolic reason students head straight for the fridge when they

Children need healthy, whole-food, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain. get home—but it’s best if they can’t grab sweets. “Children need healthy, wholefood, nutritious snacks after school to fuel both their bodies and their brain,” says Uma Naidoo, M.D., a Harvard-based nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef and author of This Is Your Brain on Food. To support optimal brain development and help lower kids’ anxiety and hyperactivity levels, she suggests snacks rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, B12 and D, and iron and folate, such as: n “Fries” cooked in an air fryer to crisp up zucchini, carrots or green beans n Veggie dips or hummus made with chickpeas, carrots, beets or spinach n Almond butter on celery sticks, or seed butter for dipping sweet peppers or apple slices n Homemade fish sticks made by heating salmon pieces in an air fryer n Granola that includes walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds

Take allergy precautions

About one in 14 U.S. children has a food allergy. Anisha Angella, an early childhood specialist and author of Easing Allergy Anxiety in Children, recommends taking special precautions with an allergy-prone child, including frequent handwashing; carrying an EpiPen for sudden, severe reactions that require an epinephrine injection; and not sharing foods. “Connect with their teachers,” she advises. “They want to help in any way, too. When a child sees an adult that supports their allergy safety in all environments, they feel comfortable, and that lessens anxiety.” “Readjusting from the pandemic will take patience and perseverance on the part of parents,” says Madden. “Having the family start simple wellness habits can help.” Health writer Ronica O’Hara can be contacted at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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The term forest bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, sounds a little more exotic than it is, but the effects are monumental. There is growing research that supports the Far East tradition and understanding that spending time in the deep woods has profound healing power. Over time, forest bathing can produce quantifiable changes in the body and mind. Plus, the added benefit is that it just feels good. Learn about the philosophy and practice and receive practical tips on how to carry on with the practice at home. All sessions begin at 10am unless otherwise noted. Cost is $30 for the 2-hour session and will include a custom reusable water bottle. 24-hour advanced sign-up is required by calling the Spa Concierge at 1-800-WOODLOCH option 2, option 2.

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Anxiety and Stress Relief with Effortless Meditation™, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Greg Schweitzer. This meditation technique is recommended by physicians as a key for self-care. Relief from - insomnia, high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fatigue, and more. FREE introduction, online Video Conference, Pre-register 610-670-6700.

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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

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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. Yoga to Soothe the Soul – Gentle yoga to restore balance and release stress. Cost: donations $5-$15 suggested. Every Sunday at 6pm starting on February 7, 2021. Contact Info: www.rebeccarosereiki.com. Call: 484-280-4963.

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 610-6180467. 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 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. 2:00-3:00 pm, $75 per 6 classes, Twin Ponds Center, Pre-register: 610-398-9652

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: 7:00-9:00pm. Visit Facebook group or call (610) 838-5463 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: 610-398-9652 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 610882-2253 or hnthealy@aol.com.

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SERVICES 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.

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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

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saturday 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

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MEDIATION SERVICES DIGNIFIED SEPARATION MEDIATION SERVICE 908-693-0242 DignifiedMediation@gmail.com DignifiedMediation.com

Dignified Separation Mediation Services, focuses on helping couples who are going through the divorce process. Mediation is a cost-effective way to divorce. Mediation is peaceful and healthier for families and children. We do offer COVID safe face to face services or video meetings, which ever you and your spouse are more comfortable. Free consultation available. See spotlight article, page 10.

NATURAL FAMILY MEDICINE MAULFAIR MEDICAL CENTER

Conrad Maulfair, D.O. 5925 Tilghman Street, Suite 90 Allentown, PA 18104 • 610-682-2104 DrMaulfair.com • PurelyYouDetox.com

Dr. Maulfair is an Osteopathic Physician bringing four decades of knowledge and experience in alternative, complementary medicine to his patient care. Help for all conditions and all ages. Offering Chelation Therapy, Hubbard Method Sauna detoxification, and many other treatment programs. Bringing the best of both worlds to their patients. See ad, page 7.

NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING JON HOLZNAGEL, PHD.

Grace Computer Office Building 1110 North West End Blvd, Quakertown, PA 267-261-2491

Dr Jon Holznagel graduated from Delaware Valley College (now Delaware Valley University) 1966 and Clayton College of Natural Health. Recently His store ‘TO YOUR HEALTH’ Vitamin shop closed after 28 years. He has now redirected his energies to continue helping you and your family with nutritional counseling. He can be contacted at 215-538-3480 and they are scheduling appointments Monday thru Saturday. Dr Jon has a PhD degree in Nutritional Science; he does this, so he could better advise you on your health issues.

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Specializing in preventative healthcare, digestion and nutrient absorption, and thyroid and adrenal health. Modalities such as iridology, sclerology and biochemical balancing enable the development of your unique program for optimum health. These programs are easy to follow and incorporate into your daily life. Reach your full health potential! See ad, page 9.

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PODIATRIST ROBERT J. KAPLAN, D.P.M.

1901 Hay Terrace, Easton, PA 18042 610-253-2251 TwinRiversPodiatry-Easton.com Dr. Kaplan is a Board Certified podiatrist with over 30 years experience. Our office feature state-ofthe-art technology including laser treatments for fungus toenails and shockwave treatments for heel pain. Dr. Kaplan’s emphasis is on a nonsurgical approach to all types of foot and ankle pain. See ad, page 9.

REFLEXOLOGY A TOUCH OF LIGHT ENERGETIC HEALING & REFLEXOLOGY

Tracy Lelo 4589 Lehigh Drive, Walnutport, PA 484-239-6634 atouchoflight.net

Holistic benefits caring for all levels of the body. Tracy offers gentle alternatives to bringing energetic Balance, relaxation, stress reduction and pain-relief, while assisting the body’s natural ability to heal. Reflexology, Reiki/Energy Healing, Ionic Foot Detox, Raindrop Therapy. See ad, page 10.

REDTAIL ENERGETICS

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REIKI LIFE HOLISTIC CENTER, LLC

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Our main focus is Reiki, a Spiritual practice which promotes physical, emotional and spiritual healing. We offer Certification in Reiki 1 thru Reiki Master/Teacher Usui/Tibetan Style. Reiki, Reiki/Shiatsu, Biofield Tuning Forks and Singing Bowl sessions. Dr Anthony received a Master Teacher attunement on Kurama Mtn. Japan the birthplace of Reiki. CEU’s for Reiki 1 for LMT’s. Member IARP. See calendars, page 29.

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HERBS TO YOUR SUCCESS A HOLISTIC WELLNESS MAINSTAY IN LEHIGH VALLEY

THINK YOURSELF HAPPY

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